The NSI NSI-1000 is a shipborne Universal AIS (Automatic Identification System) Transponder capable of exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or coastal stations. The NSR NSI-1000 consists of a transponder unit and a compact display unit with LCD Display. The compact NSR NSI-1000 display is designed to accommodate a simple and space-saving installation with a user-friendly ergonomic design.
The transponder unit contains a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on parallel VHF channels, a DSC channel 70 receiver, interface processor and internal GPS receiver. The GPS receiver provides UTC reference and also provides position, COG and SOG in the event that a connected external GPS receiver fails.
The NSR NSI-1000 provides multiple interfaces for Radar, ECDIS and PC, and the NSR NSI-1000 provides the following data:
• MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
• IMO Number (where available)
• Call sign & vessel name
• Length and beam
• Type of ship
• Location of position-fixing antenna on ship
• Ship’s position with accuracy indication and integrity status
• UTC
• COG, SOG and Heading
• ROT (Rate of Turn) where available
• Ship’s draught
• Navigation status
• Hazardous cargo (type)
• Destination and ETA (at captain’s discretion)
• Short safety-related messages and free messages.