Ideal for your personal safety Daniamant is proud to
introduce the ODEO Distress Flare as the next generation of Electronic
Visual Distress Signal Device (eVDSD). As the world starts to embrace
LED technology in place of traditional pyrotechnic flares, Daniamant
have built on the ground breaking ODEO Flare design and improved the
product once more. New standards and regulations are still being
discussed at the USCG and RTCM; these will result in an alternative
standard to replace pyrotechnics.
Whilst this work proceeds in
the background, Daniamant thought that their customers should be able to
take advantage of technology advances in the interim.
Function Traditional
flares will illuminate for around 30 seconds before extinguishing, the
Odeo Distress illuminates for around 8 hours at full illumination.
Because no pyrotechnics are used, the Odeo product range is totally safe
when switched off, and because it uses battery power (high power
Lithium or Alkaline cells), it can even be safely posted or carried in
baggage on flights.
Typical Use Whilst
originally designed for marine use, its lightweight, safe performance
means that it is incredibly useful for any outdoor activity. The smaller
size makes the ODEO Distress ideal for mountaineering, skiing,
kayaking, expeditions etc. – any activity that can benefit from the
added safety and security of carrying a distress flare – without the
unwanted dangers. The ODEO Distress small size and waterproof rating
IP68 (50m) also makes it an ideal safety device for divers.
Power Supply The
Odeo Distress uses either 4 x L91 Lithium batteries or 4 x Alkaline
batteries. These batteries have the required shelf life and power
capacity and will operate over an extended temperature range.
Regulations The
Odeo Distress is designed with consideration to SOLAS requirements,
making it a genuine alternative to the pyrotechnic red hand held flare.
The US Coast Guard is now leading the world in developing standards for
electronic Visual Distress Signal Devices (eVDSD’s) as a replacement for
the hand held pyrotechnic flare. The Odeo Flare™ also outputs an SOS
signal during its flash pattern as described in Annex 4 to COLREGS, and
is thus an internationally recognised distress signal.
