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In my mind the WatchMate paid for itself in that one short twenty minute encounter." |
AISWatchMate® Collision Warning Display
Vesper Marine has designed the AISWatchMate to help avoid collisions at sea. Using the Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) the AISWatchMate 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 is designed to be used with both receivers and transponders. For low cost and very little power consumption, use the AISWatchMate with a receiver. For the ultimate AIS collision avoidance system, connect the AISWatchMate to a transponder.
Target Plot |
Provides a radar-like display of all vessels within the selected range. The display is oriented 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 (requires magnetic variation data supplied by GPS). Bearings can alternatively be displayed in true or relative to your vessel's heading. |
Prioritization |
Vessels and alarms are presented in priority order. |
Filtering |
To minimize clutter and false alarms, vessels can be filtered from either display or alarms. |
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. |
GPS failure alert |
Alerts you if your GPS stops working. |
Transponder
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When coupled with a transponder it will alert you if the transponder has an operational problem, such as transmission failure. |
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 is extremely well suited for energy conscious vessels. |
External interface |
Easy interfacing to optional computers, chart plotters or other devices. |
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 | 10-16VDC - typical 1.2 watts (100ma@12V) |
| 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 | 2 input and 2 output ports (EIA RS-232/CCITT V.24) |
| Baud rates | 4800, 38400 |
| Protocols | IEC 61162-1, NMEA 0183, NMEA 0183 HS |
| Standards | NMEA V2.x/V3.01, ITU-R M.1371-3 |
| GPS NMEA sentence required | RMC |
| Optional NMEA heading sentences | HDG, HDM or HDT |
| AIS NMEA sentence required ** | VDM |
| AIS Messages | All class A and class B position reports, voyage data, static data, aids to navigation, and broadcast safety messages (1,2,3,5,14,18,19,21,24A,24B) |
| External alarm | Maximum 2A switching without external relay |
* Size does not include bracket or cable
** An AIS receiver or transponder is required. Contact your dealer for packages that include both the AISWatchMate and a receiver or transponder.
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Specifications may change due to product improvements.
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