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The easyRESCUE is a portable battery powered AIS
transmitter with an integrated GPS-receiver.
The device is intended for the use in life rafts or life boats.
The easyRESCUE operates as an AIS-SART (AIS Search-And-
Rescue-Transmitter) and it can be activated in case of distress
on sea. 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. 10-20 nautical
miles, if the height of easyRESCUE’s antenna is 1 m above sea
level (e.g. mounted at a life raft). If the easyRESCUE is directly
above the sea level, the range is approx. 7-12 nautical miles
assumed that the receiving antenna is at a height of 15 m (top
of a mast). SAR helicopter can locate the transmitter even at
distances of more than 40 nautical miles.
The easyRESCUE uses the standard AIS positions report, which
is also used by AIS Class A stations. That means almost all AIS
stations (commercial vessels (Class A) and pleasure boats
(Class B)) can receive these messages and show the
easyRESCUE on their display.
The battery pack provides a capacity that ensures an
operation time of more than 96h, when activated (at normal
conditions it lasts longer).
This device maintains water tightness, not unduly affected by
seawater or oil and is resistant to sunlight. It withstands drops
from a height of 20 m into water.
The storage time of an easyRESCUE with new batteries is 5
years.
The battery pack can be replaced only by an authorized
distributor. The reasons are that only he has the industry
