CYPHO-150WS User’s Manual
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WARNING The equipment said in this manual must only be used to which it was designed. Improper operation or installation may cause damages to the equipment or personal injury. AMEC will not incur any liability of equipment damage or personal injury due to improper use or installation of the equipment. It is strongly recommended to read this manual and the following safety instructions before proceeding to installation or operation.
FOREWORD ALLTEK MARINE ELECTRONICS (hereinafter called “AMEC”) thank you for choosing our CYPHO-150 Series Automatic Identification System Receiver. No matter where you sail, you can enjoy your voyage journey more having a better control on your surrounding sea with CYPHO-150 AIS receiver series onboard. The equipment you have purchased is designed with precision performance and quality. Each of AMEC’s equipment has been strictly tested to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment.
1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 CYPHO-150X Series Overview ...................................................................................... 1 Comparison of CYPHO-150 models ............................................................................... 1 Type of AIS .....................................................................................................................
7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................................... 27 8 ACRONYMS...................................................................................................
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 CYPHO-150X Series Overview The AMEC CYPHO-150X (any CYPHO-150 model) is an AIS receiver. It receives AIS navigation data from AIS-equipped vessels nearby and the data is utilized to improve navigation safety. CYPHO-150X is designed to inter-operate with AIS Class A or Class B transponders, or any other AIS station operating on the AIS VHF data link. CYPHO-150X is built with two parallel AIS receivers in one box. The default frequencies are standard marine VHF AIS channels, i.e. 161.
1.3 Type of AIS There are different types of AIS device as described below. The CYPHO-150X is an AIS receiver. Table 1-2 Type of AIS Class A AIS Transponder Class B AIS ‧ Transmits and receives AIS signal. ‧ Intended for vessels meeting the requirements of IMO AIS carriage requirement. ‧ It is mandatory for all commercial vessels that exceed 300 tons to be equipped with Class A AIS. ‧ Transmits and receives AIS signal. ‧ Not necessarily in full accord with IMO AIS carriage requirements.
Table 1-3 AIS Message Type Type of Message Static Data Voyage Related Data Data Details Maritime Mobile Service Identity (hereinafter called “MMSI”) number IMO number Call sign and name Type of ship Length and beam GPS Antenna location Draught of the ship Cargo information Destination Estimate Time of Arrival (hereinafter called “ETA”) Dynamic Data Dynamic Reports SRM Position of the vessel Coordinated Universal Time (hereinafter called “Time in UTC”.
1.6 Important Notice The intended use of the AMEC CYPHO-150 Series Automatic Identification System Receiver is to enhance the safety of vessels at sea. However, a few points must be addressed: Under certain regulations, some specified vessels are compulsory to be installed with AIS. However, this does NOT mean that all vessels will be equipped with ones. Any AIS will NOT guarantee to monitor and to receive signals from every ship in the surroundings.
2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 Items in the Package Please contact your supplier immediately if there is any item missing. No. Description Qty 150 CYPHO-150X AIS Receiver 1 2 Power/USB/NMEA0183 Cable, 1m (Wired to the unit) 1 3 User’s Manual 1 1 150WS CD-ROM (User’s manual in digital format, Configuration Utility, 4 1 USB driver ) 5 Mounting screws 4 M4x20 4 6 WiFi antenna 1 150WS only 2.2 Power ON / OFF All CYPHO-150 models are designed having no physical On/Off switch.
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3 INSTALLATION 3.1 CYPHO-150 Connection Interface VHF Antenna Power, USB, NMEA0183 Figure 2-2-1 CYPHO-150 Connectors 3.
3.3 Installation Precautions CYPHO-150 requires a protected installation environment away from water. Find a proper location prior to the installation process. If drilling holes are necessary, always wear eye goggle for protection. 3.4 Mounting Instructions AMEC CYPHO-150X can be installed and mounted on either flat surface or wall. Note: the mounting instructions apply to both CYPHO-150 and CYPHO-150WS models.
3.5 Wiring Instructions Applicable to all CYPHO 150 models. USB Blue Receive ─ Brown Receive + Yellow Transmit + Green Transmit ─ Red Power 12/24 V Black Power Ground __ White NMEA 0183 Power Figure 2-2-5 Wiring Instruction When wiring NMEA0183 to your AIS-ready equipment, please refer to your equipment manual first. CYPHO-150 supports three different baud rates: 4800, 9600, and 38400. The default baud rate is 38400.
3.6 VHF Antenna Installation The quality and positioning of the antenna is the most important factor dictating AIS performance. It is recommended that a VHF antenna with omni directional vertical polarization be specifically tuned for AIS operation band. Since the range of VHF signals is largely decided by line of sight distance, AIS antenna should be placed as high as possible and at least 5 meters away from any constructions made of conductive materials.
