i-VDE-BS4
VDES AIS
Base Station
The i-VDE-BS4 VDES AIS Base Station from iMarine is a VDES-compliant base station that integrates AIS and ASM functionalities. The i-VDE-BS4 complies with the key international standards, including the VDES standard, AIS Base Station Standard IEC 62320-1, AtoN Standard IEC 62320-2, and AIS Repeater Standard IEC 62320-3.
As a core component of a Physical AIS Shore Station, as defined by IALA, the primary function of the i-VDE-BS4 VDES AIS Base Station is to facilitate data exchange with AIS/VDES-equipped vessels within its coverage area. It can be deployed as a stand-alone unit or integrated into a broader network.
- Fully meets all AIS Base Station standards (IEC 62320-1)
- Aids to Navigation (AtoN) capabilities compliant with IEC 62320-2
- Integrated repeater functionality in accordance with IEC 62320-3
- Supports reception and transmission of all relevant AIS and ASM messages
- Simultaneous operation on AIS 1, AIS 2, ASM 1, ASM 2, VDE and optional Secure AIS
- High sensitivity, exceeding -115 dBm
- Software defined radio (SDR)
- Built-in Base Station Controller (BSC)
- Secure AIS support (optional) for encrypted communications
Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
| Physical Data | |
| Type | 19” Rack-Mount – 2U |
| Size | 483 mm x 206 mm x 88 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Display | |
| Color Display | 4.3” 24-bit color TFT with touch interface |
| Input Power | |
| Input | AC 110-240 volts @ 50/60 Hz |
| VHF Transciever | |
| Frequency | 156.0 – 162.5 MHz |
| Channel bandwidth | 25, 50, 100 kHz |
| Output power | 12.5 W (rms) |
| Output power (peak) | 25 W |
| Receiver sensitivity | -115 dBm |
| GNSS Receiver | |
| # of Channels | 56 |
| Time to First Fix | 32 s |
| Receiver Sensitivity | Better than -155 dBm |
| Antenna Voltage | 5.0 V DC |
| Antenna Current | 10 mA |
| Antenna Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Interfaces | |
| TCP/IP port | 1 x Ethernet |
| GNSS-Antenna | TNC-Female |
| VHF-Antenna | N-Female |
| AC-Power | IEC 320 connector |
| Standards | |
| Compliance to standards | VDES-Standard ITU-R M.2092-1 AIS Base Station Standard IEC 62320-1 Aton Standard IEC 62320-2 AIS Repeater Standard 62320-3 RF Transceiver ITU-R M.1371-5/Annex 2 |
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