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AIS is an automated inter-vessel message exchange system that allows other vessels and traffic monitoring services to know the identity, status, position and course of vessels in the immediate navigation area. AIS receivers will allow you to receive data from vessels close to you, while AIS transponders will allow you to receive data but also to continuously transmit your vessel’s identity, position, speed, heading and other relevant information to all other vessels equipped with an AIS system within its range.

We also manufacture many accessories such a patented Zero-Loss VHF antenna-splitter allowing the VHF antenna to be shared with AIS and VHF, AIS base station, AIS beacons etc.

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AIS LIFE GUARD

“AIS SART Alarm — Connects to any of our AIS devices and detects a SART target — ideal for use as a MOB system with personal SARTs.”

FME PL259 adaptor (X400.048)

“FME PL259 adaptor allows any VHF antenna with FME connector to fit Class A AIS systems or any system with PL259 style connection.”

FME TNC Adaptor (X400.081)

“FME-TNC adaptor to connect a GPS antenna to one of our AIS Class B transponders.”

FME BNC adaptor (X400.080)

“FME-BNC adaptor which allows VHF antenna to connect to BNC style VHF connections such as those used on AIS transponders.”

N Type Female for LMR400 (X400.078)

“N type connectors for LMR400 cable as used on our WL510 hi power wifi internet access system and for the 33ft and 66ft cables for 4GConnect. These require a specialist coaxial crimp tool for assembly.”

N Type Male for LMR400 (X400.084)

“N type Male connectors for LMR400 cable as used on our WL510 hi power wifi internet access system and for the 33ft and 66ft cables for 4GConnect.”

Flange mount (ZSHA4710)

“Heavy-duty, low profile, 1in. High mount with standard 1″x14 TPI thread.”

Nylon Ratchet Mount (ZSCOPA3)

“Handle allows easy fold down of antenna and 4 way design allows for mounting on any surface. Suitable for use with any antennas using standard 1″x14 TPI thread.”

Rail mount (ZSHA4720)

“This mount comes with nylon adapters to fit vertical or horizontal, square or round rails with a 22/25/35mm diameter.”

Detachable rail mount bracket (ZSCOPA41)

“Designed to fit 1″ rails but with detachable top to allow easy removal of antenna.”

Deck base for CX4A, WL510 or 4GConnect (ZCELE179F)

“The E179F is a mounting bracket for our WL510 and 4G Connect antennas. It allows these larger 1.25” antennas to bolt down onto this threaded fitting.”

N280S – 1″x14TPI to 1.25″ pipe thread adaptor

“Fits to 1.25″ antennas and converts to fit 1” range of mounts. “

“The QMax is a compact 25cm VHF antenna with sucker cup style mounting.”

KS30 – VHF Antenna

“The KS30 is a 1m tuned AIS VHF antenna to fit all Digital Yacht AIS receivers and transponders.”

Mast/Rail Mount (ZCELN275F)

“Powder coated diecast aluminium Mast/Rail Mounting Bracket 1″-14NF.”

Mast Mount (ZSCOPA82)

“Stand off mast bracket for use with any marine antennas with standard 1″x14 TPI thread.”

“A GPS antenna for any AIS transponder”

Stainless Steel Ratchet Mount (ZSHA4187D)

“Extra Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Ratchet Mount. Use wherever its extra heavy-duty construction is needed.”

HA156 – VHF Heliflex Antenna

“HA156 is a 6inch VHF heliflex antenna, this is specifically tuned to AIS (162MHz) frequencies for optimal performance.”

Pilot Plug USB Cable

“Easy PC connections from a Class A AIS to a PC or MAC.”

Class A PC Pilot Plug Extension Cable

GV30 – VHF & GPS Antenna

“Combination AIS/VHF and GPS antenna for Class B transponders which makes for a super quick and high performance installation.”

CX4A – Commercial VHF Antenna

“CX4A is a powerful AIS Tuned commercial VHF Antenna that will give you maximum AIS range and supplied with a SO239 antenna connector.”

