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MANUAL
Simrad AI50
Class B Transceiver
988-0168-001
May07
English

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  • Page 1 MANUAL Simrad AI50 Class B Transceiver 988-0168-001 May07 English...
  • Page 3 MANUAL Simrad AI50 Class B Transceiver 988-0168-002 Iss.2.0 English...
  • Page 4 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise, without prior permission from Simrad Ltd. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents AIS50 CLASS B TRANCEIVER CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Overview 1.2 About this manual 1.3 SimNet/NMEA2000 Network System 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 General 2.2 Panel Mounting 2.3 Bracket Mounting 2.4 GPS Antenna 2.5 VHF Antenna 2.6 Power ata Cable 2.7 SimNet Cable 2.8 SD card (Not supplied) 3 KEYPAD OVERVIEW 3.1 Layout...
  • Page 6 AIS Class B Transceiver 4.3.4 Call Sign Entry 4.3.5 Vessel Name Entry 5 MENU MODE 5.1 General 5.2 Display Mode settings 5.2.1 Coastline Detail 5.2.2 Tracking Offset 5.2.3 Display Offset 5.2.4 Show Range Rings 5.3 Display Settings 5.3.1 Display Brightness 5.3.2 Keypad Brightness 5.3.3 Keypad Colour 5.3.4 Display Palette...
  • Page 7 Contents 5.7.2.1 Device Instance 5.7.2.2 System Instance 5.7.3 Network List 5.7.4 Remote Enable 5.7.4 DSC Radio Select 5.8 Product Info 6 AIS MAP MODE 6.1 General 6.2 Vessel Icon Detail 6.3 Range Rings/ Range Info 6.4 Point Of View 6.5 Coast Line Detail 6.6 Cursor 6.7 Transmit Legend 6.8 Vessel Information...
  • Page 8 AIS Class B Transceiver 8 APPENDIX 8.1 Maintenance 8.2 Troubleshooting 8.3 Accessories 8.4 Product Specifi cations 8.5 Dimensions 8.6 Service and Warranty 8.7 Declaration of Conformity (EU) VIII...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Overview Simrad’s AI50 is an Automatic Identifi cation System (AIS). It is an autonomous and continuous information reporting system, operating in the VHF maritime mobile band. It allows AIS equipped vessels to automatically and dynamically exchange and display information with similarly equipped vessels and shore based traffi...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    1.2 About this manual The manual combines operating and installation information for the AI50. Operation is sub-divided into main working categories for easy reference. 1.3 SimNet/NMEA2000 Network System SimNet is Simrad’s proprietary high speed data bus network complete with NMEA2000.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 General The AI50 can be fl ush mounted or bracket mounted, however, to determine the best possible location for good navigation, you need to consider these few options: • For ease of use - keep it within easy reach •...

  • Page 12: Bracket Mounting

    It can either be deck mounted, or mounted onto a rail. Use only the cable supplied with the antenna to connect it to the AI50. Note DO NOT connect your antenna using further extension cables as this may degrade the reception to a point where it may not function correctly.

  • Page 13: Vhf Antenna

    Installation The antenna cable is terminated in a push fit connector (SMB). Push the antenna plug firmly into the socket on the back of the AI50. For a guide to the connections on the AI50 see Fig. 2.2 VHF Antenna...
  • Page 14 The antenna cable should terminate in a standard marine PL259 plug fitting. Connect the antenna plug to the socket on the back of the AI50 and screw the retaining collar down Fig. 2.3. Note To avoid possible water damage to the transceiver, it is recommended that all cables are looped to provide a drip path.

  • Page 15: Power/Data Cable

    Fig. 2.4 - NMEA0183 connections 2.7 SimNet Cable The AI50 is connected to the SimNet databus using the cable supplied. Ensure that the connector on the end of the cable is in the correct orientation and press firmly into either of the two sockets on the rear of the unit. Fig.2.2.

