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  • Page 1 Saab TransponderTech SUPREME Secure W-AIS Transponder System OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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  • Page 3 The entire contents of this manual and its appendices, including any future updates and modifications, shall remain the property of Saab TransponderTech AB at all times. The contents must not, whether in its original form or modified, be wholly or partly copied or reproduced, nor used for any other purpose than the subject of this manual.
  • Page 4 Contact Information For installation, service, ordering info and technical support please contact your local Saab TransponderTech representative. A list of dealers and service stations can be found corresponding product page www.saabgroup.com/transpondertech. R5 SUPREME S W-AIS SYSTEM OVERVIEW...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System TABLE OF CONTENTS R5 SUPREME S W-AIS System Overview........7 Encrypted AIS ......................7 Bogus AIS and additional installation options ............. 8 Software Upgrade ................ 10 Prepare a USB memory for upgrade ..............10 Upgrade Software in R5 SUPREME Transponder via CDU ........ 10 Upgrade Software in R5 SUPREME Transponder via Junction Box.
  • Page 6 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Currently used encryption key ................46 Installation Considerations ............47 Installing the Silent Switch................... 47 Installing a Transmission (Operational) Mode switch ........48 Installing a device to the TX Pulse Output Signal ..........50 Installing external 1PPS ..................51 Appendix A –...

  • Page 7: R5 Supreme S W-Ais System Overview

    1.1.1 Saab Secure Link Saab’s unique solution which offers automatic encryption of position reports as well as generic data for exchange on a dedicated VHF channel. The secure operation can be performed simultaneously with reception of standard AIS data on the two global AIS channels.

  • Page 8: Bogus Ais And Additional Installation Options

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System for static and voyage data. When transmitting information over the Secure Link the vessel is identified by a special Secure ID. The Secure link can be used to relay received commercial AIS targets to other friendly units operating on the same encrypted data link.
  • Page 9 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System autonomous and user initiated transmissions are prevented as well as responses to interrogations. 1.2.2 Additional Installation options  Configuration of position source to be used, data can be taken from either an external system or the GPS receiver embedded in the R5 SUPREME W-AIS transponder.

  • Page 10: Software Upgrade

     If updating from a different product variant (Such as std. Class A to Secure W-AIS): o Contact SAAB TransponderTech or your local distributor in order to obtain upgrade kits with new product labels, latest upgrade packages and system licenses.
  • Page 11 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System  Insert the prepared USB memory stick in the USB port located behind the front hatch of the R5 SUPREME CDU.  Make sure that the R5 SUPREME CDU and R5 SUPREME Transponder communicates with each other via Ethernet. Several R5 Transponders could be available on the network.
  • Page 12 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System  The R5 SUPREME Transponder will reboot when the new software has been loaded so the connection will temporarily be lost. When the transponder has rebooted with the new software and connection is established again, the following view will be shown, indicating that the upgrade is complete: Figure 3 –...

  • Page 13: Upgrade Software In R5 Supreme Transponder Via Junction Box

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Upgrade Software in R5 SUPREME Transponder via Junction Box. The R5 SUPREME Transponder can also be upgraded through the USB host interface located in the R5 AIS Junction Box (revision C and later). To upgrade the software in the R5 SUPREME Transponder, perform the following steps: ...
  • Page 14 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System MODE LED RAIM LED STATUS Upgrade mode started YELLOW GREEN Upgrade in progress Blinking YELLOW Upgrade complete (automatic GREEN reboot after 3 sec) Error: USB Not Found Blinking YELLOW 0.5Hz Error: No SW found on USB Blinking YELLOW Error: Flash erase failed Blinking RED...

  • Page 15: License Upgrade

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System License Upgrade The W-AIS features in the R5 SUPREME AIS System are license controlled and needs to be unlocked by a special license file. A license file is unique for each single R5 SUPREME Transponder. The license file name has the following structure; 200001 - 7000 118-611 [Secure W-AIS].lic In this example: 200001 –...
  • Page 16 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Figure 6 – No License File Found SOFTWARE UPGRADE 7000 118-524, C1 Page 16...

