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AMEC CYPHO-150 User Manual

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  • Page 2 The contents herein can only be used for the intended purpose of this manual. 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.
  • Page 3 iii. Safety Warning It is important to know that AIS is designed for the purpose of anti-collision and serves as a complement to navigation. It is not the absolute navigational equipment and does not replace any navigational system installed on board. Any AIS device cannot guarantee monitoring and receiving signals from all vessels in the surroundings unless those vessels are equipped with AIS devices.
  • Page 4 This product is categorized as “protected” in accordance with the requirements as defined in IEC 60945. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Alltek Marine Electronics Corp declares that this CYPHO-150 series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.
  • Page 5 Please refer to your local waste authority for information on return and collection systems in your area. vii. Contact Information For sales, services, and technical supports, please contact your local AMEC representatives or Alltek Marine Electronics Corp at sales@alltekmarine.com service@alltekmarine.com...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content INTRODUCTION CYPHO-150 Overview ............1 Comparison of CYPHO-150 Series ........3 Type of AIS ................ 4 AIS Message Type.............. 5 About This Manual ............7 Important Notice............... 8 GETTING STARTED 9 Items in the Package ............9 Power ON / OFF ..............
  • Page 7 3.11.2 Configuration ..........35 3.11.3 Diagnosis ............39 3.12 NMEA 0183 Multiplexer ..........43 3.13 AMEC AIS Viewer Software Installation ......45 APPENDIX Product Specifications ............. 46 Dimensions ..............49 Accessories (Optional) ............ 50 NMEA 2000 PGN Information (150WS Model only) ..51 AMEC WORLDWIDE WARRANTY ...........

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CYPHO-150 Overview The AMEC CYPHO-150X (any CYPHO-150 model) is an AIS receiver. It receives AIS navigation data from AIS-equipped vessels nearby and improves navigation safety. CYPHO-150X is designed to inter-operate with AIS Class A or Class B transponders, and any other AIS station operating on the AIS VHF data link.
  • Page 9 USB, users are able to view AIS information on their preferred PC based navigation systems. CYPHO-150X is IPX2 water resistant providing acceptable protection against water. Complying with latest international standards, CYPHO-150X is your best choice to ensure a safe journey with fun! Figure 1 CYPHO-150...

  • Page 10: Comparison Of Cypho-150 Series

    Comparison of CYPHO-150 Series Comparison of CYPHO-150, CYPHO-150S, and CYPHO-150WS. Description CYPHO-150 CYPHO-150S CYPHO-150WS Number of AIS Channels USB port Independent Independent Independent NMEA 0183 1 input, 1 input, 1 input, 1 output 1 output 1 output Built-in AIS splitter...

  • Page 11: Type Of Ais

    Type of AIS Different types of AIS devices are described below. The CYPHO-150X is an AIS receiver. ‧ Transmits and receives AIS signal. ‧ Intended for vessels meeting the requirements Class A AIS of IMO AIS carriage requirement. Transponder ‧ It is mandatory for all commercial vessels that exceed 300 tons to be equipped with Class A AIS.

  • Page 12: Ais Message Type

    AIS Message Type The CYPHO-150X can receive AIS messages from both Class A and Class B AIS transponders as well as from AIS Base Station, AIS AtoN, and AIS SART/MOB. The message types are listed as below table. The messages in gray color are transmitted only from class A AIS device. Type of Message Data Details Maritime Mobile Service Identity (hereinafter...
  • Page 13 Position of the vessel Coordinated Universal Time (hereinafter called “Time in UTC”.) Course Over Ground (hereinafter called “COG”) Dynamic Data Speed Over Ground (hereinafter called “SOG”) Heading Rate of turn Navigational status Speed of the ship Dynamic Reports Status of the ship Alarm Safety...

  • Page 14: About This Manual

    AMEC and the local agent/dealer will not bear any responsibilities over any damages resulted in improper installation by...

  • Page 15: Important Notice

    Important Notice The intended use of the AMEC CYPHO-150 Series Automatic Identification System Receiver is to enhance the safety of vessels at sea. However, a few points must be addressed:  Under certain regulations, some specified vessels are compulsory to be installed with AIS. However, this does NOT mean that all vessels will be equipped with AI.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Items in the Package Please contact your supplier immediately if there is any item missing. Diagram Description CYPHO-150X AIS Receiver 150S 150WS...
  • Page 17 Power/USB/ NMEA0183 Cable, 1m (Wired to the unit) User’s Manual CD-ROM (User’s manual in digital format, Configuration Utility, USB driver ) Mounting screws 4 M3.5x25 Wi-Fi antenna 150WS only VHF cable, 1m (with PL-259 male connectors) 150S, 150WS only...

  • Page 18: Power On / Off

    Power ON / OFF All CYPHO-150 models are designed having no physical On/Off switch. Thus, the vessel’s operation determines the unit’s power status. If PC could not recognize USB connection after a power restart on CYPHO-150, please re-plug the USB...

