B100 User Manual - em-trak
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1. Notices RF emissions notice Caution The AIS transceiver generates and radiates radio frequency electromagnetic energy This equipment must be installed and operated according to the instructions contained in this manual Failure to do so can result in personal injury and or AIS transceiver malfunction Caution Never operate the AIS transceiver unless it is connected to a VHF antenna To maximise performance and minimise human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy you must make sure that the antenna is mounted at least 1 5 metres away from the AIS transceiver and is connected to the AIS transceiver before power is applied The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE radius of 1 5m This has been determined assuming the maximum power of the AIS transceiver and using antennas with a maximum gain of 3dBi The antenna should be mounted 3 5m above the deck in order to meet RF exposure requirements Higher gain antennas will require a greater MPE radius Do not operate the unit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna unless they are shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier The antenna should not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitting antenna The required antenna impedance is 50 Ohms Warranty This product is supplied with standard warranty as defined in the accompanying warranty information b Any attempt to tamper with or damage this product will invalida2. em trak B100 Sets AIS Class B Tran em trak N Contents WSN OUGC H TTT 1 9 TTT Wali Le C 1 eZ Genel al MOUCES T 1 2 About your AIS class B transceiver sss sese esse sees sees seene eenn eenn 4 2 1 SPAM ati Nlass vastaasecs se re T 4 2 2 Static and dynamic vessel data 4 2 3 Important information for US Customers eee eee ee eee eeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeeeeaceeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeseaaes 5 2A Whats the DOK erkennen areas 6 3 Installation es 10 O21 Preparing for installation sse a a E A TAE ES 10 3 2 Installation procedures sa en een 13 4 Configuring your AIS transceiver anne ei 23 4 1 Switching on your AIS transceiver for the first Ume eee eee nennen nnnennnnnn nn 23 4 2 Configuring your AIS transceiver uesesssnsssennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennennnn 23 4 e Isis Elene E eel ei 2 iccceccwsitacisseaiaguestscensnruescend eveaseanminedssseddgeds cess vin ee ER 24 4 4 installing h eiei 24 4 5 Configuration USING ProAlS2 an Ne 25 O Operation T 26 9 1 Using the AlS transceiver aeree ia eeaeee suidderentsde i tesnedsccldadiecnds 26 9 2 USING a Memory Card nennen ee 26 ae eT ey Ine le T 29 5 4 Using proAlS2 with your AIS transceiver eee e nnn 29 Dio IGIGALOF Tae le TTT 30 6 Troubleshooting rein aaa a a aa aaraa ia 32 raeo er o Ener EE AA 33 Notices 1 Notices When reading this manual please pay attention to warnings marked with the warning triangle shown on th
3. Transmit Transmit NMEA0183 Receive Port 2 4 800baud Yellow Resale other NMEA0183 device Figure 10 Connecting to the NWEA0183 data port Step 7 Connection to an NMEA2000 network optional The AIS transceiver can be connected to an NMEA2000 network by a suitable NMEA2000 network cable available from your local dealer If your vessel has an NMEA2000 network please refer to the relevant documentation for your NMEA2000 equipment Once connected and with your chart plotter also connected to your NMEA2000 network you will be able to receive AIS targets on your chart plotter Step 8 USB Connection optional The AIS transceiver is supplied with a USB port for connection to a PC The USB connector can be connected directly to the USB port on the PC via the supplied USB cable To enable connection of the AIS transceiver to a PC the USB drivers supplied on the product CD must be installed on the PC Page 20 Installation Prior to connecting the AIS to a PC the USB drivers must first be installed To install the drivers please follows the steps below 1 Insert the product CD into the PC and navigate to the USB drivers folder 2 Double click on the setup exe file to launch the installer 3 Follow the on screen installation instructions to complete installation 4 Once installed the AIS unit can be connected to the PC The USB drivers will be installed automatically and the AIS will appear as a new COM port device 5 Select t
