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  • Page 1 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual...
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  • Page 3 Document revisions Document ID Rev. Date Reason for revision 0 - 3 Draft versions 2003-03-03 Updated NMEA descriptions Man_instr_ais100_r5 2003-03-31 Minor update after internal revision Software versions This Instruction Manual applies to software version 1.06 and newer.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents GENERAL INFORMATION ..............1 Introduction................1 How to use this manual............... 1 References ................1 Abbreviations and acronyms ............2 AIS – Automatic Identification System .......... 3 System components ..............6 Electrical specifications..............8 OPERATION ..................9 Introduction................9 Operational modes ..............
  • Page 6 Exchange of antenna cable .......... 90 8.3.2 Exchange of GPS or VHF antennas ....... 90 8.3.3 Repair of the Seatex AIS 100........90 Installation of a spare Seatex AIS 100 ........91 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............93 Hardware problems ..............93 9.1.1 Power supply failing............ 93 9.1.2...
  • Page 7 Recommended VHF antenna installation ........42 Figure 19 VHF and GPS antenna cable connector termination ....... 43 Figure 20 Recommended GPS antenna installation ........44 Figure 21 GPS antenna offset arms ............45 Figure 22 Interfaces to the Seatex AIS 100 mobile station ......47...
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  • Page 9: General Information

    1.2 How to use this manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operation, installation and maintenance of the Seatex AIS 100 system. Great care has been taken to simplify the setup and operation of the system. Please take the time to read this manual to get a thorough understanding of the Seatex AIS 100's components and operation, as well as their relationship to other sensors interfaced to the system.

  • Page 10: Abbreviations And Acronyms

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information IEC 60945 Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems -General requirements - Methods of testing and required test results. Third edition. IEC 60950 Safety of information technology equipment. Edition 3.0, 1999-04.

  • Page 11: Ais - Automatic Identification System

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information RX Receive Seatex Kongsberg Seatex AS SOG Speed Over Ground SOTDMA Self Organising TDMA SWR Standing Wave Ratio TBD To Be Defined TDMA Time Division Multiple Access TX Transmit TXT Text Message...

  • Page 12: Figure 1 Elements In An Ais System

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information GNSS Satellites AIS Base Station AIS VHF Link AIS VHF Link VTS Centre Figure 1 Elements in an AIS system The system broadcasts data using the SOTDMA (Self-organised Time Division Multiple Access) data protocol. Each minute is divided into 4500 time slots, enabling simultaneous transmission of up to 500 stations.
  • Page 13 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information AIS information content AIS type of information is exchanged automatically between vessels, vessels and shore based stations and vessel and Aids to Navigation like buoys and lighthouses. The information transmitted by the AIS...

  • Page 14: System Components

    Messages sent on VHF are based on the AIS data protocol, which defines several Message Types containing different types of information. 1.6 System components The Seatex AIS 100 system consists of the following units: Figure 2 AIS 100 system components...
  • Page 15 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information AIS 100 Minimum Keyboard and Display (MKD) The MKD unit provides a simple user interface to the mobile station. The keypads on the MKD can be used to navigate between dedicated menus used for configuration and display of vessel navigation data.

  • Page 16: Electrical Specifications

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information AIS 100 connection box The connection box is used to connect to external sensors main position sensor, heading sensor and rate of turn sensor (when available). These sensors are mandatory while interfaces to electronic hart systems and long range communication systems, are optional.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Operation 2 OPERATION 2.1 Introduction The AIS should always be in operation. It is recommended not to switch off the AIS during port stays in order to provide information to port authorities. In areas where piracy occurs, the master may switch of the transmitter.

  • Page 18: Polled Or Controlled Mode

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Operation 2.2.3 Polled or controlled mode In this mode the mobile station will automatically respond to interrogation messages from a ship or competent authority. The response is transmitted on the channel where the interrogation message was received.

  • Page 19: Overview

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Operation 2.5 Overview The default view of the display shows vessel own position along with course (degrees) and speed (knots) over ground. Other vessels are shown in ascending order relative to own vessel position.
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  • Page 21: Display

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3 DISPLAY PAGES The Seatex AIS 100 provides several display pages and menus available for setup and display of information as well as editing of text messages. In this chapter all display windows available are presented and their contents discussed to enable easy operation and use of the AIS mobile station.

  • Page 22: Voyage Data

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages === Requested Info = P121 If a new lr info req is selected, the name of the BELLA requesting station will be displayed. The actions Name, Callsign, IMO available are send or deny the interrogation.

