User Manual

Marine Systems
Aviation Recorders
Page 2--6
165M1161--00Initial Issue
Aug. 23/10
2.3. Power Connection
Power for the AtoN AIS unit is supplied by an AC adaptor that outputs 12VDC. Plug
the adapter into a standard AC outlet, and then plug the power cable into the 12VDC
connector on the unit (Figure 2-- 3). The LED above the power switch on the front
panel illuminates when the unit is turned on.
2.4. GPS Connection
As shown in Figure 2--3, the GPS connector on the AtoN AIS unit is a female TNC,
Amphenol 31-- 6111 . A sample connector is Amphenol 31--2373, which can be used
with cable numbers: RG-- 142 and RG--223.
2.5. RF (VHF) Connection
As shown in Figure 2--3, the RF (VHF) port on the AtoN AIS unit is a Type--N con-
nector. The part number is Amphenol 82--6093--FRX. The connector on the cable is
a male Type N. A sample connector is the Amphenol 082--5370, which can be used
with cable numbers RG55, RG142, and RG223.
2.6. Status Indicator Light
As shown in Figure 2--1, the AtoN AIS is equipped with a status indicator light. This
light illuminates if a valid UTC has been acquired. If the power light is on, but the
status indicator light is not illuminated, it indicates that a valid UTC has not been
acquired.