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AMEC CAMINO-108 User Manual

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  • Page 2 DISCLAIMER AMEC is devoted to publish and maintain this product manual. As we continue to improve our AIS products to satisfy all customers’ needs, information in this document is subject to change without notice. AMEC does not make any...
  • Page 3 WARNING: While most of the installation can be performed by the owner or the crew, a final commissioning can be done by your local agent/dealer when needed or required. AMEC and the local agent/dealer will not bear any responsibilities over any damages resulted from improper installation by unauthorized agent/dealer.
  • Page 4 Identification System (hereinafter called “AIS”). Wherever you sail now, you can have a better control of your surrounding sea, and have an enjoyable voyage. CAMINO-108 is strictly tested at the factory to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. With proper use, installation, and maintenance, the equipment will serve loyally and reliably at its optimum.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT WHAT IS AIS? ................ 1 B AIS ............. 3 LASS LASS AIS M ..............4 ESSAGE YPES AIS R ..............4 EPORT SYSTEM OVERVIEW .............. 5 ............... 5 RODUCT ESCRIPTION ............. 6 QUIPMENTS IN THE ............. 7 XTERNAL ONNECTIONS PROGRAMMING YOUR VESSEL DATA ........
  • Page 6 ............27 IEWER ESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS..............28 ............28 RODUCT PECIFICATIONS ................31 IMENSIONS NMEA 2000 PGN I ..........32 NFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING ............34 ABBREVIATIONS ..............37 FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ........... 38 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........... 39 AMEC WORLDWIDE WARRANTY ..........39...

  • Page 7: What Is Ais

    What is AIS? The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a Very High Frequency (VHF) radio broadcasting system that transfers packets of data over the VHF data link (VDL) and enables AIS equipped vessels and shore-based stations to exchange identification information and navigational data. Ships with AIS transponders continually transmit their ID, position, course, speed and other data to all nearby ships and shore stations.
  • Page 8 AIS Base Station: is provided by aids-to-navigation authorities to enable the ship to shore / shore to ship transmission of information. Networked AIS Base Stations can assist in providing overall maritime domain awareness. AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation): provides an opportunity to transmit position and status of buoys and lights through the same VDL, which can then show up on AIS-ready devices within the range.

  • Page 9: Class Avs . Classb Ais

    Class A vs. Class B AIS A brief comparison of class A and class B AIS is illustrated in the following table. CAMINO-108 is a class B AIS transponder. Table 1-1 Comparison of Class A and Class B Type of AIS...

  • Page 10: Ais Message Types

    AIS Message Types Class B AIS broadcasts following message types: Static Data: • MMSI • Vessel name • Vessel call sign • Type of ship • Ship dimensions / GPS antenna location Dynamic Data: • Position of the vessel • Course over ground (COG) •...

  • Page 11: System Overview

    System Overview Product Description CAMINO-108 is a new generation class B AIS transponder. It is designed to deliver high performance AIS transponder solution. Thanks to the advanced in-house radio technology, the optimized receive and transmit capability is now brought into a compact and robust housing which is less than half the size of its previous generation.

  • Page 12: Equipments In The Box

    Equipments in the Box Upon receiving the product please verify items in the box. If any is missing, please contact your local AMEC representative immediately.

  • Page 13: External Connections

    External Connections...

  • Page 14: Programming Your Vessel Data

    USB Driver (included in the software CD) • USB cable (included in the box) • PC/Notebook with Windows operating system (not included) Currently CAMINO-108 USB Driver only supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. • One available USB port on PC/Notebook •...

  • Page 15: Ais Configuration Software Installation

    It provides also the facilities to monitor and diagnose your transponder. The AMEC AIS Configuration program can be found in the CD supplied. Follow the installation instructions below. Open the AMEC AIS Configuration file and click on the setup icon to start the installation process.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Installation Procedures Please familiarize the manual content before begin installation. Depending on your hardware configuration, use the following recommended steps for installation. 1) Program MMSI and vessel information into the device using configuration software before installation 2) Mount the transponder unit to an appropriate location 3) Install VHF antenna 4) Install GPS antenna 5) Connect antenna cables to the transponder...

  • Page 17: Mounting Transponder Main Unit

    Mounting Transponder Main Unit The following guidelines should be noticed when selecting the environment to install your AMEC CAMINO-108: • Do not install the AIS transponder in a flammable or hazardous atmosphere such as in an engine or generator room or close to fuel tanks.
  • Page 18 Figure 1 Mounting the transponder...

