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Document revisions Document ID Man_instr_ais100_r5 Rev. 0-3 4 5 Date 2003-03-03 2003-03-31 Reason for revision Draft versions Updated NMEA descriptions Minor update after internal revision Software versions This Instruction Manual applies to software version 1.06 and newer.
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Table of contents 1 2 3 4 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................1 1.1 Introduction............................................................................... 1 1.2 How to use this manual............................................................... 1 1.3 References ................................................................................ 1 1.4 Abbreviations and acronyms ........................................................ 2 1.
4.3 Physical dimensions .................................................................. 27 5 INSTALLATION ...............................................................................33 5.1 General ................................................................................... 33 5.2 AIS 100 MKD ........................................................................... 34 5.3 AIS 100 mobile station.............................................................. 35 5.4 AIS 100 connection box ........
List of illustrations Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Elements in an AIS system ............................................................ 4 AIS 100 system components ......................................................... 6 Front display MKD unit................................................................
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Seatex AIS 100 and thank you for selecting what is one of the best AIS systems available on the market today. Kongsberg Seatex AS manufactures several positioning and navigation products for all types of vessels, from fishery and merchant marine vessels to advanced offshore and research vessels.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 [3] General information IEC 60945 Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems -General requirements - Methods of testing and required test results. Third edition. IEC 60950 Safety of information technology equipment. Edition 3.0, 1999-04. IEC 61162-1 Ed. 2.0 (2000-07) Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems - Digital interfaces - Part 1: Single talker and multiple listeners. IEC 61162-2 Ed. 1.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 RX Seatex SOG SOTDMA SWR TBD TDMA TX TXT UTC VDL VDM VDO VHF VTS General information Receive Kongsberg Seatex AS Speed Over Ground Self Organising TDMA Standing Wave Ratio To Be Defined Time Division Multiple Access Transmit Text Message Universal Co-ordinated Time VHF Data Link VHF Data Link Message VHF Data Link Own Vessel Message Very High Frequency Vessel Traffic Service 1.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information GNSS Satellites AIS Base Station AIS VHF Link AIS VHF Link VTS Centre Figure 1 Elements in an AIS system The system broadcasts data using the SOTDMA (Self-organised Time Division Multiple Access) data protocol. Each minute is divided into 4500 time slots, enabling simultaneous transmission of up to 500 stations. Coverage The system radio coverage range is similar to other VHF applications and is dependent on the height of the antenna.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information AIS information content AIS type of information is exchanged automatically between vessels, vessels and shore based stations and vessel and Aids to Navigation like buoys and lighthouses.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information Type of Ship Ship at anchor Ship 0 to 14 knots Ship 0 to 14 knots and changing course Ship 14 to 23 knots Ship 14 to 23 knots and changing course Ship > 23 knots Ship > 23 knots and changing course Reporting Interval 3 min. 12 sec. 4 sec. 6 sec. 2 sec. 3 sec. 2 sec. All data input to the AIS mobile stations is based on the NMEA 0183 data protocol.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information AIS 100 Minimum Keyboard and Display (MKD) The MKD unit provides a simple user interface to the mobile station. The keypads on the MKD can be used to navigate between dedicated menus used for configuration and display of vessel navigation data. Text messages can also be entered into the MKD and transmitted to other vessels or shore based AIS stations providing warnings or other relevant navigation information.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information AIS 100 connection box The connection box is used to connect to external sensors main position sensor, heading sensor and rate of turn sensor (when available). These sensors are mandatory while interfaces to electronic hart systems and long range communication systems, are optional. AIS compatible ECDIS/ECS systems are interfaced to the AIS through serial line communication.