Description
GME AD408 Adaptor Connector for GPS450 to AIST120
The required adaptor from GME for connecting the GME GPS450 external GPS aerial to the GME AIST120 Class B AIS Transceiver, the AD408 is a purpose-built connector for this specific equipment pairing. Without this adaptor, the GPS450 cannot be connected to the AIST120.
Product overview
The GME AD408 is the required adaptor for connecting the GME GPS450 external GPS aerial to the GME AIST120 Class B AIS Transceiver. Without this adaptor, the GPS450 cannot be connected to the AIST120. It is a purpose-built connector for this specific equipment pairing.
Features and benefits
Required for GPS450 to AIST120 connection: This adaptor is necessary to connect the GME GPS450 external GPS aerial to the AIST120. It is not an optional accessory.
Class B AIS Transceiver application: The AIST120 is a Class B AIS Transceiver used for vessel identification and collision avoidance, and the GPS450 provides the external GPS position data feed.
Genuine GME accessory: A manufacturer-supplied connector for this specific equipment pairing.
Technical specs
| Specification |
Detail |
| SKU |
AD408 |
| Brand |
GME |
| Type |
GPS Aerial to AIS Transceiver Adaptor Connector |
| Compatible Equipment |
GME GPS450 External GPS Aerial and GME AIST120 AIS Transceiver |
Compatible with
The AD408 is compatible with the GME GPS450 external GPS aerial and the GME AIST120 Class B AIS Transceiver. Compatibility with other AIS transceivers or GPS aerials is not confirmed. Contact us before using with other equipment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GME AIST120?
The AIST120 is GME's Class B AIS Automatic Identification System Transceiver. AIS is a maritime vessel tracking and identification system required by law on commercial vessels and widely used on recreational boats for collision avoidance and tracking. Class B AIS is the standard for non-SOLAS recreational and smaller commercial vessels. The AIST120 both transmits and receives AIS data.
What is the GME GPS450?
The GPS450 is GME's external GPS aerial, providing a dedicated, externally mounted GPS antenna for position data. When used with an AIS transceiver such as the AIST120, it supplies accurate position information for the vessel's AIS transmissions.
Is the AD408 required or optional for the AIST120?
The AD408 is required to connect the GPS450 external GPS aerial to the AIST120. It is not an optional accessory. Without it, the GPS450 cannot be connected to the AIST120. If you are installing a GPS450 with an AIST120, the AD408 must be purchased separately.
Can the AD408 be used with other AIS transceivers or GPS aerials?
The AD408 is specified for the GPS450 and AIST120 combination only. Compatibility with other AIS transceivers or GPS aerials from GME or other brands is not confirmed. Contact us before using with other equipment.
What connector types does the AD408 bridge?
The connector types on each end of the adaptor are not confirmed in the available source data. Contact us if connector type information is required for your installation planning.
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