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1001001-2EN A2 Product Manual 2_0
3 Installation
IMPORTANT:
AUTHORITIES MANDATE that after the physical installation has been successfully
completed, all ship data and settings be entered into the AIS transponder. See Section 4 for further
instructions.
3.1
Installation Requirements
General Requirements
Please note that international conventions, regulations, instructions and guidelines have to be followed when
Please note that international conventions, regulations, instructions and guidelines have to be followed when
installing the NAUTICAST A2.
The following points must be observed before installation can commence:
The following points must be observed before installation can commence:
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Permission by the local authority to install such a device must be granted.
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Trained service personnel must undertake the installation.
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The NAUTICAST A2 must be fitted in a suitable place on the bridge.
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The VHF and GPS Antennas must be installed in a suitable position, where excellent reception
conditions apply (refer to Chapter 3.4)
conditions apply (refer to Chapter 3.4)
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All available interfaces must be installed.
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The vessels power supply must suffice, and the GMDSS power supply has to be used.
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Installation of the pilot plug in conning position (close to the pilot’s work place).
3.2
Installation Overview
Basic Equipment:
Name
Part number
Qty.
NAUTICAST A2 AIS Transponder
SOLAS Class A & Inland AIS
1001001
1
Documentation for Nauticast A2
1001001-1
1
Power Cable 2m
1001002
1
Table 1 – NAUTICAST A2 Basic Equipment
AIS is considered part of the ship’s radio station and is surveyed together with radio installation. Surveys on
SOLAS Convention ships should be carried out in accordance with the rules laid down in IMO Res. A 746(18)
"Survey Guidelines under the harmonized system of survey and certification" (R) 8, and "Protocol of 1988
relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974."
"Survey Guidelines under the harmonized system of survey and certification" (R) 8, and "Protocol of 1988
relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974."
The NAUTICAST A2 consists of one unit, which integrates all necessary modules.
Step-by-Step Installation Procedure:
When installing the NAUTICAST A2, it is recommended to follow the steps described in this manual. Details of
the installation procedure can be found in the coming sections.
When installing the NAUTICAST A2, it is recommended to follow the steps described in this manual. Details of
the installation procedure can be found in the coming sections.
Recommended installation steps:
1. Mount the NAUTICAST A2 at conning station
2. Mount the alarm relay unit (if available)
3. Mount the VHF antenna
3. Mount the VHF antenna
4. Mount the GPS antenna
5. Connect antennas, all external systems and sensors to the NAUTICAST A2
6. Power up the system
5. Connect antennas, all external systems and sensors to the NAUTICAST A2
6. Power up the system
7. Set configuration parameters
8. Perform system functional check
8. Perform system functional check
9.
3.3
Mounting the NAUTICAST A2
3.3.1 Location
The NAUTICAST A2 should be mounted close to the position from which the ship is normally operated,
preferably on the bridge console close to the conning position.
preferably on the bridge console close to the conning position.
When mounting the NAUTICAST A2, please consider the following:
The NAUTICAST A2 shall be connected to ship ground using the earth terminal found on the rear plate.
The NAUTICAST A2 shall be connected to ship ground using the earth terminal found on the rear plate.
The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable at the place of mounting, +15ºC to +35ºC
(Operating temperature: -15ºC to +55ºC.)
Select a location away from excessive heat sources