User's Guide

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When mounting the easyAtoN, pay attention to the mounting direction because of the internal GNSS antenna.
In case of using an external GPS antenna connected to the easyAtoN, you are free in mounting.
Wall mounting:
Flat mounting:
Mounting the easyAtoN on top of a horizontal surface, as lying on a table, is also possible.
6.3 VHF Antenna
Any VHF marine band antenna covering the marine band (156.025 .. 162.025 MHz), which is designed for VHF
marine band voice communication and AIS transponder operation can be used. The coaxial cable of the
antenna must have a connector type: N female.
It is recommended to mount the antenna as high as possible with free visibility in horizontal plane to get high
range.
6.4 easyAtoN connectors / Interfaces
• Input: 4x input lines logic levels (read light fault, lights on, Racon fault data)
• Output: 1 (open drain) transistor, 1,8A at up to 32VDC or relay drive
• Communication ports: 1 USB, 3 NMEA in, 3 NMEA out (RS422 or RS232)
• VHF connector antenna: N female
• Power supply: Amphenol circular connector
6.5 Power and transceiver interface connector
PIN ID
Signal name
Function and Notes
1
12VDC / 24VDC
Power
2
Ground ‘-‘
Power
3
NMEA0183 Out 1,2,3 ‘-‘
Communication (PI- and Sensor-Ports)
4
NMEA0183 Out1 ‘+’
Communication (Presentation Interface: PI-Port)
5
NMEA0183 Out2 ‘+’
Sensor on request
6
NMEA0183 Out3 ‘+’
Sensor on request
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✓
✓
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