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  • Page 2 The contents herein can only be used for the intended purpose of this manual. 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.
  • Page 3 The equipment said in this manual must only be used to which it was designed. Improper operation or installation may cause damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. AMEC will not incur any liability of equipment damage or personal injury due to improper use or installation of the equipment.
  • Page 4 FORWARD Congratulations on the purchase of your new CAMINO-101 Automatic Identification System (hereinafter called “AIS”). No matter where you sail now, you can have a better control of your surrounding sea, and have an enjoyable voyage. Camino-101 AIS is strictly tested to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. Unless improper use, installation, or maintenance, the equipment should function properly at its optimum.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.2.5 GPS Antennas Installation ..................14 2.2.6 Antenna Cabling ......................14 2.2.7 CAMINO-101 External Connections ................. 15 2.2.8 AMEC AIS Configuration Software Installation ............. 16 2.3 AMEC AIS Viewer Software Installation ................20 2.4 Bluetooth Pairing (Optional Feature) .................. 23 3 GET STARTED ...........................
  • Page 6 4 AMEC AIS VIEWER DESCRIPTION ....................34 4.1 RS-232 Serial Port Selection ....................34 4.2 Running AMEC AIS Viewer ....................35 4.3 Display Indications ........................37 4.3.1 Block 1: Screen View ....................38 4.3.2 Block 2: Main Menu ...................... 41 4.3.3 Block 3: Own ship’s position information ..............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    SOG, and etc.), static information (ship name, MMSI, call sign, and etc.), and voyage related information (cargo type, destination, and etc.) from any vessels equipped with AIS. An external computer installing with AMEC AIS Viewer software or a similar compatible device is required in order to view the AIS information above mentioned.

  • Page 8: Type Of Ais

    *NOTE: The CAMINO-101 is an equipment to be used in protected environmental conditions. It is not intended to expose to rain or spray longer than minute. 1.2 Type of AIS There are mainly two types of AIS transponder: Class A and Class B. The intended nature of these AIS systems in navigations is different as illustrated in the following table.

  • Page 9: Ais Report Rate

    1.6 Important Notice The intended use of the AMEC CAMINO-101 AIS is to enhance the safety of vessels at sea. However, a few points must be noted as below, ...

  • Page 10: Installation

    MANUAL TO PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the case of the AMEC and your local agent/dealer will equipment. Only qualified not bear any responsibility of personnel could work on the equipment damage or personnel injury due to improper installation.

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Handling The Unit

    CAMINO-101 SW CD Viewer *NOTE: (1) AMEC would not be able to fully ensure overall product performance if longer cable length other than the above specified length is used. (2) If an extension power cable is required, use large gauge cable to minimize voltage...

  • Page 12: Installation Procedure

    VHF Antenna GPS Antenna 10m cable included VHF Antenna Cable *NOTE: AMEC would not be able to fully ensure overall product performance if longer cable length other than the above specified length is used. 2.2 Installation Procedure 2.2.1 Installation Precautions...

  • Page 13: Step By Step Installation Instructions

    2.2.2 Step by Step Installation Instructions AMEC CAMINO-101 can be installed and mounted on flat surface, or it can be hung on the wall as shown below. Table Stand Mounting Wall Mounting Figure 2-2-2-1 Installation overview...
  • Page 14 I. Installation Instructions Step 1: Place CAMINO-101 on the desired spot for installing. (Refer to figure 2-2-2-2) Step 2: Use the 4 M6 × 20 screws in the accessories box to screw into the hole. (Refer to figure 2-2-2-2) Figure 2-2-2-2 Installation instruction...
  • Page 15 Connect the Power cable to the PWR Step 7: Open the CAMINO-101by to “ON” switching *NOTE: CAMINO-101 SUPPLIES ONLY 3.3V FOR GPS ANTENNA. PLEASE NOTED WHEN CONNECTING WITH A 5V GPS ANTENNA WOULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. AN AMEC GPS ANTENNA IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED.

  • Page 16: Connector Pin Definition And Wiring

    2.2.3 Connector Pin Definition and Wiring 2.2.3.1 Power Connector A red wire and a white wire are included in the power cable. Table 2-2-3-1 Power wiring details Wire Color Name Function Black Power Ground Positive (＋); the input should be 24V DC 2.2.3.2 NMEA 0183 Connector The wiring details of the NMEA cable are listed below.
  • Page 17 NMEA 0183 Wiring Refer to the following wiring method for the external NMEA device with NMEA 0183 interface or RS-422. CAMINO-101 NMEA 0183 External NMEA device Figure 2-2-3-1 NMEA 0183 connections *NOTE: Please make sure the external device is fully NMEA 0183 compiled. 2.2.3.3 RS-232 Connector The cable contains 9 different wires.
  • Page 18 III. Start-Up Setting Step 1: Connect the power cable to the power input and turn on the CAMINO-101 by to “ON”. switching Step 2: Check if the POWER indication light working properly. Please refer to Section 3.1 Figure 2-2-3-6 Installation instruction IV.

