ACR Pathfinder PRO Search & Rescue Transponder (SART) - GMDSS Compliant
Description
Designed for Maritime Search and Rescue
The Pathfinder PRO is a Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) used as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Once activated and interrogated by an X-band marine radar, it generates a sequence of 12 highly visible radar responses that guide rescuers directly toward the survival craft. The first radar mark identifies the SART's position, allowing rescue vessels to quickly determine the correct search direction.
The Pathfinder PRO is required equipment on many SOLAS-class commercial vessels and is commonly carried aboard lifeboats and life rafts.
Ready When Every Second Matters
The unit is designed for rapid deployment during an emergency. A protective safety cover helps prevent accidental activation while still allowing quick operation when needed.
The included telescopic mounting pole allows the SART to be positioned higher above the water, improving radar visibility from nearby rescue vessels. It can also be suspended inside a survival craft for hands-free operation.
Built for Demanding Marine Environments
The Pathfinder PRO is engineered for continuous readiness aboard commercial and offshore vessels. Its rugged waterproof housing withstands harsh marine conditions, while the non-hazardous lithium battery provides more than 96 hours of standby operation and at least 12 hours of active operation after radar interrogation. The battery has a five-year replacement interval, reducing routine maintenance requirements.
Compact and Easy to Install
Measuring just under 9 inches long, the Pathfinder PRO stores easily inside a liferaft or emergency equipment locker. The included wall mounting bracket keeps the unit securely stored while allowing immediate access during an emergency.
Typical applications include:
- SOLAS commercial vessels
- Offshore support vessels
- Passenger ships
- Fishing vessels
- Government and coast guard fleets
- Large yachts carrying multiple life rafts
Features
- SOLAS-approved SART
- GMDSS compliant
- 12 radar target responses
- 96-hour standby battery
- 12-hour active operation
- Waterproof marine housing
- Mounting bracket included
- Integral telescopic pole
Package
ACR Pathfinder PRO Search & Rescue Transponder (SART) - GMDSS Compliant Includes:
- ACR Pathfinder PRO Search & Rescue Transponder
- Vessel mounting bracket
- Integral telescopic mounting pole
- Non-hazardous lithium battery
- Instruction manual
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- 227 × 65 × 60 mm / 8.94 × 2.56 × 2.36 in
Weight
- 440 g (15.5 oz)
Durability
- Waterproof to 10 m (33 ft)
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Storage temperature: -30°C to +70°C
Battery
- Lithium/Iron Disulfide (Li/FeS₂)
- Non-hazardous battery
- Five-year replacement interval
Additional
- Returns 12 radar target blips
- > 96 hours standby operation
- > 12 hours active operation
- Output power: >26 dBm EIRP
- IMO SOLAS compliant
- MED certified
- FCC approved
- IEC compliant
- Industry Canada certified
Data Network
- 9.2–9.5 GHz (X-band radar)