Table of Contents 1 Revision History ........................................................................................ 6 2 Software revisions..................................................................................... 7 3 Introduction .............................................................................................. 8 4 3.1 Safety Instructions................................................................................................. 8 3.2 Compass Safe Distance ...
7.2.5 Indicating ICONS............................................................................................................. 23 7.2.6 Ship List .......................................................................................................................... 24 7.2.6.1 7.2.7 7.3 Graphical View ............................................................................................................... 26 Voyage Settings ................................................................
8.3.2 9 8.3.1.2 Label in transponder with connection tables ............................................................... 52 8.3.1.3 Power connection ......................................................................................................... 53 8.3.1.4 Sensor connections ....................................................................................................... 54 8.3.1.5 External display – ECDIS/Radar connections .........................................................
10.2.2 VHF link/Long Range ...................................................................................................... 90 10.2.2.1 Autonomous Long Range ............................................................................................ 90 10.2.2.2 Polled Long Range ...................................................................................................... 90 10.2.2.3 Silent mode .............................................................................................
1 Revision History Revision no. By Date Initial FIT 30.1.2012 1 FIT 7.2.2012 2 FIT 2.3.2012 3 FIT 17.4.2012 4 FIT 4.6.2012 5 FIT 19.6.2012 6 FIT 26.6.2012 Page(s) All Versions Reason for change Transponder Unit: HW: 1142-01 SW: 01.00.05 - 2141 Display Unit: HW: 1125-00 SW: 01.00.
2 Software revisions The TR-8000 is delivered with SW version according to table below which is filled in by either Jotron, our Distributor, Dealer or Installation company. When SW update is done according to instructions in Jotron TB 01-2012 (Technical Bulletin), an additional line of information will be filled in to reflect the latest change. There will be no need for retraining after SW upgrade is performed.
3 3.1 Introduction Safety Instructions This equipment should be installed according to the instructions found in the installation part of this manual. The equipment should not be mounted in a way that exposes it for excessive heat from the sun or other sources. The equipment should not be mounted in a flammable environment. The equipment should not be mounted in a way that exposes it to direct rain or water. CAUTION! This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits.
3.5 Disposal Instructions The TR-8000 Transponder and Display shall be disposed according to local regulations regarding Electronic Waste Recycling in the country the equipment is taken ashore.
4 Operation general introduction Thank you for purchasing this Jotron AIS Class A transceiver. The Jotron TR-8000 has been developed to offer you the highest level of performance and durability and we hope that it will provide many years of reliable service. This product has been designed to meet the highest possible quality standards and should you encounter any problems with this product, please contact your local dealer who will be pleased to offer any assistance. 4.
5 Equipment List 5.1 Standard Supply 85500 TR-8000 AIS Class A : Stock No. 85300 85400 85041 85042 85720 86853 86854 86145 86848 86581 Name TR-8000 Transponder Unit TR-8000 Display Unit Mounting bracket, Display unit Locking ring, mounting bracket Curled knob, mounting bracket GPS Antenna, std GPS Antenna stainless stand Cable, 5m Patch RJ45 waterproof Operator and Installation Manual Power cable, TR-8000 Display unit Type SANAV SA-200 Qty.
6 TR-8000 Description The Tron AIS TR-8000 consists of two separate units interconnected by Ethernet. The Transponder is the main unit, handling the basic AIS functionality, including sensors and RF functions, while the Display unit is used for setup and display of the AIS data.
6.1 Functionality The main features are: Safety of navigation by automatically exchanging navigational data between ships (Class A transponders), coast stations, Class B transponders and receiving positional data from AIS-SARTs (Search and Rescue beacons) and AtoNs (Aids to Navigation). Class A AIS transmitter and receiver (transponder) Class B compatible (receives all Class B messages) Short safety related messages and other short messages.
6.2 Transponder Unit The Transponder Unit contains all the core functionality of the AIS system and can function as a separate unit connected to other display solutions confirming with the Front View AIS message format. It consists of a splash proof Alumina casing with the following connection possibilities: VHF antenna and GPS antenna Display connector (Ethernet) External display connections (“Ecdis Port” and “Pilot/Aux Port”).
6.2.1 LED Indicators: Transmission Reception Alarm Status 6.2.2 Main functionality: Transmit and receive AIS data packets over the VHF link Receive DSC messages Provide time and position data from internal GPS Receive and handle data from external sensors. Provide information about own and other ships positions to the display units, both the TR-8000 Display unit, and to high speed ports like “External Display” and “Pilot/Aux Display”. 6.2.
6.2.5 External Display (Ethernet) Connector RJ45 type waterproof Ethernet connection For more information see section 8.3.1.5 6.2.6 Multipurpose Cable Glands The Transponder Unit is fitted with up to 9 multipurpose cable glands for waterproof, shielded connection with the unit. There are 3 different sizes in order for the best possible fit for different cable types. All wiring should be drawn in shielded cables connected to the chassis of the Transponder by the cable glands.
6.3 Display Unit Front View The Display unit is the user interface for the AIS system on the bridge. It is used to configure the TR-8000 system and to present AIS data about own and other ships, both graphically and in list form. The Display Unit consists of a splash proof housing with a 7 inch LCD colour display with touch screen. Splash proof connections for Main and Backup power, Pilot plug and Transponder (Ethernet) are present on the back side of the unit.
7 Operational description The operational description chapter assumes that the TR-8000 Ais Transponder is fully installed using the instructions found in the Installation chapter. 7.1 On/Off button ON/OFF button handles 3 different options When ON/OFF is pushed, a popup menu is displayed with some display Options. Additionally, if the brightness is low, it will automatically be increased.