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Operation 2 OPERATION 2.1 Introduction The AIS should always be in operation. It is recommended not to switch off the AIS during port stays in order to provide information to port authorities. In areas where piracy occurs, the master may switch of the transmitter. If the transmitter is switched off, static data and voyage related information will be stored. 2.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Operation 2.2.3 Polled or controlled mode In this mode the mobile station will automatically respond to interrogation messages from a ship or competent authority. The response is transmitted on the channel where the interrogation message was received. Operation in Polled or Controlled mode does not conflict with operation in the other two modes. 2.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Operation 2.5 Overview The default view of the display shows vessel own position along with course (degrees) and speed (knots) over ground. Other vessels are shown in ascending order relative to own vessel position.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3 DISPLAY PAGES The Seatex AIS 100 provides several display pages and menus available for setup and display of information as well as editing of text messages. In this chapter all display windows available are presented and their contents discussed to enable easy operation and use of the AIS mobile station. 3.1 Main menu descriptions === Main Menu ======== P1 1. Nav.Status 2. Long Range history 3. Voyage Data 4. Static Data 5. Dynamic Data 6. Chn.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 === Requested Info = P121 BELLA Name, Callsign, IMO Position,COG,SOG Display pages If a new lr info req is selected, the name of the requesting station will be displayed. The actions available are send or deny the interrogation. This page could also be accessed through the Alarm page by selecting the LR alarm.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.1.4 Static data Static Data is used to enter static ship data, i.e. ship data that do not change from one voyage to another. Static data should be entered when installing the AIS mobile station.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 === Static Data ===== P14 AIS Transceiver 2/3 Length Length Length Length A:30 B:10 C:7 D:7 Display pages If some of the static data parameters have been input with a "zero" or "negative" number, you will be prompted with the options: "Error. Continue Edit?" or "Abort menu page". If "Error. Continue Edit?" is selected, new parameters can be input as described above. "Abort menu page" will keep the previous data set. ===Choose from list ==== Error.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.1.6 Channel management === Chn Management == P15 1. Edit Cur.Reg. 2. View Regions 3. Add Region . Channel Management is used to configure different radio channels for different chart zones. Maximum 8 zones can be configured by input. A zone is defined by the latitude and longitude of its upper right (UR) corner and lower left (LL) corner.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 === Add Regions ====== P153 RECTANGLE-7 ChnA ChnB RxTxMode TxPower LAT NE LON NE LAT SW LON SW BW A BW B Zone :56 :58 :TxA,RxA/RxB :High :012°°13’23.56N :132°°36’14.02E :034°°56’21.06N :125°°56’12.21E :Hi :Hi :3 Display pages The Add regions page is for creating new regions by manual input. 3.1.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.1.9 Network & ports === Network & Ports = P19 1. Serial Ports 2. Netw.Settings The Network and ports page gives access to the configuration settings for external serial ports and network (LAN) settings. === Serial Ports === P191 External ports The Serial ports page displays the baud rate for all serial ports. Only the baud rates can be changed. The sensor interfaces comply with NMEA 0183.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.1.11 Diagnostics === Diagnostics ===== P1b 1. Chn.Activity 2. Port Activity 3. SWR Levels The Diagnostics page gives additional technical and operational information about the system. This is for service purposes by qualified personnel. === Chn.Activity === P1b1 Last Activity On Chn Displays the various messages received and transmitted on VHF. The timestamp gives the elapsed time, in minutes and seconds, since the last event on the channel.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.1.12 Security === Security ======== P1C Authorisation L1 PIN Code L2 PIN Code Nav.Status Voyage Data Static Data Chn.Mgmt VHF Link Serial Ports Netw.Settings Answer Mode :******* :******* :0 :0 :0 :1 :1 :1 :1 :0 The Security page contains authorisation setup for the mobile station. There are two authorisation code levels. On this page the PIN codes can be set and a number of menu pages can be protected against unauthorised change.