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SAILOR UAIS1900
SKANTI UAIS 2100

Exchanging the
Electronics Module

Instruction
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Equipment affected: SAILOR UAIS1900 & SKANTI UAIS 2100
- Transponder
Tools required: 4 mm Allen key
Crosshead Screwdriver Size 2
Long Screwdriver Size 3
Wrench 8 mm
Wrench 10 mm
Socket Wrench 10 mm

Application: This document describes the procedure for the exchange of the
Electronics Module of the SAILOR UAIS1900 & SKANTI UAIS 2100 transponder.

Parts used: Electronics Module Replacement Kit: p/n 55.216

NOTE:
Before initiating the exchange of the Electronics Module refer to the applicable
Technical Service Information No. 200 503 14

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Procedure:
Sailor/Skanti UAIS transponders in the field are found in two versions differing
in the housing used, a cast aluminium housing and the later version utilizing a
steel housing. The procedure for exchanging the Electronics Module differs only
slightly between the two. The differences will be detailed where applicable.
Open the cover of the transponder
1.

Disconnect the UAIS Transponder from the external power source.

2.

Undo the four screws in the cover of the transponder and remove
cover. The screws should not be removed from the cover.

Housing for UAIS, below

serialnumber 0019233000.
The cover is fixed with four
Allen head screw.

Cast aluminium housing

Housing for UAIS, above

serialnumber 0019233000.
The cover is fixed with four
Philips crosshead screw.

Steel housing

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Removing the Electronics Module
1.: Disconnect the three coaxial cables from the Electronics Module, using
the 8mm wrench.
2.: Disconnect the four cable connector plugs on top of the Electronics
Module. Each plug is labelled, indicating the connected type of cable.
A corresponding label is found on top of the mating connector fixed to
the Electronics Module Interface board. If these labels for some
reason are missing, make sure to mark the connectors prior to
disconnecting the plugs in order to ensure correct connections when
reassembling.

NOTE:
In case of the transponder being the version of the steel housing, power for
external fan must be disconnected also!
Remove screws/hex nuts securing the Electronics Module mounting plate to the
transponder housing, using screwdriver/10mm socket wrench.
a)

In case of transponder being version of cast aluminium housing, four

screws must be removed.

Cast aluminium housing

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b)

In case of transponder being version of steel housing, six hex nuts

must be removed.

Steel housing

Lift out the Electronics Module from the transponder housing.

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Installing the Electronics Module

1.:

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Install the replacement Electronics Module by first connecting the

coaxial cables attached to the transponder housing prior to
inserting the Electronics Module completely in the transponder
housing. In this process excersize care not to impose strain to the
coaxial cables and connectors. Do not tighten connectors at this
point. This will be done done later in the replacement process.

At this point make sure that the coaxial cables are connected to the
appropriate connectors in the Electronics Module, i.e. the external transponder
cable connectors marked LAN, GPS and VHF should be connected to the
correspondingly marked connectors of the Electronics Module. This is important
for the proper function of the transponder.

LAN
GPS
LAN

GPS

LAN

GPS

VHF
VHF
VHF

2.:

Fully insert the Electronics Module in the housing, install the

screws/nuts and tighten securely, using the 10mm screwdriver/
socket wrench.

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3.:

Tighten the coaxial cables connectors of the Electronics Module,

using the 8mm wrench

4.:

Connect the external cabling plug for power supply, sensors and
AIS data.

FAN
In case of transponder being of steel
housing type also connect plug for
external fan.

PLUGS

COAXIAL CABLES

5.:

Re-install and secure the transponder cover.

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Lifting of the Cover of the Transponder Housing
This chapter is applicable to transponders of cast aluminium housing only.
Transponders of this version when installed in a confined installation space may
be subjected to prolonged excessive heating in case of a fan failure. To
minimize the risk of such prolonged excessive heating the cover of the
transponder housing should be lifted using the stand offs and protection grid
supplied with the Electronics Module replacement kit p/n 55.216.
Install the four stand offs into the threaded holes of the transponder housing
and tighten, using 10mm wrench.

Four stand offs

supplied as part of
the Electronic Module
replacement kit.

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Place the protection grid over the stand offs as illustrated.

Protection grid

Re-install and secure the transponder cover.

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