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OPERATION MANUAL
VDL 6000 AIS Class A/Inland
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Revision
Changes
Date
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2011-12-21
Added chapter about how to enter symbols in alphanumeric text.
Table 1-1 is updated.
2012-03-22
Table 2-1 is updated.
2012-05-08
Added section Night mode.
Added save values and added information to backlight and Rx malfunction.
2012-05-10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1
1.2
1.3
REGULATORY NOTICE ....................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1
APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS..................................................................................................... 8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.............................................................................................................................. 9
3.1
3.2
IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................. 6
PURPOSE............................................................................................................................................................. 6
AUDIENCE .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
MANUAL OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................... 9
ICONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
ABOUT AIS ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.1
BASICS ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.2
INFORMATION EXCHANGE ................................................................................................................................ 10
4.3
SHIP INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3.1 Static Information........................................................................................................................................ 11
4.3.2 Dynamic Information .................................................................................................................................. 11
4.3.3 Voyage Related Information........................................................................................................................ 12
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................. 13
5.1
VDL 6000 TRANSPONDER FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION................................................................................... 14
5.1.1 Power Indicator LED .................................................................................................................................. 14
5.1.2 Blue sign (Inland only) ................................................................................................................................ 14
5.1.3 Tx Indicator LED ........................................................................................................................................ 14
5.1.4 Rx and DSC Indicator LED’s ...................................................................................................................... 14
5.1.5 Alarm Indicator LED .................................................................................................................................. 14
INITIAL CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................... 15
USING THE VDL 6000 TRANSPONDER ........................................................................................................... 16
7.1
7.2
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.4
7.2.5
7.3
7.3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3
7.3.4
7.3.5
7.3.6
7.3.7
7.3.8
7.3.9
7.4
7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3
7.4.4
7.5
START THE VDL 6000 TRANSPONDER .............................................................................................................. 16
MENU OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................. 17
Navigating the Menu ................................................................................................................................... 18
SHOW Menu................................................................................................................................................ 20
SEND Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 20
CONFIGURE Menu .................................................................................................................................... 21
Alarm Popup ............................................................................................................................................... 22
SHOW ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Alarms ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Safety Messages .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Targets ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
OwnShip Data ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Status Changes ............................................................................................................................................ 31
LR requests .................................................................................................................................................. 32
Regional Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 34
About AIS .................................................................................................................................................... 35
Event Log .................................................................................................................................................... 35
SEND............................................................................................................................................................... 36
Send Addressed to Target ............................................................................................................................ 36
Send Addressed to MMSI ............................................................................................................................ 36
Enter Message Text ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Sending IFM 16 and RFM 55 (Inland only) ................................................................................................ 38
CONFIGURE .................................................................................................................................................. 39
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7.5.3
7.5.4
7.5.5
7.5.6
7.5.7
7.5.8
7.5.9
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Voyage Related Data ................................................................................................................................... 40
Backlight Level ............................................................................................................................................ 43
Night mode .................................................................................................................................................. 43
Static Data................................................................................................................................................... 43
Ship Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 45
Regional Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 47
LR reply mode ............................................................................................................................................. 50
Transmitter On/Off ...................................................................................................................................... 50
Passwords ................................................................................................................................................... 50
Serial Port Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 50
NMEA REFERENCE MANUAL .......................................................................................................................... 53
APPENDIX A
MKD KEY LAYOUT .................................................................................................................... 73
APPENDIX B
IMO TYPE OF SHIP AND CARGO TYPE ............................................................................... 76
APPENDIX C
ERI SHIP TYPES .......................................................................................................................... 78
APPENDIX D
ALARMS AND STATUS CHANGES ......................................................................................... 79
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-1
Figure 7-1
Figure 7-2
Installation overview ................................................................................................................................. 13
Front panel ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Overview of the MKD menus ................................................................................................................... 18
Reference point for reported position and overall dimensions of ship. ..................................................... 45
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1
Table 2-1
Table 7-1
Table 8-1
Table 8-2
Table 8-3
Table 8-4
Table 8-5
Table 8-6
Table 8-7
Table 8-8
Table 8-9
Table 8-10
Table 8-11
Table 8-12
Table 8-13
Table 8-14
Table 8-15
Table 8-16
Table 8-17
Table 8-18
Table 8-19
Table 8-20
Table 8-21
Table 8-22
Table 8-23
Table 8-24
Table 8-25
Table 8-26
Table 8-27
Table 8-28
Table 8-29
Table 8-30
Table 8-31
Table 8-32
Table 8-33
Table 8-34
Table 8-35
Table 8-36
Table 8-37
Table 8-38
Table 8-39
Table 8-40
Table 8-41
Table 8-42
Table B-43
Table C-44
Table D-47
Table D-47
Identification ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Approved GNSS and combined VHF/GNSS antennas ............................................................................... 7
Navigational status .................................................................................................................................... 29
DTM – Datum reference ........................................................................................................................... 54
GBS – Global Satellite Fault Detection..................................................................................................... 54
GGA – Global Positioning System Fix data .............................................................................................. 55
GLL – Geographic Position - Latitude/Longitude .................................................................................... 55
GNS – GNSS Fix Data .............................................................................................................................. 56
HDT – Heading True................................................................................................................................. 56
THS – True heading and status ................................................................................................................. 56
HDG – Heading, deviation and variation .................................................................................................. 57
OSD – Own Ship Data .............................................................................................................................. 57
RMC – Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data............................................................................ 58
ROT – Rate Of Turn.................................................................................................................................. 58
VBW – Dual Ground/Water Speed ........................................................................................................... 59
VTG – Course over Ground and Ground Speed........................................................................................ 59
ABM – Addressed Binary and safety related Message ............................................................................. 60
BBM – Broadcast Binary Message ........................................................................................................... 60
ACA – AIS Regional Channel Assignment Message ............................................................................... 61
ACK – Acknowledge alarm ...................................................................................................................... 61
AIR – AIS Interrogation Request .............................................................................................................. 62
SSD – Ship Static Data.............................................................................................................................. 62
VSD – Voyage Static data ......................................................................................................................... 63
AIQ – Query Sentence .............................................................................................................................. 63
ACS – AIS Channel management information source .............................................................................. 64
VDM – AIS VHF data-link message ........................................................................................................ 64
VDO – AIS VHF data-link own-vessel report .......................................................................................... 64
ALR – Set alarm state ............................................................................................................................... 65
TXT – Text transmission........................................................................................................................... 65
ABK – AIS addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement ............................................................... 66
EPV – Command or report equipment property value .............................................................................. 66
SPW – Security password sentence ........................................................................................................... 67
TRL – AIS transmitter non functioning log .............................................................................................. 67
PIWWIVD – Inland waterway voyage data .............................................................................................. 68
PIWWSSD – Inland Waterway Static Ship data ....................................................................................... 68
PIWWSPW – Inland AIS security password sentence .............................................................................. 69
PIWWSPR – Inland AIS security password response ............................................................................... 69
LRI – Long Range Interrogation ............................................................................................................... 69
LRF – Long Range Function ..................................................................................................................... 70
LR1 – Long Range Reply with destination for function request “A” ....................................................... 70
LR2 – Long Range Reply for function requests “B, C, E and F” .............................................................. 70
LR3 – Long-range Reply for function requests “I, O, P, U and W”.......................................................... 71
PCNSS,TXE – Set transmitter enabled ..................................................................................................... 71
PCNSQ – CNS Systems proprietary query sentence ................................................................................. 71
PCNSR,TXE – Response sentence for transmitter enabled state .............................................................. 72
IMO Type of Ship and Cargo identifiers ................................................................................................... 76
ERI Ship types........................................................................................................................................... 78
Integrity alarm conditions signaled using ALR sentence formatter .......................................................... 79
AIS status indications ................................................................................................................................ 79
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This manual describes the procedures for configuring and using the VDL 6000 AIS Class A/Inland transponder.
1.1
Identification
This document is valid for the products specified in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1
Identification
Product name
Product identification
Comment
VDL 6000 AIS Class A/Inland Transponder
VDL 6000-4X-XX
With Built-in MKD
AIS Class A/Inland Software
SW-6000-12-XX
Software for VDL 6000 AIS Class A/
Inland transponder
The name VDL 6000 AIS Class A/Inland transponder is the name of the AIS product developed by C.N.S. Systems AB for
both AIS Class A and AIS Inland purpose. In this manual the product is denoted “VDL 6000 transponder”.
1.2
Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to guide the personnel performing configuration of and using the VDL 6000 AIS Class
A/Inland transponder. The manual will guide the personnel to a correct and safe usage of the transponder.
For information on how to install the VDL 6000 AIS Class A/Inland transponder refer to the Installation and Maintenance
manual [3].
1.3
Audience
The intended audience of this document are:
Technical staff performing the on ship physical installation.
Bridge personnel responsible for navigating the ship.
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REGULATORY NOTICE
The VDL 6000 transponder is type approved:
with a module B certificate issued by Bundesamt für Seeschiffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) in Germany according
to the European MED directive 96/98/EC. The MED directive refers to the IMO resolution MSC.74(69) Annex
3 requirements for SOLAS ships.
by Fachstelle der WSV für Verkehrstechniken (FVT) in Germany according to Inland AIS standards.
BSH and FVT certificates are available here: www.cns.se
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by C.N.S. Systems AB may void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
The type certification of the VDL 6000 transponder is based on a combination of the GPS module (inside the VDL 6000
transponder) and GPS antenna. The list of approved GPS and combined GPS/VHF antennas which have been type
approved can be found below in Table 2-1.
The internal GPS of the VDL 6000 transponder is needed for UTC time synchronisation and shall only be considered as a
backup positioning sensor in case the primary position sensor fails.
Table 2-1
Approved GNSS and combined VHF/GNSS antennas
Description
CNS Part Number
GNSS Antenna (Procom GPS 4)
CNS2500-072
GPS Antenna (BJTEK Navigation, MA-700)
CNS2500-086
Combined VHF/GNSS antenna including diplexer and VHF and GNSS antenna
adaptor cables. (AC marine GPS/VHF-1 including diplexer)
CNS2500-105
Marine GPS/VHF Antenna (BJTEK Navigation, GVA-650P)
CNS2500-116
The VDL 6000 transponder type approval is valid only with certain combination of transponder and
GPS antenna.
The VDL 6000 transponder must be installed according to the Installation, Maintenance and Repair
Manual [3].
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Applicable standards and regulations
Technical characteristics for a universal shipborne automatic identification system using time division multiple access
in the VHF maritime mobile band, ITU-R M.1371-4: 2010
Maritime Navigation and Radio Communication Equipment and Systems – Digital Interfaces: Part 1 – Single Talker
and Multiple Listeners, IEC 61162-1{ed4.0}: 2010
Installation, Maintenance and Repair Manual, CNSS-11-1601
IALA Recommendation A-124 Annex 17, Channel management by an AIS Service
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
3.1
Manual Overview
This User’s Manual provides information required to operate the VDL 6000 transponder and fully take advantage of the
many features. Where there are parts of the content that are specific for only Class A or Inland, that part has a text: Class A
only or Inland only.
