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A REVOLUTION IN VHF MARINE COMMUNICATION
It will change your VHF experience forever. With an intuitive touchscreen handset engineered for durability, the Cortex V1 is a communications hub that integrates strong, clear audio with the power of AIS collision avoidance — plus remote systems monitoring and control from onboard or ashore.
With up to 85 dBA of crystal-clear audio power, the Cortex V1 system delivers superior sound quality.
The included Cortex H1 handset offers easy one-hand operation with touchscreen, click-wheel and select keys.
A built-in SOTDMA AIS transponder proactively warns you of certain collision threats with voiced alerts.
Quickly initiate DSC direct calls by tapping the AIS boat symbol on the handset’s touchscreen.
Cortex apps let you monitor boat systems, receive alerts and remotely control devices from your compatible smartphone.
NMEA 2000® networking allows you to view Cortex data on your connected MFDs and chartplotters.
VHF, AIS AND MONITORING
Cortex V1 is an advanced multi-station VHF radio with remote monitoring and control. The Cortex V1 system includes a Cortex M1 hub and Cortex H1 tethered handset. Connect additional Cortex handsets (sold separately) for even more freedom and control on board.
COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Cortex smartAIS continuously monitors AIS information from other boats and calculates crossing situations, generates collision alarms and provides easy-to-understand avoidance cues. Data from its built-in heading sensor is also broadcast, so other vessels can clearly identify which direction your boat is moving.
VHF VOICE FLEXIBILITY
Both portable and power-tethered style Cortex handsets connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi® link to the Cortex M1 hub. Keep a portable handset with you for continual VHF communications access from anywhere on your boat.
ONE-TOUCH DSC
Cortex lets you initiate DSC direct calls with other vessels by simply tapping the vessel icon on your handset. Initiate VHF calls to friends or quickly hail another vessel when every second counts.
ANCHOR WATCH
Whether you’re onboard or ashore, you can know for sure your boat is securely anchored. Cortex smartAIS accurately tracks boat movement, heading and bow position, alerting you if your anchor drags.
VHF, CLEAR AND LOUD
The Cortex VHF radio puts out up to 85 dBA of powerful, crystal-clear audio, so you won’t miss critical communications.
HORN AND LOUDSPEAKER
Need to catch someone’s attention? Easily sound preset horn signals or speak through your loudspeaker with any Cortex handset or the Cortex Onboard smart-device app.
HANDSETS ANYWHERE YOU NEED THEM
Multiple Cortex H1 and Cortex H1P handsets can be connected to each hub. Up to 5 can connect directly to the Cortex Network, with an additional 5 through an existing boat network for increased range on larger vessels.
INTUITIVE CONTROL
Designed for simplicity with easy-to-understand screens and step-by-step data flows during critical situations, Cortex makes advanced features easy to use.
VOICED ALERTS
Instead of ambiguous bells or tones, you’ll hear a voice prompt to tell you what the alert is for. In case of a potential collision, you’ll also be told the direction of the threat, so you’ll quickly know where to look.
DEDICATED MAN OVERBOARD
Man overboard (MOB) can be manually activated using the dedicated MOB button on the Cortex handset, Cortex Onboard smart device app or automatically from an AIS MOB beacon — which launches a trackback mode for quick retrieval.
WET AND GLOVE CAPABLE
Wet hands? Wearing gloves? Cortex handsets are designed to be glove friendly, and they’re built to operate in all types of saltwater or freshwater marine environments.
ONE-HAND OPERATION
Cortex handsets are equipped with a click-wheel, ergonomic design and grip enhancing exterior, so you can use the device while keeping one hand on the helm wheel or tiller.
RESPONSIVE MULTI-TOUCH
Cortex touchscreen handsets provide responsive multi-touch, pinch-to-zoom and panning control, ensuring fast, smooth navigation and intuitive operation.
GALVANIC ISOLATION
Galvanically isolated ports and internal components protect your Cortex hub and connected equipment from electrical shorts and circuit damage in the corrosive marine environment.
MULTI-CONSTELLATION GNSS
With fast 10Hz GPS updates that keep up with your vessel, your vessel position is plotted using multiple global satellite networks. When you connect other devices to Cortex using NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183, all onboard equipment benefits from Cortex’s super-fast GPS capability.
12/24V OPERATION
Cortex will operate on 12- and 24-volt power supplies, making it easily plug-and-play compatible with most electrical systems on vessels of all sizes.
RUGGED, DURABLE DESIGN
Water-rated to IPX7 standards (resists water ingression when submerged up to 30 minutes in up to one metre of water), the Cortex hub’s thermal polymer housing is heat- and corrosion-resistant — so it can be safely mounted anywhere onboard. The Cortex handsets are IPX8 water-rated, too.
