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1. Blank page 56 Menu Mode 7 AIS Map Mode 7 1 General This section will describe the operational features of the AI50 Map Mode Display orientation Range Rings Selected Target Vessels heading amp COG Own Vessel Coastline map Transmit Legend Display range E Lo Range anm 2 Figure 7 1 AI50 Display If the unit is returning or entering the Map mode from any other display mode the last settings remain valid 7 2 Vessel icon detail The AI50 displays different icons for each vessel state they are as follows Standard icon Tracked icon Bold E Lost vessel icon gt Your COG will be shown as a dashed line emanating from the centre of your vessel s icon whilst the line coming from the front of the arrow head will be your heading If a vessel displaying one of these icons goes into an alarm state then the icon will turn red AIS Map Mode 57 58 p 7 3 Range rings info The Range rings consist of three concentric circles situated around the centre point of the display The screen range information is shown in the bottom left hand corner of the display as shown in Figure 7 1 this indicates the range across the whole display The display range can be adjusted by using the zoom keys with each circle displaying its range information on the left radial intersect point Pressing the right hand zoom key zoom out increases the range across the display Pressing the
2. Alarm SetUp Units of Measure Distance Units nm Speed Units kn AF to Select Be MENU to Adjust to Exit Figure 6 15 Units of Measure Highlight the one you wish to change then select it Scroll through the options and select the one you wish to use Set local time This section allows you to apply an offset to the GPS s UTC in 1 hour steps 13 to 13 hours as displayed in Own Vessel Information From the System Setup menu highlight Set Local Time and select it A window opens displaying Time Offset where the default value is O Hours Display Mode Display Settings Favorites List Alarm SetUp _ Systom SetUp He of Measure Pata tai Time Offset D Hours A to Select ie MENU to Adjust to Exit Figure 6 16 Set Local Time As there is only one choice Time offset will already be highlighted simply select it then scroll through the pre defined values to the appropriate offset and select it again in order to store it This will only affect the time being displayed in the own vessel information bar All received vessel information will be displayed as UTC Menu Mode 47 Ship configuration This section allows you to enter and edit information about your vessel such as e MMSI Number If not initially entered and confirmed e Vessel Type e Vessel Dimensions and GPS Reference e Call Sign e Vessel Name For a detailed explanation
3. Beam 03m 03m Call Sign ABC123 Vessel Name SHAMROCK AF to Select ef MENU to Adjust to Exit Figure 5 15 Completed vessel configuration Ships Configuration is now complete and stored in the unit s memory ready for use 34 Initial Configuration 6 Menu Mode or gt gt 6 1 General The AI50 has many advanced features that are user configurable These options can be accessed by pressing ENTER MENU during any display mode A window opens in the top left corner displaying the Main menu options Display Mode E Fa pt r I n Figure 6 1 Menu Mode Display 6 2 Display mode settings This section will change the way the display looks when in operation From the Main menu highlight Display Mode and select it A sub menu opens displaying various options and their current status Display Mode Coast Line Detail Figure 6 2 Display Mode Options Coastline detail This option allows you to turn the coastline detail on and off The default value for this option is on and a tick is shown in the box To change its value simply select it The coastline map is a visual aid to assist with orientation and range It is not a marine chart and must not be used as a substitute for accurate charting Menu Mode 35 Tracking offset This option allows you to track the progress of your own vessel in relation to all other AIS equipped vessels within your VHF range Your vessel
4. COG 450 SOG 21 2kn CPA 00nm TCPA 41min Press to Confirm amp Clear Alarm Initial Configuration 27 5 2 Initial start up sequence When you turn your AI50 on for the first time you will be prompted to select the language you want the unit to work in Highlight your choice and select it The default is English Display Mode Select Language Dansk D Li English US Espanol Frangais Italiano Nederlands Norsk Portuguese Svenska AF to Select ie MENU to Adjust to Exit Tee Ep ee en P Ent de Figure 5 1 Select language Once selected press ENTER MENU to continue The display changes to show a warning regarding good seamanship This equipment should be regarded as an aid to Havigation and should not be used as a replacement for traditional means of navigation and good seamanship Pres S te Clear Figure 5 2 Start Up Screen Press to clear this window and continue If you have not previously configured the unit a new Information window appears asking if you wish to configure the AI50 for full operation now The default value is Yes Configuration Information Vessel Configuration Information has not been entered Configure How Yes i AF to Select fe MENU to Confirm Figure 5 3 Configuration request 28 Initial Configuration If you wish to configure your AI50 now select Yes then go to section 5 3 If not select N
5. Once you have entered a dimension the cursor will advance to the next one When complete highlight OK and select it to accept your entry The display returns to the vessel configuration Information window If you have made an incorrect entry use the same method to correct it as described in MMSI Entry earlier in this section Initial Configuration 33 Call sign entry Selecting Call Sign will open a window allowing you to enter you vessels callsign SPACE Cancel L Hum Sym Fress AF to Highlight Key 44 MENU to Select Figure 5 14 Call Sign Entry Screen Enter your callsign using the same method of entry as described during MMSI entry When complete highlight OK and select it to save it If you have made an incorrect entry use the same method to correct it as described in MMSI Entry earlier in this section Vessel name entry Select Vessel Name A window opens identical to the call sign entry window figure 5 14 but with Vessel Name Entry in the title bar Enter your vessel s name using the same method of entry as described for MMSI entry When complete highlight the OK button and select it to save it Once the Vessel Name has been entered the display returns to the Vessel Configuration Information menu Vessel Configuration Information MMSI 250619550 Vessel Type Pleasure Craft Vessel Dimensions Length 030m 005m amp GPS Reference
6. e Ensure good ventilation e Decide how and where you are going to run the cabling from the rear of the unit The AI50 is very simple to install however the performance of the equipment is directly affected by the quality of the installation Please read these instructions carefully before attempting installation If in any doubt consult a qualified marine electronics engineer 2 2 Panel mounting The transceiver requires a flat surface with an area of at least 172mm x 115mm 6 8in x 4 5in for mounting 154 5 centers gt i Removable Corner amp Corner Hole Iw 100 5 Fix template where unit is to be mounted Drill 4 holes 2 5mm 0 1 for self tapping screws where marked by to fasten unit 97 centers Drill 8 holes 6mm 0 236 to assist in cutting case peripheral hole where marked 46 Cut Case Peripheral Hole as shown Remove template Remove the 4 Corner moldings from the AI50 unit Assemble Case Gasket to the rear of the AI50 unit Place AI50 unit in cut out and fasten with 4 self tapping screws in 2 5mm 0 1 holes Put the 4 Removable Corners back in place Case Peripheral Hole iw 159 5 Template AI50 988 0168 02 Figure 2 1 Panel Cut out drawing Vere Installation 13 14 Installation Allow sufficient space behind the unit for cable entry at least 50mm 2 0in in addition to the depth of the unit is recommended The
7. refer to section 5 3 Once completed highlight OK and select it The display reverts to the previous window figure 6 8 A favorite can be added to the list with just an MMSI number but cannot be added with just the vessel name Unlike your own vessels MMSI number this MMSI can be changed edited or deleted once entered If an entry is inserted without the name the next time that vessel is in range the name will be inserted automatically If a name already exists in that field then it will not be overwritten The second way is from within Map Mode Place the cursor over the selected vessel and a highlighted box will appear Press the INFO STATUS key once and the display changes to show a summary of that vessel s information Press the INFO STATUS key a second time and a full listing of the information appears To add this vessel to your list simply select it or gt Y or gt Y or gt DI or gt Edit entry From the Favorites List highlight Select Favorite and select it Highlight the vessel you wish to edit and select it A menu window opens with the available options 21351905 SHAMROCK 391258710 JACKPOT 476192636 OCEAH PRINCESS m 291250710 Vessel Name JACKPOT DELETE AF to Select t MENU to Adjust to Exit Figure 6 9 Editing a Favorite Highlight the field you wish to edit and select it Editing the MMSI number is described in section 5 3 and e
8. Installation VHF Antenna SD Card GPS Antenna 12v PowerData connector Figure 2 2 Rear view connections 2 5 VHF antenna North American Users To meet FCC Federal Communications Commission rules on Radio Frequency Exposure it is recommended that the VHF antenna is mounted at least 3m 10ft away from any area accessible to any personnel on board If this distance is achieved by vertical separation the antenna must be at least 5m 16 5ft above deck This guideline applies only to antennas not exceeding 3dBi gain Failure to observe these recommendations may expose those within the MPE Maximum Permitted Exposure radius of 1m 3ft to RF absorption levels that exceed the FCC safe limits The most important factor in the performance of any AIS transceiver will be the quality and positioning of the antenna As the range of VHF signals are governed by line of sight the antenna should be placed as high as possible while remaining clear of any metallic objects Long whip antennae are generally recommended for larger boats although the most popular antennae for marine use is 1m 3ft 3in long On sailboats these are usually mounted on the masthead where the length of the antenna keeps it clear from the navigation lights and wind vanes This type of antenna can also be mounted on the cockpit roof or powerboat garages For maximum range it is recommended that a VHF antenna specifically tuned for use with an AIS i
