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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Notice SAS-300 System Welcome Features of the SAS-300 Introduction Standard Equipment Configuration List Getting Started Specification Keypad How to use [Power/Brightness] SAS-300(Front/Rear) SPEC of the connectors Introduction How AIS Works AIS Classes Class A ship borne reporting intervals...
  • Page 3 GPS receiver VHF antenna Display Unit Location Display Unit Installation Power Connection Reference Care and Cleaning NMEA Page Select Page Customize Customize of screen Customize of data bar Navigation data edit Display Chartplotter Highway Steering GPS Information AIS System 1. AIS system definitions 2.
  • Page 4 AIS MENU 1. AIS On/Off 2. List of Vessels 3. Display radius 4. Display vessels by Color 5. Display vessels by Type 6. Filter AIS types 7. Alarm 8. Set up AIS time outs etc 9. Labels on vessels 10. Cursor Box info 11.
  • Page 5 9. Page 10. Active 11. Advance Advanced Menu 1. Map setting 2. Vessel 3. Alarm Gneral 1. GPS 2. Setup 3. Maintenance 4. Others...
  • Page 6 Table of contents 1 Notices 1.1 Safety warnings 1.2 General notices 2 About your AIS class B transceiver 2.1 About AIS 2.2 Static and dynamic vessel data 2.3 Important information for US customers 2.4 What's in the box? 3 Installation 3.1 Preparing for Installation 3.2 Installation procedures 4 Configuring your AIS transceiver...
  • Page 7 Table of figures Figure 1 Items included with the product Figure 2 AIS transceiver overview Figure 3 Electrical connections to the AIS transceiver Figure 4 Typical installation configuration Figure 5 AIS transceiver dimensions Figure 6 AIS transceiver mounting Figure 7 GPS antenna mounting Figure 8 Position of the GPS antenna connector Figure 9 Position of the VHF antenna connector Figure 10 Connecting an external switch...
  • Page 8 Pictorials This manual uses the following symbols for easy understanding safety instructions. Always follow these instructions carefully. Always follow this safety instruction to prevent death or WARNING injury. Follow this safety instruction to avoid possible injury or damage to your property. CAUTION Symbol “△”...
  • Page 9 WARNING <For System Operators> Always follow this instruction to prevent death or personal injury. If smoke or a small of burning occurs, a fire or Turn power an electrical short circuit may result. Turn the power switch OFF and shut down the power During supply immediately.
  • Page 10 Installation Cautions <For service Personnel> Follow installation instructions to avoid personal injury and system malfunction. Installation in Mount your SAS-300 on a rigid frame or base to prevent your unit from working loose. rigid location. Use correct Use the installation materials provided in the standard accessory pack only.
  • Page 11 Maintenance Cautions<For Maintenance Personnel> Use the following safety precaution internal inspection. High voltage may be retained in the capacitors if the Discharge high-tension circuit several minutes after you have capacitors. turned the power switch off. To prevent an electrical injury due to erroneous power switching, make sure that the main power supply and Check that the system power switch are both in the off position.
  • Page 12 Operation Notes <For operators> Observe the following operation notes, otherwise the system failure or deterioration can result. And periodical inspection and maintenance are required for keeping the system in an optimum condition. The waypoint and other registered data may become Backup important unreadable by unexpected failure.

  • Page 13: System

    CAUTION The performance of LCD displays are degraded by continuous direct exposure to ultraviolet rays. Locate your SAS-300 Display away from direct sunlight. When not in use. Keep the display covered. DISPLAY BREAKAGE WARNING The LCD display module contains a liquid.

  • Page 14: Welcome

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing the SAS-300 from Si-Tex. The SAS-300 is a premium multifunction Chartplotter & Fish Finder System. SAS-300 front panel keyboard and its wide screen viewing area make placement easy. Although SAS-300 offers many advanced features, operation is simplified through the use of popup menus similar to those found on personal computers.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the SAS-300 from Si-Tex. The SAS-300 is a premium multifunction AIS ClassB. SAS-300 front panel keyboard and its wide screen viewing area make placement easy. Although SAS-300 offers many advanced features, operation is simplified through the use of popup menus similar to those found on personal computers.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    This getting Started section will help you become acquainted with the displays and the front panel keyboard functions of your SAS-300 System. This section is intended to demonstrate the main functions and basic operation of your SAS-300 System. More detailed procedures may be found in the Operation section.

