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Y1-03-0183-1 Rev. A

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  • Page 1 ™ GlobalWatch Installation Manual Version 1.0 Y1-03-0183-1 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 Please read this first! Warning: Although ACR strives for accuracy in all its publications; this material may contain errors or omissions, and is subject to change without prior notice. ACR shall not be made liable for any specific, indirect, incidental or consequential damages as a result of its use. ACR components may only be used in safety of life devices or systems, with the express written approval of ACR, as the failure of such components could cause the failure of the ACR device or system.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AIS Installation Manual GlobalWatch Index Page Number GENERAL INTRODUCTION ................1 Description of AIS................... 1 GLOBALWATCH AIS..................2 System Overview ................... 2 INSTALLATION ....................3 Installation Requirements................3 Installation Overview ..................3 Installation of VHF / GPS Antennas ............... 6 STARTING THE GLOBALWATCH AIS............
  • Page 4 History of Changes Date Version Status Comments Responsible 2004-09-01 1.0.0 Released Team GlobalWatch AIS Installation Manual Version 1.0 Y1-03-0183-1 Rev. A...

  • Page 5: General Introduction

    1 General Introduction 1.1 Description of AIS What does the abbreviation AIS stand for? AIS stands for: “Automatic Identification System” What is AIS? According to IALA regulations, AIS is defined as follows: Very simply, the AIS is a broadcast Transponder system, operating in the VHF maritime mobile Band.

  • Page 6: Globalwatch 2 Tm Ais

    2 GlobalWatch 2.1 System Overview Unlike other AIS devices, the GlobalWatch AIS combines all required functions into one cabinet. Additionally, the GlobalWatch AIS gives the operator a number of additional features (easy mounting & installation, environmental protection, smallest dimensions). GlobalWatch AIS Installation Manual Version 1.0 Y1-03-0183-1 Rev.

  • Page 7: Installation

    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 GlobalWatch AIS . 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.
  • Page 8 GlobalWatch 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. GlobalWatch AIS Installation Manual Version 1.0 Y1-03-0183-1 Rev.
  • Page 9 Components and Interfaces The diagram below illustrates which devices can be connected to the GlobalWatch AIS . Interface Designation Speed Direction ECDIS CH 4 38400bps Input/Output GlobalWatch AIS Installation Manual Version 1.0 Y1-03-0183-1 Rev. A...

  • Page 10: Installation Of Vhf / Gps Antennas

    3.3 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.
  • Page 11 Coaxial cables should be installed in separate signal cable channels/tubes, and at least 10 cm away from any power supply cables. Crossing of cables should take place at right angles (90°). Coaxial cables should not be exposed to sharp bends, which may lead to changes to the characteristic impedance of the cable.

  • Page 12: Starting The Globalwatch Ais

    4 Starting the GlobalWatch After completing the hardware, antennas and external equipment installation, the initial system start-up can commence. To start the system, connect the GlobalWatch AIS with the power supply. The next step is to enter the configuration like password and the MMSI number. 4.1 MMSI Number: BoatU.S is an organization for advancing the interests of boaters.

  • Page 13: Service And User Passwords

    4.2 Service and User Passwords: The Transponder system is equipped with two separate Passwords. 1) The User Password, which is the lower security level allows access to all menus except Menu 6: Service Configuration - please refer to the User Manual for further details on password protection.
  • Page 14 N 1^24' E 0^17' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ---------------------------------------- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Service password protected! Please enter service password: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ---------------------------------------- | Enter | Exit Select Submenu 1 “Change Service Password” with cursor button [Up] & [Down] by pressing Nr. 1 on the keyboard. N 1^21' E 0^14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------- | 6.
  • Page 15 Enter the new Password: Repeat the new Password: A minimum of 4, a maximum of 8 characters are allowed. Should the new password include numbers, use the shift key to generate them. N 1^25' E 0^18' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ******* Change Service Password ******** Enter new password : Repeat new password: {Length: 4..8 characters}...
  • Page 16 Select Submenu 1 “Change User Password” with cursor button [Up] & [Down] by pressing Nr. 1 on the keyboard. N 1^21' E 0^14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------- | 6-2. User Password Settings -----| | | +- 1. Change User Password View | +- 2. Change Password Protection -----| Msg.

  • Page 17: Changing The Mmsi / Imo Numbers

    4.3 Changing the MMSI / IMO Numbers Select “Service Configuration” from the Main Menu with the cursor button [Up] & [Down] or press Nr. 6 on the keyboard. N 1^19' E 0^13' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------- | Menu -----| | | +- 1. Messages View | +- 2.
  • Page 18 Select Submenu 3 “Change MMSI/IMO” with cursor button [Up] & [Down] by pressing Nr. 3 on the keyboard. N 1^21' E 0^14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------- | 6. Service Configuration -----| | | +- 1. Change Service Password View | +- 2. User Password Settings | +- 3.

  • Page 19: Inputing Voyage Related Data - (User Password Protected)

    4.4 Inputing Voyage Related Data – (User Password Protected) Select “Voyage Settings” from the Main Menu with the cursor button [Up] & [Down] or press Nr. 3 on the keyboard Note: The default User Password is set to “NAUT” – please reconfigure it immediately after Transponder initial operation N 1^20' E 0^13' |1>...

