ACR Electronics GLOBALWATCH2 AIS - INSTALLATION MANUAL V1.0 Installation Manual

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GlobalWatch 2TM AIS Installation Manual 3 Version 1.03 Installation3.1 Installation RequirementsGeneral RequirementsPlease note that international conventions, regulations, instructions and guidelines have to beadhered to when installing the GlobalWatch2TM AIS .The following points must be observed before installation can commence:- Permission by the local authority to install such a device must be granted.- Trained service personnel must undertake the installation.- The GlobalWatch2TM AIS must be fitted in a suitable place on the bridge.- The VHF and GPS Antennas must be installed in a suitable position, where excellentreception conditions apply(refer to Chapter 3.4 Installation of VHF antenna – page 6)- All available interfaces must be installed.- The vessels power supply must suffice, and the GMDSS power supply has to beused.3.2 Installation OverviewSurveyAIS is considered part of the ship’s radio station and is surveyed together with radioinstallation. Surveys on SOLAS Convention ships should be carried out in accordance withthe rules laid down in IMO Res. A 746(18) "Survey Guidelines under the harmonised systemof survey and certification" (R) 8, and "Protocol of 1988 relating to the InternationalConvention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974."The GlobalWatch2TM AIS consists of one unit, which integrates all necessary modules.Step-by-Step Installation Procedure:• Mount the GlobalWatch2TM AIS close to ships operator workstation for trafficsurveillance and maneuvering.• Use the VHF adapter cable to connect the VHF and GPS antenna cables as well asthe antennas.• The sensor ECDIS can be connected to the GlobalWatch2TM AIS cabinet by the AIScable.The device is driven by a 24V DC 7A supply, which is connected to the power terminalat the connection box. The AIS should be connected to an emergency power source.A battery capacity calculation together with GMDSS-equipment is needed!• After performing these steps, the GlobalWatch2TM AIS automatically starts operation.• The GlobalWatch2TM AIS has a ground terminal which has to be connected to shipground.• Now configure the required initial system parameters according to Chapter 4 “Startingthe GlobalWatch2TM AIS ” on page 8.Y1-03-0183-1 Rev. A