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1. Error LED flash 4 6 AIS Viewer Description The AIS Viewer is a complementary charting software supplied with your CAMINO 108 transponder purchase The software installation file and its user manual can be found in the provided CD ROM This powerful tool allows users to display AIS targets either on a basic line map or in an alphanumeric view It transforms your PC to a user friendly AIS data logger and can trace other vessels with voyage track Besides the software offers various safety features to help users be alerted during their voyage Once the program is installed you can establish a connection to PC either automatically or manually by assigning the COM port and baud rate Please notice that before trying to connect to PC you should quit the Configuration Software or vice versa The transponder can only establish connection to one software at a time The AIS CPA TCPA setting can be configured via AIS Viewer Figure 21 AMEC AIS Viewer end 37 4 7 Introducing AMEC AIS App The AMEC AIS App is a complimentary App with the purchase of an AMEC AIS CAMINO 108W transponder The App enables users to monitor the surrounding AIS traffics on your smart phone or tablet PC wirelessly The AIS targets are displayed clearly in radar view or in an alphanumeric vessel list format Data of own vessel can be traced in real time The App also offers various safety features to help users be alerted during their voyage The AMEC AIS App2. F Option O Help H Wi Fi Connection C Serial Port SES p Connect 192 168 2 1 3333 Figure 10 Wi Fi connection for CAMINO 108W For CAMINO 108W the connection between the Configuration Software and your transponder can also be established wirelessly Please refer to 4 4 Wi Fi Configuration about how to access CAMINO 108W from your PC as a hotspot After your PC is wirelessly connected with the transponder go to Option in the menu bar then Connection and Wi Fi The IP address and Port are already preprogrammed to fit CAMINO 108W s configuration Click on Connect to connect the Configuration Software with your transponder 3 2 Programming your vessel data After the transponder is successfully connected with the Configuration Software click on the STATIC DATA tab You will reguire the following information in order to configure your AIS transponder e Vessel name limited to 20 characters Call sign limited to 7 characters MMSI Enter your MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number Vessel type choose your ship type from the drop down list 23 meee Ship dimensions Enter the vessel dimensions and position of your GPS antenna installation WARNING The MMSI number can only be entered once Be sure to enter the correct MMSI number as it cannot be corrected if entered incorrectly File F Option O Help H Serial Port and Baud Rate Sett
3. The CAMINO 108 requires a 12V or 24V DC power supply 9 6 to 31 2V capable of supplying 2A peak current The red wire and the black wire on the 12 pin cable are used to connect the power supply s positive and negative terminals Practically it is suggested to use the fuse panel before connecting directly to the battery power supply 3 Configuring Your CAMINO 108 The AMEC AIS Configuration software enables the user to set up the transponder by entering your own ship s information It also provides the facilities to monitor and diagnose your transponder from your PC Laptop The AMEC AIS Configuration software can be found on the CD supplied To install the configuration software follow the installation instructions below Open the AMEC AIS Configuration file on the CD and click on the setup I icon to start the installation process Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation and check the checkbox to start the AMEC AIS Configuration Software at the end of the installation 3 1 Establish Connection to your PC 3 1 1 Serial Port Connection The USB driver has to be installed before linking the transponder to your PC A PC laptop can also be a convenient platform to display AIS targets with compatible software like the AIS Viewer supplied Reguired Items e USB Driver included in the software CD e USB cable included in the box e PC Laptop with Windows operating system not included CAMINO 108 USB Driver supp
4. can be configured to 4800 9600 or 38400 baud rate independently The default baud rate for both ports is 38400 bps Use the provided configuration utility to change baud rates Typically the high speed setting is used primarily for chart plotter connection while the low speed setting can be used to connect to other NMEA0183 compatible sensors CAMINO 108 NMEA0183 supports multiplexer function The received NMEA0183 data from both ports will be multiplexed and forwarded to all output ports as illustrated in the following figure The NMEA2000 supports only GPS output messages Output NMEA0183 1 NMEA0183 2 NMEA2000 GPS only Input NMEA0183 1 NMEA0183 2 Figure5 NMEA0183 Multiplexer Function External NMEA0183 CAMINO 108 Device RS422 NMEA0183 Chartplotter Figure6 NMEA0183 Connection illustration NMEA0183 Signal Signal Direction External NMEA0183 CAMINO 108 CAMINO 108 Device Receive RXP Input n a Receive RXN Input n a Transmit TXP Output Data Input RXP Transmit TXN Output Data Input RXN Note It is not recommended to connect the Camino 108 directly to AN RS232 devices over NMEA1083 However when RS232 devices are needed please follow the instruction at www alltekmarine com under Camino 108 s FAQ CAMINO 108 NMEA0183 Figure 7 External NMEA0183 GPS Source External NMEA0183 Chartplotter NMEA0183 Multi
