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2. How to Install
AIS-50B is designed for easy installation into a decorated bridge of ship and you can view
the common arrangement of the system on external connecting diagram of the attached
Appendix.
The installation can be divided by the following two categories.
Installation of Main unit
Installation of VHF antenna
We would like to recommend you to install components as such VHF antenna, PLOTTER,
MKD in accordance with following instructions.
2.1 Installation of Main unit
AIS-50B AIS is integrated designed for easy installation at a bridge and it needs only small
spot due to the simple design.
The installation of AIS-50B AIS is as followings.
You had better install AIS-50B AIS considering of space for convenient interfacing
to other equipments.
The 3P connector on the back panel is for inputting power. The number 1 is (+)
and number 3 is (-).
IEC/NMEA DATA cable can be connected to data port on back panel. (Refer to
external connecting diagram at AIS-50B AIS Appendix)
2.2 Installation of VHF Antenna
The role of well-installed VHF antenna is supporting stable communication of AIS-50B AIS
and some of importance facts are as followings.
Generally, VHF antenna should be installed at higher location of ship and at far
away from other equipment.