9. rr n USS Retaining Screws So Figure 2 5 SD Card Access Cover DO NOT insert or remove the SD card while the AI50 is turned on Locate and undo the two retaining screws and carefully remove the cover to reveal the SD card slot With the SD card contact side down place under the shroud and slide firmly into place making sure the card is sitting squarely and not at an angle Installation 19 Replace the cover and screw back into place making sure not to over tighten the screws The use of high speed SD cards is not recommended Use only Class 1 SD cards 20 Installation 3 Keypad Overview 3 1 Layout Figure 3 1 AI50 Automatic Identification System Keypad functions 8 Way NavPad ENTER MENU INFO STATUS HOME DSC PWR Lights VIEW DISPLAY TRACK CLR TRK Zoom Out P Zoom In OANA UARWN HF 7 To obtain the functions printed on the keys in white text requires a single push of that key To obtain the functions printed on the keys in red text requires you to press and hold that key for a couple of seconds Keypad Overview 21 3 2 PWR Lights key powering on off To turn on the AI50 press and hold the PWR key for approximately 0 25 seconds When turning your AI50 on for the first time you will be directed to configure it for full use If this is declined the AI50 will only function as a receiver until fully configured Refer to chapter 5 Press and holding the
10. 2 alarm The guard zone is determined by the radius dimension entered during setup Refer to Section 6 5 A red circle will surround your vessel but the size will depend on the range selected If Track Own Vessel mode has been activated the red circle will track with your own vessel s icon For every AIS equipped vessel entering your Guard Zone an alarm will be generated regardless of what screen the AI50 is in and a Guard Zone Collision Warning window will be displayed Guard Zone Collision Warning MMSI 232999111 Vessel Hame Not Available Position Lat 5124 52 M Position Lon 001 11 30 E Time Received 00 04 44 Last Bearing 269 0 CoG d SOG z12kn CPA 0 0nm TCPA 41min Press 3 to Confirm amp Clear Alarm Figure 8 3 Guard Zone Warning To confirm and clear this alarm press ENTER MENU The icon of the vessel which caused the alarm to activate will turn red indicating an alarm condition still exists Once a vessel leaves the Guard Zone its icon will return to the normal state 8 3 BIIT alarm The BIIT Built In Integrity Test is a Level 2 alarm The AI50 is constantly monitoring and testing the integrity of the AIS transceiver Should a fault be detected within the unit the small circle situated in the bottom right hand corner of the display flashes red and a text message informs the user about the transceiver status The BIIT message will remain there until the f
11. AI50 first you have to select a data file name that the information will be stored under From the System Setup menu highlight Data Logging and select it A window opens displaying the data logging options as shown Display Mode Display Settings Favorites List Alarm Setlin b Data Logging Log File Name AISLOG1 Enable Logging O Playback Log bed A to Select ie MENU to Adjust to Exit Figure 6 18 Logging menu Highlight Log File Name and select it Scroll through the predefined file names AISLOG1 to AISLOG10 and select the one you wish to use Highlight Enable Logging and select it to turn it on A tick will appear in the box and the file name will be greyed out All data for your voyage will now be stored under this file name If you enter this menu with a log file open you will only be able to end logging When you press the key to return to the previous menu a pop up window will inform you that the file has been created Logging is now enabled and all information being received will be recorded onto the installed SD card under the selected file name Menu Mode 49 50 or gt or gt DI or gt Menu Mode If however you have omitted to fit an SD card into your AI50 or you have a non compatible SD card when you try to enable logging the following message will be shown in the display Create Failed Figure 6 19 Logging failure
12. CPA TCPA When you activate the CPA TCPA Alarm from within the Alarm Setup Menu the CPA TCPA will be calculated for all AIS equipped vessels in your VHF range 7 CPA Closest Point of Approach is the calculated distance of how close a vessel will pass 42 Menu Mode or gt TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach is the calculated time to reach the CPA Calculations are made on the basis of vessels continuing on their latest COG and SOG When both the CPA and TCPA values calculated by the AI50 are less than or equal to the values set by the user then an alarm will sound and a warning will be displayed The CPA TCPA values are set by the user as described above It is the responsibility of the user to determine how close another vessel may pass without being dangerous and how quickly the user can react to manoeuvre their own vessel to avoid a collision To activate the CPA TCPA alarm highlight it and select it A tick appears in the box indicate the alarm is now active and using the values shown Highlight the CPA Value you wish to change then select it Display Mode Display Settings Cauwunritao dg ict i CPA TCPA CPA Value 30 ft j TCPA Value 5 min Guard Zone O Audible Visual Warning LI G Radius 30 ft AFP to Adjust Be MENU to Save 4 to Exit Figure 6 12 CPA TCPA values Scroll through the predefined values and select the most appropriate one 30ft 8 1nm or e
13. Highlight Vessel type and select it The default value Not Set will be highlighted MMSI 219337931 Vessel Type Not set 4 Vessel Dimensions Length Not set amp GPS Reference Beam Not set Call Sign Vessel Name AY to Adjust h 4 MENU to Save to Exit Figure 5 11 Vessel Type Entry Screen The available choices for vessel type are e Not Set default e Pleasure Craft Sailing Vessel e Military Diving Ops e Dredging e Tow Large Load Towing e Fishing When you have made your choice select it to save it into the AI50 s memory Vessel dimensions amp GPS reference Select Vessel Dimensions amp GPS Reference A window opens showing the required dimensions 32 Initial Configuration Vessel Dimensions amp GPS Location Dimension A ai E peas Dimension C m Dimension D m EN EN Ki c EN EX EJ i B A E u KB GI Press FA to Highlight Key 4 MENU to Select Figure 5 12 Vessel Dimensions amp GPS Reference Entry Screen All numeric entries must include preceding zero s For example if Dim A is 20 metres it should be entered as 020 and not 20 before OK is selected if not the following message will appear Dimension A invalid changes cannot he saved Figure 5 13 Dimension entry error Enter the required dimensions of your vessel in metres with reference to the GPS antenna using the same method of entry as described during MMSI entry
14. and select it The default value for this option is enabled and a tick is shown in the box To change it between enable or disable simply select it DSC Radio select If a compatible DCS radio is installed on the SimNet network the AI50 will enable the user to initiate a DSC call DSC functions will only be available if the MMSI number has been entered into the radio From the SimNet NMEA2000 menu highlight DSC Radio Select and select it A window opens showing the DSC Radio Select menu and current option As there is only one menu item simply select it Scroll through the list of DSC radios to the one of your choice and select it If no radio is present on the SimNet network then N A will be shown in the radio list or gt 6 8 Product info This section will display information about your AI50 s Unique Identifier Software version and Ship Configuration information From the Main menu select Product Info and select it A window opens showing the first page of information to view the second page press the key Product Information SHAMROCK SIMRAD MMSI 123212321 Vessel Type Pleasure Craft Dimensions 030m 005m GPS Position 03m 03m Class B AIS Transceiver Call Sign 4BCT23 Unique Identifier 0000000 Software Version 0 43 BIIT Status Press to Continue Press to Clear Figure 6 25 Product Info 1 Figure 6 26 Product Info 2 Menu Mode 55
15. be cleared 7 14 Tracking your own vessel RTR To turn own vessel tracking on place the cursor over your vessel to highlight it and press the TRACK CLR TRK key once Your icon will turn red and bold and tracking will start immediately although a trail may not be noticeable until your vessel has moved sufficiently Figure 7 10 Tracking your own vessel If Tracking Offset is not active when you select TRACK CLR TRK your vessel will be shown as a small circle at the centre of the display If Tracking Offset is already active when you select TRACK CLR TRK your vessel will be shown as a distinctive boat icon at its current GPS location on the display See section 6 2 7 15 Clearing down all trails RI To clear all existing vessel trails including your own vessels press and hold TRACK CLR TRK for 2 seconds All vessels will return to their non bold state and all tracks will be cleared from your display 66 Display Mode 7 16 Light adjustment short cut Single presses of the POWER 7 key will cycle through the preset lighting levels in 20 steps for both the keypad and display When changing light levels in this mode the keypad light will only go to a minimum of 10 This is to allow for viewing at night The current backlighting settings will be stored when the AI50 is powered down For further lighting options refer to section 6 3 7 17 KeyLock function The AI50 has the ab
