AWARD-WINNING AIS RECEIVER: Built tough for reliability & performance 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. .
IPX5Waterproof
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
NMEA0183 (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 PL259to BNC female adapter IN THE BOX

Installation & Set-up Notes:
- The RS-232 cable supplied with the receiver is terminated at each end by a 9-pin D type female connectors.
- Use the Serial Port (not USB) connection if you configure baud rate with included AIS Viewer software.
- DO NOT connect USB and 9-pin serial ports to PC at same time.
CYPHO SERIES MODEL COMPARISON
| Mod | USB Interface | Serial RS232 Interface | NMEA RS422 Interface | Built-in GPS Receiver
| | CYPHO-101 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | CYPHO 101E |
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| Yes |
| | CYPHO 101G | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimensions Overall | 103mm W(140 mm with mounting) x 50mm H x 150 mm D | Supply Voltage
| 9-30VDC | 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 Connection
| PL-259 (also known as 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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