Outdoor and Indoor Marine AIS Base Stations for Port, Coastal, VTS and AIS AtoN

The Dexonmarine AIS Base Station Series supports continuous AIS reception, AIS AtoN communication and shore-side data collection for ports, waterways, coastal stations and monitoring networks.

Both models use the same core AIS platform. Customers can select the enclosure, power input, and communication interfaces based on where the equipment will be installed.

•     DX082FA: outdoor installation
•     DX083IA: indoor control-room or rack installation

The series provides a typical AIS communication range of 20–25 NM, supports standard AIS channels and outputs AIS data in NMEA 0183 / VDM format for connection to compatible monitoring and traffic-management systems.

The base station helps operators collect AIS information from nearby vessels, AIS AtoN units, navigation buoys and other compatible transmitters.

Supported AIS messages include 21, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 and 25, depending on the final hardware and software configuration. This allows the system to support vessel traffic visibility, AtoN status communication and project-specific AIS data exchange.

Choose the DX082FA when the base station will be installed where it is directly exposed to rain, wind, salt spray or changing outdoor conditions.

Its IP68 FRP enclosure is suitable for:

•     Coastal towers
•     Offshore or nearshore platforms
•     Riverbank monitoring stations
•     Port-side outdoor installations
•     Exposed AIS AtoN network sites

The outdoor model can be powered by AC 220 V or DC 8–32 V and provides RS232, RS485 and RJ45 interfaces for system integration.

Choose the DX083IA when the equipment will be installed inside a protected room, rack or cabinet.

Typical locations include:

•     Control rooms
•     Port offices
•     Equipment rooms
•     Shore-based monitoring centres
•     Equipment racks or communication cabinets

The indoor model uses a rack-style metal housing, supports AC 220 V or adjustable DC 12 V, and provides RS232 and RJ45 Ethernet interfaces.

AIS information can be stored locally for project review, system records and temporary operation when the upstream connection is interrupted.

The platform supports:

•     Local storage expandable up to 64 GB
•     Optional 4G or 5G communication
•     RJ45 network connection
•     Serial data output
•     Integration with compatible monitoring or VTS software

The final communication method can be selected according to the site network, control-room architecture and data-reporting requirements.

The AIS Base Station Series can support up to eight virtual AtoN marks, subject to the selected configuration.

Virtual AtoN can be used to broadcast the position and identity of a navigation mark without installing a physical buoy at that exact location. This may support temporary marking, hazard notification, channel management or project-specific navigation requirements.

Receive AIS traffic and AtoN information for port operations, traffic visibility and shore-side monitoring.

Install the outdoor model at coastal towers, riverbanks or exposed platforms for continuous AIS coverage.

Receive information from navigation buoys, beacons, marine lanterns and other AIS-enabled aids to navigation.

Add local storage, virtual AtoN and optional 4G/5G communication as project requirements develop.

The DX082FA is designed for exposed outdoor installation and uses an IP68 FRP enclosure. The DX083IA is intended for protected indoor installation in a control room, rack or cabinet.

The typical range is 20–25 NM. Actual coverage depends on antenna height, antenna selection, surrounding obstructions, installation position and local radio conditions.

Yes. AIS data can be provided through NMEA 0183 / VDM using the available serial or Ethernet interfaces. Final protocol and software integration should be confirmed for the project.