This manual is divided into the following sections:
Section 3
How to use this manual
Section 4
About AIS
Section 5
Installation overview
Section 6
Initial configuration
Section 7
Using the transponder
Section 8
NMEA Reference manual
Appendix A
MKD Key Layout
Appendix B
IMO Type of ship and cargo type
Appendix C
ERI ship types (Inland only)
Appendix D
Alarms and status changes
This manual is intended to be used together with the Installation, Maintenance and Repair manual [3].
3.2
Icons
Throughout this manual, the following icons are used to highlight areas of special interest and importance.
Note
Caution
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ABOUT AIS
4.1
Basics
The AIS concept is based on automatic data exchange between ships and between ships and shore stations. Information is
sent over an advanced digital VHF data link, where each AIS station gets its own time slot(s) for transmission of data. This
means that each one of the stations can receive information transmitted from the others without any transmission conflicts.
The capacity of the data link can theoretically handle several thousands of AIS stations within VHF radio range from each
other at the same time without overload.
The successful establishment of the network requires that all stations are synchronized, and each AIS station is therefore
equipped with an embedded GNSS receiver providing a common and accurate time reference.
In terms of ship borne equipment this description mainly refers to AIS Class A, which will be required by all ships covered
by the SOLAS convention and the IMO AIS carriage requirement. The standard for AIS Class B is intended for nonSOLAS vessels such as vessels for domestic traffic, smaller ships, fishing boats and pleasure craft.
The core unit for ship borne AIS operation, which is defined by international standards, is the VDL 6000 transponder. The
VDL 6000 transponder consists of the following main parts:
A VHF transceiver, for the radio communication
An embedded computer, handling the information exchange
A GNSS receiver, for time synchronization
An AIS Class A/Inland system also requires a Minimum Keyboard and Display (MKD) unit, providing basic control and
display functions.
4.2
Information Exchange
The information distributed in the AIS network is to a large extent standardised, but AIS also offers the possibility to
exchange free text messages or virtually any information that can be digitalized, provided that the corresponding
functionality is available on board or at a shore station.
The information distributed between ships gives significantly improved situation awareness when the AIS information is
correlated with information provided by e.g. the radar, and integrated into the ships Electronic Chart Display System.
The communication between ships and shore stations not only give a shore authority, a VTS or other ground-based parties
a real-time awareness of the ship movements, but also offers services to the ships. This could e.g. include distribution of
ARPA targets, weather information and aids-to-navigation data.
The remotely located shore stations can also be connected to a network of regionally and centrally placed operations or
management centres, offering a great flexibility and redundancy. Dependent on the required functionality, customer specific
application software can be developed.
The information distributed between the AIS stations is currently based upon a set of 26 different message types defined in
the standard. The definition of message types is an on-going process, and it can be assumed that new types will be added in
the future.
The overall AIS operation is divided into the following operational modes:
Autonomous and continuous mode – automatic broadcast transmissions without any external control (although
the mode as such may be set from a so called competent authority)
Assigned mode – transmission intervals and/or allocation of time slots are controlled by a competent authority
Polled or interrogated mode – transmission occurs in response to an interrogation from a ship or competent
authority
Each message type is associated with one or more operational modes, where the message may be used.
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Ship Information
The information autonomously sent from a ship can be divided into three groups:
Static information
Static Information is broadcast every 6 minutes, when data is amended or on request by a competent authority.
Dynamic information
This information is broadcasted with an update rate depending on the current speed and course alteration, from 2
seconds to 3 minutes. Normally the update rate is 10 seconds.
Voyage related information
This information is broadcasted every 6 minutes, when data is amended or on request by a competent authority.
4.3.1
Static Information
Static information is entered into the VDL 6000 transponder at the installation of the unit and should normally not be
changed, unless the ship for example changes name.
The following information is entered, see section 6.
Initial configuration:
MMSI
Name
Call sign (ATIS Callsign for AIS Inland vessels)
IMO Number
Dimensions of ship and location of position fixing antenna
Blue Sign, connected or not connected (Inland only)
Length and beam (Inland only)
Unique European Vessel Identification Number (ENI) (Inland only)
ERI vessel type, see Appendix C (Inland only)
Quality of speed, course and heading information (Inland only)
4.3.2
Dynamic Information
Dynamic information is automatically updated from the ship sensors connected to the VDL 6000 transponder.
The following information is provided:
Ship position with accuracy indication and integrity status
Position Time stamp in UTC
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
Rate of turn (ROT)
Heading
Navigational status
Engaged in special manoeuvre, Blue sign set / not set (Inland only)
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Voyage Related Information
Voyage related information is manually entered and updated during the voyage.
The following information is provided:
Ship draught
Type of ship and cargo type (Hazardous cargo)
Destination and ETA
Number of passengers, crew and ship board personnel on board
Number of assisting tugs (Inland only)
Load status, loaded/unloaded (Inland only)
Air draught (Inland only)
Throughout this manual both the expressions GNSS and GPS are used. These should in this manual
be considered the same.
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
The VDL 6000 transponder includes a built-in MKD and physical interfaces for external equipment and power supply.
An overview of a typical AIS installation is shown in the figure below.
VHF antenna
Transponder
GNSS
antenna
Maintenance Port
Power Supply
Sensor 1
External Display
Sensor 2
Pilot
Sensor 3
Long Range
Figure 5-1
Installation overview
The two interfaces External Display and Pilot provide the functionality required by the Presentation Interface (PI) of an AIS
system.
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5.1
VDL 6000 Transponder Front Panel Description
Figure 5-1
Front panel
5.1.1
Power Indicator LED
The power indication (POW) is lit GREEN, when the VDL 6000 transponder is powered up.
A flashing LED indicates that the software boot sequence is executed or that proper power is not available and the shut
down sequence has been initiated.
LED off indicates that the VDL 6000 transponder is not power supplied.
5.1.2
Blue sign (Inland only)
The Blue sign indicator (BLUE) is primarily used for Inland units and is lit BLUE when the Blue sign digital input is active.
5.1.3
Tx Indicator LED
The Tx (TX) indicator flashes YELLOW when the VDL 6000 transponder transmits.
5.1.4
Rx and DSC Indicator LED’s
The Rx indicator flashes YELLOW when the VDL 6000 transponder receives.
RXA (AIS Channel A) and RXB (AIS Channel B) indicate reception of AIS TDMA messages.
DSC indicates reception of DSC telecommands.
5.1.5
Alarm Indicator LED
The alarm indication (ALR) is lit RED when the built-in test has generated an alarm.
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INITIAL CONFIGURATION
The MKD in the front of the VDL 6000 transponder is equipped with a text display containing eight lines with 21
characters each and a 16-button keyboard. When the VDL 6000 transponder is powered up for the first time the view below
will be displayed on the MKD.
VDL 6000 AIS
No valid time
MMSI: 000000000
Callsign: -
Space
MNO
ABC
←7
PQRS
↑3
DEF
↓8
TUV
GHI
JKL
→9
WXYZ
CLR/
ALAR
ESC
SYM
MEN
ALT
ENT
Data that should be configured when starting a transponder for the first time are:
Static data:
MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
IMO number (where available),
Name
Call sign (ATIS Callsign for AIS Inland vessels)
Blue Sign, connected or not connected (Inland only)
Unique European Vessel Identification Number (ENI) (Inland only)
ERI vessel type, see Appendix C (Inland only)
Quality of speed, course and heading sensors (Inland only)
Ship Dimensions:
Dimension (length and beam) (Inland only)
Location of internal position source
Location of external position source
See section 7.2.1 and Figure 7-1 on how to access these menu entries. Refer to section 7.5 on how to configure data.
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USING THE VDL 6000 TRANSPONDER
The MKD is the user interface of the VDL 6000 transponder, where configuration and control is performed. The
functionality provided by the MKD can to a large extent also be handled by external equipment through the Presentation
Interface.
7.1
Start the VDL 6000 transponder
When the transponder is powered up and has been configured according to section 6 the MKD display shows a text similar
to this.
VDL 6000 AIS
No valid time
MMSI: 012345678
Callsign: CNSS1
↑3
CLR/
Space
ABC
DEF
GHI
JKL
ALAR
←7
↓8
→9
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
ESC
SYM
MEN
ALT
ENT
When the VDL 6000 transponder correctly receives UTC time, current date and time is displayed. With a correct GPS
installation this should occur within 2 minutes. If no time has been received after 15 minutes, refer to [3] for GPS
installation issues.
VDL 6000 AIS
2010-03-22 10:53:09
MMSI: 012345678
Callsign: CNSS1
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Menu Overview
When the VDL 6000 transponder is started the MKD always displays the default view presenting the current UTC time,
MMSI number and Callsign (ATIS Callsign for AIS Inland vessels) for the own ship. To return to this view after operating
the menu press [ALT] followed by [ESC], alternatively press [ESC] several times.
VDL 6000 AIS
2010-03-22 10:53:09
MMSI: 012345678
Callsign: CNSS1
Press [MENU] in order to enable the menu.
START VIEW
>Show
Send
Configure
See Figure 7-1 for an overview of the MKD menus.
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CLR/ALARM
ALARMS
VDL 6000 AIS
ESC
ESC
MENU
START VIEW
ESC
ENT
SHOW
ESC
SEND
ENT
Alarms
Safety messages
Targets
Own ship data
Status changes
LR requests
Region settings
About AIS
Shutdown logs
ESC
ESC
CONFIGURE
ENT
Addressed to target
Addressed to MMSI
Broadcast message
IFM 16 message (Inland)
RFM 55 message (Inland)
ENT
ESC
Show selection
ENT
Write message
Figure 7-1
Overview of the MKD menus
7.2.1
Navigating the Menu
ESC
ENT
Voyage related data
Backlight (15/15)
Night mode On/Off
Static data
Inland Mode (Inland)
Ship dimensions
Regional settings
Manual LR reply
Transmitter On/Off
Passwords
Serial Port setting
ESC
ENT
Configure
selection
The display on the MKD contains one title row and seven menu rows. The menu rows are scrolled vertically by pressing the
arrows ↑ and ↓, and by pressing [ENT] the currently marked () data or submenu is selected. In order to leave an entry or
to abort press [ESC]. See Appendix A - MKD Key Layout for more details.
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Use the [ALT] button prior to the vertical arrows ↑ & ↓ to go directly to top or bottom of the
current menu or submenu.
7.2.1.1
Indications on the Title Row
In addition to the name of the current menu there are up to four indications on the title row surrounded by parenthesis.
The possible indications are:
There is (at least) one active unacknowledged alarm (see 7.3.1 for how to acknowledge alarms). This indication will
be flashing to draw the attention of the indication. This indication follows the behaviour of the Alarm LED on the
front panel, see 5.1.2.
