Summary

When the vessel is in distress, VEP8 shows bit standard will be automatically ejected from the release device, transmitter 406MHz emergency signal, Cospas / Sarsat system satellite signal is received, will be communicated to the shore-based terminal. LUT (Local User Terminal) decoding analysis to produce bit, position, and to convey the RCC (rescue center), in order to implement the emergency.

VEP8 satellite emergency position indicating radio beacon designed according to the latest national and international standards for domestic and international various vessels. Additional 121.5MHz locator transmitters to facilitate maritime search and rescue teams quickly locate the location of the incident, significantly shortening the rescue time.

Product Features:

Automatic and manual start; contain the 121.5MHz auxiliary locator transmitter to facilitate wireless relocation; automatically release the device with a hydrostatic release unit; automatically turn on at night, high-brightness flash; GPS global positioning system.

The VEP8 is available as float-free deckmounted device using HydrostaticRelease Mechanism to be activated automatically on 4m depth.

Three LEDs provide indication of 406 ( COSPAS-SARSAT) and 121.5MHz ( SARhoming Frequency ) transmitters and battery status .

Easy Changeable 2-cell Lithium battery with 5 years life . Small size and weight make PRO-5 anideal solution for pleasure boats and yachts .

High Stability in upright position on wavy surface .

Ultra high performance solid state strobe .

Easy Test facilities with Visual indication.

Proper operation on sea surface , wooden deck or held in hand .

EPIRBs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         VEP8 Satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. When the vessel in distress and be going to sink, the VEP8beacon can be release automatically from the device and launches 406MHz emergency distress signal, after the signal received by Cospas-Sarsat satellite system, it will be transmitted to the shore-based terminal. LUT (local user terminal) can decode and analyze to show the location of the beacon, and give the information to RCC (rescue control centre) to provide emergency rescue.

1. GENERAL 

Operating temperature :  -20°c to +55°c

Storage temperature:  -40°c to +65 °c

Battery lithium

5 years warranty 

Operating life: 48 hours in -20°c and 80 hours in +20 °c

Strobe light : 24 flashes per minute (>1cd)  

Dimension    Φ140/231.5mm (does not include antenna) 

Weight < 1.7kg 

2. 406 MHz SATELLITE TRANSMISSION 

Output frequency    406.040MHz ± 1 kHz 

Output power     5W (37dBm) ± 2dB 

Phase modulation   1.1rad ± 0.1rad 

Data encoding Biphase L 

3. 121.5 MHz HOMING TRANSMITTER 

Output frequency   121.5MHz ± 3 kHz 

Output power    > 50mW (+17 dBm) 

Modulation A3X 

Transmitter duty cycle   97% 

4. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM 

Receiver type    50 Channels, GPS L1 frequency, C/A Code 

Sensitivity -160dBm (Tracking & Navigation) 

Position accuracy   <100m (Horizontal, Autonomous) 

Cold start 32s (Autonomous) 

Receive antenna Ceramic patch