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All mounting options illustrated are optional extras.

NEW ECHOMAX ACTIVE-X RTE - AVAILABLE End of June, 09

Recent tests by QinetiQ of an advanced, new generation prototype show excellent performance through ±10 and 20 degrees of heel and in the vertical position, fully meeting the performance requirement of the new ISO8729-2 at X-band 9.4GHz used by pleasure and commercial vessels alike.

Comparison below has been made with the Sea-Me RTE which has received very good yachting press reviews and is reputed to be the best selling RTE in the UK.

The Sea-Me data was obtained from the March 07 MAIB Performance investigation of marine radar reflectors following the Ouso disaster or the Sea-Me RTE manual.

	Active-X	Sea-Me
vertical position	111.36M2	42.57M2
10 degrees of heel	78.96M2	24.87M2
20	20.80M2	4.35M2
The above figures are stated performance level (SPL)
7.5M2 is required to meet the performance requirements of ISO 8729-2 X band at 10 degrees for motor vessels and 20 degrees for sailing vessels.
Stand by current	15Ma	150Ma
External alarm facility	8A volt free contact	90Ma
we reserve the right to alter Active-X specification without notice. ADVANCE ORDERS INDICATE THESE UNITS MAY BE IN SHORT SUPPLY AND YOU ARE ADVISED TO PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW WITH YOUR CHANDLER OR CONTACT THE UK OR FOREIGN DISTRIBUTORS LISTED IN OUR WHERE TO BUY SECTION - SUGGESTED UK SELLING PRICE £549.95 OR LESS.

Echomax Active-X Band Radar Target Enhancer

Receives a signal from a 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.

Specifications:

Reception frequency: X band 9.3 - 9.5GHz
Operating Temp:-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)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSE

Zero degrees 111.36M2
+/-10 degrees of heel 78.96M2
+/-20 degrees of heel 20.80M2
* Stated performance level - QinetiQ Anechoic Chamber Funtington 13th March 09
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

DIMENSIONS

Length 478mm width 40.5mm
Control box width 92mm heigth 51mm depth 38mm
Weight 327 gms excluding cable
Cable length 24M 2 core 0.5mm2 cable wt. 969grms

CONTROL BOX for interior installation

Surface mount with optional base or rear entry cable facility
Red LED to indicate power on.
Green LED illuminates when being painted by radar
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
Volt free relay contact for switching up to 8A to control vessels deck horn, klaxon or deck light

FITTING

Base fitting: female 1 inch - 14NF (recommended fitting is as high as possible with 360 degree clear azimuth)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Glomex Offset mast head bracket
Glomex stainless base fitting for A frames
Glomex plastic safety rail clamp fitting.
Glomex 12 inch extension pole to ensure installation height above navigation light
12V Deck Klaxon kit<
External alarm relay (not required when current draw is within the 8A load)

Complies with

IEC60945:and meets essential requirements of the R&TTE directive (CE0191)
Performance requirements of ISO8729-2 X band

Active-X

Echomax 180

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

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Echomax 230 Midi Original

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

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Echomax 230 Midi Basemount

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).

All versions available in white, orange, yellow, red, green, khaki or black.

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** New for 2007 Combo Radar - Midi bracket **

Echomax 230 Midi Basemount with fitted D0T navigation light

Echomax EM230 Midi Basemount with fitted D07 navigation light

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)

Echomax 230 Midi Basemount with fitted D0T navigation light

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MK 2 Basemount Extreme

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.

neoprene rubber insulated fixing kit

Midi basemount MK2 Extreme with Hella LCD all-round white light fitted to new Grampian Police craft
built by Fluggaboats Shetland.

Echomax 230

Suitable for medium size vessels. Polyethylene case. The EM 230 model has been successfully tested by QinetiQ to ISO 8729, SHIPS WHEEL MARK, SOLAS RORC and ORC and meets sections A.1/1.33 and A.1/4.39 of annex A1 of Marine Directive 98/95/EC.

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.

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

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** NEW ** Echomax 230 BR

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.

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Echomax 230 I Inflatable

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 20m² 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.

@+/-3°-20m² 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.

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Echomax A03 I Inflatable

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.

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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 5mm thick case with a flat top and base with customised fittings either end.

Maximum RCS 51.3m2 | Average RCS+/- 3 deg 8.2M2

Dimensions:
Case Height 68.5 cm | Diameter 33.3 cm
Approx. Weight 7 Kg | Standard fixings top and bottom – 4 x 12mm at 200mm PCD | Top - four 12 mm x 35mm threaded male rods | Base – four 12mm female connections

Available in White, Yellow, Red, Green or Black in high quality UV resistant Virgin PE

ECHOMAX EM305 FPMS

New pedestal mount for pontoons, mooring platforms or marine hazards

Echomax 305

The largest of the Echomax range, made from 3mm glass fibre for large yachts, work boats and commercial fishing craft. The EM 305 model has been successfully tested by QinetiQ to ISO 8729, SHIPS WHEEL MARK, SOLAS, RORC and ORC and meets sections A.1/1.33 and A.1/4.39 of annex A1 of Marine Directive 98/95/EC. Recent tests by the MCA recorded peaks in excess of 70m². Mast or deck bracket mounting.

Following a years trial by the US Navy Submarine Division the EM 305 has been chosen to give added radar visibility upon surfacing.

Available in white

Maximum RCS 51.7M2 - Average +/- 3 degrees 7.4M2

Dimensions:
Length: 710cm
Overall Diameter: 322mm
Fixing Centres: 670mm
Fixing Holes: 10mm

Firdell claim their equivalent Pilot 300 peaks at 12m²+

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Superseded by EM305PE

** NEW ** Echomax 305 PE

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

Above: Two EM305PE yellow fitted to each of the new wind turbines ready for installation off the Kent Coast

Echomax EM313-S2 & EM313-S3

NEW REFLECTOR DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR BOUYS WITH MASSIVE RESPONSEAND 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)

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Echomax 305-TH

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

Echomax EM305 Top Mark as fitted to Barrow and Black Deep 7 Trinity House buoys

Echomax 400

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

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EM400 fitted to Canadian Coastguard Tower at Joncas's Island Off Natashquan which is located in Quebec on the Gulf of St Lawrence

Echomax 400 PE

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

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All mounting brackets are optional extras, prices can be obtained from your local dealer.

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.