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ACTIVE-XS dual band RTE |
Now available waterproof control box for Active-XS |
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PRESS RELEASE
Now FCC
Approved FCC ID: XZMACTIVE-XS
Active-XS can now be legally sold in the
USA.
Buy
an Echomax Active-X or XS from a UK retailer and
get one years free membership from the RNLI worth £60.00
State of the Art Echomax Active-XS-Dual
Band Radar Target Enhancer with minuscule current draw
of 23mA on stand by and very high X and S band response
many times the new ISO 8729-2 standard. Unique visual
facility to identify S or X Band Radar paints. Quadruple
alarm facility as standard.
The Active-XS amplifies and returns a stronger signal
and these high responses to both X or S Band Radar increases
the likelihood of improving your vessels radar cross
section and helps to alert oncoming vessels of your position
and detection especially in poor conditions and thereby
reduces the risk of collision.
SPECIFICATION
• Reception frequency: X Band Radar
9.3 - 9.5 GHz
S
Band Radar 2.9 - 3.1 GHz
• Operating Temperature: - 20 to + 60 degrees C
• Voltage: 12V
DC - + 30% -10%
(voltage
surge and cross polarity protected)
• Current consumption <23mA
in quiescent state:
• Current consumption X Band
Radar 190mA
when transmitting S
Band Radar 155mA.
typically:
• Position accuracy: Within
1 metre
• EIRP: 1W
(typically)
DIMENSIONS
Antenna length: 685mm
Antenna width: 40.5mm
Antenna weight ex cable: 573 gms
Control Box width: 92mm
Control Box height: 51 mm
Control Box depth: 38mm
Control box weight: 99gms
Cable length: 24m 3 core 0.5mm2
Cable weight: 967 gms
CONTROL BOX
Surface mount for interior installation or flush
mount fitting with optional flush mount kit.
• UNIQUE
QUADRUPLE ALARM FACILITY:
(1) Green Switch activates internal buzzer when painted
by X or S Band Radar
(2) Green LED illuminates when being painted by X
Band Radar
(3) Yellow LED illuminates when being painted by
S Band Radar
(4) 8A Extension alarm facility when painted by either
S or X Band Radar
• Optional base or rear entry wiring facility
• Externally accessible fuse
NEW MOUNTING BRACKET
ACTIVE-X Stainless mast head brackets
Now available with 26cm reach and 1 inch -14NF thread
STATED PERFORMANCE LEVEL SPL
Exceeds ISO 8729-2 effective July 09 - X Band Radar
7.5m2 and S Band Radar 0.5m2 at Zero,+/-10 and 20 degrees
of heel maintained over a total angle of 280 degrees
Typical performance - QinetiQ Funtington Anechoic Chamber
March 2010
X
BAND RADAR SPL
(ISO Standard 7.5m2)
Zero degrees: 118.33m2
+/-10 degrees: 65.07m2
+/- 20 degrees: 19.49m2 |
S BAND
RADAR SPL
(ISO Standard 0.5m2)
Zero degrees: 6.26m2 *
+/- 10 degrees: 6.44m2*
+/-20 degrees: 5.36m2* |
NB. Production
units have the following S band SPL
0 degrees 15.75m2 SPL +/-10 degrees 16.2m2 +/-
20 degrees 13.4m2
Fitting
Base fitting: female 1 inch - 14 NF thread
Production units comply with:
EN 302 752 V1.1.1. (2009-02)
EN 60945: 2002 (Clauses 9,10 & 12)
Complies with essential requirements of
R & TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. CE 0191:
Performance requirements of ISO 8729-2
X and S Band Radar.
Specifications given in this leaflet are subject
to change without notification.
For Active-XS
Operations Manual click
here
For linear diagrams click
here.
For suggested mounting options click
here.
For Practical Boat Owner Echomax Active-XS v SeaMe dual band RTE
sea trails comparison see August edition published late June 2010.
**PBO verdict Echomax Active-XS best buy, which reported
Number of reliable paints
from 10 scans |
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No reflector |
Sea-Me |
Active-XS |
| S band 6.9nm |
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8 |
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| X band 7.5nm |
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9 |
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Unfortunately no
tests at heel; to see September 09 sea trials
heel data please press link to PBO sea trials
in Active-X section below. |
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| NEW ECHOMAX ACTIVE-X RTE - NOW AVAILABLE! |
Sept 09 PBO Active-X v SeaMe comparative sea trials - click here |
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Buy
an Echomax Active-X or XS from a UK retailer and
get one years free membership from
the RNLI worth £60.00
PRESS RELEASE
Now FCC Approved FCC ID: XZMACTIVE-X
Active-X can now be legally sold in the USA.
