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AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual
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Mount for the antennae, other installation equipment such as ties, screws, connection
materials such as connector blocks.
Before you begin the installation, you should decide where you want to place your
AIS-CTRX CARBON unit. Note the following:
You should be able to see the 6 LEDs on the Transponder in order to easily be able
to easily ascertain that it is working properly.
The transponder should be installed so that the antenna cables will be as short as
possible but that it at the same time is easy to connect power and data cables to the
equipment using the AIS data.
AIS-CTRX CARBON has two data ports. One of them is preferably used for
connection to i.e. a plotter (RS422 port), the other for connection to a PC for
configuration and maintenance and even for your PC navigation solution (RS232
port). The latter port is already prepared for connection with a serial port on a
computer. If you do not have a serial port on your computer, you can use a USB port
instead via a so- called serial- to USB converter.
If you use the AIS CTRX CARBON + version or a Class B VHF splitter, it’s
recommended that you connect it to the same power source as your VHF.
If you use an separate VHF antenna for AIS, specially adapted antennas are
available for AIS frequencies, if you do not choose one of those, a regular VHF
antenna for marine band is recommended. Place your VHF antenna as high as
possible but at least 2.5-3 m above the water surface. If you have a separate
antenna, it must be isolated from other VHF antenna equipment.
GPS antennas shall be placed to have a free upward field of vision with no nearby
objects that can reflect the signal. GPS antennas shall not be placed in the vicinity of
HF or satellite communications equipment.