CSB200 User Manual
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1. 77dBm e GPS failure e VSWR exceeding the maximum allowed level e The input voltage is out of the specified range CSB200 Class B AIS LED Indicators ON This is a green LED which indicates when lit that power has been connected correctly to the transponder Status This is a green LED which indicates when lit that the transponder hardware has been configured that the operating software is present that the CPU has booted up the application software is running and everything is correct RX This is a green LED which indicates when flashing that the CSB200 is receiving data from other AIS transponders and is outputting this data as VDM NMEA sentences on the output data ports If the Green LED is on continuously the unit has not been programmed with its personalised data It will still send received data to the output port but will not transmit TX This is a red LED which flashes momentarily when the CSB200 transmits its own AIS data Timeout This is a yellow LED which indicates when lit that the transmitter is prevented from transmitting Reasons for this include the following e The transponder s internal GPS receiver is not operating or is not yet ready e The transponder was unable to transmit an AIS message due to the channel being already occupied e g by transmissions from other AIS transponders or the TX Off function is in operation R1 1 15 CSB200 Class B AIS Error This is a r2. GPS Antenna The GPS antenna used must be of the active type i e it should incorporate an LNA and must be suitable for marine shipboard applications index of protection ruggedness means of mounting etc An antenna should be selected with a gain in dB depending on the length of cable between the antenna and the AIS unit after subtraction of cable and connector losses a minimum total gain of 25 dB should be available at the CSB200 unit GPS antenna connector The GPS antenna to be used for AIS use must be a dedicated antenna i e not shared with any other GPS receiver Installation of the GPS antenna is critical for the performance of the built in GPS receiver which is used for timing of the transmitted time slots and for the supply of navigational information should the main navigational GPS fail We strongly recommend that 1 The GPS antenna is mounted in an elevated position and free of shadow effect from the ship s superstructure 2 The GPS antenna has a free view through 360 degrees with a vertical angle of 5 to 90 degrees above the horizon 3 As the received GPS signal is very sensitive to noise and interference generated by other onboard transmitters ensure that the GNSS antenna is placed as far away as possible from radar Inmarsat and Iridium transmitters and ensure the GPS antenna is free from direct view of the radar and the Inmarsat beam 4 It is also important that the MF HF and other VHF transmitter antennas
3. VHF range and outputs that information for use by an external display medium AIS enabled chart plotter PC using AIS enabled chart plotter software etc R1 1 13 CSB200 Class B AIS Information Transmitted and Received A Class A unit will transmit its IMO number if known MMSI Call sign and Name length and beam ship type time course over ground COG speed over ground SOG heading navigational status rate of turn draught cargo type destination and safety related messages via a short message service SMS facility Message lengths are variable with static and voyage related information being transmitted less often A Class B unit will transmit its MMSI Call Sign and Name length and beam ship type time course over ground COG speed over ground SOG and heading Built in Test The CSB200 is equipped with Built In Integrity Testing BIIT BIIT tests run continuously or at appropriate intervals simultaneously with the standard functions of the equipment The BIIT detects any failure or malfunction that will significantly reduce integrity or stop operation of the CSB200 unit The tests include e AIS TX malfunction synthesiser not locked and TX time out not exceeded e Antenna VSWR exceeds limit e Rxchannel 1 malfunction synthesiser not locked e Rx channel 2 malfunction synthesiser not locked e Internal GNSS not in use e No valid SOG information e No valid COG information e Background noise gt
4. AIS Alarm Messages NMEA 0183 ALR Ten 23 ACK EE 24 PRODUCT GPECIEICATION 25 GLOSSARY 2 i csscietinecsteaqanededaceateres tq danegpaiesataeeteaaseagecaned 28 CSB200 Class B AIS GENERAL WARNINGS Comar Systems Ltd is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by your use of or inability to use the CSB200 correctly The CSB200 is intended for use only by persons trained in navigation and only as a navigational aid not as the sole method of navigation All marine Automatic Identification System AIS units utilise a satellite based system such as the Global Positioning Satellite GPS network or the Global Navigation Satellite System GLONASS network to determine position The accuracy of these networks 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 It is desirable wherever possible therefore to verify both your vessel s AIS derived position data and other vessels AIS derived position data with visual or radar based observations The compass safe distance of this unit is 1m or greater for 0 3 deviation DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby Comar Systems Ltd of Unit 7 Medina Court Arctic Road Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7XD United Kingdom declare that this CSB200 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC This product carries the C
