NorthStar Navigation NAIS-300 User's Manual
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1. Product specifications 5 5 Dimensions 5 6 Service and warranty 5 7 Declaration of Conformity EU 4 Contents 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 22 22 23 1 Introduction 1 1 General overview The NAIS 300 is a Class B Transponder that s purpose is to transmit the position and other information about your vessel to other AIS equipped vessels It is housed in a rugged waterproof enclosure to withstand the rigors of the marine environment The NAIS 300 uses a sophisticated automatic digital time sharing technology which enables the exchange of static information like MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identifier Number Vessel s Name Call Sign and Type Also dynamic data like Position Course Distance and more from ship to ship and from ship to shore based traffic stations When connected to a compatible chart plotter it will provide a representation of the position and movements of all AIS equipped vessels within VHF range The advantages of the NAIS 300 are Increased awareness of the current shipping situation within your VHF range through the exchange of data between vessels Improving traffic management in busy shipping lanes through exchanging information between vessels and shore based traffic stations Reporting information automatically in shipping areas where it is mandatory A As with all electronic navigational equipment it is only an aid to navigation and should not be used as a substitute for good2. and connections No AIS transmission MMSI not entered Enter MMSI number see chapter 3 e Transmit disabled e Enable Transmit see section 4 3 No reception of e RS232 cable problem e Check cables NMEA0183 HS e RS485 cable problem No reception of e SimNet NMEA cable e Check SimNet NMEA SimNet NMEA2000 problem cables data e Check power cables 5 3 Accessories The following accessories are available from local Navico agents VA14 VHF AIS antenna S S whip with 20 metres Cable terminated in a PL259 plug One off required for operation Appendix 19 20 Appendix 5 4 Product specifications AIS Type Class B for use on non SOLAS craft VHF Receiver Receiver type Dual TDMA shared DSC Sensitivity lt 107dBm for 20 PER Transmit power 2Watt Type Approval Meets IEC62287 1 GPS Receiver Receiver type Integral 16 channel receiver EMC IEC60945 Power Voltage 10 8 15 6VDC Current lt 0 5A SimNet NMEA2000 Network load 1 Connectors VHF Antenna PL259 GPS Antenna SMA Compass mounting Safe distance 0 3m Environmental Waterproofing IP67 Temperature range Operational 15 C to 4559C Storage 40 C to 85 C Physical Size 210mm x 130mm x 73 5mm Weight 650g Interfaces NMEA0183 HS Out 38kbaud VDM VDO RMC ALR In 38kbaud for configuration amp testing only SimNet NMEA2000 PGN s NMEA2000 Mandatory PGNs 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 59904 ISO Request 60928 ISO Address Claim 126996 NMEA2000 Product
3. the Setup exe file 2 Double click the Setup exe file to begin installation 3 Follow the on screen prompts to install the Net framework if required 4 When a security warning is displayed Press Install 5 A Start Menu folder and shortcut will be created with the name proAIS This shortcut should be used to re launch the application as required Configuration 15 16 Configuration For security reasons the MMSI of the vessel cannot be changed once programmed Do not programme the MMSI unless you are certain you have the correct information Please check the number entered carefully If the MMSI programmed is incorrect the AIS transponder will need to be returned to the supplier for factory reset Should it become necessary to change your MMSI for example if you wish to re install your NAIS 300 into a new vessel you will need to contact your local Navico dealer about reprogramming a new number If no MMSI is entered the AIS transponder will operate in receive only mode The vessels own position will not be transmitted An MMSI must be entered to allow the AIS transponder to transmit its own position to other vessels For a more detailed description of how to configure your NAIS 300 please refer to the application user guide on the CD supplied with the unit 4 Operation 4 1 General The NAIS 300 has a limited user interface consisting of a transmit enable disable switch not supplied and four indicator
4. 3 7mm 145in hole on each corner mark 3 Align the holes on the NAIS 300 with those you have just drilled and fasten with the 4 No 8 x 3 4 self tapping screws supplied Installation 7 2 3 Cabling Once you have secured your NAIS 300 to a flat surface you will need to connect the power SimNet NMEA2000 and RS232 cables supplied with the unit The RS485 cable and switch are not supplied but would be fitted in the same manner l 12vdc Power Ov Out ve NMEA0183 HS Out ve RS485 inve In ve NMEA0183 HS RS232 In ve Switch External Switch l Switch Figure 2 1 Connector wiring With reference to the connector wiring Figure 2 1 and the assembly diagram Figure 2 2 wire your unit as follows d a SimNet NMEA2000 x Socket Splash E Cover 1 BI Nipples CREE Power oe i Grommet Connector SimNet NMEA2000 gt lt Connector Pd VR NMEA0183 2 amp Switch Connector NAIS 300 Case Figure 2 2 NAIS 300 assembly 8 Installation 1 Choose the nipples directly above the parts of the connector you want to wire into and cut off the top section to the required diameter 2 Pass the power and RS232 cables through the cradle and then through the hole in the respective nipple 3 Bare the ends of the cables and wire into the correct section of the connector 4 Once you have wired the two connectors firmly push them into their mating part in the main uni