4. i VHF Antenna GPS Antenna Figure 6 GPS antenna mounting and connection Page 15 Installation Step 3 Connecting the VHF antenna Route the cable from the VHF antenna to the AIS transceiver and connect to the VHF connector on the AIS transceiver as shown in Figure 7 A standard marine band VHF antenna or AIS antenna should be used with the AIS transceiver The connector type on the AIS transceiver is SO239 Your chosen VHF antenna requires a PL259 connector to mate with this If your VHF antenna does not use this type of connector please contact your dealer for details of available adaptors VHF Antenna GPS Antenna Figure 7 Position of the VHF antenna connector Page 16 Installation Step 4 Connecting the accessory cable An accessory cable tis supplied with the product to provide connections to power the external switch and NMEA0183 data ports The cable has a pre moulded connector at one end which should be connected to the connector on the unit marked PWR DATA The other end of the cable has twelve colour coded bare wires ready for connection The table below in Figure 8 lists the function of each colour coded wire for reference meer Tenen Finden Light green Switch input External switch connection foe ilent Orange Switch input SEE Brown NMEA0183 port 1 TX High speed NMEA0183 port 38 400baud intended for Blue NMEA0183 port 1 TX connection to chart plotters NMEA0183 port 1 RX Green NMEA0183 port
5. a suitable VHF antenna will be required for the AIS transceiver to operate A standard marine band VHF antenna such as that used with VHF voice radios will be sufficient Please take note of the warnings in section 1 regarding the use of antennas Alternatively if you wish to use an existing VHF antenna antenna splitter products are available which allow the existing antenna to be used with two radio devices such as a VHF voice radio and the AIS transceiver When selecting an AIS antenna splitter make sure it is capable of operation with AN an AIS transceiver Some AIS antenna splitters are designed to work only with AIS receivers Please check with your dealer to ensure you purchase the correct type of antenna splitter Antenna cables The GPS antenna is provided with 10 metres of cable If this is not sufficient to reach between the desired GPS antenna location and the AIS transceiver unit you will need an extension cable Please contact your dealer for details For reference the GPS antenna connector type on the AIS transceiver unit is TNC receptacle and is intended to mate with a TNC jack connector Please check that the VHF antenna you intend to use has sufficient cable to reach between the VHF antenna and the AIS transceiver unit If it is not sufficient you will need an extension cable Please contact your dealer for details of suitable products For reference the VHF antenna connector type on the AIS transceiver unit is S0239 and is in
6. between AIS and DSC Frequency 156 025 to 162 025 MHz in 25 kHz steps Page 33 Specifications Output Power 33dBm 1 5 dB Channel Bandwidth 25kHz Channel Step 25kHz Modulation Modes 25kHz GMSK AIS TX and RX 25kHz AFSK DSC RX only Bit rate 9600 b s 50 ppm GMSk 1200 b s 30 ppm FSK maras een gen 0 Br USER EE ent 7088 os ng 9888 rer engere RE Frere EOS Prien Page 34 Specifications Page 35 em trak v The em trak B100 is an aid to navigation and must not be relied upon to provide accurate navigation information AIS is not a replacement for vigilant human lookouts and other navigation aids such as Radar The performance of the B100 may be seriously impaired if not installed as instructed in the user manual or due to other factors such as weather and or nearby transmitting devices Compatibility with other systems may vary and is reliant on the third party systems recognising the standard outputs from the B100 em trak reserves the right to update and change these specifications at any time and without notice
7. cable GPS antenna mount A one inch 14 TPI pole mount is required to mount the supplied GPS antenna Please contact your dealer for details of suitable products Page 12 Installation 3 2 Installation procedures Before beginning installation of your AIS transceiver please ensure you have the necessary additional items as detailed in section 3 1 It is strongly recommended that you read all of the instructions in this manual prior to installation If after reading this manual you are unsure about any element of the installation process please contact your dealer for advice The following sections explain the installation process step by step for each of the main elements of the system Step 1 Installing the AIS transceiver Please note the following guidelines when selecting a location for your AIS transceiver e The AIS transceiver must be fitted in a location where it is at least 0 2m from a compass or any magnetic device e There should be adequate space around the AIS transceiver for routing of cables See Figure 5 for details of the AIS transceiver dimensions e The ambient temperature around the AIS transceiver should be maintained between 10 C and 55 C e The AIS transceiver should not be located in a flammable or hazardous atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel tanks e The AIS transceiver is not waterproof and must not be exposed to any spray or submersion s itis recommended that the AIS transce
