EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) devices are satellite-connected emergency position indicating beacons used on maritime vessels. EPIRB equipment has historically been produced by a limited number of companies worldwide. Pharus Tech has localized this capability with patented solutions designed and manufactured in Turkey. So what are the key features of EPIRB PH7001, and what differentiates it from competing products?
Cospas-Sarsat Satellite Communication System
Cospas-Sarsat is a non-profit international organization that has detected emergency signals on the 406 MHz frequency channel worldwide, including polar regions, since 1982, enabling the nearest search and rescue teams to respond rapidly. Today, the organization is financially supported and governed by nearly 50 countries. EPIRBs send periodic signals containing position and identity information to the Cospas-Sarsat satellite communication network, guaranteeing an emergency distress call anywhere in the world, under any condition and at any time. For this reason, they do not require a monthly fee or subscription like satellite phones or private satellite communication services.
Short-Range Emergency Calling with AIS
Another feature of EPIRBs designed according to modern standards is the ability to transmit emergency calls on the AIS band in addition to satellite communication. This enables an urgent S.O.S. signal to be displayed on AIS transceivers on vessels or shore stations up to 30 nautical miles away. In practice, this alerts the nearest coast guard or search and rescue authority through satellite communication while also helping nearby vessels respond.
121.5 MHz VHF Homing Channel
Another technical requirement in modern EPIRBs is sweep-tone transmission on the 121.5 MHz homing channel. This provides a direct audible alarm through VHF radios on nearby maritime and air assets, supporting short-range rescue operations.
48 Hours of Continuous Emergency Signal
EPIRBs are telecommunication devices that provide emergency distress calls both through satellite communication and terrestrial communication to nearby radio stations. The emergency transmission continues for at least 48 hours.
Automatic Release in Water and Integrated HRU
One of the most critical EPIRB functions is automatic release and flotation when submerged. This helps preserve EPIRB functionality even during maritime casualty scenarios. This is where Pharus Tech’s patented design becomes important: the EPIRB can automatically release in water through its internal mechanism without requiring an external Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU). This removes the need for a separate HRU device that must normally be renewed every 2/5 years. Pharus EPIRB PH7001 continues to make vessels safer and provide a second chance in emergencies without additional procurement or maintenance burden.
Patented integrated automatic release mechanism
Easy Programming with NFC-Based PharusApp
Designed and tested according to modern Cospas-Sarsat and IMO SOLAS regulations, Pharus EPIRB PH7001 provides the technical infrastructure that enables authorized technical personnel at dealers and distributors to program the EPIRB easily. With the NFC-based PharusApp mobile application installed on a compatible smartphone, you can program the EPIRB without any adapter or paid procedure, view the latest test dates and results, and manage the authorized battery replacement process. To obtain the PharusApp mobile application, Shore Based Maintenance training and dealer authorization are required. To become a dealer, please contact us.
The World’s Smallest and Lightest EPIRB
In addition to being designed according to modern standards and including patented solutions that remove extra cost and procurement processes, Pharus EPIRB PH7001 also currently stands out physically as the world’s smallest and lightest EPIRB.
Pharus EPIRB PH7001 Technical Specifications and Datasheet
To access the technical information and datasheet for Pharus EPIRB PH7001, please visit the EPIRB PH7001 product page.