5. is now available on Google Play for Android mobile devices The iOS version will follow in the near future T1 4 Download on the gt Googe Google play AppStore Legal Apple the Apple logo iPhone iPad iTunes and iOS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iTunes Store is a service mark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc Google the Google logo Android and Google play are trademarks of Google Inc registered in the U S and other countries ms 38 mmm 9 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5 1 Product Specifications APPLICABLE STANDARDS IEC 62287 1 Ed 2 2010 IEC 61108 1 Ed 1 2003 IEC 61162 1 Ed 3 2007 IEC 60945 Ed 4 2002 IEC 61162 2 Ed 1 1998 ITU R M 1371 4 2010 Frequency Range 156 025 MHz 162 025 MHz Channel Bandwidth 25 KHz Modulation GMSK FM Data Rate 9 600 bps Number of AIS Transmitter 1 Number of AIS Receiver 2 one time shared between AIS and DSC Number of DSC Receiver 1 time shared between AIS and DSC AIS Channel 1 CH 87B 161 975 MHz AIS Channel 2 CH 88B 162 025 MHz Tx Power Output 2 Watt 33 dBm 1 5 dB Rx Sensitivity lt 107 dBm 20 PER Modulation 1 300 Hz 2 100 Hz FSK Data Rate 1 200 bps 30 ppm Spurious Response Rejection 70 dB for signal 104 dBm BER lt 1 Blocking 84 dB for signal 104 dBm BER lt 1 0
6. with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by AMEC for compliance could void of the user s authority to operate the equipment 9 RF Exposure Warning WARNING This device generates and radiates RF electromagnetic energy and must be installed and operated according to the instructions contained in this manual Failure to do so may result in product malfunction and or exposure to potentially harmful levels of radio frequency radiation WARNING Never operate this device unless it is properly connected to a VHF antenna To maximize performance and minimize human expo
7. 01108 A 64 IAIVDM 1 1 A 16 lt ge9 P008eGhT gt HlcabOwR0 lt 0B 0 01 IA VDO 1 1 B6 lt fo9P002 Ewh3V lt hl03wpWCP06 0 05 4 Les ElEnabie Log Figure 18 Data Log m 31 V 4 GET STARTED 4 1 Start up the Transponder The transponder will start up whenever the connected power source is ON It will operate automatically if the transponder has been properly configured using the Configuration Software and GPS VHF antennas are also properly installed Normally the transponder should transmit its own ship positions every 30 seconds or 3 minutes depending on the moving speed It should also receive other vessels information in the vicinity The operation status of the transponder can be checked from the LED lights on the unit Description of the LED indications is provided in the following section 4 2 LED Indicators Indicator Light Description Power Green The green LED indicates that the transponder has been powered up correctly Error Red The red LED indicates that MMSI is not correctly set or the system has a BIIT error Please refer to 4 5 for more information about BIIT Rx Green The green LED flashes when the transponder is receiving AIS data Tx Silent Green Red The LED blinks green when the transponder is transmitting AIS data When the device is set in silent mode the LED turns on red steadily SD Green e Flashing SD card is being accessed Flashing Stead
8. G 3 4 BAUD RATE SETTING 3 5 DIAGNOSIS FUNCTIONS oon 3 5 1 System Check 3 5 2 GPS Status 3 53 Meat EE GET STARTED 5 8 4 1 START THE TRANSPONDER 4 2 LED INDICATORS A3 SD CARD DATA 1066 6 4 4 WI FI CONFIGURATION CAMINO 108W ONLY 4 5 BUILT IN INTEGRITY TEST BIIT 4 6 AIS VIEWER DESCRIPTION 4 7 INTRODUCING AMEC AIS APP En SPECIFICATIONS 5 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICAMONS E 39 5 3 DIMENSIONS 5 4 NMEA 2000 PGN INFORMATION 5 5 SUPPORTED NMEA0183 SENTENCES wcssiscasscssecssersietssecssocsatesorsssesienessnersesannesons 45 111018 8 3 1 10 611 46 ABBREVIATIONS 1 System Overview 1 1 Product Description The AMEC CAMINO 108 AIS Class B Transponder series is perfect for smaller vessels where the complexity of a Class A Transponder is not necessary It transmits the vessels dynamic and static information as well as receiving all AIS targets within 20 miles of the boat typically Using the built in GPS receiver the CAMINO 108 determines position speed and course and once this is combined with other navigational information it is automatically transmitted without any user interaction When received by other vessels and coast stations the data built up will provide a live graphical display of traffic in the area T
9. M 39 GPS RECEIVER integrated Supply Voltage Receiving Channels 50 channels Accuracy IEC 61108 1 compliant Output Rate 1 Hz POWER SUPPLY 12V 24V DC 2A Power Consumption 108 Typically less than 3W average 12V DC Power Consumption 108W CO GPS Antenna Connector Typically less than 4W average 12V DC NNECTION INTERFACE TNC Female VHF Antenna Connector PL 259 Female NMEA2000 Standard connector LEN 1 Silent Mode Setting Set by the dedicated pins in the 12 pin cable USB Mini B type waterproof NMEA 0183 RS 422 Support two NMEA0183 interfaces Baud rate configurable default 38 400 bps Separate Tx Rx baud rate Standard IEC 61162 1 IEC 61162 2 sentences Wireless Connection Operating Conditions IEEE 802 11 b g n CAMINO 108W only ENVIRONMENTAL IEC 60945 protected category Operating Temperature 15 C 55 C Waterproof Width IPX2 PHYSICAL 128 mm 5 51 inch Height 36 mm 1 97 inch 40 Depth 88 mm 7 87 inch exclude connector Weight 250g AMEC AIS Configuration PC configuration utility AMEC AIS Viewer AIS Viewer for PC ANT 21 GPS Antenna optional Cable integral 10m RG 58 cable plus mounting bracket Supply Voltage 3 3V 5 3 Dimensions 88mm 104 70 D 244 0 270 0 GPS antenna is an opti