7.1.2 Power off Display If the Power off Display is selected, only the Display Unit is turned OFF and the AIS functionality of the Transponder will still be active. Note that the ship list will need some time to recover when turning the Display unit on again. This is dependent on when the messages from the different vessels are received. The message logs for sent and received messages will also be lost.
7.2 Display Unit menu system. Status Bar Content Section Button Bar The main window contains three main sections. 7.2.1 Status Bar o o Dynamic navigational data (Position, Speed, Heading etc.) Clock Other informative icons (Tx,Rx, Nav status, Alarms etc. ) The Status bar is visible in all the sub menus.
7.2.2 Content Section Displays the current selected window and the corresponding data Example below shows Main View: Main View is a combination of Graphical and List view: North or Graphical List Press column to Sort Head Up Rings AToN Base Station AIS-SART Own Ship SAR Aircraft Selected Target Zoom Out Zoom In Vessels displayed Number of vessels received All menus, menu buttons and settings are displayed in this section. 7.2.
7.2.4 Important Buttons shown in different Views: Return to last menu without saving. Confirm, save data and return to last menu. If the Icon is not highlighted, indicates no data has changed The Home button will take you to Main view without saving.
7.2.5 Indicating ICONS Receive data on either of the two AIS channels. If Inactive, shown as Transmit on either channel A or B shown as TxA or TxB. Icon shown is Inactive. Active is shown with Green color as the Rx icon above.
7.2.6 Ship List The display unit receives data about all the ships with an active AIS transmitter in the area and presents this data in a list in the main window. The list displays the name or MMSI, range to own ship, bearing and age of presented data. When the graphical view is off, course and speed are also displayed. The list can be sorted on any of these criteria, but an AIS SART will always be presented at the top of the list.
7.2.6.1 Column description Name/MMSI : Shows the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of the ship until its Name is received.
7.2.7 Graphical View The graphical display of the ship list plots the positions of other AIS targets relative to your own position in a frame on the left side. A vessel with neither a reported heading nor COG will be oriented toward the top of display area. The user is able to switch between North Up and Head Up, but if no heading or COG is available, or if the ship is anchored/moored, the North Up configuration will automatically be chosen.
Different types of targets are displayed with different icons. Active Vessel If the CPA/TCPA system is activated, ships on collision course are displayed with a red color and double thickness of the lines. Own ship is indicated in the same way as other ships, but is always in center.
7.3 Voyage Settings Red square shows button selected to get to this menu The Voyage Settings contains all the ship data to be entered or changed before or on each voyage. In order for the AIS system to function correctly, it is important to keep these parameters up to date.
7.3.1 Navigational Status The options available for the navigational status are as follows. Under way using engine, At anchor, Not under command 1, Restricted manoeuvrability 2, Constrained by her draught 3, Moored, Aground, Engaged in fishing 4 Under way sailing 5 Not Defined (Default) 6 1 Vessel not under command means a vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
7.3.2 Destination The destination of the voyage is to be entered here using a maximum of 20 characters. NOTE! Many countries require destination input is according to GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF THE UN/LOCODE IN THE DESTINATION FIELD IN AIS MESSAGES from IMO SN/Circ.244 Text from the Guidance: Recommended use of the UN/LOCODE 6. The recommended format is to indicate the port of departure at the first six positions of the data field followed by a separator and then the code for the next port of call. 7.
7.3.3 ETA The Estimated Time of Arrival is displayed to other AIS units and should be updated if the expected arrival time is changed. 7.3.4 Persons Aboard (optional) This parameter indicates the number of persons aboard the ship at the given moment. This parameter is not sent to other ships or base stations, only through the Long Range Port which is normally not used (in 2011) 7.3.5 Cargo Category Identifies Hazardous cargo, depending on the ship class. See chapter 10.1.1.
7.3.6 Draught The Draught parameter specifies the maximum depth of the ship in meters and decimeters.
7.4 Messages WARNING! Use of AIS text messages between ships must not be used to avoid collisions when time is critical. AIS systems are not required to have an audible alarm to indicate the arrival of all text messages. The use of AIS text messaging does not relieve the vessel of other requirements, such as the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone regulations or of the requirements to sound whistle signals and display lights or shapes in accordance with the International or Inland Navigation Rules.
7.4.2 Popup when received message Example showing “Popup” of received “Safety message” from AIS SART The message must be acknowledged by pressing “Close” button 7.4.
7.4.4 Write New message Be advised, all messages in this context are SAFETY RELATED and should not be used for other purposes. For this reason, this functionality is protected by a user password.
7.4.4.1 Message recipients “From list” Select 1. Which ship 2. Confirm with Then a new window opens: 7.4.4.1.1 Write text When a target is selected, the keyboard window opens, and allows the user to write a message. The total allowed length is 156 characters. Confirm with Which opens the 7.4.4.1.
7.4.4.2 Message recipients “Enter MMSI” 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter MMSI Confirm with Write Text (as described above) Select Channel and Send (-“”-) 7.4.4.3 Message recipients “Broadcast” 1. Write Text (as described above) 2.
7.5 Display Settings Red square shows button selected to obtain to this menu In the Display settings menu, you can adjust Brightness level and switch between night and day mode. Each mode has its own brightnesslevel. In the low brightness end of the scale, the steps are more accurate to adapt to very low intensity levels. Touching the empty area at the left or right side of the display restores a 50% brightness level if the display gets too dark to see the actual buttons for this purpose.