5. E mark notified body number and alert symbol as required by the R amp TTE directive CE0168 0 This product is intended for sale in the following member states Intended Country of Use Wc Mer Mes se o War Wu Met o r Bo Bc Bo Me Mis Me Mice Mick Mich Mire CSB200 Class B AIS Licencing IMPORTANT In most countries the operation of an AIS unit is included under the vessels 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 and the vessel Call Sign and MMSI number Please contact the relevant authority in your country for more information In accordance with a policy of continual development and product improvement the CSB200 hardware and software may be upgraded from time to time and future versions of the CSB200 may therefore not correspond exactly with this manual When necessary upgrades to the product will be accompanied by updates or addenda to this manual Please take time to read this manual carefully and to understand its contents fully so that you can install and operate your AIS system correctly Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice Comar Systems Ltd disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product CSB200 Class B AIS INTRODUCTION Autom
6. Installation and Instruction Guide CSB200 Class B AIS Transponder 58200 Class B AIS Transponder eo a Sanem teest Error FEOF wx ON Automatic Identification System amp CSB200 Class B AIS Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS eee Enae Era Een aini 2 GENERAL WADNINGG 4 INTRODUCTION eee eeee cece a eeeeeeeeeee nese eeaeeeseeeaeeas 6 Automatic Identification Systems AIS 6 INSTALLING THE CSB200 UNITA 7 Packing Eet tie ege aiaiai H Electrical Connechons eee ee eee ee eee ee ee eee ee eens 7 GPS Amea EE 8 VHF antenna for AIS use eener rererere eene 8 WARNINGS casieria se enee Sek e aR Bet 9 PROGRAMMING THE TRANGPONDER ee 10 Field Programmer 10 USING THE TRANSPONDER eee eeeeeeaes 12 SWITCHING ON sexe uistiee added dasa REENEN EE ieee dhe 12 Warning and Fault Gates 12 Data Port Messages 13 Information Transmitted and Heceived 14 Built 19 Te EE 14 See et e TEE 15 SERIAL DATAINTERFACE rreren 17 Data onnechon ee eee eee eiia iniaa iiie 17 Serial Port Input Output 0 ceeeeeee eee eee e tees ee eeeeteeeeae ed 19 CSB200 Class B AIS Power Up Messages 19 VHF Data Link Messages NMEA 0183 VUM 19 VHF data link own vessel messages NMEA 0183 VDO 21 Regional Assignment Channel Assignment Message NMEA 1 O18S AGA icon dened Aah eteeeeuleet isa deer a ebe ed 2 Channel management information source messages NMEA OTBJ ACS iernare iiaa EA sdancuecence 22
7. N Ground 6 BLUE TX Off Switch 7 VIOLET Not Used 8 GREY NMEA Input RS422 9 BLACK NMEA Input RS422 R1 1 17 CSB200 Class B AIS Connections to a PC CSB200 PC 9 Pin Serial Port 2 Red TX Data 2 RX Data 3 Orange RX Data 3 Transmit Data 5 Green Ground 5 Ground Connections to a Plotter CSB200 Plotter Radar 1 Brown NMEA Output B NMEA Input B Return 4 Yellow NMEA Output A NMEA Input A Positive Transmit Off Facility The transmit off facility is provided in the event that you do not wish to disclose your position to other users or to conserve power when it is not necessary to transmit your position The transmitter can be turned off by connecting a simple switch between the Blue cable on pin 6 and the Green cable on pin 5 Closing this switch will cause the Blue TX off LED and the Yellow Timeout LED to light the Green Status LED will extinguish Opening the switch will resume transmissions Reception of AIS data during this operation will not be affected Data The default baud rate of the data link is 38 4kBaud with 8 data bits one stop bit and no parity No handshaking is used The data interface conforms to IEC 61162 1 VDM VDO RMC ACA ACS ALR TXT and ACK messages conform to NMEA 0183 Please refer to NMEA 0183 for full details of these AIS messages CSB200 Class B AIS Serial Port Input Output There are two serial ports one pre
8. Safety Related Message TDMA Time division Multiple Access TNC Threaded type RF connector TX Transmit or Transmitter UTC Universal Time Co ordinated VDM AIS VHF Data Link Messages VDO AIS VHF data link own vessel messages VHF Very High Frequency VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio R1 1 29 CSB200 Class B AIS 30
