Installation & Operating Manual
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1. Data is then output for visual or textual viewing on compatible electronic charting systems or other systems or devices 4 3 Range of AIS The AIS reception range is similar to that normally associated with Marine VHF Radiotelephone Range is dependent on height of antenna and also type of antenna the higher and better antenna installed the greater the reception range Typically an antenna mounted on the rail of a yacht will achieve 15 miles mounted on the masthead will increase this to 20 miles Shore based reception is governed by local terrain however an open view to the sea with an antenna mounted in the clear at a height of approximately 20 metres will achieve 25 miles plus higher gain antenna can be used on shore to further increase the range SLR200N SLR200NG 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5 1 No power light is displayed e Check the power supply and that the unit is connected correctly to a 12 or 24 volt DC supply e Check the polarity of the supply is correct red ve and black is ve 5 2 Channel 1 and Channel 2 lights do not flash e Check that a VHF antenna is fitted and correctly connected e Check that the antenna is correctly positioned i e at a suitable location to visibly see vessels 5 3 Channel 1 and Channel 2 lights flash but no data is received If the red channel lights flash then data is being received from nearby vessels e Check that the correct data cable is connected to the PC or NMEA device e Check on the2. PC application or device that the correct port is assigned and the correct baud rate is setup The correct baud rate is 38 400 5 4 I can receive ships on my display but no names are shown e Remember that the names of ships as well as other static information are only sent every 6 minutes or when requested by another station 10 SLR200N SLR200NG 6 SPECIFICATION SLR200N is a compact dual channel synthesised VHF receiver designed to receive and decode all transmissions from vessels fitted with Class A or B AIS transceivers Aids to Navigation and SARTS Physical Dimensions L140 x W120 x H50mm Weight 600g Mounting Trunnion Bracket Connector Antenna BNC Output Port RJ45 Power 2 pole Plug Power Power Supply Range 9 30 Volts DC Power Consumption Output 400mW Buad Rate 38 400 Baud 38 4Kb Format ITU NMEA 0183 Output Message VDM Receiver Frequency 5 161 975 MHz 5 162 025 MHz Channel Spacing 25KHz Sensitivity 112dBm Demodulation GMSK Data Rate 9600 Antenna Impedance 50 Q Indicators On Green Channel A Red Channel B Red Designed to Meet IEC 61993 2 EN 60945 CE Approval EN 6100 6 1 2 FCC part 15 11 SLR200N SLR200NG 7 TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATION 7 1 Class A Units Static information Every 6 minutes o
3. are comar SYSTEMS SLR200N Sh ON USER MANUAL SLR200N SLR200NG 001 1003 001 1004 AIS Dual Channel Receiver Network GPS Receiver 003 1003 MA v01r01 15 08 2015 SLR200N SLR200NG CONTENTS TL INTRODUCTION aotearoa NeclaaEs 4 1 1 Background to AIS A A 4 12 The SERIO Noam 4 2 ONTENTS OF THE BOK omiso 5 3 SLR200N INSTALLATION cassis sia ctascns ticewiceoweivotencdvancriceristunsermeseudveiends 5 3 1 A 5 32 Antenna location 5 33 5 3 4 SLR200N Connections usura 6 ida 6 e eee 7 3 7 Connection to a Network nnne 7 3 8 Configuring the Y 3 9 Com Port Redirector aiii 8 4 SLR200NG INSTALLATION issuic nnaiacii naar cti 9 4 1 GPS Receiver Technical Specification oooononnnncccnnnnnnnnnnnnccnnccccncnnnnnnn 9 4 2 Correct Operation 9 9 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING ies 10 5 1 No power light is displayed ooooooococcccnnnnccccnnnconoccnnnnncconannnnnnnnccnnnncnnnnnnnns 10 5 2 Channel 1 and Channel 2 lights do not 85 10 5 3 Channel 1 and Channel 2 lights flash but no data is received 10 5 4 I can receive ships on my display but no
4. ate sides of the mast Hint The VHF antenna should be mounted at least 3 metres away from and out of the transmitting beam of high power transmitters or other VHF antenna installations Hint Mount the antenna with a relatively clear view of the horizon Large obstructions that might shade the antenna should be avoided Hint The higher the antenna is located the longer the range 3 3 Mounting The SLR200N receiver comes with a trunnion mount to secure to a suitable bulkhead or shelf Hint Select a location away from excessive heat sources avoid high levels of vibration and shock SLR200N SLR200NG 3 4 SLR200N Connections Power Network Antenna 6 Serial No OOH Made in UK 3 5 SLR200NG Connections Power Network GPS Antenna 6 Serial No Ov Made in UK SLR200N SLR200NG 3 6 Power Connect the power lead to a 12 or 24V DC supply Hint This should be connected to a breaker switch panel preferably with a fuse rated at 1 Amp Pin connections are shown below Pin 1 Positive RED 9to 30 volts Pin 2 Negative BLACK 3 7 Connection to a Network The SLR200N can be connected to a standard PC Network Router or Switch Note if connecting directly to a PC you will need a crossover cable When correctly connected to a network the small green LED light on the network port at the rear of the SLR200N will be illuminated The amber LED light on the Network port will also initially flash and then change t
