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AMEC CAMINO-101 Instruction Manual

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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 (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

    2.2.3 Connector Pin Definition and Wiring ................11 2.2.3.1 Power Connector Wiring ..................11 2.2.3.2 NMEA 0183 Connector Wiring ................11 2.2.3.3 RS-232 Connector & Wiring (CAMINO-101) ............. 12 2.2.3.4 RS-232 Connector & Wiring (CAMINO-101A & CAMINO-101W) ....13 2.2.4 VHF Antenna Installation ....................15 2.2.5 GPS Antennas Installation ....................
  • Page 6 3.1 Turning Power ON / OFF ......................26 3.2 Front Panel LED Indicators ....................27 3.2.1 Built-in Integrity Test (BIIT) ..................... 28 3.3 CAMINO-101 Configuration Settings .................. 29 4 AMEC AIS VIEWER DESCRIPTION ............. 35 4.1 RS-232 Serial Port Selection ....................35 4.2 Running AMEC AIS Viewer ....................
  • Page 7 ..........................69 8 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .............. 70 9 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE TO USERS ........... 70 10 ABBREVIATIONS ..................70...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Electronic Chart System (hereinafter called “ECS”) for various maritime navigation applications. CAMINO-101 is designed with 2 RF receivers and 1 RF transmitter. One of the RF receivers is time-shared between AIS and DSC. On the front panel, CAMINO-101 equips with 3 LED indicators.

  • Page 9: Type Of Ais

    Class B AIS ‧ Suitable for recreational vessels or fishing boats, in enhancing its safety at sea. 1.3 AIS Message Type The CAMINO-101 transmits following message types. Table 1-3 CAMINO-101 AIS message type Type of Message Data Details Maritime Mobile Service Identity number (“MMSI”)

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 equipment damage or personnel injury personnel could work on the due to improper installation.

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Handling The Unit

    2.1.3 Items in the Package The CAMINO-101 is typically delivered with standard package as shown in Table 2-1-3-1. It is also illustrated in Figure 2-1-3 (except viewer CD and manual). Table 2-1-3-2 also shows optional accessories available from AMEC.

  • Page 13: Optional Supply

    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 14: 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 15 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 16 “ON” *NOTE: CAMINO-101 SUPPLIES ONLY 3.3V FOR GPS ANTENNA. WE RECOMMEND YOU TO USE AMEC GPS ANTENNA (WHICH IS 3.3V) WITH CAMINO-101. IF A 5V GPS ANTENNA IS CONNECTED TO CAMINO-101, IT MAY CAUSE A DETERIORATION OF GPS RECEIVE PERFORMANCE.
  • Page 17 Figure 2-2-3-5 Installation instruction IV. Remarks Set up the GPS and VHF The power voltage of Antenna in an appropriate CAMINO-101 is 12V / 24V spot. DC. Use an adaptor if the (Refer to Section 2.2) supply voltage is not within the range.

  • Page 18: Connector Pin Definition And Wiring

    2.2.3 Connector Pin Definition and Wiring 2.2.3.1 Power Connector Wiring The power cable supplied has only a round connector at one end and there are two inner (red & black) wires. The wiring details are defined as follows: Table 2-2-3-1 Power connector wiring definition Wire Color Name Function...

  • Page 19: Rs-232 Connector & Wiring (Camino-101)

    Figure 2-2-3-1 NMEA 0183 connections NOTE: Please make sure the external device is fully NMEA 0183 compliant. 2.2.3.3 RS-232 Connector & Wiring (CAMINO-101) The RS-232 connector pins on CAMINO-101‟s rear panel are defined as follows: Table 2-2-3-3 RS-232 connector pin definition NAME...

  • Page 20: Rs-232 Connector & Wiring (Camino-101)

    RS-232 Cable Wiring (CAMINO-101) The RS-232 cable supplied with CAMINO-101 contains 9 different wires. However, only 3 wires are being used. This cable is a cross-over connection, not a straight thru connection. Refer to the following wiring method when connecting to an external RS-232 device.
  • Page 21 The RS-232 cable supplied with CAMINO-101A & CAMINO-101W contains 3 wires. This cable is a cross-over connection, not a straight thru connection. Refer to the following wiring method when connecting to an external RS-232 device. CAMINO-101 RS-232 PC RS-232 (DB-9 male)

  • Page 22: 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 23: Gps Antennas Installation

    Enter the external and internal GPS antenna location data after installing them. Input the data in “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 24: Camino-101 External Connections

    2.2.7 CAMINO-101 External Connections VHF Antenna (Connector - M Jack) 12V / 24V DC GPS Antenna (Connector – Female TNC) RS-232 Figure 2-2-7 External configurations...