Stocks available from Landfall and Cactus
see where to buy section
State of the art Echomax Active-X-Band Radar Target Enhancer receives a signal from transmitting radar, amplifies and returns a stronger signal. This increases the likelihood of detection reducing the risk of collision and helps to alert oncoming vessels of your position.
Specification
- Reception frequency: X band 9.32 – 9.5 GHz
- Operating Temperature: -20 to +60 degrees C
- Voltage: 12V DC - +30%-10% (voltage surge and cross polarity protected)
- Stand by current consumption: <15mA
- Position accuracy: Within 1 meter
- 5 interrogating radar 23mA (typically)
- 10 32mA (typically)
- EIRP: 1W (typically)
CONTROL BOX
Surface mount for interior installation or flush mount fitting with optional
flush mount kit.
Performance Response
- Zero degrees: 111.36M2
- +/-10 degrees of heel: 78.96M2
- +/-20 degrees of heel: 20.80M2
*Stated Performance Level – QinetiQ – 13th March 09 for linear diagrams click here.
For suggested mounting
options click
here.
Exceeds ISO 8729-2 effective 22nd July 09 X Band performance requirements 7.5M2 @+/-10 degrees of heel for motor vessels and +/-20 degrees of heel for sailing vessels. |
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width 104mm overall width with flange mount 124mm
height 114mm depth 40mm
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New
Water proof control box for RIBS, small sail
boats or remote cockpit use. Can be wired along with
standard control box to give cockpit dual station facilities
and control. Three LED lights and switches offering
you both visual and audible alarm facilities 24 hours
a day. Dual external wiring option from base or rear.
Waterproof to IP65.
Dual Control Wiring Diagram - click
here. |
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Echomax Active-X being subjected
to sustained 5 bar/75psi high pressure water jet. |
Control
Box for interior installation
- Surface mount: With optional base
or rear entry cable facility
Red switch powers up unit and Red LED indicates power
Green LED illuminates when being painted by radar
Green switch controls internal buzzer
One short flash in 2.4 seconds indicates one radar
signal
Multiple flashes in 2.4 seconds indicates multiple
radar signals
(Note: 2.4 seconds is time for
revolution of normal speed radar. High speed radar
will repeat every 1.5 seconds)
Externally accessible fuse
- TRIPLE ALARM FACILITY:
Green LED indicates being painted by radar
Switchable internal buzzer which sounds when being painted
by radar
8A Volt free external alarm facility
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Dimensions
Antenna length: 478 mm
Antenna width: 40.5 mm
Antenna weight: 327 gms excluding
cable
Control Box width: 92 mm
Control Box height: 51mm
Control Box depth: 38 mm
Cable length: 24M 2 core 0.5mm2
Cable weight: 969 gms
Fitting
- Base fitting: female 1 inch - 14NF thread
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Stainless Steel Optional Extras
- Offset mast head bracket
- Base fitting
for cabin roofs, A frames
- 150mm extension pole
- 300mm extension
pole
Complies
with:
IEC60945: and meets essential requirements of R&TTE directive (CEO191). Performance
requirements of ISO8729-2 X band. |
For comparison
with competing products click
here |
Sept 09 PBO Active-X v SeaMe comparative sea trials - click here |
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| Echomax 180 |
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Due to demand for
an Echomax for smaller boats, we are pleased to announce
the availability of the EM 180 radar reflector based on
the proven John Firth patented stacked symmetrical array
with peak responses of 8m2. We have utilised the largest
possible array with the smallest possible robust polyethylene
case with minimum windage and weight. The EM 180 is suitable
for deck, mast mount fixing, or halyard suspension and is
available in white, orange, black, yellow, and new colour
khaki.
Dimensions:
Height: 478mm (overall)
Width: 197mm (overall)
Fixing Centres: 435mm
Fixings: 2 x 8mm stainless eyelets
Weight: 1.4kg
For linear diagram click
here
For mounting bracket information
click
here
For mounting instructions
click here
For line drawing click
here |
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230 Midi Original |
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The middle sized Echomax Polyethylene
models for sailing yachts, RIBs and motor cruisers. Fully
tested by QinetiQ. Exceeds RORC/ORC requirement of 10m²,
but fails ISO 8729 by 2° per sector.
