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1. e 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 e The unit may be installed in any orientation e Fixing point dimensions are shown below Not to scale J Connection for FM radio PWR Connect 12 24 V DC AIS Connect AIS CTRX unit Y Connect antenna VHF Connect VHF radio 1 1E 14 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual Installation step 2 Make the electrical connections to the antenna splitter as follows e Connect the VHF antenna to the connector labelled Antenna e Connect the antenna output of your VHF Radiotelephone to the connector labelled VHF e Connect the antenna output of your AIS Transponder to the connector labelled AIS e Optionally connect the antenna input of a FM Broadcast receiver to the connector labelled FM e Connect 12VDC or 24VDC power supply to the power cable o The red wire should be connected to the positive power supply connection via a 1A rated fuse or circuit breaker o The black wire should be connected to the negative power supply connection Installation step 3 Apply power and verify the unit is operating e Apply power to the antenna splitter AIS Transponder and VHF radio telephone e Verify that the green power LED on the antenna splitter is illuminated e Transmit using the VHF radio telephone and verify that the yellow LED on the2. OPERATION amp INSTALLATION MANUAL Class B VHF Antenna Splitter AN Version 1 1E True Heading 2008 The manual may not in any aspect be copied without the prior authorization from True Heading AB Download from www pointdistribution co uk for more information contact sales pointdistribution co uk 44 0 1494677751 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TABELE OF CONTENTS H N PE VISION INTRODUC THON eer re ee SEOS SAR SON DERLONS 9 nas WARRANTY eroici IIN PI O SETA A Waranty e sls ONS ne dns ee ee ee eer Warranty PIOCS AUF Sass suin sou AS asut Ss eer T Ed SUPPORT csse metum E E SPECIFICATION C IN SAE 9 Te EIN H H a 1 1E 2 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual REVISION Version Date Responsible Approved P1 0E 2008 07 29 Anders Bergstrom Nils Willart Preliminary release 2008 09 22 Anders Bergstrom Nils Willart 45 2008 10 02 Anders Bergstrom Magnus Nyberg 1 1E 3 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual Before operating the unit you should familiarise yourself with the complete user manual supplied with the product Electrical safety Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any electrical connections to the unit Produc
3. uo Ms H Hr MI e Mv Hcr Mon Anders Bergstr m Manager True Heading AB Signed WINES Date 30 July 2008 1 1E 19 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual FAQ TBP 1 1E 20 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual NOTES 1 1E 21 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual DRAWINGS ES spem mue on vel am fr CLEAR WINDOW 93 3 POSNS ANTENNA PARTS LIST EX E SESTE MATERIAL ITEM SRT PT NO DESCRIPTION MATT VELVET WITH THK enes DvE SRT Morina Technology Ltd A R SM46BMP ADHESIVE Wowiinki nd Er Wdsomer Norten Both BAJ 485 4 200 0003 OEM Fascia Label Example Template ae nas mE TRIDENT PROJECT N A NE CNET OEM FASCIA LABEL THEA TO B9 343 BH Bg FEWE BURRS AND SHARP Ears EXAMPLE TEMPLATE Gcr ALL UNITS mm COPYRIGHT BME HO IRD ANGLE PRIESTIN Th dmm endi ret t be product LD29 1 FS 1 1E 22 LD3003
4. Safety EN 60950 1 2001 Clauses 1 5 1 8 2 2 2 5 2 9 3 3 5 4 4 5 4 7 amp 5 IEC 60945 2002 08 Clauses 7 8 2 8 3 8 7 8 8 8 12 amp 11 2 For Article 3 1 b EMC EN 301 843 1 v1 2 1 2004 06 IEC 60945 2002 08 Clauses 9 2 9 3 10 3 10 4 10 5 amp 10 9 For Article 3 2 Spectrum usage IEC 62287 1 2006 03 Clause 11 for the AIS transmitter and receivers IEC 62287 1 2006 03 Annex C Clause C4 for the DSC receiver IEC 61108 1 2003 07 Clauses 4 3 7 amp 4 3 8 for the GPS receiver For Article 3 3 e Access to emergency services IEC 62287 1 2006 03 Clause 9 for operation in intended environment IEC 62287 1 2006 03 Clauses 10 12 13 for operational requirements We hereby declare that all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that the above named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex III and IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body 1 1E 18 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual BABT Balfour House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD UK Identification mark 0168 The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment will be held at True Heading AB The product is intended for sale in the following member states Intended Country of Use Mics E Mes Ms B BN Bet BN
5. polarity of power supply connections Check power supply voltage VHF LED does not illuminate when Check the antenna output of the VHF Radiotelephone is transmitting VHF radiotelephone is connected to the antenna splitter input labelled VHF AIS LED does not illuminate when Check the antenna output of the AIS AIS Transponder is transmitting transponder is connected to the antenna splitter input labelled AIS Clicks or pops are heard from a This is normal and may occur during connected FM broadcast receiver VHF or AIS transmission VHF or AIS reception range is A slight reduction in receiver range reduced is normal and due to the insertion loss of the antenna splitter 1 1E 17 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC We True Heading AB of Aminnevagen 19 114 18 Stockholm Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that the product CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER being an AIS Transponder Antenna Splitter to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant sections of the following standards and or other normative documents For Article 3 1 a Health amp Safety Health EN 50384 2002 for occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields EN 50385 2002 for general public exposure to electromagnetic fields EN 50383 2002 which is referenced by EN 50384 2002 and EN 50385 2002
