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Kongsberg Seatex AS Seatex AIS 100/Simrad AI 70 Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual

Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual

Seatex AIS 100Instruction Manual
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iiiDocument revisionsDocument ID Rev. Date Reason for revision0 - 3 Draft versions4 2003-03-03 Updated NMEA descriptionsMan_instr_ais100_r5 5 2003-03-31 Minor update after internal revisionSoftware versionsThis Instruction Manual applies to software version 1.06 and newer.
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vTable of contents1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................11.1 Introduction...............................................................................11.2 How to use this manual...............................................................11.3 References ................................................................................11.4 Abbreviations and acronyms ........................................................21.5 AIS – Automatic Identification System ..........................................31.6 System components ...................................................................61.7 Electrical specifications................................................................82 OPERATION......................................................................................92.1 Introduction...............................................................................92.2 Operational modes .....................................................................92.2.1 Autonomous and continuous mode.................................92.2.2 Assigned mode ............................................................92.2.3 Polled or controlled mode............................................ 102.3 Malfunction and fallback arrangements ....................................... 102.4 Mobile station initialisation......................................................... 102.5 Overview................................................................................. 113 DISPLAY PAGES..............................................................................133.1 Main menu descriptions............................................................. 133.1.1 Navigational status..................................................... 133.1.2 Long range history ..................................................... 133.1.3 Voyage data.............................................................. 143.1.4 Static data ................................................................ 153.1.5 Dynamic data ............................................................ 163.1.6 Channel management................................................. 173.1.7 VHF link.................................................................... 183.1.8 Downperiods ............................................................. 183.1.9 Network & ports......................................................... 193.1.10 Answer modes........................................................... 193.1.11 Diagnostics ............................................................... 203.1.12 Security.................................................................... 213.2 Authorisation code entry ........................................................... 213.3 View page ............................................................................... 223.4 SMS menu............................................................................... 223.5 Alarms .................................................................................... 263.6 Adjusting brightness and contrast............................................... 264 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................274.1 Health, environment and safety ................................................. 274.2 Restrictions in guarantee........................................................... 27
vi4.3 Physical dimensions.................................................................. 275 INSTALLATION...............................................................................335.1 General................................................................................... 335.2 AIS 100 MKD ........................................................................... 345.3 AIS 100 mobile station.............................................................. 355.4 AIS 100 connection box ............................................................ 375.5 External cabling of data signals .................................................. 415.6 AIS 100 VHF antenna................................................................ 425.7 AIS 100 GPS antenna ............................................................... 445.8 Internal alarm system............................................................... 466 EXTERNAL INTERFACES..................................................................476.1 External interfaces.................................................................... 476.2 Presentation interface ............................................................... 476.3 Long range interface................................................................. 496.4 Sensor input............................................................................ 496.5 New IEC 61162-1 sentences ...................................................... 516.6 IEC 61162-1, Ed. 2, sentences................................................... 706.7 Proprietary 61162-1 sentences................................................... 817 SOFTWARE SETUP PROCEDURE ......................................................857.1 Description of installation setup.................................................. 858 MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................898.1 General................................................................................... 898.2 Periodic maintenance................................................................ 898.3 Repairs and modifications.......................................................... 898.3.1 Exchange of antenna cable.......................................... 908.3.2 Exchange of GPS or VHF antennas ............................... 908.3.3 Repair of the Seatex AIS 100....................................... 908.4 Installation of a spare Seatex AIS 100 ........................................ 919 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................939.1 Hardware problems .................................................................. 939.1.1 Power supply failing.................................................... 939.1.2 GPS and VHF antenna cable connections....................... 939.1.3 GPS and VHF antenna malfunction ............................... 939.1.4 GPS receiver failing .................................................... 949.1.5 VHF transceiver failing................................................ 949.2 External data interface problems................................................ 949.2.1 Data input from main GPS/GNSS source ....................... 949.2.2 Heading from vessel heading sensor............................. 9510 PARTS LIST ....................................................................................97APPENDIX A – VESSEL TYPES................................................................99APPENDIX B – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...................................101INDEX .................................................................................................103
viiList of illustrationsFigure 1 Elements in an AIS system............................................................4Figure 2 AIS 100 system components .........................................................6Figure 3 Front display MKD unit................................................................11Figure 4 MKD unit dimensions..................................................................27Figure 5 Mobile station dimensions ...........................................................28Figure 6 Connection box dimensions .........................................................29Figure 7 VHF antenna..............................................................................30Figure 8 GPS antenna and pole dimensions................................................31Figure 9 Rear side of the MKD unit and interconnection plug........................34Figure 10 The Amphenol connector...........................................................35Figure 11 Recommended free space to rear side of mobile station ................36Figure 12 Rear side of mobile station ........................................................ 36Figure 13 The 9-pin D-sub plug................................................................37Figure 14 Recommended free space to rear side of connection box...............38Figure 15 The 50-pin plug........................................................................40Figure 16 Talker and listener cabling – data/shield......................................41Figure 17 Third wire cabling..................................................................... 41Figure 18 Recommended VHF antenna installation......................................42Figure 19 VHF and GPS antenna cable connector termination.......................43Figure 20 Recommended GPS antenna installation......................................44Figure 21 GPS antenna offset arms...........................................................45Figure 22 Interfaces to the Seatex AIS 100 mobile station...........................47
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information11 GENERAL INFORMATION1.1 IntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your new Seatex AIS 100 andthank you for selecting what is one of the best AIS systems availableon the market today.Kongsberg Seatex AS manufactures several positioning andnavigation products for all types of vessels, from fishery and merchantmarine vessels to advanced offshore and research vessels. KongsbergSeatex AS is located in Trondheim in the central part of Norway. Thecompany's involvements in positioning and navigation products beganin 1984 with equipment for offshore and research vessels. Professionalmariners around the world acknowledge the Seatex brand names asthe "leading edge" in advanced, accurate and reliable navigation andpositioning products.1.2 How to use this manualThis manual is intended as a reference guide for operation, installationand maintenance of the Seatex AIS 100 system. Great care has beentaken to simplify the setup and operation of the system.Please take the time to read this manual to get a thoroughunderstanding of the Seatex AIS 100's components and operation, aswell as their relationship to other sensors interfaced to the system.Before going into details about the Seatex AIS 100 a shortintroduction to AIS – Automatic Identification system is presented.The mobile station will also be referred to as a transponder.1.3 References [1] IEC 61993-2. MARITIME NAVIGATION ANDRADIOCOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS -Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) Part 2: Class A Shipborneequipment of the Universal Automatic Identification System (AIS) -Operational and performance requirements, methods of test andrequired test results. Committee draft for vote 2001-02-16. [2] RECOMMENDATION ITU-R M.1371. TECHNICALCHARACTERISTICS FOR A UNIVERSAL SHIPBORNEAUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM USING TIME DIVISIONMULTIPLE ACCESS IN THE VHF MARITIME MOBILE BAND.Draft Revision.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information2 [3] IEC 60945 Maritime navigation and radio communication equipmentand systems -General requirements - Methods of testing and requiredtest results. Third edition. [4] IEC 60950 Safety of information technology equipment. Edition 3.0,1999-04. [5] IEC 61162-1 Ed. 2.0 (2000-07) Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - Digital interfaces - Part 1:Single talker and multiple listeners. [6] IEC 61162-2 Ed. 1.0 (1998-09) Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - Digital interfaces - Part 2:Single talker and multiple listeners, high-speed transmission.1.4 Abbreviations and acronymsABK Addressed and Binary Broadcast AcknowledgementABM Addressed Binary and Safety Related MessageACA AIS Regional Channel AssignmentAIS Automatic Identification SystemALR AlarmBIIT Built In Integrity TestsBS Base StationCOG Course Over GroundDGPS Differential GPSDSC Digital Selective CallingECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information SystemECS Electronic Chart SystemEMC Electromagnetic CompatibilityETA Estimated Time of ArrivalFATDMA Fixed Allocation TDMAGNSS Global Navigation Satellite SystemGPS Global Positioning SystemHDG HeadingIALA International Association of Lighthouse AuthoritiesIEC International Electrotechnical CommissionIMO International Maritime OrganisationLAN Local Area NetworkLED Light Emitting DiodeLR Long RangeMKD Minimum Keyboard DisplayMMSI Maritime Mobile Service IdentityMSG MessageN/A Not ApplicableNMEA National Marine Electronics AssociationPI Presentation InterfacePPS Pulse-per-secondPWR PowerROT Rate of TurnRTCM Radio Technical Commission of Maritime Service
