Specifications

Installation
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Please check that the VHF antenna you intend to use has sufficient
cable to reach between the VHF antenna and the Mariner X2 unit. If
it is not sufficient you will need an extension cable. Please contact
your dealer for details of suitable products. For reference the VHF
antenna connector type on the Mariner X2 unit is SO 239, and is
intended to mate with a PL 259 connector.
Power and data cables
The Mariner X2 unit is supplied with a one metre long power and
data cable as an integral part of the Mariner X2 unit. If you require
longer cables to reach your power supply, please ensure the cables
are capable of carrying currents of up to 2A peak and 500mA on
average. Means of connecting the cables together will also be
required. The use of ScotchlokTM connectors is recommended for
this purpose.
Chart plotter
To display received AIS messages as other vessels on your chart
plotter, you will need to connect your Mariner X2 to your chart
plotter. Please refer to the user manual supplied with your chart
plotter for details of how to connect and configure your chart plotter
for use with AIS devices. For general guidance your chart plotter
should be configured to accept NMEA data at 38400 baud
(sometimes referred to as 'NMEA HS' in the plotter configuration
menu). You may also need to enable the display of AIS targets in
the chart options.
Connection to a PC
If you choose to use a PC with suitable charting software to display
received AIS messages as other vessels, this can be accomplished
by connecting the RS232 directly to the PC, or via a suitable RS232
to USB converter if your PC does not have a RS232 port.
GPS antenna mount
A one inch 14 TPI pole mount is required to mount the supplied
GPS antenna. Please contact your dealer for details of suitable
products.