User's Manual

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1 System Overview
1.1 Product Description
WideLink B600 is an SOTDMA AIS class B, the next evolution of AIS technology. Its 5W
transmit power, higher reporting rate and professional grade time division
management make B600 an overall more advanced product compared to AIS class B
based on CSTDMA scheme.
The globally approved device contains 1 VHF transmitter, 2 AIS receivers on 2 VHF
channels and 1 MCU with cutting edge software defined radio technology. Its internal
GNSS receiver with 50 channels is able to process signals from GPS, Gallieo, BeiDou
and GLONASS with differential capability. It receives DSC, time-sharing with AIS
receivers.
Its enhanced housing with IPx7 waterproof and shock and temperature robustness is
ideal to survive harsh marine environments. Chart plotter and PC can be easily
integrated over its NMEA2000, NMEA0183 and waterproof USB port. Its built-in data
logger can record AIS data on micro SD card in the most intuitive way.
The integrated high performance Wi-Fi (WideLink B600W only) together with AMEC
AIS App makes your favorite smart phone or tablet a real-time AIS position plotter.
WideLink B600
Front Back
B600 exchanges the following navigational data with other AIS equipped vessels within
VHF range to increase the safety of your journey at sea:
 Static data:
 Ship´s name
 Call sign
 MMSI
 Ship type