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Configuring your AIS transceiver | 

NAIS-500 User Manual

 Warning:

 

 

US Customers only: It is a violation of the rules of 

the Federal Communications Commission for the end user to 
program the vessel data. The vessel data must only be pro-
grammed by a competent installer. If your AIS transceiver has 
not been pre-configured for you, please contact your dealer 
for advice on how to have the AIS transceiver configured by a 
competent installer. 

 Introduction to NAIS System Configurator

Included in the CD supplied with your product is a software tool 
called ‘

NAIS System Configurator

’. 

NAIS System Configurator

 provides 

the facility to configure, monitor and diagnose issues with your AIS 
transceiver. 

NAIS System Configurator

 can provide assistance when 

ensuring that a satisfactory GPS signal is being received. 
See the sections immediately below for how to install 

NAIS System 

Configurator

 and how to configure the AIS transceiver using 

NAIS 

System Configurator

. Further help on how to use the features of 

NAIS 

System Configurator

 can be found in the ‘Help’ menu within the 

NAIS 

System Configurator

 tool. 

NAIS System Configurator

 is designed to be in-

stalled and used with a PC or Mac connected to the AIS transceiver 
via USB using the supplied USB cable. 

Installing NAIS System Configurator - PC

1. 

Insert the CD into your PC, navigate to the “NAIS System Configurator”, then 
the “Windows” folder and run the

 setup.exe

 file. Now follow the on-screen 

prompts. 

2. 

If a security warning appears, click ‘Run’ to continue with the installation. 

3. 

Once the installation is complete, NAIS System Configurator will launch au-
tomatically and a start menu folder and shortcut will be created for future 
use. 

Installing NAIS System Configurator - Mac

1. 

Insert the CD into your Mac, then navigate to the ‘NAIS System Configura-
tor’ then the ‘OSX’ folder.

2. 

Double click the NAIS System Configurator.dmg file and then follow the on-
screen instructions to complete the installation.

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Страница 3: ...instruction manuals user guides and other information relating to the product Documenta tion may be translated to or has been translated from another language Translation In the event of any conflict...

Страница 4: ...he box 13 Installation 13 Preparing for installation 15 Installation procedures 23 Configuring your AIS transceiver 23 Switching on your AIS transceiver for the first time 23 Configuring your AIS tran...

Страница 5: ...n configuration 16 Figure 5 AIS transceiver dimensions 16 Figure 6 AIS transceiver mounting 17 Figure 7 GPS antenna mounting 17 Figure 8 Position of the GPS antenna connector 18 Figure 9 Position of t...

Страница 6: ...nual or due to other factors such as weather and or nearby transmitting devices Compatibil ity with other systems may vary and is reliant on the third party systems recognizing the standard outputs fr...

Страница 7: ...order to meet RF exposure requirements Higher gain antennas will require a greater MPE radius Do not operate the unit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna unless they are shielded from...

Страница 8: ...with the lim its 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...

Страница 9: ...the device This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation...

Страница 10: ...ed by more distant vessels and also transmit more frequently Class A transceivers are mandatory on all vessels over 300 gross tonnes on international voyages and certain types of passenger ves sels un...

Страница 11: ...t is to be installed must therefore possess a current VHF radiotelephone license which lists the AIS system vessel Call Sign and MMSI number Warning An MMSI number is required in order for the AIS tra...

Страница 12: ...on cable Quick start guide Warranty information Power and data cable Figure1Itemsincludedwiththeproduct Support tools CD The CD supplied with the package contains the following NAIS System Configurato...

Страница 13: ...de in formation to the user about the status of the AIS transceiver Please refer to Indicator functions chapter 5 for more details The AIS transceiver has an external GPS antenna You should ensure tha...

Страница 14: ...ent USB port for connection to a PC or Mac External switch input for silent mode control NMEA 2000 port for connection to NMEA 2000 compatible equip ment In addition there are two other connections fo...

Страница 15: ...onconfiguration In addition to the items provided with your AIS transceiver the fol lowing items will be required for installation VHF antenna Connection to a suitable VHF antenna will be required for...

Страница 16: ...ired cable impedance is 50 ohms Power and data cable The AIS transceiver unit is supplied with a 2 meter long power and data cable as an accessory If you require longer cables to reach your power supp...

Страница 17: ...transceiver The compass safe distance of this unit is 0 55 m or greater for 0 3 deviation There should be adequate space around the AIS transceiver for rout ing of cables See Figure 5 for details of...

Страница 18: ...up a mast where the motion of the vessel will cause the antenna to swing and potentially reduce the accuracy of the GPS position Also do not mount the antenna in the direct path of a radar transmitter...

Страница 19: ...for the GPS cable Install the gasket by firstly threading the attached cable through the center of the gasket Screw the GPS antenna to the mounting surface Route the cable to your AIS transceiver uni...

Страница 20: ...ig 9 Location VHF GPS Antenna VHF Antenna Figure9PositionoftheVHFantennaconnector A standard marine band VHF antenna or AIS antenna should be used with the AIS transceiver The connector type on the AI...

Страница 21: ...ack 9 Power in Light green 12 Switch input External switch connection for silent mode Orange 10 Switch input Brown 1 NMEA 0183 port 1 TX Transmit High speed NMEA 0183 Port 1 38 400 baud intended for c...

Страница 22: ...EA0183 Port 2 4 800baud other NMEA0183 device Figure10Connectinganexternalswitch Step 6 Connecting to NMEA 0183 compatible equipment The two independent NMEA 0183 data ports provide connection to your...

Страница 23: ...rt 1 38 400baud chart plotter NMEA0183 Port 2 4 800baud other NMEA0183 device Figure11ConnectingtotheNMEA0183dataport Step 7 Connection to an NMEA 2000 network optional The AIS transceiver can be conn...

Страница 24: ...IS transceiver Step 9 Connection to a power supply The AIS transceiver requires a 12V or 24V power supply typically provided by the vessel s battery It is recommended that crimped and soldered lugs ar...

Страница 25: ...ls If the AIS transceiver has been pre configured the orange Tx indi cator will illuminate until a transmission has been sent by the unit This may take several minutes as the transceiver must acquire...

Страница 26: ...Configurator and how to configure the AIS transceiver using NAIS System Configurator Further help on how to use the features of NAIS System Configurator can be found in the Help menu within the NAIS...

Страница 27: ...to configure your AIS transceiver MMSI Vessel name Vessel type Call sign Vessel dimensions and position of your GPS antenna installation For further assistance in configuring your AIS transceiver ple...

Страница 28: ...uctions in Step 4 and 5 under Installation procedures chapter 3 an external switch provides the ability to set the AIS transceiver into silent mode In silent mode the transmission of your own vessel p...

Страница 29: ...system error Also the state when connected to USB only for initial programming Rx Green flashing The transceiver is receiving AIS data Tx Orange flashing The transceiver is acquiring a GPS fix no AIS...

Страница 30: ...affected No GPS position fix can be obtained Check that the external GPS antenna is properly connected and installed Review the GPS signal strength graph available in NAIS System Configurator The powe...

Страница 31: ...aud bi directional NMEA 0183 default 4 800 baud bi directional NMEA 2000 LEN 1 Connections VHF antenna connector SO 239 External GPS antenna connector SMA USB type mini B NMEA 2000 standard connector...

Страница 32: ...sted to IEC 60945 Protected category Indicators Power Error Rx Tx silent mode Countries of intended use in the EU AT Austria HU Hungary PL Poland BE Belgium IS Iceland PT Portugal BG Bulgaria IE Irela...

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