The single-box design of the A2 colour-display transponder allows for easy installation.
RS232/RS422 interfaces (NMEA 0183) and pilot plug guarantee seamless integration into all other ship systems.
A number of professionals regard the Nauticast A2 as the most reliable device in its class. It fulfills all currently available specifications for SOLAS and INLAND AIS as outlined by main authorities such as IMO, ITU, IEC, and CCNR.
It is Wheelmark approved by BSH in compliance with ITU regulation 1371-5, is FCC and USCG certified and Inland AIS approved according to CCNR testing standard 2.0.
Other main features include:
- Weatherproof and compact design
- Integrated pilot plug in the front panel
- Multilingual software (EN, DE, FR, ES, NL, HU, RO)
- SART alarm and test support
- Intuitive graphical user interface
- Quick software upgrade via USB
Technical specifications of the Nauticast A2
| Size: | 238mm×87mm×173 mm |
| Weight: | 2.20kg |
| Power: | 24VDC (12VDC) 17W average consumption 24W (48W) peak consumption 1A (4A) peak current |
| Interfaces: | 5 × RS422 / 1 × RS232 1 × USB 1 × Digital In (e.g. Blue sign) Alarm Relay / Pilot plug |
| Environmental: | Protected (EC 60945-Ed.4) -15°C to 55°C |
| Display: | 64.5mm×78mm LED-backlit TFT transmissive LCD 320×240 resolution, 16m colours 450cd/m² luminace |
| VHF: | SDR Transceiver Frequency 156-163 MHz Output power 1/12.5W (±1.5dB) Sensitivity < -111 dBm |
| GPS: | 50 Channels Frequency: L1(1575.42 MHz) Update rate: 1Hz Antenna feed: 5VDC |
| Accuracy: | Position <2m DGPS (CEP) Position <2.5m GPS (CEP) (SA off) |
| Sensitivity: | Tracking -162dBm Cold Start -148dBm |