  • Page 23: Static Data

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.1.4 Static data Static Data is used to enter static ship data, i.e. ship data that do not change from one voyage to another. Static data should be entered when installing the AIS mobile station.

  • Page 24: Dynamic Data

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages === Static Data ===== P14 If some of the static data parameters have been AIS Transceiver input with a "zero" or "negative" number, you will Length A:30 be prompted with the options: "Error. Continue Length B:10 Edit?"...

  • Page 25: Channel Management

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.1.6 Channel management === Chn Management == P15 Channel Management is used to configure Edit Cur.Reg. different radio channels for different chart zones. View Regions Add Region Maximum 8 zones can be configured by input. A...

  • Page 26: Vhf Link

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages === Add Regions ====== P153 The Add regions page is for creating new regions RECTANGLE-7 by manual input. ChnA ChnB RxTxMode :TxA,RxA/RxB TxPower :High :012° ° ° ° 13’23.56N LAT NE :132°...

  • Page 27: Network & Ports

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.1.9 Network & ports === Network & Ports = P19 The Network and ports page gives access to the Serial Ports configuration settings for external serial ports and Netw.Settings network (LAN) settings.

  • Page 28: Diagnostics

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.1.11 Diagnostics === Diagnostics ===== P1b The Diagnostics page gives additional technical Chn.Activity and operational information about the system. Port Activity SWR Levels This is for service purposes by qualified personnel.

  • Page 29: Security

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.1.12 Security === Security ======== P1C The Security page contains authorisation setup for Authorisation the mobile station. There are two authorisation L1 PIN Code :******* code levels. On this page the PIN codes can be set...

  • Page 30: View Page

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.3 View page RANGE BRG NAME The View page is the default view on the MKD. The View button will display this page. 00.12 123.1 ORION 00.12 123.1 ANDREAS Depending on the number of other vessels within 01.23 134.2 BERIT...
  • Page 31 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages === Inbox ============ P21 The Inbox contains the received massages from Received Messages other AIS systems, either base stations or other SANDPIPER 28/05 2300 mobile stations. JON ARVID 28/05 2210 Broadcast messages are prefixed with #. Security...
  • Page 32 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages === Outbox ========= P221 Similar to the inbox, messages in the outbox can *Pan Fixh 3/16 be selected and inspected. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE SUNKEN VESSEL PIER II IN THE STRAUME STRAIT.
  • Page 33 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages === Write SR Msg ==== P25 Safety related messages will be transmitted with Use Chn:Both higher priority than normal messages. A safety SHIP LITTLE JON.YOUR related message will be transmitted before any STBRD LIGHT IS NOT other pending normal SMS messages.

  • Page 34: Alarms

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages 3.5 Alarms === ALARMS =========== P3 The Alarm page displays the active alarms in the Own Ship system. Active, not acknowledged alarms are CHANGED NAVST 1230 displayed in capital letters. Acknowledged alarms...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 Health, environment and safety Operation or troubleshooting of Seatex AIS 100 equipment will not imply any risk for high voltages, explosions or exposure to gas. The Seatex AIS 100 is compliant with IEC 60950/EN60950 standards...

  • Page 36: Figure 5 Mobile Station Dimensions

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications Mobile station Dimensions: ................See Figure 5 Colour: ..............Black NCS S9000-N Seatex AIS 100 Transponder Unit top view Seatex AIS 100 Transponder Unit front view 230mm 264mm 280mm Figure 5 Mobile station dimensions VHF radio Number of transmitters: ................

  • Page 37: Figure 6 Connection Box Dimensions

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications AIS 100 connection box Dimensions: ................See Figure 6 Voltage input: ....... 24 V DC (nominal) range 18 – 35 V Seatex AIS 100 Connection Box top view 240mm 268mm Figure 6 Connection box dimensions Power Voltage input: .......
  • Page 38 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications VHF antenna Height: ..................1400 mm Weight:............2.2 kg with clamping brackets Colour: ............Polyurethane lacquer, white 175mm Max ø50mm, min ø30mm Figure 7 VHF antenna...

  • Page 39: Figure 8 Gps Antenna And Pole Dimensions

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications GPS antenna Height: ..................70 mm Diameter: ..................78 mm Weight:................... 400 g Voltage input: ........5 V DC from the mobile station 78mm 24mm Figure 8 GPS antenna and pole dimensions...
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  • Page 41: Installation

    5 INSTALLATION 5.1 General This section provides detailed information required to install the Seatex AIS 100 system properly. The installation of the Seatex AIS 100 comprises installation of the components, cable pulling and termination of interface cables. After connecting the different components and applying power, the unit needs to be configured before final tests in order to ensure proper operation of the system.