10. NMEA0183 Sentences Sentence Description GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data GSA GNSS DOP and Active Satellites GSV GNSS Satellites In View GLL Geographic Position Latitude Longitude RMC Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data VDO AIS VHF Data Link Own Vessel Report VDM AIS VHF Data link Message Receive Sentence Description DTM Datum Reference GBS GNSS Satellite Fault Detection GSA GNSS DOP and Active Satellites HDT Heading True RMC Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data ROT Rate Of Turn 6 TROUBLESHOOTING The transmitting LED Green color is not illuminated why The transmitting interval of a Class B transponder is 3 minutes if the speed of the vessel is less than 2 knots If the speed exceeds 2 knots the transmitting interval will be 30 seconds For each transmission the channel indicator will flash once quickly The green light from the Tx indicator could be missed if not observed carefully For AIS transmitting GPS information from GPS antenna is required Without GPS information AIS will not transmit AIS signal Please check if your GPS antenna is connected and setup correctly CAMINO 108 receives AIS signals normally but no one in the surrounding can see me why AIS Class B transmission range limitation an AIS Class B transponder transmitting range of 5 7 miles in perfect conditions The AIS receiver in the transponder will typically see Class A vessels that
11. S transponder is not visible to other AIS transponders WARNING DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE EQUIPMENT Improper disassembly or modification could cause personal injury and will invalidate the guarantee WARNING While most of the installation can be performed by the owner or the crew a final commissioning can be done by your local agent dealer when needed or required AMEC and the local agent dealer will not bear any responsibilities over any damages resulted from improper installation by unauthorized agent dealer FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONLY WARNING It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device Xx The entry of static data into this device shall be performed by the vendor of the device or by an appropriately qualified person in the business of installing marine communications equipment on board vessels Instructions on how to accurately enter and confirm static data in the device can be found in this user manual FOREWORD AMEC thanks you for the purchase of your new CAMINO 108 Automatic Identification System hereinafter called AIS Wherever you sail now you can have a better control of your surrounding sea and have an enjoyable voyage CAMINO 108 is strictly tested at the factory to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment W
12. Sat FF CAMINO 108 gt AISSClassB lt USER MANUAL COPYRIGHT The entire contents of this instruction manual including any future updates revisions and modifications shall remain the property of AMEC at all times Unauthorized copies or reproduction of this manual either in part or whole in any form of print and electronic media is prohibited The contents herein can only be used for the intended purpose of this manual DISCLAIMER AMEC is devoted to publish and maintain this product manual As we continue to improve our AIS products to satisfy all customers needs information in this document is subject to change without notice AMEC does not make any representations or warranties implied or otherwise regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage including but not limited to special incidental consequential or other damage Manual Revision Version 1 14 WARNING The transponder must be installed and configured in conformity with the provided instructions in the manual in order to maximize the device performance WARNING Please bear in mind that not all vessels are equipped with AIS transponders and therefore may not be visible to this transponder Likewise certain conditions such as device malfunction the environment improper use and overcrowded port traffic may exist whereby the vessel equipped with this AI
13. Unit 12 24V DC Power Supply SD Card slot NMEA0183 1 E Chartplotter S Chartp NMEA0183 2 m NMEA 2000 Tx 1 Box SB 181 TT 1 4 Whatis AIS The Automatic Identification System AIS is a Very High Frequency VHF radio broadcasting system that transfers packets of data over the VHF data link VDL and enables AIS equipped vessels and shore based stations to exchange identification information and navigational data Ships with AIS transponders continually transmit their ID position course speed and other data to all nearby ships and shore stations Such information can aid greatly in situational awareness and provide a means to assist in collision avoidance AIS equipment is standardized by ITU IEC IALA and IMO and is subject to approval by a certification body The following AIS devices have been developed for variant applications AIS Class mandated by the IMO for vessels of 300 gross tonnages and upwards engaged on international voyages cargo ships of 500 gross tonnages and upwards as well as passenger ships It transmits typically on 12 5 watt output power m AIS Class B provides limited functionality and is intended for non SOLAS commercial vessels and recreational vessels It transmits typically on 2 watt output power m AlS Receiver only receives AIS signal and it does not have transmitter to send out AIS signal Suitable for recreational vessel that does not want to send out its vessel informati
14. anty is void if the seal label is removed or defaced THE LIABILITY OF AMEC TO A CUSTOMER UNDER THIS WARRANTY WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY OR OTHERWISE SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TOTAL PURCHAE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY AND IN NO EVENT SHALL AMEC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR LOST OF GOODWILL REPUTATION LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY OR INFORMATION DATA SOFTWARE OR APPLICATIONS In the event that any term or provision contained in this Warranty is found to be invalid illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make such provision enforceable by such court taking into account the intent of the parties All AMEC products sold or provided hereunder are merely aids to navigation It is the responsibility of the user to exercise discretion and proper navigational skill independent of any AMEC product 53 0 Appendix How to Determine Serial Port If you PC laptop does not have available serial port you may use a RS232 to USB adapter To find out the proper serial port for connection use the following instructions Windows 7 or VISTA version Click on Start gt Select Control Panel gt Select Device Manager Click Port COM amp LPT Windows 8 and 8 1 Click W I and t
