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- Page 1 HUB INSTALLATION GUIDE Cortex Hub-USA - USA & CANADA Cortex Hub-ROW - REST OF WORLD...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Vesper Marine External Speaker ........17 Dimensions LED icon troubleshooting ......37 External Loudspeaker ............18 Warnings ................39 Introduction ................3 Connecting devices to an Cortex Hub ......19 Warranty ................41 Questions and FAQs ............. 3 To connect a mobile device ..........19 Register Your Cortex ............ -
Page 3: Introduction
MONITORING AND CONTROL. Register Your Cortex When paired with a Vesper Marine Cortex H1 Tethered or Cortex H1P Portable Vesper Marine releases product updates from time to time. These updates feature handset, the Cortex Hub becomes a fully-featured 25W VHF radio with complete changes to Cortex including the release of new features. -
Page 4: Required Components
Required components Included • Cortex Hub (Cortex Hub) • GPS Antenna, Includes 10M (33ft) cable. • Power cable • WiFi antenna • Audio cable • Input / Output cable • VHF Patch Cable Required components Not included • AIS/VHF antenna •... -
Page 5: Onboard App Introduction
Onboard App Introduction Plotter Directory Instruments Cortex Onboard is a free Android and Apple iOS app that connects your phone or tablet to the WiFi of the Cortex Hub. Use the Cortex Onboard App to configure, manage and display data from Cortex. The Configuration Menu is used for initial configuration, AIS programming, network settings, firmware updates and input / output sensor setup. -
Page 6: The Cortex Network
Cellular Antenna The Cortex network GPS (10 Hz) Antenna (included) Secondary VHF AIS / VHF Antenna Cortex Monitor CELL WIFI WIFI WiFi Antenna WiFi Antenna (included) (included) Cortex Cortex WiFi data Onboard App Handsets External Speaker NMEA 2000 NMEA 0183 Devices Devices The Cortex network... -
Page 7: Led Indicator Panel
LED indicator panel Cortex Hub port locations The Cortex Hub features an indicator panel located on the top of the case. The LED 1. WiFi Antenna port indicator panel provides system status using changes in color or solid and flashing 2. -
Page 8: Cortex Hub Positioning
Cortex Hub positioning Cortex Hub mounting Allow at least 2”/ 50mm from each set of connectors give 1. Use the Cortex Hub as a template for mounting holes sufficient room for cable clearance and connection. 2. Mark the holes on the mounting surface and drill them Allow at least 8”... -
Page 9: To Connect Power
To connect power Wiring color codes Cortex DC power requirements: DC positive (+ve) (12/24 volts). BLACK DC negative (-ve) Hub Nominal Draw 0.5A @ 12V Always use a fuse or circuit breaker installed near the battery end or bus bar end. Hub VHF High Power Transmit (Max) 6.0A @ 12V Do not connect directly to a battery. -
Page 10: Ais / Vhf Antenna
AIS / VHF Antenna What does VSWR mean? Required VSWR stands for Voltage Standing Wave Ratio and is a measure of the how well matched a transmission line (e.g. the antenna cable connected to the VHF output of The Cortex Hub shares one antenna for both AIS and VHF functions. your the Cortex Hub) is to its termination impedance (e.g. -
Page 11: Internal Ais / Vhf Splitter
Use the GPS Status screen in the Onboard App or handset to view the satellite signal strengths and determine the best location for mounting the external GPS antenna. The Vesper Marine GPS antenna is specifically designed for use with Vesper Marine • Connect the AIS/VHF Antenna plug (PL259) to the Cortex Hub port labeled devices. -
Page 12: External Gps Antenna Mounting
External GPS Antenna mounting External WiFi Antenna Recommended Consider these WiFi requirements when choosing a position: Deck mount on base Deck mount flush • Allow enough clearance space when installing the Cortex Hub for the External WiFi Antenna to be positioned in a vertical position to increase WiFi range. •... -
Page 13: External Wifi Antenna Installation
External WiFi Antenna installation NMEA 2000 Gateway • Connect the WiFi Antenna to the Cortex Hub port labeled WiFi. The Cortex Hub incorporates an NMEA Gateway to allow different brands and generations of electronics on NMEA 0183 or 2000 networks to talk to each other •... -
Page 14: To Connect To Nmea 2000
To connect to NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 network connection example The Cortex Hub can be connected to an NMEA 2000 network to enable AIS and Navigation data, including GPS to be sent to other NMEA 2000 devices. • The NMEA sentences (PGNs) supported are listed on page 26. •... -
