HIGH P em-trak B100 MARI TIME E R FO R PRO D MANC E UCTS AIS Class B Transceiver Product Manual High Performance Maritime Products www.em-trak.
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Contents 1 - Notices ....................................................................................................................................1 1.1 - Safety warnings.....................................................................................................................1 1.2 - General notices .....................................................................................................................1 2 - About your AIS class B transceiver .....................................
Notices 1 Notices ! 1.1 ! ! ! 1.2 When reading this manual please pay attention to warnings marked with the warning triangle shown on the left. These are important messages for safety, installation and usage of the product. Safety warnings This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. The em-trak B100 is an aid to navigation and must not be relied upon to provide accurate navigation information.
Notices RF emissions notice Caution: The AIS transceiver generates and radiates radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This equipment must be installed and operated according to the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and / or AIS transceiver malfunction. Caution: Never operate the AIS transceiver unless it is connected to a VHF antenna.
Notices for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product. Declaration of conformity The manufacturer of this product declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of the R&TTE directive 1995/5/EC. The product carries the CE mark, notified body number and alert symbol as required by the R&TTE directive.
About your AIS class B transceiver 2 About your AIS class B transceiver 2.1 About AIS The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting system. It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularly update their position, speed, course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipped vessels.
About your AIS class B transceiver Static data is information about the vessel which must be programmed into the AIS transceiver. This includes: • Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) • Vessel name • Vessel call sign (if available) • Vessel type • Vessel dimensions In most countries the operation of an AIS transceiver is included under the vessel's marine VHF licence provisions.
About your AIS class B transceiver 2.4 What's in the box? Figure 1 shows the items included with your AIS transceiver purchase. The following sections give a brief overview of each item. Please ensure all items are present and if any of the items are not present contact your dealer.
About your AIS class B transceiver Items included in the box: • Support tools CD The CD supplied with the package contains the following: - proAIS2 software tool necessary to configure the AIS transceiver. Please refer to section 4 for details of the configuration process and how to use the proAIS2 tool. - USB drivers required to connect to the AIS transceiver via USB. - Alternative language versions of this manual.
About your AIS class B transceiver GPS antenna connector VHF antenna connector Mounting holes Mounting holes Memory card slot Power and data USB connector NMEA 2000 Green Amber Red Blue Figure 2 Indicator lights AIS transceiver overview Electrical connections The AIS transceiver has the following electrical connections: • Power supply • Two independent NMEA0183 data port for connection to chart plotters and other NMEA0183 compatible equipment • USB for connection to a PC • External switch input •
About your AIS class B transceiver In addition there are two other connections for the GPS antenna and the VHF antenna. Figure 3 shows an overview of the electrical connections to the AIS transceiver.
Installation 3 Installation 3.1 Preparing for installation Figure 4 shows a typical installation configuration for the AIS transceiver. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the system elements and their connections prior to attempting installation.
Installation In addition to the items provided with your AIS transceiver the following items will be required for installation. VHF antenna Connection to a suitable VHF antenna will be required for the AIS transceiver to operate. A standard marine band VHF antenna such as that used with VHF voice radios will be sufficient. Please take note of the warnings in section 1 regarding the use of antennas.
Installation Chart plotter To display received AIS messages from other vessels on your chart plotter, you will need to connect your AIS transceiver to your chart plotter. Please refer to the user manual supplied with your chart plotter for details of how to connect and configure your chart plotter for use with AIS devices. For general guidance your chart plotter should be configured to accept NMEA data at 38400 baud (sometimes referred to as 'NMEA HS' in the plotter configuration menu).
Installation 3.2 Installation procedures Before beginning installation of your AIS transceiver, please ensure you have the necessary additional items as detailed in section 3.1. It is strongly recommended that you read all of the instructions in this manual prior to installation. If after reading this manual you are unsure about any element of the installation process please contact your dealer for advice.
Installation 87.0 mm 30.0 mm 87.2 mm 37.0 mm 116.
Installation Step 2 - Installing the GPS antenna For mounting of the GPS antenna provided with your AIS transceiver you will require a one inch 14 TPI thread pole. You should ensure the GPS antenna has a good clear view of the entire sky. It is not recommended that the GPS antenna is mounted up a mast where the motion of the vessel will cause the antenna to swing and potentially reduce the accuracy of the GPS position. Do not mount your antenna in the direct path of a radar transmitter.
Installation Step 3 - Connecting the VHF antenna Route the cable from the VHF antenna to the AIS transceiver and connect to the VHF connector on the AIS transceiver as shown in Figure 7. A standard marine band VHF antenna or AIS antenna should be used with the AIS transceiver. The connector type on the AIS transceiver is SO239. Your chosen VHF antenna requires a PL259 connector to mate with this.
Installation Step 4 - Connecting the accessory cable An accessory cable tis supplied with the product to provide connections to power, the external switch and NMEA0183 data ports. The cable has a pre-moulded connector at one end which should be connected to the connector on the unit marked ‘PWR/DATA’. The other end of the cable has twelve colour coded bare wires ready for connection. The table below in Figure 8 lists the function of each colour coded wire for reference.
Installation Step 5 - Connecting an external switch If you require a remote external switch to activate the silent mode feature, it is possible to connect a toggle switch to the AIS transceiver. Connect the toggle switch between the light green and orange wires as shown in Figure 9. Connection of an external switch to toggle silent mode is optional and not essential for normal operation of the product. Do not connect a voltage source across the switch inputs as this may damage the transceiver.
