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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 FOREWORD We thank you for the purchase of your new WideLink B600, AIS SOTDMA class B transponder. Wherever you sail now, you can have a better overview of your surroundings at sea and voyage with more safety.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
................15 ONNECTION TO ETWORK ....................16 ONNECTING OWER ABLE 2.8.1 Alarm Relay ........................17 CONFIGURING YOUR WIDELINK B600 ..................18 PC....................18 STABLISH ONNECTION TO 3.1.1 USB Driver Installation ....................18 3.1.2 Serial Port Connection ....................19 3.1.3 Wireless Connection (only for WideLink B600W) ............19 .................. -
Page 5: System Overview
System Overview 1.1 Product Description WideLink B600 is an SOTDMA AIS class B, the next evolution of AIS technology. Its 5W transmit power, higher reporting rate and professional grade time division management make B600 an overall more advanced product compared to AIS class B based on CSTDMA scheme. - Page 6 Location of GPS antenna on the ship Dynamic data: Position of the vessel Course over ground (COG) Speed over ground (SOG) True heading It receives also safety related messages (SRM) from other vessels or persons who are in distress.
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Page 7: Lassb
1.2 Class A vs. SOTDMA Class B vs. CSTDMA Class B A brief comparison between class A and class B AIS is illustrated in the following table. WideLink B600 is an SOTDMA class B AIS transponder. Type of AIS Class A AIS... -
Page 8: Equipment In The Box
1.3 Equipment 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 9: Installation
Installation 2.1 Installation Procedures Please familiarize the manual content before installation. Depending on your hardware configuration, use the following recommended steps to install the device. Mount the transponder unit to an appropriate location Install VHF antenna Install GPS antenna Connect to a chart plotter via NMEA 0183 and/or other instruments Connect to a chart plotter via NMEA 2000 and/or other instruments Connect to a Tx switch box and/or external alarm system(optional) Connect to an appropriate power source (12V / 24V DC, 2A) -
Page 10: Mounting Transponder Main Unit
2.2 Mounting Transponder Main Unit The following guidelines should be noticed when selecting the environment to install your AMEC WideLink B600: 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 11: Vhf Antenna Installation
The recommended The recommended horizontal distance vertical distance between antennas is 2m. between antennas is 10m. Figure 3 VHF antenna locations The VHF antenna connector type on WideLink B600 is SO239 which is designed to work with a PL259 connector. -
Page 12: Gps Antenna Installation
Insulation on connector port of the coaxial cable should be considered. WideLink B600 is tested and certified with the GPS antenna GA-22. It’s recommended to use GA-22 with B600 series to ensure optimal reliability of your AIS system. For pole mounting the GA-22, a 1 inch 14 TPI thread pole will be required. -
Page 13: Connecting With Nmea 0183 Devices
2.5 Connecting with NMEA 0183 Devices WideLink B600 supports two NMEA 0183 ports and external silent mode switch with its 12-pin data cable. The default NMEA 0183 baud rates are 38400-bps (high speed) and 4800-bps (low speed). User can change the baud rates using the provided configuration utility. -
Page 14: Ais Silent Mode Connection
When Silent Mode is required, it is possible to connect an external toggle switch to WideLink B600. Connect the toggle switch between the purple and brown wires to enable Silent Mode function, as depicted in Figure below. An optional Tx Switch Box (part number SB-181) is available from AMEC for Silent Mode activation. -
Page 15: Connecting Power Cable
Connect the WideLink B600 to vessel´s power source as illustrated below. The WideLink B600 requires a 12V or 24V DC power supply (9.6 to 31.2V) capable of supplying 2A peak current. Always use a minimum 3A fuse panel before connecting directly to battery or power supply. -
Page 16: Alarm Relay
2.8.1 Alarm Relay WideLink B600 supports internal alarm relay with its 8-pin power cable. Connect the alarm relay to an audible alarm device or the ships alarm system, if available. The maximum switching current is 1 A. The maximum switching voltage is 250 VAC, 220 VDC. -
Page 17: Configuring Your Widelink B600
A more detailed user guide of Configuration software can be found in the “Help” menu of Configuration Utility. To install the configuration software, open the AMEC AIS Configuration file on the CD and click on the setup icon to start the installation process. Follow the on- screen instructions to complete the installation and check the checkbox to start the AMEC AIS Configuration Software at the end of the installation. -
Page 18: Serial Port Connection
3.1.2 Serial Port Connection After the USB driver is installed and the transponder is recognized as a “Virtual Com Port”, launch the Configuration Software, select Option in the menu bar, then Connection, and “serial port”. There are 2 options to connect the software with your transponder: Auto: The system will scan all connected ports and their available baud rates ... -
Page 19: Programming Your Vessel Data
3.2 Programming your vessel data After the transponder is successfully connected with the Configuration Software, click on the “STATIC DATA” tab. You will require the following information in order to configure your AIS transponder: • Vessel´s name: limited to 20 characters •... -
Page 20: Get Started
GET STARTED The transponder starts up whenever the connected power source is ON. It will operate automatically when the transponder has been properly configured and GPS/VHF antennas are properly installed. The transponder transmits its own ship positions depending on vessel´s moving speed and should receive information of other vessels in the vicinity. -
Page 21: Micro Sd Card Data Logging
4.2 Micro SD Card Data Logging The WideLink B600 records voyage data onto a micro SD card in .txt format. The compatible micro SD card types are listed as followed: Standard “SD” with maximum 2GB size Standard “SDHC” with maximum 32GB size ... -
Page 22: Wi-Fi Configuration (Widelink B600W Only)
4.3 Wi-Fi Configuration (WideLink B600W only) WideLink B600W has high performance Wi-Fi module and antenna built in. It can work in Access Point Mode or Client Mode. The information below details the information required for connecting the WideLink B600W to another device using Wi-Fi. 4.3.1 Access Point Mode WideLink B600W is featured with powerful Wi-Fi performance supporting wireless connection with up to 32 mobile devices. - Page 23 System IP: Default system IP is 192.168.2.1 User can create IP by inputting value in individual field. Port: Default port is 3333. User can set the port between 3000-65535. Note: By default AMEC WideLink B600W uses WPA2-Personal wireless security protocol.
