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1. 17 CAMINO 108 NMEA0183 External RS232 Device Figure 7 NMEA0183 to RS232 Connection Core Color at Signal NMEA 0183 Signal Direction External RS 232 Device CAMINO 108 CAMINO 108 Data Output Brown Data Input RXP Input TXD Blue Data Input RXN I Ground Data Output Data Input Yellow Output TXP RXD Power Ground Black Ground GND 18 External CAMINO 108 RS232 Device NMEA0183 GPS Source External RS232 Device Plotter or PC Figure 8 NMEA0183 to RS232 Connection Multiplexing Description Signal Core Color at NMEA 0183 Direction External RS 232 Devices CAMINO 108 Signal CAMINO 108 Data Input Data Output Device 1 Brown Input RXP TXD Data Input Ground Device 1 Blue RXN GND Power Ground Ground Device 1 Black GND GND Data Output Data Input Device 2 Yellow Output TXP RXD Data Input Ground Device 2 Blue RXN GND Power Ground Ground Device 2 Black GND GND 4 7 AlSSilent Mode Connection If you require Silent Mode feature it is possible to connect an external toggle switch to CAMINO 108 Connect the toggle switch between the pink and light blue wires to enable Silent Mode function as depicted in Figure 4 An optional external Tx Switch Box part number SB 181 is available from AMEC to support silent mode impleme2. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by AMEC for compliance could void of the user s authority to operate the equipment RF Exposure Warning WARNING This device generates and radiates RF electromagnetic energy and 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 maximize performance and minimize 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 expose 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
3. 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 AMEC and the local agent dealer will not bear any responsibilities over any damages resulted from improper installation by unauthorized agent dealer 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 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 FOREWORD AMEC thanks you for the purchase of your new CAMINO 108 Automatic Identification System hereinafter called AIS Wherever you sail now you can have a better control of your surrounding sea and have an enjoyable voyage CAMINO 108 is strictly tested at the factory to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment W
4. DATA 4 6 CONNECTING WITH 183 DEVICES 4 7 AISSiLENT MODE CONNECTION a 4 8 CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY a 4 9 CONNECTION TO NMEA2000 NETWORK 5 GET STARTED 22 5 1 START UP THE TRANSPONDER nennen nnne nennen 22 5 2 LED INDIGATORS 5 3 SD CARD DATA LOGGING 5 4 WI FI CONFIGURATION CAMINO 108W 25 5 5 BUILT IN INTEGRITY TEST BIIT 26 5 6 AIS VIEWER DESCRIPTION 27 6 SPECIFICATIONYS va SE On Ra 28 6 1 X PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS seen 28 6 2 JDIMENSIONS retro recreo Fer veh Perro ERR ever de Vader ibd neues 31 6 3 NMEA 2000 PGN 32 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 8 ABBREVIATIONS uu a Oa n aU TR VR SR sss asas 37 FCC INTERFERENCE 5 38 DECLARATION OF CONFORMIITY 40 AMEC WORLDWIDE WARRANTTY 40 1 Whatis AIS The Automatic Identification System AIS is a Very High Frequency VHF
5. 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 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 32 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 Receive PGN Description 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 59904 ISO Request 60928 ISO Address Claim 7 TROUBLESHOOTING The transmitting LED Green color is not illuminated why 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 interval will be 30 seconds For eac
6. SOG True heading 1 33 AIS Report Rate Class B AIS broadcasts ship dynamic data per following reporting interval Besides ship static data will be broadcasted every 6 minutes Ship Condition Nominal Reporting Interval Ship not moving faster than 2 knots 3 Minutes Ship moving faster than 2 knots 30 Seconds 2 System Overview 2 1 Product Description CAMINO 108 is a new generation class B AIS transponder It is designed to deliver high performance AIS transponder solution Thanks to the advanced in house radio technology the optimized receive and transmit capability is now brought into a compact and robust housing which is less than half the size of its previous generation Key Features Next generation high performance AIS Class B transponder NMEA2000 183 and USB connectivity Optional Wi Fi connectivity Support SD data logger card slot Built in high sensitivity GPS receiver Optional silent mode Tx off operation 12 24V DC input low power consumption Supplied with AIS Configuration and AIS Viewer software for PC 2 2 Equipments in the Box Upon receiving the product please verify items in the box If any is missing please contact your local AMEC representative immediately LS Class BAIS Transponder 12 cable with power Mini USB to USB dual NMEA0183 silent mode cable 1 8m 1m 26AWG m b User Manual Software CD configuration utility M3 5x25 Screws
