User's Manual

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panel and 10 functional keypads. At rear side, CAMINO-201 equips with 1 VHF antenna
connector, 1 GPS antenna connector, 1 NMEA interface connector, 1 RS232 interface
connector, and 1 power connector.
*NOTE: The CAMINO-201 is an equipment to be used in protected environmental conditions. It
is not intended to expose to rain or spray longer than couple minutes.
1.2 Type of AIS
There are mainly two types of AIS transponder: Class A and Class B. The intended nature of
these AIS systems in navigations is different as illustrated in the following table. CAMINO-201 is
a Class B AIS transponder.
Table 1-2 Type of AIS
Class A AIS
‧ Transmits and receives AIS signal in SOTDMA protocols.
‧ Intended for vessels meeting the IMO AIS carriage requirements.
‧ It is mandatory for all commercial vessels that exceed 300 tons to be
equipped with Class A AIS.
Class B AIS
‧ Transmits and receives AIS signal in CSTDMA protocols.
‧ Not necessarily in accord with IMO AIS carriage requirements.
‧ It is not mandatory for vessels to be equipped with Class B AIS.
‧ Suitable for recreational vessels or fishing boats, in enhancing its safety at
sea.