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- Page 1 AIS Class B SOTDMA User Guide Englisch Weatherdock AG Seite 1 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 2: References
Please take time to read this manual carefully and to understand its contents fully so that you can install and operate your AIS system correctly. Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice. Weatherdock AG disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product. -
Page 3: Approval Number Bsh
Service set identifier device Very High Frequency VSWR voltage standing wave ratio WiFi wireless fidelity -connect to a network by radio GNSS global navigation satellite system MSSI Maritime mobile service identity HDOP horizontal dilution of precision Weatherdock AG Seite 3 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 4: Pictures/Sketches Overview
Figure: 39 Pin-code page programming tool ..............43 Figure: 40 Firmware update screen programming tool............ 44 Figure: 41 WiFi connection screen programming tool ............45 Figure: 42 WiFi connection screen programming tool 2 ........... 46 Weatherdock AG Seite 4 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Baud rates of NMEA0183 Ports ..............21 Distance Filter ....................22 AIS-Transmitter ....................24 Long-range AIS / Satellite AIS ................ 26 Alarm on Plotter .................... 26 CPA Alert ......................27 Anchor Alert ....................28 Internal Memory .................... 30 Weatherdock AG Seite 5 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 6 Circuit diagram proposal ..................73 Troubleshooting ....................74 Error Codes/Warning Codes ................75 Maintenance ....................... 76 Contact and support information ..............76 License agreement ....................76 Warranty ......................77 Warning ....................... 77 Notices ......................... 78 Weatherdock AG Seite 6 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 7: Scope Of Delivery - What Is In The Box
User Guide ( internal storage) Programming Software for Windows® PC und Apple® Mac ( internal Storage) WiFi - Antenna (depending on product variant) DVB-T2 Cable pack (depending on product variant) Figure: 1 Box content Weatherdock AG Seite 7 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 8: Brief Description Of The Product "Easytrx3
5 Brief description of the product “easyTRX3” The easyTRX3 is an approved AIS Class B SOTDMA transceiver, designed and manufactured by Weatherdock AG in Germany The unit easyTRX3 does have a lot of advantages against the existing competition products, which are available in the market, which are the integrated splitter to use the existing VHF antenna and the integrated GPS. -
Page 9: Connectors
7.2 Options Depending on the product variant there are additional plugs for: WiFi (SMA if option is added for then enclosed antenna) DVB-T2 (BNC) and FM-Radio (BNC) LAN (RJ45) Figure: 2 Connectors Weatherdock AG Seite 9 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 10: External Switches
7.3 External Switches Figure: 3 Connection possibilites and cable colours Weatherdock AG Seite 10 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 11: Cpa Alert
“14 / Blue_White / Switch+ (Anchor)” and “17 / Black_White / Switch-“ with the corresponding pole of your switch. According to your software settings you are able to activate or deactivate this Anchor alert functionality. Weatherdock AG Seite 11 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 12: Rx Only
“13 / Brown_White / Switch+ (RXonly)” and “17 / Black_White / Switch-“ with the corresponding pole of your switch. According to your software settings you are able to activate or deactivate this functionality. Figure: 6 RX only Weatherdock AG Seite 12 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 13: External Signal Generator
“2 / Black / Ground-“ and “1 / Red / 12V DC / 24V DC +” you just have to connect the signal generator “+” pole to the power supply to close the circuit. Figure: 7 External signal generator connection sketch Weatherdock AG Seite 13 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 14: Preparations
Read-out of the stored AIS data AIS Transmitting AIS Receiving N2K Functionality WiFi Figure: 9 Feature functionality while connected by USB for programming Weatherdock AG Seite 14 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 15: Via Usb Connection To Pc/Mac/Laptop
Figure: 10 directory information of internal storage of the easyTRX3 Please copy this file on your computer and install the software locally. After starting the software you will see the start screen. Weatherdock AG Seite 15 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 16: Connection
Once you have chosen the right COM-port, please press “connect”. Now the connection is established. In the lower window you can see incoming data rows. Weatherdock AG Seite 16 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 17 Figure: 12 Connection screen programming software Figure: 13 data flow screen connection software The software automatically switches over to “Basic Setup”. Weatherdock AG Seite 17 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 18: Basic Setup
GPS source aboard by entering data into the cells A/B/C/D After you are finished please press „Save Settings” As a confirmation a new window is popping-up which you can close by pressing „OK”. Weatherdock AG Seite 18 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 19 In the event that these basic settings are 100% fitting your situation, please press “Connections” for disconnection and shut down the program afterwards. In chapter 10 you will find information about “Installation”. If you have to change the default-settings to fit your situation, please press “Advanced”. Weatherdock AG Seite 19 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 20: Advanced Settings
After pressing “Advanced” you first see the following screen with sub-chapters for advanced settings Interfaces AIS-Transmitter Anchor Flash-Memory As followed you see the default settings for „interfaces”. Figure: 16 Advance setting screen programming software Weatherdock AG Seite 20 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 21: Interfaces
