AST300
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7
INSTALLATION
7.1
Before you Start
You will need the following items and tools to complete the installation:
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Class ‘B’ AIS Transponder or AIS Receiver
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VHF Antenna and cable (either pre-installed or new)
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Access to 12 V dc or 24 V dc power supply where the unit is to be installed, via a 1 A rated fuse
or circuit breaker
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Connector block or junction box for power connections
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Four M4 screws or other fixings appropriate to the mounting location
7.2
Installing the Unit
Before starting installation select a suitable location for the Antenna Splitter. The unit is intended for
installation below deck, in a dry location. When locating the unit you should consider:
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Routing of the power and antenna cables to the unit
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Provision of sufficient space behind the unit for cable connections
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Maintaining the compass safe distance of 0.5m
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Visibility of the front panel indicators
7.3
Installation Step 1
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Secure the Antenna Splitter to a flat surface in the selected location. Use four 5mm wood screws,
or other fixings suited to the material the unit is being fixed to
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The unit may be installed in any orientation
7.4
Installation Step 2
Refer to section
7.5.1
Connection Diagram.
Make the electrical connections to the Antenna
Splitter as follows:
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Remove the VHF Antenna cable connection from your VHF Radio and connect it to the connector
labelled ‘Antenna’
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Connect the 1m patch cable to the socket marked “VHF Radio” & to your VHF Radiotelephone
Antenna connection
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Connect the 1m patch cable to the socket marked “AIS” to your AIS Transponder Antenna
connection
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Optionally connect the antenna input of an FM Broadcast Receiver to the connector labelled
‘AM/FM’ RCA Socket.
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