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Class A M-3 AIS Transponder

One Unit Works For All

The Transas M-3 AIS transceiver is fully integrated Class A product which offers exceptional performance, usability and reliability with plug and play compatibility with most display (ECDIS & Plotters) and sensor systems. The M-3 Class A is fully IMO compliant and certified for worldwide use by SOLAS vessels and compliant and certified with relevant EU Inland waterway regulations for vessels operating on regulated Inland waterways.

If you require a quick AIS Class A delivery or service, please contact Transas local office or our Service team at service@transas.com or +46 771 460 100.

Key features and benefits

This fully integrated unit has a wide array of safety and alarm features built into the unit and with its AIS target viewing screen there is no need for a chart plotter.

  • Standard AIS functionality
  • High quality, low maintenance “one unit” AIS Transponder with built in Minimum Keyboard Display (MKD)
  • Long range tracking capabilities
  • Display of AIS messages from aids to navigation (AtoN)
  • Safety Related Messages (SRM) and Short Message Service support
  • Pilot plug integrated in display unit
  • Three modes of operation:
    • autonomous and continuous mode for operation in all the regions
    • assigned mode for operation in an area subject to a competent authority
    • a polling or control mode where the data transfer occurs on response to interrogation of vessels or competent authorities
  • Integration with external (D)GPS receiver, gyro compass, speed log, ECDIS/ECS and radars
  • Input and output communication ports for integrated bridge systems
  • Channel management capability (regional AIS frequencies)
  • Easy upgrade
  • 1W output power option for hazardous cargo handling
  • AIS Class B “carrier sense” messages support
  • Bracket or flush mounting

Advanced Functionality

Transas M-3 AIS Transponder brings additional benefits to its users, when interfaced with other high-tech Transas products. Interfaced with Transas Navi-Sailor ECDIS / ECS it provides the following capabilities:

  • Display of AIS targets on the screen
  • Full target information
  • Sending and receiving messages and target information
  • Fast search of targets by name, IMO number, MMSI, and call sign; highlighting of the selected target on the electronic chart screen