AIS, Racon & Remote

Monitoring

MTU AIS-C Un ive r s al Compact AIS Tran spo nder

The MTU AIS-C transponder is a compact AIS AtoN device, providing

automatic information on the GPS position of the marine aid to
navigation (AtoN); thus making easy the location and identification
of buoys, beacons and lighthouses on a vessel or an AIS Base Station
chart.

A triple environmental protection housing compactly holds this device

and the GPS antenna inside. The transponder is able to send status
signals and alarms signals coming from any kind of beacon, either
rotating or flashing one, without need to install any additional sensors.

Additionally, the MTU AIS-C can transmit meteorological and

oceanographic data, such as current, wave height, tides, and wind
direction and intensity; all this with a minimum energy consumption.

The MTU AIS-C complies with IMO, IEC, ITU and IALA Standards.

Features:
• Broadcasting of aids-to-navigation (AtoN) identification data on Message
21, as well as basic data and operating status.

• Able to transmit meteorological and oceanographic data on Message 8.

• Ideal for remote monitoring and control of beacons, providing alarms and
status on Message 6.

• Manufactured according to IEC AIS Aids to Navigation, IEC 62320-2, IEC

60945, IEC 61108-1, IEC 61162-1/2, ITU-R M.1371-4, IALA A-126 Standards.

• Certifications approved by BSH, R&TTE, BSH, FCC (USA) and IC (Canada).

• Two versions are available:

MTU AIS-C1: Type 1, transmitter only.
MTU AIS-C3: Type 3, transmitter-receiver.

• Capability of generating virtual and synthetic navaids (AtoN), and also

repeater function.

• Configuration via software under Windows environment and commands

via VDL radio.

• Remote Monitoring Centre Software via AIS available.

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Un i ver s a l Co m p act
AIS Tra n s p o n d er

MTU AIS-C
Specifications subject to change without previous notice.

Message 21 content Message 6 content (NMEA 0183 interface)

MMSI number / Name of AtoN. MMSI number / Name of AtoN.

Battery voltage (V).
WGS84 position.
Lantern current (A).
GPS time and date.
Solar current (A).
Type of AtoN.
Day-Night mode lantern status.
AtoN indicator: Real, Synthetic, Virtual. Lantern failure.
Out of position alarm. Racon failure.
Racon failure alarm. Out of position.
Lantern failure alarm. Low battery voltage.
Day-Night mode lantern status. Flasher failure.
LED diodes failure.
Power supply Wrong flashing rhythm.
Power Excess consumption of the lantern.
10 a 32V c.c.
input:
Message 8 content
Typical Type 1: 0.06 Ah/day.
consumption (*): Type 3: 0.5 Ah/day. MMSI number / Name of AtoN.
*Emission every 3 min, at 12.5W. WGS84 position.
GPS time and date.
MTU AIS RF module
Air temperature/wind: direction and speed, average
Frequency range: 156,025 to 162,025 MHz. and peak.
Transmission power: 1, 2, 5, 12.5W (adjustable). Atmospheric pressure: average and trend.
Tide level.
Number of receivers: 2.
Water temperature.
Receiver sensitivity: < -110 dBm (Type 3).
AIS 1 frequency: 161,975 MHz 25 Khz. MTU AIS-C interfaces
AIS 2 frequency: 162,025 MHz 25 Khz. Digital I/O: 5 nos. opto-coupled inputs.
2 nos. relay outputs.
Auto-diagnosis: Emission power test and 4 nos. non-isolated adjustable inputs/
SWR measurement. outputs.
Analogical 2 nos. isolated inputs 0-36V.
Transmission Inputs 3 nos. non-isolated inputs 0-32V.
Possible messages: 21, 6, 8, 12, 14, 25, 26. 1 no. current sensor 0.1-5A.
Ports: RS-422 bidirectional port 38,400 baud.
Standard transmission: Every 3 min, adjustable.
NMEA 0183.
Control: Type 1: FATDMA. RS-422 input port 38,400 baud. NMEA
Type 3: FATDMA, RATDMA. 0183.
Bidirectional port 38,400 baud. NMEA
0183.
GPS Input port 38,400 baud. NMEA 0183.
Integrated receptor: 50 channels. IEC 61108-1. 2 nos. adjustable RS-232 ports.
Configuration USB port.
Antenna: Active 35 dB, internal. SDI12 Bus.

Versions
Standards
MTU AIS-C Type 1: Transmitter only.
IEC AIS Aids to IALA A-126. Edition 1.4.
MTU AIS-C Type 3: Transmitter and receiver. Navigation.
IEC 62320-2. Edition 1. IEC 61162-1/2. Edition 2.0.
Mechanics and environmental IEC 60945. Edition 4. ITU-R M.1371-4.
Dimensions: Ø188 x 235 mm. IEC 61108-1.
Weight: 1.2 kg.
Options
Temperature range: -25º to 55ºC.
Weather station.
Watertightness: IP 67. Tide sensor (on-shore).
Bird spikes: Integrated. Glonass.
Other parameters available.

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