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OPERATION & INSTALLATION
MANUAL
AIS-CTRX CARBON
&
AIS-CTRX CARBON +
Class B AIS Transponder
OFFICIAL AIS SUPPLIER TO VOLVO OCEAN RACE 2008-2009
Version 1.2E
© True Heading 2010
The manual may not in any aspect be copied without the prior authorization from True Heading AB.
Downloaded from www.pointdistribution.co.uk for more information contact
sales @pointdistribution.co.uk +44(0)1494677751

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  • Page 1 OFFICIAL AIS SUPPLIER TO VOLVO OCEAN RACE 2008-2009 Version 1.2E © True Heading 2010 The manual may not in any aspect be copied without the prior authorization from True Heading AB. Downloaded from www.pointdistribution.co.uk for more information contact sales @pointdistribution.co.uk +44(0)1494677751...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................... 2 REVISION ........................4 INTRODUCTION ......................5 GLOSSARY ........................ 6 CONDITIONS ......................8 WARRANTY ....................... 9 General ........................9 Warranty conditions ....................9 Warranty procedures ....................9 Other issues ......................
  • Page 3 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Cable Assemblies ....................56 APPENDIX A ANTENNAS AND ANTENNA MOUNTING ........57 GPS Antenna ......................57 VHF antenna for AIS use ..................57 WARNINGS ......................57 1.1E CTRX CARBON Manual...

  • Page 4: Revision

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual REVISION Version Date Responsible Approved Changes 1.0E 2010-05-24 Anders Bergström Nils Willart Preliminary release 1.1E 2010-05-27 Anders Bergström Nils Willart Correction of errors in connection diagrams page 1.2E 2010-12-14 Anders Bergström Nils Willart...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual INTRODUCTION We would like to thank you for choosing True Heading AB as supplier of your AIS Class B Transponder. The AIS-CTRX CARBON is a high quality AIS Class B Transponder using the latest technology.

  • Page 6: Glossary

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual GLOSSARY (AIS) Regional Assignment Channel Assignment Message Acknowledgement (AIS) Channel management information source messages AFSK Audio frequency-shift keying (AIS) Alarm Message A to N Aid to Navigation Automatic Identification System Air Traffic Control...
  • Page 7 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Presentation Interface Radio Frequency RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services Commission Receive or Receiver Radio frequency interference Specific Absorption Rate SELV Separated Extra Low Voltage Swedish Maritime Administration Short Message System Speed over Ground...

  • Page 8: Conditions

    True Heading AB cannot be held liable for any injury or damage caused by, during or because of the installation of AIS-CTRX CARBON. The AIS-CTRX CARBON is used at your own risk and it shall be remembered that AIS and GPS data depends on the full co-operation of other users and systems.

  • Page 9: Warranty

    - The warranty belongs to the person that purchased the product and cannot be handed over to a third party or person. - The warranty is not valid if serial number is missing, seals broken or if the AIS-CTRX CARBON has been incorrect installed. Neither is the warranty valid if instructions for connection have not been followed, faults caused by wrong usage, own made modifications or service made from none authorized service stations.

  • Page 10: Support

    In accordance with our policy to always offer development and enhancements of our products, and future versions of AIS-CTRX CARBON may differ somewhat from this manual. Updated versions of the manual are always available for download at our homepage www.trueheading.se...

  • Page 11: General Notice

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual GENERAL NOTICE The Automatic Identification System (AIS) unit mostly utilise a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) system such as e.g. GPS or GLONASS to determine position. The accuracy of these systems is variable and can be affected by factors such as the positioning of the antenna, the number of satellites available to determine a position and for how long satellite information has been received.

  • Page 12: Licensing

    AIS system correctly. Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice. True Heading AB disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product.

  • Page 13: Information About Ais

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual INFORMATION ABOUT AIS General AIS (Automatic Identification System) is the name of a system that makes it possible for ships to identify other ships and to monitor ship movements. The reason for implementing the AIS system is for the mariner to obtain more information about ships in the vicinity than what radar is able to provide.

  • Page 14: Short Technical Description Of Ais

    Class B units are designed for fitting in vessels which do not fall into the mandatory Class A fit category. The AIS-CTRX CARBON is a Class B unit Position Information Source As noted above the marine AIS system uses position information derived from networks such as the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) or the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) in order to determine the location of the AIS unit and thus the vessel to which it is fitted.

  • Page 15: Limitations With Ais

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual are collected from the same sensor systems that provides the same information used in the navigation e.g. in radars or ECDIS and this is normally based on GPS or DGPS. All ships within VHF coverage will be able to receive AIS data and competent authorities that have installed networks with coastal AIS coverage can receive the information.

  • Page 16: Product Specification

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Dimensions: 210 x 144 x 50 mm (L x W x H) Weight: 0,5 kg CARBON, 0,6 kg CARBON + Power: DC (9.6-15.6V) Average power consumption 4W (CARBON) Average power consumption 4,5 W (CARBON +)

  • Page 17: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN60950-1:2002 Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements Declaration of Conformity True Heading AB declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions 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...

