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AIT2000 Installation & Operation Manual
VERSION 1.01
AIS TRANSPONDER for details of the configuration process and how to use
the proAIS2 tool. NOTE - products supplied in the USA will be pre-programmed by a dealer or competent
authority.
USB drivers required by Windows to connect to the AIS transponder via USB (installed with the proAIS 2
software). The USB drivers for Mac are already included in the OSX operating system and are automati-
cally installed when you plug the AIT2000 USB lead in to the Mac.
Alternative language versions of this manual.
A Quick start guide, that gives a handy reference for installation process.
Product manual - This document is the product manual and should be read thoroughly prior to any at-
tempt to install or use the AIS transponder.
SmarterTrack Lite AIS Viewing Software
Other useful programs and utilities
3.2
GPS Antenna
The AIS transponder requires an external GPS antenna (as supplied). The supplied GPS antenna is designed to be
fitted to a standard 1”x14 TPI threaded VHF pole mount, which are available in many different styles from all
good marine electronic dealers and chandleries.
It is possible to use any existing GPS antenna as long as it is a passive GPS type antenna with a 3v or 5v
pre-amplifier. It is not possible to connect another GPS unit to the AIT2000 via NMEA. The international Class B
Transponder specification states that a transponder must have its own GPS to ensure that it can work entirely on
its own without being reliant upon other external equipment.
The GPS antenna supplied with the AIT2000 comes complete with 10m of cable and is terminated in a TNC con-
nector. The cable can be lengthened but this should be done using a suitable TNC (Male) to TNC (Female) exten-
sion cable or carried out by an experienced and qualified Marine Electronics Dealer. Any joins in the cable should
be made to a professional standard suitable for the marine environment.
3.3
Power/Data and USB Cables
The integral 1 metre Power and Data cable allows power, NMEA 0183 data and an optional “Silent Switch” to be
connected to the AIT2000 transponder. This twelve core cable can be extended using suitable marine grade ca-
bles . To aid installation, a table of the wire connections and colours, is printed on the AIT2000 product label.
The integral 1 metre USB cable allows a power and data connection between the AIT2000 and a computer. The
AIT2000 will take enough power from the USB connection to operate as an AIS Receiver. This is useful for initial
programming/configuration of the AIT2000 with your MMSI number and other vessel data, which can be done at
home or in the office without the need of an additional 12v DC supply. It should be noted that the AIT2000 will
not operate as a Transponder without an external power supply connected to the Red and Black Wires of the
Power/Data cable.
3.4
Electrical Connections
The AIT2000 transponder has the following electrical connections:
