Garmin AIS 800 Installation Instructions

AIS 800
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
CAUTION
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the
surface.
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Keep
the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
1 Go to my.garmin.com/registration.
2 Sign in to your Garmin account.
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FCC Compliance
NOTICE
In the USA, it is prohibited under FCC regulations to enter incorrect or
improper data, and it is prohibited for any person other than the manufacturer
or the installing dealer to input MMSI number.
It is a violation of the rules of the FCC to input an MMSI number that has not
been properly assigned to the user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data
in this device.
Assigning Data to the Device
You must program the AIS 800 device with a valid vessel MMSI number
before installing the device on your boat. The device operates in silent mode
without a valid MMSI number. In silent mode, the device receives AIS signals,
but does not transmit position data. You can program the device to transmit
static vessel data including the vessel name, call sign, type, and dimensions,
which can include the location of your boat's GPS antenna.
Installing the AIS 800 Software on Your Computer
1
Go to www.garmin.com/AIS800, select Software, and download the .zip
file to your computer.
2
Connect the included USB cable to your computer and the USB port on the
AIS 800 device.
3
Double-click the .exe file, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Programming the AIS 800
Before the device can be used on a boat, it must be programmed with a
unique MMSI number and with additional vessel-specific static data. The
MMSI number must be programmed by an authorized marine electronics
dealer or installer.
Before you can program the device, you must install the AIS 800 software on
your computer (Installing the AIS 800 Software on Your Computer, page 1).
1
In the program, select the Static data tab.
2
In the Connection and Status window, select COM11 from the drop-down
list.
3
Select Connect.
4
Enter your ship name, call sign, dimensions, vessel type, and MMSI
number (Assigning an MMSI Number to the AIS 800, page 1).
5
Select Save data to AIS 800.
NOTE: The data is lost if the AIS 800 device is turned off. You must select
Save data to AIS 800 to permanently save your data.
6
Select File > Exit.
Assigning an MMSI Number to the AIS 800
1 Launch the AIS 800 setup software.
2 In the Connection and Status window, select COM11 from the drop-down
list.
3 Select Connect.
4 In the Static Data window, enter your nine-digit MMSI number in the MMSI
Number field.
NOTICE
You cannot change the MMSI number after you assign the MMSI number
to your boat. If you assign an incorrect MMSI number, you must return the
device to the manufacturer for a factory reset.
5
Select Save data to AIS 800.
Tools Needed
• Drill
• Drill bits appropriate for the surface and hardware
• Phillips screwdriver
• Pencil

Mounting Considerations

NOTICE
This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to extreme
temperatures or conditions. The temperature range for this device is listed in
the product specifications. Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding the
specified temperature range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause
device failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related
consequences are not covered by the warranty.
• You must mount the device in a location where it will not be submerged.
• You must mount the device in a location with adequate ventilation where it
will not be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• If possible, you should mount the device horizontally, with the top of the
device facing upward.
• If you must mount the device vertically, you should orient it so the
connectors do not point upward. This helps avoid potential water retention
around the connectors.
• If you mount the device in a boat with a metal hull, you must connect the
device to an external GPS antenna.
Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure
WARNING
Radio operators with cardiac pacemakers, life-support machines, or electrical
medical equipment should not be exposed to excessive radio-frequency (RF)
fields, because the RF field may interfere with the function of their medical
equipment.
CAUTION
This device generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic
energy (EME). Failure to observe these guidelines may expose people to RF
radiation absorption exceeding the maximum permissible exposure (MPE).
Garmin declares a MPE radius of 2.48 m (97.64 in.) for this system, which was
determined using 5 W output to an omni-directional, 6 dBi gain antenna. The
antenna should be installed to maintain a distance of 2.48 m (97.64 in.)
between the antenna and all people.
Mounting the Device
NOTICE
If you are mounting the device in fiberglass, when drilling the pilot holes, it is
recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through
Printed in Germany
May 2018
190-02422-91_0B