FEATURES
MXA-5000. NPI
November 2008
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Dual channel receive capability
The MXA-5000 receives both Ch. 87B
(161.975MHz)
and Ch. 88B
(162.025MHz)
simultaneously and
improves accuracy of data received. This dual channel receive makes the MXA-5000 more flexi-
ble for obtaining AIS information from transmitters that operate on only one of the AIS channels.
Third party navigation equipment connection
The MXA-5000 has an IEC 61162-1 standard (38,400 bps) interface using a RS-422 balanced con-
nection for third party navigation equipment. Navigation equipment such as marine radar or GPS
chartplotter which accept the VDM sentence format will show the AIS data on the display.
PC connection
The MXA-5000 also has an RS-232C unbalanced connection for PC connection. When using with
an AIS plotter software*, the MXA-5000 allows you to monitor the vessel’s traffic from land for pro-
fessional or hobby use.
* For example, ShipPlotter is available with MXA-5000. “http://www.coaa.co.uk/shipplotter.htm”
GPS input
When installing the MXA-5000 to a vessel, the MXA-5000 can be connected between GPS receiv-
er and navigation equipment for data input and output. The GPS position information such as
RMC, GGA, GNS and GLL formats can be multiplexed with AIS data (VDM format).
Sharing single VHF antenna with VHF radio
The MXA-5000 has two antenna connectors for installing the MXA-5000 between a VHF antenna
and a VHF radio. The MXA-5000 eliminates the need of a new VHF antenna for AIS reception.
When you transmit from the connected VHF radio, TX signal bypasses the MXA-5000 protecting
the internal circuit of the MXA-5000.
Compact size and light weight body
The MXA-5000 has only 132(W)
×
34(H)
×
155(D) mm dimensions and weighs only 400g for easy
and flexible installation.
* Mounting bracket is not included.
DC power
connector
Antenna connectors
VHF antenna
VHF radio
GPS receiver
PC DATA OUT
(RS-232C)
Navigation equipment
PC
and/or
DATA IN
DATA OUT
(RS-422)
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