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information3RX ReceiveSeatex Kongsberg Seatex ASSOG Speed Over GroundSOTDMA Self Organising TDMASWR Standing Wave RatioTBD To Be DefinedTDMA Time Division Multiple AccessTX TransmitTXT Text MessageUTC Universal Co-ordinated TimeVDL VHF Data LinkVDM VHF Data Link MessageVDO VHF Data Link Own Vessel MessageVHF Very High FrequencyVTS Vessel Traffic Service1.5 AIS – Automatic Identification SystemAIS is an identification system that uses VHF communication totransmit and receive AIS data. AIS operates primarily on twodedicated VHF channels, AIS 1 – 161,975 MHz and AIS 2 – 162,025MHz. Where these channels are not available regionally, the AIS canbe set to alternate designated channels.The AIS mobile station broadcasts the vessel's position, speed andcourse over ground as well as static and voyage related information.Short safety related text messages can be sent between vessels orbroadcast from shore based AIS stations or Aids to Navigation likebuoys and lighthouses. The on-board installed mobile station isdesigned to operate automatically and as a stand-alone unit. When nottransmitting, the mobile station listens for position information fromother vessels or shore based stations.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information4Figure 1 Elements in an AIS systemThe system broadcasts data using the SOTDMA (Self-organised TimeDivision Multiple Access) data protocol. Each minute is divided into4500 time slots, enabling simultaneous transmission of up to 500stations.CoverageThe system radio coverage range is similar to other VHF applicationsand is dependent on the height of the antenna. The propagation differsfrom that of a radar, due to the longer wavelength, so it is possible to"see" around bends and behind islands if the landmasses are not toohigh. A typical value to be expected at sea is 20 nautical miles.AIS Base StationVTS CentreGNSS SatellitesAIS VHF LinkAIS VHF Link
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information5AIS information contentAIS type of information is exchanged automatically between vessels,vessels and shore based stations and vessel and Aids to Navigationlike buoys and lighthouses. The information transmitted by the AISmobile stations is grouped in four categories:Static Data• MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number• Call sign and name• IMO number• Length and beam• Type of ship• Location of position fixing antennas on the shipVoyage Related Data• Ship's draught• Hazardous cargo type• Destination and ETA (at Master's discretion)Dynamic Data• Position with accuracy indication and integrity status• Time in UTC• COG (Course over ground)• SOG (Speed over ground)• Heading• Navigational status• Rate of turnSafety-related Messages• Reading and writing short safety related messagesData reporting and transmission ratesAIS data as stated above is autonomously sent at different update ratesand thus reporting rates are dependent on the ship's navigationalmode. Dynamic information is dependent on speed and coursealteration while static and voyage related data are transmitted every 6minutes or on request. Thus fast ferries will report their navigationaldata at a higher update rate than ships at anchor.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information6Type of Ship ReportingIntervalShip at anchor 3 min.Ship 0 to 14 knots 12 sec.Ship 0 to 14 knots and changing course 4 sec.Ship 14 to 23 knots 6 sec.Ship 14 to 23 knots and changing course 2 sec.Ship > 23 knots 3 sec.Ship > 23 knots and changing course 2 sec.All data input to the AIS mobile stations is based on the NMEA 0183data protocol. Messages sent on VHF are based on the AIS dataprotocol, which defines several Message Types containing differenttypes of information.1.6 System componentsThe Seatex AIS 100 system consists of the following units:Figure 2 AIS 100 system components
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information7AIS 100 Minimum Keyboard and Display (MKD)The MKD unit provides a simple user interface to the mobile station.The keypads on the MKD can be used to navigate between dedicatedmenus used for configuration and display of vessel navigation data.Text messages can also be entered into the MKD and transmitted toother vessels or shore based AIS stations providing warnings or otherrelevant navigation information. Thus the MKD provides basicpresentation of configuration data, position data and text messages. Ifthe AIS has been interfaced to the on-board ECDIS system or radarthe information displayed on the MKD can also be displayed on anAIS compatible ECDIS or ECS systems.AIS 100 mobile stationThe mobile station incorporates two VHF receivers, configured tooperate on the predefined AIS frequencies for the region, one VHFtransmitter transmitting on all required frequencies and one DSCreceiver. The mobile station also incorporates a GPS receiver and aprocessor. The internal GPS receiver, which is capable of receivingdifferential corrections for increased position accuracy, is used fortime synchronisation and as a backup position sensor. For AIS datatransmission, the Self Organised Time Division Multiple Access(SOTDMA) data protocol is used. SOTDMA enables a large numberof vessels to receive and transmit AIS data at the same time.Front LED indicatorsThe LED indicators on the front of the mobile station can be used tomonitor status as well as data reception and transmission.Led Colour DescriptionTX OffAmberGreenRedTransmitter idleTransmitting on AIS channel BTransmitting on AIS channel ATransmitter turned offMSG OffAmberGreenNo message/report being receivedMessage/report received on channel BMessage/report being received on channel AGPS AmberGreen Indirect synchronisation free runInternal GPS OK. GPS synch selectedALM OffRed No alarmAlarm. Alarm relay activatedPWR Green Indicates powered unit
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 General information8AIS 100 connection boxThe connection box is used to connect to external sensors mainposition sensor, heading sensor and rate of turn sensor (whenavailable). These sensors are mandatory while interfaces to electronichart systems and long range communication systems, are optional.AIS compatible ECDIS/ECS systems are interfaced to the AISthrough serial line communication. Power is supplied to the AISmobile station through the connection box.AIS 100 VHF antennaThe VHF antenna is used for VHF communication. The antenna isconnected to the mobile station using cables with attenuation less than3 dB.AIS 100 GPS antennaThe GPS antenna is an L1 antenna receiving signals from all visiblesatellites. The antenna is hermetically sealed and the cable used toconnect the GPS antenna to the mobile station should be of a qualitythat ensures minimum loss of signal, i.e. less than 20 dB.1.7 Electrical specificationsInput supplySupply voltage 18 - 35 V DCSupply current@ 24 V DC 1.0 A (no VHF Tx)1.2 A ( 2 W) VHF1.6 A (12 W) VHFSerial port capabilityMode RS-422Isolation 1 kVLine tolerant min +/- 15 V DCLine speed 1200 - 57600 bits/sTalker capability max 8 listeners @120 OhmListener load requirements 120 Ohm (recommended)NetworkNetwork speed 10 Mbit/s
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Operation92 OPERATION2.1 IntroductionThe AIS should always be in operation. It is recommended not toswitch off the AIS during port stays in order to provide information toport authorities. In areas where piracy occurs, the master may switchof the transmitter. If the transmitter is switched off, static data andvoyage related information will be stored.2.2 Operational modesAfter the unit has been installed and configured it operatesautomatically without any user intervention. The mobile station hasthree operational modes:• Autonomous and Continuous mode• Assigned mode• Polled or Controlled mode2.2.1 Autonomous and continuous modeIn the Autonomous and Continuous mode the mobile stationautomatically defines its own reporting rate in accordance with itsnavigational mode, speed and course. The unit also selects its owndata transmission slots. This is the normal mode for operation in allareas but the mode may be switched to/from Assigned mode or Polledor Controlled mode by a competent authority via a base station onshore.2.2.2 Assigned modeA competent authority responsible for traffic monitoring mayremotely set transmission intervals and/or time slots for the vesselmobile station. When operating in Assigned mode, the mobile stationwill transmit position data on a slightly different format, AIS MessageType 2, instead of the transmitted AIS Message Type 1. In Assignedmode the mobile station does not change its reporting rate whenchanging course and speed. Assignments are limited in time and willbe re-issued by the competent authority when needed. Thus, Assignedmode only affects the transmission and not the reception of positionreports.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Operation102.2.3 Polled or controlled modeIn this mode the mobile station will automatically respond tointerrogation messages from a ship or competent authority. Theresponse is transmitted on the channel where the interrogationmessage was received. Operation in Polled or Controlled mode doesnot conflict with operation in the other two modes.2.3 Malfunction and fallback arrangementsThe mobile station has built-in integrity testing to continuously verifyown operational status and notify user and external equipment if anymalfunction is detected. Part of this test monitors the transmitter andreceiver modules. Alarm status will be transmitted to the PI port inaddition to triggering the alarm relay.Malfunction type Malfunction sourceTx malfunctionID 001 Tx frequency is not locked orTx power is measured outside settingSWR 3:1 malfunctionID 002 SWR is measured to more than 3:1ChA malfunction (RX1)ID 003 ChA frequency is not lockedChB malfunction (RX2)ID 004 ChB frequency is not lockedRx DSC malfunctionID 005 Ch70 frequency is not locked2.4 Mobile station initialisationThe mobile station will automatically switch on when power isapplied to the unit by connecting the power cable in the connectionbox. There is no on/off switch and thus power is removed bydisconnecting the power cable in the connection box.• After power has been applied, wait for the two-minuteinitialisation period.• At completed initialisation all LEDs will go amber.• The mobile station is ready for operation when the GPS LED isblinking at one-second intervals.• The View page will appear on the MKD.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Operation112.5 OverviewThe default view of the display shows vessel own position along withcourse (degrees) and speed (knots) over ground. Other vessels areshown in ascending order relative to own vessel position.Figure 3 Front display MKD unitButtons [Condition] Action FunctionVIEW [Always] Pressed once Displays the View page[Always] Pressed once Displays the Alarms pageALR [Always] Pressed more than once Displays the Long Range pageSMS [Always] Pressed Displays the SMS Menu pageMENU [Always] Pressed Displays the Main Menu pageBACK [Always] Pressed Displays the previous page[When  present in lower right corner]Pressed Displays previous subpage[When writing/editing] Moves highlighting up[When choice is highlighted] Pressed Selects highlighted choiceENTER[When nothing is highlighted] Pressed No action[When  present in lower right corner]Pressed Displays next subpage[When writing/editing] Pressed Moves highlighting down[When choice is highlighted] Rotated eitherway Moves highlighting
