ACR Pathfinder Pro SART - GMDSS & SOLAS Approved Radar Transponder

Ensure Complete GMDSS Compliance Equip your vessel with the ACR Pathfinder Pro SART, the industry-standard Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) fully certified for global maritime operations. This unit is engineered to meet all IMO SOLAS and GMDSS carriage requirements, making it the mandatory choice for commercial vessels over 300 tons and any ship carrying more than one life raft.

Interrogates Marine Radar for Rapid Location When a rescue vessel’s radar hits this SART, the Pathfinder Pro immediately wakes up and transmits a response signal. This creates a distinctive series of 12 dots (blips) on the rescuing ship's radar screen, creating a clear line that points directly to your survival craft.

• Carriage Mandate: Meets requirements for all commercial SOLAS vessels (1 unit for 300-500 GRT; 2 units for 500+ GRT).

• Approvals: USCG, MED (Wheelmark), FCC, and IEC certified.

• Smart Logistics: Features a Non-Hazmat lithium battery, eliminating the expensive surcharge fees and paperwork associated with shipping dangerous goods.

Key Specs:

• Technology: X-Band Radar Transponder (9.2 - 9.5 GHz)

• Battery Life: 96 Hours Standby + 12 Hours Operational

• Battery Type: Lithium / Iron Disulfide (Non-Hazmat)

• Replacement Interval: 5 Years

Q&A:

• Q: Does this SART use GPS?

  • A: No, the Pathfinder Pro is a Radar SART. It works by interacting with 9 GHz X-Band radars on nearby ships, creating a visual line of 12 "blips" on their radar screen that points to your location.

• Q: Is this unit classified as Hazardous Material for shipping?

  • A: No. The Pathfinder Pro uses advanced Lithium Iron Disulfide battery chemistry which is classified as Non-Hazmat. This saves you significant money and hassle when shipping the unit to your vessel.

• Q: What are the carriage requirements?

  • A: Under GMDSS regulations, vessels between 300 and 500 gross tons are required to carry at least one (1) SART. Vessels over 500 gross tons and passenger ships must carry at least two (2).

• Q: How long does the battery last once activated?

  • A: Once switched on, the unit remains in "Standby" mode for over 96 hours. If it is interrogated by a radar, it provides active transmissions for over 12 hours.