Table of Contents
Advertisement
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for vesper marine WatchMate 850
Summary of Contents for vesper marine WatchMate 850
- Page 1 WatchMate 850 Install Guide...
-
Page 2: Optional Accessories
(e.g. chart plotters and computers) using NMEA 0183 and USB. In addition, your vessel data is transmitted to other AIS-equipped vessels within range. For more information go to www.vespermarine.com/watchmate850. WHAT YOU NEED TO GET GOING WatchMate 850 Mounting Bracket 10 pin power/data cable AIS/VHF antenna MMSI number... -
Page 3: Vhf Antenna
CAUTION: Never operate this device unless it is connected to a suitable VHF antenna or Vesper Marine AIS/VHF Antenna Splitter. The use of any other splitter may damage the device and void your warranty. -
Page 4: Gps Antenna
CAUTION: The Vesper Marine GPS antenna is designed specifically for use with the WatchMate Transponder. Performance cannot be assured unless you use a Vesper Marine GPS antenna. Use of a different antenna may damage the device and void your warranty. -
Page 5: Mounting And Wiring
MOUNTING AND WIRING WMX850 2A Fuse Black AIS Transceiver Battery 12 - 24 VDC Mounting bracket Place the rubber vibration Securely mount with damper between the bracket appropriate length screws and your WatchMate. in the holes provided. Rotate bracket to hang the 12-24 VDC WatchMate from a shelf or Buzzer or... -
Page 6: Power / Data Cable
POWER / DATA CABLE A 2m (6 ½ft) 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. • Check you have the VHF antenna connected before connecting to power. •... - Page 7 AIS PLOTTER • Color of targets change depending on their alarm state. • The target icon points in the direction of the targets heading. If heading data is not available it will use course over ground (COG). • You must have a valid GPS fix for any targets to be shown on the AIS plotter. •...
-
Page 8: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Alarm Types: Guard alarm - based on each target’s current distance from your vessel. CPA alarm - there are several settings associated with CPA alarms: CPA alarm distance, time until CPA (TCPA), target speed and your vessel speed. The CPA alarm distance indicates which targets will trigger the alarm. - Page 9 • Once you save the MMSI number you cannot change it. If you need to change the MMSI, please contact an authorized dealer or Vesper Marine. • To configure your vessel details use the on-screen setup mode as shown...
- Page 10 AIS Status display from the menu to display the reason. See the troubleshooting section for the probable cause. REGISTER YOUR WATCHMATE Vesper Marine releases downloadable updates from time to time. These updates often add new features. To be notified when a new update is available please register your WatchMate at www.vespermarine.com/register.
-
Page 11: Troubleshooting
GOT A QUESTION? Visit www.vespermarine.com/watchmate850 for comprehensive answers to frequently asked questions, the complete user manual, technical support, downloads, local dealer contacts and more... TROUBLESHOOTING symbol indicates your AIS data is not being transmitted. It is located at the bottom left of the WatchMate screen. Use the menu to view the AIS Status. -
Page 12: Tech Specs
TECH SPECS Size (not incl bracket) 208mm wide x 135mm high x 76mm depth (8 3/16” x 5 5/16” x 3”) Flush mount thickness 17mm (11/16”) LCD panel 125mm (5”), FSTN 320x240 LED backlit Power supply 10-32 VDC 2A max, 3W nominal Environmental Watertight (USCG CFR-46, IPx7) Operating temperature... - Page 13 AIS Transponder is not a substitute for proper seamanship. Vesper Marine Limited cannot be held liable for any injury, damage or loss, caused by, during, or because of the installation, use or inability to use this device. This AIS Transponder is to be installed and used entirely at your own risk.
- Page 14 Failure to do so may result in product malfunction and/or exposure to potentially harmful levels of radio frequency radiation. Changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Vesper Marine Ltd will void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
-
Page 15: Warranty
Vesper Marine retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit at its sole discretion. In the event Vesper Marine chooses to replace the unit it may be replaced with a factory reconditioned unit or a new unit at its sole discretion. - Page 16 Unless otherwise indicated, all documentation and operating software contained within this product or distributed with this product is copyrighted by Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved. Portions of this product may use software licensed under open source license agreements.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the WatchMate 850 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers