User Manual
Table Of Contents
- ProTec AIS Hardware Install & Operation Manual
- Table of Contents
- List of Appendixes
- List of Figures
- Figure 1–1. AIS Transponder
- Figure 2–1. AIS Transponder
- Figure 2–2. NAV Display Screen
- Figure 2–3. Own Ship Data Display
- Figure 2–4. AIS Main System Menu
- Figure 2–5. Password Entry Screen
- Figure 2–6. System Information and Configuration Screen
- Figure 2–7. Vessel Data Setup
- Figure 2–8. Channel Management Settings Screen
- Figure 2–9. Antenna Position Screen
- Figure 2–10. Antenna Position Measurements
- Figure 2–11. Safety Text Message
- Figure 2–12. Safety Text Review Screen
- Figure 2–13. Password Change Screen
- Figure 2–14. System Alert Screen
- Figure 2–15. Alarm Status Screen
- Figure 2–16. General Status Screen
- Figure 2–17. Down-Time Log Screen
- Figure 2–18. LCD Viewing Angle Adjust Screen
- Figure 2–19. Baud Rate Setup Screen
- Figure 2–20. AIS Channel Setup Screen
- Figure 3–1. AIS Transponder Interconnection Diagram
- Figure 3–2. IEC Data Cable External Wiring Diagram
- Figure 3–3. AIS Transponder Power Cable
- Figure 3–4. Pilot Port Cable
- Figure 3–5. AIS Transponder Antenna Diagram
- Figure 3–6. AIS Transponder Rear View
- Figure 3–7. AIS Transponder MKD
- Figure 3–8. UAIS Main System Menu
- Figure 3–9. Vessel/Voyage Setup
- Figure 3–10. Antenna Position
- Figure 3–11. Calculating Antenna Position
- Figure 4–1. AIS Transponder O&D Drawing with Trunion Bracket
- Figure 4–2. AIS Transponder O&D Drawing
- Figure 4–3. IEC Data Cable Interconnect 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. Pilot Port Pinout
- Table 1–5. Long Range Input Data and Formats
- Table 1–6. Long Range Output Data and Formats
- Table 1–7. Sensor Input Data and Formats
- Table 2–1. ProTec AIS Default Passwords
- Table 2–2. Password Type Menu Screen Access
- Table 2–3. Vessel Type Codes
- Table 2–4. Integrity Alarm Conditions Signalled Using ALR Sentence Formatter
- Table 2–5. Sensor Status Indications Signalled Using TXT Sentence Formatter
- Table 3–1. Data Channels
- Table 3–2. IEC Cable and Junction Box Pinouts
- Table 3–3. Pilot Port Pinout
- Table 3–4. ProTec AIS Default Passwords
- Table 3–5. Vessel Type Codes
- Introduction
- General
- Technical Specifications
- AIS Description
- Interface Description
- Data Field Assignments
- GPS and Sensor Input Sentences
- DTM - Datum Reference
- GBS - GNSS Satellite Fault Detection
- GGA - Global Positioning System Fix Data
- GLL - Geographic Position - Latitude / Longitude
- GNS - GNSS Fix Data
- HDT - Heading True
- RMC - Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
- ROT - Rate of Turn
- VBW - Dual Ground / Water Speed
- VTG - Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
- ZDA - Time and Date
- AIS Specific Input Sentences
- GPS and Sensor Input Sentences
- Operation
- Operation
- Minimum Keyboard Display
- Keypad Description
- Data Display Screens
- Data Entry Screens
- AIS Main System Menu
- Logon / Logoff Screen
- System Information and Configuration
- Vessel/Voyage Setup
- Channel Management
- Antenna Position
- Text Messaging
- View Safety Text Log
- Change Password
- System Alert Screen
- Alarm Status
- General Status Screen
- Down-Time Log
- LCD Viewing Angle Adjustment
- Baud Rate Setup
- Set AIS Channels
- Operation
- Installation
- Drawings
- Installation Checklist
Marine Systems
Aviation Recorders
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Initial Issue165M0601-00
Feb. 01/05
ProTec AIS Introduction
1.1. General
The L-3 ProTec is an Automatic Identification System transponder which is fully com-
pliant to the technical specifications defined by the IMO and outlined in ITU.R.M
1371-1. The transponder employs the latest radio frequency and SOTDMA and DSC
controller technology to provide a high performance, automated, and reliable identifi-
cation system for commercial mariners. The Transponder is a fully automated sys-
tem which ties into ship’s navigational instruments to provide automatic transmission
of ships identity, status, and maneuvering intentions via standard marine VHF com-
munication techniques. Sequencing of transmission between all vessels within VHF
range is provided through SOTDMA controlling software to handle high traffic vol-
ume situations.
The Transponder is a fully automated system. This means that once it is installed
and turned on, no maintenance is required to keep it operational. The only time the
user needs to perform any function on the transponder is to change the ship’s Ves-
sel/Voyage data as required.
1.1.1. System Overview
The L-3 ProTec is an Automatic Identification System fully compliant with the IMO
specifications defined in IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, IEC 61993-2, and ITU.R
M.1371-1. This AIS transponder has been developed using technology applied in
the design of our VHF DSC Class A radio, a design which has been field tested for
over a decade with over 10000 units operational in the field. With the addition of the
SOTDMA controllers, the L-3 ProTec provides a cost-effective AIS solution which will
meet the needs of any vessel required to carry AIS. The compact, single-box design
allows the L-3 ProTec to be easily incorporated into any bridge layout thus simplify-
ing installation and cabling requirements.
The L-3 ProTec has been designed as maintenance-free unit which makes extensive
use of surface mount technology (SMT). The repair of printed wiring assemblies
(PWAs) containing SMT components requires specialized factory equipment, train-
ing, and techniques, therefore, such PWAs are not field-repairable.
As a result, maintenance philosophy for the L-3 ProTec is replacement of failed as-
semblies. In the case of the L-3 ProTec, the replaceable assemblies are the Face-
plate Assembly (192M0093-00), the RF PWA (205M0597-00), the CPU PWA
(205M0596-00), and the PS PWA (205M0598-00).