® WatchMate Vision INSTALL GUIDE
Your WatchMate Vision is a Class B AIS Transponder with a Colour Touch Display and integrated NMEA 2000 and WiFi connectivity. ® CONNECTIONS • USB The WatchMate provides information to improve your situational awareness and assist in avoiding collisions at sea. Because it consumes very low power it may be left turned on whenever your vessel is underway.
GPS ANTENNA POWER AND DATA The WatchMate requires a GPS fix before it can transmit its position. Internal • Check you have the VHF antenna connected before connecting to power. The WatchMate has a built-in GPS patch antenna. • This antenna requires an unobstructed view of the sky. A 2m (6.5’) cable with attached 10 pin connector is supplied for connecting the WatchMate to power, other devices over NMEA 0183 and an external alarm. You may extend this cable as necessary.
MODES AIS PLOTTER Transmit Warning GPS Position Mode Buttons Hide/Show Total Targets The WatchMate has six modes of operation allowing you to tailor the information that you want immediate access to while always being able to view and interact with the AIS plotter. North Up AIS Plotter Filtered Targets Alarm Profile Full screen view of AIS targets and world coastal outlines. Interact with targets, change profile and manage filter settings.
WIFI NMEA 2000 The WatchMate can be connected to a NMEA 2000 network to enable AIS and GPS data to be sent to other NMEA 2000 devices. The WatchMate can also receive and make use of data sent from NMEA 2000 sensors. • NMEA sensors will automatically appear in My Vessel Mode Configure your WatchMate Wifi in Tools mode under Wifi settings. Access Point Mode (default) • Data Packets (PGN’s) supported are defined below S 036 037.325 E 175 005.
CONFIGURATION • Before the WatchMate can transmit your position you must configure your vessel details and enter a valid MMSI number. Your MMSI may have been entered already by your dealer. You must have an assigned MMSI and Call Sign for your vessel. If you do not have an assigned MMSI, contact the relevant authority in your country. • You can configure your WatchMate in either Tools mode, using the WatchMate App or the vmAIS PC software.
TECH SPECS Size TROUBLESHOOTING 172mm wide x 130mm high x 60mm depth (6.85” x 5.12” x 2.
WARNINGS This AIS Transponder works in conjunction with other vessels and systems such as other AIS transponders and GPS devices. The accuracy of this device and the AIS system can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions and incorrect installation, handling or use. Vesper Marine does not warrant that this product is error-free. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgement.
WARRANTY This transponder is warranted, when properly installed and used, to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date the product was purchased by the first retail customer. This warranty applies to the original retail purchaser only and is not transferable. Within this period, Vesper Marine will, at its discretion, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use.
