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Installation | V3100 User Manual
V3100 is tested and certified with the GPS-500 antenna. It’s recom-
mended to use GPS-500 to ensure optimal reliability of your AIS
system.
To pole mount the external GPS antenna, you will require a 1-inch
14 TPI thread pole.
1.
Feed the cable attached to the GPS antenna through the pole.
2. Mount the pole into position as shown below.
3. Fit the GPS antenna to the pole adapter using the 2 small screws.
Mounting GPS antenna
To surface mount the external GPS antenna, select a flat clean sur-
face area that has a clear view of the sky. Mount the antenna using
the supplied gasket and the 2 small screws.
1.
Mark and drill the 2 mounting holes and a further hole if necessary for the
GPS cable.
2. Install the gasket by firstly threading the attached cable through the center
of the gasket.
3. Screw the GPS antenna to the mounting surface.
4. Route the cable to your AIS transponder unit, adding any necessary exten-
sion cables.
5. Connect the cable from the GPS antenna to the GPS connector on the AIS
transponder.
¼ Note: Ensure the surface mounting area is clean with no dirt, old
paint or debris.