M An addressed or broadcast safety related message has been received but has not yet been viewed, see 7.3.2.
There is (at least) one not viewed status change for the VDL 6000 transponder, see 7.3.5.
At least one long range request has been received during manual LR reply mode, see 7.3.6.
To indicate to the user that the MKD is working correctly and that the display has not frozen there is a blinking dot in
addition to the indications above. However when an alarm is active the flashing alarm indication makes the additional
blinking dot unnecessary. See examples below.
VDL 6000 AIS
(AMSL)
2010-03-22 10:53:10
MMSI: 012345678
Callsign: CNSS1
VDL 6000 AIS
( MSL)
2010-03-22 10:53:11
MMSI: 012345678
Callsign: CNSS1
VDL 6000 AIS
(AMSL)
2010-03-22 10:53:12
MMSI: 012345678
Callsign: CNSS1
VDL 6000 AIS
.(MS)
2010-03-22 10:53:25
MMSI: 012345678
Callsign: CNSS1
VDL 6000 AIS
(MS)
2010-03-22 10:53:26
MMSI: 012345678
Callsign: CNSS1
VDL 6000 AIS
.(ML)
2010-03-22 10:53:27
MMSI: 012345678
Callsign: CNSS1
These indications are always shown except in some data input modes that are considered to be temporary. If the indications
together with the name of the current menu does not fit entirely in the title row, (exceeds the maximum number of
characters for the MKD display) two dots (..) are added before the indication parenthesis.
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For the ‘M’, ‘S’ and ‘L’ indication it is important that they are cleared as they appear, in order to see
new indications (see 7.3.2, 7.3.5 and 7.3.6).
Alarms are presented as ‘popup’ views when they occur (see 7.2.5) so they do not need to be cleared in order to get an
indication for a new alarm. If the source of an alarm returns to a normal state the indication is removed, even though the
alarm may have not been acknowledged.
7.2.2
SHOW Menu
The SHOW menu consists of nine submenus showing alarms, incoming and outgoing safety related messages, received
targets, own ship data, status changes, long range requests, region settings, AIS versions and the event log.
SHOW
>Alarms
Safety messages
Targets
Own ship data
Status changes
LR requests
Region settings
About AIS
Event log
The details of each sub menu are described in 7.3.
7.2.3
SEND Menu
It is possible to send short safety related messages to other AIS stations. The message can be addressed to a received target,
addressed by MMSI or broadcasted. It is also possible to send an international IFM 16 and regional RFM 55 message; both
messages are messages reporting the number of persons on board (Inland only).
The SEND menu consists of three submenus for a Class A transponder and five for an Inland transponder.
SEND
>Addressed to target
Addressed to MMSI
Broadcast message
IFM 16 message
RFM 55 message
The details of each sub menu are described in 7.4.
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CONFIGURE Menu
All configurable data is available under this menu and consists of ten submenus.
CONFIGURE
>Voyage related data
Backlight (15/15)
Night mode: Off
Static data
Ship dimensions
Regional settings
Manual LR reply
Transmitter On
Passwords
Serial Port setting
The details of each sub menu are described in 7.5.
7.2.4.1
Keyboard access to special symbols
Some configuration entries in the menu will allow you to enter both alphanumeric text and special symbols using the front
panel keyboard. Enable the symbol input menu by pressing [ALT] prior to [SYM] when entering alphanumerical input. See
Appendix A - MKD Key Layout for more details.
7.2.4.2
Password protection
Some configuration is password protected. There are two password levels: administrator and user, also identified as level 1
and 2. The administrator password gives access to all protected areas and the user level gives access to some protected areas.
Letters, numbers and symbols can be used in a password but when a password is entered in the MKD it is case insensitive
since it is only possible to enter upper case letters in the MKD.
The default passwords are:
Administrator level (1):
password
User level (2):
password
When entering a password protected area the user will be asked to enter a password with the lowest level needed in
parenthesis. For example:
ENTER PASSWORD (2)
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In this case both the administrator and the user password is valid to enter the protected area.
The areas protected with an administrator password are:
Serial Port settings
Static Data configuration
Transmitter On/Off
Ship dimensions
The areas protected with a user password are:
Long Range reply mode
To change the passwords see section 7.5.9.
7.2.5
Alarm Popup
When an alarm is generated the user’s attention is attracted by a popup view. The MKD display is lit up to maximum and
presents the alarm with the word “ALARM” flashing in the title. The alarm popup overrides all other views.
NEW ALARM [ESC/CLR]
Time: 18 Jan 11:46
Text: AIS: Heading l
ost/invalid
The user can choose to either acknowledge the alarm by pressing [CLR] or to abort by pressing [ESC]. When choosing to
abort it is possible to acknowledge the alarm in the alarm menu later on, see 7.3.1. When the alarm is acknowledged or the
view is aborted the MKD display returns to configured backlight level, see 7.5.2, and the former view returns.
7.3
SHOW
7.3.1
Alarms
All active and unacknowledged alarms are displayed in this menu and at the bottom there is a sub menu for alarm history.
The alarms in this menu and in the alarm history sub menu are presented with and indicator and the first 17 letters of the
alarm description.
The indicators are:
Unacknowledged and active
Acknowledged and active
Inactive
The maximum combined number of alarms displayed in the alarms and alarm history menus is 20. After that the oldest
alarm in the alarm history is removed if a new alarm occurs. See Table D-47 for supported alarms.
Example of the Alarms menu:
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ALARMS
(A)
>* No valid ROT info
* Tx malfunction
* Heading lost/inva
* External EPFS los
Alarm history
Select an alarm to acknowledge and/or to view alarm data. The alarm is presented with date and time of occurrence and a
short description.
ALARM DATA
( )
Time: 23 Mar 15:37
Text: AIS: No valid
ROT information
To leave the alarm data view use [CLR] to acknowledge the alarm or [ESC] to leave the state unchanged.
When there is at least one active and unacknowledged alarm it is indicated by a flashing ‘A’ on the title row (se 7.2.1.1).
7.3.1.1
Alarm History
The Alarm history menu contains alarms that are active but has been acknowledged and alarms that are no longer active.
Note that alarms of the same character can exist more than once if the alarm occurs at different times.
ALARM HISTORY
( )
A No valid ROT info
>I No valid COG info
I No valid SOG info
I Heading lost/inva
I External EPFS los
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Select an alarm to view the alarm date and time of occurrence and a short description.
ALARM DATA
(A)
Time: 23 Mar 13:04
Text: AIS: No valid
COG information
7.3.1.2
Rx malfunction
When the transponder detects Rx malfunction an ALR sentence is sent:
ID003 (RX1)
ID004 (RX2)
ID005 (DSC)
See Appendix D.
7.3.2
Safety Messages
Incoming and outgoing safety messages are stored and are available for viewing. Maximum number of stored messages is 20
for outgoing and 20 for incoming. When the number of incoming messages exceeds 20, the oldest message that has been
“viewed” (see 7.3.2.1) is removed. When the number of outgoing messages exceeds 20 the oldest transmission (or attempted
transmission) is removed. In the parenthesis for each type the number of messages saved is shown.
To send messages see 7.4.
SAFETY MESSAGES
>Incoming (3)
Outgoing (2)
7.3.2.1
(M)
Incoming Messages
The incoming messages are presented with an indicator ‘*’, ‘A’ or ‘B’ to the left of the message indicating the state of the
message:
Not viewed
Viewed addressed message
Viewed broadcast message
The messages are sorted by view state first and time of reception second, thus the most recently received and not viewed
message is presented first.
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INCOMING MESSAG..(M)
>* TEXT IN ADDRESSED
A OTHER ADDRESSED M
B TEXT IN SAFETY BR
Select a message in order to view the whole message text, date and time of reception, and MMSI number of sender.
Scroll the message vertically to view the whole text.
MESSAGE DATA
(M)
Time: 23 Mar 15:06
MMSI: 75940
Text: TEXT IN ADDRES
SED SAFETY MESSAGE
When leaving the message data view use [CLR] to set the message state to “viewed” and [ESC] to leave the state unchanged.
When a safety related message is received it is indicated by ‘M’ on the title row (see 7.2.1.1). This indication remains until the
message is set to “viewed” hence it is important to keep the incoming message list updated in order to be able to see when a
new message is received.
7.3.2.2
Outgoing Messages
The outgoing messages are presented with time (hh:mm) of reception and the 13 first letters of the message. The messages
are listed by time of transmission (or transmission attempt).
OUTGOING MESSAGES
>12:52 ANYBODY OUT T
12:51 HELP
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Select a message in order to view time and date of transmission, address (MMSI number), transmission status (Ok, Failure
or Processing) and the message text. The view needs to be scrolled vertically in order to see all the data.
MESSAGE DATA
Time: 23 Mar 12:52
Address: Broadcast
Sent: Ok
Text: ANYBODY OUT TH
ERE?
If the message was addressed it is presented whether the message has been acknowledged by the receiver (Yes or No).
7.3.3
Targets
The targets received by the VDL 6000 transponder are presented in a list showing range and bearing from own ship, the
target nearest own ship is presented first. In addition the 12 first letters of the name is presented. Scroll the list vertically in
order to see all targets.
RNG
>2.0
5.6
120
BRG
095
125
085
NAME
CINDERELLA
VERY LONG ..
Base stati..
Use the arrows, ← and →, to scroll the list horizontally in order to view the full name.
NAME
>CINDERELLA
VERY LONG NAME
Base station
By selecting a target detailed information will be presented, depending on type of target (Class A station, Class B station,
Base station, Airborne SAR station, Inland AIS station or Aids to navigation station). Scroll the list vertically in order to see
all the information.
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Example of a received Class A station:
VERY LONG NAME
Type: Class A
MMSI: 000123456
Callsign: CNSS2
Destination:
GOTHENBURG
ETA: 27 Apr 14:47
IMO: 100037654
Lat: N 57°46.76’
Lon: E019°29.37’
PA: Low >10 m
COG: 77.6 deg
SOG: 12.1 knots
HDG: 077.8 deg
ROT: 003.2 deg/min
NAV Status: 00
Under way using engi
Type if ship: 58
Length: 32 m
Beam: 7 m
Dimension A: 21 m
Dimension B: 11 m
Dimension C: 4 m
Dimension D: 3 m
DTE: Available
Draught: 2.3 m
For all targets the Name is presented on the title row and in addition to that MMSI, position (latitude and longitude) and
position accuracy (PA) are presented on the scrollable menu rows.
Depending of type of target additional details is presented;
Class A station
Radio callsign
Destination
ETA,
IMO number
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
True heading (HDG)
Rate of turn (ROT)
Navigational status by number and by description (see table 7-1)
Type of ship (see Appendix B)
Length
Beam
Dimensions A, B, C, D (see 7.5.5)
Data terminal equipment (DTE)
Draught
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Class B station
Radio callsign
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
True heading (HDG)
Type of ship (see Appendix B)
Beam
Dimensions A, B, C, D (see 7.5.5)
Data terminal equipment (DTE)
Base station
Radio callsign.