16. correct and you wish to continue press ENTER MENU or to send the call The Routine DSC Call window opens confirming that the call has been created and sent to the VHF radio If you wish to cancel the DSC call at this stage press the key and the display will return to the map view If the AI50 is not connected to a compatible VHF radio when the DSC key is pressed a message window will open indicating that a compatible VHF radio cannot be detected Further control for the DSC radio from this point must be done at the radio For further information on the DSC functionality consult your radio s user manual Display Mode 63 7 11 Text mode DISPLAY To enter Text Display Mode from the Map view press and hold the VIEW DISPLAY key The screen will change to show a list of vessels within your VHF range Displaying 10 Ships Sorted by Speed 1663441699 251 21 6 6 H MGOa SFr Se E Bears 44 pa 94 E Beer 44 13 65 E BA 07 44 15 56 E Belay 44 Hr T5S E Bea 44 18 17 E a a7 44 22 48 E Beary 44 16 17 E Geers 44 19 1 amp E Belay 44 12 17 E H aiBryid4d Press AW to Select to Scroll VIEW to Sort Hold DISC to Call Figure 7 8 Text Mode At the top just under the title bar are the Data Headings these are e MMSI NAME e COG e SOG e DISTANCE e CPA e TCPA e POS LAT e POS LON e UTC e HDG e ROT e CALLSIGN e MO NO e TYPE e DEST e ETA Each consecutive line below t
17. due to the influences of the wind and tide Therefore if no compass is connected to the system this mode will automatically appear as COG Up Show range rings This option allows you to turn the range rings on or off The default option for this value is off To turn it on or off simply select it When set to off the range rings disappear from the display however the overall range across the width of the screen is still displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 6 3 Display settings This section will configure the way the display and keyboard will look From the main menu highlight Display Settings and select it A sub menu opens displaying the various settings and their current values Display Mode Display Settings Favorites List Alarm SetUp j Display Settings __ sZII i Display Brightness 100 Keypad Brightness 50 Keypad Color White Display Palette Day AFP to Select Ie MENU to Adjust to Exit Figure 6 4 Display settings menu Menu Mode 37 38 or gt or gt or gt Menu Mode Display brightness This option allows you to change the brightness of the display in 10 steps between 0 100 Highlight Display Brightness and select it This opens a box with the current value in Display Mode Display Settings Favorites List Alarm SetUn Display Settings Display Brightness 1
18. in poor visibility With safety in mind it is very easy to initiate calls to target vessels via a networked DSC VHF Radio The AI50 can be flush mounted or bracket mounted and be located at any convenient position such as the helm pod or at the navigation table The AI50 uses a sophisticated automatic digital time sharing technology which enable the exchange of static information like MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identifier Number Vessel s Name Call Sign and Type Also dynamic data like Position Course Distance and more from ship to ship and from ship to shore based traffic stations Introduction 9 10 Introduction The advantages of the AI50 are e Increased awareness of the current shipping situation within your VHF range through the exchange of data between vessels e Improving traffic management in busy shipping lanes through exchanging information between vessels and shore based traffic stations e Reporting information automatically in shipping areas where it is mandatory As with all electronic navigational equipment it Is only an aid to navigation and should not be used as a substitute for good seamanship Remember Maritime law requires that you keep a good lookout at all times The position of a vessel on the screen Is the position of the most recent transmission and may not be the current position 1 2 About this manual The manual combines operating and installation information for the AI5
19. is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Simrad Limited Margate vakuuttaa t ten ett A150 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Hierbij verklaart Simrad Limited Margate dat het toestel AISO in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Par la pr sente Simrad Limited Margate d clare que ce AI50 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables Harmed intygar Simrad Limited Margate att denna A150 st r i verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Undertegnede Simrad Limited Margate erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr AI50 overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Hiermit erkl rt Simrad Limited Margate dass sich dieses AI50 in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet BMWi1 Me tnv napovoa Simrad Limited Margate nAover ott AISO OVULOPOWVETAL TPOG TIG OVOLWOELG ATALTNOELG KAL TIG AOUTEG OYETLKEG dilatate tno o nyiac 1999 5 EK Con la presente Simrad Limited Margate dichiara che questo A150 conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre
20. key will cycle through the preset lighting levels Press Menu to KeyLock Press PWR Key again to Adjust Display Brightness Display Brightness 100 Keypad Brightness 100 Figure 3 3 Display and Keyboard brightness message Keypad Overview 4 Menu Navigation 4 1 General operation Throughout this manual the following convention will apply to the way you navigate the AI50 menus and select and change the user settings 4 2 Navigation keys To find your way around the AI50 menus you mostly use the NavPad keys and the ENTER MENU key The AV keys are used to highlight items in the menu list before selecting them A single press of the key returns you to the previous menu or mode Press and hold the key will return you to the Map Mode All user setup data falls into one of the following categories e Tick box e Pre defined list e Alpha numeric entry 4 3 Data entry mode During data entry the AW keys are used cycle through a pre defined list before selecting a value or used in conjunction with the lt P keys to move around the alpha numeric characters on the screen For example during vessels configuration such as MMSI vessel name and callsign entry 4 4 ENTER MENU Pressing the ENTER MENU key in any display mode will select Menu Mode The top level menu will appear in the top left hand corner of the display Menu Navigation 25 The ENTER MENU key or the key is then used to
21. left hand key zoom in decreases the range across the display If you wish to zoom in or out on vessels in a particular area of the display place the cursor on your selected area then press and hold either of the zoom keys The display will zoom in or out at that point depending on which zoom key is pressed If your own vessel is still in view it will be shown as a small circle You can set your screen to display any of the 12 ranges they are Total Range Across displa Showing own vessel info bar 0 06nm 0 12nm 0 3nm 0 6nm 1 2nm 3 0nm 6 0nm 12 0nm 24 0nm 48 0nm 96 0nm 192 0nm Range between rings Full display 0 08nm 0 16nm 0 4nm 0 8nm 1 6nm 4 0nm 8 0nm 16 0nm 32 0nm 64 0nm 128 0nm 256 0nm 1 2 3 A 5 6 7 8 9 Display Mode ES DISPLAY VIEW 7 4 Point of view The AI50 can display information in one of three ways NORTH UP HEAD UP and COG UP The symbol in the top left corner of the display informs you of your current view HDG UP will only be available if a compass source is present Pressing the DISPLAY VIEW key will cycle through the available options NORTH UP HEAD UP and COG UP As you cycle through the options the full name will be displayed in the top left corner for 2 seconds before changing to an arrow with a relevant letter in denoting your selected view N H and C NORTH UP Arrow on the display points to T
22. shown with their respective warning icon below Level 1 is the highest priority alarm which require immediate action This alarm status if not acted upon with great urgency could result in loss or serious damage to your vessel and or loss of life Level 2 high priority requires prompt attention If this alarm status is not acted upon with some urgency it could possibly develop into a Level 1 Alarm resulting in loss or serious damage to your vessel and or loss of life A Level 3 medium priority and are reserved for warnings of a less urgent nature All audible and visual alarms will remain until confirmed and cleared If further alarms are activated before the current one is cleared they will be stacked up and displayed in order of their priority the highest priority being at the top Alarms 69 70 Alarms 8 2 Collision avoidance alarms The Simrad AI50 boasts a sophisticated very simple to use collision avoidance alarm system Which when enabled becomes an important aid in the prevention of collisions at sea and ensures even greater safety for your vessel and passengers These collision alarms are e CPA TCPA alarm e Lost Vessel alarm e Guard Zone alarm CPA TCPA alarm This is a Level 1 alarm If you have activated the CPA TCPA Alarm from within the Alarm Setup Menu the CPA TCPA is then calculated from the received position COG and SOG of the AIS transmissions from all AIS equipped vesse
23. status When the AI50 starts to transmit your vessels data the transmit legend will turn green for 1 second If there is an internal fault it will turn red with an indication of the fault all other times it will be white 7 8 Vessel information The AI50 is able to view information from any AIS equipped vessel within VHF range 60 Display Mode Own vessel Press and hold the INFO STATUS key for 2 seconds the display changes to show your own vessels information in a panel on the right side of the screen Heading data source Own vessel heading or COG if no compass available Lat Long Heading Current time reference MAG or TRUE Collision alarm setting COG amp SOG Guard zone setting Figure 7 4 Own Vessel Information To return to Full Screen View press and hold the INFO STATUS key for another 2 seconds Other vessel s info reduced list Place the cursor over the selected vessel and a highlighted box will appear Press the INFO STATUS key once the display changes to show you a summary of that vessel s information FST STIs POSITION COG S0G _ CPA TCRA Figure 7 5 Shortened List After approximately 10 seconds the list will change to the minimum and display just the vessel s name when available otherwise it will display the vessels MMSI number Display Mode 61 Other vessel full list Press the INFO STATUS key a second time and you can view a full listing of the info
