Smartfind M10 Manual
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1. Manual Positioning O Destination D CPA TCPA T Chart Calibration C Monitored Ship List I Friend Ship F AIS MOB List B Language L Bearing Type Figure9 McMurdo AIS Viewer 33 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 Product Specifications IEC 62287 1 Ed 2 2010 IEC 61108 1 Ed 1 2003 IEC 61162 1 Ed 3 2007 IEC 60945 Ed 4 2002 IEC 61162 2 Ed 1 1998 ITU R M 1371 4 2010 DA DONDER Frequency Range 156 025 MHz 162 025 MHz Channel Bandwidth 25 KHz Modulation GMSK FM Data Rate 9 600 bps Number of AIS Transmitter 1 Number of AIS Receiver 2 one time shared between AIS and DSC Number of DSC Receiver 1 time shared between AIS and DSC AIS Channel 1 CH 87B 161 975 MHz AIS Channel 2 CH 88B 162 025 MHz Tx Power Output 2 Watt 33 dBm 1 5 dB Rx Sensitivity 107 dBm 20 PER DSC RECEIVER Modulation 1 300 Hz 2 100 Hz FSK Data Rate 1 200 bps 30 ppm 34 Spurious Response Rejection 70 dB for signal 104 dBm BER lt 1 Supply Voltage Blocking 84 dB for signal 104 dBm BER X 1 GPS RECEIVER integrated Receiving Channels 50 channels Accuracy IEC 61108 1 compliant Output Rate 1Hz POWER SUPPLY 12V 24V DC 2A Power Consumption Smartfind M10 Typically less than 3W average 9 12V DC Power Consumption Smartfind M10W Typically less than 4W average 9 12V DC GPS Antenna Connector CONNECTION INTERFACE2. 5 3 SD Card Data Logging The Smartfind M10 records voyage data onto a SD card in log files in a txt format The compatible SD card types supported by the M10 are listed as followed e Standard SD with maximum 2GB size e Supported data format FAT12 16 e Standard SDHC with maximum 32GB size e Supported data format FAT32 To ensure correct operation the SD card must be inserted before M10 is powered on When a SD card is inserted into the card slot as shown below and powered up the unit will start data logging When the unit is data logging it is indicated by the flashing green SD LED indicator The log files naming convention is AIS XXXXXX txt and each los file will be incremented from 000001 to 999999 depending on memory size of SD card The log file will also include the vessel s GPS sentence which will be in IEC61162 format When the SD card memory is full the SD LED indicator will turn a steady green to remind user to replace the SD card Once the SD card is full no further data logging will take place until the SD is replaced with an empty or a SD card that has available capacity Removing the SD card from the transponder stops data logging immediately and the SD LED will turn off Make sure the transponder s power is off before inserting a SD card if the card is inserted when the unit is on the SD LED will be a steady green and no data logging will occur 28 Figure 7 Inserting SD memory card 29 5 4 Wi
3. TNC Female VHF Antenna Connector PL 259 Female NMEA2000 Standard connector LEN 1 NMEA 0183 RS 422 Supports two 0183 interfaces Baud rate configurable default 38 400 bps Separate Tx Rx baud rate NMEA 1 for M10W only Standard IEC 61162 1 IEC 61162 2 sentences Silent Mode Setting Set by connecting the dedicated wires in the 12 pin cable together 35 USB Mini B type waterproof Wireless Connection IEEE 802 11 b g n Smartfind M10W only ANT 21 GPS Antenna Operating Conditions Cable Length 10m Mounting Bracket Included Supply Voltage 3 3V ENVIRONMENTAL IEC 60945 protected category Operating Temperature 15 C 55 C Waterproof IPX2 D M10 WZ7AIS B108 M10W WZ7AIS W PHYSICAL McMurdo AIS Class B Configuration Width 128 mm 5 51 inch Height 36 mm 1 97 inch Depth 88 mm 7 87 inch excluding connectors Weight 250g SOFTWARE TOOL PC configuration utility McMurdo AIS Viewer AIS Viewer for PC 36 6 2 Dimensions 37 6 3 NMEA 2000 Information The following table is a list of the NMEA 2000 messages supported by the Smartfind M10 unit The Transmit PGNs information includes Own ship Received AIS information from other ships and is the reason the NMEA2000 PGN list covers both Class A and Class B related information
4. 2A Power On the power source which turns on the transponder unit Program MMSI and vessel information into the device using the configuration software before installation Perform LED checking and system functional test Connect the unit to a chart plotter via NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 interface if applicable 12 4 2 Mounting the M10 Unit The following guidelines should be noted when selecting the environment to install your McMurdo Smartfind M10 Do not install the M10 AIS transponder in a flammable or hazardous atmosphere such as in an engine or generator room or close to fuel tanks Installation of the transponder should be undertaken a safe environment without being exposed to any splashing from water or rain There should be adequate space around the AIS transponder for routing of cables See figure below for details of the AIS transponder dimensions safe distance of the transponder to any magnetic compass is at least 0 55m The operating temperature for the unit is between 15 C and 55 C The AIS transponder should be installed and mounted on a flat surface or it can be mounted on a wall with the four self tapping screws supplied The device should be mounted a location where the indicators can readily be observed as these indicators deliver relevant information on the status of the AIS transponder 13 4 3 Installing the AIS Transponder E E 5 F Figure1 Mounting the tran