9. Status Tinscout Error TX Of ON TX RX Automatic Identification System When the 12VDC supply is switched on the green ON LED will light and the other six LED s visible on the front panel of the unit will illuminate twice for a period of one second on each illumination The Status Error TX Off and TX LEDs will then go out The green RX LED will flash when it is receiving data from other AIS units When the internal GPS is locked the yellow LED will go out and the green Status Led will light note that this process may take up to 30 minutes depending on the switch on state of the GPS receiver The red TX LED will flash momentarily every time the unit transmits Warning and Fault States If the unit has not been able to transmit a position report during the last expected two reporting intervals i e the nominal reporting interval cannot be maintained for operational reasons such as a Message 23 quiet period high channel load conditions etc the yellow LED will illuminate This is a warning condition only and indicates that your vessels position is not currently being reported to other vessels Reception of other vessel AIS information by the CSB200 is not affected When the unit is able to commence reporting the yellow LED goes out If a fault occurs the red Error LED will illuminate This may illuminate briefly if the power supply is interrupted or if the VHF antenna characteristics are briefly affected If the Red Error LED illumina
10. XXX X X a a hh lt CR gt lt LF gt e hhmmss ss UTC of position fix e A Data Valid V Navigation receiver warning e IL IL a Latitude N S e yyyyy yyyyy a Longitude E W e X X Speed over ground knots e x x Course over ground degrees True e XXXXXX Date ddmmyy D A Mode indicator Autonomous CSB200 Class B AIS PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Physical Dimensions 190 x 128 x 50 mm L x W x H Weight 600g Power DC 9 6 15 6V Average power consumption 4W Peak current rating 2A GPS Receiver AIS Internal IEC 61108 1 compliant Electrical Interfaces RS232 38 4kBaud bi directional RS422 NMEA 38 4kBaud bi directional Connectors Power VHF Antenna connector BNC GPS Antenna connector TNC Interface RS232 RS422 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 CSB200 Class B AIS 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 Sensitivity 107dBm 25kHz Message Error Rate 20 Co Channel 10dB Adjacent Channel 70dB IMD 65dB Blocking 84dB Environmental IEC 60945 Operating Temperature 25 C to 55 C Indicators On TX RX Status TX timeout Error TX Off CSB200 Class B AIS Standards Thi
11. ample the information contained in the s s portion of the VDM Encapsulated ITU R M 1371 radio message Note that messages 5 and 19 may be sent as multi part messages using the x1 x2 and x3 parameters for message sequence control VDL Message Number VDM Message Description AIS Target Display Information 1 2 3 9 18 21 position report 4 base station report 5 voyage related data 19 Class B extended data Safety message handling 12 addressed safety related 14 broadcast safety related External Application handling 6 binary addressed 8 binary broadcast System control 7 binary acknowledge INFO 10 UTC and data inquiry INFO 11 UTC and data response INFO 13 safety related ack INFO 15 interrogation INFO 16 assignment mode command INFO CSB200 Class B AIS 17 DGNSS corrections INFO 20 data link management INFO 22 channel management INFO VHF data link own vessel messages NMEA 0183 VDO This message describes the own vessel message being sent VDO Message Format VDO x1 x2 x3 a S s x hh lt CR gt lt LF gt e x1 Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message 1to9 e x2 Sentence number 1 to 9 e x3 Sequential message identifier 0 to 9 e a AIS Channel A or B e s s Encapsulated ITU R M 1371 radio message 4 e x Number of fill bits O to 5 VDO Messag
12. are kept as far away as possible from the GNSS antenna It is good practice never to installa GNSS antenna within a radius of 5 meters from these antennas VHF antenna for AIS use The VHF antenna employed for AIS use e Must be a dedicated antenna i e not shared with any other VHF transmitter receiver e Must be suitable for marine shipboard applications index of protection ruggedness means of mounting etc e Should be omni directional and vertically polarised with unity gain 0 dB with a bandwidth sufficient to maintain VSWR lt 1 5 over the frequency range 156 163 MHz As a minimum the CSB200 Class B AIS 3dB bandwidth must cover the two AIS channels and the DSC Channel e Should be mounted with at least a two metre vertical separation distance from any other VHF antenna used for speech or DCS communication WARNINGS VHF Antenna Connection Connecting a badly mismatched VHF antenna leaving the VHF antenna port disconnected or shorting the VHF antenna port will activate the VSWR alarm cause the unit to stop sending position reports or cause damage to the transponder Radio Frequency Exposure To meet the requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure it is necessary to install the VHF antenna correctly and operate the AIS equipment according to the instructions The VHF antenna must be mounted at a minimum distance vertical separation of 3 metres from the head of any person standing on deck in order to