7. installation instruction manual is supplied in the CD 3 2 AIS Configuration Software Installation The AMEC Class B Configuration software enables users to set up the transponder by entering own ship s information It provides also the facilities to monitor and diagnose your transponder The AMEC AIS Configuration program can be found in the CD supplied Follow the installation instructions below Open the AMEC AIS Configuration file and click on the setup icon 4 start the installation process Follow the on screen instructions to finish installation and check the checkbox to start the AMEC AIS Configuration after 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 As soon as the transponder has a successful connection click on STATIC DATA 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 MMSI can only be entered once be sure to enter the correct MMSI 4 4 1 Installation Installation Procedures Please familiarize the manual content before begin installation Depending on your h
8. 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 variant applications 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 transmits typically on 12 5 watt output power AIS Class B provides limited functionality and is intended for non SOLAS commercial vessels and recreational vessels It transmits typically on 2 watt output power AIS Base Station is provided by aids to navigation authorities to enable the ship to shore shore to ship transmission of information Networked AIS Base Stations can assist in providing overall maritime domain awareness OM 1 M 5 AtoN 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
9. A 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 FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT NOTE 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
10. IET 108 gt AlSClassB USER MANUAL COPYRIGHT The entire contents of this instruction manual including any future updates revisions and modifications shall remain the property of AMEC 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 AMEC is devoted to publish and maintain this product manual As we continue to improve our AIS products to satisfy all customers needs information in this document is subject to change without notice AMEC does not make any representations or warranties implied or otherwise regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage including but not limited to special incidental consequential or other damage Manual Revision Version 1 07 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
11. M port and baud rate Please notice that before trying to connect to PC you should quit the Configuration Software or vice versa The transponder can only establish connection to one software at a time The AIS CPA TCPA setting can be configured via AIS Viewer Fle EGRE View Connection 5909097 QQ BE m gt i Manual Positioning O 3I 5T32 N 141 05 27 E Destination CPA TCPACT Chart Calibration C Monitored Ship List Friend 5 AIS MOB language Bearing Type Figure 11 AMEC AIS Viewer 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 Product Specifications APPLICABLE STANDARDS IEC 62287 1 Ed 2 2010 IEC 61162 1 Ed 3 2007 IEC 61162 2 Ed 1 1998 Frequency Range IEC 61108 1 Ed 1 2003 IEC 60945 Ed 4 2002 ITU R M 1371 4 2010 VHF TRANSPONDER 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 9 2096 PER 28 DSC RECEIVER Modulation 1 300 Hz 2 100 Hz FSK Data Rate 1 200 bps 30 ppm Spurious Response Rejection gt 70 dB for signal 104 dBm BER lt 1 Blocki
12. Network key is 123456789 The SSID security encryption and Network key password are non configurable and pre set at the factory 5 5 Built in Integrity Test BIIT With BIIT Built in Integrity Test function the CAMINO 108 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 flashing red light Abnormal conditions may include situations like the followings Antenna VSWR exceeding the maximum allowed level Error LED flash MMSI not set Error LED steady on Background noise level exceeds allowable threshold 77dBm Error LED flash GPS is unable to gain lock 3D fixed after 30 minutes of losing GPS signal Error LED flash e Low input power lt 8 6 V DC Error LED flash 5 6 AIS Viewer Description The AIS Viewer is a complementary charting software supplied with your CAMINO 108 transponder purchase The software installation file and its user manual can be found in the provided CD ROM This powerful tool allows users to display AIS targets either on a basic line map or in an alphanumeric view It transforms your PC to a user friendly AIS data logger and can trace other vessels with voyage track Besides the software offers various safety features to help users be alerted during their voyage Once the program is installed you can establish a connection to PC either automatically or manually by assigning the CO
