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Apollo Submersible Iridium GPS Beacon with LED Flasher

Apollo Submersible Iridium GPS Beacon with LED Flasher

Autonomous mooring beacon with ultra-bright LED flasher and satellite communications

The Apollo is an independently powered, self-contained mooring beacon with the power of an ultra-bright LED flasher combined with satellite communications. Get notification of the Apollo's arrival at the surface from anywhere on earth via the Iridium Low Earth Orbit satellite communication system. Once you arrive on site, you will get unparalleled visibility even in the worst conditions. Apollo is fully submersible and has been rated to 11,000 m (36,089 ft) below sea level.

Xeos Technologies Inc
Dartmouth, CA

Description

The Apollo is designed to meet and exceed your operational requirements for an ultra deep water submersible beacon. The LED flasher and Iridium communication provides the best in global and local retrieval options.

A solid-state sensor detects when the beacon breaks the surface of the water and provides a measure of reliability unavailable in mechanical methods. The Apollo provides superior functionality and flexibility in a miniaturized package.

FEATURES
  • 53.02 cm L x 5.08 cm diam (20.875" L x 2" diam)
  • 3637g in air, 2562g in water
  • Iridium communications
  • Ultra-bright LED light for enhanced visibility
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE)
  • 1 Cell, 3 Cell, & 7 D-Cell Lithium batteries
  • Deployment time: 547 days below the surface, 65 days at the surface (hourly position messages)
  • Microprocessor controlled, Ultra-bright LED   available in multiple colour options
  • Iridium transceiver for 2-way command & control
  • Miniaturized design in Grade 9 Titanium and glass enclosure
  • Long lasting operational life
  • Flexible activation options: Reed switch, tilt switch for turtling applications & solid state sensor switch

Specifications

General

Application

Outdoor

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