6. NA SPLITTER TO YOUR RETAILER FOR FULL CREDIT BEFORE OPENED AND USED 1 1E 9 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual SUPPORT If you need support please contact the closest reseller or the location where you acquired the product The manufacturer can also give support direct Email support trueheading se or Fax 46 8 54593900 Please register your purchase of CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER with True Heading AB by sending an e mail to register trueheading se stating the serial number date of purchase your name address and your dealer s name 1 1E 10 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual SPECIFICATION General Size H x W x D 120 x 120 x 60mm Mounting area H x W 145 x 120mm Weight 260g 12VDC or 24DC supply Operating current receive 120mA typical at 12VDC Operating current VHF transmit Operating current AIS transmit Environmental Operating temperature 15 C to 55 C Operating humidity Up to 93 Storage temperature 20 C to 70 C RF performance lt 4dB lt 14B lt 108 AIS port impedance Switching time Receive to AIS lt 10uS Transmit Transmit Connectors VHF Radiotelephone SO 239 UHF connector AIS Transponder BNC FM broadcast receiver BNC 1 1E 11 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual INSTALLATION 2 1 Before you start The following items are supplied in the CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER packaging Antenna Splitt
7. antenna This manual describes the installation and operation of the CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER 1 1E 5 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual GLOSSARY ACA AIS Regional Assignment Channel Assignment Message ACK Acknowledgement ACS AIS Channel management information source messages AFSK Audio frequency shift keying ALR AIS Alarm Message A to N Aid to Navigation AIS Automatic Identification System ATC Air Traffic Control BIIT Built In Integrity Testing BNC Bayonet fitting type RF connector CSTDMA Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access COG Course over Ground CR Carriage Return CS Carrier Sense CSTDMA Carrier Sense TDMA DC Direct Current DGNSS Differential Global Navigation Satellite System DGPS Differential Global Positioning System DSC Digital Selective calling ETA Estimated Time of Arrival GALILEO European equivalent to GPS GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying GPS Global Positioning Satellite System HF High Frequency IMO International Maritime Organization IEC International Electrotechnical Commission LED Light Emitting Diode LF Line Feed LNA Low noise amplifier MF Medium Frequency MKD Minimum Keypad and Display MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity MPE Maximum Permissible Exposure NM Nautical Mile 1852 m NMEA National Marine Electronics Association PC Personal Computer 1 1E 6 LD3003 Cla
8. antenna splitter marked VHF is illuminated during the transmission Wait for the AIS Transponder to transmit its first position report This is indicated by the green power LED on the AIS Transponder illuminating During AIS Transponder transmissions the yellow AIS LED on the antenna splitter will flash briefly Class B AIS transmissions occur once every 3 minutes if your vessel is stationary 1 1E 15 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual OPERATION Operation of the antenna splitter is automatic and requires no user intervention Illuminated whilst powered TX AIS Td Flashes during AIS Transponder transmissions TX VHF Td Illuminates during VHF Radiotelephone transmission During operation the antenna splitter will share signals received at your VHF antenna with both the VHF Radiotelephone and the AIS Transponder When either connected device transmits the antenna splitter will automatically route the transmission to the antenna VHF Radiotelephone transmissions including DSC transmissions are given priority over AIS transmissions It is not possible for both connected devices to transmit simultaneously using a single VHF antenna Whilst you are talking on your VHF Radiotelephone no AIS position reports will be transmitted 16 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solutions Power LED not illuminated Check power supply connections and fuse or circuit breaker Check
9. er 1m VHF Radiotelephone to Antenna splitter connector cable 2m SIS Transponderto Antenna Splitter connector cable SIM power cable attached You will need the following items and tools to complete the installation e Class B AIS Transponder e Pre installed VHF Antenna and cable e Access to 12V DC or 24V DC power supply where the unit is to be installed via a 1A rated fuse or circuit breaker e Connector block or junction box for power connections e Four M4 no 6 screws or other fixings appropriate to the mounting location 1 1E 12 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual 2 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 e Routing of power and antenna cables to the unit e Provision of sufficient space behind the unit for cable connections e Maintaining the compass safe distance of 0 5m e Visibility of the front panel indicators Installation diagram VHF Antenna Above deck Below deck VHF Radiotelephone AIS Transponder Antenna splitter N 12V supply eccoee cceereedt FM Broadcast receiver 1 1E 13 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual Installation step 1
10. rom time to time and checked on its operational quality frequently by the user Remember that navigation and life at sea always requires proper seamanship and that the CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER is not a replacement for such qualities NOT ALL VESSELS CARRY AIS IT IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT TO KEEP PROPER LOOKOUT AT ALL TIMES AND TO USE ALL AVAILABLE MEANS TO AVOID COLLISIONS AND ACCIDENTS 1 1E 8 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual WARRANTY General CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER is developed and manufactured to meet high technical requirements and user demands If installed correctly and with regular maintenance your CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER should provide you with several years of operation and a very useful product For further information provided in the manual and in this information sheet please consult the place where you purchased the CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER or direct to our support Warranty conditions The warranty belongs to the person that purchased the product and cannot be handed over to a third party or person The warranty is not valid if serial number is missing seals broken or if the CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER has been incorrect installed Neither is the warranty valid if instructions for connection have not been followed faults caused by wrong usage own made modifications or service made from none authorized service stations True Heading AB acknowledges that CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER a
11. ss B VHF Antenna splitter Manual Pl RF RTCM RX RFI SAR SELV SMA SMS SOG SOLAS SOTDMA SRM SRT TDMA TNC TX UTC VDM VDO VHF VTS VSWR Presentation Interface Radio Freguency Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services Commission Receive or Receiver Radio freguency interference Specific Absorption Rate Separated Extra Low Voltage Swedish Maritime Administration Short Message System Speed over Ground Safety Of Life At Sea Self Organized Time Division Multiple Access Safety Related Message Software Radio Technology Time division Multiple Access Threaded type BNC connector Transmit or transmitter Universal Time Co ordinated AIS VHF Data Link Messages AIS VHF data link own vessel messages Very High Freguency Vessel Traffic Services Like ATC but for ships Voltage Standing Wave Ratio 7 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual CONDITIONS Before you start using the CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER product from True Heading AB it is important that you read and fully understand the installation manual and its instructions You should only proceed with the installation if you are confident that you will be able to do so True Heading AB cannot be held liable for any injury or damage caused by during or because of the installation of CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER The CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER is used at your own risk The CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER installation should be inspected f
12. t delivery has been controlled and found operational True Heading AB agrees to repair or replace any faulty unit without any cost according to the conditions set forth during a period of two 2 years from day of purchase The warranty includes replacement or repair of faulty unit due to error in components or errors in relation to the production of the product The warranty covers costs for spares labor and return shipment It does not include shipment from to the repair facility True Heading AB will never be liable under the warranty conditions for incorrect use misuse and incidental indirect or consequential damages of the CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER Proof of purchase is required for any warranty claim of the CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER Warranty procedures True Heading AB repairs and replaces faulty parts or units The customer is responsible for transport of the defect part or unit to True Heading or its retailer Warranty claims shall be made to the place where CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER was purchased or direct to True Heading AB through mail fax or e mail to our support department Other issues Proper seamanship and common sense is applicable when using CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER and the products shall only be seen as a navaid True Heading AB keeps the right to change the specification of the product without prior notice IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS ABOVE PLEASE RETURN THE CLASS B VHF ANTEN
13. t installation This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual Failure to do so could result in poor performance personal injury and or damage to your vessel and or connected equipment General The compass safe distance of this unit is 0 5m or greater for 0 3 deviation In accordance with a policy of continual development and product improvement the CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER hardware and software may be upgraded from time to time and future versions of the CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER may therefore not correspond exactly with this manual When necessary upgrades to the product will be accompanied by updates or addenda to this manual Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice True Heading AB disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product 2008 True Heading AB 4 LD3003 Class B VHF Antenna splitter Manual INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your AIS Transponder Antenna Splitter It is recommended that your antenna splitter is installed by a professional installer The CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER allows your existing VHF antenna to be used by both a VHF radiotelephone and an AIS Transponder The CLASS B VHF ANTENNA SPLITTER also includes an antenna connection for FM broadcast receivers providing a third use for your existing VHF
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