AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Installation Manual P/N 2607 ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 +1(954) 981-3333 Fax +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrelectronics.com Email: Info@acrelectronics.
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NAUTICAST Installation Manual Index 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4.1 1.4.2 2 Description of AIS ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 AIS in an Operational Environment .............................................................
History of Changes Date Version Rev. Status 2003-04-30 1.0.2 A Released 2003-06-30 1.0.3 B Released 2004-06-03 1.0.4 C Released 2004-07-09 2004-07-14 2004-07-15 1.0.5 1.0.5. 1.0.5. D E F Draft Draft Released 2005-11-01 1.0.6 G Released 2006-05-24 2006-11-07 1.0.7 1.0.
1 General Introduction IMPORTANT: IMO REGULATIONS MANDATES that after the physical installation has been successfully completed, all ships data and settings be entered into the AIS transponder. See Section 4 for further instructions. 1.
- 1.2 An "assigned" mode for operation in an area subject to a competent authority responsible for traffic monitoring such that the data transmission interval and/or time slots may be set remotely by that authority; A "polling or controlled" mode, where the data transfer occurs in response to interrogation from a ship or competent authority.
1.3 AIS Networks The scenario below shows a full AIS coverage area (including all applications and complete shore infrastructure). The Carriage Requirement currently applies exclusively to SOLAS Vessels, but following the current international discussions on maritime security; it is common understanding that other possible AIS users will follow very soon. Shore Based infrastructure will be among the first groups to become AIS equipped. Installation Manual 3 Y1-03-0204 Rev.
1.4 Carriage Requirement 1.4.1 Chapter V (Safety of Navigation) Regulation 19, of the SOLAS Convention. IMO regulations require sea vessels from a size of 300 GT (Gross Tonnage) in international and 500 GT in national waters to be equipped with an AIS-Transponder.
2 NAUTICAST 2.1 System Overview Unlike other AIS devices, the NAUTICAST combines all required functions into one cabinet. Additionally, the NAUTICAST gives the operator a number of additional features (easy mounting & installation, environmental protection and smallest dimensions). Installation Manual 5 Y1-03-0204 Rev.
3 Installation 3.1 Installation Requirements General Requirements Please note that international conventions, regulations, instructions and guidelines have to be adhered to when installing the NAUTICAST. The following points must be observed before installation can commence: - 3.2 Permission by the local authority to install such a device must be granted. Trained service personnel must undertake the installation. The NAUTICAST must be fitted in a suitable place on the bridge.
Step-by-Step Installation Procedure: • • • • • • Mount the NAUTICAST close to ships operation workstation for traffic surveillance and maneuvering. Use the VHF adapter cable (P/N 2612) together with the VHF plug and TNC plug to connect the VHF and GPS antenna cables and antennas. The sensors, ECDIS, PC, pilot case, long range devices and auxiliary displays can be connected to the NAUTICAST cabinet by the AIS cable by means of the connection box.
Components and Interfaces The diagram below illustrates which devices can be connected to the NAUTICAST. For a detailed description of sensor connecting e.g. an existing Gyro to the NAUTICAST refer to Chapter 3.7 “Sensor Installation”. 3.
3.4 Interface NMEA Description: 3.4.1 Sensor - Interface CH1, CH2, CH3 Refer to Chapter 3.8 for detailed information on Sensor - Interface and Configuration. 3.4.
3.4.3 Pilot Port CH 5 The used sentence formatters for the pilot plug are the same as those listed for the ECDIS port. Note: A pilot input/output port is part of an AIS Class A installation. A plug connected to this port should be installed on the bridge near the pilot’s operating position, so that a pilot can connect a Personal Pilot Unit (PPU) if required. Also, a power connector for the pilot unit should be available nearby.
3.4.5 DGPS – DGNSS Channel 9 Field / Protocol information: All fields are provided with further information; please refer to ITU-R M.823-2 / RTCM SC 104 for detailed field information. 3.4.6 Alarm Circuit – BIIT Channel 10 The AIS requires that an alarm output (relay) must be connected to an audible alarm device or the ships alarm system, if available.
