Ocean Signal safeSEA S100 SOLAS X-Band Radar SART Search & Rescue Transponder (710S-00607)

The Ocean Signal safeSEA S100 is a radar search and rescue transponder designed to help ships and rescue craft locate survival craft using X-band radar. Once armed, it responds to an approaching radar sweep with a series of signals that appear as a line of dots on the receiving radar display, providing a bearing toward the SART.

Key Features & Benefits

• X-Band Radar Response: Replies to nearby 9.2–9.5 GHz marine radar for close-range search and rescue locating.
• Recognizable Radar Pattern: Response is displayed as a series of dots to help rescuers obtain a bearing.
• SOLAS / GMDSS Application: Built for carriage and deployment in survival craft under applicable marine regulations.
• Long Standby Capability: Manufacturer states more than 96 hours standby followed by more than 12 hours operation.
• User-Replaceable Battery: Lithium battery with a five-year replacement interval.
• Compact Stowage: Supplied storage bracket supports on-vessel readiness.

Technical Specifications

• Device type: Radar Search and Rescue Transponder (Radar SART)
• Radar frequency response: 9.2–9.5 GHz X-band
• Radiated output: Greater than 26 dBm EIRP
• Battery: Lithium/iron disulphide (LiFeS2) primary
• Standby time: More than 96 hours
• Active operation time: More than 12 hours
• Battery replacement interval: 5 years
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
• Storage temperature: -30°C to +70°C
• Waterproof: More than 10m at +20°C
• Height: 227mm
• Body diameter: 65mm (82mm maximum)
• Standard: IEC 61097-1
• Radar signal: X-band radar response, not AIS

Compatibility

For vessels and survival craft using X-band radar-based search and rescue. This is a radar SART, not an AIS-SART and not an EPIRB. The optional 711S-01802 mounting pole is sold separately.

Installation & Setup

Stow in the supplied bracket where readily accessible to crew. In an emergency, activate and position the SART high and unobstructed in accordance with its user instructions. Check expiry and maintenance dates regularly.

What's in the Box

• safeSEA S100 Radar SART
• Storage bracket