15. are 20 30 miles away or even more in excellent conditions The major reason is that all AIS Class B transponders transmit at 2 watts vs the 12 5 watts that Class A transponders typically use This difference in power impacts on the transmission range of each transponder type For this reason it is guite possible that Class A vessel can be seen but Class B vessel might not be seen VHF antennas interference if you are using a dedicated AIS VHF antenna for your transponder be sure that it is placed at least 6 ft 1 83 m away from other VHF antennas or vertical metal objects and ideally install the antenna on a different vertical plane from other VHF antennas In several tests mounting e 46 M two VHF antennas next to another typically reduces the transmitting range to both antennas by 50 70 e GPS is not fixed If your GPS antenna is not connected or setup correctly your transponder will see other vessels fine but you will not be sending out your vessel position All AIS transponders need a good GPS fix before it can send out any type of transmission The color and state of the LEDs on the transponder indicate if the unit is in transmission mode or not e The location of VHF antenna is directly related to AIS transmitting range The VHF antenna should be installed at mast as high as possible The silent mode Tx off on CAMINO 108 is not working why e Silent mode can be configured on CAMINO 108 by using the wires at 12 pin con
16. connectivities of all GPS satellites being used File F Help H Serial Port and Baud Rate Setting gt Manual Serial Port Baud Rate Auto 1 38400 SYSTEM CHECK GPS STATUS DATALOG UTC Date 2010 11 25 UTC Time 03 45 56 Fix Mode HDOP 1 0 Latitude 22 3418 Satelites in view Longitude 120 1913 E 12 SOG 000 Kn coc oe SNR dB Hz 11 17 20 25 32 23 24 19 10 Satellite ID Figure 17 GPS Status 30 3 5 3 Data Log The log shows the collected AIS data log from the device You may save or clear the current collected log mc Plet Help H Serial Port and Baud Rate Setting Manual Serial Port Baud Rate El amp Auto 1 26400 Eege Diagnosis SYSTEM CHECK GPs STATUS DATA LOG GPGSA A 3 03 06 11 19 25 23 07 16 19 2 6 1 2 2 4 3A IANMDM 1 1 A 16 lt f 1 001 8eD4v gt Hefa WGJO0S5 0 16 A VOM 1 1 8 15Rj7J0001 88GC2 gt Houc72IJ0 lt 0E 0 7E IAIVDO 1 1 B6 lt fo9P002 Ewh3V lt hi03wnWCP06 01B TAINNVDM 1 1 A 137psT00018eEUN gt HbJgnoOJ2HK9 0 69 IAIVDO 1 1 B lt fo9P002 Ewh3V lt hl03wo7CP06 0 7A IAIVDO 1 1 B6 lt fo9P002 Ewh3V lt hl03woWCP06 0 1A IAVDM 1 1 B 1671vB00000e00 lt gt l2J9AIAR06sd 0 13 JAIVDO 1 1 B lt fo9P002 Ewh3V lt hl03wp7CP06 0 65 IAIVDM 1 1 B 16 lt IjR00008e Th gt JA0DzeOOL06sd 0 14 GPRMC 235949 109 A 2608 6361 N 12146 6223 E 000 0 000 0 3
17. g cables may cause damages to the inner wires and impair overall the performances Each coaxial cable should be set up separately and can only be set up ina single cable tube Insulation on connector port of the coaxial cable should be considered 2 5 Connecting Power and Data Cable Connecting the CAMINO 108 to external power source and data equipments are illustrated in diagram below Red 12 24V DC Black Power Ground Power Supply Gray Transmit Di Yellow Transmit e gt NMEA0183 1 Purple Receive White Receive JN Brown Transmit Blue Transmit gt NMEA0183 2 Green Receive Orange Receive of Pink Silent Silent Switch Light Blue Silent Return_ T Switch Box Figure 4 Wiring instructions 14 lt When wiring NMEA0183 to AlS ready equipment please refer to your equipment manual first CAMINO 108W supports only one configuration baud rate configuration for Tx Rx on NMEA0183 port 2 During installation you may have to peel off some wires to make the appropriate connections After completing the installation please cover all exposed wires with a rubber vulcanized tape to prevent the devices from malfunctioning or short circuited 2 6 Connecting with NMEA0183 Devices CAMINO 108 has two NMEA0183 ports and each NMEA 0183 port s transmitting and receiving interface
18. he CAMINO 108 has been engineered for flawless integration with navigation systems and supports NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 communications and its output meets IEC 62287 and related standards The CE BSH approved CAMINO 108 also features USB connectivity and an optional Wi Fi interface CAMINO 108W The SD card slot in the CAMINO 108 can be guickly and easily used as a data recorder enabling the capture of all messages to assist in system and safety monitoring including incident investigation The recorded data is logged and stored on the SD card when fitted An optional switch box enables Silent mode allowing the user to stop the broadcast of static and dynamic information on occasions where either privacy or security is required CAMINO 108 CAMINO 108W Back Back 1 2 Equipments in the Box Upon receiving the product please verify items in the box If any is missing please contact your local AMEC representative immediately Class B AIS Transponder 12pin cable with power dual NMEA0183 silent mode 1m 26AWG Mini USB to USB cable 1 8m d mm 60008 mmm 090098 User Manual Software CD configuration utility M3 5x25 Screws USB driver AIS Viewer user manual Optional Accessory GPS antenna ANT 21 with 10m cable Wi Fi antenna 108W only 1 3 External Connections VHF Antenna Wi Fi Antenna 108W only Q LED Indicators Transponder
