SRT AIS, Installation And Operation Manual

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Notices
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NOT ALL SHIPS CARRY AIS . The Officer of the Watch should al-
ways 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 carriage requirement may also
be 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 satellite networks.
The accuracy of a GNSS position fix is variable and affected by fac-
tors 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 transceiver is 0.5m or greater for a 0.3° de-
viation.
1.2.3 Product Category
This product is categorized as ‘protected’ in accordance with the definitions
provided in IEC 60945.
1.2.4 Disposal of 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 electri-
cal equipment. Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly
manner.
1.2.5 Accuracy of this Manual
This manual is intended as a guide to the installation, setup and use of this
product. If you are in any doubt about any aspect of this product, please con-
tact your dealer.
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