SAR Aircraft
Radio callsign
Altitude
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
Data terminal equipment (DTE)
Inland station
An Inland station shows all the Class A information as well as:
Blue sign status
Hazardous cargo (Blue Cones)
ENI number
ERI ship type
Number of passengers
Number of crew members
Number of ship board personnel
Load status
Sensor qualities
Aids to navigation station
AID1 type (aids to navigation type)
Virtual flag
Dimensions A, B, C, D (see 7.5.5)
Off position indicator
SART station
In accordance with [1] an AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter transmits message 1 with
user ID 970xxyyyy and Nav. Status 14. So any station with these characteristics will be
presented as “Active SART” in the title row.
No additional information to a Class A station is displayed.
0 = not available = default, 01-15 = fixed aid-to-navigation, 16-31= floating aid-to-navigation.
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Table 7-1
Navigational status
Identifier No.
Description
00
Underway using engine
01
At anchor
02
Not under command
03
Restricted manoeuvrability
04
Constrained by her draught
05
Moored
06
Aground
07
Engaged in fishing trawling
08
Under way by sailing
09
Engaged in fishing other than trawling
10
Air cushion vessel in non displacement mode or WIG craft taking off, landing or in flight
11
Power driven vessel towing astern
12
Power driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside
13
In distress or requiring assistance
14
AIS SART, seeking to attract attention
15
Not defined, default
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OwnShip Data
This view presents the ownship data and status. The view needs to be scrolled vertically in order to see all the data.
Properties with several data parameters are presented with indented lines.
OWN SHIP DATA
MMSI: 012345678
NAME:
MY NAME IS VERY LONG
Destination:
THIS IS WHERE I GOTO
ETA: 24 Apr 13:45
Callsign: CNSS1
IMO: 987654321
Position:
Lat: N 58°24.60’
Lon: E015°37.46’
Source: Internal
Integrity:
PA: High <10 m
RAIM: Available
DGNSS: Uncorrected
SOG: 2.3 knots
Source: Internal
COG: 138.8 deg
Source: Internal
HDG: 138.8 deg
ROT: 020.0 deg/min
NAV Status: 03
Restricted manoeuvra
Type of ship: 50
DTE: Not Available
Draught: 11.3 m
Persons: 34
Internal GNSS ANT:
Dimension A: 12 m
Dimension B: 109 m
Dimension C: 7 m
Dimension D: 34 m
External GNSS ANT:
Dimension A: 23 m
Dimension B: 98 m
Dimension C: 15 m
Dimension D: 26 m
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Status Changes
The most recent status changes are presented with the 17 first letters of the description to the status change. If the status
change has not been viewed there is also a ‘*’ indicator.
See Table D-47 for supported status changes.
STATUS CHANGES
(S)
>* Internal GNSS in
* Internal SOG/COG
ROT invalid
Heading invalid
Select a status change to view date and time of occurrence and a description of the change.
STATUS CHANGES
(S)
>* Internal GNSS in
* Internal SOG/COG
ROT invalid
Heading invalid
To leave the status change data view use [CLR] to set the state to “viewed” or [ESC] to leave the state unchanged.
When there is at least one “not viewed” status change for the VDL 6000 transponder it is indicated by ‘S’ on the title row
(see 7.2.1.1). This indication remains until the status change is set to “viewed” hence it is important to keep the status
change list updated in order to be able to se when a new status change occurs.
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LR requests
The 20 most recent long range requests are presented with time (hh:mm) of reception and the MMSI of the requestor.
There is also an indicator ‘*’, ‘A’ or ‘M’ to the left of the time. The indicator depends of the setting for long range reply
mode (see 7.5.1) at the time the request was received.
‘*’ - Received in manual mode – reply needs to be confirmed
‘A’ - Received in automatic mode – needs no confirmation, has been replied
‘M’ - Received in manual mode - has been replied
Select a request to view the requested data items and/or to confirm and send a reply (if needed).
LR
>*
REQUESTS
(L)
13:31 211004000
13:38 211005000
13:30 211003000
It is indicated on the title row when there is a request that needs to be manually confirmed, see 7.3.6.1. This indication
remains until the reply has been confirmed hence it is important to keep the LR request list updated in order to be able to
see when a new LR request occurs.
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Confirm LR reply
The LR reply is presented with the requested data items. The default status ’Y’ (yes, include information in the reply) is
toggled to ‘N’ (no, do not include information in the reply) by pressing [ENT]. Scroll the request and set reply status for all
requested data items.
CONFIRM LR REPLY (L)
>Y Name, CSign, IMO
Y Data, Time
Y Position
Y COG
Y SOG
Y Destination, ETA
Y Draught
Y Type of ship
Y Dimension & type
Y Persons on board
CONFIRM LR REPLY (L)
N Date, Time
Y Position
>N COG
To send the reply and leave the reply confirmation view press [CLR], to abort press [ESC].
7.3.6.2
LR request data
The LR request is presented by time and date of reception and the MMSI number of the sender. Scroll vertically to see all
the data items that were requested.
LR REQUEST DATA (L)
Time: 23 Mar 13:31
MMSI: 211004000
Name, CSign, IMO
Data, Time
Position
COG
SOG
Destination, ETA
Draught
Type of ship
Dimension & type
Persons on board
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Regional Settings
AIS primarily operate with these default global settings:
Channel A no: 2087
Channel B no: 2088
Frequency bandwidth: 25kHz (A & B)
Tx power: High (12.5W)
Tx/Rx mode: Yes/Yes (A & B)
When entering a region where the default settings are not applicable (e.g. there are overriding national settings), the VDL
6000 transponder automatically switches to alternate regional settings.
The VDL 6000 transponder can store 8 regional settings defined either by ACA sentences, received DSC or AIS messages
or manually configured via the MKD, see 7.5.6.
The stored regions are presented with the north east corner position of the area. If a region is currently in use it is indicated
by a preceding ‘*’.
REGIONAL
> Reg: N
*Reg: N
Reg: N
SETTINGS
56° E 016°
59° E 016°
60° E 015°
Select a region to view all its settings.
REGION SETTINGS
Ch A: 2081
Ch A BW: Default
Ch A Tx/Rx: Yes/Yes
Ch B: 2082
Ch B BW: Default
Ch B Tx/Rx: Yes/Yes
Tx Power level: High
Transition zone: 3
NE LAT: N 60°00.0’
NE LON: E015°50.0’
SW LAT: N 59°01.0’
SW LON: E015°01.2’
Source: MKD
Beside the channel settings and the corner positions (north east latitude and longitude – south west latitude and longitude), a
transition zone surrounding the area is defined by size (1-8 NM).
When a stored region is either more than five weeks old or further away than 500 Nm from the current position it is
automatically removed.
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About AIS
The software and hardware versions and the unique serial number of the transponder are presented here.
TRANSPONDER VERSION
HW: VDL 6000-41-10
SW: SW-6000-12-3.X
SN: 1.44-6000-12345
This view is automatically presented when starting the VDL 6000 transponder.
7.3.9
Event Log
The transponder automatically records when the it is unable to transmit for more than 15 minutes. The reason can for
example be that the transponder is not powered or the transmitter has been set to off. The 10 most recent events are
presented with date, UTC time and reason for the log entry.
EVENT LOG
>2010-03-23 09:56:32
2010-03-21 14:32:09
2010-03-18 11:22:51
Select a log entry to view the reason for the log entry, the start time of the event and the end time.
LOG ENTRY
Reason:
Power off
Start time:
2010-03-23 09:39:32
End time:
2010-03-23 09:56:52
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SEND
From this menu safety related messages can be sent either by broadcast or addressed to another unit. When sending an
addressed message it is possible to choose address from the list of targets or to enter the MMSI number directly. Select by
pressing [ENT] on any row. IFM 16 and RFM 55 messages are Inland only.
SEND MESSAGES
>Addressed to target
Addressed to MMSI
Broadcast message
IFM 16 message
RFM 55 message
7.4.1
Send Addressed to Target
When selecting Addressed to target, the available targets are presented by name in a selectable list.
SEND MESSAGE TO
>CINDERELLA
DELTA
7.4.2
Send Addressed to MMSI
Addressing to MMSI will enable an input dialog for the destination. Use the numerical keys and enter the 9-digit MMSI
number (fill out with zeros in the beginning if the MMSI of the destination station consists of less than nine digits).
MMSI (9 digits)
008721598
7.4.3
Enter Message Text
Enter the text by using the alphanumerical keys, and confirm input by pressing [ENT]. The maximum number of characters
is 156 for addressed messages and 161 for broadcast messages.
WRITE MESSAGE
TEST SENDING ADDRESS
ED MESSAGE_
Enable the symbol input menu by pressing [ALT] prior to [SYM] when entering alphanumerical
input.
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When the message is written, a confirmation is needed to transmit the message.
CONFIRM SEND
>Yes, send message
No, abort
After the transmission is confirmed information whether the message was successfully transmitted or not is presented. If the
message was addressed, the status for acknowledgment by the receiver is also presented.
SEND STATUS
+ Sending message
This information is also available for the 20 last transmitted messages in the SHOW menu, see 7.3.2.
It is possible to close the sending status view by pressing [ESC].
If the message was transmitted successfully the view below is shown.
SENDING STATUS
* Message sent ok
In case of any error in the transmission, a failure view is presented.
SENDING STATUS
! Sending failed
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Assuming that the message was addressed and sent successfully, an acknowledgment by the addressed AIS station is
expected.
SENDING STATUS
* Message sent ok *
+ Waiting for ack. +
If the acknowledgment is received the view below is shown.
SENDING STATUS
* Message sent ok
* Ack. received
In case there is no acknowledgement received within 4 seconds the message is retransmitted. Retransmission in case of lack
of acknowledgement is done 3 times and if there still is no acknowledgement received a failure view is presented.
SENDING STATUS
* Message sent ok *
! No ack. received !
When the final status has been presented for four seconds the status screen times out and the view returns to the send
menu.
7.4.4
Sending IFM 16 and RFM 55 (Inland only)
IFM 16 and RFM 55 are messages that transmit information regarding the number of persons on board the ship. IFM 16 is
a message defined by IMO transmitting the grand total of persons on board. RFM 55 is a message adopted for Inland AIS
transmitting the number of persons on board with the information divided in to three sub-groups, passengers on board,
crew on board and number of shipboard personnel on board. When selecting either of RFM 55 or IFM 16 a confirmation
screen is shown, select Yes to transmit the selected message or select No to abort.
CONFIRM SEND
>Yes, send message
No, abort
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CONFIGURE
Static, voyage-related, and some dynamic information can be entered by means of the MKD or by means of
IEC 61162-1 [2] NMEA sentences. This section describes how to configure available data with the MKD. For an overview
of the Configure menu see section 7.2.4.
