EM-Trak B952 CLASS B AIS With Wifi and Bluetooth

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.

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 SPECIFICATION

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

IN THE BOX

1 x AIS Transceiver
1 x Power and Data Cable (2m)
1 x FLEXI-FIT Mounting Bracket – Complete with Screws & Optional Fixing Tape

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EM-Trak B952 CLASS B AIS With Wifi and Bluetooth