MANUAL Simrad AI50 Class B Transceiver 988-0168-001 May07 English
MANUAL Simrad AI50 Class B Transceiver 988-0168-002 Iss.2.
© 2007 Navico The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.
Contents AIS50 CLASS B TRANCEIVER CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Overview 1.2 About this manual 1.3 SimNet/NMEA2000 Network System 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 General 2.2 Panel Mounting 2.3 Bracket Mounting 2.4 GPS Antenna 2.5 VHF Antenna 2.6 Power/Data Cable 2.7 SimNet Cable 2.8 SD card (Not supplied) 3 KEYPAD OVERVIEW 3.1 Layout 3.2 PWR/Lights key (Powering on and off) 3.3 Navigation Keys 3.3.1 Display Mode 3.3.2 Menu Mode 3.3.3 Data Entry Mode 3.4 Zoom Keys 3.5 ENTER/MENU 3.6 INFO/STATUS 3.
AIS Class B Transceiver 4.3.4 Call Sign Entry 4.3.5 Vessel Name Entry 5 MENU MODE 5.1 General 5.2 Display Mode settings 5.2.1 Coastline Detail 5.2.2 Tracking Offset 5.2.3 Display Offset 5.2.4 Show Range Rings 5.3 Display Settings 5.3.1 Display Brightness 5.3.2 Keypad Brightness 5.3.3 Keypad Colour 5.3.4 Display Palette 5.4 Favourites List 5.4.1 Add an Entry 5.4.2 Edit an Entry 5.4.3 Delete an Entry 5.5 Alarm Setup 5.5.1 Collision Alarm 5.5.1.1 CPA/TCPA 5.5.1.2 Guard Zone 5.5.2 Lost Vessel Alarm 5.5.
Contents 5.7.2.1 Device Instance 5.7.2.2 System Instance 5.7.3 Network List 5.7.4 Remote Enable 5.7.4 DSC Radio Select 5.8 Product Info 46 47 47 48 48 48 6 AIS MAP MODE 6.1 General 6.2 Vessel Icon Detail 6.3 Range Rings/ Range Info 6.4 Point Of View 6.5 Coast Line Detail 6.6 Cursor 6.7 Transmit Legend 6.8 Vessel Information 6.8.1 Own Vessel 6.8.2 Other Vessel’s Info (Reduced list) 6.8.3 Other Vessel (Full list) 6.8.4 Other Vessel (Minimal list) 6.9 General Rules for Vessel Information 6.
AIS Class B Transceiver 8 APPENDIX 8.1 Maintenance 8.2 Troubleshooting 8.3 Accessories 8.4 Product Specifications 8.5 Dimensions 8.6 Service and Warranty 8.
Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Overview Simrad’s AI50 is an Automatic Identification System (AIS). It is an autonomous and continuous information reporting system, operating in the VHF maritime mobile band. It allows AIS equipped vessels to automatically and dynamically exchange and display information with similarly equipped vessels and shore based traffic stations. Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.
AIS Class B Transceiver • Reporting information automatically in shipping areas where it is mandatory. WARNING As with all electronic navigational equipment, it is only an aid to navigation and should not be used as a substitute for good seamanship. Remember - Maritime law requires that you keep a good lookout at all times. The position of a vessel on the screen is the position of the most recent transmission and may not be the current position. 1.
Installation 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 General The AI50 can be flush mounted or bracket mounted, however, to determine the best possible location for good navigation, you need to consider these few options: • For ease of use - keep it within easy reach • For good screen visibility - keep away from direct sunlight if possible • Ensure good ventilation • Decide how and where, you are going to run the cabling from the rear of the unit.
AIS Class B Transceiver unit, taking into account the shock loads likely to be encountered when the vessel is under way in heavy seas. 1. Remove the backing paper and stick the cutting template onto your console or panel where the unit is to be mounted. 2. Drill a 2.5mm hole in each corner, where shown, to fasten the unit. 3. Drill 8 x 6mm holes where shown to assist in cutting the case peripheral hole. 4. Carefully cut the hole where shown on the template. 5. Remove the template. 6.