  • Page 19: Vhf/Gps Antenna Installation

    5 meters away from any constructions made of conductive materials. It is recommended to keep the VHF antenna at least 3 meters away from the CAMINO-108 unit. Ensure the GPS antenna is not Ensure a free 360˚...

  • Page 20: Gps Antenna Location

    GPS Antenna Location The ANT-21 GPS antenna must be installed where it has a clear view of the sky, so that it may access the horizon freely with 360° degrees, with a vertical observation of 5 to 90 degrees above the horizon as illustrated in the figure above. Enter the GPS antenna location data in “SHIP SETTING”...

  • Page 21: Connecting Power And Data Cable

    Connecting Power and Data Cable Connecting the CAMINO-108 to external power source and data equipments are illustrated in diagram below. Figure 4 Wiring instructions When wiring NMEA0183 to AIS-ready equipment, please refer to your equipment manual first. CAMINO-108 supports two NMEA0183 ports and each can be configured to 4800, 9600, or 38400 baud rate independently.

  • Page 22: Connecting With Nmea0183 Devices

    Connecting with NMEA0183 Devices CAMINO-108 supports two NMEA0183 ports and each NMEA 0183 port’s transmitting and receiving interface can be configured to 4800, 9600, or 38400 baud rate independently. The default baud rate for both ports is 38400-bps. Use the provided configuration utility to change baud rates.
  • Page 23 CAMINO-108 External NMEA0183 NMEA0183 Device (RS422) Signal Core Color at External NMEA0183 NMEA 0183 Signal Direction CAMINO-108 Device (CAMINO-108) Data Output + Brown Data Input + (RXP) Input (TXP) Data Output – Blue Data Input – (RXN) Input (TXN) Data Output +...
  • Page 24 CAMINO-108 External NMEA0183 RS232 Device Signal Core Color at NMEA 0183 Signal Direction External RS-232 Device CAMINO-108 (CAMINO-108) Data Output Brown Data Input + (RXP) Input (TXD) Blue Data Input – (RXN) Ground Data Input Data Output + Yellow Output...
  • Page 25 External CAMINO-108 RS232 Device NMEA0183 (GPS Source) External RS232 Device (Plotter or PC) Description Signal Core Color at (NMEA 0183 Direction External RS-232 Devices CAMINO-108 Signal) (CAMINO-108) Data Output@ Device 1 Data Input + Brown Input (RXP) (TXD) Ground @ Device 1 Data Input –...

  • Page 26: Ais Silent Mode Connection

    Mode function. The function is an optional feature of the product. Connecting to Power Supply The CAMINO-108 requires a 12V or 24V DC power supply (9.6 – 31.2V) capable of supplying 2A peak current. The red wire and the black wire on the 12 pin cable are used to connect the power supply’s positive and negative terminals.

  • Page 27: Connection To Nmea2000 Network

    With a NMEA 2000 network onboard, a faster data throughput, better transmission reliability and easy data sharing can be realized. The CAMINO-108 is equipped with NMEA2000 interface with LEN=1. AIS targets received by the transponder now can be easily displayed on your chart plotter when both are connected to a NMEA2000 network with a compatible T-connector and drop cable available by your local service partner.

  • Page 28: Get Started

    GET STARTED Start up the Transponder The transponder will start up whenever the connected power source is ON. It will operate automatically if the transponder has been properly configured using the Configuration Software and GPS/VHF antennas are also properly installed. Normally the transponder should transmit its own ship positions every 30 seconds or 3 minutes depending on the moving speed.

  • Page 29: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Indicator Light Description Power Green The green LED indicates that the transponder has been powered up correctly. Error The red LED indicates that MMSI is not correctly set or the system has a BIIT error. Please refer to 4.5 for more information about BIIT.

  • Page 30: Sd Card Data Logging

    SD Card Data Logging The CAMINO-108 records voyage data onto a SD card in .txt format. The compatible SD card types are listed as followed: • Standard “SD” with maximum 2GB size • Standard “SDHC” with maximum 32GB size •...

