ResQFlare PRO - High Intensity Electronic LED Emergency Boat Flare

The ResQFlare PRO Electronic Boat Flare, representing the latest innovation from ACR Electronics, incorporates state-of-the-art SOS distress signaling technology. It features a combination of red-orange and cyan LEDs along with an infrared (IR) component, providing an extended operational life while significantly enhancing visibility.

Accompanied by a daytime distress flag, the ResQFlare PRO and its flag are certified to comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, permitting their use as a substitute for traditional pyrotechnic flares in the United States. Complying with RTCM 13200.0 standards, the buoyant ResQFlare PRO is categorized as an Electronic Visual Distress Signal Device (eVDSD) and employs multi-color SOS distress signaling to achieve superior luminosity and improved light distribution. The integration of red-orange and cyan LEDs enhances visibility on the water, while the infrared (IR) component further increases visibility when Night Vision equipment is utilized by Search and Rescue teams.

The ResQFlare PRO electronic boat flare 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 ResQFlare PRO still attains an impressive operational life of at least three hours (exceeding RTCM requirements by 50%).

What’s Included
Also meeting the requirements within 46 CFR 161.013, the ResQFlare PRO boat flare is classified as an approved Night Visual Distress Signal. Given that a Distress Flag, meeting the requirements of 46 CFR 160.072, is included in the package with every ResQFlare PRO, users are also provided with an approved Day Visual Distress Signal (the requirement for carriage of approved day and night visual distress signals can be found in 33 CFR part 175).

The supplied Distress Flag provides numerous daylight signaling options. The flag can be flown by attaching to the mast or simply hoisting to the highest possible point. It can also be displayed by hand, tied to, and then waved on items such as a boat hook, paddle, or fishing rod, or it can be laid flat on the deck to attract aircraft. The flag should be used only as a day signal and when displayed correctly, the black square should be over the black circle.

In addition to the distress flag, also included is a bracket and the corresponding mounting hardware allowing users to conveniently mount the product to the vessel so that the ResQFlare PRO is always accessible when needed. A 1 meter lanyard can also be found concealed beneath the black Velcro strap around the mid-body of the product. This lanyard can be used to tether the ResQFlare PRO to a person or life raft in an emergency situation

• Meets RTCM Standard 13200.0 for eVDSD’s
• ResQFlare PRO electronic boat flare and included Distress Flag, when carried together, qualify as a replacement for the carriage of USCG pyrotechnic flares (U.S.A. only)
• In Canada, the ResQFlare PRO can be carried on pleasure craft in lieu of pyrotechnic flares (Policy TP 13585 E) if carried with an approved smoke signal (for daytime alerting).
• Bright light in all directions (360° visibility and luminous angle = 180°)
• Automatically rights itself and floats when in the water (no buoyancy/flotation ring necessary)
• Visible over 8 miles
• User Replaceable 123 Lithium Batteries (x8 – Not Included)
• Maximum Light Intensity > 170 cd
• Average Effective Light Intensity of 50 cd
• Operational life of 3 hours (at a minimum of 50 cd average effective light intensity) exceeds RTCM requirements by 50%
• Durable design: Tested to applicable environmental performance standards related to dry heat, damp heat, low temperature, thermal shock, drop, vibration, solar radiation, rain & spray, corrosion, and EMC (as per IEC 60945)
• Waterproof (IP67)
• Certified under USCG 161.013 as a Nighttime Visual Distress Signal
• Includes Distress Flag (Certified under USCG 160.072 as Daytime Visual Distress Signal), mounting bracket, and 1m lanyard (concealed beneath Velcro strap)

Benefits of ResQFlare PRO Electronic Boat Flare vs. Traditional Pyrotechnic Flares:
• No expiration date
• Family safe (no burning flame)
• Easy to operate (so even your kids and first-time boaters can operate it in the event of an emergency)
• No issues with the existing stringent mandatory disposal requirements for pyrotechnic flares (legally considered as hazardous materials)
• Waterproof and Buoyant
• One-time purchase (less cost over the life of the product)
• 2 distinct methods of distress signaling in one product – Multi-color LED strobe & Infrared LED Strobe
• Ability to extend operating life of the product in an emergency situation by replacing batteries