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VEP8A

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Description

The VEP8A Satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) operates based on the COSPAS-SARSAT system and is applied by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

The VEP8A is a Free-Float Satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (FF S.EPIRB) that transmits 406MHz distress signals, AIS positioning signals, and 121.5MHz homing signals. It complies with relevant IMO/CCIR and COSPAS-SARSAT regulations. It is essential equipment for distress search and rescue.

Specification

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

General

Operating Temperature Range -20°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature Range -40°C to +65°C
Battery Lithium Thionyl Chloride (Li/SOClâ‚‚), validity period 5 years
Operating Time >48h @ -20°C
Waterproof 1 bar
Dimensions Φ140 / H231.5mm (excluding antenna)
Weight < 1.7 kg
Strobe Light 24 times per minute (brightness >1cd)

406MHz Satellite Signal Transmitter

Transmit Frequency 406.040MHz ± 1kHz
Output Power 5W (37dBm) ± 2dB
Phase Modulation 1.1rad ± 0.1rad
Repetition Period 47.5s ~52.5s
Transmission Duration Long message: 520ms ± 1% (Short message: 440ms ± 1%)
Encoding Bi-Phase L Encoding

121.5MHz Homing Transmitter

Transmit Frequency 121.5MHz ± 50ppm
Output Power 17dBm ± 3dB
Modulation A3X
Modulation Duty Cycle 33 % ~ 55 %
Transmission Duty Cycle 55% (1.28s ON, 0.96s OFF)

AIS Positioning Transmitter

Transmit Frequencies 161.975MHz, 162.025MHz
Output Power 1W (30dBm) ± 2dB
Modulation GMSK, FM, 9600bps
Transmission Duration ≤26.6ms

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

Receiver 50 channels, L1 frequency, C/A code
Positioning Accuracy <100m
Receive Antenna Ceramic patch

 

Documents

VEP8A User Manual English  

Warranty

For the updated Global Limited Warranty policy, please see: https://aisdevice.com/ecomm-and-warranty-policies/

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