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• The contents of this manual is subject to change without notice. • All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, Kongsberg Seatex AS would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
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Revision log Document ID Rev. Date Reason for revision Approved (sign) Man_user_ais200_r0 2004-12-09 First version. Man_user_ais200_r1 2005-02-24 LAN extension included. Static Data and Voyage Related menus updated. Man_user_ais200_r2 2005-05-09 Minor updates after reviews. Appendix E - Inland Waterway functionality included.
3.3.1 Manoeuvring and selecting................11 3.3.2 Dialogue boxes .................... 12 3.3.3 Editing......................13 3.3.4 Information ....................13 AIS 200 display pages and submenus ..............14 3.4.1 Ship list view ....................15 3.4.2 Main menu ....................16 3.4.3 Alarms and LR..................... 16 3.4.4 Dynamic data ....................
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4.7.2 Adding a region ................... 36 4.7.3 Edit current region ..................37 5. OPERATION........................39 General........................39 Turning the AIS 200 system ON ................40 Restarting the AIS 200 system ................40 Adjusting brightness and contrast................40 5.4.1 AIS 200 display settings ................40 Changing parameters during operation..............
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6.9.1 Resolving a long-range request..............55 6.9.2 Deleting a long-range request ..............56 6.10 Restarting the AIS 200 system using optional MKD ..........56 7. APPENDIX B - SOFTWARE SETUP USING OPTIONAL MKD......57 Security settings optional MKD ................57 7.1.1 Setting the security codes ................
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10.3 Inland data ....................... 73 10.4 Inland Waterway Area data ..................74 10.5 Inland Waterway Static Ship data................74 10.6 Inland Waterway Voyage Ship data ................ 74 10.7 Ship data parameters....................75...
Chapter 2 System overview - An overview of the AIS 200 system and its components. Chapter 3 User interface - An overview of the AIS 200 user interface, display pages and menus and the Minimum Keyboard and Display (MKD) unit.
Operation in such an area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Additional information to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Kongsberg Seatex AS will void the user's authority to operate the equipment. References...
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Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Introduction Long Range Minimum Keyboard Display MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity Message Not Applicable Presentation Interface Power Rate of Turn RTCM Radio Technical Commission of Maritime Service Receive Short Message Service Speed Over Ground...
SYSTEM OVERVIEW General The Kongsberg Seatex AIS 200 Automatic Identification System (AIS) uses VHF communication to transmit and receive AIS data. An AIS system operates primarily on two dedicated VHF channels, AIS 1 – 161.975 MHz and AIS 2 – 162.025 MHz. Where these channels are not available regionally, the AIS can be set to alternate designated channels.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 System overview 2.1.2 AIS information content AIS information is exchanged automatically between vessels, vessels and shore based stations and vessels and Aids to Navigation like buoys and lighthouses. The information transmitted by the AIS system is grouped into four categories: 2.1.2.1...
2 sec. System components An AIS 200 system includes the following units: • AIS 200 Class A Mobile Unit • GPS Antenna (GPS4) • AIS 200 Minimum Keyboard and Display, 21-button with Pilot Port GPS antenna (A101-01) AIS 200 MKD (A102-02)
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AIS stations. A Pilot Plug is included in the AIS 200 system and is located at the rear of the MKD. The plug enables the pilot to connect a Personal Pilot Unit (PPU) to the AIS system.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface Buttons Manoeuvring in the display: move the "viewport" up, down, left and right using the buttons in order to display the text. A display page is not limited to 4x20 characters.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface Press this button to enter the Main menu, Diagnostics menu and main Ship VIEW List view. Press this button to access the help system. INFO Press this button to toggle between numeric and alphabetic layout on the SHIFT keyboard while in Edit mode.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface The bold lined rectangle - Settings ------------- illustrates what is shown on the screen. Nav.Status Voyage related Gyro calibration ▼ Static data Serial ▲ ▼ symbols indicate that a page has more than three lines of content. Manoeuvre the viewport up and down with the buttons.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface 3.3.3 Editing The user can edit a variable by pressing when highlighted. The value of the current EDIT variable is stored and the user can start editing the data. The user selects characters by...
This chapter describes all the menu pages VIEW in the system. Note! If optional MKD is connected to the AIS 200, the menus for optional MKD will also apply to the AIS 200. SHIP LIST MAIN MENU Alarms and LR...
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface 3.4.1 Ship list view The default main page of the system is called Ship list 00.12 023 PRINSESS OF view and contains information about nearby vessels. THE SEA Range, Bearing and Name (MMSI if name not available) RANGE BRG NAME are shown.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface 3.4.2 Main menu Press to enter the Main menu. The user can VIEW - MAIN MENU ------------ select between Alarms and LR, Dynamic data, Alarms and LR Settings, SMS, Downperiods, Chn.Management or Dynamic data System.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface New LR *** LR Req When an LR request arrives, a dialogue box prompts the 123456789:ABCEFIOPUW user to send or deny the requested information. The [OK] to send dialogue box provides information about requester's MMSI [Cancel] to deny and the codes for requested information (e.g.