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Page 24: Client Mode
WideLink B600W is able to join an existing Wi-Fi network. When clicking on „Client”, it can take up to 30 seconds until WideLink B600 scans all available Wi-Fi networks. Pick the network you want to join and enter the password and click on “Connect”. -
Page 25: Built-In Integrity Test (Biit)
4.4 Built-in Integrity Test (BIIT) With BIIT (Built in Integrity Test) function, the WideLink B600 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 26: Introducing Amec Ais App
Data of own vessel can be traced in real time. The App also offers various safety features to help users be alerted during their voyage. The AMEC AIS App is now available on Apple App Store for iOS devices as well as on Google Play for Android mobile devices. -
Page 27: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 Product Specifications APPLICABLE STANDARDS IEC 62287-2 Ed. 1, 2013 IEC 61108-1 Ed. 1, 2003 IEC 61162-1 Ed. 4, 2010 IEC 60945 Ed. 4, 2002 IEC 61162-2 Ed. 1, 1998 ITU-R M.1371-5, 2014 ITU-R M.493-13 VHF TRANSPONDER Frequency Range 156.025 MHz ~ 162.025 MHz Access Scheme SOTDMA... - Page 28 60 mm (2.36 inches) Depth 132 mm (5.20 inches) (exclude connector) Weight 500 g SOFTWARE TOOL AMEC AIS Configuration, AMEC AIS Viewer, AMEC AIS App Compass Safety Distance Standard Magnetic Compass 0.30m Steering Magnetic Compass 0.30m GA-22 GPS Antenna (optional)
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Page 29: Dimensions
5.2 Dimensions (GPS antenna is an optional item) -
Page 30: Nmea 2000 Pgn Information
5.3 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 129025 Position Rapid Update 129026 COG SOG Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129039... -
Page 31: Supported Nmea 0183 Sentences
5.4 Supported NMEA 0183 Sentences Transmit Sentence Description Global Positioning System Fix Data GNSS DOP and Active Satellites GNSS Satellites In View Geographic Position – Latitude/Longitude Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data AIS VHF Data-Link Own-Vessel Report AIS VHF Data-link Message Receive Sentence Description... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
For each transmission, the Tx LED indicator will flash once quickly. The green light from the Tx LED could be missed if not observed carefully. WideLink B600 receives AIS signals normally, but no one in the surrounding can see me, why? ... - Page 33 2.4GHz Wi-Fi transmission. To improve the Wi-Fi signal strength, try to avoid channel overlapping by reassigning their operation channels to channels 1, 6 or 11. If you still encounter difficulties to set up or operate WideLink B600 correctly, please email to service@alltekmarine.com for further instructions.
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Page 34: Abbreviations
ABBREVIATIONS Automatic Identification System Course Over Ground Distance to Closest Point of Approach CSTDMA Carrier-Sense Time Division Multiple Access SOTDMA Self-Organized 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... -
Page 35: Fcc Interference Statement
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by AMEC for compliance could void of the user's authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 36: Rf Exposure Warning
The antenna should not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitting antenna. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Alltek Marine Electronics Corp. (AMEC) declares that this WideLink B600 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU RED. -
Page 37: Amec Worldwide Warranty
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 38: Appendix: How To Determine Serial Port
Appendix: How to Determine Serial Port If you PC/laptop does not have available serial port, you may use a RS232-to-USB adapter. To find out the proper serial port for connection use the following instructions. Windows 7 or VISTA version: Click on “Start” Select “Control Panel” Select “Device Manager” Click Port (COM&LPT) Windows 8 and 8.1: Click (W)* + I and then click on Control Panel ...
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