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....3 58.7m58m.7mm A built-in antennas for WiFi and cloud connectivity for monitoring on board and ashore • Transmit AIS and VHF simultaneously • Universal compatibility • Low power consumption • Galvanically isolated ports 58.7m58m.7mm (2 5/1(62")5/16") • Monitor up to 5 external sensors connected directly • Network to NMEA 2000 to monitor sensors remotely or supported 3rd Party Apps • Integrated...
....3 58.7m58m.7mm A built-in antennas for WiFi and cloud connectivity for monitoring on board and ashore • Transmit AIS and VHF simultaneously • Universal compatibility • Low power consumption • Galvanically isolated ports 58.7m58m.7mm (2 5/1(62")5/16") • Monitor up to 5 external sensors connected directly • Network to NMEA 2000 to monitor sensors remotely or supported 3rd Party Apps • Integrated...
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...//1166"")) (2 5/16") TECHNICAL HANDSET 1 DSC distress call button 2 Up to 85 dBA high fìdelity speaker 3 Side volume buttons 4 Power On button 5 DSC Call shortcut 6 Channel 16 shortcut key 7 MOB waypoint activation 8 Click-wheel rotary controller H1 9 Microphone 10 VHF screen shortcut key 11 Return key 12 Menu key 13 Push to talk key 14 4-inch touch screen 15 Protective...
...//1166"")) (2 5/16") TECHNICAL HANDSET 1 DSC distress call button 2 Up to 85 dBA high fìdelity speaker 3 Side volume buttons 4 Power On button 5 DSC Call shortcut 6 Channel 16 shortcut key 7 MOB waypoint activation 8 Click-wheel rotary controller H1 9 Microphone 10 VHF screen shortcut key 11 Return key 12 Menu key 13 Push to talk key 14 4-inch touch screen 15 Protective...
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Dimensional measurements based on metric. SPECIFICATIONS CORTEX HUB GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS HUB SIZE POWER SUPPLY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY ERROR ANT CONNECTOR SPLITTER SPLITTER CONNECTOR VHF VOICE VHF FREQUENCY RANGE TX RX DEDICATED RX CHANNELS POWER OUTPUT REGIONS SENSITIVITY (12 DB SINAD) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SPURIOUS EMISSIONS MAX AUDIO OUTPUT POWER CLASS D DSC DEDICATED RX CHANNELS SENSITIVITY (1% BER) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION ...
Dimensional measurements based on metric. SPECIFICATIONS CORTEX HUB GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS HUB SIZE POWER SUPPLY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY ERROR ANT CONNECTOR SPLITTER SPLITTER CONNECTOR VHF VOICE VHF FREQUENCY RANGE TX RX DEDICATED RX CHANNELS POWER OUTPUT REGIONS SENSITIVITY (12 DB SINAD) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SPURIOUS EMISSIONS MAX AUDIO OUTPUT POWER CLASS D DSC DEDICATED RX CHANNELS SENSITIVITY (1% BER) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION ...
Cortex Hub Installation Guide
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... connected to share a single VHF Antenna. These updates feature changes to time. Having the QR Code and Wifi details easily accessible makes pairing additional devices quick and simple. The Wifi SSID and Password cannot be installed and connected to the Cortex Hub to remotely control lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration, bilge pump, battery charging and more. Introduction 3 The Cortex Hub features integrated WiFi providing configuration and control via a built-in the manual. chart...
... connected to share a single VHF Antenna. These updates feature changes to time. Having the QR Code and Wifi details easily accessible makes pairing additional devices quick and simple. The Wifi SSID and Password cannot be installed and connected to the Cortex Hub to remotely control lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration, bilge pump, battery charging and more. Introduction 3 The Cortex Hub features integrated WiFi providing configuration and control via a built-in the manual. chart...
Cortex Hub Installation Guide
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... INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 It is purpose designed for directly from any magnetic compass, flux gate sensor and the Cortex Hub. • 4 ohm impedance GRAY • IP66 water resistant for installing almoPsUtLLUP VOLTAG anywhere on board. • 3" 70 Watt Speaker Setting Audio Speaker Volume • Frequency response of cable Audio Cable Wiring Code Orange - LIGHT GREEN INPUT / OUTPUT events on board. Loudspeaker Positive (+) Brown - The external...
... INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 It is purpose designed for directly from any magnetic compass, flux gate sensor and the Cortex Hub. • 4 ohm impedance GRAY • IP66 water resistant for installing almoPsUtLLUP VOLTAG anywhere on board. • 3" 70 Watt Speaker Setting Audio Speaker Volume • Frequency response of cable Audio Cable Wiring Code Orange - LIGHT GREEN INPUT / OUTPUT events on board. Loudspeaker Positive (+) Brown - The external...
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... horn will default to Mute. Audio Cable Wiring Code Orange - Setting Loudspeaker Volume Loudspeaker volume will use between 200-500Hz from a Cortex Handset (H1 Tethered or H1P Portable) or the Cortex Onboard App. Loudspeaker Positive (+) Brown - EN External Loudspeaker A loudspeaker can be operated from the Horn and Hailer settings. Setting Loudspeaker Tone You can output up to the Cortex Hub for use a Cortex Handset of the Cortex Onboard App. Audio Speaker Positive...
... horn will default to Mute. Audio Cable Wiring Code Orange - Setting Loudspeaker Volume Loudspeaker volume will use between 200-500Hz from a Cortex Handset (H1 Tethered or H1P Portable) or the Cortex Onboard App. Loudspeaker Positive (+) Brown - EN External Loudspeaker A loudspeaker can be operated from the Horn and Hailer settings. Setting Loudspeaker Tone You can output up to the Cortex Hub for use a Cortex Handset of the Cortex Onboard App. Audio Speaker Positive...
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... the Cortex Hub WiFi SSID. > Note - See the Support Portal at vespermarine.com for configuration. Select WiFi in the settings of the device > From the list of the Cortex Hub, cables and antennas are complete, the Cortex Hub is configured using the Cortex On board App on the serial label. Connecting devices to use the NMEA 2000 data from an Cortex Hub over WiFi. The Cortex V1 package (Cortex M1...
... the Cortex Hub WiFi SSID. > Note - See the Support Portal at vespermarine.com for configuration. Select WiFi in the settings of the device > From the list of the Cortex Hub, cables and antennas are complete, the Cortex Hub is configured using the Cortex On board App on the serial label. Connecting devices to use the NMEA 2000 data from an Cortex Hub over WiFi. The Cortex V1 package (Cortex M1...
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... some European countries. > Vessel Type (Select from the list) To program your country. Download the Cortex Onboard App Free download from starboard (Enter measurement) MMSI programming Introduction 21 Turn Cortex Cortex Hub and device ON Switch the vessel's batteries ON to an Cortex Hub section 4. To program an MMSI with the Onboard App > Select the Menu icon ( ) to open the Settings Menu. > Device Settings... > Vessel... > Dimensions > Length (Enter length overall) > Beam...
... some European countries. > Vessel Type (Select from the list) To program your country. Download the Cortex Onboard App Free download from starboard (Enter measurement) MMSI programming Introduction 21 Turn Cortex Cortex Hub and device ON Switch the vessel's batteries ON to an Cortex Hub section 4. To program an MMSI with the Onboard App > Select the Menu icon ( ) to open the Settings Menu. > Device Settings... > Vessel... > Dimensions > Length (Enter length overall) > Beam...
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CONTROL OUTPUTS 2 Outputs, Low side driven (max 150mA) CORTEX HUB GNSS SENSITIVITY CONSTELLATIONS CHANNELS DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT NAVIGATION RATE CONNECTOR CERTIFICATIONS FEATURES -167dBm GPS, GLONASS, Bei Dou, Galilleo 72 SBAS, WAAS, EGNOS 10Hz SMA IEC 61108 Anti-jamming, Anti-spoofing CORTEX HUB SENSORS HEADING BAROMETER BATTERY VOLTAGE EXTERNAL SENSORS INPUTS Internal use only Update rate 1Hz max (averaged) Measured at power input 5 Inputs, Digital (0-24V), Analog...
