RadarPlus^® AIS-BX Class B AIS Transponder

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Class B AIS is a low cost safety of navigation aid. With the RADARPLUS® AIS-BX you can transmit vital data about your vessel while viewing the AIS transmissions of others in real-time. In addition, Shine Micro is an FCC approved issuer of the Maritime Mobile Service Identification number required for identifying your vessel, and provides this unique ID number free with your purchase. The assignment of your MMSI, or registration of an existing one, is online*; making activation easy.

• Transmit Your Position
  Operating an AIS-BX ensures you are seen by other AIS fitted vessels, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Search and Rescue Operations and most commercial ships.
• Internal GPS
  The AIS-BX includes an integral 16 channel GPS. (Antenna sold separately.)
• Standard NMEA Interface
  The AIS-BX can interface with any NMEA compatible GPS plotter or suitably configured PC.
• Water Resistance
  An IP65 rated aluminum case ensures that the AIS-BX is able to operate in harsh environments.
• Online Activation*
  *Assign or register your MMSI number and activate your transponder online at www.shinemicro.com,
  or contact us to receive the forms via email or fax.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Physical

• Dimensions: 6.75 x 4.40 x 1.90 in. (L x W x H)
  
• Weight: less than 4 lb.

Power

• 12V DC (9.6-15.6V)
  
• Average Power Consumption: 4W nominal(approx. 350 mA at 12V)
  
• Peak Power Consumption: 18W during transmit(approx. 1.5A at 12V)

GPS Receiver (Internal)

• IEC 61108-1 Compliant
  
• 16 Channel
  
• Receives message 17 for differential corrections to GPS from a transmitting base station

Electrical Interfaces

• RS232 38.4K baud bi-directional
  
• RS422 NMEA 38.4K baud bi-directional

Connectors

• VHF Antenna Connector: BNC female
  
• GPS Antenna Connector: TNC female
  
• RS232/RS422/Power: DB15 female

VHF Transceiver

• Transmitter x 1
  
• Receiver x 2 (one shared between AIS/DSC)
  
• Frequency: 156.025 to 162.025 in 25 KHz steps
  
• Output Power: 33dBm (2 watts) ± 1.5dB
  
• Channel Bandwidth: 25KHz
  
• Channel Step: 25KHz
  
• Modulation Modes:
  - 25KHz GMSK (AIS, TX and RX)
  - 25KHz AFSK (DSC, RX only)
  
• Bit Rate:
  - 9600 b/s ± 50 ppm (GMSK)
  - 1200 b/s ± 30 ppm (FSK)
  
• RX Sensitivity:
  - Sensitivity: -107dBm @ 20% PER
  - Co Channel: 10dB
  - Adjacent Channel: 70dB
  - IMD: 65dB
  - Blocking: 84dB

Environmental

• IEC 60945 (Cat C)
  
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +55°C

Compliant with the following standards:

• IEC 62287-1
  IEC standard, Class B shipborne equipment
• IEC 60945 Edn 4.0
  IEC standard, environmental requirements
• ITU-RM.1371-1
  Universal AIS technical characteristics
• IEC 61162-1 Edn 2.0
  IEC standard, digital interfaces part 1
• IEC 61162-2 Edn 1.0
  IEC standard, digital interfaces - part 2
• IEC 61108-1
  IEC standard, GPS receiver equipment
• ITU RR AP18eWRC2000
  Radio regs., appendix 18, table of frequencies in the VHF maritime mobile band
• ITU R M.493-9
  Digital Selective Calling (DSC) system for use in the maritime mobile service
• ITU R.M 825-3
  Characteristics of a transponder system using DSC for use with VTS and ship-to-ship identification
  

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Shine Micro warrants its products to be free from defects for one full year from the date of purchase. Shine Micro will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Labor and material costs for such repairs or replacement will be free of charge. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accidents, or unauthorized alterations or repairs.