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This device may not cause harmful interference. vessel and/or poor product performance. 2. This device must accept any interference received, • Raymarine® recommends certified installation by a Industry Canada including interference that may cause undesired Raymarine® approved installer. A certified installation operation.
You should retain the label for future AIS disclaimer reference. All information presented by the AIS700 is advisory only, as there is a risk of incomplete and erroneous Technical accuracy information. By placing this product into service you...
Chapter 2: Document and product information Chapter contents • 2.1 Product documentation on page 10 • 2.2 Applicable products on page 10 • 2.3 Compatible displays on page 11 • 2.4 Parts supplied on page 11 Document and product information...
Operation instructions for compatible LightHouse™ 2 displays. Note: If a MMSI number is not entered, the AIS700 can only be used in Silent Mode and will operate as a receiver only. In the United States of America, the MMSI and Static Data must be entered only by a Raymarine®...
2.3 Compatible displays 2.4 Parts supplied You can view AIS information received by your AIS700 on a compatible display. Your AIS700 is compatible with MFDs powered by the LightHouse™ 2 or LightHouse™ 3 operating system or multifunction instrument displays powered by the LightHouse™...
Chapter 3: Installation Chapter contents • 3.1 Selecting a location on page 14 • 3.2 Mounting the AIS700 on page 15 • 3.3 Mounting the antenna on page 16 Installation...
• In any area where it could be stepped on or tripped items of electrical equipment, to provide the best over. • Cabling — Ensure the AIS700 is mounted in a location conditions for EMC performance throughout the which allows proper routing, support and connection •...
3.3 Mounting the antenna 2. Remove and retain the screws securing the antenna the channel (1). Incorrect cable routing can cause to the pole mount adaptor, then separate these two damage to the cable. To mount the antenna: items. 1. Select a suitable location for the antenna, 3.
4.1 Connections overview Suitable Connection Connects to: cables: Personal Micro B USB connection computer cable (PC) Power The supplied • 12/24 V and data dc power Power/data connection cable supply • NMEA 0183 devices • Silent mode switch Suitable Connection Connects to: cables: GNSS...
It is important to choose the right combination of connections in order to exchange the types of data you require. As an example of how to use the table below, you can see that you can feed GNSS data into the AIS700 via a NMEA 0183 port configured for low baud rate (4,800), and then output it along with AIS data to the other NMEA 0183 port configured for high baud rate (38,400).
4.2 USB connection 4.3 Power connection Warning: USB device power Before using your AIS700 you must configure the unit Do NOT connect any device to the product’s using the supplied proAIS2 software via a PC connected USB connection that requires an external to the USB connection.
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NOT cover every scenario. If you are unsure how to provide the correct level of protection, please consult an authorized Raymarine dealer or a suitably qualified professional marine electrician. Battery connection scenario A: suitable for a Implementation —...
• For power cable extensions, it is recommended that a minimum wire gauge of 16 AWG (1.31 mm ). For cable The AIS700 can transmit data to devices connected on runs longer than 15 meters, you may need to consider SeaTalkng ® or NMEA 2000 CAN bus networks. The a thicker wire gauge (e.g.
To avoid potential data conflicts or loops multiple network protocols should not be connected to the same device i.e.: • Do NOT connect the AIS700 to a MFD using NMEA 0183 and SeaTalkng ®/ NMEA 2000 connections at the same time.
4.8 VHF radio connection 4.9 Silent mode switch connection Connect a VHF antenna (not supplied) to your AIS700 For systems that include a VHF DSC radio you can using the VHF antenna connection. share the VHF antenna by connecting your Radio’s VHF...
Chapter 5: Set up Chapter contents • 5.1 Configure before use on page 26 • 5.2 Obtain MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number on page 26 • 5.3 Configuration on page 26 • 5.4 Software updates on page 27 Set up...
Note: You can use the supplied proAIS2 PC software, to check If a MMSI number is not entered, the AIS700 can the vessel data programmed into your AIS700. If this only be used in Silent Mode and will operate as a information is incorrect please contact your Raymarine receiver only.
