User Manual
Table Of Contents
- ProTec AIS Installation & Operation Manual
- Return Material Policy
- Return of Material Under Warranty
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- Figure 1-1 AIS Transponder
- Figure 2-1 AIS Transponder
- Figure 2-2 NAV Display Screens
- Figure 2-3 Own Ship Data Display
- Figure 2-4 System Configuration Screen
- Figure 2-5 Vessel Data Setup
- Figure 2-6 Channel Management Settings Screen
- Figure 2-7 Antenna Position Screen
- Figure 2-8 Antenna Position Measurements
- Figure 2-9 Safety Text Message
- Figure 2-10 Safety Text Review Screen
- Figure 2-11 Password Entry Screen
- Figure 2-12 Password Change Screen
- Figure 2-13 System Alert Screen
- Figure 2-14 Alarm Status Screen
- Figure 2-15 Down-Time Log Screen
- Figure 3-1 AIS Transponder Interconnection Diagram
- Figure 3-2 AIS Transponder O&D Drawing with Optional Trunion Bracket
- Figure 3-3 AIS Transponder O&D Drawing
- Figure 3-4 AIS Transponder Power Cable
- Figure 3-5 Pilot Port Cable
- Figure 3-6 AIS Transponder IEC Cable
- Figure 3-7 IEC Cable Interconnect Diagram
- Figure 3-8 IEC Cable External Wiring Diagram
- Figure 3-9 AIS Transponder Antenna Diagram
- Figure 3-10 AIS Transponder Rear View
- Figure 3-11 AIS Transponder MKD
- Figure 3-12 System Configuration Screen
- Figure 3-13 Vessel Data Setup
- Figure 3-14 Antenna Position
- Figure 3-15 Calculating Antenna Position
- Figure 3-16 Transponder Interconnection Diagram
- List of Tables
- Table 1-1 AIS Parts List
- Table 1-2 Pilot System High-Speed Input Data Formats
- Table 1-3 Pilot System High-Speed Output Data Formats
- Table 1-4 Long Range Input Data and Formats
- Table 1-5 Long Range Output Data and Formats
- Table 1-6 Sensor Input Data and Formats
- Table 2-1 Vessel Type Codes
- Table 2-2 Password Type Menu Screen Access
- Table 3-1 Data Channels
- Table 3-2 IEC Cable and Junction Box Pinouts
- Table 3-3 Vessel Type Codes
- Section 1. AIS Introduction
- Section 2. AIS Operation
- Section 3. AIS Installation
Marine Systems
Aviation Recorders
Rev. 02 Page 1--8
July 29/03
Automatic Identification System
1.3. AIS Description
1.3.1. Compact Design
The completely self--contained L--3 ProTec is the most compact AIS unit available on
the market today with outside dimensions of 6.5” W (16.5 cm) x 3.4” H (8.6 cm) x
7.4” D (18.8 cm). It is easily mounted on any surface using either a trunion bracket
or flush--mount bracket. The data port on the faceplate provides for easy connection
to any external display in either mounting configuration.
1.3.2. Integral Minimum Keyboard Display (MKD)
In line with the compact design, the L--3 ProTec is a single--box design incorporating
an integral MKD which is fully IMO compliant. The interface includes a of 2.58” L (6.5
cm) x 1.16” H (2.9 cm) (160 x 64 Dots) backlit LCD screen for displaying alphanu-
meric text and a multifunction keypad. The closest three vessels within AIS range
will be displayed with each vessel identified by MMSI and ship name and will display
both range and bearing to each vessel.
The interface has been designed to facilitate data entry and retrieval with a minimum
of keystrokes. It also includes a Pilot port designed to allow any user to quickly and
easily attach a portable AIS--compatible display system directly to the AIS trans-
ponder for display of the AIS data. This display system can consist of any system
which recognizes the NMEA AIS string whether it’s installed on a handheld PC, lap-
top PC, or dedicated display.
1.3.3. Integral GPS
The L--3 ProTec includes an internal GPS receiver card. The internal GPS provides
timing data required for synchronization of transmission. By specifications, ship posi-
tional information in NMEA format is to be fed to the transponder from the ships ex-
ternal electronic position indicating system through the supplied data cable. The in-
ternal GPS requires a dedicated GPS antenna to be mounted on the superstructure
and the appropriate connections are supplied on the transponder unit back panel.
1.3.4. Data Interface
Each transponder will be delivered with an IEC--specified NMEA standard data cable
required to interface to ship’s sensors and external display. The description of this
interface cable is given in the Installation Section of this manual. The standard kit
includes an eight (8) ft. (2.5 meters) cable and a terminal block to facilitate the final
linkup to the ship’s navigational instruments.