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Page 1 USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C mesemar.com...
Page 2 USER MANUAL REF: MTUAIS-C-ENG DATE REVISION 06-08-2020 General Review 2020 19-11-2020 Drawings mesemar.com...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX MTU AIS-C INTRODUCTION TO AIS ................... 2 1.1. PURPOSE OF AIS....................3 1.2. SHIP TO EARTH INFORMATION................4 1.3. VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEMS VTS ................5 1.4. HOW DOES AIS WORK? ..................5 1.5. FREQUENCIES AND AIS TRANSMISSION............5 1.6.
Page 4 7.1. GPS TAB ......................31 7.2. TAB SERIAL DATA..................... 31 7.3. DIAGNOSTIC TAB ....................32 STAND-BY MODE ..................34 CONFIGURING THE PCA SENSOR MODULE ............ 34 9.1. MESSAGE DATA MAPPING #6 ................39 9.2. COMPATIBLE EXTERNAL DEVICES..............40 10.
Page 5: Introduction To Ais
This process is carried out without intervention from the crew. The AIS is also capable of transmitting small messages to other ships or base stations by the crew as a free text for information exchange. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 2...
Page 6: Purpose Of Ais
As the AIS transponder is a VHF data communication, it allows to identify other ships behind obstacles that with the use of radar would not be seen, and thus be prevented before a visual contact. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 3...
Page 7: Ship To Earth Information
AIS systems record and record all received information so that it can subsequently be reproduced in the event of an accident. The AIS is used in rescue operations, allowing to coordinate and monitor the movements of the ship. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 4...
Page 8: Vessel Traffic Systems Vts
AIS transponders can work at different frequencies, within the same band. The working frequencies are defined regionally by the competent national authority. The AIS can be controlled by DSC (digital selective calling) to move to another frequency with a bandwidth of 25 KHz. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 5...
Page 9: The Sotdma Protocol
The coverage and distance of communications will depend on the transmission powers (usually 12W on ships and between 2 and 12 W in AtoN); and antennas and their location above MSL sea level. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 6...
Page 10: Data Refresh Speed
30 seconds Class B between 14 - 23 knots 15 seconds Class B at more than 23 knots 5 seconds AIS in AIS AtoN Beacons Message 21 3 minutes AIS Base Station 10 seconds USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 7...
Page 11: Description Of Mtu-Ais-C
2.2. AIS AtoN TYPE 3 Type 3 transponders are transmitter and receiver devices. They can work using FATDMA (Fixed Access Time Division Multiple Access) mode or RATDMA (Random Access Time Division Multiple Access) mode. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 8...
Page 12: General Features
AIS Frequency 1: 161.975 MHz 25 kHz AIS Frequency 2: 162.025 MHz 25kHz. Receiver Sensitivity: <-107 dBm to 20% PER (Type 3). Modulation Mode 25KHz GMSK Emission power test, ROE measurement Auto diagnosis: and supply voltage USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 9...
Page 13 IEC AIS Aids to Navigation. IALA A-126. Edition 1.4. IEC 62320-2 Edition 1. IEC 61162-1/2. Edition 2.0. IEC 60945. Edition 4. ITU-R M. 1371-4 IEC 61108-1. Options Weather station. Tidal sensor (ground). Glonass. Other parameters available. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 10...
Page 14: Main Features Of The System
Power supply and basic Transceiver interface. Souriau UTS6JC14E19SW. USB for PC setup Souriau UTS6JC8E4S. Sensor board connections A Souriau UTS6JC14E19SX. Sensor board connections B Souriau UTS6JC14E19SY. VHF radio antenna N Female Antenna GPS reception TNC Female USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 11...
Page 15: Installation
Basic installation requires the connection of a VHF antenna and an optional GPS receiver antenna as the internal GPS antenna can be used. The complete configuration with all possible options is shown in the following image: USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 12...
Page 16: Power And Interface Connector. "W Type
User IO signal 3 USER_IO_4 User IO signal 4 USER_WKUP WAKEUP External Input ** * Only available when the configuration includes a sensor interface, otherwise these pins do not connect ** Use only at your provider's instructions. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 13...
Page 17: Sensor Interface Connector. "X Type
Digital input 2 isolated (-) alarm AN_1- Analog input 1 non-isolated (-) S_DIG_IO_1 Digital input/output 1 not isolated S_RS422_GND RS422 mass sensor port Signal mass S_DIG_IO_3 Digital input/output 3 not isolated S_DIG_IO_2 Digital input/output 2 not isolated USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 14...
Page 18: Sensor Interface Connector. "Y Type
Analog input 3 non-isolated (positive) AN_3- Analog input 3 non-isolated (negative) * Only available when the configuration includes a sensor interface, otherwise these pins do not connect ** Use only at your provider's instructions. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 15...
Page 19: Vhf Antenna Connector
The MTU-AIS requires a DC power supply with a rated voltage of 12VDC or 24VDC and can operate in a voltage range between 10V and 32VDC. The current peak when output at 12V is 3A. The total average consumption will depend on the configuration used and the messages transmitted periodically. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 16...
Page 20: Installing The Vhf Radio Antenna
Active gain antenna at least 20 dB • Power supply 3.3V • Impedance 50 Ohms IMPORTANT: The GPS antenna and its coaxial cable must be isolated from the support structure and VHF radio connection USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 17...