24. this lost vessel icon will remain on the screen To change Lost Vessel Persistence highlight and select it The value is now highlighted Scroll through the predefined values and select the most appropriate one 1 min 30 min then select it The cursor returns to highlight Lost Vessel Persistence Menu Mode 45 Favorites alarm This option allows you to be notified if a vessel in your Favorites List comes within VHF range To activate the Favorites Alarm highlight it and select it A tick appears in the box indicating the alarm is now active 6 6 System setup This section is where you customise the configuration of the AI50 to function how you want From the Main menu highlight System Setup and select it A sub menu window opens showing the following choices or Units of Measure e Set Local Time e Ship Configuration e Key Beeps e Set Language e Data Logging e Transmit Enable e Reset Options Units of measure This section allows you to change the units the AI50 displays for both for distance and speed The options are as follows e Distance in Nautical Miles default Miles Kilometres e Speed in Knots default MPH KPH From the System Setup menu highlight Units of Measure and select it A window opens showing two choices Distance or Speed units or gt 46 Menu Mode or gt or gt or gt Display Mode Display Settings Favorites List
25. 0 Operation is sub divided into main working categories for easy reference 1 3 SimNet NMEA2000 SimNet is Simrad s proprietary high speed data bus network complete with NMEA2000 It provides intelligent sharing of data and control information between a wide range of marine electronics and instruments 1 4 WR20 Remote not supplied The WR20 Remote Commander is a handheld wireless command centre which enables you to remotely control your AI50 as well as all of your other SimNet electronics such as Plotters Radar Autopilots and Instruments It will also control the VHF with the advanced features of voice calls and when paired to a mobile phone it offers the same operating features as a Bluetooth Handset The WR20 Handset has been designed to survive the rigours of the marine environment It has a tough sealed body that is fully waterproof and houses an integral Li Ion rechargeable battery that is automatically charged whenever it is placed in its cradle For further information on the WR20 and other Simrad Products visit our web site at www simradyachting com Introduction 11 Blank page 12 Introduction 2 Installation 2 1 General The AI50 can be flush mounted or bracket mounted however to determine the best possible location for good navigation you need to consider these few options e For ease of use keep it within easy reach e For good screen visibility keep away from direct sunlight if possible
26. 00 j 5 Keypad Brightness o0 gt Keypad Color White Display Palette Day aa A to Adjust BM MENU to Save to Exit Figure 6 5 Changing display settings Scroll through the pre defined values for a suitable level then select it Keypad brightness This option allows you to change the brightness of the keypad in 10 steps between 0 100 Highlight Keypad Brightness and select it This opens a box with the current value in Scroll through the pre defined values for a suitable level then select it Keypad color This option allows you to change the color of the keypad backlighting Highlight Keypad Color and select it This opens a box with the current selected color To change it between White or Red simply select it Display palette This option allows you to change the display color palette from a bright high visibility one ideal for daytime operation to a low intensity one ideal for night time operation Highlight Keypad Palette and select it This opens a box with the current selected palette To change it between Day or Night simply select it or gt 6 4 Favorites List Vessels can be added to a Favorites List and an alarm set so that you receive an alert when a vessel on your list comes within VHF range To set the alarm refer to section 8 5 There are two methods for adding vessels to your list Adding an entry The first way to add a
27. Disabling From the System Setup menu highlight Data Logging and select it A window opens displaying the options as shown previously in figure 6 18 Highlight Enable Logging and select it The tick disappears and the file name above is no longer greyed out When you press the key to return to the previous menu a pop up window informs you that the file is OK If the data logging is not disabled correctly before powering down all data could be lost Disabling a log file will not delete any of the data stored on it Playback log To playback a data log on your AI50 you have to select the correct data file name for the voyage you wish to replay From the System Setup menu highlight Data Logging and select it A window opens displaying the options as shown previously in figure 6 18 Highlight Log File Name and select it The File Name is now highlighted Scroll through the predefined file names until you find the one you wish to replay then select it Highlight Playback Log and select it to turn it on A tick will appear in the box and the file name will be greyed out On exiting the following message will be displayed confirming playback is enabled and a log file is now open or gt or gt or gt Log File 0000 A Opened OK o Press fi to Clear Figure 6 20 Logging Confirmed If you enter this menu with a log file open you will only be able to end playback Transmit enab
28. MANUAL SIMRAD AI50 Class B Transceiver 988 0168 003 Iss 3 0 English 2007 Navico UK Ltd The technical data information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print We reserve the right to change specifications equipment installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous development and improvement No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without prior permission from Navico UK Ltd No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible 2 Contents 988 0168 003 Iss 3 0 Sep 07 WP 1 Introduction 1 1 General overview 1 2 About this manual 1 3 SimNet NMEA2000 1 4 WR20 Remote not supplied 2 Installation 2 1 General 2 2 Panel mounting 2 3 Bracket mounting 2 4 GPS antenna 2 5 VHF antenna 2 6 Power data cable 2 7 SimNet cable 2 8 SD card not supplied 3 Keypad Overview 3 1 Layout 3 2 PWR Lights key powering on off 3 3 Navigation keys Display mode Menu mode Data entry mode 3 4 Zoom keys 3 5 ENTER MENU 3 6 INFO STATUS 3 7 TRACK CLR TRK 9 10 10 10 13 13 13 14 14 16 18 18 19 21 21 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 Contents 3 3 8 HOME DSC 3 9 VIEW DISPLAY 3 10 PWR s b
29. PWR gt key will power the unit down A brief message will appear until the unit turns off Power Down Hold PWR key for 2 Seconds Figure 3 2 Power down message 3 3 Navigation keys The circular 8 way NavPad Figure 3 1 Item 1 can operate in a variety of ways depending on which mode the unit is in Display mode The NavPad keys are used to position the cursor around the screen By using a combination of keys for example pressing A and together will make the cursor move diagonally up and to the left Menu mode The AV keys are used to highlight menu items before selecting them The gt key is used to select a new menu item or go further into an item s sub menu A single press of the key returns you to the previous menu or mode Press and hold the key returns you to the Display Mode 22 Keypad Overview CLR TRK TRACK Data entry mode During data entry the NavPad keys are used to highlight characters and numbers before using the ENTER MENU key to select them 3 4 Zoom keys In Map Mode these keys have two functions e A short single press will increase or decrease the range shown in the display about your current position e Press and holding will increase or decrease the range shown in the display about the cursor 3 5 ENTER MENU Pressing the ENTER MENU key in any display mode will select Menu Mode and display the menu in the top left corner When naviga
30. acklight adjustment 4 Menu Navigation 4 1 General operation 4 2 Navigation keys 4 3 Data entry mode 4 4 ENTER MENU 5 Initial Configuration 5 1 Window display convention 5 2 Initial start up sequence 5 3 Ship configuration procedure MMSI Entry Vessel type entry Vessel dimensions amp GPS reference Call sign entry Vessel name entry 6 Menu Mode 6 1 General 6 2 Display mode settings Coastline detail Tracking offset Display offset Show range rings 6 3 Display settings Display brightness 4 Contents 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 27 27 28 29 30 32 32 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 Keypad brightness Keypad color Display palette 6 4 Favorites List Adding an entry Edit entry Delete entry 6 5 Alarm setup Collision alarms Lost vessel alarms Favorites alarm 6 6 System setup Units of measure Set local time Ship configuration Key beeps Set language Data logging Transmit enable Reset options 6 7 SimNet NMEA2000 Data sources Network management Network list Remote enable DSC Radio select 6 8 Product info 38 38 38 39 39 41 41 41 42 45 46 46 46 47 48 48 48 49 51 51 52 52 53 54 54 54 55 Contents 5 7 AIS Map Mode 7 1 General 7 2 Vessel icon detail 7 3 Range rings info 7 4 Point of view 7 5 Coast line detail 7 6 Cursor 7 7 Transmit legend 7 8 Vessel information Own vessel Other vessel s info reduced list Other vessel full list Other vess
31. arm condition still exists SHAMROCK Figure 8 2 Collision Alarm view It is the responsibility of the vessel s captain to determine what action to take in this situation in order to avoid a collision Once action has been taken and the calculated values increase beyond the limits as set in the Collision Alarm menu the vessel s icon will return to its normal state Alarms 71 72 Alarms Lost vessel alarm 1 This is a Level 1 alarm and will sound whether the Lost Vessel alarm as described in Section 6 5 has been set by the user or not If a vessel activates a CPA TCPA or Guard Zone alarm and the AIS transmissions from that vessel are lost regardless of what screen the AI50 is in an audible alarm will sound and a Lost Vessel Collision Alert window will open displaying the last received information To confirm and clear this alarm press lt 4 this will close the window and return you to current display The icon of the vessel which caused the alarm to activate will change to a Lost Vessel icon Refer to section 7 2 It will retain its previous color and bold outlines and flash at a rate of once every second indicating that this condition still exists The icon will remain on the display in this state for 10 minutes before being erased However if reception from the lost vessel s AIS is re established the icon will return to its previous state Guard zone alarm This is a Level