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages133 DISPLAY PAGESThe Seatex AIS 100 provides several display pages and menusavailable for setup and display of information as well as editing of textmessages. In this chapter all display windows available are presentedand their contents discussed to enable easy operation and use of theAIS mobile station.3.1 Main menu descriptions=== Main Menu ======== P11. Nav.Status2. Long Range history3. Voyage Data4. Static Data5. Dynamic Data6. Chn.Management7. VHF Link8. Downperiods9. Network & Portsa. Answer Modeb. Diagnosticsc. Security1.06.zzThis is the Main Menu page. Press the MENUbutton on the MKD unit to access the main menu.The program version is shown in the lower part ofthe page, where 1.06 is the version number and zzthe revision.3.1.1 Navigational status=== Nav Status ====== P11Own ShipAT ANCHOR=== Choose from list ====AT ANCHORUNDER WAY USING ENGINEUNDER WAY SAILINGENGAGED IN FISHINGNOT UNDER COMMANDRESTR.MANOEUVRABILITYCONSTRAINED BY DRAUGHTMOOREDAGROUNDThe Nav Status page enables the operator tochange the navigational status from a pre-definedlist. Options are AT ANCHOR, UNDER WAYUSING ENGINE, UNDER WAY SAILING,ENGAGED IN FISHING, etc.3.1.2 Long range history=== Long Range ====== P12Own ShipLR INFO REQ. 03Jan 1230lr info req. 01Jan 1145lr info req. 01Jan 1134The Long Range page contains active andresolved Long Range interrogation requests.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages14=== Requested Info = P121BELLAName, Callsign, IMOPosition,COG,SOG=== Choose from list ====SendDenyIf a new lr info req is selected, the name of therequesting station will be displayed. The actionsavailable are send or deny the interrogation.This page could also be accessed through theAlarm page by selecting the LR alarm.=== Provided Info = P121BELLAName, Callsign, IMOPosition,COG,SOG=== Choose from list ====OKDeleteDelete All LRIf a handled lr info req is selected, the providedinformation will be displayed.OK – keeps the message and exits the page.Delete – deletes the message.Delete All LR – deletes all LR messages.3.1.3 Voyage data=== Voyage Data ===== P13Own ShipDest :HAMBURGEta :05022345Drght :120OnBrd :15The Voyage Data page is used to inputinformation such as:Dest: Destination of voyage.ETA: Estimated time of arrival is displayed asmonth, day, hour and minutes (MMDDHHMM).Drght: Vessel draught.OnBrd: Total number of people on board
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages153.1.4 Static dataStatic Data is used to enter static ship data, i.e. ship data that do notchange from one voyage to another. Static data should be enteredwhen installing the AIS mobile station.=== Static Data ===== P14Own Ship 1/3Name :ANNE BERITCall :TA164GHMmsi :14395769235Imo :10978974453Type :51Keel :12The Static Data display window shows ownvessel static data such as:Call: This is the vessel call sign.MMSI: This is the vessel Maritime Mobile SignalIdentifier number.IMO: This is the vessel IMO number.Type: Type of vessel. ( See "Appendix A – Vesseltypes")Keel: height over keel. Total height of vessel inmetres.=== Static Data ===== P14Own Ship 1/3Name :ANNE BERITCall :TA164GHMmsi :14395769235Imo :10978974453Type :51Keel :12In order to make changes to any static data field,use the WHEEL to select desired line and confirmwith the ENTER button. Changing static datacould require an authorisation code to be enteredbefore data is entered depending on the securitysetting=== Static Data ===== P14AIS Transceiver 2/3Length A:30Length B:10Length C:7Length D:7The AIS transceiver entry specifies the antennalocation for the mobile station's internal GPSreceiver.ABCD
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages16=== Static Data ===== P14AIS Transceiver 2/3Length A:30Length B:10Length C:7Length D:7===Choose from list ====Error. Continue Edit?Abort menu pageIf some of the static data parameters have beeninput with a "zero" or "negative" number, you willbe prompted with the options: "Error. ContinueEdit?" or "Abort menu page". If "Error. ContinueEdit?" is selected, new parameters can be input asdescribed above. "Abort menu page" will keep theprevious data set.=== Static Data ===== P14GPS 2/3Length A:30Length B:10Length C:7Length D:7========================1234567890*< >As for input of the position for the AIS Mobilestation antenna, the Static data GPS page enablesinput of the vessel's main GPS/GNSS antennaposition.3.1.5 Dynamic data=== Dynamic Data ==== P15Own Ship 1/2LAT :012°°°°13’23.56NLON :010°°°°24’13.73ECOG :007.58°°°°SOG :009.31KnHDG :328.13°°°°ROT :001.32°°°°/minEPFD :GPSQUAL :DGPS SPS ModeDynamic data is the current status of the vessel.These data are updated by the sensors and requireno manual data entry.HDG and ROT requires an external HDG sensor.If no sensor is connected, the default value is ---.--QUAL denotes the quality of the GPS signal,either a DGPS or a standard GPS.=== Dynamic Data ==== P15Sensor Status 2/2UTC LostInt. DGPS in use (msg17)Internal SOG/COG in useHeading validOther ROT source in useSensor status gives the current status of externalsensors.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages173.1.6 Channel management=== Chn Management == P151. Edit Cur.Reg.2. View Regions3. Add Region .Channel Management is used to configuredifferent radio channels for different chart zones.Maximum 8 zones can be configured by input. Azone is defined by the latitude and longitude of itsupper right (UR) corner and lower left (LL)corner. When configured, the dedicated AISfrequencies will automatically be used by thesystem when the vessel position is inside thegeographically defined area. The main menu hasthree options for channel management, which aredescribed in the following.=== Edit Cur.Reg. ==== P151RECTANGLE-2ChnA :143ChnB :144RxTxMode :TxA/TxB,RxA/RxBTxPower :HighLAT NE :012°°°°13’23.56NLON NE :132°°°°36’14.02ELAT SW :034°°°°56’21.06NLON SW :125°°°°56’12.21EBW A :HiBW B :HiZone :2The Edit Current Region page enables theoperator to change channels for the two AIS radioreceivers. The TxPower can only be set to High orLow. If High is selected, the transmission power isset to 12.5 W and if Low is selected, thetransmission power is set to 2 W. BW A and BWB is the bandwidth settings for the VHF.The selections are Default or Narrow. Default isthe maximum bandwidth allowed for this channel(25 kHz or 12.5 kHz). Narrow denotes 12.5 kHz.The user is only allowed to decrease thebandwidth. Zone denotes the size of the transitionarea in nautical miles outside of the region.=== View Regions ==== P152RECTANGLE-1 1/8ChnA :143ChnB :144RxTxMode :TxA/TxB,RxA/RxBTxPower :HighLAT NE :012°°°°13’23.56NLON NE :132°°°°36’14.02ELAT SW :034°°°°56’21.06NLON SW :125°°°°56’12.21EBW A :HiBW B :HiZone :2The View Regions page displays all definedregions. This is a read only page and thus noconfiguration changes can be made. The viewregions may consist of up to 8 pages and theARROW DOWN button can be used to displaymore regions.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages18=== Add Regions ====== P153RECTANGLE-7ChnA :56ChnB :58RxTxMode :TxA,RxA/RxBTxPower :HighLAT NE :012°°°°13’23.56NLON NE :132°°°°36’14.02ELAT SW :034°°°°56’21.06NLON SW :125°°°°56’12.21EBW A :HiBW B :HiZone :3The Add regions page is for creating new regionsby manual input.3.1.7 VHF link=== VHF Link ======== P17Ais TransceiverChnA :2087ChnB :2088TxPower :HIGHBW A :DefaultBW B :DefaultTransmitter :TxONThe VHF link page displays the current VHFsettings. In addition to the normal VHF settings,the transmitter can be turned off in this menu. Thisoption should only be used in situations wheretransmission would endanger the ship, e.g. in war-like situations, piracy etc.3.1.8 Downperiods=== Downperiods ===== P18From To*01:30 20Nov 02:35 20Nov11:00 19Nov 12:35 19Nov16:20 16Nov 20:00 16Nov11:30 15Nov 02:35 15Nov*08:30 15Nov 02:35 15Nov15:30 13Nov 02:35 13Nov01.30 11Nov 02:35 11Nov#11:30 10Nov 12:35 12Nov#09:40 09Oct 10:10 09Oct19:20 05Oct 15.10 06OctThe Downperiods page displays when the mobilestation has been out of operation. Out of operationis either when the power has been off, thetransmitter has been disabled (prefixed with #) orwhen a TX malfunction has occurred (prefixedwith *).
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages193.1.9 Network & ports=== Network & Ports = P191. Serial Ports2. Netw.SettingsThe Network and ports page gives access to theconfiguration settings for external serial ports andnetwork (LAN) settings.=== Serial Ports === P191External portsPILOT :38400PI :38400LongRange :4800RTCM :4800SENSOR-1 :4800SENSOR-2 :4800SENSOR-3 :4800The Serial ports page displays the baud rate forall serial ports. Only the baud rates can bechanged. The sensor interfaces comply withNMEA 0183.=== Netw.Settings == P192External portsIP-adr :10.0.21.53SubNet :255.255.255.0Gateway :10.0.21.1MAC MS :000.005.190MAC LS :000.000.230The Network page displays the network settings.A network administrator for a Local AreaNetwork will provide the appropriate settings forthis page.3.1.10 Answer modes=== Answer Mode ==== P1aCurrent SettingsLong Range :AutomaticVDL Response :On====Choose from list ===ManualAutomaticThe Answer mode page configures the pollingoperation of the mobile station. The Long Rangerequires additional external equipment for thecarrier system (Inmarsat …). The VDL responseconfigures the behaviour on normal VHF polling.The normal operation is ON.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages203.1.11 Diagnostics=== Diagnostics ===== P1b1. Chn.Activity2. Port Activity3. SWR LevelsThe Diagnostics page gives additional technicaland operational information about the system.This is for service purposes by qualifiedpersonnel.=== Chn.Activity === P1b1Last Activity On ChnVDL TxA: Msg1 00:25VDL TxB: Msg1 00:25VDL RxA: Msg1 00:10VDL RxB: Msg5 00:30DSC Tx : Msg4 59:59DSC Rx : Msg4 59:59Displays the various messages received andtransmitted on VHF. The timestamp gives theelapsed time, in minutes and seconds, since thelast event on the channel.=== Port Activity == P1b2Last Activity On PortPI In : VDM 00:05PI Out: VDO 00:03LR In : LRI 01:00LR Out: LR2 00:35RTCM In : MSG 00:23RTCM Out: MSG 00:10SOR1 In : GGA 00:01SOR2 In : HDT 00:05SOR3 In : ROT 00:02Displays the messages on the serial interfacestimestamped as above.=== SWR Levels ===== P1b3Radio MeasurementsForward [W] : 2Reflected [W] : 0.003SWR : 1.1This is for service purposes by qualifiedpersonnel.