  • Page 18: Installation: Ais-Ctrx Carbon

    INSTALLATION: AIS-CTRX CARBON Getting started. Before AIS-CTRX CARBON is installed, you should check that you have all the equipment you need for the installation and that nothing is missing from your delivery. The AIS CTRX CARBON comes in two versions the CARBON and the CARBON + version.
  • Page 19 1 pcs BNC (male) antenna plug for connection to transponder's VHF contact. 1 pcs TNC (male) antenna plug for connection to transponder's GPS contact. 1 pcs antenna plug for connection to the VHF antenna (Included in the True Heading AB package solution).
  • Page 20 AIS data. AIS-CTRX CARBON has two data ports. One of them is preferably used for connection to i.e. a plotter (RS422 port), the other for connection to a PC for configuration and maintenance and even for your PC navigation solution (RS232 port).

  • Page 21: Begin The Installation

    Blue LED YELLOW Table 1. Pin configuration on AIS-CTRX CARBON data port and DC port. There is also a connection left of the 15 pin DC/DATA connector for the GPS antenna cable, a so- called TNC female and one for VHF further to the left of so- called BNC female.
  • Page 22 True Heading provides these cables and connectors when ordering. Figure 7 AIS-CTRX CARBON + connectors. From the left FME (Female) for FM radio (a 1,6 m prepared cable comes with delivery), 15 pole d-sub connection (Male) for data and DC power supply, TNC (Female) for GPS antenna, BNC (Female) for VHF antenna (a BNC to UHF adapter is provided if required.
  • Page 23 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Figure 8 AIS-CTRX CARBON connectors. From the left the 15 pole d-sub connection (Male) for data and DC power supply, TNC (Female) for GPS antenna, BNC (Female) for VHF antenna (a BNC to UHF adapter is provided if required.
  • Page 24 The other port has no connector but has loose leads that can be connected to a plotter with an optoisolated NMEA port (RS422 port). Below are some examples of AIS-CTRX CARBON connected for some of the most common plotter solutions. The below table displays a summary of connection diagrams for different plotters.
  • Page 25 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual RS422, 4800 Bps RS422, 38400 Bps RAYMARINE IN = RMC from (C70) IN= VDM (AIS) + DSC (VHF) OUT= DSC to (C70) OUT= RMC to VHF USB 38400 Bps IN= VDM (AIS), RMC...

  • Page 26: Connection To A Plotter

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual CONNECTION TO A PLOTTER AIS-CTRX CARBON GARMIN RAYMARINE* Signal Cable Signal Cable Signal Cable Color Color Color Brown Voltage +12 VDC Reception Port 2 NMEA input White RS-422 TX A (+) Brown (A+)**...
  • Page 27 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Also NorthStar M121, M84 and Lowrance HDS-series can display AIS. The port that shall be used on Northstar is FUEL/NAV port, however, a special cable can be necessary (not clear from their manual).
  • Page 28 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual 1.1E CTRX CARBON Manual...
  • Page 29 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual 1.1E CTRX CARBON Manual...
  • Page 30 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual BLANK FOR FUTURE USE 1.1E CTRX CARBON Manual...
  • Page 31 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual There are a number of other plotters that can interface with AIS-CTRX CARBON but the above mentioned are the market leaders and those we receive most inquiries about. The following plotter models can also present AIS. See the respective manufacturers manuals for connecting to these products and for which models can use AIS.
  • Page 32 Table 5 AIS- compatible navigation programs for PC. Now, the DC power supply is all that's left. AIS-CTRX CARBON should be connected to a 12 V DC power supply. It is important that the transponder is guarded by a 2 A circuit breaker to protect the transponder.