5. Information NMEA2000 Data PGNs 126992 System Time 129025 Position Rapid Update 129026 COG amp SOG Rapid Update NMEA2000 AIS PGNs 129038 Class A Position Report 129039 AClass B Position Report 129040 Class B Extended Position Report 129792 DGNSS Broadcast Binary Message 129793 UTC and Date Report 129794 Class A Static and Voyage Related Data 129795 Addressed Binary Message 129796 Acknowledge 129797 Binary Broadcast Message 129798 SAR Aircraft Position Report 129800 UTC Date Enquiry 129801 Addressed Safety Message 129802 Broadcast Safety Message 129803 Interrogation 129804 Assignment Mode Command 129805 Data Link Management Message Appendix 21 5 5 Dimensions z 2 UA Q s 210mm 8 27in 167 5mm 6 6in Figure 5 1 NAIS 300 dimensions 97 4mm 3 84in 25 9mm 1 02in Figure 5 2 GPS Antenna dimensions 5 6 Service and warranty If it is necessary to have a unit repaired please contact your local authorized dealer For worldwide warranty details and a list of authorised Navico agents please refer to the Warranty Card supplied with this unit 22 Appendix 5 7 Declaration of Conformity EU English Finnish Dutch French Swedish Danish German Greek Italian Spanish Portuguese ie il LE S Elig Hereby Navico AS declares that this NAIS 300 is in compliance with the essential requirements and oth
6. MANUAL NAVICO NAIS 300 Class B Transceiver English 2007 Navico AS The technical data information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print We reserve the right to change specifications equipment installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous development and improvement No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without prior permission from Navico AS No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible 2 Contents Iss 1 0 DECO7 WP 1 Introduction 1 1 General overview 1 2 SimNet NMEA2000 2 Installation 2 1 General 2 2 Mounting 2 3 Cabling 2 4 SimNet NMEA2000 cable SimNet 300 N model only NMEA2000 300 L model only 2 5 NMEA0183 HS RS232 2 6 NMEA0183 HS RS485 2 7 Transmit disable switch 2 8 GPS antenna 2 9 VHF antenna 3 Configuration 3 1 General 3 2 Connecting to a computer 4 Operation 4 1 General 4 2 Indicators PWR BIIT Built In Integrity Test TX 5 5 Dn O 0 0 4 NN 10 10 10 10 10 11 15 15 15 17 17 17 17 17 18 Contents 3 RX 4 3 Enable disable switch Silent Mode 5 Appendix 5 1 Maintenance 5 2 Troubleshooting 5 3 Accessories 5 4
7. er relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Navico AS vakuuttaa t ten ett NAIS 300 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Hierbij verklaart Navico AS dat het toestel NAIS 300 in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Par la pr sente Navico AS d clare que ce NAIS 300 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables H rmed intygar Navico AS att denna NAIS 300 st r i verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Undertegnede Navico AS erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr NAIS 300 overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Hiermit erkl rt Navico AS dass sich dieses NAIS 300 in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet BMWi Me tnv mapovoa Navico AS d nA vet ott NAIS 300 ovuuoppovetar npo TIG OVOLWSELG ATALTNOELG KAL TIG A outre GYETIKEG Ou tasto TNG OSNYLAG 1999 5 EK Con la presente Navico AS dichiara che questo NAIS 300 conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Por medio de la presente Navico AS declara que el NAIS 300 cumple con los requisito
8. erformance of the radio the antenna cable should be routed where it is least likely to interfere with or receive interference from other electronic equipment such as echo sounder transducer cables and high current carrying cables The antenna cable should terminate in a standard marine PL259 plug fitting Connect the antenna plug to the socket on the side of the unit and screw the retaining collar down Figure 2 3 To avoid possible water damage to the transceiver it is recommended that all cables are looped to provide a drip path Installation 13 14 Installation 3 Configuration 3 1 General Before the NAIS 300 can become fully functional it will be necessary to load the following information about your vessel into the unit Vessels Name Call Sign e MMSI Number e Vessels Dimensions Vessel Type In order to enter this information you will need to connect your NAIS 300 to your PC or laptop through the supplied RS232 cable This can be done in the comfort of your living room at home 3 2 Connecting to a computer Wire one end of the supplied RS232 cable into the connector block on the main unit refer to Fig 2 1 then plug the 9 pin RS232 connector into the serial port on your PC or laptop Cg If your PC or laptop does not have a serial port and you are using a USB to serial converter please ensure this is fully installed before proceeding 1 Insert the Installation CD into your computer and locate