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages213.1.12 Security=== Security ======== P1CAuthorisationL1 PIN Code :*******L2 PIN Code :*******Nav.Status :0Voyage Data :0Static Data :0Chn.Mgmt :1VHF Link :1Serial Ports :1Netw.Settings :1Answer Mode :0The Security page contains authorisation setup forthe mobile station. There are two authorisationcode levels. On this page the PIN codes can be setand a number of menu pages can be protectedagainst unauthorised change. PIN codes, seechapter 7. The Level 2 PIN code (L2) is valid onall pages requiring L1 authentication1. Thepossible levels are:0 No authorisation code1 Use L1 or L2 PIN code2 Use L2 PIN codeAll entries on this page are protected by L2 PINcode.3.2 Authorisation code entryThis page will appear when modifying data protected by the securitypage.========================Enter authorisation codePIN: **========================ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890.,!\”@<<<<←←←←↵↵↵↵In order to enter the Authorisation code use theWHEEL to select symbols and confirm each inputusing the ENTER button. When all symbols in theauthorisation code have been input, select the ↵↵↵↵symbol (confirming to the system that the lastsymbol within the authorisation code has beenentered) and finally press the ENTER button. 1 Once authenticated with L1 or L2 PIN code, the authentication is valid until the View page has been displayedfor 5 seconds or more. To protect the AIS security systems, the MKD returns to the View page when not usedfor 15 minutes or more. In high security applications we recommend manually returning to the View page for 5seconds or more when the change that required authentication is completed.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages223.3 View pageRANGE BRG NAME 1/200.12 123.1 ORION00.12 123.1 ANDREAS01.23 134.2 BERIT03.34 145.3 SANANTONIO05.45 156.4 HORNET10.56 230.5 TORGEIR30.67 023.6 HENNINSVÆR40.78 302.7 STORFJORD52.89 010.8 PANFISHLAT: 63 26’31.20N TXOFFLON:010 24’13.78E ALARMSOG:024 COG:156 SMSThe View page is the default view on the MKD.The View button will display this page.Depending on the number of other vessels withinrange, the number of pages will changedynamically.The lower part of the screen contains own vesselinformation in addition to status of alarms andevents.Name could be either MMSI number or name.MMSI number is transmitted more frequently thannames.Base stations use the MMSI prefixed with *.RANGE BRG NAME 2/290.12 123.1 VIKTOR98.12 123.1 DALSUND99.99 134.2 ANKRABAD99.99 145.3 OTTAR99.99 156.4 VIKERSUNDLAT: 63 26’31.20NLON:010 24’13.78E ALARMSOG:024 COG:156 SMSView page continued.3.4 SMS menu=== SMS Menu ========= P21. Inbox2. Outbox3. Predefined4. Write Msg5. Write SR Msg6. Write BrcSR Msg7. Write Pred. Msg8. Clear Message BoxThe SMS menu system contains the actionsrelated to the Short Messages System in the AIS.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages23=== Inbox ============ P21Received Messages 1/2SANDPIPER 28/05 2300JON ARVID 28/05 2210#Andreas 28/05 1030*Viktor 28/05 0700Jenny 27/05 2230Per Oddvar 27/05 2000*Hansemann 27/05 1440Nordstjerna 27/05 1000Hulken 27/05 0900Lofoten 27/05 0800Nord Norge 26/05 2300The Inbox contains the received massages fromother AIS systems, either base stations or othermobile stations.Broadcast messages are prefixed with #. Securityrelated messages are prefixed with *.Unread messages are identified by capital lettersin the sender's name=== Inbox ========== P211SANDPIPER 1/20PLEASE BE AWARE OF THESUNKEN VESSEL PIER IIIN THE STRAUME STRAIT.A message is displayed by selecting the senderand pressing the ENTER button.=== Inbox ========== P211SANDPIPER 1/20PLEASE BE AWARE OF THESUNKEN VESSEL PIER IIIN THE STRAUME STRAIT.====Choose from list ===DeleteReplyReply SRReply BrCast SRWhen pressing ENTER again, a list of choicesappears.Delete – deletes the message.Replay – replay as text message.Reply SR – reply as safety related text message.Reply BrCast SR – reply as broadcasted safetyrelated message.=== Outbox ========== P22Sent Messages 1/2LITTLE JON 29/05 1224San Quinn 29/05 1000*Pan Fish 29/05 0630Nor Cargo 28/05 2200#Andreas 28/05 1030*Viktor 28/05 0700*Hansemann 27/05 1440Nordstjerna 27/05 1000Hulken 27/05 0900Lofoten 27/05 0800Nord Norge 26/05 2300The Outbox page displays sent messages andmessages waiting to be transmitted.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages24=== Outbox ========= P221*Pan Fixh 3/16PLEASE BE AWARE OF THESUNKEN VESSEL PIER IIIN THE STRAUME STRAIT.Similar to the inbox, messages in the outbox canbe selected and inspected.=== Outbox ========= P221*Pan Fish 3/16PLEASE BE AWARE OF THESUNKEN VESSEL PIER IIIN THE STRAUME STRAIT.====Choose from list ===DeleteSendSend SRSend BrCast SRBy pressing ENTER again, an outbox messagecan be deleted or re-sent. If deleted, the nextmessage will be displayed.=== Predefined ====== P23Predefined MessagesDepartureService requestA predefined message can be entered in the WritePred.Msg. A list of such messages will appear inthe Predefined Messages page.=== Write Msg ======= P24Use Chn:_====Choose from list ===DefaultA onlyB onlyBothThe Write Msg page contains the parameterswhich should be set in order to define and send atext message. This includes on the channel onwhich the message should be transmitted and thedestination of the message.A message destination must be selected among thevessels within reach, i.e. vessels present in theView page.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages25=== Write SR Msg ==== P25Use Chn:BothSHIP LITTLE JON.YOURSTBRD LIGHT IS NOTWORKING. REGAR_========================ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890.,!”@- *<>Safety related messages will be transmitted withhigher priority than normal messages. A safetyrelated message will be transmitted before anyother pending normal SMS messages.=== Write BrcSR Msg = P26Use Chn:B only 68SHIP LITTLE JON.YOURSTBRD LIGHT IS NOTWORKING. REGARD CPT.JENSEN_========================ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890.,!”@- *<>Broadcast messages must be safety related. Entryis similar to all other message entry with oneexception: For Broadcast messages, no destinationis selected.=== Write Pred.Msg == P27DepartureREADY FOR DEPARTURE.ANY FINAL ISSUES?========================ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890.,!”@- *<>Predefined messages must be supplied with adescriptive text, in addition to the message textitself. This in order to be able to navigate amongthe predefined messages. No destination is given.=== SMS Menu ======== P281. Open Inbox2. Open Outbox3. Open Canned4. Write Message5. Write SR Message6. Write SR BrCast Msg7. Write Canned Message8. Clear Message box====Choose from list ===CancelClear InboxClear OutboxClear Predef.boxThe Clear message box supports deletion of allmessages in the Inbox, the Outbox or thePredefined Messages box.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Display pages263.5 Alarms=== ALARMS =========== P3Own ShipCHANGED NAVST 1230Utc Lost 1200The Alarm page displays the active alarms in thesystem. Active, not acknowledged alarms aredisplayed in capital letters. Acknowledged alarmsare displayed in lowercase. When the alarmcondition ceases to exist, the alarm is removedfrom the list.=== ALARMS =========== P3Own ShipCHANGED NAVST 1230utc lost 1200====Choose from list ===AcknowledgeAcknowledge ALLWhen an alarm is selected, the selected or allalarms can be acknowledged.=== ALARMS =========== P3Own Ship3ACK LR MSG 15/5 1230Utc Lost 15/5 1200Long Range messages will appear in the LRalarm list. Selecting this item will display theLong Range page described under Long Rangehistory.3.6 Adjusting brightness and contrastPress BACK and ENTER buttons simultaneously to adjust brightnessand contrast. This will display a service menu. Use the buttons toselect function and the wheel to adjust the settings. Press BACK toexit and keep changes.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications274 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS4.1 Health, environment and safetyOperation or troubleshooting of Seatex AIS 100 equipment will notimply any risk for high voltages, explosions or exposure to gas. TheSeatex AIS 100 is compliant with IEC 60950/EN60950 standardsregarding product safety (low voltage) and IEC 60945/EN60945standards on electromagnetic compatibility (immunity/radiation),vibration and climatic conditions.4.2 Restrictions in guaranteeThe liability of the manufacturer is limited to repair of the Seatex AIS100 only under the terms and conditions stated in reference [1], andexcludes consequential damages such as customer's loss of profit ordamage to other systems traceable back to Seatex AIS 100malfunction. The warranty does not cover malfunctions of the SeatexAIS 100 resulting from the following conditions:a) The customer has opened the mobile station.b) Over-voltage or incorrect power connection.4.3 Physical dimensionsAIS 100 MKD unitDimensions: ........................................................................See Figure 4Type:..............................................................Integrated keypad/displayBacklit display and keys:.......................................................AdjustableSeatex AIS 100 MKD Unitfront view144mm252mm238mm130mm37mmFigure 4 MKD unit dimensions
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications28Mobile stationDimensions: ........................................................................See Figure 5Colour: ...................................................................Black NCS S9000-NSeatex AIS 100 Transponder Unitfront viewSeatex AIS 100 Transponder Unittop view190mm220mm264mm230mm280mm136mm257mmFigure 5 Mobile station dimensionsVHF radioNumber of transmitters:........................................................................1Number of receivers: ............................................................................3Channel spacing:.............................................................12.5 or 25 kHzFrequency range:............................................................ 156 - 165 MHzTransmitter power:............................2 W or 12 W nominal (selectable)AIS 1 (Channel 87B): .......................................................161.975 MHzAIS 2 (Channel 88B): .......................................................162.025 MHzDSC receiver:....................................................................156.525 MHzEnvironmental specificationsEnclosure material: ............................................... Anodised aluminiumEnclosure protection:.......................................................................IP40Operating temp. range: ..................................................... -15 to +55 ºCOperating humidity:.............................< 95% relative, non-condensingStorage temp. range: ......................................................... -15 to +55 ºCStorage humidity:...................................................................< 60% RHVibration:............................ Displacement < 1 mm from 2 Hz to 13 HzVibration: ........................Acceleration < 7 m/s2 from 13 Hz to 100 HzGPS receiverType:................................................................................ Garmin 25 LPOperating frequency (reception only):............ 1575.42 MHz ± 10 MHz
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications29AIS 100 connection boxDimensions: ........................................................................See Figure 6Voltage input: ............................... 24 V DC (nominal) range 18 – 35 VSeatex AIS 100 Connection Boxtop view168mm268mm110mm240mmØ 6.5mm100mmFigure 6 Connection box dimensionsPowerVoltage input: ............................... 24 V DC (nominal) range 18 – 35 VPower consumption: ................... 50 W peak, approx. 30 W continuousBatteries:................................................................ No internal batteries