32. ault is cleared by the AI50 circuitry or the unit has been repaired If the unit is powered down with a BIIT fault still active the fault type will be saved to memory and displayed the next time the AI50 is turned on 8 4 Lost vessel alarm 2 This is a Level 3 alarm and will be activated when the AIS reception from a vessel is lost An audible alarm will sound and a Lost Vessel Alarm window will open displaying the last received information To confirm and clear this alarm press this will close the window and return you to current display Alarms 73 74 or gt Alarms The icon of the vessel which caused the alarm to activate will change to a Lost Vessel icon Refer to section 7 2 If the text display is active the text line for that vessel s data will be greyed out If reception from the lost vessel s AIS is re established then the icon will return to its previous state 8 5 Favorites alarm This is a Level 3 alarm and will only display if the option has been activated in the Alarm Setup Menu If a vessel entered on your favorites list comes within your VHF range the following window will open and the alarm will sound MMSI 213613052 Vessel Hame SHAMROCK Position Lat 57 24 60 N Position Lon 001 11 06 E Time Received 00 00 12 0 0 SOG O 0kn CPA PAST TCPA PAST Figure 8 4 Favorite ship alert To confirm and clear this alarm press lt 4 this will close t
33. dentical the following message will be displayed confirming a successful entry MMSI sucessfully entered Press Al tw Clear _ Figure 5 7 MMSI Confirmation Clearing this message will take you to the Vessel Configuration Information window where you can continue entering the remaining ships configuration information If the two entered MMSI numbers do not match a message indicating this will be shown MMSI values do not match Figure 5 8 MMSI mismatch warning Clearing the display will revert you back to the Configuration Request window as shown in Figure 5 3 to start again If you need to cancel the input mode highlight the CANCEL button and select it A warning will be shown in the display MMSI Entry A MMSI Entry Has Been Cancelled Figure 5 9 MMSI cancelled warning Clearing the display will revert you back to the Configuration Request window as shown in Figure 5 3 Initial Configuration 31 Once the MMSI number has been entered and confirmed the next stage of the configuration is highlighted The MMSI number is now shown as greyed out and locked into the system memory no further changes can be made to it except by an authorised agent MMSI 123456789 Vessel Type Not set Vessel Dimensions Length Not set amp GPS Reference Beam Not set Call Sign Vessel Name AY to Select h MENU to Adjust to Exit Figure 5 10 Vessel configuration list Vessel type entry
34. disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Por medio de la presente Simrad Limited Margate declara que el AIS0 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Simrad Limited Margate declara que este AI50 est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras provis es da Directiva 1999 5 CE The equipment named in this declaration is intended for use in international waters as well as coastal sea areas and inland waterways administered by countries of the E U and E E A Website www simradyachting com Appendix 81 Blank page 82 Appendix 8 way NavPad 22 25 A accessories 76 alarm priority 67 alarms BIIT 71 CPA TCPA 42 68 favorite 45 72 guard zone 44 70 loss of compass heading data 72 lost vessel 44 55 70 71 safety message 73 alarm setup 41 backlighting display 24 65 keypad 24 65 C call sign 34 coast line detail 35 58 COG UP 57 compass data source 52 control unit connections 15 dimensions 78 front panel 21 installation 13 maintenance 75 specifications 76 CPA TCPA 42 43 63 68 70 cursor 58 D data formats 25 data logging disabling 50 enabling 49 playback 50 data sources 52 display brightness 38 palette 38 display nomenclature 55 display offset 36 DSC call 61 63 DSC Radio 54 E ENTER MENU 23 25 F favorites list add to 39 60 delete from 41 editing 41 G GPS refere
35. diting the Vessel Name is described in section 5 3 Delete entry From the Favorites List highlight Select Favorite and select it Highlight the item you wish to delete and select it A window opens showing three choices MMSI Vessel Name and DELETE Highlight DELETE and select it 6 5 Alarm setup This section allows you to activate deactivate and setup parameters of the various safety alarms on your AI50 For detailed information about alarm messages please refer to section 8 Menu Mode 41 From the main menu highlight Alarm Setup and select it A sub menu opens displaying the various types of alarms Display Mode or gt Display Settings Favorites List Collision Alarms System SetUp Lost Vessel Alarm SimNet NMEA2000 Favourites Alarms Product Info Figure 6 10 Alarm list Highlight the Alarm type you wish to activate or change and select it Collision alarms The AI50 has three types of alarms to help prevent a collision at sea they are e CPA TCPA e Guard Zone e Lost Vessel Alarm From the Alarm Setup menu highlight Collision Alarm and select it A window open showing the activation status and values The default is Not Active or gt Display Mode Display Settings Carunri tnc dg we SS ee CPA TCPA CPA Value TCPA Value i Guard Zone Audible Visual Warning GZ Radius Figure 6 11 Collision Alarms
36. el minimal list 7 9 Features for vessel information 7 10 Making a DSC call map mode 7 11 Text mode Changing the sort order 7 12 Making a DSC call text mode 7 13 Tracking individual vessels 7 14 Tracking your own vessel 7 15 Clearing down all trails 7 16 Light adjustment short cut 7 17 KeyLock function Contents 57 57 57 58 59 59 60 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 65 65 65 66 66 67 67 8 Alarms 8 1 General 8 2 Collision avoidance alarms CPA TCPA alarm Lost vessel alarm 1 Guard zone alarm 8 3 BIIT alarm 8 4 Lost vessel alarm 2 8 5 Favorites alarm 8 6 Loss of compass heading data 8 7 Safety message alarm 9 Appendix 9 1 Maintenance 9 2 Troubleshooting 9 3 Accessories 9 4 Product specifications 9 5 Dimensions 9 6 Service and warranty 9 7 Declaration of Conformity EU 10 Index 69 69 70 70 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 77 77 7d 78 78 80 80 81 83 Contents 7 Blank page 8 Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 General overview The AI50 is a collision warning device that has been designed for maximum safety It is housed in a rugged waterproof enclosure to withstand the rigors of the marine environment and it has a bright crystal clear color display for easy viewing Figure 1 1 AI50 Class B Transceiver It displays the position of other AIS transmitting vessels within VHF range and allows other vessels and shore based stations to see you even at night or
37. go further into a highlighted menu or sub menu or to select an item in that menu or gt Once a change has been made pressing ENTER MENU Saves that change to the AI50 s memory With a tick box the ENTER MENU key simply turns the option on or off ticked or un ticked 26 Menu Navigation 5 Initial Configuration 5 1 Window display convention Throughout the operation of the AI50 all displays will conform to the following convention for daylight settings Title bar This is the top bar of a window and will display the title or type of warning alarm being displayed In information and menu windows the Title Bars will be Blue In general alert windows it will be Yellow and in windows displaying serious alarms it will be Red Information area The middle portion of the window will show the information menu or graphic relevant to the title displayed and will be grey Instruction bar The lower bar in the window is known as the Instruction Bar This bar will inform you of what action to perform relevant to the information being shown and will normally be White For general alerts it will be Yellow and for serious alarms it will be Red Configuration Information cy This d fern ha ae emer an MMSI 232999111 Confiqui conta Vessel Hame Mot Available Position Lat 5124 52 M AT Position Lon 001 11 30 E Time Received 00 04 44 Last Bearing 269 0
38. he headings holds the voyage static data for a vessel Because this information does not fit on the screen use the lt P keys to scroll across the page and use the AV to scroll down the page 64 Display Mode DISPLAY VIEW DISPLAY VIEW CLR TRK TRACK Changing the sort order To change the display order in which the vessels are sorted press the VIEW DISPLAY key this will cycle through the following sort order e Sort by Acquire Time e Sort by Distance Closest first e Sort by TCPA CPA shortest time first e Sort by Speed Fastest first e Sort by Vessel Name alphabetical 7 12 Making a DSC call text mode To make a DSC call to a highlighted vessel use the same method as that described in Section 7 10 once the vessel has been selected To return to Map view press and hold the VIEW DISPLAY key again 7 13 Tracking individual vessels To track a selected vessel place the cursor over it to highlight it and press the TRACK CLR TRK key once That icon will turn Bold and tracking will start immediately although a trail may not be noticeable until the vessel has moved sufficiently Figure 7 9 Tracking individual vessels Multiple vessels can be tracked by selecting them using the above procedure Display Mode 65 To cancel individual tracking select the vessel icon you wish to cancel and press the TRACK CLR TRK key The vessel icon will return to its non bold state and the existing trail will
39. he window and return you to current display 8 6 Loss of compass heading data This is a Level 3 alarm and will only activate if the SimNet NMEA2000 data for the ships compass is lost An audible alarm will sound and a Loss of Compass alarm window will open showing details of the lost compass and any other compatible compass units on the network Highlight an alternative device and select it If the ENTER MENU key has been pressed without selecting a new compass the unit will continue to operate without compass information and any displays consisting of the vessel s own heading will be blank If HDG Up or North Up View Point is selected it will be cancelled and the display View Point changes to COG Up If the original compass unit returns to the network this will automatically be re selected and a message window will appear to indicate this To confirm and clear this alarm press this will close the window and return you to current display 8 7 Safety message alarm AIS technology incorporates a messaging system that allows approved users to broadcast safety messages that will appear as text in the AIS display This is a Level 3 alarm and will activate if a safety message is received from another vessel over the AIS network An audible alarm will sound and a Safety Message Alarm window will open displaying the received information and the safety message An example is shown here Safe
