EM12
Echomax now offer the EM12 a popular corner 12inch ball reflector, for everyday or emergency use. The RORC recommend a mounting height of 4 metres above sea level or on small craft as high as possible. Mount in the catch rain position with the open corners facing the horizon. Mounting heights of 10-35 feet will give an approximate radar response between 4-7 nautical miles. In the catch rain position the EM12 gives a maximum RCS of 5.57m2 and an average RCS of 1.77m2.
- Meets ISAF rules 2015 and on USCG approved radar reflector list
- Optional extras: (sold separately)
- P.V.C 6” 1/14 TPI – adapter fits all VHF-GPS fittings
- Flange mount for direct cabin roof mount.
- Sailboat use: suspend from rigging in catch rain position.
Supplied as a flat pack for quick assembly and immediate use.
EM18
A flat packed 18” Octahedral corner reflector for emergency use.
The RORC recommend a mounting height of 4 metres above sea level or on small craft as high as possible, mount in the catch rain position with the open corners facing the horizon. Mounting heights of 10-35 feet will give an approximate radar response between 4-7 nautical miles.
Packed dimensions are 13 x 13” and weighs 1.1kg Mounted in the catch rain position the EM18 gives a maximum RCS of 10.66m2 and an average RCS of 3.42m2.
EM180
The EM180 has a documented maximum radar cross section of 8M2 and is suitable for vessels up to 7-8 metres. We have utilised the largest possible patented symmetrical stacked array with the smallest possible robust Polyethylene case with minimum windage and weight. The EM180 is suitable for deck, mast mount fixing, or halyard suspension and is available in white, orange or yellow. Used extensively on marine buoys and for tsunami warning buoys.
Dimensions:
- Height: 478mm (overall)
- Width: 197mm (overall)
- Fixing Centres: 435mm
- Fixings: 2 x 8mm stainless eyelets
- Weight: 1.4kg
EM230 Midi
The medium sized Echomax radar reflector with a maximum 20M2 radar cross section is suitable for 8-15 metres sailing yachts – see photos of this being suspended from the spreaders by Arc rally entrants at Las Palmas -RIBs and motor cruisers. Suitable for mast, deck bracket or halyard suspension. Fully tested by QinetiQ. Exceeds RORC/ORC/WCC/ISAF requirement of 10M2.
Available in white, orange, yellow, red, green or black.
@+/-3°-20m² peak, 75% @2.5m², 100% @1.25m²
Dimensions:
- Height: 450mm
- Width: 245mm
- Fixing centres: 408mm
- Fixing holes: 8mm
- Weight: 1.9kg
EM230 Compact
Adapted from the very successful big brother with high response of 8.3M2. Suitable for 6-9 metre fast fishing boats, solves the problem where to fit the radar reflector and the light.
Available with optional factory fitted :-
- Lalizas DOT all round navigation light (illustrated) or Tri-colour light supplied with 4M of cable.
- Hella LED 360 all round white supplied certified by RINA/USCG/IMO/NMMA to 2nm with 1M cable
- Orionis B LED with RINA certified to 2nm. Cable length to be specified.
- Fitting kit included
- Maximum response of 8.3M2 average 1.3M2.
- Width 245mm Height 268mm with light 340mm
- 150mm Base fitting with 4 x 6mm fixings @ 80mm centres
- Weight with light 1.6kg.
Just bolt on and wire up! Fit the QD Fitting whilst trailering to avoid damage caused by low obstacles such as trees, garage or barn entrances.
EM230 Compact Plus
Adapted from the very successful EM230 Compact with Maximum response of 23.38M2. Ideal land hazards, marina entrances, poles, buoys and fish farms. Built to support large Navigation lights such as Sealite and Carmanah.
Available with optional factory fitted extras :-
- Sealite SL15
- Carmanah M550
- Fitting kit included
- Maximum response of 23.82M2 average 2.27M2.
- Width 300mm Height 320mm
- 150mm Base fitting with 4 x 6mm fixings @ 80mm centres
Also Ideal for Ribs and available with optional factory fitted extras
- Lalizas DOT all round navigation light or Tri-colour light supplied with 4M of cable.
- Hella LED 360 all round white supplied certified by RINA/USCG/IMO/NMMA to 2nm with 1M cable
- Orionis B LED with RINA certified to 2nm. Cable length to be specified.
Available in Yellow, Orange, Black or White.
Just bolt on and wire up! Fit the QD Fitting whilst trailering to avoid damage caused by low obstacles such as trees, garage or barn entrances.
EM230 Basemount
EM230 basemount suitable for direct installation on wheel house roofs, RIB A frames, marker buoys. Robust four hole base fixing and supplied with fixing kit comprising of spacers to avoid over tightening and neoprene washers to absorb the shock of crashing down on waves at speed.
Chosen by the RNLI as best reflector for their fleet of 400 RIB’s. After capsize tests and exhaustive sea trials, the Midi recorded 100% paints at 3.8 miles and 80% paints at 5 miles plus in sea state ‘fair’ although mounted only 2m above sea level. (RORC/ORC recommend 4m above sea level).
Available with optional factory fitted Lalizas DOT all round white or tri-colour navigation and four meters of cable or Hella LED 360 navigational all white light with 1 meter of cable – just bolt on and wire up!
All versions available in white, orange, yellow, red, green,or black.
Super strength magnetic base version also available for airside vehicles.
QinetiQ anechoic response see below
@+/-3°-20m² peak, 75% @2.5m², 100% @1.25m²
Dimensions:
- Height: 432mm (with fitted light – 540mm)
- Width: 245mm
- Base Diameter: 150mm
- Fixing Centres: 4x6mm bolts at 80mm pcd centres
- Weight: 2.3kg (with fitted light – 2.5kg)
INFLATABLE RADAR REFELECTOR
EMAO3I Certified to Schedule 4, Part 4, Paragraph 1.1.14 of the Merchant Shipping (life saving appliances Regulations 1986 and hence chapter III, Regulation 38.5.1.14 of the 1983 Amendments to the International Convention for Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) 1974. Suitable for stowage in liferaft emergency packs up to 36m above sea level as required by IMO Specification annexed to UK Merchant Shipping Notice M. 1485, 1991, published by the Department of Transport, Marine Directorate. Certificate no. QQ-TAN-04/3-01
NATO stock number 5985 99 380 7258
Dimensions:
- Weight: 599gms
- Packed: 230x305mm
- Inflated: 615 diameter
- 3 piece mounting kit: 247gms (optional extra)
NB: The glass fibre rod fixing kit is an optional extra and is not supplied with the inflatable. A price for this set can be obtained from the dealer.
Included on United State Coast Guard list of accepted radar reflectors