Installation The antenna cable is terminated in a push fit connector (SMB). Push the antenna plug firmly into the socket on the back of the AI50. For a guide to the connections on the AI50 see Fig. 2.2 VHF Antenna SD Card SImNet connectors GPS Antenna 12v Power/Data connector Fig. 2.2 - Rear view connections 2.
AIS Class B Transceiver As the range of VHF signals are governed by line of sight, the antenna should be placed as high as possible, while remaining clear of any metallic objects. Long whip antennae are generally recommended for larger boats, although the most popular antennae for marine use is 1m (3ft 3in) long. On sailboats these are usually mounted on the masthead, where the length of the antenna keeps it clear from the navigation lights and wind vanes.
Installation Fig 2.3 - VHF Antenna connection 2.6 Power/Data Cable Power cable - The electrical installation is quite straightforward - push the connector end of the supplied Power/Data cable firmly into the socket on the rear of the unit. The Power cable has two wires, one red and one black. Connect the red cable to +12V via a 2Amp fuse, and the black cable to 0V. Data cable - The data cable is used for connectivity to AIS enabled chart plotters with NMEA0183 interface.
AIS Class B Transceiver 2.8 SD card (Not supplied) The SD card slot is situated on the reverse of the unit under a water resistant cover, Fig. 2.5. Shroud Access Cover Retaining Screws Fig. 2.5 - SD Card Access Cover Note DO NOT insert or remove the SD card while the AI50 is powered up. Locate and undo the two retaining screws, and carefully remove the cover to reveal the SD card slot.
Keypad Overview 3 KEYPAD OVERVIEW 3.1 Layout 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 Fig. 3.1 - AI50 Automatic Identification System Keypad Functions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8-way NavPad ENTER/MENU INFO/STATUS HOME/DSC PWR/ (Lighting) VIEW/DISPLAY TRACK/CLR TRK Zoom In/Out 3.2 PWR/Lights key (Powering on and off) To turn the AI50 on, press the PWR/ Note key. When turning your AI50 on for the first time, you will be directed to configure it for full use.
AIS Class B Transceiver To turn the AI50 off, press and hold the PWR/ key for a few seconds. 3.3 Navigation Keys The circular 8-way NavPad, (Fig. 3.1 Item 1) can operate in a variety of ways depending on which mode the unit is in. 3.3.1 Display Mode The ▲▼◄► keys are used to position the cursor around the screen. By using a combination of keys, for example, pressing the ▲ and the ◄ together, the cursor will move diagonally up and to the left. 3.3.
Keypad Overview 3.6 INFO/STATUS A short press allows you to view the received information of a vessel that has been highlighted using the cursor. Press and holding the Info key will show your own vessel’s information in a column on the right side of the display. 3.7 TRACK/CLR TRK The AI50 can show the track of a selected vessel. A single press toggles tracking mode on/off. Press and holding, will clear all displayed tracks. 3.
Initial Configuration 4 INITIAL CONFIGURATION 4.1 Window Display convention Throughout the operation of the AI50 all displays will conform to the following convention for daylight settings: Title Bar: This is the top bar of a window, and will display the title or type of warning/alarm being displayed. In information and menu windows the Title Bars will be “Blue”. In general alert windows it will be “Yellow and in windows displaying serious alarms, it will be “Red”.
AIS Class B Transceiver Fig. 4.2 - Start Up Screen Press ◄ to clear this window and continue. If you have not previously configured the unit, a new Information window appears asking if you wish to configure the AI50 for full operation now. The default value is “Yes” as shown in Fig. 4.3. Fig. 4.3 - Configuration request If you wish to configure your AI50 now, press MENU to continue go to section 4.3.1. Use the ▲▼ keys to change the value to “No”, then press MENU to confirm.
