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DIGITAL YACHT AIT2000 Product Handbook

Class b ais transponder
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IMPORTANT NOTE
The USB cable of the AIT1500/2000/3000 is designed to be used for configuring/programming the unit during in-
stallation and not for permanent connection to the boat's Navigation PC.
If you intend to permanently connect your Class B Transponder to a PC or MAC via a USB interface, we recommend
that you use our NMEA to USB adaptor cable which will protect the unit from voltage differences, noise and elec-
trical spikes that can occur in marine installations.
AIT1500/2000/3000
CLASS B AIS
TRANSPONDERS

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  • Page 1  IMPORTANT NOTE The USB cable of the AIT1500/2000/3000 is designed to be used for configuring/programming the unit during in- stallation and not for permanent connection to the boat’s Navigation PC. If you intend to permanently connect your Class B Transponder to a PC or MAC via a USB interface, we recommend that you use our NMEA to USB adaptor cable which will protect the unit from voltage differences, noise and elec- trical spikes that can occur in marine installations.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Static and dynamic vessel data ....................... 7 Important information for US customers ....................8 What's In The Box ? ............................9 Digital Yacht Software and Driver CD ..................... 9 GPS Antenna .............................. 9 Power/Data and USB Cables ......................... 10 Electrical Connections ..........................10 Installation .................................
  • Page 3 Connecting the Power/Data cable ......................16 Connecting a “Silent” switch (optional) ....................16 Connecting to NMEA0183 compatible equipment ................17 Connection to an NMEA2000 network (not AIT1500) ................ 18 USB Connection (optional) ........................18 5.10 Connecting to a power supply ........................ 19 Configuring Your AIS Transponder .......................

  • Page 4: Notices

    NOT install the equipment in a flammable atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel tanks. The Digital Yacht CLASS B TRANSPONDER is an aid to navigation and must not be relied upon to provide accurate navigation information. AIS is not a replacement for vigilant human lookouts and other navigation aids such as Radar.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Declaration of conformity Digital Yacht declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provi- sions of the R&TTE directive 1995/5/EC. The product carries the CE mark, notified body number and alert symbol as required by the R&TTE di- rective.

  • Page 6: 1.10 Industry Canada Notice

    WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device. 1.10 Industry Canada notice This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

  • Page 7: About Your Ais Class B Transponder

    About Your AIS Class B Transponder 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 posi- tion, speed, course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipped vessels. Position is derived from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and communication between vessels is by Very High Frequency (VHF) digital transmissions.

  • Page 8: Important Information For Us Customers

    Static data is information about the vessel which must be programmed into the AIS transponder. This includes:  Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)  Vessel name  Vessel call sign (if available)  Vessel type  Vessel dimensions In most countries the operation of an AIS transponder is included under the vessel's marine VHF licence provisions.

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    Other useful programs and utilities GPS Antenna The AIT2000/3000 transponders require an external GPS antenna (as supplied). The supplied GPS an- tenna is designed to be fitted to a standard 1”x14 TPI threaded VHF pole mount, which are available in many different styles from all good marine electronic dealers and chandleries.

  • Page 10: Power/Data And Usb Cables

     External switch input for silent mode control (on power/data cable)  NMEA2000 port for connection to NMEA2000 compatible equipment (Only AIT2000+AIT3000)  In addition there are two other connections for the VHF antenna and the external GPS antenna. Figure 1 shows the electrical connections to the Power/Data cable that is common to all three models of our Class B Transponder.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Preparing for Installation Figure 2 below shows a typical installation of an CLASS B TRANSPONDER. Please take the time to fa- miliarise yourself with the system elements and their connections prior to attempting installation. Figure 2 In addition to the items provided with your AIS transponder the following items will be required for instal- lation: ...

  • Page 12: Optional "Silent" Switch

    Below is a typical splitter installation diagram showing how our AIT2000 (or AIT1500) and SPL2000 Splitter should be connected to the vessel’s existing VHF antenna. Figure 3 Optional “Silent” switch A switch can be connected to the transponder to enable and disable 'silent mode'. A standard “Single Pole Single Throw”...

  • Page 13: Vhf Antenna Cable

    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 transponder unit. If it is not sufficient you will need an extension cable. Please con- tact your dealer for details of suitable products.

  • Page 14: Installation Procedure

    AIT1500 must be mounted vertically with only fibreglass directly above the unit.  To mount the AIT2000 and AIT3000 units, remove the green décor strips to expose 4 mounting holes to screw the unit to a suitable bulkhead or surface.

