ACR AISLINK CB1 Class B AIS Transceiver User Manual
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1. 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 25 Operation 5 4 Indicator functions The AIS transceiver includes four coloured indicators as shown in Figure 14 The state of the indicators provides information regarding the status of the AIS transceiver Indicator lights Green Amber Red Blue ES U Figure 14 Indicator location on the AIS transceiver unit Page 26 Operation The meaning of typical indicator configurations is shown in the table below and Figure 14 shows the orientation of the AIS transceiver Booo Green indicator only The AIS transceiver is powered up has a position fix and has transmitted at least one vessel information report Red indicator only The AIS transceiver has detected a system error The likely causes of this are detailed in the troubleshooting guide in section 6 Diagnostic messages displayed in proAIS may also help troubleshoot the cause of the error Amber and blue indicators When silent mode is activated using the optional silent mode switch this combination of indicators is illuminated to show that the transmitter is disabled Amber indicator only The AIS transceiver is in transmit timeout mode This can be for a number of reasons The unit has only2. 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 Transmit NMEA0183 Transmit 38 400 Baud Receive NMEA0183 Yellow Receives 4 800 Baud Figure 11 Connecting to the NMEA0183 data port Page 20 Installation 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 or Mac The USB connector can be connected directly to the USB port on the PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable To enable connection of the AIS transceiver to a PC the USB drivers supplied on the product CD must first be installed Driver installation is typically not required for use with a Mac To install the drivers please follows the steps below 1 2 3 4 5 Insert the product CD into the PC and navigate to the USB drivers folder Double cl
3. 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Items included with the product AIS transceiver overview Electrical connections to the AIS transceiver 9 Typical installation configuration AIS transceiver dimensions AIS transceiver mounting GPS antenna mounting Position of the GPS antenna connector 16 Position of the VHF antenna connector 17 Connecting an external switch 19 Connecting to the NMEA0183 data port 20 Connecting the power supply Indicator functions Notices Notices When reading this manual please pay attention to warnings marked with the warning triangle shown on the left These are important messages for safety installation and usage of the product gt Safety warnings This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual This AIS transceiver 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 transceiver 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 transceiver The
4. B transceiver will only receive AIS messages and will not 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 13 shows the functions of the four indicators Indicator Function Green Unit is powered up and operating normally Amber Unit is in a transmit timeout period Red Unit has experienced an error Blue Silent mode is activated Figure 13 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 two 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 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
5. for installation VHF antenna Connection to a suitable VHF antenna will be required for the AIS transceiver to operate 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 antenna splitters are designed to work only with AIS receivers Please check with your dealer to ensure you N When selecting an AIS antenna splitter make sure it is capable of operation with an AIS transceiver Some AIS purchase the correct type of antenna splitter Optional external GPS antenna The transceiver has an internal GPS antenna When the transceiver is mounted in a location with a clear sky view for example beneath a windshield or other non metallic structure an external GPS antenna is not required Should it not be possible to mount the transceiver in a suitable location then an external GPS antenna can be connected A compatible GPS antenna is available from your dealer as an accessory Optional switch A switch can be connected to the transceiver to enable and disable silent mode see section 3 2 A latching toggle switch is required to use this feature VHF antenna cable Please check that the VHF antenna you intend to
6. in Figure 10 Connection of an external switch to toggle silent mode is optional and not essential for normal operation of the product A Do not connect a voltage source across the switch inputs as this may damage the transceiver Green Switch input Orange I Switch input Figure 10 Connecting an external switch Page 19 Installation Step 6 Connecting to NMEA0183 compatible equipment The two independent NMEA0183 data ports provide connection to your chart plotter and other NMEA0183 compatible equipment Each port consists of two wires colour coded as shown in the table in Figure 11 and in the diagram in Figure 11 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 output port which operates at 38 400baud and a low speed input port which operates at 4 800baud 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 A multiplexing feature is provided which means any messages which are received via the low speed port are automatically transmitted via the high speed port This is particularly useful when using a chart plotter having only a single NMEA0183 port An additional sensor such as a gyro compass can be connected to the AIS transceiver via the low speed port and the AIS transceiver can