13. atic Identification Systems AIS How AIS Works The marine Automatic Identification System AIS is a location and vessel information reporting system It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularly update their position speed course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipped craft Position is derived from a Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS network and communication between vessels is by Very High Frequency VHF digital transmissions A sophisticated and automatic method of time sharing the radio channel is used to ensure that even where a large number of vessels are in one location blocking of individual transmissions is minimised any degradation of the expected position reporting interval is indicated to the user and even if the unit suffers extreme channel overload conditions it will always recover to normal operation AIS Classes There are two classes of AIS unit fitted to vessels Class A and Class B In addition AIS base stations may be employed by the Coastguard port authorities and other authorised bodies AIS units acting as aids to navigation A to Ns can also be fitted to fixed and floating navigation markers such as channel markers and buoys Class A units are a mandatory fit under the safety of life at sea SOLAS convention to vessels above 300 gross tons or which carry more than 11 passengers in International waters Many other commercial vesse
14. e VDO Message Description Number AIS Target Display Information 13 Safety Related Acknowledgement 18 Standard Class B position report Includes MMSI SOG position accuracy lat Ilong COG true heading 24a Class B CS Static data Part A Includes MMSI and vessel name 24b Class B CS Static data Part B Includes MMSI ship type cargo type call sign ship dimensions Regional Assignment Channel Assignment Message NMEA 0183 ACA The CSB200 unit can receive regional channel management information in two ways ITU R M 1371 message 22 or a DSC telecommand received on channel 70 R1 1 21 CSB200 Class B AIS ACA Message Format aa y1y1y1y1y y1y1 a2 x1 x2x2x2x2 Xx3 x4x4Xx 4x4 x5 x6 x7 a3 x8 hhmmss ss hh lt CR gt lt LF gt e x Sequence Number 0 to 9 e IIL Il a Region Northeast corner latitude N S e yyyyy yy a1 Region Northeast corner longitude E W e llla Region Southwest corner latitude N S e ytlylylyty1 y1y1 a2 Region Southwest corner longitude E W e Als Transition Zone Size e x2x2x2x2 Channel A e s Channel A bandwidth e x4x4x4x4 Channel B e x5 Channel B bandwidth e x6 Tx Rx mode control e x7 Power level control e a3 Information source e x8 In Use Flag e hhmmss ss Time of in use change Channel management information source messages NMEA 0183 ACS This sentence is used in conjunction with the ACA se
15. ed LED which indicates when lit one of the following status conditions is possible e Transmitter lockout timer 1 second maximum has operated e GPS is unable to gain lock after 30 minutes e VHF antenna VSWR is out of range e Power Supply is out of range e Background noise level is above the threshold level 77dBm TX Off This is a Blue LED which indicates that the remote TX Off switch has been operated to manually stop the CSB200 transmitting data MAINTENANCE WARNING Unauthorized opening of the CSB200 unit will invalidate the warranty CAUTION Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the CBS200 solvents may damage the case material NOTE The CSB200 contains no serviceable parts Contact your local Dealer if the unit fails to function correctly CSB200 Class B AIS SERIAL DATA INTERFACE Data Connection If an external display unit is to be used to show other AIS units within range such as a chart plotter PC serial terminal or other display device connect the user end of the data interface cable to the display device Note that the software in the display device must be configured for AIS operation There is a 9 way D type female connector mounted at the rear of the CSB200 The standard wire ended data cable assembly provided mates with this connector 9 Pin D Cable Colour Signal Name 1 BROWN NMEA Output RS422 2 RED RS232 Output 3 ORANGE RS232 Input 4 YELLOW NMEA Output RS422 5 GREE
16. ls and some leisure craft also fit Class A units Class B units are currently not a mandatory fit but authorities in several parts of the world are considering this Class B units are designed for fitting in vessels which do not fall into the mandatory Class A fit category The CSB200 is a Class B unit R1 1 5 CSB200 Class B AIS INSTALLING THE CSB200 UNIT Packing List 1 x CSB200 Transponder unit 1 x Power Cable 1 x PC 9pin D Male to Female Programming cable 1 x 9pin D Male Plug with wire ends 1xCD 1 x Instruction Manual WARNING Do not connect the CSB200 unit to a mains line AC electrical supply as an electric shock or fire hazard could result CAUTION Do not connect the CSB200 unit to a DC supply exceeding 15 6 V or reverse the supply polarity Damage to the unit may result CAUTION The CSB200 unit is designed for operation in the temperature range 25 C to 55 C Do not install or use the CSB200 unit in environments which exceed this range CAUTION The CSB200 unit should be installed in a location where it is protected from water and spray Electrical Connections Connect a 12V DC supply 9 6 15 6V capable of supplying 2A peak to the DC power lead Positive RED Negative BLACK The case of the unit is not isolated from the negative terminal of the supply and therefore it is recommended that the unit is not attached to metal parts of the vessel R1 1 7 CSB200 Class B AIS