  • Page 31: W I -F I Configuration

    Wi-Fi Configuration (CAMINO-108W only) Installation of Wi-Fi antenna is straight forward. Screw on the antenna firmly and then raise up the antenna. Figure 7 Transponder with Wi-Fi antenna connected The information below details the information required for connecting the CAMINO-108W to another device using WiFi. SSID (Service Set Identifier): The SSID for the CAMINO-108W is AIS-B-NNNN where NNNN is the last 4 digits of the units serial number (printed on the label on the side of the unit)

  • Page 32: Built-In Integrity Test (Biit)

    Built-in Integrity Test (BIIT) With BIIT (Built in Integrity Test) function, the CAMINO-108 is constantly monitoring and testing the integrity of the AIS transponder. Should an abnormal condition be detected within the device, the Error LED will alert with flashing red light. Abnormal conditions may include situations like the followings: •...

  • Page 33: Ais Viewer Description

    AIS Viewer Description The AIS Viewer is a complementary charting software supplied with your CAMINO-108 transponder purchase. The software installation file and its user manual can be found in the provided CD-ROM. This powerful tool allows users to display AIS targets either on a basic line map or in an alphanumeric view.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Product Specifications APPLICABLE STANDARDS IEC 62287-1 Ed. 2, 2010 IEC 61108-1 Ed. 1, 2003 IEC 61162-1 Ed. 3, 2007 IEC 60945 Ed. 4, 2002 IEC 61162-2 Ed. 1, 1998 ITU-R M.1371-4, 2010 VHF TRANSPONDER Frequency Range 156.025 MHz ~ 162.025 MHz Channel Bandwidth 25 KHz Modulation...
  • Page 35 DSC RECEIVER Modulation 1,300 Hz / 2,100 Hz FSK Data Rate 1,200 bps ± 30 ppm ≧ 70 dB for signal @ -104 dBm; BER ≦ 1 % Spurious Response Rejection ≧ 84 dB for signal @ -104 dBm; BER ≦ 1 % Blocking GPS RECEIVER (integrated) Receiving Channels...
  • Page 36 -15°C ~ 55°C Waterproof IPX2 PHYSICAL Width 128 mm (5.51 inch) Height 36 mm (1.97 inch) Depth 88 mm (7.87 inch) (exclude connector) Weight 250 g SOFTWARE TOOL AMEC AIS Configuration PC configuration utility AMEC AIS Viewer AIS Viewer for PC...

  • Page 37: Dimensions

    Dimensions...

  • Page 38: Nmea 2000 Pgn Information

    NMEA 2000 PGN Information Transmit Description 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 59904 ISO Request 60928 ISO Address Claim 126464 PGN List - Transmit PGN's group function 126996 Product Information 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report...
  • Page 39 129805 AIS Data Link Management Message 129806 AIS Class A Position Report 129807 AIS Group Assignment 129808 DSC Call Information 129809 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part A 129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B Receive Description 59392...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    For AIS transmitting, GPS information from GPS antenna is required. Without GPS information, AIS will not transmit AIS signal. Please check if your GPS antenna is connected and setup correctly. CAMINO-108 receives AIS signals normally, but no one in the surrounding can see me, why? •...
  • Page 41 VHF antenna should be installed at mast as high as possible. The silent mode (Tx off) on CAMINO-108 is not working. • Silent mode can be configured on CAMINO-108 by using the wires at 12-pin connector. Even though my CAMINO-108 is transmitting, why do some...
  • Page 42 MMSI. • Please make sure that both VHF and GPS antennas and their cables are working properly and not damaged. If you still encounter difficulties to set up or operate CAMINO-108 correctly, please email to service@alltekmarine.com for further instructions.

  • Page 43: Abbreviations

    ABBREVIATIONS Automatic Identification System Course Over Ground Distance to Closest Point of Approach CSTDMA Carrier-Sense Time Division Multiple Access Digital Selective Calling Electronic Chart System Estimated Time of Arrival Global Positioning System International Maritime Organization MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity Speed Over Ground TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach...

  • Page 44: Fcc Interference Statement

    FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 45: Declaration Of Conformity

    AMEC original equipment manufacturer (a ‘AMEC OEM’), the date that such vessel was purchased by the first retail customer. AMEC will, at its sole option, repair or replace any defective products or components returned during the Warranty Period in accordance with the terms,...
  • Page 46 Other conditions This Warranty is fully transferable provided that you furnish the original proof of purchase to the AMEC -certified service agent. This Warranty is void if the seal label is removed or defaced. THE LIABILITY OF AMEC TO A CUSTOMER UNDER THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER FOR...
  • Page 47 All AMEC products sold or provided hereunder are merely aids to navigation. It is the responsibility of the user to exercise discretion and proper navigational skill...

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