Navico NAIS-500 AIS with NSPL-500 Splitter and GPS Sensor
Navico NAIS-500 AIS with NSPL-500 Splitter and GPS Sensor — Product description
Navigating crowded waterways demands vigilance, and the NAIS-500 Class B AIS transponder bundle elevates your boating safety to professional levels. This complete kit, featuring the compact NAIS-500 transceiver, GPS-500 antenna, and NSPL-500 splitter, lets you broadcast your vessel's position, speed, and course while receiving real-time data from nearby ships. Whether dodging commercial traffic in busy harbors or threading through recreational fleets, this setup gives you the edge to spot risks early and maneuver confidently.
Why Choose the NAIS-500 AIS System for Your Vessel?
Unlike basic radar or visual spotting, AIS provides precise, automated collision avoidance. The Class B certification ensures compliance with international standards, making it a staple for serious boaters. Its low-profile design slips easily into tight console spaces, drawing minimal power to preserve your battery life during long outings. Pair it seamlessly with Simrad chartplotters like NSS, NSO, or GO series, and integrate with RS VHF radios for a unified network that displays targets right on your screen.
Core Advantages in Action
- Enhanced Visibility: Transmit your data every few seconds, so larger vessels see you even in fog or at night.
- Real-Time Awareness: Receive updates from Class A (commercial) and Class B vessels up to 20+ nautical miles away, depending on conditions.
- Single Antenna Efficiency: The NSPL-500 splitter shares your VHF antenna across AIS, VHF, and FM audio, eliminating clutter and extra costs.
- Rugged Reliability: IPX7 waterproofing shrugs off heavy spray, and the wide 9.6-31.2V range suits 12V or 24V systems without converters.
NSPL-500 Splitter: Smart Antenna Sharing Without Compromise
The heart of this bundle's convenience is the NSPL-500, a featherweight (just 260 grams) performer that multiplexes signals with negligible loss. VHF transmissions punch through clearly on transmit, while receive paths stay crystal-clear for AIS pings and radio comms. Plug-and-play FM output hooks right into SonicHub or any stereo, keeping your music flowing alongside safety data. Low draw under 150mA means it won't strain solar setups or engines-off anchoring.
GPS-500 Antenna: Precision Positioning Built-In
Round out the system with the GPS-500, delivering accurate location fixes to feed your AIS transmissions. Mount it high and clear for optimal satellite lock, ensuring your reported position is spot-on for safe separations.
Effortless Networking and Setup
Multiple interfaces—NMEA 2000 backbone, NMEA 0183 multiplexing, and USB for PC logging—make integration a breeze. Drop it into your existing network with the included Micro-C T-connector and 6-foot extension cable. Boaters report setups taking under an hour, with no special tools beyond basic wiring. For U.S. users, professional programming aligns it with FCC rules using your MMSI, keeping everything legal and operational from day one.
Proven Durability for Real-World Boating
Tested to IEC 60945 protected standards, this kit thrives in salt spray, vibrations, and temperature swings. Low power sipping (180mA average at 12V) supports extended voyages, while the 2-year warranty backs your investment. Sailors and powerboaters alike praise its stability in choppy conditions, where lesser units falter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Class B AIS different from Class A?
Class B is tailored for recreational and smaller commercial vessels like yours. It transmits less frequently than Class A's high-power signals but prioritizes essential data like position and course, making it cost-effective and sufficient for most pleasure boating needs.
Does the NSPL-500 splitter affect VHF range or performance?
No noticeable degradation—it's engineered for zero insertion loss on receive and minimal on transmit, preserving your VHF range and AIS sensitivity across shared channels.
Is this bundle compatible with non-Simrad chartplotters?
Yes, thanks to universal NMEA 2000 and 0183 support. It works with most modern marine MFDs from brands like Garmin, Raymarine, and Lowrance, as long as they handle AIS data.
How do I mount the GPS-500 antenna?
Aim for a high, unobstructed spot like a masthead or rail. Use marine-grade mounts to avoid interference from metal surfaces, ensuring reliable GPS signals for accurate AIS reporting.
What's the power draw during normal operation?
Around 180mA at 12V for the NAIS-500, plus under 150mA for the splitter—total draw stays low, ideal for battery banks on sailboats or weekend cruisers.
Do I need a separate MMSI for AIS?
Yes, link it to your existing VHF MMSI. In the U.S., certified programming is required; provide your registration for hassle-free setup.
What's Included for Immediate Deployment
- NAIS-500 Class B AIS transponder
- GPS-500 antenna
- NSPL-500 antenna splitter
- N2KEXT-6RD NMEA 2000 extension cable (6 ft)
- N2K-T-RD Micro-C T-connector
Equip your boat with this all-in-one AIS solution and sail smarter, safer. Boaters who add AIS report fewer close calls and more peace of mind on the water.
Reduce your risk of collision with this fully integrated, Class-B AIS transponder: essential for navigating today's busy shipping lanes and congested ports. Compact in size, lightweight, fully waterproof, with low power draw and featuring multiple connections, the NAIS 500 is ideal for networking with any NSS, NSO or GO series chartplotter or multifunction display and Simrad RS VHF system. Meets with the strict regulations set out for this class of Automatic Identification System. The NAIS 500 ensures that you are seen and can see on the water by sending a signal to other vessels with your navigational data, whilst you receive data from other vessels. This allows you to plan any necessary avoidance manoeuvres well in advance.
