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Saab R4-AIS Installation Manual

Shipborne class a transponder system
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R4-AIS Shipborne Class A
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  • Page 1 Saab TransponderTech INSTALLATION MANUAL R4-AIS Shipborne Class A Transponder System...
  • Page 2 They may not without our written consent, either in their original state or with any changes, be copied or reproduced, disclosed to or delivered to anyone unauthorised nor used for other purposes than what has been confirmed by Saab TransponderTech in writing. Saab TransponderTech AB, SWEDEN...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Page 2 CONTENTS COPYRIGHT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION About this manual Unpacking the equipment System overview MOUNTING R4 Display Unit 2.1.1 Location 2.1.2 Clearance area 2.1.3 Physical mounting measurements 2.1.4 Cabling 2.1.5 Power Supply R4 Transponder Unit 2.2.1 Location 2.2.2 Clearance area 2.2.3 Physical mounting measurements...
  • Page 4 Introduction Page 3 2.8.6 Radio settings 2.8.7 Long Range Settings 2.8.8 Alarm Relay 2.8.9 I/O port settings 2.8.10 System functional check Installation Cables 2.9.1 R4 Transponder Data Cable 2.9.2 R4 Transponder Power cable 2.9.3 R4 Display Data Cable 2.9.4 R4 Display Power cable 2.9.5 VHF antenna cable 2.9.6...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Saab TransponderTech R4-AIS Shipborne Class A Transponder System. Unpacking the equipment When unpacking the equipment, please check that the following is included in the delivered package. If any of the parts are missing, please contact the Saab TransponderTech dealer. Standard package: Name Qty.

  • Page 6: System Overview

    Mounting Page 5 System overview In Figure 1, an overview of the R4-AIS Shipborne Class A Transponder system is shown. For details, see sections further on in this Installation Manual. Figure 1: R4-AIS Transponder System overview MOUNTING When mounting the R4-AIS Transponder Class A System it is recommended to follow the steps as described in this Installation Manual.

  • Page 7: R4 Display Unit

    Mounting Page 6 9: Set configuration parameters 10: Initial functional check (done after steps 1-9 has been done). Note: The procedure as described is a recommendation. Some steps can be made in another order. R4 Display Unit 2.1.1 Location The functionality of the R4 Display shall be available to the mariner at the position from which the ship is normally operated.

  • Page 8: R4 Transponder Unit

    Mounting Page 7 The R4 Display is designed to operate on 24 volts DC. To avoid power and voltage drops in the feed line it is important that sufficient size of cable is used. Install according to section 2.7.1. R4 Transponder Unit 2.2.1 Location When mounting the R4 Transponder please consider the following:...

  • Page 9: Transponder Status Led:s

    Mounting Page 8 avoid power and voltage drops in the feed line it is important that sufficient size of cable is used. Install according to section 2.7.2. 2.2.6 Transponder status LED:s The green LED indicates that power is applied to the R4 transponder. A flashing yellow LED indicates that the R4 Transponder is receiving data.

  • Page 10: Ais Alarm Unit

    Mounting Page 9 AIS Alarm Unit It is required that the alarm output (relay) is connected to an audible alarm device or the ship’s alarm system, if available. Alternatively, the ship’s BIIT alarm system may use the alarm messages output on the AIS Presentation Interface (PI) provided the alarm system is AIS compatible.

  • Page 11: Pilot Plug

    Mounting Page 10 Pilot Plug The pilot plug, for connecting the Personal Pilot Unit(PPU), is located on the front of the R4 Display, see Figure 3. The installer may choose to install a separate pilot plug so that a pilot can connect a Personal Pilot Unit (PPU).

  • Page 12: Vhf Antenna

    VHF antenna The R4 Transponder shall be connected to a VHF antenna. The R4-AIS Shipborne Class A Transponder System, like any other shipborne transceiver operating in the VHF maritime band, may cause interference to a ship’s VHF radiotelephone. Because AIS is a digital system, this interference may occur as a periodic (e.g.

  • Page 13: Clear View Of The Horizon

    Mounting Page 12 is located on the same level as other antennas, the distance apart should be at least 10 meters. The AIS VHF antenna should be installed safely away from interfering high-power radiating sources like radar and other transmitting radio antennas, preferably at least 3 meters away from and out of the transmitting beam.