Available in white, orange, yellow, red,
green, khaki, or black.
@+/-3°-20m² peak, 75% @2.5m²,
100% @1.25m²
Dimensions:
Height: 450mm
Width: 245mm
Fixing centres: 408mm
Fixing holes: 8mm
Weight: 1.9kg
For polar diagram click
here
For mounting bracket information
click
here
For mounting instructions
click here
For line drawing click
here |
NEW for the 16ft plus fast fishing - weekenders |
| EM230
Midi Basemount MK2 'Compact' |
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Adapted from
the very successful big brother with high response and
optional all round navigation light and 4m of cable.
Width 245mm Height 268mm with light 340mm
Base fitting with 4 x 6mm fixings @ 80mm centres
Weight with light 1.6kg. |
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NEW
QD fixing kit for Basemounts |
 BASEMOUNT
QD Adapter plates - Fit and remove in seconds! Enables the Extreme or Compact basemounts to be quickly removed from the cabin roof or A frame to avoid damage by trees or low objects when trailering or restrictive barn or garage entrances.
Made from robust 3mm stainless plate with welded 12mm stainless fittings.
150mm diameter with 4 x 6mm fixings @ 80 mm centres Weight 0.9kg |
Echomax
230 Midi Basemount |
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The smallest of the Polyethylene
models for RIBs, powerboats and motor cruisers in
a base mount version. Features four integrally moulded
fixing points for stability and reliability. Super
strength magnetic base version also available for
airside vehicles. Chosen by the RNLI as best reflector
for their fleet of 400 RIB's. After capsize tests
and exhaustive sea trials, the Midi recorded 100%
paints at 3.8 miles and 80% paints at 5 miles plus
in sea state 'fair' although mounted only 2m above
sea level. (RORC/ORC recommend 4m above sea level). |
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All versions available
in white, orange, yellow, red, green, khaki or black.
For polar diagram
click
here
For mounting bracket
information click
here
For mounting instructions
click
here
For line drawing
click
here
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Combo Radar - Midi bracket |
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| Echomax
230 Midi Basemount with fitted D0T navigation light |
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The Midi basemount is suitable for displacement hulls or speeds up to 15 knots, or navigation buoys.
@+/-3°-20m² peak, 75% @2.5m²,
100% @1.25m²
Dimensions:
Height: 432mm (with fitted light - 540mm)
Width: 245mm
Base Diameter: 140mm
Fixing Centres: 4x10mm bolts at 80mm PCD
Weight: 2.3kg (with fitted light - 2.5kg) |
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For polar diagram
click
here
For mounting bracket
information click
here
For mounting instructions
click
here
For line drawing
click
here
For line drawing
click
here |
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MK 2 Basemount Extreme |
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New for 2008 Basemount Mk2 Extreme for fast planing hulls and RIBS with neoprene rubber insulated fixing kit and optional optional all round Hella LED light or Lalizas DOT all round white or tricolour which must be factory fitted by us.
Fixings 4x6mm bolts at 80mm pcd.
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Midi basemount MK2 Extreme with Hella LCD all-round white light fitted to new Grampian Police craft
built by Fluggaboats Shetland.
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Echomax
230 |
Above image © Rustler Yachts |
Suitable for medium size vessels. Polyethylene case. The EM 230 model has been successfully tested by QinetiQ to ISO 8729-1999, and meets RORC,ORC,ISAF 2012/13 and WCC requirements of 10M2.
Echomax EM230 has now been allocated a
NATO Stock No.5840-99-742-6193 following
the adoption and use of the Echomax EM 230 by the UK Military
Forces and others throughout the World.
Mast, halyard or deck bracket mount.
Available in white, orange, yellow, red,
green, khaki or black.
@+/-3°-24m² peak, @+/-9°-19m²,
@+/-15°-9m², @+/-20°-5m² 100%, @5m².60%@10m².
Stated performance level +/- 3° 4.7m²
Dimensions:
Height: 610mm
Width: 245mm
Fixing Holes: 8mm
Weight: 2.5kg
Fixing Centres: 569mm
QinetiQ April 2001 Firdell Blipper 210-7
6.3m² peak - 8% at 5m² 54% at 2.5m²
For polar diagram click
here
For target pattern map
click here
For mounting bracket information
click
here
For mounting instructions
click here
For line drawing click
here |
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Echomax 230 BR |
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Restyled case with fixing
centres of 545mm, being direct replacement for the
Firdell Blipper 210-7. Utilising existing bracket installation
on mast. For Technical specification see Echomax 230
(above).
