Odeo Electronic Distress Flare
Odeo Electronic Distress Flare™ (eVDSD) | 31-005A
The Odeo Electronic Distress Flare™ was designed to be the next generation of eVDSD. This electronic distress flare is the perfect alternative to the traditional pyrotechnic hand-held distress flare due to being designedin consideration to SOLAS requirements, however does not use any dangerous pyrotechnics. Traditional flares only burn for around 60 seconds before extinguishing, where as the Odeo Distress Flare™ is designed to last for up to 6 hours at full illumination, giving you a higher chance of being seen and rescued.
Unlike regular flares, the Odeo Electronic Distress Flare™ is able to be switched on and off, as well as being safe to post or carry in baggage on flights. This compact electronic flare was designed for marine use, however due to it's amazing design and functionality, it is able to be used for any outdoor activity from mountaineering to skiing.
Specifications
- Compact
- Build in SoS signal
- Dual function including flicker and SoS strobe
- Light output: 100 cd
- Dimensions: (HxW): 122 x 64mm
- Operating life: Up to 8 hours
- No heat, no flames, no risk
- No explosive compounds
- Supplied with lanyard
- Search and Rescue aircraft safe
- Tested to 75 meters for 1 hour
- IPX8 water ingress rating
- IP6X dust ingress rating
- Designed with consideration to SOLAS requirements
- Uses either 4x L91 lithium batteries or 4x AA Alkaline batteries
Frequently Asked Questions
The Odeo Electronic Distress Flare™ has a minimum range of 3 nautical miles, however in good conditions this can be much further. The Finnish coastguard tested the Odeo Flare™ and found that it was visible via helecopter from 10 nautical miles away.
Yes, the Odeo Electronic Distress Flare™ has been tested to IP68, which means it is completely protected against the ingress of solid objects and has been submerged in water up to 50 meters for 30 minutes. The Odeo Electronic Distress Flare™ has also been pressure tested to 100 meters for 1 hour, making it ideal for diving.
Yes, the Odeo Electronic Distress Flare™ is designed to seem just like a traditional flare, other than the flame-like flicker and also creates an SOS signal, as descrbed in Annex 4 to COLREGS, and is thus an internationally recognised distress signal.
Yes, the Odeo Electronic Distress Flare™ is designed to float without being damaged by the water.
Odeo means Omni-Directional-Electro-Optical.
| SKU | SAMO1083 |
|---|---|
| MPN | 31-005A |
| EAN / GTIN | 0713830573179 |
| Brand | Odeo |
| Datasheet | Odeo LED Distress Flare Datasheet |
| Colour | Orange |
| Loyalty Discount | Yes |