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Introduction
The NAUTICAST™ Portable AIS is the right solution for your fully autonomous AIS needs. This
transponder is compliant for Inland and SOLAS applications. With a fully charged internal battery, the
portable system can operate for 4 to 5 hours or indefinitely when connected to ship's power. Interfacing
with ship's sensors and ECDIS displays is made easy with external case mounted ports and optional
cables. Built in Wi-Fi™ allows for communication with PC ECS software.
The NAUTICAST™ Portable AIS improves shipboard safety by providing information about AIS traffic that
RADAR alone cannot. AIS target name, vessel type, MMSI, position, COG, SOG, to name a few, are
available to ship's helmsmen on an innovative 3 in 1 display. Choose from Alphanumeric, RADAR, or
Fairway views to display surrounding traffic and their ships' data. Selectable range zoom functions along
with target sorting provide customizable views of surrounding traffic.
The ACR NAUTICAST™ Portable AIS transponder fully complies with the technical specifications for the
Universal Automatic Identification System (UAIS) transponder issued by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO). The NAUTICAST™ Portable AIS makes a significant contribution to maritime
situational awareness.
The NAUTICAST™ Portable AIS is designed for situations where a fixed installation is not required or
practical. This is the perfect solution for mandatory short term carriage compliance or Bridge and Lock
tenders. The hard case can withstand the rigors of the marine environment as well as multiple
deployments. Corrosion resistant IP67 rated connectors enhance the system reliability and connectivity.
This unit is capable of being set up and running within minutes by installing VHF and Wi-Fi™ antennas,
supplying power to the transponder and programming the ship's static data.
Please read all instructions before placing the NAUTICAST™ Portable AIS into service. This
addendum only addresses the Portable AIS case connections and operation. Programming,
interfacing and operation instructions are contained in the Product Support Manual.
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Unpacking the Portable AIS
The Portable AIS is shipped complete with
the following items:
Built into the floating waterproof housing are
the NAUTICAST™ AIS transponder, GPS
antenna, 24V NiMH rechargeable battery
pack, 24V DC power supply, and a 110V to
240V battery charger.
Stored inside the lid is an 8 inch VHF
antenna and a 4 inch Wi-Fi™ antenna. Also
stored
inside
the Product Support Manual, documentation
CD ROM and this Addendum to the Product
Support Manual. Included but not in the case
are the external 24V power supply cable and
an external 110V to 240V AC cable for
battery charging.
Portable AIS Manual Addendum
the
lid
are
Figure 1
VHF Antenna
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Internal/External
GPS Antenna
Connection
Fuse Holder
WiFi™ Antenna
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