LOW POWER CONSUMPTION
Engineered for minimal power consumption at just 500mA, the Cortex hub can stay on full-time to keep you informed. It will alert you even when your MFD is turned off — ideal if you need to conserve power when anchored or on a long voyage.
OUTSHINES EXTREME DAYLIGHT
The bright, optically bonded LCD screen offers brilliant daylight visibility and a wide viewing angle. A built-in ambient light sensor allows automatic adjustment as conditions change.
MONITOR SYSTEMS
See status and history of built-in and connected sensors. Monitor bilge, security, power and other instruments. Set alarms and alarm thresholds, review data history and know when the sensor was last active.
BUILT-IN SENSORS
GPS, heading sensor, battery sensor and barometer provide valuable out-of-the-box information on and off the boat as soon as you plug in and configure your Cortex system.
NETWORKED SENSORS
Simply connect to your boat’s NMEA 2000 network to monitor factors such as wind speed and direction, or water depth from your other onboard devices.
EXTERNAL SENSORS
Your imagination is the limit — connect with sensors to monitor bilge activity and level, shore power, security systems and more (external sensors sold separately).
CORTEX MONITOR APP
Download the Cortex Monitor app from the Apple® or Google™ app store and use your smartphone or tablet to monitor your vessel and receive alerts1.
GEO-FENCING
Drawing upon the strength of the Cortex Monitor smart-device app and relying on the information being broadcast from your boat, know where your boat is — and if it’s where it should be1. Get an alert if it moves outside a designated area.
CONTROL DEVICES
Connect with the Cortex Monitor app to remotely control devices such as lights, air conditioning and ice makers on your boat by connecting them to your Cortex system.
REAL-TIME UPDATES
Cortex sends updates to the cloud, allowing you to receive status information and alerts directly on your compatible smartphone or tablet.
MONITOR LITE
A Monitor Lite subscription is free with Cortex. View twice-daily updates on your Cortex system. See alarms from within the Cortex Monitor app.
MONITOR PREMIUM
See real-time updates on the Cortex Monitor app. Receive instant alarm notifications and control onboard devices. Access advanced features like geofence and Anchor Watch. Monitor Premium is available on a monthly or annual subscription.
NMEA GATEWAY
Cortex can receive and broadcast network data — or translate it between NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000. This makes it compatible with devices on either of those networks — plus it can link via built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity. Receive alerts directly on your compatible devices from anywhere onboard.
CONNECT TO ROAMING
Connect to a boat network with mobile or satellite data to roam where Cortex cellular data connectivity cannot reach.
MONITORING MADE EASY
Register your compatible smartphone or tablet with Cortex Monitor, pairing it to your Cortex hub. Then use the Cortex Monitor app to remotely monitor your boat through built-in and connected sensors to your Cortex hub. Upgrade to a Premium subscription to get access to Anchor Watch and receive real-time push notifications.
EASY TO GET STARTED
Connect Cortex Onboard and Cortex Monitor apps easily with your unique QR code to start receiving alerts, viewing boat status information and remotely controlling devices with your compatible smartphone.
EASY INSTALLATION
Use a single existing VHF antenna (not included) for both AIS and VHF, saving time and money on installation. You can also upgrade to a single AIS/VHF antenna for optimised AIS performance.
SOFTWARE UPDATEABLE
Cortex will only get smarter. New features and functionality are being developed all the time and are automatically downloaded to the Cortex Onboard app for easy Wi-Fi updates to your Cortex system.
SIMPLIFY YOUR SYSTEM
Cortex replaces up to 10 separate devices with a single integrated hub device, making it a simple, easy to install and intuitive device to use.
BUILT-IN SPLITTER
Install Cortex and retain your existing antenna and VHF radio. Cortex features a built-in high-performance no-loss VHF/AIS splitter with a fail-safe pass-through. Simply connect your existing VHF to the auxiliary output on Cortex.