AIS100 RECEIVER (NMEA 0183)

“Connects to any NMEA AIS compatible chart plotter and adds an AIS overlay. Simple to install, highly sensitive dual channel design that’s easy to install with Garmin, Raymarine, Standard, Lowrance, Simrad, Furuno etc plotters.”

AIS100 RECEIVER (USB)

“Perfect for PC based navigation systems with USB drivers for PC, MAC and linux.”

AIS100PRO (NMEA & USB)

“Combination NMEA and USB connections for PC and plotter based systems. Also features NMEA input and inbuilt multiplexer.”

SPL1500 – VHF & AIS Antenna Splitter

“Patented zero loss technology lets you share your main VHF antenna with both the VHF and AIS. Compatible with transponders and receivers.”

SPL2000 – VHF, FM & AIS Antenna Splitter

AIS100 receiver (USB) with QMax portable VHF antenna

“Perfect for PC based navigation systems with USB drivers for PC, MAC and linux. Pack also includes a portable VHF antenna”

AISnode Receiver

“The perfect low cost entry level AIS Receiver for the new breed of small NMEA2000 chart plotters.”

AIT1500 – AIS Transponder with built-in GPS & NMEA 0183

“Entry level AIS Transponder with industry standard NMEA0183 interface and internal GPS antenna that makes installation aboard smaller fibreglass (GRP) boats much quicker and easier.”

AIT1500N2K – AIS Transponder with built-in GPS & NMEA 2000

“An easy to install Class B AIS transponder with plug ‘n play NMEA 2000 interface. Built in GPS antenna and ideal for use on smaller yachts and boats like RIBs and center consoles.”

iAISTX – AIS Transponder with Wi-Fi

“iAISTX is an AIS transponder with a wireless interface designed specifically for the growing number of boaters who use a tablet for their navigation tasks.”

“IMO Compliant AIS SART with the latest technology, performance and great value.”

AIT2000 – Class B AIS Transponder

“The AIT2000 uses the latest AIS Transponder technology to squeeze more performance and interfacing options in to a housing that is half the size of our previous generation transponder.”

iAISTX Plus – AIS Transponder with Wi-Fi & NMEA 2000

“iAISTX Plus is an AIS transponder with a wireless interface for tablet & PC navigation and also has a NMEA 2000 interface (with integral drop cable) to integrate with modern plotters, instruments and multi-function displays to provide AIS functionality.”

AISNET AIS Base Station

“Network enabled AIS receiver for base station operation. Simple RJ45 network interface and USB too. Perfect for use with Marine Traffic or AIS Live.”

Nomad 2 – Portable AIS Transponder

“Nomad 2 is a portable AIS navigation solution from Digital Yacht. It is a class B AIS transponder with a wireless and USB interface built in for tablets and PCs. It ships with a compact combination VHF and GPS antenna.“

AIT2000 + GV30 – AIS Transponder with VHF & GPS Antenna

“This AIT2000 plus GV30 bundle is ideal for smaller boats and tenders, providing a single combination VHF+GPS antenna solution that makes installation easy and simple.”

AIT2500 – Class B+ 5W AIS Transponder

“The AIT2500 is a full function Class B+ SOTDMA AIS transponder with NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and USB data outputs. It is supplied with a GPS antenna.”

AIB1000 – Self-contained AIS Transponder

“AIB1000 is a ruggedized, fully self-contained Class B AIS vessel tracking transponder – ideal for small vessel tracking and monitoring.”

AISNet with built in VHF splitter

“AIS receiver for base station operation with a built in VHF splitter.”

AIT5000 – Class B+ AIS Transponder with Wi-Fi, NMEA & VHF Splitter

“The AIT5000 is a Class B+ AIS Transponder with a 5W power output, a Wi-Fi interface, a built-in VHF splitter and utilises SOTDMA format transmissions.”

CLA2000 – Class A AIS Transponder

“CLA2000 is the ultimate SOLAS and inland waterway globally approved Class A AIS transceiver. “

Digital Yacht Coastal Monitoring Solution

“The Digital Yacht Coastal Monitoring package is a turn key, AIS based vessel monitoring system with a sophisticated AIS base station receiver and pre-configued PC with advanced TZ Coastal Monitoring software allowing for real time overviews of vessel traffic and sophisticated reporting, rules based alerts and tracking.”