Installing proAIS2 and USB drivers Before connecting the AIS unit to a PC the proAIS2 You can update the software on the AIS700 using a application and USB drivers must be installed. To install Raymarine MFD running LightHouse™ 2 or LightHouse™...
6.1 LED Status indicator 6.2 Troubleshooting Color Status Transceiver fault. The LED status indicator on the transceiver provides an Problem Action required indication of product status. • Check MMSI number No power • Check the power supply is properly and static data has been Color Status connected.
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Problem Action required No AIS tar- • Check MMSI number and static data gets/data has been correctly configured. shown • Check the VHF antenna is properly on MFD connected and is not short circuiting (AIS sym- to the vessel structure. bol shown on Home- •...
7.1 AIS700 technical GNSS receiver specification specification Channels Power specification Cold start acquisition 26s nominal Supply voltage 12 V dc / 24 V dc Position source • GPS Operating voltage range 9.6 V dc to 31.2 V dc • GLONASS Power consumption <3 W...
Chapter 8: Technical support Chapter contents • 8.1 Raymarine product support and servicing on page 36 • 8.2 Learning resources on page 37 Technical support...
(UK), EMEA, (0)1 46 rine.com and Asia 49 72 (Raymarine subsidiary) Pacific United +1 (603) rm-usrepair@flir.com support.de@rayma- Germany States (US) (0)40 rine.com 7900 (Raymarine subsidiary) 808 0 Web support Please visit the “Support” area of the Raymarine website for:...
You can use the Technical support forum to ask a Raymarine has produced a range of learning resources technical question about a Raymarine product or to find to help you get the most out of your products. out how other customers are using their Raymarine equipment.
Chapter 9: Spares and accessories Chapter contents • 9.1 Spares and accessories on page 40 • 9.2 SeaTalk cables and accessories on page 40 ng® Spares and accessories...
9.1 Spares and accessories 9.2 SeaTalk ng® cables and Part No Description Notes accessories A06040 SeaTalk The following spares are available: (9.8 ft) spur Part number Description SeaTalk cables and accessories for use with compatible products. A06041 SeaTalk R62241 GNSS passive antenna with 10 (16.4 ft) spur Part No Description...
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Part No Description Notes Part No Description Notes A06031 SeaTalk A06048 SeaTalk2 Terminator (5 pin) to SeaTalk Provides 1 x spur A06028 SeaTalk adaptor cable T-piece connection 0.4 m (1.3 ft) A06064 SeaTalk Provides 3 x spur A06045 DeviceNet Allows the connection 5–way connections adaptor cable...
Appendix A MMSI Regulatory bodies and application submissions Country Regulatory Body Weblinks Ofcom http://www.ofcom.org.uk • www.boatus.com FCC (www.fcc.gov) • www.seatow.com • www.usps4mmsi.com Canada Industry Canada www.ic.gc.ca Australia Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) http://www.amsa.gov.au/mmsi/ Holland Agentschap Telecom www.agentschaptelecom.nl Belgium Belgisch Instituut voor Postdiensten en www.bipt.be Telecommunicatie Germany...
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Country Regulatory Body Weblinks Chile Directemar www.nauticentro.cl Panama Autoridad Maritima de Panama www.amp.gob.pa/newside/spanish/puertos2/depima/ima.html...
Description smit ceive draft, cargo, destination, ETA and other relevant information). Your AIS700 uses digital radio signals to exchange • 129794 AIS class A static and 'real-time' information between vessels, shore based • Dynamic data (Includes information such as time...
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Trans- Trans- Note: The reporting rates shown here are for Ships Dynamic Reporting rate (nominal) Receiver ceiver ceiver (re- reference and may not be the rate at which Conditions Data (receive) (transmit) ceive) information is actually received by your AIS transceiver.
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Index Best practice ..............22 Interference .
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Sharing a breaker ..............21 Specification AIS.