Active Antenna; Charging The Udi-28™ Boat Unit; Connecting The Udi-28™ Boat Unit To The Pc - UTC UDI-28 User Manual

Active Antenna

UDI-28™ boat unit uses state of art acoustical antenna. This antenna is ACTIVE by means of electronics
and materials that support better gain, low noise, digital signal formats, enhanced matching to
underwater environment which results better communication to main boat unit.
Please ensure that the active antenna is used properly. Do not use the antenna for any other application
except with the UDI-28™ Boat unit. This antenna also serves for other systems. It is critical to hook the
antenna with another metal cable (not the communication cable) to support its weight.
Functions of UDI-28™
The UDI-28™ boat unit contains the following functions:
 Electronic compass
 Message sending/receiving
 Communication with 2 Networks ("NET")
 Homing beacon
Use of these functions is explained below.
Charging the UDI-28™ boat unit
UDI-28™ uses a rechargeable internal battery. You can use the boat unit running on a battery.
1. Disconnect Antenna.
2. Power Off the Boat unit.
3. Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the UDI-28™ boat unit to recharge the battery.
4. After fuly charge, disconnect charger, power On and then connect antenna.
Lithium Polymer Charging, Handling, Safety Information
NOTE: Read
WARNING: The UDI-28™ boat unit is a completely sealed unit and meets IP67 standard. It may stop
functioning if opened. The warranty will be void if the unit is disassembled or the seal is
broken.
Connecting the UDI-28™ boat unit to the PC
You can connect the UDI-28™ boat unit to the PC to perform data transfers (messages list, users list),
using the UDI28-MANAGER application.
To connect the UDI-28™ boat unit to the PC: Only when Boat unit is turned "On".
Connect the USB cable to the computer and then use the software. When completed, disconect USB
and then Turn Off. DO NOT Turn "Off" the Boat unit when connected to PC.
WARNING: Ensure that you have properly installed the UDI28-MANAGER software to be able to
use this function. Please note that when NEW SOFTWARE VERSION is INSTALLED, please
disconnect antenna, this will prevent updaing the firmware in the antenna.
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