M550: Private Aid-to-Navigation, Up to 3 NM

NEW! M550: Private Aid-to-Navigation and Marine Lantern (Up to 3 NM)

The new M550 one to three nautical mile range marine lantern and personal private aid-to-navigation (PATON) leverages custom optics, high-efficiency solar panels, and premium materials to deliver 15 times the brightness and three times the range of its M502 predecessor. At just 0.8 lb (0.37 kg) and 2.2 inches (56 mm)  high, the unit is also half the weight and size of the M502 to make it the most efficient, small-format solar marine lantern on the market. With flange-mount and post-mount options, the unit installs quickly and easily to light private docks, ports, marinas and more.

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS;

• Installs in minutes; automatic “out of box” activation
• Operates on three high-temperature-rated NiMH AA batteries; replaceable, recyclable, shelf life up to two years
• Up to 26 cd (IALA peak, white)
• Up to 3 Nautical Miles visible range at T=0.74
• Vertical divergence 8° (FWHM)
• Up to 40 user-adjustable flash patterns with ability to direct enter effective intensity. Automatic adjustment for Schmidt Clausen
• Next generation, energy-saving Automatic Light Control; five-day data trending regulates intensities for optimal performance throughout the calendar year and longer battery life
• Premium grade, UV resistant polycarbonate body and lens material
• Waterproof design; IP 68 immersion
• Ventilated battery compartment
• Best-in-class high-efficiency solar cells embedded in polyurethane to maximize energy collection at all latitudes
• Life expectancy 15 years; 3 year warranty