Description
Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII Class A complete with GPS antenna — System Overview & Engineering Architecture
The Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII is an enhanced, IMO and inland waterway approved Automatic Identification System (AIS) Class A transponder developed by Jotron. Designed for professional maritime operators, the system automatically exchanges vessel navigation and identification data with surrounding traffic and shore-based authorities to improve safety, situational awareness, and collision avoidance on busy waterways.
The Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII is engineered with a separate display and transceiver unit, both featuring a compact form factor. This dual-component architecture enables simple installation and effortless retrofit on existing bridge consoles, making it ideally suited for navcom upgrades on SOLAS-compliant vessels as well as inland commercial barges. The transponder unit also acts as the central termination point for all external interface cables, simplifying cable routing and reducing installation time on board.
This listing represents the complete package (Part Number: 103660), which is delivered with the SANAV SA-200 GPS antenna, stainless mounting stand, and a 5 m patch RJ45 waterproof cable. The Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII is the direct successor to the MkI hardware, with the latest firmware (Transponder 01.02.07 and Display 01.02.10) providing a common firmware baseline for both MkI and MkII variants. Operators familiar with the MkI unit will find the operational philosophy consistent while benefiting from expanded regulatory compliance.
Core Features & Operational Advantages
- Compliance with new BAM requirements: Fully compliant with IEC 62923-1:2018 and IEC 62923-2:2018 for Bridge Alert Management, centralizing alert handling on the bridge.
- Latest AIS Class A standard: Built in accordance with IEC 61993-2:2018, the current international standard for Class A shipborne AIS equipment.
- Approved for inland waterway installations: Certified for inland navigation, expanding the operational envelope beyond purely SOLAS-flagged vessels.
- Multi-regulatory compliance: FCC, MED (Marine Equipment Directive), and MER compliant, and approved by ANATEL (Brazil).
- 7-inch high-resolution touch screen: Integrated display with an IP54 ingress protection rating for the bridge environment.
- Dual display capability: Supports a secondary display through dedicated pilot cable accessories (Part Number: 86870) for redundancy or remote viewing.
- Compact transceiver and display: Separate display and transponder units designed for simple installation or retrofit on newbuild and existing bridges.
- Internal cable management: All external interface cables are connected inside the transponder unit, reducing bridge clutter.
- Transponder unit
- Display unit
- Mounting bracket, display unit
- Locking ring, mounting bracket
- Curled knob, mounting bracket
- GPS Antenna, type: SANAV SA-200 GPS antenna
- Stainless stand for GPS antenna
- Cable, 5 m patch RJ45 waterproof
- Quick reference guide
- Power cable, display unit
- Screwdriver to unlock terminals
- Tron AIS TR-8000 Display Module — Part Number: 85400
- Antenna SANAV SA-200 GPS — Part Number: 86853
- Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII Transponder Unit — Part Number: 103650
- Antenna Procom CXL 2-1LW/H 0 dBd — Part Number: 82484 (optional VHF antenna)
- Pilot Cable for TR-8000 display — Part Number: 86870
- Power Cable TR-8000 Display — Part Number: 86581
- IEC 61993-2:2018 — Latest AIS Class A performance and testing standard.
- IEC 62923-1:2018 & IEC 62923-2:2018 — Bridge Alert Management (BAM) compliance.
- SOLAS Chapter V — Carriage requirements for AIS Class A on SOLAS-regulated vessels calling at ports such as Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Khalifa Port, Port of Fujairah, and Khor Fakkan.
- MED-B and MED-D — Marine Equipment Directive (Wheelmark) certificates for European Union flag vessels.
- MER-B and MER-D — Marine Equipment Regulation certificates for United Kingdom flag vessels post-Brexit.
- FCC — United States Federal Communications Commission approval.
- ANATEL — Brazilian telecommunications regulatory approval.
- CCS — China Classification Society type approval.
- Inland Type Approval — Certified for use on inland waterway installations (Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine and similar authorities).
Component Breakdown & Standard Supply
Each Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII Class A complete with GPS antenna package (P/N 103660) is supplied with the following standard items:
Optional supply items include a VHF antenna and a pilot cable for the TR-8000 display. For complete IMO-compliant installations, Seanav Marine can also supply the related Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII complete IMO package (Part Number: 103670), which bundles the appropriate VHF antenna for SOLAS Class A use.
Accessories and Spares
The following genuine Jotron accessories and spares are available for the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII platform:
SOLAS, IMO, IEC & Classification Society Compliance
The Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII is engineered to meet the latest mandatory and voluntary maritime safety standards governing Class A AIS carriage:
Onboard Maintenance & Inspection Standards
To preserve regulatory compliance and operational integrity, the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII should be maintained in accordance with the official Jotron Operator and Installation Manual. Annual radio surveys, including AIS functionality testing and Class A performance verification, are required under SOLAS and applicable flag-state requirements. Seanav Marine supports vessel operators across the UAE through our dedicated Radio Survey Services in UAE | SOLAS & GMDSS Compliance and integrated Navcom Services in UAE portfolio.
Recommended onboard inspection tasks include verification of the SANAV SA-200 GPS antenna condition and cabling integrity, confirmation of the 5 m patch RJ45 waterproof connection between GPS antenna and transponder, and review of the current firmware baseline (Transponder 01.02.07 and Display 01.02.10 as per Service Bulletin SB01-2025). Bridge Alert Management (BAM) alert pathways should be tested during each radio survey cycle, and the transponder’s external interface cables — connected inside the transponder unit — should be inspected for strain relief and corrosion, especially on vessels operating in tropical or high-humidity environments such as the Arabian Gulf.
