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AMEC Cypho-150 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Disclaimer AMEC is devoted to publish and maintain this product manual. As we continue to improve our AIS products to satisfy all customers’ needs, information in this document is subject to change without notice. AMEC does not make any...
  • Page 3 WARNING: While most of the installation can be performed by the owner or the crew, a final commissioning can be done by your local agent/dealer when needed or required. AMEC and the local agent/dealer will not bear any responsibilities over any damages resulted from improper installation by unauthorized...
  • Page 4 System (hereinafter called “AIS”). Wherever you sail now, you can have a better control of your surrounding sea, and have an enjoyable voyage. CYPHO-150 is strictly tested at the factory to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. With proper use, installation, and maintenance, the equipment will serve loyally and reliably at its optimum.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................... 1 Product Description ..................1 Comparison of CYPHO-150 Series ..............1 Equipment in the Box ................... 3 External Connections ................... 4 What is AIS? ....................5 AIS Message Type ..................6 INSTALLATION ....................8 CYPHO-150 Connection Interface ..............
  • Page 6 3.2.2 Baud Rate Setting: ................. 25 3.2.3 Diagnosis ..................26 AMEC AIS Viewer Software Installation ............. 28 GETTING STARTED ................... 29 CYPHO-150 LED Indicators ................. 29 CYPHO-150S LED Indicators ............... 30 SPECIFICICACIONS ................... 31 Product Specifications................31 Dimensions ....................33 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................

  • Page 8: System Overview

    AIS Class A or Class B transponders, and any other AIS station operating on the AIS VHF data link. CYPHO-150 series is built with two parallel AIS receivers in one box with optimized sensitivity. Having CYPHO-150 series AIS receiver on board, you can monitor the status of the vessels equipped with AIS transponders in the surrounding area by receiving their dynamic information (position, speed, SOG, etc.), static information (ship name,...
  • Page 9 CYPHO-150 CYPHO-150S Front Front Back Back...

  • Page 10: Equipment In The Box

    1.3 Equipment in the Box Please contact your supplier immediately if there is any item missing.

  • Page 11: External Connections

    1.4 External Connections...

  • Page 12: What Is Ais

    1.5 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.

  • Page 13: Ais Message Type

    1.6 AIS Message Type The CYPHO-150 models can receive AIS messages from both Class A and Class B AIS transponders as well as from AIS Base Station, AIS AtoN, and AIS SART/MOB. The message types are listed as below table.
  • Page 14 Type of Message Data Details Maritime Mobile Service Identity (hereinafter called “MMSI”) number IMO number Static Data Call sign and name Type of ship Length and beam GPS Antenna location Draught of the ship Cargo information Voyage Related Data Destination Estimate Time of Arrival (hereinafter called “ETA”) Position of the vessel Coordinated Universal Time (hereinafter called “Time...

  • Page 15: Installation

    INSTALLATION Please note the following guidelines for selecting a suitable installation location for CYPHO-150.  The surrounding temperature should be maintained between -15°C~55°C.  The receiver must be installed at least 0.5m away from a compass.  The device is not designed to be fully waterproof. Therefore, is not recommended to install the device in a location that will be subjected to spray or water submersion.

  • Page 16: Cypho-150 Connection Interface

    2.1 CYPHO-150 Connection Interface VHF Antenna Power, USB, NMEA0183 Figure 1 CYPHO-150 Connection Interface...

  • Page 17: Cypho-150S Connection Interface

    2.2 CYPHO-150S Connection Interface VHF Radio VHF Antenna Power, USB, NMEA0183 Figure 2 CYPHO-150S Connection Interface...

