However, you can use the XB to provide GPS position data to other devices using NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, USB or WiFi (XB-8000)! CAUTION: The Vesper Marine GPS antenna is designed specifically for use with Vesper Marine AIS transponders. Class B AIS transponders are required by international regulations to use their own GPS. You cannot use another GPS or any other NMEA device to provide a GPS position to the XB. You cannot share an external GPS antenna. GPS ANTENNA The XB requires a GPS fix before it can transmit its position. HINT: Use the VSWR meter in vmais or the WatchMate app (see configuration section) to check your antenna system installation. The use of any other splitter may damage the device and void your warranty. Do not use any other VHF antenna splitter. CAUTION: The Vesper Marine AIS/VHF Antenna Splitter is designed specifically for use with Vesper Marine AIS transponders. CAUTION: Never operate this device unless it is connected directly to a suitable VHF antenna or Vesper Marine AIS/VHF Antenna Splitter. Inadequate separation may damage the XB transponder and void your warranty. For best performance avoid using small helical rubber duck style antennas.!!! CAUTION: Install the antenna a minimum of 1m (4 ft) from any other VHF or HF antennas and not within the beam path of a radar. It is not recommended to place the VHF antenna near a mast or other metal structures. Mount the antenna as high as possible (at least 2-3 metres (6-10 ft) above the water surface). Choose a high quality omnidirectional VHF antenna designed for the marine band ( MHz) and ensure it is well tuned at the AIS end of the band (VSWR 2:1 or less at 162MHz). STATUS LED COLOR STATE DESCRIPTION Green (OK) Solid Normal Operation Flashing Antenna VSWR is high Background noise level on AIS receiver is high Orange (No Transmit) Solid Flashing Device initializing, silent mode, waiting to transmit Acquiring a GPS fix Red (Error) Solid Built in integrity test error or firmware update in progress (See troubleshooting section for more info)Ĥ VHF ANTENNA A dedicated VHF antenna or Vesper Marine AIS/VHF Antenna Splitter is required. Test your compass to verify that it operates properly when the XB is operating. = Item Included (*XB-8000 only)ģ CONNECTIONS AIS/VHF antenna LED Status 185mm (7 1/4 ) USB 98mm (3 7/8 ) 10 pin power/data port NMEA 2000 GPS antenna Mount your XB at least 0.6m (2 feet) from any compass. additional cable, cable ties, mounting screws, wire strippers, screw driver etc. For more information on go to WHAT YOU NEED TO GET GOING XB-6000 or XB-8000 External GPS Antenna with 10m cable 10 pin power/data cable AIS/VHF antenna MMSI number PC, Mac or Mobile Device (Apple or Android)* for configuring settings 2A fuse or circuit breaker OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1m USB cable (for configuration) Waterproof 5m USB cable with locking security ring NMEA 2000 cable, T connector and network extension cable SP160 Antenna Splitter External alarm buzzer for MOB or anchor watch alarms* Switch for silent mode or to silence MOB or anchor watch alarms* Consider other equipment you may need to install this on your vessel e.g. In addition, your vessel position and other data is transmitted to all other AISequipped vessels within range. chart plotters, laptops, smart phones) using NMEA 2000, USB and WiFi*. The AIS system uses two dedicated VHF channels designated for this purpose and with the installation of the XB to receive these signals, you can distribute this information to other devices on board your vessel (e.g. It works by interpreting Universal Shipborne Automated Identification System (AIS) messages which are sent over VHF by transponders installed on other vessels. Because it consumes very low power it may be left turned on whenever your vessel is underway. The XB provides information to improve your situational awareness and assist in avoiding collisions at sea. To view the data stream on port 2, turn the AIS WatchMate on by holding the 2nd button from the top while pressing the power button.2 Your XB-6000 / XB-8000 is a Class B AIS Transponder with NMEA gateway and integrated NMEA 2000 and WiFi*. To exit from the raw data display, press the power button. Restart the AIS WatchMate normally and check the settings for that port. If you see all dots (".") then it probably means you have the port set to the wrong device type or a wiring problem. When you release the button the data display will continue. You can pause the display by pressing and holding any button. The raw NMEA data stream will be displayed on the screen. At the top of the screen will be "Data Received from Port 1". Then switch it back on by pressing the power button while holding the top button at the same time. To do this on a WatchMate 850, 750 or 670, first turn it off. It's sometimes useful to verify that either AIS or GPS data is being properly received by the WatchMate.
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