ACR Pathfinder 3 SART
ACR PathFinder3 SART
Survival Craft Radar Transponder
Order No. 2714
new regulations require the carriage of a SART in every 4th life raft on most commercial ships as of July 1, 2004.
Please download the technical information as a PDF-document ACR Pathfinder3 SART data sheet [223 KB]
- Enhances radar returns with 12 intense blips, whereby the first blip represents the SART
- Unit transmits through the 9.2-9.5 GHz band marine radar when interrogated by radar
- Vessel mounting bracket and collapsible pole stowed inside SART
- Exclusive ACR Test mode for visual/audible feedback
- High impact polystyrene case designed to withstand rugged environments
- Compact 12.5 x 3-in unit easily packs into liferaft
- 10 meter (33 ft) lanyard for security
- Waterproof to 10 meters (33 ft)
- Requires lithium battery (5-year replacement life)
- Worldwide certification; complies with IMO/GMDSS, approved by USCG, MED
- Operational Life - 96 hours in stand-by mode; in excess of 8 hours in operational mode
- Application: mandatory requirement for all vessels governed by GMDSS
- any yacht or vessel carrying more than one life raft to accommodate crew and passengers
Techn. Data
Frequncies: 9,2 - 9,5 GHz Radar band
Size: 12.5 x 3 in (31.8 x 7.6 cm) easily packs into life raft
Weight: 1.5 lbs (24 oz) (680 g)
Material: High impact polystyrene
Color: Hi-Viz Yellow
Deployment: Manual
Operation: Turn switch ring to the left into the test position. Remove safety tab, guide the switch ring to the right and into the „ON“ position
Certification: USCG, MED
Battery: Lithium (5 year replacement life)
Waterproof: Up to 10 meters (33 ft)
Three unique TESTING options
• Built-in test mode:
Turn switch to left and hold; red LED should flash, followed by a beep. This indicates a passing self test.
• Practical testing:
Hold SART in the test mode and check for SART response on a nearby radar screen. SART must be at least 40 feet from radar antenna.
• New ACR SART test:
Convenient „companion“ test of the transponder between two units. Place SART1 in the test position and hold it. Self-test SART2. SART1 will hear SART2 and respond with LED and tone. Repeat test with SART2.




