AMEC CYPHO-101 Series Instruction Manual

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Page 1 The contents herein can only be used for the purpose subjects to this manual. Disclaimer The contents of this manual are well prepared by AMEC. While we try to improve our equipments at all times, AMEC shall incur no liability based on the contents, updates or modification of the contents, or the lack of contents in this manual.
Page 2 The equipment said in this manual must only be used to which it was designed. Improper operation or installation may cause damages to the equipment or personal injury. AMEC will not incur any liability of equipment damage or personal injury due to improper use or installation of the equipment.
Page 3: Forward
AIS Rx on board would just let you have a better control on your surrounding sea. The equipment you have purchased is with precision performance and quality. Each of AMEC’s equipment has been strictly tested to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
4.2. TURNING POWER ON / OFF ....................40 5. AIS VIEWER APPLICATION GUIDE ....................42 5.1. Serial Port Setting ........................42 5.2. AMEC AIS VIEWER QUICK START ..................43 5.3. AMEC AIS VIEWER RADAR VIEW ..................44 5.4. Quick Start ..........................46 5.5.
Page 5 6.1. PROBLEM ANALYSIS (BY STATUS INDICATION LIGHT) ..........61 6.2. PROBLEM ANALYSIS (HARDWARE) ................62 7. SPECIFICATIONS ..........................63 8. AMEC World Wide Warranty ......................65 9. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ..........68 10. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE ....................... 68 11.
Page 6: Product Description
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 AIS SYSTEM OVERVIEW AIS is one of the latest AtoN equipments allowing real-time information exchanged between vessels and Vessel Traffic Service system. AIS uses marine VHF channel with frequency set universally from 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz.
Page 7: Ais Coverage
1.2. AIS COVERAGE The system radio coverage is similar to other VHF radio applied products; however, the transmission of AIS system depends upon the length of the external antenna and the earth’s curvature. The longer the antenna and its placement and height settings will vary slightly in the signal’s transmission.
Page 8: Type Of Ais
1.4. TYPE OF AIS Your AMEC CYPHO-101 Series AIS Receiver automatically receives the following information from other vessels, shore based stations and AtoN such as buoy and etc. Table 1-1 Type of AIS ‧ Transmits and receives AIS signal. ‧ Intended for vessels to meet the requirements of IMO AIS carriage requirement.
Page 9: Ais Data Information
1.5. AIS DATA INFORMATION Your AMEC CYPHO-101 Series Class B AIS automatically exchanges the following information with other vessels and shore-based stations. The information is also exchanged between your AIS and the AtoN, i.e.: buoys. In the following table, some data details are highlighted in black and these data are mandated, by law, to be transmitted and received from Class B AIS equipped vessels only.
Page 10: Ais Report Rate
1.6. AIS REPORT RATE Class A AIS SOTDMA Broadcasting Method: Table 1-3-1 AIS report rate Ship’s Dynamic Conditions Nominal reporting interval Ship at anchor or moored and not moving faster than 3 knots 3 Minutes Ship at anchor or moored and moving faster than 3 knots 10 Seconds Ship 0-14 knots 10 Seconds...
Page 11: Amec Ais Receiver Features
30 Seconds Report rate by command of VTS 5 Seconds highest 1.7. AMEC AIS RECEIVER FEATURES ‧ Receives & monitors data of Class A & Class B AIS broadcast. ‧ Viewer program includes 2 viewing modes: Radar view and Alphanumeric view.
Page 12: Important Notice
1.8. IMPORTANT NOTICE The intended use of the AMEC CYPHO-101 Series Automatic Identification System Receiver is to enhance the safety of vessels at sea. However, a few points must be noticed as below: Under certain regulations, some specified vessels are compulsory to be installed with AIS.
Page 13: Installation Guide
WARNING MANUL TO PROCEED WITH THE ELECTRICAL SHOCK INSTALLATION. HAZARD AMEC and your local agent/dealer will not Do not open the case of bare any responsibility of equipment damage the equipment. Only or personnel injury due to improper qualified personnel should installation.