8. with the product US Customers only It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications AN Commission for the end user to programme the vessel data The vessel data must only be programmed by a competent installer If your AIS transceiver has not been pre configured for you please refer to your dealer for advice on how to have the AIS transceiver configured by a competent installer or refer to the information provided with the product explaining how to apply for a configuration card 4 3 introduction to proAlS2 Included in the CD supplied with your product is a software tool called proAIS2 proAlS2 provides the facility to configure monitor and diagnose issues with your AIS transceiver proAlS2 can provide assistance with ensuring a satisfactory GPS is being received and if any internal alarms are being generated by the transceiver such as poor VHF antenna quality or if the power supply is outside of the acceptable range proAlS2 can also be used to activate silent mode which disables AIS transmissions Section 4 4 provides instructions on how to install proAlS2 Section 4 5 provides instructions on how to configure the AIS transceiver using proAlS2 Further help on how to use the features of proAlS2 can be found in the Help menu within the proAlS2 tool proAlS2 is designed to be installed and used with a PC connected to the AIS transceiver via USB using the supplied USB cable 4 4 Installing proAlS2 1 Insert the CD int
9. 1 RX Purple NMEA0183 port 2 TX Low speed NMEA port 4 800baud intended for NMEAOICS poria TA connection to other NMEA0183 Grey NMEA0183 port 2 RX compatible sensors for multiplexing of data to the chart Yellow NMEA0183 port 2 RX plotter Figure 8 Colour coding of wires in the accessory cable Please check your wiring very carefully before applying power to the product Failure to wire the product correctly could result in permanent damage Page 17 Step 5 Connecting an external switch Installation If you require a remote external switch to activate the silent mode feature it is possible to connect a toggle switch to the AIS transceiver Connect the toggle switch between the light green and orange wires as shown in Figure 9 Connection of an external switch to toggle silent mode is optional and not essential for normal operation of the product Do not connect a voltage source across the switch inputs as this may damage the AN transceiver Red Black Light green Orange Brown Blue White Green ee J Purple Pink Grey Yellow Figure 9 Connecting an external switch Power in Power in Switch input Switch input Transmit Transmit NMEA0183 Receive Port 1 Receive Transmit Transmit NMEA0183 Port 2 Receive Receive Page 18 Installation Step 6 Connecting to NMEA0183 compatible equipment The two independent NMEA0183 data ports provide
10. ass B transceivers AtoNs and AIS base stations but do not transmit any information about the vessel on which they are installed The em trak B100 is an AIS class B transceiver 2 2 Static and dynamic vessel data There are two categories of information transmitted by an AIS transceiver static and dynamic data The vessel s dynamic data which includes location speed over ground SOG and course over ground COG is calculated automatically using the internal GPS receiver Page 4 About your AIS class B transceiver Static data is information about the vessel which must be programmed into the AIS transceiver This includes e Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI e Vessel name e Vessel call sign if available e Vessel type e Vessel dimensions In most countries the operation of an AIS transceiver 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 vessel Call Sign and MMSI number An MMSI number is required in order for the AIS transceiver to operate Please AN contact the relevant authority in your country for more information 2 3 Important information for US customers There are specific laws in the USA regarding the configuration of AIS class B transceivers If you are a US resident and intend to use your AIS class B transceiver in US waters you should make sure that y
11. ce pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 Industry Canada notice This AIS class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la AIS classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Page 3 About your AIS class B transceiver 2 About your AIS class B transceiver 2 1 About AIS The marine Automatic Identification System AIS is a location and vessel information reporting system It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularly update their pos