CONTROL OUTPUTS 2 Outputs, Low side driven (max 150mA) CORTEX HUB GNSS SENSITIVITY CONSTELLATIONS CHANNELS DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT NAVIGATION RATE CONNECTOR CERTIFICATIONS FEATURES -167dBm GPS, GLONASS, Bei Dou, Galilleo 72 SBAS, WAAS, EGNOS 10Hz SMA IEC 61108 Anti-jamming, Anti-spoofing CORTEX HUB SENSORS HEADING BAROMETER BATTERY VOLTAGE EXTERNAL SENSORS INPUTS Internal use only Update rate 1Hz max (averaged) Measured at power input 5 Inputs, Digital (0-24V), Analog...
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... may be free from defects in normal use software licensed under open source license agreements. vespermarine.com/warranty for the applicable software is available upon request from an authorized Vesper Marine reseller. All other labels have been removed or altered, or the specified input voltage has been exceeded. Portions of the warranty terms and conditions specific to repair or replace the...
... may be free from defects in normal use software licensed under open source license agreements. vespermarine.com/warranty for the applicable software is available upon request from an authorized Vesper Marine reseller. All other labels have been removed or altered, or the specified input voltage has been exceeded. Portions of the warranty terms and conditions specific to repair or replace the...
Cortex Product Overview - US
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... CORTEX HUB GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS HUB SIZE POWER SUPPLY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY ERROR ANT CONNECTOR SPLITTER SPLITTER CONNECTOR VHF VOICE VHF FREQUENCY RANGE TX RX DEDICATED RX CHANNELS POWER OUTPUT REGIONS SENSITIVITY (12 DB SINAD) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SPURIOUS EMISSIONS MAX AUDIO OUTPUT POWER CLASS D DSC DEDICATED RX CHANNELS SENSITIVITY (1% BER) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SOTDMA CLASS B AIS DEDICATED RX CHANNELS FREQUENCY RANGE...
... CORTEX HUB GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS HUB SIZE POWER SUPPLY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY ERROR ANT CONNECTOR SPLITTER SPLITTER CONNECTOR VHF VOICE VHF FREQUENCY RANGE TX RX DEDICATED RX CHANNELS POWER OUTPUT REGIONS SENSITIVITY (12 DB SINAD) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SPURIOUS EMISSIONS MAX AUDIO OUTPUT POWER CLASS D DSC DEDICATED RX CHANNELS SENSITIVITY (1% BER) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SOTDMA CLASS B AIS DEDICATED RX CHANNELS FREQUENCY RANGE...
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... is subject to FCC rules and will comply with Cortex M1 and V1 bundles. M1 SOTDMA smartAIS transponder with remote vessel monitoring M1 Hub, GPS Antenna, Power Cable, Audio Cable, External Sensors Cable, External WiFi Antenna, VHF patch cable. 330 x 218 x 148mm (1' 1" x 8 9/16" x 5 13/16" ) 1.64 kg (3.61 lb) CORTEX H1P PORTABLE HANDSET PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION INCLUDED PACKAGING CORTEX-H1P Cortex H1P Portable Rechargable Handset H1P Portable Rechargable Handset, Charging H1P Cradle, Non...
... is subject to FCC rules and will comply with Cortex M1 and V1 bundles. M1 SOTDMA smartAIS transponder with remote vessel monitoring M1 Hub, GPS Antenna, Power Cable, Audio Cable, External Sensors Cable, External WiFi Antenna, VHF patch cable. 330 x 218 x 148mm (1' 1" x 8 9/16" x 5 13/16" ) 1.64 kg (3.61 lb) CORTEX H1P PORTABLE HANDSET PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION INCLUDED PACKAGING CORTEX-H1P Cortex H1P Portable Rechargable Handset H1P Portable Rechargable Handset, Charging H1P Cradle, Non...
2022 Vesper Marine Catalog
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... splitter for single antenna use CORTEX M1 AIS PRODUCT CODE UPC DESCRIPTION INCLUDED PACKAGING CORTEX-V1 0797776885848 VHF radio with voiced alerts • Transmit AIS and VHF simultaneously • Universal compatibility • Internal no -loss splitter. Cortex V1 VHF radio combines Cortex M1 full Class B SOTDMA smartAIS with intuitive touchscreen operation. Monitor and control on board systems and keep alerted on board. • Includes M1 Hub, H1 Tethered Handset and Installation Accessories • Add H1P...
