SRT CS100, Installation And Operation Manual

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Connections and status indicators
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4 Connections and status indicators
The Coast Station has a number of connections and status indicators as follows and shown in Figure 5 and
Figure 5:
● VHF antenna connector for connection to a VHF antenna (not supplied). AIS messages are received
and transmitted via the VHF antenna
● GPS antenna connector for connection to the supplied GPS antenna. The Coast Station requires a
GPS position fix in order to transmit any AIS messages and to provide a time reference for data
logging.
● Ethernet connector for connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) using the supplied Ethernet cable.
● Power connector for connection to a mains power source using the supplied mains adaptor.
● Reset button used to manually reset the Coast Station to its default settings if required.
● USB connector for direct connection to a PC for configuration of the transceiver using proAtoN or
direct monitoring of AIS traffic.
● Ethernet configuration port for direct connection to a PC for configuration of network settings.
Status indicators showing the status and activity of the Coast Station including power status, AIS reception and
network activity.
Figure 5 Coast Station connections
Status indicators
USB port
Ethernet port
Power
AIS
reception
Network
activity
GPS antenna connector
VHF antenna connector
Ethernet port (internet)
Reset button
Power connector
(for configuration)