AIS SOLAS CLASS A TRANSPONDER AIS is an autonomous and continuous broadcast system, operating in the VHF maritime mobile band. It is capable of exchanging information such as vessel identification, position, course, speed, etc. between ships, between ship and shore and through information broadcasts. The system can provide many benefits, including increased situational awareness, improved navigational safety and automatic reporting in areas of mandatory and voluntary reporting schemes.

X-PACK DS TRANSPONDER

Nauticast's X-Pack DS fulfills all fitting requirements of the relevant international maritime organizations and has gone beyond these standards in the development of their product line by designing AIS products for next generation's requirements.

Information sent out by Nauticast's X-Pack DS:

STATIC SHIP DATA

• IMO and MMSI number
• Call sign and name
• Type of vessel
• Vessel's draught
• Length and beam
• Location of GPS/DGPS antenna

DYNAMIC SHIP DATA

• Position
• UTC
• Course over ground
• Speed over ground
• Rate of turn
• Heading
• Navigational status

DYNAMIC VOYAGE DATA

• Type of cargo
• Destination
• Route
• Estimated time of arrival

FEATURES OF THE X-PACK DS TRANSPONDER

The X-Pack DS features a compact, all in one design with integrated power supply in a lightweight, single unit (2.5kg) in a water resistant cabinet. It is Wheelmark-Approved, designed by an AIS-focused manufacturer and manufacturing and customer support are both ISO-certified. It comes with a 24-month manufacturers guarantee and worldwide service.

The unit features upgrade compatibility for future applications (hard and software) and is available with built-in DGPS. Easily-installed using Plug and Play technology, it comes with complimentary training software and MOB and SRM buttons.

Multifunctional applications:

• SOLAS High Sea Class A Transponder
• River Information Service - Solution
• Shore Based - Solution

TRANSPONDER INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS

The X-Pack DS was designed to anticipate future interface requirements and can be fitted (all integratable into the X-Pack DS cabinet!) with interfaces for the following modules upon demand:

• DGPS module
• GSM module
• ISDN modem
• Analogue modem

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  The transponder unit features upgrade compatibility for future applications

  (hard and software) and is available with built-in DGPS.