  • Page 17: Specification

    SAS-300 System SPECIFICATION GENERAL SPECIFICATION 1. Display Screen wide 7 inch color TFT LCD(480 X 800 pixels) 2. Operating Temperature Display Unit: -15°C ~ 50°C Antenna Unit: -25°C ~ 70°C 3. Performance Standard IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) 4. Back-up SD Card (Optional) CHARTPLOTTER SPECIFICATION 1.

  • Page 18: Keypad

    SAS-300 System Keypad Description With MENU: Choosing the menu. [Cursor Without MENU: Cursor on. Key] Button: Enter when menu table on the screen. [ENTER] Change the chart of scale. [+] &[-] Menu is displayed. [MENU] Setting up Using Frequently key function.
  • Page 19 SAS-300 System SAS-300 <Front> Main Screen Keypad Knob Mounting Bracket <Rear> Connector - 12 -...

  • Page 20: Spec Of The Connectors

    SAS-300 System SPEC of the connectors - 13 -...

  • Page 21: Introduction

    Introduction How AIS Works The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting system. It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularly update their position, speed, course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipped craft. Position is derived from a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) network and communication between vessels is by Very High Frequency (VHF) digital transmissions.

  • Page 22: Class A Ship Borne Reporting Intervals

    Introduction Class A ship borne reporting intervals Ships dynamic conditions Rate Ship at anchor or moored 3 min Ship 0-14 Knots 10 sec Ship 0-14 Knots and changing course 3.3 sec Ship 14-23 Knots 6 sec Ship 14-23 Knots and changing course 2 sec Ship >...

  • Page 23: Nmea 0183 Messages

    NMEA 0183 Messages Receipt of a VHF transmission on either AIS radio channel causes a VDM message to be output via the data port. VDM Message Format !--VDM,x1,x2,x3,a,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF> x1 = Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message , 1 to 9 x2 = Sentence number, 1 to 9 x3 = Sequential message identifier, 0 to 9 a = AIS Channel, "A"...

  • Page 24: Acs Message Format

    NMEA 0183 Messages yyyyy.yy,a1 = Region Northeast corner longitude – E/W llll.ll,a = Region Southwest corner latitude – N/S y1y1y1y1y1.y1y1,a2 = Region Southwest corner longitude – E/W x1 = Transition Zone Size x2x2x2x2 = Channel A x3 = Channel A bandwidth x4x4x4x4 = Channel B x5 = Channel B bandwidth x6 = Tx/Rx mode control...

  • Page 25: Ack Message Format

    ACK Message Format Can be generated by a minimum keypad and display (MKD) unit, chart plotter or other display device connected to the SAS-300 to acknowledge an alarm condition reported by the SAS SERIES. $--ACK,xxx*hh <CR><LF> xxx = Unique alarm number...

  • Page 26: Installation

    Installation GPS Antenna The GPS antenna used must be of the active type (i.e. it should incorporate an LNA) and must be suitable for marine shipboard applications (index of protection, ruggedness, means of mounting, etc.). An antenna should be selected with a gain (in dB) depending on the length of cable between the antenna and the AIS unit;...
  • Page 27 Installation VHF antenna The VHF antenna employed for AIS use: Must be a dedicated antenna, i.e. not shared with any other VHF transmitter/receiver. Must be suitable for marine shipboard applications (index of protection, ruggedness, means of mounting, etc.) Should be omni-directional and vertically polarised with unity gain (0 dB) with a bandwidth sufficient to maintain VSWR <1.5 over the frequency range 156 –...
  • Page 28 The display unit is designed to be mounted on either a console or from an overhead surface. The SAS-300 display is also designed for flush mounting using six threaded holes on the rear panel. Locate the display in an area with protection from the elements and avoid direct sunlight on the viewing window.

