SART Tester STU-1 9 GHZ
9 GHz SART Tester STU-1 Modern Technology to ensure safety at sea
9 GHz SART STU-1
The STU-1 provides surveyors and vessel operators with a precise, standalone method for confirming the operational integrity of 9 GHz Search and Rescue Transponders. Fully aligned with IMO Resolution A.802(19) and SOLAS 74/88 standards, this instrument moves beyond the limitations of a SART's internal diagnostics to deliver a certified, independent assessment of readiness.
Lightweight and field-ready, the STU-1 offers a swift evaluation of critical SART metrics, giving you definitive pass/fail confirmation. Unlike the rudimentary self-check built into most transponders, this dedicated tester verifies actual RF performance, guaranteeing the unit will function as required during a genuine emergency at sea.
Streamlined Software Operation
Operation requires only a connection to a standard PC or laptop running the dedicated application. The entire testing sequence is controlled via the software interface, with live data and graphical readouts appearing instantly on your display. Upon completion, all captured data is archived and can be automatically compiled into a formal test report. This documentation is pre-formatted to satisfy the strict record-keeping criteria established by the IMO, saving time and ensuring audit compliance.
Professional-Grade Analysis with Instant Reporting
Engineered for Marine Inspectors & Class Surveyors
This device is the essential tool for professionals tasked with validating survival craft equipment. It confirms that any 9 GHz SART operates strictly within the mandated performance envelope. Through over-the-air broadcast measurement, the STU-1 analyzes the following key characteristics:
- Signal Strength & Pulse Duration: Quantifies the power and length of the SART sweep.
- Range Calculation: Accurately determines the distance in nautical miles corresponding to the radial display on a radar screen.
- Frequency Verification: Confirms transmission within the designated marine band of 9140–9560 MHz.
- Sweep Cycle Analysis: Counts and visually plots the number of completed sweeps for comprehensive waveform review.
COMPACT TESTER FOR EFFECTIVE SURVEYS
The STU-1 delivers accurate and fully independent verification of radar SART functionality, strictly adhering to the performance criteria set forth by the IMO and leading classification bodies.
Designed with portability in mind, this instrument provides a swift and straightforward testing process. It offers a significant upgrade in both accuracy and dependability compared to the limited self-diagnostic routines conducted using a vessel's onboard radar system.
Physical Specifications
- Main Unit Dimensions: 117 x 79 x 25 mm
- Main Unit Weight: 105 g
- Packaging Box Dimensions: 200 x 120 x 50 mm
- Total Packaged Weight: 250 g
Core Functionality & Key Capabilities
- Emergency Readiness Verification: Performs a rapid assessment to confirm the 9 GHz SART will perform reliably during a real-world distress scenario
- Immediate Pass/Fail Indication: Delivers clear, unambiguous test outcomes without the need for complex data interpretation.
- Audible Sweep Monitoring: Includes audio feedback to audibly confirm the presence and rhythm of the SART sweep transmission.
- Precise Signal Power Analysis: Measures the actual output level of the responding SART signal.
- Frequency Spectrum Compliance: Verifies that the transmission falls strictly within the mandatory marine band of 9140 to 9560 MHz.
- Graphical Sweep Visualization: Presents the total number of completed sweep cycles in an easy-to-read graphical chart format.
- Response Pulse Timing: Accurately captures the duration of the SART's response signal.
- Radar Range Correlation: Calculates and displays the equivalent distance in nautical miles as it would appear along the radial line of a radar display.
- Automated Documentation Workflow: Streamlines survey administration by compiling all measurement data into a professional test report automatically. The supporting software is compatible with both Windows and macOS operating systems.
- Regulatory Alignment: All testing protocols conducted by the STU-1 strictly observe the standards defined in IMO Resolution A.802(19) and the SOLAS 74/88 Convention.