Simrad 0013963001 Attributes
- Compatibility: NMEA 2000®, NMEA 0183®, NMEA 0183® Multiplexing And USB
- Ampere Rating: 180 mA At 12 Volt
- Waterproof Rating: IPX7 Rating Waterproof
- Approval: Class-B Approved
- SD Card Storage: No
- Includes: With N2K-T-RD Network T-Connector/ NMEA 2000 Network Extension Cable/ NSPL-500 Antenna Splitter
Simrad 0013963001 Features & Benefits
- Class-B Approved
- Send And Receive
- Integrated Solution
- Multiple Networking Connections
- Waterproof
- Lightweight
- Low Power Consumption
- Wide Voltage Range
- Limited 2 Year Warranty
Simrad 0013963001 Warranties
Simrad 0013963001 Technical Bulletins
**As the FCC requires all units sold in the US to be programmed by a qualified technician. Please submit the form below for programming at time of purchase. A copy of the MMSI registration or FCC Ship Station License is required along with the vessel master or owner's signature on the completed programming form.**
NAIS-500 Class B AIS w/GPS-500 Antenna
Reduce your risk of collision with this fully integrated, Class-B AIS transponder - essential for navigating today’s busy shipping lanes and congested ports.
Features:
- Lightweight and compact in size
- Multiple connection options – NMEA 2000®, NMEA 0183, USB
- NMEA 0183 Multiplexing
- Matching VHF/AIS/FM antenna splitter
- Water resistant to IPx7
- Support for wide voltage range – 9.6-31.2V
- Low average power consumption – 180mA at 12V
- Tested to IEC 60945 ‘Protected’ category
NSPL-500 Antenna Splitter
Save the hassle of installing a costly second antenna and use your existing single antenna with VHF/AIS/FM, by enlisting the lightweight, compact NSPL 500 antenna splitter. When combined with the NAIS 500 AIS system, you can see and be seen on the water, whether tackling busy shipping lanes or crowded ports.
Features:
- Plug and Play - FM connector for SonicHub™ 2 or any compatible stereo FM unit
- Lightweight Unit - Just 260 grams
- Waterproof - IPX7 standard
- Low Power Consumption - Ideal for sailboats or power boats, the NSPL 500 features a low average power consumption of less than 150 mA at 12 V DC
- Wide Voltage Range - The NSPL 500 is suitable for 12 or 24 V DC systems with a wide range of supported input voltages from 9.6 V to 31.2 V DC
- High Performance with Low Loss - The NSPL 500’s high-performance design means no insertion loss on AIS and VHF receive, and low insertion loss on AIS and VHF transmit
Simrad NAIS-500 Class B AIS with NSPL500 Splitter, GPS-500 GPS Antenna
Model: 000-13963-001- Class-B approved
- Send & receive
- Integrated solution
- Multiple networking connections
- Waterproof
- Lightweight
- Low power consumption
- Wide voltage range
Reduce your risk of collision with this fully integrated, Class-B AIS transponder - essential for navigating today’s busy shipping lanes and congested ports. Compact in size, lightweight, fully waterproof, with low power draw and featuring multiple connections, the NAIS 500 is ideal for networking with any NSS, NSO, or GO series chartplotter / multifunction display and Simrad RS VHF system.
What's in the Box:
- NAIS-500
- GPS-500
- N2KEXT-6RD - 1.82 m (6-ft) NMEA 2000® cable
- N2K-T-RD - Micro-C T-connector
- NSPL-500 Spliiter ,
- Class-B approved
- Send & receive
- Integrated solution
- Multiple networking connections
- Waterproof
- Lightweight
- Low power consumption
- Wide voltage range
- NAIS-500
- GPS-500
- N2KEXT-6RD - 1.82 m (6-ft) NMEA 2000® cable
- N2K-T-RD - Micro-C T-connector
- NSPL-500 Spliiter
Simrad NAIS-500 Class B AIS with NSPL500 Splitter, GPS-500 GPS Antenna
Model: 000-13963-001Reduce your risk of collision with this fully integrated, Class-B AIS transponder - essential for navigating today’s busy shipping lanes and congested ports. Compact in size, lightweight, fully waterproof, with low power draw and featuring multiple connections, the NAIS 500 is ideal for networking with any NSS, NSO, or GO series chartplotter / multifunction display and Simrad RS VHF system.
What's in the Box:
NAIS 500 is small in size, light in weight, completely waterproof, with low power consumption and multiple connections. It is ideal for networking with any NSS, NSO or GO series chartplotter/multi-function display and Simrad RS VHF system. NAIS 500 is small in size, light in weight, completely waterproof, with low power consumption and multiple connections. It is ideal for networking with any NSS, NSO or GO series chartplotter/multi-function display and Simrad RS VHF system.
SKU: NVN-73957
MPN: 000-13963-001
UPC: 9420024165027
Technical specifications
| Brand | Navico |
| Model | Navico NAIS-500 AIS with NSPL-500 Splitter and GPS Sensor |
| SKU / MFR# | 73957 |
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