Using the VHF maritime band, the Nauticast™ Automatic Identification System (AIS) Inland is an exciting development in the safety of navigation. AIS facilitates the exchange of navigational data between passing vessels and shore based monitoring stations. Knowing other on-coming vessel names, course, speed and current navigational status contributes to increasing safety at sea and collision avoidance in low visibility conditions.
Designed for inland vessels engaged in river travel, the Nauticast™ AIS meets stringent new port security requirements. The Nauticast™ transponder fully exceeds all specifications for SOLAS AIS as outlined by IMO and the USCG including the ITU-R M.1371-3 regulations.
The Nauticast™ brings simplicity to navigation with its 3-in-1 graphical display allowing you to adjust ranges to visually see ships positions in a quick and easy to understand format.
You can use your AIS data to call oncoming vessels in your same path or use the fully integrated Alphanumeric QWERTY keyboard to quickly type and send messages to prevent an accident before they happen.
Small in Size and Easy To Install
The ACR Nauticast is smaller than most approved SOLAS units and can easily be flush mounted into the dash or mounted on a gimbal bracket on or above your bridge station.
The Nauticast was designed with ease of installation in mind and inventive technology at its best! Our two sockets suffice to connect power, sensors and antennas and initial Transponder operation is up and running within minutes.
3-in-1 Graphical Display
The Nauticast™ includes the innovative 3-in-1 Graphical display
with 3 different views at a fingertip: Alphanumeric, Radar
View and Fairway view. With different zoom-levels, this
representation of the surrounding traffic scenario can be
selected directly using cursor keys.
Man Overboard Emergency Button
Man Overboard button automatically saves the precise coordinates
of the incident and generates an immediate distress message to
all AIS equipped vessels in the area.
Software Sensor Interfacing
The Nauticast™ software enables you to automatically check, read
out/trace and evaluate the data received from your sensor
interfaces. All sensor inputs are configurable and have built
in test programs for evaluating and troubleshooting your
connections.
Fully Approved
The Nauticast™ has been re-certified to meet all SOLAS and IMO
regulation including the new ITU -R M1371-3 requirements.
Enhanced GPS Sensitivity and Reporting
With our new upgraded 16 Channel GPS Module, the Nauticast™ is
more sensitive and accurate than ever before. The RAIM
(Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor) receiver verifies the
Nauticast™ unit's GPS data for increased accuracy
reporting.
Engineered Smart, Built Strong
The cast aluminum housing is rugged and protects your AIS for
years of life on the water. The Nauticast™ is rated to
IP-65.
| Product Number | 2662 |
| Size | 10.07 x 7.92 x 2.36” (281.26 x 201.26 x 60 mm) |
| Weight | 5.5lbs.(2490 g) |
| Operating Temperature | 5°F to 131° F (-15 to 55°C) |
| POWER SUPPLY | |
| Supply Voltage (Galvanic isolated) | 24 V DC (-10% + 30%) |
| Input Current | min. 7A (24V) |
| INTERFACES | |
| CH4 ECDIS Port (In-/Output) AIS targets, AIS messages | in/out 38400 bps |
| BUILT IN GPS | |
| Receiver Architecture | 16 channel diff. |
| Tracking Capability | 16 satellites sim. |
| Accuracy | 2.5 m CEP |
| DGPS Accuracy | 2.0 m CEP |
| GPS Antenna Connector | TNC |
| BIIT- Alarm System | |
| Relay Breaking Capacity | 30V DC 8A; 250V AC 8A |
| Bitrate | Up to 115000 bps |
| Bitrate | Up to 1 Mbps |
| KEYBOARD | |
| Integrated | Alphanumerical |
| SPECIFIED STANDARDS | |
| IMO MSC. 74(69) Annex 3 | |
| ITU-R M. 1371-3 (Class A) | |
| IEC 61993-2 (2002) | |
| IEC 61162-1 (2000) | NMEA 0183-3 |
| IEC 61162-2 (1998) | NMEA 0183-3 |
| IEC 61162-3 | NMEA 2000 |
| ITU-R M. 823-2 | |
| IEC 61108-1 (1996) | |
| IEC 60 945 (1996) | |
| ITU -R M. 825-3 | |
| ITU -R M. 1084-3 | |
| VHF | |
| Frequency Range | 156 MHz - 162 MHz |
| Channel Spacing | 12.5 or 25KHz |
| RF Channels | 3 Receiv. /1 Transm. |
| AIS Receivers | 2 |
| DSC Receivers | 2 |
| Frequency Error | +/- 2.5 ppm |
| VHF TRANSMITTER | |
| Output Power | 1 Watt to 12.5 Watt (Adjustable) |
| Receive to Transmit Switching Time | < 1 ms |
| Transmit Release Time | < 1 ms |