IN and on which port these data have to be forwarded OUT to connected devices. Change the default routing by clicking into the different cells to display your personal setup aboard. Figure: 17 Advance setting screen programming software 2 Weatherdock AG Seite 21 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 22: Distance Filter
The distance filter can be used independently for NMEA and/or USB and WiFi. It is also possible to use only one filter out of these two. After you found your settings, please press “Save”. Weatherdock AG Seite 22 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 23 Figure: 18 Distance Filter screen programming software Weatherdock AG Seite 23 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 24: Ais-Transmitter
On the left part of the screen you see the “RXonly” control-LED glowing immediately. As a confirmation a small pop-up window appears which you can close by pressing “OK”. You can terminate the programming by stepping back “Connection” and pressing “disconnect”, or you go ahead with other special settings. Weatherdock AG Seite 24 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 25 Figure: 20 AIS transmitter settings programming software Figure: 21 AIS transmitter settings programming software 2 Weatherdock AG Seite 25 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 26: Long-Range Ais / Satellite Ais
It might be possible that these self-test information cause to misunderstandings and false alerts on elder chart plotter, due to incompatibility. If this happens to you, you can deactivate this functionality by pressing “NO”. Figure: 23 "Older" plotter settings programming tool Weatherdock AG Seite 26 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 27: Cpa Alert
7.3 “External switches – connecting possibilities” how to use switches and external signal generators. Please keep in mind that a switch, connected via the 18-pin cable harness (hardware), always takes priority over software programming-settings. Figure: 24 CPA settings programming tool Weatherdock AG Seite 27 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 28: Anchor Alert
7.3 “External switches – connecting possibilities” how to use switches and external signal generators. Please keep in mind that a switch, connected via the 18-pin cable harness (hardware), always takes priority over software programming-settings. Weatherdock AG Seite 28 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 29 Figure: 26 Anchor Alert settings programming tool Weatherdock AG Seite 29 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 30: Internal Memory
This is good, because from there you can download the programming tool as well as the manual. But, by means of that factory setting an AIS Data Logging is de-activated. If you want to log your AIS data, please see the below description Weatherdock AG Seite 30 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 31 Here are located the PDF-file “user guide” and the programming software. Later on you will also find here the AIS and GPS data logging files. Windows Explorer or iOS Finder will mount the easyTRX3 as an external Mass Storage Device (MSD). Weatherdock AG Seite 31 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 32 Figure: 29 directory information of internal storage of the easyTRX3 for “Log_Data” Weatherdock AG Seite 32 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 33 Figure: 30 Memory setting programming tool In „Windows-Explorer“ or „iOS-Finder“ you can see that the easyTRX3 is no longer mounted as an external mass storage device. Figure: 31 easyTRX3 external Mass Storage Device no longer mounted Weatherdock AG Seite 33 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 34 In case that you want to format the internal storage of the easyTRX3 for any reason, please use the programming tool exclusively. Formatting will cause to a total loss of data. Figure: 32 Formatting of internal memory programming tool Weatherdock AG Seite 34 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 35: Diagnostics
Diagnostics By means of the Diagnostics-Feature, you will get a perfect overview about how the easyTRX3 is running and about any “warning” or “error” messages, if something went wrong. Figure: 33 Diagnostic screen programming tool Weatherdock AG Seite 35 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 36: Status
“standby” to “OK”. If there will be a malfunction within the unit, the status will be “Error” and the easyTRX3 is no longer working proper anymore. Please contact your service partner. By means of the Error messages more details are given to you. Weatherdock AG Seite 36 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 37 These messages will still appear, even within the next following self- tests. All status LEDs on top of the easyTRX3 are also shown on the lower left part of the programming screen. This is very useful if the easyTRX3 is mounted out of sight. Weatherdock AG Seite 37 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 38: Gnss
Within the picture below you can see a HDOP value of 0.8 which is very good. GPS Satellites This is a display screen of satellites available (grey) and in use (blue). Weatherdock AG Seite 38 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 39: Data
AIS network to the other participants. You also get an information about when the last transmission has been sent. In case that you have activated the long-range satellite AIS, these transmission information are displayed in addition. Weatherdock AG Seite 39 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 40 Figure: 36 Sent data screen programming tool Received Data All AIS data received from vessels in your vicinity, are displayed here in a table. You can select a single vessel by clicking on the ship list entry. Weatherdock AG Seite 40 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 41 In case you are initiating the reset, the software will create a key, which you send by email to support@weatherdock.de Weatherdock will answer your email with a pin-code you have to enter in the programming software. Please be aware that the pin-code is valid for single-use only.
