AIT6000 - Class B+ AIS Transponder with Wi-Fi, NMEA & VHF Splitter

AIT6000 - Class B+ AIS Transponder
Digital Yacht presents its most sophisticated AIS transponder, offering an unparalleled array of features and exceptional performance. The AIT6000 is classified as a Class B+ AIS transponder, equipped with an integrated VHF splitter, a Wi-Fi interface, a power output of 5W, and includes built-in collision and anchor alarms along with NMEA 2000 Alerts.

Class B+ AIS Transponder
The AIT6000 is a Class B+ AIS transponder. It uses Class B+ AIS standards using SOTDMA technology and has a 5W power output for increased range and better long range tracking. SOTDMA technology is also used by AIS Class A transponders so the AIT6000 has the same priority when it comes to reserving a slot ensuring that it is always able to transmit reliably.

The transmission update varies depending upon the speed of the vessel wheras a regular Class B device just transmits every 30 seconds when underway.

SPAIS Enabled for Satellite Reception
Our latest Class B+ technology is now SPAIS enabled with additional messaging for the best satellite reception of AIS transmissions. SPAIS is Digital Yacht’s proprietary and specialist technology that optimises messaging from the transponder to include long range satellite capability.

This functionality can be easily enabled from the set up menu and will prioritise your AIS transmissions for satellite reception. This is ideal for offshore and ocean sailors wanting the reassurance of land-based tracking even when more than 20NM from the coast and away from coastal/terrestrial network stations.

Integrated Antenna VHF Splitter
The AIT6000 incorporates a patented zero-loss VHF antenna splitter, enabling the main VHF antenna to be shared safely between the AIS transponder, the VHF radio and even a FM/DAB radio. Thanks to this technology, there is no loss of signal or data, guaranteeing optimum performance for all the equipment connected.

You connect the main VHF antenna directly to the AIT6000, which then redistributes the signal to your VHF radio using the coaxial cable supplied.

Built-In Collision & Anchor Alarms
Integrated into AIT6000 is a custom alarm for anchor drift using an algorithm to calculate the optimum drift radius based on depth and the scope of the chain for reliable notifications. There’s also an anti collision alarm based on CPA (closest point of approach) and TCPA (time to closest point of approach) AIS data. These alarms can be monitored through the wireless interface with attractive graphical displays of current status or NMEA 2000 Alerts can be sent to other devices on the network.

This allows sailors to receive critical collision-avoidance warnings even when a chartplotter is not in use. All features are accessed directly through a standard web browser, eliminating the need for complex software installation. There is a switched output on the AIT6000 power data cable which allows the alarm to attach to a sounder.

NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 & USB Interfaces
AIT6000 has also been designed to become an onboard hub for navigation. It features an NMEA 0183 interfaces for older, legacy chart plotters as well as NMEA 2000 for modern navigation systems. It also has PC and MAC connectivity via USB. The Nucleus really becomes the heart of your onboard electronic system.

AIT6000 sends AIS target data to any MFD/chartplotter with an NMEA 0183 or 2000 interface and it can also transmit the GPS position to a VHF DSC radio.

Secure Onboard Wi-Fi Interface
AIT6000 creates a secure, password-protected local Wi-Fi network on board your boat. This Wi-Fi network enables AIS, GPS, NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 instrument data to be transmitted to navigation software for PC, Mac and Linux, as well as popular iOS and Android applications such as Navionics, TZ iBoat, Savvy Navvy, AquaMap, Navimetrix, OpenCPN, Timezero – plus many others.

Compatible with all navigation software and applications, AIT6000 displays AIS targets directly on charts in real time. Up to 7 devices can connect simultaneously to its Wi-Fi network. It can also join another Wi-Fi network on board

Turning Your Tablet & Smartphone into a Full-Featured Marine MFD
AIT6000 adds a lot of interfacing capability through this wireless interface with not just AIS and GPS data from the transponder being available for the navigation apps & software but also boat instrument data from the NMEA 2000 network – such as depth, heading, speed and wind information.

AIT6000 Wi-Fi is birectional, so not only it allows AIS, GPS and NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 instruments data to be transmitted, but also, to send data from navigation applications or software to other marine equipment, such as navigation data to the autopilot.

This effectively turns the mobile device, tablet or PC into a powerful multi-function display rivalling any premium MFD and with multi chart format capability through different apps.

Web Interface For Configuration
The AIT60000 features an integrated web interface that makes setup and configuration simple and accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone without requiring special software or apps.

Users can access directly through a standard web browser, no internet needed, to manage vessel details, Wi-Fi settings, Anchor & Colission alarms, merge AIS Wi-Fi with an existing onboard network, and even “Silence” the AIS transmission.

• Class B+ AIS transponder with VHF splitter
• Integrated zero-loss VHF antenna splitter
• SPAIS enabled with additional messaging for satellite reception of AIS transmissions
• Secure, password-protected WiFi interface
• UDP and TCP/IP protocols are supported
• WiFi connection for up to 7 devices concurrently
• Wi-Fi broadcasts AIS data, GPS data and instrument data from NMEA 0183 & NMEA 2000
• Compatible with all popular navigation applications for iOS, Android, PC & MAC
• NMEA 2000 interface
• NMEA 0183 input and 2x outputs for legacy installations
• USB interface for PC and MAC
• Built-in web interface for configuration and setting up alarms (no internet connection required)
• CPA & TCPA target alerts for enhanced collision awareness without a chart plotter
• Switched output for connection to an alarm sounder
• Compatible with NMEA 2000 alerts and Digital Yacht NavAlarm
• Silencing capability via switch and web interface
• Ultra-rugged and compact enclosure
• Supplied with external GPS antenna (10m cable)
• Supplied with patch cable (PL259-PL259) for connection to VHF radio