Installation Step 6 - Connecting to NMEA0183 compatible equipment The two independent NMEA0183 data ports provide connection to your chart plotter and other NMEA0183 compatible equipment. Each port consists of four wires colour coded as shown in the table in Figure 8 and in the diagram in Figure 10. Connect the wires to the appropriate connections on your NMEA0183 compatible equipment. Please refer to your equipment manual for more information.
Installation Red Black Light green Orange Brown Blue White Green Purple Pink Grey Yellow Figure 10 Power in + Power in – Switch input + Switch input – Transmit + Transmit – Receive + Receive – NMEA0183 Port 1 38,400baud (chart plotter) Transmit + Transmit – Receive + Receive – NMEA0183 Port 2 4,800baud (other NMEA0183 device Connecting to the NMEA0183 data port Step 7- Connection to an NMEA2000 network (optional) The AIS transceiver can be connected to an NMEA2000 network by a suitable NMEA2000 netw
Installation Prior to connecting the AIS to a PC the USB drivers must first be installed. To install the drivers please follows the steps below: 1. Insert the product CD into the PC and navigate to the USB drivers folder. 2. Double click on the setup.exe file to launch the installer. 3. Follow the on screen installation instructions to complete installation. 4. Once installed the AIS unit can be connected to the PC.
Installation Red Black Light green Orange Brown Blue White Green Purple Pink Grey Yellow Figure 11 Power in + Power in – Switch input + Switch input – Transmit + Transmit – Receive + NMEA0183 Port 1 Receive – Transmit + Transmit – Receive + NMEA0183 Port 2 Receive – Connecting the power supply Page 22
Configuring your AIS transceiver 4 Configuring your AIS transceiver ! Until correctly configured your AIS class B transceiver will only recieve AIS messages and will not transmit AIS messages. 4.1 Switching on your AIS transceiver for the first time A few seconds after power is applied to the AIS transceiver, the indicators on unit will illuminate in a pattern dependent on the configuration state of the unit. Figure 12 shows the functions of the four indicators.
Configuring your AIS transceiver 3. Configuration using proAIS2 Providing it is acceptable to do so under your local legislation it is possible to configure your AIS transceiver yourself using the proAIS2 software provided with the product. US Customers only: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission for the end user to programme the vessel data. The vessel data must ! only be programmed by a competent installer.
Configuring your AIS transceiver 4.5 Configuration using proAIS2 For configuration purposes only, it is possible to power the AIS transceiver via its USB connection. This is useful if you wish to configure your AIS transceiver away from the vessel power supply. The AIS transceiver will not transmit any data whilst powered by USB.
Operation 5 Operation 5.1 Using the AIS transceiver Once the unit has been configured it is ready for use. Providing other vessels with AIS transceivers installed are within radio range of your vessel you should see their details appear on your chart plotter or PC. These vessels will also be able to see your vessel on their chart plotter or PC. It may take up to six minutes for your full vessel details to be visible to others.
Operation Figure 13 Inserting a memory card Configuration of the AIS transceiver via the memory card You may have been asked to complete a registration form giving your vessel details and subsequently received a configuration card with which to configure your AIS transceiver. If so you should follow the instructions provided with the configuration card. Software update via the memory card You may have received a memory card with which to update the software in your AIS transceiver.
Operation logging has started. Once the memory card is full the blue status indicator will flash for one second every ten seconds until the card is removed. No further data logging will take place until the logging file has been removed from the card. The logging file will not be deleted by reinserting the card. If the card is removed from the card slot whilst the unit is powered on, or if the power is switched off whilst the card is inserted, data logging will cease immediately.
Operation 5.3 Switch function When connected to the AIS transceiver following the instructions in section 3.2 an external switch provides the ability to set the AIS transceiver into ‘silent mode’. In silent mode the transmission of your own vessel data ceases, whilst the reception of other vessel’s AIS data continues. You should use silent mode if you do not wish your vessel data to be received by other AIS devices. When silent mode is active the blue indicator will be illuminated.
Operation 5.5 Indicator functions The AIS transceiver includes four coloured indicators as shown in Figure 14. The state of the indicators provides information regarding the status of the AIS transceiver. Green Amber Red Blue Indicator lights Figure 14 Indicator location on the AIS transceiver unit The meaning of typical indicator configurations is shown in the table below and Figure 14 shows the orientation of the AIS transceiver.
Operation Amber and blue indicators When the switch function is configured to activate the silent mode feature and the switch has been depressed for more than two seconds, this combination of indicators will be illuminated to show that the transmitter is disabled. This arrangement of indicators will also be visible if the AIS transceiver has been configured for the blue indicator to signify received AIS messages. In this case the blue indicator will rapidly turn on and off as messages are received.
Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting Issue Possible cause and remedy No data is being received by the chart plotter • • • Check that the power supply is connected correctly. Check that the power supply is a 12V or 24V supply. Check that the connections to the chart plotter are correct. No indicators are illuminated • • Check that the power supply is connected correctly. Check that the power supply is a 12V or 24V supply.
Specifications 7 Specifications Parameter Value Dimensions 116 x 115 x 37 mm (L x W x H) Weight 150g (AIS transceiver unit only) Power DC (9.6V - 31.2V) Average power consumption 170mA at 12VDC Peak current rating 2A GPS Receiver (AIS Internal) 50 channel IEC 61108-1 compliant Electrical Interfaces USB NMEA0183 38.4kBaud bi-directional NMEA0183 4.
Specifications Output Power 33dBm ± 1.
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High Performance Maritime Products www.em-trak.com The em-trak B100 is an aid to navigation and must not be relied upon to provide accurate navigation information. AIS is not a replacement for vigilant human lookouts and other navigation aids such as Radar. The performance of the B100 may be seriously impaired if not installed as instructed in the user manual, or due to other factors such as weather and or nearby transmitting devices.
