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  • Page 2 Smartfind M10 & M10W AIS Transponder User Manual...

  • Page 3: General Information

    General Information Copyright The entire contents of this instruction manual, including any future updates, revisions, and modifications, shall remain the property of Orolia Ltd at all times. Unauthorized copies or reproduction of this manual, either in part or whole, in any form of print and electronic media, is prohibited.
  • Page 4 This manual is applicable for McMurdo Smartfind M10 & M10W devices manufactured after March 2014. Safety Warning iii. It is important to know that AIS is designed for the purpose of anti-collision and serves to complement navigation.
  • Page 5 RF Exposure Warning WARNING: This device generates and radiates RF electromagnetic energy. This device must be installed and operated according to the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction and/or exposure to potentially harmful levels of radio frequency radiation.
  • Page 6 When installing the antenna and operating the equipment consider the following: • The antenna should be mounted at a minimum vertical distance of 5m above the deck in order to meet international safety directives on Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE). Failure to adhere to these limits could expose persons within the 60cm radius to RF radiation in excess of the recommended MPE limits.
  • Page 7 Wi-Fi Antenna warning for M10W Ensure that a minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained between the Wi-Fi antenna and any personnel in the vicinity. CORRECT POWER SOURCE An incorrect power source will damage the equipment and may even result in a fire. Ensure that the correct power source is provided at all times.
  • Page 8 IEC 60945. Hardware / Software Version The model name, number, hardware information, and firmware (software) version of the transponder can be identified by using the McMurdo AIS CLASS B Configurator tool supplied. The software maintenance/upgrade of the transponder can be...

  • Page 9: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    carried out on board via an USB interface and connection to a PC or laptop. EC Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Orolia Ltd declares that the Types Z602 & Z603 are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained on-line from: www.mcmurdomarine.com/documents viii...
  • Page 10 FCC Interference Statement vii. : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 11 Disposal Instruction viii. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to minimize any adverse impact of electronic equipment on the environment, both during the product lifetime and when it becomes waste. Within the European Union this legislation is mandated by Directive 2002/96/EC, and there is similar legislation in most other continents.
  • Page 12 All servicing must be carried out by an Orolia Ltd. approved service agent. Always call your nearest agent and talk to their service department before returning equipment. You can find your nearest service agent from:  The McMurdo web site: www.mcmurdomarine.com  Contacting Orolia Ltd. direct (see warranty page).
  • Page 13  Contacting a McMurdo distributor Contact Information For sales, services, and technical supports, please contact your local Orolia Ltd representatives or Orolia Ltd at www.mcmurdomarine.com sales.mcmurdo@orolia.com service.mcmurdo@orolia.com Licensing and Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) IMPORTANT: In most countries the operation of an AIS unit is included under the vessel's marine VHF licence provisions.
  • Page 14 Use of this equipment requires an user licence from the national authority responsible for frequency allocation. Please check with the individual countries licensing authority to confirm the exact operational requirements. It may be operated in the following EC countries: CH: In the territories of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, this equipment cannot be operated with the exception of on the Rhine between Rheinfeld and Kembs.
  • Page 15 WARNING! WARNING: The transponder must be installed and configured in conformity with the provided instructions in the manual in order to maximize the device performance. WARNING: Please bear in mind that not all vessels are equipped with AIS transponders and therefore may not be visible to this transponder. Likewise, certain conditions, such as device malfunction, the environment, improper use, and overcrowded port traffic, may exist whereby the vessel equipped with this AIS transponder is not visible to other AIS transpo nders.
  • Page 16 FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONLY WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device. ★...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT 1 WHAT IS AIS? .............. 1 1.1 AIS C ..........3 LASS ESSAGE YPES 1.2 AIS R ..............4 EPORT 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........... 5 2.1 P ............5 RODUCT ESCRIPTION 2.2 E ............7 QUIPMENT IN THE 2.3 E ............
  • Page 18 4.8.2 RS232 Connection ............. 23 4.8.3 Twin RS232 Connection............. 24 4.9 AIS TX S ............25 ILENT 4.10 C .......... 25 ONNECTING TO A OWER UPPLY 4.11 C NMEA2000 N ........25 ONNECTION TO ETWORK 5 GET STARTED ............26 5.1 S ..........