  • Page 17: Configuration

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System CONFIGURATION This chapter describes how to configure and setup the R5 SUPREME W-AIS Transponder System in order to use an encrypted communication link. It is assumed that the R5 SUPREME AIS System is already setup for normal Class A operation as described in “R5 SUPREME AIS Transponder System”...
  • Page 18 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Startup Mode Determines which Operational Mode the R5 SUPREME W-AIS Transponder should start in after a power cycle. This parameter is only used when “Link Type” is (SECURE) set to “Secure”. Encrypted Reporting Rate The reporting rate that should be used for encrypted position reports on the third “Secure”...

  • Page 19: Static Data Configuration

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System used regardless of the settings of this parameter. When the key has expired the R5 SUPREME W-AIS Transponder will again use the channel determined by this parameter. This parameter is only used when “Link Type” is Secure Channel Char.
  • Page 20 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Figure 8 – W-AIS Static Data Table 4 – W-AIS Static Data Parameters Parameter Name Description Only used when “Link Type” is set to “Secure”. Secure ID The Secure ID is the identification assigned to the vessel.

  • Page 21: Configure Bogus Id:s

    The R5 SUPREME W-AIS transponder offers a way to quickly change identity on the VHF link in order for the vessel to hide its true identity. The R5 SUPREME Secure W-AIS transponder can store up to five different bogus identifications with different static data information.

  • Page 22: W-Ais Installation Configuration

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Together with “Size A”, this parameter defines the Size B length of the ship (see Figure 10 below) Together with “Size D”, this parameter defines the Size C beam of the ship (see Figure 10 below) Together with “Size C”, this parameter defines the Size D beam of the ship (see Figure 10 below)
  • Page 23 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System configuration such as Bogus ID:s, bogus position source, internally generated bogus position. If set to “None”, no password is required to configure the bogus settings. If set to “Admin” the user will be prompted for the Admin level password when configuring bogus settings.
  • Page 24 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Use External Timing Determines if the R5 SUPREME Transponder shall use an external source for timing instead of the internal GPS. See section 6.4 for more details about external timing. 1PPS Edge Determines if the external 1PPS pulse should be detected on rising or falling edge.

  • Page 25: Encryption Keys

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Encryption Keys Encryption keys are generated using the Secure AIS Key Generator tool (product number 7000 100-776). The keys can be printed on a paper sheet, similar to that illustrated in the figure below or saved on file and distributed electronically. For details of the Secure AIS Key Generator, see “Secure AIS Key Generator –...
  • Page 26 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System 3.5.1 View and Delete Encryption Keys To view a list of all keys currently set in the R5 SUPREME W-AIS Transponder System go to the Key List view which is accessed from Main Menu  Maintenance  Configuration ...
  • Page 27 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System NOTE: Numerical input format keys will not be available in all Secure Key generator releases. 2. Choose a key index for the key. The R5 SUPREME W-AIS Transponder can have up to 127 keys in the memory at the same time. The R5 SUPREME will overwrite any existing key on the given index as long as the keys don’t overlap in time.
  • Page 28 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Figure 16 – Load Keys from USB To load encryption keys from USB Memory, perform the following: 1. Create a folder named “sttkeys” in the root of the USB Memory (memory must be FAT32 formatted). 2. Put the generated key files (named keyX.skey where X is the key index between 1 and 127) in the sttkeys folder.
  • Page 29 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Figure 17 – Set All Keys 3.5.4 Set a user defined forever key from the CDU The R5 SUPREME CDU can set a user defined 128, 192 or 256 bits encryption key that is valid forever, without using the Secure Key generator PC software. The operator must input the cipher key string manually.

