Garmin AIS 300 manual

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    Use these instructions to install the Garmin ® AIS 300 Automatic Identication System (AIS) Class B receiver device. Compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately . Use the following instructions to install the AIS 300 device. Details for the following ste[...]

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    2 AIS 300 Installation Instructions * The AIS 300 does not need to be installed alongside a VHF radio, but they can share the same VHF antenna if they are both installed on your boat. RF interconnect cable (included) Chartplotter (optional - not included) NMEA 2000 network— page 4 12 or 24 Vdc AIS 300 power/data cable NMEA 2000 drop cable (includ[...]

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    AIS 300 Installation Instructions 3 AIS 300 power/data cable > > > > 12 or 24 Vdc Chartplotter power VHF radio power VHF radio * (optional - not included) Garmin NMEA 0183- compatible chartplotter (optional - not included) RF interconnect cable (included) AIS 300 receiver box RF cable to VHF antenna (not included) Gray [Tx A (+)] Pink [[...]

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    4 AIS 300 Installation Instructions Connecting the Receiver Box to Power Use the AIS 300 power/data cable to connect the receiver box to a 12 or 24 Vdc battery . Notes: Connect the red wire to the positive battery terminal, and connect the black wire to the negative battery terminal. The replacement fuse on the power/data wiring harness is a 5 A, f[...]

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    AIS 300 Installation Instructions 5 Connecting the AIS 300 to a NMEA 0183 Device (Optional) Y ou can connect the AIS 300 to a NMEA 0183-compliant chartplotter using the bare wires on the AIS 300 power/data cable. Connect NMEA 0183 bare wires to a Garmin chartplotter as indicated in the wiring layout diagram on page 3 . Consult the diagram below to [...]

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    6 AIS 300 Installation Instructions Appendix Specications Dimensions: W × H × D: 8 5 / 32 × 5 17 / 32 × 1 25 / 32 in. (207 × 140.6 × 45.7 mm) W eight: 1 lb. 7.6 oz. (670 g) T emperatur e Range: from -4ºF to 158ºF (from -20ºC to 70ºC) Compass-safe Distance: 15 3 / 4 in. (40 cm) W aterproof Rating: IEC 60529 IPX7 (Immersion in 1 meter of[...]

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    AIS 300 Installation Instructions 7 Industry Canada Compliance This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-182 and ICES-003. FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter[...]

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    T o obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number . Securely pack the device and a copy of the original sales receipt, which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. W rite the tracking number clearly on the outside of the pa[...]