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General Information
i.
Copyright
The entire contents of this instruction manual, including any future updates, revisions, and
modifications, shall remain the property of AMEC at all times. Unauthorized copies or reproduction of
this manual, either in part or whole, in any form of print and electronic media, is prohibited. The
contents herein can only be used for the intended purpose of this manual.
ii.
Disclaimer
AMEC is devoted to publish and maintain this product manual. As we continue to improve our AIS
products to satisfy all customers’ needs, information in this document is subject to change without
notice. AMEC does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the
accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any
commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.
iii.
Safety Warning
It is important to know that AIS is designed for the purpose of anti-collision and serves as a
complement to navigation. It is not the absolute navigational equipment and does not replace
any navigational system installed on board.
Any AIS device cannot guarantee monitoring and receiving signals from all vessels in the
surroundings unless those vessels are equipped with AIS devices.
The coastline map in this transponder is neither verified nor approved by Hydrographic
Authorities. It is not an Electronic Chart System and therefore should not be used for
navigation. The information provided by the coastline map is for reference only and should be
used together with other navigation sources and devices.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Improper disassemble or modification could cause electrical shocks, fire, or personal injury.
Only qualified personnel could work on the interior of the equipment.
MAKE SURE THE POWER SOURCE AND THE POWER INPUT ARE MATCH
Incorrect power sources will damage the equipment and may even result in fire.
Please ensure the correct power input on the adaptor before installation.
AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAIN OR SPLASHING WATER
Electrical shock or fire could be resulted if water leaks into the equipment.
NOTE/INFORMATION
Important notices and information will be noted in this Installation and Operation Manual
iv.
Product Category
This product is categorized as “protected” in accordance with the requirements as defined in IEC 60945.
v.
Compass Safe Distance
Safe distance to the transponder (and junction box) unit is:
Standard-magnetic-compass: 0.50 m
Steering-magnetic-compass: 0.40 m
vi.
Hardware / Software Version
Hardware version: A701-010
Software version: 1.0.6.23
The model name/number, hardware information, and firmware (software) version of the transponder
can be identified through MKD at MENU/DIAGNOSTICS/VERSION. The software maintenance/upgrade
of the transponder can be carried out on board via USB interface. The onboard documentation as
described in Appendix C can be used to assist reflecting software maintenance records.
vii.
Manual Revision
Version 1.10
viii.
Type Approval
The AMEC CAMINO-701 AIS transponder complies with applicable international standards and is type
approved in accordance with the European Marine Equipment Directive.
ix.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Alltek Marine Electronics Corp. (AMEC) declares that this CAMINO-701 is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 96/98/EC.
x.
Disposal Instruction
Do not dispose of this device with unsorted waste.
Improper disposal may be harmful to the environment and human health. Please refer to your local
waste authority for information on return and collection systems in your area.
xi.
Contact Information
For sales, services, and technical supports, please contact your local AMEC representatives or Alltek
Marine Electronics Corp at www.alltekmarine.com or sales@alltekmarine.com or
service@alltekmarine.com
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Table of Contents
WHAT IS AIS? .................................................................................................................. 1
SYSTEM OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................... 2
2.1
2.2
2.3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................... 2
MAIN FEATURES ............................................................................................................................... 2
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 4
3.1
EQUIPMENTS IN THE BOX ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.2
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................. 4
3.3
RF CABLE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................... 5
3.4
VHF ANTENNA INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 5
3.5
GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION............................................................................................................... 6
3.6
MOUNTING CAMINO-701 ................................................................................................................. 7
3.6.1 Mounting Transponder ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.6.2 Mounting Junction Box ....................................................................................................................... 9
3.6.3 Mounting Pilot Plug .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.7
EXTERNAL CONNECTORS (TRANSPONDER MAIN UNIT) .............................................................................. 12
3.8
EXTERNAL CONNECTORS (JUNCTION BOX) .............................................................................................. 13
3.9
CONNECTING EXTENSION CABLE .......................................................................................................... 16
3.10 CONFIGURING CAMINO-701 ............................................................................................................ 17
3.10.1 Initial Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 17
OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 19
4.1
PANEL DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.1 Status Bar .......................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.2 Transmission and Reception Bar ...................................................................................................... 21
4.2
DISPLAY MODES ............................................................................................................................. 22
4.2.1 Target Symbol Descriptions .............................................................................................................. 23
4.2.2 Coastal View ...................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.3 Radar View ........................................................................................................................................ 26
4.2.4 Dangerous Target List ....................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.5 Own Ship Detail................................................................................................................................. 26
4.2.6 GPS Satellite Information .................................................................................................................. 26
4.2.7 Dimmer Setting ................................................................................................................................. 27
4.3
ENTERING TEXT ............................................................................................................................... 28
4.4
MENU TREE OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.1 How to access and use MAIN MENU ................................................................................................ 31
4.4.2 Menu Item Brief Description ............................................................................................................ 32
4.5
MESSAGES ..................................................................................................................................... 34
4.5.1 Inbox SRM ......................................................................................................................................... 34
4.5.2 Outbox SRM ...................................................................................................................................... 36
4.5.3 Broadcast SRM .................................................................................................................................. 37
4.5.4 Addressed SRM ................................................................................................................................. 41
4.5.5 Long Range SRM ............................................................................................................................... 43
4.6
NAVIGATION STATUS ........................................................................................................................ 45
4.6.1 Own Ship ........................................................................................................................................... 45
4.6.2 AIS Targets ........................................................................................................................................ 46
4.6.3 Region List ......................................................................................................................................... 49
4.6.4 Alarm List .......................................................................................................................................... 51
4.6.5 Alarm History .................................................................................................................................... 52
4.6.6 Sensor Status..................................................................................................................................... 52
4.6.7 Dangerous List................................................................................................................................... 53
4.6.8 MOB List ............................................................................................................................................ 55
4.6.9 Friend Ships ....................................................................................................................................... 57
4.7
SHIP SETTING ................................................................................................................................. 58
4.7.1 Own Ship ........................................................................................................................................... 58
4.7.2 Voyage............................................................................................................................................... 59
4.7.3 CPA/TCPA .......................................................................................................................................... 60
4.7.4 Change MMSI/IMO ........................................................................................................................... 60
4.7.5 Retry Times ....................................................................................................................................... 62
4.8
TRANSCEIVER ................................................................................................................................. 63
4.9
SYS CONFIG ................................................................................................................................... 63
4.9.1 Customize.......................................................................................................................................... 64
4.9.2 Radar View ........................................................................................................................................ 64
4.9.3 Map Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 65
4.9.4 Sensor Config .................................................................................................................................... 65
4.9.5 Factory .............................................................................................................................................. 66
4.9.6 Password ........................................................................................................................................... 67
4.9.7 Long Range Setting ........................................................................................................................... 68
4.9.8 Long Range Broadcast ....................................................................................................................... 68
4.9.9 Destination Table Setting .................................................................................................................. 69
4.10 DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................................................................. 70
4.10.1 System On/Off .............................................................................................................................. 70
4.10.2 Memory Test ................................................................................................................................. 71
4.10.3 Sensor Port .................................................................................................................................... 71
4.10.4 TFT-Panel....................................................................................................................................... 72
4.10.5 Keyboard Test ............................................................................................................................... 72
4.10.6 GPS Status ..................................................................................................................................... 73
4.10.7 Transceiver .................................................................................................................................... 73
4.10.8 Communication Test ..................................................................................................................... 74
4.10.9 Panel Test ...................................................................................................................................... 76
4.10.10 Version .......................................................................................................................................... 76
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 77
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
APPLICABLE STANDARDS ................................................................................................................... 77
VHF TRANSCEIVER........................................................................................................................... 77
DSC RECEIVER ................................................................................................................................ 77
GPS RECEIVER (INTERNAL) ................................................................................................................ 78
POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................... 78
LCD DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................. 78
KEYPAD & KNOB ............................................................................................................................. 78
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5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
CONNECTION INTERFACE ................................................................................................................... 78
ENVIRONMENTAL ............................................................................................................................ 79
PHYSICAL....................................................................................................................................... 79
PILOT PLUG.................................................................................................................................... 79
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................... 80
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
CAMINO-701 TRANSPONDER MAIN UNIT ........................................................................................... 80
JUNCTION BOX ............................................................................................................................... 82
EXTENSION CABLE............................................................................................................................ 82
MOUNTING TEMPLATE (NOT TO SCALE) ................................................................................................. 82
VHF ANTENNA ............................................................................................................................... 83
GPS ANTENNA ............................................................................................................................... 83
PILOT PLUG.................................................................................................................................... 83
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................... 84
ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................ 85
Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System ......................................................................................... 86
APPENDIX (A) ...................................................................................................................... 87
APPENDIX (B) .....................................................................................................................103
APPENDIX (C)......................................................................................................................104
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1 WHAT IS AIS?
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a Very High Frequency (VHF) radio broadcasting system that
transfers packets of data over the VHF data link (VDL) and enables AIS equipped vessels and shore-based
stations to exchange identification information and navigational data. Ships with AIS transponders continually
transmit their ID, position, course, speed and other data to all nearby ships and shore stations. Such
information can aid greatly in situational awareness and provide a means to assist in collision avoidance.
AIS equipment is standardized by ITU, IEC, IALA and IMO and is subject to approval by a certification body. The
following AIS devices have been developed for variant applications.

AIS Class A:
mandated by the IMO for vessels of 300 gross tonnages and upwards engaged on international voyages,
cargo ships of 500 gross tonnages and upwards, as well as passenger ships. It transmits typically on 12.5
watt output power.
 AIS Class B:
provides limited functionality and is intended for non-SOLAS commercial vessels and recreational vessels.
It transmits typically on 2 watt output power.
 AIS Base Station:
is provided by aids-to-navigation authorities to enable the ship to shore / shore to ship transmission of
information. Networked AIS Base Stations can assist in providing overall maritime domain awareness.
 AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation):
provides an opportunity to transmit position and status of buoys and lights through the same VDL, which
can then show up on AIS-ready devices within the range.

AIS SART:
Search and Rescue Transmitter using AIS can be used to assist in determining the location of a vessel in
distress. It is typically used on life rafts.

AIS on Search and Rescue (SAR) Aircraft:
used on airplanes and helicopters to assist search and rescue operation.
2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2.1 Product Description
The AMEC CAMINO-701 is a new generation AIS Class A transponder fully compliance with IMO, IEC, and ITU
international standards. It provides a compact single box solution, easy to install and operate. The unit is
designed with advanced technology which sets a new standard for quality, performance, and value. It is an
excellent choice for SOLAS vessels, commercial vessels, and
professional vessels.
The CAMINO-701 consists of a transceiver radio unit, an
integrated GPS receiver, a controller unit, and a color 3.5” LCD
display with menu keypads. The radio has three receivers -- two
TDMA receivers and one DSC receiver. The transmitter alternates
its transmission between the two operating TDMA. The controller
unit creates and schedules data packets (containing dynamic,
static and voyage related data) for transmission based on the IMO
performance standard for AIS.
The CAMINO-701 can be connected to the ship’s sensors as
required by the IALA guidelines through an external junction box
(supplied in the package). The unit can also interface external navigation and presentation systems that
support IEC 61162-1 related sentences. It is also capable for connection to Long Range system like Inmarsat C.
The CAMINO-701 supports both IMO and Inland AIS which is configurable by the software.
The color LCD display and menu keypads provide an intuitive graphical user-friendly interface to the system. It
can display the location of other vessels, aids to navigation and search and rescue vessels. The AIS transmit
and receive status are shown on the screen which helps user to know the working status of the unit easily. The
LCD and keypad can also be used to send and receive messages, perform configuration as well as supervise the
systems status.
2.2 Main Features
 Compact AIS Class A solution, easy to install and operate
 Fully compliant with IMO, IEC, and ITU international standards
 Color 3.5” LCD display with variant display modes
 User-friendly intuitive GUI & keypad operation
 Knob dial, click and push, for simple operation
 IMO/Inland AIS mode selectable (optional)
 Multiple sensor input ports and bi-directional data ports
 USB (device only) and NMEA2000 connectivity ready
2.3 Interconnection Diagram
Figure 1
Interconnection Diagram
3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Equipments in the Box
The standard supply in the package includes the following items. Please contact your local representative if
any item is missing.
Description
Quantity
CAMINO-701 Class A AIS Transponder
Junction box
U-shaped mounting bracket
Knobs for u-shaped mounting brackets
37-pin extension cable 1.8 m
Connector: CDS-37P
3-pin power cable 1m
Connector: LTW:BB-03RMMS-LC7001
USB to Mini-USB data cable 1.8 m
Panel mount stainless bracket and screw
M3.5X10 screws for u-shaped mounting bracket
M4X6 screws for panel mount brackets
Panel mount cutting template
Screw, wall-plug, mounting stand for junction box
Installation and operation manual
Software CD
Optional Items
Description
Quantity
GPS antenna with integrated cable 10m
GPS antenna mounting bracket kit
Pilot plug box with wired cable 2m
Screws for pilot plug box
3.2 Installation Procedures
Please familiarize the manual content before begin installation. Use the following recommended steps for
installation.
1. Mount the transponder unit to a desired location
2. Mount junction box.
3. Install VHF antenna
4. Install GPS antenna
5. Connect all external sensors and data interfaces to the junction box
6. Connect all required cables to the main transponder unit
7. Power on the main transponder unit
8. Complete configuration settings
9. Perform system functional test
3.3 RF Cable Requirements
The following RF cables are recommended to install the CAMINO-701.