Page 21: Configuration Using Proaton Software
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to view to complete the installation. The installation of the proAtoN performs the installation of the USB drivers, as well as the configuration program required for the connection to the MTU-AIS. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 18...
Page 22: Configuration Screen
MTU-AIS settings. The right key transfers the current ProAtoN configuration of MTU-AIS transponder ProAtoN, so we can modify parameters in the MTU-AIS. You can choose to transfer all settings tabs or only the current tab. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 19...
Page 23 BLUE SYNC IN PROCESS EDITED AND NOT TRANSMITTED TO MTU-AIS TAB Synchronization is achieved by a process of reading or writing the MTU-AIS. STATUS BAR. The status bar displays the status of the connection, the GPS time. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 20...
Page 24: Mtu-Ais Configuration
The Standard Mode is the one used in maritime navigation and the "inland" mode is the one used in navigation in river channels in Europe. In "inland" mode, msg 21 controls related to the Racon and beacon are disabled. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 21...
Page 25 AIS is located) you can choose in "EPFS type" the "surveyed" option and indicate the position of the headlight. Accuracy can only be set when the 'Surveyed' option is chosen. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 22...
Page 26 5.3.2. CONFIGURING MESSAGE TRANSMISSION. The message transmission configuration screen is described in the following image: Figura 2. ProAtoN message scheduling Basic Messages The typical message of an AtoN AIS is Message 21. This message occupies two slots. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 23...
Page 27 • Message #6 Directed binary message • Message #12 Addressed Security Message (4 OPTIONS) • Message #14 Security Broadcast Message (4 OPTIONS) Emission scheme: FATDMA the RATDMA. Figura 3. Example of FATDMA emission scheme. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 24...
Page 28 Figura 4. Virtual AIS configuration. Parameters are required for the transmission of virtual messages and must be configured correctly by users. The data to be used will be like those used in the previously configured AIS-AtoN Real message. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 25...
Page 29 MTU AIS is installed. For example, if the beacon status output is connected to the MTUAIS, it must be selected, if a Racon is installed, it may or may not be monitored and must be selected correctly. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 26...
Page 30 Note that the health of the transponder is always transmitted as part of the Standard Navigation Aids position report (Message #21), however, the status contained by this message may not be displayed on all monitors. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 27...
Page 31 • Transmits #14 message. A text message is issued when the transponder detects that it is out of position. The text content of the message must be set in the 'Message text' box. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 28...
Page 32: Offline Configuration
The settings are saved in a "*.pad" file using proAtoN’s application own format. When the application starts, a new blank configuration is created. You will be prompted to save the file if changes have been made. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 29...
Page 33: Mtu-Ais Repeater Function
The 21 Broadcast message can be limited in distance so as not to repeat messages that are at an excessive distance and may not be interesting for navigators in the area where the forwarding equipment is located. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 30...
Page 34: Mtu-Ais Diagnostic
TAB SERIAL DATA. Displays the AIS data of the receiver in the format NMEA0183 / IEC61162-1 It can record the data in a file and be able to apply filters on the received data. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 31...
Page 35: Diagnostic Tab
If the measured value is greater than 5:1 an alarm will occur as the antenna adaptation is faulty and the power reflected in the transmitter is very high which would indicate a wiring defect. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 32...
Page 36 The status bits contain the basic operational state of a light and RACON connected to the overall state of the transponder. Connecting a light and/or RACON is optional and requires equipment with an appropriate state output. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 33...
Page 37: Stand-By Mode
It can be sent from the "Serial Data" tab using the command line at the bottom. After the command is sent, the MTUAIS computer must be restarted. The initial sensor board configuration screen is as follows: USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 34...
Page 38 These controls allow you to configure the scaling parameters for the two Voltage Measurement Sources. To switch between these two sources, you select it through the Voltage Measurement Source control on the Message Programming tab. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 35...
Page 39 Settings Message #8 This group contains a single control to select the message type #8 • FI 11 for compatibility with the old MGS 8 format • FI 31 to use the new MGS 8 format USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 36...
Page 40 DI digital entries and not from the stored state used in the messages. Sensor Health This section shows the health of each sensor in the current option. The data can be refreshed using the corresponding 'Update' button. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 37...
Page 41 ADC. The Start/Stop button controls the data flow. It should be noted that when the data flow is disabled all other commands are inaccessible. USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 38...
Page 42: Message Data Mapping #6
Bit 5 – Set to 1 if the current detection of the light >-100mA, but 0 Bit 6 - Non-isolated digital input 1 Bit 7 - Non-isolated digital input 2 Transponder's out-of-position Transponder's out-of- Out-of-position status algorithm position algorithm USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 39...
Page 43: Compatible External Devices
Valeport Tide Meter * This device can be connected via RS422 or RS232 Note: The Impress S12C Water Temperature and Pressure Probe is connected via the SDI-12- interface (which disables the RS-232 B port). USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 40...
Page 44: Accessories
301-0073-USB – Ais Carbon Usb configuration cable LW-SS – Anntena inox braket ATCXL2-1/H-N – Ais radio antenna 155- 175MHZ 10.1 OPTIONAL (SENSORS) • UTS6JC14E19SX – X Aerial connector Souriau • UTS6JC14E19SY – Y Aerial connector Souriau USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 41...
Page 45: Drawing & Dimensions
11 DRAWING & DIMENSIONS USER MANUAL MTU AIS-C Page 42...
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