B952 Class B AIS Transceiver – 5W SOTDMA – WiFi & Bluetooth

**As the FCC requires all units sold in the US to be programmed by a qualified technician. Please submit the form below for programming at the time of purchase. A copy of the MMSI registration or FCC Ship Station License is required along with the vessel master or owner’s signature on the completed programming form.**

Click here to download form.

The B952 is a high-power (5W SOTDMA) Class B AIS transceiver, offering unmatched performance and ultra-low power consumption. Small and lightweight, it combines integrated Wi-Fi & Bluetooth capabilities for seamless wireless connectivity and AIS data streaming. It is compatible with any mobile device, PC, or wearable ensuring everyone on board gets the most from your transceiver and related onboard equipment every day.

The B952 transceiver works seamlessly with em-trak’s CONNECT-AIS app to make programming, configuration, and device monitoring easier than ever before. The class-leading device is engineered to deliver real-time data processing, with increased range and transmission priority and its flexible connectivity means it can be used by up to nine different devices simultaneously.

em-trak’s next-gen technology means the B952 is delivered within a compact, easy-to-install, rugged package designed and manufactured to operate reliably without maintenance in the harshest marine environments.

Features:

• Certified AIS Class B 5W SOTDMA
• Integrated WiFi & Bluetooth
• Global certification – USCG / FCC / Canada / Europe
• SRT-AIS Transceiver Engine for superlative proven performance
• FLEXI-FIT bracket system for easy, convenient, and secure installation
• Internal high-performance GPS receiver and antenna (external antenna optional)
• Water, pressure spray, and damp proof (IPx6, IPx7 certified)
• Protected from vibration, shock and extreme temperatures
• Small and lightweight
• Ultra-low power consumption best in class
• Guaranteed connectivity and interoperability with any app, chart plotter, smart phone, tablet or PC
• NMEA 0183 & NMEA 2000
• Automated health and performance monitoring
• Silent mode (transmit-off) function
• Enhanced RF screening to protect against
• electromagnetic interference
• Built-in power surge protection

Physical & Environmental Specifications:

• Size (H x W x D): 150 x 115 x 45mm
• Weight: 385kg
• Operating temperature: -25C to +55C
• Storage temperature: -25C to +70C
• Ingress protection: IPx6 and IPx7

Electrical Specifications:

Supply voltage: 12V or 24V DC

Supply voltage range: 9.6V – 31.2V DC

Average current (at 12V): 170mA

Average current (at 12V) (wireless off): 135mA

Peak current: 2.5A

Average power consumption (at 12V): 2.0W

Average power consumption (at 12V) (wireless off): 1.6W

Galvanic isolation: NMEA 0183 inputs only, NMEA 2000, VHF antenna port

Connectors:

• VHF antenna: SO-239
• GNSS: TNC
• Power: 12-way circular multipole
• NMEA 2000: 5-way Micro-C connector
• USB: USB Micro-B

Data Interfaces:

NMEA 0183: 2 x bi-directional ports

NMEA 2000: NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101, LEN=1

USB: PC virtual com port for NMEA 0183 data

WiFi: IEEE 802.11 (a/b/g), client and access point mode supported (2 connections in access point mode)

Bluetooth: BT Classic 4.0, 7 concurrent connections

Standards Compliance:

AIS standards: IEC 62287-2 Ed. 2, ITU-R M.1371.5

Product safety standards: EN60950-1 2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013 EN62311:2008

Environmental standards: IEC 60945 Ed. 4

Serial data interface standards: IEC 61162-1 Ed 5.0, IEC 61162-2 Ed 1.0

NMEA 2000: NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101

GNSS performance standards: IEC 61108-1 Ed 2.0, IEC 61108-02 Ed 1.0

GNSS:

• Systems supported: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo (two of any combination, three including GPS, Galileo)
• Channels: 72
• Internal/external antenna: Internal or optional external antenna
• Time to first fix from the cold start: 26s

VHF Transceiver:

• VDL access scheme: SOTDMA
• Operating frequency: 156.025MHz – 162.025MHz
• Channel bandwidth: 25kHz
• Receivers/transmitters: 2 x receivers, 1 x transmitter
• AIS receiver sensitivity (20% PER): -111dBm
• AIS transmitter power: 5W (+37dBm)

User Interface:

• Indicators: Power, transmit timeout, error, silent mode

In the Box:

• 1 x AIS transceiver
• 1 x Power and data cable (2M)
• 1 x FLEXI-FIT mounting bracket
• Complete with screws & optional fixing tape

This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Specifications:

• AIS Class: B
• Antenna Included: Yes
• Display Included: No
• Function: Receive/Transmit
• GPS Included: Yes
• Box Dimensions: 6″H x 7″W x 7″L WT: 2 lbs
• UPC: 672975210557

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em-trakB952 Class B AIS Transceiver – 5W SOTDMA – WiFi & BluetoothModel:430-0011**As the FCC requires all units sold in the US to be programmed by a qualified technician. Please submit the form below for programming at the time of purchase. A copy of the MMSI registration or FCC Ship Station License is required along with the vessel master or owner’s signature on the completed programming form.**Click here to download form.The B952 is a high-power (5W SOTDMA) Class B AIS transceiver, offering unmatched performance and ultra-low power consumption. Small and lightweight, it combines integrated Wi-Fi & Bluetooth capabilities for seamless wireless connectivity and AIS data streaming. It is compatible with any mobile device, PC, or wearable ensuring everyone on board gets the most from your transceiver and related onboard equipment every day.The B952 transceiver works seamlessly with em-trak’s CONNECT-AIS app to make programming, configuration, and device monitoring easier than ever before. The class-leading device is engineered to deliver real-time data processing, with increased range and transmission priority and its flexible connectivity means it can be used by up to nine different devices simultaneously.em-trak’s next-gen technology means the B952 is delivered within a compact, easy-to-install, rugged package designed and manufactured to operate reliably without maintenance in the harshest marine environments.Features:Certified AIS Class B 5W SOTDMAIntegrated WiFi & BluetoothGlobal certification – USCG / FCC / Canada / EuropeSRT-AIS Transceiver Engine for superlative proven performanceFLEXI-FIT bracket system for easy, convenient, and secure installationInternal high-performance GPS receiver and antenna (external antenna optional)Water, pressure spray, and damp proof (IPx6, IPx7 certified)Protected from vibration, shock and extreme temperaturesSmall and lightweightUltra-low power consumption best in classGuaranteed connectivity and interoperability with any app, chart plotter, smart phone, tablet or PCNMEA 0183 & NMEA 2000Automated health and performance monitoringSilent mode (transmit-off) functionEnhanced RF screening to protect againstelectromagnetic interferenceBuilt-in power surge protectionPhysical & Environmental Specifications:Size (H x W x D): 150 x 115 x 45mmWeight: 385kgOperating temperature: -25C to +55CStorage temperature: -25C to +70CIngress protection: IPx6 and IPx7Electrical Specifications:Supply voltage: 12V or 24V DCSupply voltage range: 9.6V – 31.2V DCAverage current (at 12V): 170mAAverage current (at 12V) (wireless off): 135mAPeak current: 2.5AAverage power consumption (at 12V): 2.0WAverage power consumption (at 12V) (wireless off): 1.6WGalvanic isolation: NMEA 0183 inputs only, NMEA 2000, VHF antenna portConnectors:VHF antenna: SO-239GNSS: TNCPower: 12-way circular multipoleNMEA 2000: 5-way Micro-C connectorUSB: USB Micro-BData Interfaces:NMEA 0183: 2 x bi-directional portsNMEA 2000: NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101, LEN=1USB: PC virtual com port for NMEA 0183 dataWiFi: IEEE 802.11 (a/b/g), client and access point mode supported (2 connections in access point mode)Bluetooth: BT Classic 4.0, 7 concurrent connectionsStandards Compliance:AIS standards: IEC 62287-2 Ed. 2, ITU-R M.1371.5Product safety standards: EN60950-1 2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013 EN62311:2008Environmental standards: IEC 60945 Ed. 4Serial data interface standards: IEC 61162-1 Ed 5.0, IEC 61162-2 Ed 1.0NMEA 2000: NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101GNSS performance standards: IEC 61108-1 Ed 2.0, IEC 61108-02 Ed 1.0GNSS:Systems supported: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo (two of any combination, three including GPS, Galileo)Channels: 72Internal/external antenna: Internal or optional external antennaTime to first fix from the cold start: 26sVHF Transceiver:VDL access scheme: SOTDMAOperating frequency: 156.025MHz – 162.025MHzChannel bandwidth: 25kHzReceivers/transmitters: 2 x receivers, 1 x transmitterAIS receiver sensitivity (20% PER): -111dBmAIS tra