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AIS100 – Receiver (USB)

“Perfect for PC based navigation systems with USB drivers for PC, MAC and linux.”

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I cannot display ais targets.

If you encounter an issue with AIS showing on your display (navigation software or chart Plotter) then you should follow this procedure.

1 – Issue with a Chart Plotter/VHF Radio

If you cannot display AIS targets on your Chart Plotter or VHF radio, then follow this:

• If you have connected your AIS to your Chart Plotter/VHF Radio via NMEA 0183 wires , then you must make sure that you have used the NMEA 0183 38400 baud wires (Orange + & Brown – for Digital Yacht AIS Transponders). The second step is to check your Chart Plotter / VHF Radio settings. The best solution here is to check your product manual but you must make sure that the NMEA 0183 port is set at 38400 baud and also that AIS targets are activated.
• If you have connected your AIS to your Chart Plotter/VHF Radio via NMEA 2000 , then you must make sure that the NMEA 2000 network is working properly. This page might answer to your question. You should also make sure that AIS targets are activated in your chart plotter / VHF radio settings.

2 – Issue with a Navigation Software / App

If you cannot display AIS targets on your navigation software or app then follow this:

• For an Android/iOS app : The first step is to make sure that all apps are closed in the background, then you are connected to the product WiFi network. The second step is to configure your navigation app. This is explained in this page.
• For a PC Navigation Software: The first step is to make sure that the USB drivers are installed. You can download them here if needed. You must then find out the port COM allocated to your USB port. The last step is to configure your navigation software. This is explained in this page.

I don’t have a good AIS range

Ais transmission/reception depends on the ais class.

• A Class B AIS transponder transmit at 2 watts whereas a Class A Transponder at 12.5 watts . The Class B+ SOTDMA transponder transmits at 5 watts. This difference in power has a huge impact on the transmission range of each transponder.
• For a Class B AIS transponder, the transmission range is usually 5 to 7 miles in perfect conditions. This means using a good VHF antenna, placed as high as possible and clear of other antennas. The cables and connectors must also be in good conditions. For a Class B+ 5W SOTDMA, it typically transmits at up to 15 miles.
• However, for the AIS reception, a Class B/Class B+ transponders can receive Class A AIS at up to 30 miles.

If you don’t have a good range

• If you are using a VHF antenna splitter for your transponder, make sure it is a ZeroLoss VHF Splitter like our SPL1500, SPL2000. You must also check the connectors and the cables between the VHF splitter and the AIS.
• If you are using a dedicated VHF antenna for your transponder, then make sure that it is at least 2 meters away from other VHF antennas. Also, you must check the VHF antenna, its cable and connectors.

If you don’t have a good range, we suggest you testing with another VHF aerial to check if you have a better range.

Which VHF antenna for an AIS?

One of the most common questions we are asked by our AIS customers, is “what antenna should I use for my AIS ?”, so we thought we would post a short article to provide an answer on VHF Antenna Options for AIS.

Basically there are two VHF antenna options for AIS; fit a second dedicated VHF antenna a suitable distance from the vessels main VHF antenna. Or alternatively, use the main antenna for both VHF and AIS by fitting a special device called a “Splitter”.

Generally our recommendation for yacht owners who want to fit an AIS, is to use a “Zero Loss” splitter like our SPL2000. By utilising the main VHF antenna at the top of the mast, you will definitely get maximum transmit range. Plus the ease of installation often makes it a cheaper option than paying for a second antenna to be installed.

However, for power boaters who do not benefit from the height advantage of using the main antenna at the top of the mast. As well as for AIS receiver owners where the splitter can often cost more than the AIS receiver itself. It is often desirable to fit a second VHF antenna. This is particularly apparent if you intend to save money by doing the antenna installation yourself.

