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  • Page 2 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 3 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 4 CYPHO-101 Series Automatic Identification System Receiver. No matter where you sail, and how you should enjoy your voyage journey, we are confident that having our CYPHO-101 AIS receiver on board would just let you have a better control on your surrounding sea.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.2.4 VHF Antenna Installation ..................24 2.2.5 GPS Antenna Installation (CYPHO-101G only) ............ 24 2.2.6 Antenna Cabling ..................... 25 2.2.7 CYPHO-101 Series External Connections ............26 2.3 USB Driver Installation ....................27 2.4 AMEC CYPHO Configuration Software Installation ............. 29 2.5 AMEC AIS Viewer Software Installation ................
  • Page 6 4.2 Running AMEC AIS Viewer .................... 39 4.3 Display Indications ......................41 4.3.1 Block 1: Screen View ..................... 41 4.3.2 Block 2: Main Menu ....................45 4.3.3 Block 3: My Vessel’s Position Information ............54 4.3.4 Block 4: Ship List ....................55 4.3.5 Block 5: Ship Details Information .................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The AMEC CYPHO-101 is an AIS receiver. It receives navigation data from AIS-equipped vessels nearby that can be utilized to aid in safe navigation. CYPHO-101 is designed to inter-operable with AIS Class A or Class B transponders, or any other AIS station operating on the AIS VHF data link CYPHO-101 is built with two parallel AIS receivers in one box.

  • Page 8: Type Of Ais

    It will be your smart choice to ensure you with happy and safety journey. 1.2 Type of AIS There are different types of AIS device as described below. The CYPHO-101 is an AIS receiver. Table 1-2 Type of AIS ‧...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    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 where needed or required. AMEC and the local agent/dealer will not bear any responsibilities over any damages resulted in improper installation...

  • Page 10: Important Notice

    1.5 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 11: Installation

    Warranty of the equipment will be invalid fire. if this label is detached or broken. AMEC and your local agent/dealer will not bare AVOID INSTALLING THE EQUIPMENT any responsibility of any damage to the...

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Handling The Unit

    2. Power & USB Cable x1 3. NMEA 0183 Cable x1 4. RS-232 Cable x1 5. Screw (1/4” x 1 1/4” ) x4 Figure 2-1-3-1 CYPHO-101 Package Items 2.1.3.2 CYPHO-101E 1. CYPHO-101E x1 2. Power Cable x1 3. NMEA 0183 Cable x1 4.
  • Page 13 3. NMEA 0183 Cable x1 4. RS-232 Cable x1 5. Screw (1/4” x 1 1/4” ) x 4 Figure 2-1-3-3 CYPHO-101G Package Items 2.1.3.4 Standard Supply Table 2-1-3-4 CYPHO-101 Series Standard Supply Description CYPHO-101 CYHO-101E CYPHO-101G CYPHO-101G AIS Receiver main unit Manual Power &...

  • Page 14: Installation Procedure

    2.2 Installation Procedure 2.2.1 Installation Precautions Do not place or Install in a safe If a ladder is install the environment required for equipment that will in no installation, use beneath or way come into extra caution near any water contact with rain and avoid falls.

  • Page 15: Step By Step Installation Instructions

    2.2.2 Step by Step Installation Instructions AMEC CYPHO-101 Series can be installed and mounted on flat surface or may be attached on a wall as shown below: Table Stand Mounting Wall Mounting Figure 2-2-2-1 Installation Overview...
  • Page 16 I. Installation Instructions Step 1: Place the Receiver on the desired spot for installing. (Refer to figure 2-2-2-2) Step 2: Use the 4 screws (1/4” x 1 1/4”) in the accessories box to screw into the hole. (Refer to figure 2-2-2-2) Figure 2-2-2-2 Installation Instruction...
  • Page 17 Figure 2-2-2-3 CYPHO-101/101G Cabling Instruction to work. *NOTE: The picture above is the cabling example of CYPHO-101G whereas CYPHO-101 has no GPS antenna connector included. **NOTE: GPS together with AIS data can be outputted to your computer either through RS-232...
  • Page 18 Step 2: Connect NMEA 0183 compatible system to the NMEA interface Step 3: Connect the Power cable to the Power interface Step 4: Switch the power “ON” and AMEC CYPHO-101E starts to work. Power Switch Figure 2-2-2-4 CYPHO-101E Cabling Instruction...
  • Page 19 Figure 2-2-2-5 CYPHO-101G Start-up Setting IV. REMARKS Set up the GPS and VHF The power voltage of Antenna in an appropriate spot. CYPHO-101 Series are 12 / 24V (Refer to section 2.2.4 & 2.2.5) INCORRECT INPUT VOLTAGE WILL RESULT IN SYSTEM DANGER!

