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MX535 AIS Transponder Unit

Technical & Installation Manual

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1 General

This Technical & Installation Manual is the installation manual for the MX535 AIS Transponder. It also contains information about the antennas (GPS and VHF) and cabling used by the MX535.

1.1 Software Releases

MX535

This manual is valid for all software versions of the MX535. See also Section 5.2.

MX420

The CDU must have the program version V2.0(841) or later to work properly with the MX535 (NAUTICAST) AIS transponder.

1.2 General Recommendations for Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work

MX-Marine Company gives advice and recommendations for the arrangement of MX-Marine equipment and the installation sites. A prerequisite is that the necessary drawings of the ship should be made available in good time.

The advice and recommendations contained in this manual are given on the basis of our up-to-date practical experience and to the best of our knowledge. However, they are given without any commitment. As far as is permissible, any liability on the part of MX-Marine for resulting damage is expressly ruled out, regardless of whether the damage is of a direct or indirect nature.

Unusual shipbuilding shapes, additions or superstructures as well as environmental influences can impair the functioning of the equipment. We are, of course, willing to help the customer with optimising solutions subject to suitable commercial arrangements.

The customer is responsible for ensuring that the MX-Marine equipment is installed properly according to our instructions and in compliance with the regulations issued by the relevant classification society and national authorities.

1.3 Safety Warnings

WARNING

This unit contains electrostatic sensitive devices.

Observe precautions for handling.

The discharge of electrostatic energy into a semiconductor can destroy the semiconductor or change its properties. Before a unit’s housing is opened to remove or touch a board, the service equipment, Order No. 586-5011, must be used.