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1. 34 Abbildung 18 COM Port Einstellungen 35 Abbildung 19 COM Port 36 Abbildung 20 Eingehende Daten 37 Abbildung 21 Ansicht GPS Antenne 38 Abbildung 22 Ansicht BNC Buchsen 40 Abbildung 23 Ansicht N2K Buchse 40 Abbildung 24 Bema ung 42 Abbildung 25 LED Farben 48 Abbildung 26 AIS Network 67 Abbildung 27 Static data 68 Abbildung 28 Diagnostic 70 Abbildung 29 Sent data sacer ede Er O 72 Abbildung 30 Received data 73 Abbildung 31 SD Card dene adequate bent 73 Abbildung 32 CPA alerts 75 Abbildung 33 Anchor alarm 77 Abbildung 4 a aa 77 Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de LAS aa 25 TRAX SN Page 108 of 108 Abbildung 35 Firmwa2. file for print out on the enclosed CD License Number BSH BSH 46162 4320939 10 Bundesamt f r Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie BSH Bernhard Nocht Stra e 78 D 20359 Hamburg Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de LAS 25 TAXIN Page 63 of 108 System requirements The easy TRX2S programming application is designed to operate with Microsoft Windows 2000 SP 3 XP SP 2 Vista and Win 7 Recommended minimum system requirements are Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Display resolution of at least 1o24 x 768 At least one USB port 15 What is AIS In a nutshell Substantial investment over the last few years has resulted in the fact that transport safety systems in coastal waters are considered to be the most modern worldwide The introduction of AIS technology by the International Maritime Organisation IMO will contribute to the currently available traffic information and thus improve navigation safety This data is exchanged automatically and in short intervals between AIS devices via specific VHF transmitters and receivers The VHF transmitting unit transmits the data telegram via one of two internationally defined AIS radio frequencies One of the characteristics of AIS technology compared to other radio services is the automatic organization of several AIS devices on just one radio frequency without disturbing each other
3. N2K lt f SD Karte 0202000000 32GB GPS Antenna BNC k UKW VHF Antenna SO 239 Power supply 9 32 VDC red black USB lt gt Laptop PC All data amp programing UKW VHF radio SO 239 NMEA OUT to chart plotter External switch 384oo Baud green white not included For PAN PAN Function a BUTTON has to be used Out to external buzzer Power consumtion amp max 200mA CPA and AIS S A R T Alert brown white green white PAN PAN Taster brown yellow ANKER orSILENT MODE Function can be defined by software NMEA IN 4800 oder 38400 Baud brown yellow Multiplexer input Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de EASY 25 TAXON Page 80 of 108 18 1 Cable assignment Wire colours and definition dnob ajqe gt sajqe gt Ay uend sino o3 9 qe 3 Plotter _ Reto Plotter E a 0 07 Ls MUX LS Reem 18 jue 9 Paternal itches ems P Lo feral wees sems k CAMamQ fa ne Era Aamo p 1 EE es Ra _ NMEA Out akS 35ka Go ie poseresvbe t Fe Abbildung 36 cable colour 18 2 Splitter Function The easy TRX2S devices with the suffix IS have an antenna splitter integrat
4. 100 days in high frequented areas is possible e g Rotterdam port in less frequented areas of course considerably more Please find the analyzer SD Analysis on the enclosed CD ROM The software is absolutely self explanatory and easy to use Therefore we will not go into details about this software To analyze the data you have to remove the SD card from your TRX2S device and then put it into the card reader of your PC For programming of the device and the SD card software there is a separate quick guide We would be happy to send it to you via email You can also download it from our Website A GPS signal is necessary for the AIS data analysis as the information regarding position and time are mandatory 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Unable to USB cable connected Install the Windows driver for connect to correctly the USB serial interface FTDI easyTRX2S from the internet For Windows select the recommended driver installation The driver is also contained on the CD and will be installed automatically Device configured Repeat configuration if properly necessary contact your service partner Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 3o www weatherdock de EeISY 25 TAXIN Page 98 of 108 No data output not connected Check connection are cable colors correct Is the data output of the easyTRX2S device connected with the data input of the plotter Is the
5. A NAVIGATION TOOL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS SUCH LICENSING for Class B transmitter easyTRX2S IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT IN MOST COUNTRIES THE OPERATION OF AN AIS UNIT IS INCLUDED UNDER THE VESSELS MARINE VHF LICENSE PROVISIONS THE VESSEL ON TO WHICH THE AIS CLASS B UNIT IS INSTALLED MUST THEREFORE POSSESS A CURRENT VHF RADIOTELEPHONE LICENSE FOR THE AIS CLASS B UNIT WHICH LISTS THE AIS SYSTEM AND THE VESSEL CALL SIGN AND MMSI NUMBER PLEASE CONTACT THE RELEVANT AUTHORITY IN YOUR COUNTRY FOR MORE INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR POLICY OF CONTINUAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT THE EASYTRX2S HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAY BE UPGRADED FROM TIME TO TIME AND FUTURE VERSIONS OF THE EASYTRX2S MAY THEREFORE NOT CORRESPOND EXACTLY WITH THIS MANUAL WHEN NECESSARY UPGRADES TO THE PRODUCT WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY UPDATES OR ADDENDA TO THIS MANUAL PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND TO UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS FULLY SO THAT YOU CAN INSTALL AND OPERATE YOUR AIS SYSTEM CORRECTLY Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 2325Y aa 25 TAXIN Page 61 of 108 Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice Weatherdock AG disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OPERATOR OF THE
6. IN ONLINE AUCTIONS DO NOT ENTITLE YOU TO DEDUCTIONS OR TO THE USE OF WEATHERDOCK S SPECIAL OFFERS FURTHERMORE WE DO NOT ACCEPT PURCHASE CONFIRMATIONS FROM ONLINE AUCTIONS AS EVIDENCE FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS AN ORIGINAL RECEIPT IS COMPULSORY FOR SATISFACTION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS WEATHERDOCK DOES NOT REPLACE MISSING DEVICE OR ACCESSORY PARTS IN PRODUCTS WHICH WERE PURCHASED IN ONLINE AUCTIONS IN A WARRANTY CASE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR WEATHERDOCK DEALER HE WILL AGREE ON THE NEXT STEPS WITH YOU IN THE CASE OF DISPATCH PACK UP THE DEVICE PROPERLY AND SEND IT SUFFICIENTLY STAMPED TO THE ADDRESS STATED BY YOUR DEALER FOR WARRANTY REPAIR ALWAYS ENCLOSE A COPY OF YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT FOR Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de XI Page 104 of 108 EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP THE WEATHERDOCK AG EASYTRX2S IS_WIFI DOES NOT CONTAIN PARTS WHICH HAVE TO BE REPAIRED IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR DEVICE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR EASYTRX2S IS_WIFI DEALER ANY ATTEMPT TO OPEN ALTER OR MODIFY THE DEVICE WILL INVALIDATE WARRANTY AND MAY DAMAGE THE DEVICE IRREPARABLY WARNING IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OPERATOR OF THE SHIP TO COMMAND THE VESSEL SAFELY AND TO BE IN FULL CONTROL OF ALL OPERATING CONDITIONS DURING THE ENTIRE TRAVEL TIME BY MISTAKEN CONDUCT OF THE OPERATOR OF A SHIP EQUIPPED WITH A DEVICE FROM THE EASYTRX2S PRODUCT LINE IF THE OPERATOR DOES PAY UNDIVIDED ATTENTION TO OPERATION AND