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Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface Nav.Status - Nav.Status -------- In this page the user can set the appropriate navigation status. NavStatus: MOORED Choose from predefined list. Voyage related - Voyage related ---- All voyage related settings can be viewed and altered in this Dest: Not defined page.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface Serial - Serial ------------ In this page the baud rate for the serial ports can be set. Sensor 1: 4800 Sensor 2: 4800 Sensor 3: 4800 ▼ RTCM : 4800 : 38400...
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Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface Press to select message. displays UP/DOWN ARROW * Message ********* the message to the user. If the message is previously read, a This message is an check-sign is shown in front of that line.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface Predefined messages - Predefined --------- In this page the user can edit, view or delete a previously Happy Day defined message. Press to view or edit a message, Happy Easter press to delete a message.
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Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface View regions - Regions ----------- In this page all regions (max 8) are shown. This is a read REGION 1 only page. Use to select the region of UP/DOWN ARROW REGION 2 interest.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface 3.4.9 System From the System page the user can see the current - System ------------ software version, restart the unit, reset the internal GPS Software version receiver, upgrade the software and view the MAC System control Address.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface If performing software upgrade, turn off power and insert - Software Upgrade ---- CF card with new software before power-on of the unit. Backup Successful Upon power-on, the configuration data are automatically Please turn off unit retrieved.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface Serial - Serial -------------- Diagnostics of serial interfaces, type of sentence and time PI in : NONE 59:59 elapsed since last transmission/reception on each port. PI out : VDO 00:01 RTCM in : NONE 59:59 ▼...
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface Optional MKD unit The MKD unit includes the following elements: DISPLAY PAGE BUTTONS VIEW ROTATING DISPLAY KNOB MENU INPUT BACK ENTER SIMRAD AI70 BUTTONS 3.5.1 Display The display presents information pages and menus used for data input. Refer Optional MKD - display pages and submenus, page 27.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface Optional MKD - display pages and submenus Note! Please be aware that the optional MKD does not support the following functionality: 1) LAN diagnostics/activity check 2) Gyro calibration 3) Reset GPS...
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 User interface Continue entering characters until the entry is completed, and confirm the complete entry by moving the highlight to the symbol and pressing the button. ENTER When all data are entered, the button is pressed to activate the entry.
Used for displaying and changing current VHF 7 . V H F L i n k settings. Displays periods where the AIS 200 system has 8 . D o w n p e r i o d s been out of operation.
3.6.5 SMS page In the SMS page the operator may select functions available in the AIS 200 Short Message System. = = = S M S M e n u = = = = = = = = = P 2 1 .
SOFTWARE SETUP PROCEDURE General The AIS 200 system is set up with factory settings during testing. The software setup must be performed as a part of the AIS 200 installation procedure. The software setup is performed from sub-menus available from the Main Menu page, activated by pressing the button.
SHIFT Call: CA122 text mode. MMSI: 136547932 If MMSI number is changed, the unit should be restarted, IMO: 3334445 see the Kongsberg AIS 200 Installation Manual [1]. Keel: 30.5 DimA: 0 Name: The vessel name (text). DimB: 0 Call: The vessel call sign (text).
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Software setup procedure Note! If a local PC is used outside a network server, use a crossed UTP cable to connect LAN. The AIS unit and the PC must have a network address that puts the AIS unit and the PC on the same subnet.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Software setup procedure 4.7.2 Adding a region To edit these parameters, use the keys to ARROW - Add region --------- manoeuvre to the parameter of interest and press EDIT ChnA: 0 Use the button if necessary, and enter the new value.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Software setup procedure 4.7.3 Edit current region This function is used to change the current radio parameters and is similar to Add Region, the only difference being that by changing these values the default parameters for the current region are altered and take effect immediately.
Operation OPERATION General The AIS 200, once activated, will continuously and autonomously broadcast the vessel’s position and all the static and dynamic information as required by IMO. However, while the vessel’s speed and rate of turn manoeuvres will automatically determine...
Operation Turning the AIS 200 system ON The system is turned ON when power is connected to the AIS 200. After a two-minute initialisation period the unit will have full functionality. No ON/OFF switch is included on the unit. The system is turned OFF when power is disconnected. When switching OFF, the unit should be off at least 10 seconds before being switched ON again.
ON/OFF. Hold to save. EDIT Using the AIS 200 message system The AIS 200 system includes an SMS function, making it possible to send text message to other vessels or to shore based stations. 5.7.1 Using SMS in AIS 200 All SMS functions are selected from the SMS page, activated by selecting SMS in the Main Menu.
OK to send message as configured. Many AIS manufacturers do not implement the full set of AIS SMS messages. The AIS 200 has a complete set of AIS SMS messages including Addressed, Safety related addressed and Safety related broadcast messages accessible from the display.
When the message is completed, hold to save. The alarm system The AIS 200 system does not include an internal acoustic alarm. It is, however, possible to connect an external alarm to the system. See the Kongsberg AIS 200 Installation Manual [1] for details.
