ACR Electronics NAUTICAST SOLAS AIS Installation Manual

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Installation Manual 6 Y1-03-0204 Rev.H3 InstallationIMPORTANT: IMO REGULATIONS MANDATES that after the physical installationhas been successfully completed, all ships data and settings be entered into the AIStransponder. See Section 4 for further instructions.3.1 Installation RequirementsGeneral RequirementsPlease note that international conventions, regulations, instructions and guidelines have to beadhered to when installing the NAUTICAST.The following points must be observed before installation can commence:- Permission by the local authority to install such a device must be granted.- Trained service personnel must undertake the installation.- The NAUTICAST must be fitted in a suitable place on the bridge.- The VHF and GPS Antennas must be installed in a suitable position, where excellentreception conditions apply (refer to Chapter 3.10 Installation of VHF antenna – page28)- All available interfaces must be installed.- The vessels power supply must suffice, and the GMDSS power supply has to beused.- Installation of the pilot plug in conning position (close to the pilot working place).3.2 Installation OverviewSurveyAIS is considered part of the ship’s radio station and is surveyed together with radioinstallation. Surveys on SOLAS Convention ships should be carried out in accordance withthe rules laid down in IMO Res. A 746(18) "Survey Guidelines under the harmonized systemof survey and certification" (R) 8, and "Protocol of 1988 relating to the InternationalConvention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974."The NAUTICAST consists of one unit, which integrates all necessary modules.