Vesper Marine
Vesper Marine WatchMate XB-8000: specifications
Vesper Marine WatchMate XB-8000, from the AIS family.
Sources and technical context
- Model year
- 2012
Technical specifications
| Description | AIS Transponder with built in WiFi |
|---|---|
| Ais class | Class B |
| Ais transmit | Yes |
| Ais receiver | Yes |
| Receive sensitivity | -113dBm |
| Transmit power | 2W (33 dBm) |
| Built-in GPS | Yes |
| Gps channels | 50 channel |
| Wireless security | WPA / WPA2 PSK |
| Nmea0183 | Yes |
| Silent mode | Yes |
| Multi color led | Yes |
| Dimensions | 200 x 130 x 60 mm |
| Power supply | 12-24 VDC, 4W nominal |
| Serial data | 1 fully isolated USB port (mini), 1 isolated NMEA 0183 input (RS422), 1 NMEA 0183 output (RS422) |
| Vhf antenna required | 50 ohm, 156-162MHz, max 2:1 VSWR, PL-259 connector |
| Operating temp range c | -25C to +55C (-13F to 131F) |
| Sbas | WAAS/EGNOS |
| Dsc | No |
| Classe | Class B |
Functions
| Functions | NMEA 2000, Wi-Fi |
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Display
| IP rating | IPx7 (Watertight USCG CFR-46) |
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Head to head with its direct rivals
Side-by-side figures for the WatchMate XB-8000 against em-trak A200 · Garmin AIS 800 · NKE GuardXP+, within the AIS family.
| Characteristic | Vesper Marine WatchMate XB-8000 | em-trak A200 | Garmin AIS 800 | NKE GuardXP+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| NMEA 2000 | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Classe (A / B / B-SOTDMA) | Class B | A | Class B (SOTDMA) | Class B+ SOTDMA 5 W |
| Transmit power | 2W (33 dBm) | 1W or 12.5W (automatic selection) | 5 | n/a |
| Compatibility | yes | yes | yes | yes |