McMurdo SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder

 

McMurdo SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder

The McMurdo SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder is a flexible, user-friendly and cost-effective marine safety product incorporating MOB alerting. It gives mariners the ability to view at a glance the AIS status of vessels all around them and provides access to a host of detailed navigation information.

Features

• In built AIS MOB and AIS SART alarms.
• 3.5" Colour LCD display.
• Embedded coastal Line map.
• Detailed AIS target list and radar type overview.
• IMO/Inland AIS mode selectable.
• GPS antenna included.
• Compact size, desk or panel mount.
• Rotary dial, click and push for easy operation.
• USB PC and RS422 interface.
• NMEA2000 integrated.

A compact single box solution, the Smartfind M5 features a 3.5” bright colour LCD display with powerful juggle control for quick entry of voyage related information as well as easy navigation of menus.

Smartfind M5 Features ensure ease of use

Smartfind M5 provides automated AIS communication from ‘ship-to-ship’ and ‘ship-to-shore’, transmitting and receiving vessel, voyage and safety related information. Own vessel voyage, position and course information is automatically transmitted and the AIS information provided by other ships in the vicinity, shore based stations and AIS equipped aids to navigation is clearly displayed. The Smartfind M5’s powerful colour graphics capabilities can plot all surrounding AIS targets to give the officer of the watch a clear overview, and best visual understanding, of a developing hazard to the navigation situation. Smartfind M5 features an embedded coast line map, detailed AIS target list and radar type overview. This enables users to react effectively in different maritime situations thanks to its direct control function keys. Low cost, reduced size and easy installation make the M5 ideal to meet the budgets and demands of owners and vessel operators in difficult economic times.

Additional Safety Features

The McMurdo SmartFind M5 is the first AIS Class A to incorporate an MOB alert feature, taking safety via AIS to a whole new level. The Smartfind M5 is the only AIS Class A to feature a fully comprehensive AIS MOB and AIS SART alarm. It provides on screen indication and internal buzzer when any AIS SART/MOB TXID is received, an optional remote waterproof (MOB / alarm) sounder is also available. It also allows a “buddy list” of the vessels own AIS MOB IDs and associated crew name and has a steer to rescue MOB casualty target screen. The AIS MOB alarm feature is compatible with the McMurdo S10 AIS Beacon, Smartfind S20 SRS and other AIS SART devices.

Smartfind M5 provides complete AIS solution

The comprehensive interface capability of Smartfind M5 supports connection to a vessel’s existing navigation sensors; connection of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), or Electronic Chart System (ECS) using NMEA, NMEA2000 or USB interfaces. Compact, extremely easy to operate and to install, the Smartfind M5 is suitable for all vessels that are required by legislation to fit AIS equipment. Smartfind M5 meets the EU Fishing Mandate requirements for a Class A Shipborne AIS transponder system and is ideal for any vessels which has to comply with the AIS requirements of the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention.