Description
The B952 is a high power (5W SOTDMA) Class B AIS transceiver, offering unmatched performance and ultra-low power consumption. Small and lightweight, it combines integrated Wi-Fi & Bluetooth capabilities for seamless wireless connectivity and AIS data streaming. It is compatible with any mobile device, PC or wearable โ 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.
- Certified AIS Class B โ 5W SOTDMA
- Plug & play connectivity โ WiFi & Bluetooth
- Global certification โ USCG / FCC / Canada / Europe
- FLEXI-FIXโข bracket system for easy, convenient and secure installation
- Integrated high-performance GPS receiver and antenna (external antenna optional)
- Water, pressure spray and damp proof โ IPx6 & IPx7
- Ruggedized โ protected from vibration, shock and extreme temperatures
- Small and lightweight
- Ultra-low power consumption โ 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
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION
Size (w x h x d) โ 150 x 115 x 45mm
Weight โ 385g
Operating temperature โ -25ยฐC to +55ยฐC
Storage temperature โ -25ยฐC to +70ยฐC
Ingress protection โ IPx6 and IPx7
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Supply voltage โ 12V or 24V DC
Supply voltage range โ 9.6V โ 31.2V DC
Average current (at 12V) โ 170mA
Average current (at 12V) (wireless off) โ 135mA
Peak current โ 2.5A
Average power consumption (at 12V) โ 2.0W
Average power consumption (at 12V) (wireless off) โ 1.6W
Galvanic isolation โ NMEA 0183 inputs only, NMEA 2000, VHF antenna port
CONNECTORS
VHF antenna โ SO-239
GNSS โ TNC
Power/NMEA 0183/silent mode โ 12 way circular multipole
NMEA 2000 โ 5 way Micro-C connector
USB โ USB Micro-B
DATA INTERFACES
NMEA 0183 โ 2 x bi-directional ports
NMEA 2000 โ NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101, LEN=1
USB โ PC virtual com port for NMEA 0183 data
Wi-Fi โ IEEE 802.11 (a/b/g), client and access point mode supported (2 connections in access point mode)
Bluetooth โ BT Classic 4.0, 7 concurrent connections
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
AIS standards โ IEC 62287-2 Ed. 2.ย ITU-R M.1371.5
Product safety standards โ EN60950-1 2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013 EN62311:2008
Environmental standards โ IEC 60945 Ed. 4
Serial data interface standards โ IEC 61162-1 Ed 5.0.ย IEC 61162-2 Ed 1.0
NMEA 2000 โ NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101
GNSS performance standards โ IEC 61108-1 Ed 2.0. IEC 61108-02 Ed 1.0
GNSS
Systems supported โ GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
(two of any combination, three including GPS, Galileo)
Channels โ 72
Internal/external antenna โ Internal or optional external antenna
Time to first fix from cold start โ 26s
VHF TRANSCEIVER
VDL access scheme โ SOTDMA
Operating frequency โ 156.025MHz โ 162.025MHz
Channel bandwidth โ 25kHz
Receivers/transmitters โ 2 x receivers, 1 x transmitter
AIS receiver sensitivity (20% PER) โ -111dBm
AIS transmitter power โ 5W (+37dBm)
USER INTERFACE
Indicators โ Power, transmit timeout, error, silent mode