19. hen click on Control Panel gt Select Device Manager gt Click Port COM amp LPT means Windows button Serial port number 0 54 Alltek Marine Electronics Corporation 5F No 37 Ji Hu Road Neihu District Taipei 11492 Taiwan Tel 886 2 2627 1599 Fax 886 2 2627 1600 Email service alltekmarine com Website www alltekmarine com
20. ial and workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of first purchase the Warranty Period For the purposes of this warranty date of first purchase means the date that the product was purchased by the first retail customer or by the institutional customer or in the case of a product installed on a new vessel or any other marine related platform by a certified AMEC original equipment manufacturer a AMEC OEM the date that such vessel was purchased by the first retail customer AMEC will at its sole option repair or replace any defective products or components returned during the Warranty Period in accordance with the terms conditions and limitations set forth below Such repairs or replacement will be the sole remedy of the customer under this Warranty Standard Warranty Service To qualify for standard warranty service the product must be returned to a AMEC certified service agent i within the Warranty Period and ii within thirty 30 52 mmm days of the alleged product failure Any products returned must be securely packaged and sent pre paid and insured to AMEC or to a AMEC certified service agent All products returned must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt to be eligible for standard warranty service Other conditions This Warranty is fully transferable provided that you furnish the original proof of purchase to the AMEC certified service agent This Warr
21. ing EE Cj SerialPort Bond El d Gs fo 15200 5 1 Configuration Diagnosis STATIC DATA TRANSCEIVER BAUD RATE SHIP DIMENSION NAME BALU CALLSIGN AMEC 101 k g _ 0 511m MMSI 123456790 Ship Type 37 Vessel Pleasure craft gt E 0 Taj 0 511m 0 2i o 0 63m 0 63 Firmware Version V1 2 6 1 Figure 11 Static Data Setting Z o 24 aX 3 3 Transceiver Setting 1 To disable DSC monitoring function select the OFF button The default setting is ON DSC enabled 2 To disable the GPS output check and select the OFF button The default setting is S seconds GPS enabled 3 GPS mode the option Altitude higher than 500m enables GPS positioning at an altitude over 500m The default setting is At sea level 4 ALR Sentence default setting is on The OFF option enables users to deactivate alarm which will be typically triggered when COG or HDG data is no more available File F Option Q Help H Serial Port and Baud Rate Setting Serial Port BaudRate Z m y EXIT e fa 1 5200 CN Disconnect Configuration STATIC DATA TRANSCEIVER BAUD RATE DSC Monitoring ON D GPS Update Rate E OFF 2 GPS Mode ALRSentence 45 Figure 12 Transponder Setting 25 3 4 Baud Rate Setting 1 Click on BAUD RATE tab 2 The default baud
22. ith proper use installation and maintenance the eguipment will serve loyally and reliably at its optimum For sales services and technical supports please contact your local AMEC representatives or Alltek Marine Electronics Corp at sales alltekmarine com or service alltekmarine com You are always welcome to visit our website at www alltekmarine com for new product status and company update Thank you again Be safe TABLE OF CONTENT SYSTEM OVERVIEW vii cessiesecesecessiascscsetessvecenetecevecesedecesevesaveiecedeVedevaseiegevessvazves 1 1 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 EQUIPMENTS IN THE BOX 1 3 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS K WR 1 4 1 Class A vs Class BAIS 1 4 2 AIS Message Types 1 4 3 AIS Report Rate INSTALLATION 9 2 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES lt isccssecsactssassascanecsactevevaaisasiessavinnesanvisieseneasnessevasneiounns 2 2 2 MOUNTING TRANSPONDER MAIN UNIT 2 3 VHF GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION 2 4 GPS ANTENNA LOCATION 2 5 CONNECTING POWER AND DATA CABLE 2 6 CONNECTING WITH NMEA0183 Devices 2 7 AIS SILENT MODE CONNECTION 2 8 CONNECTION TO NMEA2000 NETWORK 2 9 CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY Ynn Y AYRA A EAR FR RF RL RF RiR nn Ron CONFIGURING YOUR CAMINO 108 cccccssssssecsecesssessscceeeeesesssceeeeeeeeseees 3 1 ESTABLISH CONNECTION TO YOUR PC 3 1 1 Serial Port Connection 3 1 2 Wireless Connection only for CAMINO 108W 3 2 PROGRAMMING YOUR VESSEL DATA 3 3 TRANSCEIVER SETTIN
23. nector Even though my CAMINO 108 is transmitting why do some vessels with AIS take a long time to see my vessel name or not see it at all e AIS Class B users should keep in mind that Class 8 transponders do not broadcast position updates as often as Class A commercial transponders As with Class B transponders the full static information such as vessel s names the transmission is broadcasted every 6 minutes however MMSI and dynamic information such as position update will only be sent out every 3 minutes if the vessel is moving slower than 2 knots To add to this if the receiving party is using non standard dual channel receiver a single channel receiver then in perfect conditions the receiver will get your full static information every 12 minutes and your MMSI and dynamic information every 6 minutes if you are moored A7 No data is being received by chart plotter why e Please check that the power supply is connected correctly at CAMINO 108 e Please check that the power supply is 12V or 24V with sufficient current capacity no less than 2A e Please make sure that the connections between CAMINO 108 to the chart plotter are correct My MMSI is being received by other vessels but my vessel name is not shown on their chart plotter or PC why e Older software and AIS displays may not be fully compatible with Class B transponders In some of these cases older eguipments might only have Class B vessel
