DIGITAL YACHT LTD
AISnet Quick Start Guide
Installation Step 2
Use suitable fixings (not supplied) to fix the AISnet to a flat surface
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using the dimensions and details shown in
the drawing below. Note that the unit may be installed in any orientation.
Dimension drawing
Once the unit is secured, connect the AIS/VHF antenna. Ensure the connection is fully made; should feel a slight
click as the BNC locks.
Installation Step 3
The supplied mains adaptor has suitable plug fittings for Europe, USA and the United Kingdom. Select and fit the
plug required for your location. If the AC Mains socket has a switch, ensure the switch is OFF and then plug the
adaptor in to the AC Mains socket. If the AC mains socket does not have a switch do not plug in the adaptor yet.
Plug in the 12v DC Jack plug (2.1mm centre pin positive) into the power socket on the AISnet.
Plug one end of the RJ45 Cat 5 network cable (not supplied) in to the AISnet and the other end in to a spare
network socket on your ethernet network. On small home/office wireless networks, you will probably have to plug
straight in to the back of the wireless router.
Installation Step 4
In order to setup the network settings on the AISnet or if you wish to display the AIS data that you are collecting
locally on a PC, you will need to plug the USB connector in to a PC. Before you do this though please insert the
Digital Yacht Software and Drivers CD in to the PC’s CD drive
When you plug in the AISnet USB connector to your PC for the first time (even with the 12v adaptor turned off),
Windows should detect the new hardware and install the drivers automatically from the CD. With some older
WinXP systems, it may be necessary to guide the found new hardware wizard to the correct folder on the CD,
which is the “USB Driver for AIS Units” folder.
If the found new hardware wizard fails for any reason, you will need to consult the Digital Yacht Tech Note
No.00001-
2010 “USB Adaptor Drivers” which is available in the Downloads section of our website.