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- Page 1 RODUCT ANUAL Class-B AIS Transponder Prod.no. 300 1001 Prod.no. 300 1020 Nauticast GmbH Lützowgasse 12-14 / 3.OG 1140 Vienna, Austria T: +43 (1) 5 237 237-0 F: +43 (1) 5 237 237-150 office@nauticast.com...
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Page 2: Copyright Protection
This document is protected by copyright law. Copying or duplicating be it physically or electronically for any usage other than the operation of a Nauticast B2 AIS System is prohibited and any offender may be liable to the payment of damages. - Page 3 2.4.1 Connecting the Nauticast B2 to your PC ....................... 7 2.4.2 Configuring Software and Nauticast B2 static data ..................9 2.4.3 Transferring and saving static data to the Nauticast B2 ................10 ..................11 NSTALLING YOUR AUTICAST HARDWARE ON THE VESSEL 2.5.1...
- Page 4 Released New menu structure, Silent Mode Switch, collission warning 2018-05-16 Release Status bar, Communication test 2018-09-07 Release Update Link2AIS, guided troubleshooting, vessel types added, display corrections for HR Screens and Windows scaling Page 4 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6...
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Page 5: What Is Ais
(ECDIS). This ensures that even small ships are visible when sending out AIS messages. Class A devices transmit at 12.5W and take precedence over Class B devices in overcrowded regions when transmitting. Page 5 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6... -
Page 6: Inland Ais
Class A equipment at intervals of 2 sec (speed> 23 knots) up to 3 min (ship at anchor), and in class B equipment at intervals of 5 sec to 3 min. The Nauticast B2 transmits position reports (Message 18) at intervals of • 30 seconds: when sailing (SOG)> 2kn;... -
Page 7: Installation
Connect the Nauticast B2 to your PC/notebook where Link2AIS is installed. We recommend using the USB connection as then no other external power source is necessary for the Nauticast B2. If you use the data cable (p/n 300 1012 or 300 1004) for connecting, the Nauticast B2 needs to be connected to a 12VDC or 24 VDC power source and and the serial connection established after that. - Page 8 AIS device is found. The serial port (port number can be found in the device manager of Windows) can also be selected manually from the menu. Click 'Save' when the right port is selected. For the Nauticast B2 115200 bps need to be used. •...
- Page 9 Open ‘AIS – Ship Static Data’. This will display the 'Static Data' for the connected Nauticast B2. This includes the vessel's name, call sign, MMSI number and other fixed information. For a Nauticast B2 in factory settings, the fields will be empty.
- Page 10 2.4.3 Transferring and saving static data to the Nauticast B2 CAUTION: For security reasons the MMSI cannot be changed by the end user once they are programmed. Please check the number entered carefully. You can change all other static data (except the MMSI) at any time by running Link2AIS, should the need arise.
- Page 11 Do not connect the Nauticast B2 unit to a main line 110/220V AC electrical supply as this could cause electric shock or fire. Only use 12-24V DC power sources! • Do not connect the Nauticast B2 unit to a DC supply exceeding 24V DC and mind the supply polarity. •...
- Page 12 If the DC power source is shared with multiple loads, make sure 2A is available for the Nauticast B2. Then plug the power connector into the Nauticast B2. Please see 8.2 APPENDIX B – Pin Layout / Cable Connections of this manual for details of the power, data and RF cables supplied.
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Page 13: Connecting External Equipment
Data cable 300 1004 / 300 1012 On connecting your Nauticast B2 to a chart plotter, please check the details for the settings in your chart plotter manual. Each chart plotter behaves slightly differently. Furthermore make sure you choose the correct NMEA channel as most devices have several input channels. -
Page 14: Alarm Relay
3 of the data cable. The input voltage of the alarm relay is matched to the operating voltage of the Nauticast B2. The operating voltage of the alarm relay is 3 to 60 VDC with a load current of 0.1 to 2A (3A when using a heat sink). - Page 15 External LED status indicators (optional data cable p/n 300 1004 required) If the Nauticast B2 is not visible and the status LEDs should still be monitored, external LEDs can be connected with Cable 4 of the optional Data Cable (p/n 300 1004).