7. manufacturer reserves the right to update and change these specifications at any time and without notice gt Bb A Do not install this equipment in a flammable atmosphere such as in an engine 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 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 Page 1 Notices 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 o
8. recently been powered on and is obtaining a position fix prior to transmitting its first vessel information report This process can take several minutes e Position fix has been lost The AIS transceiver will attempt to regain position fix for 30 minutes before entering an error state e 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 Page 27 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting Issue Possible cause and remedy No data is being received by the chart plotter Check that the power supply is connected correctly e Check that the power supply is a 12V or 24V supply Check that the connections to the chart plotter are correct No indicators are illuminated Check that the power supply is connected correctly Check that the power supply is a 12V or 24V supply The Red error indicator is illuminated The unit may not have a valid MMSI Check that the AIS 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 interrup
9. with the product A US Customers only It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission for the end user to A 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 Page 23 Configuring your AIS transceiver 4 3 Introduction to proAlS2 Included in the CD supplied with your product is a software tool called proAlS2 proAlS2 provides the facility to configure monitor and diagnose issues with your AIS transceiver proAIS2 can provide assistance when ensuring that a satisfactory GPS signal is being received It can also display alarm messages generated by the transceiver regarding poor VHF antenna quality or that the power being supplied is outside the range specified for operation proAIS2 can also be used to activate silent mode which disables AIS transmissions Section 4 4 provides instructions on how to install proAIS2 Section 4 5 provides instructions on how to configure the AIS transceiver using proAlS2 Further help on how to use the features of proAIS2 can be found in the Help menu within the proAIS2 tool proAlS2 is designed to be installed and used with a PC or Mac connected to the AIS transceiver via USB using the supplied USB cable 4 4 Installing proAIS2 1 Insert the CD into your PC or Mac th
10. AISLink ACR AISLINK CB1 Class B AIS Transceiver User Manual Thank you for buying this AIS Class B transceiver This product has been engineered to offer you the highest level of performance and durability and we hope that it will provide many years of reliable service We constantly strive to achieve the highest possible quality standards should you encounter any problems with this product please contact your dealer who will be pleased to offer whatever assistance you require Table of contents 1 1 1 12 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 3 1 3 2 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 6 7 Notices Safety warnings General notices About your AIS class B transceiver About AIS Static and dynamic vessel data Important information for US customers What s in the DOX ii Installation Preparing for Installation Installation procedures Configuring your AIS transceiver Switching on your AIS transceiver for the first time 23 Configuring your AIS transceiver Introduction to proAIlS2 Installing proAlS2 Configuration using proAlS2 Operation Using the AIS transceiver Switch functions Using proAlS2 with your AIS transceiver Indicator functions Troubleshooting Specifications cic2c5 ccc c siece cede aeestessecedtencsandsscedeccesceesseee Table of figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure
11. S Internal 50 channel IEC 61108 1 compliant Electrical Interfaces USB NMEA0183 38 400kBaud output NMEA0183 4 800kBaud input NMEA2000 LEN 1 Connectors VHF antenna connector SO 239 External GPS antenna connector TNC USB type A plug NMEA2000 standard connector 12 way power input NMEA0183 External switch Page 29 Specifications VHF Transceiver Transmitter x 1 Receiver x 2 One receiver time shared between AIS and DSC Frequency 156 025 to 162 025 MHz in 25 kHz steps 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 RX Sensitivity Less than 107dBm at 20 PER Co channel 10dB Adjacent channel 70dB IMD 65dB Blocking 84dB Environmental Water resistant to IPx7 Operating temperature 25 C to 55 C Tested to IEC 60945 Protected category Indicators Power TX timeout error silent mode status Page 30 ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 USA T 1 954 981 3333 F 1 954 983 5087 http www acrartex com 201 0629 1
12. cal connections The AIS transceiver has the following electrical connections Power supply Two independent NMEA0183 data ports for connection to chart plotters and other NMEA0183 compatible equipment USB for connection to a PC or Mac External switch input for silent mode control NMEA2000 port for connection to NMEA2000 compatible equipment Page 8 About your AIS class B transceiver In addition there are two other connections for the VHF antenna and an optional external GPS antenna Figure 3 shows an overview of the electrical connections to the AIS transceiver AIS Class B Power in transceiver Switch NMEA0183 device Chartplotter USB NMEA 2000 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 Chartplotter VHF antenna AIS Class B GPS antenna transceiver optional 0000 Power in Switch USB NMEA0183 device NMEA 2000 Figure 4 Typical installation configuration Page 10 Installation In addition to the items provided with your AIS transceiver the following items will be required
