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SAILOR® 6280/6281 AIS System

SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System
Overview

Class A AIS system combining vessel tracking, modular installation, and touch-screen control to support navigation and regulatory compliance

Made for continuous AIS transmission
AIS

The SAILOR® 6280/6281 AIS System delivers continuous AIS transmission and reception through a network-integrated architecture designed for professional maritime operations.  

A modular “black box” design provides installation flexibility, while touch-screen operation and connectivity simplify connectivity onboard management and service. 

Product details
AIS outline

Made for flexible installation

A modular AIS transponder architecture enables the transponder to be installed independently of the control panel, with LAN-based connectivity throughout the system. 

Made for intuitive bridge operation

The SAILOR 6004 Control Panel provides touch-screen operation with an interface designed for fast and familiar interaction. 

Made for high performance

SAILOR AIS Systems delivers high performance on basic parameters, such as sensitivity, immunity, and blocking, so you can be confident in its ability to deliver and receive all AIS information at all times.

Made for operational flexibility

Supports GPS and GLONASS positioning, pilot plug connectivity, and long-range satellite tracking messages on channels 75 and 76.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AIS transponder input voltage
  • 10.8–31.2 VDC.
RF output power
  • 12.5 W (high) / 1 W (low).
Receiver frequency range
  • 156.025–162.025 MHz, plus DSC Channel 70 (156.525 MHz).
Operating temperature
  • -15°C to +55°C.
AIS transponder dimensions and weight
  • 160 × 270 × 42 mm
  • Weight 1.15 kg.
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