Features & Benefits
Features
- Range up to 3 NM (T=0.74)
- Vertical divergence 8° (FWHM)
- Up to 26 cd (IALA peak, white)
- Installs in minutes; automatic “out of box” activation
- Operates on three high-temperature-rated NiMH AA batteries; replaceable, recyclable, shelf life up to two years
- Up to 40 user-adjustable flash patterns with ability to direct enter effective intensity. Automatic adjustment for Schmidt Clausen
- Next generation, energy-saving Automatic Light Control; five-day data trending regulates intensities for optimal performance throughout the calendar year and longer battery life
- Premium grade, UV resistant polycarbonate body and lens material
- Waterproof design; IP 68 immersion
- Ventilated battery compartment
- Best-in-class high-efficiency solar cells embedded in polyurethane to maximize energy collection at all latitudes
- Life expectancy 15 years
- 3 year warranty
Specifications
General Specifications
- Solar Panel
- Best-in-class high-efficiency solar cells. 0.6 W panel
- Battery
- Three high-temperature NiMH AA batteries rated for -40 to 185 ºF (-40 to 85 ºC)
- Light Source
- High Flux Surface Mount LED
- Maximum Peak Intensity
- 29 cd (White)
- Vertical Divergence
- 8º (FWHM)
- Flash Patterns
- 40 flash patterns
- Construction
- Premium grade UV resistant, polycarbonate body and lens. Waterproof battery compartment with GORE® vent.
- Colours
- Red, Green, White, Yellow and Blue. As per IALA "Optimum" Recommendation E-200-1, December 2008.
- Operating Temperature
- -22 to 122 *F (-30 to 60 *C) ambient temperature. The M550 will function up to 190 *F (88 *C) internal and surface temperatures.
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 176 *F (-40 to 80* C) Not including batteries.
- Colour indicator
- Yes. Red, Green, White, Yellow and Blue.
- Weight
- 0.8 lb (0.37 kg)
- Wind Loading
- 140 knots (72 m/s)
- Ice Loading
- 0.03 psi (22 kg/m2)
- Automatic Light Control (ALC)
- ALC 2.0 will dynamically reduce brightness to unusually low amounts of sunlight to ensure continued operation. Optimized for improved performance throughout the calendar year.
- Programming
- Programmable with optional compact infrared programmer
- Ingress
- IP68 immersion, 24 hrs at 1m
- Ingress
- MIL-STD-2020G immersion & damp heat cycling
- Ingress
- MIL-STD-810G rain & salt fog
- Compliance
- USCG PATON 33CFR66 & CFR67 Class C Pending RoHS, WEEE, IEC 60945, FCC