For vessels undergoing broader bridge modernization, the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII can be integrated alongside complementary Jotron products such as the SAILOR 6280 AIS System Class A or the JRC JHS-183 AIS depending on fleet standardization requirements. Operators planning to expand their navigation suite with adaptive heading control may also consider the Navitron NT888G MK2 Adaptive Autopilot or the Navitron NT1050 Autopilot as part of a unified bridge retrofit. Seanav Marine’s Vessel Retrofit Solutions Dubai UAE service line can assist with full installation engineering and class approval.
Technical Support & Port Delivery
Seanav Marine is a global NAVCOM service provider with delivery, installation, and class survey support available at all major UAE maritime hubs. For quotations, technical specifications, spare parts identification, and onboard commissioning of the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII Class A complete with GPS antenna, contact our Technical Team or email service@seanav.org.
For authoritative product reference, please consult the Official OEM Product Reference Page on the Jotron website.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII Class A complete with GPS antenna |
| Manufacturer | Jotron |
| OEM Part Number | 103660 |
| System Type | Automatic Identification System (AIS) Class A Transponder |
| Application | Inland waterways and SOLAS-regulated maritime operations |
| AIS Standard Compliance | IEC 61993-2:2018 (latest AIS Class A standard) |
| Bridge Alert Management (BAM) | IEC 62923-1:2018 and IEC 62923-2:2018 |
| Regulatory Approvals | FCC, MED (Marine Equipment Directive), MER (Marine Equipment Regulation), ANATEL (Brazil) |
| Type Approvals / Certificates | ANATEL, CCS (China Classification Society), Inland Type Approval, MED-B, MED-D, MER-B, MER-D |
| System Architecture | Separate display and transceiver (transponder) unit |
| Display Type | 7″ high-resolution touch screen |
| Display Ingress Protection | IP54 |
| Display Capability | Dual display support (via optional pilot cable for TR-8000 display, P/N 86870) |
| Cable Management | External interface cables connected inside transponder unit |
| GPS Antenna Type (Standard Supply) | SANAV SA-200 GPS antenna |
| GPS Antenna Mounting | Stainless stand included |
| GPS Antenna Cable | 5 m patch RJ45 waterproof cable |
| Optional VHF Antenna | Procom CXL 2-1LW/H 0 dBd (P/N 82484) |
| Standard Supply Items | Transponder unit; Display unit; Mounting bracket (display); Locking ring (mounting bracket); Curled knob (mounting bracket); SANAV SA-200 GPS antenna; Stainless stand; 5 m patch RJ45 waterproof cable; Quick reference guide; Power cable (display unit); Screwdriver to unlock terminals |
| Optional Supply Items | VHF antenna; Pilot cable for TR-8000 display |
| Installation | Designed for simple installation and easy retrofit |
| Current Common Firmware (MkI/MkII) | Transponder 01.02.07 and Display 01.02.10 |
| Related IMO Complete Package | Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII complete IMO package — P/N 103670 |
| Display Module Spare | Tron AIS TR-8000 Display Module — P/N 85400 |
| Transponder Unit Spare | Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII Transponder Unit — P/N 103650 |
| GPS Antenna Spare | Antenna SANAV SA-200 GPS — P/N 86853 |
| Pilot Cable Spare | Pilot Cable for TR-8000 display — P/N 86870 |
| Power Cable Spare | Power Cable TR-8000 Display — P/N 86581 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is included in the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII Class A complete with GPS antenna package?
The standard supply (Part Number 103660) includes the transponder unit, display unit, mounting bracket for the display, locking ring, curled knob, SANAV SA-200 GPS antenna, stainless mounting stand, 5 m patch RJ45 waterproof cable, quick reference guide, power cable for the display unit, and a screwdriver to unlock terminals.
Q2. Which AIS and Bridge Alert Management standards does the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII comply with?
The Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII is built to the latest AIS Class A standard IEC 61993-2:2018 and is fully compliant with Bridge Alert Management (BAM) requirements per IEC 62923-1:2018 and IEC 62923-2:2018.
Q3. Is the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII approved for inland waterway installations?
Yes. The Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII carries an Inland Type Approval, making it suitable for use on inland waterway installations in addition to SOLAS-regulated maritime operations.
Q4. Which regulatory certifications does the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII hold?
The unit is FCC, MED (Marine Equipment Directive) and MER (Marine Equipment Regulation) compliant, is approved by ANATEL (Brazil), and holds CCS (China Classification Society), MED-B, MED-D, MER-B and MER-D certificates.
Q5. What GPS antenna is supplied with the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII package?
The package is supplied with the SANAV SA-200 GPS antenna (Part Number 86853) on a stainless stand, connected via a 5 m patch RJ45 waterproof cable.
Q6. Can the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII be retrofitted on existing vessels?
Yes. The Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII features a compact design with a separate display and transceiver unit and external interface cables routed inside the transponder unit, making it specifically designed for simple installation and easy retrofit on existing bridge consoles.
Q7. Does the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII support a secondary display?
Yes. The system supports dual display operation. A pilot cable for the TR-8000 display (Part Number 86870) is available as an optional supply item or spare for connecting a secondary display.
Q8. What is the current firmware version for the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII?
The current common firmware for both MkI and MkII units is Transponder 01.02.07 paired with Display 01.02.10, as referenced in Service Bulletin SB01-2025.
Q9. Is there a complete IMO version of the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII package available?
Yes. The Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII complete IMO package is available as Part Number 103670, which bundles the additional VHF antenna required for a fully SOLAS-compliant Class A installation.
Q10. Which VHF antenna is recommended for use with the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII?
Jotron offers the optional Procom CXL 2-1LW/H 0 dBd VHF antenna (Part Number 82484) as the recommended VHF antenna for use with the Tron AIS TR-8000 MkII.