  • Page 29: Power Connection

    - Power Connection Power is supplied to the SAS-300 System through a connector on the rear panel of the display unit. Route the power cable from the SAS-300 location to the ship’s power distribution panel.

  • Page 30: Care And Cleaning

    Reference - Care and Cleaning Your SAS-300 is made to withstand marine elements but a little care ensures a trouble free life. Accumulations of salt and sand, if not removed, will eventually mar the finish. No solvents or harsh cleaners should be used. The display unit may be wiped down with a damp cloth while avoiding the display window.
  • Page 31 MDS-1 Connecting SAS-300 and MDS-1, setting Name of Vessel, MMSI, Call Sign, type of Vessel, Dimensions of MDS-1 is available directly through SAS-300 as below. (*Please, see Page.39 12.Program Transponder of MDS-1) MDS-1 SAS-300 (power and data cable) (AIS Data cable) Red(Power in+) 1.(GND)Black...
  • Page 32 Page Select Page Enter [Page] menu and then go to “Pages” screen Selectable Pages by red box and then press [ENTER] key. red box - 25 -...
  • Page 33 Customize Customize of screen Enter Page menu on the Pages which selected red box.(*Refer Fig. 1.1.1 as below) Select the layout of the formation of screen.(*Refer Fig. 1.1.2 as below) Select displays .(*Refer Fig. 1.1.3 & 1.1.4 as below) <Fig. 1.1.2> <Fig.
  • Page 34 Customize Customize of data bar ▶ [MENU]->Advance->Setup->Customizing->Data bar-> Edit Select the section to edit by red box. .(*Refer Fig. 1.2.1 as below) Press [ENTER] key and select the data as a user want.(*Refer Fig. 1.2.2 as below) Finish the formation of data bar, press [CANCEL] key to complete. <Fig.
  • Page 35 Customize Navigation data edit ▶ [MENU]->Advance->Setup->Customizing->Navigation Data-> Edit Select the section to edit .(*Refer Fig. 1.3.1 as below) Press [ENTER] key and select the data as a user want. .(*Refer Fig. 1.3.2 as below) Finish the formation of data bar, press [CANCEL] key to complete (* If no navigation data on present activated display, it is not available to edit) <Fig.
  • Page 36 Display Chartplotter Databar Scale AIS Target AIS INFO Vessel icon AIS Status - 29 -...
  • Page 37 Display Highway Destination waypoint name Direction of Destination waypoint Vessel XTE Alarm Radius NAV. Information - 30 -...
  • Page 38 Display Steering Destination waypoint name Direction of Destination waypoint NAV. Information - 31 -...
  • Page 39 Display GPS Information Receiver status Satellite List Gain of Satellite - 32 -...
  • Page 40 AIS System AIS is an Automatic Identification System. It has been introduced to improve the safety of navigation by assisting in the efficient operation of ship to ship, ship reporting and VTS applications. The system should enable operators to obtain information from the ship automatically, requiring a minimum of involvement of ship’s personnel, and should have a high level of availability.
  • Page 41 AIS System 1. AIS system definitions Closest Point of Approach is the closest distance that will be achieved between your vessel and the tracked target, based on your vessel’s speed and direction and the target’s speed and direction. Occurs if CPA is less or equal to CPA Radius. This test is done for active targets CPA Alarm only.
  • Page 42 AIS System 2. Quick info on AIS target Press [ENTER] key on Target which wants to see. It shows Information of “AIS INFO” window. AIS INFO window 1. Name 2. MMSI number 3. National 4. Navigation Status ※Press [ENTER] key on Target which wants to see. It shows Information of “AIS INFO”...

  • Page 43: Ais Menu

    AIS MENU To obtain more information on AIS vessels or to configure the AIS ▶ Press [AIS] 1. AIS On/Off Turns the display of AIS targets overlay on the screen On or Off. ( ☞ The default setting is On.) 2.

  • Page 44: Filter Ais Types

    5. Display vessels by Type Different types of AIS transmissions can be selected to display different types of icons on the chart display. 6.Filter AIS types This function allows you to turn on or off reception from different types of AIS transmissions, for instance if you only wanted to view Class B vessels on the chart display then select Class B On and all the others Off.