  • Page 16: Sd Card (Not Supplied)

    Fig. 2.5 - SD Card Access Cover Note DO NOT insert or remove the SD card while the AI50 is powered up. Locate and undo the two retaining screws, and carefully remove the cover to reveal the SD card slot.

  • Page 17: Keypad Overview

    When turning your AI50 on for the fi rst time, you will be directed to confi gure it for full use. If this is declined the AI50 will only function as a receiver until fully confi gured. (Refer to chapter 4).

  • Page 18: Navigation Keys

    AIS Class B Transceiver To turn the AI50 off, press and hold the PWR/ key for a few seconds. 3.3 Navigation Keys The circular 8-way NavPad, (Fig. 3.1 Item 1) can operate in a variety of ways depending on which mode the unit is in.

  • Page 19: Info/Status

    3.7 TRACK/CLR TRK The AI50 can show the track of a selected vessel. A single press toggles tracking mode on/off. Press and holding, will clear all displayed tracks. 3.8 HOME/DSC Resets the view and your own vessel’s position to the centre of the display...

  • Page 21: Initial Configuration

    Initial Configuration 4 INITIAL CONFIGURATION 4.1 Window Display convention Throughout the operation of the AI50 all displays will conform to the following convention for daylight settings: Title Bar: This is the top bar of a window, and will display the title or type of warning/alarm being displayed.
  • Page 22 Press ◄ to clear this window and continue. If you have not previously configured the unit, a new Information window appears asking if you wish to configure the AI50 for full operation now. The default value is “Yes” as shown in Fig. 4.3.

  • Page 23: Ship Confi Guration Procedure

    Indicating that it can be viewed, but not edited. Should it become necessary to change your MMSI, for example, if you wish to re-install your AI50 into a new vessel; you will need to contact your local Simrad dealer about reprogramming a new number.
  • Page 24 AIS Class B Transceiver Fig. 4.6 – MMSI Entry display Using the ▲▼◄► keys highlight the first number of your MMSI and press the MENU key to select it. The first number appears in the display and the cursor moves on to the second. Repeat this procedure until every number has been entered.

  • Page 25: Vessel Type Entry

    Initial Configuration Press the ◄ key, the display will change to the “Vessel Configuration Information” window (Section 4.3.2), to enter the remaining ships configuration information. If the two entered MMSI numbers do not match, a message indicating this will be shown Fig 4.8. Fig.

  • Page 26: Vessel Dimensions & Gps Reference

    AIS Class B Transceiver Fig. 4.11 – Vessel Type Entry Screen The ▲▼ keys allow you to cycle through the available choices, they are: • Not Set (default) • Pleasure Craft • Sailing Vessel • Military • Diving Ops • Dredging •...

  • Page 27: Call Sign Entry

    Initial Configuration Fig. 4.13 - Dimension entry error Enter the required dimensions of your vessel (in metres), with reference to the GPS antenna, using the same method of entry as described during MMSI entry. As you enter each dimension the cursor will advance to the next one until all have been entered.

  • Page 28: Vessel Name Entry

    AIS Class B Transceiver of how to correct it. 4.3.5 Vessel Name Entry Using the ▲▼ keys highlight “Vessel Name”, and press MENU or ► to select it. A window opens identical to the call sign entry window in Fig. 4.13 but with “Vessel Name Entry”...

  • Page 29: Menu Mode

    Menu Mode 5 MENU MODE 5.1 General The AI50 has many advanced features that are user configurable. These options can be accessed by pressing MENU during any display mode. A window opens in the top left corner displaying the Main menu options as shown in Fig.

  • Page 30: Tracking Offset

    AIS Class B Transceiver 5.2.2 Tracking Offset This option allows you to track the progress of your own vessel in relation to all other AIS equipped vessels within your VHF range. Your vessel is shown as a boat shaped icon and will start to track away from the centre of the screen in the direction of your heading.