  • Page 30: Set Secure Time

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System 1. Choose the desired key length of 128, 192 or 256 bits 2. Choose the input method (hexadecimal or numerical). 3. Fill in the encryption key data in the key parts parameter fields. The number of key part fields will vary depending on chosen key length.
  • Page 31 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System which is accessed from Main Menu  Maintenance  Configuration  W-AIS  Secure Time. Figure 20 – Secure Time view NOTE: The Secure Time view is only visible when the R5 SUPREME Transponder is NOT working in UTC Direct. CONFIGURATION 7000 118-524, C1 Page 31...

  • Page 32: Operational Modes

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Operational Modes There are five different operational modes for the R5 SUPREME W-AIS Transponder System. Regardless of mode, the R5 SUPREME W-AIS Transponder will always receive standard AIS messages on channels AIS 1 and AIS 2 and output the information on serial interface just as a normal Class A transponder.
  • Page 33 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Figure 22 – Operational Mode view 3.7.1 Normal Mode In this mode the R5 SUPREME W-AIS system performs the functions of a normal R5 SUPREME Class A AIS Transponder system, and operates as an IMO approved unit. Outgoing messages are broadcast in the open format on both AIS channels.

  • Page 34: Use Bogus Id

    NOTE: Bogus transmission is not possible in Normal operational mode, only in Hybrid mode. If one of the bogus id:s are activated, the R5 SUPREME Secure W-AIS Transponder will use that MMSI and the static and voyage data for the transmissions on the VHF link. An icon will appear in status bar of the R5 SUPREME CDU indicating that bogus id is in use.
  • Page 35 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System 3.9.1 Externally Generated Position If an external position source is used for the bogus position reports it must provide latitude, longitude, COG and SOG in order for the R5 SUPREME W-AIS Transponder to use the information. A position source that provides NMEA sentences GGA and VTG or the sentence RMC is enough for the transponder to accept the information.

  • Page 36: 3.10 Target List And Plot

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System The configured latitude and longitude will be used as start position and the R5 SUPREME transponder will then use the configured values for COG and SOG to calculate new latitude and longitude for each bogus position report. The reported heading will have the same value as COG (but truncated) and the reported ROT will always be zero when using internally calculated bogus position.

  • Page 37: 3.11 Message Handling

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Figure 27 – Extended Info 3.11 Message Handling Message Handling works as for a normal Class A when in Normal Operational Mode. It is also possible to send encrypted SRM or text messages when working in Tactical and Hybrid Operational Mode and BFT Link or Secure Link is used.

  • Page 38: 3.12 Alarms

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System 3.12 Alarms There is one new alarm in the R5 SUPREME W-AIS Transponder System compared to the normal R5 SUPREME Class A transponder: 3.12.1 W-AIS: Encryption key unavailable This alarm is active if there is no active encryption key set in the R5 SUPREME W-AIS transponder.

  • Page 39: Target Classification

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Received relayed targets are shown in the target list and target plot view. Relayed targets are displayed with a blue icon. Relayed targets are shown in blue colour in the target plot view. It is possible to query for details of a relayed target such as exact position and ship name when pressing the OPT button on a selected relayed target.
  • Page 40 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System The R5 SUPREME Secure option allows for custom classifications to be added in addition to the default classifications. Classification configuration is accessed by pressing Main Menu  AIS  Target Classification  Classification Press Add to add a new classification. Enter a name and choose a colour and press Save. To edit or delete a classification, select a classification from the list view and press either Edit or Delete.

  • Page 41: Operation

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System OPERATION This chapter consists of a few examples of use cases and describes how to operate the R5 SUPREME W-AIS transponder system. The following use cases assumes that the all R5 SUPREME Transponder systems has been installed and configured as normal Class A systems in accordance with R5 SUPREME AIS Transponder System Manual (p/n 7000 118-300).

  • Page 42: Start Encrypted Bft Link On Ais1 And Ais2

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Start encrypted BFT link on AIS1 and AIS2 When the BFT link type is used, the R5 SUPREME W-AIS Transponder sends encrypted position reports wrapped in binary VDL message 8. To start encrypted communication with BFT link type, perform the following for each system: 1.

