R4 AIS

Automatic Identification System (AIS)

 

Features

  • Broadcast of dynamic, static, voyage related information and short safety related data
  • Standardized interface for connection to ship sensors, e.g., GNSS, gyro, turn indicator, ECDIS, ECS, ARPA, radar and speed log
  • High resolution 6" graphic day and night display providing a radar like presentation of up to 500 targets in the vicinity of own ship
  • Situation display with capability to show vessels by bearing, range, anme and call sign
  • Messaging display for generation and presentation of safety related text messages
  • Configuration and engineering mode to manage the system without any extra tools
  • A mandatory pilot plug so that installation cost can be reduced
  • Simple interface to the BridgeMaster E Radar and NAVIECDIS
  • Future upgrades possible without hardware changes using fully integrated DSP solutions
  • VHF transceiver with one transmitter, three receivers
  • Internal 12 channel backup GPS ready to upgrade with DGPS, WAAS and EGNOS capability
  • Easy to install and meets IMO installation recommendations
  • Easy to operate with user-friendly Human Machine Interface developed by practicing mariners
  • Channel management capability for areas operating on AIS frequencies other than the standard worldwide allocated AIS frequencies
  • Possibility to generate long range AIS reply over SATCOM equipment, e.g., Inmarsat C
  • Low power consumption
  • Plug and play

Optional Features

  • DGNSS capability (new DGNSS standard)



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