  • Page 31: Show Range Rings

    Menu Mode Head-Up mode. Your vessel will be shown in the lower half of the screen and pointing towards the top. It will remain like this for the duration of this mode, and when your vessel turns, the map will rotate about it. Note If in this mode you start tracking your own vessel, if “Show Range Rings”...

  • Page 32: Keypad Brightness

    AIS Class B Transceiver Using the ▲▼ keys highlight “Display Brightness” and press MENU or ► to select it. This opens a box with the current value in as shown in Fig. 5.5. Fig. 5.5 – Changing display settings Use the ▲▼ keys to adjust the Display Brightness to a suitable level, MENU or ►...

  • Page 33: Favourites List

    Menu Mode Using the ▲▼ highlight “Keypad Palette” and press MENU or ► to select it. This opens a box with the current value in. Use the ▲▼ keys to change the MENU or ► to store it. colour between Day and Night, then press Press ◄...

  • Page 34: Edit An Entry

    AIS Class B Transceiver MENU or ►. The To enter the vessel’s MMSI highlight it and press “Favourite MMSI Entry” window opens, this entry procedure is identical to entering your own MMSI number, (see section 4.3.1). Once completed select “OK” and press MENU.

  • Page 35: Delete An Entry

    “DELETE”. Highlight “DELETE” and press 5.5 Alarm Setup This section allows you to activate/deactivate and setup parameters of the various safety alarms on your AI50. For detailed information about alarm messages, please refer to section 7.2. MENU or ►. A sub From the main menu select “Alarm Setup”...

  • Page 36: Collision Alarm

    TCPA – Time to Closest Point of Approach is the calculated time to reach the CPA When both the CPA and TCPA values calculated by the AI50 are less than, or equal to the values set by the user, then an alarm will sound, and a warning will be displayed.

  • Page 37: Guard Zone

    Menu Mode above. It is the responsibility of the user to determine how close another vessel may pass without being dangerous, and how quickly the user can react to manoeuvre their own vessel to avoid a collision. To activate the “CPA/TCPA” alarm, highlight it and press the MENU or ►...

  • Page 38: Lost Vessel Alarm

    AIS Class B Transceiver “GZ”. Any AIS equipped vessel at a distance less than, or equal to the value set by the user, will trigger an alarm and its icon will turn red. An optional audible/visual warning can also be triggered if activated during setup. To activate the “Guard Zone”...

  • Page 39: Favourites Alarm

    Lost Vessel Persistence When a vessel has been lost from AI50 reception, its icon will change to a vessel icon with a strike through it. (Refer to section 6.2). Lost vessel persistence is the user assignable time period for which this lost vessel icon will remain on the screen.

  • Page 40: System Setup

    A tick will appear in the box, to indicate the alarm is now active. Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.6 System Setup This section is where you customise the AI50 to function how you want. MENU or ►. A From the Main menu select “System Setup”, and press menu window showing the following range of options: •...

  • Page 41: Set Local Time

    Menu Mode Fig. 5.15 - Units of Measure 5.6.2 Set Local Time This section allows you to apply an offset to the GPS’s UTC as displayed in “Own Vessel Information”. From the System Setup menu select “Set Local Time”, and press MENU or ►.

  • Page 42: Key Beeps

    For a detailed explanation of how to configure your vessel, refer to section 4.3. 5.6.4 Key Beeps This function toggles the sound the AI50 makes when a key is pressed. MENU or ►, From the System Setup menu select “Key Beeps”, press the display changes to show a box with a tick in, this is the default setting.

  • Page 43: Enabling

    Logging is now enabled, all information being received will now be recorded onto the installed SD card, under the selected file name. If you have omitted to fit an SD card into your AI50 or you have a non compatible SD card, when you try to enable logging the following...

  • Page 44: Disabling

    Disabling a log file will not delete any of the data stored on it. 5.6.6.3 Playback Log To playback a data log on your AI50, first you have to select the correct data file name for the voyage you wish to replay.

