Alltek Marine Electronics CAMINO-201 Class B AIS Transponder User Manual 1

Alltek Marine Electronics Corporation Class B AIS Transponder 1

User Manual

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II 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. 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. Contact us at: Technical Support: Sales & Marketing: ALLTEK MARINE ELECTRONICS CO., LTD 7F, No.605, Ruei-Guang Road, Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan 114 TEL: +886 2 2627 1599 FAX: +886 2 2627 1600 www.alltekmarine.com (Your Local Dealer/Agent Warranty Stamp) Version 1.52
III FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONLY WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device. ★ The entry of static data into this device shall be performed by the vendor of the device or by an appropriately qualified person in the business of installing marine communications equipment on board vessels. ★ Instructions on how to accurately enter and confirm static data in the device can be found in Section 5.3 of this user manual. The equipment said in this manual must only be used to which it was designed. Improper operation or installation may cause damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. AMEC will not incur any liability of equipment damage or personal injury due to improper use or installation of the equipment. It is strongly recommended to read this manual and the following safety instructions before proceeding to installation or operation. WARNING! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not open the case of the equipment. Only qualified personnel could work on the interior of the equipment. WARNING WARNING TURN OFF THE POWER IMMEDIATELY IF WATER LEAKS INTO THE EQUIPMENT OR OBJECT DROPS INTO THE EQUIPMENT. Continue operating the equipment could cause electrical shock or fire. Contact your nearest distributor for service. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE EQUIPMENT. Improper disassemble or modification could cause electrical shocks, fire, or personal injury. DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID-FILLED CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT. Electrical shocks could be resulted if the device is contaminated with liquid. TURN OFF THE POWER IMMEDIATELY IF THE EQUIPMENT IS EMMITTING SMOKE OR FIRE. Continue operating the equipment could cause electrical shock or fire. Contact your nearest distributor for service. EVEN THOUGH THE EQUIPMENT IS WATERPROOF, AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAIN OR SPLASHING WATER. Electrical shock or fire could be resulted if water leaks into the equipment. AVOID OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT WITH WET HANDS. Electrical shocks could be resulted if operating with wet hands.
IV FORWARD Congratulations on the purchase of your new CAMINO-201 Automatic Identification System (hereinafter called “AIS”). No matter where you sail now, you can have a better control of your surrounding sea, and have an enjoyable voyage. Camino-201 AIS is strictly tested to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. Unless improper use, installation, or maintenance, the equipment should function properly at its optimum. We thank you for choosing our product and we wish you a bon voyage.
V Table of Contents I. COPY RIGHT & DISCLAIMER II. WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTION III. FORWARD Pages 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 1 1.1 CAMINO-201 Overview ................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Type of AIS ................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 AIS Message Type ........................................................................................................ 3 1.4 AIS Report Rate ............................................................................................................ 3 1.5 About This Manual ....................................................................................................... 4 1.6 Important Notice .......................................................................................................... 4 2 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 5 2.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 5 2.1.1 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 5 2.1.2 Unpacking and Handling the Unit.............................................................................. 6 2.1.3 Items in the Package ..................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Installation Procedure ................................................................................................. 7 2.2.1 Installation Precautions ............................................................................................... 7 2.2.2 Step by Step Installation Instructions ...................................................................... 8 2.2.3 Connector Pin Definition and Wiring ...................................................................... 13 2.2.4 VHF Antenna Installation ........................................................................................... 15 2.2.5 GPS Antennas Installation ........................................................................................ 16 2.3 Antenna Cabling ........................................................................................................ 16 2.4 CAMINO-201 External Connection ........................................................................... 17 2.5 Quick Start Guide ....................................................................................................... 18 3 KEYPAD OVERVIEW .................................................................................. 22 3.1 Description of Controls ........................................................................................... 22 3.2 Turning the Power ON / OFF ..................................................................................... 23 3.3 Indicator Descriptions ............................................................................................... 24
VI 4 HOT KEYS DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................ 25 4.1 SRM (Safety Related Message) ................................................................................. 25 4.2 DISP (Display Modes Selection)................................................................................ 25 4.3 DIM (Dimmer for Display Brightness Control) ......................................................... 30 4.4 Arrow Keys ................................................................................................................. 30 4.5 Menu Key .................................................................................................................... 31 4.6 Menu Tree Structure ................................................................................................... 34 5 MENU KEY NAVIGATION ............................................................................ 35 5.1 AIS Message List ........................................................................................................ 35 5.1.1 Inbox (Received SRM)................................................................................................. 35 5.1.2 Outbox (Transmitted SRM) ........................................................................................ 36 5.1.3 SRM Editting .................................................................................................................. 38 5.2 AIS Target Status ........................................................................................................ 39 5.2.1 Own Ship Information Settings ................................................................................ 40 5.2.2 AIS Target List and Friend Ships ............................................................................. 42 5.2.3 Region List and Setting .............................................................................................. 43 5.2.4 Ship Index and Individual Vessel Information ...................................................... 46 5.2.5 Product Version and Information............................................................................. 47 5.3 Ship Configuration and Setting ................................................................................ 48 5.3.1 Own Ship Static Data (User Password Protected) .............................................. 48 5.3.2 Friend Ship Editing ...................................................................................................... 50 5.4 Transceiver ON / OFF Settings .................................................................................. 52 5.5 System Configuration ................................................................................................ 53 5.5.1 Customizing System ................................................................................................... 53 5.5.2 Radar View Reference Point Setting ....................................................................... 55 5.5.3 Factory Default Configuration (User Password Protected) .............................. 56 5.5.4 Output Port Baud Rate Settings............................................................................... 57 5.6 System Initialization ................................................................................................... 58 5.6.1 Password Setting ......................................................................................................... 58 5.6.2 MMSI Editting ................................................................................................................ 59 5.6.3 CPA/TCPA Settings (User Password Protected) .................................................. 61 5.7 Dangerous Targets Information ................................................................................ 62 6 DISPLAY MODE ........................................................................................... 63 6.1 Radar View .................................................................................................................. 63 6.1.1 AIS Target Symbol Descriptions .............................................................................. 64
VII 6.1.2 Radar View Descriptions ........................................................................................... 66 6.2 Coastline Map Mode .................................................................................................. 69 7 APPENDIX ................................................................................................... 70 7.1 Product Specifications .............................................................................................. 70 7.2 Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 73 7.3 Accessories ................................................................................................................ 75 7.4 Trouble Shooting ....................................................................................................... 75 7.4.1 Problem Analysis (By Status LED Indicator) ........................................................ 75 7.4.2 Problem Analysis (Hardware) ................................................................................... 76 7.4.3 Problem Analysis (Software) .................................................................................... 77 8 AMEC WORLD WIDE WARRANTY ............................................................. 78 9 ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................ 81 10 INDEX ........................................................................................................ 82
1 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 CAMINO-201 Overview The CAMINO-201 is a Class B AIS transponder using carrier-sense TDMA (CSTDMA) technology. It is designed to inter-operable and compatible with Class A or other Class B shipborne mobile AIS stations or any other AIS station operating on the AIS VHF data link. CAMINO-201 AIS uses marine VHF channels with frequency set universally from 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz. Having CAMINO-201 AIS on board, not only can you monitor the status of the vessels in the surrounding area, but also receive the dynamic information (position, speed, SOG, and etc.), static information (ship name, MMSI, call sign, and etc.), and voyage related information (cargo type, destination, and etc.) from any vessels equipped with AIS. CAMINO-201 AIS is one of the cutting-edge navigational aid equipment allowing real-time information exchanges within AIS network. It is also capable of integrating with other maritime systems such as Electronic Chart System (hereinafter called “ECS”) for various maritime navigation applications. CAMINO-201 is designed with 2 RF receivers and 1 RF transmitter. One of the RF receivers is time-shared between AIS and DSC. At front side, CAMINO-201 equips with 5.7” LCD display
2 panel and 10 functional keypads. At rear side, CAMINO-201 equips with 1 VHF antenna connector, 1 GPS antenna connector, 1 NMEA interface connector, 1 RS232 interface connector, and 1 power connector. *NOTE: The CAMINO-201 is an equipment to be used in protected environmental conditions. It is not intended to expose to rain or spray longer than couple minutes. 1.2 Type of AIS There are mainly two types of AIS transponder: Class A and Class B. The intended nature of these AIS systems in navigations is different as illustrated in the following table. CAMINO-201 is a Class B AIS transponder. Table 1-2 Type of AIS Class A AIS ‧ Transmits and receives AIS signal in SOTDMA protocols. ‧ Intended for vessels meeting the IMO AIS carriage requirements. ‧ It is mandatory for all commercial vessels that exceed 300 tons to be equipped with Class A AIS. Class B AIS ‧ Transmits and receives AIS signal in CSTDMA protocols. ‧ Not necessarily in accord with IMO AIS carriage requirements. ‧ It is not mandatory for vessels to be equipped with Class B AIS. ‧ Suitable for recreational vessels or fishing boats, in enhancing its safety at sea.