  • Page 42: Ais 100 Mkd

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation • Preparing power cable from power source to the connection box Installations that should carried authorised personnel: • Connecting power to the connection box and applying power to the mobile station • Providing position interface from the vessel main GPS/GNSS sensor to the AIS mobile station •...

  • Page 43: Ais 100 Mobile Station

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation The connector can be connected to any of the two inputs on the MKD. The table below gives the pin layout on the display side of the MKD connector. Amphenol connector type is C091 11H006 801 2 (Male Crimp contacts are: Amphenol type ZN01 015 0005 (2)).

  • Page 44: Figure 11 Recommended Free Space To Rear Side Of Mobile Station

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation Bulkhead GPS and VHF Recommended minimum Interconnection cable cable connection distance from rear side of from Connection Box connection box to wall. Seatex AIS 100 Transponder Unit Top View Figure 11 Recommended free space to rear side of mobile station When installing the mobile station in a rack or onto the deck/bulkhead, ensure that the unit is properly secured.

  • Page 45: Ais 100 Connection Box

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation The rear panel contains the connectors for interfacing to external sensors. The table below describes the type and use of the different connectors. Connector Type Connected To Display 9-pin D-Sub male Data/power...

  • Page 46: Figure 14 Recommended Free Space To Rear Side Of Connection Box

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation Bulkhead Interconnection cable from Recommended minimum transponder unit. distance from rear side of connection box to wall. Seatex AIS 100 Connection Box Top View Ensure sufficient space for external system interfaces. Figure 14 Recommended free space to rear side of connection box...
  • Page 47 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation Signal name Pair Wire Connection colour LR_TD(B) Green LR_TD(A) LR_C Green Chassis Yellow SENS4_RD(B) Orange SENS4_RD(A) Yellow SENS4_C Blue SENS3_RD(B) Black SENS3_RD(A) Grey SENS3_C Yellow SENS2_RD(B) White SENS2_RD(A) Grey SENS2_C White SENS1_RD(B)

  • Page 48: Figure 15 The 50-Pin Plug

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation Figure 15 The 50-pin plug 50-pin D-Sub The data/power connector, which connects to the rear of the AIS 100 Mobile station, is a 50 pin D-Sub female. The pin layout is given in the table below.

  • Page 49: External Cabling Of Data Signals

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation 5.5 External cabling of data signals Shielded twisted pair cables shall be used for the high-speed serial data ports. The recommended wiring (the figures below are excerpts from IEC 61162-2, ed. 1) is as shown on the drawings. The A, B and C designation correspond with the data signals as listed in the tables on the preceding pages.

  • Page 50: Ais 100 Vhf Antenna

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation 5.6 AIS 100 VHF antenna The range for receiving VHF signals relates directly to the height of the antenna above sea level as well as the general on-board conditions for reception and transmission of radio signals. For optimum AIS...

  • Page 51: Figure 19 Vhf And Gps Antenna Cable Connector Termination

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation Antenna cabling • The cable should be kept as short as possible to minimise attenuation of the signal. A double shielded coaxial cable equal or better than RG-214 is recommended. • All outdoor installed connectors on the coaxial cables should be fitted with preventive isolation such as shrink stocking with glue to protect against water penetration into the antenna cable.

  • Page 52: Ais 100 Gps Antenna

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation VHF antenna cable lengths Maximum cable lengths depend on the attenuation factors of the cables used. The total attenuation of the VHF antenna cables should be less than 3 dB for proper operation as higher attenuation will reduce the coverage area of the mobile station.

  • Page 53: Figure 21 Gps Antenna Offset Arms

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation GPS antenna offset arms Position data for the GPS antenna needs to be input to the AIS as a part of the configuration settings. The figure below shows the offset arms to be configured.

  • Page 54: Internal Alarm System

    • The hose should cover the whole connector and part of the cable and finally it should be sealed with electric coating. 5.8 Internal alarm system The Seatex AIS 100 has a built-in alarm functionality. The alarm is generated in different ways: • Alarm generated by the BIIT.