3.5 Sensor Interface Definitions All interface ports of the NAUTICAST comply with IEC-61162-1 / -2 and NMEA-0183 HS 3.0 specifications (aligned to RS422 parameters). 3.5.1 Talker drive circuits The maximum output current is Imax = 50mA on each port. The drive circuit meets the requirements of ITU-T V.11. 3.5.2 Listener Receiver Circuits Multiple listeners may be connected to a single talker. Optional termination resistors (120Ohm) for the input lines are provided in the connection box.
3.6 Sensor notes External Sensor The AIS has interfaces (configurable as IEC 61162-1 or 61162-2) for position, bottom track (BT) speed, heading and rate of turn (ROT) sensors. In general, sensors installed in compliance with other carriage requirements of SOLAS Chapter V should be connected to the AIS System.*1. The sensor information transmitted by AIS should be the same information being used for navigation of the ship.
3.7 Sensor Hardware Installation: 3.7.1 Installation of an RS422 serial interface: In most cases, the output from a GPS is already being used by existing navigation equipment. It is possible to split an RS 422 output for two devices. If the signal becomes too low, then an NMEA splitter has to be used. Example for single talk multi-listener connection: Shields A - IN B + IN G1 (or 2,3) C (GND) AIS Conncetion Box Talker (e.g.
3.8 Sensor Software Configuration 3.8.1 Introduction The AIS NAUTICAST requires a connection to various sensor devices. Sensor Configuration should enable compatibility with existing navigation devises aboard any vessel. This chapter deals with several ways to configure the NAUTICAST and to comply with the requirements of the specific sensor interfaces. Configuration and display is visible on two screens of the Sensor Configuration Menu.
After accessing the Sensor Configuration menu this main configuration screen is active: N 1o19' E 0o12' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.
*********** Sensor Settings ************ ************************************** * * * Please stay... * * analyze Sensor 1..3 * * this takes max. 30sec. * * * ************************************** ---------------------------------------| | | | Back It is possible to interrupt this process by pressing the “Back” - Button [M8]. After the analysis is complete, the Transponder will list the data used for the AIS operation. N 1o18' E 0o12' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.
3.8.3 Real-Time Analysis of NMEA Data Streams After these configuration procedures, an overview of the current Sensor Software Configuration has been attained. This filtered NMEA data can be analyzed further. The data source is shown on the screen below. The source can be internal or external devices, the received NMEA sentence and the channel where this data was identified (Sensor 1, 2, 3 or calculated), as well as the measured update rate. N 1o19' E 0o13' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.
Each time the analysis process for sensor configuration is undertaken; a trace file (see below) is automatically generated and sent out to the ECDIS-Port. This output can also be used as a Sensor Configuration Report. $PNAUSCA,4800,4800,4800,1 $PNAUSCD,------------ Sensor Settings -----------$PNAUSCD,Date : 06/22/2004 08:57:05 $PNAUSCD,Hardware: AIS Transponder Class A $PNAUSCD,Software: 2.0.0.11R3 $PNAUSCD,SW Stamp: Jun 14 2004 11:46:10 $PNAUSCD,LAT : N 53o30.123' LON : E 10o 1.
3.8.4 Sensor Monitoring for Problem Analysis For specific information on a particular sensor, the NMEA input data can be monitored and is listed on the AIS display. N 1o21' E 0o15' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.
3.8.5 Priority Handling of Sensor Sentence This table shows the priority handling of NMEA sentences. The sentences which are treated with higher priority are listed first. Positioning System Time of Position Latitude/Longitude Position accuracy Rate of Turn(ROT) Reference Datum Speed over Ground Heading RAIM Indicator Source Priority HIGH GNS GLL GGA RMC ROT DTM VBW VTG OSD RMC HDT OSD GBS LOW 3.8.6 Supported NMEA-0183 Sentences DTM - Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 | | | | | | | | | $--DTM,ccc,a,x.
4) Longitude 5) E or W (East or West) 6) GPS Quality Indicator, 0 - fix not available, 1 - GPS fix, 2 - Differential GPS fix 7) Number of satellites in view, 00 - 12 8) Horizontal Dilution of precision 9) Antenna Altitude above/below mean-sea-level (geoid) 10) Units of antenna altitude, meters 11) Geoidal separation, the difference between the WGS-84 earth ellipsoid and mean-sea-level (geoid), \-\ means mean-sea-level below ellipsoid 12) Units of geoidal separation, meters 13) Age of differential GPS data,
Used Fields: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 1:UTC 2:Lat 3:LaInd 4:Lon 5:LoInd 6:Acc 7:Sat RMC - Minimum Navigation Information 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11| 13 | | | | | | | | | | | | | $--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,ddmmyy,x.
