ACR 2852 GlobalFix V5 Cat II GPS EPIRB with AIS and RLS

The ACR GlobalFix V5 AIS CAT II EPIRB is a marine safety beacon that blends satellite distress signaling with AIS alerts and a connected NFC-enabled app for quick status checks and configuration. It’s designed for mariners demanding reliable, real-time rescue signals on coastal cruising, offshore work, and transoceanic passages.

• Output Power: 406.040 MHz, 5W (nominal) / 121.5 MHz, 50mW (nominal)
• AIS: Yes, AIS Alerts for Local Rescue
• Return Link Service: Yes, Enabled RLS confirmation direct to beacon
• NFC / Mobile App: Yes, Near Field Communication (NFC) and Mobile App Included
• Strobe: White & Infrared Dual Technology
• Size (antenna up) — Beacon Only: 18.5" x 4.3" x 4.36"
• Weight — Beacon Only: 1.78 lbs (810 G)
• Battery: Lithium battery, Li/FeS2
• Battery Replacement: 10-year replaceable battery (replace 10 years after the date of manufacture or after activation)
• Temperature Range: Storage: -22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C); Operating: -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C)
• GPS: 72 Channel Multi-constellation receiver (GPS, Galileo, & Glonass GNSS)
• Activation: Out of bracket and wet, or manually in or out of the bracket
• Waterproof: 33 ft (10 m) for 5 min.
• Buoyant: Yes
• Operational Life: 48 hours minimum @ -4°F (-20°C)
• Deployment: Category II — Manual Release (manual deploy)
• Warranty: 5 years

This EPIRB transmits to the Cospas-Sarsat satellite network while simultaneously broadcasting AIS safety messages to nearby vessels, speeding up rescue options. The Return Link Service provides visual confirmation that your distress message has been received, offering essential reassurance when every second counts. The NFC-enabled mobile app enables quick status checks and configuration from your smartphone, keeping you informed on the go. A 10-year replaceable battery reduces maintenance while ensuring long-term reliability. With a 72-channel multi-constellation GNSS receiver (GPS, Galileo, Glonass), position data is precise and relayed to rescue authorities within about 100 meters. White and infrared strobes aid search and rescue in low visibility or nighttime conditions. The device is buoyant and waterproof to 33 ft for 5 minutes, and its Category II manual release design plus a 5-year warranty round out a robust safety solution for any voyage.