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Description
Introducing the ACR SM3 Lifebuoy Marker Light—a compact MOB beacon designed for commercial maritime operations. It delivers 360° visibility up to about 2 miles and activates automatically when it hits the water, ensuring signaling is immediate when every second counts.
- Model: SM-3
- Activation: Automatic gravity switch; automatically activates and begins flashing when placed in water or upright
- Light & Visibility: Ultra-Bright LED with 360° visibility; minimum of 3 candelas per flash; 50–70 flashes per minute; reaches up to about 2 miles
- Durability: UV-resistant polycarbonate housing; floats upright and buoyant; drop-tested to 76 meters; color International Safety Orange
- Size & Weight: Length 9.9" (253 mm); Diameter 2.2" (56 mm); Weight – light only 0.66 lb (300 g); with batteries 0.71 lb (330 g); with batteries & bracket 0.90 lb (406 g)
- Batteries: 2 AA Lithium Batteries (L91); user replaceable; not included
- Power & Runtime: 40+ hours at 30°C (86°F); 24+ hours at -1°C (30°F)
- Mounting: Includes UV-resistant polycarbonate mounting bracket; retrofit-ready with the same hole pattern as SM-2; no adapter plate required
- Standards: USCG/MED/SOLAS approved for worldwide use
- Applications: Commercial maritime use including petro-marine, workboats, cruise liners, tugs, supply vessels, cargo vessels, passenger vessels, fishing charters, and more
The SM-3 delivers reliable MOB signaling with a water-activated, self-igniting design that minimizes downtime in emergencies. Its rugged construction, long runtime, and retrofit-ready bracket make upgrading safety gear straightforward, while its worldwide approvals support compliance across a wide range of vessels and operations.
| Name | SM-3 Lifebuoy Self-Igniting Marker Light |
| Product Description | Strobing Crew-Overboard Marker Light |
| Model Number | SM-3 |
| Application | Commercial maritime applications including petro-marine, workboats, cruise liners, tugs and workboats, supply vessels, cargo vessels, passenger vessels, fishing charters etc. |
| Size | |
| Length | 9.9" (253 mm) |
| Diameter | 2.2" (56 mm) |
| Weights | |
| Light Only | 0.66 lbs (300 g) |
| Light with Batteries | 0.71 lbs (330 g) |
| Light with Batteries & Bracket | 0.90 lbs (406 g) |
| Batteries | 2 AA Lithium Batteries (L91) / User Replaceable (Not Included) |
| Material | UV Resistant Polycarbonate |
| Color | International Safety Orange |
| Activation | Automatic gravity switch |
| Operation | Throw SM-3 overboard or turn upright and strobe light will automatically begin to flash |
| Light Intensity | Minimum of 3 candelas per flash in all directions of upper hemisphere |
| Visibility | 360o visibility |
| Flash Rate | 50—70 times per minute |
| Buoyant | Yes |
| Lamp | Ultra-Bright LED |
| Operational Life | 40 hours over 3 cd at 30oC (86oF) |
| Drop Test | Drop tested to 76 meters (USCG/SOLAS/MED only call for 30 meters) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Mounting Bracket | UV resistant polycarbonate bracket included / Same mounting hole pattern as previous SM-2 Model for easy retrofit |
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