AIS operates on two dedicated channels within the marine VHF frequency range – 156.0 to 162.025 MHz. The two AIS channels are at the top end of this range namely; 161.975 and 162.025 MHz (channels 87B and 88B). Most VHF antennas are designed to give maximum gain across the whole VHF frequency range centred on Channel 16 (156.8 MHz).

Pretty much all of the antenna manufacturers now produce “AIS Tuned” antennas. These have their centre frequency shifted from Channel 16 to 162Mhz (exactly half way between the two AIS frequencies). If you choose to mount your AIS antenna on the stern rail of a yacht or radar arch of a power boat. Then using an “AIS tuned” antenna is a good idea. This will allow you to get an extra bit of gain. Thus compensating for the antenna being effectively at deck level.

The graph above shows how the tuning of the antenna to 162MHz gives it an extra boost in VSWR (gain) across the two AIS frequencies.

Which ever option you choose, having AIS on your boat will without doubt make your sailing experiences safer. As well as less stressful in poor visibility or when crossing busy shipping lanes. Even a simple receiver with a small whip antenna at deck level is effective. Allowing you to keep informed of what ships are around and which ones you need to keep an eye on.

AIS + VHF Antenna Separation

The AIS system works on two channels in the VHF frequency range and in order to receive or transmit AIS information it is necessary for the AIS unit to be connected to a VHF antenna. One option is to fit a VHF splitter such as our SPL2000, which allows both the VHF radio and the AIS to use the boat’s main VHF antenna. The other option is to fit a second VHF antenna which is then just connected to the AIS.

Any VHF antenna can be used, although some antennas are “AIS tuned” to get maximum gain on the two AIS channels and also have a BNC type connector fitted (common on AIS units), rather than the traditional PL259 VHF connector.

If you decide to fit an additional VHF antenna for the AIS, you want to mount it as high as possible but you should be aware that it cannot be mounted right next to the existing VHF antenna and a certain amount of separation must be maintained to avoid the 25 watts of transmit power from your VHF radio going straight in to the AIS receiver circuitry, potentially damaging it. The diagram below shows the recommended minimum separation of the antennas.

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iAISTX – Digital Yacht easy Class B AIS transponder solution for iPad and tablet navigation

iAISTX is our great value Class B AIS transponder (send and receive AIS data) with a wireless interface for use with iPads, smart phones and tablets running the marine charting apps.   Providing a wireless feed of AIS targets and GPS data to the app turns the mobile device into a full function chart plotter with real-time overlays.  Choose from popular apps like iNavX, NavLink, Navionics, Weather 4D, SailGrib, iSailor etc and get great value detailed charting, super easy operation and now detailed AIS overlays and real-time positioning from the accurate iAISTX GPS.  Also available, is the  iAISTX Plus which has an additional NMEA 2000 interface if your requirement is for additional NMEA 2000 connectivity (for a multi function dedicated display).  Both units ship with an external GPS antenna which will allow installation on any boat type.  Just connect to a VHF antenna or suitable splitter like our SPL1500/2000

iAISTX is the World’s first wireless only transponder so we’ve also built a user interface for the set up and diagnostics which can be viewed on any connected device’s web browser.  We call this a web interface and it makes initial setup and operation really easy.  Simply connect to the password protected wifi point iAISTX creates and open your web browser.  Type in the address of the transponder and you’re presented with a friendly home page like this

Select settings and you can program your vessel’s data such as name, MMSI, call sign and dimensions which is required for the AIS transponder function.  You can also create a unique wireless (SSID) name and password.  There’s also a neat diagnostics page which shows GPS and AIS data, antenna performance, battery voltage and allows the transponder to be silenced (no TX but you’ll continue to receive AIS information)

We’ve also added data logging on the data display page.  Simply turn on and raw NMEA AIS and GPS data is saved as a simple text file on your mobile browser – like a black box voyage data recorder!

Once setup, simply tell your app to look for AIS and GPS data via the wireless connection (we’ve detailed setup guides HERE ) ans data seamlessly streams across to the connected devices – up to 7 devices can connect using UDP so all your crew can take advantage of great value, next generation iPad and tablet navigation!

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