SeaCAS

The "SeaCAS SafePassage" is a high-end AIS receiver that keeps hardware installation to a minimum. This dual-channel receiver comes with a build-in 16-channel WAAS/EGNOS-enabled dGPS and has both antennas (GPS and VHF) inside its solid, rugged and waterproof fiberglas tube. Just connect to your PC via USB or serial port, no external antennas or wiring necessary. The SeaCAS has ultra-low power consumption and can be powered over the USB-bus of your PC. It is the only AIS receiver available on the market that comes with an USB connector to make installation even easier.

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Technical specifications
The SeaCAS is an all-in one dual-channel VHF receiver designed to keep AIS installation simple and to give great performance.

• Lightweight, compact design
• Rugged and waterproof fiberglass tube resistant to saltwater, vibration per IEC 60945
• Antenna height: 55 inches
• Low 1.2-watt power consumption at 5V DC
• Receives data from as far away as 30 nautical miles
• 16-channel WAAS and EGNOS enabled dGPS integrated into receiver
• Dual frequency: AIS1 161.975 MHz and AIS2 162.025 MHz simultaneously monitored
• 25 kHz bandwidth
• Baud rate 38.4 KBPS
• Receives all AIS VDL message simultaneously on both channels
• Uses industry standard IEC 61162-2/NMEA 0183 v3.01 message protocol
• Includes 10 m coax cable to connect SafePassage with USB & Serial Signal Converter which can be replaced with an available 30 m cable
• Operating temperature ranges from 5 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit
• Sensitivity to –112dBm
• GMSK demodulation
• 70dB adjacent channel rejection
• EMC certified EN61000-6-3:2001, EN61000-6-1:2001, IEC 60945
• A USB and a serial cable are included