Description
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Tron SART
Summary: The Tron SART is a SOLAS-mandated Search and Rescue Transmitter manufactured by Jotron AS for commercial survival craft, lifeboats, and merchant vessels. Broadcasting high-precision distress signals to all nearby shipboard AIS and ECDIS navigation displays or X-band radar screens, it ensures rapid survivor location in open water. Tested to IEC 61097 standards with a 96-hour operating endurance at -20°C, it is available from SEANAV Marine with full certification and rapid global delivery.
System Overview & Operational Purpose
Tron SART is not sold after 31.08.2008.
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Technical Specifications & Identification Data
| Parameter / Attribute | Specification Metric |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jotron AS (Norway) / Skipper Electronics AS |
| Equipment Model | Tron SART |
| Product Classification | Historic / Discontinued Products |
| Seanav Part SKU | JOT-96960 |
| OEM Part Numbers | Part Number: 96960, Part Number: 83010, Part Number: 85037 |
| Frequency Band | AIS 1 (161.975 MHz) and AIS 2 (162.025 MHz) / 9 GHz X-Band (Radar SART) |
| Transmit Power | 1.0 Watt (30 dBm) EIRP minimum |
| Operational Endurance | Minimum 96 hours continuous operation at -20°C |
| Detection Range | Up to 10-12 nautical miles to vessels, up to 40 nautical miles to SAR aircraft |
| Waterproof Rating | Submersible to 10 meters depth (IP68) & buoyant |
| 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 SART?
The Tron SART is Tron SART is not sold after 31.08.2008 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 SART?
The Tron SART 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 SART integrate with vessel bridge and navigation systems?
The Tron SART 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 SART?
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 SART 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-96960 |
| 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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