AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual
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CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
INSTALLATION
Once you have unpacked the box and checked that your delivery is complete, proceed with
the installation as follows:
Figure 5
AIS CTRX GR with its antennas and data/DC connectors
The 12 pole multi-pin connector mounted on the transponder has the following configuration
of the pins:
Pin
Signal
Color marking
1
Signal ground
BROWN
2
Power supply Voltage GND (-)
BLUE
3
SILENT LED (Blue)
WHITE
4
Signal ground
GREEN
5
NMEA 0183/RS-422 TX B (-)
YELLOW
6
NMEA 0183/RS-422 TX A (+)
GREY
7
NMEA 0183/RS-422 RX A (+)
PINK
8
Power supply Voltage (+)
RED
9
Power supply Voltage GND (-)
BLACK
10
Power supply Voltage (+)
ORANGE
11
External SILENT switch
PURPLE
12
NMEA 0183/RS-422 RX B (-)
LIGHT GREEN
Table 1. Data/DC connector pin configuration
The transponder is secured to the bulkhead or deck by means of four screws. A template for
the fixing of the screws is supplied in the box in the shape of a cardboard divider sheet. The
transponder should be installed so that the six LEDs on the front panel are readily visible for
monitoring of the AIS CTRX GRAPHENE functionality. Furthermore, the transponder may
also be placed for easy access to the "S"
– button, which is used to switch the “silent mode”
on and off. Silent mode turns off the transmitter and places the transponder in in receive-
