The B951 is a high power (5W SOTDMA) Class B transceiver, delivering advanced performance and ultimate reliability through em-trak’s next-gen technology. Small and durable, this trusted transceiver processes all AIS transmissions in real-time, with increased range and transmission priority so you always have the complete picture and the time to respond, even in the busiest waters.em-trak’s flexible, intelligent connectivity means the B951 can be paired to any chart-plotter and its next-gen GPS receiver and antenna is already integrated inside the device to provide best-in-class, ultra low power consumption and performance. em-trak’s unique FLEXI-FIT® bracket system completes the package and ensures easy installation.
Features
- Certified AIS Class B – 2W CSTDMA
- Plug & Play Connectivity – WiFi & Bluetooth
- Integrated high performance zero loss VHF antenna splitter
- Global Certification – USCG / FCC / Canada / Europe
- SRT-AIS™ transceiver engine for superlative proven performance
- FLEXI-FIT™ bracket system for easy, convenient and secure installation
- Internal 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
- 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 mm) – 150 x 115 x 45
Weight – 425g
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) – 280mA
Average current (at 12V) (wireless off) – 245mA
Peak current – 2A
Average power consumption (at 12V) – 3.4W
Average power consumption (at 12V) (wireless off) – 2.9W
Galvanic isolation – NMEA 0183 inputs only, NMEA 2000, VHF antenna port
CONNECTORS
VHF antenna – SO-239
VHF radio – 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 – NMEA2000 Ed 3.101, LEN=1
USB – PC virtual com port for NMEA0183 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 62287-1 Ed. 3. 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 – CSTDMA
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 – 2W (+33dBm)
USER INTERFACE
Indicators – Power, transmit timeout, error, silent mode