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- Page 1 OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Version 1.9E © True Heading 2013 The manual may not in any aspect be copied without the prior authorization from True Heading AB.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ......................3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................4 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................6 INTRODUCTION ........................7 SAFETY INFORMATION ...................... 8 WARRANTY .......................... 9 SUPPORT ..........................10... -
Page 3: About This Manual
AIS transponder. Information contained in this manual is subject 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 4: Important Information
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION Licensing In most countries the operation of an AIS unit is included under the vessels marine VHF radio licence provisions. The user/owner of the vessel on to which the AIS unit is to be installed must therefore possess a valid VHF radiotelephone licence which lists the AIS system and the vessel Call Sign and MMSI number. - Page 5 AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual RF Exposure The required compliance boundary for the AIS Graphene is: Occupational: 0.13 m General population: 0.27 m To comply with the requirements set by ICNIRP, FCC, RSS and ARPANSA the VHF antenna shall be installed in such a way that the minimum distance from the antenna to a boundary 0.5 m from where...
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Page 6: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
NMEA 2000 Standard for serial-data networking of marine electronic devices 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 7: Introduction
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE 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 GRAPHENE is a high quality AIS Class B Transponder using the latest technology. -
Page 8: Safety Information
True Heading AB cannot be held liable for any injury or damage caused by, during or because of the installation of AIS CTRX GRAPHENE. The AIS CTRX GRAPHENE is used at your own risk and it shall be kept in mind that the validity of the AIS and GPS data depends on the full co-operation of other users and systems. -
Page 9: Warranty
“Warranty”). The Warranty covers costs for spares, labour, and return shipment; return of the defective Product to True Heading AB shall be at purchaser’s risk and expense. Should any failure of the Product to conform with the above Warranty develop during the specified period under normal and... -
Page 10: Support
In accordance with our policy to always offer products with the latest in development and enhancements, future versions of AIS CTRX GRAPHENE may differ somewhat from what is described in this manual. Updated versions of the manual are always available for download at our homepage www.trueheading.se. -
Page 11: Product Specification
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Dimensions: 210 x 144 x 50 mm (L x W x H) Weight: 0.45 kg GRAPHENE 0.5 kg GRAPHENE+ Power: DC 12-24V (min. 10V, max. 32V) Average power consumption 4W (GRAPHENE) Average power consumption 4.5 W (GRAPHENE+) -
Page 12: Getting Started
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual Getting started Before AIS CTRX GRAPHENE 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 GRAPHENE comes in two versions the GRAPHENE and the GRAPHENE+ version. -
Page 13: Before You Begin The Installation
AIS to is conveniently available. The AIS CTRX GRAPHENE has 3 external data ports. 2 of them are preferably used for the connection to a plotter (the NMEA0183/RS422 or the NMEA 2000 port). A USB port (mini type) is available for connection to a PC. -
Page 14: Installation
LEDs on the front panel are readily visible for monitoring of the AIS CTRX GRAPHENE functionality. Furthermore, the transponder may also be placed for easy access to the "S" – button, which is used to switch the “silent mode”... - Page 15 AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual only mode. A remote switch and LED indicator can be connected to the transponder through the DC/DATA cable as shown on page 20. A USB connection (mini B-type) is also provided. For best performance and an easy installation a suitable place should be found were the installations can provide: 1.
- Page 16 CTRX Graphene: From L to R: NMEA2000 connector, USB-mini connector, Data/DC circular connector, GPS antenna (TNC), VHF antenna (BNC). After installation of the antennas the AIS CTRX GRAPHENE should be connected to the equipment where the AIS data from the transponder will be used. AIS CTRX GRAPHENE has three data ports to choose from, 1 NMEA2000, 1 USB and 1 NMEA 0183.
- Page 17 AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual CONNECTION, GENERAL OVERVIEW To VHF radio (Graphene+ only) NMEA2000* VHF antenna (BNC) USB to computer GPS antenna (TNC) GREY (NMEA OUT Tx-A) DC/Data cable To NMEA0183 nav display, e.g. plotter YELLOW (NMEA OUT Tx-B)
- Page 18 AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual ANTENNA CONNECTIONS VHF-antenna E.g. AC Marine CX4 GPS-antenna CTRX Graphene VHF-antenna Existing VHF radio GPS-antenna 2m RG-58 cable w/connectors FME & UHF. Existing VHF antenna cable in your boat Cable, 5m, RG-58, attached to the GPS antenna CTRX Graphene+ 1.9E...
- Page 19 AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual CONNECTION TO AN NMEA2000 NETWORK The picture shows the CTRX Graphene+ NMEA2000* Connection 9-32 VDC (+) ORANGE BLACK 0 VDC (-) BLUE NMEA2000 Drop cable Must not be longer than 6m NMEA2000...
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Page 20: Connection To The Dc Power Supply
CONNECTION TO THE DC POWER SUPPLY Now the connection to the DC power supply is all that is left. The AIS CTRX GRAPHENE can be connected to any DC power supply providing between 12V to 24V DC. The lower limit is 10V. -
Page 21: Connection Of An External Silent Switch With Led Indicator
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual CONNECTION OF AN EXTERNAL SILENT SWITCH WITH LED INDICATOR DC/DATA Cable PURPLE Single pole, pushbutton switch GREEN WHITE LED (blue color is recommended) ORANGE 9-32 VDC BLUE 0 VDC BLACK 1.9E CTRX GRAPHENE Manual... -
Page 22: Proais2 Configuration Software
OS X Applications folder. When using the proAIS2 program with the transponder, the AIS CTRX GRAPHENE should be connected using the supplied USB cable. It will be powered from the USB cable during configuration but cannot transmit or receive AIS messages and the GPS receiver will be disabled unless connected to a 12V or 24V DC power supply. - Page 23 AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual Figure 15 Connection of PC to AIS CTRX GRAPHENE takes place via choice of the correct port. Normally the correct port will occur as the first choice stating AIS Class B AIS.
- Page 24 A mean value for a reasonable reception quality should be not less than 30 dBHz. Figure 16 AIS CTRX GRAPHENE GNSS Status field showing satellites being used as well as not being used plus DGNSS satellites using SBAS. 1.9E...
- Page 25 AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual The Other Vessels page provides you with an easy way to check that your AIS CTRX GRAPHENE receives data from other AIS transponders. By clicking on the column label the data field can arrange in falling or increasing order depending on the column of interest.
- Page 26 The serial number is the same as on the bottom label and should be referred to should it be necessary to contact True Heading for support. Also the VSWR value (antenna matching factor) is shown here as well as the power supply input voltage.
- Page 27 (on the front panel of the transponder). This is the normal operating condition. The blue Silent Mode LED will light up when AIS CTRX GRAPHENE is set in silent mode, which turns off the transmitter. This sets the transponder in receive-only mode. This is referred to as ”SILENT MODE”.
- Page 28 AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual The Serial data page is for the more experienced installer. The page offers a valuable tool for monitoring the data output from the transponder. Data is output in NMEA0183 format. Received data will appear as !AIVDM strings, transmitted data as !AIVDO and GPS data as $GPRMC (or any of the GPS data sentences selected).
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Page 29: Notes
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual NOTES 1.9E CTRX GRAPHENE Manual... -
Page 30: Mounting Template
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual Mounting Template NOTE: NOT drawn to scale! 1.9E CTRX GRAPHENE Manual... -
Page 31: Appendix Aconfiguring The Ais Ctrx Graphene
APPENDIX A CONFIGURING THE AIS CTRX GRAPHENE AIS CTRX GRAPHENE is configured using the proAIS2 software supplied with the transponder. proAIS2 runs on Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista and Windows 7 & 8. A version for MacOS is also available on the product CD. - Page 32 AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual To configure the transponder proceed as follows: Start the proAIS2 application and select the serial port corresponding to the AIS transponder from the drop down menu at the top left of the proAIS2 window. Select the Configuration page and enter your vessel’s data:...
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Page 33: Appendix Bantennas 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 GRAPHENE unit GPS antenna connector. -
Page 34: Warnings
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual WARNINGS VHF Antenna Connecting a badly mismatched VHF antenna, leaving the VHF antenna port disconnected, or shorting the VHF antenna port will activate the VSWR alarm, causing the unit to stop transmitting to prevent damage to the transponder. The red LED will light up indicating an error preventing normal operation. -
Page 35: Appendix Cwifi Option
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual APPENDIX C WIFI OPTION The CTRX Graphene transponder can be fitted with WiFi connectivity as an option. The WiFi unit is built-in and has an integral antenna. The WiFi option provides a possibility to connect and share AIS data with a wireless device such as a tablet or a laptop computer. -
Page 36: Appendix Dctrx Graphene Nmea 2000 Pgn List
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual APPENDIX D CTRX GRAPHENE NMEA 2000 PGN LIST PGN number Comments description Class Position PGN129038 Report Class Position PGN129039 Report AIS UTC and From AIS message #4 base PGN129793 output Date report...
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