Installation Guide
1001001-3
SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL TEST
Please consult the product manual, included on the Nauticast Data Card
(USB-Stick), if any problems are detected.
SYSTEM POWER UP
The Nauticast A2 will start to operate when power is connected, the device
does not have a power switch. The system is fully operational within 2
minutes.
TRANSPONDER STATUS LEDs
Normal operation can be verified using the LEDs on the front. Tx and Rx
LEDs will flash during VHF Tx and Rx. Status LEDs on the transponder
signal these operational states:
SYSTEM STATUS
STATUS LED
Normal Operation
Solid GREEN
Unacknowledged active alarms Flashing RED
Acknowledged active alarms
Solid RED
Power failure
OFF
Note: LEDs will behave differently during a system boot. Allow two
minutes from power-on before checking of LED status.
ALARM LIST
Make sure no unexpected alarms are active.
Main Menu
Alarms
Disable any active alarms not applicable for the installation in the Alarm
Config View
. Main Menu
Config
Alarm
TIME AND DATE
Verify system time and date in the upper right corner. If incorrect, the
transponder internal GPS does not have a position fix. This will also be
indicated by an alarm “UTC Syn
c Invalid
”.
GPS STATUS
Verify GPS antenna installation quality in the GPS Status View
Main Menu
Status
GPS Status
VHF Communication Test
Verify two way VHF communication with other vessels in the Comm. Test
View.
Menu
Maintenance
Comm. Test
.
Mounting
The Nauticast A2 can be panel or gimbal mounted (optional accessories
1001005 or 1001006). For flush mounting, remove the gimbal mount
jacket. Use the cutout dimensions in the figure below. Do not exceed the
cutout area, the screw holes may be too close to the cutout. A 1:1 scale
cutout drawing is included on the Data Card. If printed, verify scale has
not changed by measuring given dimensions.
Blue Sign Installation
BLUE SIGN
SWITCH
Power cable brown
Power cable ora
nge
external resistor
12V: 2.
2kΩ
24V: 10kΩ
