Icom MS-500TR KIT Class B AIS Transponder for Pleasure Craft

MS-500TR KIT Includes Only:

• AIS Transponder
• AIS transponder
• GPS receiver with 10m cable
• NMEA connector cable
• Mounting bracket kits
• DC power cable

An AIS transponder on your boat automatically receives information broadcast by other AIS-equipped vessels and base stations, all while your own vessel's static and dynamic information is being transmitted. AIS signals may reach where radar cannot, showing AIS-equpped vessels that might otherwise be hidden, such as on the other side of an island or behind a larger vessel. SOLAS commercial vessels are already required to carry a Class A AIS transponder, so your position will be known by nearby large vessels. The MA-500TR increases your safety at sea. The MA-500TR is a Class B AIS transponder for Non-SOLAS vessels such as pleasure craft, work-boat and small vessels. Your vessels information will automatically be transmitted at fixed intervals or under base station control. The MA-500TR receives dual AIS channels (Ch. 87B and Ch. 88B) simultaneously and receives both Class A and Class B AIS information. The Plotter display looks like a marine radar display. North-up, course-up and range zoom from 0.125 NM to 24 NM are supported. The Target list display shows all detected AIS equipped vessels and targets. The Danger list display shows a list of vessels that are within 6 NM CPA and 60 minutes TCPA from your vessel. The Danger list can be sorted by CPA or TCPA order. In addition to these display types, the Detail screen shows various information about the selected AIS target.

Transmitted information by MA-500TR is:

• MMSI code
• Vessel name
• Call sign
• Type of ship
• GPS antenna position
• Ship's position
• SOG (Speed over ground)
• COG (Course over ground)
• UTC date and time
• GPS antenna type
• PA (Position Accuracy)

Features:

• Full dot-matrix display with adjustable backlight and contrast
• IPX7 waterproof protection (up to 1m depth of water for 30 minutes, except connections)
• Self diagnosis function
• Flush mount installation with optional MB-75
• Slow warn function