  • Page 33: How To Program Ais-Ctrx Carbon

    AIS-CTRX CARBON can only be programmed by an authorised reseller who has a contract with True Heading AB regarding access to programming software DEALER PRO AIS. The data needed in order to be able to program AIS-CTRX CARBON correctly are:...
  • Page 34 5. PRO AIS will be installed and launch automatically. 6. A Start Menu folder will be created with the name ‖proAIS‖. Figure 14 Installation of proAIS software for monitoring of AIS-CTRX CARBON. INSTALLATION OF ProAIS from the computer ProAIS software can be removed at any time by using ‖Add or Remove Programs‖...
  • Page 35 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Figure 15 Connection of PC to AIS-CTRX CARBON takes place via choice of the correct port. Select serial port] and then by connecting itself to the transponder [Connect]. AIS-CTRX CARBON is connected to proAIS when all static data are presented in the ‖Static data‖...
  • Page 36 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Figure 16 AIS-CTRX CARBON is now connected and one can see that all data is correctly entered. Always reconfirm this before AIS-CTRX CARBON is started. Figure 17 Before AIS-CTRX CARBON be programmed, this warning will always appear to ensure that the correct MMSI numbers have been entered.
  • Page 37 Figure 18 AIS-CTRX CARBON before GPS navigation was obtained with 8 satellites in sight. Figure 19 AIS-CTRX CARBON navigating with 8 satellites in sight. On the left you can see position, course and speed over basic and UTC time and the number of satellites used and as be seen.
  • Page 38 CARBON transponder's serial can also be seen under this field in ‖Transponder Serial Number‖. The most recent firmware version can always be downloaded from True Heading AB web site, where the transponder can be updated via proAIS under the tab ‖Software update‖; more about this on page 45. The transponder's serial number is also indicated on the outside of the transponder and shall always be provided when contacting True Heading AB concerning support.
  • Page 39 AIS-CTRX CARBON cannot transmit as it has no position data. • Transponder cannot transmit because the channel is busy with another transmitting transponder or because of interference. Figure 23 The blue LED will shine when AIS-CTRX CARBON is set to function only as an AIS receiver, ‖SILENT MODE‖. blue ‖SRM STATUS‖...
  • Page 40 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Figure 25 In the field [Internal data], important information can be obtained about the transponder's status and how the installation is working. The field ‖Internal data‖ displays a number important data about the transponder's status and installation.
  • Page 41 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual under the tab ‖Other Vessels‖ you can easily check that your AIS-CTRX CARBON accepts data from other AIS transponders. By clicking on each column, the table can be sorted according to different desires such as ‖Distance‖ , ‖Speed (kn)‖. The type of AIS data that is received can also be inspected in the column ‖Class‖.
  • Page 42 Baud rate‖ port cannot be used to show AIS on an plotter. In the field ‖Silent mode‖, AIS-CTRX CARBON can be set to be a receiver only by clicking on the icon ‖Enter silent mode”.‖. In order to exit from AIS-CTRX CARBON as a receiver only, click on the icon ‖Exit silent mode‖.
  • Page 43 The field ‖Safety related message text‖ is not used. All the modifications are applied only after the icon in the respective field ‖Update‖ has been clicked. Figure 28 In the field [Commands] data from AIS-CTRX CARBON can be set to be output in different ways. 1.1E...
  • Page 44 .hex file. Figure 29 In the field [Software update], AIS-CTRX CARBON can are updated to latest version. Figure 30 Via the computer, the proper file containing the software to import into the AIS-CTRX CARBON is selected.
  • Page 45 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Once the right file is selected, this will be seen in the field under ‖Update progress‖ and the update is simply begun by clicking on the icon ‖Start Update‖ Note that the power supply or data connection to the transponder may not be interrupted during the update.
  • Page 46 The field ‖Enter commands below‖ is also used by authorised retailers to reset the AIS transponder's data if needed. In order to do this, True Heading AB must be contacted first to receive an access code. This requires that the serial number on the transponder is provided.

  • Page 47: How To Use Ais-Ctrx Carbon

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual HOW TO USE AIS-CTRX CARBON AIS-CTRX CARBON has four (4) LEDs that indicate status on your transponder and help to monitor that all as it should be. AIS RX YACHT provides more possibilities to improve navigation safety as a complement to i.e.
  • Page 48 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Figure 35 Weather information transmitted via AIS in real-time AIS transponders Class A transmit the following data which can be received by AIS- CTRX CARBON: Static Information Dynamic Information Voyage-related Information + Name...
  • Page 49 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Figure 36 Example of how AIS is presented in the navigational software with radar overlay NOBELTEC Admiral. Figure 37 Example of how AIS is presented in the navigational software ADVETO AECDIS. Figure 38 Examples how AIS is presented in HORIZON software from ICAN.
  • Page 50 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Figure 39 Example of how AIS is presented in the navigational software SeaClear. Figure 40 Example of how AIS is presented on AIS Yacht. 1.1E CTRX CARBON Manual...

  • Page 51: Faq

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual In Q: Is it possible to use an existing VHF antenna for my AIS-CTRX CARBON? S: True Heading has a new product making it possible to use an AIS-CTRX CARBON together with VHF radio, and a FM radio can also make use of same antenna via this filter.
  • Page 52 S: All networks that can handle NMEA VDM data at 38400 b/s should be able to manage AIS data. Furuno Navnet says it can do this while Raymarine’s Seatalk and Silvas Nexus do not. AIS-CTRX CARBON is not yet NMEA 2000 compatible. Ask your supplier for additional information,.
  • Page 53 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Figure 41 Serial to USB converters. 1.1E CTRX CARBON Manual...

  • Page 54: Notes

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual NOTES 1.1E CTRX CARBON Manual...

  • Page 55: Fixing Template (Not To Scale)

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Fixing Template (NOT TO SCALE) 1.1E CTRX CARBON Manual...

  • Page 56: Cable Assemblies

    AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Cable Assemblies 1.1E CTRX CARBON Manual...

  • Page 57: Appendix Aantennas And Antenna Mounting

    An antenna should be selected with a gain (in dB) depending on the length of cable between the antenna and the AIS unit; after subtraction of cable and connector losses a minimum total gain of 25 dB should be available at the AIS-CTRX CARBON unit GPS antenna connector.
  • Page 58 AIS-CTRX CARBON Class B AIS Transponder Manual Radio Frequency Exposure To meet the requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure it is necessary to install the VHF antenna correctly and operate the AIS equipment according to the instructions. The table below shows suitable safety distances to other equipment that could cause interference with the AIS Class B Transponder.

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