3.8 Antenna Cabling When connecting the cable(s) with the CYPHO-150, take note of the following precautions. NOTICE DO NOT BEND CABLES Bending cables may cause damages to the inner wires and impair overall the performances. USES OF CABLE TUBE Each coaxial cable should be set up separately and can only be set up in a single cable tube. INSULATION ON CONNECTING PORT Connecting port of the coaxial cable should be insulated.
3.9 USB Driver Installation Your PC needs to install the USB driver in able to connect the AIS receiver. Locate the USB driver in the CD-ROM. Follow the instructions below to finish the installation. Step 1: Open the USB Driver file and double click on USBDriverInstaller.exe to install the driver. Please click on Install Drivers to continue. Figure 2-3-1 USB Driver Installation Step 2: A security reminder appears and asks for your confirmation. Click Install to proceed.
3.10 CYPHO Configuration Software Installation The AMEC CYPHO Configuration Software (AmecCypho_Config.exe) configures the onboard NMEA0183 output rate. Step1: Double click on AmecCypho_Config.exe Step2: You may either connect the receiver automatically or manually by using the determined USB serial port number assigned by the PC.
To find the serial port number, click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. Expand the Ports section and look for USB Communications Port. In the sample picture below, the serial port number is 30. Serial port number Figure 2-4-2 Configuration Software Installation Enter the value and hit “Connect Device”. This will link the computer to the receiver.
Step 3: Change to the desired NMEA0183 baud rate and click “CONFIG” to save the setting. The following prompt window appears. Figure 2-4-5 CYPHO-150 Configuration Software Installation Step 4: To verify the new settings, on the “READ” button to view current values. Figure 2-4-6 Configuration Software Installation Step 5: Repeat step 3 to change to another baud rate. Step 6: Click on “EXIT” to leave this configuration utility.
3.11 NMEA 0183 Multiplexer All CYPHO-150 models are designed with both NMEA 0183 input and output wiring. Thus, the input and output ports support independent baud rates. For the advanced multiplexing configuration, CYPHO 150X gets input from one NMEA0138 device and pass to another NMEA0183 device together with AIS. See the illustration below.
3.12 AMEC AIS Viewer Software Installation AIS Viewer is a supplementary application that provides a simple access for user to view AIS information on PC. The application provides basic features to browse the relative positions of surrounding vessels and the dynamic and static information regulated by IMO. For professional uses, we recommend connecting AMEC CYPHO-150 Series with other marine electronic products such as ECS or Radar for better performances. The program (AMEC AIS Viewer.
4 APPENDIX 4.1 Product Specifications APPLICABLE STANDARDS IEC 62287-1 (applicable parts) ITU-R M.1371 (applicable parts) IEC 60945 (applicable parts) IEC 61162 (applicable parts) VHF RECEIVER Number of AIS Receivers CH-1 CH-2 Channel Bandwidth Message Format Data Rate Max. Usable Sensitivity 2 channels Default CH 87B (161.975MHz) Default CH 88B (162.025MHz) 25KHz AIS Class A & B messages 9,600bps / per channel PER ≤ 20% @ -110 dBm POWER SUPPLY Supply Voltage Power Consumption 12 / 24V DC <1.
INTERFACE (CYPHO-150WS) VHF Antenna Connector NMEA 0183 USB 2.0 NMEA 2000 WiFi VHF Radio Female Type M (PL 259) 38400 (default), 9600, 4800 bps Supported Supported IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Supported ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature -15°C~55°C Storage Temperature Humidity Operation Vibration Waterproof -25°C~70°C 0~95% RH at 40°C IEC 60945 IPX2 PHYSICAL 128mm 36mm 88mm 250g (with cables) Size in mm (w) Size in mm (h) Size in mm (d) Weight WiFi (CYPHO-150WS model only) IEEE 802.
4.2 Dimensions Applicable to all CYPHO-150 models.
4.3 Accessories (Optional) The following accessories are available from AMEC. Contact our local dealer/agent for more details.
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5 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 material 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 custom
improper installation or operation (whether or not by a AMEC-certified service agent) or improper storage, shipping damage or corrosion; Costs associated with routine system checkouts, alignment/calibration, sea trials or commissioning; Defects or damage that result from the use of non-AMEC branded or certified products, accessories or other peripheral equipment, including without limitation housings, parts, or software; Aftermarket software (i.e.
modified to the extent necessary to make such provision enforceable by such court, taking into account the intent of the parties. No oral or written representations made by AMEC or any seller, reseller or distributor of the products, including employees and agents thereof, shall create any additional warranty obligations, increase the scope, or otherwise modify in any manner the terms of this Warranty. All AMEC products sold or provided hereunder are merely aids to navigation.
7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Alltek Marine Electronics Corp. (AMEC) declares that this CYPHO-150/150WS is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
