Vesper WatchMate 850 Class B AIS Transponder

The Vesper WatchMate 850 – Class B AIS Transponder is packed with comprehensive functionality, the Vesper WatchMate 850 – Class B AIS Transponder is the perfect AIS that is robust, reliable and intuitive. The built-in GPS antenna eliminates the need for another GPS antenna in most installations allowing you to connect power, plug in a VHF antenna and your complete AIS system is installed. You can also share an existing connection to an antenna using the Vesper Marine amplified AIS splitter with ‘gain not loss’, and connect via NMEA 0183 or USB to show AIS data on your chart plotter, PC or Mac. The unique target filtering reduces clutter in busy locations by taking advantage of a collision avoidance display showing only vessels on a collision course along with a graphical view of their crossing situation. Sophisticated alarm management eliminates false alarms that plague chart plotters and other AIS displays. Low power consumption allows you to leave the WatchMate 850 switched on at all times. The high resolution back-lit LCD screen is intuitive. Back-lit buttons make operation easy and the WatchMate 850 responds with lightning fast performance and proven durability in demanding environments.

• Sunlight viewable 5 inch screen with a radar plotting display
• Safety alarms for potential collisions, man overboard and anchor alarms
• Direct Selective Calling (DSC) – Message vessels directly from the screen
• 50 channel built-in GPS receiver with high speed 5Hz update rate and WAAS/ EGNOS for higher resolution and smoother tracking of AIS targets
• Built-in GPS antenna
• Galvanically isolated USB and NMEA ports protect your transponder and connected equipment from high current damage.
• Fully Waterproof IPx7