Description
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Tron 40S MkII EPIRB
Summary: The Tron 40S MkII EPIRB is an IMO SOLAS-mandated Category 1 emergency distress beacon engineered by Jotron AS for deep-sea merchant vessels, tankers, and offshore fleets. Integrating multi-constellation 406 MHz satellite distress alerting, 121.5 MHz homing, local AIS position broadcasting, and Galileo Return Link Service (RLS), it delivers rapid search-and-rescue response. Fully approved under Wheelmark MED and IEC 61097-2 Ed.4, it is supplied, programmed, and supported by SEANAV Marine Technical Services with 24/7 port dispatch across UAE and global shipping routes.
System Overview & Operational Purpose
24th June 2022 â End of Life: Jotron hereby informs that the Tron 40SMkII will no longer be commercially available.Replacement product: Tron 40AIS (the complete product with a bracket must be purchased) and Tron 60AIS.
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Technical Specifications & Identification Data
| Parameter / Attribute | Specification Metric |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jotron AS (Norway) / Skipper Electronics AS |
| Equipment Model | Tron 40S MkII EPIRB |
| Product Classification | Historic / Discontinued Products |
| Seanav Part SKU | JOT-83050 |
| OEM Part Numbers | Part Number: 83050, 103360, Part Number: 85216, Part Number: 83056, Part Number: 80414, Part Number: 101417 |
| Operating Frequencies | 406.037 MHz (Cospas-Sarsat) / 121.5 MHz homing / AIS 1 & AIS 2 (161.975 & 162.025 MHz) |
| Distress Alerting Type | Category 1 Float-Free / Category 2 Manual Activation |
| GNSS Receiver | Multi-constellation GPS / Galileo with Return Link Service (RLS) |
| Optical Strobe | High-intensity white LED flash + Infrared (IR) night vision LED |
| Battery Operating Life | Minimum 48 hours continuous distress broadcasting at -20°C |
| Type Approvals | Wheelmark MED, IMO MSC.471(101), Cospas-Sarsat TAC, FCC, IC |
| Marine Technical Support | Technical advisory, warranty support, and worldwide dispatch by SEANAV Marine |
Frequently Asked Questions (AEO & AI Overview)
Q: What is the primary function of the Tron 40S MkII EPIRB?
The Tron 40S MkII EPIRB is 24th June 2022 â End of Life: Jotron hereby informs that the Tron 40SMkII will no longer be commercially available.Replacement product: Tron 40AIS (the complete product with a bracket must be purchased) and Tron 60AIS manufactured by Jotron AS / Skipper Electronics. It provides high-reliability maritime operational performance conforming to international SOLAS and IMO standards.
Q: Which maritime regulations and certifications apply to the Tron 40S MkII EPIRB?
The Tron 40S MkII EPIRB complies with IMO MSC.471(101), SOLAS Chapter IV, MED Wheelmark (European Marine Equipment Directive), Cospas-Sarsat, and FCC regulations for mandatory carriage on commercial vessels.
Q: How does the Tron 40S MkII EPIRB integrate with vessel bridge and navigation systems?
The Tron 40S MkII EPIRB is designed for direct compatibility with Jotron host equipment, allowing plug-and-play installation without requiring custom bracket modifications or wiring changes.
Q: What maintenance or testing schedule is required for the Tron 40S MkII EPIRB?
Monthly physical inspection and self-test routines are mandated by IMO/SOLAS. The lithium battery pack and hydrostatic release unit (HRU) must be replaced at 5-year and 2-year statutory intervals, respectively, during annual safety radio surveys.
Q: Where can I buy genuine Tron 40S MkII EPIRB with certified marine support in the UAE and worldwide?
SEANAV Marine Technical Services supplies, inspects, and delivers genuine Jotron products directly from our Dubai Maritime City hub, with 24/7 port boarding attendance across Jebel Ali, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, and express global dispatch.
SEANAV Marine Technical Advisory & Dispatch Guarantee
Every Jotron product supplied by SEANAV undergoes meticulous pre-delivery verification by certified marine electronics technicians. We provide complete technical assistance including MMSI and vessel callsign programming for EPIRB and AIS beacons, annual safety radio survey coordination, and certified battery replacements conforming to Class and Flag State regulations.
Logistics Hub: Strategically situated at Dubai Maritime City with round-the-clock boarding attendance across Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Fujairah Anchorage, and prompt DHL/FedEx worldwide courier delivery.
Technical Specifications & Operational Standards
Review certified engineering parameters, electrical inputs, data protocols, and Class compliance standards for this unit:
| OEM Brand / Manufacturer | Jotron |
|---|---|
| Model / Part Number | JOT-83050 |
| Equipment Classification | Commercial Marine Navigation & Communication Spares |
| Operating Conditions | -15°C to +55°C Industrial Marine Deck / Wheelhouse Environment |
| Quality Standard | OEM Marine Grade, Factory Bench Verified Ahead of Dispatch |
| Stock & Port Logistics | Ready Stock for Immediate Vessel Supply across Mumbai, JNPT, Kandla, Cochin, Chennai & Visakhapatnam |
| In-the-Box Documentation | OEM Certificate of Conformance, Wiring Schematics, Installation & Operating Manual |
Seanav Marine maintains bonded warehouse spare parts inventory and factory-trained technical riding squads across all major Indian ports. Immediate dispatch available to vessel agents, ship chandlers, and technical managers at Mumbai, JNPT (Nhava Sheva), Kandla, Mundra, Cochin, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam (view all 400+ ports →).
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