Step 1 – Install the transceiver

201-0627:4

Class A
AIS Transceiver
Overhead mounted
(reverse mounting bracket)

QUICK START GUIDE

For full instructions on how to install and use your
AIS Transceiver please refer to the product manual.

Panel mounted
Desk mounted

What’s in the box?

Warranty card

AIS transceiver Product

manual
Product mounting Step 2 – Install the antennas
template
GNSS antenna should be at least 5m (16ft)
from radar or satellite communication antennas.
Quick start It should also be away from the radar beam path
Flyer guide and mounted on a rigid surface.

VHF antenna should be at least

Quick operation 3m (10ft) from other transmitting radio,
guide satellite and radar antennas.
Mounting bracket

Fixings
VHF antenna
GNSS antenna
Radar beam path 5m (16ft)
3m (10ft)
Power cable

GNSS Antenna
Cable Assy

18 way data cable 14 way data cable

What do I need?
12V/24V
Pozidriv (PZ2)
power supply
screwdriver Grounding wire

Allen keys (3mm, 4mm)

VHF antenna
Front panel controls
(Connector
type: PL-259)

Surge arrestor

Saw (for panel cut-out) Drill

Navigation Status /
Screen brightness
Information needed for installation:
Display
Vessel type: Class A / SOLAS or Inland Select

MMSI number (9 digits): Micro SD card

slot behind door
Vessel name:
Vessel callsign:
IMO number (if available):
Vessel dimensions and GNSS antenna position: Scroll wheel
Options menu
(push to select)

Back / Home
Ref C Antenna
Function keys
Stern Bow (up, down, left right)
Ref B Ref A

Ref D

Ref A + Ref B = Length in metres Ref C + Ref D = Beam in metres

Step 3 – Connecting
the transceiver VHF antenna
NOTE: Numbers and tables refer to
connector pins on unit GNSS antenna

Surge arrestor

2 1 SIGNAL WIRE COLOUR PIN

VIN + RED 1
VIN - BLACK 2
2 1
Chassis/GND 5
3 4 Red Black
This product must be connected to
protective earth via the earth connection
point. It is essential that the earth 14 13 18 17 16
connection point is used in all installations, 12 11 10 15 14 13 12 12/24V
regardless of what other equipment 9 8 7 6 11 10 9 8 7 DC Supply
is connected. The earth connection point 5 4 3 6 5 4 3
must be bonded to protective earth using 2 1
2 1
as short a connection as possible.

Optional connections
NMEA2000

SIGNAL WIRE COLOUR PIN SIGNAL WIRE COLOUR PIN SIGNAL PIN
BLUE SIGN N BLACK 1 LR DGPS TX B ORANGE 3 N2K_NET_SHIELD 1
BLUE SIGN P BROWN 3 LR DGPS TX A BROWN 4 N2K_NET_S 2
SILENT N BLUE 6 LR DGPS RX B PURPLE 7 N2K_NET_C 3
SILENT P RED 7 LR DGPS RX A BLUE 8 N2K_NET_H 4
SENSOR 1 RX B ORANGE 2 LR DGPS COM BLACK 1 N2K_NET_L 5
SENSOR 1 RX A PURPLE 5 PILOT TX B RED 2
SENSOR 1 COM GREEN 8 PILOT TX A RED/WHITE 5
SENSOR 2 RX B WHITE 9 PILOT RX B PINK 6
SENSOR 2 RX A WHITE/BLACK 12 PILOT RX A YELLOW 10
SENSOR 2 COM GREY 11 PILOT COM GREEN 11
SENSOR 3 RX B YELLOW 14 ALARM NC GREY 16
SENSOR 3 RX A RED/BLACK 13 ALARM COM WHITE 12
SENSOR 3 COM PINK 10 EXT DISPLAY TX B ORANGE/WHITE 13
CHASSIS DRAIN WIRE 4 EXT DISPLAY TX A BLACK/WHITE 17
EXT DISPLAY RX B BROWN/WHITE 14
EXT DISPLAY RX A YELLOW/WHITE 18
EXT DISPLAY COM GREEN/WHITE 15
Ship’s sensor data (DGPS, GYRO, Heading) CHASSIS DRAIN WIRE 9 Displays (ECDIS, Radar)

An optional junction box is available to assist with wiring to sensors and displays

Step 4 – Quick start sequence

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SOG -
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WARNING - LIMITATIONS ON USE No GNSS INTRODUCTION No GNSS SELECT OPERATING MODE No GNSS

WARNING - LIMITATIONS ON USE Welcome to your new AIS transceiver. Please select the required operating mode.
This product, including the C-MAP by Jeppesen charts, is intended to be used
This setup process will assist with configuring the basic aspects of this device Class A / SOLAS mode is for general use. Inland AIS is for vessels operating on CCNR
only as an aid to navigation. It should facilitate use of official government
required for a standard installation. More advanced options (such as configuring administered inland waterways such as the Rhine.
charts, not replace them. Only Official Government Charts and Notices to
NMEA2000 data sources) are available in options menus after completion of the
Mariners contain all the current information needed for safe navigation. This
setup process. All information entered can be changed at a later date.
product’s features cannot be relied on as complete or accurate and may vary
depending on location. It is the captain’s responsibility to use official Vessel type Class A / SOLAS
The default administrator password is 0000.
government charts, notices to mariners, caution, sound judgement and
proper navigational skills when operating their boat using this product. Inland AIS

This product supports C-MAP by Jeppesen electronic charts. Their use is

Accept Skip setup Next Skip setup Next

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UTC + 1h
SOG -
COG -
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SOG -
COG -
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ENTER VESSEL IDENTITY No GNSS INTERNAL ANTENNA POSITION No GNSS

The internal GNSS antenna is the

MMSI (required) antenna supplied with this product.
This antenna must be connected.
A m Rx
Vessel name
B m Position Tx
C
Vessel callsign

IMO number
C m
Filtering
(if available) D
D m Speed / Course
Vessel type B A
Blue sign (Inland only)
Skip setup Next Cancel setup Next Time Navigation status
Time offset Alarms

16:58:29
UTC + 1h
SOG 21.1kt
COG 88.0°
50° 32.0286’ N
0° 55.2715’ W
TARGET LIST Int. GNSS

NAME/MMSI Range Bearing CPA TCPA Type Age Messages

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UTC + 1h COG -
EXTERNAL ANTENNA POSITION
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No GNSS
UTC + 1h

CONFIGURATION CHECK
COG - 88.0˚ 0˚ 55.2715’ W
Int. GNSS
Menu title DUBLIN FISHER 3.15NM 120.80 3.15NM - BS 1m 50s
If present, the external antenna will be connected to
a separate GNSS receiver which can be connected Power supply PROXIMITY CRAFT 15.5NM 22.60 15.5NM - B
1m 47s Status indicators
to this product via an NMEA interface.
A m
ATLANTIC PRIDE 6.9NM 37.20 6.9NM - 0m 1s
MMSI 235001402
B m C
212222222 6.7NM 313.40 6.7NM - 0m 36s
C m GPS position fix Main display
EMSLAKE - - - - 0m 45s
D
area
D m
B A PIER 4 5.2NM 86.60 5.2NM 5h 38m 0m 6s

Cancel setup Next Cancel setup Save settings 444110175 35.8NM 167.30 35.8NM - 0m 5s
B
Visible: 12 Filtered out: 0
The unit is now
Final window, all three configured and
ticks should be displayed. ready to go.