3 1.3 AIS Message Type The CAMINO-201 supports following message types. Table 1-3 CAMINO-201 AIS message type Type of Message Data Details Static Data Maritime Mobile Service Identity number (“MMSI”) Call sign and name Type of ship Length and beam GPS Antenna location Dynamic Data Position of the vessel Course Over Ground (hereinafter called “COG”) Speed Over Ground (hereinafter called “SOG”) Heading Dynamic Reports Speed of the ship Status of the ship SRM Alarm Safety 1.4 AIS Report Rate The CAMINO-201 supports following report rate in accordance to ITU-R M.1371 and IEC 62287-1. Table 1-4 CAMINO-201 AIS report rate Platforms Condition Nominal Reporting Interval Class B Ship-borne mobile equipment not moving faster than 2 knots 3 Minutes Class B Ship-borne mobile equipment moving faster than 2 knots 30 Seconds Report rate by command of VTS 5 Seconds highest
4 1.5 About This Manual The manual contains installation instructions and operating information for CAMINO-201. While most of the installation can be performed by the owner or the crew, a final commissioning can be done by your local agent/dealer where needed or required. AMEC and the local agent/dealer will not bear any responsibilities over any damages resulted in improper installation by unauthorized agent/dealer. 1.6 Important Notice The intended use of the AMEC CAMINO-201 AIS is to enhance the safety of vessels at sea. However, a few points must be noted as below,  Any AIS cannot guarantee in monitoring and receiving signals from all vessels in the surroundings unless those vessels equip with AIS device.  It is important to note that the AIS is designed for the purpose of anti-collision and is serves as a compliment to navigation. It is not navigational equipment and does not replace any navigational system installed on board.  Although AIS is operated automatically by itself, the owner or the crew on the vessel should still maintain a proper lookout for the surroundings. While the AIS is capable of setting alarm of Distance to Closest Point of Approach (hereinafter called “CPA”) and Time to the Closest Point of Approach (hereinafter called “TCPA”), vessel owner or the crew should be aware of the fact that there are vessels that are not equipped with AIS, and this function will not apply on these vessels.  Incorrect data and information entered into the AIS is considered as erroneous information. Erroneous information or improper configuration will cause risk to other vessels and the own vessel when these information are transmitted. Users must be aware of this risk and make sure that all the information entered into the system is correct and up to date.
5 WARNING Warning 注意 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 General The installation information for the CAMINO-201 is sub-divided into proper steps in block diagrams for easy reference. 2.1.1 Safety Instructions Before proceeding with installation, take note of the following safety instructions and read through this installation manual carefully. SAFETY INSTRUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the case of the equipment. Only qualified personnel could work on the interior of the equipment. WARNING TURN OFF THE POWER BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH INSTALLATION. Proceeding with installation with the power on could cause electrical shock or fire. AVOID INSTALLING THE EQUIPMENT WHERE THERE IS DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAIN OR SPLASHING WATER. Electrical shock or fire could be resulted if water leaks into the equipment. FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION. AMEC and your local agent/dealer will not bear any responsibility of equipment damage or personnel injury due to improper installation. Warning Label A warning label (Figure 2-1-1) is attached underneath the equipment. Warranty of the equipment will be invalid if this label is detached or broken. AMEC and your local agent/dealer will not bear any responsibility of any damage to the equipment, or damage in related to the equipment, personnel injury, and etc. Reject the equipment if this label is detached or broken. Please contact your local agent/dealer if this label is missing. MAKE SURE THE POWER SOURCE AND THE POWER INPUT OF THE EQUIPMENT ARE COMPATIBLE. Damage to the equipment and fire could be resulted if the power sources are not correct. Please check the correct power input on the adaptor. Figure 2-1-1 Warning label Name: Warning Label No Warranty if this label is detached or broken. 保固撕毁无效
6 2.1.2 Unpacking and Handling the Unit 2.1.3 Items in the Package The CAMINO-201 is typically delivered with standard package as shown in Table 2-1-3. It is also illustrated in Figure 2-1-3 (except manual). Table 2-1-3 Standard equipment list No. Description Product Code Qty 1 CAMINO-201Class B AIS main unit CAMINO-201 1 2 Manual AIS-MNL-B201-E 1 3 Installation Kit Power cable, 1m (3A) M-ACC-CAB-AL-006 1 NMEA 0183 interface cable, 1.5m ACC-CAB-001 1 RS-232 interface cable, 1.2m ACC-CAB-002 1 Knob ASM-KNB-AISCLB01 2 Mounting bracket with buckle tenons ASM-CRU-AISCLB01 1 Washer ACC-WHR-001 2 Spring washer ACC-WHR-002 2 M8 Screws ACC-SRW-001 4 *NOTE: (1) AMEC would not be able to fully ensure overall product performance if longer cable length other than the specified length is used. (2) If an extension power cable is required, use large gauge cable to minimize voltage drops. Unpack the product on a flat and level surface. Move and handle with cautious. Do not drop or bump. Unpack the box with the “this side up” sign facing up. Visual inspection should be taken on the box to see if it is intact. Take extra caution if requiring sharp object to unpack. 1 2 3 4 5 6 After unpacked, check if all the accessories and unit are included.
7 Figure 2-1-3 Package items 2.2 Installation Procedure 2.2.1 Installation Precautions Do not place or install the equipment near any generator or engine. 5 Do not place or install the equipment beneath or near any container that filled with water or liquid. 3 Do not place or install the equipment where it is easily tripped, stepped on, or kicked at. 4 Installation should proceed in a safe environment and does not have direct contact with rain or splashing water. 1 When installation is completed, please remember to key in own ship‟s MMSI data and related information through keypad. 6 If it is required to use a ladder to install the equipment, take extra caution and be careful of falling down. 2 1. CAMINO-201 x1 2. Mounting Bracket x1 3. Knob x2 4. Washer x2 5. Spring Washer x2 6. M8 Screws x4 7. Power Cable x1 8. Interface Cable (NMEA 0183) x1 9. Interface Cable (RS-232) x1 1. 3. 4. 5. 7. 2. 8. 6. 9.
8 2.2.2 Step by Step Installation Instructions AMEC CAMINO-201 can be installed and mounted on flat surface, or it can be hung on the ceiling or wall as shown below. Figure 2-2-2-1 Installation overview Table Stand Mounting Ceiling or Wall Mounting
9 The installation procedure is graphically illustrated in the following steps. Use the 4 M8 screws provided to secure the mounting brackets at the 4 holes marked . I. Installation Instructions Step 2: 1 2 3 Step 1: Place the mounting bracket on the desired spot for installing the CAMINO-201 . (Refer to Figure 2-2-2-2 ) *NOTE: 6 1 Secure the mounting bracket first before mounting CAMINO-201 . Figure 2-2-2-2 Installation instruction 1 6 3 2
10 4 Table Stand Mounting: The Display Panel of the CAMINO-201 and the Front Edge of the mounting bracket should be on the same side. Ceiling Mounting: The Display Panel of the CAMINO-201 and the Back Edge of the mounting bracket should be on the same side. Wall Mounting: The Display Panel of the CAMINO-201 should face forward, and the front edge of the mounting bracket should face down. *NOTE: For faster and easier installation, the Buckle Tenon for angle adjustment has fixed on the body joint . (Refer to Figure 2-2-2-4) 6 5 Step 3: Align the mounting bracket joint on the CAMINO-201 with the body joint on the mounting bracket, and mount the CAMINO-201 onto the mounting bracket(Refer Figure 2-2-2-3) 5 6 Figure 2-2-2-3 Installation instruction 7 7 4 Figure 2-2-2-4 Installation instruction 4
11 10 8 II. Interface Connection 9 5 When the mounting bracket and the CAMINO-201 are aligned, insert the knob thru the Spring Washer , the Washer , then the body joint till it click on the mounting bracket joint as shown in Figure 2-2-2-5. Step 4: 8 9 5 Step 5: ‧Knob should be placed outside of the body joint . ‧Spring Washer and Washer should be placed outside of the body joint in the order as shown in Figure 2-2-2-5. 8 4 9 10 Step 6: Tighten up the Knob to fix the angle of the CAMINO-201. Loosen the Knob to adjust the angle of the CAMINO-201 (Refer to Figure 2-2-2-5) 8 Figure 2-2-2-5 Installation instruction 4 4 8 4
12 *NOTE: CAMINO-201 SUPPLIES ONLY 3.3V FOR GPS ANTENNA. DO NOT CONNECT A 5V GPS ANTENNA TO CAMINO-201 AS IT WOULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND THE ANTENNA. WE RECOMMEND YOU TO USE AMEC GPS ANTENNA WITH CAMINO-201. Step 2: Step 5: Step 3: Step 1: 2 4 6 5 3 Connect the GPS cable to the GPS ANT connector .* Connect the VHF cable to the VHF ANT connector . 2 Connect other NMEA 0183 compatible system to the NMEA interface . 3 5 Figure 2-2-2-6 Installation instruction Step 4: Connect the computer to the RS-232 interface if needed. 6 1 Connect the Power cable to the Power connector . 4
13 2.2.3 Connector Pin Definition and Wiring 2.2.3.1 Power Connector A red wire and a black wire are included in the power cable. Table 2-2-3-1 Power wiring details PIN WIRE COLOR NAME FUNCTION 1 Red PWR Positive (＋), the input should be 12V / 24V DC 2 / / / 3 Black GND Power ground 2.2.3.2 NMEA 0183 Connector The NMEA 0183 interface cable contains 12 different wires. Refer to the following table for the wiring details. Table 2-2-3-2 NEMA 0183 wiring details PIN COLOR NAME FUNCTION 1 Brown RXP Positive (＋); CAMINO-201 receives external NMEA 0183 device information. 2 Blue RXN Negative (－); CAMINO-201 receives external NMEA 0183 device information. 3 White TXP Positive (＋); Transmit AIS information. 4 Green TXN Negative (－); Transmit AIS information. 5 Yellow / / 6 Gray / / 7 Pink / / 8 Red / / 9 Black / / 10 Orange ALMB Alarm output 11 Purple ALMA Alarm input 12 Light Green / /
14 NMEA 0183 Wiring Refer to the following wiring method for the external NMEA device with NMEA 0183 interface or RS-422. *NOTE: Please make sure the external device is fully NMEA 0183 compiled. 2.2.3.3 RS-232 Connector RS-232 Connector contains 9 different wires. Refer to the following table for the wiring details. Table 2-2-3-3 RS-232 wiring details RS-232 Wiring Refer to the following wiring method for the external RS-232 device with RS-232 interface. NO. NAME FUNCTION 1 / / 2 RX Receive Data 3 TX Transmit Data 4 / / 5 GND Power Ground 6 / / 7 / / 8 / / 9 / / TXP TXN RXP RXN RXP RXN TXP TXN Figure 2-2-3-2 NMEA 0183 connections CAMINO-201 NMEA 0183 External NMEA device RX TX GND TX RX GND CAMINO-201 RS-232 PC RS-232 Figure 2-2-3-3 Connecting to PC via RS-232
15 2.2.4 VHF Antenna Installation The quality and positioning of the antenna is the most important factor 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, AIS 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 in accordance to Figure 2-2-4. Figure 2-2-4 VHF/GPS Antenna Location We recommend you choose AMEC AIS VHF antenna. To save space, you can also choose VHF/GPS combo antenna provided by AMEC Ensure a free 360˚ horizon with a vertical observation of 5˚. 5˚ High power transmitting antenna 3m Ensure the GPS antenna is not within the transmitting beam of other high power transmitting antenna. VHF Antenna. Other VHF Antenna The recommended vertical distance between antennas is 2m. The recommended horizontal distance between antennas is 10m. Other transmitting antenna 10m The recommended horizontal distance between GPS antennas and other antennas is 3m.
