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NAUTICAST™ Installation Manual Index Page Number GENERAL INTRODUCTION ................5 1.1 Description of AIS 1.2 AIS in an Operational Environment 1.3 AIS Networks 1.4 Carriage Requirement 1.4.1 Chapter V (Safety of Navigation) Regulation 19, of the SOLAS Convention............ 8 1.4.2 Accelerated Implementation of AIS: .........................
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History of Changes Date Version Rev. Status Comments Responsible Dimensional drawings as Annex 2003-04-30 1.0.2 Released A. Lesch Wheelmark Certificate as Annex Amendments for: Power consummation, 2003-06-30 1.0.3 Released Troubleshooting, grounding, B. Werner external fuse, battery calculation in Appendix 2004-06-03 1.0.4 Released New Approvals, new pictures...
1 General Introduction IMPORTANT: IMO REGULATIONS MANDATE that after the physical installation has been successfully completed, all ships data and settings be entered into the AIS transponder. See Section 4 for further instructions. 1.1 Description of AIS What does the abbreviation AIS stand for? AIS stands for: “Automatic Identification System”...
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This illustration depicts a typical AIS System, where two or more AIS equipped vessels (and shore based systems) are automatically communicating with each other. On the bottom, a typical NAUTICAST™ installation in a common environment is shown. The NAUTICAST™ is connected to the vessels emergency power supply, and in connection with the VHF, and GPS-Antennas, the minimal requirements for Transponder operation are fulfilled.
1.3 AIS Networks The scenario below shows a full AIS coverage area (including all applications and complete shore infrastructure). The Carriage Requirement currently applies exclusively to SOLAS Vessels, but following the current international discussions on maritime security; it is common understanding that other possible AIS users will follow very soon.
1.4 Carriage Requirement 1.4.1 Chapter V (Safety of Navigation) Regulation 19, of the SOLAS Convention. IMO regulations require sea vessels from a size of 300 GT (Gross Tonnage) in international and 500 GT in national waters to be equipped with an AIS-Transponder. The implementation of this legislation began on July 1, 2002 and will be enforced in the following stages: July 2002 for all vessels built from this period onwards July 2003 for all passenger ships and all tankers which were built before July 1, 2002...
2 NAUTICAST™ 2.1 System Overview Unlike other AIS devices, the NAUTICAST™ combines all required functions into one cabinet. Additionally, the NAUTICAST™ gives the operator a number of additional features (easy mounting & installation, environmental protection and smallest dimensions). Y1-03-0204 Rev. L...
3 Installation 3.1 Installation Requirements General Requirements Please note that international conventions, regulations, instructions and guidelines have to be adhered to when installing the NAUTICAST™. The following points must be observed before installation can commence: Permission by the local authority to install such a device must be granted. Trained service personnel must undertake the installation.
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NAUTICAST™ Connection Diagram Note: The ACR connection box includes a fuse of 6,3A. If it is not used, then the unit has to be protected against high current by an external slow blow fuse of 6,3A. Y1-03-0204 Rev. L...
Components and Interfaces The diagram below illustrates which devices can be connected to the NAUTICAST™. For a detailed description of sensor connecting e.g. an existing Gyro to the NAUTICAST™ refer to Chapter 3.7 “Sensor Installation”. 3.3 General Interface Description Interface Designation Speed Direction Sensor 1...
3.4.3 Pilot Port CH 5 The used sentence formatters for the pilot plug are the same as those listed for the ECDIS port. Note: A pilot input/output port is part of an AIS Class A installation. A plug connected to this port should be installed on the bridge near the pilot‟s operating position, so that a pilot can connect a Personal Pilot Unit (PPU) if required.
3.4.5 DGPS – DGNSS Channel 9 Field / Protocol information: All fields are provided with further information; please refer to ITU-R M.823-2 / RTCM SC 104 for detailed field information. 3.4.6 Alarm Circuit – BIIT Channel 10 The AIS requires that an alarm output (relay) must be connected to an audible alarm device or the ships alarm system, if available.
3.5 Sensor Interface Definitions All interface ports of the NAUTICAST™ comply with IEC-61162-1 / -2 and NMEA-0183 HS 3.0 specifications (aligned to RS422 parameters). 3.5.1 Talker drive circuits The maximum output current is I = 50mA on each port. The drive circuit meets the requirements of ITU-T V.11.
3.6 Sensor notes External Sensor The AIS has interfaces (configurable as IEC 61162-1 or 61162-2) for position, bottom track (BT) speed, heading and rate of turn (ROT) sensors. In general, sensors installed in compliance with other carriage requirements of SOLAS Chapter V should be connected to the AIS System.*1.
