This AIS transponder is a unique non-display Class B AIS transponder with WiFi allowing AIS information to be viewed from anywhere on your boat

1. AIS XB-8000 Transponder
Product Introduction

2. XB-8000 AIS Transponder
Bringing the best in AIS collision avoidance systems to mobile devices
AIS transponder with built in WiFi
A unique Class B AIS transponder with WiFi
for five devices, NMEA 2000® gateway and
innovative cable connection points for
easy, low profile installation.
NMEA 2000 / 0183, WiFi and waterproof USB
NMEA 2000 / 0183 gateway makes instrument data available over WiFi
High-performance parallel two channel AIS transponder
50 channel GPS receiver with external antenna included
Transponder can be put in Silent Mode from a switch, smart phone or PC
View AIS and navigate from your PC, smart phone or tablet from anywhere
on your boat over wireless connections for up to five devices
• Free WatchMate app for iPhone® / iPad® app provides configuration, status
monitoring and interactive remote control over operation
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3. AIS information from Anywhere with XB-8000
A safety instrument with unprecedented accessibility
The easiest way to
integrate AIS with
consumer mobile
devices
Builds on the years of experience Vesper
Marine has with our unique and award
winning AIS technologies
• An AIS transponder with fully integrated internal WiFi
• As many as five devices connected via WiFi at one time
• Can be configured as the WiFi host or client
• Supports standard 3rd party AIS applications
The XB-8000 AIS safety data
can be accessed wirelessly
with mobile devices running
applications such as iNavX,
SEAiq, NavPlay and others.
• External GPS antenna included
• NMEA-2000, NMEA-0183 and USB
• Translates NMEA 2000 instrument data to WiFi . Viewable
on a wide variety of compatible apps
• Control from anywhere on the boat using an iPhone or
iPad – wirelessly
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4. Wireless control using PCs, iPhones or iPads
iPhone Application
More than allowing a simple mobile
viewer, XB-8000 offers
groundbreaking control with the
WatchMate app for iPhone/iPad,
allowing installers and boaters to
remotely configure, trouble shoot
and place the transponder into
silent mode.
Access from Anywhere
Up to 5 Mobile
Devices
Free App Available Now!
The WatchMate app for
iPhone and iPad is a great
way to configure and
monitor the transponder. Connect
via WiFi and view or update your
vessel information, monitor
transponder status, watch GPS
position, course, speed and see a list
of the vessels including closest point
of approach.
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5. Safety Devices Designed for Interoperability
Bringing the best in AIS collision avoidance systems to mobile devices
Marine Devices
XB-8000 as the Access Point
VHF Radio, Heading, Wind,
Depth Instruments, etc
(Up to 5 Mobile Devices)
VHF Antenna
& external
GPS antenna
Simplest and most common WiFi setup
Wireless
NMEA 2000
XB-8000 Connected to an Existing
Access Point as a Client
NMEA 0183
USB
Dual WiFi configuration as either a secure
Access Point supporting up to five other
devices or connected to an existing
Access Point providing WiFi expansion
capability
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Access Point
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6. Why a Vesper Marine Transponder
AIS Class B Transponders - WatchMate 850, Vision, XB-8000
WatchMate 850
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Lowest powered AIS transponder
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Anchor Watch
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DSC calling
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Filters that remove the AIS screen clutter that you get on chart plotters
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Eliminates the unwanted AIS alarms that other systems generate
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Sunlight viewable screen
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Fit for purpose dedicated safety device
Perfect for off shore
sailors when a low
power device is
needed combined
with easy to use
collision avoidance
alarms and vessel
filters
WatchMate Vision
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The most advanced intelligent AIS display… It’s unmatched
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Multiple connectivity, WiFi, NMEA 2000/0183, USB
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Remote transponder control from anywhere onboard via smartphone
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Remote AIS visibility from anywhere onboard via smartphones and
tablets
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WiFi that can host five devices or be a client of an existing network
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Filters that remove the AIS screen clutter that you get on chart plotters’
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Eliminates the unwanted AIS alarms that other systems generate
Great for skippers
wanting the full
benefits of a dedicated
safety device combined
with easy to use
collision avoidance
alarms and vessel
filters accessed
remotely
AIS XB-8000 Transponder
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Remote transponder control from anywhere onboard via smartphone
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Multiple connectivity, WiFi, NMEA 2000/0183, USB
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WiFi that can host five devices or be a client of an existing network
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Translates NMEA 2000 instrument data for WiFi apps and software
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Compact cable installation system
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VSWR and GPS tools to assist correct antenna installation
Any vessels needing
low power low profile
AIS transponder with
WiFi , NMEA2000 /
0183 and USB
connections. Great
future proofing for
boat builders

7. AIS Class B Transponder Comparison Chart
WatchMate 850
Transponder
• Customize and filter targets when operating in busy areas
• Computes & prioritizes targets by CPA, TCPA, Bearing, Range etc
• Easy to use, customizable alarm controls help eliminate false alarms
• Shows your own GPS position, course, speed and heading
• Graphically depicts future crossing situations
• Heading-up/North-up display
• Alarm & filter settings with multi profile (Anchor, Harbor, Coastal, Offshore)
• Send mayday safety message
• Displays magnetic bearings and Aids to Navigation marks
• Identify friends or vessels in your fleet with a special icon
• Built-in alarm plus external alarm/buzzer/indicator control
• Includes mounting bracket or can be installed flush in a panel
• Waterproof, can be externally mounted
• Easy interfacing to optional chart plotters and computers (NMEA 0183)
• VHF Radio DSC Calling
• Anchor Watch management and display
• Full receive of all Class A and B AIS data and transmission of Class B AIS data
• Internal high-performance parallel two channel AIS receiver
• Self diagnosis to provide warnings if AIS, GPS or antenna are not functioning
• Unique VHF “in use” indicator (When used with SP160 VHF/AIS splitter)
• Allows transponder to be put in Silent Mode
• Includes 50 channel GPS receiver and built-in patch antenna
• Ability to connect to computers via waterproof USB
• Can connect wirelessly to other devices using WiFi 802.11 b/g (5 users)
• NMEA 2000 output (GPS+AIS) and translation of instrument data to WiFi
• Provides a NMEA 0183 to WiFi 802.11 b/g gateway
• Controls transponder and silent mode features remotely via iPhone / iPad
• Interact with standard applications such as iNavX on iPads
• Display world coastlines
• Color touchscreen with WatchMate Wheel™ navigation
• Sunlight viewable screen
• Super low power consumption
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