AISS120 Instruction Manual
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Antenna Cables
Please check that the VHF antenna you intend to use has sufficient cable to reach
between the VHF antenna and the AIS receiver unit. If it is not sufficient you will need
an extension cable. Please contact your dealer for details of suitable products. For
reference the VHF antenna connector type on the AIS receiver unit is SO239, and is
intended to mate with a PL259 connector.
Power and Data Cables
The AIS receiver unit is supplied with a two metre long power and data cable the AIS
receiver unit is supplied with a two meter long power and data cable. If you require
longer cables to reach your power supply, please ensure the cables are capable of
carrying an average current of up to 200mA. Means of connecting the cables together
will also be required. The use of ScotchlokTM connectors is recommended for this
purpose.
Chart Plotter
To display received AIS position reports as other vessels on your chart plotter, you will
need to connect your AIS receiver to your chart plotter. Please refer to the user manual
supplied with your chart plotter for details of how to connect and configure your chart
plotter for use with AIS devices. For general guidance your chart plotter should be
configured to accept NMEA data at 38400 baud (sometimes referred to as ‘NMEA HS’ in
the plotter configuration menu). You may also need to enable the display of AIS targets
in the chart options.
Connection to a PC or Mac
If you choose to use a PC or Mac with suitable charting software to display received AIS
messages as other vessels, this can be accomplished by connecting the USB connector
directly to the PC or Mac. Your PC may require USB software drivers to connect to the
AIS receiver and these can be found on the CD included with the product.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Before beginning installation of your AIS receiver, please ensure you have the necessary
additional items as detailed in section 3.1. It is strongly recommended that you read all
of the instructions in this manual prior to installation.
If after reading this manual you are unsure about any element of the installation
process please contact your dealer for advice.
