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vesper marine WatchMate Vision Install Manual

Transponder with a color touch display and integrated nmea 2000 and wifi
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  • Page 1 ® WatchMate Vision Install Guide...

  • Page 2: Optional Accessories

    Your WatchMate Vision ® is a Class B AIS Transponder with a Color Touch Display and integrated NMEA 2000 and WiFi. The WatchMate provides information to improve your situational awareness and assist in avoiding collisions at sea. Because it consumes very low power, it may be left turned on whenever your vessel is underway.

  • 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 NMEA 2000 The WatchMate can be connected to a NMEA 2000 network to enable AIS and GPS data to be sent to other NMEA 2000 devices. The WatchMate can also receive and make use of data sent from NMEA 2000 sensors. •...
  • Page 6 POWER AND DATA A 2m (6 ½ft) cable with attached 10 pin connector is supplied for connecting the WatchMate to power, other devices over NMEA 0183, an external switch and external alarm. You may extend this cable as necessary. • Check you have the VHF antenna connected before connecting to power. •...
  • Page 7 Indicates your AIS data is not being transmitted. You can use the AIS Status screen to determine the reason. When used with a Vesper Marine AIS/VHF antenna splitter this symbol indicates the VHF radio is in-use and AIS transmissions are temporarily disabled.
  • Page 8 WIFI Configure your WatchMate WiFi from the WiFi settings menu. Access Point Mode (default) S 036 037.325 E 175 005.143 OFFSHORE S/Y MIMOSA iPad Vision The WatchMate will control your onboard WiFi network for up to 5 devices. You can connect to the WatchMate using: VesperXB-xxxxxx (serial number) •...
  • 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 menu to select the AIS Settings as...
  • Page 10 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

    • When you connect the WatchMate to your PC or Mac using USB, it will automatically create a COM port (see configuration section). This COM port may then be used with the vmAIS utility or 3rd party navigation software. Download vmAIS from www.vespermarine.com/vision. •...

  • Page 12: Tech Specs

    TECH SPECS Size 172mm wide x 130mm high x 60mm depth (6 7/8” x 5 1/8” x 2 3/8”) LCD Touch panel 145mm (5 11/16”), VGA Color TFT, Resistive Touch Power supply 10-32 VDC 2A max, 6W nominal Environmental Waterproof (IPx7) Operating temperature -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to 131°F) Storage 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.

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