The regatta tracking devices of Weatherdock are now also used in the largest sailing event in Malaysia: “The Royal Langkawi International Regatta”. This event will take place from 12 to 17 January.
In collaboration with our distributor Teraju Tritech we are present there as a co-sponsor of this event.
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All downloads can be found here under “Downloads”.
Unfortunately, repairs for easyRX2 devices are no longer possible.
Function
The Class B unit easyRX2S receives AIS ClassA and ClassB according to ClassB standard.
The easyRX2S performs a lot of usefull features:
By means of USB port connection to PC or Laptop is possible. With contained software it can be choosen between 38400 or 4800 Baud data rate. Function activity is shown by 8 LED’s. The easyRX2S is able to interpret incomming AIS data for CPA alert or AIS S.A.R.T. ermergency messages. Additional the easyRX2S devices can be used as power surce for external alerting devices. All received AIS data can be stored with internal SD Card recorder. With the build-in multiplexer input 3 devices with different baud rate can be pluged to the easyRX2S units. At least the external cable harness gives the possibility for outsourcing functionaly like “change into silent mode ” or “PAN PAN emergency call” by switch.
easyRX2S and gadgets that fit together
Your PC has to work at least on WIN XP SP2 and screen resolution 1024*768 for configuration. Plotter or PC software have to be intermateable to AIS to display incoming AIS data on screen.
What is needed to run the easyRX2S?
The ClassB device needs a separate GPS antenna and an own VHF antenna. As an alternative you can run the easyRX2S with the VHF antenna switch easySPLIT-OCB for using your existing VHF antenna. A separate GPS antenne is still needed. An other alternative is the VHF/GPS combi antenna.
We receive interesting information from our colleague Jurgens Schoeman from South Africa. We want to share this with you. Jurgens write:
“Over the last two months it has happened twice that our vmsTRACK base station at Hondeklip Bay receives alert messages transmitted by locators in Port Nolloth, a distance of 133km (72nm). The transmitter is mostly at sea level and the receiving antenna about 20m above the water. The base station in Hondeklip Bay sends Petrus and me an SMS with the GPS position when it receives an alert.”
That situation shows how effective a vmsTRACK can work. The distance is considerable, 133 km or 72 nautical miles! Wow!
VHF antenna with cable for attachment to the railing to receive AIS signals.
The exhibition SMM in Hamburg offers not only the opportunity to present the new developments of our product line, it is also a good opportunity to make new partners.
On the second day of SMM 2014, Mr. Kotouczek-Zeise, CEO of Weatherdock, signed a partnership agreement with Mr. Nadir Gürel, manager of the Turkish company Texpert Teknoloji LTD. STI.
We are pleased to expand the list of our partners in Europe with this new deal.
If you are looking for our products in Turkey, please contact our new partner:
TEXPERT TEKNOLOJI LTD. STI.
Cumhuriyet Mah.
1997 Sok. No:5 A/02
34515 ISTANBUL / TURKEY
Tel.:+90 (212) 546 5252
You will find personally and professionally advisory service about the entire Weatherdock product line by Mr Nadir Gürel and his team.
The easyRESCUE-DIVEpro of Weatherdock received at the beginning of 2014 the official approval to be used on the Maldives. That was already good news for our company. But the satisfaction of that achievement did not stop there. Recently one of the most important tourist centers of the islands, the “Ocean Sports Maldives” adopted easyRESCUE PRO as an instrument to strengthen security in offering their services.
Why does a company like “Ocean Sports Maldives” choose easyRESCUE-DIVEpro as an additional safety factor for its customers? The device is an emergency transmitter for diving groups with 2-stage communication: “Closed user position report” and AIS SART Alarm. The unit is developed out of the AIS S.A.R.T. emergency beacon easyRESCUE-DIVE for safari boats as well as diving bases. The unit of each member of the diving group will be activated before diving and handed out with specific briefing “how to use”. A persistent position report will be sent by every unit and received by the diving boat or diving center. By means of position report the diving group could be tracked on water surface to be “insight”. In case of emergency, an AIS S.A.R.T. Alert can be triggered, that can be seen by all ships and (coast-guard) receiving stations in vicinity.