Page 14 Series AIS Receiver. While most of the installation can be performed by the owner or the crew, a final commissioning can be done by your local agent/dealer if desired or required. AMEC and the local agent/dealer will not bear any responsibilities of damages resulted from improper installation by unauthorized agent/dealer.
Page 15 2.1.5. ITEMS IN THE PACKAGE The accessories included in the standard package are shown in Picture 2-2. Contact with your supplier if there is any shortage. 1. CYPHO-101E Package items 1. CYPHO-101E x1 2. Power Cable x1 3. Interface Cable NMEA 0183 x1 4.
Page 16 2. CYPHO-101 Package items(Baud Rate Configurable) 1. CYPHO-101 x1 2. Power & USB Cable x1 3. Interface Cable NMEA 0183 x1 4. Interface Cable RS232 x1 5. 1/4” x 1 1/4” (x4) Picture 2-3 CYPHO-101 Package items Standard Supply Table 2-1-2 CYPHO-101 Equipment list No.
Page 17 3. CYPHO-101G Package items(Baud Rate Configurable) 1. CYPHO-101G x1 2. Power & USB Cable x1 3. Interface Cable NMEA 0183 x1 4. Interface Cable RS232 x1 5. 1/4” x 1 1/4” (x4) Picture 2-4 CYPHO-101G Package items Standard Supply Table 2-1-3 CYPHO-101G Equipment list No.
Page 18 2.1.7. TOOLS REQUIRED 1. Electric Drill 2. 1/4” (4mm) Drill 3. Screw Driver 2.1.8. MECHANICAL DRAWING Front View Picture2-5 CYPHO-101(G) front view Top View Picture 2-6 CYPHO-101(G) top view...
Page 19 Side View Picture 2-7 CYPHO-101(G) side view Back View Picture 2-8 CYPHO-101(E) back view Picture 2-9 CYPHO-101 back view Picture 2-10 CYPHO-101(G) back view...
Page 20: Installation Procedure
2.2.2. STEP BY STEP INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS AMEC CYPHO-101Series can be installed and mounted on flat surface or may be attached on a wall as shown below: Table Stand Mounting Wall Mounting Picture 2-11 Installation overview...
Page 21 I. Installation Instructions Step 1: Place the Receiver on the desired spot for installing. (Refer to picture 2-12) Step 2: Use the 4 1/4” x 1 1/4” screws in the accessories box to screw into the hole. (Refer to picture 2-12) Picture 2-12 Installation instruction...
Page 22 Female TNC type to the PWR / USB interface Picture 2-13 Cabling instruction Step 6: Switch the power “ON” and AMEC CYPHO-101(G) starts to work. * GPS together with AIS data can be outputted to your computer either through USB or...
Page 23 RS-232. “PWR / USB”: An USB connector is attached on the power cable. Please refer to the following table 2-2-1for the wiring details. Please install the USB driver if you would like to connect computer through USB connection (Please refer to Section 3.1). The USB interface may provide power source;...
Page 24 1. Please refer to the following wiring method if the external NMEA device uses NMEA0183 interface (e.g. RS422). AMEC AIS NMEA0183 External NMEA device Picture 2-14 NMEA0183 connections 2. Please refer to the following wiring method if the external device is none-fully NMEA0183 complied (e.g.
Page 25 Please refer to the wiring method of external NMEA device to be connected before making connection. 1. Please refer to the following wiring method if the external NMEA device uses NMEA0183 interface (e.g. RS422). External NMEA device AMEC AIS NMEA0183 External GPS Picture 2-16 CYPHO-101 NMEA0183 connections...
Page 26 2. Please refer to the following wiring method if the external device is none-fully NMEA0183 complied (e.g. RS232). AMEC AIS NMEA0183 External NMEA device External GPS Picture 2-17 connecting to none-fully 0183 device “RS232”: The cable contains 9 different wires. Please refer to the following table for the wiring details.
Page 27 Step 2: Connect NMEA 0183 compatible system to the NMEA interface Step 3: Connect the Power cable to the PWR / USB interface Step 4: Switch the power “ON” and AMEC CYPHO-101E starts to work. Power switch Picture 2-18 Cabling instruction...
Page 28 “Power Cable”: This is the power cable of AMEC CYPHO-101E. Please refer to the following table for the wiring details. Table 2-2-5 CYPHO-101E PWR wiring details Wire Color name function White Frame Ground Black Power Ground Positive pole, the input should be 9~30V DC “NMEA0183”: The NMEA0183 interface is RS422 type;...
Page 29 Please confirm RXN and FG has being connected if the external desired NMEA devices required to be connected, and then please make the connection with CYPHO-101E ground. AMEC AIS NMEA0183 External NMEA device Picture 2-20 CYPHO-101E connecting to none-fully 0183 device...
