Katech AIS Test and Analysis System

Portable Receivers

Portable receiver range

Technical Details

Single channel receiver with efficient hardware decoder.
Available with receiver factory configured for channel A (161.975 MHz) or channel B (162.025 MHz).
Receiver sensitivity is better than 0.5uV pd for 12dB SINAD using the sinewave method.
Has full-specification USB 1 data interface allowing use with computers with no serial ports.
Powered from connected computer - no separate power supply necessary.
Has sophisticated 'Multi-Mode' output allowing both AIS NMEA mode and human-readable page and scroll modes.
Can be configured for 'Straight NMEA' mode allowing unattended operation with PC charting programs etc.
Encodes locally-entered static position into outgoing !AIVDO sentence.

Requirements

'Straight NMEA' mode can be used with several different charting programs running on computer system.
'Multi-mode' can be used with VT100® terminal emulation software, provided on supplied AIS Starter Disc.
Recommended use is with PC computer with USB port running ShipPlotter software from COAA
Occasional Internet access is required to register ShipPlotter software and to obtain updates.
ShipPlotter software requires pentium-grade Windows PC with high graphics resolution for best effect.
Soundcard is not needed as data is fed in via USB port.

Features

All current AIS message types are decoded and re-encoded into standard AIS AIVDM sentences.
Receives and decodes both class A and class B vessel reports.
Squelch function can be configured to be by hardware or under 'Multi-Mode' command control.
Squelch control has wide range and is able to blank all but the very strongest signals.
Has bi-colour LED for squelch feedback and indication of signal decoding status.
Own position can be manually set when unit is used in fixed location.
Housed in robust and compact black or white ABS enclosure.
Can attach to outer lid of notebook computer with supplied VelcroŽ pads.
Has 50-ohm BNC aerial connector.
Firmware is easily upgradable by competent technician.
Does not have GPS NMEA input facility. Position information should be fed into a spare computer USB port.
Simply plug captive USB lead into computer and aerial into other end. No separate cables to lose.

Supplied with

KATAS AIS Starter Disc CD-ROM (PC format) allowing use 'straight out of the box'.
User-Operation Guide giving detailed operating instructions and connection details.
Comprehensive 'Multi-Mode' operation document.
Self-adhesive Velcro® attachment pads.
12-month return-to-base warranty except in case of proven damage caused by lightning strike.
Comprehensive USB device driver installation details are provided on KATAS AIS Starter Disc, supplied.

Optionally-available