5. Enter the GPS antenna location data in the SHIP SETTING tab in the configuration utility after the installation has been completed The GPS antenna location offsets required to be entered are as shown below fl 1 1 B Figure 3 GPS antenna location 16 When connecting the GPS antenna cable take note of the following precautions Sharp bending of the cable may cause damage to the inner wires impair the overall performance coaxial cable should be run separately to other cables Insulation tape on the GPS connector on the coaxial cable is recommended 17 4 6 Connecting Power and Data Cable The connections for the cable used on the Smartfind M10 are illustrated in the diagram below these are for the connections to an external power source and data equipment Wiring Definition Red Black u Gray D Yellow Purple White Brown Blue Green Pink x Power 12 24 V Power Ground Transmit Transmit Receive Receive Transmit Transmit Receive Orange Receive Silent Light Blue Silent Return J Figure2 Wiring instructions 18 Power NMEA 0183 1 NMEA 0183 2 Silent Switch When wiring the M10 to 0183 AIS ready equipment please refer to your equipment manual first The Smartfind M10 supports two NMEA0183 ports and each can be configured to 4800 9600 or 38400 baud rate i
6. 8 NMEA Wiring Instructions 4 8 1 NMEA0183 RS422 Connection External M10 NMEA0183 0183 Device RS422 RXP TXP RXN TXN TXP RXP TXN RXN Signal Direction External NMEA0183 NMEA 0183 Signal M10 Device Receive RXP Input Data Output TXP Receive RXN Input Data Output TXN Transmit TXP Output Data Input RXP Transmit TXN Output Data Input RXN Figure 4 NMEA0183 Connection illustration 22 4 8 2 RS232 Connection M10 NMEA0183 External RS232 Device NMEA 0183 Signal Signal Direction External RS 232 Device M10 Receive RXP Input Data Output TXD Receive RXN Ground Transmit TXP Output Data Input RXD Ground Figure 5 NMEA0183 to RS232 Connection 23 4 8 3 Twin RS232 Connection M10 NMEA0183 External RS232 Device 1 GPS Source External RS232 Device 2 Plotter or PC Signal Direction NMEA 0183 Signal M10 External RS 232 Devices Receive RXP Input Data Output Device 1 TXD Receive RXN Ground Device 1 GND Power Ground GND Ground Device 1 GND Transmit TXP Data Input Device 2 RXD Receive RXN Output Ground Device 2 GND Power Ground GND Ground Device 2 GND Figure 6 NMEA0183 to RS232 Connection Multiplexing 24 4 9 AIS TX Silent Mode If you require to use
7. A Transponder is not necessary It transmits the vessels dynamic and static information as well as receiving all AIS targets within 20 miles of the boat typically Using the built in GPS receiver the Smartfind M10 determines position speed and course and once this is combined with other navigational information it is automatically transmitted without any user interaction When received by other vessels and coast stations the data built up will provide a live graphical display of traffic in the area The McMurdo M10 has been engineered for flawless integration with navigation systems and supports NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 communications and its output meets IEC 62287 and related standards The M10 also features USB connectivity and an optional WiFi interface M10W The SD card slot in the Smartfind M10 can be quickly and easily used as a data recorder enabling the capture of all messages to assist in system and safety monitoring including incident investigation The recorded data is logged and stored on the SD card when fitted A Silent mode allows the user to stop the broadcast of static and dynamic information on occasions where either privacy or security is required Key Features High performance AIS Class B transponder Dual channel AIS receiver with DSC NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 connectivity Mini USB B socket SD data logger card slot Built in high sensitivity GPS receiver with GPS antenna included Optional silent mode suspends A
8. Base Stations can assist in providing overall maritime domain awareness AIS Aids to Navigation provides an opportunity to transmit position and status of buoys and lights through the same VDL which can then show up on AIS ready devices within range AIS SART Search and Rescue Transmitter using AIS can be used to assist in determining the location of a vessel in distress It is typically used on life rafts AIS MOB Man Overboard transmitter or personal AIS beacon used to assist in Survivor recovery AIS on Search and Rescue SAR Aircraft used on airplanes and helicopters to assist search and rescue operation 1 1 AIS Class B Message Types Class B AIS broadcasts following message types Static Data MMSI Vessel name Vessel call sign Type of ship Ship dimensions GPS antenna location Dynamic Data e Position of the vessel e Course over ground COG e Speed over ground SOG e True heading 1 2 AIS Report Rate Class B AIS devices broadcast the ships dynamic data as per the following reporting interval table Ship Condition Nominal Reporting Interval Ship not moving faster than 2 knots 3 Minutes Ship moving faster than 2 knots 30 Seconds Additionally the ships static data will be broadcasted every 6 minutes 2 System Overview 2 4 Product Description The McMurdo Smartfind M10 AIS Class B Transponder is perfect for smaller vessels where the complexity of a Class
