Em-Trak B952 Class B AIS Transceiver 5W SOTDMA WI-FI & Bluetooth

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em-trak Em-Trak B952 Class B AIS Transceiver 5W SOTDMA WI-FI & Bluetooth

Item: 430-0011

MPN: 430-0011

Enhance your on-the-water experience with the B900 series – a market leading range of standard and high transmit power AIS Class B transceivers designed for real-world conditions. Small, lightweight, and built to last, every product in the range delivers em-trak's advanced performance and ultimate connectivity – giving you the complete picture and the time to respond. With easy installation and connectivity options, the B900 series offers flexible, wireless or wired usage, helping you to get the most from your transceiver and related onboard equipment every day.

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Product Description

The B952 is a high power (5W SOTDMA) Class B AIS transceiver, offering unmatched performance and ultra-low power consumption. Small and light-weight, it combines integrated WiFi & Bluetooth capabilities for seamless wireless connectivity and AIS data streaming. It is compatible with any mobile device, PC or wearable – ensuring everyone on board gets the most from your transceiver and related onboard equipment every day.

The B952 transceiver works seamlessly with em-trak's CONNECT-AIS app to make programming, configuration and device monitoring easier than ever before. The class-leading device is engineered to deliver real-time data processing, with increased range and transmission priority and its flexible connectivity means it can be used by up to nine different devices simultaneously.

em-trak's next-gen technology means the B952 is delivered within a compact, easy to install, rugged package designed and manufactured to operate reliably without maintenance in the harshest marine environments.

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Features
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Features

Features

Certified AIS Class B – 5W SOTDMA
Plug & play connectivity – WiFi & Bluetooth
Global certification – USCG / FCC / Canada / Europe
FLEXI-FIX™ bracket system for easy, convenient and secure installation
Integrated high-performance GPS receiver and antenna (external antenna optional)
Water, pressure spray and damp proof – IPx6 & IPx7
Ruggedized – protected from vibration, shock and extreme temperatures
Small and lightweight
Ultra-low power consumption – best in class.
Guaranteed connectivity and interoperability with any app, chart plotter, smart phone, tablet or PC
NMEA0183 & NMEA2000
Automated health and performance monitoring
Silent Mode (transmit-off) function
Enhanced RF screening to protect against electromagnetic interference
Built-in power surge protection

Technical specifications

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION
Size (w x h x d) – 150 x 115 x 45mm
Weight – 385g
Operating temperature – -25°C to +55°C
Storage temperature – -25°C to +70°C
Ingress protection – IPx6 and IPx7

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Supply voltage – 12V or 24V DC
Supply voltage range – 9.6V – 31.2V DC
Average current (at 12V) – 170mA
Average current (at 12V) (wireless off) – 135mA
Peak current – 2.5A
Average power consumption (at 12V) – 2.0W
Average power consumption (at 12V) (wireless off) – 1.6W
Galvanic isolation – NMEA 0183 inputs only, NMEA 2000, VHF antenna port

CONNECTORS
VHF antenna – SO-239
GNSS – TNC
Power/NMEA 0183/silent mode – 12 way circular multipole
NMEA 2000 – 5 way Micro-C connector
USB – USB Micro-B

DATA INTERFACES
NMEA 0183 – 2 x bi-directional ports
NMEA 2000 – NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101, LEN=1
USB – PC virtual com port for NMEA 0183 data
Wi-Fi – IEEE 802.11 (a/b/g), client and access point mode supported (2 connections in access point mode)
Bluetooth – BT Classic 4.0, 7 concurrent connections

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
AIS standards – IEC 62287-2 Ed. 2. ITU-R M.1371.5
Product safety standards – EN60950-1 2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013 EN62311:2008
Environmental standards – IEC 60945 Ed. 4
Serial data interface standards – IEC 61162-1 Ed 5.0. IEC 61162-2 Ed 1.0
NMEA 2000 – NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101
GNSS performance standards – IEC 61108-1 Ed 2.0. IEC 61108-02 Ed 1.0

GNSS
Systems supported – GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
(two of any combination, three including GPS, Galileo)
Channels – 72
Internal/external antenna – Internal or optional external antenna
Time to first fix from cold start – 26s

VHF TRANSCEIVER
VDL access scheme – SOTDMA
Operating frequency – 156.025MHz – 162.025MHz
Channel bandwidth – 25kHz
Receivers/transmitters – 2 x receivers, 1 x transmitter
AIS receiver sensitivity (20% PER) – -111dBm
AIS transmitter power – 5W (+37dBm)

USER INTERFACE
Indicators – Power, transmit timeout, error, silent mode