Description
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Tron SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon
Summary: The Tron SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon (SKU: JOT-104500) is Safety Alert Personal Locator BeaconTron SA20 PLB has a global emergency alert coverage. This PLB can be used in worldwide offshore (maritime) and onshore (land based) applications. Tron SA20 PLB has a rugged and compact design, and is one of the smallest 406MHz lifesaving devices on the market. For use in water, the maximum depth is 1 meter for 1 hour. Built for harsh marine environments, it delivers proven operational reliability, adherence to international maritime safety standards, and is backed by SEANAV Marine Technical Services with express dispatch from Dubai Maritime City.
System Overview & Operational Purpose
Safety Alert Personal Locator BeaconTron SA20 PLB has a global emergency alert coverage. This PLB can be used in worldwide offshore (maritime) and onshore (land based) applications. Tron SA20 PLB has a rugged and compact design, and is one of the smallest 406MHz lifesaving devices on the market. For use in water, the maximum depth is 1 meter for 1 hour.
Tron SA20 PLB is a 406MHz Cospas-Sarsat approved personal emergency device which is developed and designed in accordance with the latest PLB standards.
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Key Features & Engineering Highlights
- Return Link Service (RLS) feedback confirms that your distress signal is successfully received and your location is determined
- Integrated Near-Field Communication (NFC) for easy status readout by use of a smartphone
- Personal locator beacon
- Signal mirror
- Neck band with whistle
- Soft carrying pouch
- Quick guide
- 11 year battery lifetime
- 406/121.5 MHz
- Return Link Service (RLS)
Technical Specifications & Identification Data
| Parameter / Attribute | Specification Metric |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jotron AS (Norway) / Skipper Electronics AS |
| Equipment Model | Tron SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon |
| Product Classification | Maritime Communication (EPIRB, AIS, SART, PLB, Radios, Testers) |
| Seanav Part SKU | JOT-104500 |
| OEM Part Numbers | Part Number: 104500, Part Number: 105256, Part Number: 103180, Part Number: 103170, Part Number: 103220 |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +55°C (marine bridge / sheltered environment) |
| Environmental Standard | IEC 60945 protected / exposed equipment certification |
| Quality Assurance | Manufactured under ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 certified processes in Norway |
| Supply & Logistics | Supplied with OEM Certificate of Conformity from Dubai Maritime City hub |
| 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 SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon?
The Tron SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon is Safety Alert Personal Locator BeaconTron SA20 PLB has a global emergency alert coverage. This PLB can be used in worldwide offshore (maritime) and onshore (land based) applications. Tron SA20 PLB has a rugged and compact design, and is one of the smallest 406MHz lifesaving devices on the market. For use in water, the maximum depth is 1 meter for 1 hour 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 SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon?
The Tron SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon 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 SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon integrate with vessel bridge and navigation systems?
The Tron SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon 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 SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon?
Routine operational checks should be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's manual. Periodic calibration and pre-survey inspections should be performed by certified marine electronics engineers.
Q: Where can I buy genuine Tron SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon 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.
