SINE QUA NON AITS-R: AIS portable tester

SINE QUA NON AITS-R is a portable tester for AIS marine stations. The device checks the operation of the AIS 1 and AIS 2 channels, reception and transmission on the DSC channel 70, and the transmitter power - that is, the entire set on which the station is evaluated during the operational and annual inspection by IMO MSC.1/Circ.1252.

What's included in the audit

Channels AIS 1 and AIS 2 are the operating frequencies on which a ship constantly communicates with other ships and shore stations. DSC channel 70 is a digital electoral call that includes targeted and group calls, including emergency calls. Transmitter power - without it, data will not reach even with the correct logic of the station. The tester looks at all three points without removing the equipment from the board.

Portable format

The device is designed for the work of a service engineer on the ship: a portable hull, power supply autonomous, connection to the antenna track of the station. One machine is checked in tens of minutes, which is important when several ships need to be shut down in a shift.

Status and documents

Copy used. Before shipment, we confirm kit contents, condition and deadline for verification by letter: the tester is a measuring tool, and its metrological history is no less important than functionality.

AITS-R is different from AITS-RV and AISTESTER M1

The three instruments cover a single task – checking AIS class A through channels 1, 2 and DSC 70 – but differ in kit contents, condition and price. Direct comparison - in the article AISTESTER M1 and SINE QUA NON AITS-RTechnical Guide of a Closer Model AITS-RV It's made separately.

Frequent questions about AITS-R

What does Sine Qua Non AITS-R test for? AIS stations via AIS 1 and AIS 2, DSC channel 70 and transmitter power.

Is it suitable for annual inspection? Yes: the set of parameters corresponds to the operational and annual IMO verification MSC.1/Circ.1252.

Is it new? No, a copy used. The condition, set and date of verification are confirmed by letter before shipment.

Do you have any photos and documents? Photos of a particular copy and documents are sent on request to the post office.