ACR 2680 Class B Automatic Identification System Transponder

Acr Electronics Nauticast B Ais "send & Receive" Transponder

Acr Electronics Nauticast B Ais "send & Receive" Transponder . Pre-programming is required. Register your AIS here prior to shipping. www.westmarine. com/ais. Avoid the possibility of not being seen due to weather or busy vessel traffic environments. With this AIS transponder, you can enjoy the benefits of the AIS system knowing larger commercial vessels are aware of your position and increasing your personal safety while navigating at sea. Unlike receive-only AIS devices which do not transmit vessel info to surrounding traffic, this Class B Automatic Identification System Transponder allows you to announce your identity, position, speed and course over ground as well as your boat s dimensions and other navigational data to other AIS-equipped vessels, so oncoming traffic will electronically see you on their plotter screens. Likewise, you ll see vital data on approaching ships with AIS, including name, MMSIs, drafts, length and destination. It s lightweight, small in size, interfaces with most current chartplotter technologies and plugs right into your system or network with three sockets to connect power, sensors and antennas. You ll have initial transponder operation up and running in minutes to display AIS information on your PC or on an AIS compatible chartplotter. Includes: VHF and GPS antennas, all cables and a informational CD 7.8" x 6.2" x 1.84" Average power consumption 4W Peak current rating 2AAISWatchMate Wiring Diagram for ACR Nauticast Class BPrior to shipping, your AIS must be programmed with your vessels static data, please submit your information at www.westmarine. com/ais.

Acr 2680 Class B Automatic Identification System Transponder

Nauticast™ B AISClass B Automatic Identification System FCC ApprovedNow FCC Approved ** This product includes a $35.00 programming fee. All units sold in the US are required to be programmed. Please email for programming form at time of purchase. **Class B Transponder: Small in SizePlug and Play Transmits and Receives Water Resistant Remote SRM SwitchGPS Receiver Programming of boat data is required, including MMSI number, registered name, call sign (if available), boat size, type and GPS antenna mounting location. The FCC prohibits any person from knowingly entering an incorrect MMSI or other static data in a Class B AIS device - Section 31 FCC 08-208. The FCC requires that the static data, including MMSI, be entered by sellers and professional installers of Class B AIS devices, not the end user - Section 31 FCC 08-208. The Nauticast-B transponder is a plug and play AIS solution. Enjoy the benefits of the AIS system knowing larger commercial vessels are aware of your position increasing your personal safety while navigating at sea.Unlike receive only AIS devices which do not transmit vessel information to surrounding traffic, the Nauticast-B system allows you to virtually participate in neighboring vessels maneuvering activities for collision avoidance. Announce your identity, position, speed and course over ground to oncoming traffic allows for increased security that you will be seen in low visibility conditions.Avoid not being seen because of extreme weather conditions or busy vessel traffic environments. Generate a safety distress message to surrounding AIS equipment, including vessels, base-stations, and possibly SAR teams. All in all, it is a horizon expanding experience; especially in combination with an electronic chart system. MP Master List