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8/20/10 - NEW!
AMEC CAMINO-101 Class B AIS -- $495!
Just approved by the USCG and FCC, the AMEC CAMINO-101 Class B AIS Transponder sets a new standard for quality, performance and price. (Includes GPS antenna!)
8/16/10 - NEW!
Comar AIS-2-200 NMEA 2000 AIS Receiver
The Comar AIS-2-2000 is a high-value, high-performance, dual-channel AIS receiver that is stunningly quick and easy to install in NMEA 2000 networks.
Comar AIS-MULTI and AMEC CYPHO-101 win Practical Boat Owner "Best Buy" award!
PBO has long been our favorite British sailing magazine. Now we have even more reason to like it as the January issue's "Gear Test" recognizes our two favorite AIS receivers!
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Home > Support > Installation Scenarios & Wiring Diagrams
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We are continually adding installation scenarios and wiring diagrams
based on specific products and common on-board AIS needs. Check
the list below for those matching your requirements. (While these installation may not meet your specific needs, they serve well as guides to how
components install and can work together.) If you don't find one
close to your needs, please check back (we will be adding more) or email
us.
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Receiver |
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| AIS
Transponder |
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| AIS
Transmit On/Off Switch |
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| Low-amp-draw |
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| Chartplotter |
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| PC
Navigation |
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| Antenna
Splitter |
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| Multiple
AIS Displays |
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| Multiple
Navigation Displays |
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| AISWatchMate |
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| External AIS Alarm |
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| VHF
Radio |
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| MATRIX
Radio |
GX2000 |
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Installation |
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| AIS Data Interface |
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USB |
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NMEA 0183 (RS422) |
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RS232 |
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RS232 (DB9) |
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Ethernet |
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NMEA 2000 |
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 1. Low-amp-draw
Class B AIS Transponder AIS System using Single VHF Antenna
A very effective AIS Class B transponder and display combination. Ideal
for the cruising sailor looking for a low-amp-draw system that can be
left on through long watches while keeping the option for full
electronic navigation capabilities. Great choice for power boaters that
want second AIS display
Key
Features
AIS Class B Transponder
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Use existing VHF antenna
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VHF/DSC Radio with AIS display
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Add RAM mic second AIS
display at wheel
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AIS transmit on/off switch
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PC navigation with Coastal
Explorer
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Run AIS and Radio for
low-power AIS display
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Multiple AIS alarm locations
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Key
Components (click
to view)
   
Special Savings Up to $119
$70 off
Coastal Explorer 2009 •
$10 off AST 200 Antenna
Splitter • $19 off GPS Antenna •
$20 off MV-158 VHF Antenna
Wiring Diagram (left-click with mouse to
view PDF)
 2. AIS
Receiver AIS/GPS Source for Low-power Display, VHF DSC Radio, PC
Navigation using Single VHF Antenna
A versatile AIS receiver
and display combination. Ideal for the cruising sailor looking for a
low-amp-draw system that can be left on through long watches while
keeping the option for full electronic navigation capabilities. Great
choice or power boaters that want display at main helm plus second helm
or fly bridge.
Key
Features
AIS Receiver with GPS
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Use existing VHF antenna
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Low-power draw dedicated AIS
display
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PC navigation with Coastal
Explorer |
AIS displays in two locations
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Multiple
AIS alarm locations
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AIS/GPS
data provided for AISWatchMate & VHF/DSC radio
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USB, NMEA 0183 and RS232 AIS
interfaces
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Key
Components (left-click with mouse
to
view)
   
Special Savings Up to $70
$70 off
Coastal Explorer 2009
Wiring Diagram (left-click with mouse
to
view PDF)
3. Easy
& Compact AIS Receiver Installation – for Single VHF
Antenna, VHF Radio, GPS Chartplotter and PC navigation
A simple installation for a versatile AIS display combination for sail or power. This setup uses the MULTI's built-in antenna splitter to take advantage of best antennas position and reduce installation cost and time.For sailors, it delivers less antenna clutter (using masthead antennas for VHF and AIS, a PC for planning in the nav station and chartplotter at the helm, with AIS on both for alarms and view of AIS targets above and below deck.
Key
Features
Dual Parallel AIS Receiver
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Use existing VHF antenna
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Multiple AIS alarms locations
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Built-in VHF antenna splitter
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PC navigation with Coastal
Explorer
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Run AIS and Chartplotter (with screen dimmed) for
low-power AIS alarms
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Key
Components (click
to view)
 
Special Savings: Up to $70
$70 off
Coastal Explorer 2009
Wiring Diagram (left-click with mouse
to
view PDF)
4. Comprehensive installation with Class B AIS, chartplotter, dedicated AIS display, PC navigation and VHF radio
This set up provides a good look at how multiple components can go together to for a very versatile and complete AIS/Navigation system.
Key
Features
Class B Transponder
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Use existing VHF antenna
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Multiple AIS alarms locations
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AIS No-transmit switch
| Low-power AIS display
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AIS/VHF antenna splitter
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PC navigation with Coastal
Explorer
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Vesper AIS WatchMate
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Chartplotter
| Two-station AIS viewing
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Key
Components (click
to view)
 
Special Savings: Up to $70
$70 off
Coastal Explorer 2009
Wiring Diagram (left-click with mouse
to
view PDF)
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