5. evice a fixed IP address etc For more detailed information on the use of Device Installer and configuring for your network read the full Device Installer Manual on the CD SLR200N SLR200NG 3 9 Com Port Redirector If you wish to display AIS data as a Serial Com Port then you will need to run the Com Port Redirector xxxxx exe installation executable in the Com Port Redirector folder on the CD Note that the Com Port Redirector software requires that Microsoft NET framework version 2 0 or later is installed on your PC If your PC is connected to the Internet then the software will attempt to download the NET framework the NET framework installer is also supplied in the Dot Net Framework folder on the CD When the Com Port Redirector software is installed select the CPR Manager from the installed options f you have installed your SLR200N on your local network then select Search from the Device menu and your SLR200N should appear on the list of devices shown as a Xport 03 product e Select the Com Port menu and then Add and Remove Choose a free unchecked com port number to use and check it e Highlight your new Com Port so that the Settings dialog is shown on the right hand side of the screen e Double Click on your SLR200N in the Device list at the bottom of the screen so that the Host IP and TCP Port are added to the Service list e Select
6. names are 5 10 6 SPECIFICATION ies sch eae 11 7 TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATION oo cecccecesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeees 12 7A Glass 12 2 Glass og ere 12 8 LIMITED WARR AN isc 13 9 PRODUCT SUPPORT scsecsccsotssacetscny o DEE 13 SLR200N SLR200NG 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Background to AIS AIS is an Automatic Identification System For improved safety and specifically for collision avoidance reasons vessels need to know the position details and navigational intentions of other vessels within VHF range IMO regulations covering most commercial vessels worldwide have been passed requiring that AIS transponders are fitted to all commercial vessels over 300 grt on international voyages The transponders use VHF frequencies to e Transmit details of their own vessel e Receive details from other vessels or navigation aids within VHF range 1 2 The SLR200N The SLR200N is a low cost AIS Automatic Identification System receive only unit designed specifically for the Small Commercial Leisure Fishing Boat and Vessel Monitoring Markets where vessels are currently not mandated to transmit AIS information Connected to an Ethernet Network and directly or via a Router to a PC running compatible software AIS data transmitted from ships within range can be displayed on the screen giving the skipper or navigator a visual i
7. nterpretation of the traffic within VHF range Information from AIS transponders carried by most vessels or navigation aids are transmitted at different rates as specified in Table 1 Information source ITU Recommendations Technical Document ITU R M 1371 1 Information transmitted from vessels fitted with AIS transponders includes e Name of Vessel e Call Sign e Type of Vessel e Speed SOG e Course COG e Heading e Position e Navigational Status e Vessel Dimensions e MMSI Number e IMO Number e Draft e Rate of Turn e Size of Vessel e Status e Destination e ETA e Cargo Note Not all the above information is necessarily transmitted by each vessel SLR200N SLR200NG 2 CONTENTS OF THE BOX Before proceeding with the installation of the SLR200N check the contents of the box which should include The SLR200N AIS Receiver with Trunnion Mounting Bracket Power Cable SLR200N Installation CD This Manual 3 SLR200N INSTALLATION 3 1 Installing the Antenna The SLR200N Receiver is not supplied with a VHF antenna as the type of antenna and cable requirements differ from vessel to vessel An antenna can be acquired from a marine electronics outlet Hint The antenna connector type is BNC 50 ohms 3 2 Antenna location Hint The AIS VHF antenna should be separated as far as possible from the voice VHF to avoid unnecessary interference Hint Best separation is achieved by installing the antennas over each other or on separ