  • Page 55: External Interfaces

    6.1 External interfaces Increased navigational performance can be achieved by interfacing the Seatex AIS 100 to an ECDIS, ECS, radar, gyro or heading sensor. All sensors are connected through the AIS 100 connection box using serial line communication. This is normally done during installation.
  • Page 56 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces Input sentences The AIS is capable of receiving and processing the following IEC 61162-1 sentences on the presentation interface: Sentence Content Voyage static data Ship static data Addressed binary message Broadcast binary message...

  • Page 57: Long Range Interface

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces 6.3 Long range interface The Long Range interface provides a two-way interface for equipment that provides for long-range communications, such as Inmarsat. Port configuration The Long Range port has the following default settings:...
  • Page 58 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces Input sentences The following IEC 61162-1 sentences can be received and processed on each of the three sensor inputs: Sentence Contents Position, TOD, position quality (diff/non-diff) Position, TOD, position quality (diff/non-diff)

  • Page 59: New Iec 61162-1 Sentences

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces Priority of Rate of Turn Priority Sentence OSD (derived from heading) HDT (derived from heading) 6.5 New IEC 61162-1 sentences This subchapter contains a description of proposed IEC 61162-1 sentences due to AIS. Reference is made to IEC 61193-2, 2001, annex –...
  • Page 60 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces Message ID is a general broadcast (ITU-R M.1371 messages 8 or 14), this field is null. NOTE 2 Indication of VDL channel upon which Message ID 7 or 13 acknowledgement was received. An "A" indicates reception on channel A.
  • Page 61 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces acknowledgement process active for the acknowledgement that was received. ABM – Addressed Binary and safety related message This sentence supports ITU-R M.1371 messages 6 and 12. It provides an external application with a means to exchange data using an AIS.
  • Page 62 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces identifies the order of this sentence in the message, minimum value 1. All sentences contain the same number of fields. Successive sentences may use null fields for fields that have not changed, such as fields 4, 5, and 6.
  • Page 63 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces This sentence is used to both enter and obtain channel management information. When sent to an AIS unit, the ACA-sentence provides regional information that the unit stores and uses to manage the internal VHF radio.
  • Page 64 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 4 Value of 0, bandwidth is specified by channel number, see ITU-R M.1084, Annex 4 Value of 1, bandwidth is 12,5 kHz. NOTE 5 Value of 0, transmit on channels A and B, receive on channels A and B...
  • Page 65 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces the external application's assessment of the combined reception of the ABK-sentence and future VDM-sentences provided by the AIS via the Presentation Interface. After receiving this AIR-sentence, the AIS should broadcast a message 15 within 4 s, and the addressed AIS should take no more than an additional 4 s to respond –...
  • Page 66 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces second AIS may be the same MMSI as the first AIS. This technique can be used to request a third message from station-1. BBM – Broadcast binary message This sentence supports generation of an ITU-R M.1371 Binary Broadcast Message (message 8) or Safety Related Broadcast Message (message 14).
  • Page 67 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces the same Sequential Message Identification number. This number is used to link the separate sentences containing portions of the same encapsulated data. This allows for the possibility that other sentences might be interleaved with the message sentences that, taken collectively, contain a single message 8 or 14.
  • Page 68 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 1 This is used to bind the contents of the LRI and LRF sentences together. The LRF sentence shall immediately follow the LRI sentence and use the same sequence number. The requestor process shall increment the sequence number each time a LRI/LRF pair is created.
  • Page 69 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces LRF – Long Range Function This sentence is used in both long-range interrogation requests and long-range interrogation replies. The LRF-sentence is the second sentence of the long-range interrogation request pair, LRI and LRF (See the LRI-sentence.).
  • Page 70 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces O = Draught P = Ship/Cargo U = Ship's: length, breadth, type W = Persons on board NOTE 3 The "Function Reply Status" field provides the status characters for the "Function Request" information. When a long-range interrogation request is originated, the "Function Reply Status"...
  • Page 71 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces The information item was not requested. The information item was requested, but it is not available. The information item was requested, but it is not being provided. LR2 – Long-range Reply for function requests "B, C, E, and F"...
  • Page 72 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces LR3 – Long-range Reply for function requests "I, O, P, U and W" The LR3-sentence contains the information requested by the "I, O, P, U, and W" function identification characters (see the LRF-sentence).
  • Page 73 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces SSD – Ship Static Data This sentence is used to enter static parameters into a shipboard AIS. The parameters in this sentence support a number of the ITU-R M.1371 messages. NOTE 1 Ship call sign.
  • Page 74 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces requirements. The DTE indicator is only used as information provided to the application layer – indicating that the transmitting station is available for communications. On the transmitting side, the DTE indicator may be set by an external application using this sentence.
  • Page 75 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 3 The AIS message reception channel is indicated as either "A" or "B." This channel indication is relative to the operating conditions of the AIS when the packet is received. This field shall be null when the channel identification is not provided.
  • Page 76 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces interleaved with the message sentences that, taken collectively, contain a single message. This field shall be a null field when a message fits into one sentence. NOTE 3 This is the channel used to broadcast the AIS message. The AIS channel field, set to either "A"...
  • Page 77 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 2 Draught is reported in the range of 0 to 25,5 metres. The value 0 = not available (default), and the value 25,5 indicates that the draught is 25,5 metres or more. Only values from 0 to 25,5 shall be accepted by the AIS.

