KEY FEATURES Digital Deep Sea have introduced a new range of Class B AIS transponders. Class B , a new standard, utilises SOTDMA format transmissions which offer a 5W power output (2.5x more powerful than a regular Class B), a guaranteed time slot for transmission in busy traffic areas and faster update rates depending upon the speed of the vessel. It is therefore ideal for ocean sailors requiring the best possible performance and future proof satellite tracking applications, fast power boats and smaller non-mandated commercial vessels. It still inter-operates with existing Class B and Class A systems. The AIT2500 is a full function SOTDMA AIS transponder with NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and USB data outputs. It is also supplied with a GPS antenna and requires connection to a VHF antenna or suitable VHF-AIS antenna splitter. SPECIFICATIONS Class B 5W SOTDMA AIS transponder with GPS/GLONASS positioning NMEA 2000 connectivity Supplied with high performance 50 channel GPS receiver (ideal also as a backup GPS) USB Interface for simple plug and play connection to a PC or Mac High speed NMEA output (38,400 baud) – compatible with industry standard plotters Low Speed NMEA output (4,800 baud) – for providing GPS data to DSC VHF radio Low Speed NMEA Input (4,800 baud) – for multiplexing additional NMEA0183 data Requires VHF antenna or dedicated AIS antenna (available as optional accessory) or splitter (SPL2000) Remote Silence Switch option Supplied with programming software for user programming* Easy to install black box solution NOTE – AIS target range, like VHF range is dependent upon a number of installation factors such as; antenna gain, antenna height and size of ground plane. Ranges in excess of 20 miles should be possible if all of these factors are perfect.
