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- Page 1 USER MANUAL T200B SKU: 001-1017 CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER T200B-MA-v06r01 2018-10-18 ENGLISH...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
T200B CONTENTS T200B CLASS ‘B’ AIS TRANSPONDER ............. 5 DOCUMENT ....................6 About This Manual ....................6 NOTICE ...................... 7 Copyright ......................7 GENERAL NOTICES ................... 8 INTRODUCTION ..................9 Parts List ......................9 BACKGROUND TO AIS ................10 AIS Classes ....................... 10 Information Transmitted and Received ............. - Page 4 T200B 10 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY ................. 18 11 OPERATION ..................... 18 11.1 Switching On ..................... 18 11.2 Warning and Fault States ................. 18 11.3 Data Port Messages ..................19 11.4 AIS Transmit OFF ....................19 11.5 Data Rates ......................19 11.6...
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Page 5: T200B Class 'B' Ais Transponder
T200B 1 T200B CLASS ‘B’ AIS TRANSPONDER... -
Page 6: Document
T200B 2 DOCUMENT About This Manual This manual provides installation, operating instructions and fault-finding procedures for the equipment to which it relates. After installation, this manual should remain with the vessel to which it relates. This manual may also be made available in electronic Portable Document Format (PDF). In PDF format, the following categories are all enabled as active hyperlink references: (1) The titles of each section;... -
Page 7: Notice
COMAR SYSTEMS LTD. COMAR SYSTEMS Vittlefields Technology Centre Forest Road NEWPORT Isle of Wight PO30 4LY UNITED KINGDOM tel: +44 (0)1983 828900 email: sales@comarsystems.com web: www.comarsystems.com COMAR SYSTEMS reserves the right to make changes to its products and specifications without notice... -
Page 8: General Notices
When necessary, upgrades to the product will be accompanied by updates or addenda to this manual. Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice. COMAR SYSTEMS LTD. disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product. -
Page 9: Introduction
Class ‘A’ units to voluntarily fit an AIS Transponder. When connected to an external VHF antenna and a GPS antenna (not supplied), the T200B will transmit its own vessel position and data and also receive information from other AIS vessels, shore stations and navigational aids within VHF range. -
Page 10: Background To Ais
Class ‘B’ units are designed for fitting in vessels which do not fall into the mandatory Class ‘A’ fit category. ● The T200B is a Class ‘B’ unit. Information Transmitted and Received An AIS Class ‘B’ unit will transmit: ●... -
Page 11: Installation
7 INSTALLATION Installation Warnings WARNING: Do not connect the T200B unit to a mains (line) AC electrical supply. An electric shock or fire hazard could result. CAUTION: Do not connect the T200B unit to a dc supply exceeding 15.6V or reverse the supply polarity. -
Page 12: Dimensions
T200B 8 DIMENSIONS... -
Page 13: Gps Antenna
5 metres from these antennas. VHF Antenna The T200B will require either a dedicated antenna or separate antenna splitter if one antenna is to be shared with a VHF radiotelephone. The VHF antenna should meet the following requirements: ●... -
Page 14: Programming The Transponder
USB cable. After it is connected, you can launch ProAIS-2 from the Windows Start menu or the OS X Applications folder. ● Select the serial port corresponding to your T200B from the drop down menu at the top left of the ProAIS-2 window, and click the Connect button. -
Page 15: Configuring Your T200B
(1 foot is approximately 0.3 metres 5. Save the configuration to your T200B by clicking the Write Configuration button at the top right of the configuration page. Please read the warning message and check the MMSI number is correct before clicking the programme button. -
Page 16: Nmea Baud Rate Configuration
T200B. If your T200B is operating normally all items in the checklist at the top left of the page will show a green tick / check mark. -
Page 17: Serial Data Page
9.6.2 Serial Data Page The serial data page shows all data output from your T200B in NMEA 0183 format. It is also possible to send NMEA 0183 commands to the T200B if required for technical support or custom configuration. A facility to record the data to a file is provided by clicking the Log to File button. -