VHF Antenna Cable
Type: 5D-FB or equivalent
Connector: SO-239 (Male)

GPS Antenna Cable
Type: RG58A/U or equivalent
Connector: TNC (Male)
3.4 VHF Antenna Installation
The quality and positioning of the antenna are the most important factors dictating AIS performance. It is
recommended that a VHF antenna with omni directional vertical polarization be specifically tuned for AIS
operation band. Since the range of VHF signals is largely decided by line of sight distance, the VHF antenna
should be placed as high as possible and at least 5 meters away from any constructions made of conductive
materials.
To avoid interference, the VHF antenna location should be placed accordingly as diagram below:
Ensure a free 360˚ horizon with a
vertical observation of 5˚.
5˚
High power transmitting antenna
Ensure the GPS antenna is not on the
transmitting beam with other
high power transmitting antenna.
The recommended
vertical distance
between antennas is
2m.
3m
VHF
Antenna.
The recommended horizontal
distance between GPS antennas and
other antennas is 3m.
10m
The recommended Other transmitting
horizontal distance antenna
between antennas
is 10m.
Other VHF
Antenna
Figure 2
VHF/GPS Antenna Locations
3.5 GPS Antenna Installation
The GPS antenna must be installed where it has a clear view of the sky, so that it may access the horizon freely
with 360° degrees, with a vertical observation of 5 to 90 degrees above the horizon as illustrated below.
GPS ANTENNA LOCATION
Enter the GPS antenna location data in “SHIP SETTING” after the installation.
Figure 3
GPS Antenna location
3.6 Mounting CAMINO-701
Use the following guidelines to check the installation location for your AIS transponder:

The AIS transponder should be mounted in a location that is accessible and readable to user
at all time.

The transponder should be installed in a protected environment away from direct rain and
water contact.

The transponder is designed to operate in an environment with 15°C ~ 55°C temperature.
Environments with excessive heat may cause damages to the transponder.

The transponder should not be installed near flammable or hazardous environments.