  • Page 19: Cypho-150 Led Indicators

    CYPHO-150 LED Indicators  Power  Error  AIS Rx Figure 2 CYPHO-150 LED Indicators...
  • Page 20 LED INDICATIONS Indicator Indication Description Power Normal Steady Green Device in normal operation Error is detected by the Error Flashing Red onboard system Receiving of AIS message in AIS Rx Flashing Green either AIS Channel 1 or Channel 2...

  • Page 21: Cypho-150S Led Indicators

    CYPHO-150S LED Indicators  Power  Error  AIS Rx  Radio Tx...
  • Page 22 LED INDICATIONS Indicator Indication Description Power Normal Steady Green Device in normal operation Error is detected by the Error Flashing Red onboard system Receiving of AIS message in AIS Rx Flashing Green either AIS Channel 1 or Channel 2 Information sent through Radio Tx Flashing Green VHF radio...

  • Page 23: Cypho-150Ws Led Indicators

    CYPHO-150WS LED Indicators  Power  Error  AIS Rx  Radio Tx  Wi-Fi Figure 3 CYPHO-150WS LED Indicators...
  • Page 24 LED INDICATIONS Indicator Indication Description Power Normal Steady Green Device in normal operation Error is detected by the Error Flashing Red onboard system Receiving of AIS message in AIS Rx Flashing Green either AIS Channel 1 or Channel 2 Information sent through Radio Tx Flashing Green VHF radio...

  • Page 25: Installation

    INSTALLATION CYPHO-150 Connection Interface VHF Antenna Power, USB, NMEA0183 Figure 4 CYPHO-150 Connection Interface...

  • Page 26: Cypho-150 S Connection Interface

    CYPHO-150 S Connection Interface VHF Radio VHF Antenna Power, USB, NMEA0183 Figure 5 CYPHO-150S Connection Interface...

  • Page 27: Cypho-150 Ws Connection Interface

    CYPHO-150 WS Connection Interface Wi-Fi Antenna VHF Radio VHF Antenna Power, USB, NMEA0183 NMEA 2000 Figure 6 CYPHO-150WS Connection Interface...

  • Page 28: Installation Precautions

    Find a proper location prior to the installation process. If drilling holes are necessary, always wear eye goggle for protection. Mounting Instructions AMEC CYPHO-150X can be installed and mounted on either flat surface or wall. The mounting instructions apply to all CYPHO-150...
  • Page 29 Platform Mounting Wall Mounting Figure 7 Mounting Instructions (1)
  • Page 30 Step 1: Place the Receiver on the desired location for installing. (Refer to figure 6) Step 2: Use the provided M3.5x25 screws to mount. (Refer to figure 6) Figure 8 Mounting Instructions (2)

  • Page 31: Wiring Instructions

    Figure 9 Wiring Instructions When wiring NMEA0183 to AIS-ready equipment, please refer to your equipment manual first. CYPHO-150 supports three baud rates: 4800, 9600, and 38400. The default baud rate is 38400. Use the provided configuration utility to change baud rates.

  • Page 32: Vhf Antenna Installation

    VHF Antenna Installation The quality and positioning of the antenna is the most important factor dictating AIS performance. It is recommended that a VHF antenna with omni directional vertical polarization be specifically tuned for AIS operation band. Since the range of VHF signals is largely decided by line of sight distance, AIS antenna should be placed as high as possible and at least 5 meters away from any constructions made of conductive materials.
  • Page 33 VHF Antenna Other transmitting antenna Other VHF Antenna The recommended horizontal distance The recommended vertical between antennas is 10m. distance between antennas is 2m. Figure 10 VHF Antenna Installation We recommend choosing AMEC AIS VHF antenna.

  • Page 34: Wi-Fi Antenna Installation (Cypho-150Ws Model Only)

    Wi-Fi Antenna Installation (CYPHO-150WS model only) Installation of Wi-Fi antenna is straight forward. Screw on the antenna firmly and then raise up the antenna. Figure 11 Wi-Fi Antenna Installation...

  • Page 35: Antenna Cabling

    Antenna Cabling When connecting the cable(s) with the CYPHO-150, take note of the following precautions. NOTICE DO NOT BEND CABLES Bending cables may cause damages to the inner wires and impair overall the performances. USES OF CABLE TUBE Each coaxial cable should be set up separately and can only be set up in a single cable tube.

  • Page 36: Usb Driver Installation

    3.10 USB Driver Installation Your PC needs to install the USB driver in able to connect the AIS receiver. Locate the USB driver in the CD-ROM. Follow the instructions below to finish the installation. Step 1: Open the USB Driver file and double click on USBDriverInstaller.exe to install the driver.
  • Page 37 Figure 13 USB Driver Installation (2) Step 3: Driver installation is completed. Close the window directly using the close window icon. Figure 14 USB Driver Installation (3)

  • Page 38: Cypho Configuration Software

    3.11 CYPHO Configuration Software 3.11.1 Software Installation Find the installation software AmecCyphoConfigPro.exe from the CD-ROM. Step1: Double click on the application Step2: You may either connect the receiver automatically or manually by using the determined USB serial port number assigned by the PC.
  • Page 39 Serial port number Baud rate NMEA0183 Figure 15 Software Installation (1) To find the serial port number, click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. Expand the Ports section and look for USB Communications Port. In the sample picture below, the serial port number is 30.
  • Page 40 Serial port number Figure 16 Software Installation (2)
  • Page 41 Enter the value and hit “Connect” to link the computer to the receiver. Figure 17 Software Installation (3)

  • Page 42: Configuration

    The Configuration tab has two submenus, Baud Rates and Extended Options. Baud Rates: Each CYPHO-150 models has two independent NMEA 0138 ports and can have different baud rate values. Set the desired baud rates for the NMEA input and output, and then...
  • Page 43 Figure 18 Baud Rates...
  • Page 44 Extended Options (150-WS model only) This menu arranges all Wi-Fi settings for the model.  SSID (Service Set Identifier): Naming of the wireless network. The factory default SSID is “CYPHO-150WS”  Security encryption option:  Open no encryption  WPA-PSK TKIP encryption allows a key of 8~63 printable ASCII characters ...
  • Page 45 Figure 19 Extended Options...

  • Page 46: Diagnosis

    3.11.3 Diagnosis The Diagnosis tab has two submenus, System Check and Data Log. System Check System Check retrieves following information and statuses from the receiver: Firmware Version, Product Serial Number, Wi-Fi Connected, NMEA-2000 Connected, RX position reports.
  • Page 47 Figure 20 System Check...
  • Page 48 Data Log Data Log enables user to record received AIS information. To enable or disable listing of AIS information, use the “Enable Log” check box. Click “Save” to save the record at a preferred location. To clear the current listing, use the “Clear” button.
  • Page 49 Figure 21 Data Log...

  • Page 50: Nmea 0183 Multiplexer

    3.12 NMEA 0183 Multiplexer All CYPHO-150 models are designed with both NMEA 0183 input and output wiring. Thus, the input and output ports support independent baud rates. For the advanced multiplexing configuration, CYPHO 150X gets input from one NMEA0138 device and pass to another NMEA0183 device...
  • Page 51 NMEA 0183 device Chart Plotter (not included) Lap top (not included) (not included) AIS Receiver Figure 22 NMEA 0183 Multiplexer...

  • Page 52: Amec Ais Viewer Software Installation

    IMO. For professional uses, we recommend connecting AMEC CYPHO-150 Series with other marine electronic products such as ECS or Radar for better performances. The program (AMEC AIS Viewer.exe) and its operation manual are...

  • Page 53: Appendix

    APPENDIX Product Specifications APPLICABLE STANDARDS IEC 62287-1 (applicable parts) ITU-R M.1371 (applicable parts) IEC 60945 (applicable parts) IEC 61162 (applicable parts) VHF RECEIVER Number of AIS Receivers 2 channels CH-1 Default CH 87B (161.975MHz) CH-2 Default CH 88B (162.025MHz) Channel Bandwidth 25KHz Message Format AIS Class A &...
  • Page 54 LED INDICATION CYPHO-150 Power, Error, AIS Rx CYPHO-150S Power, Error, AIS Rx, Radio Tx CYPHO-150WS Power, Error, AIS Rx, Radio Tx, WiFi INTERFACE VHF Antenna Connector Female Type M (PL 259) NMEA 0183 38400 (default), 9600, 4800 bps USB 2.0...
  • Page 55 PHYSICAL Size in mm (w) 128 mm Size in mm (h) 36 mm Size in mm (d) 88 mm Weight 210g (incl. cable) Cable Length (power, USB, NMEA 0183) Wi-Fi (CYPHO-150WS model only) IEEE 802.11b/g/n RF PERFORMANCE (CYPHO-150S and CYPHO-150WS only) Frequency Range 156.025 ~ 162.025 MHz AIS Receiver Sensitivity...

  • Page 56: Dimensions

    Dimensions Applicable to all CYPHO-150 models. Front View 128 mm Figure 23 Front View...

  • Page 57: Accessories (Optional)

    Side View 36 mm 88 mm Figure 24 Side View Accessories (Optional) The following accessories are available from AMEC. Contact our local dealer/agent for more details. Item Description Product Code Remark VHF Antenna TENTA-11 Length: 1,200 mm...

  • Page 58: Nmea 2000 Pgn Information (150Ws Model Only)

    NMEA 2000 PGN Information (150WS Model only) 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...
  • Page 59 129800 AIS UTC/Date Inquiry 129801 AIS Addressed Safety Related Message 129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message 129803 AIS Interrogation 129804 AIS Assignment Mode Command 129805 AIS Data Link Management Message 129806 AIS Class A Position Report 129807 AIS Group Assignment 129808 DSC Call Information 129809...

  • Page 60: Amec Worldwide Warranty

    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, conditions and limitations set forth below.
  • Page 61 DUTY OR OTHERWISE SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TOTAL PURCHAE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY AND IN NO EVENT SHALL AMEC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR...

  • Page 62: Fcc Interference Statement

    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 independent of any AMEC product.

  • Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity

    2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Alltek Marine Electronics Corp. (AMEC) declares that this CYPHO-150/150S/150WS is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 64: Acronyms

    ACRONYMS 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 Safety Related Message TCPA...

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