  • Page 19: Vhf Antenna Installation

    Other transmitting is 2m. antenna recommended Other VHF horizontal Antenna distance between antennas is 10m. Figure 2-2-4 VHF/GPS Antenna Location We recommend you choose AMEC AIS VHF antenna. To save space, you can also choose VHF/GPS combo antenna provided by AMEC...

  • Page 20: Gps Antennas Installation

    “SHIP SETTING”. Following is the GPS antenna location offset arm. Figure 2-2-5 GPS Antenna location We recommend you choose AMEC AIS GPS antenna. To save space, you can also choose VHF/GPS combo antenna provided by AMEC. 2.2.6 Antenna Cabling When connecting the cable(s) with the CAMINO-101, take note of the following precautions.

  • Page 21: Camino-101 External Connections

    2.2.7 CAMINO-101 External Connections VHF Antenna (Connector - M Jack) 24V DC GPS Antenna (Connector – Female TNC) RS-232 Figure 2-4 External configurations...

  • Page 22: Amec Ais Configuration Software Installation

    Please find the AMEC AIS Configuration program in the CD which provided by AMEC; and follow the following steps to install the AIS Configuration. Step 1: Please open the AMEC AIS Configuration file and click on the set up icon to start the installation process of AMEC AIS Configuration.
  • Page 23 Figure 2-5-2 Set up Configuration Step4: Select the destination folder and click on to continue. Figure 2-5-3 Set up Configuration...
  • Page 24 Step5: Select the Start Menu group for the application and choose users for the program and click on to continue. Figure 2-5-4 Set up Configuration Step6: The installation will start immediately, please wait a few minutes. Figure 2-5-5 Set up Configuration...
  • Page 25 Step 7: Please click on to finish the setting. Figure 2-5-6 Set up Configuration Step 8: Click on to run AMEC AIS Configuration program..

  • Page 26: Amec Ais Viewer Software Installation

    IMO. For professional users or further details, we suggest connecting AMEC CAMINO-101 with other marine electronic products such as ECS or Radar to achieve better performances. Please find the AMEC AIS Viewer program at the CD we provided; and follow the following steps to install the viewer program.
  • Page 27 Step 3: Please fill in the required information and click on to continue. Figure 2-3-2 Set up Viewer Step 4: Please choose a folder to install this viewer; and then click on continue. Figure 2-3-3 Set up Viewer...
  • Page 28 Step 5: Please click on to continue the installation. Figure 2-3-4 Set up Viewer Step 6: The AMEC AIS Viewer starts to install, please wait for a few seconds. Figure 2-3-5 Set up Viewer...

  • Page 29: Bluetooth Pairing (Optional Feature)

    Figure 2-3-6 Set up Viewer Step 8: Click on to start the AMEC AIS viewer program. 2.4 Bluetooth Pairing (Optional Feature) For CAMINO-101 with Bluetooth, please consult your Bluetooth device for connection. AMEC‟s default encryption key is "0000.

  • Page 30: Get Started

    3 GET STARTED 3.1 Turning Power ON / OFF TURNING POWER ON: Step 1: Check the input voltage. CAMINO-101 input voltage is 24V DC. Step 2: Connect the CAMINO-101 with power input. Step 3: Switch the power to “ON”. Step 4: The power status indicator will turn to green from flashing green light. Step 5: When the power status indicator turns green, the unit will function automatically.

  • Page 31: Front Panel Led Indicators

    3.2 Front Panel LED Indicators Figure 3-2 LED indicators on front panel Table 3-2-1 Description of LED indicators on front panel 1. Power Indicator of power status 2. Channel 1 & 2 Channel 1 & 2 indicator Table 3-2-2 Power LED Indicator POWER LED INDICATOR LED Color Indication...

