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The Pathfinder™ Exit Beacon is a device used to mark egress points on the perimeter of the structure. Operating on the Exit (GREEN) frequency, this low-cost device allows any firefighter equipped with a Tracker to rapidly locate the closest Exit. Since ultrasound signals are reflected by walls, these Beacons work even if they are located around a corner or are hidden beyond obstacles, such as furniture or debris. When turned ON, Exit Beacons transmit a continuous ultrasound signal while flashing ultra-bright red AND white LED strobes. There is an additional high-volume, sweeping audible alarm that can be muted by the firefighter.

Rather than creating a single Beacon for ALL exits and "bread-crumb" trails, Summit believes it is important to distinguish between the actual exits and internal points. Imagine the scenario where a firefighter is low on air and needs to exit. It makes no sense for him/her to track down a Beacon located inside the structure. Instead, the firefighter should focus on the actual exit, thereby saving precious time.

Exit Beacons operate on a separate ultrasound frequency than Firefighter Beacons and Auxiliary Beacons. Since Radio Frequency (RF) is not being used, there is no need for a temporary "10 second standby" to prevent the interference issues experienced by other locating systems. A Pathfinder Tracker automatically distinguishes between Beacons, making "standbys" unnecessary.

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What's Included

Pathfinder™ Exit Beacon.
Standard magnet pre-installed.
Operator's manual

Standard Features

"Fire-and-Forget" Operation
Easy to use, simple ON/OFF operation. No temporary "10 second standby" required.
Dual Ultrasound transmitters
Used by Pathfinder™ Trackers™ for locating the closest Exit.
High intensity, audible alarm
Beacon emmits an intermittent sweeping tone. Alarm can be muted depending on department preference.
Ultra-bright LED "strobes"
8 White and 6 Red LEDs assist with locating an exit in low or high smoke conditions.
Interchangeable mounting methods
Flexible design allows department to customize deployment methods. Three standard 8-32 machine screw inserts allow firefighters to "customize" their Exit Beacons with different mounting methods. The Exit Beacon ships standard with a magnet pre-installed. Additional integrated strap loops in the grills allow attachment using 1" webbing or cable ties.

Optional Features

Nomex strap
Optional strap can be fitted through grill slots to allow Exit Beacon to be quickly attached to door handles, ladders, bannisters, or other non-magnetic objects.

Specifications

Number of Transmitters	2
Transmitter Location	Ends of Beacon
Ultrasound Channel	Exit (GREEN)
Frequency	35.71 KHz
Battery Type	Four AA-cell alkaline
Battery Life	25+ hours continuous operation
LED Strobes	8 White LEDs: 144,000 mcd @ 30° 6 Red LEDs: 48,000 mcd @ 30°
Low Battery Indicator	1 flashing amber LED
Mounting Screws	3 threaded inserts (8-32 screw)
Maximum Strap Size	1.0 in. [2.5 cm] wide 0.18 in. [0.45 cm] thick
Material	Zytel® and Lexan® thermoplastics
Weight w/out Battery	9.68 oz.
Weight w/ Battery	11.28 oz.
Length	5.0 in. [12.7 cm]
Width	3.0 in. [7.6 cm]
Height	1.6 in. [4.1 cm]

Downloads


Sperian Pathfinder Product Guide English product guide for the Pathfinder System on the Sperian Warrior SCBA.
	SP_Pathfinder_En.pdf (pdf 407 KB)
	SP_Pathfinder_En.xps (xps 415 KB)

ISI EchoTracer Datasheet Datasheet for the Pathfinder System on the ISI Viking series SCBAs and 2500/3500 series Thermal Imaging Cameras.
	EchoTracer_datasheet_4-3-09.pdf (pdf 1.29 MB)
	EchoTracer_datasheet_4-3-09.xps (xps 499 KB)

Partner Company Webpages Sperianfire.com page for Pathfinder Equipment relating to Sperian and Survivair SCBAs (NOTE: This is an external webpage).
	http://www.sperianfire.com/respProdB.aspx?id=892&coll_id=58&menu_id=34 (html)
Survivair.com page for Pathfinder Equipment relating to Sperian and Survivair SCBAs (NOTE: This is an external webpage).
	http://www.survivair.com/products/product_overview.asp?id=55 (html)
Avon-ISI.com page for Pathfinder-compliant EchoTracer™ and EchoSeeker™ Equipment relating to ISI's SCBAs and TICs (NOTE: This is an external webpage).
	Coming soon. . . Check back later.

Ordering Information

The Exit Beacon is available from any authorized distributor of Sperian or Avon-ISI. For part numbers and/or order inquiries, please call (toll-free) Sperian Respiratory Protection at (800) 821-7236 or Avon-ISI at (888) 474-7233.

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