Installation & Quick Start Guide
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1. e Insert the supplied Digital Yacht Software CD ROM in to your PC and run the Setup Exe program located in the proAlS2 for AIT2000 folder This installs both the USB drivers for the AIT2000 and the proAlS2 application e When you plug the AIT2000 USB cable in to the PC for the first time Windows will allocate a COM Port number to the AIT2000 This number will vary from PC to PC and to find out what COM port your AIT2000 has been given it is necessary to open the Windows Device Manager and check under the Ports COM and LPT section e Launch proAlS2 and select the COM port that the AIT2000 s USB interface has been allocated by Windows Click the Connect button and you should see the screen shown below ro proAls2 ww vo o co File Options Help USB Serial Port COM25 Connect Configuration GPS Status Other Vessels Diagnostics Serial Data Ship s Name Call Sign MMSI Number Configure Baud Rates NMEA 1 Baud Rate Vessel Type Not specified gt NMEA2 Baud Rate Ship s Dimensions and GPS Antenna Location Output GPS Sentences GPS Antenna e 1 Enter Vessel Name Call Sign and MMSI 2 Enter vessel dimensions and location of GPS antenna to the nearest metre 3 Select the most appropriate vessel type 4 Click Write Configuration to save the data to the AIT2000 5 Read the warning message carefully and proceed only if the MMSI number2. is correct 6 Configuration of the AIS Class B Transponder is now complete Note For security reasons the MMSI can only be programmed once Make sure you enter the correct number and double check when ProAlS2 warns you regarding MMSI programming The MMSI can only be changed by returning the unit to your dealer DIGITAL VACHTLTO AIT2000 Quick Start Guide 5 Operation Once installed and configured correct operation of the AIS transponder should be verified as follows 1 Check that at least one of the LED s on the front of the unit is illuminated If the red Error LED is illuminated please refer to the troubleshooting section in the AIT2000 User Manual 2 Check that the unit has a good GPS lock If the GPS is locked the Latitude and Longitude will be displayed on the GPS Status tab in proAlS2 along with a number of green bars in the signal strength graph 3 If the unit does not have GPS fix within a few minutes check your GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky is to the correct specification and that the GPS antenna cable is connected 4 Check that the Green Power LED on the front of the unit illuminates This will not happen until the unit has GPS fix and has transmitted its first position report Please allow up to 5 minutes for this to occur If the Green LED is illuminated you have successfully installed and configured the unit The proAlS2 application can be closed and the PC disconnected from the unit The unit requires o
3. mounted anywhere on the boat thus allowing you to mount the AIT2000 below deck but having a switch in the cockpit or wheel house to control the Silent Mode operation e When the remote Silent switch is ON closed the AIT2000 will be in Silent mode not transmitting and when the switch is OFF open the AIT2000 will be in normal transmitting mode Installation Step 7 e Turnonthe 12V or 24v power to the AIT2000 e Verify that all four LED indicators on the front of the unit flash twice followed by illumination of the amber and red LED s e Installation is now complete The AIT2000 needs to be configured using the proAlS2 software see next section DIGITAL VACHTLTO AIT2000 Quick Start Guide 4 Configuration The AIT2000 transponder must be correctly configured for your vessel before operation All configuration information must be entered carefully as this information will be transmitted to other AIS equipped vessels and shore stations The AIS transponder is configured by connecting to a PC running the proAlS2 configuration tool supplied For the purposes of programming the AIT2000 can take sufficient power from the USB cable to communicate with the PC but not to operate as a Class B Transponder which requires an external 12v or 24v DC supply This does mean that programming can be done at home or in the office by simply plugging the AIT2000 in to the USB port of your PC without connecting the unit to a DC power supply