  • Page 32: Built-In Integrity Test (Biit)

    Table 3-2-3 Channel LED Indicators CHANNEL LED INDICATOR Channel Status Indication Flash Green Incoming data received at Channel 1. Flash Green Incoming data received at Channel 2. Flash Yellow Transmitting data at Channel 1 Flash Yellow Transmitting data at Channel 2 3.2.1 Built-in Integrity Test (BIIT) With BIIT (Built in Integrity Test) function, the Camino-101 is constantly monitoring and testing the integrity of the AIS transceiver.

  • Page 33: Camino-101 Configuration Settings

    3.3 CAMINO-101 Configuration Settings CAMINO-101 own ship configuration settings can be performed through AMEC AIS Configuration software provided in the standard product package. These configuration settings include MMSI, Static, Voyage, Transceiver, and Baud Rate data. MMSI setting is a mandatory setting in order to make CAMINO-101 work properly.
  • Page 34 MMSI setting. (5) To perform other setting, click on specific tab to go further. (6) To escape from the AMEC AIS Configuration software, click on “EXIT”. Figure 3-3-2 MMSI Setting ! WARNING: MMSI can only be input once, please make sure and input the correct MMSI.
  • Page 35 (5) To perform other setting, click on specific tab to go further. (6) To escape from the AMEC AIS Configuration software, click on “EXIT”. Figure 3-3-3 Static Data Setting FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONLY...
  • Page 36 (2) Select suitable items under “Ship Type” and “Cargo Type”. (3) Click on to confirm and complete the setting. (4) To perform other setting, click on specific tab to go further. (5) To escape from the AMEC AIS Configuration software, click on “EXIT”. Figure 3-3-4 Voyage Setting...
  • Page 37 This is not allowed in normal operation. (6) Click on to confirm and complete the setting. (7) To perform other setting, click on specific tab to go further. (8) To escape from the AMEC AIS Configuration software, click on “EXIT”. Figure 3-3-5 Transceiver Setting...
  • Page 38 (3) The default baud rate for NMEA is 38400, enter your desired baud rate if necessary. (4) Click on to confirm and complete the setting. (5) To perform other setting, click on specific tab to go further. (6) To escape from the AMEC AIS Configuration software, click on “EXIT”. Figure 3-3-6 Baud Rate Setting...
  • Page 39 (4) If specific data was not properly set, go to that specific tab to make further revision. And then, come back to “VIEW” tab, to see the latest data. (5) After review and reconfirmation, click on to complete the whole setting and to escape from this AMEC AIS Configuration software. Figure 3-3-7 Setting Review...

  • Page 40: Amec Ais Viewer Description

    Please follow below steps to ensure the serial port is correctly selected if needed. Please use RS-232 port to connect with PC and AMEC AIS if desired. *NOTE: CAMINO-101 can also be connected to the USB ports of PC/Laptop through RS-232/USB converter (not included in the accessory kit;...

  • Page 41: Running Amec Ais Viewer

    4.2 Running AMEC AIS Viewer By following the steps below, user may start the AIS Viewer in a very short time after finishing all the installation: Step 1: Open the viewer and go to “File”→ “Connect AIS” to set the serial port and baud rate (Refer to figure 4-2-1).
  • Page 42 4-2-3). Please refer to Section 4.3.2.3 “CPA/TCPA” for the details. *NOTE 1: This function would be invalid without GPS data input. *NOTE 2: AMEC AIS devices merely provide AIS data, and they are NOT allowed to set CPA/TCPA. However, users may set up CPA/TCPA through other maritime equipments: Chartplotter, Radar Plotter, for PC (through AMEC AIS Viewer Program).

  • Page 43: Display Indications

    4.3 Display Indications Below (Figure 4-3) is the main screen of the viewer; which contains 5 blocks. Each block displays different information. Please see details as following. Block 3 Block 2 Block 1 Block 4 Block 5 Figure 4-3 Main Display...

  • Page 44: Block 1: Screen View

    4.3.1 Block 1: Screen View There are 2 viewing options in this block. 4.3.1.1 Radar View The AIS targets are displayed on your PC screen in the form as shown below. Under this viewing mode, all targets will be displayed on the Radar display. (Refer to Picture 4-3-1-1). Own Ship Friend Ship Dangerous Target...
  • Page 45  A maximum number of 500 AIS targets can be displayed on the radar plotter at a time.  The straight line extended from AIS target represents the course of the ship.  Under the situation of NO GPS data input, double click at any position on the Radar display to make it the center.
  • Page 46 4.3.1.2 Alphanumeric View Under this mode, all ship details will be displayed alphanumerically. To browse the entire information, please use the bar on the screen to help locating the desired data. (Refer to Figure 4-3-1-2) Figure 4-3-1-2 Main Display  MMSI: Marine Mobile Service Identity.

