Cortex V1 - VHF radio with SOTDMA smartAIS, remote vessel monitoring and touchscreen handset - NautiRadar - Marine Systems Electronics and Telecommunications Ltd

Note: Promotion valid from January 1st to the 31st 2021 and limited to the existing stock

VHF Reimagined

Cortex is a revolution in marine technology that will change your VHF experience forever with an intuitive touchscreen engineered to withstand the rigors of the harsh marine environment.

The power of VHF and AIS combined

Cortex is the world’s first VHF with high speed SOTDMA AIS transponder technology, making your boat visible to others. A built-in heading sensor tells other vessels your direction, helping them more accurately predict potential collisions. See critical information about vessels, AIS Aids to Navigation and man overboard devices on your MFD, mobile or Cortex handset.

Collision Avoidance & One-touch DSC

Cortex continuously calculates collision risk ad warns you with voice annunciated alerts. View crossing situations, navigation light sectors and perform trial maneuvers while talking on the VHF radio. Initiate direct calls (DSC) with other vessels by simply tapping the vessel on your handset touchscreen. Push to talk to quickly hail another vessel when every second counts.

Monitor

Cortex combines built-in sensors, external sensor inputs and NMEA2000 connectivity with free basic monitoring. Using cloud connectivity, you can view twice-daily updates of power, location, wind, depth, bilge, temperature and more on your smartphone.

Anchor Watch on board and ashore

By combining your position and heading, Cortex will determine if your anchor drags. If your boat moves outside your anchor swing radius the alarm will sound on Cortex handsets, connected speaker and your smartphone. Receive alerts while ashore via the Cortex Monitor App on your smartphone

Cortex HUB

Cortex M1 Hub is a full Class B SOTDMA smartAIS with out-of-the-box monitoring. Cortex V1 combines Cortex M1 with Cortex H1 Tethered Handset to provide full VHF functionality. Optionally add H1P Portable Handsets for even greater freedom on board.

Cortex is the world’s first VHF with high speed SOTDMA AIS transponder technology making your boat visible to other vessels your direction, helping them more accurately predict potential collisions.

Configure and monitor the Cortex system and receive alerts to a connected smartphone on the Cortex Onboard App or receive alerts and control devices on the boat remotely using the Cortex Monitor App.

Features:

Add H1 Tethered & H1P Portable handset for VHF capability
Built-in Class B SOTDMA
Built-in antennas for Wi-Fi and cloud connectivity for monitoring on board and ashore
Transmit AIS and VHF simultaneously
Universal compatibility
Low power consumption
Galvanically isolated ports
Monitor up to 5 external sensors connected directly
Network to NMEA2000 to monitor sensors or 3rd Party Apps
Integrated no-loss AIS/VHF splitter
IPx7 full plastic housing
10Hz GPS and external antenna port
GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Bei Dou, Galileo
Anti-jamming feature

Cortex Onboard App

Configure and monitor your Cortex system from your smartphone anywhere on board. Receive alerts for collision threats, anchor drags and more. Android and iOS.

Tethered & Portable Handsets

The Cortex Handset is available in H1 Tethered and H1P Portable versions. Connect up to 10 Cortex Handsets to a Hub.

Features:

Intuitive functionality
Secure mounting and charging cradle
One-touch DSC
Single-handed operation with roary click-wheel
Wireless freedom on board
Up to 85 dBA audio
Wide angle & sunlight viewable
Pinch-to-zoom
Critical data always in view
Durability in wet and rough conditions
Gorilla Glass
Wet use touchscreen

Cortex Monitoring

Download the free Cortex Monitor App from Google Play or the App Store. Use your smartphone to monitor your vessel and receive alerts.

Know your vessel is safe and secure while you are ashore. See boat status, receive alerts and control devices. Cortex sends updates to the cloud and sends status and alerts directly to your mobile via the Monitor App.