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.3 View page RANGE BRG NAME 00.12 00.12 01.23 03.34 05.45 10.56 30.67 40.78 52.89 ORION ANDREAS BERIT SANANTONIO HORNET TORGEIR HENNINSVÆR STORFJORD PANFISH 123.1 123.1 134.2 145.3 156.4 230.5 023.6 302.7 010.8 LAT: 63 26’31.20N LON:010 24’13.78E SOG:024 COG:156 1/2 TXOFF ALARM SMS RANGE BRG NAME 90.12 98.12 99.99 99.99 99.99 VIKTOR DALSUND ANKRABAD OTTAR VIKERSUND 123.1 123.1 134.2 145.3 156.4 LAT: 63 26’31.20N LON:010 24’13.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 === Inbox ============ P21 Received Messages 1/2 SANDPIPER JON ARVID #Andreas *Viktor Jenny Per Oddvar *Hansemann Nordstjerna Hulken Lofoten Nord Norge 28/05 28/05 28/05 28/05 27/05 27/05 27/05 27/05 27/05 27/05 26/05 2300 2210 1030 0700 2230 2000 1440 1000 0900 0800 2300 === Inbox ========== P211 SANDPIPER 1/20 Display pages The Inbox contains the received massages from other AIS systems, either base stations or other mobile stations.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 === Outbox ========= P221 *Pan Fixh 3/16 Display pages Similar to the inbox, messages in the outbox can be selected and inspected. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE SUNKEN VESSEL PIER II IN THE STRAUME STRAIT. === Outbox ========= P221 *Pan Fish 3/16 PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE SUNKEN VESSEL PIER II IN THE STRAUME STRAIT. By pressing ENTER again, an outbox message can be deleted or re-sent. If deleted, the next message will be displayed.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 === Write SR Msg ==== P25 Use Chn:Both SHIP LITTLE JON.YOUR STBRD LIGHT IS NOT WORKING. REGAR_ Display pages Safety related messages will be transmitted with higher priority than normal messages. A safety related message will be transmitted before any other pending normal SMS messages. ======================== ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO PQRSTUVWXYZ1234 567890.,!”@- *<> === Write BrcSR Msg = P26 Use Chn:B only 68 SHIP LITTLE JON.YOUR STBRD LIGHT IS NOT WORKING. REGARD CPT.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.5 Alarms === ALARMS =========== P3 Own Ship CHANGED NAVST Utc Lost 1230 1200 === ALARMS =========== P3 Own Ship CHANGED NAVST utc lost The Alarm page displays the active alarms in the system. Active, not acknowledged alarms are displayed in capital letters. Acknowledged alarms are displayed in lowercase. When the alarm condition ceases to exist, the alarm is removed from the list.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 Health, environment and safety Operation or troubleshooting of Seatex AIS 100 equipment will not imply any risk for high voltages, explosions or exposure to gas. The Seatex AIS 100 is compliant with IEC 60950/EN60950 standards regarding product safety (low voltage) and IEC 60945/EN60945 standards on electromagnetic compatibility (immunity/radiation), vibration and climatic conditions. 4.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications 257mm Seatex AIS 100 Transponder Unit top view 136mm 190mm 220mm Mobile station Dimensions: ........................................................................See Figure 5 Colour: ...................................................................Black NCS S9000-N Seatex AIS 100 Transponder Unit front view 230mm 264mm 280mm Figure 5 Mobile station dimensions VHF radio Number of transmitters: ..................................
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications Seatex AIS 100 Connection Box top view Ø 6.5mm 110mm 168mm 100mm AIS 100 connection box Dimensions: ........................................................................See Figure 6 Voltage input: ............................... 24 V DC (nominal) range 18 – 35 V 240mm 268mm Figure 6 Connection box dimensions Power Voltage input: ............................... 24 V DC (nominal) range 18 – 35 V Power consumption: .................
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications 140mm 1400mm VHF antenna Height: .....................................................................................1400 mm Weight:....................................................2.2 kg with clamping brackets Colour: .......................................................
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications 70mm GPS antenna Height: .........................................................................................70 mm Diameter: .....................................................................................78 mm Weight:........................................................................................... 400 g Voltage input: ......................................
