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Preface As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance. It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the NAIS-400 AIS Class B Transceiver in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage.
Contents 2| 4 Notices 4 4 Safety warnings General notices 8 About your AIS class B transceiver 8 9 9 10 About AIS Static and dynamic vessel data Important information for US customers What’s in the box? 13 Installation 13 15 Preparing for installation Installation procedures 23 Configuring your AIS transceiver 23 24 24 Switching on your AIS transceiver for the first time Configuring your AIS transceiver Introduction to proAIS2 26 Operation 26 26 26 26 Using the AIS transceiver Switch fu
Table of figures 10 11 12 13 16 16 17 18 18 20 21 22 27 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Items included with the product AIS transceiver overview Electrical connections to the AIS transceiver Typical installation configuration AIS transceiver dimensions AIS transceiver mounting GPS antenna mounting Position of the GPS antenna connector Position of the VHF antenna connector Connecting an external switch Connecting to th
1 Notices When reading this manual, please pay particular attention to warnings marked with the warning triangle. These are important messages for safety, installation and usage of the product. Safety warnings Warning: This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Warning: This AIS transceiver is an aid to navigation and must not be relied upon to provide accurate navigation information.
RF emissions notice ¼¼ Note: The AIS transceiver generates and radiates radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This equipment must be installed and operated according to the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in malfunctioning of the receiver or personal injury. ¼¼ Note: Never operate the AIS transceiver unless it is connected to a VHF antenna.
with this manual. Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice. The manufacturer of this product disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product. Declaration of conformity The manufacturer of this product declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of the R&TTE directive.
Industry Canada notice This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
2 About your AIS class B transceiver About AIS • • • • • • The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting system. It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularly update their position, speed, course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipped vessels.
Static and dynamic vessel data There are two categories of information transmitted by an AIS transceiver: static and dynamic data. The vessel’s dynamic data, which includes location, speed over ground (SOG) and course over ground (COG), is calculated automatically using the installed AIS antenna. Static data is information about the vessel which must be programmed into the AIS transceiver.
What’s in the box? Figure 1 shows the items included with your AIS transceiver purchase. The following sections will give a brief overview of each item. Please ensure all items are present. If any of the items are missing, please contact your dealer.
AIS transceiver unit Figure 2 shows an overview of the AIS transceiver unit. The AIS transceiver has a number of indicators which provide information to the user about the status of the AIS transceiver. Please refer to Indicator functions, chapter 5 for more details. The AIS transceiver has an external GPS antenna. You should ensure that the GPS antenna is mounted where it has a clear view of the sky. Fig.
Electrical connections Fig. 3 The AIS transceiver has the following electrical connections: • Power supply Electric connections • Two independent NMEA 0183 data ports for connection to chartplotters and other NMEA 0183 compatible equipment • USB port for connection to a PC or Mac • External switch input for silent mode control • NMEA 2000 port for connection to NMEA 2000 compatible equipment. In addition there are two other connections for the VHF antenna and the external GPS antenna.
3 Installation Fig. 4 Installation config. Preparing for installation Figure 4 shows a typical installation configuration for the AIS transceiver. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the system elements and their connections prior to attempting installation.
Optional Silent Mode switch A switch can be connected to the transceiver to enable and disable ‘silent mode’ (see Step 4 and 5 in Installation procedures, chapter 3. A latching toggle switch is required to use this feature. VHF antenna cable Please check that the VHF antenna you intend to use has sufficient cable to reach between the VHF antenna and the AIS transceiver unit. If it is not sufficient, you will need an extension cable. Please contact your dealer for details of suitable products.
Installation procedures Before beginning the installation of your AIS transceiver, please ensure you have the necessary additional items as detailed in the previous section Preparing for installation. It is strongly recommended that you read all of the instructions in this manual prior to installation. If, after reading this manual, you are unsure about any element of the installation process, please contact your dealer for advice.
52 mm 98 mm 47 mm 135 mm 152 mm Fig. 6 Mounting Figure 5 AIS transceiver dimensions Figure 6 AIS transceiver mounting Step 2 - Installing the external GPS antenna It is not recommended that the GPS antenna is mounted up a mast where the motion of the vessel will cause the antenna to swing and potentially reduce the accuracy of the GPS position. Also, do not mount the antenna in the direct path of a radar transmitter.
Fig. 7 GPS Mounting • • • Fit the pole adapter plate to the GPS antenna using the 4 small screws. Feed the cable attached to the GPS antenna through the pole. Mount the pole into position as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 GPS antenna mounting • • • To surface mount the external GPS antenna, select a flat clean surface area that has a clear view of the sky. Mount the antenna using the supplied gasket and the 4 threaded brass rods.
