GME AISS120 Bedienungsanleitung

INSTRUCTION MANUALINSTRUCTION MANUAL

AISS120

AIS Antenna Splitter

Zero loss active VHF antenna splitter

Thank you for buying this AIS antenna splitter.

This product has been engineered to offer you the highest level of

performance and durability and we hope that it will provide many years of

reliable service. We constantly strive to achieve the highest possible

quality standards, should you encounter any problems with this product,

please contact your dealer who will be pleased to offer whatever

assistance you require.

1 Notices .............................................................................. 1

1.1 Safety warnings.................................................................. 1

1.2 General notices .................................................................. 1

2 About your AIS antenna splitter ..................................... 3

2.1 About AIS ........................................................................... 3

2.2 What's in the box?.............................................................. 4

3 Installation ........................................................................ 6

3.1 Preparing for installation..................................................... 6

3.2 Installation procedures ....................................................... 7

4 Operation ........................................................................ 14

4.1 Indicator functions ............................................................ 14

5 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 15

6 Specifications ................................................................. 16

Figure 1 Items included with the product ............................ 4

Figure 2 AIS antenna splitter overview ............................... 5

Figure 3 Typical installation configuration........................... 6

Figure 4 AIS antenna splitter dimensions ........................... 8

Figure 5 AIS antenna splitter mounting .............................. 9

Figure 6 Position of the VHF antenna connector.............. 10

Figure 7 Position of the VHF radio connector................... 11

Figure 8 Position of the AIS transceiver connector........... 12

Figure 9 Connecting the power supply and

optional FM output .............................................. 13

Figure 10 Indicator location on the AIS antenna

splitter unit .......................................................... 14

Table of contents Table of figures

Notices

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1Notices

1.1 Safety warnings

1.2 General notices

Compass safe distance

The compass safe distance of this unit is 0.5m or greater for 0.3° deviation.

RF emissions notice

The information provided in this section assumes the AIS antenna splitter is connected to an AIS Class B transceiver.

The warnings regarding RF emissions provided in the manual forthe VHF radio being used with the AIS antenna splitter should also be

noted prior to installation of the AIS antenna splitter.

Caution: The AIS antenna splitter generates and radiates radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This equipment must be installed

and operated according to the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or the malfunction

of the AIS antenna splitter and/or the AIS transceiver it is connected to.

Caution: Never operate the AIS antenna splitter unless it is connected to a VHF antenna.

To maximise performance and minimise human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy you must make sure that the

antenna is mounted at least 1.5 meters away from the AIS antenna splitter and is connected to the AIS antenna splitter before power

is applied.

The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 1.5m. This has been determined assuming the maximum power of the

AIS transceiver and using antennas with a maximum gain of 3dBi.

When reading this manual please pay particular attention to warnings marked with the warning triangle shown on the

left. These are important messages for safety, installation and usage of the product.

This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.

Only use this AIS antenna splitter in conjunction with an approved AIS transceiver or receiver purchased from a

reputable supplier.

Do not install this equipment in a flammable atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel tanks.

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Notices

The antenna should be mounted 3.5m above the deck in order to meet RF exposure requirements. Higher gain antennas will require a

greater MPE radius. Do not operate the unit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna (unless they are shielded from the

antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier). The antenna should not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other

transmitting antenna. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

Warranty

This product is supplied with standard warranty as defined in the accompanying warranty information.

Disposal of this product and packaging

Please dispose of this AIS antenna splitter in accordance with the European WEEE Directive or with the applicable local regulations for

disposal of electrical equipment.

Every effort has been made to ensure the packaging for this product is recyclable. Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally

friendly manner.

Accuracy of this manual

The AIS antenna splitter may be upgraded from time to time and future versions of the AIS antenna splitter may therefore not

correspond exactly with this manual. The manufacturer of this product disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or

inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product.

Any attempt to tamper with or damage the product will invalidate the warranty.

About your AIS antenna splitter

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2 About your AIS antenna splitter

2.1 About AIS

The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting system. It allows vessels equipped with AIS to

automatically and dynamically share and regularly update their position, speed, course and other information such as vessel identity with

similarly equipped vessels. Position is derived from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and communication between vessels is by Very High

Frequency (VHF) digital transmissions.

There are a number of types of AIS device as follows:

•Class A transceivers. These are similar to class B transceivers but are designed to be fitted to large vessels such as cargo ships and

large passenger vessels. Class A transceivers transmit at a higher VHF signal power than class B transceivers and therefore can be

received by more distant vessels, and also transmit more frequently. Class A transceivers are mandatory on all vessels over 300 gross

tonnes on international voyages and certain types of passenger vessels under the SOLAS mandate.

•Class B transceivers. Similar to class A transceivers in many ways, but are normally lower cost due to the less stringent performance

requirements. Class B transceivers transmit at a lower power and at a lower reporting rate than class A transceivers.

•AIS base stations. AIS base stations are used by Vessel Traffic Systems to monitor and control the transmissions of AIS

transceivers.

•Aids to Navigation (AtoN) transceivers. AtoNs are transceivers mounted on buoys or other hazards to shipping which transmit

details of their location to the surrounding vessels.

•AIS receivers. AIS receivers will generally receive transmissions from class A transceivers, class B transceivers, AtoNs and AIS base

stations but do not transmit any information about the vessel on which they are installed.