16 2.2.5 GPS Antennas Installation The GPS antenna must be installed where it has a clear view of the sky, so that it accesses the horizon freely through 360°, with a vertical observation of 5 to 90 degrees above the horizon as illustrated in Figure 2-2-5. GPS ANTENNA LOCATION Enter the external and internal GPS antenna location data after installing them. Input the data in “SHIP SETTING”. Following is the GPS antenna location offset arm. Figure 2-2-5 GPS Antenna location We recommend you choose AMEC AIS GPS antenna. To save space, you can also choose VHF/GPS combo antenna provided by AMEC. 2.3 Antenna Cabling When connecting the cable(s) with the CAMINO-201, take note of the following precautious. B C D A AIS antenna cable should be installed in separate single cable tube or channel. Each antenna cable should keep a 10m safe distance with the high-power radio-transmitter lines or power cable. Connecting port of the coaxial cable should be insulated and waterproofing. Do not bend the cable(s). 1 2 3 3 4 Antenna cable should be kept as short as possible. Antenna cable and connectors must be rated at 50Ω. 5 6
17 2.4 CAMINO-201 External Connection *NOTE: Bluetooth Pairing Refer to the manual of your Bluetooth device for connection. AMEC‟s default pairing security code is “0000”. NMEA 0183 12V / 24V DC VHF Antenna (Connector - M Jack) GPS Antenna (Connector – TNC female) RS-232 Figure 2-4 External Connection
18 2.5 Quick Start Guide When installation is completed, proceed to the following steps for quick start-up. Step 1: Turn on the unit by pressing the power button. Step 2: After the unit is turned on, the system will run a self-testing as shown below, Welcome to AMEC AIS System power on testing … To turn on the unit, press the power button on the bottom left of the panel. Status indication light will turn green when the unit is ON and will start functioning. ON Mode
19 Step 3: When the self-testing is completed, MMSI set-up reminder screen will appear.  Choose “CANCEL” if not entering the MMSI and skip to Step 7.  Choose “OK” to enter the MMSI and proceed to Step 4. Step 4: MMSI can only be entered ONCE as regulated. A pop out window will appear to confirm this process.  Choose “CANCEL” and skip to Step 7.  Choose “OK” and the MMSI set up screen will appear as shown in Step 5. 歡迎使用 AMEC AIS 系統開機測試中 … Transmitting is not allowed Only AIS receiver function available. Register MMSI now? OK CANCEL MMSI Not Registered 歡迎使用 AMEC AIS 系統開機測試中 … 發送功能無法使用 僅能使用 AIS 接收功能 是否立即設定 MMSI? OK CANCEL MMSI 尚未設定 Can be programmed only once! Go on? OK CANCEL MMSI — WARNING
20 MMSI SETTING MMSI [000000000] Can be programmed only once! MMSI SETTING MMSI [000000000] Save Data? OK CANCEL Warning! Can be programmed only once! Step 5: Enter the MMSI by using the arrow keys. (Refer to section 5.4. on Arrow key instructions) FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONLY WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device. Step 6: When completed entering the MMSI, press the <ENT> key on the front panel and a pop out window will appear to confirm this process.  Choose “CANCEL” to discard the process and NOT to store this data, and skip to step 7.  Choose “OK” to store this data and to enter the main menu. Unit will now activate and function by broadcasting own ship‟s voyage related data and receiving other ships‟ AIS data.
21 *NOTE: ‧ Quick start is completed if MMSI is entered and stored in Step 6. ‧ Proceed to section 5.6.2 entering other data. Step 7: The system automatically goes into the main display and the system starts to receive other ships‟ AIS broadcastings. Other ships‟ locations are also displayed on the radar view. *NOTE: As regulated, AIS cannot broadcast own ship‟s voyage related information before MMSI is set. The system now can only receive other ships‟ broadcastings. (For the system to be fully functioning, follow the instructions in section 5.6.2, 5.3.1, and 5.3.2 on entering the MMSI, ship name, call sign, status, cargo type, dimension, and etc.) LAT LON GPS SOG COG HDT REG 00 : 00 : 00 yy/ mm/dd / 83˚05’12”W 28˚39’59”S 3D 15.00Kn 96.4 10˚ 9 160°40’00” E 167°40’00” E 90°40’00” N 90°20’00” N 12.000nm SHIP NAME: AMEC RGN BRG SOG COG CPA TCPA 29.17nm 71˚ 15.00Kn 96.4 23.26nm 1.21min CH/※
22 Figure 3-1 Keypad Controls 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 11 10 3 KEYPAD OVERVIEW 3.1 Description of Controls 1. DISPLAY PANEL Display information 2. POWER Power ON/OFF 3. Status Status Indication Light 4. CHANNEL 1/2 Channel 1 & 2 Indication Light 5. UP Arrow Key / UP DOWN Arrow Key / DOWN LEFT Arrow Key / LEFT RIGHT Arrow Key / RIGHT 6. ENT Enter Key / Confirm Selection 7. SRM Safety Related Message 8. ESC Escape / Return to the Previous Page 9. DIM Display Brightness Adjustment 10. DISP Display Modes Selection 11. MENU Main Menu / Return to the Main Menu 9
23 3.2 Turning the Power ON / OFF Refer to the following instructions to turn ON or OFF CAMINO-201 TURNING THE POWER ON: Step 1: Connect the CAMINO-201 to the power input. Step 2: Press the power button and the status indicator will turn green from red. Step 3: When the status indicator turns green, the unit will function automatically. TURNING THE POWER OFF: Step 1: When the unit is ON and functioning, press the power button will switch off the unit. Figure 3-2 System Power ON / OFF Control To turn ON or OFF the unit: Press the power button on the bottom left of the device. 1 2 Normal: Status indicator will turn green when the unit is ON and will start functioning. Error: Status indicator will turn red. Normal Error
24 3.3 Indicator Descriptions CAMINO-201 mainly contains two categoris of LED indicators, Status Inducator and Channel Indicator. The respective meaning of each indicator is shown the following two tables. Table 3-3-1 Status LED Indicator STATUS LED INDICATOR Color State Descriptions Green ON Normal Orange ON (1) Transmitting Not Allowed: MMSI is not set. Unit can only receive data. Unit can transmit when the MMSI is set and GPS is not in 3D positioning. (2) Tx Off Mode: The device is turned into Tx Off mode (Silent mode) by setting in the main Menu (Section 5.4) Flash TX Timeout: Channel is jammed or being assigned as Quiet mode by the VTS. Only receiving is allowed. Unit can transmit when the situations resolved. Red ON Power Error: Check for power connection and power voltage. Flash BIIT alarm: An abnormal condition of the device is detected during BIIT (Built In Integrity Test). (*NOTE) *NOTE: With BIIT (Built in Integrity Test) feature, the CAMINO-201 is constantly monitoring and testing the integrity of the AIS transceiver. Should there be an abnormal condition detected in the device, the Status LED will display an alarm in flash red. Abnormal condition may include situations like following:  GPS is unable to gain lock after 30 minutes of losing GPS track  Background noise level exceeds allowable threshold (-77dBm) Table 3-3-2 Channel Indicators CHANNEL INDICATORS Channel Status Indications 1 Flash Green Incoming data received at Channel 1. 2 Flash Green Incoming data received at Channel 2. 1 Flash Orange Transmitting data at Channel 1. 2 Flash Orange Transmitting data at Channel 2.