13. USB driver AIS Viewer user manual Optional Accessory GPS antenna ANT 21 with 10m cable Wi Fi antenna 108W only 2 33 External Connections VHF Antenna Wi Fi Antenna 108W only E GPS Antenna C 2 LED Indicators im 12 24V Power Source Transponder Unit SD Card slot NMEAO0183 1 E T ESI g Chartplotter EE NMEA0183 2 Tx Switch Box SB 181 NMEA 2000 3 Programming Your Vessel Data 3 1 USB Driver Installation The USB driver should be installed before configuring the vessel data with the AIS Configuration Software PC laptop can also be a convenient platform to display AIS targets with compatible software like AIS Viewer Required Items USB Driver included in the software CD USB cable included in the box PC Notebook with Windows operating system not included Currently CAMINO 108 USB Driver only supports Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 One available USB port on PC Notebook Available CD ROM drive on PC Notebook Driver Installation With the transponder powered on and USB cable attached plug in the USB cable to PC notebook A new hardware found prompt will show up Follow the on screen 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 Separately from this user manual a detailed USB driver
14. antenna should not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitting antenna DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby Alltek Marine Electronics Corp AMEC declares that this CAMINO 108 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC AMEC WORLDWIDE WARRANTY Limited warranty Subject to the terms conditions and limitations set forth in this Worldwide Limited Warranty hereinafter the Warranty AMEC warrants that its products when properly installed and used will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of first purchase the Warranty Period For the purposes of this warranty date of first purchase means the date that the product was purchased by the first retail customer or by the institutional customer or in the case of a product installed on a new vessel or any other marine related platform by a certified AMEC original equipment manufacturer a AMEC OEM the date that such vessel was purchased by the first retail customer AMEC will at its sole option repair or replace any defective products or components returned during the Warranty Period in accordance with the terms conditions and limitations set forth below Such repairs or replacement will be the sole remedy of the customer under this Warranty Standard Warranty Service To qualify for standard warranty service the product mu
15. ardware configuration use the following recommended steps for installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Program MMSI and vessel information into the device using configuration software before installation Mount the transponder unit to an appropriate location Install VHF antenna Install GPS antenna Connect antenna cables to the transponder Connect to a chartplotter via NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 interface if applicable Make silent mode connection if applicable optional external switch needed Connect to an appropriate power source 12V 24V DC 2A Power On the power source which turns on the transponder unit 10 Perform LED checking and system functional test 42 Mounting Transponder Main Unit The following guidelines should be noticed when selecting the environment to install your AMEC CAMINO 108 Do not install the 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 in a safe environment without being exposed to any splashing 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 The safe distance of the transponder to any magnetic compass is at least 0 55m The operating temperature is between 15 C and 55 C The AIS transponder can be installed and mounted on flat surface or it can be mount
16. d If your GPS antenna 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 color and state of the LEDs on the transponder indicate if the unit is in transmission mode or not e Thelocation of VHF antenna is directly related to AIS transmitting range The VHF antenna should be installed at mast as high as possible The silent mode Tx off on CAMINO 108 is not working why e Silent mode can be configured on CAMINO 108 by using the wires at 12 pin connector Even though my CAMINO 108 is transmitting why do some vessels with AIS take a long time to see my vessel name or not see it at all e AlSClass B users should keep in mind that Class B transponders do not broadcast position updates as often as Class A commercial transponders As with Class B transponders the full static information such as vessel s names the transmission is broadcasted every 6 minutes however MMSI and dynamic information such as position update will only be sent out every 3 minutes if the vessel is moving slower than 2 knots To add to this if the receiving party is using non standard dual channel receiver a single channel receiver then in perfect conditions the receiver will get your full static information every 12 minutes and your MMSI and dynamic information every 6 minutes if you ar
