B&G NSPL-400 User Manual
NSPL-400
AIS/VHF antenna splitter
User Manual
ENGLISH
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Preface
As Navico is continuously improving
this product, we retain the right to make
changes to the product at any time which
may not be reflected in this version of
the manual. Please contact your nearest
distributor if you require any further
assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install
and use the antenna splitter in a manner
that will not cause accidents, personal
injury or property damage. The user of this
product is solely responsible for observing
safe boating practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS
SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES
DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE
OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY
CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY
VIOLATE THE LAW.
Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate
document.
About this manual
Meet the technical standards in accordance
with Part 15.103 of the FCC rules
• comply with CE under EMC directive
2004/108/EC
• comply with the requirements of level
2 devices of the Radiocommunications
(Electromagnetic Compatibility)
standard 2008
For more information, please refer to the
brand web sites:
www.bandg.com
www.Lowrance.com
www.simrad-yachting.com
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other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to,
or has been translated from, another
language (Translation). In the event of
any conflict between any Translation of
the Documentation, the English language
version will be the official version of the
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This manual represents the product as at
the time of printing. Navico Holding AS
and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates
reserve the right to make changes to
specifications without notice.
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attention from the reader is emphasized as
follows:
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Contents
4 Notices
4 Safety warnings
4 General notices
4 Compass safe distance
4 RF emissions notice
5 Warranty
5 Disposal of this product and packaging
6 About your AIS/VHF antenna splitter
6 About AIS
7 What’s in the box?
8 Electrical connections
9 Installation
9 Preparing for installation
9 VHF antenna
9 VHF radio
10 AIS transceiver
10 FM radio
10 Power cable
10 Installation procedures
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16 Operation
16 Indicator functions
17 Troubleshooting
18 Specications
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Table of gures
7 Figure 1 Items included with the product
8 Figure 2 AIS/VHF antenna splitter overview
9 Figure 3 Typical installation configuration
11 Figure 4 NSPL-400 dimensions
12 Figure 5 NSPL-400 mounting
12 Figure 6 Position of the VHF antenna connector
13 Figure 7 Position of the VHF radio connector
14 Figure 8 Position of the AIS transceiver connector
15 Figure 9 Connecting the power supply and optional
FM output
16 Figure 10 Indicator location on the NSPL-400 unit
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Notices
When reading this manual please pay particular attention to warnings marked with the warning triangle. These are important messages for safety, installation and usage of the product.
Safety warnings
Warning: This equipment must be installed in accordance
with the instructions provided in this manual.
Warning: Only use this AIS/VHF antenna splitter in
conjunction with an approved AIS Class B transceiver or receiver
purchased from a reputable supplier.
Warning: Do not install this equipment in a flammable
atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel tanks.
General notices
Compass safe distance
The compass safe distance of this unit is 0.5 m or greater for 0.3°
deviation.
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RF emissions notice
The information provided in this section assumes the NSPL-400 is
connected to an AIS Class B transceiver.
The warnings regarding RF emissions provided in the manual for the
VHF radio being used with the NSPL-400 should also be noted prior
to installation of the NSPL-400.
¼ Note: The NSPL-400 generates and radiates radio frequency electro-
magnetic energy. This equipment must be installed and operated
according to the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do
so can result in personal injury and/or the malfunction of the NSPL400 and/or the AIS transceiver it is connected to.
¼ Note: Never operate the NSPL-400 unless it is connected to a VHF
antenna.
To maximise performance and minimise human exposure to radio
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frequency electromagnetic energy you must make sure that the
antenna is mounted at least 1.5 m away from the NSPL-400 and is
connected to the NSPL-400 before power is applied.
The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 1.5
m. This has been determined assuming the maximum power of the
AIS transceiver and using antennas with a maximum gain of 3 dBi.
The antenna should be mounted 3.5 m above the deck in order to
meet RF exposure requirements. Higher gain antennas will require a
greater MPE radius. Do not operate the unit when anyone is within
the MPE radius of the antenna (unless they are shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier). The antenna should not
be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitting antenna. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Warranty
This product is supplied with standard warranty as defined in the
accompanying warranty information.
Warning: Any attempt to tamper with or damage the
product will invalidate the warranty.
Disposal of this product and packaging
Please dispose of the NSPL-400 in accordance with the European
WEEE Directive or with the applicable local regulations for disposal
of electrical equipment.
Every effort has been made to ensure the packaging for this product
is recyclable. Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
NSPL-400
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