  • Page 45: Transmit Enable

    Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.6.7 Transmit Enable This option allows you to Enable/Disable the AI50’s VHF transmitter, rendering you either visible/invisible to other AIS equipped vessels in your VHF range. From the “System Setup” menu highlight “Transmit Enable” and press MENU or ►...

  • Page 46: Simnet/Nmea2000

    AIS Class B Transceiver 5.7 SimNet/NMEA2000 From the Main menu select “SimNet/NMEA2000”, and press MENU or ►. A window opens showing the following choices: • Data Sources • Network Management • Network List • Remote Enable • DSC Radio Select 5.7.1 Data Sources This section allows you to select a SimNet/NMEA2000 data source, to provide compass heading information.

  • Page 47: System Instance

    This option will normally be used on large complicated systems, where there maybe more than one radio system or AIS on the same SimNet bus. For example, the system may contain more than one AI50. To prevent conflict across the network, these can each be assigned a unique device number between 0 and 255 in steps of 1.

  • Page 48: Network List

    Press the Press ◄ to exit and return to the previous menu. 5.7.4 DSC Radio Select If a compatible DCS radio is installed on the SimNet network, the AI50 will enable the user to initiate a DSC call. Note DSC functions will only be available, if the MMSI number has been entered into the radio.

  • Page 49: Product Info

    Menu Mode 5.8 Product Info This section will display information about your AI50’s Unique Identifier, Software version and Ship Configuration information. MENU or ►. A From the Main menu select “Product Info”, and press window opens showing the first screen of information; press the ◄ key to display the second set of information, Fig.

  • Page 51: Ais Map Mode

    AIS Map Mode 6 AIS MAP MODE 6.1 General This section will describe the features of the AI50 Map Mode as shown in Figure 6.1. Display Range Rings orientation Selected Target Vessels, heading & COG Own Vessel Coastline map Transmit...

  • Page 52: Point Of View

    256.0nm 192.0nm 6.4 Point Of View The AI50 can display information in one of three ways; “NORTH UP”, “HEAD UP” and “COG UP”. The symbol in the top left corner of the display informs you of your current view. Note HDG UP will only be available if a compass source is present.

  • Page 53: Coast Line Detail

    AIS Map Mode As you cycle through the options, the full name will be displayed in the top left corner for 2 seconds before changing to an arrow with a relevant letter in, denoting your selected view, “N”, “H”, and “C” Fig. 6.2. Your COG will be shown as a dashed line emanating from the centre of your vessel’s icon.

  • Page 54: Cursor

    1 second. If there is an internal fault it will turn red, with an indication of the fault, all other times it will be white. 6.8 Vessel Information The AI50 is able to view information from any AIS equipped vessel in...

  • Page 55: Own Vessel

    AIS Map Mode your VHF range. 6.8.1 Own Vessel Press and hold the INFO/STATUS key for 2 seconds, the display changes to show your own vessels information in a panel on the right side of the screen. Fig. 6.4. Heading Own vessel data source heading or COG...

  • Page 56: Other Vessel (Full List)

    AIS Class B Transceiver display the vessel’s name when available, otherwise it will display the MMSI number. 6.8.3 Other Vessel (Full list) Press the INFO key a second time and you can view a full listing of the information relating to that vessel. Fig. 6.6 Fig.

  • Page 57: General Rules For Vessel Information

    If you wish to cancel the DSC call at this stage, press the ◄ key and the display will return to the map view. If the AI50 is not connected to a compatible VHF radio when the DSC key is pressed a message window will open indicating that a compatible VHF radio cannot be detected.

  • Page 58: Changing The Sort Order

    AIS Class B Transceiver Fig.6.8 – Text Mode At the top just under the title bar are the Data Headings these are: • MMSI/NAME • • • DISTANCE • • TCPA • POS LAT • POS LON • • • •...

