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- Page 1 SmartFind M6 AIS CLASS A USER MANUAL...
- Page 3 B.V. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible. This manual is applicable for McMurdo SmartFind M6 manufactured after March 2024.
- Page 4 CORRECT POWER SOURCE Incorrect power sources will damage the equipment and may even result in fire. Please ensure the correct power source is provided at all times. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAIN OR SPLASHING WATER Electrical shock or fire could be resulted if water leaks into the equipment.
- Page 5 European Marine Equipment Directive. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Netwave Systems B.V. declares that the McMurdo SmartFind M6 Class A AIS transponder is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European MED Directive 2014/90/EU.
- Page 6 Warranty enquiries should be sent to: Email: info@seasofsolutions.com Telephone: +44 (0) 239262 3900 Or by mail to: Netwave Systems B.V. Blauw-roodlaan 100, 2718 SJ Zoetermeer, Netherlands. McMurdo Ltd Holbrook Court, E1 Cumberland Business Centre, Northumberland Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1DS, UK...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT IS AIS? ....................3 M6 OPERATION ....................4 .................4 RONT ANEL VERVIEW .....................5 ISPLAY ODES Radar View ...................6 Target Symbol Description ............7 Status Bar ..................8 Transmission and Reception Bar ..........9 ....................10 EYBOARD .................11 VERVIEW Menu Item Brief Description ............12 ....................14 ESSAGES SRM Inbox ..................14... - Page 8 Dangerous Target List ..............42 Alert List ..................43 Alert History ................45 MOB crew list ................46 ................48 YSTEM ONFIGURATION User Customize ................48 GNSS Customize .................49 I/O Port Settings .................50 Password Setting ................50 Firmware Upgrade ..............51 Ethernet Setting .................52 NMEA 2000 Settings ..............54 Factory Reset ................54 ....................55 IAGNOSTICS...
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Page 9: What Is Ais
WHAT IS AIS? The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a Very High Frequency (VHF) radio broadcasting system that transfers packets of data over the VHF data link (VDL) and enables AIS equipped vessels and shore-based stations to exchange identification information and navigational data. Ships with AIS transponders continually transmit their ID, position, course, speed and other data to all nearby ships and shore stations. -
Page 10: M6 Operation
M6 OPERATION M6 will turn on and start operating as soon as the DC power is applied from the vessels DC switch panel. Front Panel Overview LCD Display Keypad Light Sensor Beeper SD Card Pilot Plug Keypad Description: Item Icon Name Function(s) when pressed ⚫... -
Page 11: Display Modes
⚫ Confirm the currently selected item Enter ⚫ Move the selection cursor ⚫ Radar View: Up-Down: change scale Arrow Key Right-Left: select target ⚫ Ship Detail: Right-Left: change page Display Modes For quick access, users can rotate display modes by simply pressing the button. -
Page 12: Radar View
Shows the GNSS satellite current usage GNSS Satellite status Information (Refer to section 4.7.4 GNSS Status) Radar View Target Information Own ship Information Radar View displays own ship and target ships’ statuses, and their correlations. It is a proportional chart scale showing the current ratio displayed. The distance between the inner and outer circles (1 grid) is the number displayed on the scale at left bottom. -
Page 13: Target Symbol Description
Target Symbol Description Symbols for each AIS target displayed on the Radar View are described as below: Own Ship Color: White Own ship Icon. AIS Target Color: White Ship equipped with AIS system in the surrounding sea will appear on the Radar View as an AIS target. Selected Color: White / Flashing Colored Frame Target... -
Page 14: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status Bar constantly indicates own ship position, GPS status, SRM, ALR (alert state), and Date (YYYY/MM/DD) & Time. It will indicate IL (Inland) and/or B (Blue Sign) when the system is running Inland mode. Status Bar Inbox SRM：Unread incoming SRM LR Inbox：UnACK long-range interrogation Alert State：active –... -
Page 15: Transmission And Reception Bar
Transmission and Reception Bar The Transmission & Reception Bar, at bottom of Radar View, constantly displays real time status of AIS transmission and reception, and ship orientation mode. Item Name Function Number No transmissions & receptions: No flash Indicators Reception of AIS message: Flash green color Transmission of AIS message: Flash orange color... -
Page 16: Keyboard
Keyboard Keyboard will pop up when getting into AIS Settings, Send SRM, etc. pages. The following two keyboards are used when entering text and the right one is only for entering numbers. Upon keyboard showing up on screen, user can use physical arrow keys on device front panel to traverse and select character for editing text. -
Page 17: Menu Tree Overview
Menu Tree Overview Press to enter main MENU. There are 5 menu choices, and additional 2 menu choices for Inland mode. Each menu holds related sub-menu as depicted below. -
Page 18: Menu Item Brief Description
Menu Item Brief Description Messages SRM Inbox Log of safety related messages (SRM) received SRM Outbox Log of safety related messages (SRM) sent Log of received inquiry messages from long-range LR INBOX interrogation Send SRM Send SRM AIS Settings Own Ship Your vessel setting VOYAGE Navigation setting... - Page 19 I/O Port Settings I/O port settings Password Setting Password change Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrade Ethernet Setting Ethernet setting Factory Reset Restore all setting to default Diagnostics Keypad Test Button key test Panel Test LCD panel test Power On/Off Log Device activated log Firmware Version Firmware version System Diagnostics...
