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Vesper Marine WatchMate 850: specifications

Vesper Marine WatchMate 850, from the AIS family.

Sources and technical context

Model year
2010

Technical specifications

DescriptionBuilt-in Class B transponder incorporating GPS antenna
Ais classClass B
Ais transmitYes
Ais receiverYes
Receive sensitivity-113dBm
Transmit power2W (33 dBm)
Built-in GPSYes
Gps channels50 channel
Screen size in5
Resolution px320x240
Silent modeYes
Dimensions208 x 135 x 76 mm
Power supply12-24 VDC, 3 watts nominal
External alarmMaximum 150 mA
Serial data1 USB port (mini), 1 NMEA input (RS422), 1 NMEA output (RS422)
Vhf antenna requiredPL-259 connector, 50 ohm, max 2:1 VSWR
Operating temp range c-25C to +55C (-13F to 131F)
DscNo
ClasseClass B

Display

IP ratingIPx7 (Watertight USCG CFR-46); IP67 rated

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the WatchMate 850 against em-trak A200 · Garmin AIS 800 · NKE GuardXP+, within the AIS family.

CharacteristicVesper Marine WatchMate 850em-trak A200Garmin AIS 800NKE GuardXP+
Built-in GPSyesyesyesyes
NMEA 2000noyesyesyes
Classe (A / B / B-SOTDMA)Class BAClass B (SOTDMA)Class B+ SOTDMA 5 W
Transmit power2W (33 dBm)1W or 12.5W (automatic selection)5n/a
Compatibilitynoyesyesyes

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