- Page 42 Figure: 38 Factory reset screen programming tool Weatherdock AG Seite 42 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 43 Figure: 39 Pin-code page programming tool Firmware Update: Weatherdock will inform you via homepage-news about new available firmware updates for the easyTRX3. Please follow the given link to download the files and save them on your computer locally. Press “FW-Update” and see the following screen appearing.
- Page 44 Figure: 40 Firmware update screen programming tool Please select the directory where you saved the downloaded firmware files and follow the instructions of the software to install the new firmware. Weatherdock AG Seite 44 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 45: Wifi Connection To A Laptop
Enter Host-IP address and Port number into the software and press “connect” to establish the connection. Figure: 41 WiFi connection screen programming tool As a confirmation you can see data rows coming up in the lower window. Weatherdock AG Seite 45 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 46: Wifi Connection And App Via Mobile Terminal Device
WiFi connection to your smartphone or other mobile terminal device. The free of charge app “easyTRX3-Manager” is available at Apple App-Store® as well as Google Play-Store®. Please download and install the app. easyTRX3-Manager (Language: Englisch) Weatherdock AG Seite 46 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 47 After you have entered the connection details, please press on the “connect” slider. As a confirmation that the connection has been established successfully, you can see data rows coming up in the lower part of the app. Weatherdock AG Seite 47 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 48 By pressing the arrow symbol in the upper left part, you will get back to the center screen. Weatherdock AG Seite 48 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 49 VHF radio. If you don’t have any MMSI number yet, you can apply for it at the German Federal Network Agency. In chapter 1.4 you can follow a download link for the apply form. Weatherdock AG Seite 49 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 50 That’s all for general basic settings for participating in the AIS system. You can close the app. If you need to change the factory settings to fit your special situation, please join the following instructions. Weatherdock AG Seite 50 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 51 Press on „Interfaces“ to get into more detailed and technical settings for configuration. Weatherdock AG Seite 51 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 52: Functionality Via App
This enables the persistent onshore visibility of vessels on Trans-Atlantic- Trips. By entering the receiving range of a coastal base station with activated long-range AIS, it might be possible, that the base station shuts down your functionality automatically Weatherdock AG Seite 52 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 53: Data Routing/Data Configuration
IN and on which port these data have to be forwarded OUT to connected devices. Change the default routing by clicking into the different cells to display your personal setup aboard. Weatherdock AG Seite 53 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 54 NMEA1 – e.g. chart plotter NMEA2 – e.g. chart plotter USB – e.g. Laptop or PC WiFi – e.g. Tablet or other terminal device Once you found the best personal setting, please press “Save”. Weatherdock AG Seite 54 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 56: Target Filtering
The target filter can be used separately for NMEA and USB/WiFi Output. It is also possible to use only one of these filters. Once you have set your personal settings, you can go back with the blue arrow. Weatherdock AG Seite 56 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 57: Flash Memory
In case that you want to format the internal storage for any reason, please use the easyTRX3 software exclusively. Formatting the internal storage will produce a 100% loss of all stored data. Weatherdock AG Seite 57 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 58: Diagnostics
In the right column you can see short information to these points. GPS Position Here you can see an illustration about the current given satellite constellation. Tipp on it and you will get the following display. Weatherdock AG Seite 58 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 59 The HDOP benchmark is 2.5. As lower the value, as better it is. Within the picture below you can see a HDOP value of 1.0 which is very good. Weatherdock AG Seite 59 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 60 This indicates that most of the power is transmitted. Error Info Within the “Error Messages” area there are hints to the possible malfunction of the easyTRX3. These short messages will give more detailed information about the possible Weatherdock AG Seite 60 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 61 Version Here you can see details about the current firmware release version as well as units serial number. Additional you can initiate a factory reset, if necessary. Please follow the instructions displayed on the screen. Weatherdock AG Seite 61 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 62 Google Maps® as layer is also possible. In case that an activated AIS personal emergency beacon is received, the position of the “man over board” is displayed as a cross with a circle. Weatherdock AG Seite 62 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 63: Anchor Alarm