  • Page 78: Iec 61162-1, Ed. 2, Sentences

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces 10 = reserved for Wing In Ground 11 to 14 = reserved for future use 15 = not defined (default) NOTE 8 Definition of values 1 to 15 provided by a competent regional authority.
  • Page 79 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 1 Three character alpha code for local datum. If not one of the listed earth-centred datums, or 999 for user defined datums, use IHO datum code from International Hydrographic Organisation Publication S-60, Appendices B and C.
  • Page 80 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces GBS – GNSS satellite fault detection This message is used for setting the RAIM flag in the position reports sent by the AIS. NOTE 1 Expected error in metres due to bias, with noise = 0.
  • Page 81 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces 1 = GPS SPS mode, fix valid 2 = differential GPS, SPS mode, fix valid 3 = GPS PPS mode, fix valid 4 = Real Time Kinematic. Satellite system used in RTK mode with fixed integers 5 = Float RTK.
  • Page 82 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces GNS – GNSS fix data Fix data for single or combined satellite navigation systems (GNSS). This sentence provides fix data for GPS, GLONASS, possible future satellite systems and systems combining these. This sentence could be used with the talker identification of GP for GPS, GL for GLONASS, GN for GNSS combined systems, as well as future identifiers.
  • Page 83 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces P = Precise. Satellite system used in precision mode. Precision mode is defined as: no deliberate degradation (such as Selective Availability), and higher resolution code (P-code) is used to compute position fix.
  • Page 84 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces For GPS differential dat a: This value is the average of the most recent differential corrections in use. When only RTCM SC104 Type 1 corrections are used, the age is that of the most recent Type 1 correction.
  • Page 85 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE Reference systems on which the calculation of vessel course and speed is based. The values of course and speed are derived directly from the referenced system and do not additionally include the effects of data in the set and drift fields.
  • Page 86 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 1 Easterly variation (E) subtracts from true course. Westerly variation (W) adds to true course. NOTE 2 Positioning system Mode indicator: A = Autonomous mode D = Differential mode E = Estimated (dead reckoning) mode...
  • Page 87 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces TXT – Text transmission For the transmission of short text messages. Longer text messages may be transmitted by using multiple sentences. NOTE 1 Text messages may consist of the transmission of multiple messages all containing identical field formats.
  • Page 88 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces NOTE 2 The status field shall not be a null field. All fields are used by the AIS except Stern speed. VTG – Course over ground and ground speed The actual course and speed relative to the ground.

  • Page 89: Proprietary 61162-1 Sentences

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces In the Cook Islands at 1500 local time on June 10, 1995: $GPZDA,013000,11,06,1995,10,30*4A<CR><LF> All fields except Local zone, are used by the AIS. 6.7 Proprietary 61162-1 sentences General In order to configure and service the AIS mobile station there are some proprietary messages that can be used.
  • Page 90 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces Field Description Range MMSI Message ID identifying this sentence <nnnn> MMSI number 0 to 1073741823 All fields are required and used. IMO number To request the current IMO number from the AIS mobile station, use the command: $PSTXQ,IMO*<FCS><CR><LF>...
  • Page 91 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces Field Description Range PORT Message ID identifying this sentence CCCC Name of serial port COM1 to COM32 <bbbb> Baud rate 1200 to 38400 <p> Parity, 'N' = None, 'E' = Even,...
  • Page 92 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces Blank page...