8) K = Kilometres per Hour 9) Status, A = Data Valid 10)CRC Used Fields: 1,5,6,7,8,9 1:COG 5:SOG 6:SOGIn 7:SOG 8:SOGIn 9:Valid OSD - Ship Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | | | | | | | | | | $--OSD,x.x,A,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,x.
3.8.7 Calculated Values Processed dynamic ship data such as position, SOG etc. is generated by NMEA sentences. Exceptions: If "Calc" is displayed on the sensor analyze screen, this means that this sentence is used for calculating dynamic ship data. ROT out of HDT ROT direction left / right -/+ will be calculated out of the HDT Message, if a TIROT sentence (only “TI”-Talker devices are valid) is not connected.
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3.11 Installation of VHF / GPS Antennas Interference to the Ship’s VHF Radiotelephone The AIS ship borne equipment, like any other ship borne transceiver operating in the VHF maritime band, may cause interference to a ship’s VHF radiotelephone. Because AIS is a digital system, this interference may occur as a periodic (e.g. every 20 seconds) soft clicking sound on the ship’s radiotelephone.
All outdoor connectors on the coaxial cables should be fitted with preventive isolation, such as shrink-stocking with silicone to protect the antenna cable against water penetration. Coaxial cables should be installed in separate signal cable channels/tubes, and at least 10 cm away from any power supply cables. Crossing of cables should take place at right angles (90°). Coaxial cables should not be exposed to sharp bends, which may lead to changes to the characteristic impedance of the cable.
Attenuation values Type GPS-Antenna GPS-Antenna Comb.
4 Starting the NAUTICAST Setting up your AIS Transponder for operation. ATTENTION: IMO REGULATIONS MANADATE THAT YOU ENTER THIS INFORMATION. After installing the antennas and hardware the following User, Voyage related and Ship Settings data needs to be entered. Upon Start-up (Applying power) enter the following information. a.) Enter MMSI Number - See paragraph 4.1 on entering information. b.) Enter IMO Number - See paragraph 4.1 on Entering information. c.
Service Configuration Menu Example: o o N 1 21' E 0 14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| 6. Service Configuration -----| | | +- 1. Change Service Password View | +- 2. User Password Settings | +- 3. Change MMSI / IMO -----| +- 4. Restore Factory Settings | Msg. | | -----| | Displ| ---------------------------------------NUM| Select->| | |<-Back Note: MMSI and IMO Data input are limited to 9 characters. o o N 1 21' E 0 14' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.
4.2 Entering Voyage Related Data: Select from the Main Menu “Voyage Settings” Menu is USER password protected with default password “NAUT”. Enter Password and use the up and down arrows to edit Voyage Related data then press Enter or the numeric reference on the keypad to select and edit. Save after editing. Main Menu Example: o o N 1 20' E 0 13' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.10nm |---------------------------------| Menu -----| | | +- 1. Messages View | +- 2. AIS Status | +- 3. Voyage Settings -----| +- 4.
Save the new settings by pressing [Save], and return to the Main Menu Screen by pressing [Exit]. Press [Back] to return to the Main Menu without saving any changes. Voyage Related Menu Example: o o N 1 18' E 0 12' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm *********** Voyage Settings ************ Cargo : Draught :24.8m PoB :1 Dest. :CASABLANCA ETA :10/13 12:31 NavStat.:Engaged in fishing ---------------------------------------| Save | | | Back 4.
Ship Settings Menu Example: o o N 1 19' E 0 12' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ************ Ship Settings ************* /\ + / \| | | | A | x--+ | | B +-C-+D-+ CallSign:D11233 ShipName:ANDREA DORIA Length :220m Beam :43m RefPtExt:A200 B20 C10 D33m RefPtInt:A190 B30 C20 D23m ShipType: Pilot vessel ---------------------------------------| Save | | | Back Select and enter Call Sign. Select and enter Ship Name. Select and enter Length of Ship. Select and enter Beam of Ship.