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation 5 INSTALLATION 5.1 General This section provides detailed information required to install the Seatex AIS 100 system properly. The installation of the Seatex AIS 100 comprises installation of the components, cable pulling and termination of interface cables. After connecting the different components and applying power, the unit needs to be configured before final tests in order to ensure proper operation of the system.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation The connector can be connected to any of the two inputs on the MKD. The table below gives the pin layout on the display side of the MKD connector. Amphenol connector type is C091 11H006 801 2 (Male Crimp contacts are: Amphenol type ZN01 015 0005 (2)).
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation GPS and VHF cable connection Interconnection cable from Connection Box 220mm Bulkhead Recommended minimum distance from rear side of connection box to wall. Seatex AIS 100 Transponder Unit Top View Figure 11 Recommended free space to rear side of mobile station When installing the mobile station in a rack or onto the deck/bulkhead, ensure that the unit is properly secured.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation The rear panel contains the connectors for interfacing to external sensors. The table below describes the type and use of the different connectors. Connector Display Data/power GPS VHF Type 9-pin D-Sub male 50-pin D-Sub TNC-connector female N-connector female Connected To MKD Data/power, internal use GPS antenna VHF antenna For connecting the MKD unit to the mobile station a D-sub 9 pin connector is used.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation Bulkhead 125mm Interconnection cable from transponder unit. Recommended minimum distance from rear side of connection box to wall. Seatex AIS 100 Connection Box Top View Ensure sufficient space for external system interfaces.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation Figure 15 The 50-pin plug 50-pin D-Sub The data/power connector, which connects to the rear of the AIS 100 Mobile station, is a 50 pin D-Sub female. The pin layout is given in the table below. Signal Pilot_RD(A) Pilot_RD(B) Pilot_TD(A) Pilot_TD(B) Pilot_C PI_RD(A) PI_RD(B) PI_TD(A) PI_TD(B) PI_C LR_RD(A) LR_RD(B) LR_TD(A) LR_TD(B) LR_C Chassis SENS4_RD(A) SENS4_RD(B) SENS4_C Note! Pin no.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation 5.5 External cabling of data signals Shielded twisted pair cables shall be used for the high-speed serial data ports. The recommended wiring (the figures below are excerpts from IEC 61162-2, ed. 1) is as shown on the drawings. The A, B and C designation correspond with the data signals as listed in the tables on the preceding pages. There may be several listeners (receivers) but only one talker (transmitter).
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation 5.6 AIS 100 VHF antenna The range for receiving VHF signals relates directly to the height of the antenna above sea level as well as the general on-board conditions for reception and transmission of radio signals.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation Antenna cabling • The cable should be kept as short as possible to minimise attenuation of the signal. A double shielded coaxial cable equal or better than RG-214 is recommended. • All outdoor installed connectors on the coaxial cables should be fitted with preventive isolation such as shrink stocking with glue to protect against water penetration into the antenna cable.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation VHF antenna cable lengths Maximum cable lengths depend on the attenuation factors of the cables used. The total attenuation of the VHF antenna cables should be less than 3 dB for proper operation as higher attenuation will reduce the coverage area of the mobile station. The cable connectors must be of a type that is designed for the actual cable. Cable type RG214 Low loss ½" Superflex Max. length 30 metres 100 metres 5.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation GPS antenna offset arms Position data for the GPS antenna needs to be input to the AIS as a part of the configuration settings. The figure below shows the offset arms to be configured. A B C D Figure 21 GPS antenna offset arms GPS antenna cabling • To achieve optimum performance, the gain of the antenna preamplifier should match the cable attenuation.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation Sealing of GPS and VHF antenna connectors • Ensure that the outdoor antenna connectors are wrapped with waterproof self-vulcanising tape. • Stretch the tape to double length and start wrapping a bit down on the cable. • Wrap the tape all over the connectors and, if possible, seal it with electric coating. • An alternate way of waterproofing is to use heat shrinkable hose with glue.