8. o flashing green to indicate network activity The CD included with the product contains two programs Device Installer for setting up and configuring the unit and Com Port Redirector for creating a virtual com port for use with conventional AIS monitoring programs 3 8 Configuring the Network To install the Device Installer program run the Device Installer installation executable file in the Device Installer folder on the CD When the Device Installer software is installed select Device Installer from the installed applications f you have installed the SLR200N on your local network then select Search from the Device menu and your SLR200N should appear on the list of devices shown as a Xport 03 type product in red e Device installer has the facility to display the Web Configuration Utility But if you wish to use your favourite browser then simply navigate to the IP address that has been assigned to the unit for example http 192 168 1 200 80 e In Device Installer double click on the Xport Device normally shown in red then select the web Configuration Tab Press the Go button green arrow When prompted for a User name and Password leave blank and press OK to continue the default Username Password is blank e When the Xport Device Server Configuration Manager screen is shown proceed to configure the device to suit your network for instance assigning the d
9. r when data has been amended or on request Dynamic information This is dependent on speed and course alteration Table 1 Class A Shipborne Mobile Equipment Reporting Intervals Ship s Dynamic Conditions Reporting Interval Ship at anchor or moored and not moving faster 3 Minutes than 3 knots Ship at anchor or moored and moving faster 0 Sssonds than 3 knots Ship 0 14 knots 10 Seconds Ship 0 14 knots and changing course 3 1 3 Seconds Ship 14 23 knots 6 Seconds Ship 14 23 knots and changing course 2 Seconds Ship gt 23 knots 2 Seconds Ship gt 23 knots and changing course 2 Seconds 7 2 Class B Units Static information Every 6 minutes Dynamic information Every 3 minutes if speed is less than 2 knots Every 30 seconds if speed is greater than 2 knots 12 SLR200N SLR200NG 8 LIMITED WARRANTY Comar Systems Ltd warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase Comar Systems Ltd will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour The customer is however responsible for any transportation costs incurred in returning the unit to Comar Systems Ltd This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorised alteration or repairs The above does not effect the statutory right
10. s of the consumer Note Every effort has been made to ensure that all information contained in this manual is accurate at the time of going to press We therefore cannot take any responsibility for the content of this manual and advise that you take normal steps to ensure that the information is at its most current when you are reading this manual 9 PRODUCT SUPPORT Comar Systems Limited Vittlefields Technology Centre Forest Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 4LY United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1983 828900 E mail techsupport comarsystems com Internet www comarsystems com 13
11. the Com Port menu and then Save Settings To test your new connection select the Test tab which has now appeared and click on the Open button Com Status should change to Open and Network Status to Connected to also if your SLR200N is connected to an antenna and receiving data then the Rx Data field should show the number of bytes being received Click on the Close button to end the test SLR200N SLR200NG 4 SLR200NG INSTALLATION The SLR200NG contains an integral GPS receiver allowing positional data and AIS data to be output together from the receiver A standard 5 volts DC GPS antenna needs to be connected to the TNC connector on the rear of the SLR200NG for the GPS receiver to work By default the GPS receiver will output the following NMEA messages GLL GGA GSA GSV RMC 4 1 GPS Receiver Technical Specification Channels 12 Parallel Channels Frequency 1575 42 MHz WAAS Yes Datum default WGS84 Update Rate 1 sec Hot Start 6 sec Warm Start 35 sec Cold Start 45 sec 4 2 Correct Operation Operation of the SLR200NG unit is fully automatic and only requires power VHF and data cable connection On powering up the unit e The green light marked ON should illuminate e The Channel lights should come on for approximately 5 seconds then go off e The channel A and B lights should flash momentarily when information from nearby transceivers is received
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