HIGH PERFORMANCE
B954 CLASS B┃5W/SO
The B954 is most feature-rich high transmit power (5W SOTDMA) AIS transceiver in the B900 range. The B954 combines WiFi & Bluetooth for seamless wireless connectivity and AIS data streaming to any mobile device, PC or wearable, with an integrated VHF antenna splitter to enable your transceiver to share your existing VHF antenna without any loss of performance. Like all B900 transceivers, it also includes an integrated next-generation GPS receiver and antenna and is designed for em-trak’s unique FLEXI-FIT® bracket system to make installation as easy as possible.
Light-weight and completely weatherproof, the B954 delivers the very best AIS receive and transmit performance with increased range and transmission priority. Your transceiver will also work with our CONNECT-AIS mobile phone app to make programming, configuration and transceiver health monitoring simple and convenient.
- Certified AIS Class B – 5W SOTDMA
- Plug & play connectivity – WiFi and Bluetooth
- Integrated high performance VHF antenna splitter
- Global Certification – USCG / FCC / Canada / Europe
- SRT-AIS™ transceiver engine for superlative proven performance
- FLEXI-FIT™ bracket system for easy, convenient and secure installation
- Integrated high-performance GPS receiver & antenna (external antenna optional)
- Water, pressure spray and damp proof (IPx6 & IPx7 Certified)
- Ruggedized – protected from vibration, shock and extreme temperatures
- Small and lightweight
- Ultra-low power consumption – best in class
- NMEA0183 & NMEA2000
- Automated health and performance monitoring
- Silent Mode (transmit-off) function
- Enhanced RF screening to protect against electromagnetic interference
- Built-in power surge protection
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION
Size (w x h x d) – 150 x 115 x 45mm
Weight – 425g
Operating temperature – -25°C to +55°C
Storage temperature – -25°C to +70°C
Ingress protection – IPx6 and IPx7
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Supply voltage – 12V or 24V DC
Supply voltage range – 9.6V – 31.2V DC
Average current (at 12V) – 280mA
Average current (at 12V) (wireless off) – 280mA
Peak current – 2.5A
Average power consumption (at 12V) – 3.4W
Average power consumption (at 12V) (wireless off) – 2.9W
Galvanic isolation – NMEA 0183 inputs only, NMEA 2000, VHF antenna port
CONNECTORS
VHF antenna – SO-239
VHF radio – SO-239
GNSS – TNC
Power/NMEA 0183/silent mode – 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
Wi-Fi – 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 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
- 1 x AIS Transceiver
- 1 x Power and Data Cable (2m)
- 1 x VHF Radio Accessory Cable (1m)
- 1 x FLEXI-FIT Mounting Bracket – Complete with Screws & Optional Fixing Tape