The AIS transponder should be installed at least 0.5m away from magnetic compasses.
3.6.1
Mounting Transponder
Figure 4
Mounting CAMINO-701
Panel Mounting (1)
1. Line up the mounting template on control panel to sketch an outline for the cutting area.
2. Using a jigsaw carefully cut along the sketched cutting area.
3. If necessary, clean up edge with glass paper or file.
4. Mount the transponder through the opening.
5. From the rear, install the mounting brackets with the M4X6 screws.
6. Apply the mounting bracket screw on each side for a firm fix.
Figure 5
Panel Mounting (1)
Panel Mounting (2)
Figure 5
Panel Mounting (2)
3.6.2
Mounting Junction Box
Mounting Junction Box (1)
Figure 6
Mounting Junction Box (1)
Figure 7
Mounting Junction Box (2)
Mounting Junction Box (2)
3.6.3
Mounting Pilot Plug
The Pilot Plug device provides connecting interface to pilots and other mariners to connect their own PC or
other portable device to Camino701 on board.
Camino-701 Pilot Plug
Tx A Pin1 (Red)
Tx B Pin 4 (White)
Rx A Pin 5 (Black)
Rx B Pin 6 (Green)
Shield Pin 9
Pin Number
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5
Pin 6
Pin 7
Pin 8
Pin 9
Function
Tx A
--Tx B
Rx A
Rx B
--Shield (Ground)
10
Wire Color
Red
White
Black
Green
Connecting to Camino-701 Junction Box
Use the following guidelines to connect the Pilot Plug to the Camino701 Junction box.
Please refer to section 3.8 External Connectors (Junction Box).
To Transponder Main Unit
Pilot plug
NMEA 2000
Cable Glands
PILOT_IN A connects to Rx A (Black)
PILOT_IN B connects to Rx B (Green)
PILOT_IN GND connects to Shield
PILOT_OUT A connects to Tx A (Red)
PILOT_OUT B connects to Tx B (White)
PILOT_OUT GND connects to Shield
Note: Shield can connect to either
PILOT_IN GND or PILOT_OUT GND.
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3.7 External Connectors (Transponder Main Unit)
Frame Ground
Figure 8
NAME
External Connectors (Main Unit)
DESCRIPTION
TYPE OF CONNECTOR
VHF
VHF antenna connector
SO-239 (female)
GPS
GPS antenna connector
TNC (female)
Power
Power input connector
Round type, 3 pins
USB
USB connection to PC
Mini type USB
Extension connection to Junction Box
D-Sub 37 pins
Junction Box
Frame Ground
Connect to ship frame
Note: Some boats require frame ground connection of all electronic devices on the ship frame.
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3.8 External Connectors (Junction Box)
To Transponder Main Unit
Sensors 1~3
LR
DGPS
sensor
DISP
Termination
switches
Jumper for
NMEA2000
shield and
ground
Pilot plug
Alarm
Cable Glands
NMEA 2000
Figure 9
CONNECTOR
Sensor 1
Sensor 2
Sensor 3
LABEL NAME
External Connectors (Junction Box)
DESCRIPTION
SEN1_IN GND
Sensor 1 ground
SEN1_IN A
Sensor 1 input A
SEN1_IN B
Sensor 1 input B
SEN2_IN GND
Sensor 2 ground
SEN2_IN A
Sensor 2 input A
SEN2_IN B
Sensor 2 input B
SEN3_IN GND
Sensor 3 ground
SEN3_IN A
Sensor 3 input A
SEN3_IN B
Sensor 3 input B
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FUNCTION USAGE
Connect to data sources such as heading,
gyro, or other type of sensors.
Connect to data sources such as heading,
gyro, or other type of sensors.
Connect to data sources such as heading,
gyro, or other type of sensors.
Pilot Plug
Alarm
DGPS Input
DGPS Output
LR Input
LR Output
Display
PILOT_IN GND
Input Ground
Pilot Plug port
PILOT_IN A
Input A
PILOT_IN B
Input B
PILOT_OUT GND
Output Ground
PILOT_OUT A
Output A
PILOT_OUT B
Output B
ALARM NO
Alarm normally open
ALARM NC
Alarm normally closed
ALARM COM
Alarm common
DGPS_IN GND
DGPS input ground
DGPS_IN A
DGPS input A
DGPS_IN B
DGPS input B
DGPS_OUT GND
DGPS output ground
DGPS_ OUT A
DGPS output A
DGPS_ OUT B
DGPS output B
LR_IN GND
LR input ground
LR_IN A
LR input A
LR_IN B
LR input B
LR_OUT GND
LR output ground
LR_ OUT A
LR output A
LR_ OUT B
LR output B
DISP_IN GND
DISP input ground
DISP_IN A
DISP input A
DISP_IN B
DISP input B
DISP_OUT GND
DISP output ground
DISP_OUT A
DISP output A
DISP_OUT B
DISP output B
DGPS sensor
DGPS sensor
Long range input
Long range output
Connect to the data output of an external
display system such as ECDIS.
Connect to the data input of an external
display system such as ECDIS.
NOTICE: RTCM-SC-104 beacon input is currently not implemented by the DGPS_IN input.
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ITEM
USAGE
The switches provide line termination configuration.
Termination off
Termination on
Termination Switches
Jumper for NMEA2000
shield and ground
The jumper’s purpose is to wire together NMEA2000 cable’s shield and
ground. Depending on your scenario, you may choose not to connect them
together.
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3.9 Connecting Extension Cable
Use the 37-pin- extension cable (1.8M) provided in the package connect CAMINO-701 to the junction box.
Figure 10
Connecting CAMINO-701 with Junction Box
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3.10 Configuring CAMINO-701
The following items must be completed before initial configuration.
1. Ensure VHF and GPS antennas are well connected to the transponder main unit.
2. Ensure the 37-pin-connector extension cable is well connected from the transponder main unit to the
junction box.
3. Ensure the power cable is well connected and supplied with stable voltage/current power source.
4. Ensure applicable external devices are well connected through the junction box.
3.10.1 Initial Configuration
The initial configuration, particular, MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number must be done before
operation. The following initial configuration is required:
1. Setup 1: MMSI should be correctly programmed.
Built-in Test
Power…………………..…….…………[PASS]
Flash..…………………..…….…………[PASS]
MMSI unregistered
Transmission inhibited!
Only Receiving Function available!
Set MMSI right now?
YES NO
Figure 11
Built-in Test
2. Step 2: Press MENU and select main menu item SHIP SETTING. (Password required, default is
“0000”)
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A. Setup call sign, ship name, ship type, external/internal GPS antenna position in OWN SHIP.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
SHIP SETTING
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
OWN SHIP
VOYAGE
CPA/TCPA
CHANGE MMSI/IMO
RETRY TIMES
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 12
Own Ship
B. If IMO identification number is applicable, select main menu item Change MMSI/IMO to setup IMO
number.
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IMO SETTING
IMO
[000000000]
Targets Received: 10
Figure 13
IMO Setting
For more information please refer to 4.7 SHIP SETTING.
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4 OPERATION
4.1 Panel Description
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Figure 14
Panel Description
Item Number
Name
Descriptions
Power Switch
Power On/Off (push button over 5 seconds)
Beeper
Sound for when buttons are pushed
Display
3.5” LCD color screen
MENU
Return to main menu / detail menu select
FUNC
Different function on display mode (Zoom In/Out, etc)
DIM
Adjust dim degree (refer to 4.2.7)
Knob
Rotate to select, press to confirm
Change to different display mode:
1 Coastal View
2 Radar View
3. AIS Target List
4. Dangerous Target list
5. Own Ship Detail
6. GPS satellite information
7. Region Setting List
DISP
SRM
Emergency SRM broadcast
10
ESC
Cancel / Back to Main MENU
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4.1.1
Status Bar
The status bar constantly indicates Date (YYYY/MM/DD), Time, GPS status, ALR, and SRM.
Status Bar
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N AMEC: 15
1°13’02”N
103°48’32”E
12.00Kn
360.0°
AMEC: 15
RNG
BRG
SOG
COG
HDG
12.000NM
Own Ship
Own Ship
12.00Kn
N/A
0.0°
Targets Received: 3
Figure 15
Status Bar
GPS Status：Position fixed
GPS Status：Non-fixed
ALR Status：Alarm messages occurs
Inbox SRM：Unread coming SRM message
SART/MOB：SART or MOB message received
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4.1.2
Transmission and Reception Bar
The Transmission & Reception bar constantly displays real time status of transmissions and receptions on any
display modes.
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N AMEC: 15
1°13’02”N
103°48’32”E
12.00Kn
360.0°
AMEC: 15
RNG
BRG
SOG
COG
HDG
Transmission &
Reception Bar
12.000NM
Own Ship
Own Ship
12.00Kn
N/A
0.0°
Targets Received: 3
Figure 16
Item Number
Name
Text Banner
Transmission and Reception Bar
Function
Shows the numbers of “Targets Received” and “Dangerous
Targets” automatically.
No transmissions & receptions:
No flash
Indicators
Reception of AIS message:
Flash green color
Ch.87 Ch.88
Function Icon
(Coastal view only)
Transmission of AIS message:
Flash red color
Zoom In/Out
Up/Down
The function icon indicates the knob’s
action differently in operations.
Left/Right
Push FUNC enables the knob to operate
different actions
Target Selected
SART/MOB
Zoom In/Out
Function Icon
(Radar view only)
Target Selected
SART/MOB
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4.2 Display Modes
For quick access, users can rotate display modes by simply pressing the DISP button.
Display Mode
Screen Shot
Purpose
Coastal View
Display all targets on basic coastline map
Radar View
Displays all targets on radar view
Shows all received ship data
(Refer to section 4.6.2 AIS Targets)
AIS Target List
Shows all dangerous AIS targets presently
(Refer to section 4.6.7 Dangerous List)
Dangerous Target
List
Shows all the details of own ship
(Refer to section 4.2.5 Own Ship Detail)
Own Ship Detail
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Shows the GPS satellite current usage status
(Refer to section 4.2.5 GPS Satellite Information)
GPS Satellite
Information
Show all the Region of own ship
(Refer to section 4.6.3 Own Ship Detail)
Region Setting List
4.2.1
Target Symbol Descriptions
Symbols for each AIS target displayed on the radar view is as described below:
Own Ship
GPS Reception: Normal / Color: Black and Gray
Under normal GPS reception, own ship is located in the center of the radar view.
Own Ship
GPS Reception: No GPS / Color: Blue
Without GPS reception, own ship needs to be located manually.
AIS Target
Color: Black
Ship equipped with AIS system in the surrounding sea will appear on the radar
view as an AIS target.
Selected Target
Color: Black / Flashing Colored Frame
Use the arrow keys to select any target on the radar view. After selected, press
 and the detailed information on each target can be viewed.
Dangerous Target
Color: Red / Circled Frame
When distance to a ship is smaller than CPA/TCPA, the target will be circled in
RED. Use the arrow keys to select the dangerous target and to view its detailed
information.
Color: Magenta
If any pre-stored Friend Ship is nearby, the Friend Ship will appear in Magenta on
the radar view.
Friend Ship
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Lost Signal Target
AtoN (Real)
Color: Black / Red Cross
If reception of an AIS target has ceased over 10 minutes, a “X” will be displayed
over it. The target will disappear from the Radar View after its reception has
ceased for one hour.
Color: Black / Plus Sign
The icon will be displayed if any AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation) Real is in the range
of reception.
AtoN (Virtual)
Color: Black / Plus Sign and Undercut
The icon will be displayed if any AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation) Virtual is in the
range of reception.
AtoN(Off position)
Color: Red / Plus Sign
The icon will be displayed if any AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation) is in off position
status.
SAR
Color: Black
The icon will be displayed if any air plane is in the range of reception.
SART
Color: Red / Cross
The icon will be displayed if any SART message is sent out.
Base Station
Color: Green
The icon will be displayed when any base station is in the reception range.
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4.2.2
Coastal View
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4°00’E
Selected
Target
5°00’E
53°08’56”N
4°57’00”E
12.00Kn
241.0°
53°30’N
Own Ship
information
53°00’N
RNG 39.54NM
BRG +320.53°
12 NM
52°30’N
Targets Received :10
Figure 17
Target
information
Function
Icon
Coastal View
Item
Function
Own Ship information
Own-ship information for latitude, longitude, SOG and COG
Target information
Display the target information such as range and rearing relatively to the
own ship
Function Icon
(Coastal View)
Zoom In/Out
Up/Down
Function icon
(Coastal View)
Left/Right
Target Selected
SART/MOB
The coastline map in this transponder is neither verified nor approved by Hydrographic
Authorities. It is not an Electronic Chart System and therefore should not be used for
navigation. The information provided by the coastline map is for reference only and should be
used together with other navigation sources and devices.
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4.2.3
Radar View
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N AMEC: 15
1°13’02”N
103°48’32”E
12.00Kn
360.0°
Current mode
AMEC: 15
Selected target
12.00NM
RNG
BRG
SOG
COG
HDG
Own Ship
Own Ship
12.00Kn
N/A
0.0°
Own ship
information
Target
information
Function icon
TX POWER LEVEL :12.5W
Figure 18
Radar View
Radar View displays own ship and target ships’ statuses, and their correlations.
On this view, the vertical grid lines are the longitudinal lines and the horizontal grid lines are the latitudinal
lines. Underneath the radar view is a proportional chart scale showing the current ratio displayed.
Radar View supports three ship orientation modes, North up, Head up, and Course up. Each orientation mode
is indicated by the uppercase letter (N, H, or C) on the right upper corner. The left upper corner is the north
arrow indicating the direction of north.
4.2.4
NORTH UP
The chart orientation is fixed and true north is always pointing up.
COURSE UP
The orientation is determined by the own ship’s traveling course.
HEAD UP
The orientation is determined by the direction of own ship’s bow.
Dangerous Target List
Please refer Section 4.6.7 DANGEROUS LIST
4.2.5
Own Ship Detail
Please refer Section 4.6.1 OWN SHIP
4.2.6
GPS Satellite Information
Please refer Section 4.10.6 GPS STATUS
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4.2.7
Dimmer Setting
Press the button “DIM” to enter the dimmer setting page.
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CUSTOMIZE
DIMMER LEVEL [ 100 ] Lo
Hi
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 19 Dimmer Setting
Button
Description
Knob (Turn left/right)
Adjust screen brightness (decrease/increase)
Knob (Press)
Save and leave the page
DIM
Restore screen brightness to default setting (100)
MENU、ESC
Leave the page without saving
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4.3 Entering Text
The knob on the front control panel is used for entering and editing text. The figures below show the text
entering procedures.
A. Turn the knob to traverse the menu items up or down. Once selected, press the knob to select the item
for text entering.
B. Select a character position to edit. Turn the knob to move the cursor left or right and press the knob to
confirm the position.
C. System is now in character selection mode as the cursor position is highlighted. Turn the knob to pick
an available character and press the knob for character selection.
“
‘
Space is first character for selection
D. Use steps B and C to finish entering all needed characters. To confirm and save, press down the knob
and hold for 2 seconds.
Traverse menu
Turn knob to move
up or down
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Press to enter
Select a character position
Turn knob to move
left or right
Press to start
editing
Turn knob to select
character
Press knob to
confirm
character selection
Pick character
Confirm and save
To save entered text, long press
the knob for 2 seconds
Figure 20
Entering Text
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4.4 Menu Tree Overview
Press MENU button to enter MAIN MENU. There are 6 menu choices and each holds a sub-menu. See table
below.
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
INBOX SRM (4.5.1)
OUTBOX SRM (4.5.2)
BROADCASTING SRM (4.5.3)
ADDRESSED SRM (4.5.4)
LONG RANGE (4.5.5)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
OWN SHIP (4.6.1)
AIS TARGETS (4.6.2)
REGION LIST (4.6.3)
ALARM LIST (4.6.4)
ALARM HISTORY (4.6.5)
SENSOR STATUS (4.6.6)
DANGEROUS LIST (4.6.7)
MOB LIST (4.6.8)
FRIEND SHIPS (4.6.8)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
OWN SHIP (4.7.1)
VOYAGE (4.7.2)
CPA/TCPA (4.7.3)
CHANGE MMSI/IMO (4.7.4)
RETRY TIMES (4.7.5)
1.
TRANSCEIVER SETTING (4.8)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
CUSTOMIZE (4.9.1)
RADAR VIEW (4.9.2)
MAP CALIBRATION (4.9.3)
SENSOR CONFIG (4.9.4)
FACTORY (4.9.5)
PASSWORD (4.9.6)
LONG RANGE SET (4.9.7)
LONG RANGE BROADCAST (4.9.8)
DEST. TABLE SET (4.9.9)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
SYSTEM ON/OFF (4.10.1)
MEMORY TEST (4.10.2)
SENSOR PORT (4.10.3)
TFT-PANEL (4.10.4)
KEYBOARD TEST (4.10.5)
GPS STATUS (4.10.6)
TRANSCEIVER (4.10.7)
COMMUNICATION TEST (4.10.8)
PANEL TEST (4.10.9)
VERSION (4.10.10)
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4.4.1
How to access and use MAIN MENU
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 21
MAIN MENU
Rotate knob to select MAIN MENU items and push the knob to select sub-menu items.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
Main MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
MESSAGE
INBOX
OUTBOX
BROADCAST SRM
ADDRESSED SRM
LR INBOX
Sub- MENU
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 22
Sub-menu
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4.4.2
Menu Item Brief Description
MESSAGES
INBOX
OUTBOX
Log of safety related messages (SRM) received
Log of safety related messages (SRM) sent
BROADCAST SRM
Send SRM.
ADDRESSED SRM
Send specified targeted SRM.
LR INBOX
Log of received inquiry messages from others.
NAVIGATION STATUS (Display a variety of navigation information)
OWN SHIP
Your vessel information
AIS TARGETS
Navigation status and boat information of other
AIS-equipped vessels.
REGION LIST
Regional information status
ALARM LIST
Alarm information
ALARM HISTORY
Alarm history record
SENSOR STATUS
Display sensor statuses
DANGEROUS LIST
Dangerous ship list
MOB LIST
FRIEND SHIPS
MOB list of registered MOB users
Friend ship list
SHIP SETTING (Basic vessel information setting)
OWN SHIP
VOYAGE
CPA / TCPA
CHANGE MMSI / IMO
RETRY TIMES
Your vessel setting (password required, default is 0000)
Navigation setting
CPA / TCPA
Change MMSI / IMO
Times to resend messages.
TRANSCEIVER (Settings for AIS receiving and sending)
AIS TX
Transceiver status: turn on or off AIS message
transmitting
DSC RX
DSC Monitor: turn on or off DSC monitoring function
GPS ANT. VOLTAGE
GPS antenna feeding voltage: set to 3.3V or 5V
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
CUSTOMIZE
Personalization settings
RADAR VIEW
Radar configuration
MAP CALIBRATION
Map offset setting
SENSOR CONFIGURATION
Port configuration
FACTORY
PASSWORD
LONG RANGE SETTING
LONG RANGE BROADCAST
DESTINATION TABLE SETTTING
Default factory setting
Password change (default password: 0000)
Remote inquiry setting
Enable/Disable Long Range Broadcast
Table storing destinations
DIAGNOSTICS
SYSTEM ON/OFF
Device activated log
MEMORY TEST
Memory test
SENSOR PORT
Transmission port test
TFT-PANEL
KEYBOARD TEST
GPS STATUS
Screen panel
Button test
GPS positioning status
TRANSCEIVER
Transponder status
COMMUN. TEST
Test communication
PANEL TEST
VERSION
Test Panel
Firmware version
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4.5 Messages
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
MESSAGE
INBOX
OUTBOX
BROADCAST SRM
ADDRESSED SRM
LR INBOX
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 23
4.5.1
Message
Inbox SRM
You can read received SRM messages under Inbox. If there is any unread message, the upper left corner will
display , the new message icon.
Traversing list
Turn the knob to traverse the message list.
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Message Inbox
------ MMSI ---- DATE/TIME ------- READ-1. 222222222 T 22:41
YES
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 24
Traversing List
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Highlight your choice and pressing down the knob to read message content.
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Message TEXT
MMSI 222222222
READ YES
TX TYPE Broadcast
DEST. MMSI N/A
TIME 2013/01/17 22:41:17
TEXT SART TEST
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 25
Message Text
Message deletion
Pressing the MENU button will ask whether to delete the highlighted message. Turn knob to choose and press
knob to confirm your choice.
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Message Inbox
------ MMSI ---- DATE/TIME ------- READ-1. 222222222 T 22:41
Delete the item?
YES
NO
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 26
Message Deletion
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YES
4.5.2
Outbox SRM
You can read sent SRM messages under OUTBOX. Below are key functions under OUTBOX.
Traversing List
Turn the knob to traverse the message list.
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Message Outbox
----- MESSAGE ----- DATE/TIME -- TX --ACK
1. GROUNDING
2. SOS…
T 22:44
T 22:43
--
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 27
Traversing List
View message
Highlight your choice and pressing down the knob to view message content.
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Message TEXT
MMSI 211111111
TX OK YES
TX TYPE Addressed
RX ACK YES
DEST. MMSI 137131100
TIME 2013/01/17 22:42:11
TEXT GROUNDING
ABK INFO No ACK by the addressed AIS
Targets Received :10
Figure 28
View Message
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Message deletion
Pressing the MENU button will ask whether to delete the highlighted message. Turn knob to choose and press
MENU to confirm the decision.
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Message Outbox
----- MESSAGE ----- DATE/TIME -- TX --ACK
1. GROUNDING
T 22:44
Y Y
2. SOS…
T 22:43
Y -Delete the item?
YES NO
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 29
4.5.3
Message Deletion
Broadcast SRM
Use this menu to send a Pre-defined or custom message. Turn the knob to traverse all available option.
Maximum length for the customized message is 90 characters.
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BROADCAST SRM
TRANSMIT CHANNEL < ALTERNATE >
CUSTOMIZE TEXT
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 30
Broadcast SRM
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Selecting SRM channel
SRM channel selection is the first option in the screen. Highlight it and press the knob to enter the option.
Turn the knob to change the setting.
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BROADCAST SRM
TRANSMIT CHANNEL < ALTERNATE >
CUSTOMIZE TEXT
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 31
Select SRM Channel
Once finish the settings, press the knob again to return.
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BROADCAST SRM
TRANSMIT CHANNEL < ALTERNATE >
CUSTOMIZE TEXT
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 32
Finish Setting
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Using Predefined-Sentence
You may use PRE-SENTENCE option to select a pre-defined message sentences or a customized text. Press the
knob to enter and turn the knob to switch sentence selections, and then press the knob to confirm. To use a
customized sentence, turn selection to , and remember to enter you customized text at the
CUSTOMIZE TEXT option.
Entering SRM customized text
Press the knob to enter text input mode, then turn the knob to traverse character position on the text.
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BROADCAST SRM
TRANSMIT CHANNEL < CHANNEL A >
CUSTOMIZE TEXT
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 33
SRM Customized Text
Choose a text location, and then press the knob to enter text input mode. Turn the knob to select a character,
and then press the knob to confirm and to return. Repeat these steps till all desired characters are entered.
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BROADCAST SRM
TRANSMIT CHANNEL < CHANNEL A >
CUSTOMIZE TEXT
[A
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 34
Enter Customized Text
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When finished, press ESC to return to BROADCAST SRM menu.
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BROADCAST SRM
TRANSMIT CHANNEL < CHANNEL A >
CUSTOMIZE TEXT
[A
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 35
Finish Customized Text
When done with all settings, pressing MENU or ESC to leave and the system will ask whether to send the
message. Select OK to send, CANCEL to cancel and return to main menu.
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BROADCAST SRM
TRANSMIT CHANNEL < CHANNEL A >
CUSTOMIZE TEXT
Send Message?
[A
OK
CANCEL
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 36
Send Message
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4.5.4
Addressed SRM
Press the knob button on ADDRESSED SRM will remind to select a target to send.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGE
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
Set SRM INBOX
Alarm
SHIP SETTING
OUTBOX
Select Target
TRANSCEIVER
BROADCAST SRM
SYS CONFIG
ADDRESSED SRM
OKLR INBOX
DIAGNOSTICS
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 37
Addressed SRM
Pressing the knob will bring up the vessel list.
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AIS TARGET LIST
RNG
[013] - NAME/MMSI ---ET-- BRG(°) -- RNG(NM)
1. 211111161
1s 321
39.54
2. 211111561
1s 314
31.96
3. TEST05
1s 143
19.22
4. TEST10
2s
52.66
5. TEST03
1s 293
20.45
6. TEST06
1s
30
30.84
7. TEST08
2s 342
58.81
8. 211111461
3s 274
39.97
9. 211111161
3s 321
39.54
10. TEST02
4s 325
91.62
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 38
AIS Target List
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Select the target vessel by pressing the knob to customize SRM sending. Maximum length for the customized
message is 85 characters.
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ADDRESSED SRM
DESTN. MMSI
[ 222222222 ]
TRANSMIT CHANNEL 
CUSTOMIZE TEXT
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 39
Customize SRM
When changing Destination MMSI, choose a text location, and then press the knob to enter text input mode.
Turn the knob to select a character, and then press the knob to confirm and to return. Repeat these steps till
all desired characters are entered.
When done with all settings, press MENU or ESC to leave. The system will ask whether to send the message.
Select OK to send, CANCEL to cancel and return to main menu.
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ADDRESSED SRM
DESTN. MMSI
[ 222222222 ]
TRANSMIT CHANNEL 
CUSTOMIZESend
TEXTMessage?
[A
OK
CANCEL
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 40
Send Message
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4.5.5
Long Range SRM
LONG RANGE SRM holds all received Long Range Interrogation messages.
Turn the knob to traverse the message list.
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LR Message Inbox
----- MMSI ------- DATE/TIME ------ ACK--1. 619931371 T 23:25
YES
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 41
Long Range SRM
Reading message
Press the knob to read the interrogation message content. When finished reading, press ESC to leave the page.
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Message TEXT
Requ. MMSI 619931371 TX ACK YES
211111111
Requ. NAME
BSHTEST
TIME 2011/01/17 23:25:45
Interrogation area
LAT(NE)
LON(NE)
LAT(SW)
LON(SW)
20.383333
123.966667
19.583334
123.049995
NE
SW
Targets Received :10
Figure 42
Reading Message
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Message deletion
Under the message list, pressing MENU will ask whether to delete the message. Turn knob to choose and
press knob to confirm your choice.
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LR Message Inbox
----- MMSI ------- DATE/TIME ------ ACK--1. 619931371 T 23:25
YES
Delete the item?
YES NO
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 43
Message Deletion
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4.6 Navigation Status
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
NAV. STATUS
OWN SHIP
AIS TARGETS
REGION LIST
ALARM LIST
ALARM HISTORY
SENSOR STATUS
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 44
4.6.1
Navigation Status
Own Ship
This option displays the full information on your ship, including both dynamic and static data. Turning the
knob, can view dynamic and static information alternatively.

