GME AIST120 AIS Transceiver With Internal GPS Antenna – Class B

Keep in touch at all times

The GME AIST120 AIS Transceiver can be considered
as a vessel’s electronic beacon. By regularly broadcasting critical
static and dynamic information to all similarly equipped vessels
within range, the AIST120 provides boat owners with a vital
navigation tool, particularly when operating at night or under poor
visibility conditions. Transmitted data includes vessel name,
length, registration, plus speed over the ground (SOG), course over
the ground (COG), as well as location coordinates which are
automatically calculated and updated by the AIST120’s integrated 50
channel GPS receiver.

RMax Technology
The AIST120 through its ultra-sensitive dual channel RMax
technology will receive and decode transmitted AIS data from other
vessels, AtoNs and base stations within VHF range; this information
can be displayed on a compatible chart plotter, radar or PC
charting system.

Received AIS information positively identifies any commercial
vessel within range, it also provides its radio call sign, heading,
closest point of approach (CPA) and time to CPA. Using this
information leisure craft can make a VHF radio call to the vessel
in question to verify its intended course and avoid collision.
Through the application cutting edge TDMA technology the AIST120 is
compatible and inter-operable with both Class A and B AIS systems
through the VHF radio data link.

GPS Antenna
An internal GPS antenna makes for easy installation; however the
AIST120 has provision for an external GPS antenna input for
installations requiring the use of an optional external GPS
antenna. (GPS450). The GME AIST120 has dual NMEA0183 and NMEA2000
interfaces for simplistic connection to stand alone chart plotters
or integration into more sophisticated on-board communication
networks.

AIS Radio
The AIS Radio works in an autonomous and continuous mode,
regardless of whether it is operating in the open seas, coastal or
inland areas. Transmissions frequency is between 156.025 MHz or
162.025 MHz. Received data is on either 161.975 MHz or 162.025
MHz.

There are two categories of information transmitted by an AIS
Radio: ‘static data’ and ‘dynamic data’. The vessel’s dynamic data,
which includes location, speed over ground (SOG) and course over
ground (COG), is calculated automatically using the internal GPS
receiver. An optional external GPS can be connected (GPS450) to the
AIST120, an AD408 adaptor is also required. Static data is
information about the vessel which must be programmed into the AIS
Radio. Software is included to enable the AIST120 to be programmed
with ship’s data.

GME AIST120 AIS Transceiver Features:

• 50 channel internal GPS receiver
• Silent transmit mode option
• NMEA 0183/2000 compatible
• 12-24 V DC input voltage
• IEC 61108-1 compliant
• IPX7 construction
• Low power consumption

GME AIST120 AIS Transceiver Specifications:

• Power: DC (9.6V – 31.2V), Average power consumption 170mA at
  12VDC, Peak current rating 2A
• Dimensions: 140 x 100 x 42 mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 250g
• GPS Receiver: 50 channel IEC 61108-1 compliant
• Output Power (RMS): 3dBm ± 1.5 dB

What’s in the box:

• AIS Radio (class B)
• Power and data cable, screw pack
• Product CD
• Quick start guide
• Instruction manual