Page 15: To Connect To Nmea 0183
BLACK SPEAKER -VE To connect to NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 network connection diagram NMEA 0183 devices can receive AIS data when connected to the Cortex Hub I/O (Sensors GPIO / NMEA 0183) expansion port. • The NMEA sentences supported are included on page 26. The NMEA Baud rate can be changed via the Cortex Onboard App or from the H1 handset. -
Page 16: External Cellular Antenna
Deck mount 1” 14 UNS on base flush The Vesper Marine External Cellular Antenna may be connected for enhanced threaded mast cellular coverage. Consider the following location and connection requirements: • The external cellular antenna is rated IP67 and UV stable for external installation. -
Page 17: External Speaker
BLACK The external audio speaker output extends the audio output of the Cortex Handsets The Vesper Marine External Speaker (Part Number 111210) is purpose designed for and GPIO GROUND directly from the Cortex Hub. The external audio speaker output will broadcast VHF the marine environment. -
Page 18: External Loudspeaker
External Loudspeaker A loudspeaker can be connected to the Cortex Hub for use with Cortex Horn and Hailer functions. Loudspeaker Mode can be operated from a Cortex Handset (H1 Tethered or H1P Portable) or the Cortex Onboard App. The Loudspeaker port can output up to 30W into a 4ohm load. Setting Loudspeaker Volume Loudspeaker volume will default to Mute. -
Page 19: Connecting Devices To An Cortex Hub
Connecting devices to an Cortex Hub To connect a mobile device Once installation of the Cortex Hub, cables and antennas are complete, the Cortex 1. Turn Cortex Cortex Hub and device ON Hub is configured using the Cortex On board App on a mobile device (iOS or Switch the vessel’s batteries ON to power the Cortex Hub. -
Page 20: To Connect A Handset
To connect a handset Device connection FAQs 1. Turn Cortex Hub ON If the device (handset or mobile device) displays ‘Trying to connect...’ for a long Switch the vessel’s batteries ON to power the Cortex Hub. period, it has not made a WiFi connection to the Cortex Hub. 2. -
Page 21: Mmsi Programming Introduction
> MMSI (Enter MMSI number) Programming must be carried out by a Vesper Marine dealer. The included > Name (Enter the vessel’s name) instructions contain information on how to verify the correct programming. -
Page 22: To Program An Mmsi With A Handset
To program an MMSI with a handset To confirm AIS operation 1. Turn Cortex Cortex Hub and handset ON. LED indicator panel Switch the vessel’s batteries ON to power the Cortex Hub Green light indicates AIS data transmission 2. Connect the handset to the Cortex Hub via WiFi Handset See Connecting to an Cortex Hub section >... -
Page 23: Monitoring And Control
Monitoring and control Cortex Monitor App Introduction Off-boat vessel monitoring and control is supported via a built-in cellular modem Cortex Monitor is a free Apple iOS and Android app that allows your phone and the Cortex Monitor App on your phone. to monitor and control the sensors of your Cortex Cortex Hub via a cellular connection. -
Page 24: To Program Gpio Sensors With The Cortex Onboard App
To program GPIO sensors with the Cortex Onboard App To program GPIO sensors with a Cortex Handset Name and configure up to 5 general purpose sensors, 2 x input/output, 3 x input. Name and configure up to 5 general purpose sensors, 3 x input, 2 x input/output. 1. -
Page 25: Heading Sensor
Heading Sensor To update Cortex Hub firmware The Cortex Hub includes an internal heading sensor to display an accurately Firmware updates for the Cortex Hub and H1/H1P handsets are bundled with orientated AIS icon of your vessel on another vessels AIS system. The heading Cortex Onboard App releases. -
Page 26: Cortex Hub Wiring Color Codes
NMEA PGNs and Monitoring Instruments Received PGNs are translated and outputted over NMEA 0183 and WiFi. See support.vespermarine.com for an up to date list. Sent PGNs Received PGNs DESCRIPTION TRANSLATED FROM INSTRUMENTS DESCRIPTION TRANSLATED TO 0183 DATA SOURCE 127233 Man Overboard 127250 Vessel Heading 127250... - Page 27 M1 Wiring color codes POWER +VE BLACK POWER -VE NMEA TX B ORANGE ORANGE AUDIO +VE NMEA TX A WHITE BLACK AUDIO -VE NMEA RX B DARK GREEN LOUDSPEAKER +VE NMEA RX A YELLOW BROWN LOUDSPEAKER -VE NMEA 0183 COMMON BLACK and GPIO GROUND PULLUP VOLTAGE...
