ACR Nauticast™-B

Automatic Identification System

Class B

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 ACR Nauticast™-B
Class B Automatic Identification System

The Nauticast™-B Automatic Identification antennas and ACR’s Link2AIS™ Software. The messages. The transponder can be mounted
System (AIS) from ACR Electronics is a Class Link2AIS™ Software may be installed on an below deck for added convenience.
B transponder that is designed to bring onboard PC, or third party software that is AIS-
AIS increases navigational domain awareness
you the best in bridge electronics. The capable may be used. The Nauticast™-B also
by transmitting vessel identification, position,
Nauticast™-B offers a great value and an can be interfaced to chart plotters/Multi
course, and speed to other AIS equipped
excellent feature set. Functional Displays (MFDs) which display
vessels and base stations. This helps reduce
targets.
The Nauticast™-B is a black box solution the difficulty of identifying ships when not
that comes to you as a compact, all-in-one The transponder has an external Safety Related in sight and understanding their navigational
kit, providing you with space savings and Message (SRM) feature, with user configurable intentions.
simplicity. The kit includes both VHF and GPS

Link2AIS™ Product Number 2680 Output Power 2W (33dBm +/- 1.5 dB)
software Model Number AIS-B Channel Bandwidth 25kHz
provides Size 7.8 x 6.2 x 1.84” (18 x 15.8 x 4.7 cm) Channel Step 25kHz
coastline detail,
Weight 13.2 oz. (375 g) Modulation Modes
shown are user 25 kHz GMSK (AIS, TX and RX),
Power DC: (9.6-15.6V). Average power 25 kHz AFSK (DSC, RX only)
selectable radar consumption 4W.
views, North Up Peak current rating 2A Bit Rate 9600 b/s +/- 50 ppm (GMSK)
1200 b/s +/- 30 ppm (FSK)
and Course Up GPS Receiver AIS Internal, IEC 61108-1 compliant
RX Sensitivity Sensitivity - 107 dBm 25kHz
Electrical Interfaces (message error rate 20%)
RS232, 38.4k baud bidirectional Co-channel 10dB, adjacent channel 70dB,
Antennas VHF Antenna connector (UHF female IMD 65dB, blocking 84dB
bulkhead connector) Environmental IEC 60945, IP 67
GPS Antenna connector (TNC female
bulkhead connector) Operating Temp -13° to 131°F (-25° to 55°C)
Interface Cable 15 pin DSUB connector with 4 leads: Indicators Power, TX timeout, status, pre-set
Data-RS232; Data-RS422; SRM sent or silent mode
Remote switch, Power
Operator Controls Optional pre-set safety related message
VHF Transceiver Transmitter x1 (SRM) transmit button or Silent mode (no
Receiver x 2 (one receiver time shared transmit, user configured)
between AIS and DSC)
Approvals FCC, USCG, R&TTE Phoenix, BSH
AIS1 :161.975 MHz
Frequency 156.025-162.025 MHz Limited Warranty 1 year
in 25kHz steps
AIS2: 162.025 MHz
Frequency 156.025-162.025 MHz
in 25kHz steps For further information please contact:
United States
5757 Ravenswood Rd.
Nauticast™-B Kit Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312, U.S.A.
Tel Worldwide: +1 (954) 981-3333
Fax: + 1 (954) 961-4403
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