40. ice Instance and select it Scroll through the pre defined numbers to the one of your choice and select it to enter it into memory System instance A SimNet system can have a maximum of 50 devices or Nodes attached to it If a large vessel has a requirement for more than 50 nodes then a multiple network system is required The system Instance allows the user to allocate a unique number between 0 and 15 to each network which allows the multiple networks to intercommunicate Menu Mode 53 or gt or gt er or gt or gt 54 Menu Mode If your vessel is large enough that it is likely to require setting up multiple networks it is strongly advised that you contact Simrad Technical Support to discuss you particular system requirements before proceeding further From the Network Management highlight System Instance and select it Scroll through the pre defined numbers to the one of your choice and select it to enter it into memory Network list This function displays all products connected to the SimNet NMEA2000 network From the SimNet NMEA2000 menu highlight Network List and select it The Network List window opens showing a list of all the products connected to the SimNet Network Remote enable This option allows you to Enable or Disable the Simrad WR20 Remote Commander handset from controlling the AI50 From the SimNet NMEA2000 menu highlight Remote Enable
41. ility to lock the keypad to prevent accidental key presses Lock To lock the keypad press POWER once A window will open and display the following message Display Brightness Press Menu to KeyLock Press PWR Key again to Adjust Display Brightness Display Brightness 100 Keypad Brightness 100 Figure 7 11 Keypad lock message Pressing ENTER MENU will lock the keypad and the screen will revert back to its previous display the keypad is now locked Unlock To unlock the keypad press POWER once A window will open and display the following message Keypad Locked Press Menu to Unlock Figure 7 12 Keypad unlock message Display Mode 67 Press ENTER MENU within 2 seconds to unlock the The screen will revert back to its previous display and the icon will disappear from the screen The lock and Unlock messages will only remain on screen for a few seconds 68 Display Mode ES 8 1 General This section details the types of visual alarms alerts and warnings used by the AI50 All alarm windows will have a hazard symbol displayed in the title bar All alarms relating to another vessel will display the following information about that vessel when triggered e MMSI e Ships Name e Latitude e Longitude e UTC e Bearing e COG e SOG e CPA e TCPA Each alarm state produced by the AI50 has an order of priority dependent on how serious the alarm condition is these are
42. ion To avoid possible water damage to the transceiver it is recommended that all cables are looped to provide a drip path 2 6 Power data cable Power cable The electrical installation is quite straightforward push the connector end of the supplied Power Data cable firmly into the socket on the rear of the unit The Power cable has two wires one red and one black Connect the red cable to 12V via a 2 Amp fuse and the black cable to OV Data cable The data cable is used for connectivity to AIS enabled chart plotters with NMEA0183 HS interface The Data cable is screened and has four wires For connection data refer to the following table Signa color Comment ut we orange use me Figure 2 4 NMEA0183 HS connections NMEA0183 HS is specified at 38 4kbaud and is not compatible with conventional NMEA0183 which operates at the lower speed of4800baud 2 7 SimNet cable The AI50 is connected to the SimNet databus using the cable supplied Ensure that the connector on the end of the cable is in the correct orientation and press firmly into either of the two sockets on the rear of the unit Figure 2 2 The spare socket can be used to daisy chain SimNet to another item of equipment If the spare socket is not used insert the supplied blanking plug 2 8 SD card not supplied The SD card slot is situated on the reverse of the unit under a water resistant cover Access Cover 4 SS S
43. is shown as a boat shaped icon and will start to track away from the centre of the screen in the direction of your heading As your vessel icon approaches the edge of the screen the display will refresh and scroll forward putting your vessel back to the centre again The default value is off to turn it on simply select it and a tick will appear or gt When set to on your vessel is no longer maintained at the centre of the display and will be allowed to track away Display offset This option allows you to turn the display offset on or off The default value is off to turn it on simply select it and a tick will appear or gt Your vessel is now offset to the lower half of the screen allowing a greater range to be displayed in front of you Figure 6 3 Display Offset on This mode is limited to COG UP or HDG UP view points 36 Menu Mode or gt or gt Your vessel will be shown in the lower half of the screen and pointing towards the top It will remain like this for the duration of this mode and when your vessel turns the map will rotate about it If in this mode you start tracking your own vessel if Show Range Rings is activated the range rings will disappear and the boat will move up the display under its own heading The display could also work for a COG Up but the relationship between the vessel and the map might not be representative of actual events taking place
44. le This option allows you to turn the AI50 s VHF transmitter on or off rendering you either visible or invisible to other AIS equipped vessels in your VHF range From the System Setup menu highlight Transmit Enable and select it The default value for this option is On To turn it off or on simply select it Reset options Selecting this option will reset all system variables back to their factory default settings except for the ship s configuration From the System Setup menu highlight Reset Options and select it A window opens showing Reset Options already highlighted Display Mode Display Settings Favorites List Alarm SetUp Units of Measure Reset Options Reset Options m CONFIRM AF to Select Be MENU to Adjust to Exit Figure 6 21 Reset Option To continue with a system reset select it and a tick will appear in the box Highlight CONFIRM and select it A window will open confirming that the system has been reset Figure 6 22 Menu Mode 51 System Variables have been eset Ship Configuration Variables have not been changed Figure 6 22 Reset Confirmed 6 7 SimNet NMEA2000 From the Main menu highlight SimNet NMEA2000 and select it A window opens showing the following choices e Data Sources e Network Management e Network List e Remote Enable e DSC Radio Select Data sources This section allows yo
45. ls within VHF range CPA Closest Point of Approach is the calculated distance of how close a vessel will pass TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach is the calculated time to reach the CPA The CPA TCPA alarm values are set by the user as described in section 6 5 These are based on the last calculated COG and SOG assuming the vessel continues on the same course at the same speed It is the responsibility of the user to determine how close another vessel may pass without being dangerous and how quickly the user can react to manoeuvre their own vessel in order to avoid a collision If both values calculated by the AI50 are less than or equal to the values set by the user then an alarm will activate regardless of what screen the unit is in An audible alarm will sound and a window will open displaying the following information Figure 8 1 CPA TCPA Collision Warning MMSI 213619052 Vessel Hame SHAMROCK Position Lat 5124 35 M Position Lon Q0 13 23 E Time Received 00 06 49 Last Bearing 6 0 CoG 100 0 SOG 15 0kn CPA nm TCPA 5 2min Press to Confirm amp Clear Alarm Figure 8 1 CPA TCPA Alarm Because this information is live it is continuously being recalculated and updated To confirm and clear this alarm press this will close the window and return you to current display The icon of the vessel which caused the alarm to activate will turn red indicating an al
46. mation 126992 129025 129026 129038 129039 129040 129792 129793 129794 129795 129796 129797 129798 129800 129801 129802 129803 129804 129805 NMEA2000 Data PGNs System Time Position Rapid Update COG amp SOG Rapid Update NMEA2000 AIS PGNs Class A Position Report AClass B Position Report Class B Extended Position Report DGNSS Broadcast Binary Message UTC and Date Report Class A Static and Voyage Related Data Addressed Binary Message Acknowledge Binary Broadcast Message SAR Aircraft Position Report UTC Date Enquiry Addressed Safety Message Broadcast Safety Message Interrogation Assignment Mode Command Data Link Management Message Appendix 79 80 Appendix 9 5 Dimensions 172mm 6 8 77mm 3 115mm 4 5 133mm 5 2 201mm 7 9 57mm 2 2 Figure 9 1 AI50 dimensions 97 4mm 3 84in 25 9mm 1 02in Do Figure 9 2 GPS Antenna dimensions 9 6 Service and warranty If it is necessary to have a unit repaired please contact your local authorized dealer For worldwide warranty details and a list of authorised Simrad agents please refer to the Warranty Card supplied with this unit 9 7 Declaration of Conformity EU English Finnish Dutch French Swedish Danish German Greek Italian Spanish Portuguese E E EN RT Hereby Simrad Limited Margate declares that this AI50
47. n entry is from the main menu Highlight Favorites List and select it A window will open showing the current list of favorites or gt Favorites __________ao J J amp o oa qtq 2136139052 SHAMROCK 391258710 JACKPOT 476192636 OCEAN PRINCESS Select Favorite Add New Favorite A to Select Ec MENU to Adjust to Exit Figure 6 6 Favorites list non selectable Highlight Add New Favorite and select it The display changes showing the two available data entry fields a MMSI and Vessel Name n Favorites O 213619052 SHAMROCK 391258710 JACKPOT 476192636 OCEAN PRINCESS 219346903 OSPREY Add Favorite Vessel Name AF to Select Me MENU to Adjust to Exit Figure 6 7 Adding a Favorite Menu Mode 39 or gt or gt 40 Menu Mode To enter the vessel s MMSI highlight and select it The Favorite MMSI Entry window opens The entry procedure is identical to entering your own MMSI number see section 5 3 Once completed highlight OK and select it The display will return to the previous window 213619052 SHAMROCK 391258710 JACKPOT 476192636 OCEAN PRINCESS 219346503 OSPREY MMSI 147692114 THIRSTY BOOTS AF to Select Bre MENU to Adjust to Exit Figure 6 8 New Favorite added Next highlight Vessel Name and select it The Vessel Name Entry window opens The entry procedure is identical to entering your own Vessels Name
