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True Heading CTRX Graphene Quick Start Manual

True Heading CTRX Graphene Quick Start Manual

Ctrx graphene /ctrx graphene+

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Summary of Contents for True Heading CTRX Graphene

  • Page 2: What Is In The Box

    Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – What is in the box? – Enclosed in the box to the CTRX Graphene+, part# 0012-002-000, you shall find: Enclosed in the box to the CTRX Graphene, part# 0012-001-000, you shall find •...
  • Page 3: General Connections

    Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – Connection of the antennas to CTRX GRAPHENE – CTRX Graphene General connections: Part# 0012-001-000 To VHF antenna (use enclosed BNC-UHF adapter). To GPS antenna (TNC connector) Connection of combo antenna (AU-2) enclosed in combo pack, part# 0012-110-000: Connection of ”saparate”...
  • Page 4 Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – Connection of antennas and VHF radio to CTRX GRAPHENE+ – CTRX Graphene+ General connections: Part# 0012-002-000 To VHF radio (use enclosed 2m RG-58 cable w/connectors). To VHF antenna (use enclosed BNC-UHF adapter).
  • Page 5 PDF document that can be found on the True Heading website: http://www.trueheading.se/files/document/products/ais/aisctrxgraph ene/CTRX%20Graphene_rev%201.0_eng.pdf. To VHF radio (this connection CAN ONLY be found in the CTRX Graphene + unit) VHF antenna (BNC) NMEA2000* USB to computer...
  • Page 6 • NMEA2000 cables, T-connectors and/or end resistors are not enclosed BLACK with the AIS. 0VDC BLUE • The LEN value of the CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ is 1**, respectively. **To learn more about LEN values and NMEA2000 in general, please contact you local certified NMEA2000 dealer. NMEA2000 NMEA2000...
  • Page 7 Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – Connection of external Silent button – Picture shows CTRX Graphene+ To VHF radio Suggestion of momentary switch w/ VHF antenna (BNC) NMEA2000 built in LED is ELFA part# 35-062-27. USB to computer...
  • Page 8 Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – Connection of external LED to extern Silen button – Picture shows CTRX Graphene+ To VHF radio VHF antenna (BNC) NMEA2000 USB to computer GPS antenna (TNC) LED, preferable blue. WHITE GREEN...
  • Page 9 Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – General AIS information and the software ”proAIS2” – What does the AIS require in order to be able to send AIS information out from your AIS? In order for the AIS transponder to be able to send its AIS information (it will always receive AIS information from other vessels as long as you have a good VHF antenna system) the AIS transponder must have: •...
  • Page 10 Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – Program your information in the AIS – Follow the instructions below how to program your AIS transponder: 1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the internet!! 2. Connect the AIS unit directly to your computer with the enclosed USB cable.
  • Page 11 Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – Program your information in the AIS – Cont. Program your AIS transponder: 9. Fill your information in: • Ship´s name • Call Sign • MMSI number 10. Select type of vessel under ”Vessel Type:”.
  • Page 12 Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – Check your GPS reception – Check your GPS status: 1. Click on the ”GNSS Status” tab. 2. Here you can see how good your GPS reception is. If you have good/great reception and the GPS is navigating you shall see ”3D Fix”...
  • Page 13 Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – See information from other vessels – See what is around you: 1. Click on the ”Other Vessels” tab. 2. In this picture you can see all other vessels that are around you. You will see all sending Class A and Class B transponders within your VHF antenna receiving distance.
  • Page 14 Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – Diagnostics of your AIS transponder – What is the status of your AIS & VHF antenna system: 1. Click on the ”Diagnostics” tab. 2. Here you can see if your AIS is sending, or not.
  • Page 15: Serial Data

    Get started with CTRX Graphene and CTRX Graphene+ – Serial data – Serial data: 1. Click on the ”Serial Data” tab 2. Here you can see what data (raw data) that the AIS is sending out to other vessels.

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