  • Page 20: Connector Pin Definition And Wiring

    PC via USB interface if necessary, but it may impact the AIS receiving performance. It‟s highly recommended that the CYPHO-101 be powered by the normal PWR cable instead of USB interface. Figure 2-2-3-1-1 CYPHO-101 PWR/USB Connector Pin-Out at Real Panel Side...
  • Page 21 The NMEA 0183 interface is RS-422 type; the cable contains 5 different wires. Please refer to the following table for the wiring details. Figure 2-2-3-1-3 CYPHO-101 NMEA 0183 Connector Pin-Out at Real Panel Side Figure 2-2-3-1-4 CYPHO-101 NMEA 0183 Cable...
  • Page 22 External GPS Figure 2-2-3-1-5 CYPHO-101 NMEA 0183 Connections (3) RS-232 Connector for CYPHO-101 The RS-232 connector pin definition is shown as follows. The cable is female-to-female cross-over type containing 9 wires. Figure 2-2-3-1-6 CYPHO-101 RS-232 Connector Pin-Out at Real Panel Side...
  • Page 23 Table 2-2-3-1-3 RS-232 Connector Pin Definition Name Function Receive Data Transmit Data Ground NOTE: Pin 2 & 3 are cross-over in this RS-232 cabling.
  • Page 24 2.2.3.2 CYPHO-101E (1) Power Connector The pin definition of CYPHO-101E Power connector is shown as follows. Figure 2-2-3-2-1 CYPHO-101E PWR Connector Pin-Out at Real Panel Side Figure 2-2-3-2-2 CYPHO-101 PWR Cable Table 2-2-3-2-1 CYPHO-101E Power Connector Pin Definition Wire Color name...
  • Page 25 (2) NMEA 0183 Connector The NMEA 0183 interface is RS-422 type; the cable contains 5 different wires. Please refer to the following table for the wiring details. Figure 2-2-3-2-3 CYPHO-101E NMEA 0183 Connector Pin-Out at Real Panel Side Figure 2-2-3-2-4 CYPHO-101E NMEA 0183 Cable Table 2-2-3-2-2 CYPHO-101E NMEA 0183 Pin Definition Wire color Name...
  • Page 26  NMEA 0183 Wiring: Please refer to the wiring method of external NMEA device to be connected before making connection. (i) Please refer to the following wiring method if the external NMEA device uses NMEA 0183 interface (e.g. RS-422). CYPHO-101E NMEA External NMEA device Figure 2-2-3-2-5 CYPHO-101E NMEA 0183 Connections (ii) Please refer to the following wiring method if the external device is non-fully NMEA 0183...
  • Page 27 PC via USB interface if necessary, but it may impact the AIS receiving performance. It‟s highly recommended that the CYPHO-101 be powered by the normal PWR cable instead of USB interface. Figure 2-2-3-3-1 CYPHO-101G PWB/UAB Connector Pin-Out at Real Panel Side...
  • Page 28 (2) NMEA 0183 Connector The NMEA 0183 interface is RS-422 type; the cable contains 5 different wires. Please refer to the following table for the wiring details. Figure 2-2-3-3-3 CYPHO-101G NMEA 0183 Connector Pin-Out at Real Panel Side Figure 2-2-3-3-4 CYPHO-101G NMEA 0183 Cable Table 2-2-3-3-2 NMEA 0183 Pin Definition for CYPHO-101G Wire color Name...
  • Page 29 CYPHO-101G NMEA External NMEA device Figure 2-2-3-3-5 CYPHO-101G NMEA 0183 Connections (3) RS-232 Connector for CYPHO-101G The RS-232 connector pin definition is shown as follows. The cable is female-to-female cross-over type containing 9 wires. Figure 2-2-3-3-6 CYPHO-101G RS-232 Connector Pin-Out at Real Panel Side Table 2-2-3-3-3 RS-232 Connector Pin Definition Name Function...

  • Page 30: Vhf Antenna Installation

    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 2.2.5 GPS Antenna Installation (CYPHO-101G only) The GPS antenna must be installed where it has a clear view of the sky, so that it accesses the horizon freely through 360°, with a vertical observation of 5 to 90 degrees above the horizon.

  • Page 31: Antenna Cabling

    2.2.6 Antenna Cabling When connecting the cable(s) with the CYPHO-101 Series, take note of the following precautions. Do not bend the cable(s). Each coaxial cable should be set up separately and can only be set up in a single cable tube.

  • Page 32: Cypho-101 Series External Connections

    2.2.7 CYPHO-101 Series External Connections VHF Antenna (Connector - M Jack) 12 / 24V DC GPS Antenna (CYPHO-101G only) RS-232 Figure 2-2-7 External Configurations...