13. els 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 Switch functions 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 position ceases whilst the reception of other vessel s AIS position 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 When silent mode is active other vessels will not be able to receive your vessel information on their AIS devices Your navigational safety may be compromised as a result 5 3 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
14. en 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 proAIS2 will launch automatically and a start menu folder and shortcut will be created for future use 4 5 Configuration using proAIS2 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 or acquire a GPS position fix whilst powered by USB You will require the following information in order to configure your AIS transceiver MMSI Vessel name Vessel type Call sign 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 result in other vessels failing to A 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 24 Operation 5 Operation 5 1 Using the AIS transceiver Once the unit has been configured it is ready for use Providing other vess
15. erproof to ingress protection rating IPx7 however it is recommended that the AIS transceiver is not subjected to extended periods of exposure to spray or submersion Itis recommended that the AIS transceiver is installed in a below decks environment Itis acceptable to mount the AIS transceiver either vertically or horizontally The product is supplied with four self tapping screws for attachment of the AIS transceiver to a suitable surface Please refer to Figure 6 for guidance 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 If the internal GPS antenna is used the AIS transceiver should be mounted in a location with a clear sky view The internal GPS antenna is mounted below the top surface of the transceiver enclosure Page 12 Installation 42 mm 128 mm 100 mm Figure 5 AIS transceiver dimensions Page 13 Installation Figure 6 AIS transceiver mounting Page 14 Installation Step 2 Installing an optional external GPS antenna For mounting of the optional external GPS antenna 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
16. f 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 A Any attempt to tamper with or damage this product will invalidate 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 for consequences arising from om
17. hould be read thoroughly prior to any attempt to install or use the AIS transceiver 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 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 4 for more details of indicator functions The AIS transceiver has an internal GPS antenna You should ensure that the transceiver is mounted where it has a clear view of the sky or alternatively connect an external GPS antenna which is available from your dealer as an accessory Power data and USB cable The power and data cable connects to the AIS transceiver and enables connection to power NMEA0183 external silent mode switch and USB Do not attempt to adjust or remove the fixings next to each of the four mounting holes These fixings form part of the A sealing of the AIS transceiver and any modification could affect the product s performance and will invalidate the product s warranty Page 7 About your AIS class B transceiver Indicator lights Green Amber Red Blue Mounting Mounting holes holes Power and data i E GPS antenna NMEA 2000 VHF antenna Figure 2 AIS transceiver overview Electri
18. ick on the setup exe file to launch the installer Follow the on screen installation instructions to complete installation 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 Select the AIS COM port and a baud rate of 38 400 in PC based navigation software to make use of the AIS data To reset the connection disconnect then reapply power to the AIS before closing and relaunching any PC or Mac N If the USB connection is removed from the PC or Mac during use you must reset the connection before further use applications using the USB connection Finally reconnect the USB cable between the PC or Mac and the AIS transceiver Page 21 Installation 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 Power in Power in Figure 12 Connecting the power supply Page 22 Configuring your AIS transceiver 4 Configuring your AIS transceiver Until correctly configured your AIS class
19. issions 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 The declaration of conformity is provided with the product document pack 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 and Czech Republic CE01680 Page 2 Notices FCC notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device 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 o
20. m class A transceivers class B transceivers AtoNs and AIS base stations but do not transmit any information about the vessel on which they are installed This product 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 Static data is information about the vessel which must be programmed into the AIS transceiver This includes e Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI Vessel name e Vessel call sign if available Vessel type Vessel dimensions Page 4 About your AIS class B transceiver 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 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 sh
