Garmin AIS 300 Installation Instructions

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  • Garmin AIS 300 | Installation Instructions - Page 1
    your Garmin dealer immediately. Use the following instructions to install the AIS 300 device. Details for the following steps are included in this document: 1. Select locations for the AIS components. 2. Mount the AIS 300 receiver box. 3. Connect the AIS 300 to power. 4. Connect the AIS 300 to a VHF
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    VHF radio power AIS 300 power/data cable NMEA 2000 network power (not included) NMEA 2000 network-page 4 AIS 300 Wiring Layout: AIS 300 Connected to a Garmin Chartplotter Through NMEA 2000 AIS 300 receiver box RF cable to VHF antenna (not included) RF interconnect cable (included) VHF radio* (
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    AIS 300 Wiring Layout: AIS 300 Connected to a Garmin Chartplotter Through NMEA 0183 AIS 300 receiver box VHF radio* (optional - not included) RF cable to VHF antenna (not included) AIS 300 power/data cable VHF radio power RF interconnect cable (included) Wire color [function] > Gray [Tx A (+)]
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    you have a VHF radio on your boat, connect the VHF radio to the AIS 300 using the included RF interconnect cable according to the wiring layout diagrams starting on page 2. Mount the antenna according to the installation instructions provided with the antenna. Connecting the AIS 300 to a NMEA 2000
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    speed) Connected to battery negative (-) = 4800 (standard speed) Connecting the AIS 300 to a Non-Garmin NMEA 0183 Device Notes: • Consult the installation instructions for your NMEA 0183-compliant device to identify the receiving (RX) A(+) and B(-) wires. • If your NMEA 0183-compliant device has
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    ) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.  AIS 300 Installation Instructions
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    exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. AIS 300 Installation Instructions 
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    trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. March 2010 © 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East
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Use these instructions to install the Garmin
®
AIS 300 Automatic Identification 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 steps are included in this document:
1. Select locations for the AIS components.
2. Mount the AIS 300 receiver box.
3. Connect the AIS 300 to power.
4. Connect the AIS 300 to a VHF antenna and to an optional VHF radio (
page 4
).
5. Connect the AIS 300 to a NMEA 2000 network or to a NMEA 0183-compatible chartplotter (optional -
page 4
).
WARNING
When navigating, carefully compare information provided by the unit to all available navigation sources, including information from visual
sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing
navigation.
Use this unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance,
location, or topography.
This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See
www.garmin.com/prop65
for more
information.
CAUTION
Wear safety goggles and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
Safe Compass Distance
Ensure that you install the AIS 300 receiver box at least 15
3
/
4
in. (40 cm) from any compass. Test your compass to verify that it operates
correctly when the AIS 300 is operating.
Selecting Locations for the AIS 300 Components
Use the wiring layout diagrams starting on
page 2
to determine how to best organize the AIS 300 components on your boat. Ensure that the
cables reach all components before permanently mounting any component.
Mounting the AIS 300 Receiver Box
Install the AIS 300 receiver box below deck on a bulkhead. Select a location that is dry and protected from washdown. Ensure that the
location is well ventilated and away from objects that generate heat. Ensure that the receiver box is at least 15
3
/
4
in. (40 cm) from any
compass to avoid interference.
Needed Tools
Drill and drill bits
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
To mount the receiver box:
1. Ensure that the chosen location is dry, protected from washdown, and well-ventilated.
2. Use the receiver box as a template, and use a pencil to mark the holes in the four corners. Do not drill through the receiver box.
3. Drill four
1
/
8
in. (3 mm) pilot holes.
4. Mount the receiver box using the included 20 mm M 3.5 screws. You can also use bolts, washers, and nuts (not included) to mount the
receiver box if the mounting surface is suitable.
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March 2010
190-01178-00 Rev. B
Printed in China
AIS 300 Installation Instructions