  • Page 25: Amec Ais Configuration Software Installation

    This program enabled users to set up the own ship‟s dynamic, static and voyage related information through computer. Please find the AMEC AIS Configuration program in the CD which provided by AMEC; and follow the following steps to install the AIS Configuration.
  • Page 26 Step 3: Please read and agree the license agreement before clicking on to continue. Figure 2-2-8-2 Set up Configuration Step 4: Please fill in the required information and click on to continue. Figure 2-2-8-3 Set up Configuration...
  • Page 27 Step 5: Select the destination folder and click on to continue. Figure 2-2-8-4 Set up Configuration Step 6: Select the Start Menu group for the application and choose users for the program and click on to continue. Figure 2-2-8-5 Set up Configuration...
  • Page 28 Step 7: The installation will start immediately, please wait a few minutes. Figure 2-2-8-6 Set up Configuration Step 8: Please click on to finish the setting. And run AMEC AIS Configuration program. Figure 2-2-8-7 Set up Configuration...

  • Page 29: Amec Ais Viewer Software Installation

    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 30 Step 3: Please read and agree the license agreement before clicking on to continue. Figure 2-3-2 Set up Viewer Step 4: Please fill in the required information and click on to continue. Figure 2-3-3 Set up Viewer...
  • Page 31 Step 5: Please choose a folder to install this viewer; and then click on continue. Figure 2-3-4 Set up Viewer Step 6: Please click on to continue the installation. Figure 2-3-5 Set up Viewer...

  • Page 32: Bluetooth Pairing (Optional Feature) (Camino-101W Only)

    Step 7: The AMEC AIS Viewer starts to install, please wait for a few seconds. Figure 2-3-6 Set up Viewer Step 8: When the installation is completed, please click on to complete the setting. And run the AMEC AIS Viewer program.

  • Page 33: 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 12V / 24V DC. Step 2: Connect the CAMINO-101 with power input. Step 3: Switch the power to “ON”.

  • Page 34: Front Panel Led Indicators

    “receive mode” device. Silent mode (2) The device is turned into Tx Off mode (Silent mode) Orange by setting in AMEC AIS Viewer. (Section 4.3.2.5) (1) Quiet time command imposed by harbor authorities Flash TX timeout...

  • Page 35: Built-In Integrity Test (Biit)

    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. Should an abnormal condition be detected within the device, the Power LED will display an alarm in flash red.

  • Page 36: 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 Static, Transceiver, and Baud Rate data. MMSI setting is a mandatory setting in order to make CAMINO-101 work properly.
  • Page 37 (5) To perform other setting, click on specific tab to go further. (6) Firmware version can be checked in the lower right corner of the window. (7) To escape from the AMEC AIS Configuration software, click on “EXIT”. Figure 3-3-2 Static Data Setting...
  • Page 38 FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONLY WARNING: The entry of static data into this device shall be performed by the vendor of the device or by an appropriately qualified person in the business of installing marine communications equipment on board vessels. FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONLY WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications...
  • Page 39 GPS is enabled. (3) Click on to confirm and complete the setting. (4) To perform other setting, click on specific tab to go further. (5) To exit the AMEC AIS Configuration software, click on “EXIT”. Figure 3-3-3 Transceiver Setting...
  • Page 40 (3) The default baud rate for NMEA is 38,400, enter your desired baud rate if necessary**. (4) Click on to confirm and complete the setting. Figure 3-3-4 Baud Rate Setting *NOTE: For RS-232, CAMINO-101 supports six baud rates: 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800 **NOTE: For NMEA 0183, CAMINO-101 supports 2 baud rates: 38400, 4800...
  • Page 41 (5) To perform other setting, click on specific tab to go further. (6) To read the device information, click on . A Configuration Report will pop-up in NotePad format. (7) To escape from the AMEC AIS Configuration software, click on “EXIT”. Figure 3-3-5 Configuration Report...

  • Page 42: 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; purchase separately).

  • Page 43: 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: Click on the AMEC AIS Viewer program. Please select Manual or Auto for serial port and baud rate setting. Click on to connect with the desired serial port and baud rate.
  • Page 44 Chartplotter, Radar Plotter, or PC (through AMEC AIS Viewer Program). For certain audio alarm, users should refer to your own interfaces. PC and AMEC AIS Viewer Program DO NOT support any kind of audio alarm. After completing the steps above, you may start to use the AIS Viewer.

  • Page 45: 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 4 Figure 4-3 Main Display Block 1 Block 5...

