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SPL160 AIS Splitter - Installation Guide
The SPL160 AIS/VHF Antenna Splitter is used to share a single VHF antenna for both VHF radio and an AIS receiver or transceiver. It can also supply a feed for your AM/FM radio.
Items needed to install:
• 12-24V DC power. Always install a 1A fuse and/or circuit breaker.
• Four 3mm (#4) screws for mounting.
•
Two standard 50 Ω VHF patch cables (PL259) of adequate length to reach from your selected installation location to your VHF radio and AIS receiver or transceiver.
• An optional BNC-to-Motorola Plug cable is available for connecting to most AM/FM radios.
Installation:
• Select a suitable location. Often this is near an existing VHF radio since the antenna cable is located there.
• The unit is water resistant to protect it against the marine environment, however it is recommended to install it in a dry location.
•
If power will be switched with a circuit breaker, ensure the splitter always has power whenever the AIS transceiver is active. This may be easily accomplished by using the same circuit breaker as the AIS transceiver. Always use a 1A fuse.
VHF Radio
VHF
Antenna
Optional cable
AM/FM Radio vespermarine
Antenna Splitter
Model: SP160
Power
VHF TX
AIS TX
Check Ant
12-24 VDC
Black
1A Fuse Red
12-24
VDC
AIS
WatchMate
®
WMR750 Receiver or
WMX850 Transceiver
Features:
•
Ultra low insertion loss.
• Low noise amplifier improves AIS receive performance.
• AIS sensitivity is increased to -119dBm when used with AIS WatchMate 850.
•
Fail-safe, always gives priority to VHF radio even if the power is switched off.
Indicators:
• Green power indicator. The splitter must have power for the AIS transceiver to work.
•
Amber VHF TX is illuminated whenever the VHF radio is transmitting.
• Amber AIS TX is illuminated briefly whenever the AIS transceiver is transmitting.
• Red “Check Ant” indicates an antenna problem such as a short or open circuit. This indicator will light only when the VHF is transmitting on high power. You can check your installation by switching to high power and pressing the talk button. Although this indicates a potential antenna problem, it is only an indicator and does not affect the splitter’s functions.
VHF In-Use Indicator on AIS WatchMate 850 :
The SP160 splitter may be used with any AIS receiver or transceiver. However, when used with an AIS WatchMate ( WMX850) this symbol is displayed on the WatchMate screen whenever the VHF radio is transmitting.
Specifications :
Size (including connectors)
Power
Maximum current
Operating temperature
Frequency range
Insertion loss, VHF transmit
Insertion loss, VHF receive
Insertion loss, AIS transmit
Gain, AIS receive
Noise figure
Antenna port impedence
VHF & AIS port impedence
AM/FM port impedence
Switching time
Max. VHF transmit power
Max. AIS transmit power
Limited warranty
135mm (5 3/8”) x 107mm (4 1/4”) x 56mm (2 1/4”)
12-24 VDC, <0.8 W (nominal)
270 mA
-15ºC to +55ºC (5ºF to 131ºF)
156 MHz to 163 MHz
1 dB
1.5 dB
1 dB
12 dB
<1.5 dB
50 Ω, SO239 connector
50 Ω, SO239 connector
75 Ω, BNC connector
<10 µS
25 W
12.5 W
Two years from date of purchase. Includes parts and labor. Excludes freight. Proof of purchase required.
vesper marine
103 Westhaven Drive, St. Mary’s Bay
PO Box 91164, Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142, New Zealand
+64 (0)9 950 4848 www.vespermarine.com
SP160 0112
SPL160 AIS Splitter - Installation Guide
The SPL160 AIS/VHF Antenna Splitter is used to share a single VHF antenna for both VHF radio and an AIS receiver or transceiver. It can also supply a feed for your AM/FM radio.
Items needed to install:
•
12-24V DC power. Always install a 1A fuse and/or circuit breaker.
• Four 3mm (#4) screws for mounting.
•
Two standard 50 Ω VHF patch cables (PL259) of adequate length to reach from your selected installation location to your VHF radio and AIS receiver or transceiver.
•
An optional BNC-to-Motorola Plug cable is available for connecting to most AM/FM radios.
Installation:
• Select a suitable location. Often this is near an existing VHF radio since the antenna cable is located there.
• The unit is water resistant to protect it against the marine environment, however it is recommended to install it in a dry location.
•
If power will be switched with a circuit breaker, ensure the splitter always has power whenever the AIS transceiver is active. This may be easily accomplished by using the same circuit breaker as the AIS transceiver. Always use a 1A fuse.
VHF Radio
VHF
Antenna
Optional cable
AM/FM Radio vespermarine
Antenna Splitter
Model: SP160
Power
VHF TX
AIS TX
Check Ant
12-24 VDC
Black
1A Fuse Red
12-24
VDC
AIS
WatchMate
®
WMR750 Receiver or
WMX850 Transceiver
Features:
•
Ultra low insertion loss.
•
Low noise amplifier improves AIS receive performance.
• AIS sensitivity is increased to -119dBm when used with AIS WatchMate 850.
•
Fail-safe, always gives priority to VHF radio even if the power is switched off.
Indicators:
• Green power indicator. The splitter must have power for the AIS transceiver to work.
•
Amber VHF TX is illuminated whenever the VHF radio is transmitting.
•
Amber AIS TX is illuminated briefly whenever the AIS transceiver is transmitting.
• Red “Check Ant” indicates an antenna problem such as a short or open circuit. This indicator will light only when the VHF is transmitting on high power. You can check your installation by switching to high power and pressing the talk button. Although this indicates a potential antenna problem, it is only an indicator and does not affect the splitter’s functions.
VHF In-Use Indicator on AIS WatchMate 850 :
The SP160 splitter may be used with any AIS receiver or transceiver. However, when used with an AIS WatchMate ( WMX850) this symbol is displayed on the WatchMate screen whenever the VHF radio is transmitting.
Specifications :
Size (including connectors)
Power
Maximum current
Operating temperature
Frequency range
Insertion loss, VHF transmit
Insertion loss, VHF receive
Insertion loss, AIS transmit
Gain, AIS receive
Noise figure
Antenna port impedence
VHF & AIS port impedence
AM/FM port impedence
Switching time
Max. VHF transmit power
Max. AIS transmit power
Limited warranty
135mm (5 3/8”) x 107mm (4 1/4”) x 56mm (2 1/4”)
12-24 VDC, <0.8 W (nominal)
270 mA
-15ºC to +55ºC (5ºF to 131ºF)
156 MHz to 163 MHz
1 dB
1.5 dB
1 dB
12 dB
<1.5 dB
50 Ω, SO239 connector
50 Ω, SO239 connector
75 Ω, BNC connector
<10 µS
25 W
12.5 W
Two years from date of purchase. Includes parts and labor. Excludes freight. Proof of purchase required.
vesper marine
103 Westhaven Drive, St. Mary’s Bay
PO Box 91164, Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142, New Zealand
+64 (0)9 950 4848 www.vespermarine.com
SP160 0112
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