RadarPlus® SA161-MH – High Sensitivity Dual AIS Receiver for Aircraft

Mounting Options for SA161-MH MIL-Spec dual AIS receiver for aircraft

Overview

The RadarPlus® SA161-MH is a globally-deployed, industry-proven AIS receiver for aircraft.

Over 250,000 ships worldwide transmit position and identity information via the Automatic Identification System (AIS). Increased AIS tracking range and concentration is achieved by Shine Micro AIS receivers for aircraft. Industry-leading sensitivity is attained through Shine Micro exclusive I/Q Synchronous demodulator technology, facilitating superior reception of noisy, weak signals.

Enclosed in a fully-shielded and NVIS-compatible aluminum case, the SA161-MH is rugged, light weight, corrosion resistant, and capable of high altitude operation over a wide temperature range. Mounting options include a Type 1 Aircraft Dzus Rail or a bottom flange mount.

The SA161-MH features dual outputs via Ethernet and RS-232. Both may be utilized to receive data from the device simultaneously. The Ethernet module is configurable as TCP server, TCP client, UDP point-to-point, or UDP broadcast.

Highlights

• High Sensitivity
• MIL-Spec Construction
• Low Power Consumption
• Integrated 12-Channel GPS
• Superior RF Input Protection
• High Altitude Operation
• Wide Operating Temperature Range
• Exclusive Shine Micro Enhanced Signal Processing Software (ESP)

The Shine Micro companion product ST162-T1 AIS Test Set is recommended for optimization
of AIS equipment and installations prior to deployment.

The SA161-MH and ST162-T1 are COTS equipment and standard options on Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60 Helicopters, Lockheed Martin P3 and Boeing P8 aircraft, Insitu
Integrator™ UAS, and many others.

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RadarPlus® SA161-MH – High Sensitivity Dual AIS Receiver for Aircraft

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System Specifications

  • Designation: Dual AIS Receiver
  • Serial interface: Ethernet interface and RS232 output
  • Power Supply 15-28 VDC
  • Power Consumption: Typical: 5 watts, Max: 16 watts
  • Temperature Range: -15 to +70° C Standard
    -40 to +70° C Extended Temperature Option
  • Altitude: 0 to 70,000 ft.
  • Compass Safe Distance: 1 meter

Serial Interface Details

The serial interface of the SA161-MH conforms to ITU-R M. 1371- 4 and NMEA 0183 data protocol with additional proprietary sentences. Received AIS messages are reported using the NMEA 0183 VDM sentence. GPS position data is reported using the GGA, ZDA and VTG NMEA 0183 sentences. Data is simultaneously output via RS232 and Ethernet. The Ethernet module is configurable as TCP server, TCP client, UDP point to point, or UDP Broadcast at 10/100 Mbps.

To request full serial interface specifications, please contact us or call Shine Micro at (360) 437-2503.

Approximate Weights and Dimensions

  SA161-MH-00-XX-X
Dzus Rail Mount*
SA161-MH-01-XX-X
Flange Mount
Max. Width 5.750 in. 4.750 in.
Max. Length 7.301 in. 7.217 in.
Max. Height 1.125 in. 1.125 in.
Weight < 1.25 lbs. < 1.20 lbs.

*Face Plate: Type I Aircraft (SS7000-1) Dzus Rail

Frequencies and Channel Bandwidth

  • RX AIS1: 161.975 MHz at 25 kHz
  • RX AIS2: 162.025 MHz at 25 kHz

 
 

Connectors

  • Power: D38999 / 20WB98SA
  • Data: D38999 / 20WB35SN
  • GPS Antenna: female TNC
  • AIS Antenna: female Type N

AIS Receivers

  • AIS Data Rate: 9,600 bits/s (RF Input)
  • Sensitivity: PER < 20% @ -115 dBm
  • Co-channel Rejection: -10 dB
  • Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 70 dB
  • Blocking: 84 dB
  • Intermodulation: 74 dB
  • Large Signal PER: 1% or better
  • Image Rejection: 70 dB
  • Spurious Rejection: 70 dB

Indicators

  • NVIS-compatible Power/Status LED

 

Enhanced Signal Processing

Enhanced processing features include:

  • Received Signal Strength Indication
  • Slot Numbering
  • VDL Loading
  • Ambient Noise Measurement
  • Packet Time of Arrival

MIL Standards

MIL-HDBK-217F: MTBF Environment: ARW (airborne rotary winged) MTBF @ -40C = 50,298 hrs, +25C = 49,797 hrs, +85C = 15,622 hrs

MIL-STD-704F - 28VDC

MIL-STD-704A - 28VDC

MIL-STD-461E - CE101

MIL-STD-461E - CE102

MIL-STD-461E - RE101

MIL-STD-461E - RE102

MIL-STD-461E - CS101

MIL-STD-461E - CS114

MIL-STD-461E - CS115

MIL-STD-461E - CS116

MIL-STD-461E - RS101

MIL-STD-461E - RS103

MIL-STD-810E - 501.3

MIL-STD-810E - 502.3

MIL-STD-810E - 507.3

MIL-STD-810E - 513.4

MIL-STD-810E - 514.4

 

MIL-STD-810E - 514.5

MIL-STD-810E - 516.4

MIL-STD-810E - 520.3

MIL-STD-810F - 507.4

MIL-STD-810F - 509.4

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 repair.