SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder

Product catalog summary

Overview
The SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder is designed for automated ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication, transmitting and receiving vessel, voyage, and safety-related information. It features an AIS MOB SART alarm to aid in man overboard (MOB) recovery.

Key Features

Compact design with a 3.5” color LCD display and embedded coastline map.
Detailed target list and radar overview.
GPS antenna and cable junction box included.
PC AIS Viewer software for enhanced navigation.
Low cost, reduced size, and easy installation.

Pioneering Safety Features
The transponder includes a comprehensive AIS MOB and AIS SART alarm system, providing on-screen indications and internal buzzer alerts for received AIS SART/MOB TXIDs. It supports a crew list of AIS MOB IDs and has a steer-to-rescue MOB casualty target screen.

Technical Data

Standards: Complies with international standards for Class A Shipborne AIS systems, including IMO and IEC standards.
Type Approvals: Certified under Marine Equipment Directive (MED) and other international regulations.
Power Consumption: 9W average, 65W peak at 12V DC.
Power Supply: 12/24 VDC.
Frequency Range: AIS1 161.975 MHz, AIS2 162.025 MHz, DSC channel 70: 156.525 MHz.

Connection Interface

VHF and GNSS antenna connections.
Multiple interface ports including RS-422, IEC 61162-1,2, and NMEA 2000.
Alarm relay output and integral GNSS with 50 channel GPS receiver.

Environmental and Physical Specifications

Operating Temperature: -15 ºC to +55 ºC.
Storage Temperature: -20 ºC to +70 ºC.
Dimensions: 261 x 184 x 102 mm, Weight: 2.5 kg.
Includes mounting kit and flush mount options.

Items Included

Transponder unit with color display.
GPS antenna, junction box, and link cable.
Pilot plug – remote socket box.
Companion PC AIS Viewer Software.

Service & Support
For service and support, contact your local distributor or service agent via the McMurdo website.

Catalog excerpts

SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder Features AIS MOB SART alarm to aid MOB recovery. Provides automated “ship to ship” and “ship to shore” navigation communication. SmartFind M5

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SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder SmartFind M5 Class A provides automated AIS communication from ‘ship-to-ship’ and ‘ship-to-shore’, 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 are clearly displayed. The SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder gives mariners the ability to view at a glance the AIS status of vessels all around them and provides access to a host of detailed...

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SmartFind M5 Specifications 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 61162-1,2,3, IEC 61108-1, IEC 62288. Type Approvals: Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 96/98 EC, 2011/75/EU,2012/32/EU, USA FCC, Canada I.C., WSV - Inland waterways Visit www.mcmurdomarine.com for latest information Technical specifications Power consumption: 9W average, 65W peak @ 12V DC Power supply requirements:...

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SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder

SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder

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