4.4 Service and User Passwords: The Transponder system is equipped with two levels of Password Protection, User and Service Password. 1) The User Password, which is the lower security level, allows access to all menus except Menu 6: Service Configuration which is protected by the Service Password. 2) The Service Password is required in order to enter the Service Configuration Menu.
Service Menu Example: o o N 1 21' E 0 14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| 6. Service Configuration -----| | | +- 1. Change Service Password View | +- 2. User Password Settings | +- 3. Change MMSI / IMO -----| +- 4. Restore Factory Settings | Msg. | | -----| | Displ| ---------------------------------------NUM| Select->| | |<-Back Service Password Menu Example: o o N 1 25' E 0 18' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
o o N 1 21' E 0 14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| 6. Service Configuration -----| | | +- 1. Change Service Password View | +- 2. User Password Settings | +- 3. Change MMSI / IMO -----| +- 4. Restore Factory Settings | Msg. | | -----| | Displ| ---------------------------------------NUM| Select->| | |<-Back Select Submenu 1 “Change User Password” with cursor button [Up] & [Down] by pressing Nr. 1 on the keyboard. N 1o21' E 0o14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.
N 1o25' E 0o18' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ******* Change User Password *********** Enter new password : Repeat new password: {Length: 4..8 characters} ---------------------------------------| Save | | | Back Press Save to store the changes. 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Reading and understanding Alarms: The NAUTICAST differentiates between Alarm and TXT messages. An Alarm informs the user about major system malfunctions and failings in the connected sensors.
N 1o21' E 0o14' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.10nm |---------------------------------| 2. AIS Status -----| | | +- 1. State / Conditions View | +- 2. Own Ship Data | +- 3. Own VHF Status -----| +- 4. Alarm Status | +- 5. TXT Status Msg. | +- 6. Version Info | +- 7. Security Log -----| | Displ| ---------------------------------------NUM|Select->| | |<-Back Installation Manual 40 Y1-03-0204 Rev.
5.2 Alarm Codes System Reaction / Remedy ID Description Text Cause/Source 01 AIS: Tx malfunction VHF Antenna, cabling AIS: Antenna VSWR exceeds limit (VSWR - Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) AIS: Rx channel 1 malfunction AIS; Rx channel 2 malfunction AIS: Rx channel 70 malfunction VHF antenna, installation AIS: General failure Internal error Reaction: The transponder unit stops transmission. Remedy; The transponder unit requires replacing.
53 AIS: BATTERY SOON LOW Battery is soon out Reaction: Own ship data is lost after powering on/off the system. Remedy: consider to contact Technical Support for additional help of capacity 55 Conditions for AIS: PRESS ENTER TO enabling 1 Watt EXIT 1W/AUTO TX TX power are not MODE valid 56 AIS: ENTER MMSI NUMBER Installation Manual No valid MMSI entered. Reaction: Conditions for enabling 1 Watt TX power are not valid.
Text Messages Cause/Source Reaction of the System / Remedy Internal GPS Reaction: the transponder unit continues operation using indirect or semaphore synchronization Remedy: Check GPS Antenna for AIS.
6 Accessories The following material is included with the NAUTICAST. NAUTICAST Basic Kit includes 1 NAUTICAST Transponder 1 installation manual, 1 user Manual 3 caps of plug 1 cable clamp (M5 thread) 1 guide plate Kit 3 angles + 3 mounting screws (screw bolt + square nut) The NAUTICAST is supplied with some of the components listed below (contents depend on customer requirements).
7 Technical Information PHYSICAL Size in mm / inch (w) Size in mm / inch (h) Size in mm / inch (d) Weight Operating Temperature 201,26mm / 7,92inch 60mm / 2,36inch 281,26mm / 11,07inch 2490g / 5,50pound -15°C to +55°C / 5°F to 131°F POWER SUPPLY Supply Voltage (galvanic isolated) Input Current 24 V DC (-10% +30%) min.7 A (24V) INTERFACES Number of Data Ports IEC 61162-1/2 ITU-R M.823-2 Bitrate CH1 Sensor Input; (i.E.: GPS) CH2 Sensor Input; (i.E.: GYRO) CH3 Sensor Input; (i.E.