  • Page 46: 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. (Figure 4-3-1-1) Ship* Dangerous Target Friend Ship...
  • Page 47 *NOTE: Own ship position will be fixed at the center of the Radar display WITH GPS data input.  Please use the scale to change the scale setting at the lower right corner if needed. The scales are 800, 400, 200, 96, 48, 24, 12, 6, 3, 1.5, 0.75, 0.5, 0.25, 0.125 and 0.05 (nm). ...

  • Page 48: Alphanumeric View

    AtoN(Off position) Color: Red / Plus Sign The icon will be displayed if any AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation) is in off position status. Color: Black The icon will be displayed if any air plane is in the range of reception. SART Color: Red / Cross The icon will be displayed if any SART message is sent out.
  • Page 49  MMSI: Marine Mobile Service Identity.  CLASS: AIS Message class type: [A]:Class A AIS, [B]: Class B AIS, [Base]: Base Station, [AtoN]: Aids to Navigation, [N/A]: Unknown.  RX COUNT: The numbers of receiving messages.  MSG # : The message ID should identify the message type. ...

  • Page 50: Block 2: Main Menu

    (2)To pause or stop the log play, please go to “File”/ “Pause play” or “File”/ “Stop play”. (3)To Save Log, please refer to section 4.3.2.3 View →“Log”. “Exit”: To close AMEC AIS Viewer program. 4.3.2.2 Edit Click on “Edit”, and the window is shown as the below figure. (Figure 4-3-2-2-1) Figure 4-3-2-2-1 Menu Tree under View “Search”: To find the vessels by searching their MMSI or ship name.

  • Page 51: View

    “Search Again”: To repeat the searching function. User may also press “F3” on the keyboard to repeat the searching function. 4.3.2.3 View Click on “View”, and the window is shown as the below figure. (Figure 4-3-2-3-1) Figure 4-3-2-3-1 Menu Tree under View “Target Monitor”: To monitor the vessel information of the selected target.

  • Page 52: Connection

    “Connect AIS”: Select the proper “Serial Port” and the desired “Baud Rate”*. Click on to connect AIS serial port. And click on to complete the setting. (Figure 4-3-2-4-2) *NOTE: The CAMINO-101 default Baud Rate is 38,400. Figure 4-3-2-4-2 Config AIS Serial Port...

  • Page 53: Config

    “Connect GPS Receiver”: Select the suitable “Serial Port” and “Baud Rate” for your GPS. Click to connect GPS serial port. Click on to complete the setting. (Figure 4-3-2-4-3) Figure 4-3-2-4-3 Config GPS Receiver Serial Port “Device Wizard”: To select appropriate serial port and baud rate to quick start the device connection.
  • Page 54 Figure 4-3-2-5-2 Marker Manager  Locate: The selected marker will be centered on the display.  Properties: To edit the selected marker‟s name and positions in this window.  Delete: To delete the selected marker in this window.  Close: To close the Marker Manager *NOTE: If you want to add a marker, simply right click the desired position on the display and click “Add marker here”.
  • Page 55 Figure 4-3-2-5-3 Manual Positioning “Destination”: 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. (Figure 4-3-2-5-4) Figure 4-3-2-5-4 Destination Setting “CPA/TCPA”...
  • Page 56 Chartplotter, Radar Plotter, or PC (through AMEC AIS Viewer Program). For certain audio alarm, users should refer to your own interfaces. PC and AMEC AIS Viewer Program DO NOT support any kind of audio alarm. Figure 4-3-2-5-5 CPA/TCPA Setting “Friend Ship”: User can set specific ships as friend ships by simply entering the MMSI number...
  • Page 57 “Language”: To change the AMEC AIS Viewer user language in English or Traditional Chinese. (Figure 4-3-2-5-7) Figure 4-3-2-5-7 Language Selection “SRM”: User can select the type of Safety Related Message or key in the message manually. Click to send the message out*. The In-box and Out-box message will show up automatically upon clicked.
  • Page 58 NOTE: As a safety mechanism, if AMEC AIS Viewer has not received any updated information from a linked CAMINO-101 unit for more than a period of 60 seconds, AMEC AIS Viewer will automatically switch into Tx Off mode with a warning sign (Figure 4-3-2-5-11), despite that the unit was in Tx On mode.

  • Page 59: Block 3: My Vessel's Position Information

    “About”: Shows the information of the software including the established date and the software version. (Figure 4-3-2-6-2) Figure 4-3-2-6-2 About AMEC AIS Viewer 4.3.3 Block 3: My Vessel’s position information User‟s own ship information is displayed in this block. (Figure 4-3-3) Figure 4-3-3 My Vessel Position Information ...