3.7 Sensor Hardware Installation: 3.7.1 Installation of an RS422 serial interface: In most cases, the output from a GPS is already being used by existing navigation equipment. It is possible to split an RS 422 output for two devices. If the signal becomes too low, then an NMEA splitter has to be used.
3.8 Sensor Software Configuration 3.8.1 Introduction The AIS NAUTICAST™ requires a connection to various sensor devices. Sensor Configuration should enable compatibility with existing navigation devises aboard any vessel. This chapter deals with several ways to configure the NAUTICAST™ and to comply with the requirements of the specific sensor interfaces.
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After accessing the Sensor Configuration menu this main configuration screen is active: 19' E 12' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.10nm *********** Sensor Settings ************ BaudRate Sensor1:< 4800> CRC: auto Ignored:$HC---$-----$-----$----- $-----$-----$-----$----- 1>Start Monitor> BaudRate Sensor2: 4800 CRC: auto Ignored:$HC---$-----$-----$----- $-----$-----$-----$----- 2>Start Monitor> BaudRate Sensor3: 38400 CRC: auto Ignored:$HC---$-----$-----$----- $-----$-----$-----$-----...
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*********** Sensor Settings ************ ************************************** Please stay... analyze Sensor 1..3 this takes max. 30sec. ************************************** ---------------------------------------- | Back It is possible to interrupt this process by pressing the “Back” - Button [M8]. After the analysis is complete, the Transponder will list the data used for the AIS operation. 18' E 12' |1>...
3.8.3 Real-Time Analysis of NMEA Data Streams After these configuration procedures, an overview of the current Sensor Software Configuration has been attained. This filtered NMEA data can be analyzed further. The data source is shown on the screen below. The source can be internal or external devices, the received NMEA sentence and the channel where this data was identified (Sensor 1, 2, 3 or calculated), as well as the measured update rate.
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Each time the analysis process for sensor configuration is undertaken; a trace file (see below) is automatically generated and sent out to the ECDIS-Port. This output can also be used as a Sensor Configuration Report. $PNAUSCA,4800,4800,4800,1 $PNAUSCD,------------ Sensor Settings ------------ $PNAUSCD,Date : 06/22/2004 08:57:05 $PNAUSCD,Hardware: AIS Transponder Class A...
3.8.4 Sensor Monitoring for Problem Analysis For specific information on a particular sensor, the NMEA input data can be monitored and is listed on the AIS display. 21' E 15' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.10nm *********** Sensor Settings ************ BaudRate Sensor1:< 4800> CRC: auto Ignored:$HC---$-----$-----$----- $-----$-----$-----$----- 1>Start Monitor>...
3.8.5 Priority Handling of Sensor Sentence This table shows the priority handling of NMEA sentences. The sentences which are treated with higher priority are listed first. Positioning System Source Priority HIGH Time of Position Latitude/Longitude Position accuracy Rate of Turn(ROT) Reference Datum Speed over Ground Heading...
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0 - fix not available, 1 - GPS fix, 2 - Differential GPS fix 7) Number of satellites in view, 00 - 12 8) Horizontal Dilution of precision 9) Antenna Altitude above/below mean-sea-level (geoid) 10) Units of antenna altitude, meters 11) Geoidal separation, the difference between the WGS-84 earth ellipsoid and mean-sea-level (geoid), \-\ means mean-sea-level below ellipsoid...
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RMC - Minimum Navigation Information 11| 13 | | | $--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,ddmmyy,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF> Field Numbers: 1) UTC Time 2) Status, V = Navigation receiver warning 3) Latitude 4) N or S 5) Longitude 6) E or W 7) Speed over ground, knots 8) Course over Ground, degrees true 9) Date, ddmmyy 10) Magnetic Variation, degrees...
3.8.7 Calculated Values Processed dynamic ship data such as position, SOG etc. is generated by NMEA sentences. Exceptions: If "Calc" is displayed on the sensor analyze screen, this means that this sentence is used for calculating dynamic ship data. ROT out of HDT ROT direction left / right -/+ will be calculated out of the HDT Message, if a TIROT sentence (only “TI”-Talker devices are valid) is not connected.
3.10 Pin-Description AIS-Connector: Black BK White WH Green GN AIS -Cable Sub-D 50 Plug Brown BR Blue Orange OR + 24 VDC/max 5A Note: Yellow YL + 24 VDC TxA out – Violet VI + 24 VDC TxB out + Gray SL(Slate) RxA ...