9. every 6 minutes if you are moving slower than 2 knots No data is being received by chart plotter Please check that the power supply is connected correctly to the Smartfind M10 Please check that the power supply is 12V or 24V with sufficient current capacity no less than 2A Please make sure that the connections between the Smartfind M10 and the chart plotter are correct My MMSI is being received by other vessels but my vessel name is not shown on their chart plotter or PC Older chart plotter software and AIS displays may not be fully compatible with Class B transponders In some cases older equipment might only have Class B vessel show up on their displays with just an MMSI number without the vessel name This is usually due to the displaying device not knowing how to process the Message 24 static data from Class B transponders Please contact the chart plotter manufacturer and ask for software upgrades for these older chart plotters to resolve this issue 42 The Red Error LED indication on the Smartfind M10 is illuminated e The unit may not have a valid MMSI Please check if the AIS transponder is correctly entered with a valid MMSI e Please make sure that both VHF and GPS antennas and their cables are working properly and not damaged If you still encounter difficulties with the set up or operation of the Smartfind M10 please email service mcmurdo orolia com with your details the device information and the issue yo
10. or by an appropriately qualified person in the business of installing marine communications equipment on board vessels Instructions on how to accurately enter and confirm static data in the device can be found in this user manual XV TABLE OF CONTENT 1 WHAT IS AIS 1 1 1 AIS CLASS B MESSAGE TYPES eeeeeeeennnnn nennen nnn 3 1 2 AIS REPORT RATE Rie ie ide aie 4 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 2 2 2 2 5 2 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION eeeeee eene nennen nnn nnn nnn 5 2 2 EQUIPMENT IN THE 7 2 3 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 4 421 8 3 PROGRAMMING YOUR VESSEL DATA 9 3 1 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION 9 3 2 AIS CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 10 4 INSTALLATION 12 4 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES e eese e nennen enun 12 4 2 MOUNTING THE M10 1 13 4 3 INSTALLING THE AIS TRANSPONDER 1 1 14 4 4 ANTENNA 5 15 4 5 GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION ee eene nennen nn nani 16 4 6 CONNECTING POWER AND DATA CABLE 18 4 7 CONNECTIN
11. software CD e USB cable included in the box e PC Laptop with Windows operating system not included currently the Smartfind M10 USB Driver supports Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 e One available USB port on PC Laptop Available CD ROM drive on PC Laptop Driver Installation With the transponder power on and the USB cable attached plug in the USB cable to the PC Laptop A new hardware found prompt will show up Follow the onscreen instructions and assign the correct file path of the USB driver to complete the installation You can also install the USB driver via the Device Manager in the Control Panel detailed USB driver installation instructions are supplied on the CD with the USB driver To use the driver on a Windows 8 platform please refer to Installation guide of M10_M10W USB driver for Win8x on CD included with this unit 3 2 AIS Configuration Software Installation The McMurdo Class B Configuration software enables the user to set up the transponder by entering your own ship s information It also provides the facilities to monitor and diagnose your transponder from your PC Laptop The McMurdo AIS Configuration program can be found onthe CD supplied To install the configuration software follow the installation instructions below Open the McMurdo AIS Configuration file on the CD and click on the setup icon to start the installation process Follow the screen instructions to complete the installa
12. AIS INFORMATION 2 45 9 1 CLass AVS CLASS 5 222222 45 10OROLIA LTD WORLDWIDE WARRANTY 46 1 What is AIS The Automatic Identification System AIS is a Very High Frequency VHF radio broadcasting system that transfers packets of data over the VHF data link VDL and enables AIS equipped vessels and shore based stations to exchange identification information and navigational data Ships with AIS transponders continually transmit their ID position course speed and other data to all nearby ships and shore stations Such information can aid greatly in situational awareness and provide a means to assist in collision avoidance AIS equipment is standardized by ITU IEC IALA and IMO and is subject to approval by a certification body The following AIS devices have been developed for various applications m AIS Class A mandated by the IMO for vessels of 300 gross tonnages and upwards engaged on international voyages cargo ships of 500 gross tonnages and upwards as well as passenger ships It typically transmits using 12 5W output power m AIS Class B provides limited functionality and is intended for non SOLAS commercial vessels and recreational vessels It typically transmits using 2W output power m AIS Base Station is provided by aids to navigation authorities to enable the ship to shore shore to ship transmission of information Networked AIS
13. EE I CNN PGN Description 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 59904 ISO Request 60928 ISO Address Claim 126464 PGN List Transmit PGN s group function 126996 Product Information 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation AtoN Report 129792 AIS DGNSS Broadcast Binary Message 129793 AIS UTC and Date Report 38 129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data 129795 AIS Addressed Binary Message 129796 AIS Acknowledge 129797 AIS Binary Broadcast Message 129800 AIS UTC Date Inquiry 129801 AIS Addressed Safety Related Message 129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message 129803 AIS Interrogation 129804 AIS Assignment Mode Command 129805 AIS Data Link Management Message 129806 AIS Class A Position Report 129807 AIS Group Assignment 129808 DSC Call Information 129809 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report Part A 129810 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report Part B PGN Description 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 59904 ISO Request 60928 ISO Address Claim 39 7 TROUBLESHOOTING The transmitting LED Green colour is not illuminated The transmitting interval of a Class B transponder is 3 minutes if the speed of the vessel is less than 2 knots If the speed exceeds 2 knots the transmitting inte
