This device requires that the unit be programmed by a qualified person in the business of installing marine communications equipment on board vessels.
Simrad is currently the only major brand that offers NMEA 2000/SimNet compatible, Transmit & Receive Class-B AIS transponder systems, available both as an integrated standalone product with color display (AI50) and as a black box solution (NAIS-300) designed for use with any brand AIS compatible multi function display product.
The AIS transmit function works by broadcasting a digital signal that contains information about your boat’s identity, speed and direction to other AIS equipped vessels in your area. Your vessel information is in turn displayed as an icon on other vessels’ chart displays, along with text information about your identity, position, heading, speed, etc.
- Class-B AIS Black Box Transponder System suitable for use with any AIS compatible display system
- NMEA-2000/SimNet/NMEA-0183 Interface (38,400 Baud)
- Integrated GPS receiver
- Available with NMEA2000 or SimNet Interface (Specify when ordering