For Echomax EM230 v Blipper 210-7 comparison see competing
products.
Now available with brown PE
case for classic boat owners.
For line drawing click
here |
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| Echomax
230 I Inflatable |
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DuPont metallized, lacquered and spunbonded
fabric array with PVC case; folds down neatly to pocket
size and is an ideal addition to the grab bag for emergency
use. QinetiQ recorded an astonishing 17m² peak exceeding
the RORC requirements by nearly two fold. Can be mounted
from halyard. Optional three piece glass fibre rod kit for
dinghy or liferaft use. Now available with fluorescent green cover.
@+/-3°-17m² peak
Dimensions:
Length: 750mm
Weight: 413 gms
Overall Diameter: 300mm
3 piece mounting kit: 247gms
NB: The glass fibre rod fixing kit is an optional extra and is not supplied with the inflatable. A price for this set can be obtained from the dealer.
Linear diagram to be added shortly
For mounting instructions
click
here
For linear chart click
here |
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Cover for 230 I inflatable |
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A03 I Inflatable |
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Certified to Schedule 4, Part 4, Paragraph
1.1.14 of the Merchant Shipping (life saving appliances
Regulations 1986 and hence chapter III, Regulation 38.5.1.14
of the 1983 Amendments to the International Convention for
Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) 1974. Suitable for stowage
in liferaft emergency packs up to 36m above sea level as
required by IMO Specification annexed to UK Merchant Shipping
Notice M. 1485, 1991, published by the Department of Transport,
Marine Directorate. Certificate no. QQ-TAN-04/3-01
Dimensions:
Weight: 599gms
Packed: 230x305mm
Inflated: 615 diameter
3 piece mounting kit: 247gms (optional extra)
NB: The glass fibre rod fixing kit is an optional extra and is not supplied with the inflatable. A price for this set can be obtained from the dealer.
Included on United State Coast Guard list
of accepted radar reflectors - click here
For mounting instructions
click
here
For linear chart click here |
ECHOMAX EM305 FPMS
New Buoy or upgrade Radar Reflector for existing buoys |
The above unit is fitted with VEGA
VLB36 Flashing Yellow Beacon and side tubing to accommodate
wire to battery in base of buoy. Display unit kindly
supplied by Hydrosphere UK Ltd – see www.hydrosphere.co.uk for
their full range of products |
This popular high response
radar reflector chosen by the US Navy Subpac Division
for their fleet of nuclear submarines, Trinity House
Buoys, Ostend Harbour Entrance and recently the River
Rhone is now available in robust 3mm thick case with
a flat top and base with customised fittings either
end.
Maximum RCS 62m2 | Average RCS+/- 3 deg 10M2
Dimensions:
Case Height 68.5 cm | Diameter 33.3 cm
Approx. Weight 7 Kg | Standard fixings top and bottom – 4
x 12mm female fixings at 200mm centres
Available in White, Yellow, Red, Green
or Black in high quality UV resistant Virgin PE
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New pedestal mount for pontoons,
mooring platforms or marine hazards |
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| EM305 FPMS with
Sealite SL60 Solar Lantern |
EM305 FPMS with Carmanah 650
Solar Lantern
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Echomax 305 PE (supercedes EM 305) |
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Suitable for medium to large size vessels. Polyethylene case. The EM305PE has been successfully tested by QinetiQ to ISO 8729-1999, and meets RORC,ORC,ISAF 2012/13 and WCC requirements of 10M2.
Following a year of sea trials the US
Navy SubPac Division Hawaii have chosen the EM305 for
enhanced visibility upon surfacing for their fleet of
nuclear submarines. We designed a new polyethylene case
with peak performance of 62.9m² at an average of
+1-3° at 10m² suitable for free suspension.
Being 21.6% more effective than the glass fibre model.
Following tests and interests from the French Navy, recents tests have been carried out by QinetiQ for response to the Nato frequencies 8 - 18 Ghz (I and J band) see below.