Page 30 2.2.5. CYPHO-101G Start-Up Setting III. Start-Up Setting Step 1: Connect the power cable with the power input and turn on the CYPHO-101(G) by switching to “ON”. Step 2: Ensure the status indication light is working properly. Please refer to Section 4.2 Picture 2-21 Start-Up IV.
Page 31 2.2.6. OPTIONAL OMNI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA SPECIFICATION <Specification> Table 2-2-7 Specification VHF ANTENNA Fr : 156 MHz ~ 162 MHz Gain: Configuration : 1/2 wave VSWR 1.5:1 Impedance: Connector: M jack without Ground Length: 1590 mm Weight: 860 g w/o mount...
Page 32 2.2.7. OPTIONAL GPS ANTENNA SPECIFICATION <Specification> Table 2-2-8 Specification GPS Antenna Outline Dimension 25×25×4mm Ground Size Diameter: 74mm Center Frequency 1575.42 MHz ± 2 MHz 10 MHz Bandwidth VSWR 1.5 Max 3 db Typical Axial Ratio @ Zenith Gain @ Zenith 5 dBi Typical -1 dBi Typical Gain @ 10°...
Page 33 Table 2-2-9 Specification Overall Performance (GPS Antenna, LNA and Coaxial Cable) Frequency 1575.42 MHz 30 dB Typical Gain Noise Figure 1.5 dB Typical Axial Ratio @ Zenith 3 dB Typical VSWR 1.5 Max Output Impedance Environmental Conditions -30℃ ~ 80℃ Operating Temperature -40℃...
Page 34 2.2.8. GPS ANTENNA MOUNTING / OPTIONAL Picture 2-23-1 GPS mounting & Hex Bolt Lever Bar Rotation Hub Rotation Mount & Washers & Nuts Base plate Mounting Bolds / Hardware (4 sets) Picture 2-23-2 GPS mounting Please follow the below steps to assemble the mounting: A.
Page 35: Cabling
2.3. CABLING 2.3.1. IMPORTANT NOTICE When connecting the cables with CYPHO-101 Series, please ensure precaution are in place. Do not bend the cable or the Each coaxial cable should be antenna cable. set up separately and can only be set up in a single cable tube.
Page 36: Amec Cypho-101(G) External Configuration
2.4. AMEC CYPHO-101(G) EXTERNAL CONFIGURATION *There will be no GPS connector if the equipment is without internal GPS (CYPHO-101) VHF Antenna (Connector - M jack) 9-30V DC GPS Antenna (Connector – Female TNC) RS232 Picture 2-24 External configurations...
Page 37 2.4.1. ANTENNA LOCATION Ensure a free 360˚ horizontal with a vertical observation of 5˚. 5˚ High power transmitting antenna Ensure the GPS antenna is not covered the transmitting beam of other high power transmitting Recommended horizontal distance antenna. between GPS antennas and other antennas to be 3m.
Page 38: Software Instalation
3. SOFTWARE INSTALATION 3.1 INSTALL THE USB DRIVER If you need to browse AIS information received by AMEC CYPHO-101 Series on computer via USB connector, please find the USB Driver on the located CD provided; and follow below steps to install the USB driver.
Page 39 Step3: The installation is completed; please click to finish the installation. Picture 3-1-3 USB driver installation...
Page 40: Configuration (Cypho-101 & Cypho-101G Only)
Note: The pre-set baud rate of CYPHO-101 series is 38400 bps; connecting to other maritime equipment with 4800 bps may result in data loss. Please find the AMEC AIS Configue program on the CD provided; and follow below steps to configure your CYPHO-101 and CYPHO-101G.
Page 41 Step3: Select the desired baud rate and click to save the setting, then click confirm the settings. Picture 3-2-2 Baud Rate Selection Picture 3-2-3 Confirm Setting...
Page 42: Install The Ais Viewer On Pc
CYPHO-101 Series with other marine electronic products such as ECS or Radar to achieve better performances. Please find the AMEC AIS Viewer program on the CD provided; and follow below steps to install the viewer program. Step1: Please open the AMEC AIS Viewer file, and double click on Step 2: Welcome window pops out, and click to continue.
Page 43 Step 3: Please fill in the required information and click to continue. Picture 3-3-2 Set Up Viewer Step 4: Please select a folder to install this viewer. Then click to continue. Picture 3-3-3 Set Up Viewer...
Page 44 Step 5: Please select your designated users for the shortcut and click Picture 3-3-4 Set Up Viewer Step7: The installation will take few seconds. When the installation is completed, please click to complete the installation and run the program.
Page 45: Get Started
Step 1: Check the input voltage. CYPHO-101Series input voltage is 12 or 24 V DC (9-30V DC). An adaptor is needed if the voltage supply is 110V AC or any other voltage. Step 2: Connect the CYPHO-101 Series with power input. Step 3: Switch the power to “ON”.
Page 46 Mode To turn on the unit: Switch the power to “ON”. When the unit is well functioning, the indication light To turn off the unit: will show a solid green light. Switch the power to “OFF” Picture 4-2 Description of Power Switch & Indication Light Table 4-2 Power Status Indication Light POWER STATUS INDICATION LIGHTS Color...
