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- Page 1 RX AIS™ Installation and Operations Manual ACCESSORY MANUAL...
- Page 2 Your Humminbird is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy. For complete details, see the separate warranty card included with your unit. We encourage you to read this manual carefully in order to get the full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of figures Notices ..................1 Figure 1 Items included with the product........8 Figure 2 AIS receiver overview ............10 1.1 Safety warnings..................1 Figure 3 Electrical connections to the AIS receiver ....11 1.2 Using the USB Connection ..............2 Figure 4 Typical installation ............. -
Page 4: Notices
Notices Notices When reading this manual please pay attention to warnings marked with the warning triangle shown on the left. These are important messages for safety, installation, and usage of the product. 1.1 Safety warnings This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. This equipment is intended as an aid to navigation and is not a replacement for proper navigational judgement. -
Page 5: Figure
Notices 1.2 Using the USB Connection The USB port built into this product is not isolated from the vessel power supply, VHF antenna ground or GPS Ground. Please observe the following procedures when connecting the USB port to avoid grounding problems. If the computer is permanently installed on the vessel and/or electrically connected to any other vessel equipment, including power supplies, it is recommended that connection is made using the NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 interfaces. - Page 6 Notices Warranty The product is supplied with standard warranty as defined in the Warranty statement supplied with the product. Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.
- Page 7 Notices 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Industry Canada Notice This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2.
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Page 8: Figure
Attention International Customers Products sold in the U.S. are not intended for use in the international market. Humminbird international units provide international features and are designed to meet country and regional regulations. Languages, maps, time zones, units of measurement, and warranty are examples of features that are customized for Humminbird international units purchased through our authorized international distributors. - Page 9 Notices WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles, aircraft, and boats. In some European Union member states, these vehicles are considered outside the scope of the Directive, and EEE for those applications can be considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement.
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Page 10: About Your Ais Receiver
About your AIS receiver About your AIS receiver 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. -
Page 11: Figure 1
Figure 1 shows the items included with your AIS receiver 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 Humminbird Customer Service. Dual channel AIS receiver... - Page 12 About your AIS receiver • Support tools CD The CD supplied with the package contains the USB drivers to enable use of the AIS receiver via its USB interface. Also included on the CD is the product manual in other languages. •...
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Page 13: Ais Receiver Overview
About your AIS receiver Indicator lights VHF antenna Mounting Mounting holes holes Power and data Access to USB connector NMEA 2000 Figure 2 AIS receiver overview Electrical connections The AIS receiver has the following electrical connections: • Power supply • NMEA 0183 data port for connection to chartplotters •... -
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About your AIS receiver Dual channel AIS receiver Power in NMEA 0183 device Chartplotter NMEA 2000 Figure 3 Electrical connections to the AIS receiver Page 11... -
Page 15: Installation
Installation Installation 3.1 Preparing for installation Figure 4 shows a typical installation configuration for the AIS receiver. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the system elements and their connections prior to attempting installation. Chartplotter VHF antenna Dual channel AIS receiver Power in NMEA 0183 device... - Page 16 AIS receiver unit. If it is not sufficient you will need an extension cable. Please contact Humminbird Customer Service for details of suitable products. For reference the VHF antenna connector type on the AIS receiver unit is SO239, and it is intended to mate with a PL259 connector.