12. connection to your chart plotter and other NMEA0183 compatible equipment Each port consists of four wires colour coded as shown in the table in Figure 8 and in the diagram in Figure 10 Connect the wires to the appropriate connections on your NMEA0183 compatible equipment Please refer to your equipment manual for more information The AIS transceiver has a high speed port which operates at 38400baud and a low speed port which operates at 4800baud The high speed port is intended primarily to connect to a chart plotter while the low speed port is intended to connect to other NMEA0183 devices The ports have bidirectional multiplexing which means any messages which are received via the high speed are automatically transmitted via the low speed port and vice versa This is particularly useful when using a chart plotter having only a single NMEA0183 port as any other sensor such as a gyro compass can be connected to the AIS transceiver via the low speed port and the AIS transceiver can be connected via the high speed port to the chart plotter resulting in the chart plotter receiving both AIS information and heading information simultaneously Please ensure your equipment is configured to use the correct baud rate for the port it is connected to Page 19 Installation Red Power in Black f Power in Lightgreen Switch input Sende Switch input prawn Transmit Transmit NMEA0183 s Port 1 her 38 400baud Receive chart plotter
13. e left These are important messages for safety installation and usage of the product Safety warnings 1 1 This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in AN this manual The em trak B100 is an aid to navigation and must not be relied upon to provide accurate navigation information AIS is not a replacement for vigilant human lookouts and other navigation aids such as Radar The performance of the B100 may be seriously impaired if not installed as instructed in the user manual or due to other factors such as weather and or nearby transmitting devices Compatibility with other systems may vary and is reliant on the third party systems recognising the standard outputs from the B100 em trak reserves the right to update and change these specifications at any time and without notice Do not install this equipment in a flammable atmosphere such as in an engine AN room or near to fuel tanks 1 2 General notices Position source All marine Automatic Identification System AIS transceivers utilise a satellite based location system such as the Global Positioning Satellite GPS network The accuracy of a GPS position fix is variable and is affected by factors such as the antenna positioning how many satellites are used to determine a position and how long satellite information has been received for Compass safe distance The compass safe distance of this unit is 0 2m or greater for 0 3 deviation Page 1
14. er of reasons The unit has only recently been powered on and is obtaining a position fix prior to transmitting its first vessel information report This process can take several minutes Position fix has been lost The AIS transceiver will attempt to regain position fix for 30 minutes before entering an error state The AIS radio channels are exceptionally busy so there is currently no available timeslot for transmission The unit has been in silent mode and after deactivating silent mode this amber indicator will illuminate until the first AIS message has been sent The AIS transceiver has been commanded by the local authority via an AIS base station to cease transmissions Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting Issue Possible cause and remedy No data is being received Check that the power supply is connected correctly by the chart plotter Check that the power supply is a 12V or 24V supply Check that the connections to the chart plotter are correct No indicators are e Check that the power supply is connected correctly illuminated e Check that the power supply is a 12V or 24V supply The Red error indicator The unit may not have a valid MMSI Check that the AIS is illuminated transceiver is correctly configured with a valid MMSI e The VHF antenna may be faulty Please check the connection to the VHF antenna and that the VHF antenna is not damaged The red indicator may illuminate briefly if the power supply is interr
15. he AIS COM port and a baud rate of 38 400 in PC based navigation software to make use of the AIS data If the USB connection is removed from the PC during use you must reset the AN connection before further use to reset the connection disconnect then reapply power to the AIS before closing and relaunching any PC applications using the USB connection Finally reconnect the USB cable between the PC and the AIS transceiver Step 9 Connecting to a power supply The AIS transceiver requires a 12V or 24V power supply typically provided by the vessel s battery It is recommended that crimped and soldered lugs are used to connect the AIS transceiver to the power source It is recommended that the power supply is connected via a suitable circuit breaker and or 3A fuse block 1 Connect the red wire to a 12V or 24V power supply positive terminal 2 Connect the black wire to the supply negative terminal Page 21 Red Light green Orange Brown Blue White Green Purple Pink Grey Yellow Figure 11 Connecting the power supply Installation Power in Power in Switch input Switch input Transmit Transmit NMEA0183 Receive Bone Receive Transmit Transmit NMEA0183 Port 2 Receive Receive Page 22 Configuring your AIS transceiver 4 Configuring your AIS transceiver Until correctly configured your AIS class B transceiver will only recieve AIS messages and will no