25 4 HOT KEYS DESCRIPTIONS 4.1 SRM (Safety Related Message) 4.2 DISP (Display Modes Selection) Step 1: Press the <DISP> key to switch to different display modes. Step 2: Display modes will switch in the order as below, (A) Coastline Map (B) Radar View (C) Dangerous Target Information (D) Own Ship Data (E) Region Setting Step 1: Press the <SRM> key. Step 2: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select safety related message. Step 3: Press the <ENT> key to confirm and transmit the message. System will start broadcasting the SRM. Step 4: To cancel the SRM transmission, press the <ESC> key to escape from the SRM menu. ** SRM broadcasting is only allowed to send a SRM one time in one minute. **Detailed information please refer to section 5.1.3. Figure 4-1 SRM Figure 4-2 DISP
26 Refer to the following descriptions for each display mode. (A) COASTLINE MAP VIEW: Display the coastline of the position area and the situations of the surrounding ships. **Refer to section 6.2 for details. (B) RADAR VIEW: Radar view is the main display of the system, displaying own ship‟s information and target ships‟ dynamic information. **Details refer to section 6. Figure 4-2-1 Radar View LAT LON GPS SOG COG HDT REG 00 : 00 : 00 00 / 00 /00 83˚05.123w 28˚39.600n 3D 15.00Kn 96.4 10˚ 9 160°40.00 E 167°40.00 E 90°40.00 N 90°20.00 N 12.000nm SHIP NAME: AMEC RGN BRG SOG COG CPA TCPA 29.17nm 71˚ 15.00Kn 96.4 23.26nm 1.21min CH/※ LAT LON GPS SOG COG HDT REG 00 : 00 : 00 yy/ mm/dd / 83˚05’12”W 28˚39’59”S 3D 15.00Kn 96.4 10˚ 9 160°40’00” E 90°40’00” N 90°20’00” N 12.000nm SHIP NAME: AMEC RGN BRG SOG COG CPA TCPA 29.17nm 71˚ 15.00Kn 96.4 23.26nm 1.21min
27 (C) DANGEROUS TARGET INFORMATION: When a target is within a certain distance to own ship, such as smaller than the preset CPA or TCPA value, this target will be considered as a dangerous target. The dangerous targets will then be listed as shown below. Step 1: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select a dangerous target ship. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key on the selected target to view its detailed information. **Refer to section 5.7 for details. Figure 4-2-2 Dangerous Targets
28 (D) OWN SHIP INFORMATION: Own ship information includes own ship‟s basic, static and dynamic information. *NOTE: Use the <ENT> key or the <LEFT> or <RIGHT> key to switch between static and dynamic information pages. **Refer to section 5.2.1 for details. Figure 4-2-3 Own ship details Figure 4-2-4 Own ship details SHIP DETAIL <2/2> NAME CALL MMSI CARGO TYPE DEST ETA IMO BEAM LENGTH AMEC AIS B (CS) N/A [CLASS B] 000000000 DG, HS OR MP <POLUTANT A> HSC SHANGHAI 12/31 23:59 3m DRAFT DTE 1.5m N/A A: 6m B: 4m C: 2m D: 1m 10m 000000000 A B C D SHIP DETAIL <1/2> NAME CALL MMSI Nav. EPFD LON LAT SOG COG ROT AMEC AIS B(CS) N/A [CLASS B] 000000000 Under way using engine. Undefined 83°05’123”W 28°39’60”N 15.00Kn 96.4 0.00 RNG BRG CPA TCPA HDT 29.17nm 71° 23.26nm 1.21min P.A 68˚ Lo
29 (E) REGION SETTING: Display all the received applicable region settings stored in the system. The region settings are broadcasting from the VTS assigning a certain channel setting in a region. Step 1: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select a region setting. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key on the selected region setting to display its details. **Refer to section 5.2.3 for details. Figure 4-2-5 Region setting
30 4.3 DIM (Dimmer for Display Brightness Control) Press the <DIM> key to adjust the brightness of the screen. (Stepless brightness adjustment) 4.4 Arrow Keys <UP>, <DOWN>, <LEFT>, and <RIGHT> arrow keys can be used to select items in the menus and can also be used to input alphabets, numbers, simple signs, etc.. Press the <DIM> key to adjust the brightness of the screen. To turn off the backlight, Press and hold the <DIM> key for more than 2 seconds. Press any key to turn it back on. 1 2 Stepless brightness adjustment is available in AMEC CAMINO-201 for better operating in dark environment. **Refer to section 7.5.1. for details. Figure 4-3 Dimmer control Figure 4-4-1 Arrow keys 0(Dark) 100(Bright) <LEFT> and <RIGHT> arrow keys Press the <LEFT> and <RIGHT> arrow keys to move through the digits. e.g. <Right> x4
31 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! “ # $ % & „ < > * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ space 4.5 Menu Key On the main display / radar view, press the <MENU> key to enter to main menu.Totally 6 main functions are available in the main menu. <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys Press the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to input, Alphabets: A~Z, Numbers: 0~9, or Signs: as shown below. Figure 4-4-2 Arrow keys Table 4-4 Arrow key appearing sequence
32  MESSAGES: History of received and transmitted SRM is stored in the “MESSAGES” function. Up to 20 latest SRM can be stored in the “MESSAGES” function. Use the <SRM> key to access the “MESSAGES” function, or access the “MESSAGES” function from the main menu by selecting “MESSAGES” and then select type of SRM to transmit. (Refer to section 5.1 for details)  AIS STATUS: Display all types of voyage information from ships in the surroundings that are equipped with Class A, Class B, or other AIS systems. The voyage information includes dynamic and static information. (Refer to section 5.2 for details)  SHIP SETTING: The following information can be set and entered in the “SHIP SETTING”, Ship‟s information: Ship name, ship size, type of ship, and etc. Friend ship information: The ship that is added as a friend ship with its MMIS and ship name will be shown in the “BUDDY LIST.” (Refer to section 5.3.3 for details)  TRANSCEIVER: Turn ON or OFF the transceiver function. When the transceiver is turned OFF, the AIS system only has receiving function and operates as an AIS receiver. When the transceiver is turned ON, the AIS will have full Class B AIS function. (Refer to section 5.4 for details)  SYS CONFIG: System configuration includes customized set up, radar view set up, factory default setup, and desired baud rate set up. (Refer to section5.5 for details)  INITIAL: Initial function includes setup up for password, MMSI and CPA / TCPA. (Refer to section 5.6 for details)
33 *NOTE 1: When no operation is applied on the system for over a minute, the system will automatically return to the main display. *NOTE 2: A password is required to enter in order to access and change the information of the following functions. Password required to change the following settings (default “0000”) SHIP SETTING→ OWN SHIP SYS CONFIG→ FACTORY INITIAL→ MMSI INITIAL→ CPA/TCPA
34 4.6 Menu Tree Structure MESSAGES AIS STASTUS SHIP SETTING TRANSCEIVER SYS CONFIG INITIAL INBOX (5.1.1.) OUTBOX (5.1.2.) SRM (5.1.3) OWN SHIP (5.2.1.) AIS TARGETS (5.2.2.) REGION LIST (5.2.3.) SHIP INDEX (5.2.4.) VERSION (5.2.5.) OWN SHIP (5.3.1.) FRIEND SHIPS (5.3.2.) CUSTOMIZE (5.5.1.) RADAR VIEW (5.5.2.) FACTORY (5.5.3.) BAUD RATE (5.5.4) Table 4-6 Menu tree PASSWORD (5.6.1.) MMSI (5.6.2.) CPA/TCPA (5.6.3.)
35 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5 MENU KEY NAVIGATION 5.1 AIS Message List Step 1: On the main display / radar view press the <MENU> key to open the main menu. Step 2: Select the “MESSAGES” function. Step 3: Press the <ENT> key on the “MESSAGES” function and 3 sub-menus will appear. Step 4: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select “INBOX”, “OUTBOX”, and “SRM”. 5.1.1 Inbox (Received SRM) Step 1: Select the”INBOX” function. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key to access into the “INBOX” SRM list. Step 3: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select the SRM. Step 4: Press the <ENT> key to open the selected SRM. Message Inbox +++ MMSI ++++++++ DATE/TIME +++++ READ+++ACK+ 1. 300352369 T 12:52 Y Y 2. 256357963 T 11:56 Y N 3. 310366395 Y 23:06 Y Y 4. 310366395 Y 22:50 Y Y Delete the item? YES NO MESSAGES INBOX OUTBOX SRM
36 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER Step 5: To delete the message, press <MENU> key, and an option window will appear to confirm the selection. Step 6: Select “YES” to delete the SRM. Step 7: Select “NO” to cancel and return to the Inbox SRM list. MMSI: Maritime Mobile Service Identification DATE/TIME: Date and Time Received READ: Read Status ACK: Status of Acknowledgement 5.1.2 Outbox (Transmitted SRM) Step 1: Select the ”OUTBOX” function. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key to open the “OUTBOX” SRM list. MESSAGES INBOX OUTBOX SRM
37 Step 3: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select the SRM. Step 4: Press the <ENT> key to open the selected SRM. Step 5: press <MENU> key to delete the message. An option window will appear to confirm the selection. Step 6: Select “YES” to delete the SRM. Step 7: Select “CANCEL” to cancel and return to the outbox SRM list. MESSAGE： Sent Message Content. DATE/TIME： Date and Time Sent. TX_OK： Status of Transmitting. Message Outbox +++ MESSAGE++++++++ DATE/TIME+++++++++TX_OK 1. SOS…. T 12:23 Y 2. ON FIRE.. T 11:56 Y 3. ENGINE PROBLEM T 23:06 Y Delete the item? YES NO
