Description
SI-TEX SAS-300 AIS Class B Transceiver Display | Boat Supply Store
For skippers requiring enhanced over-water visibility, the SI-TEX SAS-300 integrates a Class B AIS transceiver with a dedicated 6.5-inch high-resolution TFT LCD display. This unit provides comprehensive AIS target data, including position, speed, and heading, with the capability to track up to 5 vessels simultaneously. Program critical Closest Point of Approach (CPA) and Time to Closest Point of Approach (TCPA) alarms to proactively manage collision avoidance scenarios, particularly beneficial in congested shipping lanes or when navigating offshore fishing grounds.
Key Features
- Comprehensive AIS vessel data acquisition and display
- Radar-style visualization of AIS targets with optional chart overlay
- High-resolution 6.5" TFT LCD screen for clear target identification
- Programmable CPA and TCPA alarms for enhanced collision avoidance
- Built-in Class B AIS transceiver for transmitting your vessel's position
- Versatile display orientations including Heads Up, North Up, and True Motion
- Detailed tracking of up to 5 vessels with 50,000-point track history
- User-friendly keypad programming for transmitter control and silencing
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.5" TFT LCD |
| AIS Transceiver Type | Class B |
| Display Type | Radar-style with optional chart overlay |
| Track Memory | 5 track memories totaling 50,000 pts |
| Alarms | Programmable CPA/TCPA alarms |
| Target Display | Class A/B vessels, Base Stations, Aids to Navigation, AIS SARTs, and Search & Rescue targets |
| Unit Type | Display only unit |
Who This Is For
Boaters seeking to upgrade existing AIS receiver setups with a dedicated high-resolution display and advanced target management, or those requiring a straightforward, integrated Class B AIS system with a clear visual interface.
How It Compares
| Feature | SI-TEX SAS-300 AIS Class B Transceiver Display | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.5" | Requires external display |
| Integrated Transceiver | Yes (Class B) | Yes |
| Chart Overlay Capability | Yes (with optional C-Map) | Yes |
| Programmable CPA/TCPA Alarms | Yes | Yes |
Common Concerns Answered
Is chart plotting included with the SI-TEX SAS-300?
The SI-TEX SAS-300 offers optional C-Map chart overlay, meaning the charts themselves are a separate purchase and not included as part of the base unit. This unit is primarily an AIS display with integrated transceiver functionality.
Can I use this unit as a standalone chartplotter?
No, the SI-TEX SAS-300 is specifically a 'Display Only' unit for AIS target visualization and management, not a standalone chartplotter. It is designed to integrate with or complement existing navigation systems.
What is the advantage of the dedicated display?
The dedicated 6.5" high-resolution display provides a focused, clear visualization of AIS targets without the complexity of a multi-function chartplotter, ideal for those prioritizing AIS data and alarms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SI-TEX SAS-300 AIS Class B Transceiver?
The SI-TEX SAS-300 is an AIS Class B transceiver system that includes a dedicated 6.5-inch display for visualizing and managing AIS targets, along with the capability to transmit your vessel's identification and location data.
Can the SI-TEX SAS-300 display AIS targets on a chart?
Yes, the SI-TEX SAS-300 supports optional C-Map chart overlay, allowing AIS targets to be plotted directly onto a nautical chart for enhanced situational awareness.
What is CPA and TCPA, and can the SI-TEX SAS-300 alert me to them?
CPA (Closest Point of Approach) is the minimum distance at which your vessel and another vessel will pass each other, and TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) is the time remaining until that event. The SI-TEX SAS-300 features programmable CPA and TCPA alarms to alert you to potential collision risks.
How many vessels can the SI-TEX SAS-300 track?
The SI-TEX SAS-300 can track the movement of up to 5 vessels simultaneously, storing a 50,000-point track history for each.
Is the SI-TEX SAS-300 a display-only unit?
Yes, the SI-TEX SAS-300 is classified as a display-only unit for AIS data, meaning its primary function is to display AIS information and manage alarms, with an integrated Class B transceiver.
