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In my mind the WatchMate paid for itself in that one short twenty minute encounter." |
AISWatchMate®RX Two Channel Receiver and Display
The AISWatchMate is now available with an integrated two channel AIS receiver.
- Excellent receiver sensitivity for maximum range.
- Designed especially for highest AIS performance.
- Easy to install. No external "black boxes".
- Winner of two international innovation awards.
The AISWatchMate RX incorporates an internal high performance two channel AIS receiver with the award winning AISWatchMate collision avoidance display. Vesper Marine has designed the AISWatchMate RX to help avoid collisions at sea. Using the Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) the AISWatchMate RX displays data from all AIS equipped vessels in your vicinity. Audible warning alarms are sounded if a potentially dangerous situation exists.
The alarm sounds whenever a ship is detected that will come dangerously close even though the ship may still be many miles away. You are alerted immediately with the closest point of approach (CPA) and the time until CPA.
Unique and customisable alarm and filter settings help to eliminate false alarms. Ships and alarms are displayed in a prioritised order assisting you to safely navigate in crowded shipping areas.
The AISWatchMate RX has a built-in AIS receiver. It can be interfaced to other on-board electronics and will provide full AIS output. However, it is not necessary to connect it to anything other than a GPS.
Integrated AIS Receiver |
Includes a built-in two channel parallel AIS receiver. This high performance receiver means greater range and increased safety. It also makes installation easier. No external "black boxes" to mount, power and wire. Just plug in a VHF antenna and connect the AISWatchMate RX to your GPS. |
Target Plot |
Provides a radar-like display of all vessels within the selected range. The display can be oriented north-up or heading-up so it's very easy and natural to interpret. Dangerous and lost targets are readily identified. |
Graphical Plot Shows Crossing Situations |
Shows the relative position of a target vs. your vessel at the closest point of approach. This provides a graphical view of the crossing situation and clearly indicates whether a target will pass ahead or behind. |
CPA and TCPA |
Computes the closest point of approach and time until CPA. Alarms may be based on these and other factors. |
Bearing and Range |
Computes the bearing and range to each vessel. Bearing can be displayed in magnetic to facilitate easy visual identification using your compass and binoculars. Bearings can alternatively be displayed in true or relative to your vessel's heading. |
Prioritization |
Vessels and alarms are presented in priority order. |
Filtering |
In crowded operating areas the AISWatchMate RX eliminates clutter and false alarms with sophisticated filtering options. |
Identify your "fleet" |
Targets marked as members of your fleet are displayed with a special icon. Use this to indicate your friends or vessels you commonly work with. |
CPA alarm |
Triggers alarm if a vessel will come too close. Full control of alarm parameters. |
Guard alarm |
Sounds alarm if any vessel comes within the specified range. Both CPA alarms and guard alarms may be used together. |
External alarm trigger |
In addition to the internal alarm, an external buzzer, alarm, or signal light can be interfaced without requiring any additional relays (max 2A). |
Consise and easy
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Uncluttered easy to read display shows all available AIS data. |
Class A and class B |
Displays AIS data received from all class A and class B transponders. |
Safety messages |
Displays received AIS Broadcast Safety Messages. These messages may contain important safety, navigation, weather, or shipping information. |
Aids to navigation |
Full support for AIS aids to navigation including off-position and virtual aid indicators. |
Meteorological and hydrographic display |
Displays real-time wind, current, tidal and much more in areas where this information is broadcast. |
GPS repeater |
Displays GPS satellite status and navigation data such as your position, heading, course and speed. |
GPS failure alert |
Alerts you if your GPS stops working. |
Large backlit LCD |
Adjustable daylight viewable backlit 125mm (5") LCD. |
Easy to use |
Four buttons control all features. Each button is clearly labeled on-screen. Buttons are backlit for night time use and illumination brightness is controllable. Each setting has on-screen help. |
Ultra-Low power consumption |
Designed for minimal power consumption the AISWatchMate RX is extremely well suited for energy conscious vessels. |
External interface |
The AISWatchMate RX provides complete AIS output from its internal receiver and is easily interfaced to chart plotters, radars or computers. |
Easy installation
Installation is simplified with the AISWatchMate RX. No external "black boxes" are required. Simply plug in a VHF antenna and connect the unit to your GPS.
Increased safety
Your safety is increased when offshore or in busy traffic areas.
Safety at night
When night falls or the weather is bad it is often difficult to see other vessel's lights or determine their direction. The AISWatchMate shows immediately which way the vessel is moving and will even plot the crossing situation.
Positive identification
You'll have each vessel's name and call sign. If you wish to call another vessel you will be able to ensure you are talking to the correct vessel. This is very important when operating in busy areas or in bad weather when visibility is reduced.
Operates on very low power
Energy concious users know how important low power operation can be particularly on a long voyage when charging from solar or wind. The AISWatchMate consumes far less than a radar, chart plotter or computer.
Stand-alone unit doesn't require chart plotter, computer or radar
The AISWatchMate is easy to interface to these devices but none are necessary for its operation. The AISWatchMate is a fully stand-alone AIS collision warning solution.
| Size * | 208mm wide x 135mm high x 76mm depth (8 3/16" x 5 5/16" x 3") |
| Flush mount thickness | 17mm (11/16") |
| Power supply | 10-32VDC 3W |
| Number of receivers | 2 parallel |
| Frequency range | 156.025 - 162.025 MHz |
| Channel bandwidth | 25 KHz |
| Sensitivity | -115 dBm < 20% PER |
| VHF antenna required | 50 ohm BNC |
| Environmental | Watertight (USCG CFR-46, IP67) |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to +70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
| Storage temperature | -25°C to +80°C (-13°F to 176°F) |
| LCD panel | 125mm (5") grayscale daylight viewable 320x240 |
| LCD light level | Off and multiple levels of brightness |
| Serial data | 1 bi-directional RS232 (PC), 1 NMEA input (GPS), 1 NMEA output (multiplexed AIS+GPS) |
| Baud rates | 4800, 38400 |
| Protocols | IEC 61162-1, NMEA 0183, NMEA 0183 HS |
| Standards | NMEA V2.x/V3.01, IEC 62287, ITU-R M.1371-3 |
| GPS NMEA sentence required | RMC |
| Optional NMEA heading sentences | HDG, HDM or HDT |
| AIS NMEA sentence output | VDM |
| AIS Messages | All class A and class B position reports, voyage data, static data, aids to navigation, meteorological/hydrographic and broadcast safety messages (1,2,3,5,8,14,18,19,21,24A,24B) |
| External alarm | Maximum 2A switching without external relay |
* Size does not include bracket or cable
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Specifications may change due to product improvements.
