Installation and Operation Manual

Notices
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1.2.2 Compass safe distance
The compass safe distance of this unit is 0.2m or greater for 0.3° deviation.
1.2.3 RF emissions notice
Caution: The AIS transceiver generates and radiates radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. This equipment must be installed and operated
according to the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can
result in personal injury and / or AIS transceiver malfunction.
Caution: Never operate the AIS transceiver unless it is connected to a VHF
antenna.
To maximise performance and minimise human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy you must make sure that the antenna is mounted at
least 1.5 metres away from the AIS transceiver and is connected to the AIS
transceiver before power is applied. The system has a Maximum Permissible
Exposure (MPE) radius of 1.5m. This has been determined assuming the
maximum power of the AIS transceiver and using antennas with a maximum
gain of 3dBi.The antenna should be mounted 3.5m above the deck in order to
meet RF exposure requirements. Higher gain antennas will require a greater
MPE radius. Do not operate the unit when anyone is within the MPE radius of
the antenna (unless they are shielded from the antenna field by a grounded
metallic barrier). The antenna should not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other transmitting antenna. The required antenna
impedance is 50 Ohms.
1.2.4 Warranty
This product is supplied with standard warranty as defined in the
accompanying warranty information.
1.2.5 Disposal of this product and packaging
Please dispose of the AIS transceiver in accordance with the European
WEEE Directive or with the applicable local regulations for disposal of
electrical equipment.
Every effort has been made to ensure the packaging for this product is
recyclable. Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly
manner.