  • Page 45: Set Up Ais Time Outs Etc

    8. Set up AIS time outs etc. 1. Mark vessels as lost after If repeat transmissions are not received from a vessel after 7 minutes then the target is marked with a “X “. 2. Remove lost vessels after If repeat transmissions are not received from a vessel after 10 minutes then the target is removed from the chart display.

  • Page 46: Program Transponder

    12. Program transponder This facility is currently only setup to allow programming of AIS Class B transponder. To enter the name of your vessel press the [ENTER] key, a keyboard will be displayed in the lower half of the screen, move around the keyboard with the [▲] [▼] [◄] [►] until the character you require is highlighted, pressing the [ENTER] key places the character in the window above the keyboard.
  • Page 47 13.3. Alarm The alarm goes off when no Fishing net AIS target is in setting range. (☞ The default setting is Off.) 13.4. Alarm Radius Setup the Fishing net alarm range. (☞ The default setting is 0.05nm.) 14. When the cursor is on the AIS target, showing the popup window or not. (☞...

  • Page 48: True Motion

    Map Orientation 1. True Motion The True Motion is in the way the vessel position is presented. In True Motion mode, the vessel position symbol moves over the map while the map remains stationary. Select True motion. (* It is not available to operate on Course up and Head up.) 2.
  • Page 49 C-MAP It is to be used for Object information or Find function of C-MAP. ▶ Press [ENTER] 1. Information It is possible to see map information at the Vessel Position. (*Information is Port Services, Tides, Lights, Wrecks, Rocks, Buoys, Beacon, Obstructions, Land markers, etc.) 2.
  • Page 50 Menu Menu It is available to load the window of the Menu on the activated chartplotter display in red box ▶ Press [MENU] 1. Userdata 1.1. WPT Waypoints may be entered and stored in the waypoint library by any of two different methods. You may use the cursor to select locations from a chart, or store vessel present position as a waypoint 1.1.1.
  • Page 51 Menu 1.3-1.2. Setup 1.3-1.2.1. Thickness The size of a track is selectable between thin and pan. The default setting is Thin.) ☞ 1.3-1.2.2. Record setup Track display interval is adjustable by distance or time. The default setting is Time.) ☞ 1.3-1.2.3.

  • Page 52: Vessel Offset

    Menu 1.3.2-2.4. DIST interval If track interval is set in distance, a track displays by track distance interval. The track distance interval and the maximum capacity is 10,000 points. The default setting is 0.03nm.) ☞ 1.3.2-2.4. Track Type Setting up track type for type1 or type2. The default s etting is type2 .) ☞...

  • Page 53: Track Color

    Menu 4. Track color You can select the color of “Track” (There are 16 sort of * Track as picture) 5. WPT symbol You can select shape of WPT. (There are 16 sort of * WPT symbols as picture) 6. WPT color You can select the color of WPT symbol (There are 16 sort of * WPT symbols as picture) - 46 -...
  • Page 54 Menu 7. Navigation 7.1. Previous WPT It is available to set up a previous WPT in the Present preferred route. 7.2. Next WPT It is available to set up a next WPT in the Present preferred route. 7.3. Route order It is available to set up the route forward and reverse in the Present route.