Static data
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OWN SHIP <1/2>
000/023
NAME AMEC09
CALL
CS09
EPFS
GPS
P.A.
Hi
MMSI 211111111 [CLASS A]
NAV.
Under way using engine
LON
121°45’00”E
RNG
Own Ship
LAT
025°09’25”N
BRG
Own Ship
SOG
12.00Kn
CPA
5 NM (set)
COG
298.0°
TCPA
10 min (set)
ROT
N/A
HDG
N/A
RAIM In use
TX POWER 12.5 W
Manoeuvre Ind. not available
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 45
Static Data
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
Dynamic data
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OWN SHIP <2/2>
000/023
NAME AMEC
[CLASS A]
CALL
0001
DRAUGHT 1.0m
MMSI 211111111
IMO
111111111
CARGO N/A or Harmless
TYPE
Vessel-Pleasure craft
DEST
TPE_259
DTE
AVAILABLE
ETA
02/25 01:02
BEAM 87m
LENGTH 81m
Pos. Quality Position with
RAIM <=10 m
A:40m B:41m C: 42m D:45m
C D
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 46
4.6.2
Dynamic Data
AIS Targets
This option displays all receive AIS messages of other boats. It can show their dynamic or static information.
Turn the knob to select an AIS target.
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AIS TARGET LIST
RNG
[013] - NAME/MMSI ---ET-- BRG(°) -- RNG(NM)
1. 211111161
1s 321
39.54
2. 211111561
1s 314
31.96
3. TEST05
1s 143
19.22
4. TEST10
2s
52.66
5. TEST03
1s 293
20.45
6. TEST06
1s
30
30.84
7. TEST08
2s 342
58.81
8. 211111461
3s 274
39.97
9. 211111161
3s 321
39.54
10. TEST02
4s 325
91.62
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 47
AIS Targets
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Press the knob, to read the selected vessel dynamic information.
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SHIP DETAIL <1/2>
NAME TEST12
CALL
TEST12
EPFS
MMSI 211000601 [CLASS A]
NAV.
Under way using engine
LON
121°54’59”E
RNG
BRG
LAT
025°12’37”N
CPA
SOG
26.00Kn
COG
350.8°
TCPA
HDG
ROT
N/A
RAIM Not in use
Manoeuvre Ind. not available
006/023
Undefined
P.A.
Lo
10.61NM
80°
pass
pass
351.8°
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 48
Ship Information
Press the knob again to read static information.
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SHIP DETAIL <2/2>
006/023
NAME TEST12
[CLASS A]
CALL
TEST12
DRAUGHT 12.5m
MMSI 211000601
IMO
357059601
CARGO N/A or Harmless
TYPE
Undefined ship type!
DEST
DEST_12
ETA
02/28 01:30
DTE
N/A
BEAM 64m
LENGTH 194m
Pos. Quality Position < 10 m
A:160m
B:34m C: 22m D:42m
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 49
Static Information
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C D
Adding Friend Ship
In the list, pressing MENU button will ask whether to add this vessel to your FRIEND SHIP list.
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AIS TARGET LIST
RNG
[013] - NAME/MMSI ---ET-- BRG(°) -- RNG(NM)
1. 211111161
1s 321
39.54
2. 211111561
1s 314
31.96
3. TEST05 Add New1s
143
19.22
Friend?8
4. TEST10
2s
52.66
YES 1sNO 293
5. TEST03
20.45
6. TEST06
1s
30
30.84
7. TEST08
2s 342
58.81
8. 211111461
3s 274
39.97
9. 211111161
3s 321
39.54
10. TEST02
4s 325
91.62
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 50
Adding Friend Ship
Sorting AIS Target List
Pressing the FUNC button can sort the list according to vessels’ MMSI, distance, or direction.
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AIS TARGET LIST
RNG
[013] - NAME/MMSI ---ET-- BRG(°) -- RNG(NM)
1. 211111161
1s 321
39.54
2. 211111561
1s 314
31.96
3. TEST05 Add New1s
143
19.22
Friend?
4. TEST10
2s
52.66
YES 1sNO 293
5. TEST03
20.45
6. TEST06
1s
30
30.84
7. TEST08
2s 342
58.81
8. 211111461
3s 274
39.97
9. 211111161
3s 321
39.54
10. TEST02
4s 325
91.62
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 51
Sorting AIS Target List
In the screenshot above, the block A indicates the current sorting method.
By MMSI, in ascending order
By direction, in ascending order
By distance, in ascending order
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Block A
4.6.3
Region List
This option list all saved region information.
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REGION SETTING LIST
--- Region No---- Source ------- Date/Hour -Region 1
ACA
12/01/02
Region
ACA
12/01/02
11
Region 3
N/A
11/11/01
11
Region
N/A
11/11/01
00
Region
N/A
11/11/01
00
Region 6
N/A
11/11/01
00
Region
N/A
11/11/01
00
00
Region
in Use [Region 9]
T. Zone Status [No ]
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 52
Region List
Turn the knob to traverse the list. Press the knob enables you to read the highlighted region information.
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REGION [1] SETTING
LAT(NE)
020°24’00”N
NE
LON(NE)
123°58’00”E
>TZ<
LAT(SW)
019°35’00”N
SW
LON(SW)
123°04’00”E
T.Zone (NM) 5
Power
Low
Channel A
2023 Band Width 25K Hz
Channel B
2023 Band Width 25K Hz
TX/RX Mode TxA/ TxB/ RxA/ RxB
Addr/Broad ACA Sentence
Targets Received: 10
Figure 53
Region Setting
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Modify region content
Press MENU at the region information page, enables you to modify the region information.
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REGION [1] SETTING
LAT(NE)
020°24’00”N
NE
LON(NE)
123°58’00”E
>TZ<
LAT(SW)
019°35’00”N
Edit Region?
SW
LON(SW)
123°04’00”E
YES
NO
T.Zone (NM) 5
Power
Low
Channel A
2023 Band Width 25K Hz
Channel B
2023 Band Width 25K Hz
TX/RX Mode TxA/ TxB/ RxA/ RxB
Addr/Broad ACA Sentence
LAT(NE)
LON(NE)
LAT(SW)
LON(SW)
T.Zone (NM)
Channel A
Channel B
TX/RX Mode
Targets Received: 10
REGION LIST [1]
[20]°[24]’[00]”
[123]°[58]’[00]”
[19]°[35]’[00]”
[123]°[04]’[00]”
[5]
Power 
[2023] Band Width [25]
[2023] Band Width [25]

Targets Received: 10
Figure 54
Modify Region Content
To save, pressing MENU or ESC will ask whether to save the changes.
If the region information is un-modifiable, saving does not change the original information.
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LAT(NE)
LON(NE)
LAT(SW)
LON(SW)
T.Zone (NM)
Channel A
Channel B
TX/RX Mode
REGION LIST [1]
[20]°[24]’[00]”
[123]°[58]’[00]”
[19]°[35]’[00]”
Save data?
[123]°[04]’[00]”
[5] YES Power

NO
[2023] Band Width [25]
[2023] Band Width [25]

Targets Received: 10
Figure 55
Save Data
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4.6.4
Alarm List
This command lists all current AIS ALR statuses.
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ALARM LIST
----- ID -- Text ------------------------------ ACK
1. 07. UTC sync invalid
2. 32. Heading lost/invalid
3. 35. No valid ROT information
NO
NO
NO
Targets Received: 10
Figure 56
Alarm List
By pressing MENU, enables you to send ACK message to AIS. If the ALR information has not yet responded, an
indication icon
will appear on left upper corner till all ARL information is received.
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ALARM LIST
ALARM LIST
----- ID -- Text ------------------------------ ACK
1. 07. UTC sync invalid
2. 32. Heading lost/invalid
Confirm Message?
3. 35. No valid ROT information
----- ID -- Text ------------------------------ ACK
NO
NO
NO
1. 07. UTC sync invalid
2. 32. Heading lost/invalid
3. 35. No valid ROT information
OK CANCEL
Targets Received: 10
Targets Received: 10
Figure 57
Send Message
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YES
YES
YES
4.6.5
Alarm History
This command lists all recorded alarm and its time of occurrence.
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ALARM HISTORY
MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
---- ID -- Text ----------------------DATE-- TIME-
NAV. STATUS
1. 35. No valid ROT
2. 32. Heading lost
3. 07. UTC sync invalid
OWN SHIP
AIS TARGETS
REGION LIST
ALARM LIST
ALARM HISTORY
SENSOR STATUS
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 58
4.6.6
Targets Received: 10
Alarm History
Sensor Status
Display sensor statuses:
SENSOR
STATUS
POSITION STATUS
EXT. DGNSS / INT. DGNSS MSG.17 /
EXT. GNSS / INT. GNSS / NO GPS
POSITION QUALITY
No position
Manual position
Dead reckoning position
valid position with no time stamp
Position > 10m
Position with RAIM > 10 m
Position <= 10 m
Position with RAIM <= 10 m
Outdated position > 200 m
UTC STATUS
VALID / LOST
COG STATUS
INT. COG / EXT. COG / LOST
SOG STATUS
INT. SOG / EXT. SOG / LOST
HEADING STATUS
ROT STATUS
12/24 09:27
12/24 09:27
12/24 09:27
VALID / LOST
VALID / OTHER ROT / LOST
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The channel status below records TXT message received times.
AIS: Channel management parameters changed.
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SENSOR STATUS
POSITION STATUS
EXT. GNSS
POSITION QUALITY
Position with RAIM
<= 10 m
UTC STATUS
LOST
COG STATUS
EXT. COG
SOG STATUS
EXT. SOG
HEADING STATUS
VALID
ROT STATUS
VALID
--DATE TIME--CHANNEL PARAMETER CHANGE--
TX POWER LEVEL: 12.5W
Figure 59
4.6.7
Sensor Status
Dangerous List
Any vessel with less than the safe encountering time (TCPA) and distance (CPA) will be listed in DANGEROUS
LIST for navigation purposes and safety references.
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DANGEROUS TARGETS
[003]-- NAME ------ MMSI -- CPA ----- TCPA 1. TEST01
210000000 3.84
TX POWER LEVEL: 12.5W
Figure 60
Dangerous List
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35.98
Turn the knob to select a vessel and press to read its information.
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SHIP DETAIL <1/2>
NAME TEST01
CALL
TEST
EPFS
MMSI 210000000 [CLASS A]
NAV.
AIS-SART
LON
121°45’00”E
RNG
BRG
LAT
025°09’25”N
CPA
SOG
3.00Kn
COG
000.0°
TCPA
ROT
0.0°
HDG
RAIM In use
Manoeuvre Ind. not available
001/001
GPS
P.A
Hi
5.43NM
270°
3.84 NM
54.31 min
125.0°
TX POWER LEVEL: 12.5W
Figure 61
Ship Detail (1)
Press the knob again to go the second page for more detail.
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SHIP DETAIL <2/2>
006/023
NAME TEST01
[CLASS A]
CALL
TEST
DRAUGHT N/A
MMSI 210000000
IMO
000000000
CARGO Unknown Cargo!
TYPE
Vessel-Pleasure craft
DEST
TPI
DTE
N/A
ETA
02/28 01:30
BEAM 0m
LENGTH 0m
Pos. Quality Position with
RAIM <= 10 m
A:0m B:0m
C: 0m D:0m
C D
TX POWER LEVEL: 12.5W
Figure 62
Ship Detail (2)
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MOB List
This command enables adding, removing, or modifying of MOB list entries.
Button
Action
MENU
Add, Remove entry
Knob Button
Modify a selected entry
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MOB LIST
[000]-- ID ------ NAME --------------------------
TX POWER LEVEL: 12.5W
Figure 63
MOB List (1)
After pressing the Menu button, a prompt appears.
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MOB LIST
[000]-- ID ------ NAME -------------------------DELETE
ADD NEW
TX POWER LEVEL: 12.5W
Figure 64
MOB List (2)
Select ADD NEW to enter edit mode.
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MOB LIST
MMSI
NAME
[970000001]
[TEST
TX POWER LEVEL: 12.5W
Figure 65
MOB List (3)
When finished entering MMSI and the assigned name, press MENU or ESC to save or leave without saving.
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MOB LIST
MMSI
NAME
Save Data?
[970000001]
YES [TEST
NO
TX POWER LEVEL: 12.5W
Figure 66
MOB List (4)
After finished adding, the list now has the new MMSI. To modify an entry, only need to press the knob to
enter edit mode.
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MOB LIST
[000]-- ID ------ NAME -------------------------1. 970000001 TEST
EDIT MOB
YES NO
TX POWER LEVEL: 12.5W
Figure 67
MOB List (5)
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4.6.9
Friend Ships
This command displays the list of all registered friend ships.
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BUDDY LIST
--- MMSI -------- SHIP NAME ------------------211111211
TEST02
211111311
TEST04
211111411
TEST06
Targets Received: 10
Figure 68
Buddy List
Turn the knob to traverse the message list.
Press the MENU button for deletion on the highlighted ship. Turn knob to choose and press knob to confirm
your choice.
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BUDDY LIST
--- MMSI -------- SHIP NAME ------------------211111211
TEST02
211111311
TEST04
2111111211
211111411
TEST06
Delete the item?
YES
NO
Targets Received: 10
Figure 69
Delete the Item
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4.7 Ship Setting
This sub-menu lists all the ship information settings of your ship. There are a total of 4 setting commands.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
SHIP SETTING
OWN SHIP
VOYAGE
CPA/TCPA
CHANGE MMSI/IMO
RETRY TIMES
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 70
4.7.1
Ship Setting
Own Ship
To access OWN SHIP setting, you are required to enter your password (The default password is 0000).
Choose a text location, and then press the knob to enter text input mode. Turn the knob to select a character,
and then press the knob to confirm and to return. Repeat these steps till all desired characters are entered.
After entering the password, press down the knob for 3 seconds to confirm.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
SHIP SETTING
MESSAGES
OWN SHIP
NAV. STATUSPASSWORD
VOYAGE
SHIP SETTING
Please enter the CPA/TCPA
password and
TRANSCEIVER
hold KNOB for confirmation.
CHANGE MMSI/IMO
SYS CONFIG
TIMES
DIAGNOSTICS [ ****RETRY
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 71
Own Ship
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If the password is correct, the system will proceed to the settings page, else a system message will indicate
that the password is wrong.
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CALL SIGN
SHIP NAME
SHIP TYPE
SHIP SETTING
[0001 ]
[AMEC

