P-8301 MkII Microphone Unit

Item Number: 4000019416

Microphone/Antenna Unit

  • Best performance digital sound processing
  • Easy installation
  • Amplifies meaningful sound within a 70-2100 Hz range
  • Omnidirectional antenna with 4 microphones
  • 3-meter pigtail
  • Approved according to:
    • MED
    • UK MER
    • ISO 14859
    • IEC 60945: 2002
    • Parts of E10 (EMC and Operational Temperature)
    • IEC 61162-1:2016 / -450:2018
    • IEC 62288: 2021
  • Type Approvals:
    • DNV
    • DNV - MED
    • DNV UK - MER
    • ABS
    • CSS
    • RMRS
MED EU Certification icon MED Certification

The P-8301 MkII Microphone unit is part of the Phontech 8300 MkII Sound Reception system, designed to receive and detect foghorn sounds from other vessels. The P-8300 MkII Sound Reception system is for use on-board one man operated closed bridge class ships.

By using high capacity microcontrollers and sophisticated software algorithms this digital system has superior performance, both for noise suppression and direction detection. Through the self-calibrating functionality, it is also is very easy to install. 

The P-8301 MkII is an omnidirectional antenna with  4 microphones that continously monitors the surroundings for foghorn, bells and gongs in the range between 70-2100Hz.

This P-8300 MkII Sound Reception System is MED-approved and is wheel marked according to MED-B according to (EU) 2022/1157.
It is also UK-MER-D / UK-MER-B approved according to UK) MSN.1874.


The unit has DNV/ABS/RMRS/CCS type approvals.

The P-8300 MkII Sound Reception System is also designed to meet;
SOLAS Chapter V - Safety of navigation - Regulation 19 Carriage requirements for shipborne navigational systems and equipment.
IMO Res. A.694(17) General requirements for shipborne radio equipment forming part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and for electronic navigational aids.
IMO Res. MSC.36(63) Adoption of the international code of safety for high speed craft (1994).
IMO Res. MSC.86(70) Adoption of new and amended performance standards for navigational equipment.
IMO Res. MSC.97(73) Adoption of the international code of safety for high speed craft (2000).
IMO Res. MSC.191(79) Performance standards for the presentation of navigation-related information on the shipborne navigational displays

Mechanical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 317x338x317 mm
Weight 3.95 kg
Material Stainless steel (AISI 316) / ASA Thermoplastic
Color RAL 9010
Mounting Vertical / Horizontal
Fixing 4 x M6 bolts, 80mm square
Access Sealed, flying leads
Cable Type Unitronic Robust C (TP) 6 x 2x 0.25 (Ø 8.5mm)
Manufacturer Phontech by Zenitel
Environmental
Temperature -60°C to +55°C (Storage: -60°C to +70°C)
Humidity +93% (at +40°C)
Ingress Protection IP-56
Electrical
Power Supply Supplied from Phontech 8300 MkII
Power Consumption <1 W
Heat Dissipation <1 W
Termination 5 twisted pairs, outer shield– flying leads
Compass Safe Distance > 0.3 m
Frequency Range 70 Hz – 2100 Hz
Microphone Input Level Max 125 dB SPL

Date Name Category Size Document
31.05.2024 DoC_8300_8301_MED_MER_2024_05 Declaration 186.23 KB Login to download
31.05.2024 MEDB00005E7-revision2 Certificate 312.96 KB Login to download
31.05.2024 MEDD00001WF-revision3 Certificate 310.56 KB Login to download
31.05.2024 MERB00005E7 Rev-1-Zenitel SR P-8300 Mk II SRS Certificate 252.21 KB Login to download
31.05.2024 MERD00001WF Rev.1 Certificate 245.39 KB Login to download