16. is ready for use Providing other vessels with AIS transceivers installed are within radio range of your vessel you should see their details appear on your chart plotter or PC These vessels will also be able to see your vessel on their chart plotter or PC It may take up to six minutes for your full vessel details to be visible to others Specific details of how to configure your chart plotter to make use of the AIS transceiver features will be given in your chart plotter manual If you are using charting software running on a PC please refer to the instructions provided with your chart plotting software for details of how to configure it to display AIS information 5 2 Using a memory card A memory card of the SD or MMC type can be used with your AIS transceiver to perform a number functions e Automatically configure the AIS transceiver with the vessel data for the vessel e Provide a mechanism for updating the software within the AIS transceiver e Provide the facility to record voyage data Recorded data can be played back using a suitable PC application to replay your voyages Please refer to Figure 13 for details of how to insert the memory card Page 26 Operation Figure 13 Inserting a memory card Configuration of the AIS transceiver via the memory card You may have been asked to complete a registration form giving your vessel details and subsequently received a configuration card with which to co
17. ition speed course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipped vessels Position is derived from the Global Positioning System GPS and communication between vessels is by Very High Frequency VHF digital transmissions There are a number of types of AIS device as follows e Class A transceivers These are similar to class B transceiver but are designed to be fitted to large vessels such as cargo ships and large passenger vessels Class A transceivers transmit at a higher VHF signal power than class B transceivers and therefore can be received by more distant vessels and also transmits more frequently Class A transceivers are mandatory on all vessels over 300 gross tonnes on international voyages and certain types of passenger vessels under the SOLAS mandate e Class B transceivers Similar to class A transceivers in many ways but are normally lower cost due to the less stringent performance requirements Class B transceivers transmit at a lower power and at a lower reporting rate than class A transceivers e AlS base stations AIS base stations are used by Vessel Traffic Systems to monitor and control the transmissions of AIS transceivers e Aids to Navigation AtoN transceivers AtoNs are transceivers mounted on buoys or other hazards to shipping which transmit details of their location to the surrounding vessels e AIS receivers AIS receivers will generally receive transmissions from class A transceivers cl
18. iver is installed in a below decks environment e It is acceptable to mount the AIS transceiver either vertically or horizontally e The product is supplied with four self tapping screws for attachment of the AIS transceiver to a suitable surface Please refer to Figure 5 for guidance e The AIS transceiver should be mounted in a location where the indicators are readily visible as these provide important information on the status of the AIS transceiver Page 13 Installation 87 2 mm Figure 5 AlS transceiver dimensions and mounting Page 14 Installation Step 2 Installing the GPS antenna For mounting of the GPS antenna provided with your AIS transceiver you will require a one inch 14 TPI thread pole You should ensure the GPS antenna has a good clear view of the entire sky It is not recommended that the GPS antenna is mounted up a mast where the motion of the vessel will cause the antenna to swing and potentially reduce the accuracy of the GPS position Do not mount your antenna in the direct path of a radar transmitter Feed the ten metre long cable attached to the GPS antenna cable through the pole and screw the antenna onto the pole mount as shown in Figure 6 Route the cable to your AIS transceiver unit adding any necessary extension cables Connect the cable from the GPS antenna to the GPS connector on the AIS transceiver as shown in Figure 6 gt d a
