- Globally certified Type 1 AIS Aids to Navigation Transponder
- Simple to configure and use – automatically switches on when fixed in bracket to buoy
- Precise location and identity of buoy displayed on your existing navigation chart display in real time using AIS
- 120-hour operational life between charges – internal battery recharges with supplied charging dock in 5 hours
- IPx8 ruggedized for continuous long-term operation at sea in even the harshest of weather
em-trak BT100 Class B Fishing Buoy Transponder
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Precisely track, locate, and protect your buoys and gear using em-trak’s BUOY-Tracker. Designed for continuous use and powered by its own internal battery, this market-leading AIS transponder will operate continuously for five days between charges and integrate seamlessly with your existing onboard navigational display.
NOTE: In order to operate BUOY-Tracker, you will require a bracket and a charger. Prior to use, BUOY-Tracker must be programmed, and you will need a Programming Dock to perform this exercise. The Programming Dock can be used to program multiple BUOY-Trackers and also acts as a charger. BUOY-Tracker is used globally in different applications, and em-trak’s accessories allow you to create your own combination of BUOY-Trackers, chargers, and brackets suitable for your individual requirements.
- Physical and Environmental Specification
- Size (h x w): 370 x 67 mm
- Weight: 355g
- Operating temperature: -25°C to +55°C
- Storage temperature: -25°C to +70°C
- Ingress protection: IPx6 and IPx8
- Electrical Specification
- Battery capacity: 2300mAh
- Battery type: 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable
- Battery life (default operating conditions): 120 hours
- Standards Compliance
- AIS standards: IEC 692320-2 Ed. 2
- Product safety standards: EN60950-1 2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013
- Environmental standards: IEC 60945 Ed. 4
- GNSS performance standards: IEC 61108-1 Ed 2.0
- GNSS
- Systems supported: GPS
- Channels: 50
- Internal/external antenna: Internal only
- Time to first fix from cold start: 37s
- VHF Transceiver
- VDL access scheme: FATDMA
- Operating frequency: 156.025MHz – 162.025MHz
- Channel bandwidth: 25kHz
- Receivers/transmitters: 1 x transmitter
- AIS transmitter power: 1W (30dBm radiated)
- User Interface
- Buttons: SOS
- Indicators: Status indicator
- Charging Dock
- Size (H x W x D): 110mm x 120mm x 78mm
- Weight: 360g
- Power supply: 115V / 240V AC
- Configuration Dock
- Size (H x W x D): 110mm x 120mm x 78mm
- Weight: 360g
- Power supply: 115V / 240V AC
- PC interface: USB (cable supplied)
- 1 x AIS Transceiver