Digital Yacht AIT2500 Class B+ 5W SOTDMA AIS w/GPS

Digital Yacht AIT2500 Class B+ 5W SOTDMA AIS w/GPS by Digital Yacht offers superior tracking capabilities tailored for ocean sailors and fast power boats. This advanced Class B+ AIS transponder utilizes SOTDMA technology, providing 5W power output which is 2.5 times more powerful than standard Class B models, ensuring reliable communication even in busy waterways.

Key Features:

• Enhanced Transmission Power: Ensures faster update rates and guaranteed time slots for transmission, crucial in high-traffic areas.
• Multiple Connectivity Options: Includes NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, and USB outputs for versatile integration with onboard systems.
• Integrated GPS Antenna: Comes with a GPS antenna, providing accurate positioning and enhancing your navigation experience.

Ideal for maritime enthusiasts and commercial vessels, this product is supported by a thorough programming service, ensuring compliance and functionality. The AIT2500 stands out in the AIS category with its advanced SOTDMA technology and performance reliability, making it the perfect choice for those who demand the best.

Enhance your sailing experience today with the Digital Yacht AIT2500 Class B+ AIS and enjoy peace of mind knowing you’re equipped with top-tier technology!

**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 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. **

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AIT2500 Class B+ 5W SOTDMA AIS with GPS

Digital Yacht have a range of Class B+ AIS transponders. Class B+, a standard, utilizes SOTDMA format transmissions which offer a 5W power output (2.5x more powerful than a regular Class B), a guaranteed time slot for transmission in busy traffic areas and faster update rates depending upon the speed of the vessel. It’s ideal for ocean sailors requiring the best possible performance and future proof satellite tracking applications, fast power boats and smaller non-mandated commercial vessels. It still inter-operates with existing Class B and Class A systems.

The AIT2500 is a full function SOTDMA AIS transponder with NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and USB data outputs. It is supplied with a GPS antenna and requires connection to a VHF antenna or suitable VHF-AIS antenna splitter.

The AIT2500 has the option of an AIS SART alarm which is great for use with personal AIS MOB devices.

Specifications:

• Class B+ 5W transponder with GPS/GLONASS positioning
• Multiple NMEA 0183 in/out and multiplex capability
• NMEA 2000 connectivity
• USB connectivity for PC/MAC
• Remote TX silence switch option
• Supplied with GPS antenna
• Options include VHF-AIS antenna splitter, wireless interface (WLN10SM) and AIS SART Alarm (AIS Lifeguard)

Note On SOTDMA Technology

Class B+ is a generation of AIS functionality based on SOTDMA (self organised TMDA) messaging rather than the simpler CSTDMA (carrier sense TDMA).  It guarantees your AIS transmission will get a time slot, even in areas of very high traffic density.  It also specifies a 5W transmission power (compared with 2W for Class B) and a transmission rate that increases as the vessel moves faster.  With regular Class B protocol, the transmission rate is fixed at every 30 seconds when the vessel is moving. It is ideal for ocean sailors requiring the best possible performance and future proof satellite tracking applications, fast power boats and smaller non-mandated commercial vessels.