19. le will be appended with logging data Reviewing voyage data from the memory card Reviewing the voyage data logged on the memory card requires the use of a PC with a suitable memory card reader PC chart plotting application software capable of reading the AIS voyage data will also be required and this may be included with your AIS transceiver product Page 28 Operation 5 3 Switch function When connected to the AIS transceiver following the instructions in section 3 2 an external switch provides the ability to set the AIS transceiver into silent mode In silent mode the transmission of your own vessel data ceases whilst the reception of other vessel s AIS data continues You should use silent mode if you do not wish your vessel data to be received by other AIS devices When silent mode is active the blue indicator will be illuminated information on their AIS devices Your navigational safety may be compromised When silent mode is active other vessels will not be able to receive your vessel as a result 5 4 Using proAlS2 with your AIS transceiver The proAlS2 tool has a range of features to help monitor the performance of your AIS transceiver To use the full range of features your AIS transceiver must be installed as described in section 3 and connected to a PC running the proAlS2 application Follow the instructions provided in the help menu within proAlS2 Page 29 Operation 5 5 Indicator functions The AIS tran
20. nfigure your AIS transceiver If so you should follow the instructions provided with the configuration card Software update via the memory card You may have received a memory card with which to update the software in your AIS transceiver If so you should follow the instructions provided with the software update card Data logging via the memory card You can record the AIS data from your voyage onto a memory card for play back using a suitable PC chart plotting application The card used must be of the following type e Standard SD or MMC memory card e Maximum 2GB e FAT32 formatted most off the shelf SD cards used in digital cameras are pre formatted to this standard To begin data logging insert the card into the slot as shown in Figure 13 The AIS transceiver will begin logging data immediately and the blue status indicator will flash three times to indicate Page 27 Operation logging has started Once the memory card is full the blue status indicator will flash for one second every ten seconds until the card is removed No further data logging will take place until the logging file has been removed from the card The logging file will not be deleted by re inserting the card If the card is removed from the card slot whilst the unit is powered on or if the power is switched off whilst the card is inserted data logging will cease immediately when the card is re inserted and the power is switched on the logging fi
21. o your PC then locate and run the setup exe file on the CD and then follow the on screen prompts 2 Ifa security warning appears click Install to continue with the installation 3 Once installation is complete proAlS2 will launch automatically and a start menu folder and shortcut will be created for future use Page 24 Configuring your AIS transceiver 4 5 Configuration using proAlS2 For configuration purposes only it is possible to power the AIS transceiver via its USB connection This is useful if you wish to configure your AIS transceiver away from the vessel power supply The AIS transceiver will not transmit any data whilst powered by USB You will require the following information in order to configure your AIS transceiver e MMSI e Vessel name e Vessel type e Call sign e Vessel dimensions and position of your GPS antenna installation For further assistance in configuring your AIS transceiver please refer to the Help menu within proAlS2 Please ensure that you enter all vessel data accurately Failure to do so could AN result in other vessels failing to identify your vessel correctly The vessel MMSI can only be programmed once using proAlS2 please take care to programme your MMSI correctly If you need to change the MMSI for any reason please contact your dealer who will arrange to have the MMSI reset Page 25 Operation 5 Operation 5 1 Using the AIS transceiver Once the unit has been configured it
22. oftwar please contact em trak via the details printed on the back of this manual e Quick start guide The quick start guide gives a handy one page reference for the installation process e Product manual This document is the product manual and should be read thoroughly prior to any attempt to install or use the AIS transceiver e GPS antenna The GPS antenna forms an integral part of the product s internal positioning system based on GPS Please refer to section 3 2 for details of how to install the GPS antenna e Fixing screws Four fixing screws are provided with the product for mounting of the AIS transceiver Please refer to section 3 2 for details of how to mount the AIS transceiver s Power and data cable The power and data cable connects to the AIS transceiver and enables connection to power NMEA0183 and an external switch e USB cable The USB cable enables connection toa PC for configuration purposes e AIS transceiver unit Figure 2 shows an overview of the AIS transceiver unit The AIS transceiver has a number of indicators which provide information to the user about the status of the AIS transceiver Please refer to section 5 5 for more details of indicator functions Page 7 About your AIS class B transceiver GPS antenna connector VHF antenna connector Mounting holes Mounting holes USB connector E Power and data NMEA 2000 Green Amber Indicator Red lights Blue Fig