21. ould make sure that your 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 In the United States of America the MMSI and static data must only be entered by a competent installer The end user of the equipment is not authorised to enter their own vessel data 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 Screws packet of 4 start guide Product CD Product manual Warranty information Figure 1 Items included with the product Page 6 About your AIS class B transceiver Support tools CD The CD supplied with the package contains the following proAIS2 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 Quick start guide The quick start guide gives a handy one page reference for the installation process Product manual This document is the product manual and s
22. r details of NMEA2000 cables Page 11 Installation Connection to a PC or Mac If you choose to use a PC or Mac with suitable charting software to display received AIS messages as other vessels this can be accomplished by connecting the USB connector on the supplied power and data cable 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 The AIS transceiver must be fitted in a location where it is at least 0 2m from a compass or any magnetic device There should be adequate space around the AIS transceiver for routing of cables See Figure 5 for details of the AIS transceiver dimensions The ambient temperature around the AIS transceiver should be maintained between 25 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 The AIS transceiver is fully wat
23. r 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 device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 L appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 L utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le Fonctionnement Cet appareil num rique de la 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 d
24. ssory cable is supplied with the product to provide connections to power the external switch the NMEA0183 data ports and USB 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 eight colour coded bare wires ready for connection and a USB connector for use with a PC or Mac The able below in Figure 1 lists the function of each colour coded wire for reference Wire colour Description Function Red Power in Power supply connections Black Power in Green Switch input External switch connection for silent mode Orange Switch input Brown NMEA0183 port 1 TX High speed NMEA0183 output 38 400baud intended for connection to chart plotters Blue NMEA0183 port 1 TX Purple NMEA0183 port 2 RX Low speed NMEA0183 input 4 800baud intended for connection to other NMEA0183 compatible sensors for multiplexing of data to the Yellow NMEA0183 port 2 RX chart plotter Table 1 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 18 Installation Step 5 Connecting an external switch A toggle switch can be connected to the AIS transceiver to provide remote control of silent mode Connect the toggle switch between the light green and orange wires as shown
25. ted or the VHF antenna characteristics are briefly affected No GPS position fix can be obtained Please check the transciever is located where the internal GPS antenna has a clear sky view or that an external GPS antenna is properly connected and installed Review the GPS signal strength graph available in proAlS2 The power supply is outside the allowable range Check that the power supply is within the range 9 6V to 31 2V If none of the above correct the error condition please contact your dealer for advice Check for error and alarm messages in proAls2 My MMSI is being received by other vessels Some older AIS devices and chart plotters do not process the specific class B but my vessel name is not shown on their AIS message which provides the vessel name message 24 This is not a chart plotter or PC fault of your AIS transceiver Software upgrades are available for many older chart plotters which will correct this issue The other vessel should update its AIS unit and or chart plotting software to receive AIS message 24 If the guidance given in the table above does not rectify the problem you are experiencing please contact your dealer for further assistance Page 28 Specifications 7 Specifications Parameter Value Dimensions 140 x 100 x 42 mm Lx W x H Weight 250g Power DC 9 6V 31 2V Average power consumption 170mA at 12VDC Peak current rating 2A GPS Receiver AI
26. 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 SO 239 and is intended to mate with a PL 259 connector Power and data cable 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 ScotchlokTM connectors is recommended for this purpose Chart plotter To display received AIS messages as 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 fo
27. 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 7 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 8 Figure 7 GPS antenna mounting Page 15 Installation Power and data 290 GPS antenna NMEA 2000 VHF antenna Figure 8 Position of the GPS antenna connector Page 16 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 9 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 GPS antenna Power and data NMEA 2000 L VHF antenna Figure 9 Position of the VHF antenna connector Page 17 Installation Step 4 Connecting the accessory cable An acce
28. ynamically share and regularly update their position 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 Class A transceivers These are similar to class B transceivers 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 They also transmit Class A transceivers are mandatory on all vessels over 300 gross tonnes on international voyages and certain types of passenger vessels under SOLAS regulations 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 AIS base stations AIS base stations are used by Vessel Traffic Systems to monitor and control the transmissions of AIS transceivers 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 AIS receivers AIS receivers will generally receive transmissions fro
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