8 Contact and Support Information Contact your local dealer for NAUTICAST support. Please see our ACR Website for Service Listing. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 / Top 632 A-1020 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 (1) 5 237 237 - 0 Fax: +43 (1) 5 237 237 - 150 Email: Technical.Support@acr-europe.com Web: www.acr-europe.com ACR Electronics Customer Service 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, U.S.A. Tel.: +1 (954) 981-3333 Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 Email: info@acrelectronics.com Web: www.
Appendix 8.1 Samples for battery calculation GMDSS Reserve Battery Calculation ( 24 V DC ) for Raytheon Marine GmbH GMDSS Compact-Console Area A3 with 250 W MF/HF According to IMO Regulation COMSAR/Circ.16 4. March 1998 A: with Emergency Generator (SOLAS IV 13.2 ) The GMDSS equipment shall be able to operate one (1) hour on reserve power With 50% of time in transmission mode and 50% in receiving mode. B: without Emergency Generator (SOLAS IV 13.
GMDSS Reserve Battery Calculation (24 V DC) for Raytheon Marine GmbH GMDSS Compact-Console Area A3 with 400 W MF/HF According to IMO Regulation COMSAR/Circ.16 4. March 1998 A: with Emergency Generator ( SOLAS IV 13.2 ) The GMDSS equipment shall be able to operate one (1) hour on reserve power With 50% of time in transmission mode and 50% in receiving mode. B: without Emergency Generator ( SOLAS IV 13.
8.2 Drawings and Approvals Installation Manual 49 Y1-03-0204 Rev.
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EG - Konformitätserklärung CE - Declaration of Conformity Diese Konformitätserklärung bestätigt, dass das unten benannte Produkt den Auflagen der EC Council Directive 96/98/EC vom 20 Dezember 1996 für maritime Ausrüstung, geändert durch die EC Council Directive 2002/75/EC vom 2. September 2002 entspricht und von der benannten Stelle Nr. 0735 (BSH) typengeprüft.
Konformitätserklärung Declaration of Conformity Diese Konformitätserklärung bestätigt, dass das unten benannte Zubehör gleich oder besser dem im untenstehenden Zertifikat ausgewiesenen Zubehör ist. This declaration of conformity certifies that the mentioned accessory is equal or better to the equipment stated in the beyond Certificate.
Konformitätserklärung Declaration of Conformity Diese Konformitätserklärung bestätigt, dass das unten benannte Zubehör gleich oder besser dem im untenstehenden Zertifikat ausgewiesenen Zubehör ist. This declaration of conformity certifies that the mentioned accessory is equal or better to the equipment stated in the beyond Certificate.
Konformitätserklärung Declaration of Conformity Diese Konformitätserklärung bestätigt, dass das unten benannte Zubehör gleich oder besser dem im untenstehenden Zertifikat ausgewiesenen Zubehör ist. This declaration of conformity certifies that the mentioned accessory is equal or better to the equipment stated in the beyond Certificate.
Konformitätserklärung Declaration of Conformity Diese Konformitätserklärung bestätigt, dass das unten benannte Zubehör gleich oder besser dem im untenstehenden Zertifikat ausgewiesenen Zubehör ist. This declaration of conformity certifies that the mentioned accessory is equal or better to the equipment stated in the beyond Certificate.
Quick Replacement Guide 1. Prepare the following tools: Screwdrivers, spanners User Password: your personal password (factory default setting is ‘NAUT’) 2. Read out your Transponder configuration Steps to do this: Press Menu Press 2 2.AIS Status Press 2 2.Own Ship Data Write down the current configuration settings here: IMO No. : Dest : ShipName : EAT : ShipType : MMSI : Length : CS : Cargo : Beam : Draught : Press Menu Press 4 Password [UserPassword] [Enter 4.
6. Connect cables 6.1. AIS-Cable to screw on 6.2. VHF/GPS Cable to screw on 7. Mount the replacement unit 7.1. Bracket Mounting 7.2. Frame Mounting 8. Key in the configuration settings from above: Following steps to key in the Configuration Press Menu Press 6 Password NAUT [Enter Press 3 6.Service Configuration ] (Default Factory Password) 3.