14. Fi Configuration M10W only Installation of Wi Fi antenna is straight forward Screw on the antenna firmly to the WiFi connection and then adjust the antenna to be ina vertical position Figure8 Transponder with Wi Fi antenna connected Refer to your devices manual to see how to connect to devices using a WiFi connection The details below is the information for the M10W and may be needed to connect with your device SSID Service Set Identifier The SSID for the M10W is AIS B NNNN where NNNN is the last 4 digits of the units serial number printed on the label on the side of the unit 30 Security Encryption Any device being used to connect to the M10W via WiFi should support WPA PSK with TKIP data encryption If requested by your device for an IP address or port number use the following details IP Address 192 168 2 1 Port 3333 Password The M10W WiFi Network key is 123456789 The M10W SSID security encryption and Network key password are non configurable and pre set at the factory 5 5 Built in Integrity Test BIIT With a Built in Integrity Test BIIT function the Smartfind M10 is constantly monitoring and testing the integrity of the AIS transponder Should an abnormal condition be detected within the device the Error LED will alert with a flashing red light The following conditions will cause the Error LED to flash red e Antenna VSWR exceeding the maximum allowed level e MMSI not set e Bac
15. G WITH NMEA0183 DEVICES 20 4 8 NMEA WIRING INSTRUCTIONS eene 22 4 8 1 NMEA0183 RS422 22 4 8 2 RS232 23 4 8 3 Twin RS232 24 4 9 AIS TX SILENT 25 4 10 CONNECTING TO A POWER SUPPLY 2 0 25 4 11 CONNECTION TO NMEA2000 NETWORK eee 25 5 5 26 5 1 START UP THE TRANSPONDER e eene n nennen nnns nana nana nna 26 5 2 LED INDICATORS is isiececsteeseveetecececsusessevdvncovacsuacatavecetstuccnatatecses 27 5 3 SD CARD DATA LOGGING 28 5 4 Wi Fi CONFIGURATION M10W ONLY eene 30 5 5 BUILT IN INTEGRITY TEST 4 7 77 4 1 31 5 6 AIS VIEWER DESCRIPTION eee eene 32 6 SPECIFICATIONS 34 6 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS e essen eene nnn nnne n annnm 34 6 2 DIMENSIONS T A E T 37 6 3 NMEA 2000 PGN INFORMATION 38 7 2 40 8 5 2 44 9
16. IS transmissions Compact and stylish design Low power consumption 12 to 24V DC power supply Supplied with AIS Viewer and Configuration software for use on a PC 2 2 Equipment in the Box Upon receiving the product please verify all the items are inthe box If any items are missing please contact your local Orolia Ltd representative immediately Class B AIS Transponder GPS antenna ANT 21 with M3 5x25 Screws 10m cable a O Ne Y N ll 9 pii Mini USB to USB 12pin cable with power dual Wi Fi antenna cable 1 8m NMEA0183 silent mode 1m 26AWG 10 only a Software CD configuration utility User Manual USB driver AIS Viewer user manual 2 3 External Connections VHF Antenna Wi Fi Antenna M10W only Q GPS Antenna Transponder Unit LED Indicators SD Card slot 12V 24V Power Source Optional 0183 1 equipment m Fl 2 Chartplotter PC or Laptop Ls NMEA0183 2 NMEA 2000 Silent Mode Switch 3 Programming Your Vessel Data To program your vessel data requires the use of a PC Laptop computer with a spare USB connection and CD ROM drive 3 1 USB Driver Installation The PC USB driver should be installed before configuring the vessel data with the AIS Configuration Software A PC laptop can also be a convenient platform to display AIS targets with compatible software like the AIS Viewer supplied Required Items USB Driver included in the
17. be operated with the exception of on the Rhine between Rheinfeld and Kembs xiii WARNING WARNING The transponder must be installed and configured in conformity with the provided instructions in the manual in order to maximize the device performance WARNING Please bear in mind that not all vessels are equipped with AIS transponders and therefore may not be visible to this transponder Likewise certain conditions such as device malfunction the environment improper use and overcrowded port traffic may exist whereby the vessel equipped with this AIS transponder is not visible to other AIS transponders WARNING DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE EQUIPMENT Improper disassembly or modification could cause personal injury and will invalidate the guarantee WARNING While most of the installation can be performed by the owner or the crew a final commissioning can be done by your local agent dealer when needed or required Orolia and the local agent dealer will not bear any responsibilities over any damages resulted from improper installation by an unauthorized agent dealer xiv FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONLY WARNING It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device The entry of static data into this device shall be performed by the vendor of the device
18. ce and connection to a PC or laptop EC Declaration of Conformity Hereby Orolia Ltd declares that the Types Z602 amp Z603 are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained on line from www mcmurdomarine com documents C 07000 viii vii FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Orolia Ltd for compliance could void of the user s authority to operate the eq