CALL SIGN
SHIP NAME
SHIP TYPE
INTERNAL ANT. POS. (m)
A [000] B [000] C [00] D[00]
EXTERNAL ANT. POS. (m)
A [000] B [000] C [00] D[00]
SHIP SETTING
[0001 ]
[AMEC

Save data?
INTERNAL ANT. POS. (m)
NO D[00]
A [000] B [000] YES
C [00]
EXTERNAL ANT. POS. (m)
A [000] B [000] C [00] D[00]
C D
C D
Dangerous Targets :10
Figure 72
Dangerous Targets :10
Own Ship Setting
Pressing MENU or ESC button will ask whether to save data. Turn knob to choose and press knob to confirm
your choice.
4.7.2
Voyage
VOYAGE provides navigation functionalities, such as navigation destination, time of arrival, navigation status,
etc.
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VOYAGE SETTING
DESTIN
ETA
CARGO
NAV.
PERSON
DRAUGHT(m)
VOYAGE SETTING
[00/00 00:00]


[0000]
[+00.0]
DESTIN
ETA
CARGO
NAV.
PERSON
DRAUGHT(m)
Targets Received: 10
[00/00 00:00]

Saveor
data?

YES NO
[0000]
[+00.0]
Targets Received: 10
Figure 73
Voyage Setting
Pressing MENU or ESC button will ask whether to save data. Select YES to save and exit, or NO to exit without
saving.
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4.7.3
CPA/TCPA
This command holds the settings to configure dangerous ship criteria (TCPA and CPA) and the alarm.
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CPA/TCPA
CPA/TCPA
CPA (NM)
[95]
CPA (NM)
TCPA (min)
[90]
TCPA (min)
ALARM

ALARM
Targets Received: 10
[95]
[90]
Save data?
YES NO

Targets Received: 10
Figure 74
CPA/TCPA
Pressing MENU or ESC button will ask whether to save data. Select YES to save and exit, or NO to exit without
saving.
4.7.4
Change MMSI/IMO
Before entering Change MMSI/IMO page, please enter the password (Default password: “0000”). Press and
hold the knob for 3 seconds as confirmation.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
SHIP SETTING
MESSAGES
OWN SHIP
NAV. STATUSPASSWORD
VOYAGE
SHIP SETTING
Please enter the password
CPA/TCPAand
TRANSCEIVER
hold KNOB for confirmation.
Change MMSI/IMO
SYS CONFIG
TIMES
DIAGNOSTICS [ ****RETRY
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 75
Change MMSI/IMO (1)
This command provides settings to enter MMSI and IMO.
Turn knob to traverse the items and press to enter the setting screen.
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Change MMSI/IMO
MMSI
[000000000]
IMO
[000000000]
Targets Received: 10
Figure 76
Change MMSI/IMO (2)
Turn the knob to change the position and press knob to enter text input mode. Turn the knob to change value
and press knob again to confirm. Repeat these procedures till all values are entered.
Double check to ensure value is entered correctly and press MENU or ESC to save.
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IMO SETTING
MMSI SETTING
MMSI RANGE: 20000000~799999999 or
982000000~987000000
MMSI
IMO
[000000000]
[000000000]
Targets Received: 10
Figure 77
Targets Received: 10
MMSI/IMO Setting (3)
The system will ask for your confirmation.
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IMO SETTING
MMSI SETTING
MMSI RANGE: 20000000~799999999 or
982000000~987000000
Save data?
MMSI
[000000000]
YES NO
IMO
Save data?
YES NO
Targets Received: 10
Targets Received: 10
Figure 78
4.7.5
[000000000]
Save Data
Retry Times
In order to resend messages when the transmitted Message 6 or Message 12 receives no response of Message
7 or Message 13, set the Retry Times to set the resending times.
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Set Retry Times
Retry Times
<3>
Targets Received: 10
Figure 79
Retry Times
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4.8 Transceiver
TRANSCEIVER setting sub-menu holds the settings of the transceiver statuses and the supplied voltage for the
GPS antenna.
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MENU
TRANSCEIVER SETTING
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
PASSWORD
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
Please enter the password and
TRANSCEIVER
hold KNOB for confirmation.
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS [ **** ]
AIS Tx

DSC Rx

GPS ANT. VOLTAGE
Dangerous Targets :0
<3.3V>
Targets Received: 10
Figure 80
Transceiver
Pressing MENU or ESC button will ask whether to save data. Select YES to save and exit, or NO to exit without
saving.
Added AIS TX POWER option to configure transmit power, provided with 12.5W and 1W transmit options.
4.9 Sys Config
System configuration provides the preference settings of the device.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
MENU
MAIN MENU
SYS CONFIG
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
CUSTOMIZE
RADAR VIEW
MAP CALIBRATION
SENSOR CONFIG.
FACTORY
PASSWORD
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 81
SYS CONFIG
SENSOR CONFIG.
FACTORY
PASSWORD
LONG RANGE SET.
LR BCST SET.
DEST. TABLE SET.
Dangerous Targets :0
System configuration
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4.9.1
Customize
Customize provides personalization settings.
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CUSTOMIZE
DIMMER LEVEL [100] Lo………………………Hi
COLOR MODE [Day]
KEY TIME-OUT [1] (1~5 min)
LANGUAGE 
ALARM

KEY BEEP 
TIME ZONE 
SART TEST MODE

Targets Received: 10
Figure 82
Customize
Pressing MENU or ESC button will ask whether to save data. Select YES to save and exit, or NO to exit without
saving.
4.9.2
Radar View
This setting provides user the ability to center the radar map on given coordinates.
Turn knob to choose either latitude or longitude and press knob to confirm. Once pressed, turn knob to
choose a parameter and press knob again to enter input mode. When finished, press ESC to return to the level
before. Continue these procedures till all settings are set.
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RADAR VIEW SETTING
Center position of radar view
Latitude
[53]°[08]’[56]”
Longitude
[057]°[00]’[00]”
RADAR VIEW ORIENTATION
MODE

Targets Received: 10
Figure 83
Radar View Setting
Pressing MENU or ESC button will ask whether to save data. Select YES to save and exit, or NO to exit without
saving. Added with RADAR VIEW ORIENTATION mode, with NORTH UP/ COURSE UP / HEAD UP.
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Map Calibration
This setting offers user functions to calibrate map data. Turn knob to select either latitude or longitude to
offset. Press knob to enter input mode. Turn knob to select an offset value. Once finished press ESC to return
to the previous level to continue the setting.
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MAP CALIBRATION
LAT OFFSET
[+0.000000]
LON OFFSET
[+0.000000]
Targets Received: 3
Figure 84
Map Calibration
Pressing MENU or ESC button will ask whether to save data. Select YES to save and exit, or NO to exit without
saving.
4.9.4
Sensor Config
Sensor Configuration provides user to set port baud rates. Turn knob to select a port to modify and press
knob to change the specified port baud rate. Turn knob to change the desired rate. When finished, press knob
again to return to the previous level.
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MENU
BAUD RATE SETTING
MAIN MENU
SYS CONFIG
MESSAGES
CUSTOMIZE
NAV. STATUSPASSWORD
RADAR VIEW
SHIP SETTING
Please enter theMAP
password
and
CALIBRATION
TRANSCEIVER
hold
KNOB
for
confirmation.
SENSOR CONFIG.
SYS CONFIG
FACTORY
DIAGNOSTICS [ ****
PASSWORD
PILOT
DISP
LR
DGPS
SEN 1
SEN 2
SEN 3
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 85
<38400>
<38400>
<38400>
<38400>
<38400>
<38400>
<38400>
TX POWER LEVEL: 12.5W
Baud Rate Setting
Pressing MENU or ESC button will ask whether to save data. Select YES to save and exit, or NO to exit without
saving.
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Factory
FACTORY option enables user restore default factory setting. It restores system preference settings and
CPA/TCPA values.
Choose a password text location, and then press the knob to enter text input mode. Turn the knob to select a
character, and then press the knob to confirm and to return. Repeat these steps till all desired characters are
entered.
After entering the password, press down the knob for 3 seconds to confirm.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
SYS CONFIG
MESSAGES
CUSTOMIZE
NAV. STATUSPASSWORD
RADAR VIEW
SHIP SETTING
Please
enter
the
password
and
MAP
CALIBRATION
TRANSCEIVER
hold
KNOB
for
confirmation.
SENSOR
CONFIG.
SYS CONFIG
FACTORY
DIAGNOSTICS [ ****
PASSWORD
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 86
Factory
After entering the password, the system will ask for your confirmation.
Turn knob to choose and press knob to confirm your choice.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS WARNING
SHIP SETTING
Restore Factory Setting?
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG OK CANCEL
DIAGNOSTICS
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 87
Factory Setting
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Password
This option enables changing user password. (Default password: “0000”)
Set the information with the order of “OLD PASSWORD”, “NEW PASSWORD”, “CONFIRM NEW PASSWORD”.
Turn knob to traverse the items and press knob to enter input mode. Under input mode, turn knob to select
text position and press knob to confirm. Repeat till all four values are entered.
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PASSWORD SETTING
OLD Password
[ **** ]
NEW Password
[ **** ]
Confirm Password
[ **** ]
Dangerous Targets : 0
Figure 88
Password
Pressing MENU or ESC button will ask whether to save data. Select YES to save and exit, or NO to exit without
saving.
4.9.6.1 Changing the Password
The password is required in some menu items due to information security. (Default password: “0000”) Please
go to Main MENU item Sys Config and select sub-menu item Password to change it. For password setting,
please refer to 4.5.6 PASSWORD.
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PASSWORD SETTING
MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
SYS CONFIG
CUSTOMIZE
RADAR VIEW
MAP CALIBRATION
SENSOR CONFIG
FACTORY
PASSWORD
OLD Password
[ **** ]
NEW Password
[ **** ]
Confirm Password
[ **** ]
Dangerous Targets : 0
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 89
Changing Password
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4.9.7
Long Range Setting
This option provides user choices to auto-response remote interrogation and settings of the response
information.
You can either set MODE to either AUTO or MANUAL. The setting for the rest of information is either SUPPLY
or REJECT.
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LONG RANGE INTERROGATION SETTING
MODE 
Name, Call,IMO

Length, Breadth, Type 
Date, Time
 POS
Ship/Cargo
 COG
Dest. ETA
 SOG
Draught
 POB




Targets Received: 10
Figure 90
Long Range Setting
Pressing MENU or ESC button will ask whether to save data. Select YES to save and exit, or NO to exit without
saving.
4.9.8
Long Range Broadcast
Class A transmits Message 27 every 3 minutes through the channels alternately. Provided here are the
options to enable or disable Long Range Broadcast and the transmitting channel for Message 27.
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LONG RANGE BROADCAST SETTING
MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
SYS CONFIG
LONG RANGE BROADCASTFS
SENSOR CONFIG.
FACTORY
PASSWORD
LONG RANGE SET.
LR BCST SET.
DEST. TABLE SET.
TX Channel 1 [0075]
TX Channel 2 [0076]
TX POWER LEVEL: 12.5W
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 91
Long Range Broadcast
Only AIS channel numbers can be entered for TX channel. Channel 2078, 2088, and the current
channel used in the region cannot be used.
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Destination Table Setting
Save up to 10 destinations. Use rotary knob to traverse text and to modify. Press Menu to save changes.
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DESTINATION TABLE SETTING
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 7
Column 8
Column 9
Column 10 [
Dangerous Targets: 0
Figure 92
Destination Table Setting
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4.10 Diagnostics
DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu provides users to check system statuses. There are a total of 8 check options.
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MENU
MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
MAIN MENU
DIAGNOSTICS
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
SYSTEM ON/OFF
MEMORY TEST
SENSOR PORT
TFT-PANEL
KEYBOARD TEST
GPS STATUS
Dangerous Targets :0
DIAGNOSTICS
KEYBOARD TEST
GPS STATUS
TRANSCEIVER
COMMUN. TEST
PANEL TEST
VERSION
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 93
Diagnostic
4.10.1 System On/Off
This option provides activation history. (when a power-off session is less than 15 minutes, the session would
not be registered in the history)
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SECURITY EVENT LOG
--- START TIME -------- +END TIME +- STATUS
2012/08/31
2012/08/31
2012/08/31
2012/08/31
2012/08/31
2012/08/31
2012/08/31
2012/08/31
2012/09/03
2012/09/03
09:43 ~ NO RECORD
10:38 ~ NO RECORD
10:52 ~ NO RECORD
10:53 ~ NO RECORD
11:07 ~ 2012/08/31
14:18 ~ 2012/08/31
16:38 ~ 2012/08/31
16:52 ~ 2012/08/31
13:37 ~ 2012/09/03
14:25 ~ NOW
Targets Received :67
Figure 94
System On/Off
When finished viewing, press MENU or ESC to exit.
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,N
,N
,N
,N
12:38 ,P
14:41 ,P
10:42 ,P
18:21 ,P
14:22 ,P
,N
4.10.2 Memory Test
This option provides memory testing on the unit.
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MEMORY TEST
System Memory
[Pass]
Chart Memory
[Pass]
Data Memory
Targets Received: 10
Figure 95
Memory Test
When finished, press ESC to exit.
4.10.3 Sensor Port
This option provides an overview on all port baud rates and information.
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SENSOR PORT
PILOT
DISP
LR
DGPS
SEN 1
SEN 2
SEN 3
Baud Rate
<38400>
<38400>
<38400>
<38400>
<38400>
<38400>
<38400>
RX
Targets Received: 3
Figure 96
Sensor Port
When finished, press ESC to exit.
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TX
----
4.10.4 TFT-Panel
This option provides color information on the monitor. When finished, press ESC to exit.
Black
Red
Green
Blue
Magenta
Yellow
Aquamarine
Bronze
Copper
Feldspar
Gold
Grey
Khaki
Maroon
Orange
Orchid
Pink
Plum
Quartz
Salmon
Silver
Thistle
Turquoise
Violet
Wheat
Aliceblue
Antiquewhite
Azure
Beige
White
Figure 97
TFT-Panel
4.10.5 Keyboard Test
This option provides keyboard testing.
Pressing button during testing, a corresponding button on the screen will response.
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KEYBOARD TEST
KEYBOARD TEST
MENU
ESC
LEFT
MENU
RIGHT
USER
SRM
ESC
LEFT
RIGHT
Check Pass
USER
SRM
OK
ENTER
ENTER
DIMMER
DISPLAY
DIMMER
Dangerous Targets: 2
Figure 98
DISPLAY
Dangerous Targets: 2
Keyboard Test
After all buttons are tested, a message will indicate. Press knob for OK to exit.
To quit test without completing, wait for 30 seconds and the system will return to the main menu.
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4.10.6 GPS Status
This option provides GPS satellite status information.
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GPS Satellite
location Signal
Own Ship
Information
Signal
28
19 3 6
19
24
11
16
124
11
16
53°08’56”N 28
4°57’00”E
12.00Kn 241.0°
41
37
42
40
40
38
34
26
34
34
Strength of GPS
Satellite Signal
Dangerous Targets: 2
Figure 99
GPS Status
Green indicates satellite being used for GPS fix.
Red indicates satellite not being used.
4.10.7 Transceiver
The TRANSCEIVER command provides user to view its status. When finished, press ESC to exit.
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TRANSCEIVER
Transmitter
Receiver 1
Receiver 2
DSC Receiver
FREQUENCY
STATUS
161.975MHz
OK
161.975MHz
OK
162.025MHz
OK
156.525MHz
OK
Targets Received: 10
Figure 100 Transceiver
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4.10.8 Communication Test
Communication can be tested. The procedure starts by having the Class A unit transmits Message 10 to an
addressed Class A MMSI. The target MMSI, once received Message 10, will return Message 11. The test is
complete when the Class A unit successfully receives the Message 11.
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COMMUNICATION TEST
--- DEST. MMSI ---------- DATE/TIME --- RX ACK
-- 1. 233333533
T 09:40
YES
2. 222222222
T 09:40
YES
MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
DIAGNOSTICS
KEYBOARD TEST
GPS STATUS
TRANSCEIVER
COMMUN. TEST
PANEL TEST
VERSION
Targets Received: 10
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 101 Communication Test
Under the communication test page, pressing the MENU button enables the transmission of Message 10. Only
Class A units with GPS fix are listed and eligible for communication testing. If no valid Class A targets found in
range, the screen would show as below.
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COMMUNICATION TEST
--- DEST. MMSI ---------- DATE/TIME --- RX ACK
--
COMM. TEST TARGET
NO VALID CLASS A TARGETS
OK
Targets Received: 10
Figure 102 No Valid Targets
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As a valid Class A is presence, the test procedure proceeds to the screen below.
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COMMUNICATION TEST
PRESS
KNOB
TO
SELECT
DESTINATION MMSI OF MESSAGE 10
DESTINATION MMSI <233333533>
Targets Received: 10
Figure 103 Valid Target
After pressing the knob, turn the knob to selected destination MMSI for testing. The destination MMSI
numbers are the nearest Class A targets found close to the Class A unit. Press ESC or MENU to pick selection
and the unit will prompt to confirm message sending. Select OK to proceed testing.
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COMMUNICATION TEST
PRESS
KNOB
TO
SELECT
DESTINATION MMSI OF MESSAGE 10
Send Message?
DESTINATION MMSI <233333533>
OK CANCEL
Targets Received: 10
Figure 104 Send Message
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4.10.9 Panel Test
Test the brightness of the screen.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
DIAGNOSTICS
KEYBOARD TEST
GPS STATUS
TRANSCEIVER
COMMUN. TEST
PANEL TEST
VERSION
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 105 Panel Test
In the main function page, select “PANEL TEST”. Press “FUNC” to switch the white cube into different sizes.
Rotate the knob to test in different brightness. To exit the function, press “MENU” or “ESC”.
Figure 106 Test with Size and Brightness
4.10.10 Version
Provide model name, hardware information, firmware version, etc. When finished, press ESC to exit.
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VERSION
PRODUCT
CAMINO-701 AIS Class A
FIRMWARE
V1.0.6.19
COMPANY
Alltek Marine
WEBSITE
http://www.alltekmarine.com
S/N
A3K7000001
Targets Received: 10
Figure 107 Version
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5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
5.1 Applicable Standards
IEC 61993-2 Ed. 2, 2012
IEC 62288 Ed. 1.0, 2008
IEC 60945 Ed. 4, 2002
IEC 62388 Ed. 1.0, 2007
IEC 61162-1 Ed. 4, 2010
ITU-R Recommendation M.1084-5
IEC 61162-2 Ed. 1, 1998
ITU-R M.493
IMO MSC.74 (69) Annex 3
ITU-R M.541
ITU-R Recommendation M.1371-4
IEC 61108-1, Ed. 2, 2003
5.2 VHF Transceiver
Frequency Range
156.025 MHz ~ 162.025 MHz
Channel Bandwidth
25 KHz
Modulation
GMSK / FM
Data Rate
9,600 bps
Number of AIS Transmitter
Number of AIS Receiver
Number of DSC Receiver
AIS Channel 1
CH 87B (161.975 MHz)
AIS Channel 2
CH 88B (162.025 MHz)
Tx Power Output
1/12.5 Watt (30/41 dBm ± 1.5 dB)
Rx Sensitivity
< -107 dBm @ 20% PER
5.3 DSC Receiver
Frequency
156.525 MHz
Modulation
FSK
Channel Bandwidth
25K
Sensitivity
< -107 dBm @ BER < 10-2
Spurious Response Rejection
≧ 70 dB for signal @ -104 dBm; BER ≦ 1 %
Blocking
≧ 84 dB for signal @ -104 dBm; BER ≦ 1 %
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5.4 GPS Receiver (Internal)
Receiving Channels
50 channels
Tracking & Navigation Sensitivity
≧ -159 dBm
Reacquisition Sensitivity
≧ -159 dBm
Horizontal Position
＜ 2.5 m Autonomous
＜ 2.0 m SBAS
Receiver Type
SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS,MSAS, GAGAN
5.5 Power Supply
Supply Voltage
12V / 24V DC
Power Consumption
Less than 9W average @ 12V DC;
Less than 65W peak power @ 12V DC
5.6 LCD Display
Screen Size
3.5” color TFT
Pixel Number (Resolution) 320 x 240
Viewing Mode
Basic coastline map/ Radar View/ Alphanumeric views /Satellite View
Dimmer Control
Step-less Setting
5.7 Keypad & Knob
6 Keypads with Back-light
1 for SRM, 1 for Menu, 1 for Dimmer,
1 for ESC, 1 for Display, 1 for Nav. Status
Knob
Multi-Function
5.8 Connection Interface
GPS Antenna Connector
TNC (Female)
VHF Antenna Connector
SO-239 (Female)
Sensor Interfaces 1 to 3
IEC 61162-1 or -2
Pilot / Auxiliary
IEC 61162-2
External Display
IEC 61162-2
Long-range
IEC 61162-2
DGNSS correction input
RTCM-SC-104
Alarm relay
Normally closed
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USB
Mini type B USB interface
NMEA2000
IEC61162-3
Alarm Output
Relay contact
5.9 Environmental
Operating Conditions
IEC 60945 “protected” category
Operating Temperature
-15°C ~ 55°C
Operating Humidity
95% RH at 40°C
Waterproof
IPX2
5.10 Physical
Width
261 mm (10.28 inch)
Height
184 mm (7.25 inch)
Depth (include connectors)
102 mm (4.02 inch)
Weight
≦2.5 kg
5.11 Pilot Plug
Cable length
2m
Connector type
Std. Sex 206486-2
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6 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
6.1 CAMINO-701 Transponder Main Unit
Front (size: mm)
Side (size: mm)
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Back (size: mm)
Bottom (size: mm)
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6.2 Junction Box
6.3 Extension Cable
6.4 Mounting Template (not to scale)
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6.5 VHF Antenna
6.6 GPS Antenna
6.7 Pilot Plug
40 mm
2m
60 mm
60 mm
80 mm
103.92 mm
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7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the following guide to perform simple troubleshooting in case the transponder is not function accordingly.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Transponder cannot power on
Faulty connector to power
Polarity reverse
Power supply current too low
Check power connection
Check power connection
Check power supply
No picture on display
Unit not powered up
Dimmer level set too low
Press power key
Increase Dimmer level
No map detail
Coastline detail not active
Switch to coastline view
No GPS position data
Antenna or cabling problem
Check antenna cable and
connections
No AIS transmission
MMSI not entered
Transmitter disabled
Power supply voltage too low
Enter MMSI number
Enable transmitter
Check power supply
No AIS target
VHF cabling problem
Check antenna cable and
connections
AIS range seems too low
VHF antenna and cabling
Check VHF antenna and
cable installation
Sensor ports not response
Cable installation
Check related wiring
Data port not response
Cable installation
Check related wiring
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8 ABBREVIATIONS
Terms of abbreviations:
ACK
AIS
ALR
ANT
Acknowledgement
Automatic Identification System
Alarm
Antenna
AtoN
AUTO
AUX
Aid to Navigation
Automatic
Auxiliary
BIIT
Built-In Integrity Test
BRG
Bearing
CH
COG
Channel
Course Over Ground
CPA
Closest Point of Approach
DEST/DESTN
DISP
DGNSS
DGPS
Destination
Display
Differential GNSS
Differential GPS
DISP
DIST
DSC
DTE
Display
Distance
Digital Selective Calling
Data Terminal Equipment
ENC
EPFS
Electronic Chart Display and Information
System
Electronic Chart System
European Geo-stationary Navigational
Overlay System
Electronic Navigation Chart
Electronic Position Fixing System
FCC
FM
Federal Communications Commission
Frequency Modulation
FSK
FUNC
Frequency Shift Keying
Function
GAGAN
GND
Ground
GNSS
Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS
Global Positioning System
GMSK
GPS-aided geo-augmented navigation
Global Orbiting Navigation and Safety
System
Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System
Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying
GYRO
Gyro Compass
HDG
Heading
IMO
International Maritime Organisation
IN
INFO
Input
Information
International Telecommunications
Union - Radio
ECDIS
ECS
EGNOS
GLONASS
GMDSS
I/O
ID
International Association of Lighthouse
Authorities
Input/Output
Identification
IEC
International Electotechnical Commission
KN
Knots
LAT
Latitude
IALA
ESC
Electronic Position Indicating Radio
Beacon
Escape
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival
EXT
External
EPIRB
ITU-R
LON
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Longitude
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
LR
Long Range
MED
Min
Maritime Equipment Directive
Minute
MMSI
MOB
MKD
Minimum Keyboard and Display
MSAS
Maritime Mobile Service Identity
Man Overboard
Multi-functional Satellite
Augmentation System
NAV
Navigation
NMEA
National Marine Electronics
Association
NM
Nautical Mile
OUT
Output
PI
Presentation Interface
RAIM
Receiver Autonomous Integrity
Monitoring
ROT
Rate of Turn
RH
Relative Humidity
RTCM
RNG
Range
Rx
Radio Technical Commission for
Maritime services
Receive / Receiver
SART
SAR
SBAS
Second
Search and Rescue Transponder
Search and Rescue
Satellite Based Augmentation System
SOG
SOLAS
SRM
SYS
Speed Over Ground
Safety of Life at Sea
Safety Related Message
System
TCPA
TDMA
Time to Closest Point of Approach
Time Division Multiple Access
Tx
Transmit
Tx / Rx Transmit / Receive
UHF
USB
Ultra High Frequency
Universal Serial Bus
UTC
Universal Time Co-ordinate
VDL
VHF
VHF Data Link
Very High Frequency
VSWR
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
WAAS
Wide Area Augmentation System
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APPENDIX (A)
A.1
IEC 61162-2 Data Interface
The CAMINO-701 Class A AIS Transponder provides 2 types of IEC 61162-2 data interfaces for user applications.
The first interface type includes 3 input-only sensor data ports and the second interface type includes 4
bidirectional input/output ports. Data port for each interface type will be described in the following section
below.
A.1.1 Sensor Data Input Ports
The schematic of input-only sensor data port is shown in Figure A1. The schematic includes a standard V.11
transceiver IC (Texas Instruments SN65176B) combined with high speed photocoupler which are used as the
main components to receive external data. The transceiver IC is isolated from external input. To avoid signal
reflection, the transceiver IC has an optional built-in 120Ω loop termination, which is selectable by the dipswitch on the junction box and the switch should be set to on position when connecting external data source
with long cable. All sensor data-input ports are isolated from one another and are also isolated from internal
power supply. The input impedance on A/B wires is greater than 12 KΩ and the levels on the A/B wires are
defined in the following:

