NorthStar Navigation NAIS-300 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Appendix 19
5 Appendix
5.1 Maintenance
Periodically check that the cables are secure and that the
connectors have not worked their way loose.
5.2 Troubleshooting
These simple checks should be carried out before seeking
technical assistance and may save time and expense.
General Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Unit will not switch on Faulty connector to power
Fuse has blown
Check power
connection
Replace fuse and check
power supply
No GPS Position x Antenna or cable problem Check antenna cable
and connections
No AIS transmission MMSI not entered
Transmit disabled
Enter MMSI number
(see chapter 3)
Enable Transmit (see
section 4.3)
No reception of
NMEA0183-HS
RS232 cable problem
RS485 cable problem
Check cables
No reception of
SimNet/NMEA2000
data
SimNet/NMEA cable
problem
Check SimNet/NMEA
cables
Check power cables
5.3 Accessories
The following accessories are available from local Navico
agents:
VA14* VHF AIS antenna - S/S whip with 20 metres
Cable, terminated in a PL259 plug.
* One off required for operation