19. e for the product has not been paid THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Orolia Ltd will not be liable for indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any kind sustained from any cause In no event shall Orolia Ltd be liable for any breach of warranty or other claim in an amount exceeding the purchase price of the product This warranty does not affect any statutory rights of the consumer In order to be valid claims must be made under the above warranty in writing 47 as soon as practicable after discovery of the defect or failure and within the warranty period referred to above Proof of purchase will be required The claim should be sent together with the product in question to the address set out below or to an Approved Service Agent Following a valid warranty claim Orolia Ltd shall be entitled to repair or replace the product or part in question free of charge or at Orolia Ltd s sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product or a proportional part of the price Orolia Ltd shall not be liable to a buyer who is not a consumer for any other loss or damage whether indirect special or consequential loss of profit or otherwise costs expenses or other claims for compensation which arise out of or in connection with this product In the ca
20. ected power source is ON It will operate automatically if the transponder has been properly configured using the Configuration Software MMSI entered and GPS VHF antennas are also properly installed and connected to the unit Normally the transponder should transmit its own ships position every 30 seconds or 3 minutes depending on the vessel speed It should also receive other vessels information that are in the vicinity The operational status of the transponder can be visually checked from the LED lights on the unit Description of the LED indicators are provided in the following section 26 5 2 LED Indicators Indicator Light Description The green LED indicates that the transponder Power Green has been powered up correctly The red LED indicates that MMSI is not correctly set or the system has a BIIT error Error Red Please refer to section 5 5 for more information about BIIT The green LED flashes when the transponder Rx Green 4 is receiving AIS data The LED flashes green when the transponder Tx Silent Green Red is transmitting AIS data When the device is set to silent mode the LED is a steady red ree Flashing SD card is being accessed gt On SD card is full Replace with empty SD SD Flashing 2 card delete files to obtain free space Off There is not a SD card connected wee The green LED indicates there is Wi Fi Indl Fe M10W Green 3 activity only 27
21. enna is not connected or setup correctly your transponder will see other vessels fine but you will not be sending out your vessel position All AIS transponders need a good GPS fix before it can send out any type of transmission The colour and state of the LEDs on the transponder indicate if the unit is in transmission mode or not e The location of the VHF antenna is directly related to AIS transmitting range The VHF antenna should be installed as high as possible The silent mode Tx off on Smartfind M10 is not working e Silent mode can be configured on Smartfind M10 by connecting the Silent Switch wires in the cable together Even though my Smartfind M10 is transmitting why do some vessels with AIS take a long time to see my vessel name or not see it at all e AIS Class B users should keep in mind that Class B transponders do not broadcast position updates as often as Class A commercial transponders The full static information such as vessel s name transmission is broadcasted every 6 minutes however the MMSI and dynamic information position update will be sent out every 3 minutes if the vessel is moving slower than 2 knots or every 30 seconds in moving faster than 2 41 knots In addition to this if the receiving party is using a non standard dual channel receiver or a single channel receiver then in ideal conditions the receiver will get your full static information every 12 minutes and your MMSI and dynamic information
22. kground noise level exceeds allowable threshold 77dBm e GPS is unable to gain lock 3D fixed after 30 minutes of losing GPS signal 31 5 6 AIS Viewer Description The McMurdo AIS Viewer is a complementary software package which displays AIS targets on a PC screen including outline mapping and is supplied with your Smartfind M10 transponder The software installation file for the McMurdo AIS Viewer can be found on the CD ROM included with the M10 unit The McMurdo viewer allows users to display AIS targets either on a basic line map or in an alphanumeric view It also allows your PC to be used as an AIS data logger if the PC is running the viewer program and the data logging is enabled which can be used to track other vessels with voyage track option and enables you to enter MMSI numbers for AIS Beacons to the MOB list Once the program is installed you can establish a connection between the M10 and the PC either automatically or manually by assigning the COM port and baud rate Please note that before trying to connect to a PC you should quit the Configuration Software or vice versa The transponder can only establish one connection to the AIS software at a time The AIS viewer also allows the AIS CPA TCPA setting to be configured via the AIS Viewer For further information regarding the AIS viewer refer to the User manual accessed via the viewer Help function 32 File F Edit E View V Connection N