  • Page 14: Antenna Location

    Mounting Page 13 Attention should be paid to the location and installation of the different antennas on the ship in order to obtain the best possible efficiency. Special attention should be paid to the installation of mandatory antennas like the AIS antennas. So, installation of the GPS antenna is a crucial part of the system installation.

  • Page 15: Grounding

    Mounting Page 14 tape sealing, to protect against water penetration into the antenna cable. Secure the cable properly, near the cable ends. 2.6.4 Grounding Coaxial down-leads must be used for all receiving antennas, and the coaxial shielding screen should be connected to ground at one end. Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...

  • Page 16: Wiring Input/Output Connections

    Mounting Page 15 Wiring Input/Output connections 2.7.1 R4 Display cable connections Figure 3 shows how to connect the R4 Display data and power cables. Note that for the port designated "R4 Transponder" the TX lines on the R4 Display should be connected to the RX lines on the Display port of the R4 Transponder and vice versa.

  • Page 17: R4 Transponder Cable Connections

    Mounting Page 16 2.7.2 R4 Transponder cable connections Figure 4 shows how to connect the R4 Transponder data and power cables. Note that TX on the R4 Transponder should be connected to RX on interfacing equipment and RX on the R4 Transponder should be connected to TX on interfacing equipment.
  • Page 18 Mounting Page 17 2.7.2.1 Sensor 1, 2 and 3 Sensor ports 1, 2 and 3 should be connected to sensors for position, bottom track (BT) speed, heading and rate of turn (ROT). RX on the R4 Transponder should be connected to TX on the sensors. The R4 Transponder sensor ports meet IEC 61162-1/2.

  • Page 19: System Configuration And Settings

    Mounting Page 18 System configuration and settings The installer is required to set the following parameters at the initial installation of the R4-AIS Shipborne Class A Transponder System: • MMSI number (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) • IMO vessel number • Call Sign (Radio Call Sign) •...

  • Page 20: System Power Up

    Mounting Page 19 [Function keys] These keys have different functions depending on the view. The function of the key is displayed above the key on the screen. (ESC) Returns display to previous page, or restores a data field's previous value. (Enter) Used for confirming data entry.

  • Page 21: Engineering Mode

    Mounting Page 20 2.8.3 Engineering Mode Before configuring the system the user needs to enter the Engineering Mode. To do this press the MODE key and then press the function key “Config”. The following should be displayed: Entering Engineering Mode: 1.
  • Page 22 Mounting Page 21 Press the function key “Ship / AIS Static”. The following view should be displayed: Press the function key “Ship Static”. The following view should be displayed: Change Ship Static Data or Height Over Keel: 1. Enter edit mode by pressing function key “Change Settings” 2.

  • Page 23: Gps Antenna Position

    Mounting Page 22 2.8.5 GPS antenna position The following view should be displayed: Press the function key “GNSS Antennas”. The following view should be displayed: Change ships Antenna Positions Normally the R4 internal GPS is used. However, it is possible to connect an external GPS antenna to the system.
  • Page 24 Mounting Page 23 Choosing values for A, B, C and D The R4-AIS Shipborne Class A Transponder System stores one ”external reference point” for the external (D)GNSS’ antenna positions and one ”internal reference point” for the internal AIS GPS, which is used as fallback for position reporting.

  • Page 25: Radio Settings

    Mounting Page 24 2.8.6 Radio settings The radio parameters have a default setting. Normally it is not needed to update these settings. The default settings are: AIS 1 Channel 2087 AIS 2 Channel 2088 Channel 70 If a change is needed, start from the following view and follow the steps described: Press the function key “VHF Radio Settings”.

  • Page 26: Long Range Settings

    Mounting Page 25 Note: To set the parameters, enter the User Password (default = user) in the pop up window that appears on the screen. Press ESC to return to previous view. 2.8.7 Long Range Settings If a Long Range System has been connected to the R4 Transponder, some settings may have to be done.

  • Page 27: Alarm Relay

    Mounting Page 26 To set the default Long Range settings, press function key “Restore”. Auto or manual acknowledge 1. Use the function key “Set Auto/Man” to toggle between auto and manual acknowledge. Press ESC to return to previous view. 2.8.8 Alarm Relay The “Alarm Relay”...