7. LICENSE TO USE THIS DEVICE WEATHERDOCK AG GRANTS YOU A LIMITED LICENSE TO USE THIS DEVICE IN NORMAL OPERATION TITLES PROPERTY RIGHTS AS WELL AS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS CONTAINED IN AND OF THE SOFTWARE REMAIN IN WEATHERDOCK AG 27 Warranty WEATHERDOCK AG GRANTS A WARRANTY OF 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP OF THIS PRODUCT WITHIN THIS PERIOD WEATHERDOCK WILL AT ITS SOLE OPTION REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY COMPONENTS THAT FAIL IN NORMAL USE SUCH REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT WILL BE MADE AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER FOR PARTS OR LABOR PROVIDED THAT THE CUSTOMER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TRANSPORTATION COST THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER FAILURES DUE TO ABUSE MISUSE ACCIDENT OR UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATION OR REPAIRS THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN NO EVENT SHALL WEATHERDOCK BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT WEATHERDOCK RETAINS THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE UNIT OR SOFTWARE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY PRODUCTS PURCHASED
8. SD Card Status No Card inserted Initializing Ready for Logging Creating New File Shutting Down Formating Broken Invalid Format Undervoltage Shutdown Unknown YIIIIIIIIIN Format Abbildung 31 SD card Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 2325Y 25 TF SN Page 74 of 1o8 Sometimes it is necessary to click on Format several times as certain SD cards take more time than the easyTRX2S expects We recommend SD Cards from SanDisk for best compatibility and reliability The easyTRX2S devices format the SD card in FAT format If the card was already formatted in a PC it always needs to be formatted by the easyTRX2S again The reason for that is that the easyTRX2S device sets up a file structure which permits to save the AIS and GPS data on the card in real time The easyTRX2S IS is using the FAT format If the SD Card has got another format you have to format it again with the easyTRX2S IS It s because the device is storing a special set of files which enable real time storing of AIS and GPS data Once formatted you can remove the SD card whenever you want No data will be lost In the case of a voltage drop the latest received data is still recorded There is no data loss caused by power sag Corresponding markings are displayed in the status box The easyTRX2S works with SD cards capacity up to 32GB The internal system records dat
9. Status How to connect Select serial COM port Connect Select COM Port v Disconnected Static Data Ship s Name 20 Cal Sign MMSI Number 9 digits repeat MMSI Vessel Type 37 Vessel Pleasure craft Target Filter Output 1 Baudrate GPS gt Output Output2 no Filter C 4800 38400 C All Norm None Output 1 Multiplexer Baudrate Multiplexer data output to Output 2 C 4800 398400 Output Output 2 Abbildung 27 Static data The software is designed plain and simple You need to enter the MMSI and the other ship data Please keep in mind that the MMSI can only be entered once Please contact your service partner if the MMSI was entered wrongly or if you are required to enter a new and different MMSI He can reset the MMSI To program your ship specific data connect the easyTRX2S device with your PC by means of the USB cable In addition ensure 12VDC power supply Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de EASY 25 TRXIM Page 69 of 108 Initially select the COM port the easyTRX2S device is connected to and click on connect The NMEA port of the Class B Transponder is preset to 38400 baud by default You can change the baud rate with the RS422 NMEAo183 software if you have a chart plotter whose NMEA input allows only 4800 baud Please us the grey and yellow cable for this feature Anot
10. box TRX Status gives you information about e Valid MMSI Once a valid MMSI was entered it says OK Status OK is required for transmitting data e GPS position fix If your GPS is working properly status OK is given e GPS Error Value is always 10 m Used as a hint regarding the accuracy class of the internal GPS Normally the GPS of the TRX2S will be 210m e Satellites in view used Shows the number of received GPS satellites and how many of them are used for position fixing e Transmitter Once the transponder has sent data for the first time the status changes from Standby to OK If there is any fault in the device Error is displayed and the device does not work properly anymore needs repair The box Error Message gives information about the error Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 2325Y aa 25 TAXIN Page 71 of 108 e Receiver When the device has received AIS data for the first time after switch on the status changes from Standby to OK If there is any fault in the device Error is displayed and the device does not work properly anymore needs repair The box Error Message gives information about the error The Hardware Status displays the value of operating voltage Important is the value stated in Supply Voltage TX This is the voltage level during transmission Here the easyTRX2S device is shortly drawing approx 2 A If
11. data rate of the NMEA port of the plotter correct standard value 38400 baud Entering MMSI MMSI used before The MMSI cannot be not possible programmed twice The device must be sent back to reset the MMSI Please ask your service partner for detailed information 22 Maintenance The easyTRX2S product line does not contain parts that require maintenance Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the easyTRX2S as some solvents can damage the case material Unauthorized opening of the device will invalidate the warranty 23 STANDARDS This product complies with all necessary standards according to the European R amp TTE directive for Article 3 1 a 3 1 b 3 2 and 3 3 e The following standards have been followed in pursuance of this IEC62287 1 2006 03 IEC60945 2002 08 IEC61162 1 e IEC61108 1 GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS GNSS Part 1 EN 301 843 1 v2 1 Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de Easy 25 TARXAN Page 99 of 108 EN 50383 2002 EN60950 1 2006 24 Technical data Parameter Value gram 9 6VDC 32 1 VDC 3 6W 12VDC Maximum current 300mA 12VDC peak current 1 9A consumption sBkraBidmdin t OOOO 38 4k 4 8kBaud in out 5422 NMEA 4 8kBaud in ones VHF radio input Socket SO239 Socket BNC 5422 data network Banane 15 pole Sub D socket VHF Transceiver BE ieee and 2
12. dataset SV satellites in view contains information regarding satellites which may currently be received as well as information regarding their position signal strength etc There may be up to three datasets as the allowed number of satellites is restricted to four per set limitation to 82 characters e lAIVDO gt The AIVDO dataset contains your own ship data AIS data format e lAIVDM gt The AIVDM dataset contains the received AIS data of another ship 18 4 Integrated GPS antenna Available on devices with IGPS in name ors Abbildung 44 view of GPS antenna GPS antenna with integrated pre amplifier e Type Quadrifilar helix e Polarisation Right Hand Circular Polarized RHCP e 3dB beamwidth min 135 e Gain zenith 18dB Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 2325Y 25 Page 87 of 108 e Noise figure o 8dB Every Class B Transceiver needs a own GPS antenna for position fix and time synchronizing With this integrated antenna there are no needs to install an external GPS antenna Mount the easyTRX2S with IGPS on your map table with view to the sky We get a good reception beneath it If you are not sure where you should fix the unit just try it before To do this please program MMSI ship name callsign in the unit If you connect then power and VHF antenna the easyTRX2S with IGPS should go to All OK and the green LED il
