The Tron SART 20 MED D approved GMDSS Radar Transponder is designed for use in search and rescue (SAR) operations.

A radar transponder gives the location for any nearby vessel and aircraft with X-band radar. Radar transponder is designed for use in lifeboats and liferafts. Easy mounting in bulkhead bracket onboard the vessel, easy to release and activate in an emergency situation. Various installation devices available as options.

MED and other approvals available. Mandatory carriage equipment for all ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards, according to SOLAS III/6.2.2, III/26.2.5 and IV/7.1.3.

Specification

• Weight 482 g
• Material housing Polycarbonate with 10% glass fibre
• Frequency X-band (3 cm) (9.2-9.5 GHz)
• Radiated power > 400 mW e.i.r.p (+26 dBm)
• Sweep type 12 sweep sawtooth type
• Forward 7.5 µs ± 1 µs
• Return 0.4 µs ± 0.1 µs starts with return sweep
• Receive sensitivity Better than -50 dBm e.r.s
• Response delay Max 0.5 µs
• Antenna pattern Horizontal polarisation
• Omnidirectional radiation in the horizontal plane
• Greater than ±2.5 degrees elevation angle in the vertical plane
• Antenna height According to SOLAS IV/8.3.1
• Indication Visual and audible alarm
• Temperature range Operating: -20°C to +55°C
• Storage: -30°C to +65°C
• Battery Lithium, non hazardous battery for safe and unrestricted
• Transportation
• 5-year maintenance kit, serviceable on board
• Operating life 96 hours standby + 8 hours continuous operation when activated by a radar with 1 kHz prf at -20°C
• Standards IEC 61097-1
• IEC 60945
• IMO A.802 (19)
• IMO A.694 (17)

Accessories

• Brackets Bulkhead bracket
• Lifeboat bracket
• Liferaft mounting pole
• Warranty 5 years