4. not plug in the USB cable of the AIT2000 to your PC at this stage We will cover this in section 4 Configuration e A table showing what each of the 12 wires of the PWR DATA cable does is printed on the AIT2000 Transponder and repeated below for your convenience AIT2000 Transponder PWR DATA cable o RED Power 12v o BLACK Power 0v o ORANGE NMEA1 Out o BROWN NMEA1 Out NMEA 1 is 38400 Baud o TURQUOISE NMEA1 In o GREY NMEAI1 In o PINK NMEA2 Out o VIOLET NMEA2 Out NMEA 2 is 4800 Baud o YELLOW NMEA2 In o GREEN NMEA2 In o WHITE Remote SW o BLUE Remote SW e The most common connection to a dedicated chart plotter is to take the NMEA Output 1 Orange and Brown from the AIT2000 Transponder and to connect it to a free NMEA Input on the plotter You must then tell the chart plotter that AIS data is connected to this port and set the baud rate to 38 400 Baud the standard speed for AIS data Consult the instruction manual supplied with your Chart Plotter to understand how this is configured e The AlIT2000 has a second NMEA 0188 output that can be used to pass GPS data to a VHF radio or instrument system NMEA Output 2 transmits GPS data at 4800 baud RMC GGA and GGL sentences e NMEA 0183 data from other equipment can be connected to either of the NMEA Inputs of the AIT2000 although this is most commonly connected to NMEA Input 2 Yellow and Green at the normal
5. 4800 baud rate for NMEA 0183 This data is then multiplexed with the AIS data and output on the NMEA Output 1 at 38 400 baud and also on the USB useful when connecting to equipment that only has one NMEA input or to a computer with limited USB ports NOTE Only NMEA messages with a valid checksum are passed through the AIT2000 and re transmitted with the AIS data Some older NMEA0183 equipment may not include checksums which were added in NMEA 0183 Version 2 0 DIGITAL VACHTLTO AIT2000 Quick Start Guide Installation Step 5 N2Net NMEA2000 e The AIT2000 also has an N2Net connection which is Digital Yacht s NMEA2000 compliant interface To connect to other NMEA2000 products simply find or add a spare NMEA2000 T piece on the existing NMEA2000 network and connect the AIT2000 N2Net connector to the T piece e The N2Net cable is just over 1m long and is terminated in an NMEA2000 Micro Male Connector e The AIT2000 does not take any power from the NMEA2000 network and only outputs AIS and GPS data on to the network it does not input NMEA2000 data or provide any NMEA2000 to NMEA0183 conversion Installation Step 6 Remote Switch e o connect a remote Silent switch that allows you to turn on off the transmission of your own vessels position good etiquette when moored or in congested but safe conditions you will need a conventional toggle type switch SPST connected between the White and Blue wires e This can be
6. DIGITAL NAAT TTI Installation amp Quick Start Guide AIT2000 Class B AIS Transponder os ToT ae QUICK START AIT2000 VR1 00 DIGITAL VACHTLTO AIT2000 Quick Start Guide 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your AIT2000 Class B AIS Transponder It is recommended that your transponder is installed by a professional installer This Quick Start Guide will provide basic information on the AIT2000 to allow you to install and get the AIT2000 working The full User Manual for the AIT2000 is available to download on the Support section of our website www digitalyacht co uk 2 Before you start You will need the following items and tools to complete the installation e Class B AIS Transponder Dedicated VHF AIS antenna and cable not supplied Dedicated GPS antenna and cable supplied Access to 12V or 24v DC power supply where the unit is to be installed Four M4 screws or other fixings appropriate to the mounting location Transponder power and data cable supplied To configure the unit you will need e Access to a PC running Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 with a free USB port e ProAlS2 Class B AIS Transponder configuration software on supplied software CD ROM e An MMSI number for your vessel Note You can obtain an MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity from the same authority that issues ship radio licences in your area An MMSI may have already been provided with your exi