13. external source you may establish the connection to your plotter with the green and white cable pos 7 8 If you chart plotter is not suitable you need both devices and a GPS antenna respectively Rules for mounting of the GPS Antenna e The GPS antenna should be mounted in an elevated position and free of shadow effect from the ship s superstructure i e in free view to the receiving satellite signals e The position of the GPS antenna should provide a free view through 360 with a vertical angle of 5 to 90 above the horizon e The GPS signals are very sensitive to irradiation of radar Inmarsat iridium etc transmitters and should be placed as far away as possible 19 4 Connection to a plotter If you want to operate the easyTRX2S Transceiver with a chart plotter please connect the devices with your plotter Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 2325Y aa 25 TF SN Page o2 of 108 Based on the cable assignment under position 1 and 2 in the spreadsheet the green and white cable of the 6 pole cable are necessary Please connect the cable to the plotter ground the white cable contains the AIS data This white cable has to be connected to the NMEA data input of the chart plotter If the plotter interface is configured to 38400 baud and the plotter is ready for AIS data received data will be shown immediately 19 5 External switches It is possible to connect
14. external switches to all easyTRX2S devices Moreover you have the opportunity to connect an external buzzer for the integrated AIS S A R T and CPA alert 19 5 1 SRM button According to the cable assignment under 3 9 1 Pos 7 and Pos 8 in the spreadsheet the green and white cable of the 4 pole cable are destined for this functionality If you connect these cables with a push button not a SWITCH of your switchboard and close together the cables with the button a SRM Safety related message is sent by the device The preset SRM message which is transmitted is called PAN PAN PAN Subsequently the SRM LED starts flashing for one minute When this LED stops flashing you may send another SRM message at the push of the button As a consequence more frequent transmission than one SRM per minute is not possible which corresponds to international AIS regulations Please do not connect a switch with the cables A permanently connected switch does not lead to a transmission every minute Our transceivers verify a push of a button to trigger a SRM transmission If you want to use this function in an easy way you can purchase the easyCPA A056 as accessory It is a small box which includes a button for PAN PAN and a switch for switching to silent mode or anchor Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de EASY 25 TAXITN Page 93 of 108 alert next to an external sign
15. should always watch out for other vessels which are on collision course ee I oc File Help E Closest Point of Approach CPA Time to CPA a 30 minutes Own Ship a 0 27 nm CPA lt 500 meter Target CPA Alarm N Get CPA Program T2 Settings CPA Settings Abbildung 32 CPA alert When a CPA alert occurs two actions are starting LED CPA alert is flashing for few seconds Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 2325Y aa 25 TAXON Page 76 of 108 The connection cables white and brown are getting the supply voltage in time with the CPA LED You may now connect an acoustic signal generator to these wires e g the easyCPA Ao56 available as accessory This means you have got a standalone CPA alert even if the plotter is disconnected switched off Another alarm occurs if an AIS SART AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter e g the easyRESCUE available as accessory is received This emergency transmitter has the effect that the easyTRX2S or other devices of this product line activate the CPA alarm LED and the CPA alarm line as a Morse SOS several times This AIS SART alert cannot be disabled in contrast to the CPA alert 17 7 Anchor Alert Another alarm is the co called anchor alert It uses the internal GPS of the easyTRX2S to report the leaving of the ship from the anchor position As with the C
16. 08 This is on the one hand the Position Report AIS Message No 18 which transmits MMSI position speed and bearing Below you can see how much time elapsed since the latest transmission This can be up to 3 minutes if your speed is less than 2 kn or 30 seconds if your speed is faster On the other hand there is the Static Data Report AIS Message No 24 which includes MMSI ship s name call sign ship s dimensions and vessel type This message is sent every 6 minutes SW easyTRX2 Programming Tool File pica Last Transmit Position Report Last Transmit Statitc Data MMSI NENNEN MMSI 244 Latitude 49 25 7775 N Ship s Name WIT Longitude 011 00 4114 E Type of Ship Sailing V esse Position Accuracy Low gt 10m VendorlD n a Course over ground 14 degrees T Call Sign PG Speed over ground 1 knots Dimensions TX Channel meters B 3 meters 0 meters D 3 meters TX Channel Last Transmission minutes 20 seconds Last Transmission 3 minutes 18 seconds T ission Schedul en Set Rx Only by Software Information presented is for reference only Actual transmission times may vary depending on local conditions Transmit ON Positons Report Static Data Vessel Speed Reparting Interval lt 2 knots 3 minutes gt 2 knots 30 seconds Every 6 minutes u Abbildung 29 29 data 17 4 AIS receiving data On the tab Received Data you can see a list of current r
17. 24B is sent every 6 minutes Msg 14 The safety message SRM sends information PAN PAN PAN This is only possible upon activation of the external button IMPORTANT It is not possible to initiate other AIS messages with the easyTRX2S than the ones stated above Supported AIS messages in transmission mode Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de EISy 2 TAXITN Page 102 of 108 25 Contact and support information Although WEATHERDOCK strives for accuracy in all its publications this material may contain errors or omissions and is subject to change without prior notice Contact Contact your local dealer for WEATHERDOCK AIS support in most cases he can help quickly and straightforwardly Stamp of your dealer Tf he cannot help you we are happy to provide help solving your problem Weatherdock AG SigmundstraBe 180 90431 Nurnberg Tel 49 911 37 66 38 30 support weatherdock de www easyais de Please do not send an apparently defective device to us without prior consultation In most cases the problem can be solved via telephone or email Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de LAS aa 25 TF SN Page 1o3 of 1o8 26 License agreement BY USING THE EASYTRX2S YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY WEATHERDOCK AG GRANTS YOU LIMITED
18. 69 Dimensions of the easyTRX3S 90 dynamic data 101 Dynamische Daten 55 Dynamische Informationen ee 11 Einschalten des easyTRX2S C kanaa 47 Empfangsempfindlichkeit EUR 54 Empfehlungen 28 English User Manual 59 Erkl rung der Datens tze EE 37 ERROR 48 95 External switches 92 Externe GPS Antenne 43 Externe Schalter 44 Externes Zusatzger t 46 Fahrtspezifische Information 11 Faustregeln f r die Montage 43 Fehlerbehebung 51 Gew hrleistung 57 GPS Antenna 90 Hardware Status 71 Integrated DVBT amplifier TER 87 Integrated GPS antenna 86 Integrierte GPS Antenne 38 Integrierter DVBT Verst rker 39 Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de Kabelbelegung 29 55 LED display 71 License agreement 103 Lieferumfang 14 Lizenzvereinbarung 56 Maintenance 98 Ma e des easyTRX2S 42 MMS eren 51 98 Montage 41 Mounting 89 Multiplexer 47 94 jp ett 40 NMEA2000 88 WO TIC eiecit 52 password 83 Programmin