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications30VHF antennaHeight: .....................................................................................1400 mmWeight:....................................................2.2 kg with clamping bracketsColour: ....................................................... Polyurethane lacquer, white1400mm140mm175mmMax ø50mm, min ø30mmFigure 7 VHF antenna
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Technical specifications31GPS antennaHeight: .........................................................................................70 mmDiameter: .....................................................................................78 mmWeight:...........................................................................................400 gVoltage input: ...................................... 5 V DC from the mobile station24mm78mm70mmFigure 8 GPS antenna and pole dimensions
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation335 INSTALLATION5.1 GeneralThis section provides detailed information required to install theSeatex AIS 100 system properly. The installation of the Seatex AIS100 comprises installation of the components, cable pulling andtermination of interface cables. After connecting the differentcomponents and applying power, the unit needs to be configuredbefore final tests in order to ensure proper operation of the system.Unpacking and handlingCare should be taken when unpacking and handling the equipment. Avisual inspection should be made to ensure that the equipment has notbeen damaged during shipment and that all parts are present accordingto the packing list. A standard scope of supply for a basic Seatex AIS100 system includes:• MKD• Mobile station with cable for connection to the MKD• Connection box with cable for connection to the mobile station• GPS antenna• VHF antennaInstallation distributionAs installation costs may exceed the costs of the mobile station itself,we recommend that most of the installation is carried out by the vesselcrew. This manual contains detailed installation instructions.Installations that can be carried out by the vesselcrew:• Mounting the AIS VHF antenna• Pulling the VHF cable from the VHF antenna to the mobile station• Applying connectors to the VHF antenna cable and connecting tothe VHF antenna• Mounting the AIS GPS antenna• Pulling the GPS cable from the GPS antenna to the mobile station• Applying connectors to the GPS antenna cable and connecting tothe GPS antenna• Mounting the AIS mobile station, the MKD unit and theconnection box• Connecting the MKD unit to the mobile station using the suppliedcable• Connecting the connection box to the mobile station using thesupplied cable• Preparing cable for pilot plug from junction box to pilot location
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation34• Preparing power cable from power source to the connection boxInstallations that should be carried out byauthorised personnel:• Connecting power to the connection box and applying power tothe mobile station• Providing position interface from the vessel main GPS/GNSSsensor to the AIS mobile station• Providing heading interface from the vessel main heading sensorto the AIS mobile station• Termination of pilot plug cable in junction box• Installation of pilot plug• Providing other interfaces from external sensors to the AIS mobilestation• Configuring the AIS mobile station• Verifying that the unit works satisfactory in accordance with theIMO requirementsIn the following you will find detailed descriptions on how to installthe Seatex AIS 100.5.2 AIS 100 MKDTypically the MKD unit is installed in a dedicated hole in one of thebridge consoles or fitted to the bulkhead at a place where theinformation easily can be monitored by the navigator. For the physicalinstallation, screws can be mounted in the four holes hidden behindthe cover on each corner of the unit or used to fasten the bracketfollowing the MKD. Ensure enough space behind the MKD unit forconnecting the Amphenol connector properly without bending thecable.Figure 9 Rear side of the MKD unit and interconnection plug
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation35The connector can be connected to any of the two inputs on the MKD.The table below gives the pin layout on the display side of the MKDconnector. Amphenol connector type is C091 11H006 801 2 (MaleCrimp contacts are: Amphenol type ZN01 015 0005 (2)).Signal name D-sub 9-pin ref(male, crimp) Pair Wirecolour Displayconnector(MKD)Bus- 7 2 Brown 1Bus+ 2 2 White 2V System - 1 1 Black 4V System + 6 1 White 5Note! The colour codes are according to Seatex supplied cable.Figure 10 The Amphenol connectorCAUTION! Short circuit on the MKD connector may cause permanent damageto the mobile station.5.3 AIS 100 mobile stationBefore installing the mobile station, ensure that the unit will haveproper ventilation and that there is sufficient space at the rear side forGPS and VHF cable termination as well as the interconnection cablefrom the connection box.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation36Seatex AIS 100 Transponder UnitTop View220mmRecommended minimumdistance from rear side ofconnection box to wall.Interconnection cablefrom Connection BoxBulkheadGPS and VHFcable connectionFigure 11 Recommended free space to rear side of mobile stationWhen installing the mobile station in a rack or onto thedeck/bulkhead, ensure that the unit is properly secured. Clamps arerecommended to be used to secure antenna, power and data cablesconnected to the mobile station.Internal interface connectorsThe mobile station interfaces both the MKD and the connection box.The GPS antenna cable is connected to the rear side of the mobilestation for signal reception to the internal GPS receiver. The VHFantenna is also connected to the mobile station for VHF signalreception and transmission.Figure 12 Rear side of mobile station
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation37The rear panel contains the connectors for interfacing to externalsensors. The table below describes the type and use of the differentconnectors.Connector Type Connected ToDisplay 9-pin D-Sub male MKDData/power 50-pin D-Sub Data/power, internal useGPS TNC-connector female GPS antennaVHF N-connector female VHF antennaFor connecting the MKD unit to the mobile station a D-sub 9 pinconnector is used. The table below shows the wiring of the connector.Signal name D-sub 9-pin ref(male, crimp) Pair Wirecolour Displayconnector(MKD)Bus- 7 1 Brown 1Bus+ 2 1 White 2V System - 1 2 Black 4V System + 6 2 White 5Figure 13 The 9-pin D-sub plug5.4 AIS 100 connection boxWhen installing the connection box, ensure that there is sufficientspace behind the unit so that cable termination from the mobile stationas well as external sensors can be done properly. Fasten theconnection box to the deck or bulkhead.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation38Seatex AIS 100 Connection BoxTop View125mmRecommended minimumdistance from rear side ofconnection box to wall.Interconnection cable fromtransponder unit.Ensure sufficient space for externalsystem interfaces.BulkheadFigure 14 Recommended free space to rear side of connection boxConnection box screw terminalsIn the connection box, pins 37 and 38 are connected together, and pins39 and 40 are connected together with a connection bridge (pleasenote that the + and GND are paired, so the numbering in the last row:37, 39, 38 and 40 is correct!). If the power conductors are minimumone square millimetre, they can be connected to pins 38 and 40 only.Signal name Pair Wirecolour ConnectionboxPilot_RD(B) 1 Black 1Pilot_RD(A) 1 Brown 2Pilot_TD(B) 2 Black 3Pilot_TD(A) 2 Green 4Pilot_C 3 Black 5PI_RD(B) 4 Blue 6PI_RD(A) 4 Black 7PI_TD(B) 5 Grey 8PI_TD(A) 5 Red 9PI_C 3 Orange 10LR_RD(B) 6 Brown 11LR_RD(A) 6 Red 12
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation39Signal name Pair Wirecolour ConnectionboxLR_TD(B) 7 Green 13LR_TD(A) 7 Red 14LR_C 8 Green 15Chassis 8 Yellow 36SENS4_RD(B) 9 Orange 16SENS4_RD(A) 9 Yellow 17SENS4_C 10 Blue 18SENS3_RD(B) 11 Black 19SENS3_RD(A) 11 Grey 20SENS3_C 10 Yellow 21SENS2_RD(B) 12 White 22SENS2_RD(A) 12 Grey 23SENS2_C 13 White 24SENS1_RD(B) 14 Green 25SENS1_RD(A) 14 White 26SENS1_C 13 Brown 27ALM_NC 15 Orange 28ALM_C 15 White 29LAN_RX- 16 Blue 30LAN_RX+ 16 White 31LAN_TX- 17 Red 32LAN_TX+ 17 Orange 33COM1_RXD 18 Red 34COM1_TXD 18 Blue 35EXT_GND 19 Brown 37EXT _24V+ 19 Yellow 39EXT_GND 20 Black 38EXT_24V+ 20 Red 40
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation40Figure 15 The 50-pin plug50-pin D-SubThe data/power connector, which connects to the rear of the AIS 100Mobile station, is a 50 pin D-Sub female. The pin layout is given inthe table below.Signal Pin no. Pair Signal Pin no. PairPilot_RD(A) 18 1 SENS3_RD(A) 24 11Pilot_RD(B) 1 1 SENS3_RD(B) 7 11Pilot_TD(A) 2 2 SENS3_C 40 10Pilot_TD(B) 34 2 SENS2_RD(A) 25 12Pilot_C 19 3 SENS2_RD(B) 8 12PI_RD(A) 3 4 SENS2_C 41 13PI_RD(B) 35 4 SENS1_RD(A) 26 14PI_TD(A) 36 5 SENS1_RD(B) 9 14PI_TD(B) 20 5 SENS1_C 42 13PI_C 4 3 ALM_N1 48 15LR_RD(A) 37 6 ALM_N2 49 15LR_RD(B) 21 6 LAN_RX- 17 16LR_TD(A) 22 7 LAN_RX+ 50 16LR_TD(B) 5 7 LAN_TX- 16 17LR_C 38 8 LAN_TX+ 33 17Chassis 10 8 COM1_RXD 27 18SENS4_RD(A) 23 9 COM1_TXD 43 18SENS4_RD(B) 6 9 EXT_GND 13 19SENS4_C 39 10 EXT_24V+ 46 19EXT_GND 12 20EXT_24V+ 45 20Note! RD(A) is low relative to RD(B) when idle. TD(A) is low relative to TD(B) when idle.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation415.5 External cabling of data signalsShielded twisted pair cables shall be used for the high-speed serialdata ports. The recommended wiring (the figures below are excerptsfrom IEC 61162-2, ed. 1) is as shown on the drawings. The A, B andC designation correspond with the data signals as listed in the tableson the preceding pages. There may be several listeners (receivers) butonly one talker (transmitter). For long lines we recommend to use aterminating resistor (120 Ohm between A' and B' at the receivingend). Avoid stubs or make them as short as possible. The commonwire designated "C" is the signal ground reference and this wire shallbe isolated from the outer shielding. The outer cable shield shall becontinuous (unbroken) through the installation, but shall not beterminated to any part of the receiver.Figure 16 Talker and listener cabling – data/shieldShielded twisted pair cable with third-wire is shown below. Thecommon "C" wire may be one wire of a pair of another port's commonconnection wire "C", if they have the same destination.Figure 17 Third wire cablingWhen the AIS connection box is used, the cable shields will becontinuous from the mobile station to the external installation whenthe external cables' shield is properly terminated in the nipples' metaltongues.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation425.6 AIS 100 VHF antennaThe range for receiving VHF signals relates directly to the height ofthe antenna above sea level as well as the general on-board conditionsfor reception and transmission of radio signals. For optimum AISradio performance the following should be taken into consideration:VHF antenna installation• It is recommended that the AIS VHF antenna should be placed in aposition with a minimum of 2 metres in horizontal direction fromconstructions made of conductive materials.• The antenna should not be installed close to any large verticalobstruction and there should be a free view of the horizon through360 degrees.• The antenna should be installed safely away from interfering highpower energy sources like radar and other transmitting radioantennas, preferably at least 3 metres away from and out of thetransmitting beam and there should not be more than one antennaon the same level.• The antenna should be mounted directly above or below the shipsprimary VHF radiotelephone antenna, with no horizontalseparation and with a minimum of 2 metres vertical separation. Iflocated on the same level as other antennas, the distance apartshould be at least 10 metres.Ship radio antennaAIS VHF antenna2.0 mWhen installed straight above theship's radio antenna, the verticalseparation should be 2.0 m10.0mMastVertical viewHorisontal viewMastAIS VHF antenna Ship radio antennaFigure 18 Recommended VHF antenna installation
