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Smartfind M5 AIS CLASS A Transponder

Smartfind M5 AIS CLASS A Transponder

Smartfind M5 AIS CLASS A Transponder

Product catalog summary
Introduction
This document provides technical specifications and features of the Smartfind M5 AIS Class A Transponder, designed for maritime use. It includes information on standards, approvals, technical specifications, and features aimed at enhancing maritime safety.

Technical Data and Standards
The Smartfind M5 meets international standards for Class A Shipborne AIS systems, including IMO and ITU-R standards. It is approved under the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) and other EU directives.

Technical Specifications
  • Power Consumption: 9W average, 65W peak at 12V DC.
  • Power Supply: 12/24 VDC.
  • Frequencies: AIS1 161.975 MHz, AIS2 162.025 MHz, DSC channel 70 at 156.525 MHz.
  • Transceiver Power Output: 12.5 Watt / 1.0 Watt.
  • Frequency Range: 156.025-162.025 MHz.
  • Connection Interfaces: VHF and GNSS antennas, DC Power, Mini USB, and multiple data ports.
  • GNSS: 50 channel GPS receiver with various correction supports.
  • Display: 3.5” colour TFT LCD with multiple viewing modes.
  • Environmental Conditions: Operating temperature from -15°C to +55°C, storage from -20°C to +70°C.
  • Physical Dimensions: 261 x 184 x 102 mm, weight 2.5 kg.

Features
The Smartfind M5 is a compact, cost-effective AIS Class A transponder with features such as:
  • AIS MOB SART alarm for man overboard recovery.
  • Automated AIS communication for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore information exchange.
  • Embedded coastline map and detailed target list.
  • Compatibility with McMurdo S10 AIS Beacon and Smartfind S20 SRS.

Included Items
  • Transponder unit with colour display.
  • GPS antenna and junction box.
  • Pilot plug and remote socket box.
  • PC AIS Viewer Software.

Conclusion
The Smartfind M5 AIS Class A Transponder is designed to enhance maritime safety with its comprehensive features and compliance with international standards. Its compact design and ease of installation make it suitable for various vessels.
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Smartfind M5 AIS CLASS A Transponder-1

Smartfind M5 features ensure ease of use Smartfind M5 provides automated AIS communication from ‘ship-to-ship’ and ‘ship-toshore’, transmitting and receiving vessel, voyage and safety related information. Own vessel voyage, position and course information is automatically transmitted and the AIS information provided by other ships in the vicinity, shore based stations and AIS equipped aids to navigation is clearly displayed. The complete AIS solution The comprehensive interface capability of Smartfind M5 supports connection to a vessel’s existing navigation sensors; connection of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), or Electronic Chart System (ECS) using NMEA, NMEA2000 or USB interfaces. Smartfind M5 is suitable for all vessels that are required by legislation to fit AIS equipment. Smartnd AIS M5 specications Technical Data Standards: Meets the requirements of the international standards for Class A Shipborne AIS systems; IMO ResolutionA.694(17), IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, IMO Resolution MSC 191(79), ITU-R M.1371-4, ITU-R M.1084-5, ITU-R M.825-3, IEC 60945, IEC 61993-2, IEC 611621,2,3, IEC 61108-1, IEC 62288. Type Approvals: Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 96/98 EC, 2011/75/EU,2012/32/EU Visit www.mcmurdomarine.com for latest information Technical specifications Power consumption: 9W average, 65W peak @ 12V DC Power supply requirements: 12/24 VDC Default Frequencies: AIS1 161.975 MHz, AIS2 162.025 MHz DSC channel 70: 156.525 MHz Power output: 12.5 Watt / 1.0 Watt Frequency range: 156.025-162.025 MHz Frequency range: VHF Channel 70 (156.525 MHz) Connection Interface VHF antenna: PL259, 50 Ohms GNSS antenna: TCN, 50 Ohms DC Power, Mini USB, 37 pin data connector. Interface ports: RS-422, IEC 61162-1,2 3 x navigation sensor input ports SEN1, SEN2, SEN3 and SEN4 2 x Bi-directional input/output ports MAIN and AUX/Pilot 1 x Bi-directional input/output port LR (Long Range) 1 x DGNSS correction input 1 x NMEA 2000 Alarm relay output Integral GNSS: 50 channel GPS receiver, SBAS, MSAS, WAAS, GAGAN and EGNOS enabled. Supports DGPS correction by AIS msg 17 or RTCM input port. Provides UTC and fallback navigation position for AIS. Display: 3.5” 320 x 240 colour TFT LCD Backlight: Multi level Viewing Mode: Map outline, Radar view, Target List, Message views. Controls: 6 keys, Multi-Function Knob Operating temperature: -15 º C to +55 º C Storage temperature: -20 º C to +70 º C General: IEC 604945 protected category Control unit: IPX2 Width x Height x Depth: 261 x 184 x 102 mm Mounting: Desk bracket and panel fixing kit included Weight: 2.5 kg Breakout junction box Screw termination connection block. Width x Height x Depth: 165 x 55 x 85 mm AI S CLAS S A Transponder Features AIS MOB SART alarm to aid MOB recovery Size: Diameter 90.8 mm x 104.7 mm high Mounting: 11/4 inch thread Cable 10m, connector (fitted): TNC 50 Ohms IMO compliant socket with 2m cable Width x Height x Depth: 104 x 60 x 40 mm Items included: Ⅲ Transponder unit with colour display Ⅲ GPS antenna Ⅲ Junction box and link cable Ⅲ Pilot plug – remote socket box Ⅲ Companion PC AIS Viewer Software Orolia Ltd, Silver Point, Airport Service Rd, Portsmouth, PO3 5PB, UK Tel: +44 (0) 23 9262 3900 Fax: +44 (0) 23 9262 3998 Email: [email protected] www.mcmurdomarine.com Please note that all information given in this brochure is intended to be useful and informative and is correct to the best of our knowledge at time of print. No liability can be accepted for inaccuracies or omissions. The right is reserved to amend this information without prior notice.

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Pioneering Safety features Smartfind M5 is a flexible, user-friendly and cost-effective AIS Class A transponder, incorporating a fully comprehensive AIS MOB and AIS SART alarm to aid MOB recovery. It provides on screen indication and internal buzzer when any AIS SART/ MOB TXID is received, an optional remote waterproof (MOB / alarm) sounder is also available. It also allows a “buddy list” of the vessels own AIS MOB IDs and associated crew name and has a steer to rescue MOB casualty target screen. The AIS MOB alarm feature is compatible with the McMurdo S10 AIS Beacon, Smartfind S20 SRS and other...

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