23. our retailer has configured your product prior to supplying it to you If your AIS transceiver has not been pre configured please contact your dealer for details of how to have it configured Alternatively if you have received a configuration card for your AIS transceiver you may configure the AIS transceiver by following the instructions provided with the card Page 5 About your AIS class B transceiver 2 4 What s in the box Figure 1 shows the items included with your AIS transceiver purchase The following sections give a brief overview of each item Please ensure all items are present and if any of the items are not present contact your dealer Class B AIS transceiver Power and data cable USB cable GPS Antenna Product CD Product manual Quick Warranty start guide information Screws packet of 4 Figure 1 Items included in the product Page 6 About your AIS class B transceiver Items included in the box e Support tools CD The CD supplied with the package contains the following proAlS2 software tool necessary to configure the AIS transceiver Please refer to section 4 for details of the configuration process and how to use the proAlS2 tool USB drivers required to connect to the AIS transceiver via USB Alternative language versions of this manual Other application software may be included on the CD depending on the version of product you have purchased For details of AIS application s
24. sceiver includes four coloured indicators as shown in Figure 14 The state of the indicators provides information regarding the status of the AIS transceiver Amber Indicator Red lights Blue Figure 14 Indicator location on the AIS transceiver unit The meaning of typical indicator configurations is shown in the table below and Figure 14 shows the orientation of the AIS transceiver 20 Green indicator only lt 5G The AIS transceiver is powered up has a position fix and has transmitted at least one vessel information report If the green indicator flashes this indicates the memory card is full and data logging has stopped Red indicator only The AIS transceiver has detected a system error The likely causes of this are te detailed in the troubleshooting guide in section 6 Page 30 Operation Page 31 Amber and blue indicators When the switch function is configured to activate the silent mode feature and the switch has been depressed for more than two seconds this combination of indicators will be illuminated to show that the transmitter is disabled This arrangement of indicators will also be visible if the AIS transceiver has been configured for the blue indicator to signify received AIS messages In this case the blue indicator will rapidly turn on and off as messages are received Amber indicator only The AIS transceiver is in transmit timeout mode This can be for a numb
25. t transmit AIS messages 4 1 Switching on your AIS transceiver for the first time A few seconds after power is applied to the AIS transceiver the indicators on unit will illuminate in a pattern dependent on the configuration state of the unit Figure 12 shows the functions of the four indicators aeae Ronee Res U Figure 12 Indicator functions If the AIS transceiver has been pre configured the amber indicator will illuminate until a transmission has been sent by the unit This may take several minutes as the transceiver must acquire a GPS position fix prior to transmitting its first message If the transceiver has not been pre configured the amber and red indicators will be illuminated until the configuration process has been completed 4 2 Configuring your AIS transceiver There are three potential ways in which your AIS transceiver can be configured 1 Configuration in advance by your dealer or installer If your AIS transceiver has been configured for you by your dealer or installer you can proceed to section 5 2 Configuration using a configuration card If you have received a configuration card with which to configure your AIS transceiver please refer to section 5 2 for more information Page 23 Configuring your AIS transceiver 3 Configuration using proAlS2 Providing it is acceptable to do so under your local legislation it is possible to configure your AIS transceiver yourself using the proAlS2 software provided