  • Page 15: Installing The Ait1500 Or External Gps Antenna Below Deck

    The high sensitivity GPS receiver in our Class B Transponders is capable of receiving GPS position Antenna fixes even when the GPS antenna is mounted below deck. This is one of the reasons why Digital Yacht This released the AIT1500 with an internal GPS antenna. ...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power/Data Cable

    Connecting the Power/Data cable The integral 1m Power/Data cable allows connection of DC power, NMEA data (two inputs and two out- puts) and the remote Silent Switch. The cable is terminated inside the unit and the other end of the cable has twelve colour coded bare wires ready for connection.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Nmea0183 Compatible Equipment

    Connecting to NMEA0183 compatible equipment The Class B Transponder has two independent NMEA0183 data ports which are pre-configured at the following data rates; Port 1 = 38400 baud and Port 2 = 4800 baud. Each port has a two wire Input and two wire Output, which are colour coded as shown in Table 1.

  • Page 18: Connection To An Nmea2000 Network (Not Ait1500)

    Connection to an NMEA2000 network (not AIT1500) The AIT2000 and AIT3000 Transponders also have an N2Net connection which is Digital Yacht’s NMEA2000 compliant interface. To connect to other NMEA2000 products, simply find or add a spare NMEA2000 “T” piece on the existing NMEA2000 network and connect the receiver’s N2Net connector to the “T”...

  • Page 19: 5.10 Connecting To A Power Supply

    After the Transponder is configured, the USB connection can be used to provide data to navigation pro- gram running on a PC or Mac. Please note that only one navigation program at a time can receive data from the Transponder. The Transponder’s USB interface is not fully isolated and high levels of static or large differences in ground voltages between the computer supply and the boat’s DC supply can damage the Transponder’s USB interface.

  • Page 20: Configuring Your Ais Transponder

    Installing proAIS2 on a Windows PC For a Window’s PC, insert the Digital Yacht Software and Drivers CD in to your PC and browse to the “proAIS2 for AIT1500+AIT2000+AIT3000” folder and then double click on the “proAIS2_V1-4_Windows” sub-folder and run the Setup.Exe file by double clicking on it.

  • Page 21: Installing Proais2 On A Mac

    Installing proAIS2 on a Mac If you are using a Mac, insert the Digital Yacht Software and Drivers CD in to your Mac and browse to the “proAIS2 for AIT1500+AIT2000+AIT3000” folder and then double click on the “proAIS2_V1-4_Mac_OSX” sub-folder and run the proAIS2.dmg file by double clicking on it.
  • Page 22 Once this data is entered, please double check all of the values, paying particular attention to the MMSI number as once set this cannot be changed without the unit being returned to Digital Yacht. Once you have checked that the data is correct, click the “Write Configuration” button and you will see the final warning window shown in Figure 10.
  • Page 23 Figure 10 If you are 100% sure that everything is correct, click the “Programme” button and your Class B Tran- sponder will now be programmed/configured with the data you have entered. If your Class B Transponder is installed and fully powered up from the boat’s 12v or 24v supply, then the Class B Transponder’s GPS will now start to operate.
  • Page 24 Figure 12 From this screen it is also possible to control the Class B Transponder and stop it transmitting your posi- tion by clicking on the “Silent Mode” button. To start it transmitting again, simply click the same button again which is now labelled “Stop Silent Mode”. For further assistance in configuring your AIS transponder please refer to the Help menu within proAIS2.

  • Page 25: Operation

    AIS transponder. The meaning of typical indicator configurations is shown in Table 3 on the next page. The images shown are of an AIT2000, but the LED indications are common for all three transponders. User Manual for AIT1500/2000/3000 V1.00...
  • Page 26 Everything is working correctly. Green indicator flashing  Indicates possible Boot Loader (software corrupted) or PA Transmitter fault – contact Digital Yacht for advice on this condition. Red indicator only  During normal operation the AIS transponder has detected a system error.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Issue Possible cause and remedy  No data is being re- Check that the power supply is connected correctly.  ceived by the chart Check that the power supply is a 12V or 24V supply.  plotter Check that the connections to the chart plotter are correct. ...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Value Dimensions AIT1500 - 160mm x 120mm x 37.5mm (W x H x D) AIT2000 - 150mm x 155mm x 37.5mm (W x H x D) AIT3000 – 220mm x 130mm x 55mm (W x H x D) Weight 850g (transponder unit only) Power DC 9.6V - 31.2V with peak current rating 2A...

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