  • Page 55: Map Orientation

    Advanced Menu Chartplotter It is available to load the window of the Advanced Menu on the activated chartplotter display in red box ▶ Press [MENU] -> Advance 1. Map setting 1.1. Map orientation 1.1. True motion You can select “True motion” (☞...
  • Page 56 Advanced Menu 1.6. LAT. Modification Though GPS information is accurate, there could be an error in the chart at latitude. The error can be modified in the chart latitude modification. 1.7. LOT. Modification Though GPS information is accurate, there could be an error in the chart at longitude. The error can be modified in the chart longitude modification.
  • Page 57 Advanced Menu 1.8-2. 5. Chart Boundaries Sets ON/OFF the displaying of the chart boundaries, which represents the boundaries of the charts available on the chartplotter. Selecting Auto instead, if we are in background charts only the first chart levels contained in the memory card are displayed, if we are in a charts level contained in the C-CARD the next four charts level are displayed.
  • Page 58 Advanced Menu 2. Vessel 2.1. Vessel Icon Size The size of the present position is adjustable from 0 to 9. The biggest size is ‘0’. The default setting is 9.) ☞ 2.2. Heading Line The length of the heading line is adjustable from 50 until 300. The bigger number, the longer line. The heading line is used in modes of the true motion and the north up.
  • Page 59 Advanced Menu 3.2. Anchor 3.2.1. Anchor Alarm: It is necessary when your vessel anchors. The default setting is OFF.) ☞ 3.2.2. Anchor Radius: If you vessel is out of the range of the anchor, it gives you notice with alarm. The default setting is 0.05nm.) ☞...
  • Page 60 Advanced Menu General 1.GPS It is available to control and confirm information in GPS receiver. 1.1. Coordinate System It sets coordinate system of GPS or Loran. (☞The default setting is GPS.) 1.2. Datum It shows GPS Datum. WGS-84, which is the worldwide standard is only available. 1.3.
  • Page 61 Advanced Menu 2.Setup It is available to set the menu or units for user’s visual confidence. 2.1. Unit 2.1.1. DIST/Speed Select desired unit of measure for distance and speed. Choose from: nautical mile/knots (nm/kt), kilometer/kilometers per hour(km/kmh), yard/knot(yd/kt). cf) 1nm = 1.852km, 1kt /h= 1.852km/h, less than 1nm display in yard and over 1nm display in mile The default setting is Nm/Kt.) ☞...
  • Page 62 Advanced Menu 2.3.3. Date Format Sets you preferred date among YY-MM-DD, MM-DD-YY or DD-MM-YY. The default setting is MM-DD-YY.) ☞ 2.3.4. Month format Sets you preferred date between Character or Number. 2.3.5. Calendar setup 2.3.5.1. Week starts on You can select the first day of week. (☞...
  • Page 63 Advanced Menu 2.4.4. Backlight time out It is the screen sets the time to sleep mode. The default setting is off.) ☞ 2.4.5. Customizing 2.4.5.1. Databar 2.4.5.1.1. Display Setting up shown/hide the databar on the display. (☞ The default setting is Shown.) 2.4.5.1.2.
  • Page 64 Advanced Menu 3. Maintenance It is necessary to check the system or the version for maintenance and demonstrate HD-70 series with the simulators 3.1. Program VER. It contains ID and the program version, and it has important information for maintenance and upgrade. 3.2.
  • Page 65 Advanced Menu 4. Others 4.1. Recording This is the function of recording current screen. Marked [● REC] in red color on the upper right on the data bar during recording. Note: The recording file is stored in SD card. (*The storage location is “E9\Recording\” in SD card). (* Recording time is different by the size of the memory card) 4.2.
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  • Page 70 Metadata Class B AIS Transceiver Installation & Operation Manual - 63 -...
  • Page 71 Thank you for buying this AIS Class B transceiver. This product has been engineered to offer you the highest level of performance and durability and we hope that it will provide many years of reliable service. We constantly strive to achieve the highest possible quality standards, should you encounter any problems with this product, please contact your dealer who will be pleased to offer whatever assistance you require.

  • Page 72: Notices

    Notices Notices When reading this manual please pay attention to warnings marked with the warning triangle shown on the left. These are important messages for safety, installation and usage of the product. Safety warnings This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.

  • Page 73: Declaration Of Conformity

    Notices To maximise performance and minimise human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy you must make sure that the antenna is mounted at least 1.5 metres away from the AIS transceiver and is connected to the AIS transceiver before power is applied. The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 1.5m.
  • Page 74 Notices FCC notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 75: About Your Ais Class B Transceiver

    About your AIS class B transeceiver 2 About your AIS class B transceiver 2.1 About AIS The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting system. It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularly update their position, speed, course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipped vessels.

  • Page 76: Important Information For Us Customers

    About your AIS class B transeceiver 2.3 Important information for US customers There are specific laws in the USA regarding the configuration of AIS class B transceivers. If you are a US resident and intend to use your AIS class B transceiver in US waters, you should make sure that your retailer has configured your product prior to supplying it to you.
  • Page 77 About your AIS class B transeceiver Support tools CD The CD supplied with the package contains the following: - proAIS2 software tool necessary to configure the AIS transceiver. Please refer to section 4 for details of the configuration process and how to use the proAIS2 tool. - USB drivers required to connect to the AIS transceiver via USB.