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Page 17: Installation Procedures
If after reading this manual you are unsure about any element of the installation process, please contact Humminbird Customer Service for advice. The following sections explain the installation process step by step for each of the main elements of the system. -
Page 18: Ais Receiver Dimensions
Installation • The AIS receiver is fully waterproof to ingress protection rating IPx6, however it is recommended that the AIS receiver is not subjected to extended periods of exposure to spray or submersion. • It is recommended that the AIS receiver is installed in a 'below decks' environment. •... -
Page 19: Ais Receiver Mounting
Installation Figure 6 AIS receiver mounting Step 2 - Connecting the VHF antenna 1 Route the cable from the VHF antenna to the AIS receiver, and connect it to the VHF connector on the AIS receiver as shown in Figure 7. A standard marine band VHF antenna or AIS antenna should be used with the AIS receiver. -
Page 20: Position Of The Vhf Antenna Connector
Installation mate with this. If your VHF antenna does not use this type of connector, please contact Humminbird Customer Service for details of available adaptors. NMEA 2000 Power and data VHF antenna Figure 7 Position of the VHF antenna connector... -
Page 21: Position Of The Power And Data Connector
Installation Step 3 - Connecting the accessory cable VHF antenna Power and data NMEA 2000 Figure 8 Position of the Power and Data connector An accessory cable is supplied with the product to provide connections to power and the NMEA 0183 data ports. -
Page 22: Colour Coding Of Wires In The Accessory Cable
Installation Brown NMEA 0183 port 1 TX+ High speed NMEA 0183 port (38,400baud) intended for connection to chartplotters Blue NMEA 0183 port 1 TX- White NMEA 0183 port 1 RX+ Green NMEA 0183 port 1 RX- Purple NMEA 0183 port 2 TX+ Low speed NMEA port (4,800baud) intended for connection to other NMEA 0183 Pink... -
Page 23: Connecting To The Nmea 0183 Data Port
Installation are automatically transmitted via the high speed port. This is particularly useful when using a chartplotter having only a single NMEA 0183 port. As any other sensor (such as a gyro-compass) can be connected to the AIS receiver via the low speed port, and the AIS receiver can be connected via the high speed port to the chartplotter resulting in the chartplotter receiving both AIS information and heading information simultaneously. -
Page 24: Nmea 2000 Connection
Installation Step 5 - Connection to an NMEA 2000 network (optional) VHF antenna Power and data NMEA 2000 Figure 10 NMEA 2000 Connection The AIS receiver can be connected to an NMEA 2000 network by a suitable NMEA 2000 network cable available from your local dealer. -
Page 25: Usb Connection
Installation Step 6 - USB Connection (optional) Figure 11 USB Connection The AIS receiver is supplied with a USB port for connection to a PC or Mac. The USB connector can be connected directly to the USB port on the PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable. To enable connection of the AIS receiver to a PC, use the product CD to install the USB drivers. - Page 26 Installation 5. Select the AIS COM port and a baud rate of 38,400 in PC based navigation software to make use of the AIS data. If the USB connection is removed from the PC or Mac during use, you must reset the connection before further use.
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Page 27: Connecting The Power Supply
Installation Indicator lights Power AIS message received Power in + Black (Green) (Amber) Power in – Light green Not used Orange Not used Brown Transmit + NMEA 0183 Blue Transmit – Port 1 White 38,400baud Receive + Green (chartplotter) Receive – Purple Transmit + NMEA 0183... -
Page 28: Operation
Operation 4 Operation 4.1 Using the AIS receiver Once the unit has been installed, it is ready for use. Providing other vessels with AIS transceivers installed are within radio range of your vessel, you should see their details appear on your chartplotter or PC. -
Page 29: Indicator Functions
Operation 4.2 Indicator functions The AIS receiver includes a green power indicator light and an amber AIS reception indicator light as shown in Figure 13. The green indicator will illuminate when power is applied, and the amber indicator will flash on receipt of AIS messages. Indicator lights Power AIS message received... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Issue Possible cause and remedy No data is being received by the • Confirm that the power supply is connected correctly. chartplotter • Confirm that the connections to the chartplotter are correct. • Confirm that the VHF antenna is correctly connected in accordance with the instructions in the manual. -
Page 31: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Parameter Value Dimensions 175 x 100 x 48 mm (L x W x H) Weight 250g (AIS receiver unit only) Power DC (9.6 - 31.2V) or USB powered Average power consumption <1W Current consumption <200mA at 12VDC Electrical interfaces NMEA 0183 38,400 baud output NMEA 0183 4,800 baud input NMEA 2000 LEN=1... - Page 32 Ingress Protection rating IPx6 Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Power supply information for this product can be found on the ratings label which is fitted on the bottom case of the Humminbird Receiver. Page 29...
- Page 34 ONTACT UMMINBIRD Contact Humminbird Customer Service in any of the following ways: Web site: humminbird.com E-mail: service@humminbird.com Telephone: 1-800-633-1468 Direct Shipping: Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula, AL 36027 USA Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Central Standard Time]...