48. n select it The cursor returns to Collision Alarms menu and the display changes as shown Range 4nm Figure 6 13 Guard Zone active or gt or gt or gt Lost vessel alarms A Lost Vessel Alarm occurs when the reception from a vessel has been lost for a period of time which has been determined by its missed transmission periods and last known speed This function allows the user to activate a warning message each time a vessel is lost from within the current display range From the Alarm Setup menu highlight Lost Vessel Alarm and select it The display changes to show the activation status and current setting Display Mode Display Settings Favorites List Alarm SetUp Collision Alarms System SetUn i BS Se i j Lost Vessel Alarm _________by Audible Visual Warning Lost Yessel Persistence AF to Select Be MENU to Adjust e to Exit Figure 6 14 Lost Vessel Alarm Audible visual warning if enabled will activate an audible and visual alarm each time a vessel is lost from AI5O reception To activate the Audible Visual Warning highlight it and simply select it A tick appears in the box indicating the alarm is now active and using the value shown Lost vessel persistence When a vessel has been lost from AI50 reception its icon will change to a lost vessel icon Refer to section 7 2 Lost vessel persistence is the user assignable time period for which
49. nce 33 GZ Radius 44 H HDG UP 57 HOME DSC 24 60 61 I INFO STATUS 23 40 59 installation electrical 17 GPS antenna 14 mounting bracket 14 panel 13 SD card 18 SimNet 18 VHF antenna 15 K key beeps 48 keypad color 38 keypad brightness 38 keypad lock lock 65 unlock Index 83 L language 48 light adjustment 65 lost vessel persistence 45 M MMSI 30 75 modes of operation text mode 62 network management 52 NMEA2000 AIS PGNs 77 NMEA2000 Data PGNs 77 NORTH UP 57 P points of view 57 COG UP 57 HDG UP 57 NORTH UP 57 product information 54 R range rings 37 56 regulations DOC EU 79 FCC 15 remote control 54 S service and warranty 78 ships configuration 29 47 SimNet NMEA2000 network compass data source 52 device instance 52 network list 53 system instance 53 SimNet NMEA2000 PGNs 77 sort order 63 system reset 51 system setup 46 T text mode 62 time offset 47 84 Index TRACK CLR TRK 23 63 64 tracking clear all tracks 64 clear tracks 63 individual vessels 63 own vessel 64 tracking offset 36 transmit enable disable 50 transmit legend 58 troubleshooting 75 turning on off 22 U units of measure 46 distance 46 speed 46 V vessel dimensions 33 vessel icons 55 vessel information 58 other vessel 59 60 own vessel 59 vessel name 34 vessel type 32 VIEW DISPLAY 24 62 63 Z zoom 21 23
50. nsitory movement of the vessel The GPS antenna is capable of being flush mounted on a suitable flat area of the cabin roof or deck area In this configuration fit the supplied rubber gasket under the antenna and use the four threaded studs nuts and washers to fix the antenna down The cable can be routed in the molding to drop down directly underneath or by breaking out the thin traps the cable can be routed out of the side of the antenna Alternatively the antenna may be fixed on a standard 1 threaded mounting pole Not supplied Attach the supplied mounting base to the antenna with the four screws thread the cable down the center hole and through the pole Thread the pole into the mounting base before attaching the pole to the superstructure DO NOT connect your antenna using further extension cables or remove the connector as this may degrade the reception to a point where it may not function correctly To minimize interference place the antenna in a position away from steel constructions wires metal masts sources of electrical interference such as radar etc If installing the GPS antenna close to other antennas mount it either above or below their radiation beams The antenna cable is terminated in a push fit connector SMB Push the antenna plug firmly into the socket on the back of the AI50 The following drawing is a guide to the connections on the rear of the unit Figure 2 2 Installation 15 16
51. o If you select No the following message will be displayed Configuration Information This display can only be operated as an AIS receiver until correctly configured with Vessel Information Figure 5 4 Configuration warning Press to exit the configuration menu and return to Map mode If you decide not to enter your MMSI at this stage it can be entered later from within the System setup menu refer to section 6 6 However you will not be permitted to enter any other information about your vessel until MMSI entry has been completed Your AI50 will only operate as a receiver until you have fully completed the ship configuration as described in Section 5 3 5 3 Ship configuration procedure From Map Mode select Menu Mode scroll down the menu and select System Setup Scroll down to System Setup menu and select Ship Configuration A more detailed procedure is explained further on in this chapter All values selected during this procedure will be automatically stored in the AI50 memory once completed All data entered during this procedure can be edited at any time except the MMSI Once this has been entered and confirmed it will become locked and shown as greyed out Indicating that it can be viewed but not edited Initial Configuration 29 Should it become necessary to change your MMSI for example if you wish to re install your AI50 into a new vessel you will need to contact y
52. of how to configure your vessel refer to section 4 3 Key beeps This function allows you to turn the sound on and off which the AI50 makes when a key is pressed From the System Setup menu highlight Key Beeps and select it The default option for this value is on To turn it off or on simply select it or gt Set language This section allows you to change the operating language of your AI50 to a language of your choice From the System Setup menu highlight Set Language and select it The display changes to show a list of available languages with English being the default choice or gt Disnlav Mode Dansko i Deutsch E English US Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Norsk Portuguese Svenska di to Select Me MENU to Adjust to Exit OOOOOOOUD Figure 6 17 Language list Highlight the language you wish the AI50 to operate in and select it A tick will appear in the box of your chosen language or gt 48 Menu Mode or gt or gt or gt Data logging This function enables you to store an electronic record of the dynamic and static data received from all vessels within VHF range during a voyage including your own vessel s data In order to use the Data Logging function you will require an SD card installed into your AI50 For installation procedure of SD card refer to section 2 8 Enabling To enable data logging on your
53. our local Simrad dealer about reprogramming a new number MMSI Entry If you have selected YES when asked to Configure Now a warning window will appear MMSI Entry A Once entered the MMSI number cannot be changed Figure 5 5 MMSI Entry warning Press the key to clear the message and continue The warning disappears from the screen and you are now ready to enter your MMSI number Initial MMSI Entry Press PAY to Highlight Key 4 MENU to Select Figure 5 6 MMSI Entry display Using the NavPad keys highlight the first number of your MMSI and press the ENTER MENU key to select it The first number appears in the display and the cursor moves on to the second Repeat this procedure until every number has been entered If you have made an incorrect entry highlight or and pressing ENTER MENU move the cursor onto the position of the error Highlight the correct number and select it Once you are sure that your MMSI number is correct highlight OK and select it to save it OK will only function if all digits have been entered Once your MMSI number has been entered the entry 30 Initial Configuration screen will change this time the title bar will read Confirm MMSI Entry You must now repeat the above entry procedure to confirm your MMSI entry Once you are sure that your confirmation is correct highlight OK and select it to save it If both entries are i
54. quivalent in selected units then select it The cursor returns to highlight CPA Value To change TCPA Value highlight it and select it The value is now highlighted Scroll through the predefined values and select the most appropriate one 5 min 95min then select it The cursor returns to highlight TCPA Value Menu Mode 43 44 or gt or gt Menu Mode If the calculated values are less than or equal to the values set by the user an alarm condition will exist Guard zone This option allows you to setup an invisible perimeter around your vessel that when activated a red ring will appear around your vessel in the display labelled GZ Any AIS equipped vessel at a distance less than or equal to the value you have set will trigger an alarm and its icon will turn red An audible and visual warning will also be triggered if you have enabled it on during setup To activate the Guard Zone alarm highlight it and simply select it A tick will appear in the box to indicate the alarm is now active and using the values shown To activate the Audible Visual Warning highlight it select it A tick will appear in the box to indicate the alarm is now active GZ Radius To change GZ Radius highlight it then select it The value is now highlighted Scroll through the predefined values and select the most appropriate one 35ft 27nm or equivalent in selected units the