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Page 20: Messages
Messages When a SRM (Safety Related Messages) from other AIS equipped vessels is received, the status bar will display , the new message icon. SRM Inbox You can read received SRM under Inbox. Use to traverse the message list and highlight your choice. Read the message content by pressing... -
Page 21: Srm Outbox
When pressing , system will show 3 options. You can choose to reply the highlighted message or delete it or delete all messages in SRM Inbox. Press confirm your choice. SRM Outbox You can read all sent SRM under Outbox. Use to traverse the message list and highlight your choice. - Page 22 message has been successfully sent, if failure it will show When pressing , system will show 2 options. You can choose to delete it or delete all messages in SRM Outbox. Press to confirm your choice.
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Page 23: Long Range Inbox
Long Range Inbox When the transponder is connected to a long range communication system via the long range communication port then long range interrogations may be received. These are requests for information from a distant base station beyond normal AIS operation range. -
Page 24: Send Srm
Send SRM This submenu allows the users to compose a Safety Related Message (SRM). Maximum length for the message is 85 characters. Message Type gives you the option to send the broadcast message or the addressed message. If the user chooses to send the addressed message, the system will show MMSI below the Message Type. - Page 26 After entering the MMSI number, choose the Channel. It gives you the option to send message through channel A, B or Both A & B. By No Preference, which is the default option, the system will select the channel automatically. Then, compose the message.
- Page 27 To send the message, press the send button on the bottom of the view and the system will ask whether to send the message. Select YES to send and return to Messages submenu, NO to cancel and stay at this view. To leave this page, press and the system will ask whether to leave this view.
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Page 28: Ais Settings
AIS Settings This menu list provides access to settings that are required during installation of the transponder. There are a total of 9 submenus. Own Ship Note: Own ship settings are operator password protected, changes can only be saved when the operator password is entered. For password details, see section 2.12 of the M6 installation manual. -
Page 32: Voyage
Voyage In this submenu the following navigational information can be configured: Destination - Ship’s next destination port (limited to 20 characters). ⚫ ETA Date - Estimated date of arrival at destination (using UTC time) ⚫ ETA Time - Estimated time of arrival at destination (using UTC time) ⚫... -
Page 35: Cpa/Tcpa
CPA/TCPA In this submenu the closest point of approach (CPA) and time to CPA (TCPA) can be set. The vessels with insufficient CPA and TCPA will be displayed in the dangerous list and radar view with red color. ⚫ CPA - in nautical miles ⚫... -
Page 36: Operation Mode
Operation Mode You can configure the transponder to operate in SOLAS or INLAND mode. Each mode has some specific submenu and menu options. Displaying the SART Test on the M6 screen can be enabled or disabled by configuration setting (ON/OFF) as well. Alert Settings This submenu can be used to enable or disable ALF sentence. -
Page 37: Long Range Settings
Long Range Settings This section is password protected, value changes can only be saved using the operator password. This menu provides user choices to auto-response remote interrogation and settings of the response information. You can set Mode to either Auto or Manual. The setting for the rest of information is either Provide or Not Provide. -
Page 38: Vswr Settings
VSWR Settings The VSWR setting function allows the fine-adjustment of VSWR threshold according to the cable length and VHF antenna characteristics. Transceiver This section is password protected value changes can only be saved using the operator password. The submenu allows the users to switch on or off the transmission and enable to switch the transmission power between 12.5 W, as “normal”, and 1 W. -
Page 39: Extended Tow Dimension
Extended Tow Dimension This option provides users to setting extended dimension values used by towing vessels. Under the following two conditions, this option will appear in the Menu. 1. AIS operate mode is INLAND mode or 2. in SOLAS mode, and Navigational Status is 12 = power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside. -
Page 40: Navigation Operation
Navigation Operation Own Ship This option displays the full information on your ship, including both dynamic and static data. Use direction keys to change between dynamic and static information. ⚫ Static data and Dynamic data... -
Page 41: Target List
⚫ Inland Vessel Information The following information is only available under inland mode. Target List This option displays all received AIS information of other vessels including dynamic and static information. Use direction keys to select AIS target and then press go through dynamic and static information of the selected vessel. - Page 42 Use direction keys to continue reading the dynamic and static information of the selected vessel. Additional inland information is available under inland mode.
