Installation Manual

AIS Installation Manual Issue 1 7
4 AIS Transponder System
4.1 System Configuration
The M-2 may be installed as stand-alone AIS equipment or integrated with Electronic Charting
Systems (ECS) or Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS).
Stand-Alone System The AIS transponder with Display unit is interfaced to the vessel's
primary navigation sensors. The Display is used as both the AIS display unit and AIS control
unit.
Electronic Chart System (ECS) with AIS In this arrangement the stand-alone AIS installation
and ECS display have been integrated. The Display is used mainly to input own ship's
information with the ECS having the ability to display AIS target information. This arrangement
greatly enhances the presentation of information by displaying AIS targets in an environment
normally used for navigation of the vessel.
Integrated Bridge System has the ability to display AIS target information directly on an
Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA ) or Electronic Chart Display and Information System
(ECDIS). By combining these technologies the navigator is provided with the optimum
navigational information, directly on the vessel’s primary navigation display. Where approved for
this purpose the ARPA or ECDIS equipment maybe used to directly control the function of the
AIS transponder.
4.2 Installation accessories
An optional AIS installation cable kit contains all the basic installation materials and cables that
are typically needed to ready a vessel for installation of the AIS equipment.
Other accessories include a VHF antenna and a range of antenna bracket options, an AC/DC
power supply unit, a Gyro Interface Unit (Stepper/Synchro gyro input - RS422 output) and a
remote IMO Pilot Plug kit. (The Pilot Plug may be supplied with the system, depending on the
configuration ordered.)
4.3 AIS building blocks
M-2 Class A AIS system, comprising: Part 35-001-001A
- AIS transponder unit
- Display unit
- GNSS antenna
- Connector kit
- Operator and installation manuals
M-2 Class A AIS system, comprising: Part 35-001-002A
- AIS transponder unit
- Display unit
- GNSS antenna
- Connector kit
- Operator and installation manuals
- Pilot plug kit (-002 version)