√ Long-Range messages (option) The AIS 200 contains a long-range interface for connection to an external communication system like Inmarsat. If the AIS unit is connected to an Inmarsat terminal, it is possible to poll the AIS system data from anywhere within the Inmarsat coverage area.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix A – Operating procedure optional MKD APPENDIX A - OPERATING PROCEDURE OPTIONAL MKD Optional MKD display settings When the buttons are pressed simultaneously, the BACK ENTER BACK ENTER AIS TERMINAL view will be displayed.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix A – Operating procedure optional MKD 2. Repress the button to activate the predefined list. ENTER = = = N a v . S t a t u s = = = = = = P 1 1...
Vessel draught [1/10 m] OnBrd: Total number of people on board Type: Type of vessel. Refer Vessel Identifiers in the Kongsberg AIS 200 Installation Manual [1]. Enter voyage data as described in Entering Data, page 28. Activate the setting by pressing the button.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix A – Operating procedure optional MKD Using SMS in AIS 200 - optional MKD All SMS functions are selected from the SMS page, activated by pressing the button. = = = S M S M e n u = = = = = = = = = P 2 1 .
R e p l y B r C a s t S R 6.5.2 Writing and sending SMS messages When writing a message in the AIS 200 system, the message can be defined as: • General text message • Safety related message •...
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix A – Operating procedure optional MKD = = = W r i t e M s g = = = = = = = P 2 4 2. Select the channel that is to be used when...
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix A – Operating procedure optional MKD 6.5.2.3 Writing predefined messages A predefined message may be defined and saved for re-use. When a predefined message is to be sent, it may be defined as a general text message, a safety related message or a broadcast message.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix A – Operating procedure optional MKD 6.5.2.4 Sending a predefined message When the Predefined Message view is active, one of the predefined messages may be selected, eventually edited, and then sent. = = = P r e d e f i n e d = = = = = = P 2 3...
2 8 / 0 5 2 1 4 5 Before a general message or a safety related message is transmitted, the AIS 200 system will automatically check that the selected vessel or base station is able to receive the message. If not, the system will try to resend the message three times.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix A – Operating procedure optional MKD Optional MKD alarms If an alarm situation occurs, this will be R A N G E B R G N A M E indicated in the lower right corner of the View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 .
6.9.1 Resolving a long-range request The AIS 200 Mobile Unit may be set up to answer a long range request automatically or manually. Refer Answer mode optional MKD, page 62. If the system is set up to manually answer a long range request, the request displayed in the Long Range menu should be highlighted and the button pressed.
Restarting the AIS 200 system using optional The AIS 200 Mobile Unit may be restarted by using the following procedure: = = = M a i n M e n u = = = = = = = = P 1 1.
USING OPTIONAL MKD Security settings optional MKD To avoid unauthorised input of data in the menus accessed from the Main menu, the AIS 200 system should be set up with security codes and different access levels. 3 different access levels may be defined:...
62. 7.1.2 Changing the security levels To avoid unauthorised input of data in the menus accessed from the Main menu, the AIS 200 system should be set up with security codes and different access levels. Note! All entries on the Security page are protected by L2 security code. This code has to be entered before any parameters can be changed.
Once authenticated with L1 or L2 PIN code, the authentication is valid until the View page has been displayed for 5 seconds. To protect the AIS 200 security systems, the MKD returns to the View page when not used for 15 minutes. In high security applications we recommend manually returning to the View page when a change that required authentication is completed.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix B – Software setup using optional MKD = = = S t a t i c D a t a = = = = = P 1 4 A I S T r a n s c e i v e r...
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix B – Software setup using optional MKD = = = N e t w . S e t t i n g s = = P 1 9 2 E x t e r n a l P o r t s...
M A C L S : 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 2 0 6 Answer mode optional MKD The Answer mode page configures the polling operation for the AIS 200 system. 1. Press the button to activate the...
The following parameters may be defined: LongRange Configures the long-range polling. The following selections are available: Automatic: The AIS 200 system will automatically reply to a long- range request. The request will however be listed in the Long Range view. Manual: The operator will have to manually reply to a request.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix B – Software setup using optional MKD 7.7.2 Editing current region The Edit Cur.Reg. option enables the operator to = = = E d i t C u r . R e g = = P 1 6 1 change parameters for the current AIS channels.
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AIS Mobile Unit. 10.1 Setup file The parameter AIS_IWW_ENABLED must be set to 1 in the setup file to enable the Inland Waterway functionality. For more details about the configuration, see the Kongsberg AIS 200 Installation Manual. 10.2 Dynamic data This page is selected from the Main Menu/Dynamic data.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix E - Inland Waterway functionality 10.4 Inland Waterway Area data The Inland Waterway Area data is received in VDL message 23 from a base station. To be able to receive these area data it is necessary that the Main Menu/Settings/Voyage related/Type is equal to the Ship and Cargo parameter in message 23.
Kongsberg AIS 200 User's Manual, rev. 2 Appendix E - Inland Waterway functionality 10.7 Ship data parameters In addition to the Class A parameters, the Inland data parameters are shown for the selected ship if the inland data messages have been received. The Inland Water Way parameters are prefixed with "IWW".
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