Initial Configuration If you decide not to enter your MMSI at this stage, it can be entered later from within the System setup menu, refer to section 5.6.3. However, you will not be permitted to enter any other information about your vessel until MMSI entry has been completed. Note Your AI50 will only operate as a receiver, until you have fully completed the ship configuration as described in Section 4.3. 4.3 Ship Configuration Procedure From the Display Mode, press the MENU key to enter Menu Mode.
AIS Class B Transceiver Fig. 4.6 – MMSI Entry display Using the ▲▼◄► keys highlight the first number of your MMSI and press the MENU key to select it. The first number appears in the display and the cursor moves on to the second. Repeat this procedure until every number has been entered. If you enter an incorrect number in error, use the ▲▼◄► keys to highlight the "Í" or "Î" and press MENU to move the cursor onto the position of the error.
Initial Configuration Press the ◄ key, the display will change to the “Vessel Configuration Information” window (Section 4.3.2), to enter the remaining ships configuration information. If the two entered MMSI numbers do not match, a message indicating this will be shown Fig 4.8. Fig. 4.8 - MMSI mismatch warning Press the ◄ key, the display will revert back to the Configuration Request window Fig. 4.3. If you need to cancel the input mode, highlight the CANCEL button and press MENU.
AIS Class B Transceiver Fig. 4.11 – Vessel Type Entry Screen The ▲▼ keys allow you to cycle through the available choices, they are: • • • • • • • • • Not Set (default) Pleasure Craft Sailing Vessel Military Diving Ops Dredging Tow Large Load Towing Fishing When you have made your choice, press MENU to select it and enter it into the systems memory. 4.3.3 Vessel Dimensions & GPS Reference Using the ▲▼◄► keys highlight “Vessel Dimensions & GPS Reference” and press MENU or ► to select it.
Initial Configuration Fig. 4.13 - Dimension entry error Enter the required dimensions of your vessel (in metres), with reference to the GPS antenna, using the same method of entry as described during MMSI entry. As you enter each dimension the cursor will advance to the next one until all have been entered. Select "OK" and press MENU to accept your entry. The display returns to the vessel configuration Information window.
AIS Class B Transceiver of how to correct it. 4.3.5 Vessel Name Entry Using the ▲▼ keys highlight “Vessel Name”, and press MENU or ► to select it. A window opens identical to the call sign entry window in Fig. 4.13 but with “Vessel Name Entry” in the title bar. Enter your vessel’s name using the same method of entry as described during MMSI entry. When complete highlight the OK button and press MENU to store it in the system memory.
Menu Mode 5 MENU MODE 5.1 General The AI50 has many advanced features that are user configurable. These options can be accessed by pressing MENU during any display mode. A window opens in the top left corner displaying the Main menu options as shown in Fig. 5.1. Fig. 5.1 – Menu Mode Display 5.2 Display Mode settings This section will change the way the display looks when in operation. From the Main menu select “Display Mode”, and press MENU or ►.
AIS Class B Transceiver 5.2.2 Tracking Offset This option allows you to track the progress of your own vessel in relation to all other AIS equipped vessels within your VHF range. Your vessel is shown as a boat shaped icon and will start to track away from the centre of the screen in the direction of your heading. As your vessel icon approaches the edge of the screen, the display will refresh and scroll forward putting your vessel back to the centre again.
Menu Mode Head-Up mode. Your vessel will be shown in the lower half of the screen and pointing towards the top. It will remain like this for the duration of this mode, and when your vessel turns, the map will rotate about it. Note If in this mode you start tracking your own vessel, if “Show Range Rings” is activated, the range rings will disappear and the boat will move up the display under its own heading.
AIS Class B Transceiver Using the ▲▼ keys highlight “Display Brightness” and press MENU or ► to select it. This opens a box with the current value in as shown in Fig. 5.5. Fig. 5.5 – Changing display settings Use the ▲▼ keys to adjust the Display Brightness to a suitable level, between 0 – 100%, then press MENU or ► to store it. Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.3.2 Keypad Brightness This option allows you to change the brightness of the keypad in 10% steps.