17. e moored 35 wt No data is being received by chart plotter why e Please check that the power supply is connected correctly at CAMINO 108 e Please check that the power supply is 12V or 24V with sufficient current capacity no less than 2A e Please make sure that the connections between CAMINO 108 to 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 why e Older software and AIS displays may not be fully compatible with Class transponders In some of these cases older equipments might only have Class B vessel show up on their displays with just MMSI number without the vessel name This is usually due to the receiving device not knowing how to process the Message 24 static data from Class B transponders Please contact the chart plotter maker and ask for software upgrades for these older chart plotters to resolve this issue The Red Error LED indication at CAMINO 108 is illuminated why 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 to set up or operate CAMINO 108 correctly please email to service alltekmarine com for further instructions 36 wut 8 ABBREVIATIONS AIS COG CPA CSTDMA DSC ECS ETA GPS IMO MMSI SOG TCP
18. ed on wall with the four self tapping screws supplied The device should be mounted in a location where the indicators can readily be Observed as these indicators deliver relevant information on the status of the AIS transponder Figure 1 Mounting the transponder 12 43 VHF GPS Antenna Installation The quality and positioning of the antenna are the most important factors dictating AIS performance It is recommended that a VHF antenna with omnidirectional vertical polarization be specifically tuned for AIS operation band 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 not Ensure a free 360 horizon with a within the transmitting beam of vertical observation of 5 other high power transmitting The recommended antenna horizontal distance between GPS antennas VHF Antenna and other antennas is 3m Other transmitting antenna Other VHF Antenna The recommended The recommended vertical distance horizontal distance between between antennas is 2m antennas is 10m Figure 2 VHF GPS antenna locations WARNING The safe distance from a transmitting VHF antenna is 60cm 13 wt 4 4 GPS Antenna Location The ANT 21 GPS antenna must be instal
19. endently The default baud rate for both ports is 38400 Use the provided configuration utility to change baud rates CAMINO 108W supports only one configuration baud rate configuration for Tx Rx on NMEA0183 port 2 15 4 6 Connecting with NMEA0183 Devices CAMINO 108 supports two NMEA0183 ports and each NMEA 0183 port s transmitting and receiving interface can be configured to 4800 9600 or 38400 baud rate independently The default baud rate for both ports is 38400 bps Use the provided configuration utility to change baud rates Typically the high speed setting is intended primarily for chart plotter connection while the low speed setting can be used to connect to other NMEAO0183 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 Chart Plotter not included NMEA 0183 device not included x Figure 5 Multiplexing with NMEA0183 ports 16 CAMINO 108 NMEA0183 External NMEA0183 Device RS422 Figure 6 NMEA0183 Connection illustration Signal Core Color at dade External NMEA0183 NMEA 0183 Signal Direction h CAMINO 108 Device CAMINO 108 Data Output Brown Data Input RXP Input TXP Data Output Blue Data Input RXN Input TXN Data Output Data Input Yellow Output RXP Data Output Data Input Green Output TXN RXN
20. es the writing process by flashing the green SD LED indicator The log files have naming convention of AIS_XXXXXX txt with increment from 000001 to 999999 Entry in the log file is vessel s GPS sentence in IEC61162 format When memory is full SD LED light indicator will turn steady green to remind user to replace the SD card No further data logging will take place before new saving capacity is available or replaced with an empty SD card Removing SD card from the transponder stops data logging immediately and the SD LED will turn off Make sure the device s power is off before inserting SD card Figure 9 Inserting SD memory card 24 5 4 Wi Fi Configuration CAMINO 108W only Installation of Wi Fi antenna is straight forward Screw on the antenna firmly and then raise up the antenna Figure 10 Transponder with Wi Fi antenna connected The information below details the information required for connecting the CAMINO 108W to another device using Wi Fi a SSID Service Set Identifier The SSID for the CAMINO 108W 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 Security Encryption Any device being used to connect to the unit via Wi Fi 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 a Password The Wi Fi
