Installation Manual Nauticast V1.0.3
Installation Manual Nauticast V1.0.3
Installation Manual Nauticast V1.0.3
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3 <strong>Installation</strong><br />
3.1 <strong>Installation</strong> Requirements<br />
General Requirements<br />
Please note that international conventions, regulations, instructions and guidelines have to be<br />
adhered to when installing the X-PACK DS.<br />
The following points must be observed before installation can commence:<br />
- Permission by the local authority to install such a device must be granted.<br />
- Trained service personnel must undertake the installation.<br />
- The X-PACK DS must be fitted in a suitable place on the bridge.<br />
- The VHF and GPS Antennas must be installed in a suitable position, where excellent<br />
reception conditions apply (refer to Chapter 3.10 <strong>Installation</strong> of VHF antenna – page<br />
17)<br />
- All available interfaces must be installed.<br />
- The vessels power supply must suffice, and the GMDSS power supply has to be<br />
used.<br />
- <strong>Installation</strong> of the pilot plug in conning position (close to the pilot working place).<br />
3.2 <strong>Installation</strong> Overview<br />
Survey<br />
AIS is considered part of the ship’s radio station and is surveyed together with radio<br />
installation. Surveys on SOLAS Convention ships should be carried out in accordance with<br />
the rules laid down in IMO Res. A 746(18) "Survey Guidelines under the harmonised system<br />
of survey and certification" (R) 8, and "Protocol of 1988 relating to the International<br />
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974."<br />
The X-PACK DS consists of one unit, which integrates all necessary modules.<br />
X-Pack DS <strong>Installation</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> 6 Version 1.0
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