  • Page 78: Figure 2 Ais Transceiver Overview

    About your AIS class B transeceiver Figure 2 AIS transceiver overview Electrical connections The AIS transceiver has the following electrical connections: • Power supply • Two independent NMEA0183 data ports for connection to chart plotters and other NMEA0183 compatible equipment •...

  • Page 79: Figure 3 Electrical Connections To The Ais Transceiver

    About your AIS class B transeceiver In addition there are two other connections for the VHF antenna and an optional external GPS antenna. Figure 3 shows an overview of the electrical connections to the AIS transceiver. Figure 3 Electrical connections to the AIS transceiver - 72 -...

  • Page 80: Installation

    Installation 3 Installation 3.1 Preparing for Installation Figure 4 shows a typical installation configuration for the AIS transceiver. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the system elements and their connections prior to attempting installation. Figure 4 Typical installation configuration - 73 -...

  • Page 81: Power And Data Cable

    Installation In addition to the items provided with your AIS transceiver the following items will be required for installation: VHF antenna Connection to a suitable VHF antenna will be required for the AIS transceiver to operate. A standard marine band VHF antenna such as that used with VHF voice radios will be sufficient. Please take note of the warnings in section 1 regarding the use of antennas.

  • Page 82: Installation Procedures

    Installation Connection to a PC or Mac If you choose to use a PC or Mac with suitable charting software to display received AIS messages as other vessels, this can be accomplished by connecting the USB connector on the supplied power and data cable.

  • Page 83: Figure 5 Ais Transceiver Dimensions

    Installation Figure 5 AIS transceiver dimensions - 76 -...

  • Page 84: Figure 6 Ais Transceiver Mounting

    Installation Figure 6 AIS transceiver mounting - 77 -...

  • Page 85: Figure 7 Gps Antenna Mounting

    Installation Step 2 - Installing an optional external GPS antenna For mounting of the optional external GPS antenna you will require a one inch 14 TPI thread pole. You should ensure the GPS antenna has a good clear view of the entire sky. It is not recommended that the GPS antenna is mounted up a mast where the motion of the vessel will cause the antenna to swing and potentially reduce the accuracy of the GPS position.

  • Page 86: Figure 8 Position Of The Gps Antenna Connector

    Installation Figure 8 Position of the GPS antenna connector - 79 -...

  • Page 87: Figure 9 Position Of The Vhf Antenna Connector

    Installation Step 3 - Connecting the VHF antenna Route the cable from the VHF antenna to the AIS transceiver and connect to the VHF connector on the AIS transceiver as shown in Figure 9. A standard marine band VHF antenna or AIS antenna should be used with the AIS transceiver. The connector type on the AIS transceiver is SO239.
  • Page 88 Installation Step 4 - Connecting the accessory cable An accessory cable is supplied with the product to provide connections to power, the external switch, the NMEA0183 data ports and USB. The cable has a pre-moulded connector at one end which should be connected to the connector on the unit marked 'PWR/DATA'.

  • Page 89: Figure 10 Connecting An External Switch

    Installation Step 5 - Connecting an external switch A toggle switch can be connected to the AIS transceiver to provide remote control of silent mode. Connect the toggle switch between the light green and orange wires as shown in Figure 10. Connection of an external switch to toggle silent mode is optional and not essential for normal operation of the product.

  • Page 90: Figure 11 Connecting To The Nmea0183 Data Port

    Installation Step 6 - Connecting to NMEA0183 compatible equipment The two independent NMEA0183 data ports provide connection to your chart plotter and other NMEA0183 compatible equipment. Each port consists of two wires colour coded as shown in the table in Figure 11 and in the diagram in Figure 11. Connect the wires to the appropriate connections on your NMEA0183 compatible equipment.
  • Page 91 Installation Step 7- Connection to an NMEA2000 network (optional) The AIS transceiver can be connected to an NMEA2000 network by a suitable NMEA2000 network cable available from your local dealer. If your vessel has an NMEA2000 network please refer to the relevant documentation for your NMEA2000 equipment.

