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3 Installation
3.1 Installation Requirements
General Requirements
Please note that international conventions, regulations, instructions and guidelines have to be
adhered to when installing the NAUTICAST2.
The following points must be observed before installation can commence:
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Permission by the local authority to install such a device must be granted.
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Trained service personnel must undertake the installation.
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The NAUTICAST2 must be fitted in a suitable place on the bridge.
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The VHF and GPS Antennas must be installed in a suitable position, where excellent
reception conditions apply
(refer to Chapter 3.3 Installation of VHF antenna – page 6)
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All available interfaces must be installed.
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The vessels power supply must suffice, and the GMDSS power supply has to be used.
3.2 Installation Overview
Survey
AIS is considered part of the ship's radio station and is surveyed together with radio installation.
Surveys on SOLAS Convention ships should be carried out in accordance with the rules laid
down in IMO Res. A 746(18) "Survey Guidelines under the harmonized system of survey and
certification" (R) 8, and "Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of
Life at Sea, 1974."
The NAUTICAST2 consists of one unit, which integrates all necessary modules.
Step-by-Step Installation Procedure:
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Mount the NAUTICAST2 close to ships operator workstation for traffic surveillance and
maneuvering.
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Use the VHF adapter cable to connect the VHF and GPS antenna cables as well as the
antennas.
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The sensor ECDIS can be connected to the NAUTICAST2 cabinet by the AIS cable.
The device is driven by a 24V DC 7A supply, which is connected to the power terminal at
the connection box. The AIS should be connected to an emergency power source. A
battery capacity calculation together with GMDSS-equipment is needed!
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After performing these steps, the NAUTICAST2 automatically starts operation.
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The NAUTICAST2 has a ground terminal which has to be connected to ship ground.
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Now configure the required initial system parameters according to Chapter 4 "Starting the
Product".
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