In all the configuration dialogs for specific values described in this section, use [ENT] to confirm the entered value or [ESC]
to abort to the previous menu. If the value for some reason is not accepted a message specifying why will appear.
For example:
NOT ACCEPTED
Number too big
Press [ESC] to return to the configuration dialog.
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Voyage Related Data
Scroll the menu vertically to see all the data.
The set of voyage related data is different in AIS Class A and AIS Inland.
AIS Class A:
SET VOYAGE DATA
> - Save Values NavStatus: 01
At anchor
Type of ship: 50
Destination: THIS..
ETA: 28 Mar 17:26
Draught: 11.3 m
Persons: 318
- Save Values -
AIS Inland:
SET VOYAGE DATA
> - Save Values NavStatus: 01
At anchor
Type of ship: 50
Destination: THIS..
ETA: 28 Mar 17:26
Draught: 11.32 m
Passengers: 142
Crew members: 12
Ship personnel: 17
Air draught:17.87 m
No. ass. tugs: 2
Load status: Yes
Haz cargo: 1
- Save Values -
The two first rows indicate the Navigational status of the vessel. The first row is the number and the second row is the first
20 letters of the resulting status, see Table 7-1. To step between statuses, on either row use → or [ENT] to step up or ← to
step down. Both rows will change simultaneously.
The IMO Type of Ship and Cargo information should be in accordance with Appendix B. The type of ship can be increased
or decreased by using ← or →. Pressing [ENT] will open the dialog shown below where the appropriate value can be
entered.
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TYPE OF SHIP [0-255]
Pressing [ENT] while Destination is selected will open a dialog where a maximum of 20 characters can be entered, including
symbols.
Pressing [ENT] while ETA is selected will open this dialog.
ETA MM/DD hh:mm
__/__ __:__
Simply enter the numbers for month, date, hour and minute.
Draught can be increased or decreased by using ← or →. Pressing [ENT] will open the dialog shown below where the
appropriate value can be entered.
Note that for AIS Inland two decimals can be entered.
DRAUGHT [0-25.5]
__._ m
Persons is only applicable to AIS Class A units and refer to the total number of persons on board the vessel. The maximum
value is 8190, the value 8191 means that there are 8191 or more persons on board. The value can be increased or decreased
by using ← or →. Pressing [ENT] will open the dialog shown below where the appropriate value can be entered.
PERSONS [0-8191]
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Passengers, crew members and shipboard personnel can all be increased or decreased by using ← or → (Inland only).
Pressing [ENT] will open a dialog where the appropriate value can be entered. For example:
PASSENGERS [0-8191]
Air draught can be increased or decreased by using ← or → (Inland only). Pressing [ENT] will open the dialog shown
below where the appropriate value can be entered.
AIR DRAUGHT[0-40.00]
__.__ m
Number of assisting tugboats can be increased or decreased by using ← or → (Inland only). Pressing [ENT] will open the
dialog shown below where the appropriate value can be entered.
ASSISTING TUGS [0-7]
Load status indicates if the ship is loaded. It can be toggled between Yes, No and not available by using ← or →.
Hazardous cargo should be configured to the current number of blue cones, if any. It can be can be increased or decreased
by using ← or →. Pressing [ENT] will open a dialog where the appropriate value can be entered.
Use [ESC] to apply the changes and leave the voyage related data menu.
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Backlight Level
The backlight level can be set from 0 – 15 where 15 is the brightest. The current value is the first value within the
parenthesis and the second value is the maximum. To increase or decrease the backlight level, use ← or →. Note that you
can quickly go from light to dark by going from 15 to 0 by pressing →.
Pressing [CLR/ALARM] will reset the backlight level to the default value of 15.
Pressing [ENT] will open the dialog shown below where the appropriate value can be entered.
BACKLIGHT(12) [0-15]
Pressing [ALT] + [ALT] will close down all lights to backlight level 0 (off), only alarms will be shown. Pressing any key after
that will set the light to backlight level 1.
7.5.3
Night mode
The display has a night mode that can be turned on or off. If turned on, all text will be light on a dark background instead of
the other way around. This configuration can be combined with the Backlight level to set the amount of light emitted in
night mode.
7.5.4
Static Data
To configure static data the administrator password is required, see section 7.2.4.1.
If the password was entered correctly, the configuration menu is presented.
The set of static data is different in AIS Class A and AIS Inland.
AIS Class A:
SET STATIC DATA
> - Save Values MMSI: IMO : Name: Callsign: - Save Values -
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AIS Inland:
SET STATIC DATA
> - Save Values MMSI: IMO : Name: Callsign: Blue sign: Not conne
ENI num:
ERI:
SOG Sens Q: low/GNSS
COG Sens Q: low/GNSS
HDG Sens Q: low
- Save Values Pressing [ENT] on either selection will open a dialog where the respective value can be configured.
If the MMSI or IMO number consists of less than 9 digits, pad the input sequence with initial zeros to a total of nine digits.
For Name a maximum of 20 characters can be entered, including symbols, and for Callsign it’s a maximum of 7 characters
including symbols.
MMSI and IMO number example:
MMSI (9 digits)
201234567
IMO (9 digits)
000054321
The Blue sign selection refers to if an external blue sign switch has been connected or not (Inland only). The selection can
be changed, using ← or →, between “Not Connected” and “Connectedt”.
Pressing [ENT] on the ENI num selection will open a dialog where the ENI number, maximum 8 digits, can be entered
(Inland only).
Pressing [ENT] on the ERI selection will open a dialog where the ERI ship type can be entered. For more information and
valid codes see Appendix C (Inland only).
The last three selections refer to the quality of information from the sensors for SOG, COG and HDG. Toggle between
high and low by using ←, → or [ENT] (Inland only).
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Ship Dimensions
Here the reference point for the reported position and the overall dimensions of the ship is configured. The reported
position is that of the currently used GNSS antenna. The location of that antenna in reference to the rest of the ship needs
to be configured. Two such reference points can be configured, one for the antenna connected to the internal GNSS in the
VDL 6000 unit and another for an antenna connected to an external GNSS unit, if present.
The reference points also define the overall dimensions of the ship and the four configurable values for each reference point
are called Dimension A – D as defined in Figure 7-2
Distance (m)
Reference Point
of Position
0-511, 511 = 511 m or greater
0-511, 511 = 511 m or greater
0-63, 63 = 63 m or greater
0-63, 63 = 63 m or greater
Figure 7-2
Reference point for reported position and overall dimensions of ship.
The dimension A should be in the direction of the transmitted heading information (bow).
If the dimensions of the ship is known but the reference point for an antenna is not available,
set A = C = 0 and B ≠ 0 and D ≠ 0.
If neither reference point nor dimensions of ship are available, set A = B = C = D = 0 (this is the default value).
The ship dimensions (A+B and C+D) should be identical when entering values for internal and external GNSS antenna.
On an Inland AIS transponder, in addition to the reference points the length and beam can be more precisely configured,
down to a tenth of a meter.
To configure ship dimensions the administrator password is required, see section 7.2.4.1.
If the password was entered correctly, the configuration menu is presented.
SET DIMENSIONS
>Internal GNSS ANT
External GNSS ANT
- Save Values -
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Press [ENT] on either selection to enter a sub menu where the four dimensions for the selected antenna can be configured.
The view needs to be scrolled vertically in order to see all the data.
INTERNAL GNSS ANT
>Dimension A: 0 m
Dimension B: 0 m
Dimension C: 0 m
Dimension D: 0 m
Return to menu
All values can either be step up or down using → or ← or by pressing [ENT] a dialog appears where the value can be
entered directly.
DIMENSION B [0-511]
Enter new setting using the alphanumerical input keys and press [ENT] to finish.
If the configured overall dimensions for internal and external GNSS antennas do not match, a warning will be presented.
Meaning, if dimension A+B for internal GNSS antenna does not match A+B for external there will be a Length warning
and if C+D for internal does not match C+D for external there will be a Beam warning.
LENGTH VALUE WARNING
The sum of the extern
al and internal posit
ion references are no
t equal.
BEAM VALUE WARNING
The sum of the extern
al and internal posit
ion references are no
t equal.
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In an AIS Inland an additional check with the more precise length and beam values are made. Warnings for both external
and internal position reference can be presented. For example:
LENGTH VALUE WARNING
The sum of the extern
al position reference
values is not equal
to the Length.
7.5.6
BEAM VALUE WARNING
The sum of the intern
al position reference
values is not equal
to the Beam.
Regional Settings
When entering this menu the user is presented with the option to either enter a new region or edit a previously stored
region.
If the user selects to enter a new region the display below is shown, with the default operating settings already entered. Note
that the channel settings or power level cannot be changed without specifying a region by defining the NE and SW corner
positions. See section 7.5.6.1 for more on region constraints.
The default operating settings are:
CONFIGURE REGION
> - Save Values Ch A: 2087
Ch A BW: Default
Ch A Tx/Rx: Yes/Yes
Ch B: 2088
Ch B BW: Default
Ch B Tx/Rx: Yes/Yes
Power level: High
Transition zone: 5
NE Lat: NE Lon: SW Lat: SW Lon: - Save Values -
If the user selects to edit a region, a list of previously stored regions will be displayed. Select one and press [ENT] to enter
the configure region screen. The selected region is displayed and changes can be made. Note that the changed region still
has to conform with the region constraints specified in section 7.5.6.1.
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CONFIGURE REGION
> - Save Values Ch A: 2081
Ch A BW: Default
Ch A Tx/Rx: Yes/Yes
Ch B: 2082
Ch B BW: Default
Ch B Tx/Rx: Yes/Yes
Power level: Low
Transition zone: 3
NE Lat: N 60°00.0’
NE Lon: E015°50.0’
SW Lat: N 59°01.0’
SW Lon: E015°01.2’
- Save Values -
The possibility to change bandwidth has been removed in newer versions of the AIS standards so it is no longer possible to
change it to something other then default.
Power level, transmit/receive mode and transition zone size settings are stepped or toggled when selected with
[ENT] ← or →.
Channel numbers (A and B) and the four corner coordinates are configured with dialogs.
For example, the latitude of the north-eastern corner.
LATITUDE NE CORNER
_ __°__._’
If changes have been made to the regional settings when leaving the menu (by pressing [ESC]), the user is prompted to save
settings and exit regional settings, abort and exit regional settings or continue editing regional settings.
SAVE SETTINGS?
>Yes, save and exit
No, abort and exit
Continue editing
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If no error message is presented when attempting to save the region, it is successfully added or changed. In case of an error
a short description of the error is presented.
NOT ACCEPTED
Invalid size
To leave the error description and return to region configuration view, press [ESC].
When a stored region is either more than five weeks old or further away than 500 Nm from the current position it is
automatically removed.
7.5.6.1
Region settings constraints
There are constraints specified by the AIS standards for how regional operating areas may be defined. A few of them will be
briefly discussed in this section, for more information and details please refer to [1] and [4].
