User Manual
Table Of Contents
- ProTec AIS Hardware Install & Operation Manual
- Table of Contents
- List of Appendixes
- List of Figures
- Figure 1–1. AIS Transponder
- Figure 2–1. AIS Transponder
- Figure 2–2. NAV Display Screen
- Figure 2–3. Own Ship Data Display
- Figure 2–4. AIS Main System Menu
- Figure 2–5. Password Entry Screen
- Figure 2–6. System Information and Configuration Screen
- Figure 2–7. Vessel Data Setup
- Figure 2–8. Channel Management Settings Screen
- Figure 2–9. Antenna Position Screen
- Figure 2–10. Antenna Position Measurements
- Figure 2–11. Safety Text Message
- Figure 2–12. Safety Text Review Screen
- Figure 2–13. Password Change Screen
- Figure 2–14. System Alert Screen
- Figure 2–15. Alarm Status Screen
- Figure 2–16. General Status Screen
- Figure 2–17. Down-Time Log Screen
- Figure 2–18. LCD Viewing Angle Adjust Screen
- Figure 2–19. Baud Rate Setup Screen
- Figure 2–20. AIS Channel Setup Screen
- Figure 3–1. AIS Transponder Interconnection Diagram
- Figure 3–2. IEC Data Cable External Wiring Diagram
- Figure 3–3. AIS Transponder Power Cable
- Figure 3–4. Pilot Port Cable
- Figure 3–5. AIS Transponder Antenna Diagram
- Figure 3–6. AIS Transponder Rear View
- Figure 3–7. AIS Transponder MKD
- Figure 3–8. UAIS Main System Menu
- Figure 3–9. Vessel/Voyage Setup
- Figure 3–10. Antenna Position
- Figure 3–11. Calculating Antenna Position
- Figure 4–1. AIS Transponder O&D Drawing with Trunion Bracket
- Figure 4–2. AIS Transponder O&D Drawing
- Figure 4–3. IEC Data Cable Interconnect Diagram
- List of Tables
- Table 1–1. AIS Parts List
- Table 1–2. Pilot System High-Speed Input Data Formats
- Table 1–3. Pilot System High-Speed Output Data Formats
- Table 1–4. Pilot Port Pinout
- Table 1–5. Long Range Input Data and Formats
- Table 1–6. Long Range Output Data and Formats
- Table 1–7. Sensor Input Data and Formats
- Table 2–1. ProTec AIS Default Passwords
- Table 2–2. Password Type Menu Screen Access
- Table 2–3. Vessel Type Codes
- Table 2–4. Integrity Alarm Conditions Signalled Using ALR Sentence Formatter
- Table 2–5. Sensor Status Indications Signalled Using TXT Sentence Formatter
- Table 3–1. Data Channels
- Table 3–2. IEC Cable and Junction Box Pinouts
- Table 3–3. Pilot Port Pinout
- Table 3–4. ProTec AIS Default Passwords
- Table 3–5. Vessel Type Codes
- Introduction
- General
- Technical Specifications
- AIS Description
- Interface Description
- Data Field Assignments
- GPS and Sensor Input Sentences
- DTM - Datum Reference
- GBS - GNSS Satellite Fault Detection
- GGA - Global Positioning System Fix Data
- GLL - Geographic Position - Latitude / Longitude
- GNS - GNSS Fix Data
- HDT - Heading True
- RMC - Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
- ROT - Rate of Turn
- VBW - Dual Ground / Water Speed
- VTG - Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
- ZDA - Time and Date
- AIS Specific Input Sentences
- GPS and Sensor Input Sentences
- Operation
- Operation
- Minimum Keyboard Display
- Keypad Description
- Data Display Screens
- Data Entry Screens
- AIS Main System Menu
- Logon / Logoff Screen
- System Information and Configuration
- Vessel/Voyage Setup
- Channel Management
- Antenna Position
- Text Messaging
- View Safety Text Log
- Change Password
- System Alert Screen
- Alarm Status
- General Status Screen
- Down-Time Log
- LCD Viewing Angle Adjustment
- Baud Rate Setup
- Set AIS Channels
- Operation
- Installation
- Drawings
- Installation Checklist
Marine Systems
Aviation Recorders
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Initial Issue165M0601-00
Feb. 01/05
3.1.3. Installing the VHF Antenna
Installation of a VHF antenna is as important to reliable communications as the
transceiver itself. It is recommended that a high quality antenna be purchased from
an established source and that all manufactures instructions be followed with partic-
ular attention to cable routing and connector installation. Some important consider-
ations in antenna installation are:
F In general, antennas should be located as high as practical on the vessel
and separated as much as possible from each other.
F The VHF antenna should be placed in an elevated position with a mini-
mum of 2 meters clearance from any construction that is made with con-
ductive material. In addition, it should not be installed close to any large
vertical obstruction, and the VHF antenna should have a 360° line of sight
to the horizon.
F It is preferable that the VHF antenna is installed at least 3 meters away
from high power energy sources such as radar and other transmitting ra-
dio antennas, and out of the transmitting beam.
F There should not be more than one antenna on the same level. The AIS
VHF antenna should be mounted directly above or below the ship’s prima-
ry VHF radiotelephone antenna, with no separation and with a minimum of
2 meters vertical separation. If the VHF antenna is located on the same
level as other antennas, the distance between them should be at least 10
meters.
To install the VHF antenna, perform the following:
(Refer to Figure 3–5 and Figure 3–6.)
(1) Position the antenna mounting bracket on a rigid and structurally sound sur-
face.
(2) Install the antenna on the antenna mount.
NOTE
: Use only high quality RG213/RG214 coaxial cable and keep
cable length as short as possible to reduce signal attenua-
tion.
(3) Run the coaxial cable from the antenna to the transponder location.
(4) Trim cable to length leaving a few inches slack at the transponder.
(5) Attach the connectors to the end of the coaxial cable.
(6) Connect the cables to the transponder. Soldering the connection is
recommended.