User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Notices
- 2 Introduction
- 3 Operation
- 3.1 Display and controls
- 3.2 Turning the transceiver on
- 3.3 Display layout
- 3.4 Main operating screens
- 3.5 Target list
- 3.6 Own vessel and voyage data
- 3.7 Own dynamic data
- 3.8 Received messages
- 3.9 Alarms screen
- 3.10 Target plot screen
- 3.11 Working with AIS text and Safety Related Messages (SRMs)
- 3.12 Handling alarms
- 3.13 Entering text
- 3.14 Long range messages
- 3.15 Passwords and security
- 3.16 The configuration menu
- 3.17 Tanker mode
- 3.18 Units display - speed and distance
- 4 Installation
- Figure 32 Typical AIS transceiver connection
- 4.1 What’s in the box?
- 4.2 Preparing for installation
- 4.3 Installation procedures
- Figure 34 AIS transceiver dimensions
- Figure 35 Mounting the AIS transceiver
- Figure 36 Panel mounting the AIS transceiver
- Figure 37 Junction box dimensions
- Figure 38 Mounting the junction box
- Figure 39 GPS antenna location
- Figure 40 GPS antenna connection
- Figure 41 VHF antenna installation
- Figure 42 VHF antenna connection
- 4.4 Connecting the equipment
- 4.5 Configuring the AIS950 Transceiver
- 4.6 Changing the password
- 4.7 Confirming correct operation
- 4.8 Regional area settings
- 5 Technical Specifications
- 6 Technical reference
- 7 Drawings
- 8 Installation record
Notices
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1Notices
When reading this manual please pay particular attention to warnings marked with the
warning triangle symbol shown on the left. These are important messages for safety,
instal
lation and usage of the transceiver.
1.1 Safety warnings
1.2 General notices
1.2.1 Position source
All marine Automatic Identification Syst
em (AIS) transceivers utilise a satellite based location system such as
the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) network.
The general term for satellite based location systems is Global Naviga
tion Satellite System or GNSS. This
manual refers to either GNSS or GPS depending on context.
1.2.2 Compass safe distance
The compass safe distance of this transceiver is 0.3m or greater for a 0.3° deviation.
1.2.3 Product category
This product is categorised as ‘protected’ in accordance
with the definitions provided in IEC 60945.
The accuracy of a GPS position fix is variable and affected by factors such as the antenna
positioning, how many satellites are used to determine a position and for how long satellite
information has been received.
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Failure
to do so will seriously affect its performance and reliability. It is strongly recommended that a trained
technician installs and configures this product.
This equipment is intended as an aid to navigation and is not a replacement for proper navigational
judgement. Information provided by the equipment must not be relied upon as accurate. User
decisions based upon information provided by the equipment are done so entirely at the users own
risk.
Do not install this equipment in a flammable atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel
tanks.
Do not attempt to service this equipment as doing so may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction and
will invalidate the warranty. If any malfunctions are detected contact your supplier or service agent.
Do not install the transceiver where rain or water may leak onto the equipment. This product has been
designed for installation and use in an environment protected from moisture.
NOT ALL SHIPS CARRY AIS. The Officer of the Watch (OOW) should always be aware that other
ships and, in particular, leisure craft, fishing vessels and warships may not be fitted with AIS. Any AIS
equipment fitted on other ships as a mandatory carriage requirement may also be off based on the
Master’s professional judgement.
It is recommended that this product is not installed in direct sunlight or under a windshield where it can
be subjected to excessive solar heating.