38 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5.1.3 SRM Editting Step 1: Select the ”SRM” function. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key to open the Set SRM Alarm. Step 3: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select the SRM. (Refer to table 7-1 for System preset Safety Related Message.) Step 4: Press the <ENT> key to send the selected SRM. Step 5: A confirming window will appear to confirm the sending of the SRM. Step 6: Select “CANCEL” to abort the transmitting or select “OK” to confirm and send the SRM. Set SRM Alarm Safety Related Message < SOS > Set SRM Alarm Safety Related Message < SOS..... > Sending SRM Send Message? OK CANCEL MESSAGES INBOX OUTBOX SRM
39 Step 7: The system will remind you that you can only send a SRM one time in one minute. Wait for one minute before sending out another SRM. System Preset Safety Related Message SOS ON FIRE EXPLOSION FLOODING COLLISION GROUNDING LISTING CAPSIZING SINKING ADRIFTING ROBBERY ATTACK ENGINE TROUBLE FUEL SHORTAGE 5.2 AIS Target Status Step 1: On the main display / radar view, press the <MENU> key to open the main menu. Step 2: Select the “AIS STATUS” function. Step 3: Press the <ENT> key on the “AIS STATUS” function and 5 sub-menus will appear. Step 4: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select “OWN SHIP”, “AIS TARGETS”, “REGION LIST”, “SHIP INDEX” and “VERSION”. Table 5-1-3 SRM Set SRM Alarm Safety Related Message < SOS..... > Sending SRM SRM will have 1 min time out OK
40 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5.2.1 Own Ship Information Settings Step 1: Select the “OWN SHIP” function. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key to display own ship‟s dynamic and static information. Step 3: Use the <RIGHT> key to view own ship‟s static information. Step 4: Use the <LEFT> key to view own ship‟s dynamic information. Step 5: The <ENT> key can also be used to switch between own ship‟s dynamic and static information. SHIP DETAIL <1/2> NAME CALL MMSI Nav. EPFD LON LAT SOG COG ROT AMEC AIS B(CS) N/A [CLASS B] 000000000 Under way using engine. Undefined 83°05.123W 28°39.600N 15.00Kn 96.4 0.00 RNG BRG CPA TCPA HDT 29.17nm 71° 23.26nm 1.21min P.A 68˚ Lo AIS STATUS OWN SHIP AIS TARGETS REGION LIST SHIP INDEX VERSION
41 Step 6: Press the <ESC> key to return to the main menu. NAME: Ship‟s name CALL: Ship‟s Call Sign MMSI: Maritime Mobile Service Identity Nav.: Navigational Status P.A.: Position Accuracy LAT: Latitude LON: Longitude SOG: Speed Over Ground TCPA: Time to Closest Point of Approach ROT: Rate of Turn RNG: Range between own ship and target ships. HDT: Heading BRG: Bearing between own ship and target ships COG: Course Over Ground CPA: Closest Point of Approach DEST: Destination ETA: Estimate Time of Arrival CARGO: Cargo Type EPFD: Electronic Position Fixing Device TYPE: Ship Type BEAM: Ship Width LENGTH: Ship Length DTE: Data Terminal Draft: Ship Draft SHIP DETAIL <2/2> DETAIL <2/2> NAME CALL MMSI CARGO TYPE DEST ETA IMO BEAM LENGTH AMEC AIS B (CS) N/A [CLASS B] 000000000 DG, HS OR MP <POLUTANT A> HSC SHANGHAI 12/31 23:59 3m DRAFT DTE 1.5m N/A A: 6m B: 4m C: 2m D: 1m 10m 000000000 A B C D Table 5-2-1 Ship details
42 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5.2.2 AIS Target List and Friend Ships Step 1: Select “AIS TARGETS” function. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key to display list of received targets in the surroundings including target ships‟ dynamic and static information. Step 3: A total number of received targets is displayed on the top left corner. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select the target. Step 4: Use the <LEFT> and <RIGHT> keys to scroll to the next and previous page in the target list. Step 5: Press the <ENT> key to open the selected target. Step 6: Use the <RIGHT> and <LEFT> keys to view target ship‟s dynamic or static information. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to switch to another target ship‟s dynamic and static information. (Refer to section 5.2 for details) Step 7: Press <MENU> to assign the selected target as a “Friend Ship.” AIS TARGET LIST [003]---[NAME]---------[MMSI]--------[BRG]-- --[RNG]---- AMEC 01 302354222 --- --- 2. AMEC 02 330025521 20.2 10.2 3. AMEC 03 336252324 56.1 33.2 1. AIS STATUS OWN SHIP AIS TARGETS REGION LIST SHIP INDEX VERSION
43 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER Step 8: Press the <ESC> key to return to the main menu. 5.2.3 Region List and Setting Step 1: Select the “REGION LIST” function. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key to display the entire region setting information. Step 3: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> key to select the region setting. AIS STATUS OWN SHIP AIS TARGETS REGION LIST SHIP INDEX VERSION AIS TARGET LIST [003]---[NAME]---------[MMSI]--------[BRG]-- --[RNG]---- AMEC 01 302354222 --- --- 2. AMEC 02 330025521 20.2 10.2 3. AMEC 03 336252324 56.1 33.2 1. Add New Friend? YES NO
44 REGION SETTING LIST -- RegionNo--------------------- Source --------------------Date/Hour-- 1 AIS/Bro 07/05/26 14 Region 2 AIS/Adr 07/04/25 08 Region 3 AIS/Bro 07/03/13 12 Region 4 AIS/Bro 07/02/12 11 Region 5 AIS/Adr 07/02/11 23 Region 6 DSC/Adr 07/02/10 21 Region 7 DSC/Bro 07/02/09 19 Region 8 AIS/Adr 07/02/08 07 Region 9 DEFAULT N / A Region In Use T. Zone Status [Region 9 ] [ NO ] Region 1 **e.g. Region 1: Message was received at Region 1. Received Date is 2007 / 05 / 26 Message was received from an AIS receiver hence the information source is AIS. Message status is Broadcasting mode. Information Source Description:  DSC: Region setting from the DSC  AIS: Region setting from the AIS  Bro: Broadcasting mode  Adr: Address Step 4: Press the <ENT> key to open the region setting detail.
45 LAT (NE) LON (NE) LAT (SW) LON (SW) T. Zone (nm) Channel A TX/RX Mode Addr/Broad 0o00’000”S 0o00’000”W 0o00’000”S 0o00’000”W N/A 2087 2088 TxA/TxB RxA/RxB Broadcast NE SW >TZ< Channel B Power Band Width Band Width Low 25K HZ 25K HZ REGION [1] SETTING LAT (NE): Latitude North East LON (NE): Longitude North East LAT (SW): Latitude South West LON (SW): Longitude South West T. Zone (nm): Transition Zone Band Width: Band width A Channel A: Channel A Band Width: Band width B Channel B: Channel B TX/RX mode: Transmit / Receive mode. Power: Transmit power Addr/Broad: Address/Broadcast mode. Step 5: Press the <ESC> key to return to the region setting list.
46 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5.2.4 Ship Index and Individual Vessel Information Step 1: Select the “SHIP INDEX” function. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key to display all received ship names. Step 3: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> key to select the ship name. Step 4: Press the <ENT> key to open the ship data display. SHIP INDEX --- MMSI --------- English --------- Local --- 100352369 Ship name 1 XX 1 256357963 Ship name 14 XX 14 210366395 Ship name 38 XX 38 3162346395 Ship name 46 XX 46 456456963 Ship name 3 XX 3 SHIP INDEX ------ MMSI -------------- English ---------- Local ---- 100352369 Ship name 1 XX 1 256357963 Ship name 14 船名 14 210366395 Ship name 38 船名 38 3162346395 Ship name 46 船名 46 456456963 Ship name 3 船名 3 553457963 Ship name 56 船名 56 656347963 Ship name 14 XX 14 100352369 English: Ship name 1 Local: XX 1 OK AIS STATUS OWN SHIP AIS TARGETS REGION LIST SHIP INDEX VERSION
47 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5.2.5 Product Version and Information Step 1: Select the „VERSION” function. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key to display system‟s software version and related information. Step3: In the version page, information such as “PRODUCT”, “FIRMWARE”, “COMPANY”, “WEBSITE” and “S/N” are displayed. Step4: Press the <ESC> key to escape from this menu. VERSION PRODUCT FIRMWARE COMPANY CAMINO-201 AIS Class B 1.0.0.1 ALLTEK MARINE http://www.alltekmarine.com S/N AIS STATUS OWN SHIP AIS TARGETS REGION LIST SHIP INDEX VERSION 151587081 WEBSITE
48 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5.3 Ship Configuration and Setting Step 1: On the main display / radar view press the <MENU> key to open the main menu. Step 2: Select the “SHIP SETTING” function. Step 3: Press the <ENT> key on the “SHIP SETTING” function and 3 sub-menus will appear. Step 4: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select “OWN SHIP” and “FRIEND SHIPS”. 5.3.1 Own Ship Static Data (User Password Protected) Step 1: Select the “OWN SHIP” function. SHIP SETTING OWN SHIP FRIEND SHIPS OWN SHIP SHIP SETTING FRIEND SHIPS
49 SHIP SETTING Call Sign Ship Name Ship Type [AMEC005] [AMEC005 AIS B ] <HSC> Antenna Position <m> A: [000] B: [000] C: [00] D: [00] A B C D Save Data? NO YES 取消 Step 2: Enter the password in the pop out window. Step 3: The following data can be set in the “OWN SHIP” function: Own ship name, call sign, type of ship, location of the GPS antenna.  Call sign: input only 7 digitals.  Ship name: input only 20 digitals. Step 4: When the set up is completed, press <ESC> or <ENT> key and a pop out window will appear to confirm and to save the set up. Step 5: Select “YES” to save the set up, or “NO” to escape from this menu.