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Page 28: Gpio Sensor Wiring - Alarm Silence Switch
Cortex Hub’s input. +ve 12/24V PULLUP VOLTAGE LIGHT GREEN INPUT/OUTPUT 2 INPUT/OUTPUT 1 BROWN Switch Illumination Red (+ve) Optional GRAY INPUT 3 Vesper Marine VIOLET INPUT 2 BROWN BLACK Momentary 141025 External Mute Switch Part Number 141025 BLUE INPUT 1 BLACK... -
Page 29: Gpio Sensor Wiring - Motion Sensor
GPIO sensor wiring - Lighting remote control GPIO sensor configuration example Sensor / control name Anchor light Lighting on/off remote control is one example of what an output relay may switch and control. Sensor / control type On/Off switch An external Pullup voltage connection is recommended when connecting GPIO sensors to the Cortex Hub. -
Page 30: Gpio Sensor Wiring - High Water Sensor
GPIO sensor wiring - Motion sensor GPIO sensor configuration example Sensor / control name Cockpit Motion 1 An external Pullup voltage connection is recommended when connecting GPIO Sensor / control type Security sensor sensors to the Cortex Hub. When a sensor does not provide more than 2V, the Pullup provides an appropriate high level reference for the Cortex Hub’s input. -
Page 31: Gpio Sensor Wiring - Bilge Pump Activation Sensor
GPIO sensor wiring - High water sensor GPIO sensor configuration example Sensor / control name Bilge high water An external Pullup voltage connection is recommended when connecting GPIO Sensor / control type High water sensor sensors to the Cortex Hub. When a sensor does not provide more than 2V, the Pullup provides an appropriate high level reference for the Cortex Hub’s input. - Page 32 GPIO sensor wiring - Bilge pump activation sensor GPIO sensor configuration example Sensor / control name Engine room bilge A Pullup connection is not required in this example as it is driven high. Sensor / control type Bilge pump Default input high Pullup disabled Active when high Yes, normally closed...
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Page 33: Gpio Sensor Wiring - Hatch / Door Open Sensor
GPIO sensor wiring - Hatch / door open sensor GPIO sensor configuration example Sensor / control name Forward Hatch 1 An external Pullup voltage connection is recommended when connecting GPIO Sensor / control type Security sensor sensors to the Cortex Hub. When a sensor does not provide more than 2V, the Default input high Pullup enabled Pullup provides an appropriate high level reference for the Cortex Hub’s input. - Page 34 GPIO sensor wiring - Shore Power GPIO sensor configuration example Monitor a Shore Power connection by connected a DC voltage that is supplied from Sensor / control name Shore Power the AC system. This could be a simple DC mains plug, or a AC-DC Rectifier. If the AC Sensor / control type Shore Power supply disconnects, this will cause the DC voltage connected to Cortex to drop and...
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Page 35: Dimensions
18.5mm (3/4”) Ø2 15mm (5/8”) 18.5mm (3/4”) Dimensions External GPS Antenna 7mm (1/4”) 15mm (5/8”) Cortex Hub 7mm (1/4”) 168mm (6 5/8”) 18.5mm (3/4”) 58.7mm 58.7mm 21.5mm (7/8”) (2 5/16”) (2 5/16”) 147.5mm (5 13/16”) 15mm (5/8”) 21.5mm (7/8”) 19.5mm (3/4”) 7mm (1/4”) 21.5mm (7/8”) Ø60mm (2 3/8”) -
Page 36: Specifications
Specifications VHF VOICE VHF FREQUENCY RANGE CORTEX HUB GENERAL 156.025–161.600 MHz 168 x 168 x 58.7mm 156.050–163.275 MHz HUB SIZE (6 5/8” x 6 5/8” x 2 5/16” ) DEDICATED RX CHANNELS POWER SUPPLY 9-33V. 12V: 6A max, 500mA nom POWER OUTPUT 25W, 1W (High, Low) WEIGHT... -
Page 37: Dimensions Led Icon Troubleshooting
CORTEX HUB NETWORKING H1 AND H1P HANDSET SPECIFICATIONS 1 x Isolated Micro-C male port, AIS, GPS & MOB PGN 164.8 x 71.8 x 21.4mm NMEA 2000 GATEWAY HANDSET SIZE output, Gateway Translations to/from NMEA 0183 (6 1/2” x 2 13/16” x 7/8”) 1 x Isolated NMEA 0183 port, AIS and GPS sentences, 12V, 1A max, 200mA nom POWER SUPPLY... - Page 38 Solid Flashes green momentarily when a fix is acquired; returns to solid after a few seconds. Solid GPS Antenna short detected. It may also indicate a GPS system error, contact Vesper marine technical support if this state persists. FUNCTION COLOR...
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Page 39: Warnings
Cloud Green Solid Connected to the Vesper Cloud. Note - on the Lite plan it will only connect every 12 hours for 10 minutes. Cloud Solid An unexpected Vesper Cloud connection error has occurred. Contact Vesper Marine technical support if this state persists. - Page 40 AIS Transponder you fully accept this risk and agree to The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 2m from hold Vesper Marine Limited harmless. If you do not agree to accept all risk, return the antenna. This has been determined assuming the maximum power of the this product unused in its original factory condition to your dealer for a full refund.
- Page 41 Warnings Privacy Policy Vesper marine takes every effort to keep your private data safe and secure. For MMSI Programming Warning more information on our privacy commitment please visit: www.vespermarine. IMPORTANT: In most countries the operation of a VHF unit may require the...
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Page 42: Warranty
Vesper Marine Ltd. Vesper Marine retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit at its sole 45 Sale Street, Freemans Bay, discretion. In the event Vesper Marine chooses to replace the unit it may be Auckland, New Zealand.
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