Menu Mode Using the ▲▼ highlight “Keypad Palette” and press MENU or ► to select it. This opens a box with the current value in. Use the ▲▼ keys to change the colour between Day and Night, then press MENU or ► to store it. Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.4 Favourites List Vessels can be added to a “Favourites List” and an alarm set, so that you receive an alert when a vessel on your list comes within VHF range. (To set the alarm, refer to section 5.5.3).
AIS Class B Transceiver To enter the vessel’s MMSI highlight it and press MENU or ►. The “Favourite MMSI Entry” window opens, this entry procedure is identical to entering your own MMSI number, (see section 4.3.1). Once completed select “OK” and press MENU. The display will return to the previous window, Fig 5.8. Fig. 5.8 – New Favourite added Next, highlight “Vessel Name” and press MENU or ►.
Menu Mode Fig. 5.9 - Editing a Favourite Highlight the field you wish to edit and press MENU or ►. Editing the MMSI number is described in section 4.3.1 and editing the Vessel Name is described in section 4.3.5 Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.4.3 Delete an Entry From the Favourites List highlight “Select Favourite” and press MENU or ►. The highlighter bar is now on the top favourite in the list. Using the ▲▼ keys highlight the item you wish to delete and press MENU or ►.
AIS Class B Transceiver Using the ▲▼ keys highlight the Alarm type you wish to activate or change and press MENU or ►. 5.5.1 Collision Alarm This alarm aids in the prevention of a collision at sea by calculating the Closest Point of Approach, (CPA), and the Time to Closest Point of Approach, (TCPA), from the received position, COG and SOG of the AIS transmissions, from all AIS equipped vessels in your VHF range.
Menu Mode above. It is the responsibility of the user to determine how close another vessel may pass without being dangerous, and how quickly the user can react to manoeuvre their own vessel to avoid a collision. To activate the “CPA/TCPA” alarm, highlight it and press the MENU or ► key. A tick will appear in the box, to indicate the alarm is now active and using the values shown. To change “CPA Value” use ▲▼ keys to highlight it then press the MENU or ► key to select it.
AIS Class B Transceiver “GZ”. Any AIS equipped vessel at a distance less than, or equal to the value set by the user, will trigger an alarm and its icon will turn red. An optional audible/visual warning can also be triggered if activated during setup. To activate the “Guard Zone” alarm, highlight it and press the MENU or ► key. A tick will appear in the box, to indicate the alarm is now active and using the values shown.
Menu Mode This function allows the user to activate a warning message each time a vessel is lost from within the current display range. From the “Alarm Setup” menu select “Lost Vessel Alarm”, the display changes to show the activation status and current setting, Fig. 5.14. Fig. 5.14 – Lost Vessel Alarm Audible/Visual Warning This section will activate an audible and visual alarm each time a vessel is lost from AI50 reception. To activate the “Audible/Visual Warning”, highlight it and press MENU or ►.
AIS Class B Transceiver To activate the “Favourites Alarm”, highlight it and press MENU or ►. A tick will appear in the box, to indicate the alarm is now active. Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.6 System Setup This section is where you customise the AI50 to function how you want. From the Main menu select “System Setup”, and press MENU or ►.
Menu Mode Fig. 5.15 - Units of Measure 5.6.2 Set Local Time This section allows you to apply an offset to the GPS’s UTC as displayed in “Own Vessel Information”. From the System Setup menu select “Set Local Time”, and press MENU or ►. A window will open displaying “Set Local Time”, Fig. 5.16. Fig. 5.16 – Set Local Time Press MENU or ► to enter an offset. Using ▲▼ cycle through the range (-13 to +13 hours), to the appropriate offset and press MENU or ► to select it.