21. h transmission the channel indicator will flash once quickly The green light from the Tx indicator could be missed if not observed carefully For AIS transmitting GPS information from GPS antenna is required Without GPS information AIS will not transmit AIS signal Please check if your GPS antenna is connected and setup correctly CAMINO 108 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 of 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 even more in excellent conditions The major reason is that all AIS Class B transponders transmit at 2 watts vs the 12 5 watts that Class A transponders typically use This difference in power impacts on the transmission range of each transponder type For this reason it is quite possible that Class A vessel can be seen but Class B vessel might not be seen VHF antennas 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 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 m 34 M two VHF antennas next to another typically reduces the transmitting range to both antennas by 50 70 e GPSis not fixe
22. ith proper use installation and maintenance the equipment will serve loyally and reliably at its optimum For sales services and technical supports please contact your local AMEC representatives or Alltek Marine Electronics Corp at sales alltekmarine com or service alltekmarine com You are always welcome to visit our website at www alltekmarine com for new product status and company update Thank you again Be safe TABLE OF CONTENT 1 WHAT ISAISpu u u SS D u uu S Susu uu su 1 1 1 CLASSA vs CLASS B AIS 1 2 AIS MESSAGE TYPES 1 3 ALS REPORT RATE aS uuu 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 5 2 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION a nnn 5 2 2 EQUIPMENTS IN THE BOX 6 2 3 EXTERNAL 6 u u ul a u Qu nnne nnne 7 3 PROGRAMMING YOUR VESSEL DATA 8 3 1 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION nennen enne nnns 8 3 2 AIS CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 9 4 INSTALLATION e 10 4 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ccce eene nnne 4 2 MOUNTING TRANSPONDER MAIN UNIT cese 4 3 VHF GPS ANTENNA 4 4 GPS ANTENNA LOCATION 4 5 CONNECTING POWER AND
23. led 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 Enter the GPS antenna location data in SHIP SETTING in the configuration utility after the installation Following is the GPS antenna location offsets EL Figure 3 GPS antenna location When connecting the cables take note of the following precautions Bending cables may cause damages to the inner wires and impair overall the performances Each coaxial cable should be set up separately and can only be set upin a single cable tube Insulation on connector port of the coaxial cable should be considered 45 Connecting Power and Data Cable Connecting the CAMINO 108 to external power source and data equipments are illustrated in diagram below Red Power 12 24 V gt Power Black Power Ground i Gray Transmit y Yellow Transmit Purple Receive White Receive NMEA 0183 1 Brown Transmit Blue it Transmit NMEA 0183 2 Green Receive Orange Receive Pink Silent gt Silent Switch Light Blue Silent Return Tx Switch Box Figure 4 Wiring instructions When wiring NMEA0183 to AIS ready equipment please refer to your equipment manual first CAMINO 108 supports two NMEA0183 ports and each can be configured to 4800 9600 or 38400 baud rate indep
24. n It is the responsibility of the user to exercise discretion and proper navigational skill independent of any AMEC product 41 MM Alltek Marine Electronics Corp 7F No 605 Ruei Guang Road Neihu Taipei 11492 Taiwan Tel 886 2 2627 1599 Fax 886 2 2627 1600 Email service alltekmarine com Website www alltekmarine com
25. ng Receiving Channels GPS RE IV 84 dB for signal 104 dBm BER lt 1 CEIVER integrated 50 channels Accuracy IEC 61108 1 compliant Output Rate Supply Voltage 1 Hz OWER SUPPLY 12V 24V DC 2A x Power Consumption 108 Typically less than 3W average 12V DC Power Consumption 108W CONN GPS Antenna Connector Typically less than 4W average 12V DC ECTION INTERFACE TNC Female VHF Antenna Connector PL 259 Female NMEA2000 Standard connector LEN 1 29 NMEA 0183 RS 422 Support two NMEA0183 interfaces Baud rate configurable default 38 400 bps Separate Tx Rx baud rate Standard IEC 61162 1 IEC 61162 2 sentences Silent Mode Setting Set by the dedicated pins in the 12 pin cable USB Mini B type waterproof Wireless Connection Operating Conditions IEEE 802 11 b g n CAMINO 108W only ENVIRONMENTAL IEC 60945 protected category AMEC AIS Configuration AMEC AIS Viewer Operating Temperature 15 C 55 C Waterproof IPX2 Width 128 mm 5 51 inch Height 36 mm 1 97 inch Depth 88 mm 7 87 inch exclude connector Weight 250g SOFTWARE TOOL PC configuration utility AIS Viewer for PC 6 2 Dimensions 88mm 104 70 GPS antenna is an optional item 6 3 NMEA 2000 Information
