Garmin AIS 800, Installation Instructions Manual

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LED State Description
Warning Solid The device detects a warning condition. You
can connect the device to a computer, and use
the Garmin AIS 800 setup software to view
detailed information about the warning
condition.
RX Only Solid The device is in silent mode or not ready to
transmit.
NOTE: The Garmin AIS 800 device does not
transmit without a GPS signal or an MMSI
number, when the AIS base station commands
a quiet time, or when the device encounters a
critical error.
TX Flashing The device is sending an AIS message.
RX Flashing The device is receiving an AIS message.
Power Solid The device is ready to transmit and receive.
VHF TX,
Error,
Warning,
and Power. Solid When these four LEDs are illuminated, the
device is connected only to a computer for
programming by a USB cable.
Connecting the Device to a Remote GPS Antenna
This device must receive GPS information for proper
functionality. The device includes an internal GPS antenna. If
your mounting location does not provide good GPS reception,
you can install a remote GPS antenna (not included) and
connect it to the device.
1
Follow the instructions provided with your external GPS
antenna to install it on your boat correctly.
2 Route the GPS antenna cable to the back of your device,
away from sources of electrical interference.
3
Connect the GPS antenna cable to the GPS ANT port on
your device.
Appendix
Specifications
Dimensions (W x H x D) 175 x 142.3 x 54.5 mm (6.9 x 5.6 x
2.1 in.)
Weight 414 g (0.9 lbs.)
Operating temperature range From -15° to 55°C (from 5° to 131°F)
Storage temperature range
From -20° to 75°C (from -4° to 167°F)
Water rating IEC 605290 IPX7
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Power input 12 to 24 Vdc, 2 A max.
Current draw 12 Vdc: less than 400 mA
24 Vdc: less than 250 mA
Fuse 5 A, 125 V fast-acting
NMEA 2000 LEN @ 9 Vdc 2
Transmit power 5 W Class B, SOTDMA (1 W remote
switchable by authorities)
Antenna port impedance 50 ohm
Wireless frequency/protocol 162 MHz @ 38 dBm maximum
Compass-safe distance
40 cm (15
3
/
4
in.)
NMEA 2000 PGN Information
Transmit
PGN Description
059392 ISO acknowledgment
060928 ISO address claim
126208 NMEA: Command, request, acknowledge group function
126464 PGN list
126993 Heartbeat
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The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating .
PGN Description
126996 Product information
126998 Configuration information
129038 AIS class A position report
129039 AIS class B position report
129040 AIS class B extended position report
129041 AIS aids to navigation (AtoN) report
129794 AIS class A static and voyage related data
129795 AIS addressed binary message
129797 AIS binary broadcast message
129798 AIS SAR aircraft position report
129802 AIS safety related broadcast message
129809 AIS class B "CS" static data report, part A
129810 AIS class B "CS" static data report, part B
Receive
PGN Description
059392 ISO acknowledgment
059904 ISO request
060928 ISO address claim
126208 NMEA: Command, request, acknowledge group function
126992 System time
NMEA 0183 Sentences Supported
Sentence Definition
ACA AIS Regional Channel Assignment Message
ALR Set alarm state
GGA Global positioning system fix data
RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data
SSD AIS ship static data
TXT Text transmission, general purpose
VDM AIS VHF data-link message
VDL AIS VHF data-link own-vessel report
VER Version
VSD AIS voyage static data
Testing for Interference from LED Lights
LED lighting from sources such as navigation lights,
searchlights, floodlights, interior and exterior lights, and
adornments can interfere with your Garmin AIS 800 device.
Radio interference can cause poor reception, jam radio signals,
and create a safety hazard in emergency situations. You should
test for LED interference before mounting the VHF antenna.
NOTICE
If your LED lights interfere with the Garmin AIS 800 device, you
must mount the VHF antenna farther away from the LED lights,
or use non-jamming lights.
1
Turn off all LED lights.
2
Turn on your chartplotter and Garmin AIS 800 device.
3
Observe the moving AIS targets on the chartplotter screen for
at least one minute.
4
Turn on all LED lights.
5
Observe the moving AIS targets on the chartplotter screen for
at least one minute.
If most of the moving AIS targets disappear from the screen,
the LED lights interfere with the Garmin AIS 800 device
reception.
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