23. mall fishing boats 45 10 Orolia Ltd WORLDWIDE WARRANTY Limited warranty IMPORTANT Orolia Limited warranty registration Congratulations on purchasing your Smartfind M10 or M10W As standard your unit has a one year 12 months warranty from the date of purchase shown on your invoice however this can be extended by an additional year by simply registering your unit on line at www mcmurdomarine com Then follow the REGISTER WARRANTY link at the top of the page Warranty Statement Subject to the provisions set out below Orolia Ltd warrants that this product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of up to two years subject to registration see above from the date of purchase Orolia Ltd will not be liable to the buyer under the above warranty 46 for any defect arising from fair wear and tear wilful damage negligence abnormal working conditions water damage or use of solvents failure to follow Orolia Ltd s instructions whether oral or in writing including a failure to install properly and or to use materials recommended and or supplied by Orolia Ltd misuse or alterations or repair of the product by persons other than Orolia Ltd or an Orolia approved Service Agent for parts materials or equipment not manufactured by Orolia Ltd in respect of which the buyer shall only be entitled to the benefit of any warranty or guarantee given by the manufacturer to Orolia Ltd If the total pric
24. mcmurdo mcmurdo Smartfind M10 Smartfind AIS CLASS B TRANSPONDER USER MANUAL Smartfind M10 amp M10W AIS Transponder User Manual General Information Copyright The entire contents of this instruction manual including any future updates revisions and modifications shall remain the property of Orolia Ltd at all times Unauthorized copies or reproduction of this manual either in part or whole in any form of print and electronic media is prohibited The contents herein can only be used for the intended purpose of this manual Disclaimer The information and illustrations contained in this publication are 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 product development and improvement No part of this publication may be reproduced stored ina retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without permission in writing from Orolia 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 This manual is applicable for McMurdo Smartfind M10 amp M10W devices manufactured after March 2014 Safety Warning AN AN AN It is important to know that AIS is designed for the purpose of anti collision and serve
25. ndependently The default baud rate for both ports is 38400 Use the provided M10 configuration utility to change baud rates Smartfind M10W supports only one baud rate configuration for both Tx amp Rx on NMEA0183 port 2 19 4 7 Connecting with 0183 Devices The Smartfind M10 supports two 0183 ports and each of the NMEA0183 port s transmitting and receiving interfaces can be configured to 4800 9600 or 38400 baud rate independently The default baud rate for both ports is 38400 bps The provided M10 configuration utility enables the user to change the baud rates Typically the high speed setting is intended primarily for a chart plotter connection while the lower speed setting can be used to connect it to other NMEA0183 devices The ports have bidirectional multiplexing which means any received messages via one port are automatically transmitted to the other port and vice versa Transponder NMEA 0183 device not included Chart Plotter not included Figure3 Multiplexing with NMEA0183 ports 20 In order to ensure an errorless operation both 0183 ports should be only connected with NMEA0183 devices In case RS232 devices are required to be connected and no dedicated RS 422 to RS232 converter is available the connection should be configured as shown in the figures below Please note that the wiring is made at user s own risk as such connection might cause damage to the transponder 21 4
26. ning equipment You can find your nearest service agent from The McMurdo web site www mcmurdomarine com Contacting Orolia Ltd direct see warranty xi Contacting a McMurdo distributor Contact Information For sales services and technical supports please contact your local Orolia Ltd representatives or Orolia Ltd at www mcmurdomarine com or sales mcmurdo orolia com or service mcmurdo orolia com Licensing and Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI IMPORTANT In most countries the operation of an AIS unit is included under the vessel s marine VHF licence provisions The vessel on to which the AIS unit is to be installed must therefore possess a current VHF radiotelephone licence which lists the AIS system and the vessel Call Sign and MMSI number An MMSI number is required in order for the device to operate Please contact the relevant authority in your country for more information xii Use of this equipment requires an user licence from the national authority responsible for frequency allocation Please check with the individual countries licensing authority to confirm the exact operational requirements It may be operated in the following EC countries AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES Fl FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LT LU LV MT NL NO PO PT RO SE SI SK CH In the territories of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein this equipment cannot