... splitter for single antenna use CORTEX M1 AIS PRODUCT CODE UPC DESCRIPTION INCLUDED PACKAGING CORTEX-V1 0797776885848 VHF radio with voiced alerts • Transmit AIS and VHF simultaneously • Universal compatibility • Internal no -loss splitter. Cortex V1 VHF radio combines Cortex M1 full Class B SOTDMA smartAIS with intuitive touchscreen operation. Monitor and control on board systems and keep alerted on board. • Includes M1 Hub, H1 Tethered Handset and Installation Accessories • Add H1P...
2022 Vesper Marine Catalog
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... midday sun. • Single hand operation with unique • 85 dBA of crystal-clear audio click wheel and dedicated buttons • Combined AIS and VHF display • Wet and gloves capable with salt water and a range of operation and single-handed use all key functions Cortex M1 or Cortex V1 using Wifi and only needs power to the Cortex Network, with wet and gloved hands...
... midday sun. • Single hand operation with unique • 85 dBA of crystal-clear audio click wheel and dedicated buttons • Combined AIS and VHF display • Wet and gloves capable with salt water and a range of operation and single-handed use all key functions Cortex M1 or Cortex V1 using Wifi and only needs power to the Cortex Network, with wet and gloved hands...
2022 Vesper Marine Catalog
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... manage alerts and view AIS information and instrument data while on AIS directly to your smartphone or tablet. INSTRUMENT DATA See a wide range of information. Choose from your Cortex devices with new features and improvements. The Configuration Menu is essential if you are using the Cortex Hub (Cortex M1) without any handsets. This is used for initial configuration, AIS programming, network settings, firmware updates and input / output sensor setup...
... manage alerts and view AIS information and instrument data while on AIS directly to your smartphone or tablet. INSTRUMENT DATA See a wide range of information. Choose from your Cortex devices with new features and improvements. The Configuration Menu is essential if you are using the Cortex Hub (Cortex M1) without any handsets. This is used for initial configuration, AIS programming, network settings, firmware updates and input / output sensor setup...
2022 Vesper Marine Catalog
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... SP160 VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter 5m (15ft) Locking Waterproof USB cable BUNDLES CODE XB8000B1 DESCRIPTION XB-8000 smartAIS Transponder Bundle (Includes SP160 Splitter) SPECIFICATIONS XB-8000 SMARTAIS SIZE POWER SUPPLY 200mm wide x 130mm high x 60mm depth (7 7/8" x 5 1/8" x 2 3/8") 10-32 VDC 2A max, 3W nominal ENVIRONMENTAL Waterproof (IPx7) OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE NUMBER OF RECEIVERS NUMBER OF TRANSMITTERS RECEIVE FREQUENCY RANGE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY RANGE AIS SENSITIVITY POWER OUTPUT GPS SENSITIVITY GPS DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT...
... SP160 VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter 5m (15ft) Locking Waterproof USB cable BUNDLES CODE XB8000B1 DESCRIPTION XB-8000 smartAIS Transponder Bundle (Includes SP160 Splitter) SPECIFICATIONS XB-8000 SMARTAIS SIZE POWER SUPPLY 200mm wide x 130mm high x 60mm depth (7 7/8" x 5 1/8" x 2 3/8") 10-32 VDC 2A max, 3W nominal ENVIRONMENTAL Waterproof (IPx7) OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE NUMBER OF RECEIVERS NUMBER OF TRANSMITTERS RECEIVE FREQUENCY RANGE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY RANGE AIS SENSITIVITY POWER OUTPUT GPS SENSITIVITY GPS DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT...
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... you if a vessel comes within range on board Wifi connection. TRANSPONDER FIRMWARE UPGRADE Download updates for your XB8000 smartAIS to begin receiving data from anywhere on board. All other vessels. Connect up for AIS targets to configure and manage your smart device using the WatchMate App. WatchMate turns your mobile devices into a convenient and powerful interface to appear, but the WatchMate...
... you if a vessel comes within range on board Wifi connection. TRANSPONDER FIRMWARE UPGRADE Download updates for your XB8000 smartAIS to begin receiving data from anywhere on board. All other vessels. Connect up for AIS targets to configure and manage your smart device using the WatchMate App. WatchMate turns your mobile devices into a convenient and powerful interface to appear, but the WatchMate...