50 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5.3.2 Friend Ship Editing Step 1: Select the “FRIEND SHIPS” function. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key to display the pre-set buddy ship list. Step 3: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> key to select the friend ship. Step 4: To delete a friend ship data, select the ship and press <MENU>, a pop out window will appear. Select “YES” to delete the set up, or “NO” to return to the BUDDY LIST. SHIP SETTING OWN SHIP FRIEND SHIPS INDEX BUDDY LIST --- MMSI ---------- English -------------- Local ---- 100352369 Ship name 52 XX 52 256357963 Ship name 34 XX 34 310366395 Ship name 16 XX 16 318666395 Ship name 74 XX 74 Delete the item? YES NO BUDDY LIST --- MMSI ---------- English -------------- Local ---- 100352369 Ship name 52 XX 52 256357963 Ship name 34 XX 34 310366395 Ship name 16 XX 16 318666395 Ship name 74 XX 74
51 Step 5: Press the <ENT> key to open the friend ship data. BUDDY LIST ------ MMSI ------------ English ------------ Local ------ 100352369 Ship name 52 XX 52 256357963 Ship name 34 XX 34 310366395 Ship name 16 船名 16 318666395 Ship name 74 船名 74 100352369 English: Ship name 1 Local: XX 1 OK
52 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5.4 Transceiver ON / OFF Settings Step 1: On the main display / radar view, press the <MENU> key to open the main menu. Step 2: Select the “TRANSCEIVER” function. Step 3: Use the <LEFT>, <RIGHT>, <UP> or <DOWN> keys to turn ON or OFF the transceiver. Press <ENT> to proceed to the next setting. Step 4: Use the <LEFT>, <RIGHT>, <UP> or <DOWN> keys to turn ON or OFF the DSC receiver. Press <ENT> to proceed to the next setting. Step 5: When the set up is completed, press the <ESC> or <ENT> key and a pop out window will appear to confirm and save the settings. Step 6: Select “YES” to confirm and save the settings, or “NO” to escape from the menu. TRANSCEIVER SETTING AIS Tx <ON> Save Data? Lo NO DSC Rx <ON> YES
53 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5.5 System Configuration Step 1: On the main display / radar view, press the <MENU> key to open the main menu. Step 2: Select the “SYS CONFIG” function. Step 3: Press the <ENT> key on the “SYS CONFIG” function and 3 sub-menus will appear. Step 4: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select “CUSTOMIZE”, “RADAR VIEW”, “FACTORY”, and “BAUD RATE.” 5.5.1 Customizing System Step 1: Select the “CUSTOMIZE” function. SYS CONFIG CUSTOMIZE RADAR VIEW FACTORY SYS CONFIG CUSTOMIZE RADAR VIEW FACTORY BAUD RATE BAUD RATE
54 CUSTOMIZE DIMMER LEVEL KEY TIME-OUT [050] [ 1 ] (1~5 min) Save data? LANGUAGE <ENGLISH> YES NO ALARM <ON> COLOR MODE <DAY> Lo Hi Step 2: Use the <LEFT>, <RIGHT>, <UP> or <DOWN> keys to adjust the “DIMMER LEVEL”, “KEY TIME-OUT” (1~5min), “LANGUAGE”, and “ALARM”. Step 3: Press the <ENT> key after each setting, and to proceed to the next setting. Step 4: When the set up is completed, press the <ESC> or <ENT> key and a pop out window will appear to confirm and save the settings. Step 5: Select “YES” to confirm and save the settings, or “NO” to escape from the menu. *NOTE 1: Refer to section 6.4 for details on arrow keys instruction. *NOTE 2: You can choose Color Mode available in both Day and Night. *NOTE 3: Language will vary in according to different regions. Display language is available in English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
55 Latitude Longitude Center position of radar view [00]∘[00]’[00]” <E> [000]∘[00]’[00]” <N> MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER RADAR VIEW SETTING 5.5.2 Radar View Reference Point Setting When there is no GPS reception, manually set own ship‟s longitude and latitude in the “RADAR VIEW” function, the own ship‟s reference center position will appear in the radar plotter. Step 1: Select the “RADAR VIEW” function. Step 2: Press the <ENT> key to display the radar view setting. Step 3: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to enter the “Longitude” and “Latitude” value. Use the <LEFT> and <RIGHT> keys to move the digit spot of “Longitude” and “Latitude”. Step 4: Press <ESC> or <ENT> key, and a pop out window will appear to confirm and save the settings. Step 5: Select “YES” to confirm and save the settings, or “NO” to escape from the menu. *NOTE 1: Refer to section 5.4 for details on arrow keys instruction. . SYS CONFIG CUSTOMIZE RADAR VIEW FACTORY BAUD RATE
56 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5.5.3 Factory Default Configuration (User Password Protected) Step 1: Select the “FACTORY” function. Step 2: A password is required. Enter the password in the pop out window. Step 3: Select “OK” to confirm and to restore the factory setting. Restored factory settings include “CUSTOMIZE” and “CPA/TCPA” functions. Step 4: Select “CANCEL” to escape from this menu. SYS CONFIG CUSTOMIZE RADAR VIEW FACTORY SYS CONFIG CUSTOMIZE RADAR VIEW FACTORY [****] PASSWORD BAUD RATE
57 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER BAUD RATE SETTING RS-232 NMEA <115200> <38400> 5.5.4 Output Port Baud Rate Settings Step 1: Select BAUD RATE Step 2: Use <Left>, <Right>, and <ENT> to select your desired Baud Rate, the standard baud rate for RS-232 is 115200 and 38400 for NEMA. The Baud Rate may vary when you connect to other maritime electronics. Refer to the manuals of the devices. Step 3: Press “Yes” to save the settings. SYS CONFIG CUSTOMIZE RADAR VIEW BAUD RATE FACTORY
58 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER 5.6 System Initialization Step 1: On the main display / radar view, press the <MENU> key to open the main menu. Step 2: Select the “INITIAL” function. Step 3: Press the <ENT> key on the “INITIAL” function and 3 sub-menus will appear. Step 4: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select “PASSWORD”, “MMSI”, and “CPA/TCPA”. 5.6.1 Password Setting Step 1: Select the “PASSWORD” function. Step 2: Press the <ENT> to display the password setting. INITIAL PASSWORD MMSI CPA/TCPA INITIAL PASSWORD MMSI CPA/TCPA
59 PASSWORD SETTING OLD Passowrd NEW Password Confirm Password [****] [****] [****] New password saved! OK MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER Step 3: On the password setting page, enter the “OLD Password”, “NEW Password”, and “Confirm Password”. Step 4: When the set up is completed, press the <ENT> key and a pop out window will appear to confirm and save the setting. Step 5: Select “OK” to save the setting, or press <ESC> key to escape from the menu. 5.6.2 MMSI Editting Step 1: Select the “MMSI” function. INITIAL PASSWORD MMSI CPA/TCPA
60 MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER Can be programmed only once! MMSI SETTING MMSI [000000000] Save Data? YES NO Step 2: Enter the password in the pop out window and press <ENT> to access the MMSI setting. Step 3: MMSI can only be entered ONCE. A pop out window will appear to remind you. Step 4: Select “YES” to confirm and enter the MMSI. Select “NO” to escape from this menu. INITIAL PASSWORD MMSI CPA/TCPA MMSI －－ WARNING Can be programmed only once! Go On? OK CANCEL [****] PASSWORD INITIAL PASSWORD MMSI CPA/TCPA MMSI －－ WARNING Can be programmed only once! Go On? YES NO
61 CPA/TCPA CPA (nm) TCPA (min) [05 ] [ 10 ] Save data? YES NO MENU MESSAGES AIS STATUS SHIP SETTING SYS CONFIG INITIAL MAIN MENU TRANSCEIVER ALARM <OFF> Step 5: When the set up is completed, press the <ESC> or <ENT> key and a pop out window will appear to confirm and save the setting. Step 6: Select “YES” to confirm and save the data or “NO” to escape this menu. *NOTE: MMSI can only be entered ONCE. Make sure that the MMSI is correct before entering it. 5.6.3 CPA/TCPA Settings (User Password Protected) Step 1: Select the “CPA/TCPA” function. Step 2: A password is required. Enter the password in the pop out window. Step 3: On the “CPA/TCPA” page, CPA (Closest Point of Approach) in nm and TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) in minute can be set. Step 4: Press the <ESC> or <ENT> key to confirm again and a pop out window will appear. Step 5: Select “YES” to confirm and save the data or “NO” to escape this menu. INITIAL PASSWORD MMSI CPA/TCPA
62 DANGEROUS TARGETS [003]-----NAME---------------MMSI------------CPA----TCPA-- 1. AMEC 001 307000123 1.36 1.31 2. AMEC 006 307012456 0.85 1.17 3. AMEC 014 307000045 1.17 1.21 5.7 Dangerous Targets Information Step 1: On the main display / radar view, press the <DISP> key one time to switch to the “DANGEROUS TARGETS”. Step 2: On the dangerous targets list, the [003] on the top left corner stands for the total numer of dangrous targets. Step 3: Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to select the dangerous target to view. Step 4: Use the <LEFT> and <RIGHT> keys to scroll to the next or previous pages. Step 5: Press the <ENT> key on the selected dangerous target to view its ship detials. (Refer to section 7.2. for details)
63 6 DISPLAY MODE 6.1 Radar View The AIS targets are displayed on your AMEC CAMINO-201‟s screen as shown below. These data are generated from the AIS data received from the vessels in the surrounding sea. These data have various indications and are dynamic. Below are some characteristics of the AIS targets:  Each AIS target is in the shape of a triangle and represents for one ship only.  Under normal GPS reception, own ship is located in the center of the radar view.  A maximum number of 500 AIS targets can be displayed on the radar view at one time.  Vectors of a target can be displayed when it is an active target. The vectors are referred as a target‟s COG and SOG.  The straight line extended from AIS target represents the course of the ship. Figure 6-1 Radar View Selected Target Dangerous Target Own Ship Friend Ship Lost Signal Target
64 6.1.1 AIS Target Symbol Descriptions Symbols for each AIS target displayed on the radar view is as described below, Own Ship GPS Reception: Normal / Color: Blue Under normal GPS reception, own ship is located in the center of the radar view. AIS Target Color: Blue Ship equipped with AIS system in the surrounding sea will appear on the radar view as an AIS target. Selected Target Color: Blue / Flashing Black Frame Use the arrow keys to select any target on the radar view. After selected, press <ENT> 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. Friend Ship Color: Magenta If any pre-stored Friend Ship is nearby, the Friend Ship will appear in Magenta on the radar view. Lost Signal Target Color: Blue / Crossed 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. AtoN (Real) Color: Green / Plus Sign The icon will be displayed if any AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation) Real is in the range of reception. AtoN (Virtual) Color: Green / Plus Sign and Undercut The icon will be displayed if any AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation) Virtual is in the range of reception. SAR Color: Black The icon will be displayed if any air plane is in the range of reception. SART Color: Green / Cross The icon will be displayed if any SART message is sent out. Table 6-1-1 AIS target symbol
65 Base Station Color: Green The icon will be displayed when any base station is in the range of reception. *NOTE: The straight line extended from AIS target represents the course of the ship.
