Handheld locating and alerting device intended as an alternative to the pyrotechnic handheld flare.
The Odeo FlareTM is the new alternative to the traditional red pyrotechnic hand- held distress flare. It is similar in size to traditional flares, but instead of using dangerous explosives to burn, it uses battery powered light emitting diodes.
Traditional flares will burn for around 30 seconds before extinguishing: the Odeo FlareTM ‘burns’ for around 6 hours at full illumination. Because no pyrotechnics are used, the Odeo FlareTM is totally safe when switched off, and because it uses battery power (high power lithium iron-disulphide cells), it can even be safely posted or carried in baggage on flights.
Whilst originally designed for marine use, its lightweight, safe performance means that it is incredibly useful for any outdoor activity. Mountaineering, skiing, expeditions... now any activity can benefit from the added safety and security of carrying a distress flare - without the unwanted dangers.
The Odeo FlareTM is designed with consideration to SOLAS requirements, making it a genuine alternative to the pyrotechnic red hand held flare. The US Coast Guard is now leading the world in developing standards for electronic Visual Distress Signals (eVDS) as a replacement for the hand held pyrotechnic flare.
The Odeo Flare uses 21 independently driven diodes.
Power is provided by 3 x Lithium iron-disulphide cells (AA size) which runs the unit at full power for 6 hours. To an observer the effect is similar to a flickering flame It cannot be mistaken for a steady red light. Perodicly it flashes SOS.
It gives comparable performance to a pyrotechnic flare at 3 nautical miles.
Features:
The Odeo Flare:
...burns for longer than one minute - 6 hours plus
...operates after being immersed in water
...operates after storage at -30 deg C to + 60 deg C - gives off no hot ash or burning particles
...survives a drop test
Specifications:
Dimensions: Length ; 265 mm, Width : 50 mm, Weight : 330 gm
Coverage: Full upper hemisphere plus 20 degrees below horizontal
Buoyant : Yes
Power Supply : 3 x L91 lithium iron-disulphide cells
Endurance : 6 hours at full illumination, thereafter at reduced power
Light Source : 21 independently driven diodes
Pulse Duration : Programmed flicker with a break to transmit the SOS signal Packaging : Clear plastic storage tube.
Can the Odea flare be used as an alternative to pyro flares? It has been approved in the USA and some European countries but still needs to be accompanied by Pyro flares here in NZ. It is approved for CAT 1 but only with flares as well.
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