27. rval will be 30 seconds For each transmission the Tx Silent LED will flash Green once quickly The Tx indication could be missed if not observed carefully For unit to transmit it requires the GPS information from the GPS antenna Without the GPS information the unit will not transmit an AIS signal Please check if your GPS antenna is connected and setup correctly Smartfind M10 receives AIS signals normally but no one in the surrounding can see me why AIS Class B transmission range limitation an AIS Class B transponder transmitting range is 5 7 miles in perfect conditions The AIS receiver in the transponder will typically see Class A vessels that are 20 30 miles away or more in good conditions The reason for this is that all AIS Class B transmit at 2 watts whereas the Class A transmit at 12 5 This difference in transmission power impacts on the range of each transponder type For this reason it is quite possible that Class A vessels can be seen but Class B vessels might not be seen VHF antenna interference if you are using a dedicated AIS VHF antenna for your transponder be sure that it is placed at least 6 ft 1 83 m away 40 from other VHF antennas or vertical metal objects and ideally install the antenna on a different vertical plane from other VHF antennas In several tests mounting two VHF antennas next to each other typically reduces the transmitting range to both antennas by 50 70 e GPS is not fixed If your GPS ant
28. s to complement navigation It is not the absolute navigational equipment and does not replace any navigational system installed on board Any AIS device cannot guarantee monitoring and receiving signals from all vessels in the surroundings unless those vessels are equipped with AIS devices Never Switch on the AIS transponder without a VHF antenna connected RF Exposure Warning WARNING This device generates and radiates RF electromagnetic energy This device must be installed and operated according to the instructions contained in this manual Failure to do so may result in product malfunction and or exposure to potentially harmful levels of radio frequency radiation WARNING Never operate this device unless it is properly connected to a VHF antenna To maximise performance and minimise human exposure to RF energy always mount the antenna at least 3m from the device The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE radius of 60cm from the antenna This has been determined assuming the maximum power of the transmitter and using a standard half wave monopole VHF antenna with a maximum gain of 3dBi and termination impedance of 50 ohms When installing the antenna and operating the equipment consider the following The antenna should be mounted at a minimum vertical distance of 5m above the deck in order to meet international safety directives on Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Failure to adhere to these limits could e
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30. sponder 14 4 4 VHF Antenna Installation The quality and positioning of the antennas are the most important factors in dictating AIS performance It is recommended that a VHF antenna with omnidirectional vertical polarization and specifically tuned for AIS operation band be used Since the range of VHF signals is largely decided by line of sight distance the VHF antenna should be placed as high as possible and at least 5 meters away from any constructions made of conductive materials It is recommended to keep the VHF antenna at least 3 meters away from the GPS antenna Ensure the GPS antenna is Ensure a free 360 horizon with a not within the transmitting vertical observation of 5 beam of other high power transmitting antennas The recommended horizontal distance between GPS antennas and other antennas is 3m VHF Antenna Other transmitting antenna Other VHF Antenna The recommended vertical The recommended horizontal distance between antennas is 2m distance between antennas is 10m Figure 2 VHF GPS antenna locations 15 WARNING The safe distance from a transmitting VHF antenna is 60cm 4 5 GPS Antenna Installation The ANT 21 GPS antenna that is supplied with the unit must be installed where it has a clear view of the sky so that it may access the horizon freely with 360 degrees with a vertical observation of 5 to 90 degrees above the horizon as illustrated in the figure above GPS Antenna Location
31. the TX Silent Mode feature you will need to connect an external toggle switch not supplied to the Smartfind M10 To use this featured connect the toggle switch between the pink and light blue wires Silent Switch connections to enable the Silent Mode function When the two wires are shorted together by the switch the unit will be in Silent Mode and will not transmit and the Tx Silent LED will be red 4 10 Connecting to a Power Supply The Smartfind M10 requires a 12V or 24V DC power supply 9 6 31 2V operation range capable of supplying 2A peak current The red wire and black wire on the 12 pin cable supplied are used to connect the power supply s positive and negative terminals A 5 Amp fuse or circuit breaker must be used in the connection between the power supply and the unit 4 11 Connection to NMEA2000 Network NMEA2000 is the latest marine standard for data communication between marine instruments With a NMEA 2000 network onboard a faster data throughput better transmission reliability and easy data sharing can be realized The Smartfind M10 is equipped with a NMEA2000 interface with a connection value of LEN 1 AIS targets received by the transponder will be displayed on your chart plotter when both are connected to a NMEA2000 network with a compatible T connector and drop cable available from your local service partner 25 5 GET STARTED 5 1 Start up the Transponder The transponder will start up whenever the conn