  • Page 33: Usb Driver Installation

    2.3 USB Driver Installation 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 34 Step 2: Please read the agreement carefully before the installation. If you accept the agreement, please click on to continue. This process will take a few minutes. Figure 2-3-2 USB Driver Installation Step 3: The installation is completed; please click to finish the installation.

  • Page 35: Amec Cypho Configuration Software Installation

    *NOTE: CYPHO-101 & CYPHO-101G are baud rate configurable, but CYPHO-101E is not baud rate configurable. **NOTE: The default baud rate of CYPHO-101 Series is 38,400 bps; connecting to other maritime equipment with 4,800 bps may result in data loss. ***NOTE: Please do not use USB to connect with the PC to set the baud rate.
  • Page 36 When the correct baud rate is detected, the following message window will appear with present parameter. Figure 2-4-2 CYPHO-101 Configuration Software Step 3: If you want to change to 4,800 bps baud rate, select the desired baud rate and click to save the setting.

  • Page 37: Amec Ais Viewer Software Installation

    IMO. For professional users or further details, we suggest connecting AMEC CYPHO-101 Series 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 38 Step 1: Put the program disk into your computer, and double click on Step 2: A welcome window will pop out. Please click to continue. Figure 2-5-1 Set up Viewer Step 3: Please read and agree the license agreement before clicking on continue.
  • Page 39 Step 4: Please fill in the required information and click on to continue. Figure 2-5-3 Set up Viewer Step 5: Please choose a folder to install this viewer; and then click on continue. Figure 2-5-4 Set up Viewer...
  • Page 40 Step 6: Please click on to continue the installation. Figure 2-5-5 Set up Viewer Step 7: The AMEC AIS Viewer starts to install, please wait for a few seconds. Figure 2-5-6 Set up Viewer...
  • Page 41 Step 8: When the installation is completed, please click on to complete the setting. And run the AMEC AIS Viewer program. Figure 2-5-7 Set up Viewer...

  • Page 42: Get Started

    3.1 Turning Power ON / OFF TURNING POWER ON: Step 1: Check the input voltage. CYPHO-101 Series input voltage is 12 / 24V DC. An adaptor is needed if the voltage supply is 110V AC or 220V AC or else.

  • Page 43: Front Panel Led Indicators

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

  • Page 44: Amec Ais Viewer Description

    4.1 RS-232 Serial Port Selection Please follow below steps to ensure the serial port is correctly selected if needed. 1. Please use RS-232 or USB port to connect with PC/Laptop and CYPHO-101 if desired.  Windows 7 or VISTA version: Click on “Start”...

  • Page 45: Running Amec Ais Viewer

    Step 1: Click on the AMEC AIS Viewer program. NOTE: Before running the AMEC AIS Viewer Quick Start, please make sure the antenna of AIS device can well receive AIS message. Otherwise, click on to escape the Quick Start setting, and start the viewer program to connect with the desired serial port and baud rate manually.
  • Page 46 (CYPHO-101G only) 3. You may also click on “Connection”→ “Device Wizard” to connect AIS with the AIS Viewer easily. Figure 4-2-2 Run AMEC AIS Viewer Step 2: Go to “Config”→ “CPA/TCPA” to set the threshold value of CPA and TCPA* (Figure 4-2-3).

  • Page 47: Display Indications

    (2)Although the CPA/TCPA can be set on AMEC AIS Viewer, the CYPHO-101 device and AMEC AIS Viewer do not support any audible alarm interface (for sending audible alert). After completing the steps above, you may start to use the AIS Viewer.
  • Page 48 mode, all targets will be displayed on the Radar display. (Figure 4-3-1-1) Ship* Dangerous Target Friend Ship Figure 4-3-1-1 Main Display On the Radar View shown above, some characteristics of the AIS targets are described below:  Each AIS ship is in the shape of a triangle. ...
  • Page 49 Table 4-3-1-1 AIS target symbol Own Ship GPS Reception: Normal / Color: Grey Under normal GPS reception, own ship is located in the center of the radar view. Own Ship GPS Reception: No GPS / Color: Grey With no GPS reception, own ship needs to be located manually. AIS Target Color: Green Ship equipped with AIS system in the surrounding sea will appear...
  • Page 50 SART Color: Red / Cross The icon will be displayed if any SART message is sent out. Base Station Color: Green The icon will be displayed when any base station is in the range reception. NOTE: The straight line extended from AIS target represents the course of the ship. 4.3.1.2 Alphanumeric View Under this mode, all ship details will be displayed alphanumerically.

