Icom MXA-5000 Dual Channel AIS Receiver
The Icom MX-5000 dual channel AIS receiver enables mariners to receive AIS data (Class A and Class B signals) on two channels simultaneously, outputting real-time information to a computer, radar or chart plotter, increasing your positional awareness and thus your safety.
Since AIS was introduced it has rapidly become an essential safety aid. Today with the introduction of the MXA-5000 dual channel AIS receiver, owners of leisure and small craft can benefit from this safety technology.
AIS provides a vessel's navigation information, in real-time, to the vessel traffic center such as Port Control of Coastguard Centre or other nearby ships by using digital data over VHF channels. SOLAS vessels are obligated to install an AIS transponder under SOLAS regulations.
An AIS transponder sends navigation information such as:
- Vessel details - Vessel call sign, name, MMSI number, dimensions, type
- Voyage-Related Information - cargo type, destination and estimated time of arrival
- Dynamic Information - latitude/longitude position, course over ground, speed over ground, heading, rate of turn, navigational status.
Features:
Ideal for a wide range of users
These include leisure and commercial boatowners, professional maritime users such as port management, harbour masters, marina management and anyone with an interest in maritime/shipping activity.
Dual channel receive capability
The MXA-5000 receives both Ch. 87B (161.975MHz) and Ch. 88B (162.025MHz) simultaneously which improves the accuracy of data received. This dual channel receive capability makes the MXA-5000 more flexible for obtaining AIS information from transmitters that operate on only one of the AIS channels.
Third party navigation equipment connection
The MXA-5000 has an IEC 61162-1 standard (38,400 bps) interface that uses a RS-422 balanced connection for third party navigation equipment. This allows navigation equipment such as a radar or GPS chartplotter, which accept the VDM sentence format, to show the AIS data on the display.
PC connection
The MXA-5000 has an RS-232C unbalanced connection for PC connection. When used with AIS plotter software, the MXA-5000 allows you to monitor vessels traffic from a PC whether on Land or Sea.
GPS input
When installing the MXA-5000 to a vessel, the MXA-5000 can be connected between GPS receiver and navigation equipment for data input and output. The GPS position information such as RMC, GGA, GNS and GLL formats can be multiplexed with AIS data (VDM format).
Built in Antenna Splitter
If you already have a radio antenna installed, there's no need for adding additional antennas, or to buy expensive after market splitters. The MXA-5000 splits the input signal for RX and protects itself when the radio transmits.
Compact size and light weight body
The MXA-5000 has only 132(W)x34(H)x155(D) mm dimensions and weighs only 400g for easy and flexible installation.
Please Note: To use the MXA-5000 with a Raymarine product you will need to purchase a multiplexer.
| Delivery Time | 1 - 3 working days if ordered by 1:30pm |
|---|---|
| Warranty Period | 1 Year |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| FastFind Code | 1112173 |
| Manufacturer | Icom |
| Part Number | MXA5000 |