A regional operating area may be input by the following means: manual input, TDMA command from a base station, DSC
command from a base station, NMEA commands from a shipborne system (e.g. ECDIS).
7.5.6.1.1
Transmitter power
Changes to the power level should only be by assignment by the approved channel management means. This means that the
power level of the transmitter is not allowed to be changed unless inside a regional operating area entered by one of the
methods mentioned above. Hence, to change the power level a regional area must be defined.
7.5.6.1.2
Regional boundaries
A boundary side should be no smaller than 20 Nm but no larger than 200 Nm. Care should be taken to avoid having more
than three adjacent regions at any regional boundary intersection.
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LR reply mode
The mode shown is the one currently in use. If set to “Manual LR reply” all replies to received long range requests must be
manually confirmed, see 7.3.6.1.
By pressing [ENT], ← or → the mode is toggled, “Manual LR reply” – “Automatic LR reply”. When the mode is automatic
all received long range requests are answered automatically and in no need of confirmation.
CONFIGURE
Voyage related data
Backlight (15/15)
Night mode: Off
Static data
Ship dimensions
Regional settings
>Automatic LR reply
Transmitter On
7.5.8
Transmitter On/Off
The transmitter can be toggle on and off by pressing [ENT], ← or →. If the transmitter is turned off there will be no
transmissions of any kind, the unit will be completely silent. It will however still receive messages as usual.
When the transmitter is turned off the alarm “Tx malfunction” will become active since the transmitter is no longer in use
as intended and also to notify any external applications that the unit will no longer transmit.
If the transmitter is turned off for more than 15 minutes it will be logged in the Event log, see 7.3.9.
7.5.9
Passwords
In this menu the passwords described in section 7.2.4.1 can be changed. To change either one of them select the Passwords
menu and then Admin or User in the sub menu. To be able to change a password the current password for the selected
level has to be entered. If the correct password is entered, enter the new password and then re-enter the new password for
verification. A password can be between 6 and 20 characters long.
7.5.10
Serial Port Settings
To configure the serial port settings for the serial interfaces, the administrator password is required, see section 7.2.4.1.
Note that parameter changes are not applied until the VDL 6000 transponder is rebooted.
Assuming that the password was correctly entered, all ports available for configuration are presented. Scroll menu vertically
and select the port to configure.
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SERIAL PORT SETTINGS
> - Save Values Sensor 1
Sensor 2
Sensor 3
Long range
External display
Pilot/Auxiliary
DGNSS corrections Save Values When choosing a port to configure the currently used parameters will be presented. The only parameter that can be changed
is the Baudrate, the other parameters are only displayed as information and cannot be changed. To change the Baudrate,
select it and press [ENT], ← or → to cycle trough the available values.
Sensor 1
> - Save Values Baudrate: 4800
Databits: 8
Parity: none
Stop bits: 1
Flowcontrol:none
- Save Values If changes have been made to port settings when leaving the settings view (by pressing [ESC]) the user will be prompted to
apply changes after reboot, apply changes and reboot or to abort without applying changes.
SAVE PORT SETTINGS?
>Apply after reboot
Apply and reboot
No, abort
Selecting “apply after reboot” will return the view to port selection, hence it is possible to make changes to other ports
before rebooting. If all desired changes are made select “apply and reboot” in order to restart the VDL 6000 transponder
and to use the new settings.
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In case the user selected apply after reboot the user will be asked again when leaving the configure ports menu to reboot the
VDL 6000 transponder.
REBOOT?
>Yes, reboot
No, reboot later
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NMEA REFERENCE MANUAL
This section describes both standardized NMEA sentences and proprietary NMEA sentences.
All CNS Systems proprietary NMEA sentences have a name beginning with $PCNS. The fifth letter indicates the sentences
type. There are five such types:
$PCNSC
Command sentences.
$PCNSQ
Query sentences.
$PCNSR
Response to query and command sentences.
$PCNSS
Set configuration sentences.
$PCNSI
Indication sentences.
In accordance with [2] all sentences shall be transmitted with a checksum field. The checksum field is the last field in a
sentence and follows the checksum delimiter character “*”. The checksum is the eight-bit exclusive OR (no start or stop
bits) of all characters in the sentence, including “,” and “^” delimiters, between but not including the “$” or “!” and the “*”
delimiters. For more information see [2].
NMEA sentences supported on Sensor ports:
DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, THS, HDG, OSD, RMC, ROT, VBW and VTG
NMEA sentences supported on Display ports:
ABM, BBM, ABK, VDM, VDO, ALR, TXT, ACA, ACK, AIR, SSD, VSD, AIQ, ACS, LRF, SPW, EPV and TRL
PCNSS
TXE
PCNSR
TXE
PCNSQ
TXE
NMEA sentences supported only on AIS Inland on Display ports:
PIWWIVD, PIWWSSD, PIWWSPW and PIWWSPR
NMEA sentences supported on the Long Range port:
LRI, LRF, LR1, LR2 and LR3
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DTM – Datum reference
Table 8-1
Field nr
Date
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--DTM,ccc,a,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,ccc*hh
ccc
Used
Local datum code
WGS84=W84
WGS72=W72
SGS85=S85
PE90=P90
User defined=999
IHO datum code
Not used
Local datum subdivision code
3, 4
x.x,a
Not used
Latitude offset (minutes)
5, 6
x.x,a
Not used
Longitude offset (minutes)
x.x
Not used
Altitude offset (meters)
ccc
Not used
Reference datum code
WGS84=W84
WGS72=W72
SGS85=S85
PE90=P90
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: Only “Local datum” supported. “Local datum” = “W84” sets the port in WGS-84 mode, other datum’s are not
supported.
GBS – Global Satellite Fault Detection
Table 8-2
Field nr
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--GBS,hhmmss.ss,x.x,x.x,x.x,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh
hhmmss.ss
Not used
UTC time of GGA or GNS fix associated with this sentence
x.x
Used
Expected error in Latitude
x.x
Used
Expected error in Longitude
x.x
Not used
Expected error in Altitude
xx
Not used
ID number of most likely failed satellite
x.x
Not Used
Probability of missed detection of most likely failed satellite
x.x
Not Used
Estimate of bias in meters of most likely failed satellite
x.x
Not used
Standard deviation of bias estimate
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed. “UTC time of the GGA or GNS fix” used to indicate RAIM in use.
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GGA – Global Positioning System Fix data
Table 8-3
Field nr
Date
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a, x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh
hhmmss.ss
Used
UTC of position
2, 3
llll.ll,a
Used
Latitude
4, 5
yyyyy.yy,a
Used
Longitude
Used
GPS quality factor
xx
Not used
Number of satellites in use
x.x
Not used
Horizontal dilution of precision
9, 10
x.x,M
Not used
Altitude (meters)
11, 12
x.x,M
Not used
Geoidal separation (meters)
13
x.x
Not used
Age of differential GPS data
14
xxxx
Not used
Differential reference station ID
15
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed, 6 first fields used for external GPS position.
GLL – Geographic Position - Latitude/Longitude
Table 8-4
Field nr
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--GLL,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh
1, 2
llll.ll,a
Used
Latitude
3, 4
yyyyy.yy,a
Used
Longitude
hhmmss.ss
Used
UTC of position
Used
Status
Used
Mode
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed and used for external GPS position
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GNS – GNSS Fix Data
Table 8-5
Field nr
Date
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--GNS,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh
hhmmss.ss
Not used
UTC
2, 3
llll.ll,a
Used
Latitude
4, 5
yyyyy.yy,a
Used
Longitude
c--c
Used
Mode indicator
xx
Not used
Number of satellites in use
x.x
Not Used
HDOP
x.x
Not used
Antenna altitude (meters)
x.x
Not used
Geodial separation (meters)
10
x.x
Not used
Age of differential data
11
x.x
Not used
Diff reference station ID
12
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed, 6 first fields used for external GPS position
HDT – Heading True
Table 8-6
Field nr
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--HDT,x.x,T*hh
1, 2
x.x,T
Used
Heading, degrees true
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed and used for external HDG
THS – True heading and status
Table 8-7
Field nr
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--THS,x.x,a*hh
x.x
Used
Heading, degrees true
Used
Mode indicator. This field should not be null.
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed and used for external Heading
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HDG – Heading, deviation and variation
Table 8-8
Field nr
Date
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--HDG,x.x,x.x,a,x.x,a*hh
x.x
Used
Magnetic sensor heading, degrees
2, 3
x.x,a
Used
Magnetic deviation, degrees E/W
4, 5
x.x,a
Used
Magnetic variation, degrees E/W
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note:
To obtain magnetic heading: add easterly deviation (E) to magnetic sensor reading; subtract westerly deviation
(W) from magnetic sensor reading.
To obtain true heading: add easterly variation (E) to magnetic heading; subtract westerly variation (W) from
magnetic heading.
Variation and deviation fields will be null fields if unknown.