Because VHF radios and AIS devices operate within the same frequency range and therefore require the same type of VHF antenna it

is possible to utilise a single VHF antenna for both devices by using an AIS antenna splitter.

This AIS antenna splitter is designed to work primarily with AIS class B transceivers, although it will operate equally well with AIS

receivers.

It is not recommended to use this AIS antenna splitter with Class A transceivers, Aids to Navigation transceivers or

AIS base stations.

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About your AIS antenna splitter

2.2 What's in the box?

Figure 1 shows the items included with your AIS antenna splitter purchase. The following sections give a brief overview of each item.

Please ensure all items are present and if any of the items are not present contact your dealer.

Figure 1 Items included with the product

• Quick start guide

The quick start guide gives a handy one page reference for the installation process.

• Product manual

The product manual is this document and should be read thoroughly prior to any attempt to install or use the AIS antenna splitter.

• VHF radio connection cable

This cable is used to connect a VHF radio to the AIS antenna splitter. The cable has PL259 connectors at either end and requires a

SO239 connector on the VHF radio. If your VHF radio does not have a SO239 connector please contact your dealer for details of

suitable adaptors.

• AIS transceiver connection cable

This cable is used to connect an AIS transceiver to the AIS antenna splitter. The cable has a BNC connector at one end (for connection

to the AIS antenna splitter) and a PL259 connection at the opposite end (for connection to an AIS transceiver with an SO239 VHF

connector). If your AIS transceiver does not use an SO239 connector please contact your dealer for details of suitable adaptors.

Screws

(packet of 4)

Product manual

AIS antenna splitter

Power and data cable Accessory cables ( x2)

Warranty

information

Quick

start guide

About your AIS antenna splitter

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• AIS antenna splitter unit

Figure 2 shows an overview of the AIS antenna splitter unit.

The AIS antenna splitter has a number of indicators which provide information to the user about the status of the AIS antenna splitter.

Please refer to section 4for more details of the indicator functions.

The AIS antenna splitter mounting holes are located as shown in Figure 2. Please refer to section 3.2 for details of how to mount the AIS

antenna splitter.

• Power and FM cable

The power and FM cable connects to the the AIS antenna splitter and enables connection to power and an FM radio antenna input.

Electrical connections

The AIS antenna splitter has the following electrical connections as shown in Figure 2.

• Power supply

• VHF antenna connector

• VHF radio connector

• AIS transceiver connector

• FM radio connector

Figure 2 AIS antenna splitter overview

Green Yellow Yellow

Power and FM

VHF antennaVHF radio

AIS transceiver

Indicator lights

Mounting

holes

Mounting

holes

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Installation

3 Installation

3.1 Preparing for installation

Figure 3 shows a typical installation configuration for the AIS antenna splitter. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the

system elements and their connections prior to attempting installation.

Figure 3 Typical installation configuration

VHF antenna

Power in

VHF radio

FM radio

AIS antenna

splitter

GPS antenna

(optional)

Chartplotter

Power in

NMEA2000

Switch

NMEA0183 device

USB

AIS Class B

transceiver

Installation

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In addition to the items provided with your AIS antenna splitter the following items will be required for installation:

VHF antenna

Connection to a suitable VHF antenna will be required for the AIS antenna splitter to operate. A standard marine band VHF antenna

such as that used with VHF voice radios will be sufficient. Please take note of the warnings in section 1regarding the use of antennas.

VHF radio

If you have an existing VHF voice radio connected directly to a VHF antenna, you can disconnect the VHF radio from the VHF antenna

and connect them both to the relevant connectors on the AIS antenna splitter.

AIS transceiver

If you have an existing AIS transceiver connected directly to a VHF antenna, you can disconnect the AIS transceiver from the VHF

antenna and connect them both to the relevant connectors on the AIS antenna splitter.

It is necessary to connect the VHF antenna, VHF radio and AIS transceiver for the antenna splitter to function correctly.

FM radio

The AIS antenna splitter also provides connections for the antenna of an FM broadcast radio receiver. Connection of an FM radio is

optional.

Power cable

The AIS antenna splitter is supplied with a two meter long power cable. If you require longer cables to reach your power supply please

ensure the cables are capable of carrying currents of up to 200mA on average. Means of connecting the cables together will also be

required. The use of ScotchlokTM connectors is recommended for this purpose.

3.2 Installation procedures

Before beginning installation of your AIS antenna splitter, please ensure you have the necessary additional items as detailed in section

3.1. It is strongly recommended that you read all of the instructions in this manual prior to installation.

If after reading this manual you are unsure about any element of the installation process please contact your dealer for advice.

The following sections explain the installation process step by step for each of the main elements of the system.

Step 1 - Installing the AIS antenna splitter

Please note the following guidelines when selecting a location for your AIS antenna splitter:

• The AIS antenna splitter must be fitted in a location where it is at least 0.5m from a compass or any magnetic device.

• There should be adequate space around the AIS antenna splitter for routing of cables. See Figure 4 for details of the AIS antenna

splitter dimensions.

• The ambient temperature around the AIS antenna splitter should be maintained between -10°C and +55°C.

• The AIS antenna splitter should not be located in a flammable or hazardous atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel

tanks.

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