  • Page 20: What Is Ais

    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. Ships with AIS transponders continually transmit their ID, position, course, speed and other data to all nearby ships and shore stations.
  • Page 21 shore to ship transmission of information. Networked AIS Base Stations can assist in providing overall maritime domain awareness.  AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation): provides an opportunity to transmit position and status of buoys and lights through the same VDL, which can then show up on AIS-ready devices within range.

  • Page 22: Ais Classb Message Types

    AIS Class B Message Types Class B AIS broadcasts following message types: Static Data:  MMSI  Vessel name  Vessel call sign  Type of ship  Ship dimensions / GPS antenna location Dynamic Data:  Position of the vessel ...

  • Page 23: Ais Report Rate

    AIS Report Rate Class B AIS devices broadcast the ships dynamic data as per the following reporting interval table. Ship Condition Nominal Reporting Interval Ship not moving faster than 2 knots 3 Minutes Ship moving faster than 2 knots 30 Seconds Additionally the ships static data will be broadcasted every 6 minutes.

  • Page 24: System Overview

    M10 also features USB connectivity and an optional WiFi interface (M10W). The SD card slot in the Smartfind M10, can be quickly and easily used as a data recorder, enabling the capture of all messages - to assist in system and safety monitoring, including incident investigation.
  • Page 25 Key Features: • High performance AIS Class B transponder • Dual-channel AIS receiver with DSC • NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 connectivity • Mini USB-B socket • SD data logger card slot • Built in high-sensitivity GPS receiver with GPS antenna included •...

  • Page 26: Equipment In The Box

    Equipment in the Box Upon receiving the product please verify all the items are in the box. If any items are missing, please contact your local Orolia Ltd representative immediately.

  • Page 27: External Connections

    External Connections...

  • Page 28: Programming Your Vessel Data

    USB Driver (included in the software CD)  USB cable (included in the box)  PC/Laptop with Windows operating system (not included, currently the Smartfind M10 USB Driver supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7).  One available USB port on PC/Laptop ...

  • Page 29: Ais Configuration Software Installation

    It also provides the facilities to monitor and diagnose your transponder from your PC/Laptop The McMurdo AIS Configuration program can be found o n the CD supplied. To install the configuration software follow the installation instructions below.
  • Page 30 As soon as the transponder has a successful connection, click on the “STATIC DATA” tab. You will require the following information in order to configure your AIS transponder: • Vessel name: limited to 20 characters • Call sign: limited to 7 characters •...

  • Page 31: Installation

    Installation Installation Procedures Please familiarize yourself with the manual content before beginning the installation. Depending on your hardware configuration, use the following recommended steps for installation. Mount the transponder unit in an appropriate location (see section 4.2) Install VHF antenna Install GPS antenna Connect the antenna cables to the transponder unit Make silent mode connection if applicable (optional external switch...

  • Page 32: Mounting The M10 Unit

    Mounting the M10 Unit The following guidelines should be noted when selecting the environment to install your McMurdo Smartfind M10:  Do not install the M10 AIS transponder in a flammable or hazardous atmosphere such as in an engine or generator room or close to fuel tanks.

  • Page 33: Installing The Ais Transponder

    Installing the AIS Transponder Figure 1 Mounting the transponder...

  • Page 34: Vhf Antenna Installation

    VHF Antenna Installation The quality and positioning of the antennas are the most important factors in dictating AIS performance. It is recommended that a VHF antenna with omnidirectional vertical polarization and specifically tuned for AIS operation band be used. Since the range of VHF signals is largely decided by line of sight distance, the VHF antenna should be placed as high as possible and at least 5 meters away from any constructions made of conductive materials.

  • Page 35: Gps Antenna Installation

    WARNING: The safe distance from a transmitting VHF antenna is 60cm. GPS Antenna Installation The ANT-21 GPS antenna that is supplied with the unit, must be installed where it has a clear view of the sky, so that it may access the horizon freely with 360° degrees, with a vertical observation of 5 to 90 degrees above the horizon as illustrated in the figure above.
  • Page 36 When connecting the GPS antenna cable, take note of the following precautions.  Sharp bending of the cable may cause damage to the inner wires and impair the overall performance.  The coaxial cable should be run separately to other cables. ...

  • Page 37: Connecting Power And Data Cable

    Connecting Power and Data Cable The connections for the cable used on the Smartfind M10 are illustrated in the diagram below, these are for the connections to an external power source and data equipment Wiring Definition Figure 2 Wiring instructions...
  • Page 38 When wiring the M10 to a NMEA0183 AIS-ready equipment, please refer to your equipment manual first. The Smartfind M10 supports two NMEA0183 ports and each can be configured to 4800, 9600, or 38400 baud rate independently. The default baud rate for both ports is 38400. Use the provided M10 configuration utility to change baud rates.

