ACR Electronics NAUTICAST SOLAS AIS Installation Manual

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ACR Electronics NAUTICAST SOLAS AIS Installation Manual Manual pdf 11 page image

Installation Manual 7 Y1-03-0204 Rev.HStep-by-Step Installation Procedure:• Mount the NAUTICAST close to ships operation workstation for traffic surveillance andmaneuvering.• Use the VHF adapter cable (P/N 2612) together with the VHF plug and TNC plug toconnect the VHF and GPS antenna cables and antennas.• The sensors, ECDIS, PC, pilot case, long range devices and auxiliary displays can beconnected to the NAUTICAST cabinet by the AIS cable by means of the connectionbox. The device is driven by a 24V DC 7A supply, which is connected to the powerterminal at the connection box. The AIS should be connected to an emergency powersource. A battery capacity calculation together with GMDSS-equipment is needed!Please refer to Appendix 9.1 for examples of battery capacity calculations.• After performing these steps, the NAUTICAST automatically starts operation.• The NAUTICAST has a ground terminal which has to be connected to ship ground.• Now configure the required initial system parameters according to Chapter 4 “Startingthe NAUTICAST” on page 31.NAUTICAST Connection DiagramNote: The ACR connection box includes a fuse of 6,3A. If it is not used, then the unit has tobe protected against high current by an external slow blow fuse of 6,3A.