independent identification and emergent accident signals.
d) Satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs).
Product Description
The VEP8, self-floating Satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
(VEP8-EPIRB), transmits 406MHz emergency signal and 121.5MHz homing signal,
which meet relevant regulations of IMO/IEC and Cospas/Sarsat. It is a necessary
equipment in emergency search and rescue.
When the ship sinks down, the VEP8 will automatically release from the release device,
and transmits 406MHz SOS signals. The signal will be receives by Cospas/Sarsat
system satellite and forwarded to coast terminals. LUT will get the location of the position
indicating beacon through decoding and analyzing, and send the data to RCC, for
carrying out emergency rescue.
The VEP8 sends emergency signal to rescue systems all around the world through
satellite. The signal can be received in any place and be quickly identified and located,
with the precision within 2nm.
The VEP8 meets the requirements of Cospas/Sarsat EPIRBs, and has the following two
transmitters:
a) frequency of 406MHz: locate and identify signals through Cospas/Sarsat
satellite;
b) aviation distress frequency of 121.5MHz: assist in searching and rescuing
through automatically guiding program.
The VEP8 can be used in ships of any size, and possesses the following advantages:
a) Simple installation and storage (optimal design);
b) Simple and safe operation;
c) Able to realize manual transmitting through simple operation;
d) Simple process under emergency (ergonomics design);
e) Possesses multilevel switch protection system that prevents mis-operation.
(water-activating switch, magnet switch);
f) Automatic releasing mechanism, able to be released under the depth between
2~4m, and ascend to the water surface;
g) Bright orange body case, water-tight>1bar;
h) Manual switching on for self-test;
i) Battery life: 5 years, able to continuously operate for more than 48 hours.
Product Specifications
Operating temperature range: -20˚C ~ +55˚C
Storage temperature range: -40˚C ~ +65˚C
Battery: Li/SOCl2, period of validity: 5 years
Operating time: >48h@-20˚C, >80h@+20˚C
Body case: ABS plastic
Waterproof capability: 1bar
Dimensions: Φ140/ H231.5mm (antenna not excluded)
Weight: < 1.7kg
Strobe light: 24 times per minute (>1cd)
406MHz satellite signal transmitting:
Operating frequency: 406.040MHz ± 1kHz
Antenna gain: -2~2dBi
Type of antenna: Whip mono-pole
Polarization: Vertical
Radiation pattern: Omnidirectional
VSWR: <1.5
Output power: 5W (37dBm) ± 2dB
Phase modulation: ± 1.1rad ± 0.1rad
Repetition period: 47.5s ~ 52.5s
Transmission time: 520ms ± 1% or 440ms ± 1%
121.5MHz homing transmitting:
Operating frequency: 121.5MHz ± 6kHz
Output power: 50mW (+17dBm) ± 2dB
Modulation type: A3X
Modulation duty cycle: 33% ~ 43%
Transmission duty cycle: 97%(continuously transmitting)
Global positioning system
Receiver type: 50 Channels, GPS L1 frequency, C/A Code
Position accuracy: <100m (Horizontal, Autonomous)
Cold start: 32s (Autonomous)
Receive antenna: Ceramic patch