Page 47: Ais Viewer Application Guide
USB example. RS232 would be in the same connection way if desired). 1. Please install the USB driver in advance, and use USB cable to connect with PC and AMEC AIS if desired. There will be no other installation software required if using RS232.
Page 48: Amec Ais Viewer Quick Start
5.2. AMEC AIS VIEWER QUICK START Please find the AMEC AIS Viewer program on the CD provided; and follow below steps to start your CYPHO-101 and CYPHO-101G. Step 1: Please select appropriate Serial Port and Baud Rate, and click complete the settings.
Page 49: Amec Ais Viewer Radar View
5.3. AMEC AIS VIEWER RADAR VIEW The AIS targets are displayed on your PC screen in the form as shown below. The data are generated from the vessels in the surrounding sea. These data have various indications and do not stay in the same status at all times.
Page 50 5.3.1. AIS TARGET SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONS Symbol for each AIS target displayed on the radar plotter is as described below. Table 5-1 AIS target symbol Own Ship GPS Reception: Normal / Color: Gray Under normal GPS reception, own ship is in color gray. Own Ship GPS Reception: None / Color: Gray If there is no GPS signal, users may manually input LON/LAT;...
Page 51: Quick Start
5.4. Quick Start The following steps allow you to start the AIS Viewer in a very short time after all the installations are completed: Step 1: Open the viewer and go to “Config”→ Select “AIS Serial Port” to set the serial port (Refer to Picture 5-4-1).
Page 52: Main Display
5.5. MAIN DISPLAY Below (Picture 5-5-1) is the main screen of the viewer, which contains 5 blocks. Each block displays different information. Please see details: Block 1: There are 4 setting / function keys and 2 viewing mode options in this section. (Refer to Picture 5-5-1.) Please complete the system settings and the function connecting before you started to use the viewer.
Page 53 1. File: Click on “File”, you will see the window as following. (Refer to Picture 5-5-2) Picture 5-5-2 Main Display “Connect AIS”: Click on “Connect AIS” to link the viewer and AMEC CYPHO-101Series. Please refer to P. 51 “AIS Serial Port” for related settings.
Page 54 ***If you need to pause or stop the play, please go to “File”/ “Pause play” or “File”/ “Stop play”. Please refer to Picture 5-5-4. Picture 5-5-4 Main Display “Exit”: Click on “Exit” to close AMEC AIS Viewer. 2. View: Click on “View”, you will see the window as following. (Refer to Picture 5-5-5) Picture 5-5-5 Main Display “Target Monitor”: Click on it to monitor the vessel information of the selected target.
Page 55 “Radar Range Ring”: You could check this item if you like to have radar rings on the screen. “Tracks”: Click on it, to see the tracks of the monitor vessels. “Log Window”: Click on “Log Window”, you will see the window as following (Refer to Picture 5-5-6).
Page 56 3. Config: Click on “Config”, you will see the window as following. (Refer to Picture 5-5-7) Picture 5-5-7 Main Display “AIS Serial Port”: Click on “AIS Serial Port” the “Config AIS Serial Port” window would pop out (Refer to Picture 5-5-8). In this window, except “Serial Port” and “Baud Rate”, all parameters are default, which can not be changed (CYPHO-101E).
Page 57 “GPS Serial Port”: Click on “GPS Serial Port” the “Config GPS Serial Port” window would jump out as below (Refer to Picture 5-5-9). Please select a suitable “Serial Port”. Please refer to the manual of your GPS device to complete the rest setting.
Page 58 “Destination” Click on “Destination” the “Destination Setting”. A window will appear as below (Refer to Picture 5-5-11). You could enter the name, the longitude and the latitude of you destination. After that please click on to complete the setting, then you will see a red pin pinned on your destination. Picture 5-5-11 Main Display “CPA/TCPA”...
Page 59 “About”: Click on “Friend Ship”. A window appears as below shown. (Refer to Picture 5-5-15). It contains the related information of the software including the established date and the version. The software would be updated periodically, if any; which can be free downloaded on AMEC website, www.alltekmarine.com. Picture 5-5-15 Main Display...