- Page 16 .. must be suitable for marine applications (index of protection, ruggedness, means of mounting, etc.). • .. must be omni-directional and vertically polarized with unity gain 0 dB. A VSWR <1.5 has to be maintained over the frequency range 156 – 163 MHz. Page 16 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6...
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Page 17: Operation Of Your Nauticast B2
NOTE: LED will be a dimmer shade of green on USB power supply as well; however, USB-only power supply is NOT sufficient for full operation, so make sure 12-24VDC main power is actually supplied if you want to operate the B2 in normal operational mode (i.e. transmitting AIS data to other ships). 4.2.2 TX (Timeout) This LED will show up in amber if the unit has failed to transmit a position report during the last two reporting intervals. - Page 18 Programming information (SSD, proprietary command PNAU) • Alarm acknowledgements (ACK) Standards The Nauticast B2 complies with all standards under the European RED directive. Among other, these standards have been implemented: • IEC 62287-1: 2006-03 Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems –...
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Page 19: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting WARNING: Unauthorized opening of the Nauticast B2 (case) will invalidate the warranty! CAUTION: Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the Nauticast B2 as some solvents can damage the case material. To clean, wipe down with a damp cloth. NOTE: The Nauticast B2 contains no user serviceable parts. - Page 20 Red - DSC data mode CH2 Tricolour Green - Receive AIS data Amber - Transmit AIS data Red - DSC data mode Environmental Class “Protected” according to IEC 60945-Ed.4 -15°C bis +55°C Compass Safe Distance 0,55m Page 20 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6...
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Page 21: Appendix A - Block Diagram
(Note: Mount your unit with cable/connector side down) (Power supply, PC, NMEA compatible devices not included, data cable p/n 300 1012 included in set p/n 300 1001, data cable p/n 300 1004 optional) Page 21 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6... -
Page 22: Appendix B - Pin Layout / Cable Connections
Data cable p/n 300 1012 is identical with p/n 300 1004 except for the following differences: • Cable 4: omitted • Cable 1 and Cable 2 are 1.5m long instead of 3m • Cable 3 is 0.2m long instead of 3m Page 22 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6... -
Page 23: Appendix C - Dimensions Nauticast B2
APPENDIX C – Dimensions Nauticast B2 Page 23 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6... -
Page 24: Appendix D - Gps Antenna
APPENDIX D – GPS Antenna Page 24 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6... -
Page 25: Appendix E - Vhf Antenna
APPENDIX E – VHF Antenna Page 25 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6... -
Page 26: Appendix F - Declaration Of Conformity
APPENDIX F – Declaration of Conformity Page 26 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6... -
Page 27: Appendix G - Bsh Class B Type Approval
APPENDIX G – BSH Class B Type Approval Page 27 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6... -
Page 28: Appendix H - Fcc Class B Type Approval
APPENDIX H – FCC Class B Type Approval Page 28 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2.6... -
Page 29: Appendix I - Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
(off) (off) green 1. MMSI not programmed or Program valid MMSI into B2, invalid MMSI using the Link2AIS software provided VHF or GPS Antenna a. Check antenna connectors on connection is faulty both ends (2 for VHF, 2 for GPS);... - Page 30 If the problem remains unsolved after completing the instructions above, we kindly ask you to contact Nauticast Support with a log file (ideally: 2-3 hours of voyage) of your Nauticast B2 in operation. To create the log: •...
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- Page 32 For more information and the latest updates visit us at www.nauticast.com Nauticast GmbH Lützowgasse 12-14 / 3.OG 1140 Vienna, Austria T: +43 (1) 5 237 237-0 F: +43 (1) 5 237 237-150 office@nauticast.com...