raspAIS

AIS reception within the smallest space – this advantage brings up the new raspAIS from Weatherdock. Equipped with a latest generation 2-channel-receiver, the unit picks up AIS Class A and AIS Class B signals out of your vicinity and will forward these data to a connected mobile device for displaying on a chart.

Description

AIS Receiver - raspAIS

raspAIS

AIS receive on mobile

AIS reception within the smallest space – this advantage brings up the new raspAIS from Weatherdock. Equipped with a latest generation 2-channel-receiver, the unit picks up AIS Class A and AIS Class B signals out of your vicinity and will forward these data to a connected mobile device for displaying on a chart.

Function
The new raspAIS from Weatherdock is equipped with a latest generation 2-channelreceiver for parallel and persistent reception of the two AIS standard frequencies.
The unit picks up all kind of AIS signals: AIS Class A, AIS Class B, AIS SART, AIS MOB as well as AtoN signals will be received out of the vicinity.
A low power consumption management ensures that as less power as possible will be used running the system.
The collected data will be interpreted and forwarded to a connected mobile device for displaying on an electronic chart.
As the central basic component, a Raspberry Pi® Modell 3B is doing a perfect job in the background. Due to the wide range of possible connectivity, received AIS data can be forwarded via wifi or LAN connection.
Highlights
Real parallel AIS reception mode on both AIS frequencies (161,025 MHz + 162,025 MHz)
High channel sensitivity
Multi-Port data output
HDMI port
AUX output for speaker
LAN and wifi connectivity
Pre-installed AIS capable software
Less power consumption

How to run

With the received AIS data there are several ways to work with the raspAIS for display and navigation:

a smartphone or tablet device
has to be connected to the wifi network of the
raspAIS. Any navigation software able to
interpret WiFi transmitted AIS data will suit. IP
address and port of the raspAIS have to be
figured in the app.

to a PC or TV screen The
integrated AIS software openPlotter running in
the background is managing all neccessary
steps to display the position reports of all
abjects around you. PC or TV screen is used as
huge display

to a smartphone or tablet
without AIS capable app with the free of charge
VNC Viewer software running on the used
mobile device you will be able to mirror the
raspAIS display. Just connect the mobile device
to the wifi network of the raspAIS.

But the new raspAIS is even more than an AIS receiver. It can also be used as a multimedia center for videos and audio content. 4 USB slots keep enough space for USB storage additional connected to mouse and keyboard.
  • 2-Channel VHF receiver for both AIS frequencies
  • Connectivity port for mobile AIS antenna
  • Connectivity ports for Media: USB, LAN, HDMI
    & 3,5mm audio-out
  • wifi and LAN AIS data transfer
  • Pre-installed AIS software “openPlotter”
  • Based on Raspberry PI® Modell 3B
  • palm-sized housing 85 x 56 x 45mm
  • 150g weight
  • external GPS source required

About
WeatherDock

Weatherdock AG is a German leading manufacturer of electronic safety and navigation devices, receivers and security solutions for shipping