AIS Application Install Overview: Offshore Sailing

System Overview

The em-trak AIS transceiver connects to your VHF radio, VHF antenna, and power source. It features an internal GPS antenna, making an external GPS antenna optional if the unit is installed under a thin deck or near a window. If such placement is not possible, an external GPS antenna will be required.

Key Features:

• AIS starts up automatically every time the engine starts or when power is switched on.
• Provides a wireless connection to your phone and any other display device, such as a chartplotter.
• Allows viewing of all AIS targets and vessel information.

Diagram Description: The diagram illustrates the typical setup of an em-trak AIS transceiver on a sailboat. It shows the AIS transceiver connected to the VHF radio, VHF antenna, and an electrical junction box. A chartplotter and a smartphone displaying AIS data are also shown, connected wirelessly via WiFi/Bluetooth.

Installation Steps

1. Mounting

   No screws are required for mounting. Use the provided bracket to fit the AIS transceiver into a convenient storage or utility area.

   Diagram 1: Shows the AIS transceiver and its mounting bracket, with arrows indicating how it fits into place.

2. Connections

   Connect the AIS transceiver to your VHF radio, VHF antenna, and power source. The unit supports NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 connections.

   Diagram 2: Illustrates the connections between the AIS transceiver, VHF radio, VHF antenna, and optional GPS antenna. It also shows the connection to the chartplotter and the existing power system via a fuse/junction box.

3. Configuration

   Switch on the power and use the CONNECT-AIS app or PROAIS2 PC Software to program the AIS transceiver with your vessel's information.

   Diagram 3: Depicts the process of programming the AIS using the CONNECT-AIS app on a smartphone or the PROAIS2 software on a PC. It shows the smartphone/wireless display device connected via WiFi/Bluetooth to the AIS transceiver.

4. Operation

   View AIS targets and information on your chartplotter, smartphone, and other wireless devices.

   Diagram 4: Shows a smartphone displaying AIS targets on a map, connected wirelessly to the AIS transceiver. It also shows the AIS data being displayed on a chartplotter.