| The AMEC CYPHO-101 AIS receiver delivers a winning combination of flexibility, low cost and ruggedness. Its versatile range of interfaces connects the CYPHO-101 to NMEA standard chart plotters from Raymarine, Garmin, Northstar, Lowrance, Simrad and others, as well as RS232 and USB devices such as navigation computers. The USB port can also provide power to the unit, if needed.
The CYPHO products are IPX5 waterproof certified to provide extra protection against challenging marine environments. The whole CYPHO-101 series has gained CE and FCC certification, and passed IEC 60945 tests. KEY FEATURES
 Dual-channel parallel AIS receivers The CYPHO-101 includes two AIS receivers operating in parallel providing true dual-channel simultaneous reception of both Class A and Class B transponder signals. This ensures that all AIS transponder broadcasts are captured in real time. .
IPX5 Waterproof Sealed connectors
and front and back panel gaskets
Viewer program included The CYPHO 101 includes a free Windows-based AIS viewer program to display Radar View and Alphanumeric information about AIS targets.
Versatile interface selection NMEA 0183 (RS422), RS232 and USB provide connections for a wide range of display devices
ON/OFF switch
Front-mounted switch allows control from unit or from power breaker
Use with
dedicated antenna or splitterCan be used with a dedicated VHF marine radio antenna or click
here for information on using with one of our VHF antenna
splitters. If you plan on using this AIS receiver with an antenna
splitter then you will need a PL259
to BNC female adapter IN THE BOX

CYPHO SERIES MODEL COMPARISON
| Model | USB interface | Serial RS232 interface | NMEA RS422 interface | Built-in GPS | | CYPHO-101 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | CYPHO 101E |
|
| Yes |
| | CYPHO 101G | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimensions Overall |
103 mm W (140 mm with
mounting) x 50mm H x 150 mm D |
Supply Voltage
|
9-30 VDC |
Power Consumption
|
≤ 3W |
Output
Connections
|
NMEA 0183 |
| USB |
| RS-232 |
| Message type |
VDM |
| Baud Rate |
38400
|
| Receiver |
Dual Channel Parallel |
Frequency Range
|
156.025 MHz - 162.025 MHz |
| Channel Bandwidth |
25 KHz |
| CH-1 |
Default CH
87B(161.975 MHz)
|
| CH-2 |
Default CH 88B
(162.025 MHz) |
| Message Format |
AIS Class A & B Messages |
| Data Rate |
9600 bps / per channel |
| Sensitivity |
PER ≤ 20% @ -107dBm |
| Max. Usable
Sensitivity |
-114dBm |
| Power Connection |
36
inch cable
|
| Antenna |
Female Type M
|
| Operating Temperature |
-15°C -55°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-25°C-70°C |
| Humidity |
0-95RH at 40°C |
| Waterproof |
IPX5 |
| Standards |
IEC 60945 |
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