Features

Built into the Cortex Hub
Free Download with easy setup
Free out-of-the-box monitoring
Add external sensors and controls
Real-Time monitoring and control via Premium Subscription
In-app Upgrade to Cortex Monitor Premium subscription
Monthly subscription – cancel any time

What you can monitor

Built-in monitoring: Battery Voltage | Barometric Pressure | Boat position

Cortex Monitor Plans

SPECIFICATIONS - Cortex Hub

GENERAL

Hub size: 168 x 168 x 58.7 mm
Power supply: 9-33V. 12V: 6 A max, 5000mA nominal
Weight: 770g
Environmental: Waterproof IPx7 (submersible for 30 minutes)
Operating temperature: -25ºC to +55ºC
Supported protocols: AIS Class B SOTDMA, VHF Voice, Class D DSC, ATIS (user configurable, EU region), NOAA Weather (US region)
Transmitter Frequency Error: less than 300Hz
ANT connector: SO239
Splitter: Max input power 25W, Insertion Loss RX 0dB, TX < 1dB
Splitter connector: BNC

VHF Voice

VHF Frequency range: TX 156.025-161.600 MHz | RX 156.050-163.275 MHz
Dedicated RX Channels: 3
Power output
Regions: USA, CAN, INT
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD): -116 dBm
Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 80 dB
Spurious response: 70 dB
Intermodulation: 70 dB
Spurious emissions: Less than -80 dBc (at 25W)
Max audio output power: 10W, < 1% THD

CLASS D DSC

Dedicated RC Channels: 1
Sensitivity (1% BER): -113 dBm
Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 80 dB
Spurious response: 70 dB
Intermodulation: 70 dB

SOTDMA CLASS B AIS

Dedicated RX channels: 2
Frequency range: 156.025-162.025 MHz
Power output: 5W, 1W (High, Low)
AIS Sensitivity (20% PER): -112 dBm
Adjacent channel selectivity 80 dB
Spurious response: 70 dB
Intermodulation: 70 dB

AUDIO

Supported functions: VHF RX, Alarms
Amplifier: 10W Class D, THD <1%
Speaker: 4 Ohm

GNSS

Sensitivity: -167 dBm
Constellations: GPS, GLONASS, Bei Dou, Galileo
Channels: 72
Differential Support: SBAS, WAAS, EGNOS
Navigation rate: 10 Hz
Connector: SMA
Certifications: IEC 61108
Features: anti-jamming, anti-spoofing

NETWORKING

NMEA2000 Gateway: 1x isolated Micro-C male port, AIS, GPS & MOB PNG output, Gateway Translations to/from NMEA0813
NMEA0183: 1x isolated NMEA0183 port, AIS and GPS sentences, Gateway Translations to/from NMEA2000 4800 / 38400 baud
Wireless: access point for up to 10 devices, 2.4GHz, 802.11b/g/n, integrated antenna, SMA-RP external antenna port (optional)
Wireless security: WPA2 Personal
Cloud connectivity: LTE-Cat1 with 3G fallback (USA), 3G (Canada, EU, Asia), Integrated SIM, Integrated Antenna, SMA-RP external antenna port (optional)
Control Outputs: 2 outputs, low side driven (max 200mA)

SENSORS

Heading: 9-Axial, internal use only, Accuracy: +/- 1 deg, Update rate 10Hz max
Barometer: Update rate 1Hz max (averaged)
Battery Voltage: measured at power input
External sensors inputs: 5 inputs, Digital (0-24V), Analog (0-10V)

SPECIFICATIONS - Cortex Handsets

GENERAL

Handset size: 164.8 x 71.8 x 21.4 mm
Power supply: 12V, 1A max, 200mA nom | 12-24V compatible
Battery: lithium polymer | 2 hours full charge > 12 hours nominal operation
Weight: H1 285g | H1P 235g
Environmental: Waterproof IPx7
Operating temperature: -25ºC to +55ºC
Audio: 3W Class D amplifier, TD <5% @ 85dBA

DISPLAY

Screen: LCD TFT Si, 640x800, 24 bit colour
Touch: Capacitive, optically bonded, LCD, glove and salt water operable
Backlight: 600 cd/m2, ambient light sensor for auto dimming