19. 9 What is AIS 63 WiFi Function 81 WiFi Funktion 32 Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de easy TAX Page 107 of 108 28 Abbildungsverzeichnis Abbildung 1 AlS Netzwerk 13 Abbildung 2 Statische Daten 15 Abbildung 3 DIaghGSUICG uuu uu ua quna 16 Abbildung 4 Gesendete Daten 19 Abbildung 5 Empfangene Daten 20 Abbildung 6 SD Karte succre u u u unun Qutu 21 Abbildung 7 Einstellung CPA Alarm 23 Abbildung 8 Ankeralarm 25 Abbildung 9 Info Programminotool 26 Abbildung 10 Update ci uyu oe a 26 Abbildung 11 Kabelfarben 29 Abbildung 13 Anschlussschema 30 Abbildung 13 Frontanschl sse 31 Abbildung 14 WIFI Antenne 32 Abbildung 15 Empfangene WLAN Netze 33 Abbildung 16 WLAN Passwort eingeben 34 Abbildung 17 CD Verzeichnis
20. AIS2 162 025 MHz kHz steps DSC channel 70 reception for AIS channel DSC management is implemented 33dBm 1 5 dB of 1 4W 2 8W Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de EeISY 25 TRAX Page 100 of 108 Parameter Value x KHZ AFSK DSGRXonl 30 0 107dBm 25 2 RX sensitivity Message error rate 20 Co channel suppression Adjacent channel suppression Intermodulation ratio 65dB 25 C to 55 C Power supply hardware error safety messages silent mode Notifications transmitting receiving CPA alert amp AIS S A R T alert Via button for Silent mode Anchor alert via button for SRM transmitting safety message or silent mode Extra equipment Switch contact for external signal source for CPA or AIS SART signal 200mA max at contiguous irregular input voltage of the easyTRX2S unit Compass safe distance Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de E3ISy 25 TRAX SQ Page 101 of 108 Msg 18 The Class B Position Report dynamic data is transmitted Every 30 seconds if speed over ground SOG is 2 kn Every 3 minutes if speed over ground SOG Is 2 kn Message 23 of a base station may demand and change transmission intervals Msg 19 Extended position report may be requested by a base station Msg 24 Static data Type 24A
21. LAS 25 TRAX IN Page 1 of 108 Handbuch Manual easyTRX2 S Serie Class B AIS CS Transceiver Stand 1 5 Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 Nurnberg Tel 49 911 37 66 38 30 Fax 49 911 37 66 38 40 Web www weatherdock com Email support weatherdock de LAS 25 TAXAN Po weather PRODUCED BY Jdockan EXCELLENCE IN RADIO TECHNOLOGIES Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de eassy TRAN Page 59 of 108 14 Start of the English User Manual Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de LAS aa 25 TAXITN Page 60 of 108 PLEASE READ THIS FIRST GENERAL WARNINGS ALL MARINE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AIS UNITS UTILIZE A SATELLITE BASED SYSTEM SUCH AS THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SATELLITE GPS NETWORK OR THE GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM GLONASS NETWORK TO DETERMINE POSITION THE ACCURACY OF THESE NETWORKS IS VARIABLE AND IS AFFECTED BY FACTORS SUCH AS THE ANTENNA POSITIONING HOW MANY SATELLITES ARE USED TO DETERMINE A POSITION AND HOW LONG SATELLITE INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR THEREFORE IT IS DESIRABLE WHEREVER POSSIBLE TO VERIFY BOTH YOUR VESSELS AIS DERIVED POSITION DATA AND OTHER VESSELS AIS DERIVED POSITION DATA WITH VISUAL OR RADAR BASED OBSERVATIONS THE EASY TRX2S SOFTWARE 15 INTENDED FOR USE AS AN INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION TOOL THE APPLICATION IS NOT
22. PA alert the LED flashes and the supply voltage is impressed to the corresponding pair of conductors We recommend the accessory easyCPA Ao56 which generates a loud alarm sound approx 95 decibel If the ship is at anchor it is possible to save the anchor position via switch or via this software In that case the anchor alert is activated The LED flashes or alarm sound rings twice briefly for confirmation Please keep in mind that the ship may swing around the anchor position and thus trigger a false alarm It must also be observed that that the GPS position accuracy might vary for up to 10 m depending on satellite constellation or weather conditions In case that the GPS receiver has got no position fix because of cloud coverage an acustic alert is also triggered As a result please do not choose a too small alerting radius The hardware switch of the des easyTRX2S set to the function RX ONLY or Silent by default If you choose the possibility to set the easyTRX2S to reception mode only is not important you may change the switch function to anchor alert This makes the use of the anchor alert easier and more practicable as you do not need a PC or Laptop for activation Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de TEE XN Page 77 of 108 In the event of an anchor alert the LED flashes and the easyCPA is beeping continuously File Swing at Anchor Rad
23. SHIP TO COMMAND THE VESSEL SAFELY AND TO BE IN FULL CONTROL OF ALL OPERATING CONDITIONS DURING THE ENTIRE TRAVEL TIME BY MISTAKEN CONDUCT OF THE OPERATOR OF A SHIP EQUIPPED WITH A DEVICE FROM THE EASYTRX2S PRODUCT LINE IF THE OPERATOR DOES PAY UNDIVIDED ATTENTION TO OPERATION AND SURROUNDING CONDITION DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY BE CAUSED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT CAUTION IT IS THE DUTY OF THE OPERATOR TO HANDLE THE EASYTRX2S OR ITS DERIVATIVES WITH CARE THE DEVICE CANNOT RELEASE YOU FROM YOUR OBLIGATIONS OF DUE DILIGENCE THUS IT IS IMPORTANT AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP A PROPER LOOKOUT THIS SOFTWARE USES COMPONENTS AND SOURCE CODE DEVELOPED BY OTHER COMPANIES OR GROUPS MICROSOFT NET FRAMEWORK V2 0 COPYRIGHT 2005 MICROSOFT CORPORATION ALL TRADEMARKS MENTIONED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS O 2010 WEATHERDOCK AG COPYING OF THIS DOCUMENT AND GIVING IT TO OTHERS AND THE USE OR COMMUNICATION OF THE CONTENTS THEREOF IS FORBIDDEN WITHOUT EXPRESS AUTHORITY OFFENDERS ARE LIABLE TO THE PAYMENT OF DAMAGES Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de EASY 25 TAXON Page 62 of 108 CE 0700 BG DK DE EE FI FR GR IS IT LV LT BE MT NL NO AT PL PT SI ES HU GB CY SE Responsible authority Please find the official form you need for registration at the Federal Network Agency for the use of an easyTRX2S Transceiver unit in Germany as a
24. SURROUNDING CONDITION DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY BE CAUSED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT CAUTION THE RESPONSIBILITY RESTS ON THE USER ALONE TO USE THE EASYTRX2S PRUDENTLY EASYTRX2S DOES NOT RELIEVE YOU FROM DUTY OF CARE THEREFORE GOOD SEAMANSHIP IS STILL ESSENTIAL Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de Index PON ONG IL 26 ADIMAB Gx 53 AIS receiving data 72 PIS RA ae 49 96 AIS Sende Informationen18 AIS standards 64 AIS Standards 10 AIS transmitting data 71 AISTR quu MEN 49 ALERT cnc trabes 48 uuu u u uu Z 49 96 Anchor Alert 76 Anker Alarm 24 46 Anschluss an den Plotter 44 Anschluss der WiFi Antenne 32 Anschluss DVB T Empf nger Autoradio 40 Aufzeichnung 20 BUZZEr iouis 93 Cable assignment 80 Check connection 85 Connection of DVB T receiver car radio 88 Connection of WiFi Antenna 82 Connection to a plotter 91 COMIC sau uuu eiae 102 CPA Alarm 54 CPA alert une 100 CPA Alert ea 74 CPA Alarm 22 DATA RECORDING 96 Daten Aufzeichnung 49 LAS aa 25 TRAX SION Page 105 of 108 Declaration of data 85 Diagnostics 15
