COMAR CSB200 AIS "Class B" Transponder  
 

This is a "Class B" transponders 
(non-SOLAS device) designed as a more affordable AIS transmitter for the recreational boater or commercial operator which does not legally require a Class A transponder.

    
       
   

Features

  
 


Active GPS for AIS use.
Note: this is NOT a NMEA device.

  
  • Includes all the features and benefits of the commercial "Class A" transmitters but not all static ship's data need be sent (eg: ship's dimensions, destination, ETA).
  • The CSB200 enables boats sailing in busy shipping lanes to automatically transmit their current position, course and speed to other vessels and shore stations within VHF range.
  • GPS Antenna:
    The AIS Transponder includes a dedicated GPS antenna (pictured at left).
    Note, this is not a NMEA device, although the AIS will forward, as NMEA, the GPS data merged with the AIS messages to the PC.
     
  • Installation:
    Installation is quick and simple. The CSB200 requires a 12vDC power source, and connection to an external VHF aerial (BNC connector) and GPS antenna (TNC connector). The vessel's initial static information is programmed via a PC by the user. The CSB200 also contains a dual channel AIS receiver thus once connected to SOB other vessels fitted with AIS can be received and displayed.
     
  
   

 
   

Specifications

  
 

The CSB200 is a compact Class "B" AIS transceiver designed to be fitted to vessels that are not required to fit Class "A" units.

  • Electrical:
    Power supply: 12 Volts DC
    Current average: 4W
    Peak Current: 2A
  • Physical:
    Length: 190mm, Width: 120mm, Height: 50mm
    Weight: 600g
    Mounting: Trunnion bracket
  • Connectors:
    VHF Antenna: BNC
    GPS Antenna: TNC
    I/O Connector: 9Pin Serial
    Power: 2 Pin 
  • Receiver:
    Receivers x 2 ( one time shared between AIS/DSC)
    Frequency: 156.025 - 162.025MHz
    Channel spacing: 25KHz
    Sensitivity: -107dBm
    Message Error Rate: 20%
    Adjacent Channel: 70dB
    Blocking: 84dB
  • Transmitter:
    Output Power: 1-3W
    Modulation: GMSK
  • Electrical Interface:
    RS232 - 115.2/38.4
    NMEA - 38.4 bi-directional
  • Designed to meet:
    IEC62287-1 Class B Standard
    IEC61162 Digital Interfaces
    EN-60945: EN 6100-6-1/2
  
   

 

 

  

Notes

  
 

 

MMSI Numbers
Vessels will require an MMSI number issued by the IMO.
The MMSI is a unique number assigned to each transponding device. Use the links at left to download an Application Form, or contact your Nation's Maritime or Telecommunications organisations for information.

Visbility
All commercial ships will "see" the Class B transmissions, although some early model AIS receive-only units may not process Class B messages.

GPS information
When setting up your COMAR Transponder for use with SOB - you DO NOT need to connect an additional GPS to your computer. The AIS GPS will forward all necessary GPS data to SOB. It is important, when using the proAIS software (included with the COMAR) to set the GPS data refresh to 1 second (default is 5 seconds).

Email our support department for assistance if required.