Ocean Signal ATA100 User Manual
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- Page 1 User Manual ATA100 Class A AIS Transceiver English www.oceansignal.com...
- Page 2 The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print. Ocean Signal Ltd reserve the right to change specifi ca- tions and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process.
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Page 3: Safety Warning
ATA100 USER MANUAL SAFETY WARNING This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Failure to do so will seriously affect its performance and reliability. It is strongly recommended that a trained technician installs and confi gures this product. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
ATA100 USER MANUAL SAFETY WARNING GENERAL NOTICES BASIC OPERATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS EXPLAINED USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW MENU STRUCTURE STATUS ICONS POSITION FIX CHART ORIENTATION NAVIGATION STATUS CPA ALARM MESSAGE INFORMATION & CAUTION WARNINGS TRANSMITTER MODE BUTTON CONTROLS... - Page 5 ATA100 USER MANUAL 7.1.1 SEND MESSAGE 7.1.2 TEXT MESSAGES LIST 7.1.3 SAFETY MESSAGES LIST 7.1.4 SYSTEM ALERTS 7.1.5 STATUS MESSAGES STATUS SYSTEM 8.1.1 STATUS 8.1.2 INFO 8.1.3 LOG OWNSHIP STATIC OWNSHIP DYNAMIC GNSS STATUS 8.4.1 INTERNAL GNSS 8.4.2 EXTERNAL GNSS...
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Page 6: Basic Operation
Voyage Data Input Key Enter Key Page Key Indicator LED Front Panel Controls Explained LCD Panel Display The ATA100 incorporates a 7-inch full-colour LCD Display allowing for visibly pleasing maps and screens, ensuring a user-friendly experience and ease-of-use. 912S-02691-01.05 21/04/2020... - Page 7 Enter Key The enter key on the ATA100 allows the user to select a hi-lighted fi eld and either see information or enter information as necessary. This entering process can also be achieved by depressing the jog stick on the front panel.
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Page 8: User Interface Overview
ATA100 USER MANUAL User Interface Overview When the ATA100 is powered on for the fi rst time, a map warning will be displayed. To remove this window it must be accepted to confi rm that it has been read and understood. This window will appear once every 24 hours and will need to be accepted to remove it. -
Page 9: Menu Structure
ATA100 USER MANUAL Menu Structure Pressing the (Menu) key activates the on-screen menu. Options with > show access to a further menu level. Options with ... show access to a set-up screen. Rotate the (Jog Stick) to highlight your selection and then press (Enter) to show the next menu level. -
Page 10: Status Icons
ATA100 USER MANUAL STATUS ICONS A row of icons along the bottom information bar underneath the active page give basic information regarding the status of the AIS Transceiver. Position Fix Blue - Indicates an internal GNSS receiver fi x + - Differential (DGPS) Green - Indicates an external GNSS receiver fi... -
Page 11: Button Controls
ATA100 USER MANUAL BUTTON CONTROLS Menu Pressing the menu button will bring up the fi rst level of the settings menu. Rotate to select the required option then press to move to the next menu level. Pressing again will move back through the menu levels. -
Page 12: Quick Status
ATA100 USER MANUAL 5.3.1 Quick Status To quickly change your Navigation Status use to select one of the three icons at the top of the screen: At Anchor Under way - selection enters the default status (See 9.2.1) Moored Your default destination is displayed, should you wish to change this or enter an alternative Navigation Status then select and click “Setup”... -
Page 13: Page Select
ATA100 USER MANUAL Page Select Pressing page select moves through the three main display screens available: 5.4.1 Map Screen - see page 14 5.4.2 Target List Screen - see page 18 21/04/2020 912S-02691-01.05... -
Page 14: Map Screen
ATA100 USER MANUAL Target Radar Screen - see page 19 SCREEN DETAILS Map Screen 912S-02691-01.05 21/04/2020... - Page 15 ATA100 USER MANUAL The Map Screen shows visible targets on basic cartography. Item Description Information Can be turned on and off in settings Own Ship The pointer is not visible until the jog wheel is active. Pointer to point to a target...
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Page 16: Map Options
ATA100 USER MANUAL 6.1.1 Map Options Press Map Options when the Map Screen is being displayed shows to select: Orientation North Up Course Up Heading Up Range Rings Enabled Disabled Grid Enabled Disabled 912S-02691-01.05 21/04/2020... -
Page 17: Chart Screen Scale And Position
ATA100 USER MANUAL Ownship Trail Enabled Disabled 6.1.2 Chart Screen Scale and Position The scale of the chart can be changed by rotating the (Jog Stick) where an indication of the scale is given on the range rings. To scroll the map away from being centred on the vessel’s position push the (Jog Stick) move the cursor in the direction you wish to scroll. -
Page 18: Target List Screen
ATA100 USER MANUAL Target List Screen to select the required target and display the Target Information Screen. For further details see page 20 of this manual. Pressing Sort when the Target List Screen is being displayed shows to select the required option. -
Page 19: Target Radar Screen
ATA100 USER MANUAL Target Radar Screen Pressing Map Options when the Map Screen is being displayed shows to select the required orientation to move the cursor around the screen to display different target information Example 1 Example 2 21/04/2020 912S-02691-01.05... -
Page 20: Target Information Screen
ATA100 USER MANUAL Target Information Screen Target Information can vary depending on the AIS Class of the Transmitting device: Title Information Class Time since the last message was received Min:Sec Altitude The received target altitude Metres AtoN Type Description and information for Aids to... - Page 21 ATA100 USER MANUAL IMO Number Received target IMO number Number Interrogate Click this to request updated information Button Latitude / Received target position Number Longitude Length of Received target overall length Metres Vessel Max Draught Received target maximum draught Metres...
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Page 22: Aid To Navigation Types
ATA100 USER MANUAL 6.4.1 Aid to Navigation Types Type Code Defi nition Type Code Defi nition Default, Type not specifi ed Beacon, Preferred Channel starboard hand Reference point Beacon, Isolated danger RACON Beacon, Safe water Fixed structures off-shore Beacon, Special mark... -
Page 23: Navigation Status
ATA100 USER MANUAL 6.4.3 Navigation Status Code Description Code Description Fishing Port Tender Towing Anti Polution Towing >200m Law Enforcement Engaged in Dredging Local Assignment Engaged in Diving Local Assignment Engaged in Military Medical Transport Sailing Non Armed Confl ict... -
Page 24: Messages
ATA100 USER MANUAL MESSAGES Message Pop-up Screen New messages and Alerts will be announced by a pop-up screen and an audible double beep: Warning Pressing Ignore will remove the pop-up but leave the Alert active. Pressing OK will remove the pop-up and acknowledge the Alert. -
Page 25: Send Message
ATA100 USER MANUAL Long Range Request Press Yes to send the full message request or No to send just the highlighted information. After 1.5 minutes the highlighted information only will be sent automatically and the pop-up will be cleared. 7.1.1 Send Message -... - Page 26 ATA100 USER MANUAL Either enter a known MMSI number or use to highlight the chooser. to select the required vessel. displays the keyboard pop-up to enter the required message content. There is a “Remaining Characters” number to help compile the message and once “Done”...
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Page 27: Text Messages List
ATA100 USER MANUAL 7.1.2 Text Messages List - Messages Text Messages Addressed Inbox - Broadcast Inbox - Addressed Outbox - Broadcast Outbox Select any message in the list and press to see more information. Additional content is added to the Messages Menu : Delete Selected / Delete All and Sort where sort selection options are: By Date or By Sender. -
Page 28: Safety Messages List
ATA100 USER MANUAL 7.1.3 Safety Messages List - Messages Safety Messages Addressed Inbox - Broadcast Inbox - Addressed Outbox - Broadcast Outbox Additional content is added to the Messages Menu : Delete Selected / Delete All and Sort where sort selection options are: By date or By Sender 7.1.4 System Alerts -... - Page 29 ATA100 USER MANUAL Select any message in the list and press to see more information. Then select “Ignore” or “OK”. Identifi er Text Additional Information Action 3108 Locating Device Check AIS Targets Look for MOB or SART targets 3062 General Fault...
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Page 30: Status Messages
ATA100 USER MANUAL 7.1.5 Status Messages - Messages System Messages Status Messages Additional content is added to the Messages Menu Delete All Identifi er Message AIS: external DGNSS in use AIS: external GNSS in use AIS: internal DGNSS in use (beacon) -
Page 31: Status
ATA100 USER MANUAL STATUS System 8.1.1 Status - Status System Status Position Source Internal / External Fix Type No GNSS Fix / GNSS Fix / DGNSS Fix / Other* Heading Available / Not available / Disabled Power 12.5W (Full Power) / 1W (Low Power) / Disabled (Silent) -
Page 32: Info
Ocean Signal website ( www.oceansignal.com ) for the latest Firmware version available. It is important to make sure the ATA100 is kept up to date by checking for Firmware updates. If you have registered the product email notifi cations will be sent. -
Page 33: Ownship Static
ATA100 USER MANUAL to highlight and to select an entry to view further information: Ownship Static Status Ownship Static To change any of these details go to the AIS setup page described on page 37 of this manual. 21/04/2020 912S-02691-01.05... -
Page 34: Ownship Dynamic
ATA100 USER MANUAL Ownship Dynamic Status Ownship Dynamic To change any of these details go to the AIS setup page described on page 36 of this manual. GNSS Status 8.4.1 Internal GNSS - Status GNSS Status Internal GNSS Use this page to check the quality of the internal GNSS receiver. -
Page 35: External Gnss
SETTINGS Password Protection There are two passwords available in the ATA100, A User Password and an Admin Password. Where passwords are required a pop-up keyboard will be displayed. See the ATA100 Installation Guide for information regarding password set-up. -
Page 36: Ais
ATA100 USER MANUAL 9.2.1 Voyage - Settings Voyage Destination Enter the destination port name or three letter ID Cargo Enter the current cargo being carried Nav. Status Select from the list (Press “Default” to save the usual status) Enter the Estimated Time of Arrival at the destination port if this information is to be transmitted. -
Page 37: Ownship
ATA100 with respect to the vessel. External GNSS Enter the position of the GNSS antenna that is connected to the External Position-Fixing Source connected to the ATA100. Save Click this button to save the details displayed on this page. -
Page 38: Friends
ATA100 USER MANUAL 9.2.3 Friends - Settings Friends Press to view the list and then to select one of the 29 available slots. “Friends” may be other vessels in a fl eet, particular vessels you wish to know are in range or AIS SART / MOB devices belonging to your vessel. - Page 39 “Save and Exit” to store that MMSI number. Entering any AIS MOB devices will set up the ATA100 as a Man Overboard Alarm sounding an audible warning and/or activating the build in relay to trigger a third party indicator or Alarm.
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Page 40: Regions
ATA100 USER MANUAL 9.2.4 Regions - Settings Regions Here individual operation modes for specifi c regions can be set. Region setting can be entered by the following: • Input Port (ie. Pilot Port) • Base Station • DSC Message •... -
Page 41: System
ATA100 USER MANUAL System 9.3.1 General - Settings System General Default settings are marked in bold. Operation Mode SOLAS / Inland Waterways Enable speaker for notifi - Enabled / Disabled cations When disabled the internal speaker will not sound regardless of any other selections. -
Page 42: Audio Alerts
Select the alarms that you wish to trigger the built in audio speaker. 9.3.3 WiFi - Settings System WiFi The ATA100 has WiFi built in to allow connection to navigation software on WiFi capable computers, tablets and mobile phones. 912S-02691-01.05 21/04/2020... - Page 43 DEFAULT: SSID: ATA100-AIS DEFAULT PASSWORD: OCEANSIGNAL Network Connection - The ATA100 connects to an existing WiFi Network The ATA100 will search for available networks, enter the password that allows access to the selected network’s router, Connect When the ATA100 connects to the network, the IP address selected will be displayed.
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Page 44: Glossary And Abbreviations
ATA100 USER MANUAL 10. GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS Automatic Identifi cation Light Emitting Diode System AtoN Aid to Navigation Load Equivalence Number American Wire Gauge Long Range Messaging Bearing Marine Equipment Directive Course Over Ground Multi-Function Display Closest Point of Approach... -
Page 45: Service And Maintenance
11.3.1 To update Firmware Download the relevant fi le and copy it to a blank USB stick. Power down the ATA100 and use the supplied USB on-the-go cable to connect the USB stick to the USB port on the front of the unit. -
Page 46: Routine Equipment Checks
Check that all cables are securely connected. 12. APPROVALS 12.1 EU Marine Equipment Directive The ATA100 is approved under the EU Marine Equipment Directive under MED/4.32 of the current implementing regulation. The Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from: www.oceansignal.com/products/ATA100 12.2 United States of America... -
Page 47: Specifications
ATA100 USER MANUAL 13. SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter Transmit Power 12.5/1Watts Frequency Range 156.025 – 162-025MHz Modulation AIS GMSK: BT 0.4 FSK: Mod Index 2 Receiver Sensitivity -107dBm for 20% packet error rate Frequency Range AIS RX1 and RX2 156.025 – 162.025MHz 156.525MHz... - Page 48 Ocean Signal Ltd. Unit 4, Ocivan Way Margate CT9 4NN United Kingdom info@oceansignal.com www.oceansignal.com...
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