- Page 43 ⚫ Sorting vessels In the list, press will open the pop-up window and user can sort the list according to vessels’ MMSI, direction (BRG), or distance (RNG). Also user can choose what kinds of ship type whether should be displayed in the target list. In the screenshot of the Target List, one subtitle has different color between others indicates the current sorting method.
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Page 44: Region List
Region List The region list displays all saved region areas. Use direction keys to traverse the list. Press enables you to read the highlighted region information. ⚫ Editing or Adding region content You can add or modify the region area setting by pressing at the region list page. -
Page 45: Gnss Status
GNSS Status In this submenu the following GNSS information is displayed: ⚫ GNSS Status - show device’s GNSS data ⚫ GNSS Constellation - GNSS source location distribution ⚫ Ship Location - ⚫ Satellite Signal to Noise Ratio - GNSS source signal magnitude... -
Page 47: Sensor Status
Sensor Status Display sensor statuses: SENSOR STATUS External position source other than GNSS Internal GNSS in use External GNSS in use Position Status Internal DGNSS in use (corrected; beacon) Internal DGNSS in use (corrected; Message 17) External DGNSS in use No position Manual position Position Quality... -
Page 48: Dangerous Target List
Position > 10m Position with RAIM > 10 m Position <= 10 m Position with RAIM <= 10 m Outdated position > 200 m UTC Status Valid / Invalid (Note 1) COG Status Internal COG / External COG / Invalid SOG Status Internal SOG / External SOG / Invalid Heading Status... -
Page 49: Alert List
Alert List M6 features SART/MOB alarm that can appear any time during operation. When SART/MOB message is received, the icon will appear in the status bar with beeping sounds twice from the buzzer. There are 2 ways to access the Alert List: either through Main Menu/Navigation Operation/Alert List or with the hot key by holding for 3 seconds and the system will enter the Alert List screen. - Page 50 Table – BAM alert instance Alert ID Alert text Additional information Prio Escal BIIT ID 3108 Locating Check AIS targets device 3062 General Check AIS equipment fault 3008 Transceiver Not transmitting, check fail Not receiving, check 3、4 3015 Lost Own ship position not position transmitted 3116...
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Page 51: Alert History
Note 1, Alert priority (Prio): W (Warning)、C (Caution) Note 2, BIIT ID 1 is generated if there is a malfunction in the transmitter hardware or the MMSI is set to “0". – Alert state and audible annunciation for warnings Table Alert state Visual presentation Audible annunciation... -
Page 52: Mob Crew List
MOB crew list This page explains how to assign a friendly crew name to an individual AIS MOB Marine Survivor location device (MSLD) or AIS SART. The pre-entered name can then be displayed upon receiving an AIS MOB message alert from the crew members allocated MMSI identity. - Page 53 ➢ Clear MOB List: Delete all MMSI and Names. It might be more convenient to edit a large crew name list on a computer screen. Use a text editor program to access the SD card from a computer and edit and re-save the MOBList.CSV file.
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Page 54: System Configuration
System Configuration System configuration provides access to user configurable preferences for M6. All user settings are stored within the transponder and will be maintained if the power supply is switched off. After the setting is done, press SAVE button in the view and the system will ask whether the changes should be saved. -
Page 55: Gnss Customize
GNSS Customize This submenu allows the user to change the supplied voltage of the GNSS antenna between 3.3 V or 5 V and select up to 3 of the 4 GNSS systems supported at any one time. It also allows to switch the operating altitude. -
Page 56: I/O Port Settings
I/O Port Settings This option provides an overview of baud rates and checksum on all ports. Password Setting This submenu enables change of the default operator password. Certain important settings stored within the transponder can only be changed using the operator password. -
Page 57: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade This option is used when upgrading the transponder firmware version from the SD card. -
Page 58: Ethernet Setting
Ethernet Setting The default IP address and Mask is 192.168.0.100/24. Input groups NAVD, TGTD and SATD are always enabled. In this submenu the following Ethernet setting can be configured: IP address and network mask of AIS transceiver ⚫ Valid IP address ranges are shown as below: 10.0.0.0 ~ 10.255.255.255 (10/8 prefix) 172.16.0.0 ~ 172.31.255.255 (172.16/12 prefix) 192.168.0.0 ~ 192.168.255.255 (192.168/16 prefix) - Page 59 Table – Input transmission groups with applicable sentences Multicast Port Typical Typical sentences Message group address talker ID type NAVD 239.192.0.4 60004 GA, GP, GN, DTM, GBS, GNS, RMC, LC, IN, VBW, VTG, GGA, GLL HDT, THS, NAVD 239.192.0.4 60004 EC, EI, IN ABM, ACA, AIR, BBM, SSD, VSD...