9. five seconds the LED will then go out It will light for one second every time the unit transmits its AIS data The LED will also light continuously if a transmitter time out fault occurs RX After the initial five seconds the LED will flash every time an AIS message is received 4 3 Enable disable switch Silent Mode This switch allows you to turn the NAIS 300 s VHF transmitter on or off rendering you either visible or invisible to other AIS equipped vessels in your VHF range The default mode is with the transmitter active on To turn your transmitter off push the switch once The PWR LED on the top of the unit will start to flash at a rate of one second on and one second off The TX LED will remain off To turn your transmitter back on simply push the switch again This mode will be stored in the NAIS memory therefore whatever mode you are in when power is turned off will be the same when power is restored 5 Appendix 5 1 Maintenance Periodically check that the cables are secure and that the connectors have not worked their way loose 5 2 Troubleshooting These simple checks should be carried out before seeking technical assistance and may save time and expense General Symptom Possible Cause Unit will not switch on Faulty connector to power e Check power connection e Fuse has blown e Replace fuse and check power supply No GPS Position fix Antenna or cable problem e Check antenna cable
10. gh as possible while remaining clear of any metallic objects Long whip antennas are generally recommended for larger boats although the most popular antennas for marine use is 1m 3ft 3in long On sailboats these are usually mounted on the masthead where the length of the antenna keeps it clear from the navigation lights and wind vanes This type of antenna can also be mounted on the cockpit roof or powerboat garages For maximum range it is recommended that a VHF antenna specifically tuned for use with an AIS is used and mounted away from the standard VHF antenna Vertical separation is preferred but where this is not practical at least 5 metre horizontal spacing is recommended The antenna coaxial cable and any connectors used must be rated at 502 Under no circumstances should standard domestic TV cable and connectors be used Incorrectly rated cabling and connectors could result in power not reaching the antenna but also power could be reflected back into the NAIS 300 unit reducing its performance The quality of any connections and integrity of the cable will directly affect the performance of the radio Poor soldering or corrosion of the terminals can impair performance We recommend that screw or crimp terminal type connectors are not used for any through deck fittings a good quality waterproof solder terminal connector will be less susceptible to poor connection due to corrosion of the contacts To ensure the best p
11. into the mounting base before attaching the pole to the superstructure To minimize interference place the antenna in a position away from steel constructions wires metal masts sources of electrical interference such as radar etc If installing the GPS antenna close to other antennas mount it either above or below their radiation beams The antenna cable is terminated in a screw fit connector SMA Push the antenna plug into the socket on the side of the unit and screw down the retaining collar GPS Antenna gganaanaa Figure 2 3 Antenna connections 2 9 VHF antenna not supplied North American Users To meet FCC Federal Communications Commission rules on Radio Frequency Exposure it is recommended that the VHF antenna is mounted at least 3m 10ft away from any area accessible to any personnel on board If this distance is achieved by vertical separation the antenna must be at least 5m 16 5ft above deck This guideline applies only to antennas not exceeding 3dBi gain Failure to observe these recommendations may expose those within the MPE Maximum Permitted Exposure radius of 1m 3ft to RF absorption levels that exceed the FCC safe limits Installation 11 12 Installation The most important factor in the performance of any AIS transceiver will be the quality and positioning of the antenna As the range of VHF signals are governed by line of sight the antenna should be placed as hi
12. ment with an NMEA0183 HS interface For wiring information refer to Figure 2 1 NMEA0183 HS is specified at 38 4kbaud and is not compatible with conventional NMEA0183 which operates at the lower speed of 4800baud 2 7 Transmit disable switch not supplied Any momentary action push to make switch can be used Take a wire from each terminal of the switch and wire them into the connector Refer to figure 2 1 Because there is negligible current drawn through this cable any suitable two core cable will do providing it forms a good seal once inserted in the grommet Refer to section 4 3 2 8 GPS antenna The antenna ideally needs to be mounted as low as possible with a clear view of the sky to minimise errors due to movement over and above the transitory movement of the vessel The GPS antenna is capable of being flush mounted on a suitable flat area of the cabin roof or deck area In this configuration fit the supplied rubber gasket under the antenna and use the four threaded studs nuts and washers to fix the antenna down The cable can be routed in the molding to drop down directly underneath or by breaking out the thin traps the cable can be routed out of the side of the antenna Alternatively the antenna may be fixed on a standard 1 threaded mounting pole Not supplied Attach the supplied mounting base to the antenna with the four screws thread the cable down the center hole and through the pole Thread the pole
