This is an overview only.
Familiarize yourself with the manual and the manuals of any
connecting devices before installation. It is always recommended that electronic
equipment be installed by an experienced installer.
Please note:
The A015
-
RX is compatible with AIS receivers only.
It is not designed for use with AIS transponders/transceivers. For AIS transponders/Transceivers
you would require the A015
-
TX
QK
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A015
-
RX
INTRODUCTION
The QK
-
A015
-
RX splitter allows one VHF antenna to be shared between,
1.
VHF radio
2.
AIS receiver and
3.
AM/FM radio
The A015
-
RX allows the one VHF antenna to provide the following functions:
•
Reception of VHF radio, AIS messages and AM/FM radio.
•
Transmission from VHF radio.
•
Straight forward connection to all relevant devices, with no configuration required.
The A015
-
RX is an active splitter. This is important, as unlike many splitters that cause signal loss,
the active splitters actually provide a signal gain. The A015
-
RX
’
s built
-
in pre
-
amplifier amplifies
the AIS, VHF, AM/FM signals, thereby increasing the AIS receiver range.
INSTALLATION
The A015
-
RX has five connections:
•
Power cable:
connect to 12V
-
24V DC power and GND
•
VHF Antenna:
SO239 connector for VHF antenna
•
VHF radio:
SO239 connector for VHF radio
•
AIS:
BNC connector for the output of the AIS signal
•
AM/FM:
BNC connector for the output of the FM/AM radio signal
The A015
-
RX is a plug and play device. No Configuration required.
Connect the VHF antenna before connecting other devices!
Connecting powered devices to a Splitter without first connecting the VHF antenna will damage
your devices.
1. Remove power source from all devices that will be connected.
2.
Connect the VHF antenna to Splitter before adding any devices.
3.
After the VHF antenna is connected, connect the VHF radio, AIS receiver and FM/AM radio to
the A015
-
RX Splitter.
4.
Re
-
power all devices.
5.
Test, checking status LEDs light up when expected.
STATUS LEDS
The A015
-
RX has three LEDs that indicate power and the Splitter
’
s status.
*VHF fail
-
safe function
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VHF radio has full priority and will remain functional, even in the
unlikely case that the Splitter would lose power or fail.
QK
-
A015
-
RX
-
TX:
Transmitting VHF radio *
-
RX:
Receiving VHF / AIS / FM/AM *
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PWR:
indicates power *