  • Page 20: Setting Ship Related Data - (User Password Protected)

    Scroll the Voyage Data Fields with [Enter] and input own vessel data. Select a default Cargo Type and NavStat Setting with the cursor buttons [Left] & [Right]. Save the new settings by pressing [Save], and return to the Main Menu Screen by pressing [Exit].
  • Page 21 N 1^23' E 0^16' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ---------------------------------------- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ User password protected! Please enter user password: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ---------------------------------------- | Enter | Exit Scroll the Ship Settings Fields with [Enter] and input own vessel data. Example: Length = 220m, A = 200m, Beam = 43m, D = 33m RefPointExt = A200 B20 C10 D33m (location of the external GPS antenna) A = the distance from bow to the antenna B= the distance from the antenna to the stern...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Reading and understanding Alarms: The GlobalWatch AIS differentiates between Alarm and TXT messages. An Alarm informs the user about major system malfunctions and failings in the connected sensors. The Alarm Status informs the user about all active Alarms. The Alarm will be disabled and deleted from the Alarm Status, as soon as the displayed problem has been rectified.

  • Page 23: Alarm Codes

    5.2 Alarm Codes System Reaction / Remedy Description Text Cause/Source Reaction: The transponder unit stops transmission. If Alarm ID 01 VHF Antenna, AIS: Tx malfunction and ID 02 are simultaneously displayed, then a major antenna cabling problem has 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.

  • Page 24: Text Messages

    5.3 Text Messages Reaction of the System / Remedy Description Text Cause/Source Reaction: the transponder unit continues operation using indirect or Internal GPS AIS: UTC clock lost semaphore synchronisation Remedy: Check GPS Antenna for AIS. Reaction: Positioning is fully operational AIS: external DGNSS in Information Remedy: no action required...

  • Page 25: Accessories

    Cables and Interfaces GPS / VHF extender NAU-B550/NAU-B555 AIS cable with all interface to ECDIS NAU-B508 7 Contact and Support Information ACR Electronics Customer Service 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 U.S.A. Tel.: +1 (954) 981-3333 Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 info@acrelectronics.com...

  • Page 26: Technical Information

    8 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 (Class A) Size in mm / inch (d) 281,26mm / 11,07inch IALA Techn.Clar.

  • Page 27: Annex

    8.1 ANNEX These documents are included on the following pages: (1) MMSI Form (2) Dimensional Drawings (3) Connection Drawings (4) Quick Replacement Guide (5) Transponder Installation Checklist GlobalWatch AIS Installation Manual Version 1.0 Y1-03-0183-1 Rev. A...
  • Page 28 The BoatU.S. MMSI Program has been certified by both the Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard to assign MMSI numbers to vessels with DSC capable radios that are not required by law to carry a radio, and do not make international voyages or communications. Following is a printer friendly MMSI# Assignment Form.
  • Page 29 MMSI ASSIGNMENT FORM * Denotes a required field. These fields must be completed in order to receive an MMSI#. *OWNER‘S FIRST NAME: * OWNER‘S LAST NAME: OR COMPANY NAME: * STREET ADDRESS: * CITY: * STATE: * ZIP CODE: PROVINCE, MAIL CODE, COUNTRY: *OWNER‘S HOME PHONE: OWNER‘S WORK PHONE: EMAIL ADDRESS:...
  • Page 30 SHIP CLASSIFICATION TABLE RECREATIONAL VESSELS YAT - YACHT DUN - KETCH GOL - SCHOONER MTB - MOTOR BOAT VLR - SAILING SHIP SLO - SLOOP COMMERCIAL VESSELS & SHIPS OF WAR PH - FISHING VESSEL ACV - AIR CUSHION VEHICLE MOR - BANKER AVI - DISPATCH VESSEL PHA - LIGHTSHIP...
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  • Page 37 1,5m ± 10mm 50±5 16,17,33 3) 4) 48,49,32 in + CH 4 in - in gnd ext. Display out + out - 3) 5) Paar verdrillt 1) aufgeqetscht 2) Schirm auf Schale Pos 1 gelötet 3) Beschriftung unverwischbar aufgebracht (Siebdruck oder Klebeschild) 4) Beschriftung: "NAU-B508"...
  • Page 38 10m ±10mm 2) 3) VHF-Stecker 1) Pos 4 auf Stecker 1, 6, 7 anschlagen (gecrimpt bzw. gelötet) 2) Beschriftung unverwischbar aufgebracht (Siebdruck oder Klebeschild) 3) Beschriftung "NAU-B555" ANLIEFERFORM: Zu Ring gebunden, verpackt in PE-Beutel, beschriftet Schriftgröße min. 2mm Hinweis: Toleranz Maßstab: Masse: Pos 1 bis 3 und 5 bis 7 erfüllen nicht die nach EN60945 definierten...
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  • Page 40 Quick Replacement Guide X-Pack DS 1. Prepare the following tools: Screwdrivers, spanners User Password: your personal password (factory default setting is ‘NAUT’) 2. Read out your Transponder configuration Steps to do this: Press Menu Press 2.AIS Status Press 2.Own Ship Data Write down the current configuration settings here: IMO No.
  • Page 41 6. Connect cables 6.1. AIS-Cable to screw on 6.2. VHF/GPS Cable to screw on 7. Mount the replacement unit 7.1. Bracket Mounting 7.2. Frame Mounting 8. Key in the configuration settings from above: Following steps to key in the Configuration Press Menu Press...
  • Page 42 Page 1 of 2 Transponder Installation Checklist Please fill out your contact and vessel details below: Vessel Location (Port and country) Ship Name Company Name Installer Company Name Reseller Contact Name Contact Telephone number Contact Email Please fill out the Transponder details below: You will find the serial Number on the back side under the barcode.
  • Page 43 Page 2 of 2 Sensor CH1 (optional) Sensor CH2 (optional) Sensor CH3 (optional) Channel 4 Channel 5 (optional) Channel 8 (optional) Channel 9 (optional) Converter Type Transponder Configuration: IMO No (if available) MMSI ShipName ShipType Length Beam Draught Cargo Destination RefPtExt: A B C D RefPtInt: A B C D BaudRate Sensor1:...

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