TransponderTech Product Support
For over 20 years, we have developed and sold world leading products based on AIS and GNSS technology.
We deliver commercial radio products and software solutions to both civil and military customers within the maritime segment, both ships and aircraft.
Saab TransponderTech AB is located in Hackefors - Linköping, Sweden and we handle the whole lifecycle process from development of products to delivery to the end customer and support.
We give training in all our products to our OEMs at request. Please contact: support.transpondertech@saabgroup.com
General Certificates
MEDD0000016-revision8 2023-06-29.pdf
Other general SAAB Certificates
https://www.saab.com/about/certifications-and-approvals
R6 AIS and NAV (Class A/GNSS/DGNSS)
Documentation Package (Drawings/Certificates/Manuals/Declarations)
External link: 7000 121-311, J1, R6 Documentation CD.zip
R6 Update package (Firmware for R6 CDU, R6 Transponder and R5 NAV sensor)
External link: 7000-121-800, D1, R6 Update Package (Trsp 1.1.2 - CDU 1.1.2 - GNSS FW 6.1Aa00 )
ATTENTION! Verify that FW version of R6 CDU is Higher or Equal
to version 1.1.2 before upgrading to R6 CDU FW 1.1.4 or higher.
If FW version is lower than version 1.1.2 it necessary to update the R6 CDU to 1.1.2 first, before updating the R6 CDU to newer FW.
See 7000-121-800, D1, R6 Update Package above to find the package containing R6 CDU FW 1.1.2
R6 NEO and R6 NAV NEO
The R6 NEO System meets the Panama Canal Authorities (ACP) requirements for a pre-installed, non-portable piloting unit (NPPU).
The R6 NAV NEO option exceeds the Panama Canal Authority requirements by inclusion of the R6 CDU (control and display unit), enabling SOLAS approval.
Documentation Package (Drawings/Certificates/Manuals/Declarations)
External link: 7000 121-311, J1, R6 Documentation CD.zip
R6 NEO/NAV NEO Update package (Firmware for R6 CDU, R6 IMU, R6 COM, R6 UPS and R6 NAV sensor)
To be released
R5 Supreme AIS
Documentation Package (Product Certificates / Drawings / Manuals)
7000 118- 362, J1, R5 Supreme AIS and NAV MkII-MkIII Documentation CD.zip
Release notes
7000 118-339, AG1, R5 SUPREME SW Release notes (CDU 1.4.4, AIS 1.4.4, GNSS 6.1Aa00, R5NAV 1.4.4).pdf
Software Update Package
7000 118-337, AC1, R5 Supreme Update Package (CDU 1.3.8, AIS 1.3.9, R5NAV 1.3.2, GNSS 5.9Aa08).zip
ATTENTION! Earlier software versions have shown to have combatibility issues with some USB memories. We recommend that the designated USB memory is tested for update in house before deploying it on remote site. If one USB memory does not work, then please try another brand, format, size or logical type.
R5 Solid AIS
Documentation Package (Product Certificates / Drawings / Manuals)
7000 118-331, J1, R5 SOLID AIS Documentation CD.zip
Release notes
7000 118-334, Y1, R5 SOLID AIS Release notes (1.4.2).pdf
Software Update Package
7000 118-332, Z1, R5 SOLID AIS Update package (SW 1.4.2).zip
R5 RIC
Documentation Package (Product Certificates / Drawings / Manuals)
7000 114-949, A1, R5 RIC Asterix Video Protocol Specification.pdf
7000 114-950, C1, R5 RIC Quickstart.pdf
7000 114-951, A2, R5 RIC Software Protocol Specification.pdf
7000 114-952, B3, R5 RIC Hardware Interface Specification.pdf
7000 114-964, B1, R5 RIC Software Interface Specification.pdf
7000 114-965, A2, R5 RIC STT Video Protocol Specification.pdf
7000 114-966, A1, R5 RIC STTv2 Video Protocol Specification.pdf
MD-7000 114-900, P4A, R5, RIC.PDF (Mechanical drawings).pdf
R5 NAV MKII GNSS/DGNSS
Documentation Package (Product Certificates / Drawings / Manuals)
7000 118- 362, J1, R5 Supreme AIS and NAV MkII-MkIII Documentation CD.zip
Release notes
7000 118-339, AF1, R5 SUPREME SW Release notes (CDU 1.4.3, AIS 1.4.2, R5NAV 1.4.3, GNSS 5.9Aa08).pdf
Software Update Package
7000 118-337, AG1, R5 SUPREME SW Upgrade package (CDU 1.4.3, AIS 1.4.2, R5NAV 1.4.3, GNSS 5.9Aa08).zip
ATTENTION! Earlier CDU software versions have shown to have compatibility issues with some USB memory devices. We recommend that the designated USB memory is tested for update in house before deploying it on remote site. If one USB memory does not work, then please try another brand, format, size or logical type.
R60 VDES Base Station
Software Update Package
7000 120-232, H1, R60 SW Update package 1.0.15.zip
Release notes
7000 120-233, H1, R60 SW Release notes.pdf
This software update package is intended for all variants of R60, including R60 Base Stations used for VDES test beds.
Discontinued products
R4 GPS / DGPS Navigation System - High end Commercial GPS and DGPS system
The entire R4 Product line is no longer supported and customers are encouraged to upgrade to the newer R5 product line that was introduced in 2012.
If you have any further questions about this product, feel free to contact our customer support department.
R4 AIS Class A AIS Transponder System - IMO compliant AIS for Solas class ships
The entire R4 Product line is no longer supported and customers are encouraged to upgrade to the newer R5 product line that was introduced in 2012.
If you have any further questions about this product, feel free to contact our customer support department.
R4 IAIS Inland AIS Transponder system - certified AIS system for inland waterways
The entire R4 Product line is no longer supported and customers are encouraged to upgrade to the newer R5 product line that was introduced in 2012.
If you have any further questions about this product, feel free to contact our customer support department.
R4 Combined System - Class A AIS Transponder + GPS/DGPS navigation system
The entire R4 Product line is no longer supported and customers are encouraged to upgrade to the newer R5 product line that was introduced in 2012.
If you have any further questions about this product, feel free to contact our customer support department.
R4 Class B - Class B AIS Transponder
The entire R4 Product line is no longer supported and customers are encouraged to upgrade to the newer R5 product line that was introduced in 2012.
If you have any further questions about this product, feel free to contact our customer support department