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AIT2000 Installation & Operation Manual
VERSION 1.01
4
INSTALLATION
4.1
Preparing for Installation
Figure 2 below shows a typical installation of an AIT2000. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the
system elements and their connections prior to attempting installation.
In addition to the items provided with your AIS transponder the following items will be required for installation:
VHF antenna or suitable splitter if you intend to use your existing VHF antenna
Four M4 screws or other fixings for the AIT2000 appropriate to the mounting location
A suitable 1”x14TPI thread mount for the GPS Antenna (not supplied)
Connection to a suitable VHF antenna will be required for the AIS transponder to operate. A standard marine
band VHF antenna can be used, however, many manufacturers are now offering AIS tuned (162MHz) antennas
that offer even better performance. Digital Yacht have a selection of suitable VHF antennas.
Alternatively, if you wish to use the vessel’s existing VHF antenna, our SPL2000 antenna splitter product is
available which allows the existing antenna to be used by the VHF voice radio and the AIT2000. On the
following page Figure 3, shows a typical splitter installation diagram showing how the AIT2000 and
SPL2000 should be connected to the vessel’s existing VHF antenna.
Figure 2
