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Pathfinder™ Search and Rescue Transponders

Model Pathfinder AIS SART, Pathfinder PRO SART

IMO SOLAS-compliant AIS and radar SARTs that let GMDSS vessels meet the mandatory SART carriage requirement.

Description

ACR Pathfinder SARTs allow vessels that must conform to GMDSS to meet the mandatory search and rescue transponder (SART) carriage requirement.

Key features

  • Pathfinder AIS SART: fully approved AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter complying with IMO SOLAS regulations; uses AIS class-A position reports, sending a total of eight position reports
  • Pathfinder PRO SART: radar Search and Rescue Transponder complying with IMO SOLAS regulations, with a lithium battery giving over 96 hours of standby and 12 hours of active operating life
  • The earlier Pathfinder3 SART transmitted 12 radar screen blips when interrogated by radar

Applications

Locating survival craft and vessels in distress under SOLAS/GMDSS carriage rules.

Specifications

Pathfinder PRO battery lifeover 96 hours of operating life in standby mode, and 12 hours of active operating life

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