  • Page 39: Connecting With Nmea0183 Devices

    Connecting with NMEA0183 Devices The Smartfind M10 supports two NMEA0183 ports and each of the NMEA0183 port’s transmitting and receiving interfaces can be configured to 4800, 9600, or 38400 baud rate independently. The default baud rate for both ports is 38400-bps.
  • Page 40 In order to ensure an errorless operation, both NMEA0183 ports should be only connected with NMEA0183 devices. In case RS232 devices are required to be connected and no dedicated RS-422 to RS232 converter is available, the connection should be configured as shown in the figures below. Please note that the wiring is made at user´s own risk, as such connection might cause damage to the transponder.

  • Page 41: Nmea Wiring Instructions

    NMEA Wiring Instructions 4.8.1 NMEA0183 RS422 Connection External NMEA0183 NMEA0183 Device (RS422) Signal Direction External NMEA0183 NMEA 0183 Signal (M10) Device Receive + (RXP) Input Data Output + (TXP) Receive – (RXN) Input Data Output – (TXN) Transmit + (TXP) Output Data Input + (RXP) Transmit –...

  • Page 42: Rs232 Connection

    4.8.2 RS232 Connection External RS232 Device NMEA0183 Signal Direction NMEA 0183 Signal External RS-232 Device (M10) Receive + (RXP) Input Data Output (TXD) Receive – (RXN) Ground Transmit + (TXP) Output Data Input (RXD) Power Ground, Ground (GND) Figure 5 NMEA0183 to RS232 Connection...

  • Page 43: Twin Rs232 Connection

    4.8.3 Twin RS232 Connection External RS232 Device 1 (GPS Source) NMEA0183 External RS232 Device 2 (Plotter or PC) Signal Direction NMEA 0183 Signal External RS-232 Devices (M10) Receive + (RXP) Input Data Output @ Device 1 (TXD) Receive – (RXN) Ground @ Device 1 (GND) Power Ground Ground @ Device 1 (GND)

  • Page 44: Ais Tx Silent Mode

    Tx/Silent LED will be red. 4.10 Connecting to a Power Supply The Smartfind M10 requires a 12V or 24V DC power supply (9.6 – 31.2V operation range) capable of supplying 2A peak current. The red wire and black wire on the 12 pin cable supplied are used to connect the power supply’s...

  • Page 45: Get Started

    GET STARTED Start up the Transponder The transponder will start up whenever the connected power source is ON. It will operate automatically if the transponder has been properly configured using the Configuration Software (MMSI entered) and GPS/VHF antennas are also properly installed and connected to the unit.

  • Page 46: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Indicator Light Description The green LED indicates that the transponder Power Green has been powered up correctly. The red LED indicates that MMSI is not correctly set or the system has a BIIT error. Error Please refer to section 5.5 for more information about BIIT.

  • Page 47: Sd Card Data Logging

    SD Card Data Logging The Smartfind M10 records voyage data onto a SD card in log files in a .txt format. The compatible SD card types supported by the M10 are listed as followed:  Standard “SD” with maximum 2GB size ...
  • Page 48 Figure 7 Inserting SD memory card...

  • Page 49: Wi-Fi Configuration (M10W Only)

    Wi-Fi Configuration (M10W only) Installation of Wi-Fi antenna is straight forward. Screw on the antenna firmly to the WiFi connection and then adjust the antenna to be in a vertical position. Figure 8 Transponder with Wi-Fi antenna connected Refer to your devices manual to see how to connect to devices using a WiFi connection.

  • Page 50: Built-In Integrity Test (Biit)

    Built-in Integrity Test (BIIT) With a Built in Integrity Test (BIIT) function, the Smartfind M10 is constantly monitoring and testing the integrity of the AIS transponder. Should an abnormal condition be detected within the device, the Error LED will alert with a flashing red light.