  • Page 92: Figure 12 Connecting The Power Supply

    Installation Step 9 - Connecting to a power supply The AIS transceiver requires a 12V or 24V power supply typically provided by the vessel's battery. It is recommended that crimped and soldered lugs are used to connect the AIS transceiver to the power source.

  • Page 93: Configuring Your Ais Transceiver

    Configuring your AIS transceiver 4 Configuring your AIS transceiver Until correctly configured your AIS class B transceiver will only receive AIS messages and will not transmit AIS messages. 4.1 Switching on your AIS transceiver for the first time A few seconds after power is applied to the AIS transceiver, the indicators on unit will illuminate in a pattern dependent on the configuration state of the unit.

  • Page 94: Configuring Your Ais Transceiver

    Configuring your AIS transceiver 4.3 Introduction to proAIS2 Included in the CD supplied with your product is a software tool called 'proAIS2'. proAIS2 provides the facility to configure, monitor and diagnose issues with your AIS transceiver. proAIS2 can provide assistance when ensuring that a satisfactory GPS signal is being received. It can also display alarm messages generated by the transceiver regarding poor VHF antenna quality or that the power being supplied is outside the range specified for operation.

  • Page 95: Operation

    Operation 5 Operation 5.1 Using the AIS transceiver Once the unit has been configured it is ready for use. Providing other vessels with AIS transceivers installed are within radio range of your vessel you should see their details appear on your chart plotter or PC.

  • Page 96: Indicator Functions

    Operation 5.4 Indicator functions The AIS transceiver includes four coloured indicators as shown in Figure 14. The state of the indicators provides information regarding the status of the AIS transceiver. Figure 14 Indicator location on the AIS transceiver unit - 89 -...
  • Page 97 Operation The meaning of typical indicator configurations is shown in the table below and Figure 14 shows the orientation of the AIS transceiver. Green indicator only The AIS transceiver is powered up, has a position fix and has transmitted at least one vessel information report.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting Issue Possible cause and remedy • Check that the power supply is connected No data is being received by the chart plotter correctly. • Check that the power supply is a 12V or 24V supply. • Check that the connections to the chart plotter are correct.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications 7 Specifications Parameter Value Dimensions 140 x 100 x 42 mm (L x W x H) Weight 250g Power DC (9.6V - 31.2V) Average power consumption 170mA at 12VDC Peak current rating 2A GPS Receiver (AIS Internal) 50 channel IEC 61108-1 compliant Electrical Interfaces NMEA0183 38,400kBaud output NMEA0183 4,800kBaud input...
  • Page 100 Specifications VHF Transceiver Transmitter x 1 Receiver x 2 (One receiver time shared between AIS and DSC) Frequency: 156.025 to 162.025 MHz in 25 kHz steps Output Power 33dBm ± 1.5 dB Channel Bandwidth 25kHz Channel Step 25kHz Modulation Modes 25kHz GMSK (AIS, TX and RX) 25kHz AFSK (DSC, RX only) Bit rate...
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  • Page 102 Defects will be corrected during normal working hours by an authorized SI-TEX Marine Electronics Inc. dealer, service center, or at the SI-TEX office in Riverhead, NY. There will be no charge for labor for a period of one year from the date of purchase, except as provided below under Limited Warranty Exceptions.
  • Page 103 VHF radio are items excluded from the two-year warranty and are covered by warranty for a period of one year for both parts and labor. SI-TEX Marine Electronics Inc. will not, at any time, assume any costs or labor charges for checkout or external line fuse replacement or problems not found to be at fault in equipment itself.
  • Page 104 If you encounter problems during the installation or operation of this product, or cannot find the information you need, please contact SI-TEX Customer Service. The contact numbers and e-mail address for SI-TEX Customer Service are: SI-TEX Main Office…….………..+1-631-996-2690 SI-TEX Fax..………………….…..+1-631-996-2693 SI-TEX Service E-mail address: service@si-tex.com...

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