Within this radius no alert has to be triggered. Once the radius line was step-over, the Alert LED starts to glow. Weatherdock AG Seite 63 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 64 7.3 “External switches – connecting possibilities” how to use switches and external signal generators. Please keep in mind that a switch, connected via the 18-pin cable harness (hardware), always takes priority over software programming-settings. Weatherdock AG Seite 64 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 65: Cpa Alarm
CPA functionality running. This might cause to a power supply problem aboard because chart plotters often need a lot of power. But during a long-term-trip it is absolutely needful to reduce power consumption to a minimum. Weatherdock AG Seite 65 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 66 7.3 “External switches – connecting possibilities” how to use switches and external signal generators. Please keep in mind that a switch, connected via the 18-pin cable harness (hardware), always takes priority over software programming-settings. Weatherdock AG Seite 66 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 67: Sent Data
AIS system regarding your vessel. You can see the AIS position report your MMSI, course and speed over ground and more. Additional you can see all the “staic AIS data” your easyTRX3 is transmitting. Weatherdock AG Seite 67 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 68 Weatherdock AG Seite 68 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 69: Modular Built-Up
AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data 129798 AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report 129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message 129809 AIS Class B "CS" Static Data Report, Part A 129810 AIS Class B "CS" Static Data Report, Part B Weatherdock AG Seite 69 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 70: Wifi - Integrated Wifi Module (Optional)
Keep in mind of the potential slope of the vessel when sailing close-hauled course. The easyTRX3 is ready for outside mounting by means of IP67. Please pay attention that the easyTRX3 has to be mounted with at least 40 cm distance to a compass or other technical equipment. Weatherdock AG Seite 70 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 71: Technical Data
GPS/GNSS Receiver (internal) # GLONASS # GALILEO External Connections 3x NMEA0183 IN Interfaces 3x NMEA0183 OUT NMEA2000 18 pin plug NMEA2000 socket Connections (standard version) external GPS antenna (BNC) VHF antenna connection (SO239) VHF connection (TNC) Weatherdock AG Seite 71 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 72 -114dBm 25kHz (<20% PER) Co-channel rejection 10dB Adjacent channel rejection 70dB Intermodulation 65dB Blocking 84dB Certifications AIS Standards IEC 62287-2:2017 Environmental IEC 60945:2002 + Corr.1:2018 GPS Performance IEC 61108-1:2003 EN 60950-1:2006 Product Safety ITU-R M.1371-5 BSH approval BSH/4542/001/4323246/18 Weatherdock AG Seite 72 www.easyAIS.com...
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Page 73: Circuit Diagram Proposal
12 Circuit diagram proposal Weatherdock AG Seite 73 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 74: Troubleshooting
MMSI, please ask your service partner. Red Error LED glows different errors possible Please connect with the programming software and look out for „Diagnostics”. If you can’t solve the problem, please contact your service partner. Weatherdock AG Seite 74 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 75: Error Codes/Warning Codes
AIS transmission Error unit is getting too warm and will shut down AIS: Device overheated e.g. WiFi to reduce currend and cooling down Error AIS: Baseband fail Weatherdock AG Seite 75 www.easyAIS.com... -
Page 76: Maintenance
Frequently asked questions (FAQ): www.easyais.com/en/faqs/ You find them here: Contact: Contact your local dealer for WEATHERDOCK AIS support in most cases he can help quickly and straightforwardly. If he cannot help you we are happy to provide help solving your problem: Weatherdock AG Emmericher Strasse 17 90411 Nürnberg... -
Page 77: Warranty
18 Warranty Weatherdock AG grants a warranty of 2 years from the date of purchase for defects in material or workmanship of this product. Within this period Weatherdock will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. -
Page 78: Notices
20 Notices Weatherdock AG Seite 78 www.easyAIS.com... - Page 79 Preparations 14 External Connections 71 Problem External signal generator 13 Read-out stored AIS data 14 External Switches 10 Received Data 40, 62 Factory reset 42 Receiver 36 FAQ 76 RX only 12, 50, 52, 72 Weatherdock AG Seite 79 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 80 Warning Messages 37, 58 (idle) 37 Warranty 77 Target Filter 56 Weight 71 Technical Data 71 WiFi Connection and App via mobile Transmission Power 72 terminal device 46 Transmitter 36 WiFi Connection to a Laptop 45 Weatherdock AG Seite 80 www.easyAIS.com...
- Page 81 Emmericher Strasse 17 90411 Nürnberg – Germany +49 (0)911 – 37663830 info@weatherdock.de support@weatherdock.de www.easyAIS.com Weatherdock AG Seite 81 www.easyAIS.com...
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