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Vesper Marine Cortex M1: specifications

Vesper Marine Cortex M1, from the AIS family.

Sources and technical context

Weight
0.8 kg

Technical specifications

Product codeCORTEX-M1
Upc0793591743578
DescriptionSOTDMA smartAIS transponder with remote vessel monitoring
Ais classClass B SOTDMA
Ais transmitYes
Ais receiverYes
Ais transmit power w5W, 1W (High, Low)
Ais frequency range156.025 - 162.025 MHz
Ais sensitivity-112 dBm (20% PER)
Integrated splitterYes
Splitter max input power w25
Vhf power output w25W, 1W (High, Low)
DscYes
Nmea0183Yes
Cloud connectivityLTE-Cat1 with 3G fallback (USA), 3G (Canada, EU, Asia), Integrated SIM
GnssGPS, GLONASS, Bei Dou, Galileo
Gnss navigation rate10Hz
Gnss sensitivity-167dBm
Anti jammingYes
External sensors inputs5 Inputs, Digital (0-24V), Analog (0-10V)
Control outputs2 Outputs, Low side driven (max 100mA)
Power supply9-33V, 12V: 6A max, 500mA nom
Dimensions168 x 168 x 58.7 mm
Operating temp range c-25C to +55C (-13F to +131F)
Frequency range tx mhz156.025-161.600 MHz
Frequency range rx mhz156.050-163.275 MHz
SbasSBAS, WAAS, EGNOS
Built-in GPSYes
ClasseClass B SOTDMA

Functions

FunctionsNMEA 2000, Wi-Fi

Display

IP ratingIPx7

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Cortex M1 against em-trak A200 · Garmin AIS 800 · NKE GuardXP+, within the AIS family.

CharacteristicVesper Marine Cortex M1em-trak A200Garmin AIS 800NKE GuardXP+
Built-in GPSyesyesyesyes
NMEA 2000yesyesyesyes
Classe (A / B / B-SOTDMA)Class B SOTDMAAClass B (SOTDMA)Class B+ SOTDMA 5 W
Transmit powern/a1W or 12.5W (automatic selection)5n/a
Compatibilityyesyesyesyes

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