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Em-Trak A200

The A200 Series combines advanced AIS functionality with practical usability to support mission-critical operations in any environment. Whether operating in coastal waters or inland channels, the A200 Series ensures reliable, secure, and fully compliant vessel tracking and communication.

Featuring high-definition colour display and options for encrypted blue light services, it provides clear, secure situational awareness. Advanced and unique features, such as real-time alerts, target filtering, comprehensive vessel information lists, and live weather updates, enable crews to make informed decisions quickly and confidently.

Built for reliability, clarity and control, the A200 Series is the AIS system trusted by professionals worldwide.

Tech Spec

Physical and environmental specification

Size (w x h x d) – 152 x 165 x 95mm
Weight – 1.1kg
Operating temperature – -25°C to +55°C
Storage temperature – -25°C to +70°C
Ingress protection – IPx6 and IPx7

Standards compliance

AIS standards – IEC 61993-2 Ed. 3
Product safety standards – EN60950-1 2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013
Environmental standards – IEC 60945 Ed. 4
Serial data interface standards – IEC 61162-1 Ed 5.0. IEC 61162-2 Ed 1.0
NMEA 2000 – NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101
GNSS performance standards – IEC 61108-1 Ed 2.0. IEC 61108-02 Ed 1.0

Electrical specification

Supply voltage – 12V or 24V DC
Supply voltage range – 9.6V – 31.2V DC
Average current (at 12V) – 520mA
Peak current – 6A
Average power consumption (at 12V) – 6.2W
Galvanic isolation – NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, Power supply, VHF antenna port

GNSS

Systems supported – GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
(two of any combination, three including GPS, Galileo)
Channels – 72
Internal/external antenna – External only
Time to first fix from cold start – 26s

Connectors

VHF antenna – SO-239
GNSS – TNC
Power – 2 way circular multipole
NMEA 0183/silent mode/blue sign – 14 way circular multipole
NMEA 0183/alarm relay – 18 way circular multipole
NMEA 2000 – 5 way Micro-C connector

VHF Transceiver

VDL access scheme – SOTDMA
Operating frequency – 156.025MHz – 162.025MHz
Channel bandwidth – 25kHz
Receivers/transmitters – 3 x receivers, 1 x transmitter
AIS receiver sensitivity (20% PER) – -111dBm
AIS transmitter power – 12W (+41dBm)

Data interfaces

NMEA 0183 – 3 x input ports. 3 x bi-directional ports
NMEA 2000 – NMEA 2000 Ed 3.101, LEN=1
Wi-Fi – IEEE 802.11 (a/b/g), client and access point mode supported (5 connections in access point mode)

User interface

Screen – 5″ 800 x 480 full colour LCD
Buttons – Rotary encoder for selection and entry, 4 menu keys and 4 direction keys
SD card interface – Micro SD card interface for logging and chart cards (not available from em-trak)

GNSS Antenna

Size – 85 x 70mm
Weight – 470g
Ingress protection – IPx6 and IPx7
Mounting – 1 inch 14 TPI pole mount required
GNSS systems supported – GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou