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AIS WatchMate 

AIS WatchMate -- Introduction

Introduction

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Summary of Contents for AIS WatchMate

Page 1: ...AIS WatchMate AIS WatchMate Introduction Introduction Click anywhere on the screen to move to the next slide ...

Page 2: ...atchMate 850 Built in Class B AIS transponder with integral GPS antenna WatchMate 750 Built in high performance two channel AIS receiver WatchMate 650 670 Displays data from external AIS receiver or transponder Three products that encapsulate the best in AIS collision avoidance systems ...

Page 3: ...e WatchMate s ease of use confirming our design and safety goals and validating our efforts Jeff Robbins CEO A dedicated device that has the sole job of monitoring and displaying AIS information Being independent of other equipment WatchMates are very practical fast and easy to use IT HAS TO BE WatchMate is also a very low powered device that conserves valuable battery energy ...

Page 4: ...Not to be copied The Home Screen Slide 4 Situation Display The home screen displays targets using a graphical situation display similar to a radar The display is oriented either Heading Up or North Up depending on profile and settings ...

Page 5: ...ssing positions Low power consumption Displays lat long GPS position Friends list and of course WatchMate is a dedicated AIS safety instrument independent of all other equipment WatchMate has been designed to simplify the display of other ships AIS location and course information As required WatchMate filters out non priority targets and only displays the vessels that may be on a collision course ...

Page 6: ...computers plotters All functions controlled by the display No need to use a computer to configure Send AIS mayday safety message Allow transponder to be put in Silent Mode No need for external GPS antenna typical 50 channel fast TTFF GPS with WAAS EGNOS Own vessel position course speed etc Satellite signal quality display 12 24 VDC Waterproof USB can provide power for use as an AIS receiver GPS co...

Page 7: ...gets Installation is simple no interfacing and often no need for a separate GPS antenna Others don t have WatchMate s sophisticated Alarms Filtering or Multiple Profiles most chart plotters and all laptops will use way more power than a WatchMate Why a WatchMate Slide 7 Why not just buy a black box AIS transponder and wire it into a chart plotter Clutter on PC charting software How can you make qu...

Page 8: ...pied The Advantage of a Dedicated WatchMate Display Slide 8 Filters reduce clutter By using the WatchMate Filters the clutter of irrelevant ships is removed from the display and the display continues to provide a reminder of the 81 filtered ships ...

Page 9: ...d Confidential Not to be copied Focus on the Most Important Targets Slide 9 Identify Priority Traffic The ship that creates the highest risk of collision is prioritized and shown on the display in list order of priority ...

Page 10: ...at will occur and when it will occur in the future This display is represented in the diagram to the right This is a unique feature of the WatchMate series of products It has been designed to make it very easy for users to quickly see what the situation will be and enable them to judge the risk ahead of time removing the stress from a potentially hazardous situation This example tells us that in 7...

Page 11: ...displays The bearing from your vessel to the marked anchor location The distance between your vessel and the marked anchor location The periodic position of your vessel shown as dots indicating how your vessel has been moving while anchored Anchor Watch is available on all WatchMate 850 Transponders and new WatchMate 670 or 750 s A firmware upgrade is available for existing WatchMate 750 or 670 fr...

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Page 13: ...l Slide 13 WatchMate 670 Display and WatchMate 750 RX Or optional VHF Splitter to connect into an existing VHF Antenna Step 2 Connect to Power Step 3 Connect a to separate VHF Antenna Installation Complete Step 1 Flush or bracket mount WatchMate Step 4 Connect External GPS Sensor Antenna ...

Page 14: ...s Easy to Install Slide 14 Optional external GPS Antenna Or optional VHF Splitter to connect into an existing VHF Antenna Step 2 Connect to Power Step 3 Connect a separate VHF Antenna Installation Complete Step 1 Flush or bracket mount WatchMate WatchMate 850 Transponder ...

Page 15: ...splitter fails The unique antenna quality LED will indicate a problem with the antenna cable or installation Low power consumption Works with both 12 24 volts Allows VHF radio to have priority Waterproof IPx7 rated Quality construction made specifically for marine use AIS VHF Splitter Specification RF Performance Frequency Range 156MHz to 163MHz Operating Temperature 15C to 55C Overall Size incl c...

Page 16: ... Vesper Marine Ltd Confidential Not to be copied Slide 16 Thanks for taking the time to review this introduction to the WatchMate range End ...

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