Em-Trak B954 5W SOTDMA Class B AIS Transceiver with WiFi, Bluetooth & VHF Splitter - 430-0015

The B954 is the most feature-rich high transmit power (5W SOTDMA) AIS transceiver in the B900 range. The B954 combines Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for seamless wireless connectivity and AIS data streaming to any mobile device, PC or wearable, with an integrated VHF antenna splitter to enable your transceiver to share your existing VHF antenna without any loss of performance. Like all B900 transceivers, it also includes an integrated next-generation GPS receiver and antenna and is designed for Em-Trak's unique FLEXI-FIT® bracket system to make installation as easy as possible.

Lightweight and completely weatherproof, the B954 delivers the very best AIS receive and transmit performance with increased range and transmission priority. Your transceiver will also work with a CONNECT-AIS mobile phone app to make programming, configuration, and transceiver health monitoring simple and convenient.

Features:

• Certified AIS Class B - 5W SOTDMA
• Integrated WiFi and Bluetooth
• Integrated VHF antenna splitter
• Global certification - USCG/FCC/Canada/Europe
• SRT-AIS™ Transceiver Engine for superlative proven performance
• FLEXI-FIT™ bracket system for easy, convenient, and secure installation
• Internal high-performance GPS receiver and antenna (external antenna optional)
• Water, pressure spray, and damp proof (IPx6, IPx7 certified)
• Protected from vibration, shock, and extreme temperatures
• Small and lightweight
• Ultra-low power consumption - best in class
• Guaranteed connectivity and interoperability with any app, chart plotter, smartphone, tablet, or PC
• NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000
• Automated health and performance monitoring
• Silent mode (transmit-off) function
• Enhanced RF screening to protect against electromagnetic interference
• Built-in power surge protection
• Fail-safe VHF radio operation

Specifications:

• Size (H x W x D): 5.9" x 4.5" x 1.8" (150 x 115 x 45 mm)
• Weight: .94 lbs (425 g)
• Operating temperature: -25° to +55°C
• Ingress protection: IPx6 and IPx7
• Supply voltage: 12V or 24V DC
• Supply voltage range: 9.6V - 31.2V DC
• Average current (at 12V): 280mA
• Average current (at 12V) (wireless off): 245mA
• Peak current: 2.5A
• Average power consumption (at 12V): 3.4W
• Average power consumption (at 12V) (wireless off): 2.9W
• Galvanic isolation: NMEA 0183 inputs only, NMEA 2000, VHF antenna port
• Systems supported: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo (two of any combination, three including GPS, Galileo)
• Channels: 72
• Internal/external antenna: Internal or optional external antenna
• Time to first fix from a cold start: 26s
• VDL access scheme: SOTDMA
• Operating frequency: 156.025 MHz - 162.025 MHz
• Channel bandwidth: 25 kHz
• Receivers/transmitters: 2 x receivers, 1 x transmitter
• AIS receiver sensitivity (20% PER): -111 dBm
• AIS transmitter power: 5W (+37 dBm)

Included:

• AIS transceiver
• Power and data cable (2 m)
• VHF radio accessory cable
• FLEXI-FIT™ mounting bracket
• Complete with screws and optional fixing tape

Owner's Manual (2.29 MB)