  • Page 60: Block 4: Ship List

     Latitude: Current Latitude of user‟s own ship.  Longitude: Current Longitude of own ship.  SOG: Speed Over Ground.  COG: Course Over Ground. 4.3.4 Block 4: Ship List In this block, it shows the MMSI, class type, and name of the target ships. (Figure 4-3-4) Figure 4-3-4 Ship List ...

  • Page 61: Block 5: Ship Details Information

    4.3.5 Block 5: Ship Details Information This area shows the dynamic and static of the vessel information, AtoN information, and GPS satellite information. 4.3.5.1 Vessel Information Figure 4-3-5-1-1 Dynamic Data DYNAMIC:  MMSI: Maritime Mobile Service Identity of the target ship. ...
  • Page 62 Figure 4-3-5-1-2 Static Data STATIC:  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. ...

  • Page 63: Aton Information

    4.3.5.2 AtoN Information Figure 4-3-5-2 AtoN Status  MMSI: Maritime Mobile Service Identity of the AIS AtoN.  Name: The name of the AIS AtoN.  Type: The type of the AIS AtoN.  Status: The status of the AIS AtoN. ...

  • Page 64: Gps Information

    4.3.5.3 GPS Information 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 65: Appendix

    5 APPENDIX 5.1 Product Specifications AMEC CAMINO-101 SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE STANDARDS IEC 62287-1 Ed. 2, 2010 IEC 61108-1 Ed. 1, 2003 IEC 61162-1 Ed. 3, 2007 IEC 60945 Ed. 4, 2002 IEC 61162-2 Ed. 1, 1998 ITU-R M.1371-4, 2010 VHF TRANSCEIVER Frequency Range 156.025 MHz~162.025 MHz...
  • Page 66 GPS RECEIVER (integrated) Receiving Channels 48 channels Accuracy IEC 61108-1 compliant Output Rate 1 Hz POWER SUPPLY Supply Voltage 12V / 24V DC Power Consumption Less than 4W average @ 12VDC LED INDICATION Power LED (dual color) System OK, Silent mode, Tx timeout, Error, BIIT alarm Channel 1 LED (dual color) Transmitting / receiving AIS data...
  • Page 67 140 mm (5.51 inch) Height 50 mm (1.91 inch) Depth (include connectors) 200 mm (8.66 inch) Weight 870 g SOFTWARE TOOL AMEC AIS Configuration Configuration utility on PC, standard supply in CD AMEC AIS Viewer AIS Viewer on PC, standard supply in CD...
  • Page 68 (Optional) AMEC AGGRESSOR-21 GPS Antenna SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Center Frequency 1575.42 ± 2 MHz Gain 30 dB, typical Noise Figure 1.5 dB, typical Bandwidth 2 MHz min. Axial Ratio @ Zenith 3 dB max. VSWR 1.2 typical (1.5 max) Output Impedance...

  • Page 69: Dimensions

    5.2 Dimensions Front View Figure 5-2-1 CAMINO-101 front view Top View Figure5-2-2 CAMINO-101 top view...

  • Page 70: Ordering Information

    AMEC AIS Configuration CAMINO-101W software tool, silent mode switchable via optional Tx-Off Switch Box; 5.4 Accessories The following accessories are available from AMEC. Contact our local dealer/agent for more details. Table 5-4 Accessories Item Description Product Code...

  • Page 71: Trouble Shooting

    5.5 Trouble Shooting 5.5.1 Diagnosis by LED Indicators  The color of the power status indication light will change in different status. User is able to make a general analysis base on the status described below, Table 5-5-1 Power LED indicator POWER LED INDICATOR Color Status...

  • Page 72: Problem Analysis

    5.5.2 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 73 ‧Power Status Indicator: Orange ‧Signal data cannot be received by other vessels Signal Transmitting Problem 1. Check if the power status indicator CONSTANTLY LIGHTS ORANGE. - No MMSI data input Please check the MMSI input data. 2. Check if the power status indicator FLASHES ORANGE. - Transmission is suspended by the harbor authorities or due to high VDL load.

  • Page 74: Amec World Wide Warranty

    (i) within the Warranty Period, and (ii) within thirty (30) days of the alleged product failure. Any products returned must be securely packaged and sent pre-paid and insured to AMEC or to a AMEC-certified service agent. All products returned must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt to be eligible for standard warranty service.
  • Page 75 (whether or not by a AMEC-certified service agent) or improper storage, shipping damage or corrosion; 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 76: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    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 77 8 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. 9 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE TO USERS AMEC cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.

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