26. te the warranty Disposal of this product and packaging Please dispose of the AIS transceiver in accordance with the European WEEE Directive or with the applicable local regulations for disposal of electrical equipment Every effort has been made to ensure the packaging for this product is recyclable Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner Accuracy of this manual The AIS transceiver may be upgraded from time to time and future versions of the AIS transceiver may therefore not correspond exactly with this manual Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice The manufacturer of this product disclaims any liability Page 2 Notices for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product Declaration of conformity The manufacturer of this product declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of the R amp TTE directive 1995 5 EC The product carries the CE mark notified body number and alert symbol as required by the R amp TTE directive The product is intended for sale in the following member states Great Britain France Spain Sweden Austria Netherlands Portugal Denmark Norway Belgium Italy Finland Ireland Luxembourg Germany Czech Republic FCC notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital devi
27. tended to mate with a PL259 connector Power and data cables The AIS transceiver unit is supplied with a two metre long power and data cable as an accessory If you require longer cables to reach your power supply please ensure the cables are capable of carrying currents of up to 2A peak and 200mA on average Means of connecting the cables together will also be required The use of Scotchlok connectors is recommended for this purpose Page 11 Installation Chart plotter To display received AIS messages from other vessels on your chart plotter you will need to connect your AIS transceiver to your chart plotter Please refer to the user manual supplied with your chart plotter for details of how to connect and configure your chart plotter for use with AIS devices For general guidance your chart plotter should be configured to accept NMEA data at 38400 baud sometimes referred to as NMEA HS in the plotter configuration menu You may also need to enable the display of AIS targets in the chart options Alternatively if you use an NMEA2000 network on your vessel it is possible to connect the AIS transceiver to the NMEA2000 network via a suitable cable Please refer to your dealer for details of NMEA2000 cables Connection to a PC If you choose to use a PC with suitable charting software to display received AIS messages as other vessels this can be accomplished by connecting the USB connector on the unit to the PC via the supplied USB
28. upted or the VHF antenna characteristics are briefly affected e The GPS antenna may be faulty Please check the connection to the GPS antenna and that the GPS antenna is not damaged e The power supply is outside the allowable range Check that the power supply is within the range 9 6V to 31 2V s If none of the above correct the error condition please contact your dealer for advice My MMSI is being e Some older AIS devices and chart plotters do not process the received by other vessels specific class B AIS message which provides the vessel name but my vessel name is message 24 This is not a fault of your AIS transceiver not shown on their chart Software upgrades are available for many older chart plotters plotter or PC which will correct this issue If the guidance given in the table above does not rectify the problem you are experiencing please contact your dealer for further assistance Page 32 Specifications 7 Specifications Parameter Value Dimensions 116 x 115 x 37 mm L x Wx H Weight 150g AIS transceiver unit only Power DC 9 6V 31 2V Average power consumption 170mA at 12VDC Peak current rating 2A GPS Receiver AIS Internal 50 channel IEC 61108 1 compliant Electrical Interfaces USB NMEA0183 38 4kBaud bi directional NMEA0183 4 8kBaud bi directional NMEA2000 LEN 1 External switch Connectors VHF antenna connector SO 239 GPS antenna connector TNC Receiver x 2 One receiver time shared
29. ure 2 AIS transceiver overview Electrical connections The AIS transceiver has the following electrical connections e Power supply e Two independent NMEA0183 data port for connection to chart plotters and other NMEA0183 compatible equipment e USB for connection to a PC e External switch input e NMEA2000 port for connection to NUEA2000 compatible equipment e Memory card slot Page 8 About your AIS class B transceiver In addition there are two other connections for the GPS antenna and the VHF antenna Figure 3 shows an overview of the electrical connections to the AIS transceiver NMEA 2000 ia Switch Power in USB NMEA0183 device Chartplotter Class B AIS transceiver Figure 3 Electrical connections to the AIS transceiver Page 9 Installation 3 Installation 3 1 Preparing for installation Figure 4 shows a typical installation configuration for the AIS transceiver Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the system elements and their connections prior to attempting installation NMEA 2000 Switch Power in NMEA0183 device GPS Antenna Class B AIS transceiver Chartplotter VHF Antenna Figure 4 Typical installation configuration Page 10 Installation In addition to the items provided with your AIS transceiver the following items will be required for installation VHF antenna Connection to
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