  • Page 18: Mounting Instructions

    2.3 Mounting Instructions Platform Mounting Wall Mounting (flat surface) Figure 3 Mounting Instructions (1)
  • Page 19 Figure 4 Mounting Instructions (2)

  • Page 20: Vhf Antenna Installation

    2.4 VHF Antenna Installation The quality and positioning of the antenna is the most important factor dictating AIS performance. It is recommended that a VHF antenna with omni-directional vertical polarization and specifically tuned for AIS operation band is used. Since the range of VHF signals is largely decided by line of sight distance, AIS antenna should be placed as high as possible and at least 5 meters away from any constructions made of conductive materials.
  • Page 21 5˚ High power transmitting antenna VHF Antenna Other transmitting antenna Other VHF Antenna The recommended horizontal The recommended vertical distance between antennas is 2m. distance between antennas is Figure 5 VHF Antenna Installation...

  • Page 22: Connecting To Nmea0183 Devices

    NMEA0138 device and pass it to another NMEA0183 device together with AIS information. The input and output NMEA0183 ports support independent baud rates. CYPHO-150 series supports three baud rates: 4800, 9600, and 38400. The default baud rate is 38400. Use the provided configuration utility to change the baud rates.
  • Page 23 The figure below describes how to wire your AIS receiver with NMEA0183 devices and power source. Figure 7 Wiring Instructions...
  • Page 24 External NMEA0183 Device (RS422) CYPHO-150 (Chartplotter) NMEA0183 Figure 8 NMEA0183 Connection illustration Signal Core Color at External NMEA0183 NMEA0183 Signal Direction CYPHO-150 Device (CYPHO-150) Brown Receive + (RXP) Input Blue Receive – (RXN) Input Yellow Transmit + (TXP) Output Data Input + (RXP) Green Transmit –...
  • Page 25 External CYPHO-150 NMEA0183 NMEA0183 (GPS Source) External NMEA0183 (Chartplotter) Figure 9 NMEA0183 Multiplexing Connection Signal Core Color at External NMEA0183 NMEA0183 Signal Direction CYPHO-150 Devices (CYPHO-150) Brown Receive + (RXP) Input Data Output + (TXP) Blue Receive – (RXN) Input...

  • Page 26: Connecting To Power Supply

    Practically, it is suggested to use the 2 amp fuse panel before connecting directly to the battery/power supply. Note: If PC could not recognize USB connection after a power restart on CYPHO-150, please re-plug the USB connector.

  • Page 27: Configuration

    CONFIGURATION 3.1 USB Driver Installation Your PC needs to install the USB driver in able to connect the AIS receiver. Locate the USB driver in the CD-ROM. Follow the instructions below to finish the installation. Step 1: Open the USB Driver file and double click on USBDriverInstaller.exe to install the driver.
  • Page 28 Step 2: A security reminder appears and asks for your confirmation. Click Install to proceed. Figure 11 USB Driver Installation (2) Step 3: Driver installation is completed. Close the window directly using the close window icon. Figure 12 USB Driver Installation (3)

  • Page 29: Cypho Configuration Software

    3.2 CYPHO Configuration Software Install the AMEC Cypho Configuration Software from the CD-ROM by following the on-screen instructions. 3.2.1 Connecting the Receiver to your PC There are 2 options to connect the software with your AIS receiver: Auto: The system will scan all connected ports and their available baud rates ...
  • Page 30 Serial port number Default Baud Rate NMEA0183 Baud Rate Figure 13 Software Installation (1) To find the serial port number, click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. Expand the Ports section and look for USB Communications Port. In the sample picture below, the serial port number is 30.
  • Page 31 Serial port number Figure 14 Software Installation (2) Enter the value and hit “Connect” to link the computer to the receiver.

  • Page 32: Baud Rate Setting

    3.2.2 Baud Rate Setting: Each CYPHO-150 model has one NMEA 0138 port and the baud rate of its input and output ports can be set independently. To adjust the values, set the desired baud rates for the NMEA input and output and then click on “Config Device”...