AIS Class B Transceiver • Call Sign • Vessel Name For a detailed explanation of how to configure your vessel, refer to section 4.3. 5.6.4 Key Beeps This function toggles the sound the AI50 makes when a key is pressed. From the System Setup menu select “Key Beeps”, press MENU or ►, the display changes to show a box with a tick in, this is the default setting. Pressing MENU or ► will toggle this option on/off. Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.6.
Menu Mode and static data received from all vessels within VHF range, during a voyage, including your own vessel’s data. Note In order to use the Data Logging function, you will require an SD card. The installation procedure of the SD card, can be found in section 2.8. 5.6.6.1 Enabling To enable data logging on your AI50, first you have to select a data file name, that the information will be stored under. From the System Setup menu select “Data Logging”, and press MENU or ►.
AIS Class B Transceiver message will be shown in the display, Fig. 5.19. Fig 5.19 – Logging failure 5.6.6.2 Disabling From the System Setup menu select “Data Logging”, press MENU or ►. A window opens displaying the options as shown in Fig. 5.18. Highlight “Enable Logging” then press MENU or ►. The tick disappears and the file name above is no longer greyed out. Pressing the ◄ key returns you to the previous menu and a pop-up window informs you that the file is OK.
Menu Mode Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.6.7 Transmit Enable This option allows you to Enable/Disable the AI50’s VHF transmitter, rendering you either visible/invisible to other AIS equipped vessels in your VHF range. From the “System Setup” menu highlight “Transmit Enable” and press MENU or ► to select it. Press MENU or ► to toggle the option On/Off. Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.6.
AIS Class B Transceiver 5.7 SimNet/NMEA2000 From the Main menu select “SimNet/NMEA2000”, and press MENU or ►. A window opens showing the following choices: • • • • • Data Sources Network Management Network List Remote Enable DSC Radio Select 5.7.1 Data Sources This section allows you to select a SimNet/NMEA2000 data source, to provide compass heading information. Note This data source must be able to supply magnetic compass heading.
Menu Mode 5.7.2.1 Device Instance This option will normally be used on large complicated systems, where there maybe more than one radio system or AIS on the same SimNet bus. For example, the system may contain more than one AI50. To prevent conflict across the network, these can each be assigned a unique device number between 0 and 255 in steps of 1. Fig. 5.23. Fig. 5.23 – Device Instance From the Network Management highlight “Device Instance” and press the MENU or ► key.
AIS Class B Transceiver Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.7.3 Network List This function displays all products connected to the SimNet/NMEA2000 network. From the SimNet/NMEA2000 menu select “Network List”, and press the MENU or ► key. The Network List window opens, showing a list of all the products connected to the SimNet Network. Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.7.
Menu Mode 5.8 Product Info This section will display information about your AI50’s Unique Identifier, Software version and Ship Configuration information. From the Main menu select “Product Info”, and press MENU or ►. A window opens showing the first screen of information; press the ◄ key to display the second set of information, Fig. 5.24 and Fig. 5.25. Fig. 5.24 – Product Info 1 Fig. 5.
AIS Map Mode 6 AIS MAP MODE 6.1 General This section will describe the features of the AI50 Map Mode as shown in Figure 6.1. Display orientation Range Rings Selected Target Vessels, heading & COG Own Vessel Coastline map Transmit Legend Display range Fig. 6.1 – AI50 Display If the unit is returning or entering the Map mode from any other display mode, the last settings remain valid. 6.
AIS Class B Transceiver Each circle displays range information on the left radial intersect point. + The range on your AI50 can be adjusted by using the keys. increases the range across the display (zoom out) and Pressing the + decreases the range across the display (zoom in). If you wish to zoom in/out on vessels in a particular area, using the ▲▼◄► keys, place the cursor on the selected area, press and hold + or key, the display will zoom in/out at that point.