Logic low input: A-B < -0.2V

Logic high input: A-B > +0.2V
Isolated
Junction Box
V5T
Cable
Data
Input
3V3
120
1K
1K
Rx
To
system
TGND
Isolated Ground
TGND
TGND
Main Unit
Figure A1
Schematic of sensor data input port.
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System Ground
A.1.2 Bidirectional Data Ports
The schematic of bidirectional data port is shown in Figure A2. The schematics inscludes an isoltated full
duplex RS-485 transceiver IC (Texas Instrument ISO3080) which is used as the main component to handle both
data input and output from external data source. The transceiver IC is isolated from external input. To avoid
signal reflection, the transceiver IC has an optional built-in 120Ω loop termination, which is selectable by the
dip-switch on the junction box and the switch should be set to on position when connecting external data
source with long cable. All bidirectional data ports are isolated from one another and are also isolated from
internal power supply. The transceiver internal power supply is fully isolated from the external power supply.
Main Unit
Junction Box
3V3
3V3
RX_A
Isolated
V5T
100K
To/From
System
Cable
TGND
10K
RX_A
RX_B
Rx
120
Data
Input
RX_B
TGND
100K
DE
TGND
TX_B
10
Tx
TX_B
TGND
ISO3080
TX_A
Data
Output
TX_A
10
TGND
System Ground
Isolated Ground
Figure A2
Schematic of bidirectional data port.
The output driver capability of bidirectional data port can provide a maximum of 60mA, and the minimum
differential output swing under 100 Ω load can be 2.3V.
A.1.3 A and B Signal Lines
Refer to sections A.1.1 and A.1.2.
A.1.4 Output Driver
The output driver capability of bi-direction data port can provide maximum 60mA, and the minimum
differential output swing under 100 ohm load can be 2.3V.
A.1.5 Input Load
Refer to sections A.1.1 and A.1.2.
A.1.6 Hardware Input/Output Circuit
Refer to sections A.1.1 and A.1.2.
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A.2
Presentation Interface of CAMINO-701
Sensor Inputs
PI Port No.
CH1
61162-1
61162-2
CH2
61162-1
61162-2
CH3
61162-1
61162-2
CH11
Blue sign
(optional)
CH4
External
display
61162-2
Minimum required input sentences:
Position
GNS, GLL, RMC
SOG
RMC,VBW, VTG
COG
RMC, VBW, VTG
Heading
HDT
Rotaion rate
ROT
RAIM
GBS
int/ext *
int/ext *
int/ext *
ext
ext
ext
* for priority refer to IEC 61993-2
Input / Output of AIS Data
INPUT
OUTPUT
Manual Data Input
Voyage
VSD
VDL messages:
VDM
(Data block of VDM
representing binary Data
contents of VDL messages)
Static
SSD
CH5
CH6
CH8
CH9
CH10
Pilot port
61162-2
VDL messages:
ABM
BBM
AIR
Interrogation
optional
61162-3
(NMEA2000)
Others:
ACA Channel ass.
ACK Alarm ack.
PAMC Proprietary
Long range
61162-2
Own ship data
Alarm status
VDL ack
sensors status
channel
management
information
PAMC Proprietary
Long Range Port (optional)
Input
LRI,LRF
DGNSS
Data
823-2
DGNSS Data Port
BIIT
NC Relay
BIIT Output Port
Figure A3
Others:
VDO
ALR
ABK
TXT
ACA
Output
Correction data information (optional)
Presentation Interface of CAMINO-701
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LRF, LR1,2,3
A.3
Supported IEC 61162 Data Sentences
Data Port
Input Sentences
Sensor 1
Sensor 2
Sensor 3
DTM, GNS, RMC, VBW, HDT, HDG, ROT,
GBS, GLL, VTG, THS, GSA
N/A
DGPS
DTM, GNS, RMC, VBW, HDT, HDG, ROT,
GBS, GLL, VTG, THS, GSA
N/A
External Display
ABM, ACA, ACK, AIR, BBM, SSD,
VSD, AIQ, LRI, LRF, SPW, EPV
ABK, ACA, VDM, VDO,
TXT, ALR, LRF, LR1, LR2,
LR3, EPV
Pilot
ABM, ACA, ACK, AIR, BBM, SSD,
VSD, AIQ, LRI, LRF, SPW, EPV
ABK, ACA, VDM, VDO,
TXT, ALR, LRF, LR1, LR2,
LR3, EPV
LRI, LRF
LRF, LR1, LR2, LR3
Long Range
A.4
Output Sentences
Transmission Interval
Sentence
Interval
VDO
ALR (active)
ALR (inactive)
Once a second
Once every thirty seconds
Once every sixty seconds
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A.5
Interpretation of Input Sentences
A.5.1 ABM – AIS Addressed Binary and Safety Related Message
This sentence supports ITU-R M.1371 Messages 6, 12, 25, 26 and provides an external application
with a means to exchange data via an AIS transponder.
!--ABM,x,x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x,xx,s—s,x*hh
Field No.
Format
xxxxxxxxx
xx
s—s
Description
Remark
Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message
Sentence number
Sequential message identifier
The MMSI of the destination AIS unit for the ITU-R M.1371
message
AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message
ITU-R M.1371 message ID
Encapsulated data
Number of fill-bits
A.5.2 ACA – AIS Channel Assignment Message
An AIS device can receive regional channel management information.
$--ACA,x,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xxxx,x,xxxx,x,x,x,a,x,hhmmss.ss*hh
Field No.
Format
10
11
12
13
14
15
llll.ll,a
yyyyy.yy,a
llll.ll,a
yyyyy.yy,a
xxxx
xxxx
hhmmss.ss
Description
Remark
Sequence Number
Region northeast corner latitude – N/S
Region northeast corner longitude – E/W
Region southwest corner latitude – N/S
Region southwest corner longitude – E/W
Transition zone size
Channel A
Channel A bandwidth
Channel B
Channel B bandwidth
Tx/Rx mode control
Power level control
Information source
In-use flag
Time of “in use” change
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A.5.3 ACK – Acknowledge Alarm
This sentence is used to acknowledge an alarm condition reported by a device.
$--ACK,xxx*hh
Field No.
Format
xxx
Description
Remark
Unique alarm number (identifier) at alarm source
A.5.4 AIQ - Query Sentence
This sentence is used to inquire AIS sentence information.
$--AIQ,c—c*hh
Field No.
Format
c—c
Description
Remark
Support query sentence of ACA, EPV, SSD, VSD, TXT.
A.5.5 AIR – AIS Interrogation Request
This sentence supports ITU-R M.1371 messages 15 and 10. It provides an external application with
the means to initiate requests for specific ITU-R M.1371 messages from AIS unit.
$--AIR,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x,x.x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x*hh
Field No.
Format
xxxxxxxxx
x.x
x.x
xxxxxxxxx
x.x
Description
Remark
MMSI of interrogated station 1
ITU-R M.1371 message requested from station-1
Message sub-section
Number of second message requested from station1
Message sub-section
MMSI of interrogated station-2
Number of messages requested from station-2
Message sub-section
ignored
ignored
ignored
A.5.6 BBM – AIS Broadcast Binary Message
This sentence supports generation of ITU-R M.1371 binary messages 8, 14, 25, and 26. This provides
the application with a means to broadcast data, as defined by the application only.
!--BBM,x,x,x,x,x.x,s—s,x*hh
Field No.
Format
x.x
s—s
Description
Remark
Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message
Sentence number
Sequential message identifier
AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message
ITU-R M.1371 Message ID
Encapsulated data
Number of fill-bits
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A.5.7 DTM – Datum Reference
Local geodetic datum and datum offsets from a reference datum.
$--DTM,ccc,a,x.x,a,x.x,a, x.x,ccc*hh
Field No.
Format
ccc
x.x, a
x.x, a
x.x
ccc
Description
Remark
Local datum
Local datum subdivision code
Lat offset, min, N/S
Lon offset, min, E/W
Altitude offset, m
Reference datum
ignored
ignored
ignored
ignored
A.5.8 EPV – Command or Report Equipment Property Value
$--EPV,a,cc,c--c,x.x,c--c*hh
Field No.
Format
cc
c--c
x.x
c--c
Description
Remark
Sentence status flag
Destination equipment type
Unique identifier
Property identifier
Value of property to be set
A.5.9 GBS – GNSS Satellite Fault Detection
This sentence is used to support receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM).
$--GBS, hhmmss.ss, x.x, x.x, x.x, xx, x.x, x.x, x.x *hh 
Field No.
Format
hhmmss.ss
x.x
x.x
x.x
xx
x.x
x.x
x.x
Description
Remark
UTC time of the GGA or GNS fix associated with
this sentence
Expected error in latitude
Expected error in longitude
Expected error in altitude
ID number of most likely failed satellite
Probability of missed detection for most likely
failed satellite
Estimate of bias on most likely failed satellite
Standard deviation of bias estimate
ignored
ignored
93
ignored
ignored
ignored
A.5.10 GLL – Geographic Position – Latitude/Longitude
Latitude and longitude of vessel position, time of position fix and status.
$--GLL, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, hhmmss.ss, A, a *hh
Field No.
Format
llll.ll, a
yyyyy.yy, a
hhmmss.ss
Description
Remark
Latitude, N/S
Longitude, E/W
UTC of position
Status, A=data valid V=data invalid
Mode indicator
A.5.11 GNS – GNSS Fix Data
Fix data for single or combined satellite navigation systems (GNSS). This sentence provides fix data for
GPS, GLONASS, possible future satellite systems and systems combining these.
$-- GNS, hhmmss.ss, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a *hh
Field No.
Format
10
11
hhmmss.ss
llll.ll, a
yyyyy.yy, a
c--c
xx
x.x
x.x
x.x
x.x
x.x
Description
Remark
UTC of position
Latitude, N/S
Longitude, E/W
Mode indicator
Total number of satellites in use
HDOP
Antenna altitude, m, re:mean-sea-level (geoid)
Geoidal separation, m
Age of differential data
Differential reference station ID
Nacigational status indicator
ignored
ignored
ignored
ignored
ignored
ignored
A.5.12 GSA – GNSS DOP and Active Satellites
GNSS receiver operating mode, satellites used in the navigation solution reported by the GGA or GNS
sentences, and DOP values. If only GPS, GLONASS, etc. are used for the reported position solution,
the talker ID is GP, GL, etc. and the DOP values pertain to the individual system.
$--GSA, a, x, xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh
Field No.
Format
xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,
xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx
x.x
x.x
x.x
Description
Remark
Mode:
M = manual, forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode
A = automatic, allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D
Mode: 1 = fix not available, 2 = 2D, 3 = 3D
ID numbers of satellites used in solution
PDOP
HDOP
VDOP
94
A.5.13 HDG – Heading, Deviation and Variation
Heading (magnetic sensor reading), which if corrected for deviation will produce magnetic
heading, which if offset by variation will provide true heading.
$--HDG, x.x, x.x, a, x.x, a*hh
Field No.
Format
x.x
x.x,a
x.x,a
Description
Remark
Magnetic sensor heading, degrees
Magnetic deviation, degrees E/W
Magnetic variation,degrees E/W
A.5.14 HDT – Heading True
Actual vessel heading in degrees true produced by any device or system producing true
heading.
$--HDT, x.x, T*hh
Field No.
Format
x.x, T
Description
Remark
Heading, degrees true
A.5.15 LRF – AIS Long-Range Function
This sentence is used in both long-range interrogation requests and long-range interrogation replies.
The LRF-sentence is the second sentence of the long-range interrogation request pair, LRI and LRF
(see the LRI-sentence).
$--LRF,x,xxxxxxxxx,c—c,c—c,c—c*hh
Field No.
Format
xxxxxxxxx
c—c
c—c
c—c
Description
Remark
Sequence number
MMSI of requestor
Name of requestor
Function request
Function reply status
A.5.16 LRI – AIS Long-Range Interrogation
The long-range interrogation of the AIS unit is accomplished through the use of two sentences. The
pair of interrogation sentence formatters, a LRI sentence followed by a LRF sentence, provides the
information needed by a universal AIS unit to determine if it should construct and provide the reply
sentences (LRF, LR1, LR2, and LR3).
$--LRI,x,a,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a*hh
Field No.
Format
xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxx
llll.ll,a
yyyyy.yy,a
llll.ll,a
Description
Remark
Sequence number
Control flag
MMSI of requestor
MMSI of destination
Latitude – N/S
Longitude – E/W
Latitude – N/S
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yyyyy.yy,a
Longitude – E/W
A.5.17 RMC – Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
Time, date, position, course and speed data provided by a GNSS navigation receiver.
$--RMC, hhmmss.ss, A, llll.ll,a, yyyyy.yy, a, x.x, x.x, xxxxxx, x.x,a, a, a*hh
Field No.
Format
10
hhmmss.ss
llll.ll,a
yyyyy.yy, a
x.x
x.x
xxxxxx
x.x,a
Description
Remark
UTC of position fix
Status
Latitude, N/S
Longitude, E/W
Speed over ground, knots
Course over ground, degrees true
Date: dd/mm/yy
Magnetic variation, degrees, E/W
Mode indicator
Navigational status
A.5.18 ROT – Rate of Turn
Rate of turn and direction of turn.
$--ROT, x.x, A*hh
Field No.
Format
x.x
Description
Remark
Rate of turn, °/min
Status: A = data valid, V = data invalid
A.5.19 SPW - Security Password Sentence
This sentence can be used for authentication. For this purpose the sentence has to be applied before
the protected sentence (for example EPV, SSD).
$--SPW,ccc,c--c,x,c--c*hh
Field No.
Format
ccc
c--c
c--c
Description
Remark
Password protected sentence
Unique Identifier
Password level
Password
A.5.20 SSD – AIS Ship Static Data
This sentence is used to enter static parameters into a shipboard AIS unit. The parameters in this
sentence support a number of the ITU-R M.1371 Messages.
$--SSD,c—c,c—c,xxx,xxx,xx,xx,c,aa*hh
Field No.
Format
c—c
c—c
xxx
Description
Remark
Ship’s call sign
Ship’s name
Pos. ref., point dist.“A,”
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xxx
xx
xx
aa
Pos. ref.,point dist. “B,”
Pos. ref., point dist.“C,”
