B952 Class B AIS Transceiver - 5W SOTDMA - WiFi & Bluetooth

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 – 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.

Features:

• Certified AIS Class B – 5W SOTDMA
• Integrated WiFi & Bluetooth
• 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 certified)
• Protected from vibration, shock and extreme temperatures
• Small and lightweight
• Ultra-low power consumption – best in class
• Guaranteed connectivity and interoperability with any app, chart plotter, smart phone, tablet or PC
• NMEA 0183 & NMEA 2000
• Automated health and performance monitoring
• Silent mode (transmit-off) function
• Enhanced RF screening to protect against
• electromagnetic interference
• Built-in power surge protection

Physical & Environmental Specifications:

• Size (H x W x D): 150 x 115 x 45mm
• Weight: 385kg
• Operating temperature: -25°C to +55°C
• Storage temperature: -25°C to +70°C
• Ingress protection: IPx6 and IPx7

Electrical Specifications:

Supply voltage: 12V or 24V DC

Supply voltage range: 9.6V - 31.2V DC

Average current (at 12V): 170mA

Average current (at 12V) (wireless off): 135mA

Peak current: 2.5A

Average power consumption (at 12V): 2.0W

Average power consumption (at 12V) (wireless off): 1.6W

Galvanic isolation: NMEA 0183 inputs only, NMEA 2000, VHF antenna port

Connectors:

• VHF antenna: SO-239
• GNSS: TNC
• Power: 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: NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101, LEN=1

USB: PC virtual com port for NMEA 0183 data

WiFi: 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 62287-2 Ed. 2, 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 the cold start: 26s

VHF Transceiver:

• VDL access scheme: SOTDMA
• 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: 5W (+37dBm)

User Interface:

• Indicators: Power, transmit timeout, error, silent mode

In the Box:

• 1 x AIS transceiver
• 1 x Power and data cable (2M)
• 1 x FLEXI-FIT™ mounting bracket
• Complete with screws & optional fixing tape