ACR AISLink CB2 Class B AIS Transceiver

The ACR AISLink CB2 is a sophisticated safety and collision avoidance solution designed for the maritime industry. This Class B AIS (**Automatic Identification System**) transceiver utilizes the high-tech SOTDMA (Self-Organized Time Division Multiple Access) access system, offering superior performance for vessels navigating busy waterways. Its integrated multi-gps receiver reliably broadcasts key navigational data, ensuring that other ships and maritime traffic services are aware of its presence and movements.

One of the highlights of the AISLink CB2 is its user-friendly interface for programming vessel details. Thanks to the convenient Wi-Fi functionality, mariners can effortlessly update their static information using the complementary ACR mobile app, which is a vital component of maintaining accurate and current data within the AIS system. This enhances both safety and compliance with maritime regulations.

The enhanced transmission rate of the AISLink CB2 sets it apart from many similar devices on the market. While standard transponders typically transmit AIS signals every 30 seconds, the AISLink CB2 boasts a much more frequent transmission interval—every 5 seconds—making for an updated and more precise representation of the vessel's position to other AIS-equipped ships. This increased transmission frequency, along with the device's use of SOTDMA technology, allows the AISLink CB2 to enjoy the same level of AIS transmission priority that is generally afforded to Class A transponders, equipment which is mandated for larger commercial vessels.

Included with the AISLink CB2 is an external GPS antenna, which is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and receiving an accurate fix, especially in areas with impaired on-board GPS reception. This ensures that the AIS transmissions are as reliable and precise as possible.

While the AISLink CB2 offers notable benefits to maritime safety and navigational awareness, it's important to be aware that the product contains chemicals, such as CADMIUM, known to the State of California to be potentially harmful and can pose health risks, including causing cancer or reproductive harm.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Is programming the AISLink CB2 easy?

  Yes, adding or updating your vessel's information on the AISLink CB2 is straightforward; leveraging its Wi-Fi capability and ACR's user-friendly mobile app makes the process hassle-free.

• How often does the AISLink CB2 transmit AIS messages?

  With a high transmission rate, the AISLink CB2 sends out AIS data every 5 seconds, offering improved navigational data continuity.

• Does the AISLink CB2 have the same AIS transmission priority as a class A transponder?

  Indeed, the innovative SOTDMA technology grants the AISLink CB2 equivalent AIS transmission priority to that of Class A transponders.

• Does the CB2 come with an external GPS antenna?

  Each AISLink CB2 is packaged with an external GPS antenna to maximize location accuracy and AIS signal integrity.

• Are there any potential health risks associated with the CB2?

  Users should be informed that exposure to chemicals like CADMIUM, which is present in the AISLink CB2, may increase the risk of cancer and reproductive harm.

The ACR AISLink CB2 is a feature-rich option that promotes enhanced maritime safety and operational efficiency. The integration of SOTDMA technology and the device's increased transmission rate exemplify its utility as a reliable aid in navigation for today's discerning mariner.