  • Page 59: Making A Dsc Call (In Text Mode)

    AIS Map Mode • Sort by Acquire Time • Sort by Distance (Closest first) • Sort by TCPA/CPA (shortest time first) • Sort by Speed (Fastest first) • Sort by Vessel Name (alphabetical) 6.12 Making a DSC Call (In text mode) To make a DSC call to a highlighted vessel use the same method as that described in Section 6.10 To return to Map view, press and hold the VIEW/DISPLAY key again...

  • Page 60: Tracking Your Own Vessel

    (100% to off in 20% steps). The current backlighting settings will be stored when the AI50 is powered down. For further lighting options refer to section 5.3.1.

  • Page 61: Alarms

    7.1 General This section details the types of visual alarms, alerts and warnings used by the AI50. All alarm windows will have a hazard symbol displayed in the title bar. All alarms relating to another vessel will display the following information about that vessel when triggered: •...
  • Page 62 If both values calculated by the AI50 are less than, or equal to the values set by the user, then an alarm will activate, regardless of what screen the unit is in.
  • Page 63 Section 5.5.2, has been set by the user or not. If a vessel activates a CPA/TCPA or Guard Zone alarm, and the AIS transmissions from that vessel are lost; regardless of what screen the AI50 is in, an audible alarm will sound and a “Lost Vessel Collision Alert”...

  • Page 64: Collision Alarm - Cpa/Tcpa

    For every AIS equipped vessel entering your Guard Zone, an audible alarm will sound, regardless of what screen the AI50 is in and a “Guard Zone Collision Warning” window will be displayed. Fig. 7.3 Fig. 7.3 – Guard Zone Warning To confirm and clear this alarm press the MENU key.

  • Page 65: Collision Alarm - Lost Vessel

    AI50 circuitry, or the unit has been repaired. If the unit is powered down with a BIIT fault still active, the fault type will be saved to memory and displayed the next time the AI50 is turned on. 7.6 Lost Vessel Alarm This is a Level 3 alarm, and will be activated when the AIS reception from a vessel is lost.

  • Page 66: Loss Of Compass Heading Data

    AIS Class B Transceiver 7.8 Loss Of Compass Heading Data This is a Level 3 alarm, and will only activate if the SimNet/NMEA2000 data for the ships compass is lost. An audible alarm will sound and a “Loss of Compass” alarm window will open showing details of the lost compass and any other compatible compass units on the network.
  • Page 67 Alarms To confirm and clear this alarm, press ◄, this will close the window and return you to current display.

  • Page 69: Appendix

    Appendix 8 APPENDIX 8.1 Maintenance Periodically wipe down the casing and display screen with a clean damp cloth. To remove heavier marks add a small quantity of mild detergent to some water, dampen cloth and wring out thoroughly before wiping unit. WARNING Never use cleaning solutions containing spirit or alcohol as these can damage the unit.

  • Page 70: Accessories

    AIS Class B Transceiver 8.3 Accessories The following accessories are available from local Simrad agents: VA14* VHF AIS antenna - S/S whipwith 20m Cable, terminated in a PL259 plug. * One off required for operation 8.4 Product Specifi cations AIS Type...
  • Page 71 UTC/Date Enquiry 129801 Addressed Safety Message 129802 Broadcast Safety Message 129803 Interrogation 129804 Assignment Mode Command 129805 Data Link Management Message Simrad/SimNet Proprietary PGNs 130844 Bluetooth Control 65323 Group Setup Message 130840 DataUserGroup Configuration 65332 Remote Control 61184 Simrad/SimNet Parameter command...

  • Page 72: Dimensions

    8.6 Service and Warranty If it is necessary to have a unit repaired, please contact your local authorized dealer. For worldwide warranty details and a list of authorised Simrad agents please refer to the Warranty Card supplied with this unit.

  • Page 73: Declaration Of Conformity (Eu)

    1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente Simrad Limited (Margate) declara que el AI50 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

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