Page 60 “Radar View”: In this viewing mode, all targets will be displayed on the Radar display (refer to Picture 5-5-16). Please refer to Section 5.3.1 AIS TARGET SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONS for the definition of the icons. Picture 5-5-16 Main Display The own ship will show at the center of the Radar display as the default value when there is NO GPS data input.
Page 61 “Alphanumeric View”: Under this mode, all ship details will be displayed alphanumerically. This information is extensive, if you want to view it all, please use the bar on the screen. (Refer to Picture 5-5-17) Picture 5-5-17 Main Display MMSI: Marine Mobile Service Identity. CLASS: AIS Message Type；...
Page 62 Block 2: The own ship information is displayed in this section (refer to Picture 5-5-18). Please go to P. 56 “Alphanumeric View” for details if needed. Picture 5-5-18 Main Display UTC: Coordinated Universal Time. GPS: GPS related information. Usually it would indicate 2D or 3D to show the accuracy of the GPS data.
Page 63 Block 4: This area shows the dynamics, static information of the target ship, and satellite positioning status (CYPHO-101G only)(.(refer to Picture 5-5-20-1, 5-5-20-2, and 5-5-20-3). The information here changes automatically and reflects the latest received target information. Please refer to P. 49 “Target Monitor” if you need to fix on the specific target. Picture 5-5-20-1 Dynamics Data DYNAMIC DATA MMSI: Maritime Mobile Service Identity of the target ship.
Page 64 Picture 5-5-20-2 Static Data 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. CARGO: Cargo information of the selected target ship. DESTINATION: The destination of the selected target ship.
Page 65 Picture 5-5-20-3 Satellite Positing Status Satellite Positing 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 use.
Page 66: Trouble Shooting
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING 6.1. PROBLEM ANALYSIS (BY STATUS INDICATION LIGHT) The color of the status indication light will change in different status. User is able to make a general analysis base on the status described below, STATUS INDICATION LIGHTS Color Status Indications Descriptions...
Page 67: Problem Analysis (Hardware)
6.2. PROBLEM ANALYSIS (HARDWARE) ‧No channel indicator ‧Status indication: Green light solid and/or flash ‧No information received ‧No indicator lights from other ships. ‧Cannot turn on the unit Signal Receiving Problems Power Problems 1. Verify if the power cord 1. Verify the VHF antenna is secure.
Page 68: Specifications
7. SPECIFICATIONS STANDARDS IEC 60945 VHF CHANNELS Number of AIS Receivers Dual-channel parallel receiver CH-1 Default CH 87B (161.975MHz) CH-2 Default CH 88B (162.025MHz) Channel Bandwidth 25KHz VHF RECEIVER Message Format AIS Class A & B messages Data Rate 9600bps / per channel Max.
Page 69 LED DISPLAY One Power On Indicator Two RX Receiving Indicators INTERFACES NMEA0183 RS-232 VHF Antenna Connector Female Type M(Type N Optional) GPS Antenna Connector Female TNC ENVIRONMENT Operating Temperature -15°C~55°C Storage Temperature -25°C~70°C Humidity Operation 0~95%RH at 40°C Vibration IEC 60945 Waterproof IPX5 PHYSICAL...
Page 70: Amec World Wide Warranty
AMEC original equipment manufacturer (a ‘AMEC OEM’), the date that such vessel was purchased by the first retail customer.
Page 71 Limitation and Exclusions In addition to any other limitations and exclusions set forth herein, AMEC is not responsible for, and this Warranty does not cover: Failure due to abuse, misuse, accident, unauthorized alteration, modification or repair, improper installation or operation (whether or not by a AMEC-certified service agent) or improper storage, shipping damage or corrosion;...
Page 72 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 73: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communications du Canada. 11. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Alltek Marine Electronics Corp. (AMEC) declares that this CYPHO-101G/101/101E is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Page 74: Abbreviations
12. 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 Safety Related Message TCPA...

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AMEC CYPHO-101 Series Instruction Manual

1 Product Description

2 Installation Guide

3 Software Instalation

4 Get Started

5 Ais Viewer Application Guide

6 Trouble Shooting

7 Specifications

8 AMEC World Wide Warranty

9 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

10 Industry Canada Notice

11 Declaration of Conformity

12 Abbreviations