vesper marine SPL160 User manual

12-24
VDC
Power
AIS TX
Check Ant
VHF TX
12-24 VDC
AM/FM
AIS VHF
ANT
vesper
marine
Antenna Splitter
Model: SP160
AIS WatchMate
®
WMR750 Receiver or
WMX850 Transceiver
1A Fuse Red
Black
VHF
Antenna
VHF Radio
AM/FM Radio
Optional cable
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 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 trans-
ceiver.
•An optional BNC-to-Motorola Plug cable is available for connecting to most
AM/FM radios.
Select a suitable location:
•Often this is near an existing VHF radio since the antenna cable is located there.
•The unit is waterproof to protect it against the marine environment, however it is
recommended to install it in a reasonably dry location.
SPL160 AIS Splitter - Installation Guide
103 Westhaven Drive, St. Mary’s Bay
PO Box 91164, Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
[phone]
www.vespermarine.com
[e-mail]
SP160 1110
vesper
marine
Features:
•Ultra low insertion loss.
•Low noise amplifier improves AIS performance.
• AIS sensitivity is increased to -119dBm when used with AISWatchMate 850.
•Fail-safe, always gives priority to VHF radio even if the power is switched off.
Indicators:
•Green LED indicates power is applied.
•Amber VHF TX is illuminated whenever the VHF radio is transmitting.
•Amber AIS TX is illuminated whenever the AIS transceiver is transmitting.
•Red “Check Ant” indicates an antenna problem such as a short or open circuit.
VHF In-Use Indicator on AISWatchMate 850:
The SP160 splitter may be used with any AIS receiver or transceiver.
However, when used with an AISWatchMate (WMX850) the symbol shown here
is displayed on the WatchMate screen whenever the VHF radio is transmitting.
Specifications:
Size (including connectors) 135mm (5.3”) x 107mm (4.2”) x 56mm (2.2”)
Power 12-24 VDC, <0.8 W (nominal)
Maximum current 270 mA
Operating temperature -15ºC to +55ºC (5ºF to 131ºF)
Waterproofing IPx7
Frequency range 156 MHz to 163 MHz
Insertion loss, VHF transmit 1 dB
Insertion loss, VHF receive 1.5 dB
Insertion loss, AIS transmit 1 dB
Gain, AIS receive 12 dB
Noise figure <1.5 dB
Antenna port impedence 50 Ω, SO239 connector
VHF & AIS port impedence 50 Ω, SO239 connector
AM/FM port impedence 75 Ω, BNC connector
Switching time <10 µS
Max. VHF transmit power 25 W
Max. AIS transmit power 12.5 W
Limited warranty Two years from date of purchase. Includes parts
and labour. Excludes freight. Proof of purchase
required. See our website for details.

12-24
VDC
Power
AIS TX
Check Ant
VHF TX
12-24 VDC
AM/FM
AIS VHF
ANT
vesper
marine
Antenna Splitter
Model: SP160
AIS WatchMate
®
WMR750 Receiver or
WMX850 Transceiver
1A Fuse Red
Black
VHF
Antenna
VHF Radio
AM/FM Radio
Optional cable
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 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 trans-
ceiver.
•An optional BNC-to-Motorola Plug cable is available for connecting to most
AM/FM radios.
Select a suitable location:
•Often this is near an existing VHF radio since the antenna cable is located there.
•The unit is waterproof to protect it against the marine environment, however it is
recommended to install it in a reasonably dry location.
SPL160 AIS Splitter - Installation Guide
103 Westhaven Drive, St. Mary’s Bay
PO Box 91164, Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
[phone]
www.vespermarine.com
[email protected]
SP160 1110
vesper
marine
Features:
•Ultra low insertion loss.
•Low noise amplifier improves AIS performance.
• AIS sensitivity is increased to -119dBm when used with AISWatchMate 850.
•Fail-safe, always gives priority to VHF radio even if the power is switched off.
Indicators:
•Green LED indicates power is applied.
•Amber VHF TX is illuminated whenever the VHF radio is transmitting.
•Amber AIS TX is illuminated whenever the AIS transceiver is transmitting.
•Red “Check Ant” indicates an antenna problem such as a short or open circuit.
VHF In-Use Indicator on AISWatchMate 850:
The SP160 splitter may be used with any AIS receiver or transceiver.
However, when used with an AISWatchMate (WMX850) the symbol shown here
is displayed on the WatchMate screen whenever the VHF radio is transmitting.
Specifications:
Size (including connectors) 135mm (5.3”) x 107mm (4.2”) x 56mm (2.2”)
Power 12-24 VDC, <0.8 W (nominal)
Maximum current 270 mA
Operating temperature -15ºC to +55ºC (5ºF to 131ºF)
Waterproofing IPx7
Frequency range 156 MHz to 163 MHz
Insertion loss, VHF transmit 1 dB
Insertion loss, VHF receive 1.5 dB
Insertion loss, AIS transmit 1 dB
Gain, AIS receive 12 dB
Noise figure <1.5 dB
Antenna port impedence 50 Ω, SO239 connector
VHF & AIS port impedence 50 Ω, SO239 connector
AM/FM port impedence 75 Ω, BNC connector
Switching time <10 µS
Max. VHF transmit power 25 W
Max. AIS transmit power 12.5 W
Limited warranty Two years from date of purchase. Includes parts
and labour. Excludes freight. Proof of purchase
required. See our website for details.