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Warnings
The Cortex AIS Transponder works in conjunction with other vessels and systems
such as other AIS transponders and GPS devices. The accuracy of this device and
the AIS system can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or
defects, environmental conditions and incorrect installation, handling or use. Vesper
Marine does not warrant that this product is error-free. It is the user’s responsibility
to exercise common prudence and navigational judgement. This device should
not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement. Always
maintain a permanent watch so that you can respond to situations as they develop.
The prudent mariner will not rely on a single aid to navigation. The user should
verify that the information obtained from this AIS Transponder is in accordance
with expected situations and conditions. The information is not guaranteed to
be accurate or reliable and this AIS Transponder is not a substitute for proper
seamanship. Vesper Marine Limited cannot be held liable for any injury, damage
or loss, caused by, during, or because of the installation, use or inability to use this
device. This AIS Transponder is to be installed and used entirely at your own risk. By
installing and/or using this AIS Transponder you fully accept this risk and agree to
hold Vesper Marine Limited harmless. If you do not agree to accept all risk, return
this product unused in its original factory condition to your dealer for a full refund.
Intended Use
This product is intended to be used on leisure or commercial vessels (excluding
IMO/SOLAS class). Vesper Marine has designed and manufactured this product to
be used only aboard vessels.
Warranty Void
Do not disassemble the unit or remove the screws which hold it together. The unit is
sealed and disassembly will void the warranty.
FCC Warning
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.
Radiation Warnings
Radio Frequency
To satisfy RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation
distance of 2 metre or more should be maintained between the antenna of this
device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at
closer than this distance is not recommended.
The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain
of 3dBi. Antennas having a gain greater than 3dBi are strictly prohibited for use with
this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more
than that required for successful communication.
The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 2m from
the antenna. This has been determined assuming the maximum power of the
transmitter and using a standard half-wave monopole VHF antenna with a
maximum gain of 3dBi and termination impedance of 50 ohms.
When installing the antenna and operating the equipment consider the following:
• The antenna should be mounted as high above deck as possible.
• Higher gain VHF antennas will require a larger MPE radius.
• Do not operate the unit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna.
• The antenna should not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any
other transmitting antenna.
Electromagnetic
This device generates and radiates electromagnetic energy. This device must be
installed and operated according to the instructions contained in this manual.
Failure to do so may result in product malfunction and / or exposure to potentially
harmful levels of radio frequency radiation. Changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by Vesper Marine Ltd will void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Heat
The bottom surfaces of the Cortex Hub may become hot to touch during long
periods of VHF transmission.