  • Page 28: I/O Port Settings

    Mounting Page 27 2.8.9 I/O port settings The I/O ports must be configured to the settings used by the actual equipment (sensors, LR, ECDIS etc) connected to the R4 unit. The default settings for the I/O ports are as follows: Table 2-1: Port settings Port Name Baudrate...
  • Page 29 Mounting Page 28 Press the function key “Port Settings”. The following view should be displayed: Edit port parameters 1. Enter edit mode by pressing function key “Change Settings” 2. Use (∧ ∨) to highlight the data to be changed and press (Enter). 3.

  • Page 30: System Functional Check

    Mounting Page 29 2.8.10 System functional check When the R4 AIS System has been installed according to procedures described in previous sections, it is recommended to make a first functional check of the system. This can be done following the procedure as described below.
  • Page 31 Mounting Page 30 4. Verify that the displayed parameters are correct. Note: Some of the values may be shown incorrect. The reason for this could be that not all sensor ports have been connected. Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...

  • Page 32: Installation Cables

    Mounting Page 31 Installation Cables 2.9.1 R4 Transponder Data Cable Type: 15-Pair x 0,25 mm Shield – Wire AWG 24 Length: 2000 mm Connector: 50-pole HD DSUB(female) 2.9.2 R4 Transponder Power cable Type: 4-Pair x 0.5 mm – Wire AWG 20 Length: 2000 mm Connector: 9-pole DSUB(female)

  • Page 33: Mechanical Drawing R4 Transponder

    Mounting Page 32 2.10 Mechanical drawing R4 Transponder Figure 6: R4 Transponder mechanical drawing Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...

  • Page 34: Clearance Area For R4 Transponder

    Mounting Page 33 2.11 Clearance area for R4 Transponder Figure 7: Clearance area for R4 Transponder Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...

  • Page 35: Mechanical Drawing R4 Display

    Mounting Page 34 2.12 Mechanical drawing R4 Display Figure 8: Mechanical Drawing R4 Display Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...

  • Page 36: Desktop Mounting

    Mounting Page 35 2.13 Desktop mounting 1) Determine where to install the R4 Display. The R4 Display can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Make sure there is enough space around the R4 Display, see Figure 10. 2) Fasten the bracket mount with three screws on a flat surface see Figure 9. The type of screws has to be chosen considering the panel material.

  • Page 37: Panel Mounting

    Mounting Page 36 Figure 10: Clearance distance 2.14 Panel mounting 1) Determine where to install the R4 Display, see Figure 11 for dimensions. Make sure that there is enough depth behind the panel, see Figure 14. 2) Make one rectangular hole and four round holes, according to Figure 12 in the panel. (If the hole template is available, place the template in the right position and drill and saw according to the template.
  • Page 38 Mounting Page 37 Figure 11 Panelmount frame dimensions (mm) Figure 12: Panel mount hole dimensions Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...
  • Page 39 Mounting Page 38 Figure 13: Panel mount Figure 14: Clearance distance behind the display Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...

  • Page 40: Schematic Arrangement For Bridge Installation

    Mounting Page 39 2.15 Schematic arrangement for bridge installation Figure 15: Bridge Installation Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...

  • Page 41: Serial Communication Interfaces

    Mounting Page 40 2.16 Serial Communication Interfaces 2.16.1 Electrical Characteristics 2.16.1.1 Output Drive Capacity Each talker output can have a maximum of 25 listeners drawing 2,0 mA. 2.16.1.2 Input Load Input impedance for each listener input is 68 kΩ. 2.16.1.3 Termination If needed, 1 kΩ...
  • Page 42 Mounting Page 41 The ECDIS / Pilot systems interface supports the following application functions: ! Navigation data of the own station. ! Automatic exchange of navigation data between vessels and between vessels and VTS stations and networks. ! Communication ship to ship and ship to shore in broadcast or addressed mode.
  • Page 43 Mounting Page 42 2.16.2.1 ECDIS / Pilot systems input data and formats The input data and formats are shown in Table 2-2 below. Details of each sentence can be found in Ref. [3]. Additional information is given in Appendix [A.2] – Interpretation of IEC 61162-1 sentences.
  • Page 44 Mounting Page 43 2.16.2.2 ECDIS / Pilot systems output data and formats The output data and formats are shown in Table 2-3 below. Details of each sentence can be found in Ref. [3]. Additional information is given in Appendix [A.2] – Interpretation of IEC 61162-1 sentences.

