User's Manual

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Information transmitted from vessels that have a CLASS A AIS transponders on-board include:
• Name of Vessel • Destination • Size of Vessel • Vessel Dimensions
• Speed (SOG) • Call Sign • ETA • Draft
• Position • Course (COG) • Type of Vessel • Status
• MMSI Number • Navigational Status • Heading • Cargo
• Rate of Turn • IMO Number
Information transmitted from vessels that have a CLASS B AIS transponders on-board include:
• Name of Vessel • Vessel Dimensions
• Speed (SOG) • Type of Vessel
• Position • Heading
• MMSI Number • Course (COG)
1.2 Position Information Source
The marine AIS system uses position information derived from networks such as the Global Positioning Satellite
(GPS) or the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) in order to determine the location of the AIS unit
and thus the vessel to which it is fitted. The NAUTICAST-B utilizes the GPS satellite network.
2. INSTALLATION
The Contents of This Box
Before proceeding with the installation of the Nauticast-B, please check the contents of the box, which should
include:
• The Nauticast-B AIS transponder
• Data/Power Cable
• Mounting hardware (4 self tapping screws)
• VHF Antenna (dedicated for AIS use only)
• GPS Antenna (dedicated for AIS use only)
• Nauticast-B User's Guide
• User's Guide
• Link2AIS Software CD
• Link2AIS Technical Guide
Installation should be completed in 3 separate steps. Complete each step before proceeding to the next.
 Step 1 - installing the Link2AIS software onto your PC for programming.
 Step 2 - programming your MMSI number.