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The information contained within this document is the copyright of Em-trak Marine Electronics Ltd. No part of this document may be disclosed, reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means without the written permission Em-trak Marine Electronics Ltd. The term document extends to all forms of media in which information may be embodied.
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This document is intended for use by customers of Em-trak Marine Electronics Ltd as a guide to fault finding on the A100 Class A, AIS Transceiver (2010 onwards). The guide gives a step by step guide on diagnosing faults and provides practical advice on a range of fixes and tips on ensuring the A100 Class A AIS transceiver works correctly.
Document Title: em-trak A100 Class A AIS Fault Finding Guide Author: Colin Horne Number: Issue: Section 1: Initial inspection. Unit is IP rated to IP52, so if unit appears to have been immersed in water or subject to extensive water ingress,...
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Document Title: em-trak A100 Class A AIS Fault Finding Guide Author: Colin Horne Number: Issue: Unit will require further inspection. Submit an RMA request at www.support.em-trak.com Continued Controls unresponsive Check controls and buttons are Clean /Replace controls Buttons sticking / Collapsed serviceable by scrolling through Unit may be “bricked”...
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Document Title: em-trak A100 Class A AIS Fault Finding Guide Author: Colin Horne Number: Issue: Press “Back” from Set Power Unit will require further Press “Back” from Installation inspection. Submit an RMA Select “Maintenance” in Main Menu request at Select “Diagnostics”...
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Document Title: em-trak A100 Class A AIS Fault Finding Guide Author: Colin Horne Number: Issue: Press “Back” from ADC and VSWR GNSS in use: Internal GNSS Check GPS Select “Sensor Port Status” SOG in use: Internal Presented values Values antenna...
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Document Title: em-trak A100 Class A AIS Fault Finding Guide Author: Colin Horne Number: Issue: Section 3: Basic Receive/Transmit check. Suggested set-up of remote test unit: Poseidon Class AIS Transceiver set up as follows: 5A 12V Power Supply Ensure unit to be tested is set up and tested as VHF Antenna detailed in Section 1 of this guide.
Document Title: em-trak A100 Class A AIS Fault Finding Guide Author: Colin Horne Number: Issue: Section 4: Antenna System Check (Class A unit only). Important Note about Antenna Systems used for testing AIS If you are planning on using an Antenna for the purposes of testing/evaluation of reported problems as part of your own in-house inspection process, please remember that there are factors...
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