Pos. ref.,point dist. “D,”
DTE indicator flag
Source identifier
A.5.21 THS – True Heading and Status
Actual vessel heading in degrees true produced by any device or system producing true
heading. This sentence includes a “mode indicator” field providing critical safety related
information about the heading data, and replaces the deprecated HDT sentence.
$--THS,x.x,a*hh
Field No.
Format
x.x
Description
Remark
Heading, degrees true
Mode indicator
A.5.22 VBW – Dual Ground/Water Speed
Water-referenced and ground-referenced speed data.
$--VBW, x.x, x.x, A, x.x, x.x, A, x.x, A, x.x, A*hh
Field No.
Format
10
x.x
x.x
x.x
x.x
x.x
x.x
Description
Remark
Longitudinal water speed, knots
Transverse water speed , knots
Status : water speed, A = data valid, V = data invalid
Longitudinal ground speed , knots
Transverse ground speed , knots
Status , ground speed, A = data valid, V = data invalid
Stern transverse water speed , knots
Status : stern water speed,A = data valid, V = data invalid
Stern transverse ground speed ,knots
Status : stern ground speed,A = data valid, V = data invalid
ignored
ignored
ignored
ignored
ignored
ignored
ignored
A.5.23 VSD – AIS Voyage Static Data
This sentence is used to enter information about a ship’s transit that remains relatively static during
the voyage.
$--VSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,c—c,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,x.x,x.x*hh
Field No.
Format
x.x
x.x
x.x
c—c
hhmmss.ss
xx
xx
x.x
Description
Remark
Type of ship and cargo category
Maximum present static draught
Persons on-board
Destination
Estimated UTC of arrival at destination
Estimated day of arrival at destination
Estimated month of arrival at destination
Navigational status
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x.x
Regional application flags
A.5.24 VTG – Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
The actual course and speed relative to the ground.
$--VTG, x.x, T, x.x, M, x.x, N, x.x, K,a*hh
Field No.
Format
Description
Remark
x.x, T
x.x, M
x.x, N
x.x, K
Course over ground, degrees true
Course over ground, degrees magnetic
Speed over ground, knots
Speed over ground, km/h
Mode indicator
ignored
ignored
A.5.25 PAMC, DBG – Proprietary Sentences, Debug
The proprietary sentences are additional sentences only applicable to this product. Its main usage is
for enabling testing mode and parameter settings.
This sentence is used for configuration. It commands unit with given parameters.
$PAMC,C,c-c,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x*hh
Field No.
Format
c-c
Description
remark
Command : “C”
Function type. For example, DBG.
Parameter Id 1 , 0-998
Parameter value 1 , 0- 1000000000
Parameter Id 2 , 0-998
Parameter value 2, 0- 1000000000
Parameter Id 3 , 0-998
Parameter value 3, 0- 1000000000
Parameter Id 4 , 0-998
Parameter value 4, 0- 1000000000
This sentence is used for retrieving responses.
$PAMC,R,c-c,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x*hh
Field No.
Format
c-c
Description
Remark
Response : “R”
Function type. For example, DBG.
Parameter Id 1 , 0-998
Parameter value 1 , 0- 1000000000
Parameter Id 2 , 0-998
Parameter value 2, 0- 1000000000
Parameter Id 3 , 0-998
Parameter value 3, 0- 1000000000
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Parameter Id 4 , 0-998
Parameter value 4, 0- 1000000000
A.5.26 PAMC, DSC – Proprietary Sentences, Digital selective calling
When AIS transponder receives DCS messages, this sentence is used to output DSC pattern.
$PAMC,R,DSC,c-c*hh
A.6
Field No.
Format
Description
c-c
DSC pattern
Remark
Interpretation of Output Sentences
A.6.1 ABK – AIS Addressed and Binary Broadcast Acknowledgement
The ABK-sentence is generated when a transaction, initiated by reception of an ABM, AIR, or BBM
sentence, is completed or terminated.
$--ABK,xxxxxxxxx,x,x.x,x,x*hh
Field No.
Format
xxxxxxxxx
x.x
Description
Remark
MMSI of the addressed AIS unit
AIS channel of reception
ITU-R M.1371Message ID
Message sequence number
Type of acknowledgement
A.6.2 ACA – AIS Channel Assignment Message
An AIS device can receive regional channel management information
$-ACA,x,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xxxx,x,xxxx,x,x,x,a,x,hhmmss.ss*hh
Field No.
Format
10
11
12
13
14
15
llll.ll,a
yyyyy.yy,a
llll.ll,a
yyyyy.yy,a
xxxx
xxxx
hhmmss.ss
Description
Remark
Sequence Number
Region northeast corner latitude – N/S
Region northeast corner longitude – E/W
Region southwest corner latitude – N/S
Region southwest corner longitude – E/W
Transition zone size
Channel A
Channel A bandwidth
Channel B
Channel B bandwidth
Tx/Rx mode control
Power level control
Information source
In-use flag
Time of “in use” change
99
A.6.3 ALR – Set Alarm State
Local alarm condition and status. This sentence is used to report an alarm condition on a
device and its current state of acknowledgement.
$--ALR,hhmmss.ss,xxx,A, A,c--c*hh
Field No.
Format
hhmmss.ss
xxx
c--c
Description
Remark
Time of alarm condition change, UTC
Unique alarm number (identifier) at alarm source
Alarm condition,
A = threshold exceeded, V = not exceeded
Alarm’s acknowledge state,
A = acknowledged, V = unacknowledged
Alarm’s description text
A.6.4 EPV – Command or Report Equipment Property Value
$--EPV,a,cc,c--c,x.x,c--c*hh
Field No.
Format
cc
c--c
x.x
c--c
Description
Remark
Sentence status flag
Destination equipment type
Unique identifier
Property identifier
Value of property to be set
A.6.5 LR1 – AIS Long-Range Reply Sentence 1
The LR1 sentence identifies the destination for the reply and contains the information items
requested by the “A” function identification character (see the LRF sentence).
$--LR1,x,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,c—c,c—c,xxxxxxxxx*hh
Field No.
Format
xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxx
c—c
c—c
xxxxxxxxx
Description
Remark
Sequence number
MMSI of responder
MMSI of requestor
Ship’s name, 1 to 20 characters
Call sign, 1 to 7 characters
IMO number, 9-digit number
A.6.6 LR2 – AIS Long-Range Reply Sentence 2
The LR2-sentence contains the information items requested by the “B, C, E and F” function
identification characters,(see the LRF sentence)
$--LR2,x,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,T,x.x,N*hh
Field No.
Format
xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
Description
Remark
Sequence number
MMSI of responder
Date: ddmmyyyy, 8 digits
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hhmmss.ss
llll.ll,a
yyyyy.yy,a
x.x,T
x.x,N
UTC time of position
Latitude – N/S
Longitude, E/W
Course over ground, degrees, true
Speed over ground, knots
A.6.7 LR3 – AIS Long-Range Reply Sentence 3
The LR3 sentence contains the information items requested by the “I, O, P, U and W” function
identification character (see the LRF sentence).
$--LR3,x,xxxxxxxxx,c—c,xxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh
Field No.
Format
10
11
xxxxxxxxx
c—c
xxxxxx
hhmmss.ss
x.x
x.x
x.x
x.x
x.x
x.x
Description
Remark
Sequence number
MMSI of responder
Voyage destination, 1 to 20 chars
ETA date: ddmmyy
ETA time
Draught
Ship/cargo
Ship length
Ship breadth
Ship type
Persons, 0 to 8191
A.6.8 LRF – AIS Long-Range Function
This sentence is used in both long-range interrogation requests and long-range interrogation replies.
The LRF-sentence is the second sentence of the long-range interrogation request pair, LRI and LRF
(see the LRI-sentence).
$--LRF,x,xxxxxxxxx,c—c,c—c,c—c*hh
Field No.
Format
xxxxxxxxx
c—c
c—c
c—c
Description
Remark
Sequence number
MMSI of requestor
Name of requestor
Function request
Function reply status
A.6.9 TXT – Text Transmission
For the transmission of short text messages. Longer text messages may be transmitted by
using multiple sentences.
$--TXT,xx,xx,xx,c--c*hh
Field No.
Format
xx
xx
xx
Description
Remark
Total number of sentences
Sentence number
Text identifier
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c--c
Text message
A.6.10 VDM – AIS VHF Data-Link Message
This sentence is used to transfer the entire contents of a received AIS message packet, as
defined in ITU-R M.1371 and as received on the VHF Data Link (VDL), using the “six-bit” field type.
!--VDM,x,x,x,a,s—s,x*hh
Field No.
Format
s—s
Description
Remark
Total number of sentences needed to transfer the
message
Sentence number
Sequential message identifier
AIS channel
Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message
Number of fill-bits
A.6.11 VDO – AIS VHF Data-Link Own-Vessel Report
This sentence is used to transfer the entire contents of an AIS unit’s broadcast message
packet, as defined in ITU-R M.1371 and as sent out by the AIS unit over the VHF data link
(VDL) using the “six-bit” field type.
!--VDO,x,x,x,a,s—s,x*hh
Field No.
Format
s—s
Description
Remark
Total number of sentences needed to transfer the
message
Sentence number
Sequential message identifier
AIS channel
Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message
Number of fill-bits
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APPENDIX (B)
B.1
Monitoring of System Functions and Integrity
In case a failure is detected in one or more of the following functions or data, an alarm will be triggered and
displayed on the menu-tree under Alarm List, and the system (transponder) will react as described in the
following table.
Alarm's description text
Alarm ID
AIS: Tx malfunction
AIS: Antenna VSWR exceeds limit
AIS: Rx channel 1 malfunction
AIS: Rx channel 2 malfunction
AIS: Rx channel 70 malfunction
AIS: general failure
AIS: UTC sync invalid
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
AIS: MKD connection lost
AIS: internal / external GNSS position mismatch
AIS: NavStatus incorrect
Heading sensor offset
AIS: active AIS SART
AIS: external EPFS lost
AIS: no sensor position in use
AIS: no valid SOG information
AIS: no valid COG information
AIS: Heading lost/invalid
AIS: no valid ROT information
008
009
010
011
014
025
026
029
030
032
035
B.2
Reaction of the system (transponder)
Stop transmission
Continue operation
Stop transmission on affected channel
Stop transmission on affected channel
Continue operation
Stop transmission
Continue operation using indirect or
semaphore synchronisation
Continue operation
Continue operation
Continue operation
Continue operation
Continue operation
Continue operation
Continue operation
Continue operation using default data
Continue operation using default data
Continue operation using default data
Continue operation using default data
Antenna VSWR Exceeds Limit
There is a built-in RF output power detector, which is used to monitor the VSWR of VHF antenna port. If the
antenna VSWR exceeds limit, an alarm will be reported while the unit operates continuously. The system will
output an ALR 002 at related PI port.
B.3
Detection of Tx Malfunction
A built-in lock detector (high active) is used to monitor the local oscillator (PLL circuit) of the transmitter. If the
operation of PLL circuit becomes abnormal, a logic low (TX malfunction) will be sent from the lock detector to
notify the system. At the same time, system will also output an ALR 001 at the related PI port.
B.4
Detection of Rx Malfunction
The CAMINO-701 also has 3 built-in lock detectors (high active) to monitor each local oscillator (PLL circuit) of
receiver channel 1, channel 2, and channel 70 respectively. If the operation of PLL circuit becomes abnormal, a
logic low level will be sent from the lock detector to notify the system. At the same time, the system will
output ALR 003 or ALR 004 or ALR 005 at the related PI port to indicate the CH1 or CH2 or CH70 RX
malfunctions respectively.
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APPENDIX (C)
Installation and Maintenance Record
The following installation record should be completed and retained on board the vessel for maintenance
records.
Vessel Information
Vessel Name
Flag State
IMO Number
MMSI Number
Owner/Company
Radio call sign
Type of vessel
Gross tonnage
Length
m Beam
AIS Class A Transponder Information
Transponder S/N
Pilot Plug S/N
Junction Box S/N
GPS Ant. S/N
Password
Power supply
Voltage:
Maximum output current:
Note
GPS/GNSS Antenna Location
A= Distance to Bow
m C= Dist. To Port-Side
B= Distance to Stern
m D= Dist. To Starboard
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Connected Sensors and Devices
Connected Port
Equipment
Model Number
Sensor 1
Sensor 2
Sensor 3
Ext Display Port
Pilot Port
Long Range Port
DGNSS Data Port
Other Device
Installer Information
Company Name
Technician’s Name
Telephone/Mobile No.
Address
Place
Date
Installer’s Signature
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Software Revisions
The transponder is delivered with software version according to the following table which is to be filled in and
maintained either by manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or installation company. When software update is
done, the new software (firmware) version can be identified through MKD at MENU/DIAGNOSTICS/VERSION
(please refer to section 4.10.10 in the manual). Each new software upgrade requires information recorded to
reflect the change made.
Software Maintenance Record
Software Version By
1.0.6.23
AMEC
Date
Change
2013.04.12
Initial release
Note:
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