17. meet international safety directives on Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Specific Absorption Rate SAR Where no suitable structure exists to achieve a 3 metre vertical separation then the antenna base must be mounted at least 1 metre above the head of any person within range all persons should stay outside the 3 metre safety radius and if practical a grounded RF shield should be interposed between people and the antenna Failure to adhere to these limits could expose persons within the 3 metre radius to RF radiation in excess of the MPE SAR limits R1 1 9 CSB200 Class B AIS PROGRAMMING THE TRANSPONDER proAlS Program Before the CSB200 can transmit it requires to be programmed with your own vessels information This is done via the CSB200 field programmer proAlS This software is designed to be installed on a PC running XP and to use the programming lead provided as standard with the CSB200 unit If the PC being used for programming does not have a 9 pin serial port then a commercially available USB to serial adaptor may be required This connects between the supplied data lead and the PC The programming process operates as follows e A data record is created for an individual CSB200 e The CSB200 unit is then programmed e H required the programming can then be checked by reading the CSB200 The CSB200 personalisation data required is the ship s MMSI number the name its dimensions position reference t
18. ntence and identifies the originator of an ACA message ACS x xxxxxxxxx hhmmss ss xx xx xxxx hh lt CR gt lt LF gt e x Sequence Number 0 to 9 e XXXXXXXXX MMSI of originator e hhmmss ss UTC of receipt of channel management information CSB200 Class B AIS e xx UTC Day 01 31 e xx UTC Month 01 12 e xXxxx UTC Year AIS Alarm Messages NMEA 0183 ALR Text ALR message format ALR hhmmss ss xxx A A c c hh lt CR gt lt LF gt e hhmmss ss Time of alarm UTC e Xxx Unique alarm number e A Alarm condition e A Alarm acknowledge state e _c c Alarm description text Alarms descriptions presented are e AIS TX malfunction e AIS Antenna VSWR exceeds limit e AIS Rx channel 1 malfunction e AIS Rx channel 2 malfunction e AIS general failure e AIS no sensor position in use e AIS no valid SOG information e AlS no valid COG information e AIS 12V alarm e AIS 5V alarm e AIS Loss of serial interface integrity e AIS Background noise above 77dBm R1 1 23 CSB200 Class B AIS ACK messages Can be generated by a minimum keypad and display MKD unit chart plotter or other display device connected to the CSB200 to acknowledge an alarm condition reported by the CSB200 ACK xxx hh lt CR gt lt LF gt e xxx Unique alarm number Own vessels GPS information NMEA 0183 RMC message format GPRMC hhmmss ss A IllL llllla yyyyy YYYVY a X X X X XXX
19. quirements R1 1 27 CSB200 Class B AIS GLOSSARY ACA AIS Regional Assignment Channel Assignment Message ACK Acknowledgement ACS AIS Channel management information source messages AFSK Audio frequency shift keying ALR AIS Alarm Message AtoN Aid to Navigation AIS Automatic Identification System BIIT Built In Integrity Testing BNC Bayonet fitting type RF connector COG Course over Ground CR Carriage Return CS Carrier Sense CSTDMA Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access DC Direct Current DGNSS Differential Global Navigation Satellite System DSC Digital Selective Calling GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying GPS Global Positioning Satellite System HF High Frequency IMO International Maritime Organization IEC International Electrotechnical Commission LED Light Emitting Diode LF Line Feed LNA Low noise Amplifier MF Medium Frequency MKD Minimum Keypad and Display CSB200 Class B AIS MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity MPE Maximum Permissible Exposure NMEA National Marine Electronics Association PC Personal Computer PI Presentation Interface RF Radio Frequency RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services Commission RX Receive or Receiver RFI Radio Frequency Interference SAR Specific Absorption Rate SELV Separated Extra Low Voltage SMS Short Message System SOG Speed over Ground SRM
