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Class
B Transponder:
> Small in Size
> Plug and Play
> Transmits and Receives
> Water Resistant
> Remote SRM Switch
> GPS Receiver
The Nauticast-B
transponder is a plug and play AIS solution. Enjoy the benefits of
the AIS system knowing larger commercial vessels are aware of your
position increasing your personal safety while navigating at sea.
Unlike receive only
AIS devices which do not transmit vessel information to surrounding
traffic, the Nauticast-B system allows you to virtually participate
in neighboring vessels maneuvering activities for collision
avoidance. Announce your identity, position, speed and course over
ground to oncoming traffic allows for increased security that you
will be seen in low visibility conditions.
Avoid not being
seen because of extreme weather conditions or busy vessel traffic
environments.
Generate a safety distress message to surrounding AIS
equipment, including vessels, base-stations, and possibly SAR teams. All in all, it is a horizon
expanding experience; especially in combination with an electronic
chart system.
FEATURES:
Size it Up!
The Nauticast's alluring
measurements are 7.8" (D) x 6.2 (W) x 1.84" (H) (18 x 15.8 x 4.7 cm). It's a lightweight
at 13.2 oz. (375 g) and won't take up much space mounted under the dash.
Position the Safety Switch (1" x 1") on your console for easy access in case of an
accident.
Plug and Play
Inventive technology at its best! Three sockets suffice to connect power,
sensors, and antennas; and initial transponder operation is up and running
within minutes.
Plug & Play system includes: Class B AIS
Transponder, GPS antennas, data/power cables and remote Safety
Message Switch.
Safety Related Message / Stealth
The remote SRM button saves the precise coordinates of the incident and
immediately generates a safety distress message to surrounding vessels.
Or configure the SRM switch to allow you to
operate in stealth mode only, receiving AIS data and not sharing for added security to avoid being
noticed by pirating vessels.
Data cable directly interfaces with your chart
plotter or laptop.
ACR AIS products undergo stringent quality
testing and with thousands of AIS transponders on the market, the Nauticast
brand is a tried and tested system which already gained substantial market
penetration in this young market.
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Dimensions |
7.8 x 6.22 x 1.84" (198 x 158
x 46.7 mm) |
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Weight |
13.2 oz. (375 g) |
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Power |
DC (9.6 - 15.6V). Average
power consumption 4W. Peak current rating 2A. |
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GPS Receiver |
(AIS Internal) IEC 61108-1
compliant |
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Electrical Interfaces |
RS232 38.4k Baud
bi-directional
RS422 NMEA 38.4k Baud bi-directional |
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Connectors |
VHF Antenna connector (UHF
female bulkhead connector)
GPS Antenna connector (TNC female bulkhead connector) |
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Cable - Data/Power |
RS232 / RS422 / Data / Power
(15 pin connector)
Typically, 1.5 meter DSUB |
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VHF Transceiver |
Transmitter x1
Receiver x2 (one receiver time shared between AIS and
DSC) |
AIS1: 161.975 MHz
AIS2: 162.025 MHx |
Frequency 156.025 - 162.025
MHz in 25 kHz steps |
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Output Power |
2W (33 dBm ± 1.5 dB) |
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Channel Bandwidth |
25 kHz |
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Channel Step |
25 kHz |
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Modulation Modes |
25 kHz GMSK (AIS, TX and RX)
25 kHz AFSK (DSC, RX only) |
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Bit Rate |
9600 b/s ± 50 ppm (GMSK)
1200 b/s ± 30 ppm (FSK) |
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RX Sensitivity |
Sensitivity - 107 dBm 25 kHz
(message error rate 20%)
Co-channel 10 dB
Adjacent Channel 70 dB
IMD 65 dB
Blocking 84 dB |
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Environmental |
IEC 60945
Operating Temperature: -13° to 131°F (-25° to
55°C)
IEC 62287-1.5B
iP 65 Protected |
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Indicators |
Power, TX Timeout, status,
pre-set SRM sent or Silent Mode |
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Operator Controls |
Optional pre-set safety
related message (SRM) transmit button or Silent Mode (No
transmit, user configured) |
Warnings:
Although ACR strives for accuracy in all its publications, this
material may contain errors or omissions, and is subject to change without
prior notice. ACR shall not be made liable for any specific, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages as a result of its use. ACR components
may only be used in safety of life devices or systems, with the express
written approval of ACR, as the failure of such components could cause
failure of the Nauticast device or system. If these fail it is reasonable to
assume that the safety of the user or other persons may be endangered. |