13. s esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Navico AS declara que este NAIS 300 est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras provis es da Directiva 1999 5 CE The equipment named in this declaration is intended for use in international waters as well as coastal sea areas and inland waterways administered by countries of the E U and E E A Website www Navico com Appendix 23 aches Wwww navico com
14. s on the top of the unit they are PWR Green Power GPS Lock Status Silent Mode BIIT Red Built In Integrity Test TX Yellow Transmit RX Blue AIS Message Received 4 2 Indicators At power up all four LED s will light continuously for five seconds to show that they are working then they will go into the following routines PWR After the initial five seconds the LED will do two short flashes and a longer pause before repeating itself This will continue until a GPS position fix is acquired Once a fix has been obtained the LED will stay on continuously If after a GPS fix the transmitter has been disabled Silent Mode the LED will flash at a rate of one second on and one second off BIIT Built In Integrity Test The NAIS 300 is constantly monitoring and testing the integrity of the AIS transceiver After the initial five seconds the LED will go out Should a fault be detected within the unit the BIIT LED will start to flash The flash sequences listed below indicate the specific faults 1 flash transponder not reponding 2 flashes transmitter fault 3 flashes receiver fault 4 flashes VHF antenna VSWR fault 5 flashes no GPS sensor Operation 17 18 Operation 6 flashes noise threshold exceeded 7 flashes voltage supply fault The BIIT message will remain there until the fault is cleared by the NAIS 300 circuitry or the unit has been repaired TX After the initial
15. seamanship Remember Maritime law requires that you keep a good lookout at all times Introduction 5 1 2 SimNet NMEA2000 SimNet is Navico s proprietary high speed data bus network compatible with NMEA2000 It provides intelligent sharing of data and control information between a wide range of marine electronics and instruments 6 Introduction 2 Installation 2 1 General The NAIS 300 is designed to be mounted on a flat surface somewhere out of sight but easily accessible However to determine the best possible location you need to consider how and where you are going to run the cabling from the sides of the unit The NAIS 300 is very simple to install however the performance of the equipment is directly affected by the quality of the installation Please read these instructions carefully before attempting installation If in any doubt consult a qualified marine electronics engineer 2 2 Mounting The transceiver requires a flat surface with a minimum area of at least 210mm x 130mm 8 3in x 5 1in for mounting with an overall area of 210mm x 250mm 8 6in x 9 8in to allow for cables The surface should be rigid and sturdy enough to be able to support the weight of the unit taking into account the shock loads likely to be encountered when the vessel is under way in heavy seas 1 Hold the unit against the surface where it is to be mounted and mark the position of the four holes with a pencil 2 Drill a
16. t 5 Slide the grommet down the cable until it is seated on the main housing Make sure that there is a little excess cable beneath it ensuring that the cable is not pulled tight 6 Place the clamp over the grommet and screw down with the two screws supplied 7 Make a small loop from the cables and cable tie them down to the tongue of the clamp Figure 2 3 NAIS 300 showing finished wiring assembly 2 4 SimNet NMEA2000 cable supplied The NAIS 300 is connected to the SimNet NMEA2000 databus using the cable supplied Pull the splash cover off of the SimNet NMEA2000 socket ensure the connector on the end of the cable is in the correct orientation and press firmly into the socket SimNet 300 N model only With the supplied cable connected to the NAIS 300 connect the other end into the vessels SimNet network Installation 9 10 Installation NMEA2000 300 L model only With the supplied cable connected to the NAIS 300 connect the other end into the supplied T connector then connect this into the vessels NMEA2000 network 2 5 NMEA0183 HS RS232 supplied This data cable is used to connect the NAIS 300 to a PC or laptop in order to configure it and for AIS enabled PC chartplotter applications For further information regarding the wiring of this cable please refer to chapter 3 2 2 6 NMEAO183 HS RS485 not supplied This data cable is used for connectivity to AIS enabled chart plotters and other marine equip
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