For linear diagram click here (New 305PE fitted with enhanced array tested to Nato frequencies I and J band)
For 5220 linear diagram click
here (New 305PE fitted with enhanced array)
For 5221 linear diagram click
here (New 305PE fitted with standard array)
For 56 linear diagram
click here
(Glass fibre model fitted with enhanced array identical
to 5220)
Available in White, Yellow, Red, Green, and Black PE |
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Above: Two EM305PE yellow fitted to each of the new wind turbines ready for installation off the Kent Coast
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Echomax
EM313-S2 & EM313-S3 |
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NEW REFLECTOR DESIGNED
ESPECIALLY FOR BUOYS WITH MASSIVE RESPONSE AND CENTRAL
LIFTING FACILITY –
New two stack Echomax array made from 1mm stainless with provision for 25mm central rod fixing enabling easy connection of lifting eye, St. Andrews Cross etc. or navigation light. With massive QinetiQ proven maximum response of 63.1M2 and average at plus or minus three degrees of 8.4M2. Where sufficient space is available the more powerful EM313-S3 may be used
Dimensions:
Width: 313mm (S3 - 313mm)
Height: 438mm (S3 - 660mm)
Base fixings:
4 x 8mm at 80mm centres
Weight: 4kg (S3 - 6kg)
For linear diagram click here |
| Echomax
305-TH |
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| Custom made for Trinity House.
QinetiQ testing proved the Echomax 305 to give an
incredible response of 12 seperate 50sq.m peaks @+/-3°@30°
intervals with an astonishing peak of 63m². Trinity
House are currently testing two EM305 TH reflectors
on lateral buoys Black Deep-7 and Barrow-7 off Harwich.
Available in base or pedestal mount.
Dimensions:
Length (case only): 680mm
Length (with light without pedestal): 995mm
Circular base: 400mm
Square base: 433mm
Overall Diameter: 325mm
Fixing Holes: to be specified
Weight: from 5kg depending upon array composition
Polar diagram to be added shortly
Superseded by EM305 FPMS |
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| Echomax EM305 Top Mark as
fitted to Barrow and Black Deep 7 Trinity House
buoys |
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| Echomax
400 |
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The EM 400 exceeds the IALA Regulation
of 170m² as backup for lighthouses, lightships
and major hazards. The EM 400 recorded a staggering
peak of 251m² at QinetiQ on 21st November 2001.
EM 400's have been supplied to the Canadian Customs
and the Northern Lighthouse Authority for testing
and possible siting on the Shetland Islands.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 400mm
Height: 860mm
Base: 430mm2 or 410mm round to suit mounting option.
Weight: 36kg
For polar diagram
click
here |
EM400 fitted to Canadian Coastguard
Tower at Joncas's Island Off Natashquan which is located
in Quebec on the Gulf of St Lawrence |
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Echomax
400 PE |
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Developed for Scandinavian made Ice buoy
to give enhanced radar visibility. The picture shown has
neutral PE case but these can be made in red, green or black
etc.
Dimensions:
Overall height: 885mm
Width: 410mm
Weight: with neutral PE case 6.5kg with coloured case
7.3kg
For linear diagram click
here |
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New customised versions of the 305 and 400 units with maximum responses of 63.1M2 and 229.3.M2 now being used by foreign navies for target use. Units illustrated utilise IMCO approved yacht navigation lights visible up to 2nm with 2 core electric cable for independent 12v supply. These lights can be substituted by any of the popular Sealite solar powered battery lanterns subject to customers specification ie Sealite SL15 1NM or SL 60 or 70 for 2NM.
The EM305BML and EM400BML units are base fixed by 4 x 12mm female base fixings at 200 mm centres.
| Specification |
EM305BML |
EM400BML |
| width |
338mm |
410mm |
| height (ex light) |
730mm |
890mm |
| Wt |
5.3kg |
10.2kg |
| Max RCS |
63.1M2 |
229.3M2 |
| SPL |
10.00M2 |
54.6M2 |
| Fixings Top |
to suit |
to suit |
| Female Base Fixings |
4x12mm @ 200mm centres |
| Stainless Steel Pedestals |
width: top 26cm base 30cm
height: 114cm
Wt:
10kg
Fixings top and bottom: 4x12mm @ 200mm centres
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All mounting brackets are optional extras, prices can be obtained from your local dealer.
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All linear - polar charts displayed on the site are the reflectors response to 9.4GHz (X band collision avoidance) at the QinetiQ Anechoic Chamber, Funtington (except as stated for EM305PE the NATO frequencies I and J band).
*Performance figures quoted on this website
were obtained in the QinetiQ anechoic chamber at Funtington,
Hampshire and ignore nulls of 10° or less. Specifications
given on this website may vary and are subject to change
without notice.
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