26. ntation You can use SB 181 as toggle switch to turn on off the AIS transmission 20 wut 48 Connecting to Power Supply The CAMINO 108 requires a 12V or 24V DC power supply 9 6 31 2V capable of supplying 2A peak current The red wire and the black wire on the 12 pin cable are used to connect the power supply s positive and negative terminals Practically it is suggested to use the fuse panel before connecting directly to the battery power supply 4 9 Connection to NMEA2000 Network NMEA 2000 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 CAMINO 108 is equipped with NMEA2000 interface with LEN 1 AIS targets received by the transponder now can be easily displayed on your chart plotter when both are connected to a NMEA2000 network with a compatible T connector and drop cable available by your local service partner 5 GETSTARTED 5 1 Startup the Transponder The transponder will start up whenever the connected power source is ON It will operate automatically if the transponder has been properly configured using the Configuration Software and GPS VHF antennas are also properly installed Normally the transponder should transmit its own ship positions every 30 seconds or 3 minutes depending on the moving speed It should also receive other vessels information in the
27. ready devices within the 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 on Search and Rescue SAR Aircraft used on airplanes and helicopters to assist search and rescue operation 1 1 Class Avs Class B AIS A brief comparison of class A and class B AIS is illustrated in the following table CAMINO 108 is a class B AIS transponder Table 1 1 Comparison of Class A and Class B Type of AIS Class A AIS Class B AIS Communication Protocol SOTDMA Self organizing CSTDMA 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 presented Static Dynamic Voyage Static and Dynamic data Applications Commercial vessels fishing boats working boats passenger boats with more than 12 passengers Recreational vessels and small fishing boats 1 2 AIS 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 Position of the vessel Course over ground COG Speed over ground
28. st be returned to a AMEC certified service agent i within the Warranty Period and ii within thirty 30 40 M J days of the alleged product failure Any products returned must be securely packaged and sent pre paid and insured to AMEC or to a AMEC certified service agent All products returned must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt to be eligible for standard warranty service Other conditions This Warranty is fully transferable provided that you furnish the original proof of purchase to the AMEC certified service agent This Warranty is void if the seal label is removed or defaced THE LIABILITY OF AMEC TO A CUSTOMER UNDER THIS WARRANTY WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY OR OTHERWISE SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TOTAL PURCHAE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY AND IN NO EVENT SHALL AMEC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR LOST OF GOODWILL REPUTATION LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY OR INFORMATION DATA SOFTWARE OR APPLICATIONS In the event that any term or provision contained in this Warranty is found to be invalid illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make such provision enforceable by such court taking into account the intent of the parties All AMEC products sold or provided hereunder are merely aids to navigatio
29. vicinity The operation status of the transponder can be checked from the LED lights on the unit Description of the LED indications is provided in the following section 5 2 LED Indicators Indicator Light Description Power Green The green LED indicates that the transponder has been powered up correctly Error Red The red LED indicates that MMSI is not correctly set or the system has a BIIT error Please refer to 4 5 for more information about BIIT Rx Green The green LED flashes when the transponder is receiving AIS data Tx Silent Green Red The LED blinks green when the transponder is transmitting AIS data When the device is set in silent mode the LED turns on red steadily SD Green e Flashing SD card is being accessed Flashing Steady Steady SD card is full Replace with another empty SD card or delete files to obtain free spaces Wi Fi Green The green LED indicates an active Wi Fi traffic 108W only 23 5 3 SD Card Data Logging The CAMINO 108 records voyage data onto a SD card in txt format The compatible SD card types are listed as followed Standard SD with maximum 2GB size Standard SDHC with maximum 32GB size Supported data format FAT12 16 by SD FAT32 by SDHC Please insert the SD card into the slot as shown below before powering on the transponder After the transponder is switched on it will commence logging voyage data and indicat
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