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces 6 EXTERNAL INTERFACES 6.1 External interfaces Increased navigational performance can be achieved by interfacing the Seatex AIS 100 to an ECDIS, ECS, radar, gyro or heading sensor. All sensors are connected through the AIS 100 connection box using serial line communication. This is normally done during installation. VHF-transmitter Heading VHF-receive ch. 70 GNSS Interface board GNSS/DGNSS Antenna VHF switch VHF Antenna VHF-receive ch.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces 6.3 Long range interface The Long Range interface provides a two-way interface for equipment that provides for long-range communications, such as Inmarsat. Port configuration The Long Range port has the following default settings: Baud Rate 4800 Parity N Bits 8 Stop Bit 1 The baud rate is configurable from 1200 to 57600. Input sentences Long Range interrogation of the AIS unit can be accomplished through use of two IEC 61162-1 sentences.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Priority Priority 1 2 3 External interfaces of Rate of Turn Sentence ROT OSD (derived from heading) HDT (derived from heading) 6.5 New IEC 61162-1 sentences This subchapter contains a description of proposed IEC 61162-1 sentences due to AIS. Reference is made to IEC 61193-2, 2001, annex B2.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces Message ID is a general broadcast (ITU-R M.1371 messages 8 or 14), this field is null. NOTE 2 Indication of VDL channel upon which Message ID 7 or 13 acknowledgement was received. An "A" indicates reception on channel A. A "B" indicates reception on channel B. If not available, field is null. NOTE 3 This indicates to the external application the type of ITU-R M.1371 message that this ABK sentence is addressing.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces acknowledgement process active for the acknowledgement that was received. ABM – Addressed message Binary and safety related This sentence supports ITU-R M.1371 messages 6 and 12. It provides an external application with a means to exchange data using an AIS. The message data is defined by the application only – not the AIS.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces identifies the order of this sentence in the message, minimum value 1. All sentences contain the same number of fields. Successive sentences may use null fields for fields that have not changed, such as fields 4, 5, and 6. NOTE 2 This sequential message identifier serves two purposes. It is both an IEC 61162-1 "sequential message identifier field," and it is the "sequence number" utilised by the ITU-R M.1371 in message types 6 and 12.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces This sentence is used to both enter and obtain channel management information. When sent to an AIS unit, the ACA-sentence provides regional information that the unit stores and uses to manage the internal VHF radio. When sent from an AIS unit, the ACA-sentence provides the current channel management information retained by the AIS unit. The information contained in this sentence is similar to the information contained in an ITU-R M.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 4 Value of 0, bandwidth is specified by channel number, see ITU-R M.1084, Annex 4 Value of 1, bandwidth is 12,5 kHz.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces the external application's assessment of the combined reception of the ABK-sentence and future VDM-sentences provided by the AIS via the Presentation Interface. After receiving this AIR-sentence, the AIS should broadcast a message 15 within 4 s, and the addressed AIS should take no more than an additional 4 s to respond – a total of 8 s. NOTE 1 Identifies the first distant AIS being interrogated.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces second AIS may be the same MMSI as the first AIS. This technique can be used to request a third message from station-1. BBM – Broadcast binary message This sentence supports generation of an ITU-R M.1371 Binary Broadcast Message (message 8) or Safety Related Broadcast Message (message 14). It provides an external application with a means to broadcast data, as defined by the application only – not the AIS.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces the same Sequential Message Identification number. This number is used to link the separate sentences containing portions of the same encapsulated data. This allows for the possibility that other sentences might be interleaved with the message sentences that, taken collectively, contain a single message 8 or 14. This number also links a future ABK-sentence acknowledgement to the appropriate BBMsentence. (See ABK, NOTE 4.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 1 This is used to bind the contents of the LRI and LRF sentences together. The LRF sentence shall immediately follow the LRI sentence and use the same sequence number. The requestor process shall increment the sequence number each time a LRI/LRF pair is created. The sequencing process shall continuously increment. After "9" is used, the process shall begin again at "0".
