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AMEC CAMINO-108S User Manual

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  • Page 1 CAMINO-108S AIS Class B with Integrated Splitter USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3 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. AMEC does not make any representations or...
  • Page 4 FOREWORD We thank you for the purchase of your new CAMINO-108S AIS class B transponder with built-in splitter. Wherever you sail now, you can have a better overview of your surroundings at sea and voyage with more safety.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    NMEA 2000 N ................16 ONNECTION TO ETWORK 2.9 C .................... 16 ONNECTING TO OWER UPPLY CONFIGURING YOUR CAMINO-108S ..................17 3.1 C AIS T ................17 ONNECTING TO YOUR RANSPONDER 3.1.1 Required Items ..................... 17 3.1.2 Installing “AIS Configuration Tool” ............... 17 3.1.3...

  • Page 6: System Overview

    System Overview 1.1 Product Description CAMINO-108S is a smart combination of AMEC AIS Class B with our latest antenna splitter. It allows you to share a single VHF antenna with VHF radio, which simplifies installation and reduces cable runs. The unit is designed to provide high performance and great reliability, resulting from our year long field experience.
  • Page 7 CAMINO-108S exchanges the following navigational data with other AIS equipped vessels within VHF range to increase the safety of your journey at sea:  Static data:  Ship´ s name  Call sign  MMSI  Ship type  Location of GPS antenna on the ship ...

  • Page 8: Equipments In The Box

    1.2 Equipments in the Box Upon receiving the product please verify items in the box. If any is missing, please contact your local AMEC representative immediately. Figure 1 Box Content...

  • Page 9: Installation

    2 Installation 2.1 Installation Procedures Please familiarize the manual content before beginning the installation. Depending on your hardware configuration, use the following recommended steps for installation. Mount the transponder unit to an appropriate location Install VHF antenna Connect to VHF radio Connect to FM radio Install GPS antenna Connect to a chart plotter via NMEA 0183 and/or other instruments...

  • Page 10: Mounting The Main Unit

    2.2 Mounting the Main Unit The following guidelines should be noticed when selecting the environment to install your AMEC CAMINO-108S:  Do not install the device in a flammable or hazardous atmosphere such as in an engine or generator room or close to fuel tanks.

  • Page 11: Vhf Antenna Installation

    10m. antennas is 2m. Figure 4 VHF Antenna Locations The VHF antenna connector type on CAMINO-108S is SO239 which is designed to work with a PL259 connector. Figure 5 VHF Antenna Connector...

  • Page 12: Connecting To Vhf Radio

    The internal path for VHF radio stays transparent also when CAMINO-108S is switched off or has power failure. CAMINO-108S is designed to give priority to VHF radio in the event of simultaneous transmission of VHF radio and AIS.

  • Page 13: Gps Antenna Installation

     Insulation on connector port of the coaxial cable should be considered. CAMINO-108S is tested with the GPS antenna GA-22. It’s recommended to use GA-22 to ensure optimal reliability of your AIS system. For pole mounting the GA-22, a 1 inch 14 TPI thread pole will be required.

  • Page 14: Onnecting With Nmea 0183 Devices

    2.6 Connecting with NMEA 0183 Devices CAMINO-108S supports two NMEA 0183 ports and external silent mode switch with its 12-pin data cable. The default NMEA 0183 baud rates are 38400-bps (high speed) and 4800-bps (low speed). User can change the baud rates using the provided configuration utility.

  • Page 15: Ais Silent Mode Connection

    CAMINO-108S. Connect the toggle switch between the pink and light green (and/or light blue) wires to enable Silent Mode function, as depicted in Figure 11. An optional external Tx Switch Box (part number SB-181) is available from AMEC for silent mode activation.

  • Page 16: Onnection To Nmea 2000 Network

    AIS data and forward received GPS data (from internal GPS antenna) via NMEA 2000 network to other NMEA 2000 devices. For further applications, please refer to supported PGN in 5.3. An updated PGN list is available at AMEC website under FAQ for CAMINO-108.

  • Page 17: Configuring Your Camino-108S

    3 Configuring Your CAMINO-108S Your CAMINO-108S is delivered with a powerful “AIS Configuration Tool” allowing user to set up the transponder and make a real-time diagnosis. A more detailed user guide of configuration tool can be found in the “Help” of the software.

  • Page 18: Three Steps To Connect Ais Transponder

    3.1.3 Three steps to connect AIS transponder Step 1: Connect your Class B AIS transponder to your PC or Mac using a USB cable. In most cases the USB driver will be installed automatically by Windows system. When USB driver installation is not done automatically, it can be found on the attached CD and installed manually.