  • Page 45: Sensor Interfaces

    WGS84 and the IEC 61162 DTM sentence should be configured. • R4-AIS Shipborne Class A Transponder System is able to process two reference points for its antenna position, one for external and one for an internal sensor. Each antenna’s reference point needs to be input to the AIS via the R4 Display (see section 2.8.5).
  • Page 46 Mounting Page 45 the position source with the highest priority available. The priority scheme is defined by the AIS standard (Ref. [5]). The appropriate information will be used accordingly. 2.16.3.3 Heading (HDT) All ships will not carry a gyrocompass according to IMO A.526. However, if a gyrocompass, which provides heading information (and possibly ROT data, see section 2.16.3.4), is available and it includes an IEC 61162 interface, it shall be connected to the R4...

  • Page 47: 2.16.4 Long Range Equipment Interface

    Mounting Page 46 2.16.3.4.2 No ROT available If no ROT information is available, the AIS will transmit default values indicating not available. ROT data will not be derived from COG information. 2.16.3.4.3 ROT sensor fallback conditions The R4 Transponder automatically selects the ROT source with the highest priority available.
  • Page 48 Mounting Page 47 The Long Range reply, when in EXT APPL mode, is made by the display upon reception of confirmation / acknowledgement from the external application via the high-speed ports. The external application acknowledge the interrogation by returning the LRF sentence (updated with reply information).
  • Page 49 Mounting Page 48 2.16.4.3 LR input data and formats The input data and formats are in form of two Long Range interrogation sentences - LRI and LRF, see Table 2-5. ! The LRI-sentence contains the information needed to determine if a reply needs to be constructed. ! The LRF-sentence identifies the information items that are being requested.
  • Page 50 Mounting Page 49 Details of each sentence can be found in Ref. [3]. Table 2-6. LR output data and formats Data IEC 61162-1 sentences Long Range Function identification LRF - Long Range Function Requestor MMSI and Name Request for: - Ship's name, call sign, and IMO number (A) - Date and time of message composition (B) - Position (C) - Course over ground (E)

  • Page 51: Rtcm Interface

    Mounting Page 50 2.16.5 RTCM interface The AUX port(normally not used) on the R4 Transponder handles input of differential corrections in the RTCM format. When this port is configured for RTCM input (default) it accepts the following RTCM messages: ! Message type 1 – Differential GPS Corrections Fixed ! Message type 2 –...

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Page 51 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS R4 Transponder PHYSICAL Dimensions: Height: 85 millimeters Width: 144 millimeters Depth: 226 millimeters Weight: 2.3 kilograms POWER Input Voltage: 24 VDC The primary side of the transponder is floating with reference to chassis. Current need: Transmit: 2.3 A (55 W) @ 24 VDC input Receive:...

  • Page 53: R4 Display

    Technical Specifications Page 52 VHF TRANSCEIVER Receivers: 156 – 163 MHz, selectable in 12.5 kHz steps (TDMA) 156.525 MHz fixed (DSC, Channel 70) Transmitter: 156 – 163 MHz, selectable in 12.5 kHz steps Channel bandwidth: 12.5 and 25 kHz Output Power: High: 12.5 W Low: 2 W VHF antenna connector: BNC-Female...

  • Page 54: Ais Alarm Relay

    Technical Specifications Page 53 AIS Alarm Relay Max switching current: 0,1 – 5 A Max switching voltage: 30 VDC, 250 VAC Max switching power: 1250 VA, 150 W Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...

  • Page 55: Appendices

    APPENDICES Page 54 APPENDICES [A.1] Reference documents [A.2] Interpretations of IEC 61162-1 sentences [A.3] Proprietary Indications (TXT) [A.4] Proprietary Output Sentences (PSTT) [A.5] GPS-cable selector [A.6] VHF-Cable Selector [A.7] Glossary [A.8] Global Product Support [A.9] AIS Class A Certificate Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...

  • Page 56: Appendix A.1 - Reference Documents

    APPENDICES Page 55 APPENDIX A.1 – REFERENCE DOCUMENTS Ref. [1] 7000 108-131 Operator’s Manual Ref. [2] Deleted Deleted Ref. [3] IEC 61162-1 Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems – Digital interfaces – Part 1: Single talker and multiple listeners. Ref.