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces LRF – Long Range Function This sentence is used in both long-range interrogation requests and long-range interrogation replies. The LRF-sentence is the second sentence of the long-range interrogation request pair, LRI and LRF (See the LRI-sentence.). The LRF-sentence is also the first sentence of the long-range interrogation reply. The minimum reply consists of a LRF-sentence followed by a LR1-sentence.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces O = Draught P = Ship/Cargo U = Ship's: length, breadth, type W = Persons on board NOTE 3 The "Function Reply Status" field provides the status characters for the "Function Request" information. When a long-range interrogation request is originated, the "Function Reply Status" field should be null.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces The information item was not requested. The information item was requested, but it is not available. The information item was requested, but it is not being provided. LR2 – Long-range Reply for function requests "B, C, E, and F" The LR2-sentence contains the information requested by the "B, C, E, and F" function identification characters. (See the LRF-sentence.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces LR3 – Long-range Reply for function requests "I, O, P, U and W" The LR3-sentence contains the information requested by the "I, O, P, U, and W" function identification characters (see the LRF-sentence). NOTE 1 If the sentence is used, the two fields, Sequence Number and MMSI of responder, are always provided. NOTE 2 The sequence number should be the same number as the sequence number of the LRI and LRF sentences that initiated this reply.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces SSD – Ship Static Data This sentence is used to enter static parameters into a shipboard AIS. The parameters in this sentence support a number of the ITU-R M.1371 messages. NOTE 1 Ship call sign. A null field indicates that the previously entered call sign is unchanged. The string of characters "@@@@@@@" are used to indicate that the call sign is not available. NOTE 2 The characters that can be used in the name are listed in the ITU-R M.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces requirements. The DTE indicator is only used as information provided to the application layer – indicating that the transmitting station is available for communications. On the transmitting side, the DTE indicator may be set by an external application using this sentence. DTE indicator flag values are: 0 = Keyboard and display are a standard configuration, and communication is supported.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 3 The AIS message reception channel is indicated as either "A" or "B." This channel indication is relative to the operating conditions of the AIS when the packet is received. This field shall be null when the channel identification is not provided. The VHF channel numbers for channels "A" and "B" are obtained by using an ACA-sentence "query" of the AIS.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces interleaved with the message sentences that, taken collectively, contain a single message. This field shall be a null field when a message fits into one sentence. NOTE 3 This is the channel used to broadcast the AIS message. The AIS channel field, set to either "A" or "B", indicates that the message was broadcast. If the message is not broadcast, the "AIS Channel" field shall be null.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 NOTE 2 NOTE 3 External interfaces Draught is reported in the range of 0 to 25,5 metres. The value 0 = not available (default), and the value 25,5 indicates that the draught is 25,5 metres or more. Only values from 0 to 25,5 shall be accepted by the AIS. A null field indicates that this is unchanged. Number of persons on-board includes the crew. The value 0 = not available (default). The value 8191 = 8191 or more people.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces 10 = reserved for Wing In Ground 11 to 14 = reserved for future use 15 = not defined (default) NOTE 8 Definition of values 1 to 15 provided by a competent regional authority. Value shall be set to zero (0), if not used for any regional application. Regional applications shall not use zero. A null field indicates that this is unchanged (ref. ITU-R M.1371, Message 1, Reserved for regional applications parameter). 6.6 IEC 61162-1, Ed.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 1 Three character alpha code for local datum. If not one of the listed earth-centred datums, or 999 for user defined datums, use IHO datum code from International Hydrographic Organisation Publication S-60, Appendices B and C. Null field if unknown. NOTE 2 One character subdivision datum code when available or user defined reference character for user defined datums, null field otherwise.