ACR ResQFlare PRO Electronic Distress Flare with Distress Flag - 3967

Meeting the requirements of RTCM 13200.0, the buoyant ResQFlare PRO electronic boat flare is classified as an Electronic Visual Distress Signal Device (eVDSD) and utilizes multi-color SOS distress signaling to produce greater luminosity with substantially better light distribution. The use of red-orange and cyan LEDs allows for enhanced visibility on the water while the addition of an infrared (IR) component leads to even greater visibility when Night Vision equipment is in use by Search and Rescue.

The ResQFlare PRO electronic boat flare facilitates rescue by emitting the flash characteristic for the International Morse Code for S-O-S, where the first "S" is represented by three red-orange LED flashes, followed by the "O" which is represented by three cyan LED flashes, and the final "S" which is represented by another three red-orange LED flashes. Simultaneous to the visible red-orange and cyan flashing LEDs, the IR component flashes the same S-O-S pattern that is optimized for visibility via Night Vision Goggles (NVG). Perhaps most impressive, even with the extensive number of visible and IR flashes occurring, the high level of light intensity produced, and the significant light distribution range (Luminous angle ≥ 180 deg.) that is achieved, the ResQFlare PRO still attains an impressive operational life of at least three hours (exceeding RTCM requirements by 50%).

With consistent light distribution over a significant range and a burn time 15 times greater than the average pyrotechnic flares, the ResQFlare PRO electronic flare is clearly the "brightest" choice one can make.

Features:

• Meets RTCM Standard 13200.0 for eVDSD's
• ResQFlare PRO electronic boat flare and included Distress Flag, when carried together, qualify as a replacement for the carriage of USCG pyrotechnic flares (U.S.A. only)
• Bright light in all directions (360 deg. visibility and luminous angle ≥ 180 deg.)
• Automatically rights itself and floats when in the water
• Visible over 8 miles
• User Replaceable 123 Lithium Batteries
• High intensity multi-color LED and infrared strobe maintains a minimum peak equivalent fixed intensity of 75 cd for 20 hours or greater (room temperature)
• Certified under USCG 161.013 as a Nighttime Visual Distress Signal
• No expiration date
• Family safe (no burning flame)
• Easy to operate (so even your kids and first-time boaters can operate it in the event of an emergency)
• No issues with the existing stringent mandatory disposal requirements for pyrotechnic flares
• Waterproof and Buoyant
• One-time purchase (less cost over the life of the product)
• 2 distinct methods of distress signaling in one product – Multi-color LED strobe & Infrared LED Strobe
• Extend operating life of the product in an emergency situation by replacing batteries

Specifications:

• Battery: (8) 123 Lithium Batteries (replace annually; not included)
• Light Source: (17) High Efficiency LEDs
  • Multi-Color LEDs: (8) 2W Red-Orange / (8) 3W Cyan
  • Near IR (Infrared LED): (1) 2W
• Dimensions (Dia. x H): 4 7/16" x 8 3/4" (11.2 x 22.3 cm)
• Weight (excluding batteries): 1.26 lbs (570.6 g)
• Function: eVDSD emitting the International Morse code for SOS via multi-color LED and Infrared LED (meets USCG specifications for a Night Visual Distress Signal as required by 33 CFR part 175)
• Light Intensity:
  • Average: ≥50 cd (>8 miles visual distance)
  • Maximum >170 cd
• Operation Time: 3 hrs @ Average Effective Intensity, exceeds RTCM requirements by 50%
• Waterproof Level: IP67
• Inherently Buoyant
• Storage Temp.: 14°F ? 149°F (-10°C ? 65°C)
• Working Temp.: 14°F ? 149°F (-10°C ? 65°C)
• Activation: Manual
• Warranty: 1 Year
• Environmental Performance: Tested to applicable environmental performance standards related to dry heat, damp heat, low temperature, thermal shock, drop, vibration, solar radiation, rain & spray, corrosion, and EMC (as per IEC 60945)
• Approval: RTCM 13200.0 / 46 CFR 161.013 / 33 CFR Part 175 / 46 CFR 160.072 (Distress Flag) / CE / RoHS

Included:

• Distress Flag (USCG 160.072 Certified as Daytime Visual Distress Signal)
• Mounting Bracket and Hardware
• 1 m lanyard

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