55. rmation relating to that vessel 891163715 ADD to Favourites List Press BH MENU to ADD Ri zia Press INFO to Clear Display rr ci e T SR Figure 7 6 Full List To enter this vessel into your Favorites List simply select it Dse To initiate a call to this vessel using a suitable DSC VHF Radio If attached press and hold the HOME DSC key Refer to section 7 10 Other vessel minimal list Press the INFO STATUS key a third time and just the MMSI or name will be displayed 91163715 Figure 7 7 Vessels MMSI displayed Pressing the INFO STATUS key for a fourth time will return you to the Map Mode and turn off information on the currently selected vessel 62 Display Mode DSC HOME or gt 7 9 Features for vessel information As icons with dialogue boxes move across the display they may overlap each other if this is the case the current highlighted selected dialogue box will be the top one If a lost vessel icon is selected the only information displayed in the box will be the vessels MMSI name and last received position 7 10 Making a DSC call map mode To make a DSC call the unit must be connected to a SimNet compatible DSC VHF radio In Display Mode highlight a vessel icon then press and hold the HOME DSC key the AI50 will format a Routine Individual DSC call A Creating DSC Call window opens showing the MMSI number and name of the vessel you intend to call If this is
56. rue North gt 2 Secs gt HDG UP Arrow on the display points to the vessels True Heading COG UP Arrow on the display points to the vessels COG True Figure 7 2 View Modes The HDG Up option will only be available when the unit is interfaced to a suitable source of Compass Heading information through the SimNet port 7 5 Coast line detail The coast line detail is drawn from internally stored worldwide maps It can be toggled on off from within Display Mode options in the Main Menu see section 6 2 The coastline map is a visual aid to assist with orientation and range It is not a marine chart and must not be used as a substitute for accurate charting Display Mode 59 When the coastline detail is turned off the display will turn a light shade of green which should not be confused with land mass Figure 7 3a Coastline Figure 7 3b Coastline detail on detail off 7 6 Cursor The cursor is the intersecting horizontal and vertical lines on the display which appear whenever the 8 way NavPad is used It automatically times out after approximately 30 seconds of inactivity A single press of any cursor keys will move it by 1 pixel in the direction of that key Press and holding the cursor key will allow it to accelerate and move rapidly across the screen 7 7 Transmit legend This is a small circle situated in the bottom right hand corner of the display and informs the user about the transceiver
57. s used and mounted away from the standard VHF antenna Vertical separation is preferred but where this is not practical at least 5 metre horizontal spacing is recommended The antenna coaxial cable and any connectors used must be rated at 502 Under no circumstances should standard domestic TV cable and connectors be used Incorrectly rated cabling and connectors could result in power not reaching the antenna but also power could be reflected back into the AI50 unit reducing its performance The quality of any connections and integrity of the cable will directly affect the performance of the radio Poor soldering or corrosion of the terminals can impair performance We recommend that screw or crimp terminal type connectors are not used for any through deck fittings a good quality waterproof solder terminal connector will be less susceptible to poor connection due to corrosion of the contacts To ensure the best performance of the radio the antenna cable should be routed where it is least likely to interfere with or receive interference from other electronic equipment such as echo sounder transducer cables and high current carrying cables The antenna cable should terminate in a standard marine PL259 plug fitting Connect the antenna plug to the socket on the back of the AI50 and screw the retaining collar down Figure 2 3 Installation 17 18 ES Installation Figure 2 3 VHF Antenna connect
58. surface should be rigid and sturdy enough to be able to support the weight of the unit taking into account the shock loads likely to be encountered when the vessel is under way in heavy seas 1 Remove the backing paper and stick the cutting template onto your console or panel where the unit is to be mounted 2 Drill a 2 5mm hole in each corner where shown to fasten the unit 3 Drill 8 x 6mm holes where shown to assist in cutting the case peripheral hole 4 Carefully cut the hole where shown on the template Remove the template Assemble case gasket to the rear of the AI50 unit Place the AI50 unit in the cut out and fasten with 4 self tapping screws into 2 5mm holes 8 Carefully remove 4 corners 3 left and 3 right supplied from the moulding rosette Note they are numbered 1 and 2 on rear 9 Place the 4 snap fit removable corner covers into place No 1 is placed in the bottom left and top right position No 2 is placed in the top left and bottom right position N OU 2 3 Bracket mounting Using the supplied bracket as a template hold it against the surface it is going to be mounted on With a marker pen make a mark through the centre of the holes and drill a 3 5mm pilot hole on each mark Secure to the surface with the supplied self tapping screws 2 4 GPS antenna The antenna ideally needs to be mounted as low as possible with a clear view of the sky to minimise errors due to movement over and above the tra
59. ting within a menu once an item has been highlighted pressing the ENTER MENU key or the gt key will select that item or sub menu In data entry mode the ENTER MENU key is used to enter that data into the systems memory 3 6 INFO STATUS A short press allows you to view the received information of a vessel that has been highlighted using the cursor Press and holding the INFO STATUS key will show your own vessel s information in a column on the right side of the display 3 7 TRACK CLR TRK The AI50 can show the track of a selected vessel A single press of the TRACK CLR TRACK toggles the tracking of a vessel on off Press and holding will clear all displayed tracks Keypad Overview 23 24 DSC HOME DISPLAY VIEW DISPLAY VIEW 3 8 HOME DSC Resets the view and your own vessel s position to the centre of the display or the offset position if activated Press and holding the HOME DSC key initiates a DSC call to a highlighted vessel via an installed compatible SimNet VHF radio 3 9 VIEW DISPLAY Toggle between views HEADUP NORTHUP COGUP Press and hold VIEW DISPLAY to access Text Mode in which the map is replaced by a list of target vessels and their details While in Text Mode short presses of the VIEW DISPLAY key will cycle through the predefined order in which the vessels are sorted Press and hold again to restore map view 3 10 PWR backlight adjustment Short presses of the PWR gt
60. ty Message Alarm Message Received From Vessel 0023299949 DANGER FLOATING COHTAIHER SIGHTED 2 MILES SOUTH OF BEACHY HEAD UTC 13 28 00 Figure 8 5 Example Safety Message To confirm and clear this alarm press this will close the window and return you to current display Alarms 75 Blank page 76 Alarms 9 Appendix 9 1 Maintenance Periodically wipe down the casing and display screen with a clean damp cloth To remove heavier marks use mild soapy water dampen cloth and wring out thoroughly before wiping unit Never use cleaning solutions containing spirit or alcohol as these can damage the unit 9 2 Troubleshooting These simple checks should be carried out before seeking technical assistance and may save time and expense General Symptom Possible Cause Unit will not switch on e Faulty connector to power e Check power e Fuse has blown connection Replace fuse and check power supply No picture on display Unit not powered up e Press PWR key Light level set too low e Increase light level See section 3 10 and 6 3 No mapping detail e Coastline detail not active e Activate coastline detail see section 6 2 1 No GPS Position data Antenna or cable problem e Check antenna cable and connections No HDG info e SimNet cable problem e Check SimNet power connector Not logging e No SD card fitted Install SD card see section 2 8 e Wrong type of SD card Install correct t
61. u to select a SimNet NMEA2000 data source to provide compass heading information 7 The data source must be able to supply magnetic compass heading From the SimNet NMEA2000 menu highlight Data Source and select it or As there is only one choice Heading will already be highlighted simply select it Display Mode Display Settings Favorites List Alarm SetUp System setUp Tr Magnetic Heading Simrad A to Select Pre MENO to Adjust to Exit Figure 6 23 Data Source menu Scroll through the available SimNet data sources to the one of your choice and select it or gt 52 Menu Mode or gt or gt Network management This section allows you to manage all of the SimNet networks on your vessel as well as all of the SimNet devices you have connected to those networks From the SimNet NMEA2000 menu highlight Network Management and select it The Network Management window opens showing Device Instance and System Instance Device instance This option will normally be used on large complicated systems where there maybe more than one radio system or AIS on the same SimNet bus For example the system may contain more than one AI50 To prevent conflict across the network these can each be assigned a unique device number between 0 and 255 ea Y Hu c AISO 1 Figure 6 24 Device Instance From the Network Management menu highlight Dev
62. ype SD card see section 2 8 No AIS transmission MMSI not entered e Enter MMSI number e Transmit disabled e Enable Transmit see section 6 6 Appendix 77 78 Appendix 9 3 Accessories The following accessories are available from local Simrad agents VA14 VHF AIS antenna S S whip with 20 metres Cable terminated in a PL259 plug One off required for operation 9 4 Product specifications AIS Type Class B for use on non SOLAS craft VHF Receiver Receiver type Sensitivity Transmit power Type Approval Meets GPS Receiver Receiver type EMC IEC60945 Power Voltage Current SimNet NMEA2000 Backlighting Keypad Display Type VGA TFT Connectors VHF Antenna GPS Antenna Compass mounting Safe distance Environmental Waterproofing Temperature range Operational Storage Physical With Bracket Without Bracket Weight Dual TDMA shared DSC lt 107dBm for 20 PER 2Watt IEC62287 1 Integral 16 channel receiver 10 8 15 6VDC 1A Network load 1 LED Red or White 102mm 4in PL259 SMB 0 3m IP67 15 C TO 455 C 40 C to 85 C 201mm 7 9 x133mm 5 2 x77mm 3 172mm 6 8 x 115mm 4 5 x 77mm 3 1Kg Interfaces NMEA0183 HS Out 38kbaud VDM VDO RMC ALR In 38kbaud for configuration amp testing only SimNet NMEA2000 PGN s NMEA2000 Mandatory PGNs 59392 59904 60928 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim 126996 NMEA2000 Product Infor

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