Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) devices are the versions of Emergency Position Transmitter equipment used on ships and boats. For information on Emergency Position Transmitter devices, see here.
Pharus EPIRB Poseidon, which transmits location and identity information to COSPAS – SARSAT satellites when emergency assistance is needed in seas and oceans, ensures that search and rescue teams arrive quickly. It not only sends signals to satellites but also has terrestrial broadcasting capability.
Pharus EPIRB Poseidon is designed according to the latest maritime standards and can broadcast an audio sweep tone signal on the 121.5 MHz channel to make a distress call to nearby radios. Most importantly, Pharus EPIRB Poseidon has Automatic Identification System (AIS) capability. In an emergency, Pharus EPIRB Poseidon sends signals to satellites on the 406.031 MHz channel and to ground stations on the 121.5 MHz channel. Additionally, with AIS broadcasts on the 161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz channels, it can make an urgent distress call to all maritime vessels and ports within mid-range.
Pharus EPIRB Poseidon has a battery capacity sufficient for broadcasting up to 50 hours. To replace the battery of the Pharus EPIRB Poseidon, which has a 5-year battery life, it is necessary to obtain an approved battery module from Pharus Tech or Pharus Tech-approved suppliers. The replacement should be done in sync with the battery replacement instructions on the PharusBeaconApp mobile application in an internet-connected environment. PharusBeaconApp monitors whether the battery of Poseidon has been replaced properly and whether Poseidon has been brought back to working status, transmitting real-time information to the Pharus Tech database and informing the user.
In this way, Poseidon EPIRB offers one of the most practical and cost-effective solutions for battery replacement worldwide.
Poseidon EPIRB is suitable for performing a maximum of 12 comprehensive built-in test procedures (Built-in Test) with the same battery. If this test limit is exceeded, the battery must be renewed to ensure that the device can broadcast for a sufficient duration in case of activation.
With its hydrostatic unit, which guarantees automatic release without diving to a depth of 4 meters, and its electronic capabilities, Pharus EPIRB Poseidon is designed in accordance with the latest standards and is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon device with a Category – I classification, guaranteeing automatic activation & automatic release.
EPIRB devices are becoming increasingly critical in saving human lives over the years. According to COSPAS – SARSAT data, in 429 maritime accident cases last year, 2487 lives were saved solely thanks to EPIRB equipment. For information on the COSPAS – SARSAT system, see here.
Poseidon EPIRB is expected to complete COSPAS – SARSAT certification in December 2024 and be put into use. IMO SOLAS product type approval is targeted for March 2025. For more technical details, you can review the Poseidon EPIRB brochure.
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