25. TA RECORDING SD CARD Also see point 17 5 on page 73 The easyTRX2S devices provide the possibility to record data onto a SD card All data rendered on the NMEAo183 and USB is recorded on a SD card This means that all AIS messages received and transmitted are recorded along with GPS information You do not need to take specific precautions regarding the recording Simply insert the SD card into the slot until you hear the snap The easyTRX2S starts recording automatically However it is required to format the SD card with the Programming tool at the first start See Chapter 18 5 SD card The user may analyze the recorded data with a specific PC software or logbook software which displays your own movement and the movement of other adjacent ships If previous recordings exist on the card the new data is simply attached If the memory space on the SD card is full the oldest data is overwritten successively No data will be lost by switching off the easyTRX2S If you remove the SD card during recording some data might be lost Thus we recommend to switch the easyTRX2S off before removing the SD card Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de LAS 25 TAXON Page 97 of 108 Usage of SD cards up to 32 GB is possible SD cards with more memory space are not supported We recommend SD cards of the brand SanDisk for best compatibility and reliability With a SD card recording for
26. This is achieved by the SOTDMA transmission method Self Organising Time Divison Multiple Access The data is transmitted within one or more time slots via the two radio channels which are reserved for AIS devices Each device generates its own transmission schedule based on the observed past data traffic and the knowledge about future actions of other AIS devices within radio range In this respect the necessary time slots needed for the transmission are occupied The transmitted data packets are received by every ship within radio range which is also equipped with such a device to ensure the transmission of the above stated data The dynamic ship data is transmitted quite frequently compared to the Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 2325Y aa 25 TAXIN Page 64 of 108 static and journey related data which is only sent at minute intervals The transmission of data telegrams happens automatically in short time intervals depending on the situation i e speed and current maneuver situation For example if a commercial ship lies at anchor it only sends a message every three minutes if it is moving and putting about at the same time it sends at two second intervals 15 1 What AIS standards do exist and are valid The Class A AIS service is described in the document ITU R M 1371 1 where R stands for Recommendation This standard document is valid for AIS data tr
27. a up to a volume of 2GB This will be totally enough to store AIS data of one year in a high traffic area The size of the SD Card is not important Just because 2GB cards become hard to find we decided to use cards up to 32GB 17 6 CPA Alert The CPA Alert tab gives the possibility to configure parameters which trigger an alarm CPA means Closest Point of Approach to a ship transmitting its position bearing and speed via AIS The easyTRX2S devices have a built in feature which calculates the CPA with every received AIS target You can now set a safety radius around your ship If a ship enters the safety radius in this example 500 m within the stated time limit here 30 minutes the CPA alarm occurs Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de E35y 25 TAXIUN Page 75 of 108 You may change the radius and the time by clicking on the arrows and transfer it to the easyTRX2S by clicking on Program You can check the current settings of the transponder by clicking on Read The settings remain in the device i e it is not necessary to program it again after restart The CPA alarm can be disabled by pressing the button CPA Alarm ON Here as well the settings done with Program are applied to the easyTRX2S and checked with Read CAUTION Only vessels which do have a properly working AIS aboard are able to trigger the CPA alert in the easyTRX2S Transceiver Therefore you
28. al generator for CPA alert and AIS S A R T 19 5 2 Switch function set by software The default value is set to silent mode If you want to change the function please do this by using the programming tool 19 5 2 1 Silent mode pure receiving mode According to the cable assignment under page 80 the brown and the yellow cable of the 4 pole cable are destined for this functionality If these cables are connected to a SWITCH not a BUTTON e g switchboard and short circuit the cables with the button i e connect them the easyTRX2S Transceiver is set to pure receiving mode i e silent mode By opening the switch the TRX2S resets to normal conditions automatically i e receiving and transmitting mode This function is preset by default with a switch on the easyCPA unit 19 5 2 2 Anchor alarm If you want to change the function to anchor alarm please open the programming tool see under 17 7 You can choose one function If the anchor alarm is active by set the switch to 1 and you drive out of range of your set position the TRX2S set the output port of CPA to high and an external buzzer e g easyCPA will switch on 19 6 External Devices additional 19 6 1 Buzzer There is the possibility to connect the easyCPA as an additional accessory The device has predefined switches and buttons for the above mentioned functions The easyCPA additionally has an external signal generator for CPA alert and AIS S A R T B
29. all eight visible LED on the top of the unit will illuminate once for a period of one second Subsequently every 2nd LED flashes for one second and after that the remaining LED will be illuminated for one second Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de TAXAN Page 95 of 108 Abbildung 48 LED colours e ALERT This LED flashes if a ship enters the defined CPA Closest point of approach radius an AIS S A R T alert is received or your anchor alarm is activated ERROR This LED is illuminated if there is an error They cause may be the antenna or e g a hardware error Use to Programming tool for more precise error analysis e SAFETY This LED flashes if a safety message is transmitted Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 2325Y aa 25 TAXIN Page 96 of 108 e WARNING The warning LED flashes if e g for a longer period of time no GPS data has been received This LED is also on if the device is in Silent Mode i e pure receiving mode e RX ONLY This LED flashes together with the warning LED provided that the easyTRX2S IS Wifi is in pure receiving mode or silent mode AIS TX This LED flashes each time when the device has sent an AIS message e AISRX This LED flashes each time when an AIS message is received e All OK This LED is illuminated permanently if all functions work properly 20 2 DA
30. ansfer with specifications for the so called Class A and Class B Service As mentioned previously Class A Transceivers operate with the so called SOTDMA method The use of Class A Transceivers is mandatory in the professional shipping as they are obliged to report Operation of Class B Transceivers is described in document EN62287 The observation of the properties specified in the standards is obligatory for Class B Transceivers Class B Transceivers are not mandatory and are commonly used in the leisure boat area The devices of the product line easyTRX2S are Class B Transceivers 15 2 Summarized abridged content of the Class A standard EN61993 2 2002 The telegram of a Class A transmission consists of three different types of messages Dynamic information MMSI number position of the ship derived from GPS time when the position was measured in UTC Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de CAS aa 25 Page 65 of 108 course over ground COG speed over ground SOG heading HOG type of vessel rotational speed turn rate Static information call sign and name of the vessel length and width of the vessel IMO number of the vessel if existent type of vehicle position of the GPS sensor onboard Journey related information draught of the vessel type of cargo port of destination and estimated time of ar
