ACR Electronics ACR-AIS-300 Manuale Utente
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Y1-03-0222 Rev T4T4
2.3 Hardware Installation
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WARNING: Do not connect the NAUTICAST-B unit to a main (line) AC electrical supply, as an electric
shock or fire hazard could result. Length of Data/Power Cable connection not to exceed 3 meters.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the NAUTICAST-B unit to a DC supply exceeding 15.6 V or reverse the supply polarity.
Damage to the unit may result. Ensure the power supply is limited in accordance with EN 60950-1:2006 and protected with
fuse or breakers not to exceed the specifications listed in this manual.
fuse or breakers not to exceed the specifications listed in this manual.
CAUTION:
The NAUTICAST-B unit is designed for operation in the temperature range -25 °C to +55 °C. Do not install (or
use) the NAUTICAST-B unit in environments which exceed this range.
CAUTION: Do not install the NAUTICAST-B unit in an environment where it can be subject to excessive
exposure to water.
exposure to water.
2.3.1
Electrical
connections
Warning: Only the data and power cables provided with the
NAUTICAST-B unit should be used to connect antennas, power
and display devices so as to maintain the integrity of the
enclosure.
Please see the drawings section of this manual for details of the
power, data and RF cables supplied.
Using the two co-axial leads supplied connect the down-lead
from a VHF antenna to the VHF antenna port and connect the
down-lead of a GPS antenna to the GPS antenna port. Please
see Appendix A for recommendations on antennas and antenna
installation.
If an external display unit (chart plotter, PC etc) is to be used
connect the supplied power and data interface cable to the
Power / NMEA port.
If an external display unit is not to be used connect the supplied
power only interface cable to the Power / NMEA port.
NAUTICAST-B unit should be used to connect antennas, power
and display devices so as to maintain the integrity of the
enclosure.
Please see the drawings section of this manual for details of the
power, data and RF cables supplied.
Using the two co-axial leads supplied connect the down-lead
from a VHF antenna to the VHF antenna port and connect the
down-lead of a GPS antenna to the GPS antenna port. Please
see Appendix A for recommendations on antennas and antenna
installation.
If an external display unit (chart plotter, PC etc) is to be used
connect the supplied power and data interface cable to the
Power / NMEA port.
If an external display unit is not to be used connect the supplied
power only interface cable to the Power / NMEA port.
See page
XX for wiring details.
PC serial terminal or other display device) connect the user end of the data interface cable to the display device.
Note that the software in the display device must be configured for AIS operation AND to accept standard Class
B operation NMEA sentences. This external display unit software is not part of the NAUTICAST-B transponder
package.
Connect a 12V DC supply (9.6-15.6V) capable of supplying 2A peak to the DC power lead (brown/red = positive,
black/blue=negative).
2.3.2
Physical
Mounting
It is recommended that the unit is attached to a solid wooden surface with #10-32 x 1.2 self tapping head Phillips screw
(provided in kit). A template for drilling pilot holes is shown on
(provided in kit). A template for drilling pilot holes is shown on
page 4.