  • Page 51: Ais Viewer Description

    Viewer can be found on the CD-ROM included with the M10 unit. The McMurdo viewer allows users to display AIS targets either on a basic line map or in an alphanumeric view. It also allows your PC to be used as an AIS...
  • Page 52 Figure 9 McMurdo AIS Viewer...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Product Specifications APPLICABLE STANDARDS IEC 62287-1 Ed. 2, 2010 IEC 61108-1 Ed. 1, 2003 IEC 61162-1 Ed. 3, 2007 IEC 60945 Ed. 4, 2002 IEC 61162-2 Ed. 1, 1998 ITU-R M.1371-4, 2010 VHF TRANSPONDER Frequency Range 156.025 MHz ~ 162.025 MHz Channel Bandwidth 25 KHz Modulation...
  • Page 54 1 Hz POWER SUPPLY Supply Voltage 12V / 24V DC, 2A Power Consumption Typically less than 3W average @ 12V DC Smartfind M10 Power Consumption Smartfind Typically less than 4W average @ 12V DC M10W CONNECTION INTERFACE GPS Antenna Connector...
  • Page 55 M10W WZ7AIS-W PHYSICAL Width 128 mm (5.51 inch) Height 36 mm (1.97 inch) Depth 88 mm (7.87 inch) (excluding connectors) Weight 250 g SOFTWARE TOOL McMurdo AIS Class B PC configuration utility Configuration McMurdo AIS Viewer AIS Viewer for PC...

  • Page 56: Dimensions

    Dimensions...

  • Page 57: Nmea 2000 Pgn Information

    NMEA 2000 PGN Information The following table is a list of the NMEA 2000 messages supported by the Smartfind M10 unit. The “Transmit” PGNs information includes “Own ship” + “Received AIS information from other ships” and is the reason the NMEA2000 PGN list covers both Class A and Class B related information.
  • Page 58 129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data 129795 AIS Addressed Binary Message 129796 AIS Acknowledge 129797 AIS Binary Broadcast Message 129800 AIS UTC/Date Inquiry 129801 AIS Addressed Safety Related Message 129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message 129803 AIS Interrogation 129804 AIS Assignment Mode Command 129805...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Without the GPS information, the unit will not transmit an AIS signal. Please check if your GPS antenna is connected and setup correctly. Smartfind M10 receives AIS signals normally, but no one in the surrounding can see me, why? ...
  • Page 60 The VHF antenna should be installed as high as possible. The silent mode (Tx off) on Smartfind M10 is not working.  Silent mode can be configured on Smartfind M10 by connecting the Silent Switch wires in the cable together. Even though my Smartfind M10 is transmitting, why do...
  • Page 61 Please check that the power supply is 12V or 24V with sufficient current capacity (no less than 2A).  Please make sure that the connections between the Smartfind M10 and the chart plotter are correct. My MMSI is being received by other vessels but my vessel name is not shown on their chart plotter or PC ...
  • Page 62  Please make sure that both VHF and GPS antennas and their cables are working properly and not damaged. If you still encounter difficulties with the set up or operation of the Smartfind M10, please email service.mcmurdo@orolia.com with your details, the device...

  • Page 63: 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 TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach...

  • Page 64: Ais Information

    Class A vs. Class B AIS A brief comparison of class A and class B AIS is illustrated in the following table. The Smartfind M10 is a class B AIS transponder. Table 1-1 Comparison of Class A and Class B...

  • Page 65: 10 Orolia Ltd Worldwide Warranty

    Limited warranty IMPORTANT Orolia Limited warranty registration Congratulations on purchasing your Smartfind M10 or M10W. As standard your unit has a one year (12 months) warranty from the date of purchase shown on your invoice, however, this can be extended by an additional year by simply registering your unit on-line at: www.mcmurdomarine.com...
  • Page 66 for any defect arising from fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence, abnormal working conditions, water damage or use of solvents, failure to follow Orolia Ltd’s instructions (whether oral or in writing) including a failure to install properly and/or to use materials recommended and/or supplied by Orolia Ltd, misuse or alterations or repair of the product by persons other than Orolia Ltd or an Orolia approved Service Agent;...
  • Page 67 as soon as practicable after discovery of the defect or failure and within the warranty period referred to above. Proof of purchase will be required. The claim should be sent together with the product in question to the address set out below or to an Approved Service Agent. Following a valid warranty claim Orolia Ltd shall be entitled to repair or replace the product (or part) in question free of charge, or at Orolia Ltd’s sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product (or a...
  • Page 68 Orolia Limited, Silver Point, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PB, Telephone: Int + 44 (0) 23 9262 3900 Fax: Int + 44 (0) 23 9262 3998 Web: www.mcmurdomarine.com Email: service.mcmurdo@orolia.com An Orolia Group Business...
  • Page 69 21-235-001 Issue 4...

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