31. as an easy plug and play solution Just connect the NMEA2000 connector by cable not included to your network aboard and your AIS data should come to your chart plotter Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de CAS 25 TAX Page 89 of 108 Following PGN Parameter Group Descriptions will send forward to NMEA2000 PGN Number PGN Name 129025 129026 129029 129038 129039 129040 129793 129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data 129798 AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message iF 123802 MESSAGE 14 129809 AIS Class B CS Static Report Part 129810 AIS Class B 19 Mounting Please mount under deck with all plugs pointing downward Make sure that the easyTRX2S is not exposed to direct sunlight or splash water Please use the enclosed screws only Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de E35y 25 TAXIN Page 90 of 108 19 1 Dimensions of the easyTRX2S Abbildung 47 Dimensions Please keep area of 10 15cm clear around the unit 19 2 Antenna The standard VHF antenna you are currently using for VHF radio is connected the easyTRX2S devices with the suffix IS For the other devices without the suffix IS you need either an additional VHF antenna or you have to connect an external antenna splitter e g the easySPLIT OCB item n
32. ased on the cable assignment under position 80 you may connect our small external signal generator with the brown and white cable This is a device which is only suitable for CPA or anchor alert and AIS S A R T Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 2325Y aa 25 TAXIN Page 94 of 108 Simply connect the corresponding colors When the CPA is connected the easyTRX2S devices send an alarm signal to the switching output The attached signal generator easyCPA generates a loud and clearly audible alarm sound This alarm sound rings out at a CPA alert or if an AIS SART message is received 19 6 2 Multiplexer NMEA Input 38400 4800 baud You may connect a NMEA sensor e g log anemometer etc with a baud rate of 4800 or 38400 baud to the 6 pole cable of the pair of conductors brown yellow position 5 and 6 The sensor data is put out to the plotter and PC together with the AIS and GPS data Note You cannot connect a GPS receiver as the easyTRX2S has its own GPS receiver and only these data can be interpreted and displayed at the plotter or PC If you want to multiplex data from a 38400 baud device please set the input baud rate with the programming tool You can find this under static data 2 Mux in 20 Commissioning of an easyTRX2S transceiver 20 4 Turning on of an easyTRX2S After the easyTRX2S Transceiver is connected according point 3 to the 12V supply and is switched on
33. e program AIS WIFI 18 3 3 Check connection On the enclosed CD ROM you will find the program NMEA Terminal As soon as the connection of the easyTRX2S with your PC laptop is established you can look at the dataflow with this small program 101 xi 1 N 40 Q3wwv5kPO06 0 7A OSCA 7Z CA 03CA 74 PWDC RES LED PWDC RES LED IA IVDM 1 1 M a8POlOj cbL n H OvtPSBF 0 5C PWDC RES LED 03CA 03 Abbildung 43 NMEA view Declaration of data e GPGSA gt The GPGSA dataset SA satellites active contains information regarding the PRN numbers of the satellites whose signals are used for determination of the position e GPRMC gt The GPRMC dataset RMC recommended minimum sentence is a minimum recommendation a GPS receiver should render will be interpreted by chart plotter e GPVTG gt The GPVTG dataset contains data regarding speed and direction Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de E35y 25 TAXIN Page 86 of 108 e gt The GPGGA dataset is containing time position including altitude and quality of the measurement will be required by some chart plotters or DSC controller e GPGLL gt The GPGLL dataset is a relic from times when only LORAN C navigational systems existed and contains the geographical position So to speak the GPS device emulates the LORAN C receiver e GPGSV gt The GPGSV
34. eceived AIS data By using the drop down menu Data Columns you can show and blank out columns As the static data report is sent every 6 minutes you have to wait for approx 15 minutes to see ship names referring to the listed AIS data If AIS targets are too far away the reception might be uncertain due to the wide range It is entirely possible that data is received delayed or not received at all Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de Page 73 of 108 easyTRX2 Programming Tool pue File Help Data Columns Static data Diagnostics Sent data Received dala SD Card CPA Alam AnchorAlarm Administrator EZ MMSI Ship Name Call Sign SOG COG Latitude Longitude Last Report Bearing Range Lat Value Lon Value 244710237 294 49 25 9837 N 011 OO 6016 E 0 01 170 8 49 43306311 010028 A 211483710 KARL HEIN DK5034 5kn 131 49 26 9663 N 010 59 6892 011 294 05nm 4944944010 394820 A 211472780 HESSELBERGER DC5527 kn 49 259294N 011 00 6024 E 232 171 8 nm 49 43215811 010040 Abbildung 30 Received data 17 5 SD Card Recorder The tab SD Card shows the status quo of the SD recording Ready for Logging is given if a well formatted SD card is inserted SN easyTRX2 Programming Tool File mti CPA Alarm Anchor Alarm SD Card Status State Get Card Status
35. ed This splitter checks whether the output comes from the VHF device or from the Class B AIS Transmitter to the antenna If this is the case the other connected devices are disconnected very fast By Weatherdock AG SigmundstraBDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de EASY 25 TAXIN Page 81 of 108 doing so the output is sent to the antenna and not to the other devices CAUTION IT IS NOT ALLOWED TO CONNECT A RADIO DEVICE TO THE ANTENNA INPUT PORT RIGHT SO239 CONNECTOR THIS MAY CAUSE DESCTRUCTION OF THE INTERNAL AIS RECEIVER The Class B AIS Transceiver has to disconnect the other connected units very fast lt ms when sending an AIS message The reason for this is that the Class B Transceiver has to build up its transmission power according to standards and thus needs a splitter which disconnects the other units even faster from the antenna During usual reception mode all devices are connected with the same antenna ANTENNA INPUT gt Only VHF ANTENNA Abbildung 37 Front connectors 18 3 WiFi Function Available on devices with WiFi in name All these units do have a built in WLAN module This creates a hotspot on which PC laptop iPad iPhone Android smartphones or tablets can be connected to Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de EASY 25 TAXIN Page 82 of 108 All data which are forwarded to chart plotter will be
36. forwarded 1 1 to the used mobile device 18 3 1 Connection of WiFi Antenna Fix the contained WiFi antenna to the RP SMA plug on the units left side Abbildung 38 WiFi antenna 18 3 2 Connection to PC iPad iPhone TCP IP connection with Notebook Tablet 1 Turn your WIFI ON 2 Search for new networks around you 3 Establish a connection with the wireless network easyTRX2S xxx Please find the password at the bottom of the device 4 Now you can pick off the AIS data via TCP IP connection TCP IP settings IP 192 168 10 1 and Port 5101 Virtual Com Port Connection via WLAN Interface Suitable for all 32Bit Windows versions 64Bit version requires a fee based license approx 25 1 Turn your WIFI ON 2 Search for new networks around you Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de TEE Page 83 of 108 Momentan verbunden mit Netzwerk 14 Internetzugriff Drahtlosnetzwerkverbindung 3 EasyTRX2_11889 WD_Net2 Anderes Netzwerk Netzwerk und Freigabecenter ffnen Abbildung 39 WiFi networks 3 Establish a connection with the Wireless network easyTRX2S Please find the password at the bottom of the device Verbindung mit einem Geben Sie den Netzwerksicherheitsschl ssel ein Sicherheitsschl ssel Zeichen ausblenden Abbildung 40 WiFi password 4 Now please insert the enclosed CD into the CD drive 5 Start t