• • Route the cable to your AIS transceiver unit, adding any necessary extension cables. Connect the cable from the GPS antenna to the GPS connector on the AIS transceiver as shown in Figure 8. Fig. 9 Location - VHF VHF antenna antenna GPS antenna antenna GPS Figure 8 Position of the GPS antenna connector Step 3 - Connecting the VHF antenna Route the cable from the VHF antenna to the AIS transceiver and connect to the VHF connector on the AIS transceiver as shown in Figure 9.
be connected to the connector on the unit marked ‘PWR/DATA’. The other end of the cable has eight colour-coded bare wires ready for connection. The table below lists the function of each colour-coded wire for reference. Wire colour Pin no.
Step 5 - Connecting an external switch for Silent Mode operation A toggle switch can be connected to the AIS transceiver to provide Fig. 10 External switch remote control of silent mode. Connect the toggle switch between the light green and orange wires as shown in Figure 10. Connection of an external switch to toggle silent mode is optional and not essential for normal operation of the product. Warning: Do not connect a voltage source across the switch inputs, as this may damage the transceiver.
Fig. 11 NMEA0183 data only a single NMEA 0183 port. An additional sensor, such as a gyrocompass, can be connected to the AIS transceiver via the low speed port and the AIS transceiver can be connected via the high speed port to the chartplotter resulting in the chartplotter receiving both AIS information and heading information simultaneously. Please ensure your equipment is configured to use the correct baud rate for the port it is connected to.
ing to connect the USB port to a PC. Once installed the AIS unit can be connected to the PC. The USB device will be automatically detected and will appear as a new COM port device. Select this COM port and a baud rate of 38,400 in PC based navigation software to make use of the AIS data. Warning: If the USB connection is removed from the PC or Mac during use, you must reset the connection before further use.
4 Configuring your AIS transceiver Until correctly configured, your AIS class B transceiver will only receive AIS messages and will not transmit AIS messages. Switching on your AIS transceiver for the first time A few seconds after applying power to the AIS transceiver, the indicators on the unit will illuminate in a pattern dependent on the configuration state of the unit.
Configuring your AIS transceiver There are two potential ways in which your AIS transceiver can be configured: 1. Configuration in advance by your dealer or installer. If your AIS transceiver has been configured for you by your dealer or installer, you can proceed to chapter 5. 2. Configuration using proAIS2. Providing it is acceptable to do so under your local legislation, it is possible to configure your AIS transceiver yourself using the proAIS2 software provided with the product.
3. Once the installation is complete, proAIS2 will launch automatically and a start menu folder and shortcut will be created for future use. Installing proAIS2 - Mac 1. Insert the CD into your Mac, then navigate to the ‘proAIS’ then the ‘OSX’ folder. 2. Double click the proAIS2.dmg file and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Configuration using proAIS2 • • • • For configuration purposes only, it is possible to power the AIS transceiver via its USB connection.
5 Operation Using the AIS transceiver Once the unit has been configured, it is ready for use. Providing that other vessels with AIS transceivers installed are within radio range of your vessel, you should see their details appear on your chartplotter or PC. These vessels will also be able to see your vessel on their chartplotter or PC. It may take up to six minutes for your full vessel details to be visible to others.
Indicator Indicatorlights lights Green Green Amber Amber Red Red Blue Blue Figure 13 Indicator location on the AIS transceiver unit The meaning of typical indicator configurations is shown in the table below and Figure 13 shows the orientation of the AIS transceiver. Green indicator only The AIS transceiver is powered up, has a position fix and has transmitted at least one vessel information report. Red indicator only The AIS transceiver has detected a system error.
6 Troubleshooting Issue Possible cause and remedy No data is being received by the chartplotter • Check that the power supply is connected correctly. • Check that the power supply is a 12V or 24V supply. • Check that the connections to the chartplotter are correct. No indicators are illuminated • Check that the power supply is connected correctly. • Check that the power supply is a 12V or 24V supply. The Red 'error' indicator is illuminated • The unit may not have a valid MMSI.
7 Specifications Parameter Value Dimensions 140 x 100 x 42 mm (L x W x H) Weight 250 g Power DC (9.6 V - 31.
Parameter Value Environmental Water resistant to IPx7 Operating temperature: -25ºC to +55ºC Tested to IEC 60945 'Protected' category Indicators Power, TX timeout, error, silent mode status Countries of intended use in the EU 30 | AT - Austria HU - Hungary PL - Poland BE - Belgium IS - Iceland PT - Portugal BG - Bulgaria IE - Ireland RO - Romania CY - Cyprus IT - Italy SK - Slovakia CZ - Czech Republic LI - Liechtenstein SL - Slovenia DK - Denmark LV - Latvia ES - Spain EE - Estonia
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