| Automatic Shutdown | 1 sec |
| Channel Switching Time | < 25 ms |
| Attack Time | < 1 ms |
| VHF RECEIVER | |
| Max. Usable Sensitivity | <-110 dBm |
| Co-channel Rejection | > -8dB (25 kHz); > - 12 dBm (12.5kHz) |
| Adjacent Channel Selectivity | > 70 dB (25 kHz); > 60dB (12.5 kHz) |
| Inter-modulation Rejection | > 65 dB |
| Spurious Response Rejection | > 70 dB |
| Blocking | > 84 dB |
| VHF MODEM | |
| Bitrate GMSK | 9600 bps |
| RF Baud Rate (DSC) | 1200 bps |
| Modulation | GMSK/FSK |
| SOFTWARE | 2.0.S105.xxx Inatalled, implemented configuration software |
| HARDWARE | Nauticast Version 1.0.x |
| DISPLAY | |
| Integrated | Text: 40 x 16 char Graphical: 240 x 128 dots Adjustable brightness and contrast |
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
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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.
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Q: Is AIS mandatory for inland waterways?
This is a matter for Administrations.
Q: What is the Automatic Identification System (AIS)?
Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) technology relies upon global navigational positioning systems, shipboard sensors, and digital VHF radio communication equipment operating according to standardized digital communication protocols that permit the voiceless exchange of navigation information between vessels and shore-side vessel traffic centers. The information is continually updated in near real-time and received by all AIS-equipped ships and shore stations in its vicinity.
Q: What types of information is made available by the Automatic Identification System and what are the advantages of installing the AIS?
The AIS provides mariners with accurate navigation information, such as:
- Static Information-Vessel call sign, name, IMO identification number, dimensions, type;
- Voyage-Related Information-Draft, cargo type, destination, and estimated time of arrival; and
- Dynamic Information-Time in universal time, coordinated, latitude/longitude position, course over ground, speed over ground, heading, rate of turn, navigational status.
In addition, shore stations will be able to relay pertinent navigational data from other sources, such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Physical Oceanographic Real Time System (PORTS) and U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Centers. The advantage of an automatic and continuous exchange of information is that all can access it and since it is digital data, software can be modified to the mariner's requirements by the manufacturer thus reducing the need for voice radio exchanges.
In addition, the AIS enhances the mariner's situational awareness, permits more effective and reliable passing arrangements, and provides the Coast Guard with a comprehensive and informative traffic image and maritime domain awareness not possible with radar or video surveillance alone.
Q: How will the Automatic Identification System help to increase security?
The Coast Guard believes that the AIS will improve security by increasing the Coast Guard's awareness of vessels in the maritime domain, especially vessels approaching U.S. ports. The AIS corroborates and provides identification and position of vessels not always possible through voice radio communication or radar alone.
Q: Who is affected by the Automatic Identification System Rule?
Owners and operators of U.S. or foreign-flagged vessels in commercial service who meet the applicability provisions are affected. Please refer to See 33 CFR, Part 164.46 and 33 CFR Part 161.20 for specific regulations.
Q: How can the AIS assist the Radar?
In addition to radar, AIS has following benefits: Automatic and immediate vessel identification, Improved vessel tracking (no track swap), Wider geographical coverage, Greater positional accuracy, Absence of radar shadow area, Real time maneuvering data.
Q: Can I connect my old GPS to the AIS?
The GPS connected to the AIS must fulfill the IMO performance standard. It means inter alia that the output from the GPS must be in WGS 84 and that there is no dead reckoning of the position.
Q: Will non-SOLAS vessels be required to carry a Minimum Keyboard and Display (MKD) as an AIS display device?
Regulations for non-SOLAS vessels are a matter for Administrations.
