The Nauticast™ B is a black box solution that comes to you as a compact, all-in-one kit, providing you with space savings and simplicity. The kit includes both VHF and GPS antennas and ACR's Link2AIS™ software.
The Link2AIS™ software may be installed on an onboard PC, or third party software that is AIS- capable may be used. The Nauticast™ B also can be interfaced to chart plotters/Multi Functional Displays (MFDs) which display targets.
The transponder has an external Safety Related Message (SRM) feature, with user configurable messages. The transponder can be mounted below deck for added convenience.
AIS increases navigational domain awareness by transmitting vessel identification, position, course, and speed to other AIS-equipped vessels and base stations. This helps reduce the difficulty of identifying ships when not in sight and understanding their navigational intentions.
| Product Number | 2680 |
| Size | 7.8 x 6.2 x 1.84” (18 x 15.8 x 4.7 cm) |
| Weight | 13.2 oz. (375 g) |
| Power | DC: (9.6-15.6V). Average power consumption 4W. Peak current rating 2A |
| GPS Receiver | AIS Internal, IEC 61108-1 compliant |
| Electrical Interfaces | RS232, 38.4k baud bidirectional |
| Antennas | VHF Antenna connector (UHF female bulkhead connector); GPS Antenna connector (TNC female bulkhead connector) |
| Interface Cable | 15 pin DSUB connector with 4 leads: Data-RS232; Data-RS422; Remote switch, Power |
| VHF Transceiver | Transmitter x1 Receiver x 2 (one receiver time shared between AIS and DSC) |
| AIS1 :161.975 MHz | Frequency 156.025-162.025 MHz in 25kHz steps |
| AIS2: 162.025 MHz | Frequency 156.025-162.025 MHz in 25kHz steps |
| Output Power | 2W (33dBm +/- 1.5 dB) |
| Channel Bandwidth | 25kHz |
| Channel Step | 25kHz |
| Modulation Modes | 25 kHz GMSK (AIS, TX and RX), 25 kHz AFSK (DSC, RX only) |
| Bit Rate | 9600 b/s +/- 50 ppm (GMSK) 1200 b/s +/- 30 ppm (FSK) |
| RX Sensitivity | Sensitivity - 107 dBm 25kHz message error rate 20%) Co-channel 10dB, adjacent channel 70dB, IMD 65dB, blocking 84dB |
| Environmental | IEC 60945, IP 67 |
| Operating Temp | -13° to 131°F (-25° to 55°C) |
| Indicators | Power, TX timeout, status, pre-set SRM sent or silent mode |
| ReceiveOperator Controls | Optional pre-set safety related message (SRM) transmit button or Silent mode (no transmit, user configured) |
| Approvals | FCC, USCG, R&TTE Phoenix, BSH |
| Limited Warranty | 1 year |
Warranty Length: 1 Year
This product is warranted against factory defect in material and
workmanship for a period of 1 (one)* year from date of purchase or
receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc.
will repair or at its option, replace at no cost to you for labor,
materials or return transportation.
For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service
Department at :
ACR Electronics, Inc.
5757 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645.
Email: service@acrelectronics.com,
Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087, Telephone: +1 (954) 981- 3333.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by
accident or misuse, or as a result of service or modification by
other than the manufacturer. The COMPANY MAKES NO
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER
MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, except as otherwise expressly
stated in the previous paragraph. The Company shall not be liable
for consequential or special damages. In order to place the
warranty in effect, choose a form above and complete it entirely.
Or you may fill out the registration card accompanying your product
(if applicable) which must be returned to ACR Electronics, Inc.
within ten days of purchase.
*Five Years for the following products: EPIRB, PLB ,
S-VDR, SSAS.
