B400 Advanced AIS Class B Transceiver with Enhanced Capabilities

Introducing the B400, a high-performance AIS Class B transceiver, designed to provide superior reliability, extended range, and advanced performance across both crowded waterways and open oceans.

Perfect for dedicated sailors and commercial applications, the B400 is a seamlessly integrated, self-contained plug-and-play unit. This versatile device can be installed internally or externally and is certified weatherproof. It features an integrated color display, eliminating the need for additional screens. The B400 is easy to install and compatible with all common bridge systems, offering comprehensive AIS functionality such as alerts, target filters, vessel information lists, real-time weather updates, and more.

Key Features

• Certified High Power: AIS Class B (5W SOTDMA)
• Advanced GPS: Latest generation high-performance GPS
• Durability: Waterproof (IPx6, IPx7), shock, vibration, and temperature resistant
• Flexible Installation: Suitable for both internal and external use
• User-Friendly Interface: Ergonomic buttons and rotary-knob with multi-lingual menu options
• Display: Integrated high-definition color display with night mode
• Charting: ENC chart (C-MAP) with customizable AIS target overlay
• Comprehensive Functionality: Collision, CPA, MOB, SAR, vessel lists, text messaging, weather, active monitoring, silent mode, and more
• Professional AIS Display: Real-time AIS AtoN information
• Connectivity: Plug & play with integrated WiFi, NMEA 0183 & NMEA 2000
• Protection: Enhanced RF screening against electromagnetic interference
• Surge Protection: Built-in power surge protection

Physical & Environmental Specifications

Size: 152 x 165 x 95mm

Weight: 1.1kg

Operating Temperature: -25°C to +55°C

Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C

Ingress Protection: IPx6 and IPx7

Electrical Specifications

Supply Voltage: 12V or 24V DC

Voltage Range: 9.6V - 31.2V DC

Average Current (at 12V): 480mA

Peak Current: 4A

Average Power Consumption (at 12V): 5.8W

Galvanic Isolation: NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, power supply, VHF antenna port

Connectors

VHF Antenna: SO-239

GNSS: TNC

Power: 2 way circular multipole

NMEA 0183/Silent Mode: 14 way circular multipole

NMEA 0183/Alarm Relay: 18 way circular multipole

NMEA 2000: 5 way Micro-C connector

Data Interfaces

NMEA 0183: 3 x input ports, 3 x bi-directional ports

NMEA 2000: NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101, LEN=1

WiFi: IEEE 802.11 (a/b/g), client mode and access point mode supported (5 connections in access point mode)

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

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

Antenna: External only

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: 3 x receivers, 1 x transmitter

AIS Receiver Sensitivity (20% PER): -111dBm

AIS Transmitter Power: 5W (+37dBm)

User Interface

Screens: 5” 800 x 480 full color LCD

Buttons: Rotary encoder for selection and entry, 4 menu keys and 4 direction keys

SD Card Interface: Micro SD card interface for logging and chart cards (not available from em-trak)

GNSS Antenna

Size: 85 x 70mm

Weight: 470g

Ingress Protection: IPx6 and IPx7

Mounting: 1 inch 14 TPI pole mount required

GNSS Systems Supported: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou