The easyRESCUE is a portable battery powered AIS transmitter with an integrated GPS receiver.
The device is intended for the use in liferafts or life vests.
The easyRESCUE operates as an AIS-SART ( AIS search and rescue transmitter) and it can be activated in case of distress, All vessels around with AIS stations are able to receive the position of the easyRESCUE via VHF.
The range depends on the height of the transmitters antenna over sea level. The range is approx 5 to 10 nm. if the height of the easyRESCUE antenna is 1mtr above sea level ( ie in a liferaft). If the easyRESCUE is on a lifevest ( so directly at sealevel) the range is approx 3 to 5 nm assuming that the receiving station's antenna is at a height of 15mtr. SAR helicopters can locate the transmitter even at distances of more than 40nm.
The easyRESCUE uses the standard AIS positions report, which is also used by AIS Class A stations. That means that almost all AIS equipped stations , both commercial Class A and leisure Class B, can receive these messages and show the easyRESCUE on their displays.
The battery pack provides a capacity that ensures an operation time of more than 96hrs once activated.
The device is watertight and is not unduly affected by seawater, oil and is resistant to sunlight. It can withstand being dropped from a height of 20mtr into water.
Batteries will last from new for 4 years.
MAIN FEATURES.
The parent vessel will be able to locate the person wearing the beacon, thus cutting down rescue time.
Other vessels can assist with the search.
No central Coastguard or call centre required to redistribute the information.
No annual charge or subscription.
No waiting for satellites.
