ACR SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
$179.99
The SM-3 SOLAS approved lifebuoy marker light is a high intensity LED strobe which provides 360° visibility for approximately 2 miles. This compact yet durable marker light facilitates rescue by automatically activating and beginning to strobe when in the water, working for over 40 hours at 30°C (86°F) or over 24 hours at -1°C (30°F).
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The SM-3 SOLAS approved lifebuoy marker light is a high intensity LED strobe which provides 360° visibility for approximately 2 miles. This compact yet durable marker light facilitates rescue by automatically activating and beginning to strobe when in the water, working for over 40 hours at 30°C (86°F) or over 24 hours at -1°C (30°F). Perfect for commercial marine, petro-marine, cruisers, and any other application needing a reliable Crew Overboard Marker (COB) light, the SM-3 floats upright in all conditions, ensuring it will keep shining when you need it the most.
The SM-3 SOLAS lifebuoy light with a minimum light intensity of 3 candelas throughout its entire operating life, this high intensity LED strobe marks a crew-overboard site with each brilliant flash. It automatically rights itself and activates when in the water, ensuring that activation is never an issue that a crew member in distress needs to worry about. The SM-3 operates on 2 AA Lithium batteries and the batteries are user-replaceable, allowing the potential for a longer product life than the many disposable lifebuoy lights on the market.
The supplied mounting bracket holds the SM-3 secure in the roughest of conditions but it is still readily accessible when needed in an emergency. Additionally, while the SM-3 and its bracket are significantly smaller than the SM-2 counterparts, the SM-3 bracket conveniently maintains the same mounting hole pattern as the SM-2, allowing for easy retrofit with no additional adapter plate required.
The SM-3 is USCG/MED/SOLAS approved for use around the world and this durable LED marker light, therefore, provides an excellent option for vessels needing to meet USCG and SOLAS carriage requirements for lifebuoy self-igniting lights. As per USCG and SOLAS requirements for passenger and cargo vessels, at least one-half of the total number of lifebuoys on the vessel must be fitted with a self-igniting light. Minimum carriage requirements are based on the length of the vessel and can range from a minimum of four to a minimum of fifteen lifebuoys with self-igniting lights per vessel.
Rugged design leads to the greater flexibility of use. While the SOLAS approval only calls for a 30-meter drop test, the SM-3 has been drop tested to 76 meters. This makes the SM-3 a versatile option for use on a variety of platforms or vessels of different sizes.
With its easily replaceable Lithium AA battery power source, the SM-3 will give years of service and be ready when called upon.
SM-3 SOLAS Features and Benefits:
- SOLAS / MED Approved
- Bright light in all directions (360° visibility)
- UV resistant polycarbonate case
- Lightweight and compact in size
- Easy bracket installation
- The bracket is included and maintains same hole pattern as SM-2 for easy retrofit
- Automatically rights itself and activates when in the water
- High intensity LED strobe
- Floats upright in all conditions
- Minimum 40 hours continuous operating life at 30°C (86°F) or over 24 hours at -1°C (30°F)
- User-Replaceable AA Energizer L91 Lithium Batteries (Not Included)
| Weight | 1.04 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3 × 2.75 × 10.25 in |
| Brand | ACR |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SM-3 |
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Product Specifications
| Application | Commercial maritime applications including petro-marine, workboats, cruise liners, tugs and workboats, supply vessels, cargo vessels, passenger vessels, fishing charters, etc. |
| Size | 9.9” (253 mm) Length
2.2” (56 mm) Diameter |
| Weights | 0.66 lbs (300 g) Light Only
0.71 lbs (330 g) Light with Batteries 0.90 lbs (406 g) Light with Batteries & Bracket |
| 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 the strobe light will automatically begin to flash |
| Light Intensity | Minimum of 3 candelas per flash in all directions of the 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)
24 hours over 3 cd at -1oC (30oF) |
| Drop Test | Drop tested to 76 meters (USCG/SOLAS/MED only call for 30 meters) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Approvals | USCG / MED / SOLAS (Click Downloads for a complete list) |
| Mounting Bracket | UV resistant polycarbonate bracket included / Same mounting hole pattern as previous SM-2 Model for easy retrofit |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the SM-3 a direct replacement for the legacy SM-2 Buoy Marker Light?
Yes, the SM-3 meets all the same approvals the legacy SM-2, and also is approved to the international MED requirements. The brackets mounting hole locations are identical allowing for a quick and easy retrofit. Lastly, the new SM-3 using 2 AA Lithium batteries which is a lot more cost effective and easier to purchase than the legacy SM-2 which required the older lantern style batteries which are almost obsolete.
Q: I don’t see any buttons or switches, how do I activate the SM-3 Light?
The SM-3 has a built-in Gravity Switch, simply turn the SM-3 180 degrees so the LED Lamp is pointing towards the sky and the light will automatically activate and start strobing. To deactivate, simply turn the SM-3 so the LED Lamp is point towards the floor and the light will deactivate.
Q: Are batteries included? If not, what batteries does it require?
To ensure the product ships Non-Hazmat, no lithium batteries are included. The light simply requires 2 AA L91 Lithium batteries.
Q: How many buoy marker lights am I required to have on my vessel?
Regulations require that no less than half of your required buoys must be equipped with a certified buoy marker light. Minimum carriage requirements are based on the length of the vessel and can range from a minimum of 4 to a minimum of 15 lifebuoys with self-igniting lights per vessel.
Q: If I use the light in an emergency, do I need to replace the entire light?
No, once used, you must replace the 2 AA L91 batteries. MED requires the light to be replaced every 5 years.