  • Page 57: Appendix A.2 - Interpretation Of Iec 61162-1 Sentences

    APPENDICES Page 56 APPENDIX A.2 – INTERPRETATION OF IEC 61162-1 SENTENCES GPS and Sensor Input Sentences DTM - Datum Reference If local code is other than WGS84, then the positions report from that port is discarded. Field Comment Local Datum Code Interpret if it’s WGS84 or not Local Datum Subdivision Code Ignored...
  • Page 58 APPENDICES Page 57 Altitude re: main sea level (2 fields) Ignored Geoidal Separation (2 fields) Ignored Age of Diff Data Ignored Diff Reference Station Ignored GLL - Geographic Position - Latitude / Longitude Field Comment Latitude (2 fields) Used Longitude (2 fields) Used UTC of Position UTC Second is used to indicate Time Stamp...
  • Page 59 APPENDICES Page 58 HDT - Heading, True The use of this sentence is talker identifier dependent. Field Comment Heading Used if Valid indicator is T Valid Indicator Used OSD- Own Ship Data Field Comment Heading, Degrees TRUE Used if heading status is ‘A’ Heading Status Used Vessel Course...
  • Page 60 APPENDICES Page 59 VBW - Dual Ground / Water Speed The current position source must be external GPS, and heading must be available for the transponder to accept this sentence. Field Comment Longitudinal Water Speed Ignored Transverse Water Speed Ignored Status: Water Speed Ignored Longitudinal Ground Speed...
  • Page 61 APPENDICES Page 60 MMSI of Destination Used AIS Channel Used Message Id Used if 6 or 12, otherwise the sentence is ignored Encapsulated Data Used Number of filled bits Used ACA - AIS Regional Channel Assignment Message The zone created of this sentence must be accepted by the channel management rules (size of zone, distance to own position, valid channel number etc).
  • Page 62 APPENDICES Page 61 Message Sub Section Ignored Message Id 1.2 Used, may be NULL Message Sub Section Ignored MMSI 2 Used, may be NULL Message Id 2.1 Used, may be NULL Message Sub Section Ignored BBM - Broadcast Binary Message Field Comment Total Number of Sentences...

  • Page 63: Appendix A.3 - Proprietary Indications (Txt)

    APPENDICES Page 62 APPENDIX A.3 – PROPRIETARY INDICATIONS (TXT) Additional to the standardised text transmissions / indications – TXT (described in IEC 61993-2) the R4MkII-AIS Transponder is able to output the following proprietary indications. Text Message Text Type Comment AIS: SOG from External Position Source Status AIS: SOG from Log Sensor Status...

  • Page 64: Appendix A.4 - Proprietary Output Sentences (Pstt)

    APPENDICES Page 63 APPENDIX A.4 – PROPRIETARY OUTPUT SENTENCES (PSTT) Additional to the standardised IEC sentences (described in IEC 61993-2) the R4MkII-AIS Transponder is able to output the following proprietary sentences. $PSTT,10A – UTC Date and Time This sentence provides UTC Date and Time, i.e. R4MkII System Time (based on internal GNSS time).

  • Page 65: Appendix A.5 - Gps-Cable Selector

    APPENDICES Page 64 APPENDIX A.5 – GPS-CABLE SELECTOR The table below gives recommendation on cables that can be used for the GPS-antenna connections. Due to the high frequency it’s important that the attenuation in the cable is low for the specific frequency (1.5 GHz).

  • Page 66: Appendix A.6 - Vhf-Cable Selector

    APPENDICES Page 65 APPENDIX A.6 – VHF-CABLE SELECTOR The table below gives recommendation on cables that can be used for the VHF-antenna connections. The cable attenuation shall be kept as low as possible, a 3 dB loss is the same as a reduction of the input and output signal to a half.

  • Page 67: Appendix A.7 - Glossary

    APPENDICES Page 66 APPENDIX A.7 – GLOSSARY Automatic Identification System Auxiliary port – A communication port on the AIS transponder, which can be used for RTCM input. Decibel Global Navigation Satellite System – A common GNSS label for satellite navigation systems (such as GPS and GLONASS).

  • Page 68: Appendix A.8 - Global Product Support

    E-mail: support@transpondertech.se Telephone, support: +46 8 627 49 20 Fax, support: +46 8 627 49 49 For Sales of Accessories: Address: SAAB TransponderTech AB P O Box 4113 SE-171 04 Solna Sweden Telephone: +46 13 18 80 00 Fax: +46 8 627 49 49 E-mail: info@transpondertech.se...

  • Page 69: Appendix A.9 - Ais Class A Certificate

    APPENDICES Page 68 APPENDIX A.9 – AIS CLASS A CERTIFICATE Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...
  • Page 70 APPENDICES Page 69 Document id: 7000 108-011 A2...

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