Page 18: Front Panel Display
Reception of other vessels AIS information by the T200B is not affected. When the unit is able to commence reporting the yellow LED will go out. -
Page 19: Data Port Messages
The T200B is equipped with Built-In Integrity Testing (BIIT). BIIT tests run continuously or at appropriate intervals simultaneously with the standard functions of the equipment. The BIIT detects any failure or malfunction that will significantly reduce integrity or stop operation of the T200B unit. The tests include: ●... -
Page 20: Led Indicators
This is a green LED which indicates when flashing that the T200B is receiving data from other AIS transponders and is outputting this data as a VDM NMEA sentence on the output data ports. If the Green LED is on continuously the unit has not been programmed with its personalised data, it will still send received data to the output port but will not transmit. -
Page 21: Rear Connections
T200B 12 REAR CONNECTIONS 9-Way Sub Data Connector - NMEA 0183 USB 2.0 Type ‘B’ Connector NMEA 2000 - Power & Data TNC Connector - GPS 12 V dc Power Cable S 239 V - HF A ntenna... -
Page 22: Data Connection
13.2 NMEA 0183 Connection The data cable assembly to bare tails (provided) mates with the 9-pin D-type female connector mounted at the rear of the T200B. This cable is to be used for a NMEA 0183 connection (IEC 61162- 9-Way D-Sub Female Connection 13.2.1 Pin Identifications (by function) -
Page 23: Connection To A Nmea 0183 Plotter Or Radar
T200B 13.2.2 Connection to a NMEA 0183 Plotter or Radar The T200B may be connected to a chart plotter or a RADAR using the 9-way data cable supplied and using the following connections: Cable core Pin: T200B Connection: Plotter Connection:... -
Page 24: Connection Summary
14 MAINTENANCE No scheduled maintenance is required. It is recommended to gently wipe away any accumulated dust periodically. The T200B contains no serviceable parts. Contact your local dealer if the unit fails to function correctly. WARNING: Unauthorised opening of the T200B unit will invalidate the warranty. -
Page 25: Specification
Gain: >20 dB including LNA LNA bias voltage: 5 V dc max. 50 mA Transmitter x 1; Receiver x 2 One receiver time shared between AIS and DSC (T200B-S model) Internal VHF Transponder: Frequency Range: 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz in 25 kHz steps Impedance: 50 Ohms Frequency Range: 156 –... -
Page 26: Environmental
T200B Channel Step: 25 kHz 25 kHz GMSK (AIS, TX and RX); 25 kHz AFSK (DSC, RX only; T200B-S Modulation Modes: model) Bit Rate: 9600 b/s ±50 ppm (GMSK); 1200 b/s ±30 ppm (FSK) Sensitivity – 107 dBm 25 kHz (Message Error Rate 20%); Co-Channel RX Sensitivity: 10 dB;... -
Page 27: Vhf Ship Licence
17 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY COMAR SYSTEMS LTD. of Vittlefields Technology Centre, Forest Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4LY, United Kingdom, hereby declares that the T200B is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EC Directive 1999/5. -
Page 28: General Warnings
T200B 19 GENERAL WARNINGS All marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) units utilise a satellite based system such as the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) network or the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) network to determine position. The accuracy of these networks is variable and is affected by factors such as the antenna positioning, how many satellites are used to determine a position and how long satellite information has been received for. -
Page 29: Limited Warranty
COMAR SYSTEMS LTD. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. Comar Systems Ltd will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour. -
Page 30: Disclaimer
● COMAR SYSTEMS LTD. is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by your use of, or inability to use the T200B correctly. The T200B is intended for use only by persons trained in navigation and only as a navigational aid, not as the sole method of navigation. - Page 31 T200B...
- Page 32 COMAR SYSTEMS LTD. Vittlefields Technology Centre Forest Road NEWPORT Isle of Wight PO30 4LY UNITED KINGDOM tel: +44 (0)1983 828900 email: sales@comarsystems.com web: www.comarsystems.com...
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