24. oats passenger boats with more than 12 passengers Recreational vessels and small fishing boats 1 4 2 AIS Message Types Class B AIS broadcasts following message types Static Data D MMSI H Vessel name Vessel call sign Type of ship Ship dimensions GPS antenna location Dynamic Data H Position of the vessel H Course over ground COG H Speed over ground SOG H True heading 14 4 3 AIS Report Rate Class B AIS broadcasts ship dynamic data per following reporting interval Besides ship static data will be broadcasted every 6 minutes Ship Condition Nominal Reporting Interval Ship not moving faster than 2 knots 3 Minutes Ship moving faster than 2 knots 30 Seconds H 2 1 Installation Installation Procedures Please familiarize the manual content before begin installation Depending on your hardware configuration use the following recommended steps for installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Mount the transponder unit to an appropriate location Install VHF antenna Install GPS antenna Connect antenna cables to the transponder Connect to a chartplotter via NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 interface if applicable Make silent mode connection if applicable optional external switch needed Connect to an appropriate power source 12V 24V DC 2A Power On the power source which turns on the transponder unit Program MMSI and vessel information into the device using configu
25. on AIS Base Station is provided by aids to navigation authorities to enable the ship to shore shore to ship transmission of information Networked AIS Base Stations can assist in providing overall maritime domain awareness AIS AtoN Aids to Navigation provides an opportunity to transmit position and status of buoys and lights through the same VDL which can then show up on AlS ready devices within the range AIS SART Search and Rescue Transmitter using AIS can be used to assist in determining the location of a vessel in distress It is typically used on life rafts AIS on Search and Rescue SAR Aircraft used on airplanes and helicopters to assist search and rescue operation 1 4 1 Class A vs Class B AIS A brief comparison of class A and class B AIS is illustrated in the following table CAMINO 108 is a class B AIS transponder Table 1 1 Comparison of Class A and Class B Type of AIS Class A AIS Class B AIS Communication Protocol SOTDMA Self organizing CSTDMA Carrier Sense Transmit Power and range 12 5w 25 NM expected 2w 5 7 NM expected IMO Mandate Mandatory for all SOLAS compliant vessels No mandate Reporting rate dynamic data Higher transmission up to every 2 sec Lower transmission up to every 30 sec AIS data presented Static Dynamic Voyage Static and Dynamic data Applications Commercial vessels fishing boats working b
26. ona item 42 5 4 NMEA 2000 PGN Information PGN Description 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 59904 ISO Request 60928 ISO Address Claim 126464 PGN List Transmit PGN s group function 126996 Product Information 129025 Position Rapid Update 129026 COG SOG Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation AtoN Report 129539 GNSS DOPs 129540 GNSS Sats in View 129792 AIS DGNSS Broadcast Binary Message 129793 AIS UTC and Date Report 129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data 129795 AIS Addressed Binary Message 129796 AIS Acknowledge 129797 AIS Binary Broadcast Message 129800 AIS UTC Date Inguiry 129801 AIS Addressed Safety Related Message 129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message e 43 129803 AIS Interrogation 129804 AIS Assignment Mode Command 129805 AIS Data Link Management Message 129806 AIS Class A Position Report 129807 AIS Group Assignment 129808 DSC Call Information 129809 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report Part A 129810 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report Part B Receive PGN Description 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 59904 ISO Reguest 60928 ISO Address Claim 127250 Vessel Heading e 44 5 5 Supported
27. orts Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 One available USB port on PC Laptop Available CD ROM drive on PC Laptop 21 mmm 0 0 USB Driver Installation With the transponder power on and the USB cable attached plug in the USB cable to the PC Laptop A new hardware found prompt will show up Follow the on screen instructions and assign the correct file path of the USB driver to complete the installation You can also install the USB driver via the Device Manager in the Control Panel Detailed USB driver installation instructions including Windows 8 platform are supplied on the CD with the USB driver Once the USB driver is installed launch the Configuration Software select Option in the menu bar then Connection and serial port There are 2 options to connect the software with your transponder e Auto The system will scan all connected ports and their available baud rates and establish connection automatically e Manual Configure baud rate and port manually The default baud rate is 115200 To determine serial port with which the transponder is connected please refer to Appendix in this manual Click on Connect to connect the Configuration Software with your transponder File F Help H Seria Connection C SerialPort Manual Serial Port Baud E Wi Fi Cato f 115200 gt g EE E Figure9 Serial port connection 3 1 2 Wireless Connection only for CAMINO 108W File