66 6.1.2 Radar View Descriptions The main display has three areas of different information the main display. Area A: Own ship‟s dynamic information and time.  LON: Current Longitude of own ship.  LAT: Current Latitude of own ship.  GPS (2D/3D、Internal/External) : GPS related information.  SOG: Speed over ground.  COG: Course over ground.  HDT: Own ship‟s heading.  REG.: The current region setting. Default setting is set at 9 (high sea).  Current Date: yy/mm/dd  Current Time: 00:00:00 (hour : minute : second) Picture 5-1-1 Main display Area A LAT LON GPS SOG COG HDT REG 00 : 00 : 00 yy/ mm/dd / 83˚05’12”W 28˚39’59”S 3D 15.00Kn 96.4 10˚ 9 160°40’00” E 90°40’00” N 90°20’00” N 12.000nm SHIP NAME NNAME: AMEC RGN BRG SOG COG CPA TCPA 29.17nm 71˚ 15.00Kn 96.4 23.26nm 1.21min Figure 6-1-2-1 Main display
67 Area B: Selected target‟s dynamic information and time.  Ship Name: Ship name of the selected target.  RNG: Range of the selected target to own ship.  BRG: Bearing of the selected target to own ship.  SOG: Speed over ground of the selected target.  COG: Course over ground of the selected target.  CPA: Distance of Closest Point of Approach between own ship and the selected target.  TCPA: Time to Closest Point of Approach between own ship and the selected target. LAT LON GPS SOG COG HDT REG 00 : 00 : 00 00 / 00 /00 83˚05.123w 28˚39.600n 3D 15.00Kn 96.4 10˚ 9 160°40.00 E 167°40.00 E 90°40.00 N 90°20.00 N 12.000nm SHIP NAME: AMEC RGN BRG SOG COG CPA TCPA 29.17nm 71˚ 15.00Kn 96.4 23.26nm 1.21min CH/※ Area B Figure 6-1-2-2 Main display LAT LON GPS SOG COG HDT REG 00 : 00 : 00 yy/ mm/dd / 83˚05’12”W 28˚39’59”S 3D 15.00Kn 96.4 10˚ 9 160°40’00” E 90°40’00” N 90°20’00” N 12.000nm SHIP NAME NAME: AMEC RGN BRG SOG COG CPA TCPA 29.17nm 71˚ 15.00Kn 96.4 23.26nm 1.21min
68 Area C: Radar View  Display own ship and target ships‟ status, and relations between them. On the radar view, the vertical axis is the Longitude line and the horizontal axis is the Latitude line. Underneath the radar view is a proportional scale showing the current ratio used.  Select target ships. Use the <LEFT> and <RIGHT> keys to select a target ship. Selected target‟s dynamic information will be displayed on Area B. Press the <ENT> key to view selected target‟s detailed information. *NOTE: The arrow for selecting target ship moves from the center of the radar view.  Scale up or down the scale ratio of the radar view. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to scale up and down the ratio of the radar view. Nine scale ratios are available: 0.05 / 0.125 / 0.25 / 0.5 / 0.75 / 1.5 / 3 / 6 / 12 nm. LAT LON GPS SOG COG HDT REG 00 : 00 : 00 00 / 00 /00 83˚05.123w 28˚39.600n 3D 15.00Kn 96.4 10˚ 9 160°40.00 E 167°40.00 E 90°40.00 N 90°20.00 N 10nm SHIP NAME: AMEC RGN BRG SOG COG CPA TCPA 29.17nm 71˚ 15.00Kn 96.4 23.26nm 1.21min CH/※ Area C Figure 6-1-2-3 Main display 12.000nm LAT LON GPS SOG COG HDT REG 00 : 00 : 00 yy/ mm/dd / 83˚05’12”W 28˚39’59”S 3D 15.00Kn 96.4 10˚ 9 160°40’00” E 90°40’00” N 90°20’00” N 12.000nm SHIPNAMES NAME: AMEC RGN BRG SOG COG CPA TCPA 29.17nm 71˚ 15.00Kn 96.4 23.26nm 1.21min
69 6.2 Coastline Map Mode To switch into Coastline Map Mode, press the DISP button on the right side of the panel. Date: yy/mm/dd GPS Status: Position Fixed / Non-fixed UTC: (hour : minute : second) LAT / LON SOG: Speed over ground of the selected target COG: Course over ground of the selected target RNG: Range of the selected target to own ship BRG: Bearing of the selected target to own ship Scale Zoom / Pan: Press and hold the <ESC> button on the right side of the panel to switch between Pan Mode and Zoom Mode.  Zoom: Scale up and down the scale ratio of the Coastline Map. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> keys to zoom in and zoom out the plotter. The scale ratios are from 0.05nm to 24nm. To select a target ship, press <LEFT> and <RIGHT> keys to choose the desired target ship.  Pan: Move the plotter under the Pan Mode. Use the <UP>, <DOWN>, <LEFT> and <RIGHT> keys to move the plotter up, down, left and right. Centralize own ship: In both Zoom and Pan Mode, press <ESC> button to centralize your own ship in the plotter. Timezone: Show the Local time and the UTC time.  Local time: indicated by the color of black.  UTC time: indicated by the color of blue.
70 IEC 62287-1 (2006) IEC 61162-1 (2000) IEC 61162-2 (1998) 7 APPENDIX 7.1 Product Specifications VHF CHANNELS Frequency Range Channel Bandwidth Number of RF Channels RX_1 RX_2 Number of DSC Receivers RX DSC Frequency Error 156.025 MHz~162.025 MHz 25KHz 2 Receivers (one time-shared between AIS/DSC) /1 Transmitter 161.975MHz 162.025MHz 1 (CH70) 156.525MHz ±3ppm STANDARDS VHF TRANSMITTER Power Output Modulation Data Rate Transmission Spectrum 2Watt (33dBm ± 1.5dB) GMSK/FM 9600bps IEC 62287 VHF RECEIVER Data Rate Max. Usable Sensitivity 9600-bps PER ≦20% at -107 dBm
71 DSC RECEIVER Modulation Data Rate Frequency Stability Spurious Response Rejection Blocking 1300 Hz / 2100 Hz FSK 1200bps ± 30ppm < ± 3ppm ≧ 70 dB for signal@ -104dBm; BER ≦1% ≧ 84dB for signal@ -104dBm; BER ≦1% GPS RECEIVER Receiving Channels Acquisition Sensitivity Tracking Sensitivity Position Accuracy Output Rate 12 channels ≧ -140dBm ≧ -150dBm < 5 m CEP (GPS) 1Hz POWER SUPPLY Supply Voltage Power Consumption 12V / 24V DC Less than 10W DISPLAY UNIT Screen Size Resolution Dimmer Control 3 Indicator Lights on the Front Panel 10 Keypads with Backlight 5.7” Color LCD 640 x 480 Stepless Setting 1. Power/Status Indicator 2. Channel 1 Tx/Rx Operating Indicator 3. Channel 2 Tx/Rx Operating Indicator 1) SRM 2) DIM 3) DISP 4) MENU 5) ESC 6)~10) Arrow Keys
72 INTERFACES Serial Port-1 (NMEA 0183) Serial Port-2 GPS Antenna (Optional) VHF Antenna (Optional) Wireless LAN IEC 61162-1/61162-2 with Relay Alarm Output RS-232C for PC Female TNC Connector M Jack Connector Bluetooth BIIT ALARM SYSTEM BIIT Message on Display/Relay Alarm Output ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL (with display) Size in mm (w) Size in mm (h) Size in mm (d) Weight 261mm 184mm 102mm ≦2.5kg Operating Temperature -15°C~55°C Storage Temperature -25°C~70°C Operating Humidity 95%RH at 40°C Vibration, EMI, ESD IEC 60945 Waterproof IPX5 Standard Magnetic Compass Safe Distance 1.20 m Steering Magnetic Compass Safe Distance 0.70 m
73 7.2 Dimensions Front View With Mounting Bracket Figure 7-2-2 CAMINO-201 front view Without Mounting Bracket Figure 7-2-1 CAMINO-201 front view
74 Side View Figure 7-2-4 CAMINO-201 top view Top View Figure 7-2-3 CAMINO-201 side view
75 7.3 Accessories The following accessories are available from AMEC. Contact our local dealer/agent for more details. Table 7-3 Accessories Item Description Remark 1 VHF Antenna Length: 1,200 mm 2 GPS Antenna Dimension: 90.5 mm(Diameter) x 108.5 mm (H) 3 VHF/GPS Combo Antenna Length: 1,680 mm 7.4 Trouble Shooting 7.4.1 Problem Analysis (By Status LED Indicator)  The color of the status indication light will change in different status. You can make a general analysis base on the status described below, STATUS LED INDICATOR Color State Indications Descriptions Orange ON Silent Mode (1) MMSI is not set. Unit can only receive data. Unit can transmit when the MMSI is set and the GPS is not in 3D positioning. (2) Unit is in Tx Off Mode. Flash TX Timeout Channel jammed or being assigned as Quiet mode by the VTS. Only receiving is allowed. Transmit function will be allowed when the situations resolved. Red ON Power Error Check for power connection and power voltage. Flash BIIT alarm An abnormal condition of the device is detected during BIIT (Built In Integrity Test) (*NOTE 1) *NOTE 1: With BIIT (Built in Integrity Test) feature, the CAMINO-201 is constantly monitoring and testing the integrity of the AIS transceiver. Should an abnormal condition be detected in the device, the Status LED will display an alarm in flash red. Abnormal condition may include situations like following:  GPS is unable to gain lock after 30 minutes of losing GPS track  Background noise level exceeds allowable threshold (-77dBm) Table 7-4-1 Problem analysis
76  When the status indication light is in red or orange, follow the “Descriptions” in the above table to make a general analysis.  If the problem persists, follow the below step and restart the unit. 1. Refer to section 3.2 to turn off the unit. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the unit, reconnect after 1~2 minutes. 3. Refer to section 3.2 to turn on the unit.  If the problem still persists, contact your local agent/dealer. 7.4.2 Problem Analysis (Hardware) Power Problem Signal Receiving Problem Signal Transmitting Problem 1. Check if the power cord is fallen or loose. 2. Check the input voltage (12V / 24V DC) 3. Check if the power source is normal. 4. Check if there was incorrect voltage used resulting in short circuit before. ‧Status indication: Red ‧Status indication: None ‧Cannot turn on the unit ‧No screen ‧Keypad does not respond. ‧Channel indication: None ‧No GPS signal ‧No information from other ships. ‧Status indication: Orange ‧Status indication: Flashing Orange 1. Check if the GPS or VHF antenna is fallen or loose. 2. Check if the GPS and VHF antenna are set up properly. (Refer to section 2.5.)。 3. Check if the GPS or VHF antenna is Working properly. 1. Refer to the indication light problem analysis. 2. Check if there is message jammed or is being assigned as Quiet mode by the VTS. Transmit function will be allowed when the situations resolved.
