SignalMate® Automated Marine Signaling

*Boating Safety through Better Signaling*

Signal Mate assists the boater by automating the sound and light safety signals required by navigational rules, which allows attention to be focused on the safe operation of the vessel. Signal Mate can automate a vessel’s existing sound and light signaling equipment from a small compact horn, to a large air horn system; from a LED light, to a large remote control searchlight. By using two independent outputs, both a horn and 360-degree light can be synchronized, allowing you to be seen and heard. At night this is particularly valuable when signaling for maneuvering, warning and distress. The sound gives the general direction of the signal and the light pinpoints exactly which vessel is signaling. The horn and/or light may be used manually, as a single sequence, or a repeated sequence at the proper intervals. In addition to restricted visibility, Signal Mate automates danger/doubt, and both inland and international distress signals. Signal Mate has a convenient 12-volt receptacle to allow a spotlight to be automated in distress situations. Signal Mate also comes in a portable self-contained package containing; carry bag, controller, 106db compact horn, 360° high intensity LED light with visibility exceeding the USCG 2 mile requirement and is certified to ABYC A-16 and 72 COLREGS standards, 7 ampere-hour AGM battery and three stage charger. The unit is pre-wired and ready for immediate use.
Features and Technical Details
Prepare for adverse conditions such as restricted visibility: fog, heavy rain and snow Reduce risk on our waterways especially in danger/doubt or emergency situations Encourage use of proper signaling Communicate your intentions with ease, day or night Automated danger/doubt and distress modes Single or repeated signals output per navigation rules requirements Horn, light or both selectable Functions and visual signal sequence previews via red LED indicators Automated after dark, red backlighting	Overall Dimensions: 4.15 X 6.5 X 2.0 HWD Designed for new install or easy retrofit - console or flush mount or portable system High quality: silicone rubber splash-proof keypad, powder-coated aluminum enclosure 360° light can be synchronized with horn as allowed in rules Dual independent solid-state 20 amp shut-down protected outputs. No relay click interference Twist-lock 12V adapter for automated spotlight signaling or accessories Adjustable stainless steel mounting bail with 22.5° increments Made in U.S.A. with three year warranty
Many boats have air horn systems but use a VHF radio with hailer for automated signaling. While in the preprogrammed fog modes the radio cannot be used. Hailers cannot provide danger/doubt or distress signaling or perform a single sequence during restricted visibility, which is useful when listening for other vessels' signals. In addition they lack the ability to synchronize a 360° light with a horn. Signal Mate can easily control an air horn solenoid valve to automate the air horn system. Other types of horns; aerosol canister, pump up canister and lung powered horns lack capacity and are impractical for maintaining the sequence and time intervals prescribed. Through the use of automated sound and light signals, Signal Mate makes it practical for both power and sail vessels to signal as required to avoid collisions. Signal Mate can be used in boater education classes (using a beeper instead of the horn) along with the light to help the boater recognize the signals. Signal recognition is equally as important as using the signals correctly.
Some Signal Mate Configurations Console Mount Unit Buy Now Portable Unit Showing Contents Portable Unit Ready For Use Buy Now Flush Mount Unit In Panel Buy Now LED 2 Nautical Mile Navigation Light Buy Now Click Here to view and print the trifold Signal Mate Brochure in .pdf format. Click Here to view and print the complete Signal Mate User Manual in .pdf format. Click Here to view and print Signal Mate Quick Guide To Sound And Light Signals in .pdf format. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the files above. Download it free at http://www.adobe.com). Click Here to email us for more information on Signal Mate. Copyright 2006 by Kimberlite Assemblers, 113 N. Collington Ave., Baltimore, MD 21231, Phone: 410-675-4901. All rights reserved.