ACR Electronics AIS-300, Y1-03-0222 manual Hardware installation, Electrical connections

Click the 'Yes' button if the MMSI is correct.

The static data tab will be updated to show the newly programmed vessel information. The MMSI number will be displayed with a grey background to indicate that it has been programmed and cannot be changed.

For additional software applications unrelated to the installation, please refer to the Link2AIS™ Software user guide for technical support.

11.Hardware installation

WARNING: The compass safe distance of this unit is 0.5m or greater for 0.3° deviation.

WARNING: Do not connect the Nauticast™-B AIS unit to a main (line) AC electrical supply, as an electric shock or fire hazard could result. Length of data/power cable connection must not exceed 3 meters.

CAUTION: Do not connect the Nauticast™-B AIS unit to a DC supply exceeding 15.6 V or reverse the

supply polarity. Damage to the unit may result. Ensure the power supply is limited in accordance with EN 60950- 1:2006 and protected with fuse or breakers not to exceed the specifications listed in this manual.

CAUTION: The Nauticast™-B AIS unit is designed for operation in

the temperature range -25 °C to +55 °C. Do not install (or use) the Nauticast™-B AIS unit in environments which exceed this range.

CAUTION: Do not install the Nauticast™-B AIS unit in an

environment where it can be subject to excessive exposure to water.

Electrical connections

WARNING: Only the data and power cables provided with the Nauticast™-B AIS unit should be used to connect antennas, power and display devices so as to maintain the integrity of the enclosure.

Please see the Appendix section of this manual for details of the power, data and RF cables supplied.

Using the two co-axial leads supplied, connect the down-lead from a VHF antenna to the VHF antenna port and connect the down-lead of a GPS antenna to the GPS antenna port. Please see Appendix A for a block diagram of the antenna installation.

If an external display unit (AIS capable chart plotter, MKD, etc.) is to be used, connect the data interface cable to the NMEA port. Depending on your model chart plotter, a NMEA multiplexer capable of handling AIS data (38,400 baud) may be required. Consult the chart plotter manufacturer‟s support materials for interface instructions.

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