3.11 Installation of VHF / GPS Antennas Interference to the Ship’s VHF Radiotelephone The AIS ship borne equipment, like any other ship borne transceiver operating in the VHF maritime band, may cause interference to a ship‟s VHF radiotelephone. Because AIS is a digital system, this interference may occur as a periodic (e.g.
Coaxial down-leads must be used for all receiving antennas, and the coaxial screen should be connected to the ground at one end. 3.11.2 GNSS Antenna installation A Class A AIS must be connected to a GNSS antenna. Location The GNSS antenna must be installed where it has a clear view of the sky, so that it accesses the horizon freely through 360°, with a vertical observation of 5 to 90 degrees above the horizon.
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Menu „GPS Settings: Select from the Main Menu “Transponder Configuration ” Number 5. Menu is USER password protected. The default password from the factory is mentioned on your AIS display at the protection foil. Please see the appendix in your User Manual for additional password information..
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GPS module: The screen provides means to switch the GPS Module between the „<µBlox>‟ or „<Jupiter>‟. You can force the AIS to search again for the GPS Module installed. Selecting the wrong type of GPS module may result in invalid position information and/or malfunction so that your AIS can not operate correct.
If installations are not in compliance to this requirement we cannot guarantee NOTE: operation nor accept a warranty issue. Antenna Layout The position of the VHF and GNSS – antennas must be added to the existing antenna layout of the vessel. 3.11.3 Power Supply The NAUTICAST must be supplied from the emergency power source.
4 Starting the NAUTICAST™ Setting up your AIS Transponder for operation. NOTE: IMO REGULATIONS MANDATE THAT YOU ENTER THIS INFORMATION. After installing the antennas and hardware the following User, Voyage related and Ship Settings data needs to be entered. Upon Start-up (Applying power) enter the following information.
4.2 Entering Voyage Related Data: Select from the Main Menu “Voyage Settings” Menu is USER password protected. The default password from the factory is mentioned on your AIS display at the protection foil. Please see the appendix in your User Manual for additional password information.. Enter Password and use the up and down arrows to edit Voyage Related data then press Enter or the numeric reference on the keypad to select and edit.
Voyage Related Menu Example: 18' E 12' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm *********** Voyage Settings ************ Cargo :<N/A or harmless> Draught :24.8m Dest. :CASABLANCA :10/13 12:31 NavStat.:Engaged in fishing ---------------------------------------- Save | Back 4.3 Entering Ship Settings: Select from the Main Menu “Ship Settings” Menu is USER password protected The default password from the factory is mentioned on your AIS display at the protection foil.
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Ship Settings Menu Example: N48^12' E 16^26' |1> N/A|2> N/A|3> N/Anm ************ Ship Settings ************* Call Sign:OEZ1234 ShipName :SOLAS 55 Ref.Points 200m 220m +--| Len (A+B): 220m 220m Beam(C+D): +-C-+D-+ Ship Type:<Cargo ship> >>> DATA OK. PRESS M5 TO SAVE DATA <<< ---------------------------------------- Save | Back...
Result: The NAUTICAST™ automatically calculates A+ B and C + D and shows length and beam of the vessel. Note: When receiving position data from large vessels, it should be considered that the position refers to the antenna mounting point upon the vessel. To ensure accurate navigation, the antenna reference points (see Other Vessels Details) should be taken into consideration when determining the vessels position.
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Your passwords must meet the following criteria: Minimum of six (6) characters, maximum of eight (8) characters Letters must be in UPPER CASE Acceptable characters are the A-Z alphabet and 0- 9 digits Password may contain both letters and numbers The User Password can be reset in the service configuration menu by entering the Service Configuration menu and creating a new password.
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Service Password Menu Example: 25' E 18' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ******* Change Service Password ******** Enter new password : Repeat new password: {Length: 6..8 characters} ---------------------------------------- | Save | Back Enter the new Password: Then push Enter (M5). Repeat the new Password: Then Push Enter (M5). A minimum of 6, a maximum of 8 characters are allowed.
21' E 14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------- | 6-2. User Password Settings -----| | | +- 1. Change User Password View | +- 2. Change Password Protection -----| Msg. | -----| Displ| ---------------------------------------- NUM| Select->| |<-Back Enter the new Password: Repeat the new Password: A minimum of 6, a maximum of 8 characters are allowed.
5.2 Alarm Codes System Reaction / Remedy Description Text Cause/Source Reaction: The transponder unit stops transmission. If Alarm ID 01 and VHF Antenna, AIS: Tx malfunction ID 02 are simultaneously displayed, then a major antenna problem has cabling arisen. Remedy: Check if the antenna is AIS compatible (156-162 MHz) and if the antenna cabling has a short circuit or is missing any contacts at the connectors.