77 7.4.3 Problem Analysis (Software) If the problem persists, contact your local agent/dealer. Software Problem Password is for security purpose and MMSI is strictly unchangeable after entered the first time. If users forgot the password or entered the incorrect MMSI, please contact your local agent/dealer to reset the unit. ‧Incorrect Password ‧Forgot the Password ‧ Incorrect MMSI Entered.
78 8 AMEC WORLD WIDE WARRANTY Limited warranty Subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth in this Worldwide Limited Warranty (hereinafter the “Warranty”), AMEC warrants that its products, when properly installed and used, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months, from the date of first purchase (the „Warranty Period‟) For the purposes of this warranty, „date of first purchase‟ means the date that the product was purchased by the first retail customer, or by the institutional customer, or in the case of a product installed on a new vessel or any other marine related platform by a certified AMEC original equipment manufacturer (a „AMEC OEM‟), the date that such vessel was purchased by the first retail customer. AMEC will, at its sole option, repair or replace any defective products or components returned during the Warranty Period in accordance with the terms, conditions and limitations set forth below. Such repairs or replacement will be the sole remedy of the customer under this Warranty. Standard Warranty Service To qualify for standard warranty service the product must be returned to a AMEC-certified service agent (i) within the Warranty Period, and (ii) within thirty (30) days of the alleged product failure. Any products returned must be securely packaged and sent pre-paid and insured to AMEC or to a AMEC-certified service agent. All products returned must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt to be eligible for standard warranty service. Obtaining Warranty Service A list of AMEC-certified service agents is available from AMEC Technical Support at www.alltekmarine.com Other conditions This Warranty is fully transferable provided that you furnish the original proof of purchase to the AMEC -certified service agent. This Warranty is void if the label bearing the serial number has been removed or defaced.
79 Limitation and Exclusions In addition to any other limitations and exclusions set forth herein, AMEC is not responsible for, and this Warranty does not cover:  Failure due to abuse, misuse, accident, unauthorized alteration, modification or repair, improper installation or operation (whether or not by a AMEC-certified service agent) or improper storage, shipping damage or corrosion;  Costs associated with routine system checkouts, alignment/calibration, seatrials or commissioning;  Defects or damage that result from the use of non-AMEC branded or certified products, accessories or other peripheral equipment, including without limitation housings, parts, or software;  Aftermarket software (i.e. all software other than the original operating software sold with the products);  Products that have been refurbished, reconditioned, or remanufactured (The foregoing does not apply to products repaired or replaced pursuant to the terms of this Warranty).  Products that have been dismantled resulting in the broken label on the Products;  costs associated with overtime or premium labor costs;  differences in material, coloring or size that may exist between actual products and the pictures or descriptions of such products in our advertising, advertising literature or on the Internet; TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS AMEC‟S SOLE WARRANTY AND IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO NEW PRODUCTS PURCHASED WORLDWIDE. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WRITTEN WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE LIABILITY OF AMEC TO A CUSTOMER UNDER THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY OR OTHERWISE SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TOTAL PURCHAE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY AND IN NO EVENT SHALL AMEC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR LOST OF GOODWILL, REPUTATION, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY OR INFORMATION, DATA, SOFTWARE OR APPLICATIONS.
80 SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFICLEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. This Warranty supersedes and replaces all previous Warranties. In the event that any term or provision contained in this Warranty is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make such provision enforceable by such court, taking into account the intent of the parties. No oral or written representations made by AMEC or any seller, reseller or distributor of the products, including employees and agents thereof, shall create any additional warranty obligations, increase the scope, or otherwise modify in any manner the terms of this Warranty. All AMEC products sold or provided hereunder are merely aids to navigation. It is the responsibility of the user to exercise discretion and proper navigational skill independent of any AMEC product.
81 9 ABBREVIATIONS AIS Automatic Identification System COG Course Over Ground CPA Distance to Closest Point of Approach CSTDMA Carrier-sense Time Division Multiple Access DSC Digital Selective Calling ECS Electronic Chart System ETA Estimated Time of Arrival GPS Global Positioning System IMO International Maritime Organization MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity SOG Speed Over Ground SRM Safety Related Message TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach TDMA Time Division Multiple Access UTC Coordinated Universal Time VHF Very High Frequency VTS Vessel Traffic Service
82 10 INDEX A alarm 3,4,13,24,38,39,54,61,72,75 accessories 6,75,79 AIS message type -static data 3 -dynamic data 3 -dynamic reports 3 -SRM 3 AIS type of -class A AIS 1,2,32 -class B AIS 1,2,3,6,32,47 -AIS Receiver 19,32,44 AIS target status 39 antenna -VHF antenna 2,14,15,17,72,75,76 -GPS antenna 2,12,15,16,17,49,50,72,75 -Combo antenna 75 -installation 14,16 -antenna cabling 16 -antenna location 3,15,16 AIS report rate 3 arrow keys 20,22,30,31,54,55,64,71 B background noise 24,75 baud rate 32,34,53,55,56,57 beam 3,15,28,41 BIIT 24,72,75 BIIT alarm 24,72,75 bluetooth pairing 17 BRG 21,26,28,40,41,42,43,66,67,68,69 C call sign 1,3,21,41,49 carrier sensing 1,81 coastline map 25,26,69 COG 3,21,26,28,40,41,63,66,67,68,69,81 connector -power 13,12 -NMEA 0183 13 -RS-232 14 CPA/TCPA 4,28,34,35,41,42,58,60,63,66,68,83 CSTDMA 1,2,81 D dangerous target 27,62,64 default configuration 56 dimensions 21,73,75 DISP 22,25,62,69,71 display -backlight 30,71 - brightness control 22,30 -dimmer control 30,71 -pan 69 -zoom 69 -radar view 26 -coastline map view 25,26 -mode selection 25 -language 54 DSC receiver 44,52,70,71 dynamic data 3 dynamic information 1,27,29,33,41,43,67,68,69 dynamic report 3
83 E EPFD 42 ESC key 44,46,48,50,52,54,56,57,61,63,70 ETA 42,83 equipment list 7 external connection 18 F factory setting 28,40,41 frequency range,70 friend ship information 32,42,50 friend ship list 50 friend ship setting 42,51 G GPS antenna location 3,15,16 GPS receiver 71 H HDT 21,26,28,40,4166,67,68 heading 3,41,66 I INBOX 35,36,38 Installation 5 Interface wiring 14 K Keypad 2,7,22,71,76 L LAT 21,26,28,40,41,45,66,67,68,69 language 54 LED indicator 24,75 LON 21,26,28,40,41,45,66,67,68,69 Loss target 66 M menu key 33,36 menu tree 34 message inbox 34,35,36,38 message outbox 34,35,36,37,38 message type 3 MMSI 1,3,19,20,21,24,28,32,34,35,36,40,41,42, 43,46,50,51,58,59,60,61,62,75,77,81 mounting -table stand mounting 8,10 -wall mounting 8,10 N NMEA 0183 6,7,12,13,14,17,72 O own ship information 28,40 P password setting 58,59 power consumption 71 power on 5,18,22,23 product specifications 70 product version 47 Q quick start guide 18 R radar view 21,25,26,31,32,34,35,39,48,52,53,55,56,57, 58,62,63,64,66 received SRM 35 REG 21,26,66,67,68 Region settings 30,44 RNG 28,40,41,42,43,67,69 ROT 42
84 S safety related message 22,25,38,39,81 ship configuration 48 ship detail 28,40,41 ship settings 16,31,32,33,34,35,36,38,40,42,43,46,47, 48,49,50,52,53,55,56,57,58,59,60,61 static Data 3,48 SOG 3,21,26,28,40,41,63,66,67,68,81 SRM -editting 38 -received SRM 35 -transmitted SRM 32,36 SRM alarm 3,38,39 system configuration 32,53 T target status 39 TCPA 4,21,26,27,28,32,33,34,40,41,56,58,59,60,61,62,64,66,67,81 transceiver ON/OFF 52 transmitted SRM 32,36 transition zone 45 trouble shooting 75,77 V vessel information 46 vibration 72 voyage information 32 W Warranty 5,78,79,80 Water proofing 72

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