Garmin 02087 Users Manual

AIS 800

INSTALLATION

INST€UCTIONS

Important Safety Information

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

CAUTION

Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

NOTICE

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface.

Registering Your Device

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1 Go to my.garmin.com/registration.

2 Sign in to your Garmin® account.

FCC Compliance

NOTICE

In the USA, it is prohibited under FCC regulations to enter incorrect or improper data, and it is prohibited for any person other than the manufacturer or the installing dealer to input MMSI number.

It is a violation of the rules of the FCC to input an MMSI number that has not been properly assigned to the user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device.

Assigning Data to the Device

You must program the AIS 800 device with a valid vessel MMSI number before installing the device on your boat. The device operates in silent mode without a valid MMSI number. In silent mode, the device receives AIS signals, but does not transmit position data. You can program the device to transmit static vessel data including the vessel name, call sign, type, and dimensions, which can include the location of your boat's GPS antenna.

Installing the AIS 800 Software on Your Computer

1Go to www.garmin.com/AIS800, select Software, and download the .zip file to your computer.

2Connect the included USB cable to your computer and the USB port on the AIS 800 device.

3 Double-click the .exe file, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Programming the AIS 800

Before the device can be used on a boat, it must be programmed with a unique MMSI number and with additional vessel-specific static data. The MMSI number must be programmed by an authorized marine electronics dealer or installer.

Before you can program the device, you must install the AIS 800 software on your computer (Installing the AIS 800 Software on Your Computer, page 1).

1 In the program, select the Static data tab.

2In the Connection and Status window, select COM11 from the drop-down list.

3 Select Connect.

4Enter your ship name, call sign, dimensions, vessel type, and MMSI number (Assigning an MMSI Number to the AIS 800, page 1).

5 Select Save data to AIS 800.

NOTE: The data is lost if the AIS 800 device is turned off. You must select Save data to AIS 800 to permanently save your data.

6 Select File > Exit.

Assigning an MMSI Number to the AIS 800

1 Launch the AIS 800 setup software.

2In the Connection and Status window, select COM11 from the drop-down list.

3 Select Connect.

4In the Static Data window, enter your nine-digit MMSI number in the MMSI Number field.

NOTICE

You cannot change the MMSI number after you assign the MMSI number to your boat. If you assign an incorrect MMSI number, you must return the device to the manufacturer for a factory reset.

5 Select Save data to AIS 800.

Tools Needed

•Drill

•Drill bits appropriate for the surface and hardware

•Phillips screwdriver

•Pencil

Mounting Considerations

NOTICE

This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions. The temperature range for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding the specified temperature range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related consequences are not covered by the warranty.

•You must mount the device in a location where it will not be submerged.

•You must mount the device in a location with adequate ventilation where it will not be exposed to extreme temperatures.

•If possible, you should mount the device horizontally, with the top of the device facing upward.

•If you must mount the device vertically, you should orient it so the connectors do not point upward. This helps avoid potential water retention around the connectors.

•If you mount the device in a boat with a metal hull, you must connect the device to an external GPS antenna.

Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure

WARNING

Radio operators with cardiac pacemakers, life-support machines, or electrical medical equipment should not be exposed to excessive radio-frequency (RF) fields, because the RF field may interfere with the function of their medical equipment.

CAUTION

This device generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). Failure to observe these guidelines may expose people to RF radiation absorption exceeding the maximum permissible exposure (MPE).

Garmin declares a MPE radius of 2.48 m (97.64 in.) for this system, which was determined using 5 W output to an omni-directional, 6 dBi gain antenna. The antenna should be installed to maintain a distance of 2.48 m (97.64 in.) between the antenna and all people.

Mounting the Device

NOTICE

If you are mounting the device in fiberglass, when drilling the pilot holes, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through

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only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are tightened.

Before you mount the device, you must select a mounting location and determine the mounting hardware needed for the surface.

NOTE: Mounting hardware is included with the device, but it may not be suitable for the mounting surface.

1Place the device in the mounting location and mark the location of the pilot holes.

2Using a bit appropriate for the surface and the mounting hardware, drill a pilot hole for one corner of the device.

3Loosely fasten the device to the surface with one corner and examine the other three pilot-hole marks.

4 Mark new pilot-hole locations if necessary.

5 Remove the device from the mounting surface.

6 Drill the appropriate pilot holes for the other three marks. 7 Secure the device to the mounting location.

Connection Considerations

Connecting the Wiring Harness to Power

1 Route the wiring harness to the power source and to the device.

2Connect the red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal, and connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.

Connecting a VHF Antenna

1Mount the VHF antenna (sold separately) according to the installation instructions provided with the antenna.

NOTE: You can purchase a VHF extension cable. Go to buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.

2 Connect the VHF antenna to the VHF ANT port on the AIS 800 device.

Connecting the Device to a Remote GPS Antenna

This device must receive GPS information for proper functionality. The device includes an internal GPS antenna. If your mounting location does not provide good GPS reception, you can install a remote GPS antenna (not included) and connect it to the device.

1Follow the instructions provided with your external GPS antenna to install it on your boat correctly.

2Route the GPSantenna cable to the back of your device, away from sources of electrical interference.

3 Connect the GPS antenna cable to the GPS ANT port on your device.

NMEA 2000® Device Connections

NOTICE

If you are installing a NMEA 2000 power cable, you must connect it to the boat ignition switch or through another in-line switch. NMEA 2000 devices will drain your battery if the NMEA 2000 power cable is connected to the battery directly.

If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, you should read the “NMEA 2000 Network Fundamentals” chapter of the Technical Reference for NMEA 2000 Products. Go to www.garmin.com/manuals.

Item

Description

Compatible NMEA 2000 chartplotter or other device

AIS 800 device

Ignition or in-line switch

NMEA 2000 power cable

NMEA 2000 drop cable

12 Vdc power source

NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable

NMEA 2000 T-connector

NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable

NMEA® 0183 Device Connections

This diagram illustrates two-way connections for both sending and receiving data. You can also use this diagram for one-way communication. To receive

information from a NMEA 0183 device, refer to items , , and when

Í Î Ñ connecting the Garmin device. To transmit information to a NMEA 0183

device, refer to items and when connecting the Garmin device.

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Item

Description

Power source

Power/NMEA 0183 cable

Wire

Garmin Wire Color

Garmin Wire Function

Red

Power

Yellow

ACC on

Black

Power ground

Purple

RxA (+)

Gray

RxB (-)

Blue

TxA (+)

Brown

TxB (-)

Green

Receive only

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