General |
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| UNIT SIZE | M1: 168 x 168 x 58.7 mm (6 5/8″ x 6 5/8″ x 2 5/16″) H1/H1P: 164.8 x 71.8 x 21.4 mm (6 1/2″ x 2 13/16″ x 7/8″) |
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| WEIGHT | M1: 770 g H1: 285 g H1P: 235 g |
| WATER RATING | IPX7 |
| OPERATING VOLTAGE | M1: 9-33V H1/H1P: 12-24V compatible |
| CURRENT DRAW | 12V: 6A max, 700mA m |
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | -25°C to +55°C |
| VHF VOICE | |
| ATIS | |
| TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY ERROR | Less than 300 Hz |
| ANT CONNECTOR | SO239 |
| SPLITTER | Max input power 25 W Insertion loss RX 0dB, TX < 2dB |
| SPLITTER CONNECTOR | BNC |
VHF Voice |
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| VHF FREQUENCY RANGE TX | 156.025–161.600 MHz |
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| VHF FREQUENCY RANGE RX | 156.050–163.275 MHz |
| DEDICATED RX VHF CHANNELS | 3 |
| VHF POWER OUTPUT | 25 W, 1 W (high, low) |
| REGION | U.S., Canada, International |
| SENSITIVITY (12 DB SINAD) | -116 dBm |
| ADJACENT VHF CHANNEL SELECTIVITY | 80 dB |
| SPURIOUS RESPONSE | 70 dB |
| VHF INTERMODULATION | 70 dB |
| SPURIOUS EMISSIONS | Less than -80 dBc (at 25 W) |
| MAX AUDIO OUTPUT POWER | 10 W, < 1% THD |
| MAX ANTENNA GAIN | 6 dBi |
Class D DSC |
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| CLASS | Class D |
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| DEDICATED RX DSC CHANNELS | One |
| SENSITIVITY (1% BER) | -113 dBm |
| ADJACENT DSC CHANNEL SELECTIVITY | 80 dB |
| DSC INTERMODULATION | 70 dB |
AIS |
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| CLASS | SOTDMA Class B |
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| DEDICATED RX AIS CHANNELS | 2 |
| FREQUENCY RANGE | 156.025 – 162.025 MHz |
| AIS POWER OUTPUT | 5W |
| AIS SENSITIVITY (20% PER) | -113 dBm |
| ADJACENT AIS CHANNEL SELECTIVITY | 80 dB |
| AIS INTERMODULATION | 67 dB |
GNSS |
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| GNSS SENSITIVITY | -167 dBm |
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| CONSTELLATIONS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galilleo |
| CHANNELS | 72 |
| DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT | SBAS, WAAS, EGS |
| NAVIGATION RATE | 10 Hz |
| CONNECTOR | SMA |
| CERTIFICATIONS | IEC 61108 |
| FEATURES | anti-jamming, anti-spoofing |
Networking |
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| NMEA 2000® GATEWAY | 1 isolated micro-C male port, AIS, GPS & MOB PGN output, gateway translations to/from NMEA 0183 |
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| NMEA 2000® LEN | 2 |
| NMEA 0183 DETAIL | 1 isolated NMEA 0183 port, AIS & GPS sentences, gateway translations to/from NMEA 2000®, 4800/38400 baud |
| WIRELESS SECURITY | WPA2 Personal |
| CLOUD CONNECTIVITY | LTE-Cat1 with 3G fallback (U.S., Canada), 3G (Europe, Asia), integrated SIM, integrated antenna, SMA-RP external antenna port |
| CONTROL OUTPUTS | 2; low side driven (max 150mA) |
Sensors |
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| NMEA 2000® COMPATIBLE | |
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| AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR | |
| HEADING | 9-axial, accuracy: +/- 10 deg, updated rate: 10 Hz (max) |
| BAROMETER | Update rate 1Hz max (averaged) |
| BATTERY VOLTAGE | Measured at power input |
| EXTERNAL SENSOR INPUTS | 5; Digital (0-24V), analog (0-17V) |
Audio |
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| SUPPORTED FUNCTIONS | VHF RX, Alarms |
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| AMPLIFIER | M1: 10W Class D, THD < 1% 4 ohm H1/H1P: 3W Class D amplifier, THD < 5% @ 85dBA |
| EXTERNAL SPEAKER | 10W, 4 ohm |
| EXTERNAL LOUDSPEAKER | 30W, 4 ohm |
Display |
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| SCREEN | LCD TFT Si, 640 x 800, 24-bit color |
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| TOUCH | capacitive, optically-bonded to LCD |
| TOUCH FEATURE | glove and salt water operable |
| CABLE LENGTH | 6 ft (2 m) |
| CHANNEL 16 SHORTCUT | |
Connections |
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| CONNECTIONS WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY | access point for up to 5 handsets (max 10 devices total), simultaneous client mode, 2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n, integrated antenna, SMA-RP external antenna port (optional) |
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Electrical Features |
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| COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE | standard 80 cm (31.5″), steering 40 cm (15.7) |
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Instrument Features |
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| BACKLIGHT | 600 cd/m2 |
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*Water rating: M1 is IPX7; H1/H1P is IPX8
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