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces GBS – GNSS satellite fault detection This message is used for setting the RAIM flag in the position reports sent by the AIS. NOTE 1 Expected error in metres due to bias, with noise = 0. NOTE 2 Satellite ID numbers.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces 1 = GPS SPS mode, fix valid 2 = differential GPS, SPS mode, fix valid 3 = GPS PPS mode, fix valid 4 = Real Time Kinematic. Satellite system used in RTK mode with fixed integers 5 = Float RTK. Satellite system used in RTK mode with floating integers 6 = Estimated (dead reckoning) mode 7 = Manual input mode 8 = Simulator mode The GPS Quality Indicator shall not be a null field.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces GNS – GNSS fix data Fix data for single or combined satellite navigation systems (GNSS). This sentence provides fix data for GPS, GLONASS, possible future satellite systems and systems combining these. This sentence could be used with the talker identification of GP for GPS, GL for GLONASS, GN for GNSS combined systems, as well as future identifiers. Some fields may be null fields for certain applications, as described below.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces P = Precise. Satellite system used in precision mode. Precision mode is defined as: no deliberate degradation (such as Selective Availability), and higher resolution code (P-code) is used to compute position fix. R = Real Time Kinematic. Satellite system used in RTK mode with fixed integers. F = Float RTK. Satellite system used in real time kinematic mode with floating integers. E = Estimated (dead reckoning) Mode. M = Manual Input Mode.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces For GPS differential data: This value is the average of the most recent differential corrections in use. When only RTCM SC104 Type 1 corrections are used, the age is that of the most recent Type 1 correction. When RTCM SC104 Type 9 corrections are used solely, or in combination with Type 1 corrections, the age is the average of the most recent corrections for the satellites used. Null field when Differential GPS is not used.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 NOTE External interfaces Reference systems on which the calculation of vessel course and speed is based. The values of course and speed are derived directly from the referenced system and do not additionally include the effects of data in the set and drift fields. B = bottom tracking log M = manually entered W = water referenced R = radar tracking (of fixed target) P = positioning system ground reference.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 1 Easterly variation (E) subtracts from true course. Westerly variation (W) adds to true course. NOTE 2 Positioning system Mode indicator: A = Autonomous mode D = Differential mode E = Estimated (dead reckoning) mode M = Manual input mode S = Simulator mode N = Data not valid NOTE 3 The positioning system Mode indicator field supplements the positioning system Status field (field No.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces TXT – Text transmission For the transmission of short text messages. Longer text messages may be transmitted by using multiple sentences. NOTE 1 Text messages may consist of the transmission of multiple messages all containing identical field formats. The first field specifies the total number of messages, minimum value = 1. The second field identifies the order of this message (message number), minimum value = 1.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 NOTE 2 External interfaces The status field shall not be a null field. All fields are used by the AIS except Stern speed. VTG – Course over ground and ground speed The actual course and speed relative to the ground. NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator: A = Autonomous mode D = Differential mode E = Estimated (dead reckoning) mode M = Manual input mode S = Simulator mode N = Data not valid The positioning system Mode indicator field shall not be a null field.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces In the Cook Islands at 1500 local time on June 10, 1995: $GPZDA,013000,11,06,1995,10,30*4A All fields except Local zone, are used by the AIS. 6.7 Proprietary 61162-1 sentences General In order to configure and service the AIS mobile station there are some proprietary messages that can be used. The AIS mobile station uses the NMEA registered "STX" manufacturer’s code.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Field MMSI External interfaces Description Message ID identifying this sentence MMSI number Range NA 0 to 1073741823 All fields are required and used.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Field PORT CCCC External interfaces Description Message ID identifying this sentence Name of serial port Baud rate Parity, 'N' = None, 'E' = Even, 'O' = Odd Data bits Stop bits All fields are required and used.