3.2 Input/Output of AIS Signal

Three input/output ports are provided for RS-422 protocol, based on the IEC 61162-1/2. Data transmission rate is selectable from 4800 bps and 38.4 kbps. Normally, Radar/ECDIS/PC, etc. are connected to these ports to exchange data with the AIS. PC standard protocol RS-232C is also provided in the D-sub port of the transponder unit.

TB1 in the junctionbox

25

TD4-A

TTYCS-4

 

26

TD4-B

 

27

GND ISO

 

28

RD4-A

 

29

RD4-B

 

30

GND ISO

 

31

TD6-A

TTYCS-4

32

TD6-B

 

33

GND ISO

 

34

RD6-A

 

35

RD6-B

 

36

GND ISO

 

37

TD8-A

TTYCS-4

38

TD8-B

 

39

GND ISO

 

40

RD8-A

 

41

RD8-B

 

42

GND ISO

 

43

TD (232C)

 

44

RD (232C)

 

21

GND

 

 

 

TTYCS-1Q

RD-A

RD-B

Isolated GND

TD-A

TD-B

Isolated GND

RD-A

RD-B

Isolated GND

TD-A

TD-B Isolated GND

RD-A

RD-B Isolated GND

TD-A

TD-B Isolated GND

Rx port

Tx port

GND

L/R (INMARSAT) or

ECDIS/RADAR

EXTRA I/O

PC I/O

Note: For TD (232C) and RD (232C), use one twisted pair for TD and one twisted pair for RD, separately. Use pin #21 for SG.

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Furuno FA-100 manual Input/Output of AIS Signal, TB1 in the junctionbox

FA-100 specifications

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