Install Guide

WARNINGS
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This AIS Transponder works in conjunction with other vessels and systems such as other AIS transponders
and GPS devices. The accuracy of this device and the AIS system can be affected by many factors,
including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions and incorrect installation, handling or
use. Vesper Marine does not warrant that this product is error-free. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise
common prudence and navigational judgement. This device should not be relied upon as a substitute for
such prudence and judgement. Always maintain a permanent watch so that you can respond to situations
as they develop. The prudent mariner will not rely on a single aid to navigation. The user should verify the
information obtained from this AIS Transponder is in accordance with expected situations and conditions. The
information is not guaranteed to be accurate or reliable and this AIS Transponder is not a substitute for proper
seamanship.Vesper Marine Limited cannot be held liable for any injury, damage or loss, caused by, during, or
because of the installation, use or inability to use this device. This AIS Transponder is to be installed and used
entirely at your own risk. By installing and/or using this AIS Transponder you fully accept this risk and agree to
hold Vesper Marine Limited harmless.
Intended Use
This product is intended to be used on leisure or commercial vessels (excluding IMO/SOLAS class).
Vesper Marine has designed and manufactured this product to be used only aboard vessels.
Warranty Void
Do not disassemble the unit or remove the screws which hold it together. The unit is sealed and disassembly
will void the warranty.
FCC Warning:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada Warning:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference.
To satisfy RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 1 metre or more
should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure
compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended.
The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3dBi. Antennas having
a gain greater than 3dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is
50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
Pour satisfaire aux exigences d’exposition aux frequencies radio pour les appareils mobiles de transmission,
une distance de 1 mètre ou plus doit être maintenue entre l’antenne de ce dispositif et les personnes
pendant son fonctionnement. Pour assurer la sécurité, les opérations plus près de cette distance ne sont
pas recommandées.
L’antenne utilisée pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas être co-localisés avec toute autre antenne
ou transmetteur.
Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximalde 3dBi. Les antennes
ayant un gain supérieur à 3dBi sont strictement interdits pour une utilisation avec cet appareil. L’impédance
d’antenne requise est de 50 ohms.
Pour réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne et son gain doivent être choisis
pour que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne soit pas supérieure à celle requise pour une
communication réussie.
MMSI Programming Warning
IMPORTANT: In most countries the operation of an AIS unit is included under the vessel’s marine VHF license
provisions and the vessel on which this device is to be installed may be required to possess a current VHF
radiotelephone license which lists the AIS system and the vessel Call Sign and MMSI number.
An MMSI number is required in order for this device to operate as a transmitter.
Please contact the relevant authority in your country for more information.
For Customers in the USA
This device must be programmed with data corresponding to the vessel on which it will be installed.
Programming must be carried out by a Vesper Marine dealer. The included instructions contain information on
how to verify the correct programming.
WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has
not been properly assigned to the end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device.
RF Emissions Warnings
CAUTION: This device generates and radiates electromagnetic energy. This device must be installed and
operated according to the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so may result in product
malfunction and / or exposure to potentially harmful levels of radio frequency radiation. Changes or
modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Vesper Marine Ltd will void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
CAUTION: The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 1m from the antenna. This has been
determined assuming the maximum power of the transmitter and using a standard half-wave monopole VHF
antenna with a maximum gain of 3dBi and termination impedance of 50 ohms.
When installing the antenna and operating the equipment consider the following:
• The antenna should be mounted as high above deck as possible.
• Higher gain VHF antennas will require a larger MPE radius.
• Do not operate the unit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna.
• The antenna should not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other transmitting antenna.