McMurdo
McMurdo SmartFind G8+ AIS EPIRB Auto (Cat 1)
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23-002-501A
McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS Category 1 EPIRB with GPS, Galileo, AIS and infrared lights, supplied in a float-free auto-housing.
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Description
The McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS Automatic is a 406 MHz EPIRB with a 92-channel GPS and Galileo receiver, a local AIS locating signal, a 121.5 MHz homing transmitter, and both visible and infrared night-vision strobes. This Category 1 model is supplied in a float-free auto-housing that automatically deploys and activates the EPIRB when it is submerged between 1 and 4 metres. The battery has a 10-year shelf life from the date of manufacture and a minimum 48-hour operating life. The housing uses HRU kit 23-145A, typically replaced every two years. Battery replacement (kit 23-270A) must be carried out by a manufacturer authorised service agent. This AIS model does not include Return Link Service.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- 406.040 MHz Cospas-Sarsat alert with AIS locating and 121.5 MHz homing
- GPS and Galileo GNSS, 92 channels
- Infrared night-vision lights as well as a visible strobe
- MEOSAR compatible
- Category 1 float-free auto-housing, automatic deployment at 1-4 m
- 10-year battery storage life; 48-hour minimum operating life
- Meets IMO MSC.471(101)
- Multiple self-tests, including GNSS long tests
- 1 year warranty, plus 4 years with online registration
- SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB
- float-free auto-housing
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General
| Part number | 23-002-501A |
| Model | SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB (Z712) |
| Beacon type | 406 MHz EPIRB with GNSS and AIS |
| Warranty | 1 year from purchase, plus 4 years upon registration with Seas of Solutions |
406 MHz transmitter
| Frequency | 406.040 MHz |
| Power output | 5 W nominal |
| Modulation | Phase (16K0G1D) |
121.5 MHz transmitter
| Frequency | 121.5 MHz |
| Power output | 70 mW nominal |
| Modulation | AM swept tone (3K20A3X) |
AIS transmitter
| Frequencies | 161.975 MHz (AIS1); 162.025 MHz (AIS2) |
| Power output | 1 W EIRP |
| Modulation | GMSK/FM (16K0GXW) |
GNSS
| Constellations | GPS and Galileo |
| Frequencies | 1575.42 MHz (GPS, Galileo) |
| Sensitivity | -167 dBm minimum |
| Satellites tracked | 92 channels, ceramic patch antenna |
Optical
| Day and night vision strobe | 3 high intensity LED strobe lights and 3 high intensity LED infrared night-vision lights |
| Light output | 0.75 cd / 2.5 mW/sr minimum |
| Flash rate | 23 flashes per minute |
Battery
| Type | Lithium iron disulphide |
| Operating life | 48 hours minimum |
| Shelf life | 10 years from date of manufacture |
| Replacement kit | 23-270A (fitted by a manufacturer authorised service agent) |
Environment
| Operating temperature | -20 C to +55 C |
| Storage temperature | -30 C to +70 C |
Physical
| EPIRB weight | 710 g |
| EPIRB height x width x depth | 425 x 105 x 105 mm (including antenna) |
| Antenna length | 225 mm |
| Float-free enclosure weight | 1075 g |
| Float-free enclosure height x width x depth | 415 x 135 x 135 mm |
Standards
| Cospas-Sarsat | C/S T.001; C/S T.007 |
| Europe / UK | MED / UKCM |
| International | IEC 61097-2 ED4; IEC 60945 incl. Corrigendum 1; IEC 61108-1; RTCM 11000.5; ITU-R M.1371-5; Industry Canada RSS-287; AS/NZS 4280.1 |
| IMO | MSC.471(101); A.662(16); A.694(17); A.814(19) |
Operation
| Self-tests | 120 short tests and 20 long tests (long tests include GNSS receivers) |
Activation
| Category | Category 1: supplied in a float-free auto-housing; automatically deploys and activates when submerged 1-4 m; can also be activated manually |
| Automatic release depth | 4 m maximum |
Spares
| HRU replacement kit | 23-145A (typically every 2 years) |
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Do I need to register this EPIRB?
Yes. The user manual says you must register the EPIRB with the appropriate authorities, and that failure to register may slow the rescue. Register in the country whose code is programmed into the beacon (shown on the rear identity label). For the UK, this manual gives forms.dft.gov.uk/mca-sar-epirb. Other countries are listed in the manual, and the IBRD is at www.406registration.com. In the UK you should also receive a registration decal to fit to the EPIRB.
How long does the battery last, and can I change it myself?
The official datasheet gives a 10-year battery shelf life from the date of manufacture and a minimum 48-hour operating life. The replacement kit is McMurdo part 23-270A. The user manual requires battery replacement to be carried out by a manufacturer authorised service agent. McMurdo also recommends a 5-year health check, and notes that battery replacement kits are supplied with a minimum five-year battery to encourage regular professional checks.
What does the AIS function do?
As well as the global 406.040 MHz Cospas-Sarsat alert and the 121.5 MHz homing transmitter, the G8 PLUS AIS transmits a local AIS locating signal on 161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz at 1 W EIRP, so nearby AIS-equipped vessels can see and track it. It also has a 92-channel GPS and Galileo receiver and infrared night-vision lights as well as the visible strobe. This AIS model does not include Return Link Service; that is a separate G8 PLUS RLS part number.
How does the float-free housing work?
The Category 1 model is supplied inside a spring-loaded float-free auto-housing. If the vessel sinks, the housing automatically deploys and activates the EPIRB when it is submerged between 1 and 4 metres (4 m maximum release depth). The EPIRB can also be activated manually.
How often should the HRU be replaced?
The float-free enclosure contains a hydrostatic release unit. The user manual says it has a limited in-service life, typically every 2 years, marked on the HRU and on the enclosure. The official replacement is McMurdo HRU Replacement Kit 23-145A, which includes the HRU and an instruction sheet. The manual warns that failing to replace the HRU on time may stop the EPIRB releasing in an emergency.
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