Comar CSB 200 Class B AIS Transponder

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Comar CSB 200 Class B AIS Transponder

Item Id: CS-CSB-200-BASE

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OUR TOP TRANSPONDER!
The CSB 200 Class B AIS Transponder provides recreational boats and smaller work and fishing boats with a versatile, low-cost and high-quality AIS transponder that is easy to integrate with existing systems. Plus, the switchable transmit puts you in charge of when you broadcast your vessel's information.

Installation is easy: Connect to a PC running suitable navigation software, the latest chartplotters from Raymarine, Garmin, Navico, Furuno, Standard Horizon and more, or to a dedicated display such as the Vesper AIS WatchMate.

With the CSB 200 you not only

NEW! Quick & Easy Online Form

Must submit with Class B Order

FCC regulations require Class B AIS units to be programmed with vessel information before shipping to US addresses.Milltech Marine provides this service free of charge.

To make it more convenient for you to provide vessel information, we have prepared this quick and easy online form. Please complete and submit at time of order.

We are required to have proof of valid MMSI, so please also send a copy of the issuing document.

If you do not have a copy of your MMSI assignment, contact the issuing authority or organization. To search the FCC licensing database, click here. For BoatUS information, click here.

Go here if you do not have an FCC Ships Station License and MMSI and wish to obtain one.

If you prefer to not use the online form, you can download the Vessel Static Information form and fax (425-484-6218) or email.

receive AIS broadcasts from surrounding vessels, but can transmit AIS information to be ”seen” by surrounding traffic. This puts you in direct communication with other AIS vessels so you can avoid situations that might endanger you vessel and crew.

A dual parallel AIS receiver, AIS transmitter
Built-in GPS receiver (perfect for back-up GPS)
Communicate on your terms with flick-of-the-switch option for no-transmit mode
GPS data can be filtered from output so only AIS sentences are sent to chartplotter
Rugged extruded Aluminum case provides protection and RF shielding

A Versatile AIS Solution

The Comar CSB 200 Class B AIS Transponder can also be used as a dual-channel Class A / Class B AIS receiver and GPS receiver. This allows you to connect the unit to computers and chart plotters and use the transponder's GPS and AIS information from other nearby vessels to display your position and other vessels on AIS-capable applications and devices. In other words, this device can function as an AIS Class B transponder, a GPS receiver and a dual channel AIS receiver — all at the same time.

Connection to other devices is enabled via the standard RS-232 (using a USB-to-Serial Adapter if necessary) and RS-422/NMEA ports on the CSB 200 Transponder. This device can also be switched into receive-only mode by temporarily disabling the transmission capability.

KEY FEATURES

Silent Mode

The CSB 200 can be fitted with a simple toggle switch to put it into ‘silent mode.’ This function allows the user to stop transmitting their position when required. This function may be useful when fishing at a ‘secret spot’

Water Resistant

Robust, coated aluminum case suitable to the hash marine environment. The device is designed to operate from -25 to +55 degrees and meets the IP67 standard for water resistance

Standard NMEA Interface

The CSB 200 Class B is designed to be compatible with all modern chartplotters and PC’s. The NMEA interface is the standard in marine connections and ensures simple installation.

Designed to Internationally-recognized Standards

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IEC62287-1 Class B, ITU-RM.1371-1, IEC61162-100, EN-60945.
This Class B transponder is approved for use in the USA by the US Coast Guard and the FCC.
Fit to vessels not required to fit Class A units.

The CSB 200 provides a small vessel with:

Automatic transmission of vessels own position, speed and heading to other vessels within VHF range.
A method of monitoring the position, speed and heading of other vessels within VHF range.
The ability to plot the progress, changes in heading and speed of other vessels on a PC or Chart Plotter.
A vessel's name, call sign and MMSI number to call up the target vessel on a DSC radio and ascertain their intentions.

Includes

Class B AIS transponder unit
Product manual
proAIS software CD
Power cable
NMEA / RS-232 data cable
RS-232 computer interface cable

INSTALLATION NOTES:

GPS Antenna
Class B AIS transponders have an internal GPS receiver and require a special external LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) GPS antenna. You cannot use a GPS receiver or a non-conforming antenna that does not match the required specifications. Class B AIS units will not function without a GPS antenna. Using the wrong antenna can potentially damage the unit. More in AIS FAQs...
For your convenience, we offer a matched antenna at discount as an option when buying your CSB 200.

Serial Cables
Pin 6 is deliberately removed on the serial cable supplied with the CSB 200. Grounding this pin causes the unit to stop transmitting if this option is selected in the proAIS configuration program. In some PC serial ports, this pin 6 is grounded in the computer and will cause the transmitter to stop when connected to the PC. We recommend using the serial cable that comes with the CSB200 as other serial cables may not function correctly.

All sales of Class B Transponders are final. Once programmed with vessel MMSI, these units cannot be returned.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions Overall	4.75" W x 2" H x 5.5" L (120mm W x 50mm H x 165mm L)
Supply Voltage	12 VDC
Weight	600g
Power Consumption	≤ 3W
Output Connections	NMEA 0183
Output Connections	RS-232
Message Output	VDM, VDO, RMC, ALM
Bit Rate	9600 bps ± 50 ppm (GMSK)
Bit Rate	1200 bps ± 30 ppm (FSK)
Output Power	33dBm ± 1.5 dB
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)
Transmit Power	1W - 4W
Data Rate	9600 bps / per channel
Sensitivity	PER ≤ 20% @ -107dBm
Adjacent Channel	70dB
IMD	65dB
Blocking	84dB
Antenna Connector	BNC (50Ω)
GPS Connector	TNC
Storage Temperature	-25°C to +55°C
Humidity	0-95RH at 40°C
Indicators	On, TX, RX Status, TX Timeout, Error, TX Off
Standards	IEC 60945