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Sirius Signal C-1002 Two Color Distress Light Flag & Whistle eVDSD

The Sirius Signal C-1002 is the world's first marine safety Electronic Visual Distress Device (eVDSD) electronic flare that meets the new Transport Canada and USCG safety standards.

When carried with an approved smoke signal, Transport Canada recognizes that an electronic visual distress signal device (eVDSD) can be carried instead of all approved rocket parachute flares, multi-star flares, hand flares or a watertight flashlight if the electronic signal is determined to have met the requirements of the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) Standard 13200.0 by a Product Certification Body or been accepted by the United States Coast Guard.

The Sirius C-1002 is five times brighter than any approved device on the market - incorporating 13 LEDs.

The C-1002 includes the Sirius Signal App for iOS & Android cell phones, taking boating safety to a new level using LTE service.

Smartphone App functions include:

Float plan notification
One-touch Check Me, during trips
Instantaneous SOS notification and location to first responders, towing services and other designated contacts

Specifications:

Transport Canada Approved
Flashes USCG spec SOS signal in colours and infrared
LED power:
- 6 Red-Orange 610-620 nm wavelength
- 6 Cyan 490-520 nm wavelength
- 1 IR 740-890 wavelength
Required performance specification run time - 2 hours. The device runs for an additional 4 hours for a total operational runtime of 6 hours
Submersible
Radiate average effective intensity 50 cd
Switch design: Self-cleaning lever
Accidental switch activation protection
Requires 8-CR123 batteries (included)
Bluetooth-enabled with enhanced connectivity
Sirius Signal Application
Lanyard included (1.5m)
Height 8.5 in
Weight without batteries: 1.08 lbs, weight with batteries: 1.37 lbs
Shipping weight (with packaging): 1.708 lbs
CE (European Union compliant) RoHS compliant
Made in the USA

Boating Industry Canada Dec 2021

Sirius Signal, the leader in marine safety innovations, is pleased to announce that Transport Canada has approved the use of its flagship electronic visual distress signal device (eVDSD) as a nighttime distress signal for pleasure craft. This device has had US Coast Guard approval for some time now. The C-1002, the industry's first and only two-colour distress light approved for carriage, completely and legally replaces the need to carry marine flares and includes features that enhance its functionality to the level of an alert and notification system.

"We're thrilled that Transport Canada is allowing the use of eVDSDs that are certified to the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services standard 13200.0," said Anthony Covelli, Sirius Signal CEO, "since we're the only manufacturer that currently builds to that standard. The C-1002 is the most sophisticated multi-LED handheld device on the planet - one that required sophisticated engineering and many new innovative solutions to overcome daunting challenges."

The C-1002 flashes the internationally known SOS distress signal - three short flashes, three long flashes, three short flashes, using a two-colour SOS and a separate infrared SOS flash pattern (red/orange and cyan) that has been found more effective against shoreline background light clutter, according to studies conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard R&D Center. The C-1002 is also Bluetooth-enabled with advanced mobile app connectivity, providing an additional layer of protection and communication for recreational boaters - and its infrared signal will be recognized by SAR aircraft from miles overhead.

NOTE: When carried with an approved smoke signal, Transport Canada recognizes that an electronic visual distress signal device (eVDSD) can be carried instead of all approved rocket parachute flares, multi-star flares, hand flares or a watertight flashlight if the electronic signal is determined to have:

- a. met the requirements of the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) Standard 13200.0 by a Product Certification Body or been accepted by the United States Coast Guard.

This policy applies to pleasure craft that must carry flares (approved pyrotechnic distress signals) in accordance with the Small Vessel Regulations.