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation43Antenna cabling• The cable should be kept as short as possible to minimiseattenuation of the signal. A double shielded coaxial cable equal orbetter than RG-214 is recommended.• All outdoor installed connectors on the coaxial cables should befitted with preventive isolation such as shrink stocking with glueto protect against water penetration into the antenna cable.• Coaxial cables should not be exposed to sharp bends, which couldchange the characteristic impedance of the cable. The minimumbend radius should be 5 times the cable diameter.VHF antenna cable connectionThe following procedure should be used for proper mounting of cableconnectors:Figure 19 VHF and GPS antenna cable connector termination
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation44VHF antenna cable lengthsMaximum cable lengths depend on the attenuation factors of thecables used. The total attenuation of the VHF antenna cables shouldbe less than 3 dB for proper operation as higher attenuation willreduce the coverage area of the mobile station. The cable connectorsmust be of a type that is designed for the actual cable.Cable type Max. lengthRG214 30 metresLow loss ½" Superflex 100 metres5.7 AIS 100 GPS antennaGPS antenna installationOptimum location of the GPS antenna is important to ensurecontinuously track of all visible GPS satellites used for timesynchronisation and computation of backup position fix. Thefollowing should be taken into consideration during installation:• The GPS antenna must be installed where it has a clear view of thesky and thus the objective is to see the horizon freely through 360degrees with a vertical observation of 5 to 90 degrees above thehorizon.• Small diameter obstructions, such as masts and booms, do notseriously degrade signal reception but such objects must noteclipse more than a few degrees of any given bearing.• Locate the antenna at least 3 metres away from and out of thetransmitting beam of high power transmitters (S-band radar and/orInmarsat systems). This includes the ship's own AIS VHF antennaif it is located separately.High power transmittingantenna3.0mGPS AIS Antenna10 deg.MastFigure 20 Recommended GPS antenna installation
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation45GPS antenna offset armsPosition data for the GPS antenna needs to be input to the AIS as apart of the configuration settings. The figure below shows the offsetarms to be configured.Figure 21 GPS antenna offset armsGPS antenna cabling• To achieve optimum performance, the gain of the antenna pre-amplifier should match the cable attenuation. The resultinginstallation gain (pre-amplifier gain – cable attenuation) should bewithin 0 to 10 dB.• The coaxial cable between the antenna and the AIS mobile stationshould be routed directly in order to reduce electromagneticinterference effects.GPS antenna cable lengthsThe GPS antenna cable should have a total attenuation of less than 10dB as higher attenuation may degrade the quality and accuracy of theposition data.Cable type Max. lengthRG214 30 metresLow loss ½" Superflex 100 metresApplying powerAfter the mechanical and electrical installation is completed thecoaxial cables should be checked for short circuit between centreconductor and shield (ground) with the antenna disconnected. If notshort-circuited, power could be applied to the mobile station.ABCD
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Installation46Sealing of GPS and VHF antenna connectors• Ensure that the outdoor antenna connectors are wrapped withwaterproof self-vulcanising tape.• Stretch the tape to double length and start wrapping a bit down onthe cable.• Wrap the tape all over the connectors and, if possible, seal it withelectric coating.• An alternate way of waterproofing is to use heat shrinkable hosewith glue.• The hose should cover the whole connector and part of the cableand finally it should be sealed with electric coating.5.8 Internal alarm systemThe Seatex AIS 100 has a built-in alarm functionality. The alarm isgenerated in different ways:• Alarm generated by the BIIT.• Alarm generated by the sensor part.• Alarm generated by the MKD.An alarm could cause different actions taken by the system, dependingon the nature of the alarm. An alarm generated by the BIIT could stoptransmission of messages. An alarm will open the alarm relay, whichcan be used to trigger an external alarm. There will also be generatedan alarm message on the PI port which can be read on an MKD, ifconnected, or on an external interfaced system.There are two types of alarm messages, which can be output on the PIand LAN port. An ALM message, e.g. $AIALM, is output when anerror situation arises. A TXT message, e.g. $AITXT, is output whenthere is an indicator message. An error situation may arise if there is aTX malfunction, while an indicator message may arise whendifferential corrections are lost. The ALM LED in the front of the AIS100 will be lit if an error situation arises.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces476 EXTERNAL INTERFACES6.1 External interfacesIncreased navigational performance can be achieved by interfacing theSeatex AIS 100 to an ECDIS, ECS, radar, gyro or heading sensor. Allsensors are connected through the AIS 100 connection box usingserial line communication. This is normally done during installation.VHF-transmitterVHF-receive ch. 70VHF-receive ch. AIS 1VHF-receive ch. AIS 2GPS receiverInterface boardVHF switchAIS TransponderGNSS/DGNSSAntennaVHF Antenna HeadingGNSSRate of TurnSpeedECDISMKD unitFigure 22 Interfaces to the Seatex AIS 100 mobile station6.2 Presentation interfaceThe presentation interface consists of two physical ports, called PI andpilot port. The PI port provides a primary port for connection toonboard equipment such as ECDIS, radar etc. The pilot port providesa port for connection to the ship's pilot equipment, service equipment,etc. Both ports are functionally equivalent.Port configurationThe PI and pilot port have the following default settings:Baud Rate Parity Bits Stop Bit38400 N 8 1The baud rate is configurable to 57600.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces48Input sentencesThe AIS is capable of receiving and processing the following IEC61162-1 sentences on the presentation interface:Sentence ContentVSD Voyage static dataSSD Ship static dataABM Addressed binary messageBBM Broadcast binary messageAIR AIS interrogation messageACA AIS channel assignment commandACK Acknowledgement messageProprietary input sentencesThe AIS is capable of receiving and processing the followingproprietary IEC 61162-1 sentences on the presentation interface:Sentence ContentMMSI MMSI numberIMO IMO numberPORT Serial port configuration parametersOutput sentencesThe AIS is capable of generating and sending the IEC 61162-1sentences on the presentation interface:Sentence Content Transmission intervalABK Acknowledgementmessage Upon reception ofmessages 7 and 13, andwhen sending message 15VDO VHF Data link ownmessage 1 Hz nominalALR Alarm messages 30 seconds/1 min.TXT Indication messages When change of statusACA AIS channel assignmentcommand When change of statusVDM VHF Data link message When receiving on VDLLRI Long-range interrogation When LR request received& when LR response sentLRF Long-range functionidentification When LR request received& when LR response sentLR1 Long-range response When LR response sentLR2 Long-range response When LR response sentLR3 Long-range response When LR response sent
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces496.3 Long range interfaceThe Long Range interface provides a two-way interface for equipmentthat provides for long-range communications, such as Inmarsat.Port configurationThe Long Range port has the following default settings:Baud Rate Parity Bits Stop Bit4800 N 8 1The baud rate is configurable from 1200 to 57600.Input sentencesLong Range interrogation of the AIS unit can be accomplishedthrough use of two IEC 61162-1 sentences.Sentence ContentLRI Long-range interrogationLRF Long-range function identificationOutput sentencesThe Long Range reply from the AIS is accomplished through the useof four IEC 61162-1 sentences.Sentence Content Transmission intervalLRF Long-range functionidentification When LR response sentLR1 Long-range response When LR response sentLR2 Long-range response When LR response sentLR3 Long-range response When LR response sent6.4 Sensor inputPort configurationThe sensor inputs Sensor1, Sensor2 and Sensor3 are equivalent andthe default settings are as follows:Baud Rate Parity Bits Stop Bit4800 N 8 1The baud rate is configurable from 1200 to 57600.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces50Input sentencesThe following IEC 61162-1 sentences can be received and processedon each of the three sensor inputs:Sentence ContentsGGA Position, TOD, position quality (diff/non-diff)GNS Position, TOD, position quality (diff/non-diff)GLL Position, TOD, position quality (diff/non-diff)DTM DatumVBW SOG, COG (derived from speed components)VTG SOG, COGRMC Position, TOD, position quality (diff/non-diff), SOG,COGHDT HeadingGBS RAIM indicatorZDA TOD and DateOSD Position, TOD, SOG, COG, HeadingROT Rate of turnIn case the sensor inputs are configured with redundant data, the tablesbelow describe the priorities of the redundant data.Priority of PositionPriority Sentence1RMC2 GNS3 GGA4GLLPriority of SOG and COGPriority Sentence1RMC2OSD3VBW4VTGPriority of HeadingPriority Sentence1OSD2 HDT
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces51Priority of Rate of TurnPriority Sentence1ROT2 OSD (derived from heading)3 HDT (derived from heading)6.5 New IEC 61162-1 sentencesThis subchapter contains a description of proposed IEC 61162-1sentences due to AIS. Reference is made to IEC 61193-2, 2001, annexB2.ABK – Addressed and binary broadcastacknowledgementThe ABK-sentence is generated when a transaction, initiated byreception of an ABM, AIR, or BBM sentence, is completed orterminated.This sentence provides information about the success or failure of arequested ABM broadcast of either ITU-R M.1371 messages 6 or 12.The ABK process utilises the information received in ITU-R M.1371messages 7 and 13. Upon reception of either a VHF Data-linkmessage 7 or 13, or the failure of messages 6 or 12, the AIS unitdelivers the ABK sentence to the external application.This sentence is also used to report to the external application the AISunit's handling of the AIR (ITU-R M.1371 message 15) and BBM(ITU-R M.1371 messages 8 and 14) sentences. The externalapplication initiates an interrogation through the use of the AIR-sentence, or a broadcast through the use of the BBM sentence. TheAIS unit generates an ABK sentence to report the outcome of the AIRor BBM broadcast process.NOTE 1 Identifies the distant addressed AIS unit involved with theacknowledgement. If more than one MMSI are being addressed (ITU-R M.1371 message 15), the MMSI of the first distant AIS unit,identified in the message, is the MMSI reported here. When the
