SRT 427-0002B, Installation And Operation Manual

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Notices
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Do not attempt to service this equipment as doing so may cause fire,
electric shock or malfunction and will invalidate the warranty. If any
malfunctions are detected contact your supplier or service agent.
NOT ALL SHIPS CARRY AIS . The Officer of the Watch should
always be aware that other ships and, in particular, leisure craft,
fishing vessels and warships may not be fitted with AIS. Any AIS
equipment fitted on other ships as a mandatory requirement may also
be switched off based on the Master’s professional judgement.
1.2 General notices
1.2.1 Position source
All marine AIS transceivers utilise a satellite based location system such as
the GLONASS or GPS.
The accuracy of a GNSS position fix is variable and affected by
factors such as the antenna positioning, how many satellites are used
to determine a position and for how long satellite information has been
received.
1.2.2 Compass safe distance
The compass safe distance of this AIS transceiver is 0.5m or greater for a 0.3°
deviation.
1.2.3 Safe operating distance
The safe operating distance of this AIS transceiver is 20cm from the antenna.
1.2.4 Product category
This product is categorized as ‘protected’ in accordance with the definitions
provided in IEC 60945.
1.2.5 Disposal of AIS transceiver and packaging
Please dispose of this AIS transceiver in accordance with the European
WEEE Directive or with the applicable local regulations for disposal of
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