7. ce e Secure the AIS Transponder to a flat surface in the selected location Use four M4 wood screws or other fixings suited to the material the unit is being fixed to The unit may be installed in any orientation Fixing location drawing 153 6mm A m N 37 1mm O 130mm 74mm DIGITAL VACHTLTO AIT2000 Quick Start Guide Installation Step 3 Power e Provide power connections to the unit Power is connected to the eight core PWR DATA cable on the Red and Black wires The Red wire is the positive connection The Black wire is the negative connection e Connect the stripped wires to the nearest source of primary 12V or 24V DC power Ensure that the supply is connected via the supplied 3A fuse or suitable circuit breaker Add the fuse in the positive power connection to the unit if necessary e The AIT2000 Class B Transponder is designed for a 12V or 24v DC systems Installation Step 4 NMEA 0183 e The AIT2000 can be connected to other AIS compatible equipment via the NMEA0183 connections on the PWR DATA cable via the NMEA 2000 interface cable and or to a PC via the USB interface e The USB cable of the AIT2000 should be routed to the Boat s PC to ensure that there is enough cable length If you need to extend this cable please use a USB extension cable that is no more than 4m in length The maximum length of USB cable without the use of a powered extender cable or Hub is 5m e Please do
8. nly a power supply to operate 5 Ifyou are in an area with other AIS equipped vessels you can check the Other vessels tab in ProAlS2 to view position reports received from other ships 6 Troubleshooting If the green LED is not illuminated after around 5 minutes then please check the following 1 Is the MMSI number programmed Check the Diagnostics tab in proAlS2 If there is a red cross next to the AIS Transceiver MMSI Valid item then you have not correctly configured the MMSI 2 Does the unit have a GPS position fix Check the Diagnostics tab in proAlS2 If there is a red cross next to the GPS position fix item then the unit does not have GPS fix Check your GPS antenna and connections 3 Is the unit reporting any alarms Check the Active alarms area in the Diagnostics tab of ProAlS2 amp refer to the troubleshooting guide at the back of the ProAlS2 user guide
9. sting VHF radio licence The MMSI number used for the AlS Transponder should be the same as that programmed into your VHF DSC radio If you do not have an MMSI number the AIS Transponder will operate in receive only mode Do not enter an invalid MMSI number 3 Installation Before starting installation select a suitable location for the AIS Class B Transponder The unit is water resistant however it should be installed below deck in a dry location When locating the unit you should consider Routing of power and antenna cables to the unit Provision of sufficient space behind the unit for cable connections Routing of data connections to PC or chart plotter from the unit Maintaining the compass safe distance of 0 5m Visibility of the front panel indicators Installation Step 1 Antennas e Install the VHF AIS antenna not supplied according to the hand book instructions supplied with the antenna e f you are going to share the boat s existing VHF antenna i e use the antenna for both the VHF and AIS you will need to install a suitable antenna splitter It is very important that this splitter is suitable for use with an AIS Transponder as some of the lower cost splitters only switch one input and are only suitable for use with an AIS receiver If you are in any doubt please contact support digitalyacht co uk e The AIS antenna connector on the AIT2000 is a BNC type connector and it may be necessary to get a PL259 to BNC adaptor if
10. you are connecting a normal VHF antenna to the AIT2000 as these are terminated in the standard PL259 VHF connector DIGITAL VACHTLTO AIT2000 Quick Start Guide e The supplied GPS antenna is designed to be fitted to a standard 1 x14 TPI threaded VHF pole mount which are available in many different styles from all good marine electronic dealers and chandleries e You should ensure the GPS antenna has a good clear view of the entire sky It is not recommended that the GPS antenna is mounted up a mast where the motion of the vessel will cause the antenna to swing and potentially reduce the accuracy of the GPS position e Do not mount your antenna in the direct path of a radar transmitter Il MINT f iji Ill e Feed the ten metre long cable attached to the GPS antenna SS through the pole and screw the antenna onto the pole mount as shown e Route the cable to your AIT2000 unit adding any necessary extension cables e Connect the cable from the GPS antenna to the GPS connector on the AIT2000 The GPS antenna is terminated in a threaded TNC type connector to differentiate it from the AIS VHF antenna which is terminated in a bayonet BNC type connector Installation Step 2 Mechanical Fixings e Access to the fixing holes is achieved by removal of the two green decal strips down each side of the AIT2000 Once fixed in place the green decal strips can be clicked back in pla
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