- Fully approved for global deployment (CE, FCC, ISED)
- AMEC's 3rd-gen AIS engine unleashes unparalleled performance, power efficiency and reliability
- Constant self health test with intuitive LED indicators
The powerful 2W AIS class B transceiver with integrated Wi-Fi
SKU Part Number:AMEC-B620W-010
Powered by AMEC’s 3rd-gen AIS engine, the B620 series unleashes superlative AIS performance, best-in-class receiving sensitivity of -111dBm and world’s lowest power consumption.

Built-in Wi-Fi supporting Client Mode and Access Point Mode to make your phone/pad a mobile charting device.

B620W incorporates NMEA 2000 to enable quick installation and interoperability with other bridge systems. Its dual NMEA 0183 ensures easy integration with legacy board devices. PC/Mac based navigation program can be connected to B620 through its USB port.

Robust from electrical to mechanical design, built to endure for years to come.

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APPLICABLE STANDARDS |
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AIS performance |
IEC 62287-1 Ed. 3.0 (2017-04) |
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GNSS performance |
IEC 61108-1 Ed. 2.0 (2003-07) |
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Serial data interface |
IEC 61162-1 Ed. 6.0 (2024-04) IEC 61162-2 Ed. 2.0 (2024-04) |
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NMEA 2000 |
NMEA 2000 Version 3.0 (2022-03) |
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Environmental |
IEC 60945 Ed. 4.0 (2002-08) incl. Cor. 1 (2008-04) |
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Product safety |
IEC 62368-1 Ed. 4.0 (2023-05) EN 62311 Ed. 2.0 (2020-01) |
| GNSS RECEIVER (INTEGRATED) | |
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Receiving channels |
72 channels |
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Time to first fix from cold start |
30 s |
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Horizontal position |
2.5 m |
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GNSS support |
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS |
| VHF TRANSCEIVER | |
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VDL access scheme |
CSTDMA |
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Frequency range |
156.025 MHz ~ 162.025 MHz |
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Channel bandwidth |
25 KHz |
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Receivers / transmitters |
2 x receivers, 1 x transmitter |
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AIS transmit power |
2 Watt (+33 dBm) |
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AIS receive sensitivity |
< -111 dBm @ 20 % PER |
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GNSS RECEIVER (INTEGRATED) |
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Receiving channels |
72 channels |
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Time to first fix from cold start |
30 s |
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Horizontal position |
2.5 m |
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GNSS support |
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS |
| VHF TRANSCEIVER | |
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VDL access scheme |
CSTDMA |
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Frequency range |
156.025 MHz ~ 162.025 MHz |
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Channel bandwidth |
25 KHz |
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Receivers / transmitters |
2 x receivers, 1 x transmitter |
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AIS transmit power |
2 Watt (+33 dBm) |
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AIS receive sensitivity |
< -111 dBm @ 20 % PER |
| DSC RECEIVER | |
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Modulation |
1,300 Hz / 2,100 Hz FSK |
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Data rate |
1,200 bps ± 30 ppm |
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Spurious response rejection |
≧ 70 dB for signal @ -104 dBm; BER ≦ 1 % |
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Blocking |
≧ 84 dB for signal @ -104 dBm; BER ≦ 1 % |
| USER INTERFACE | |
| Indicators |
Power, Error, Tx-off, Warn |
| POWER SUPPLY | |
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Supply voltage |
12 V / 24 V DC |
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Supply voltage range |
9.6 V ~ 31.2 V DC |
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Average current (at 12 V) |
160 mA |
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Peak current (at 12 V) |
1.1 A |
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Galvanic isolation |
NMEA 0183 inputs only NMEA 2000 |
| EXTERNAL CONNECTORS | |
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VHF antenna |
SO-239 |
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GNSS |
TNC |
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Power & data connections |
12 way circular multipole |
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NMEA 2000 |
5 way Micro-C connector |
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USB |
USB type-C connector |
| CONNECTION INTERFACE | |
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NMEA 0183 |
2 x bi-directional ports |
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NMEA 2000 |
NMEA 2000 Version 3.0, LEN=1 |
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USB |
PC virtual com port for NMEA 0183 data |
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Wireless (Wi-Fi) connection (2 connections in access point mode) |
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
| PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL | |
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Size (H x W x D) |
151.22 x 128.57 x 49.87 mm |
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Weight |
400 g |
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Operating temperature |
-25 °C ~ +55 °C |
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Waterproof and dust resistant |
IP68 |
| Wi-Fi CHARACTERISTICS | |
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Wi-Fi transmit power |
≦20 dBm (EIRP) |
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Frequency range |
2,412 MHz ~ 2,472 MHz |
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Antenna gain |
2.94 dBi |
