
Installation and configuration
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3.2.1
VHF Antenna
Connection of a suitable VHF antenna will be required for the AIS transceiver
to operate. The antenna cable should be terminated with a PL-259 (or UHF)
connector. A surge arrestor should be fitted in line with VHF antenna
connector. See section 3.3.3 for more information.
Please take note of the warnings listed at the start of this manual regarding the
installation and use of antennas.
3.2.2
Antenna cables
The supplied GNSS antenna is provided with 10 metres (32.8ft) of cable. If this
is not sufficient to reach between the desired GNSS antenna location and the
AIS transceiver you will require an extension cable. Please contact your dealer
for details.
3.2.3
GNSS Antenna mount
A mounting bracket is required for the supplied GNSS antenna.
3.2.4
Data interface cables
Suitable screened, multi core cable will be required to connect the ships
sensor (DGPS, Gyro etc.) data ports to the AIS transceiver.
3.3 Installation procedures
Before beginning installation of your AIS transceiver, please ensure that you
read all of the instructions in this manual.
The following sections explain the installation process step by step for each of
the main system elements. A typical system and connection diagram is
provided in Figure 3.
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