  • Page 47: Block 2: Main Menu

    LENGTH: The length of the target ship, the unit of LENGTH is “m” (meters).  BEAM: The beam of the target ship, the unit of BEAM is “m” (meters).   DESTINATION: The destination of the target ship.  ETA: Estimated Time of Arrival, (Month/Date/Hour/Minutes) ...
  • Page 48 *NOTE 1: Before playing the log data, user should go to “File”/ “Disconnect AIS” and “File”/ “Disconnect GPS” to disconnect AIS and GPS. *NOTE 2: To pause or stop the log play, please go to “File”/ “Pause play” or “File”/ “Stop play”. “Exit”: Click on “Exit” to close AMEC AIS Viewer.
  • Page 49 4.3.2.2 View Click on “View”, and the window is shown as the below picture. (Refer to figure 4-3-2-2-1) Figure 4-3-2-2-1 Menu Tree under View “Target Monitor”: Click on it to monitor the vessel information of the selected target. “Center View”: There are two scenario under this viewing mode, 1) without GPS data input 2) with GPS data input.
  • Page 50 “Log”: Click on “Log”, and the window is shown as the below picture. (Refer to figure 4-3-2-2-2). Select “Enable Log” to display the collected data in the box. Click on to save the data, click on to delete it. Figure 4-3-2-2-2 Message Log 4.3.2.3 Config Click on “Config”, and the window is shown as the below picture.
  • Page 51 Figure 4-3-2-3-2 Manual Positioning “Destination”: Click on “Destination”, and the “Destination Setting” window would jump out as below (Refer to figure 4-3-2-3-3). User could enter the name, longitude and latitude of your destination. After that, please click on to complete the setting, then a red pin would be positioned on your destination.
  • Page 52  min: Minute *NOTE 1: This function would be invalid without GPS data input. *NOTE 2: AMEC AIS devices merely provide AIS data, and they are NOT allowed to set CPA/TCPA. However, users may set up CPA/TCPA through other maritime equipments: Chartplotter, Radar Plotter, or PC (through AMEC AIS Viewer Program).
  • Page 53 Radar display (Refer to Section 4.3.1.1 “Radar View”). Click on to complete the setting. Figure 4-3-2-3-5 Friend Ship List “Language”: Click on “Language”, you may change the AMEC AIS Viewer user language in English or Traditional Chinese. (Refer to Figure 4-3-2-3-6). Figure 4-3-2-3-6 Language Selection...
  • Page 54 Figure 4-3-2-4-1 Menu Tree under Help “About”: Click on “About”, and the window will pop up as below (Refer to figure 4-3-2-4-2). It is the information of the software including the established date and the software version. Figure 4-3-2-4-2 About AMEC AIS Viewer...

  • Page 55: Block 3: Own Ship's Position Information

    4.3.3 Block 3: Own ship’s position information The own ship information is displayed in this block (Refer to Figure 4-3-3). Figure 4-3-3 Own Ship Position Information  UTC: Coordinated Universal Time.  GPS: GPS related information. Usually it would indicate 2D or 3D to show the accuracy of the GPS data.

  • Page 56: Block 4: Ship List

    4.3.4 Block 4: Ship List In this block, it shows the MMSI, class type, and name of the target ships (Refer to figure 4-3-4). Figure 4-3-4 Ship List  SHIP LIST: The numbers indicates the total received targets, excluding the own ship. ...

  • Page 57: Block 5: Ship Details Information

    4.3.5 Block 5: Ship Details Information This area shows the dynamic and static of the target ship, and GPS satellite status. 4.3.5.1 Dynamic Data Figure 4-3-5-1 Dynamic Data  MMSI: Maritime Mobile Service Identity of the target ship.  Nav. Status: Navigational status of the target ship. ...
  • Page 58 4.3.5.2 Static Data Figure 4-3-5-2 Static Data  IMO: International Marine Organization Number  CALL SIGN: The call sign of the target ship.  NAME: The name of the target ship.  SHIP TYPE: The type of the target ship. ...
  • Page 59 4.3.5.3 GPS Satellite Status Figure 4-3-5-3 GPS Satellite Status  The green spots and bars are the displays of GPS status with individual satellite position and signal strength of the satellites those are in use.  The blue spots and bars represent the GPS status with position and signal strength of the satellites those are not in us...