32. tion and check the checkbox to start the McMurdo AIS Configuration at the end of the installation Once the Configuration Software is launched you can establish the connection with PC either automatically or manually by assigning the COM port and baud rate of the port 10 As soonas the transponder has a successful connection click on the STATIC tab You will require the following information in order to configure your AIS transponder Vessel name limited to 20 characters Call sign limited to 7 characters MMSI Enter your MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number Vessel type choose your ship type from the drop down list Vessel dimensions and position of your GPS antenna installation WARNING The MMSI number can only be entered once be sure to enter the correct MMSI number as it cannot be corrected if entered incorrectly 11 4 4 1 Installation Installation Procedures Please familiarize yourself with the manual content before beginning the installation Depending on your hardware configuration use the following recommended steps for installation 9 10 Mount the transponder unit in an appropriate location see section 4 2 Install VHF antenna Install GPS antenna Connect the antenna cables to the transponder unit Make silent mode connection if applicable optional external switch needed Connect to an appropriate power source 12V 24V DC
33. u are having 43 8 ABBREVIATIONS Als COG CPA CSTDMA DSC ECS ETA GPS IMO MMSI SOG TCPA TDMA UTC VHF VTS Automatic Identification System Course Over Ground Distance to Closest Point of Approach Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access Digital Selective Calling Electronic Chart System Estimated Time of Arrival Global Positioning System International Maritime Organization Maritime Mobile Service Identity Speed Over Ground Time to Closest Point of Approach Time Division Multiple Access Coordinated Universal Time Very High Frequency Vessel Traffic Services 44 9 AIS Information 9 1 Class A vs Class B AIS A brief comparison of class A and class B AIS is illustrated in the following table The Smartfind M10 is aclass B AIS transponder Table 1 1 Comparison of Class A and Class B Type of AIS Class A AIS Class B AIS Communication SOTDMA Self organizing CSTDMA Protocol Carrier Sense Transmit Power and range 12 5w 25 NM expected 2w 5 7 NM expected IMO Mandate Mandatory for all SOLAS compliant vessels No mandate Reporting rate dynamic data Higher transmission up to every 2 sec Lower transmission up to every 30 sec AIS data Static Dynamic Voyage Static and Dynamic presented data Commercial vessels fishing boats Recreational vessels Applications working boats passenger boats with more than 12 passengers and s
34. uipment viii Disposal Instruction The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive aims to minimize any adverse impact of electronic equipment on the environment both during the product lifetime and when it becomes waste Within the European Union this legislation is mandated by Directive 2002 96 EC and there is similar legislation in most other continents The directive applies to all electronic products such as IT household appliances portable electronics etc and imposes requirements to collect treat recover and recycle each product at its end of life Electronic end user products must also carry a WEEE label as below and recovery and recycling information has to be provided to the recycler IMO Green Passport Ship Recycling Information Orolia Ltd hereby declares potentially hazardous content in some of its electronic products Small amounts of the following substances may be present beryllium oxide lithium lead brominated flame retardants glass In keeping with European directive 2002 96 EC Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment and the provisions of IMO Resolution A 962 23 Guidelines On Ship Recycling Orolia Ltd strongly recommends that its products including any battery packs be disposed of in a considerate and legal manner Maintenance All servicing must be carried out by an Orolia Ltd approved service agent Always call your nearest agent and talk to their service department before retur
35. xpose persons within the 60cm radius to RF radiation in excess of the recommended MPE limits Higher gain VHF antennas will require a larger MPE radius Do not operate the unit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna The antenna should not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitting antenna gt gt Wi Fi Antenna warning for M10W Ensure that a minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained between the Wi Fi antenna and any personnel in the vicinity CORRECT POWER SOURCE An incorrect power source will damage the equipment and may even result in a fire Ensure that the correct power source is provided at all times AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAIN OR SPLASHING WATER Electrical shock or fire could be resulted if water leaks into the equipment vi AVOID USING CHEMICAL SOLVENTS TO A CLEAN THE CASE As some solvents can damage the case material NOTE INFORM ATION nfo Throughout this manual this symbol indicates important information Product Category This product is categorized as protected in accordance with the requirements as defined in IEC 60945 Hardware Software Version The model name number hardware information and firmware software version of the transponder can be identified by using the McMurdo AIS CLASS B Configurator tool supplied The software maintenance upgrade of the transponder can be vii vi carried out on board via an USB interfa
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