AIS Engine     
AIS Engine 2
The AIS Engine is supplied with a copy of SeaClear chart
software, a trial version of Software on Board, a data cable to
connect to the 9 pin serial port of a PC and a 12 volt power cable.
The AIS Engine and a conventional marine VHF antenna are all
you need to start plotting vessels on your PC. The SeaClear
software runs in windows 98, 95, ME, XP, 2000 and NT, it includes
a world map on which vessels are plotted. Any vessel on the
screen can be selected and its AIS data displayed. This includes
the vessel's name, MMSI number, position, call sign, destination
etc. Also included on the AIS Engine is an optional input for a GPS
(RMC sentence). With the GPS connected, the users own vessel
is shown on the chart with its latitude and longitude displayed in
a window.
The AIS Engine unit can receive ships on either the A or B AIS
channels. In default setting it alternates between the two
channels.
The AIS Engine can also be used with plotters such as Raymarine
C and E series or other PC software that has an AIS facility. Check
compatibility with your software supplier. An NMEA input at 38,400
baud is required to accept the VDM AIS strings corresponding to
ITU-1371.
If Your PC does not have a spare 9 pin serial port a low cost
serial to USB converter is available as an optional extra.
Price:
 $330.00
Free Charting Software
Whilst the SeaClear map is not
high resolution it is possible to
install alternative raster scan
charts
Software on Board version MAX introduces the latest
electronic charting capabilities from C-Map MAX Charts:
Perspective Views, Animated Navigation Lights, more Tidal
Stations, real time Current display and embedded photographs
are included to assist the navigator. SOB is on a free 6 months
trial basis and is recommended for windows 2000 or XP.
            
                Technical Data
  • Operating Frequencies - 162.025 & 161.975
    mHz.
  • Supply Voltage - 10 to 16 volts.
  • Supply Current  - 43mA.
  • Messages relayed - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11 and 21.
  • Antenna input - 50 ohm BNC.
  • Data connector 9 pin 'D' type.
  • Mounting - via two moulded flanges.
  • Dimensions - 115 * 100 * 30mm.
  • Output format - NMEA (38400 baud) .
  • NMEA RMC input from GPS
The PC AIS software in conjunction with the AIS
Engine provides all the benefits of the popular
AIS Radar.
Up to 30 vessels are continuously plotted on the
screen in either absolute or relative mode. Any
target can be selected and the relevant AIS data
displayed
  • Vessels are coloured to show their status
  • User position can be set manually from GPS

  • Ranges 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 & 32 nautical miles
  • Variable screen update rates
  • Range Alarm
  • Windows 98 to XP compatible
PC AIS Radar Software CD
Price:
 $20.00
Screen Shot AIS Radar Software