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AIS 600 Instructions
Connector:
Antenna—Proprietary twist-lock connector
GPS unit—BNC
Dynamics:
999 knots, 40g
Interpreting the LEDs on the AIS 600
A series of LEDs on the AIS 600 transceiver box indicates the device status, device activity, and device errors.
LED Label
Interpretation
All oK
Solid when the device is ready to transmit and receive.
RX
Flashes when the device receives an AIS message.
tX
Flashes when the device sends an AIS message.
RX only
Solid when the device is in silent mode or when the device is not ready to transmit.
NotE:
The AIS 600 will not transmit without a GPS signal, without an MMSI number, when an AIS base station commands a quiet time, or
when the AIS 600 encounters a critical error.
Warning
Flashes when there is a warning condition. Connect the AIS 600 device to a PC and use the AIS 600 Setup Software to view detailed
information about the warning condition. See
for information on using the AIS 600 Setup Software.
SRM
Flashes when the device transmits an SRM.
Error
The device is not able to transmit due to a critical error. Connect the AIS 600 device to a PC and use the AIS 600 Setup Software to view
detailed information about the warning condition. See
for information on using the AIS 600 Setup Software.
VHF tX
Solid when a connected VHF radio is transmitting.
troubleshooting Warnings and Errors using the AIS 600 Setup Software
If the warning LED or the error LED is steadily lit on the AIS 600, use the AIS 600 Setup Software to view details about the warning or error
condition. Follow the steps above to begin communication with the AIS 600, and click on the Diagnostics tab in the AIS 600 Setup Software to
view detailed warning or error information.
Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to
. Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using the AIS 600. In the USA, go to
, or contact
Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to
www.garmin.com/support
and click
Contact Support
for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by
phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
Important Product Information
This equipment is for use worldwide, including the following European countries:
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Industry Canada Compliance
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-182 and ICES-003.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
