AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual
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CTRX CARBON Manual
The VHF antenna shall have the following performance:
Antenna type:
Vertical radiator
Antenna amplification:
0 – 3 dBd
Impedance:
50 ohm
There are specially tuned antennae available today for AIS that provide better
performance, because the antenna are used only for the AIS transponder. Contact
True Heading AB for more information.
Q: Can I connect my AIS-CTRX CARBON to my plotter?
S: Today there are a number of plotters that can present AIS or that can receive AIS
data. Furuno, Garmin, Interphase, Seiwa, Raymarine and VDO now have support for
AIS. Several other plotter manufacturers are working on being able to handle AIS
data in a near future. For additional information, about this contact your plotter
supplier and inquire about an AIS interface. Just as with PC based programs is there
large difference between the suppliers in their ability to handle different AIS
messages. See Page 32 for a list of known plotters that can present AIS.
Q: Which sea chart programs can present AIS?
S: Today, most electronic sea chart programs can use AIS. The list below is by no
means complete, but will be continually updated on our web site. All programs that
can handle the NMEA message VDM will be able to present AIS. AIS consists ,
however, of a number of messages and different capabilities among the different
suppliers is the rule regarding AIS data. Ask your supplier for more information about.
Special software is also available, such as AIS YACHT from Y-tronic where AIS is
presented as on a radar. See Page 33 for a table of software that can present AIS.
Q: Functions AIS-CTRX CARBON with centre networks on board?
S: All networks that can handle NMEA VDM data at 38400 b/s should be able to
manage AIS data. Furuno Navnet says it can do this while Raymarine’s Seatalk and
Silvas Nexus do not. AIS-CTRX CARBON is not yet NMEA 2000 compatible. Ask
your supplier for additional information,.
Q: I do not have a serial port on my computer. Can I use data from AIS-CTRX
CARBON?
S: Today, serial to USB converters can be purchased for about 350 SEK. These can
be found at most computer supply stores. True Heading can also supply these if
needed. Please inquire about serial to USB converters.
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