AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AIS500 Transceiver Installation instructions
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................. 7 Chapter 5 Post installation procedures.................. 35 Applicability .................................................................... 7 Safety information........................................................... 7 General information ........................................................ 8 Requirements for USA & Canada .................................... 9 Requirements for areas outside of USA & Canada...........
Chapter 1: Introduction Applicability The information in this book applies to all geographical areas unless otherwise stated. Safety information Warning: Product installation This equipment must be installed in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury, and/or damage to the vessel. This product is intended only as an aid to navigation and must never be used in preference to sound navigational judgment.
General information Warranty registration Intended Use To register your AIS500 transceiver ownership, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found in the box, or visit www.raymarine.com and register on-line. Raymarine AIS500 is an AIS Class B transceiver, and is intended for world wide use aboard leisure marine boats and workboats not covered by International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Carriage Regulations.
• Vessel Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number • Vessel name • Vessel call sign • Vessel dimensions including AIS GPS antenna location • Vessel type A MMSI number comprises 9 digits, and a full, valid 9 digit value must be entered in order to be accepted during setup. Any number that does not meet these criteria will not be accepted by the system. All other fields (i.e. vessel type, name etc.) are optional.
can obtain a Station License by filing FCC Form 605, which is available from the FCC website listed above. • Output Power: 2 Watts Operator License • Frequency Range: 156.025 to 162.025 MHz • Modulation: GMSK FCC operator license requirement An Operator License is not required to operate a Class B AIS Transceiver within US territorial waters. However, a license is required to operate the transceiver if you dock in a foreign port (including Canada and Mexico) or leave a foreign port to dock in a US.
Antenna Mounting & EME Exposure This system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Radius of 1.5 meters (per OET Bulletin 65), assuming the maximum power of the radio and antennas with a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Accounting for the height of an average adult (2 meters) the minimum height of the antenna above the deck to meet RF exposure compliance requirements is 3.5 meters.
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System information Warning: AIS limitation Never assume that your AIS is detecting all vessels in the area. Always exercise due prudence and do not use AIS as a substitute for sound navigational judgement. Overview The AIS500 uses digital radio signals to exchange ’real-time’ information between vessels and shore based stations on dedicated VHF frequencies. This information is used to identify and track vessels in the surrounding area and to provide fast, automatic and accurate collision avoidance data.
Data reporting intervals Class A (receive) Class B (send) Class B (receive) Call sign Yes Yes Yes AIS information is classed as either static or dynamic. Static information is broadcast, when data has been amended, or upon request, or by default, every 6 minutes. IMO number Yes No No The reporting rates for dynamic information depend on speed and course change, and are given in the following tables.
Other AIS sources Source Reporting rate Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft 10 seconds Aids to navigation 3 minutes AIS base station 10 seconds or 3.
Chapter 2: Planning the installation Chapter contents • 2.1 EMC installation guidelines on page 18 • 2.2 Parts supplied on page 19 • 2.3 Tools required on page 19 • 2.
2.1 EMC installation guidelines Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations, to minimize electromagnetic interference between equipment and minimize the effect such interference could have on the performance of your system Correct installation is required to ensure that EMC performance is not compromised.
2.2 Parts supplied 2.3 Tools required Check all parts are present. Ensure you have these tools before starting installation. AIS500Transceiver GPS Antenna 1/4" (3.2mm) Drill bit Thumb nuts (x 2) AIS 500 Mounting studs (x 2) Drill No 8 Screws (x 4) 3.2 ft (1.
2.4 Basic system 7.37 in (187.2 mm) The following illustration shows a basic AIS500 system. Boat’s existing GPS antenna (typical) GPS antenna supplied withAIS500Tranceiver Boat’s existing VHF antenna AIS 500 1.65 in 3.46 in (88 mm) (41.8 mm) AIS500 dimensions Multifunction display AIS500 Transceiver VHF radio 9.96 in (252.9 mm) PAGE ACTIV E WPTS MOB DATA 2.43 in (61.7 mm) MENU OUT RANGE IN AIS 500 RF OK SeaTalkng NMEA0183 (4.8 baud) 0 9.51 in (241.6 mm) Power in NMEA0183 (38.
AIS500 transceiver This product is NOT approved for use in hazardous/flammable atmospheres. Do NOT install in a hazardous/flammable atmosphere (such as in an engine room or near fuel tanks). The loss values for the inbuilt splitter are given in the Specification section.
SeaTalkng requirement A fitted SeaTalkng connector enables you to connect the AIS500 transceiver to SeaTalkng, aboard vessels on which the multi-function displays are connected via SeaTalkng. Before connecting to SeaTalkng, refer to the SeaTalkng Reference Manual, and ensure that with this product connected, the maximum permitted Load Equivalence Number (LEN) value for the system will not be exceeded. Note that the AIS500 transceiver has a SeaTalkng LEN value of 1.
Chapter 3: Cables & connections Chapter contents • 3.1 Cable types and length on page 24 • 3.2 Routing cables on page 24 • 3.3 Transceiver connections on page 25 • 3.
