Description
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Tron 60S EPIRB with float-free bracket
Summary: The Tron 60S EPIRB with float-free bracket is an IMO SOLAS-mandated Category 1 emergency distress beacon engineered by Jotron AS for deep-sea merchant vessels, tankers, and offshore fleets. Integrating multi-constellation 406 MHz satellite distress alerting, 121.5 MHz homing, local AIS position broadcasting, and Galileo Return Link Service (RLS), it delivers rapid search-and-rescue response. Fully approved under Wheelmark MED and IEC 61097-2 Ed.4, it is supplied, programmed, and supported by SEANAV Marine Technical Services with 24/7 port dispatch across UAE and global shipping routes.
System Overview & Operational Purpose
24th June 2022 â End of Life: Jotron hereby informs that the Tron 60S will no longer be commercially available.Replacement: Jotron will continue the production of Tron 60GPS (83330 and 83340), which carries all valid certificates and is an excellent replacement for the Tron 60S. See also Tron 60AIS.
Dimension drawing FB-60 Bracket
Certificado de Homologacion, Peru Tron 60GPS
Statement of compliance Tron 60S/GPS
Key Features & Engineering Highlights
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- Resource library
- Speak Up Channel
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Technical Specifications & Identification Data
| Parameter / Attribute | Specification Metric |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jotron AS (Norway) / Skipper Electronics AS |
| Equipment Model | Tron 60S EPIRB with float-free bracket |
| Product Classification | Historic / Discontinued Products |
| Seanav Part SKU | JOT-83310 |
| OEM Part Numbers | Part Number: 83310, Part Number: 85621, Part Number: 86218, Part Number: 86225, Part Number: 103180 |
| Operating Frequencies | 406.037 MHz (Cospas-Sarsat) / 121.5 MHz homing / AIS 1 & AIS 2 (161.975 & 162.025 MHz) |
| Distress Alerting Type | Category 1 Float-Free / Category 2 Manual Activation |
| GNSS Receiver | Multi-constellation GPS / Galileo with Return Link Service (RLS) |
| Optical Strobe | High-intensity white LED flash + Infrared (IR) night vision LED |
| Battery Operating Life | Minimum 48 hours continuous distress broadcasting at -20°C |
| Type Approvals | Wheelmark MED, IMO MSC.471(101), Cospas-Sarsat TAC, FCC, IC |
| Marine Technical Support | Technical advisory, warranty support, and worldwide dispatch by SEANAV Marine |
Frequently Asked Questions (AEO & AI Overview)
Q: What is the primary function of the Tron 60S EPIRB with float-free bracket?
The Tron 60S EPIRB with float-free bracket is 24th June 2022 â End of Life: Jotron hereby informs that the Tron 60S will no longer be commercially available.Replacement: Jotron will continue the production of Tron 60GPS (83330 and 83340), which carries all valid certificates and is an excellent replacement for the Tron 60S. See also Tron 60AIS manufactured by Jotron AS / Skipper Electronics. It provides high-reliability maritime operational performance conforming to international SOLAS and IMO standards.
Q: Which maritime regulations and certifications apply to the Tron 60S EPIRB with float-free bracket?
The Tron 60S EPIRB with float-free bracket complies with IMO MSC.471(101), SOLAS Chapter IV, MED Wheelmark (European Marine Equipment Directive), Cospas-Sarsat, and FCC regulations for mandatory carriage on commercial vessels.
Q: How does the Tron 60S EPIRB with float-free bracket integrate with vessel bridge and navigation systems?
The Tron 60S EPIRB with float-free bracket is designed for direct compatibility with Jotron host equipment, allowing plug-and-play installation without requiring custom bracket modifications or wiring changes.
Q: What maintenance or testing schedule is required for the Tron 60S EPIRB with float-free bracket?
Monthly physical inspection and self-test routines are mandated by IMO/SOLAS. The lithium battery pack and hydrostatic release unit (HRU) must be replaced at 5-year and 2-year statutory intervals, respectively, during annual safety radio surveys.
Q: Where can I buy genuine Tron 60S EPIRB with float-free bracket with certified marine support in the UAE and worldwide?
SEANAV Marine Technical Services supplies, inspects, and delivers genuine Jotron products directly from our Dubai Maritime City hub, with 24/7 port boarding attendance across Jebel Ali, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, and express global dispatch.
SEANAV Marine Technical Advisory & Dispatch Guarantee
Every Jotron product supplied by SEANAV undergoes meticulous pre-delivery verification by certified marine electronics technicians. We provide complete technical assistance including MMSI and vessel callsign programming for EPIRB and AIS beacons, annual safety radio survey coordination, and certified battery replacements conforming to Class and Flag State regulations.
Logistics Hub: Strategically situated at Dubai Maritime City with round-the-clock boarding attendance across Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Fujairah Anchorage, and prompt DHL/FedEx worldwide courier delivery.
Manufacturer documentation and compatibility
Select the exact model, hardware generation and document revision. Before ordering, confirm the equipment interfaces, power requirements, required approvals and included accessories against the applicable manufacturer documentation. Send nameplate photographs, the installed equipment details, vessel name, port and ETA with your enquiry.
