User's Manual

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Technical Information
System Specifications
Access mode
RATDMA or FATDMA
Transmission mode
Type 3 AtoN operates in mode A, B or C
Radio frequency
156.025 to 162.025 MHz
AtoN marks
Maximum of 65 (dependent on purchased configuration)
Message formats
ITU-R M.1371 - Message 6, 8, 12, 14, 21
Number of transmitters
1 x AIS
Number of receivers
2 AIS / 1 GPS (50 channel with SBAS)
AIS receive Sensitivity
-113dBm
GPS receiver sensitivity
-142 dBm acquisition. -159 dBm tracking
Power supply
10-16 VDC. AC/DC isolated power pack 12V, 5A
Transmission power output
41 dbm (12.5W)
GPS antenna connector
TNC connector
VHF antenna connector
S0239 connector. 50 ohm, max 2:1 VSWR
Power connector
2 pin circular
Coms connector
10 pin circular
GPIO connector
16 pin circular
Serial data
2 x RS232
Operating temperature
-25°C to +55°C (-13°F to 131°F)
Water tightness
IP67
Size
162mm by 122mm by 90mm high - excluding mounting lugs
(6.32” x 4.8” x 3.54” high)
Power consumption
Standard model: 3W nominal, 52W peak (12VDC)
Ethernet model: 4W nominal, 52W peak (12VDC)
GPS antenna
Construction: IPx7 sealed enclosure with 10m (32.8 ft) RG58U cable and
preinstalled TNC connector. Includes pole (standard 1”x14 marine) and
base mount.
Dimensions: 90mm (3 1/2") diameter x 118mm (4 2/3") height when used
with base mount
Compliance
* ITU-R M.1371, Technical characteristics for an automatic identification system
using time-division multiple access in the VHF maritime mobile band
* IEC 62320-5, Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) – Part 2, AIS AtoN Stations –
Operational and performance requirements, method of testing and required test
results
* IEC 61108 - "Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and
systems - Global positioning system performance standards"
* IEC 61162 - "Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and
systems - Digital interfaces"
*EN 60945 - "Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and
systems - Durability and resistance to environmental conditions“
* IALA Recommendation O – 143: On Virtual Aids to Navigation
* IALA Recommendation A-126: On The Use of the Automatic Identification System
(AIS) in Marine Aids to Navigation Services
* NMEA 0183, Standard For Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices
Vesper Marine is committed to continuously improving our products. As a result, specifications may change and there may
also be differences between the product and this manual.