  • Page 51: Block 2: Main Menu

    Under this menu bar you can replay log files which have been saved previously. Disconnect both AIS device (CYPHO-101) and GPS receiver before replaying the log data. Click on “File”, and the window is shown as the below figure 4-3-2-1.
  • Page 52 Figure 4-3-2-2-1 Menu Tree under View  Click on “Search” to search the vessels by MMSI or Name under the drop down menu as shown in figure 4-3-2-2-2. Figure 4-3-2-2-2 Vessel Searching Function  Click on “Search Again” to repeat previous search without re-keying the MMSI or Name again.
  • Page 53 Figure 4-3-2-4-1 Menu Tree under Connection “Connect AIS”: Select the proper “Serial Port” and the desired “Baud Rate”*. Click on to connect AIS serial port. And click on complete the setting. (Figure 4-3-2-4-2) *NOTE: The CYPHO-101 default Baud Rate is 38,400.
  • Page 54 Figure 4-3-2-4-2 Config AIS Serial Port  “Connect GPS Receiver”: Select the suitable “Serial Port” and “Baud Rate” for your GPS. Click on 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 55 Figure 4-3-2-5-1 Menu Tree under Config “Marker Manager”: User can manage markers in the Marker Manager window. The Marker Manager shows all the positions and name of markers made*. (Figure 4-3-2-5-2) Figure 4-3-2-5-2 Marker Manager...
  • Page 56  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 57 – nm: Nautical Mile; min: Minute *NOTE: (1)This function would be invalid without GPS data input. (2)Although the CPA/TCPA can be set on AMEC AIS Viewer, the CYPHO-101 device and AMEC AIS Viewer do not support any audible alarm interface (for sending audible alert).
  • Page 58 “Chart Calibration”: User can adjust the calibration of AMEC Viewer. To set up the calibration value, click “Enable Chart Calibration” and enter the desired value. (Figure 4-3-2-5-6) Figure 4-3-2-5-6 Chart Calibration Setting “Friend Ship”: User can set specific ships as friend ships by simply entering the MMSI number and a “Y”* at “Friend”...
  • Page 59 Figure 4-3-2-5-7 Friend Ship List “Language”: To change the AMEC AIS Viewer language. (Figure 4-3-2-5-8) Figure 4-3-2-5-8 Language Selection...

  • Page 60: 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)

  • Page 61: Block 4: Ship List

     UTC: Coordinated Universal Time.  GPS: GPS related information. Usually it would indicate 2D or 3D to show the accuracy of the GPS data. (3D is more accurate)  Latitude: Current Latitude of own ship.  Longitude: Current Longitude of own ship. ...

  • Page 62: 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 63 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 64 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 65 4.3.5.3 GPS Information (CYPHO-101G only) 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 66: Appendix

    5 APPENDIX 5.1 Product Specifications STANDARDS IEC 62287-1 (applicable parts) ITU-R M.1371 (applicable parts) IEC 60945 (applicable parts) IEC 61162 (applicable parts) VHF RECEIVER Number of AIS Receivers 2 channels CH-1 Default CH 87B (161.975MHz) CH-2 Default CH 88B (162.025MHz) Channel Bandwidth 25KHz Message Format...
  • Page 67 INTERFACES 38,400 bps NMEA 0183 CYPHO-101, 101G only RS-232 CYPHO-101, 101G only PWR/USB Female Type M VHF Antenna Connector Female TNC, CYPHO-101G only GPS Antenna Connector ENVIRONMENT Operating Temperature -15°C~55°C Storage Temperature -25°C~70°C Humidity Operation 0~95% RH at 40°C Vibration...

  • Page 68: Dimensions

    5.2 Dimensions Front View Figure 5-2-1 CYPHO-101G front view Top View Figure 5-2-2 CYPHO-101G top view...
  • Page 69 Side View Figure 5-2-3 CYPHO-101G Side view 5.2.1 Back View of CYPHO-101 Series Figure 5-2-1-1 CYPHO-101E Back view Figure 5-2-1-2 CYPHO-101 Back view...

  • Page 70: Accessories (Optional)

    Figure 5-2-1-3 CYPHO-101G Back view 5.3 Accessories (Optional) 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)

  • Page 71: Problem Analysis

    1. Disconnect the power cord off the unit, reconnect after 1~2 minutes. 2. Please Refer to section 3.1 to turn on the unit.  If the problem still persists, contact your local agent/dealer. 5.4.2 Problem Analysis ‧No channel indicator light ‧No Power indicator light ‧No information received from other ships.

  • Page 72: Amec World Wide Warranty

    AMEC original equipment manufacturer (a „AMEC OEM‟), the date that such vessel was purchased by the first retail customer.
  • Page 73  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 74: Fcc 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 75: Declaration Of Conformity

    8 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. 9 ACRONYMS Automatic Identification System Course Over Ground Distance to Closest Point of Approach...

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