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... DESCRIPTION SP160 VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter 5m (15ft) Locking Waterproof USB cable BUNDLES CODE XB6000B2 DESCRIPTION XB-6000 Transponder Bundle (Includes SP160 Splitter) SPECIFICATIONS XB-6000 SIZE POWER SUPPLY 200mm wide x 130mm high x 60mm depth (7 7/8" x 5 1/8" x 2 3/8") 10-32 VDC 2A max, 2.5W nominal ENVIRONMENTAL Watertight (IPx7) OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE NUMBER OF RECEIVERS NUMBER OF TRANSMITTERS RECEIVE FREQUENCY RANGE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY RANGE AIS SENSITIVITY POWER OUTPUT GPS SENSITIVITY GPS DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT GPS...
... DESCRIPTION SP160 VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter 5m (15ft) Locking Waterproof USB cable BUNDLES CODE XB6000B2 DESCRIPTION XB-6000 Transponder Bundle (Includes SP160 Splitter) SPECIFICATIONS XB-6000 SIZE POWER SUPPLY 200mm wide x 130mm high x 60mm depth (7 7/8" x 5 1/8" x 2 3/8") 10-32 VDC 2A max, 2.5W nominal ENVIRONMENTAL Watertight (IPx7) OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE NUMBER OF RECEIVERS NUMBER OF TRANSMITTERS RECEIVE FREQUENCY RANGE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY RANGE AIS SENSITIVITY POWER OUTPUT GPS SENSITIVITY GPS DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT GPS...
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... SIZE MAXIMUM VHF POWER MAXIMUM AIS POWER COMPATIBILITY ANTENNA CONNECTOR VHF & AIS CONNECTORS AM / FM CONNECTOR PATCH CABLE INSERTION LOSS AIS RECEIVE GAIN NOISE FIGURE SWITCHING TIME SENSITIVITY 10-32 VDC, Whilst compatible with a standard 'Motorola plug' is recommended to use a shared antenna without the need to install a second. OPTIMALLY TUNED ANTENNA AIS and VHF operates on very similar frequency bands. To optimise performance of the AIS signal, improving AIS signal quality and range...
... SIZE MAXIMUM VHF POWER MAXIMUM AIS POWER COMPATIBILITY ANTENNA CONNECTOR VHF & AIS CONNECTORS AM / FM CONNECTOR PATCH CABLE INSERTION LOSS AIS RECEIVE GAIN NOISE FIGURE SWITCHING TIME SENSITIVITY 10-32 VDC, Whilst compatible with a standard 'Motorola plug' is recommended to use a shared antenna without the need to install a second. OPTIMALLY TUNED ANTENNA AIS and VHF operates on very similar frequency bands. To optimise performance of the AIS signal, improving AIS signal quality and range...
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... OPERATING IN BUSY AREAS COMPUTES & PRIORITIZES TARGETS BY CPA, TCPA, BEARING, RANGE ETC SHOWS YOUR OWN GPS POSITION, COURSE, SPEED AND HEADING GRAPHICALLY DEPICTS FUTURE CROSSING SITUATIONS HEADING-UP/NORTH-UP DISPLAY DISPLAYS MAGNETIC BEARINGS AND AIDS TO NAVIGATION MARKS USING CHART PLOTTERS, MFD'S AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE VHF RADIO DSC CALLING BY SELECTING A TARGET ON THE SCREEN POWER CONSUMPTION @ 12V Cortex Handsets, Cortex...
... OPERATING IN BUSY AREAS COMPUTES & PRIORITIZES TARGETS BY CPA, TCPA, BEARING, RANGE ETC SHOWS YOUR OWN GPS POSITION, COURSE, SPEED AND HEADING GRAPHICALLY DEPICTS FUTURE CROSSING SITUATIONS HEADING-UP/NORTH-UP DISPLAY DISPLAYS MAGNETIC BEARINGS AND AIDS TO NAVIGATION MARKS USING CHART PLOTTERS, MFD'S AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE VHF RADIO DSC CALLING BY SELECTING A TARGET ON THE SCREEN POWER CONSUMPTION @ 12V Cortex Handsets, Cortex...