em-trak A200 Class A AIS Transceiver

The A200 Class A AIS Transceiver is your ultimate marine communication and safety solution, designed to meet the rigorous demands of both SOLAS and Inland Waterway standards. Engineered to deliver exceptional performance in the toughest marine environments, the A200 ensures reliable operation through waterproof construction and resistance to extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration. Whether you're navigating busy ports or open waters, the A200 seamlessly integrates with your bridge systems to enhance situational awareness and collision avoidance.

Advanced Features for Superior Performance

• IMO SOLAS Certified AIS Class A for compliance and reliability.
• Ruggedized Design: EU Inland Waterway certified, impervious to water (IPx6, IPx7), dampness, shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures.
• Latest Generation GPS: High-performance GPS for accurate positioning.
• Flexible Installation: Suitable for both internal and permanent external setups.
• User-Friendly Interface: Robust ergonomic buttons and rotary-knob with configurable multi-lingual menus.
• Integrated High-Definition Color Display: 5-inch display with night mode for clear visibility.
• ENC Chart Integration: C-Map with configurable AIS target overlay for enhanced navigation.
• Silent Mode: Temporarily halt AIS transmissions while continuing to receive all AIS messages.
• Built-In WiFi: Easy connectivity with IEEE 802.11 (a/b/g) standards, supporting up to 5 connections in access point mode.
• Expandable Options: Pilot plug cable and junction box accessories available.

Comprehensive Specifications

Physical & Environmental

Electrical Specifications

Connectivity Options

Connectors

• VHF Antenna: SO-239
• GNSS: TNC
• Power: 2-way circular multipole
• NMEA 0183/Silent Mode/Blue Sign: 14-way circular multipole
• NMEA 0183/Alarm Relay: 18-way circular multipole
• NMEA 2000: 5-way Micro-C connector

Data Interfaces

• NMEA 0183: 3 input ports, 3 bi-directional ports
• NMEA 2000: NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101, LEN=1
• WiFi: IEEE 802.11 (a/b/g), supports client and access point modes (up to 5 connections in AP mode)

Compliance and Standards

• AIS Standards: IEC 61993-2 Ed. 3
• Product Safety: EN60950-1 2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013
• Environmental Standards: IEC 60945 Ed. 4
• Serial Data Interfaces: IEC 61162-1 Ed 5.0, IEC 61162-2 Ed 1.0
• NMEA 2000: NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101
• GNSS Performance: IEC 61108-1 Ed 2.0, IEC 61108-02 Ed 1.0

GNSS Capabilities

• Supported Systems: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo (supports any two, or three including GPS and Galileo)
• Channels: 72
• Antenna: External only
• Time to First Fix: 26 seconds from a cold start

VHF Transceiver Specifications

• VDL Access Scheme: SOTDMA
• Frequency Range: 156.025 MHz - 162.025 MHz
• Channel Bandwidth: 25 kHz
• Receivers/Transmitters: 3 receivers, 1 transmitter
• AIS Receiver Sensitivity: -111 dBm (20% PER)
• AIS Transmitter Power: 12 W (+41 dBm)

User-Friendly Interface

• Display: 5-inch, 800 x 480 full-color LCD with night mode for optimal visibility.
• Controls: Rotary encoder for easy selection and entry, 4 dedicated menu keys, and 4 directional keys.
• SD Card Interface: Micro SD slot available for logging and chart cards (not provided by em-trak).

GNSS Antenna Details

• Size: 85 x 70 mm
• Weight: 470 g
• Ingress Protection: IPx6 and IPx7
• Mounting: Requires a 1-inch 14 TPI pole mount
• Supported GNSS Systems: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou

What's Included

• 1 x AIS Transceiver
• 1 x Power Cable
• 1 x Mounting Bracket & Fixings Pack
• 1 x 14-Way Data Cable
• 1 x Product Manual and Document Pack
• 1 x 18-Way Data Cable

Product Specifications

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