  • Page 19: Home Page Of The Application

    3.1.4 Home page of the application The application is now communicating with your AIS transponder and will display any pre-configured vessel data on the ‘Home’ page depicted as follows. Figure 13 Home Page of the Application...

  • Page 20: Programming Your Vessel Data

    3.2 Programming your vessel data After the device is successfully connected with the Configuration Tool, click on the “Configuration” tab. You will require the following information in order to configure the device: • Vessel´ s name: limited to 20 characters •...

  • Page 21: Get Started

    4 GET STARTED 4.1 Start up CAMINO-108S The device starts up whenever the connected power source is ON. It will operate automatically when the device has been properly configured using the Configuration Software and GPS/VHF antenna are properly installed. The device transmits its own ship positions depending on vessel´...

  • Page 22: Led Indicators

    4.2 LED Indicators Indicator Light Description Power Green, steady The device has been powered up correctly. By USB power, the Power LED does not light showing that the device is in low power mode. Error Red, steady MMSI is not properly programmed Red, flashing A BIIT system error is detected referring to chapter 4.5, or by USB power...

  • Page 23: Built-In Integrity Test (Biit)

    4.3 Built-in Integrity Test (BIIT) With BIIT (Built in Integrity Test) function, the CAMINO-108S is constantly monitoring and testing the integrity of the AIS device. Should an abnormal condition be detected within the device, the Error LED will alert with flashing red light. Abnormal conditions...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    5 SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 Product Specifications APPLICABLE STANDARDS EN 301 489-1 V2.1.0 / EN 301 489-3 V2.1.0 IEC 60945 Ed. 4:2002 EN 301 489-1 V2.1.0 / EN 301 489-17 V3.1.0 IEC 62287-1 Ed. 2:2010 EN 301 843-1 V2.1.1 / EN 301 843-2 V2.1.1 IEC 61108-1 Ed.
  • Page 25 47 mm (1.85 inches) Depth 88 mm (3.46 inches) (exclude connector) Weight 306 g SOFTWARE TOOL AMEC AIS Configuration PC configuration utility AMEC AIS Viewer AIS Viewer for PC GA-22 GPS Antenna (optional) Cable Integral 10m RG-174 cable plus mounting...

  • Page 26: Dimensions

    5.2 Dimensions (GPS antenna is an optional item)

  • Page 27: Nmea 2000 Pgn Information

    5.3 NMEA 2000 PGN Information Transmit Description 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 59904 ISO Request 60928 ISO Address Claim 126464 PGN List - Transmit PGN's group function 126996 Product Information 129025 Position Rapid Update 129026 COG SOG Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129039...

  • Page 28: Upported Nmea 0183 Sentences

    5.4 Supported NMEA 0183 Sentences Transmit Sentence Description Global Positioning System Fix Data GNSS DOP and Active Satellites GNSS Satellites In View Geographic Position – Latitude/Longitude Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data AIS VHF Data-Link Own-Vessel Report AIS VHF Data-link Message Receive Sentence Description...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    AIS will not transmit AIS signal. Please check if your GPS antenna is connected and setup correctly. CAMINO-108S receives AIS signals normally, but no one in the surrounding can see me, why?  AIS Class B transmission range limitation: an AIS Class B transponder transmitting range of 5-7 miles in perfect conditions.
  • Page 30 It´s to notice that the VHF and AIS transmission range is reduced, why?  CAMINO-108S has up to 1dB insertion loss on transmission path both for AIS and VHF. Therefore it´s normal to have a slight reduction in transmission range.

  • Page 31: Abbreviations

    7 ABBREVIATIONS 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 TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach...

  • Page 32: Fcc Interference Statement

    2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by AMEC for compliance could void of the user's authority to operate the equipment. 9 RF Exposure Warning WARNING: This device generates and radiates RF electromagnetic energy and must be installed and operated according to the instructions contained in this manual.

  • Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity

    Other conditions This Warranty is fully transferable provided that you furnish the original proof of purchase to the AMEC -certified service agent. This Warranty is void if the seal label is removed or defaced. THE LIABILITY OF AMEC TO A CUSTOMER UNDER THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER FOR...

  • Page 34: Appendix: How To Determine Serial Port

    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. Appendix: How to Determine Serial Port If you PC/laptop does not have available serial port, you may use a RS232-to-USB adapter.
  • Page 35 Alltek Marine Electronics Corporation 14F-2, No. 237, Sec. 1, Datong Rd., Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 22161, Taiwan Tel: +886 2 8691 8568 Fax: +886 2 8691 9569 Email: service@alltekmarine.com Website: www.alltekmarine.com...

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