  • Page 43: Start Using Bogus Position Reports

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System 3. The systems are now configured and must now have the SAME encryption key in order to communicate in Tactical Operational Mode. An encryption key can be created as described in chapter 3.5 “Encryption Keys” and distributed to all R5 SUPREME W-AIS systems.

  • Page 44: Operate With A Mix Of R5 S W-Ais And R4S Or R4Sl Units

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System 3. Activate the bogus id function by setting the parameter “Bogus ID”, in the Operational Mode view, to “Use Bogus ID x” where x corresponds to the desired pre configured bogus ID. The bogus ID icon should now be visible in the status bar of the R5 CDU to indicate the use of fake static and voyage data on the VHF link.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System TROUBLESHOOTING W-AIS Status view The W-AIS Status view shows a summary of the Warship AIS settings that are currently used by the R5 SUPREME W-AIS transponder. Therefore it can be helpful during troubleshooting to see if there is a mismatch of settings between two R5 SUPREME W- AIS systems.

  • Page 46: Currently Used Encryption Key

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System It is also good to check that the reporting rate on the secure channel is set to anything else than “No Reports” in order to send encrypted position reports on the secure link. BFT Link Type ...

  • Page 47: Installation Considerations

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The installation procedure for an R5 SUPREME AIS System is described in detail in the R5 SUPREME AIS Transponder System Manual (p/n 7000 118-300). This chapter describes additional installation steps for a R5 SUPREME W-AIS installation, not applicable for a normal Class A installation.

  • Page 48: Installing A Transmission (Operational) Mode Switch

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Installing a Transmission (Operational) Mode switch An external transmission (operational) mode switch (p/n 7000 100-959) can be ordered as accessory to the R5 SUPREME W-AIS Transponder system. With this switch it is possible to quickly change operational mode between Normal, Silent, Tactical and Hybrid. “External mode”...
  • Page 49 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System 6.2.2 Alarm Indication The Mode Switch has a red LED which indicates alarms that are so severe that the transponder cannot fulfill its main functions. The following alarms will trigger the red LED to be lit: Alarm Id Description Tx malfunction, all transmissions have been stopped...

  • Page 50: Installing A Device To The Tx Pulse Output Signal

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System 6.2.2 Mode Switch Cables The optional contacted cables (7000 100-961 and 7000 100-962) have the following colour coding. Color Description Brown RS422 Tx B RS422 Tx A Orange RS422 Rx B Yellow RS422 Rx A Green RS422 GND Power –...

  • Page 51: Installing External 1Pps

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System Figure 31 – Example: Tx Pulse with LED In this example the parameter “Tx pulse Prior Offset” is set to 20 ms and the parameter “Tx Pulse Trailing Offset” is set to 10 ms. The LED will then be lit 20 ms before transmission and continue to be lit until 10 ms after the transmission is done.
  • Page 52 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System 1PPS – 08:01:03 UTC 1PPS – 08:01:04 UTC 1PPS Pulse Serial Data ZDA – 08:01:03 UTC ZDA – 08:01:04 UTC Figure 33 – 1PPS Ex. 1) Offset to ZDA = 0s 2) 1PPS is detected at rising edge. Offset to ZDA is +1 seconds. 1PPS –...
  • Page 53 SUPREME Secure W-AIS System 4) 1PPS is detected at falling edge. Offset to ZDA is 0 seconds. 1PPS – 08:01:03 UTC 1PPS – 08:01:04 UTC 1PPS Pulse Serial Data ZDA – 08:01:03 UTC ZDA – 08:01:04 UTC Figure 36 – 1PPS Ex. 4) Offset to ZDA = 0s, falling edge INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 7000 118-524, C1 Page 53...

  • Page 54: Appendix A - Contact Information

    SUPREME Secure W-AIS System APPENDIX A – CONTACT INFORMATION Saab TransponderTech AB Låsbläcksgatan 3 589 31 Linköping Sweden Email: support.transpondetech@saabgroup.com APPENDIX A – CONTACT INFORMATION 7000 118-524, C1 Page 54...

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