There is no doubt that customers of Ocean Sports Maldives may feel more secure and therefore they can enjoy better their stay on the Maldives. Security means comfort. Providing security is a source of pride and satisfaction for the whole Weatherdock team.
| Power | |
| Input voltage | 11-36 V DC |
| Radio | |
| Transmitter output power (adjustable) | 1 and 12.5 W, 50 Ohm load |
| Bandwidth | 25 kHz |
| Protocol | TDMA (AIS) |
| Baud rate | 9600 bps (AIS) / 1200 bps (DSC) |
| Modulation | GMSK (AIS) / FSK (DSC) |
| Frequencies | 156.025 MHz – 162.025 MHz |
| Default channels | 87B (161.975 MHz), 88B (162.025 MHz), 70 (156.525 MHz) |
| Number of receivers | 3 (2 AIS TDMA, 1 DSC) |
| Receiver sensitivity, | 20% MER < – 107 dBm |
| GNSS Receiver | |
| GNSS receiver | GPS L1, 50 parallel channels |
| DGNSS support | Yes |
| Environmental | |
| IEC 60945 | Protected installation |
| Interfaces | |
| VHF antenna | N female, 50 Ohm |
| GPS antenna | TNC female, 50 Ohm |
| Power | 3-way plugable screw terminal |
| Sensor Interfaces | 1 to 3 (RS422) IEC 61162-1 or -2 |
| Pilot/Auxiliary (RS422) | IEC 61162-2 |
| External Display (RS422) | IEC 61162-2 |
| Long-Range (RS422) | IEC 61162-2 |
| Blue sign interface | Discrete Input 24 V DC / Open |
| DGNSS correction input (RS232) | RTCM/SC-104 |
| Alarm relay | Normally closed |
Standards
ITU-R M.1371-4
IEC 61993-2
IEC 61162-1, 2
IMO Resolution A.694 (17)
IMO Resolution MSC.74 (69) Annex 3,
TU-R M.825-3
ITU-R M.1084-3,
EC 61108-1,
EC 62288
IPC-A-610 (manufacturing)
RTCA/DO-178B (SW development)
CCNR Vessel Tracking and Tracing Standard for Inland Navigation version 1.01
| Physical characteristics | |
| GNSS receiver | GPS L1, 50 parallel channels |
| DGNSS support | Yes |
Integrated MKD on the front panel
Plugable screw terminals for cable connections
Accessories included
Compliance
BSH Statement of Conformity
FVT type approved
Programming-Tool
SD-Analysetool
WD-Terminal
Complete package of files from CD:
Contains:
Firmware (not included)
For Apple:
Due to its size and rigid housing the ALARIS100 can be worn with a pocket on the balistical vest easyily during a mission.
The ALARIS100 is completely independent of any GSM network infrastructure, so there will be no problem if mobile communication systems are shut down for safety reasons or just overloaded by massive activity in social media networks by the people.
With its very longlasting battery power the ALARIS100 is a reliable partner during long-time multi-location-events. Within the shortest transmission mode battery lifetime wil be approx. 20 hours before there is a need for recharging.
The additional “man down” panic button triggers a special marked position report on the screen.
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A unique sailing experience: the BMW Sailing Cup
The BMW Sailing Cup is the largest international regatta series for amateurs and racing and recreational sailing enthusiasts. Nine qualifying races will be held in all of Germany in 2013. The winning teams will qualify for the BMW Sailing Cup finals in Germany in October. The crew which prevails here is invited to the World Finals to be held in the following season.
All boats racing and competition marks are equipped with a small portable FM transmitter easyPOSALERT. Using GPS location reports together with course and speed, the data is sent via VHF radio to a receiver on land, which processes the signals and forwards them to the corresponding WinGPS software. This sailing regatta software allows a visually appealing display using a wide-screen display or video wall.
Weahterdock is technical partner at RED BULL Storm Chase
In Summer 2012 the RED BULL Storm Chase is coming up again after 2006. This extreme sport event will bring the ultimate fight: men vs. nature
Quoting windsurfing legend Robby Nash:”Windsurfing in storm surf separates men from the boys.”
RED BULL Storm Chase is a typical RED BULL event. Extreme. Dangerous. Unpredictable. The extreme is part of the show. From 1st August until 30th November the RED BULL Storm Chase is on when the wind is expected to exceed 10 Beaufort (100kmh), everywhere in the world on three different spots. There are just 48 hours for the surfers to get there before the storm strikes.
With these pictures you can make your own opinion what is coming up for the surfers:
Weatherdock is technical partner at the RED BULL Storm Chase in category “safety”
The bavarian company Weatherdock AG, located in Nuremberg, is supporting the RED BULL Storm Chase with an outstanding tracking system.
Every competitor and every crew member out in the water will be equipped with the small, portable GPS transmitter easyPOSALERT. This device has got a built in GPS receiver to get the exact position. This will be transmitted with additional information like speed and course over ground the the base station on the beach. By means of this a persistent real-time tracking solution of each contestant is guaranteed.
We keep you informed about the RED BULL Storm Chase and give you more details later on. For more information about the Storm Chase please visit:
