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Introduction
The Vesper Marine Cortex M1 hub is an AIS Class-B SO-TDMA
transponder with integrated on board and remote vessel
monitoring and control.
When paired with a Vesper Marine Cortex H1 or H1P handset, the
M1 hub becomes a fully-featured 25W VHF radio with complete
Class D DSC functionality.
The M1 hub features integrated WiFi providing configuration and
control via a Cortex app or handset.
The M1 hub uses two dedicated AIS channels to transmit and
receive vessel position and other data to and from all other AIS
equipped vessels within range.
The M1 hub uses received AIS data by sharing it with other
devices on board your vessel (e.g. chart plotters, laptops, phones)
over NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 and WiFi.
For flexibility, the M1 hub includes an integrated AIS/VHF splitter
which allows an existing or secondary VHF radio to share the VHF
Antenna with the M1 hub (the M1 uses a single antenna for VHF
and AIS).
Vesper Marine releases product updates from time to time.
These updates often add new features.
To be notified when an update is available please register your
Cortex at www.vespermarine.com/register.
Register Your Cortex
Visit www.vespermarine.com/faqs for answers to frequently
asked questions, technical support, downloads, local dealer
contacts and more…
Questions and FAQs
The M1 hub also features an integrated GNSS receiver
(supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galilleo), fully isolated
NMEA ports and a high-power external speaker driver. Internal
antennas for cellular and WiFi are included with the option to
attach external antennas as required.
Off-boat vessel monitoring and control is supported via a built-in
cellular modem and the Cortex Monitor App on your phone.
Integrated sensors provide vessel position, battery voltage,
heading and barometric pressure, while NMEA 2000 or NMEA
0183 provides information from sensors connected to the NMEA
network.
Optional external sensors can be installed and connected to the
M1 hub to monitor information such as bilge level, shore power
and vessel security. Optional output relays can be installed to
remotely control lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration, bilge
pump, battery charging and more.