  • Page 93: Software Setup Procedure

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Software setup procedure 7 SOFTWARE SETUP PROCEDURE 7.1 Description of installation setup The AIS 100 mobile station is set up with factory settings during testing. The installation setup must be performed as a part of the AIS 100 system installation.
  • Page 94 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Software setup procedure Static Data is divided into three groups. === Static Data ===== P14 Static Data Own Ship is used for entering the Own Ship vessel's own static data, i.e. ship data that does not...
  • Page 95 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Software setup procedure === Static Data ===== P14 Static Data External GPS/GNSS Antenna. If the AIS Transceiver vessel's own GPS/GNSS antenna is used as input Length A:30 to the AIS 100 mobile station, the same Length B:10 parameters are necessary.
  • Page 96 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Software setup procedure === Serial Ports === P191 Network & Ports. The serial port baud rate must External ports be set up according to external instrumentation. PILOT :38400 :38400 The Serial Ports page displays the baud rate for...

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    • Exchange of damaged GPS or VHF antenna cables. • Exchange of failed GPS or VHF antennas. • Exchange of failed Seatex AIS 100 mobile station . The Seatex AIS 100 requires a skilled technician to maintain most of the hardware service. 8.2 Periodic maintenance The AIS 100 should regularly be checked for firm and fixed mounting of the chassis in order to avoid vibration and shock.

  • Page 98: Exchange Of Antenna Cable

    4. The connection between the antenna and the antenna cable should be sealed against water penetration, preferably by using waterproof self-vulcanising tape or shrink stocking with glue. 5. Connect the antenna cable to the Seatex AIS 100 unit and reapply power by connecting the power cable. Caution! If the antenna cable is attached to the unit, do not attach the antenna cable to the antenna with the Seatex AIS 100 powered on.

  • Page 99: Installation Of A Spare Seatex Ais 100

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Maintenance 8.4 Installation of a spare Seatex AIS 100 1. Disconnect the power cable from the AIS 100. 2. Disconnect the unit to be repaired from its cables and the rack, and replace it with the spare unit.
  • Page 100 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Maintenance Blank page...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Troubleshooting 9 TROUBLESHOOTING If the initialisation process fails, the alarm LED will turn red. Mobile station failure can be divided into two categories: • Hardware problems • External interface problems 9.1 Hardware problems Hardware problems can be divided into the following categories: •...

  • Page 102: Gps Receiver Failing

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Troubleshooting to be short-circuited. Measure between centre conductor and shield. Resistance should be close to 0 Ohm. Note! Switch off the power before disconnecting the antenna. 9.1.4 GPS receiver failing If the mobile station does not compute position data and the GPS lamp...

  • Page 103: Heading From Vessel Heading Sensor

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Troubleshooting between transmitting (vessel GPS/GNSS receiver) and receiving (parameters to be checked from the MKD unit) end. • If OK, check that the position output format from the GPS/GNSS receiver is in accordance with the expected input position format.
  • Page 104 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Troubleshooting Blank page...

  • Page 105: Parts List

    The package consists of the following items: A100-50 Seatex AIS 100 mobile station A100-51 Seatex AIS 100 MKD (Minimum Keyboard Display) A100-54 Seatex AIS 100 connection box including 3 m interface cable A100-56 GPS antenna A100-61 Connector kit for GPS antenna cable (RG214), two connectors...
  • Page 106 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Parts list Blank page...

  • Page 107: Appendix A - Vessel Types

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Appendix A – Vessel types Appendix A – Vessel types Identifiers to be used by ships to report their type Identifier No. Special craft Pilot vessel Search and rescue vessels Tugs Port tenders...
  • Page 108 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Appendix A – Vessel types Identifiers to be used by ships to report their type Other ships First digit Second digit First digit Second digit 6 – Passenger 6 – Reserved for future 6 –...

  • Page 109: Appendix B - Declaration Of Conformity

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Appendix B – Declaration of conformity Appendix B – Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 110 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Appendix B – Declaration of conformity Blank page...

  • Page 111: Index

    Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Index Index ABK · 2 ECDIS · 2 ABM · 2 ECS · 2 ACA · 2 Edit Current Region · 17 Add Regions · 18 electromagnetic compatibility · 27 AIS · 1, 2 EMC ·...
  • Page 112 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Index LAN · 2 range · 4, 8, 13, 22, 28, 29, 42, 49, 54, 64, 69, 72 LED · 2 Rate of Turn · 2, 51 LED indicators · 7 Real Time Kinematic · 73, 75 listener ·...
  • Page 113 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Index Voyage Data · 13, 14, 21, 85 VTS · 3 Zone · 17, 18 warranty · 27...

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