  • Page 33: Diagnosis

    3.2.3 Diagnosis The Diagnosis tab has two submenus, System Check and Data Log. System Check System Check retrieves following information and statuses from the receiver: Firmware Version, Product Serial Number, RX position reports. Figure 16 System Check...
  • Page 34 To enable or disable the recording of AIS information, use the “Enable Log” check box. Click “Save” to save the record at a preferred location on the PC via USB. To ensure the log is recorded the device must stay connected to the PC via USB and the AMEC CYPHO Configuration Software is running.

  • Page 35: Amec Ais Viewer Software Installation

    IMO. For professional uses, we recommend connecting AMEC CYPHO-150 Series with other marine electronic products such as ECS or Radar for better performances. The AMEC AIS Viewer program and its operation manual are included in the CD-ROM. Figure 18 AMEC AIS Viewer...

  • Page 36: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED 4.1 CYPHO-150 LED Indicators  Power  Error  AIS Rx Figure 19 CYPHO-150 LED Indicators LED INDICATIONS Indicator Indication Description Power Normal Steady Green Device in normal operation Error Flashing Red A system error is detected Receiving of AIS message in either...

  • Page 37: Cypho-150S Led Indicators

    4.2 CYPHO-150S LED Indicators  Power  Error  AIS Rx  Radio Tx Figure 20 CYPHO-150S LED Indicators LED INDICATIONS Indicator Indication Description Power Normal Steady Green Device in normal operation Error Flashing Red A system error is detected Receiving of AIS message in either AIS Rx Flashing Green...

  • Page 38: Specificicacions

    PER ≤ 20% @ -107 dBm POWER SUPPLY Supply Voltage 12 / 24V DC Power Consumption <1.50 Watt LED INDICATION CYPHO-150 Power, Error, AIS Rx CYPHO-150S Power, Error, AIS Rx, Radio Tx INTERFACE VHF Antenna Connector Female Type M (PL 259)
  • Page 39 NMEA 0183 38400 (default), 9600, 4800 bps USB 2.0 Supported VHF Radio Connector Female Type M (PL 259) (CYPHO-150S only) ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature -15°C~55°C Storage Temperature -25°C~70°C Humidity Operation 0~95% RH at 40°C Vibration IEC 60945 Waterproof IPX2 PHYSICAL Size in mm (w) 128 mm (4.99 inch) Size in mm (h) 36 mm (1.40 inch)

  • Page 40: Dimensions

    5.2 Dimensions Applicable to all CYPHO-150 models. Front View Figure 21 Front View...
  • Page 41 Side View 36 mm 88 mm Figure 22 Side View...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Can CYPHO-150 NMEA interface be connected to more than two ⑤ external NMEA devices?  Yes, through a NMEA multiplexing connection. Can a VHF antenna other than AMEC VHF antenna be used for ⑥ CYPHO-150?  Yes, as long as it is a marine type VHF antenna.

  • Page 43: Abbreviations

    ABBREVIATIONS Automatic Identification System Course Over Ground Distance to Closest Point of Approach CSTDMA Carrier-sense time division multiple access Digital Selective Calling Electronic Chart System Estimated Time of Arrival Global Positioning System International Maritime Organization MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity Speed Over Ground Safety Related Message TCPA...

  • Page 44: Fcc Interference Statement

    FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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.

  • Page 45: Declaration Of Conformity

    AMEC original equipment manufacturer (a ‘AMEC OEM’), the date that such vessel was purchased by the first retail customer. AMEC will, at its sole option, repair or replace any defective products or components returned during the Warranty Period in accordance with the terms, conditions and limitations set forth below.
  • Page 46 Other conditions This Warranty is fully transferable provided that you furnish the original proof of purchase to the AMEC -certified service agent. This Warranty is void if the seal label is removed or defaced. THE LIABILITY OF AMEC TO A CUSTOMER UNDER THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER FOR...
  • Page 47 Alltek Marine Electronics Corporation 5F, No. 37, Ji-Hu Road, Neihu District, Taipei, 11492, Taiwan Tel: +886 2 2627 1599 Fax: +886 2 2627 1600 Email: service@alltekmarine.com Website: www.alltekmarine.com...

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