User's Manual

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 CAMINO-101 Overview
The CAMINO-101 is a Class B AIS transponder using carrier-sense TDMA (CSTDMA)
technology. It is designed to inter-operable and compatible with Class A or other Class B ship
borne mobile AIS stations or any other AIS station operating on the AIS VHF data link.
CAMINO-101 AIS uses marine VHF channels with frequency set universally from 156.025
MHz to 162.025 MHz. Having CAMINO-101 AIS on board, not only can you monitor the status
of the vessels in the surrounding area, but also receive the dynamic information (position,
speed, SOG, and etc.), static information (ship name, MMSI, call sign, and etc.), and voyage
related information (cargo type, destination, and etc.) from any vessels equipped with AIS. An
external computer installing with AMEC AIS Viewer software or a similar compatible device is
required in order to view the AIS information above mentioned.
CAMINO-101 AIS is one of the cutting-edge navigational aid equipment allowing real-time
information exchanges within AIS network. It is also capable of integrating with other maritime
systems such as Electronic Chart System (hereinafter called “ECS”) for various maritime
navigation applications.
CAMINO-101 is designed with 2 RF receivers and 1 RF transmitter. One of the RF
receivers is time-shared between AIS and DSC. On the front panel, CAMINO-101 equips with 3
LED indicators. At rear panel, CAMINO-101 equips with 1 VHF antenna connector, 1 GPS
antenna connector, 1 optional Bluetooth connector and antenna, 1 NMEA interface connector, 1
RS232 interface connector, 1 power connector, and 1 power switch.