AIS Map Mode As you cycle through the options, the full name will be displayed in the top left corner for 2 seconds before changing to an arrow with a relevant letter in, denoting your selected view, “N”, “H”, and “C” Fig. 6.2. Your COG will be shown as a dashed line emanating from the centre of your vessel’s icon. North Up – The top of the display lines up with True North. Æ 2 Seconds Æ HDG Up – The top of the display lines up with the vessels True Heading.
AIS Class B Transceiver can be toggled on/off from within “Display Mode” options in the Main Menu, see section 5.2. WARNING The coastline map is a visual aid to assist with orientation and range. It is not a marine chart and must not be used as a substitute for accurate charting. When the coastline detail is turned off the display will turn a light shade of green which should not be confused with land mass, Fig. 6.3a and Fig. 6.3b. Fig. 6.3a - Coastline detail on Fig. 6.3a - Coastline detail off 6.
AIS Map Mode your VHF range. 6.8.1 Own Vessel Press and hold the INFO/STATUS key for 2 seconds, the display changes to show your own vessels information in a panel on the right side of the screen. Fig. 6.4. Heading data source Own vessel heading or COG if no compass available Lat/Long Current time Heading reference MAG or TRUE Collision alarm setting COG & SOG Guard zone setting Fig. 6.4 – Own Vessel Information To return to Full Screen View, press and hold the INFO key for another 2 seconds. 6.8.
AIS Class B Transceiver display the vessel’s name when available, otherwise it will display the MMSI number. 6.8.3 Other Vessel (Full list) Press the INFO key a second time and you can view a full listing of the information relating to that vessel. Fig. 6.6 Fig. 6.6 – Full List To enter this vessel into your “Favourites List” press MENU or ►. To initiate a call to this vessel using a suitable DSC VHF Radio (If attached), press and hold the HOME/DSC key. Refer to section 6.10 6.8.
AIS Map Mode Pressing the INFO key a fourth time will return you to the AIS display. 6.9 General Rules for Vessel Information As icons with dialogue boxes move across the display, they may overlap each other; if this is the case the current highlighted selected dialogue box will be the top one. Note If a lost vessel icon is selected, the only information displayed in the box will be the vessels MMSI, name and last received position. 6.
AIS Class B Transceiver Fig.6.8 – Text Mode At the top just under the title bar are the Data Headings these are: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MMSI/NAME COG SOG DISTANCE CPA TCPA POS LAT POS LON UTC HDG ROT CALLSIGN IMO No TYPE DEST ETA Each consecutive line below the headings holds the voyage static data for a vessel within VHF range. Because this information does not fit on the screen, use the ◄► keys to scroll across the page, and use the ▲▼ to scroll down the page. 6.11.
AIS Map Mode • • • • • Sort by Acquire Time Sort by Distance (Closest first) Sort by TCPA/CPA (shortest time first) Sort by Speed (Fastest first) Sort by Vessel Name (alphabetical) 6.12 Making a DSC Call (In text mode) To make a DSC call to a highlighted vessel use the same method as that described in Section 6.10 To return to Map view, press and hold the VIEW/DISPLAY key again 6.
AIS Class B Transceiver noticeable until your vessel has moved sufficiently Fig.6.10. Fig. 6.10 - Tracking your own vessel Note If “Tracking Offset” is not active when you select “TRACK”, your vessel will be shown as a small circle at the centre of the display. If “Tracking Offset” is already active when you select “TRACK”, your vessel will be shown as a distinctive boat icon at its current GPS location on the display, See section 5.5.2. 6.
Alarms 7 ALARMS 7.1 General This section details the types of visual alarms, alerts and warnings used by the AI50. All alarm windows will have a hazard symbol displayed in the title bar.
AIS Class B Transceiver 7.2 Collision Alarm – CPA/TCPA This is a Level 1 alarm. If you have activated the CPA/TCPA Alarm from within the Alarm Setup Menu, the CPA/TCPA is then calculated from the received position, COG and SOG of the AIS transmissions, from all AIS equipped vessels in your VHF range. Note CPA – “Closest Point of Approach” is the calculated distance of how close a vessel will pass. TCPA – “Time to Closest Point of Approach” is the calculated time to reach the CPA.
