User Manual

Marine Systems
Aviation Recorders
Rev. 06
Mar . 16/11
165M0014-10
Page 3--3
ProTec AIS Installation
3.1. Installation
The L-3 ProTec Transponder has been designed for easy installation into any exist-
ing bridge layout. Figure 3--1 gives a general representation of the system layout.
Installation can be broken down into five distinct operations as follo ws:
F Transponder
F VHF Antenna
F GPS Antenna
F Data Interface
F Powerup and Configuration
Each operation will be discussed in detail below. Wirh regard to third --party
components, such as VHF and GPS antennas and Gyro interfaces, it is suggested
that the installation procedures suggested by the manufacturer be followed in lieu of
these procedures.
Junction
Box
IEC 61162 HDG, ROT, SOG, COG, POSN
TRANSPONDER UNIT
SHIP
SENSORS
(Optional)
LONG-RANGE
ECDIS/ARPA
PC/
AIS DATA
AIS DATA
AIS DATA
VHF Antenna GPS
PIL OT/PC
(Optional)
communications
PILOT
AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
STATUS
ON/OFF/DIM
(bi-directional)
(bi-directional)
(bi-directional)
IEC 61162 HDG, ROT, SOG, COG, POSN
IEC 61162 HDG, ROT, SOG, COG, POSN
TRACKING
EXT. APP.
Power Consumption: 24VDC, 0.8A (19.2W); 12VDC, 1.6 A (19.2W)
24Vdc --- 0.8A (19.2W)
Power
12Vdc --- 1.6A (19.2W)
Operating voltage: 11.8 Vdc to
31.2 Vdc
Figure 3--1. AIS Transponder Interconnection Diagram