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- Page 1 Virtual AIS Beacon Model: VAB1252 Installation & Configuration Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
System Specifications (VAB1252) ................. 22 Technical Accuracy ......................23 General Warnings ......................23 Obtaining Warranty Service ..................... 24 Declaration of Conformity ......................... 24 Electronic Waste Recycling ....................... 24 Copyright Notice ..........................25 Page 2 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 3: Important Information
: Never operate this device unless it is connected to a suitable VHF antenna. Transmitting without an antenna may damage this device. WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vesper Marine could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. -
Page 4: Installation And Wiring
The type of antenna should be an omnidirectional VHF antenna designed for the marine band (156-162 MHz). Ideally an AIS-frequency adapted antenna should be used however you may also use a standard marine VHF antenna. Page 4 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 5: Gps Antenna Connection (Tnc)
GPIO Port. You may extend this cable as necessary. The GPIO cable color code is as follows, Blue RS232 data in GPIO Port Brown RS232 data out RS232 Common Page 5 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 6: Power Connection (2 Pin)
Caution: Do not disassemble the unit or remove the screws which hold the Virtual AIS Beacon together. The unit is sealed and disassembly will void the warranty. If you require service or assistance please contact Vesper Marine. Page 6 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 7: Led Status Lights
Red: Built in integrity check error. Typically this would indicate a bad antenna connection. NETWORK Orange: Link established. Green Flashing: Network connection active. (optional – only applies to Ethernet enabled devices) Page 7 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 8: Virtual Ais Beacon Configuration Software
2. With the vmBeacon program running select the appropriate com and then click the Connect Button. Once connected all currently defined AtoN’s (if any) are displayed. Or, if connecting via Ethernet enter the IP address and Port in these two fields. Page 8 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 9: The Configuration Screen
Button and selecting the backup file that you wish to restore the beacon with. The Upload button must be used to load AtoN’s into the beacon once the restore procedure has been completed. Page 9 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 10: Configuration Software Field Descriptions
Beacon AtoN marks require a unique MMSI. An AtoN will not be updated to the beacon until a valid MMSI is set. Note: MMSI numbers may be allocated by the maritime authority responsible for marine radio spectrum in your region. Page 10 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... - Page 11 Mode C provides an option to send the messages on one channel only. When configuring this mode options are; C1 (channel 1) or C2 (channel 2). This mode is the least likely of the three modes to be used. Page 11 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved...
- Page 12 In FATDMA slots are fixed and pre-announced by a base station. These slots must be retrieved from a Competent Authority for VDL slot management. Note: FATDMA is disabled by default. Contact Vesper Marine if FATDMA is required for your application.
- Page 13 Each channel is configured with a Channel TX Interval of 10 minutes. A UTC minute offset of 5 minutes is automatically added to allow the alternated transmissions to be spaced 5 minutes apart. Page 13 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved...
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Page 14: Virtual Ais Beacon Firmware Upgrades
Virtual AIS Beacon Firmware Upgrades To upgrade the VAB1252 firmware use Vesper Marine’s ‘Status & Firmware Update’ tool. The connection process is the same as described above for the Beacon Configuration software. Connect the device to a PC using the DB9 plug or Ethernet, and select the appropriate com port (or IP address and com port for Ethernet enabled devices) and press connect. - Page 15 Once connected, click on the ‘Firmware Upgrade’ tab. From this tab you can browse for the new version of Firmware you wish to upload to the device and load it. Once the new firmware has been loaded your device will automatically reboot. Page 15 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved...
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Page 16: Nmea Command Interface
50.9866 S, 174° 45.1895 E on a mode A reporting interval of 3 minutes would be set on a Virtual AIS Beacon with a serial number of GZ12345 using: $ABAID,GZ12345,1,995121007,V,C*5B $ABACG,995121006,00,,,,0,VIRT ATON,0000000000,C*05 $ABACF,995121006,7,3650.9866,S,17445.1895,E,1,,,,,,09,1,C*06 $ABCBR,995121006,21,0,0,0,1682,13500,1,0,3,1682,13500,C*0F Page 16 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 17: Valid Aton Types
Cardinal mark N Port hand mark Starboard hand mark Preferred channel port hand Preferred channel starboard hand Isolated danger Safe Water Special mark Light vessel / LANBY/ Rigs Page 17 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 18: Example Binary Broadcast Of An Area Special Message
Decoded Area Special Message Msg Link ID Notice Desc Month, Day Hour Minute Duration 262143 Scale factor Precision -122.4670 37.8073 -122.4688 37.8160 -122.4110 37.8265 -122.3940 37.8177 -122.3990 37.8045 Page 18 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 19: Additional Nmea Output Sentences
SAT – Enable GSA/GSV Output Enable or disable (default) the output of GSA & GSV sentences to reduce the serial data stream. $PVSP,OK*2D Returns: $PVSP,SAT,1*72 Example: $PVSP,SAT,x Format: 0=disable GSA/GSV output, 1=enable Page 19 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 20: Aton,Clr - Clear All Aton Configurations
Reports the the address that will be used by the Virtual AIS Beacon when a base MMSI is configured for broadcasting an addressed binary message. $PVSP,ATON,ADDR,0*1E Example: $PVSP,ATON,ADDR,xxxxxxxxx Format: xxxxxxxxx MMSI to use as the address Page 20 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 21: Aton,Stats - Transmission Statistics
For a complete summary of the AtoN details query ATON: $VMANQ,ATON*7D This returns the following sentences: ATON,CNT ATON,ADDR ATON,STATS SYNC followed by the following for each AtoN: AID ACF ACG CBR Page 21 Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved... -
Page 22: Technical Information
(AIS) in Marine Aids to Navigation Services * NMEA 0183, Standard For Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices Vesper Marine is committed to continuously improving our products. As a result, specifications may change and there may also be differences between the product and this manual. -
Page 23: Technical Accuracy
Virtual AIS Beacon. The Virtual AIS Beacon is to be installed and used entirely at your own risk. By installing and/or using the Virtual AIS Beacon you fully accept this risk and agree to hold Vesper Marine Limited harmless. -
Page 24: Obtaining Warranty Service
Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service, please contact us. If you are unable to contact Vesper Marine directly, then contact the dealer where you purchased the unit. You must have the original sales receipt. Vesper Marine Ltd. 45 Sale Street, Freemans Bay... -
Page 25: Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2015, Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved. Unless otherwise indicated, all documentation and operating software contained within this product or distributed with this product is copyrighted by Vesper Marine Ltd. All rights are reserved. Except for short quotations in a review, no portions of this document or the software contained within this product may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Vesper Marine Ltd.
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