3.1 Cable types and length 3.2 Routing cables It is important to use cables of the appropriate type and length Cables must be routed correctly, to maximize performance and prolong cable life. • Unless otherwise stated use only standard cables of the correct type, supplied by Raymarine. • Ensure that any non-Raymarine cables are of the correct quality and gauge. For example, longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimize voltage drop along the run. • Do NOT bend cables excessively.
3.3 Transceiver connections RF connections The transceiver has attached cables to provide connections to: In a typical AIS500 system: • The boat’s existing VHF antenna connects to the ANTENNA connector on the AIS500 transceiver. • Power supply • NMEA0183, 4800 baud • The supplied 1 m RF cable connects the antenna connector on the boat’s existing VHF set, to the VHF RADIO connector on the AIS500 transceiver.
Wire color NMEA0183 Function Yellow 4800 baud transmit + Orange with green stripe 38400 baud receive - Orange with white stripe 38400 baud receive + Orange with brown stripe 38400 baud transmit - Orange with yellow stripe 38400 baud transmit + A multiplexer built into the transceiver manages both 4800 and 38400 baud rates. This feature effectively frees up an NMEA port on your multi-function display (MFD).
Chapter 4: Installation procedures Chapter contents • 4.1 Fitting transceiver on page 28 • 4.2 Fitting GPS antenna on page 29 • 4.
4.1 Fitting transceiver Ensure that the intended installation site meets the conditions described under Site requirements, mark and drill the mounting holes, then fit the transceiver as shown in the following illustrations. Note: This procedure shows how to mount the transceiver vertically, which is the recommended method. However, you may mount it horizontally if necessary.
4.2 Fitting GPS antenna A B 1 To fit the GPS antenna: 1. Select a suitable location for the GPS antenna as described under Site requirements. 2. Fit your GPS antenna using either the Surface mounting or Pole mounting procedure, as appropriate. 3. Ensuring the conditions in Running cables are fulfilled, run the GPS antenna cable to the AIS transceiver. 2 3 2 3 Surface mounting 1. Use the template supplied in this handbook to mark the two 6 mm (0.25 in) mounting holes.
5. Ensuring you do not trap the cable, place the GPS antenna on the pole mount adaptor so the screw holes align, then secure the antenna with the 2 screws retained at step 2. Antenna A B D11642-1 Pole mount adaptor 1. Ensuring that the Site requirements are met, securely attach the pole to a suitable, secure point. 2. Remove and retain the screws securing the GPS antenna from the pole mount adaptor, then separate these two items. 3.
4.3 Connecting up The transceiver will not transmit, but will still receive. Carry out the following procedures to connect up the AIS500 system: Connecting to VHF • Connecting GPS Ensure power to the ship’s VHF set is switched off, then connect the AIS500 transceiver by carrying out the Connecting RF and the Connecting NMEA (low baud rate) procedures.
Transceiver Green White Receive Receive Brown Transmit Yellow Transmit NMEA0183 4800 baud Connect to boat's VHF Orange & green Orange & white Receive Receive Orange & brown Transmit Orange & yellow Transmit NMEA0183 38400 baud Connect to MFD D11646-1 2. Connect these wires to the appropriate points on the ships VHF.
+VE bar -VE bar Where possible, connect individual items of equipment to individual circuit breakers. Where this not possible, use individual in-line fuses to provide the necessary protection. Circuit breaker SeaTalkng spur Connect to boat's SeaT alkng system D11648-1 system. Fuse Fuse D11637-1 2.
Red Black Power supply Power supply Connect to 12 V dc, or 24 V dc D11649-1 34
Chapter 5: Post installation procedures Chapter contents • 5.1 Switching on on page 36 • 5.2 Configuration on page 36 • 5.3 Checking for interference on page 37 • 5.
5.1 Switching on 5.2 Configuration When the installation is complete, observe the STATUS indicator and: 1. Switch on power to the AIS500 transceiver. 2. Check that: i. When power is first applied, the STATUS indicator flashes RED twice, then after a few seconds shows AMBER. ii. After a time (up to 2 minutes) the indicator changes to green. This indicates the AIS500 transceiver is operating normally.
You can use the supplied ProAIS PC software, to check the vessel data programmed into your AIS500. If this information is incorrect please contact your Raymarine dealer before using the transceiver. 5.3 Checking for interference Areas outside of USA If you have installed any system aboard a boat or made other changes to the boat’s electronic systems (radar, VHF radio etc.
5.4 Using AIS The exact method of using AIS depends on which type of Raymarine multi-function display (MFD) you are using. Refer to the handbook for your MFD for information on using AIS.
Chapter 6: Diagnostics Chapter contents • 6.1 Status indication on page 40 • 6.
6.1 Status indication The current operating status of the AIS500 transceiver is shown by a STATUS LED on the bottom of the unit. S TATUS POWER D ATA AT GPS VHF RADIO ANTENNA When power is switched on, the STATUS indicator flashes RED twice, then after a few seconds it goes to AMBER. The amber condition continues while the transceiver acquires a GPS fix then transmits a position report. This can take up to 2 minutes.
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Chapter 7: Specifications Chapter contents • 7.1 General on page 44 • 7.2 Transceiver on page 44 • 7.
7.2 Transceiver 7.1 General Waterproofing IPX2 Operating frequency range 156.025 MHz to 162.
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