User's Manual

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1 System Overview
1.1 Product Description
CAMINO-108S is a smart combination of AMEC AIS Class B with our latest antenna
splitter. It allows you to share a single VHF antenna with VHF radio, which simplifies
installation and reduces cable runs.
The unit is designed to provide high performance and great reliability, resulting from
our year long field experience. It contains 1 VHF transmitter, 2 AIS receivers on 2 VHF
channels and 1 MCU with cutting edge software defined radio technology. Chart plotter
and PC can be integrated with ease over its NMEA2000, NMEA0183 or waterproof USB
port.
CAMINO-108S supports “Dual GPS Backup” to enable GPS input from both NMEA 2000
and NMEA 0183. This feature actively backs up your external GPS antenna to ensure
the positioning and transmission of your AIS transponder.
The built-in splitter featuring zero insertion loss on reception path and low insertion
loss on transmission path ensures optimized range of your VHF radio and AIS
transponder. The built-in test function gives a simple diagnosis in the event of antenna
problem and system failure. Its transparent mode guarantees priority to VHF radio
operation even if the splitter has power failure.
CAMINO-108S
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