Overview

The Simrad 000-12249-001 is a V5035 Class-A AIS transceiver with an integrated 3.5-inch color LCD for monitoring traffic and managing Class-A AIS reporting from one station.

It is IMO type approved for SOLAS carriage requirements and can be configured and operated without an external display. AIS data and sensor information can be shared through the included junction box, which provides a NMEA 2000 connection and three bi-directional NMEA 0183 ports.

The package includes a GPS antenna and a pilot plug assembly. A VHF antenna is still required for the AIS VHF connection.

Key features

• IMO type-approved Class-A AIS transponder for SOLAS carriage requirements
• Integrated 3.5-inch color LCD with rotary dial and six-button keypad for standalone operation
• Display modes include basic coastline, radar-style, alphanumeric contact list, and satellite view
• Included junction box with NMEA 2000 and three bi-directional NMEA 0183 ports for AIS sharing and external sensor inputs
• Supplied GPS antenna with a 10 m cable for position input
• Pilot plug assembly support for connection to a Personal Pilot Unit (PPU)

Installation and setup

The main unit can be bracket mounted or panel mounted. Place it where the screen is readable on watch and where the controls can be used quickly in a seaway.

Route power and data cables with the rest of the nav wiring, keeping them secured against vibration and protected from chafe. If the junction box is mounted out of sight, leave enough service loop to access terminals later.

Antenna and GPS placement

For AIS operation, connect the unit to a VHF antenna system that is installed and tuned for the vessel. The supplied GPS antenna mounts where it has a clear view of the sky; keep it separated from other antennas and higher-power transmitters when practical.

Network and equipment compatibility

The junction box gives you both NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 paths, which helps when the vessel has mixed-generation electronics. AIS targets and vessel information can be shared to compatible navigation systems, including Simrad GN70, MX610, MX612, and E5000-series ECDIS.

What's included

• V5035 AIS U bracket with mounting kit
• V5035 AIS 37-pin extension cable
• V5035 AIS GPS antenna with 10 m cable
• V5035 AIS 3-pin power cable
• V5035 AIS junction box
• V5035 AIS panel mount holder kit
• V5035 AIS pilot plug

Who it's a match for

This unit fits commercial vessels that need Class-A AIS under SOLAS carriage rules, along with larger yachts and workboats that want Class-A AIS reporting with a dedicated display and network outputs to the rest of the bridge.