Battery is soon out AIS: BATTERY SOON Reaction: Own ship data is lost after powering on/off the system. of capacity Remedy: consider to contact Technical Support for additional help Reaction: Conditions for enabling 1 Watt TX power are not valid. This means that: Conditions for the speed is >3kn and / or...
6 Accessories The following material is included with the NAUTICAST™. 1 NAUTICAST Transponder NAUTICAST 1 installation manual, 1 user Manual Basic Kit 3 caps of plug 1 cable clamp (M5 thread) includes 1 guide plate Kit 3 angles + 3 mounting screws (screw bolt + square nut) The NAUTICAST™...
7 Technical Information PHYSICAL SPECIFIED STANDARDS Size in mm / inch (w) 201,26mm / 7,92inch IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3 Size in mm / inch (h) 60mm / 2,36inch ITU-R M.1371-3 (Class A) Size in mm / inch (d) 281,26mm / 11,07inch IALA Techn.Clar.
8 Contact and Support Information Contact your local dealer for NAUTICAST™ support. Please see our ACR Website for Service Listing. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 / Top 632 A-1020 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 (1) 5 237 237 - 0...
9 Appendix 9.1 Samples for battery calculation 9.1.1 Typical Installation GMDSS Battery size calculation for 1 hour (Battery size calculation based on the IMO regulations Chapter IV - Reg.13) Ship Name QMIII Battery capacity 230Ah Battery Type 2x (12V / 135) Area A1, A2, A3 Battery located in battery chest on observation deck Qty.
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I, p. 706), did undertake the relevant type approval procedures for the equipment identified below which was found to be in compliance with the Navigation requirements of Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 96/98/EC and the last modification by Directive 20091261EC. r"7 Manufacturer ACR Electronics Inc. \, .a,-, Aciciress 5757 Ravenswood Road. t f , FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 3331?6645, USA "/...
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Page2o'f 2 EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE No. BSH/461214321220109 Gomponents necessary for operation: Components necessary fof Part No. Remarks operation 2607 Software-Version: 2.0.S1 05 NAUTICASTTM AIS 2640 Connection Box 2639 GPS Antenna AIS-A W/SM Coax VH-3200 VHF Stainless Steel Whip 2628 Antenna 91.4cm (36in) or equivalent The intemal GPS sensor of the NAUTICASTTM AIS is used as backup sensor for position reporting...
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ACR Electronics Europe GmbH hat ein Qualitätsmanagement System nach ISO 9001:2000 implementiert, und ist seit Juli 2003 ISO-zertifiziert. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH maintains a Quality Management System according to ISO 9001:2000, and received ISO certification in July 2003. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH...
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ACR Electronics Europe GmbH hat ein Qualitätsmanagement System nach ISO 9001:2000 implementiert, und ist seit Juli 2003 ISO-zertifiziert. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH maintains a Quality Management System according to ISO 9001:2000, and received ISO certification in July 2003. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH...
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ACR Electronics Europe GmbH hat ein Qualitätsmanagement System nach ISO 9001:2000 implementiert, und ist seit Juli 2003 ISO-zertifiziert. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH maintains a Quality Management System according to ISO 9001:2000, and received ISO certification in July 2003. 4 Antenna...
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ACR Electronics Europe GmbH hat ein Qualitätsmanagement System nach ISO 9001:2000 implementiert, und ist seit Juli 2003 ISO-zertifiziert. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH maintains a Quality Management System according to ISO 9001:2000, and received ISO certification in July 2003. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH...
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ISO 9001:2000 Zertifizierung / ISO 9001:2000 Certification ACR Electronics Europe GmbH hat ein Qualitätsmanagement System nach ISO 9001:2000 implementiert, und ist seit Juli 2003 ISO-zertifiziert. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH maintains a Quality Management System according to ISO 9001:2000, and received ISO certification in July 2003.
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Quick Replacement Guide Inland AIS 1. Prepare the following tools: Screwdrivers, spanners, User Password: [your personal password] Write down the current configuration (Should be written to you user manual - Appendix 7.3. settings here: The factory default password is on the display foil) BaudRate Sensor1: BaudRate Sensor2: 2.
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Quick Replacement Guide Inland AIS Service Configuration: Menu Press 6.Service Configuration Press [ServicePassword] Press Enter 9. Check the functionality Type in Press Menu (Default Factory Password) 2.AIS Status Press 4.Change DAC / ENI Press 2.Own Ship Data DAC is 200 for Europe, ENI - type in the number from Press your filled in tabel: You should see your Own Ship Data with...