Garmin Cortex VHF and AIS 2022 Vesper Marine Catalog - Page 27

SP160 SP160 DESCRIPTION The SP160 splitter uses amplification to increase gain and sensitivity of the AIS signal, improving AIS signal quality and range. Whilst compatible with other AIS transponders, the SP160 is designed to work with the award winning Vesper Marine WatchMate XB-Series, XB-6000 and XB-8000 smartAIS. • Amplification to the AIS signal results in much higher AIS sensitivity, improving AIS receive range • Very low power consumption • Connect using standard PL-259 patch cables. There are 2x 2m (6.5ft) cables included • Compact and easy to install with built-in mounting flanges • LED status indicators with 4 status LEDs for power, VHF transmit, AIS transmit, antenna quality • 12 or 24V supply • IPx7 rated high quality rugged construction NO LOSS The unique design of the SP160 means it doesn't have the signal loss associated with other AIS splitters ensuring you can achieve full performance from your VHF radio and your Vesper Marine WatchMate Transponder (or other AIS receiver or transponder). OPTIMALLY TUNED ANTENNA AIS and VHF operates on very similar frequency bands. An existing VHF antenna will work to provide signal through a splitter between each. To optimise performance of the AIS it is recommended to use a correctly tuned AIS and VHF antena. See VA159 on page 58 IMPROVES AIS RECEIVE RANGE The SP160 improves AIS receive range by providing amplification to the AIS signal resulting in much higher AIS sensitivity. This is important for receiving the lower power 2W Class B AIS transceivers, AIS SART and AIS MOB devices. USE A SINGLE ANTENNA Using an antenna splitter allows both AIS and VHF devices on board to use a shared antenna without the need to install a second. VHF FAIL-SAFE If power to the splitter fails, or the device faults, the VHF signal remains uninterupted to ensure the VHF Radio can continue to broadcast. AM AND FM RADIO CONNECTION Provides AM/FM radio connection. An optional cable with a standard 'Motorola plug' is available to make installation easy. Plugs directly into almost all car or marine stereos. SPECIFICATIONS SP160 FREQUENCY RANGE OPERATING TEMPERATURE 156MHz to 163MHz -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to 131°F) ENVIRONMENTAL Watertight (USCG CFR-46, IPx7) POWER SUPPLY MAXIMUM CURRENT OVERALL SIZE MAXIMUM VHF POWER MAXIMUM AIS POWER COMPATIBILITY ANTENNA CONNECTOR VHF & AIS CONNECTORS AM / FM CONNECTOR PATCH CABLE INSERTION LOSS AIS RECEIVE GAIN NOISE FIGURE SWITCHING TIME SENSITIVITY 10-32 VDC,