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Vesper WatchMate XB-8000 smartAIS Transponder

Vesper WatchMate XB-8000 smartAIS Transponder

Manufacturer Part No: XB8000 |
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WatchMate XB-8000 smartAIS Transponder with WiFi and NMEA 2000 Gateway. The XB-8000 AIS Transponder has Built-in WiFi, NMEA 2000 Gateway and High Speed 5Hz GPS Receiver.



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Vesper VHF-AIS-FM Splitter with VSWR Indicator SP160

Simplify installation of AIS transponders by sharing an existing VHF antenna using this splitter. AIS amplifier greatly improves AIS reception and increases receive range.  

Vesper External GPS antenna for Vision 2 XB-6000 and XB-8000

High Performance External GPS Antenna for WatchMate Vision, XB-8000 and XB-6000 This antenna is designed for the WatchMate Vision AIS Transponder. It may also be used as a replacement antenna for an XB-8000 or XB-6000 AIS Transponder.

Vesper External GPS antenna extension cable kit

GPS Antenna Extension Cable for AIS Transponders. Extension cable kit for external GPS antenna used with WatchMate Vision and XB-8000 AIS transponders. The cable supplied with the WatchMate Vision, XB-8000 or XB-6000 transponder external GPS antenna is 10m (33') long. You can easily exte...

Vesper External alarm for 670, 750, 850, Vision 2 and XB-8000

Loud remote alarm for WatchMate AIS transponders, receivers, and displays. Adjustable volume and choose steady or pulsing sound.

Vesper Watchmate alarm mute switch

Your smartAIS WatchMate XB-8000 or WatchMate Vision transponder is designed for safety and sounds an alarm when there is a risk situation. You can choose to silence the alarm by using this Mute Switch, which can be easily mounted anywhere on board. For the WatchMate XB-8000 you also need an external...

Vesper Watchmate External Alarm and mute switch kit

Loud remote alarm for WatchMate AIS transponders, receivers, and displays. Adjustable volume and choose steady or pulsing sound.

Vesper Waterproof USB Cable For AIS Transponders

Waterproof and locking 5m (6ft) USB cable for the WatchMate 850, WatchMate VIsion and XB-8000 AIS transponders.  USB cable for the AISWatchMate 850, AISWatchMate Vision and XB-8000 transponders 5m (16ft) USB cable with a waterproof connector that twist locks into the USB socket on a Vesper Mari...

Vesper AIS Power Cable -39309

Replacement power cable (2m / 6.5ft) for Vesper Marine AIS transponders, receivers or displays

£29.16 ex-VAT

Vesper WatchMate Vision2 smartAIS Touchscreen Transponder

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WatchMate Vision2 smartAIS Touchscreen Transponder with WiFi and NMEA 2000 Gateway. The WatchMate Vision Is Our Most Advanced Class B AIS Transponder, Including Built-in WiFi, NMEA 2000 & 0183, Colour Touchscreen, GPS Receiver & Built-in GPS Antenna  

Vesper WatchMate XB-8000 smartAIS Transponder

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WatchMate XB-8000 smartAIS Transponder with WiFi and NMEA 2000 Gateway. The XB-8000 AIS Transponder has Built-in WiFi, NMEA 2000 Gateway and High Speed 5Hz GPS Receiver.

Vesper WatchMate XB-6000 AIS Transponder inc External GPS

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WatchMate XB-6000 High Performance AIS Transponder with Built-in NMEA 2000 Gateway. The XB-6000 AIS Transponder has Built-in NMEA 2000 Gateway and Built in High Speed 5Hz GPS Receiver for smoother and more accurate navigation. Comes with passive external GPS antenna.

Vesper WatchMate XB-6000 High AIS Transponder

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WatchMate XB-6000 High Performance AIS Transponder with Built-in NMEA 2000 Gateway. The XB-6000 AIS Transponder has Built-in NMEA 2000 Gateway and built in High Speed 5Hz GPS Receiver for smoother and more accurate navigation.

Vesper WatchMate 850 Class B Standalone AIS Transponder

Vesper Marine's Award Winning WatchMate 850 Class B AIS Transponder & Display is Designed Especially for Highest AIS Performance and Lowest Power Consumption.The Perfect Stand-alone AIS Transponder Packed with Innovative and Unique Capabilities.

  • GPS antenna with 10m (33') cable
  • External Alarm and Switch
  • Installation Guide
  • 2m (6.5') Power/data cable
  • 1m (3') USB cable
Environmental Waterproof (IP67: submersible to 1m for 30 mins)
Operating temperature -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to 131°F)
Power supply 10-32 VDC, 4W nominal
Number of receivers 2 AIS, 1 DSC (timeshared)
Receive sensitivity -113 dBm (<20% PER)
Number of transmitters 1 AIS
Transmit power output 33 dBm (2W)
GPS 50 channel (external antenna included) with WAAS and EGNOS
GPS navigation rate Selectable 1Hz or 5Hz with magnetic variation included in output
GPS sensitivity -159dBm tracking & navigation
-142dBm acquisition (cold start)
GPS accuracy Position 2.5m CEP, SBAS 2.0m CEP
VHF antenna required 50 ohm, max 2:1 VSWR @ 162MHz, PL259 connector
Serial data 1 fully isolated USB port (mini), 1 isolated NMEA 0183 input (RS422 4800/38400 baud) 1 NMEA 0183 output (RS422 4800/38400 baud)
Connectivity NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, USB, Wireless 802.11 b/g 

All input NMEA 0183 sentences are repeated to the NMEA 0183 output, USB and WiFi. Selected NMEA 2000 PGN's (heading, wind, depth, speed, temperature, and log) are translated to NMEA 0183 sentences and repeated to the NMEA 0183 output, USB and WiFi. This allows a wide variety of NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 instruments to be interfaced and output to all other connected devices.
NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 certified. LEN 2. Micro-C male connector. Female drop cable required (not included). Compatible with all NMEA 2000 certified Raymarine SeaTalk NG devices (DeviceNet cable required), Garmin, Furuno, SimNet (NMEA 2000 adapter cable required, Navico part 24006199 or 24006413), and other NMEA 2000 certified products.
Wireless Access Point for up to 5 devices or client of existing router
Wireless Security WPA / WPA2 Personal (PSK)
Protocols IEC 61162-1, NMEA 0183, NMEA 0183 HS
Standards IEC 62287, IEC 60945, IEC 61108, IEC 61162, ITU-R M.1371, ITU-R M.825, ITU-R M.1084
Approvals BSH, BABT, CE, US Coast Guard, US FCC, Industry Canada
Warranty Two year world-wide warranty
Supplied With • 2m Power/Data cable
• External GPS antenna
Optional • SP160 VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter
• Waterproof USB cable

200mm wide x 130mm high x 60mm depth (7 7/8" x 5 1/8" x 2 3/8")

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