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Software setup procedure 7 SOFTWARE SETUP PROCEDURE 7.1 Description of installation setup The AIS 100 mobile station is set up with factory settings during testing. The installation setup must be performed as a part of the AIS 100 system installation. The installation setup is found in the highlighted sub-menus (4, 7, 9 & c) in the Main Menu. === Main Menu ======== P1 1. Nav.Status 2. Long Range history 3. Voyage Data 4. Static Data 5. Dynamic Data 6. Chn.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Software setup procedure Static Data is divided into three groups. === Static Data ===== P14 Own Ship 1/3 Name Call Mmsi Imo Type Keel :ANNE BERIT :TA164GH :14395769235 :10978974453 :51 :12 === Static Data ===== P14 AIS Transceiver 2/3 Length Length Length Length A:30 B:10 C:7 D:7 Static Data Own Ship is used for entering the vessel's own static data, i.e.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 === Static Data ===== P14 AIS Transceiver 2/3 Length Length Length Length A:30 B:10 C:7 D:7 ======================== 1234567890*< > Software setup procedure Static Data External GPS/GNSS Antenna. If the vessel's own GPS/GNSS antenna is used as input to the AIS 100 mobile station, the same parameters are necessary. No vertical measurements are used. Setup procedure: Enter: A, B, C & D.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 === Serial Ports === P191 External ports PILOT PI LongRange RTCM SENSOR-1 SENSOR-2 SENSOR-3 :38400 :38400 :4800 :4800 :4800 :4800 :4800 Software setup procedure Network & Ports. The serial port baud rate must be set up according to external instrumentation. The Serial Ports page displays the baud rate for all serial ports. The sensor interfaces comply with the NMEA 183. Setup procedure: Change the baud rates accordingly. === Netw.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Maintenance 8 MAINTENANCE 8.1 General The Seatex AIS 100 consists of both software and hardware. The software part can be reinstalled or upgraded to the latest version in the field by running a software installation procedure. Service of the Seatex AIS 100 hardware in the field can consist of: • • • Exchange of damaged GPS or VHF antenna cables. Exchange of failed GPS or VHF antennas. Exchange of failed Seatex AIS 100 mobile station .
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Maintenance 8.3.1 Exchange of antenna cable 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Caution! Disconnect the power cable from the Seatex AIS 100. Dismount the damaged antenna cable. The new antenna cable must be as straight as possible. Do not crush or crimp the cable, as this will affect the electrical properties of the cable. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Maintenance 8.4 Installation of a spare Seatex AIS 100 1. Disconnect the power cable from the AIS 100. 2. Disconnect the unit to be repaired from its cables and the rack, and replace it with the spare unit. 3. Connect all cables as they were on the original unit. 4. Connect the power cable. 5. Configure the new unit as described in chapter 7.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Troubleshooting 9 TROUBLESHOOTING If the initialisation process fails, the alarm LED will turn red. Mobile station failure can be divided into two categories: • • Hardware problems External interface problems 9.1 Hardware problems Hardware problems can be divided into the following categories: • • • • • Power supply failing GPS receiver failing VHF transceiver failing GPS and VHF antennas and cables Interface cables 9.1.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Troubleshooting to be short-circuited. Measure between centre conductor and shield. Resistance should be close to 0 Ohm. Note! Switch off the power before disconnecting the antenna. 9.1.4 GPS receiver failing If the mobile station does not compute position data and the GPS lamp on the front of the mobile station does not light green, the GPS PPS pulse is not being received and the GPS receiver inside the mobile station should be checked.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 • • Troubleshooting between transmitting (vessel GPS/GNSS receiver) and receiving (parameters to be checked from the MKD unit) end. If OK, check that the position output format from the GPS/GNSS receiver is in accordance with the expected input position format. If the mobile station still does not receive position data, consult Seatex for advice. 9.2.2 Heading from vessel heading sensor Heading data is received from the vessel gyro or magnetic compass.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Parts list 10 PARTS LIST The standard Seatex AIS 100 consists of: Part No No A120-01 Description This package consists of a complete Seatex AIS 100, with all necessary parts except for antenna brackets and power cable. GPS and VHF antenna cables have to be ordered separately. The transponder is supplied for table mounting. The MKD is delivered for console mounting.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Appendix A – Vessel types Appendix A – Vessel types Identifiers to be used by ships to report their type Identifier No.
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