Operating Manual

89-042 Issue 5 1
1 Introduction
1.1 About this Manual
This Operation Manual has been designed to help understand how to operate an
UAIS Transponder system as quickly as possible.
Please read this Manual thoroughly before attempting to use the UAIS Transponder
system.
The UAIS Transponder provides Communication, Navigation and Surveillance
(CNS) capabilities to either mobile or fixed stations. The primary purpose of this
UAIS is as a Class A mobile Ship-borne Transponder system.. A separate
Installation Manual is supplied, covering detailed information on installing and
interfacing an UAIS, assuming that the appropriate external equipment has already
been installed.
This Manual is a step by step guide to the procedures needed to successfully
operate an UAIS and will explain how to: -
• View received targets
• Check the status of the system and connected sensors
• Enter the static & voyage related data
• View VHF regions
• Respond to Long Range requests
• Filter incoming messages
• Check the status of alarms & faults
• Commission an installation
1.2 Safety Summary
WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE UAIS HAS BEEN CORRECTLY INSTALLED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH IMO GUIDELINES AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
BEFORE SWITCHING ON
WARNING: Transponder chassis can become hot during extended periods of
operation, avoid touching this when the Transponder is operating.
WARNING: Do not touch the VHF antenna or connecting cable when the
Transponder is in operation.
WARNING: Unauthorised opening of the Transponder system will invalidate the
warranty.
WARNING: Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the VDU as they can
damage the casing material.