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces52Message ID is a general broadcast (ITU-R M.1371 messages 8 or 14),this field is null.NOTE 2 Indication of VDL channel upon which Message ID 7 or 13acknowledgement was received. An "A" indicates reception onchannel A. A "B" indicates reception on channel B. If not available,field is null.NOTE 3 This indicates to the external application the type of ITU-R M.1371message that this ABK sentence is addressing. Also see the messageIDs listed in NOTE 4.NOTE 4 The message sequence number, together with the ITU-R M.1371message ID and MMSI of the addressed AIS unit, uniquely identifiesa previously received ABM, AIR, or BBM sentence. Generation of anABK-sentence makes a sequential message identifier available forreuse. The ITU-R M.1371 Message ID is used to determine the originof the message sequence identifier number. The following table liststhe origins by message ID:ITU-R M.1371Message ID Message Sequence Number source6 sequential message identifier from ABM-sentence, IEC 61162-17 addressed AIS unit's message 7, sequencenumber, ITU-R M.13718 sequential message identifier from BBM-sentence, IEC 61162-112 sequential message identifier from ABM-sentence, IEC 61162-113 addressed AIS unit's message 13, sequencenumber, ITU-R M.137114 sequential message identifier from BBM-sentence, IEC 61162-115 no source, field shall be nullNOTE 5 Acknowledgements provided are:0 = message (6 or 12) successfully received by the addressedAIS unit,1 = message (6 or 12) was broadcast, but noacknowledgement by the distant addressed AIS unit,3 = message could not be broadcast,4 = requested broadcast of message (8, 14, or 15) has beensuccessfully completed, late reception of a message 7 or 13acknowledgement "addressed to own-ship" MMSI –identified by; destination MMSI, acknowledgement sourceMMSI, message sequence identifier, and message type.Late reception means that the AIS unit did not have an
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces53acknowledgement process active for the acknowledgementthat was received.ABM – Addressed Binary and safety relatedmessageThis sentence supports ITU-R M.1371 messages 6 and 12. It providesan external application with a means to exchange data using an AIS.The message data is defined by the application only – not the AIS.This message offers great flexibility for implementing systemfunctions that use the AIS like a communications device. Afterreceiving this sentence, the AIS initiates a radio broadcast on the VHFData Link (VDL) of either message 6 or 12. The AIS will make up tofour broadcasts of the message. The actual number will depend on thereception of an acknowledgement from the addressed "destination"AIS. The default time between retries is 4 s. Retries will not beattempted more frequently than 4 s. Retries stop when the appropriateacknowledgement (See ITU-R M.1371 messages 7 and 13.) isreceived. The AIS will make up to 4 broadcasts, original broadcastplus three retires. This process could take 32 s to complete.The success or failure of the reception of this broadcast by theintended AIS unit is confirmed through the use of the "Addressed andbinary Broadcast Acknowledgement (ABK)" sentence formatter, andthe processes that support the generation of an ABK-sentence. TheAIS is also limited in the amount of encapsulated data that can be sentin each slot and frame. If the length of the message would exceed fiveslots, or the AIS broadcast would exceed the limit of 20 RATDMAslot transmissions for the current frame, the AIS will return an ABK-sentence with an acknowledgement of "2" – message could not bebroadcast.NOTE 1 The total number of sentences required to transfer the binary messagedata to the AIS unit. The first field specifies the total number ofsentences used for a message, minimum value 1. The second field
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces54identifies the order of this sentence in the message, minimum value 1.All sentences contain the same number of fields. Successive sentencesmay use null fields for fields that have not changed, such as fields 4,5, and 6.NOTE 2 This sequential message identifier serves two purposes. It is both anIEC 61162-1 "sequential message identifier field," and it is the"sequence number" utilised by the ITU-R M.1371 in message types 6and 12. The range of this field is restricted by ITU-R M.1371 to therange of 0 to 3. This sequential message identifier and the destinationMMSI uniquely identifies a message. The sequential messageidentifier may be reused after the "ABK" acknowledgement for thatsequence number is provided by the destination AIS unit. (See theABK-sentence formatter.)NOTE 3 The MMSI of the AIS unit which is the destination of the message.NOTE 4 The AIS channel that shall be used for the broadcast: 0 = no broadcastchannel preference, 1 = Broadcast on AIS channel A, 2 = Broadcaston AIS channel B, 3 = Broadcast two copies of the message – onecopy sent on channel A and another copy sent on channel B.NOTE 5 This is the content of the "binary data" parameter for ITU-R M.1371message 6, or the "Safety related Text" parameter for message 12. Thefirst sentence may contain up to 48 "6-bit" symbols (288 bits).Following sentences may contain up to 60 valid "6-bit" symbols (360bits), if fields 4, 5, and 6 are unchanged from the first sentence and setto null. The actual number of "6-bit" symbols in a sentence must beadjusted so that the total number of characters in a sentence does notexceed the "82-character" limit.NOTE 6 To encapsulate, the number of binary bits must be a multiple of six. Ifit is not, one to five "fill bits" are added. This parameter indicates thenumber of bits that were added to the last 6-bit coded character. Thisvalue shall be set to zero when no "fill bits" have been added. Thiscannot be a null field.ACA – AIS regional channel assignment messageAn AIS unit can receive regional channel management informationfour ways: ITU-R M.1371 message 22, DSC telecommand receivedon channel 70, manual operator input, and an ACA-sentence. The AISunit may store channel management information for future use.Channel management information is applied based upon the actuallocation of the AIS unit. An AIS unit is "using" channel managementinformation when the information is being used to manage theoperation of the VHF receivers and/or transmitter inside the AIS unit.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces55This sentence is used to both enter and obtain channel managementinformation. When sent to an AIS unit, the ACA-sentence providesregional information that the unit stores and uses to manage theinternal VHF radio. When sent from an AIS unit, the ACA-sentenceprovides the current channel management information retained by theAIS unit. The information contained in this sentence is similar to theinformation contained in an ITU-R M.1371 message 22. Theinformation contained in this sentence directly relates to the"Initialisation Phase" and "Dual Channel operation and Channelmanagement" of the AIS unit as described in ITU-R M.1371.NOTE 1 This is used to bind the contents of the ACA and ACS sentencestogether. If provided by the AIS, the ACS sentence shall immediatelyfollow the related ACA sentence, and both sentences shall contain thesame sequence number. The AIS generating ACA and ACS sentencesshall increment the sequence number by one each time an ACA/ACSpair is created. After "9" is used, the sequence numbering processshall begin again from "0". If the sequence numbers do not match, theinformation contained in an ACS sentence is not related to theinformation in an ACA sentence. The ACS sentence may be used torespond to an "ACA Query-sentence" (See IEC 61162-1, § 5.3.2.).The AIS shall respond by providing ACA/ACS pairs for each of thestored regional operating settings. At any given time, the maximumnumber of pairs is eight. When an ACS sentence is not sent followingan ACA sentence, the sequence number may be null.NOTE 2 Value of 1 nautical mile to a value of 8 nautical miles (with aresolution of 1 nautical mile)NOTE 3 VHF channel number, see ITU-R M.1084, Annex 4
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces56NOTE 4 Value of 0, bandwidth is specified by channel number, see ITU-RM.1084, Annex 4Value of 1, bandwidth is 12,5 kHz.NOTE 5 Value of 0, transmit on channels A and B, receive on channels A and BValue of 1, transmit on channel A, receive on channels A and BValue of 2, transmit on channel B, receive on channels A and BValue of 3, do not transmit, receive on channels A and BValue of 4, do not transmit, receive on channel AValue of 5, do not transmit, receive on channel BNOTE 6 Value of 0, high powerValue of 1, low powerNOTE 7 Source identifiers:A, ITU-R M.1371 message 22: Channel Management addressedmessage,B, ITU-R M.1371 message 22: Channel Management broadcastgeographical area message,C, IEC 61162-1 AIS Channel Assignment sentence,D, DSC Channel 70 telecommand, andM, operator manual input.This field should be null when the sentence is sent to an AIS.NOTE 8 This value is set to indicate that the other parameters in the sentenceare "in-use" by an AIS unit at the time that the AIS unit sends thissentence. A value of "0" indicates that the parameters are not "in-use,"and a value of "1" indicates that the parameters are "in-use." This fieldshould be null when the sentence is sent to an AIS.NOTE 9 This is the UTC time that the "in-use" flag changed to the indicatedstate. This field should be null when the sentence is sent to an AIS.AIR – AIS interrogation requestThis sentence supports ITU-R M.1371 message 15. It provides anexternal application with the means to initiate a request for specificITU-R M.1371 messages from distant mobile or base AIS stations. Asingle sentence can be used to request, as many as, two messages fromone AIS unit and one message from a second AIS unit. The messagetypes that can be requested are limited. The complete list of messagesthat can be requested can be found within the message 15 descriptionin ITU-R M.1371. Improper requests may be ignored.The external application initiates the interrogation. The externalapplication is responsible for assessing the success or failure of theinterrogation. After receiving this sentence, the AIS initiates a radiobroadcast (on the VHF Data Link) of a message 15 – Interrogation.The success or failure of the interrogation broadcast is determined by
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces57the external application's assessment of the combined reception of theABK-sentence and future VDM-sentences provided by the AIS via thePresentation Interface. After receiving this AIR-sentence, the AISshould broadcast a message 15 within 4 s, and the addressed AISshould take no more than an additional 4 s to respond – a total of 8 s.NOTE 1 Identifies the first distant AIS being interrogated. Two messages canbe requested from the first AIS.NOTE 2 Examples of messages that may be requested from a distant mobileAIS station include:Message 3, Position Report,Message 5, Ship Static and Voyage related data,Message 9, Standard SAR Aircraft Position Report,Message 18, Standard Class B Equipment Position Report,Message 19, Extended Class B Equipment Position Report, andMessage 21, Aids-to-Navigation Report.Examples of messages that may be requested from a distant AIS basestation include:Message 4, Base Station Report,Message 17, GNSS Broadcast Binary Message, (all availablecorrections are requested),Message 20, Data Link Management Message,Message 22, Channel Management.NOTE 3 This field is used to request a message that has been further sub-divided into alternative data structures. When requesting messageswith alternative data structures, this message subsection identifiermust be provided, so that the correct sub-division of the message datais provided. If the message structure is not sub-divided into differentstructures, this field should be null.NOTE 4 This identifies the second distant AIS being interrogated. Only onemessage may be requested from the second AIS. The MMSI of the
