Quark-elec QK-A051T

Enhance your safety and visibility on the water with our Class B AIS transceiver—perfect for recreational boats, yachts, and fishing vessels

Low-cost anti-collision and monitoring system

Receives and processes all AIS message types

Automatically transmits position, speed, and heading to other vessels

Silent mode for power saving, privacy, or security

Supports WiFi connections for up to four devices

Connects to NMEA 2000 networks for AIS and position data sharing

Multiplexing additional NMEA 0183 input

Built-in NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 Converter

The A051T Class B AIS Transponder is the ideal solution to transmit your ship’s information, including; location, name, course, speed etc..
The ideal transponder to fulfil your local Class B legal requirements, as well as for peace of mind and project tracking,
This is the ideal, compact AIS transponder.
 In addition to transmitting your AIS information to local boats and receiving stations, the A051T will also decode incoming AIS messages.
The A051T will receive and decode your GPS location as well as the AIS messages from local ships. Combining the AIS and GPS data, you will be able to view which  other boats and ships are around and your position compared to them and the coastline.
You can view your AIS and GPS data on:

• Chart plotters via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 backbone
• your laptop, computer or tablet through USB OTG(Android or Linux compatible)
• up to 4 WiFi enabled devices

Features:

Transmission of vessels own position, speed and heading etc. to other vessels and receiving stations within VHF range

Receives and processes GPS and all AIS message types

A method of monitoring the position, speed and heading of other AIS vessels within VHF range

The ability to plot the progress and changes in heading/speed of other AIS vessels within VHF range on a PC, chart plotter or wireless device.

AIS Transmitter ‘Standby’ facility to conserve power, or for privacy.

Low-cost anti-collision / monitoring system

Complies with all necessary standards under the European R & TTE article

LED lights give real-time feedback. LEDs flash each time a message is successfully transmitted or received, so you can have confidence the A051T is transmitting your information.

In addition, you have the option to read the actual ‘raw’ AIS messages received, using our free application OceanCom.

Technical Summary:

AIS transmission rate: 2 Watts, CSTDMA protocol

AIS receiving range: 40nm

VHF connector port: Standard SO239/UHF Female connector. Connects to an external VHF/AIS antenna (requires standard PL-259/UHF Male Plug)

GPS connector: TNC female bulkhead connector for connection to an external GPS antenna. The A051T includes a built in GPS module and only requires a GPS antenna to be connected

POWER connector: 12 pin POWER/NMEA connector

POWER supply range: 12V – 35V

NMEA 0183 output ports: For connection to chart plotters and other NMEA0183 compatible equipment as desired.

USB: Type B USB for easy connecting to your laptop or PC for configuration and data viewing. (Please note, initial configuration may only be performed using a Windows operating system.)

WiFi Output: The NMEA 0183 sentences are also transmitted through WiFi. It support Ad-hoc and Station mode WiFi (with and without a router). No configuration required for Ad-hoc WiFi.

NMEA 2000 Output: Connects to NMEA 2000 networks for AIS and position data sharing.

LED lights confirm incoming and outgoing AIS messages, GPS, WiFi and Power