Ocean Signal EDF2

The next advancement in electronic distress flares, the Ocean Signal EDF2 Electronic Boat Flare introduces cutting edge SOS distress signaling technology. Utilizing red-orange and cyan LEDs combined with an infrared (IR) component, the Ocean Signal EDF2 electronic flare offers substantial operational life (burn time) while also significantly improving the level of visibility.

Meeting requirements of RTCM 13200.00, the buoyant EDF2 electronic boat flare is classified as an Electronic Visual Distress Signal Device (eVDSD) and utilizes multi-color SOS distress signaling to produce luminosity with substantially better light distribution. The use of red-orange and cyan LEDs allows for enhanced visibility on the water while the addition of an infrared (IR) component leads to even greater visibility when Night Vision equipment is in use by Search and Rescue.

The EDF2 facilitates rescue by emitting the flash characteristic for the International Morse Code for S-O-S, where the first “S” is represented by three red-orange LED flashes, followed by the “O” which is represented by three cyan LED flashes, and the final “S” which is represented by another three red-orange LED flashes. Simultaneous to the visible red-orange and cyan flashing LEDs, the IR component flashes the same S-O-S pattern that is optimized for visibility via Night Vision Goggles (NVG). Perhaps most impressive, even with the extensive number of visible and IR flashes occurring, the high level of light intensity produced, and the significant light distribution range (Luminous angle ≥ 180°) that is achieved, the EDF2 still attains an impressive operational life of at least three hours (exceeding RTCM requirements by 50%).

The EDF2 requires 8 x CR123 lithium batteries. These can typically be purchased from hardware stores, electrical wholesalers or other battery retailers. They can be changed/installed by the owner or user quickly without tools. 

NOTE: Prior to installing batteries, using the attached lanyard (found under the velcro), tether the top body to the attachment point found at the bottom of the battery compartment.