28. plexing Connection NMEA0183 Signal Signal Direction External NMEA0183 CAMINO 108 CAMINO 108 Devices Receive RXP Input Data Output TXP Receive RXN Input Data Output TXN Transmit TXP Output Data Input RXP Transmit TXN Output Data Input RXN 18 meee 2 7 AIS Silent Mode Connection If you require Silent Mode feature it is possible to connect an external toggle switch to CAMINO 108 Connect the toggle switch between the pink and light blue wires to enable Silent Mode function as depicted in Figure 4 An optional external Tx Switch Box part number SB 181 is available from AMEC to turn on off the AIS transmission 2 8 Connection to NMEA2000 Network The CAMINO 108 is equipped with NMEA2000 interface with LEN 1 Camino 108 is able to send AIS data and forward received GPS data from NMEA0183 via NMEA2000 network to other NMEA2000 devices For further applications please refer to supported PGN in 5 4 An updated PGN list is available at AMEC website under FAO for Camino 108 A compatible T connector and drop cable available by your local service partner are needed to connect the class B transponder to your chart plotter with NMEA2000 interface Chartplotter Other gt 5 NMEA2000 5 Device 2 T Connector i Termination a ELTH CME Resistor Backbone Cable Class B Transponder Figure 8 NMEA2000 Network 2 9 Connecting to Power Supply
29. rate for NMEA is 38400 Enter the baud rate of connected devices For NMEA 0183 CAMINO 108 supports baud rates 38400 9600 and 4800 The both NMEA0183 ports of CAMINO 108 can be configured individually For CAMINO 108W only the first NMEA port has individual configuration The 2 NMEA port shares the same baud rate Config Device Click on to confirm and complete the setting Serial Port aod Baud Sonina settee E BU 4 Configuration State DATA TRANSCEIVER Sa RATE NMEA input NMEA t ren NMEA pang fl NMEA 1 Output NMEA2met 592 NMEA 5660 NMEA2 Opt 569 d Figure 13 Baud Rate Setting CAMINO 108 left and 108W right 0 26 3 mmm gt 27 mmm 0 To read the device information click on will pop up in Notepad or an application that is associated for text file format E 666666666 P Rn EIO WAV RAD ANEC AIS Configuration Report 6 Serial Humber Firmware Versio Ship EI gt 666666666 Ship Type Uessel Pleasure craft Ship Dimension A 50 B 5 C 10 0 30 TRANSCEIVER DSC Honitoring OFF GPS Output BAUD RATEJ RS 232 Baud Rate 115200 NMEA Baud Rate 38400 Copyright 2006 2010 Alltek Marine Electronics CORP A Configuration Report Figure 14 Configuration Report 3 5 Diagnosis Functions The second part of
30. ration software before installation please refer to chapter 3 10 Perform LED checking and system functional test 2 2 Mounting Transponder Main Unit The following guidelines should be noticed when selecting the environment to install your AMEC CAMINO 108 Do not install the AIS transponder in a flammable or hazardous atmosphere such as in an engine or generator room or close to fuel tanks Installation of the transponder should be undertaken in a safe environment without being exposed to any splashing water or rain There should be adequate space around the AIS transponder for routing of cables See figure below for details of the AIS transponder dimensions The safe distance of the transponder to any magnetic compass is at least 0 55m The operating temperature is between 15 C and 55 C The AIS transponder can be installed and mounted on flat surface or it can be mounted on wall with the four self tapping screws supplied The device should be mounted in a location where the indicators can readily be observed as these indicators deliver relevant information on the status of the AIS transponder Figure1 Mounting the transponder 11 2 3 VHF GPS Antenna Installation The quality and positioning of the antenna are the most important factors dictating AIS performance It is recommended that a VHF antenna with omnidirectional vertical polarization be specifically tuned for AIS operation band Since the range of VHF signal
31. s is largely decided by line of sight distance the VHF antenna should be placed as high as possible and at least 5 meters away from any constructions made of conductive materials It is recommended to keep the VHF antenna at least 3 meters away from the GPS antenna Ensure the GPS antenna is not Ensure a free 360 horizon with a within the transmitting beam of vertical observation of 5 other high power transmitting antenna 5 The recommended horizontal distance between GPS antennas and other antennas is 3m VHF Antenna Other VHF Antenna 9 Other transmitting antenna The recommended horizontal distance between antennas is 10m The recommended vertical distance between antennas is 2m Figure 2 VHF GPS antenna locations WARNING The safe distance from a transmitting VHF antenna is 60cm 12 mmm IR 2 4 GPS Antenna Location The ANT 21 GPS antenna must be installed where it has a clear view of the sky so that it may access the horizon freely with 360 degrees with a vertical observation of 5 to 90 degrees above the horizon as illustrated in the figure above Enter the GPS antenna location data in SHIP SETTING in the configuration utility after the installation Following is the GPS antenna location offsets i I H 1 1 1 1 lt gt o Figure 3 GPS antenna location When connecting the cables take note of the following precautions Bendin
32. show up on their displays with just MMSI number without the vessel name This is usually due to the receiving device not knowing how to process the Message 24 static data from Class B transponders Please contact the chart plotter maker and ask for software upgrades for these older chart plotters to resolve this issue The Red Error LED indication at CAMINO 108 is illuminated why e The unit may not have a valid MMSI Please check if the AIS transponder is correctly entered with a valid MMSI e Please make sure that both VHF and GPS antennas and their cables are working properly and not damaged If you still encounter difficulties to set up or operate CAMINO 108 correctly please email to service alltekmarine com for further instructions A8 Uy 7 e 49 ABBREVIATIONS AIS COG CPA CSTDMA DSC ECS ETA GPS IMO MMSI SOG TCPA TDMA UTC VHF VTS Automatic Identification System Course Over Ground Distance to Closest Point of Approach Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access Digital Selective Calling Electronic Chart System Estimated Time of Arrival Global Positioning System International Maritime Organization Maritime Mobile Service Identity Speed Over Ground Time to Closest Point of Approach Time Division Multiple Access Coordinated Universal Time Very High Frequency Vessel Traffic Services 8 FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply
33. sure to RF energy always mount the antenna at least 3m from the device The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE radius of 60cm from the antenna This has been determined assuming the maximum power of the transmitter and using a standard half wave monopole VHF antenna with a maximum gain of 3dBi and termination impedance of 50 ohms When installing the antenna and operating the equipment consider the following e The antenna should be mounted at a minimum vertical distance of 5m above the deck in order to meet international safety directives on Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Failure to adhere to these limits could expose persons within the 60cm radius to RF radiation in excess of the recommended MPE limits e Higher gain VHF antennas will require a larger MPE radius e Do not operate the unit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna e The antenna should not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitting antenna DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby Alltek Marine Electronics Corp AMEC declares that this CAMINO 108 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC AMEC WORLDWIDE WARRANTY Limited warranty Subject to the terms conditions and limitations set forth in this Worldwide Limited Warranty hereinafter the Warranty AMEC warrants that its products when properly installed and used will be free from defects in mater
34. the AMEC AIS Configuration software utility features diagnosis functions This function should be performed only after the device and antennas are all fully installed Click on the Diagnosis tab to proceed for System Check GPS Status and Data Log File Option O Help H Serial Port and Baud Rate Setting Cm Serial Port Baud Rate Ki 23 115200 Disconnect EXIT 23 11115200 Ee SYSTEM CHECK Gps STATUS DATALOG Firmware Version V1 2 6 0 Product Serial No A4K080848 MMSI 416003837 GPS Fixed non Channel A 7 Position reports Channel B 11 Channel A 177 RX ition reports r Channel B 180 Reset check Figure 15 System Check 44646 end 28 ee 3 5 1 System Check The System Check function can be used to check the Firmware Version Serial Number MMSI GPS status AIS TX report count and AIS RX report count of the device This function starts upon the connection of the device when powered on To recheck all status click on button File Option O Help H Serial Port and Baud Rate Setting EI 2 us Serial Port Baud Rate o SE 23 v 115200 Configuration SYSTEM CHECK GPS STATUS pata LoG PA4K080848 416003837 Fixed Channel A Channel B Channel A Channel B Reset check Figure 16 System Check mm 29 3 5 2 GPS Status This tab shows the GPS status and the
35. then raise up the antenna Figure 20 Transponder with Wi Fi antenna connected The information below details the information reguired for connecting the CAMINO 108W to another device using Wi Fi a SSID Service Set Identifier The SSID for the CAMINO 108W is AIS B NNNN where NNNN is the last 4 digits of the units serial number printed on the label on the side of the unit a Security Encryption H Any device being used to connect to the unit via Wi Fi should support WPA PSK with TKIP data encryption H If requested by your device for an IP address or port number use the following details H IP Address 192 168 2 1 Port 3333 a Password The Wi Fi Network key is 123456789 The SSID security encryption and Network key password are non configurable and pre set at the factory 4 5 Built in Integrity Test BIIT With BIIT Built in Integrity Test function the CAMINO 108 is constantly monitoring and testing the integrity of the AIS transponder Should an abnormal condition be detected within the device the Error LED will alert with flashing red light Abnormal conditions may include situations like the followings Antenna VSWR exceeding the maximum allowed level Error LED flash MMSI not set Error LED steady on Background noise level exceeds allowable threshold 77dBm Error LED flash GPS is unable to gain lock 3D fixed after 30 minutes of losing GPS signal Error LED flash e Low input power lt 8 6 V DC
36. y e steady SD card is full Replace with another empty SD card or delete files to obtain free spaces Wi Fi Green The green LED indicates an active Wi Fi traffic 108W only 33 n 4 3 SD Card Data Logging The CAMINO 108 records voyage data onto a SD card in txt format The compatible SD card types are listed as followed H Standard SD with maximum 2GB size H Standard SDHC with maximum 32GB size Supported data format FAT12 16 by SD FAT32 by SDHC Please insert the SD card into the slot as shown below before powering on the transponder After the transponder is switched on it will commence logging voyage data and indicates the writing process by flashing the green SD LED indicator The log files have naming convention of AIS_XXXXXX txt with increment from 000001 to 999999 Entry in the log file is vessel s GPS sentence in IEC61162 format When memory is full SD LED light indicator will turn steady green to remind user to replace the SD card No further data logging will take place before new saving capacity is available or replaced with an empty SD card Removing SD card from the transponder stops data logging immediately and the SD LED will turn off Make sure the device s power is off before inserting SD card Figure 19 Inserting SD memory card e 34 4 4 Wi Fi Configuration CAMINO 108W only Installation of Wi Fi antenna is straight forward Screw on the antenna firmly and
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