Simrad
Simrad RS40 / RS40-B VHF (AIS): specifications
Simrad RS40 / RS40-B VHF (AIS), from the VHF radios family.
Sources and technical context
- Weight
- 1.5 kg
Technical specifications
| Classe | DSC Class D (Global), dual receiver (CH70) |
|---|---|
| DSC | Yes |
| AIS receiver | Yes |
| Ais transmitter | RS40-B uniquement (VDO output) |
| Equipment category | B (Protected) |
| Transmit power w | 25 (23+/-2) / 1 (0.8+/-0.2) |
| Built-in GPS | Yes |
| Frequency range tx mhz | 156.025-157.425 |
| Frequency range rx mhz | 156.050-163.275 |
| Channel spacing khz | 25 |
| Display | FSTN 256x160 pixels monochrome |
| Dimensions | 201.2 x 97.8 x 163.3 (LxHxP hors support) mm |
| Nmea0183 | Yes |
| External speaker | 4 ohms min 4W |
| Hailer speaker | 4 ohms min 30W |
| Call logs | 20 individuels + 10 detresse |
| Vessel contacts | 50 contacts navires + 20 contacts de groupe |
| Software version | v3.21 |
| Supply voltage vdc | 12 DC (nominal 13.6) |
| Operating temp range c | -20C a +55C |
| Current drain tx a | <=6 @25W, 1.5 @1W |
| Models | RS40, RS40-B |
| Transmit power (W) | 25 |
| Ingress protection (IP) | IPX7 |
Functions
| Functions | NMEA 2000 |
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Display
| IP rating | IPx7 |
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Head to head with its direct rivals
Side-by-side figures for the RS40 / RS40-B VHF (AIS) against Vesper Marine Cortex V1 · Furuno FM-4800 · Standard Horizon GX1400, within the VHF radios family.
| Characteristic | Simrad RS40 / RS40-B VHF (AIS) | Vesper Marine Cortex V1 | Furuno FM-4800 | Standard Horizon GX1400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSC | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Built-in GPS | yes | yes | yes | no |
| AIS receiver | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Transmit power (W) | 25 | n/a | 25 | 25 |
| Ingress protection (IP) | IPX7 | IPX7 | IP67 | IPX8 |
| NMEA 2000 | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Classe DSC | DSC Class D (Global), dual receiver (CH70) | n/a | n/a | ITU-R M.493-13 Class D DSC (Europe: M.493-14) |
| Compatibility | yes | yes | yes | no |