OSD – Own Ship Data
Table 8-9
Field nr
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--OSD,x.x,A,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,A*hh
x.x
Used
Heading, degrees True
Used
Heading status
x.x
Used
Vessel course, degrees True
Used
Course reference B/M/W/R/P
x.x
Used
Vessel speed
Used
Speed reference B/M/W/R/P
x.x
Not used
Vessel set, degrees True
x.x
Not used
Vessel drift (speed)
Used
Speed units, K/N/S
10
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed and field 1 and 2 used for external HDG, field 3 and 4 used for external COG and field 5, 6
and 9 used for external SOG. Course and Speed references Manual and Water is not accepted
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RMC – Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$-- RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x, xxxxxx,x.x,a,a*hh
hhmmss.ss
Used
UTC (used to sync 1PPS time – odd even second)
Used
Status
3, 4
llll.ll,a
Used
Latitude
5, 6
yyyyy.yy,a
Used
Longitude
x.x
Used
Speed Over Ground
x.x
Used
Course Over Ground
xxxxxx
Used
Date ddmmyy
10, 11
x.x,a
Not used
Magnetic variation (degrees)
12
Used
Mode indicator
13
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed and field 1-6 and 12 used for external or manual position, field 7 used for external SOG
and field 8 used for external COG
Table 8-11
Field nr
ROT – Rate Of Turn
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--ROT,x.x,A*hh
x.x
Used
Rate of turn
Used
Status
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed and used for external ROT
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VBW – Dual Ground/Water Speed
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--VBW,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,A*hh
x.x
Not used
Longitudinal water speed (knots)
x.x
Not used
Transverse water speed (knots)
Not used
Status, water speed
x.x
Used
Longitudinal ground speed (knots)
x.x
Used
Transverse ground speed (knots)
Used
Status, ground speed
x.x
Not used
Stern transverse water speed (knots)
Not used
Status stern water speed
x.x
Not used
Stern traverse ground speed (knots)
10
Not used
Status stern ground speed
11
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed and field 4 - 6 used for external SOG
Table 8-13
Field nr
VTG – Course over Ground and Ground Speed
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--VTG,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x;n,x.x,K,a*hh
1, 2
x.x,T
Used
Course over ground, degrees True
3, 4
x.x,M
Not used
Course over ground, degrees Magnetic
5, 6
x.x,N
Used
Speed over ground (knots)
7, 8
x.x,K
Used
Speed over ground (km/h)
Used
Mode indicator
10
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: Fields 3,4,7 and 8 are ignored, field 1 and 2 used for external COG, and field 5 and 6 used for external
SOG
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ABM – Addressed Binary and safety related Message
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
!--ABM,x,x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x,x.x,s—s,x*hh
Used
Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message
Used
Sentence number
Used
Sequential Message identifier
xxxxxxxxx
Used
The MMSI of destination AIS unit for the ITU-R M.1371
message
Used
AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message
x.x
Used
ITU-R M.1371 message ID
s—s
Used
Encapsulated data
Used
Number of fill-bits
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed and used to generate VDL message
Table 8-15
Field nr
BBM – Broadcast Binary Message
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
!--BBM,x,x,x,x,x.x,s—s,x*hh
Used
Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message
Used
Sentence number
Used
Sequential message identifier
Used
AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message
x.x
Used
ITU-R M.1371 message ID
s—s
Used
Encapsulated data
Used
Number of fill-bits
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed and used to generate VDL message
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ACA – AIS Regional Channel Assignment Message
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--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
Used
Sequence number
2, 3
llll.ll,a
Used
Region Northeast corner latitude N/S
4, 5
yyyyy.yy,a
Used
Region Northeast corner longitude E/W
6, 7
llll.ll,a
Used
Region Southwest corner latitude N/S
8, 9
yyyyy.yy,a
Used
Region Southwest corner longitude E/W
10
Used
Transition Zone Size
11
xxxx
Used
Channel A
12
Used
Channel A bandwidth
13
xxxx
Used
Channel B
14
Used
Channel B bandwidth
15
Used
Tx/Rx mode
16
Used
Power lewel control
17
Not used
Information source
18
Not used
In-use Flag
19
hhmmss.ss
Not used
Time of “in-use” change
20
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields except 17,18 and 19 parsed and used to add region. For outgoing all fields are used. Field 16 only
supports the values 0, 1 and 2.
Table 8-17
Field nr
ACK – Acknowledge alarm
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--ACK,xxx*hh
xxx
Used
Local alarm number
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed and used to acknowledge alarms
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AIR – AIS Interrogation Request
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--AIR,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x,x.x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x*hh
xxxxxxxxx
Used
MMSI of interrogated station 1
x.x
Used
ITU-R M.1371 message requested from station 1
Not used
Message sub-section (reserved for future use)
x.x
Used
Number of second message from station 1
Not used
Message sub-section (reserved for future use)
xxxxxxxxx
Used
MMSI of interrogated station 2
x.x
Used
Number of message requested from station 2
Not used
Message sub-section (reserved for future use)
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed. All fields except field 3,5 and 8 are used to generate VDL message.
Table 8-19
Field nr
SSD – Ship Static Data
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--SSD,c--c,c--c,xxx,xxx,xx,xx,c,aa*hh
c--c
Used
Ship’s Call sign
c--c
Used
Ship’s name
xxx
Used
Pos. ref., “A” distance from bow
xxx
Used
Pos. ref., “B” distance from stern
xx
Used
Pos. ref., “C” distance from port beam
xx
Used
Pos. ref., “D” distance from starboard beam
Used
DTE indicator flag
aa
Used
Source identifier (see Note)
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: The source identifier field is interpreted according to draft of 61993-2 Ed.2
1) the source identifier “AI” means that the A, B, C, D values are related to the internal EPFS receiver,
2) any other source identifier means that the A, B, C, D values are related to the external EPFS.
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VSD – Voyage Static data
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--VSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,c--c,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,x.x,x.x*hh
x.x
Used
Type of ship and cargo category
x.x
Used
Maximum present static draught
x.x
Used
Persons on-board
c--c
Used
Destination
hhmmss.ss
Used
Est. UTC of destination arrival
xx
Used
Est. day of arrival at destination
xx
Used
Est. month of arrival at destination
x.x
Used
Navigational status
x.x
Used
Regional application flags
10
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: All fields parsed and used to set voyage static data
Table 8-21
Field nr
AIQ – Query Sentence
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--AIQ,*hh
ccc
Used
Queried NMEA sentence, supported sentences are:
ACA
VSD
SSD (see note)
TXT
TRL
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note: A query for the SSD sentence will result in two SSD sentences beeing sent from the AIS unit.
One sentence that contains the position reference point for the internal EPFS, indicated by “AI” as the talker ID.
And one sentence that contains the position reference point for the external EPFS, indicated by “SN” as the talker
ID. According to 61993-2 “SN” stands for “Electronic positioning system, other/general”.
The other fields are identical in the two sentences.
See SSD sentence for more information.
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ACS – AIS Channel management information source
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--ACS,x,xxxxxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,xxxx*hh
Sequence number, 0 to 9
xxxxxxxxx
MMSI of originator
hhmmss.ss
UTC at receipt of regional operating settings
xx
UTC day, 01-31
xx
UTC month, 01-12
xxxx
UTC year
hh
Checksum field
Note: Output only
Table 8-23
Field nr
VDM – AIS VHF data-link message
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
!--VDM,x,x,x,a,s—s,x*hh
Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message,
1 to 9
Sentence number, 1 to 9
Sequential message identifier, 0 to 9
AIS channel, “A” or “B”
s—s
Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message
Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
hh
Checksum field
Note: Output only
Table 8-24
Field nr
VDO – AIS VHF data-link own-vessel report
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
!--VDO,x,x,x,a,s—s,x*hh
Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message,
1 to 9
Sentence number, 1 to 9
Sequential message identifier, 0 to 9
AIS Channel, “A” or “B”
s—s
Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message
Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
hh
Checksum field
Note: Output only
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ALR – Set alarm state
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--ALR,hhmmss.ss,xxx,A,A,c--c*hh
hhmmss.ss
Time of alarm condition change, UTC
xxx
Local alarm number (identifier) [identification number of alarm
source]
Alarm condition,
A = threshold exceeded
V = not exceeded)
Alarm’s acknowledge state,
A = acknowledged
V = unacknowledged
c--c
Alarm’s description text
hh
Checksum field
Note: Output only
If no alarms are currently active an empty ALR sentence will be output once a minute on the Presentation
Interface. This sentence indicates that everything is OK.
$AIALR,,,V,,*hh
For list of supported alarm ID’s see Table D-47
Table 8-26
Field nr
TXT – Text transmission
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--TXT,xx,xx,xx,c--c*hh
xx
Total number of messages, 01 to 99
xx
Message number, 01 to 99
xx
Text identifier
c--c
Text message
hh
Checksum field
Note: Output only
For list of supported text ID’s see Table D-47
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ABK – AIS addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--ABK,xxxxxxxxx,a,x.x,x,x*hh
xxxxxxxxx
MMSI of the addressed destination AIS unit
AIS channel of reception, “A” or “B”
x.x
ITU-R M.1371 message ID
Message Sequence Number
Type of acknowledgement
hh
Checksum field
Note: Output only
Table 8-28
Field nr
EPV – Command or report equipment property value
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--EPV,a,cc,c--c,x.x,c--c*hh
Sentence status flag
C = command
R = query
cc
Destination equipment type, i.e. “AI”
c—c
Unique identifier, for AIS this is the MMSI
x.x
Property identifier for the property to be set, see Note
c--c
Value of property to be set, see Note
hh
Checksum field
Note: The property identifier is a variable length integer field that identifies a parameter that can be set in
accordance with the table below and is intended for commissioning settings. Only the following property identifiers
are supported:
Property Id
Property Meaning
Value range
101
Sensor 1 baud
102
Sensor 2 baud
103
Sensor 3 baud
104
Long Range baud
105
DGNSS baud
106
MMSI
107
108
IMO Number
Long Range
configuration
Change administrator
password
Change user password
4800, 9600, 14400,
19200, 38400
4800, 9600, 14400,
19200, 38400
4800, 9600, 14400,
19200, 38400
4800, 9600, 14400,
19200, 38400
4800, 9600, 14400,
19200, 38400
000000000, 200000000
… 7999999999
000000000 … 999999999
“A” = automatic
“M” = manual
New administrator
password
New user password
111
112
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Table 8-29
Field nr
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SPW – Security password sentence
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--SPW,ccc,c--c,x,c--c*hh
ccc
Password protected sentence
The following sentence formatter that should be protected
(for example EPV)
c--c
Unique Identifier, for AIS this is the MMSI
Password level
1 = User level
2 = Administrator level
c--c
Password
A password can be between 6 and 20 characters long
hh
Checksum field
Note: Output only
Table 8-30
Field nr
TRL – AIS transmitter non functioning log
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--TRL,x.x,x.x,x,xxxxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,xxxxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,x*hh
x.x
Total number of log entries
x.x
Log entry number
Sequential message identifier
xxxxxxxx
Switch off date
hhmmss.ss
Switch off UTC time
xxxxxxxx
Switch on date
hhmmss.ss
Switch on UTC time
Reason for TX non-functioning
1 = power off
2 = silent mode
3 = transmission switched off by channel management
4 = equipment malfunction
5 = invalid configuration
hh
Checksum field
Note: Output only
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Table 8-31
Field nr
Date
Classification
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PIWWIVD – Inland waterway voyage data
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$PIWWIVD,x,x,x,xx.xx,xx.xx,x,xxx,xxxx,xxx*hh
Used
Reporting rate, default=0
Used
No of blue cones:
0-3, 4=B-Flag, 5=default=unknown
Used
0=not available=default, 1=loaded, 2=unloaded
xx.xx
Used
Static draught of ship 0 to 20.00 meters, 0=unknown=default
xx.xx
Used
Air draught of ship 0 to 40.00 meters, 0=unknown=default
Used
Number of assisting tugboat 0-6, 7=default=unknown
xxx
Used
Number of crew members on board 0 to 254,
255=unknown=default
xxxx
Used
Number of passengers on board 0 to 8190,
8191=unknown=default
xxx
Used
Number of shipboard personnel on board 0 to 254,
255=unknown=default
10
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note:
Table 8-32
Field nr
PIWWSSD – Inland Waterway Static Ship data
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$PIWWSSD,cccccccc,xxxx,xxx.x,xxx.x,x,x,xhh
cccccccc
Used
ENI number
xxxx
Used
ERI ship type according to ERI classification
Table C-44
ERI Ship types
, page 78
xxx.x
Used
Length of ship 0 to 800.0 meter
xxx.x
Used
Beam of ship 0 to 100.0 meter
Used
Quality of speed information 1=high or 0=low
Used
Quality of course information 1=high or 0=low
Used
Quality of heading information 1=high or 0=low
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note:
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Table 8-33
Field nr
Date
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PIWWSPW – Inland AIS security password sentence
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$PIWWSPW,a,x,c--c,x.x*hh
Used
Functional mode, E=Enter or C=Change
Used
Password level, 1=Admin or 2=Operator
c--c
Used
Password
x.x
Used
Validity time, 0 to 60 sec,
0 = “valid for only one following sentence within next 60
seconds”
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note:
Table 8-34
Field nr
PIWWSPR – Inland AIS security password response
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$PIWWSPR,a,x,x.x,x*hh
Used
Function mode of the PIWWSPW sentence being reported on.