20. s product complies to all the necessary standards under the European R amp TTE directive for Article 3 1 a 3 1 b 3 2 and 3 3 e The following standards have been followed in pursuance of this IEC62287 1 2006 03 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems Class B shipborne equipment of the automatic identification system AIS Part 1 Carrier sense time division multiple access CSTDMA techniques IEC60945 2002 08 Maritime navigation and _ radiocommunication equipment and systems General requirements Methods of testing and required test results IEC61162 1 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems Digital interfaces Part 1 Single talker and multiple listeners IEC61108 1 GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS GNSS Part 1 Global positioning system GPS Receiver equipment Performance standards methods of testing and required test results EN 301 848 1 v2 1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for marine radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements EN 50383 2002 Basic standard for calculation and measurement of electromagnetic field strength and SAR related to human exposure from radio base stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunications system 110MHz 40GHz EN60950 1 2002 Information technology equipment Safety Part 1 General re
21. senting NMEA RS422 format and the other RS232 format Data can be input from either or both ports The serial port interface s output e At power up boot loader and main application splash text screens including version numbers and memory status e As a VHF Data Link Message VDM all incoming VHF Data Link VDL data received by the CSB200 e The VHF data link own vessel VDO messages sent by the CSB200 over the VHF Data Link e AIS regional channel assignment messages ACA received These are derived from an incoming VHF Data Link message message 22 or a DSC message e AIS channel management information source ACS messages e Alarm messages ALR TXT The data interface will accept e Personality programming messages e Alarm acknowledgement messages ACK Power Up Messages On power up the unit will report details of the firmware versions residing in the unit VHF Data Link Messages NMEA 0183 VDM Receipt of a VHF Data Link VDL message on either AIS radio channel causes a VDM message to be output via the data port VDM Message Format VDM x1 x2 x3 a S s x hh lt CR gt lt LF gt e x1 Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message 1to9 e x2 Sentence number 1 to 9 R1 1 19 CSB200 Class B AIS e x3 Sequential message identifier O to 9 e a AlS Channel A or B e s s Encapsulated ITU R M 1371 radio message e x Number of fill bits 0 to 5 VDM Message Types For ex
22. tes continuously the unit should be assumed to be faulty and should either be switched off power removed or if this is not practical any other vessel position information derived from the unit should not be used and it should also be assumed that the unit is not transmitting valid position information for your vessel CSB200 Class B AIS The unit should be examined by an authorised service agent at the earliest opportunity More details on LED indications can be found in the Operation section of this manual Data Port Messages The data port will output the following e At power up boot loader and main application splash text screens including version numbers and memory status e Details of relevant AIS transmissions received e Details of AIS transmissions sent e Details of channel management messages received e Alarm messages generated by the BIIT function The data port will accept the following inputs e Programming information e Alarm acknowledgements Please see the Data Interface section of this manual for more details of the data port messages When in operation an AIS unit e Uses one of two VHF channels within the international marine band allocation channel 87B 161 975MHz or channel 88B 162 025MHz to regularly transmit information such as the vessel position Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI name speed course etc e Receives similar information from other AIS equipped vessels within
23. ype and call sign Programming the CSB200 e Connect the CSB200 to a suitable 12VDC Power supply and to the PC with the programming cable Install the program from the CD onto your PC e Once the program is running select Static Display if not already shown e Enter the Ships Name Radio Callsign Dimensions and Type of Vessel in the boxes provided e Enter the ships MMSI number WARNING this number can only be programmed into the unit once ensure it is correct e Check the details are correct then click Send Static data to AIS a warning box will appear asking you to confirm that the MMSI number is correct press OK if correct the unit is now CSB200 Class B AIS programmed In the event that you have inadvertently entered the incorrect MMSI number this can only now be changed by an authorised dealer other information can be altered as required Program Utilities Additional screens are available from the menus to monitor the operation of the unit e GPS Status Displays the signal levels of reception from individual satellites green indicating locked and in use e Diagnostics Displays the operational status of the unit e Serial Data Allows you to monitor the output port of the unit e Software Update For future internal program updates or enhancements of the unit which may occur R1 1 11 CSB200 Class B AIS USING THE TRANSPONDER Switching on CSB200 Class B AIS Transponder
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