Digital Yacht CLA2000 Deep Sea Class A AIS Transponder

Description

Support Class A AIS requirements on a commercial or deep-sea vessel with the Digital Yacht CLA2000 Deep Sea AIS Transponder. Its SOLAS/IMO-oriented Class A SOTDMA design, selectable 12.5W or 1W transmission, dedicated DSC receiver, pilot plug, and high-speed NMEA connections make it suited to professional bridge installations. Need a commercial AIS unit that can connect to ECDIS or a dedicated display? The CLA2000 provides GNSS input, multiple NMEA interfaces, and protected rack or bulkhead mounting for qualified maritime installations.

Key Specifications

• Digital Yacht CLA2000 Deep Sea Class A AIS transponder, model ZDIGCLA2000.
• Commercial Class A SOTDMA AIS transceiver intended for SOLAS/IMO-compliant applications where properly certified and installed.
• Selectable 12.5W or 1W AIS transmit power.
• Marine VHF/AIS frequency coverage from 156.025–174.000 MHz.
• Multi-channel continuous AIS receive/transmit operation with integrated dedicated DSC receiver.
• Includes a commercial GNSS/GPS antenna sensor.
• NMEA 2000, multiple high-speed NMEA 0183 ports, and pilot plug interface.
• Requires an external MFD, ECDIS, or dedicated AIS display.
• 12V/24V DC input with up to approximately 18W maximum power consumption.
• IPX2 enclosure for dry protected bridge installation.
• Approximate dimensions: 8.7 × 6.3 × 2.4 inches; approximate weight: 3.3 lb (1.5 kg).

Integration

The CLA2000 requires a properly designed Class A AIS installation, including suitable VHF AIS antenna arrangements, GNSS antenna placement, vessel static-data programming, MMSI assignment, bridge display/ECDIS integration, and applicable flag-state approval. It is not a VHF voice radio, radar, EPIRB, or substitute for required bridge watchkeeping.

Class A AIS requirements vary by vessel type, tonnage, operating area, flag state, and applicable U.S. or international regulations. Confirm the exact certification status, software approval, installation manual, and required equipment before purchase. AIS information depends on VHF reception and other vessels transmitting accurate data; it should be used alongside radar, charts, visual lookout, and safe navigation procedures.

Installation Notes

Install the unit in a dry, ventilated bridge or equipment-rack location. Mount the GNSS antenna with clear sky view, use properly separated AIS/VHF antennas or approved splitter arrangements, and route RF and data cables away from high-current wiring and interference sources. Connect high-speed NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, pilot plug, and display equipment according to the approved installation plan.

A qualified commercial marine-electronics technician should install, configure, and verify vessel details, MMSI, GNSS antenna offsets, transmitter status, pilot plug, bridge alerts, and data interfaces. Do not transmit until the installation has been commissioned and all static data is correct.

Before Ordering

Confirm Class A regulatory and certification requirements, MMSI/licensing status, VHF/AIS antenna design, GNSS antenna location, bridge/ECDIS compatibility, NMEA and pilot-plug needs, 12V/24V power, protected mounting space, and professional commissioning support before ordering.