E = Status for enter password
C = Status for change password
Used
Password level of the PIWWSPW sentence being reported on.
Used
Validity time-out of the PIWWSPW sentence being reported on.
Used
Password status.
0 = operation was successful
1 = operation failed
hh
Used
Checksum field
Note:
Table 8-35
Field nr
LRI – Long Range Interrogation
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--LRI,x,a,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,llll.ll,a, yyyyy.yy,a,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a*hh
Used
Sequence number
Used
Control flag
xxxxxxxxx
Used
MMSI of “requestor”
xxxxxxxxx
Used
MMSI of “destination”
llll.ll,a
Used
Latitude – N/S (north-east co-ordinate)
yyyyy.yy,a
Used
Longitude – E/W (north-east co-ordinate)
llll.ll,a
Used
Latitude – N/S (south-west co-ordinate)
yyyyy.yy,a
Used
Longitude – E/W (south-west co-ordinate)
Note: All fields parsed and used for LR
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Table 8-36
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LRF – Long Range Function
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--LRF,x,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,c--c,c--c*hh
Used
Sequence number
xxxxxxxxx
Used
MMSI of requestor
c--c
Used
Name of requestor
c--c
Used
Function request
c--c
Used
Function reply status
Note: All fields parsed and used for LR
Table 8-37
Field nr
LR1 – Long Range Reply with destination for function request “A”
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--LR1,x,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,c--c,xxxxxxxxx*hh
Used
Sequence Number
xxxxxxxxx
Used
MMSI of responder
xxxxxxxxx
Used
MMSI of requestor
c--c
Used
Ship’s name
c--c
Used
Call Sign
xxxxxxxxx
Used
IMO Number
Note: Output only
Table 8-38
Field nr
LR2 – Long Range Reply for function requests “B, C, E and F”
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--LR2,x,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a, yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,T,x.x,N*hh
Used
Sequence Number
xxxxxxxxx
Used
MMSI of responder
xxxxxxxx
Used
Date: ddmmyyyy
hhmmss.ss
Used
UTC time of position
5,6
llll.ll,a
Used
Latitude, N/S (position co-ordinate, to 1 min)
7,8
yyyyy.yy,a
Used
Longitude, E/W (position co-ordinate, to 1 min)
9,10
x.x,T
Used
Course over ground True, value to nearest degree
11,12
x.x,N
Used
Speed over ground, value to 0.1 knot
Note: Output only
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Table 8-39
Field nr
Date
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LR3 – Long-range Reply for function requests “I, O, P, U and W”
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$--LR3,x,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,xxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,x.x,cc,x.x,x.x, x.x,x.x*hh
Used
Sequence Number
xxxxxxxxx
Used
MMSI of “responder”
c--c
Used
Voyage destination
xxxxxx
Used
ETA Date: ddmmyy
hhmmss.ss
Used
ETA Time
x.x
Used
Draught
cc
Used
Ship/cargo
x.x
Used
Ship length
x.x
Used
Ship breadth
10
x.x
Used
Ship type
11
x.x
Used
Persons
Note: Output only
Table 8-40
Field nr
PCNSS,TXE – Set transmitter enabled
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$PCNSS,TXE,c--c,c--c*hh
c--c
Used
Transmitter state at startup
ON
Transmitter enabled at startup
OFF
Transmitter disabled at startup
c—c
Used
Change transmitter state in runtime
ON
Enable transmitter
OFF
Disable transmitter
Note: All fields parsed and used. A null field indicates no change to the current value.
Table 8-41
Field nr
PCNSQ – CNS Systems proprietary query sentence
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
Used
Queried CNS Systems proprietary sentence.
$PCNSQ,ccc*hh
ccc
Supported sentences: TXE
Note: All fields parsed and used to generate appropriate response sentence
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Table 8-42
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PCNSR,TXE – Response sentence for transmitter enabled state
Message Field
Used / Not Used
Description
$PCNSR,TXE,c--c,c--c*hh
c--c
Used
Transmitter state at startup
ON
Transmitter enabled at startup
OFF
Transmitter disabled at startup
c—c
Used
Current transmitter state
ON
Transmitter currently enabled
OFF
Transmitter currently disabled
Note: Output only
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Appendix A
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MKD KEY LAYOUT
KEY
DESCRIPTION
Alphanumeric input key.
Space
Alphanumeric input key.
ABC
Scroll menu vertically (one row).
[ALT] – Scroll menu to top.
Alphanumeric input key.
DEF
Alphanumeric input key.
GHI
Scroll menu horizontally (where available).
Alphanumeric input key.
JKL
Alphanumeric, numeric input key.
MNO
Scroll menu horizontally (where available).
Alphanumeric, numeric input key.
PQRS
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DESCRIPTION
Alphanumeric, numeric input key.
TUV
Scroll menu vertically (one row).
[ALT] – Scroll menu to bottom.
Alphanumeric, numeric input key.
WXYZ
Alphanumeric, numeric input key.
SYM
ALT
Symbolic input key;
[ALT] – activate symbol input menu (if in alphanumerical input mode).
.,!?&:;()”’[]+-*/=%$#<>^@
Enable alternative functions (for keys available), see [ALT].
Press prior to, not together with desired alternate function key.
Enable menu.
MENU
Leave an entry, abort view.
ESC
[ALT] – return to default view (major escape).
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DESCRIPTION
Make entry, confirm input.
ENT
Clear input, acknowledge.
CLR/
ALARM
Go direct to alarms from default view.
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IMO TYPE OF SHIP AND CARGO TYPE
The IMO Type of Ship and Cargo defined below represents similar type of information as the ERI ship type defined for
Inland vessels.
(Table 50 from ITU-R M.1371-4).
Table B-43
IMO Type of Ship and Cargo identifiers
Identifiers to be used by ships to report their type
Identifier No.
Special craft
50
Pilot vessel
51
Search and rescue vessels
52
Tugs
53
Port tenders
54
Vessels with anti-pollution facilities or equipment
55
Law enforcement vessels
56
Spare - for assignments to local vessels
57
Spare - for assignments to local vessels
58
Medical transports (as defined in the 1949 Geneva Convention and Additional Protocols)
59
Ships and aircraft of States not parties to an armed conflict
Other ships
First digit (*)
Second digit (*)
First digit (*)
Second digit (*)
1 - reserved for future
use
0 - All ships of this type
0 - Fishing
2 - WIG
1 - Carrying DG, HS, or MP
IMO hazard or pollutant
category X
1 - Towing
3 - see right column
2 - Carrying DG, HS, or MP
IMO hazard or pollutant
category Y
3 - Vessel
2 - Towing and length of
the tow exceeds 200 m or
breadth exceeds 25 m
4 - HSC
3 - Carrying DG, HS, or MP
IMO hazard or pollutant
category Z
3 - Engaged in dredging or
underwater operations
5 - see above
4 - Carrying DG, HS, or MP
IMO hazard or pollutant
category OS
4 - Engaged in diving
operations
5 - reserved for future use
5 - Engaged in military
operations
6 - Passenger ships
6 - reserved for future use
6 - Sailing
7 - Cargo ships
7 - reserved for future use
7 - Pleasure Craft
8 - Tanker(s)
8 - reserved for future use
8 - reserved for future use
9 - Other types of ship
9 - No additional information
9 - reserved for future use
DG: Dangerous Goods.
HS: Harmful Substances.
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MP: Marine Pollutants.
(*) NOTE. The identifier should be constructed by selecting the appropriate first and second digits.
For example, a cargo ship not carrying dangerous goods, harmful substances, or marine pollutants; would use identifier
“79”. Pleasure craft would use identifier “37”. Note that those ships whose type identifier begins with a “3” should use the
fourth column of the table.
Depending on the vessel, cargo and/or the navigational conditions, this information may be voyage related and would
therefore need to be changed before beginning or at some time during the voyage.
This is defined by the “second digit” in the fourth column of the table.
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ERI SHIP TYPES
This table should be used to convert the ERI (UN) ship types, which are used in Inland message RFM 10 to the IMO type
of ship and cargo which are used in ITU-R M.1371 message 5 – Ship Static and Voyage related data.
(Table copied from Vessel Tracking and Tracing Standard for Inland Navigation, Edition 1.01, Annex E, CCNR,
10.10.2007).
The ERI code - full code column represents the ERI type of ship.
The AIS code – first and second digit columns, represents the IMO type of ship and cargo.
Table C-44
ERI Ship types
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Appendix D
Text Identifier
Alarm's description text
Alarm ID or
Alarm condition not
exceeded
Integrity alarm conditions signaled using ALR sentence formatter
Alarm condition
threshold exceeded
Table D-47
ALARMS AND STATUS CHANGES
Reaction of the system to the alarm
condition threshold exceeded
AIS: Tx malfunction
001
Stop transmission
AIS: Antenna VSWR exceeds limit
002
Continue operation
AIS: Rx channel 1 malfunction
003
Stop transmission on affected channel
AIS: Rx channel 2 malfunction
004
Stop transmission on affected channel
AIS: Rx channel 70 malfunction
005
Stop transmission on affected channel
AIS: General failure
006
Stop transmission
AIS: MKD connection lost
008
Continue operation
AIS: External EPFS lost
025
Continue operation
AIS: No sensor position in use
026
Continue operation
AIS: No valid SOG information
029
Continue operation using default data
AIS: No valid COG information
030
Continue operation using default data
AIS: Heading lost/invalid
032
Continue operation using default data
AIS: No valid ROT information
035
Continue operation using default data
Table D-47
AIS status indications
Text Message
Text Identifier
Reaction of the system
AIS: UTC clock lost
07
Continue operation using indirect or
semaphore synchronization
AIS: External DGNSS in use
21
Continue operation
AIS: External GNSS in use
22
Continue operation
AIS: Internal DGNSS in use (beacon)
23
Continue operation
AIS: Internal DGNSS in use (message 17)
24
Continue operation
AIS: Internal GNSS in use
25
Continue operation
AIS: External SOG/COG in use
27
Continue operation
AIS: Internal SOG/COG in use
28
Continue operation
AIS: Heading valid
31
Continue operation
AIS: Rate of Turn Indicator in use
33
Continue operation
AIS: Other ROT source in use
34
Continue operation
AIS: Channel management parameters changed
36
Continue operation
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WWW.CNS.SE
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