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WARNING! 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.
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. With proper use, installation, and maintenance, the equipment will serve loyally and reliably at its optimum.
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TABLE OF CONTENT 1 WHAT IS AIS?........................................................................ 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 CLASS A VS. CLASS B AIS............................................................. 3 AIS MESSAGE TYPES................................................................... 4 AIS REPORT RATE ...................................................................... 4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW .............................................................. 5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .........
4.8 4.9 5 CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY ................................................. 21 CONNECTION TO NMEA2000 NETWORK..................................... 21 GET STARTED .......................................................................22 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 6 START UP THE TRANSPONDER ..................................................... 22 LED INDICATORS ...................................................................... 23 SD CARD DATA LOGGING ............................................
1 What is 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.
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 AIS-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.
1.1 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 12.
1.2 AIS Message Types Class B AIS broadcasts following message types: Static Data: MMSI Vessel name Vessel call sign Type of ship Ship dimensions / GPS antenna location Dynamic Data: 1.3 Position of the vessel Course over ground (COG) Speed over ground (SOG) True heading AIS Report Rate Class B AIS broadcasts ship dynamic data per following reporting interval. Besides, ship static data will be broadcasted every 6 minutes.
2 System Overview 2.1 Product Description CAMINO-108 is a new generation class B AIS transponder. It is designed to deliver high performance AIS transponder solution. Thanks to the advanced in-house radio technology, the optimized receive and transmit capability is now brought into a compact and robust housing which is less than half the size of its previous generation.
2.2 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.
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3 3.1 Programming Your Vessel Data USB Driver Installation The USB driver should be installed before configuring the vessel data with the AIS Configuration Software. PC/laptop can also be a convenient platform to display AIS targets with compatible software like AIS Viewer.
3.2 AIS Configuration Software Installation The AMEC Class B Configuration software enables users to set up the transponder by entering own ship’s information. It provides also the facilities to monitor and diagnose your transponder. The AMEC AIS Configuration program can be found in the CD supplied. Follow the installation instructions below. Open the AMEC AIS Configuration file and click on the setup icon to start the installation process.
4 4.1 Installation Installation Procedures Please familiarize the manual content before begin installation. Depending on your hardware configuration, use the following recommended steps for installation.
4.2 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.
Figure 1 Mounting the transponder 12
4.3 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 signals 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.
4.4 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.
4.5 Connecting Power and Data Cable Connecting the CAMINO-108 to external power source and data equipments are illustrated in diagram below. (Tx Switch Box) Figure 4 Wiring instructions When wiring NMEA0183 to AIS-ready equipment, please refer to your equipment manual first. CAMINO-108 supports two NMEA0183 ports and each can be configured to 4800, 9600, or 38400 baud rate independently. The default baud rate for both ports is 38400. Use the provided configuration utility to change baud rates.
4.6 Connecting with NMEA0183 Devices CAMINO-108 supports two NMEA0183 ports and each NMEA 0183 port’s transmitting and receiving interface 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 intended primarily for chart plotter connection, while the low speed setting can be used to connect to other NMEA0183 devices.
CAMINO-108 NMEA0183 External NMEA0183 Device (RS422) RXP RXN TXP TXN TXP TXN RXP RXN Figure 6 NMEA0183 Connection illustration Core Color at CAMINO-108 NMEA 0183 Signal Signal Direction (CAMINO-108) External NMEA0183 Device Brown Data Input + (RXP) Input Data Output + (TXP) Blue Data Input – (RXN) Input Data Output – (TXN) Yellow Data Output + (TXP) Output Data Input + (RXP) Green Data Output – (TXN) Output Data Input – (RXN) 17
CAMINO-108 NMEA0183 External RS232 Device RXP RXN TXP TXN GND TXD RXD GND Figure 7 Core Color at CAMINO-108 Brown Blue Yellow Black NMEA0183 to RS232 Connection NMEA 0183 Signal Signal Direction (CAMINO-108) Data Input + (RXP) Input - Data Input – (RXN) Data Output + Output (TXP) Power Ground, - (GND) 18 External RS-232 Device Data Output (TXD) Ground Data Input (RXD) Ground
External RS232 Device (GPS Source) CAMINO-108 NMEA0183 RXP RXN TXP TXN GND TXD RXD GND External RS232 Device (Plotter or PC) TXD RXD GND Figure 8 NMEA0183 to RS232 Connection (Multiplexing) Core Color at CAMINO-108 Description (NMEA 0183 Signal) Signal Direction (CAMINO-108) Brown Data Input + (RXP) Input Blue Data Input – (RXN) - 19 External RS-232 Devices Data Output@ Device 1 (TXD) Ground @ Device 1 (GND)
Black - (GND) Yellow Data Output + (TXP) Blue Data Input – (RXN) Black 4.7 Power Ground Output - Power Ground - (GND) Ground @ Device 1 (GND) Data Input @ Device 2 (RXD) Ground @ Device 2 (GND) Ground @ Device 2 (GND) 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.
4.8 Connecting to Power Supply The CAMINO-108 requires a 12V or 24V DC power supply (9.6 – 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. 4.9 Connection to NMEA2000 Network NMEA 2000 is the latest marine standard for data communication between marine instruments.
5 5.1 GET STARTED 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.
5.2 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.
5.3 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: Standard “SD” with maximum 2GB size 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.
5.4 Wi-Fi Configuration (CAMINO-108W only) Installation of Wi-Fi antenna is straight forward. Screw on the antenna firmly and then raise up the antenna. Figure 10 Transponder with Wi-Fi antenna connected The information below details the information required for connecting the CAMINO-108W to another device using Wi-Fi.
IP Address Port 192.168.2.1 3333 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. 5.5 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.
5.6 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.
6 6.1 SPECIFICATIONS 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 VHF TRANSPONDER Frequency Range 156.025 MHz ~ 162.
DSC RECEIVER 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 ≦ 1 % Blocking ≧ 84 dB for signal @ -104 dBm; BER ≦ 1 % GPS RECEIVER (integrated) Receiving Channels 50 channels Accuracy IEC 61108-1 compliant Output Rate 1 Hz POWER SUPPLY Supply Voltage 12V / 24V DC, 2A Power Consumption (108) Typically less than 3W average @ 12V DC Power Consumption (108W) Typically less than 4W average @ 12V DC CONNECTION INTERF
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 Silent Mode Setting Set by the dedicated pins in the 12-pin cable USB Mini-B type, waterproof Wireless Connection IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (CAMINO-108W only) ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Conditions IEC 60945 “protected” category Operating Temperature -15°C ~ 55°C Waterproof IPX2 PHYSICAL Width 128 mm (5.51 inch) Height 36 mm (1.
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129805 129806 129807 129808 129809 129810 AIS Data Link Management Message AIS Class A Position Report AIS Group Assignment DSC Call Information AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part A AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B Receive PGN 59392 59904 60928 Description ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim 33
7 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.
two VHF antennas next to another typically reduces the transmitting range to both antennas by 50-70%. 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.
No data is being received by chart plotter, why? Please check that the power supply is connected correctly at CAMINO-108. Please check that the power supply is 12V or 24V with sufficient current capacity (no less than 2A). Please make sure that the connections between CAMINO-108 to the chart plotter are correct.
8 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 F
FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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.
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 exposure to RF energy, always mount the antenna at least 3m from the device.
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.
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 Warranty is void if the seal label is removed or defaced.
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