37. g 68 Received Data 19 recommendations 79 Responsible authority 62 RX ONLY 49 96 SAFETY aiiud bius 48 Schalter Funktion einstellbar 45 SCOPE OF DELIVERY 67 SD Card Recorder 73 Silent mode 93 Software Update 77 65 Spezifikation Ausgang 24 Splitter Function 80 Splitter Funktion 31 LAS aa 25 TAXI Page 106 of 108 SRM 54 55 100 101 SRM button 92 SRM Taster 44 STANDARDS 98 static data 101 Static data 68 Statische Daten 14 55 Statische Information 11 Summer Signalgeber 46 SYSTEMVORAUSSETZUNG EN Ee E 9 Technical data 99 Technische Daten 53 TROUBLESHOOTING 97 Turning on 94 UKW Antenne 42 Updater sn 25 Verbindung pr fen 35 Verbindung zum PC iOs Android Ger ten 32 Verst rkung im DVB T Bereich 39 Verst rkung im FM Bereich 39 VHF Antenna 90 Virtuelle COM Port 33 Warranty u uy au u susu 1O3 WARTUNG 52 Was ist AIS
38. he installation of the software AIS WIFI setup Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de CAS 25 TAX Page 84 of 108 KEk ar easyAIS IS WIFI Datei Bearbeiten Ansicht Zur ck J d P Suchen lg Ordner iia a v Wechseln zu DO E easyAIS_IS_WIFI Name Gr e A CD Schreibaufgaben lt Momentan auf der CD vorhandene Dateien 8 Dateien auf CD schreiben 0 Bars wiFI setup cab 8 420KB Kabinettdatei AIS WIFI setup cfg 16 KB CFG Datei p 408 KB Anwendung A1S_WIFI_setup exe Favoriten Extras Datei und Ordneraufgaben mj Datei umbenennen gy Datei verschieben Beschreibung Setup Firma Ingo Bordasch Software Dateiversion 4 8 5 0 Erstellt am 12 01 2012 10 15 Gr e 408 KB Abbildung 41 CD directory 6 Following the installation of the program is run automatically After rebooting Windows the program is started automatically AIS WIFI 7 Now you can use the Com Port 80 as a data source for AIS data KMLServer Database Ship Plotter Data Exchange Input Port COMBO mone Output Port none Profile pariy Active Abbildung 42 COM Port settings SigmundstraBe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Weatherdock AG www weatherdock de Tel 49 911 376638 30 easy TRAAN Page 85 of 108 Warning Establish a wireless connection with one of the easyTRX2S WiFi devices before launching th
39. her option is the output of GPS information The devices of the esasyTRX2S product line can output the GPS data of the integrated receiver via NMEA or USB port This is useful if your chart plotter does not have its own GPS A minimum output of GPS data RMC GGA is set as a standard feature by default It is possible to dismiss the output entirely or to set it to maximum information RMC GGA GSV VTG GLL and GSA if the chart plotter requires 17 2 Diagnostics If you select the tab Diagnostics you will get lots of information concerning the status quo of the easyTRX2S device Error message due to missing MMSI Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de easy TRAN Page 70 of 108 easyTRX2 Programming Tool File Help Static data Di agnostics Sent data Received data SD Card CPA Alarm Anchor Alarm Status Hardware Status LED Status Valid MMSI OK Supply Voltage Idle 13V Q GPS position Fix OK Supply Voltage T TX GPS Error gt 10m RSSI 1 OK C RX Only Satellites in view used 09 04 RSSI 2 OK Warning J Safety Related Message Transmitter Standby TX Forward power Error Receiver Standby TX Reverse power i CPA Anchor and AIS SART Alarm VSwR Check OFF NMEA alarm output to Plotter yes no Error Messages Warning Messages AIS GPS no valid fix Abbildung 28 Diagnostic The
40. ion to this Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de LAS 2 TAXON Page 67 of 108 issue For more information please contact the Bundesamt fur Seeschifffahrt und Hydrografie Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency in Hamburg AIS NETWORK Chart Plotter Ship t shore electronic chart system Ship to ship gt Class AIS Data transmitted MMSI Call Sign GPS Antenna GPS Position Lengh Beam SOG COG Heading etc Abbildung 26 AIS Network 16 SCOPE OF DELIVERY Included in delivery are The corresponding device of the easyTRX2S product line Connection cable for power supply data transfer and external switches User s manual Software installation CD for programming of ship specific data WiFi antenna for the devices easyTRX2S WiFl amp easyTRX2S IS WirFi USB cable Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 17 1 TE XN Page 68 of 108 17 Programming Static data Installation of the PC software Connection of the easyTRX2S device by means of the supplied cable to the USB port of the PC THEN connection of the easyTRX2S device to 12VDC Start the easyTRX2S Programming Software Configuration of ship data enter the MMSI carefully although the MMSI is usually entered by the distributor SY easyTRX2 Programming Tool File Connection and
41. ius 50 meter 164 feet Set by Software Tum ON OFF Get Program Anchor Alarm Anchor Alarm Settings Settings SN easyTRX2 Programming Tool 1 ER can only be turned on with valid GPS Fis Do not set the radius to a low value The GPS accuracy may be more than 10 30 meter depending on satellite hen you turn on the Anchor Alarm by programming or switch the actual GPS position is used as anchor position ALARM OFF Switch Functionality Switch Settings Silent Rx Only C Anchor Alarm On Off This switch is the hardware switch which is connected to the two wires labeled with Silent Switch By default the switch functionality is 415 Transmitter turned On Off With this programming you can change the switch functionality to nchor Alarm OnzOff This makes it easier to tum the Anchor Alarm on and off without programming by PC Laptop Abbildung 33 Anchor alarm 17 8 Software Update With the menu item File gt Update you can update the easyTRX2S software The latest version is available for download on our web page Before updating the software please check which version number is installed in the device In order to do this you have to Connect and to click on the menu item Help The following information is displayed Information m SEMINE Programming Tool 3 32 SN 11676 Firmware Ve
42. lly simpler method CSTDMA for Class B Transponders CSTDMA means Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access At the beginning of a timeslot the Class B device checks whether the channel is occupied or not and then sends its message This method is best described as listen before talk method A Class B Transmitter simply listens and then transmits on a free time slot without checking this in detail once again or coordinating with the other participants The following table shows the stipulated repetition rate of a Class B Transceiver depending on the speed of the ship Dynamic information boats at 2 kn 3 minutes boats at 2 kn 30 seconds The static data such as the information regarding the journey is dispersed every 6 minutes as in Class A This data is sent in turns according to the stipulated period to the one 161 975 MHz and subsequently to the other channel 162 025 MHZ The above mentioned repetition rates apply to the standard operation The Class B Transmitter does not have its own automatism to change the repetition rate independently except for the above stated values Authorities may in exceptional cases reduce the repetition rate to 5 seconds or refuse admittance of the Class B to the SOTDMA method e g in the case of heavy traffic within their responsibility The above stated information does not raise a claim for completeness of contents and infallibility but rather serve as an introduct
