Clipper AIS Engine 3

Clipper AIS Engine 3 Product Description

The AIS Engine 3 is supplied with a free copy of `SeaClear' and 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 3 and a conventional marine antenna are all you need to start plotting vessels on your PC or AIS compatible plotter. The software runs in windows 95, 98, ME, XP, 2000, NT and Vista, 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 vessels name, MMSI number, position, call sign and destination etc. Also included on the AIS Engine is an optional input for a GPS (RMC sentence). With this connected the users own vessel is shown on the chart with its latitude and longitude displayed in a window.

The 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 or other PC software that have an AIS input facility. Check compatibility with your software supplier. An NMEA 0183HS 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.

Technical Data:

• Operating frequencies - 162.025 and 161.975 mHz
  
• Supply voltage - 10 to 16 volts DC
  
• Supply current - 43mA
  
• All class A and B AIS Messages relayed
  
• Antenna input - 50 ohm BNC
  
• Data connector - 9 pin 'D' type
  
• Mounting - via two moulded flanges
  
• Dimensions - 115 x 100 x 30mm
  
• Output format - NMEA 0183 (38400 Baud)
  
• VDM encapsulation string conforming to ITU-1371
  
• NMEA RMC from GPS
  
• Supplied with Software, fused power cable and data cable
  (Various receiver parameters are factory preset but can be altered from the PC if software is available.)This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.
  
  AIS Engine 3 comes with a free copy of "SeaClear" and a trial version of the software on board. Data cable, used to connect the PC's 9-pin serial port and 12 volts...
  
  

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  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Clipper AIS Engine 3

  Who is the Clipper?
  How to describe Clipper AIS Engine 3?
  What's the class of Automatic Identification System (AIS)?
  Display included with the product?
  Antenna is included with the product?
  Is this product receive only or receive / transmit?
  GPS included to this product?
  

  Who is the Clipper?

  NASA Marine Instruments have become known worldwide for manufacturing robust, reliable products that are superb value for money. All of the products comply with tough European standards for electromagnetic compatibility and are guaranteed for 12 months. Clipper, Target and Cruiser are three lines representing Nasa Marine Instruments.

  How to describe Clipper AIS Engine 3?

  AIS Engine 3 comes with a free copy of "SeaClear" and a trial version of the software on board. Data cable, used to connect the PC's 9-pin serial port and 12 volts...

  What's the class of Automatic Identification System (AIS)?

  Both A & B

  Display included with the product?

  No

  Antenna is included with the product?

  No

  Is this product receive only or receive / transmit?

  Receive Only

  GPS included to this product?

  No
  
  
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