Vesper Marine XB-6000 AIS Transponder with Built-in NMEA 2000 Bundle - XB-6000B2

The high performance Class B AIS with built-in NMEA 2000 gateway and internal GPS, XB-6000 integrates AIS, GPS and NMEA information. System allow you to see your safety and navigation data on any AIS-capable chart plotter or MFD. Easily integrate AIS to your existing marine electronics and convert NMEA 2000 & 0183 instrument data to USB, facilitating 3rd party navigation software.

This package is designed for installing an XB-6000 AIS Transponder in a nav station or wheelhouse and allows you to share a single VHF antenna between your AIS transponder and VHF radio.

Features:

• A NMEA 2000 Gateway- that translates NMEA 2000 instrument data (heading, wind, depth, speed, log, temperature) and routes it over USB and NMEA 0183
• GPS-Includes a powerful built-in 5 Hz built-in GPS antenna and also includes a 50 channel, external WAAS/EGNOS GPS antenna
• Features galvanically isolated (GI) ports that protect your transponder and marine equipment from high current damage
• Fully Waterproof IPx7 rated
• USB Connection (waterproof and locking with optional cable)-The USB connection can be used to connect the XB-6000 to on-board computers. The XB-6000 provides a GPS and AIS data feed directly to computer-based navigation software. It translates selected NMEA 2000 instrument data and sends that to your computer too. An optional 5 m (16') waterproof cable features a locking ring so it can't vibrate out of the back of the XB-6000
• Self Diagnosis Status Lights- Multi-color LED keeps you informed of operational status providing self diagnosis that shows warnings if AIS, GPS, or antenna are not functioning
• Ultra-low power consumption-Designed for minimal power consumption the WatchMate XB-6000 is extremely well suited for energy conscious vessels. The XB-6000 consumes less power than other AIS transponders even with the NMEA 2000 gateway operating
• Positive Identification- Vessel names and call signs will be readily available
• Silent Mode Control- With an optional external switch to control Silent mode, AIS Receivers and GPS continue normally, but transmissions are inhibited. Firmware updates-Designed to be compatible with continuous stream of feature updates, the XB6000 can be updated with your USB cord and your computer

VHF / AIS Antenna Splitter Specifications:

• Applications: All AIS Transponders and Receivers
• Function: Enables AIS to Share a Single Antenna with VHF and AM/FM Radio
• Power: 12 - 24V DC, Includes Built-in Low Noise Amplifier
• The Vesper Marine splitter is the only one that provides signal gain which improves AIS reception and increasing range. The built-in low noise amplifier is important in increasing the receive range from the increasing number of low power AIS SART and MOB devices
• The splitter is used to simplify installations by allowing a shared VHF antenna

Transponder Specifications:

• Size: 200 mm W x 130 mm H x 60 mm D (7 7/8" x 5 1/8" x 2 3/8")
• Waterproof (IP67: submersible to 1m for 30 mins)
• Operating temperature: > -25° C to +55° C (-13 °F to 131° F)
• Power supply: 10-32 VDC, 2.5 W nominal
• Number of receivers: 2 AIS, 1 DSC (timeshared)
• Receive sensitivity: -113 dBm (<20% PER)
• Number of transmitters: 1 AIS
• Transmit power output: 33 dBm (2 W)
• AIS Receive frequency range: 156.025 162.025 MHz
• Transmit frequency range: 161.500 162.025 MHz AIS
• GPS: 50 channel with internal antenna. Supports WAAS and EGNOS. Also includes external antenna
• GPS navigation rate: Selectable 1 Hz or 5 Hz with magnetic variation included in output
• GPS sensitivity: -159 dBm tracking & navigation -142dBm acquisition (cold start)
• GPS accuracy: Position 2.5 m CEP, SBAS 2.0 m CEP
• VHF antenna required: >50 ohm, max 2:1 VSWR @ 162MHz, PL259 connector
• Serial data: 1 fully isolated USB port (mini), 1 isolated NMEA 0183 input (RS422 4800/38400 baud) 1 NMEA 0183 output (RS422 4800/38400 baud)
• Connectivity : NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, USB
• NMEA 2000: NMEA 2000 certified. LEN 2. Micro-C male connector. Female drop cable required (not included)
• Warranty: Two year world-wide warranty

Splitter Specifications:

• Frequency Range: 156 MHz to 163 MHz
• Operating temperature: -25° C to +55° C (-13° F to 131° F)
• Environmental: Watertight (USCG CFR-46, IPx7)
• Power Supply: 10-32 VDC, <0.8 W nominal
• Overall Size: 135mm Long x 107 Wide x 56 Deep (5 5/16" x 4 1/4" x 2 1/4") (includes connectors)
• Maximum VHF power: 25 W
• Maximum AIS power: 12.5 W
• Compatibility: Fully compatible with all Vesper Marine AIS transponders and receivers. Also compatible with other manufacturer's AIS receivers and transponders and will typically increase their performance
• VHF & AIS Connectors: SO-239 (UHF). Requires two appropriate length standard 50 ohm patch cables with PL-259 plugs (two 2 m (6.5 ft) cables included)
• AM / FM Connector: BNC, optional 2 m (6') cable available BNC to Motorola plug
• Patch Cable: Two provided as standard. 2m (6.5ft) long 50 ω cable with PL259 connectors
• Insertion Loss: VHF RX <1.5dB / VHF TX <1dB / AIS TX <1 dB
• AIS Receive Gain: 12 dB
• AIS Sensitivity with Vesper Marine transponders: -119 dBm, 6 dB improvement

In the Box:

• XB6000 AIS Black Box
• GPS Antenna with 10 m (33 ft) cable
• 2 m (6.5 ft) power/data cable
• 1 m (3 ft) USB cable
• AIS VHF antenna splitter
• 2 m (6.5') Power cable
• Two 2 m (6.5') PL259 patch cables
• Installation Guide

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