Alarms The icon of the vessel which caused the alarm to activate will turn red, indicating an alarm condition still exists. Fig. 7.2. Fig. 7.2 – Collision Alarm view WARNING It is the responsibility of the vessel’s captain to determine what action to take in this situation in order to avoid a collision. Once action has been taken, and the calculated values increase beyond the limits as set in the “Collision Alarm” menu, the vessel’s icon will return to its normal state. 7.
AIS Class B Transceiver being erased. However, if reception from the lost vessel’s AIS is reestablished, the icon will return to its previous state. 7.4 Collision Alarm – Guard Zone This is a Level 2 alarm. The guard zone is determined by the radius dimension entered by the user, as described in Section 5.5.1.2, and a red circle will surround your vessel. The size of this circle will be dependent on the display range selected.
Alarms AI50 circuitry, or the unit has been repaired. If the unit is powered down with a BIIT fault still active, the fault type will be saved to memory and displayed the next time the AI50 is turned on. 7.6 Lost Vessel Alarm This is a Level 3 alarm, and will be activated when the AIS reception from a vessel is lost. An audible alarm will sound and a “Lost Vessel Alarm” window will open, displaying the last received information.
AIS Class B Transceiver 7.8 Loss Of Compass Heading Data This is a Level 3 alarm, and will only activate if the SimNet/NMEA2000 data for the ships compass is lost. An audible alarm will sound and a “Loss of Compass” alarm window will open showing details of the lost compass and any other compatible compass units on the network. Using the ▲▼ select an alternative device and press the MENU key to select it.
Alarms To confirm and clear this alarm, press ◄, this will close the window and return you to current display.
Appendix 8 APPENDIX 8.1 Maintenance Periodically wipe down the casing and display screen with a clean damp cloth. To remove heavier marks add a small quantity of mild detergent to some water, dampen cloth and wring out thoroughly before wiping unit. WARNING Never use cleaning solutions containing spirit or alcohol as these can damage the unit. 8.2 Troubleshooting These simple checks should be carried out before seeking technical assistance and may save time and expense.
AIS Class B Transceiver 8.3 Accessories The following accessories are available from local Simrad agents: VA14* VHF AIS antenna - S/S whipwith 20m Cable, terminated in a PL259 plug. * One off required for operation 8.4 Product Specifications AIS Type Class B for use on non-SOLAS craft VHF Receiver Receiver type Dual TDMA (shared DSC) Sensitivity < -107dBm for 20% PER Transmit power 2Watt Type Approval IEC62287-1 GPS Receiver Receiver type Integral 16 channel receiver EMC IEC60945 Power Voltage 10.
Appendix SimNet/NMEA2000 PGN’s NMEA2000 Mandatory PGNs 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 59904 ISO Request 60928 ISO Address Claim 126996 NMEA2000 Product Information NMEA2000 126992 129025 129026 Data PGNs System Time Position, “Rapid Update” COG & SOG, “Rapid Update” NMEA2000 AIS PGNs 129038 Class A Position Report 129039 AClass B Position Report 129040 Class B Extended Position Report 129792 DGNSS Broadcast Binary Message 129793 UTC and Date Report 129794 Class A Static and Voyage Related Data 129795 Addressed
AIS Class B Transceiver 8.5 Dimensions 8.1 - AI50 dimensions 8.2 - AI50 GPS Antenna dimensions 8.6 Service and Warranty If it is necessary to have a unit repaired, please contact your local authorized dealer. For worldwide warranty details and a list of authorised Simrad agents please refer to the Warranty Card supplied with this unit.
Appendix 8.7 Declaration of Conformity (EU) English Hereby, Simrad Limited (Margate) declares that this AI50 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. Finnish Simrad Limited (Margate) vakuuttaa täten että AI50 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
