TEST AIS and AIS-SARTs in scope of IMO Radio Survey
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AIS Tester M1 is a professional equipment for surveyors providing mandatory annual testing of the Class A and Class B AIS mobile and base stations, AtoN and AIS-SARTs in accordance with the requirements of IMO and SOLAS. The device complies with the IMO circular letter “Guidelines on annual testing of the AIS unit MSC.1/Circ.1252”.
The AIS Tester M1 is a globally-known test tool staying on service for radio surveys for more than 10 years and has proven its reliability.
It is designed to perform annual surveys and shore-based maintenance in accordance with IMO requirements concerning AIS testing (IMO circular letter “Guidelines on annual testing of the AIS unit MSC.1/Circ.1252”). AIS Tester allows to check any AIS station, proving its functional parameters meet appropriate IMO standards.
The tester is a world's standard of industry and is constantly improving. Our engineers regularly release firmware and software upgrades for the equipment that undoubtedly supports the tool on the edge of technologies.
You may be sure that with AIS Tester M1 radio surveyor is able to check any AIS station, be it an old version or a modern one. You're welcome to check the technical parameters by pressing the button below.
Approximate continuous operation time using the battery – about 5 hours.
The tester power supply is performed by 4 AA batteries 1,5V, as well as by external DC source with voltage 4,5…7V and load current no less than 500 mA.
TESTER displays internal battery voltage with accuracy ± 5%.
The tester is designed to operate at the temperature range from +5С to +45С and relative air humidity should be no more than 95%, which is determined by used LCD.
AIS Tester is a professional equipment for surveyors to provide mandatory annual testing of the Class A and Class B AIS mobile stations and AIS-SARTs.
AIS Tester is manufactured under standards and recommendations ITU-R M-1371-3, M.1371-5 (02/2014) and IEC 61993-2 and able to operate on AIS Channel 1 (ch87B), AIS Channel 2 (ch88B). And thus, this tool can provide checking of any Automatic Identification System.
Standard set is shipped in the carton box. Watertight & crushproof plastic case is available for ordering at additional cost.
Dimensions of main unit: 195 x 101 x 43 mm
Weight of main unit: 0.55 kg
Dimensions of plastic case: 280 x 250 x 110 mm
Total weight in case: 1.5 kg
AIS Tester is a user-friendly and easy to use test device.
All the test procedures are provided in accordance with international standards, such as:
All data can be viewed on the tester’s LCD, saved or transmitted to PC for report creation.
The tester power supply is performed by 4 AA batteries 1.5V, as well as by external DC source with voltage 4.5…7V and load current no less than 500mA.
Software for Windows and Mac OS
User Manual
CE & Calibration certificates
Watertight & Crushproof plasic box
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AIS Tester Software and connection to PC
The AIS tester can be easily connected to any PC or laptop. The connection is carried out by means of standard USB A-USB A cable and special software available on http://gmdsstesters.com/downloads.html website.
AIS Tester description part 1
AIS Tester is a test device operating on AIS channel 1 (ch87B), AIS Channel 2 (ch88B) and DSC Channel 70 frequencies. The tester is designed under corresponding standards and recommendations ITU R M-1371-3 and IEC 61993-2 as a tool of operation and installation tests of AIS unit (Automatic Identification System).
AIS Tester description part 2
AIS Tester is a test device operating on AIS channel 1 (ch87B), AIS Channel 2 (ch88B) and DSC Channel 70 frequencies. The tester is designed under corresponding standards and recommendations ITU R M-1371-3 and IEC 61993-2 as a tool of operation and installation tests of AIS unit (Automatic Identification System).
AIS Class A testing procedure
The tester is designed under corresponding standards and recommendations ITU R M-1371-3 and IEC 61993-2 as a tool of operation and installation tests of AIS unit (Automatic Identification System). The tests volume complies with IMO circular letter \"Guidelines on annual testing of the AIS unit MSC.1/Circ.1252\"
The newest software is designed to make survey work easier.
The device can be connected by means of standard USB A - USB A cable. Special software is available for download.
The software is compatible with Windows 32/64 bit and MAC OS. It provides possibility of automatic generation of IMO-like reports for all types of tested equipment.
A surveyor’s paper work can be now reduced to minimum: just generate a report, print it and sign! Or save it and send by e-mail. As the reports are saved in doc/pdf format, you can put your logo, contacts, etc.
* FTDI driver should be installed for proper connection on first run.
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