43. luminate Following points could create a bad GPS reception Cable on the top of internal GPS antenna within Boat with metal Windows with a thin metal surface on it If you try everything and there is also no GPS reception of course you are able to mount also an external antenna to it 18 5 Integrated DVBT amplifier Available on devices with IDVBT in name Received frequencies from the VHF antenna will be divided and then amplified So you can receive DVBT on your DVBT receiver together with your board antenna Also you can connect a car radio to it Amplification in DVB T range 350 870 MHz 20dB 3 dB Amplification in FM range 150 500 kHz 10dB 1 108MHz gt 13dB Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de LIS aa 25 TAXIN Page 88 of 108 18 5 1 Connection of DVB T receiver car radio en d Ha FM RAL Abbildung 45 BNC connectors On the picture above you can see how to connect your DVBT receiver left and car radio right There are two extra accessories for it not contained in package e BNC to IEC Plug for DVBT receiver Art Nr Bo35 e BNC tocar radio plug Art Nr Bo33 18 6 NMEA2000 Available on devices with N2K in name Abbildung 46 N2K socket NMEA2000 was developed in 2000 by the National Marine Electronics Association and is used as a network system to combine about 50 devices It is used
44. o Ao27 between the existing VHF antenna and the easyTRX2S device If you have older AIS receiver with external VHF splitter please do not use this splitter in combination with this AIS Class B transceiver 19 3 GPS Antenna The connection to easyTRX2S devices requires a 5V DC feed for GPS antennas Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 2325Y aa 25 TAXIN Page 91 of 108 The used GPS antenna has to be a passive one i e it should incorporate a LNA and has to be suitable for marine shipboard applications index of protection ruggedness means of mounting etc An antenna should be selected with a gain in dB depending on the length of cable between the antenna and the AIS unit after subtraction of cable and connector losses a minimum total gain of 20 dB should be available at the easyTRX2S unit GPS antenna connector The reason for this is that a proper and flawless GPS signal is required for a correct function of the easyTRX2S Transceiver product line Issue time slot method see What is AIS The GPS antenna to be used for the easyTRX2S Transceiver must be a dedicated antenna i e not shared with any other GPS receiver If you are equipped with a GPS antenna e g for your plotter there might be the possibility to use both devices with this antenna At first connect the GPS antenna to the easyTRX2S device When your plotter is able to receive and process GPS data from an
45. re update 78 Abbildung 36 cable colour 80 Abbildung 37 Front connectors 81 Abbildung 38 WiFi antenna 82 Abbildung 39 WiFi networks 83 Abbildung 40 WiFi password 83 Abbildung 41 CD directory 84 Abbildung 42 COM Port settings 84 Abbildung 43 NMEA view 85 Abbildung 44 view of GPS 86 Abbildung 45 BNC connectors 88 Abbildung 46 N2K socket 88 Abbildung 47 Dimensions 02222220002000000200000nnnnnn en 90 Abbildung 48 LED colours 95 Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de
46. rival ETA route plan optional The block of dynamic information is the most important block with regard to threatening collisions Therefore this block of information is transmitted in a compulsory way depending on the vessels movement The following table shows the mandatory repetition rate of the Class A Transceiver linked to the ship s movement anchored vessels 3 minutes vessels at o 14 kn 1o seconds vessels at o 14 kn fast maneuver 3 3 seconds vessels at 14 23 kn 6 seconds vessels at 14 23 kn fast maneuver 2 seconds vessels at gt 23kn 2 seconds vessels at gt 23 kn fast maneuver 2 seconds The static data such as information regarding the journey is dispersed every 6 minutes This data is sent in turns according to the stipulated period to the one 161 975 MHz and subsequently to the other channel 162 025MHz As mentioned previously the Class A Transmitter operates with the so called SOTDMA method self organized time division multiple access Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de 2325Y aa 25 TAXIN Page 66 of 108 This is a self organized time slot allocation for telegrams which means that the ship listens to the radio traffic and determines the information contained in these telegrams and on which time slot the own transmitter may transmit without overriding other telegrams The complex SOTDMA method is replaced by a technica
47. rsion 2 2 7 Copyright 2013 Weatherdock AG Germany Abbildung 34 Information This is version number 2 2 7 Weatherdock AG Tel 49 911 376638 30 Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg www weatherdock de TEES XN Page 78 of 108 After having downloaded the file please click on File gt Update and choose the update wdc file with key 1 easyTRX2 Firmware Update 1 t eS Boot Loader About update Current Firmware version A2 PartNr A034 1 Open update file HWmin 4 Hiimax 7 Update Firmware version 2 4 5 es 2 SER_In Transmission finished SER_In Next Next Next Next Next Done 2 Start Update X Cancel x SER_In SER_In SER_In SER_In Abbildung 35 Firmware update Here you can also see the existing version number as well as the new version number of the update To start the update procedure press key 2 Please make sure that the operating voltage is still on during the update and that the PC does not switch to standby or turns itself off Weatherdock AG Sigmundstra e 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de T XN Page 79 of 108 18 Mechanic and electric installation recommendations GPS Antenna only with IGPS WiFi Antenna EY lv with ix WiFi DVBT only with IDVBT BNC only with s WIFI FM Radio only with IDVBT BNC NMEA2000 only with
48. the cables are too thin and very long the voltage may drop down well below the Idle level resting value which might guide to a lower radiation performance Perhaps you should consider using cables with larger copper diameter and check all contact connections respectively The values RSSI1 and RSSI2 give information if there are any interferers on the two AIS frequencies This may be caused by e g a faulty electrical device on board If there are no interferers the status is OK TX Forward Power TX Reverse Power are OK if the connected VHF antenna is working properly If the antenna has short circuited or the antenna cable is disconnected Error is displayed The LED display of an easyTRX2S device is also displayed in the software If the check routine of the easyTRX2S device noticed any fault or if there is a warning a short notice will be given in the respective tables The easyTRX2S executes a self test every 30 seconds and displays the result As a result each error or warning report has got a countdown of 1minute This means the report disappears from the table if the error or warning message is not received once again within 1 minute Thus the error or warning no longer exists 17 3 AIS transmitting data The tab Sent Data gives information about the last AIS data sent by the easyTRX2S Transceiver Weatherdock AG SigmundstraDe 180 D 90431 N rnberg Tel 49 911 376638 30 www weatherdock de easy TAX Page 72 of 1
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