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Page 60: Nmea 2000 Settings
NMEA 2000 Settings This page provides users with the option to enable or disable NMEA 2000, as well as configure System Instance and Device Instance settings. Factory Reset This page allows the user to restore the default factory settings. It will restore the system preference settings and AIS settings. -
Page 61: Diagnostics
Diagnostics This submenu provides users to check system statuses. There are a total of 7 check options. Keypad Test This option provides keyboard testing. Pressing button during testing, a corresponding button on the screen will response. After all buttons are tested, a message will indicate. -
Page 62: Panel Test
Panel Test In the submenu users can test the brightness of the screen. to switch the white cube between different sizes. Use to test different stages of brightness. To exit the function, press Power On/Off Log This option provides activation and silent mode history. An event of less than 15 minutes duration will not be recorded in the history. -
Page 63: Firmware Version
Firmware Version Provide model name, transponder firmware, display firmware, etc. System Diagnostics This option provides users to simply check the transponder condition. Press system will reset the time and count value. -
Page 64: Debug Messages
Debug Messages This page displays NMEA 0183 sentences output by AIS. Communication Test Communication between M6 and other Class A device can be tested. The procedure starts by transmitting Message 10 to an addressed Class A MMSI. The addressed MMSI, once received Message 10, will return Message 11. The test is then complete when the transponder successfully receives the Message 11. -
Page 65: Ethernet Error Logging
Ethernet Error Logging This option provides users to check the counts of errors detected in processing datagrams containing IEC 61162-1 sentences from Ethernet. TAG checksum error; ⚫ TAG syntax error (line length, use of delimiters, invalid characters); ⚫ TAG framing error (incorrect start or termination of TAG block); ⚫... -
Page 66: Inland Ais Operation
INLAND AIS OPERATION Inland Messages POB Outbox The submenu displays log of sent Number of person on board (RFM55/IFM16) messages. The SOLAS Mode sends the total number of persons on board as a binary message with international IFM16. The Inland Mode sends a message with number of crew, personnel and passengers as a binary message with inland branch RFM55 or IFM16. -
Page 67: Create Pob Message
Create POB Message In this submenu users can compose number of person on board (RFM55/IFM16) messages. Number of person onboard can be configured in Inland Settings. When “Broadcast SRM” is selected, just omit the Destination MMSI. The Data Type provides the option either to send the data in RFM55 or IFM16. Channel gives you the option to send the message through channel A, B, A&B, or No Preference. -
Page 68: Inland Settings
Inland Settings Vessel Data Setting Inland related vessel data can be set in this submenu: ⚫ ERI Ship Type - ERI classification code. ⚫ ENI - European Number of Identification or European Vessel Identification Number ⚫ Blue cones - The number of blue cones or blue flag status for the cargo (1, 2 or 3 blue cones, or blue flag). -
Page 69: Number Of Person
Number of Person This submenu provides Number of Person (RFM55) setting: The number of crew (0 to 254 or unknown), passengers (0 to 8190 or unknown) and other shipboard personnel (0 to 254 or unknown). Blue Sign Setting Blue Sign information helps you recognize the approaching vessels in your inland waterway area. -
Page 70: Report Rate Setting
Report Rate Setting Set M6’s report rate. Selectable report rates are Auto/ 30 SEC./ 15 SEC./ 10 SEC. etc. -
Page 71: Document Revisions
DOCUMENT REVISIONS Date Rev/Issue Changes 2024-02-21 Initial issue 2024-04-18 P9,P54,P57,P60 2024-04-30 Graphics update NOTE: 21-435-001 Issue 3... - Page 72 NetWave Systems B.V. Blauw-roodlaan 100, 2718 SJ Zoetermeer The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0)881181500 Email: info@seasofsolutions.com www.seasofsolutions.com 21-435-001 Issue 3...
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