  • Page 60: Appendix

    5 APPENDIX 5.1 Product Specifications AMEC CAMINO-101 SPECIFICATIONS STANDARDS IEC 62287-1 (2006) IEC 61162-1 (2000) IEC 61162-2 (1998) VHF CHANNELS Frequency Range 156.025 MHz~162.025 MHz Channel Bandwidth 25 KHz Number of RF Channels 2 Receivers (one time-shared between AIS and DSC) /...
  • Page 61 DSC RECEIVER Modulation 1300 Hz / 2100 Hz FSK Data Rate 1200 bps ± 30 ppm Frequency Stability < ± 3 ppm ≧ 70 dB for signal@ -104 dBm; Spurious Response Rejection BER ≦1% ≧ 84 dB for signal@ -104 dBm; Blocking BER ≦1% GPS RECEIVER...
  • Page 62 140 mm Size in mm (H) 50 mm Size in mm (D) 200mm w/o connectors ＜1kg Weight (Optional) AMEC AGGRESSOR-111-C GPS Antenna SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Center Frequency 1575.42 ± 2 MHz Gain 30 dB, typical Noise Figure 1.5 dB, typical Bandwidth 2 MHz min.

  • Page 63: Dimensions

    ENVIRONMENT －25°C to ＋55°C Operating Temperature Relative Humidity 40% to 95% non-condensing －25°C to ＋70°C Storage Temperature Water Resistance In accordance with IEC 60945, exposed －25°C to ＋55°C Operating Temperature PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions 90.5 mm (diameter) × 108.5 mm (H) Ground Size 74 mm (diameter) Weight...
  • Page 64 Top View Figure5-2-2 CAMINO-101 top view Side View Figure 5-3-3 CAMINO-101 side view...

  • Page 65: Accessories

    5.3 Accessories The following accessories are available from AMEC. Contact our local dealer/agent for more details. Table 5-3 Accessories Item Description Product Code Remark VHF Antenna TENTA-110 Length: 1,200 mm Dimension: GPS Antenna AGGRESSOR-111-C 90.5 mm(Diameter) x 108.5 mm(H) VHF/GPS Combo Antenna...

  • Page 66: Problem Analysis

    5.4.2 Problem Analysis ‧No channel indicator ‧Power Status indicator: lights ‧No information from ‧No indicator lights other ships. ‧Cannot turn on the unit Power Problem Signal Receiving Problem 1. Check if the VHF 1. Check if the power cord antenna connector is is fallen or loose.
  • Page 67 ‧Power Status Indicator: Yellow ‧Signal data cannot be received by other vessels Signal Transmitting Problem 1. Check if the power status indicator CONSTANTLY LIGHTS YELLOW. - No MMSI data input Please check the MMSI input data. 2. Check if the power status indicator FLASHES YELLOW. - Transmission is suspended by the harbor authorities or due to high VDL load.

  • Page 68: Amec World Wide Warranty

    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 label bearing the serial number has been removed or defaced. Limitation and Exclusions...
  • Page 69  Costs associated with routine system checkouts, alignment/calibration, sea trials or commissioning;  Defects or damage that result from the use of non-AMEC branded or certified products, accessories or other peripheral equipment, including without limitation housings, parts, or software; ...
  • Page 70 No oral or written representations made by AMEC or any seller, reseller or distributor of the products, including employees and agents thereof, shall create any additional warranty obligations, increase the scope, or otherwise modify in any manner the terms of this Warranty.

  • Page 71: Declaration Of Conformity

    7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Alltek Marine Electronics Corp. (AMEC) declares that this CAMINO-101 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 8 ABBREVIATIONS Automatic Identification System Course Over Ground Distance to Closest Point of Approach...

  • Page 72: Index

    -power 5,10 -class A AIS 2 -NMEA 0183 5,10,11 -class B AIS 2 -RS-232 2,5,11,32,34 -AIS Receiver 2 CPA/TCPA 36,39,46 AMEC AIS Viewer 1,2,5,20,22,23,34,35,36,42,46,47,48 CSTDMA 1,2,64 antenna -VHF antenna 1,6,13,58 -GPS antenna 1,2,6,9,13,14,58 dangerous target ,39 -Combo antenna 13,14,58 destination ,1,17,41,45,52...
  • Page 73 frequency range 54 power consumption 55 friend ship list 47 power on 4,24 product specifications 54 product version 48 GPS antenna location 2,13,14 GPS receiver 35,42 radar view 38,39,43,46,47 GPS satellite status 51,53 ROT 40,51 RS-232 serial port selection 34 heading 2,40,51 safety related message 64 ship configuration 27...

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