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces58second AIS may be the same MMSI as the first AIS. This techniquecan be used to request a third message from station-1.BBM – Broadcast binary messageThis sentence supports generation of an ITU-R M.1371 BinaryBroadcast Message (message 8) or Safety Related Broadcast Message(message 14). It provides an external application with a means tobroadcast data, as defined by the application only – not the AIS. Thismessage offers great flexibility for implementing system functionsthat use the AIS like a digital broadcast device. After receiving thissentence, the AIS initiates a VHF broadcast of either message 8 or 14within 4 s. (Also, see the ABK-sentence.)The success or failure of the broadcast confirmed through the use ofthe "Addressed and binary Broadcast Acknowledgement (ABK)"sentence formatter, and the processes that support the generation of anABK-sentence. The AIS is limited in the amount of encapsulated datathat can be sent in each slot and frame. If the length of the messagewould exceed five slots, or the AIS broadcast would exceed the limitof 20 RATDMA slot transmissions for the current frame, the AIS willreturn an ABK-sentenceNOTE 1 The total number of IEC 61162-1 sentences needed to transfer thecontents of the binary message to the AIS. The first field specifies thetotal number of sentences used for a message, minimum value 1. Thesecond field identifies the order of this sentence in the message,minimum value 1. All sentences contain the same number of fields.Successive sentences may use null fields for fields that do not change– such as fields 4 and 5.NOTE 2 The Sequential Message Identifier provides a message identificationnumber from 0 to 9 that is sequentially assigned as needed. Note thatthis is only a sequential message identifier. This is used differentlythan the "Message sequence identifier" of an ABM sentence. Thisidentifier is incremented for each new multi-sentence message. Thecount resets to 0, after 9 is used. For the contents of a message 8 or 14requiring multiple sentences, each sentence of the message contains
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces59the same Sequential Message Identification number. This number isused to link the separate sentences containing portions of the sameencapsulated data. This allows for the possibility that other sentencesmight be interleaved with the message sentences that, takencollectively, contain a single message 8 or 14. This number also linksa future ABK-sentence acknowledgement to the appropriate BBM-sentence. (See ABK, NOTE 4.)NOTE 3 The AIS channel that shall be used for the broadcast: 0 = no broadcastchannel preference, 1 = Broadcast on AIS channel A, 2 = Broadcaston AIS channel B, 3 = Broadcast two copies of the message – one onchannel A and another sent on channel B.NOTE 4 This is the content of the "binary data" parameter for ITU-R M.1371message 8 or the "Safety related Text" parameter for message 14. Thefirst sentence may contain up to 58 "6-bit" symbols (348 bits). Thefollowing sentences may contain up to 60 "6-bit" symbols (360 bits),if fields 4 and 5 are unchanged from the first sentence and set to null.The actual number of "6-bit" symbols in a sentence must be adjustedso that the total number of characters in a sentence does not exceedthe "82-character" limit.NOTE 5 To encapsulate, the number of binary bits must be a multiple of six. Ifit is not, one to five "fill bits" are added. This parameter indicates thenumber of bits that were added to the last 6-bit coded character. Thisvalue shall be set to zero when no "fill bits" have been added. Thiscannot be a null field.LRI – Long-Range InterrogationThe long-range interrogation of the AIS is accomplished through theuse of two sentences. The pair of interrogation sentences, a LRI-sentence followed by a LRF-sentence, provides the informationneeded by an AIS to determine if it must construct and provide thereply sentences (LRF, LR1, LR2, and LR3). The LRI-sentencecontains the information that the AIS needs in order to determine ifthe reply sentences need to be constructed. The LRF-sentenceidentifies the information that needs to be in the reply sentences.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces60NOTE 1 This is used to bind the contents of the LRI and LRF sentencestogether. The LRF sentence shall immediately follow the LRIsentence and use the same sequence number. The requestor processshall increment the sequence number each time a LRI/LRF pair iscreated. The sequencing process shall continuously increment. After"9" is used, the process shall begin again at "0". If the LRI and LRFsequence numbers are different, the Long-range interrogation is notvalid.NOTE 2 The control flag is a single character that qualifies the request forinformation. The control flag affects the AIS unit's reply logic. Thecontrol flag cannot be a null field. When the Control Flag is "0", theAIS responds if either:The AIS is within the geographic rectangle provided, andThe AIS has not responded to the requesting MMSI in the last24 hours, andThe MMSI "destination" field is null.orThe AIS unit's MMSI appears in the MMSI "destination" fieldin the LRI sentence.When the Control Flag is "1", the AIS responds if:The AIS is within the geographic rectangle provided.NOTE 3 This is the nine-digit number that uniquely identifies the specific AISthat should respond. This field is null when the interrogation is for ageographic region. When addressing a specific AIS, it is not necessaryto provide the geographic co-ordinates of the region.NOTE 4 The geographic region being interrogated is a "rectangular" areadefined by the latitude and longitude of the north-east and south-westcorners. These fields should be null when interrogating a specific AIS.(See note 2.)
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces61LRF – Long Range FunctionThis sentence is used in both long-range interrogation requests andlong-range interrogation replies. The LRF-sentence is the secondsentence of the long-range interrogation request pair, LRI and LRF(See the LRI-sentence.). The LRF-sentence is also the first sentence ofthe long-range interrogation reply. The minimum reply consists of aLRF-sentence followed by a LR1-sentence. The LR2-sentence and/orthe LR3-sentence follow the LR1-sentence, if information provided inthese sentences is requested in the interrogation. When the AIS createsthe LRF-sentence for the long-range interrogation reply, fields 1, 2, 3,and 4 should remain as received in the interrogation; and field 5(Function Reply Status) and a new checksum are added to the LRFreply sentence.NOTE 1 This is used to bind the contents of the LRI and LRF sentencestogether. The LRF sentence shall immediately follow the LRIsentence and use the same sequence number. The requestor processshall increment the sequence number each time a LRI/LRF pair iscreated. After 9 is used, the process shall begin again from 0. TheLong-range interrogation is not valid if the LRI and LRF sequencenumbers are different.NOTE 2 The Function request field uses alphabetic characters based upon IMOResolution A.851(20) to request specific information items. Specificinformation items are requested by including their functionidentification character in this string of characters. The order in whichthe characters appear in the string is not important. All characters areupper case. Information items will not be provided if they are notspecifically requested – even if available to the AIS. The IMOResolution defines the use of all characters from A to Z, but not all ofthe defined information is available from the AIS. The following is alist of the function identification characters with the information theyrequest:A = Ship's: name, call sign, and IMO numberB = Date and time of message compositionC = PositionE = Course over groundF = Speed over groundI = Destination and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces62O = DraughtP = Ship/CargoU = Ship's: length, breadth, typeW = Persons on boardNOTE 3 The "Function Reply Status" field provides the status characters forthe "Function Request" information. When a long-range interrogationrequest is originated, the "Function Reply Status" field should be null.The "Function Reply Status" characters are organised in the sameorder as the corresponding function identification characters in the"Function Request" field. The following is a list of the "FunctionReply Status" characters with the status they represent:2 = Information available and provided in the following LR1, LR2, orLR3 sentence,3 = Information not available from AIS unit,4 = Information is available but not provided (i.e. restricted accessdetermined by ship's master),LR1 – Long-range Reply with destination forfunction request "A"The LR1-sentence identifies the destination for the reply and containsthe information requested by the "A" function identification character.(See the LRF-sentence.)NOTE 1 The three fields, sequence number, MMSI of responder, and MMSI ofrequestor are always provided.NOTE 2 The sequence number should be the same number as the sequencenumber of the LRI and LRF sentences that initiated this reply.NOTE 3 The characters that can be used are listed in IEC 61162-1, table 2.Some characters in this table are the reserved characters listed in IEC61162-1, table 1. Reserved characters may be used, but they must berepresented using the "^-method" (See IEC 61162-1, § 5.1.3.). Theindividual information items shall be a null field, if any one of thefollowing three conditions exist:
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces63The information item was not requested.The information item was requested, but it is not available.The information item was requested, but it is not being provided.LR2 – Long-range Reply for function requests "B,C, E, and F"The LR2-sentence contains the information requested by the "B, C, E,and F" function identification characters. (See the LRF-sentence.)NOTE 1 If the sentence is used, the two fields, Sequence Number and MMSI ofresponder, are always provided.NOTE 2 The sequence number should be the same number as the sequencenumber of the LRI and LRF sentences that initiated this reply.NOTE 3 The individual information items shall be a null field if any of thefollowing three conditions exist:The information item was not requested.The information item was requested, but it is not available.The information item was requested, but it is not being provided.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces64LR3 – Long-range Reply for function requests "I,O, P, U and W"The LR3-sentence contains the information requested by the "I, O, P,U, and W" function identification characters (see the LRF-sentence).NOTE 1 If the sentence is used, the two fields, Sequence Number and MMSI ofresponder, are always provided.NOTE 2 The sequence number should be the same number as the sequencenumber of the LRI and LRF sentences that initiated this reply.NOTE 3 The individual information items shall be a null field if any of thefollowing three conditions exist:The information item was not requested,The information item was requested but is not available, orThe information item was requested but is not being provided.NOTE 4 Current number of persons on-board, including crew members: 0 to8191.0 = default (not available), 8191 = 8191 or more people.NOTE 5 The characters that can be used are listed in IEC 61162-1, table 2.Some characters in this table are the reserved characters listed in IEC61162-1, table 1. Reserved characters may be used, but they must berepresented using the "^-method" (See IEC 61162-1, § 5.1.3.).NOTE 6 See ITU-R M.1371:2000, table 17, parameter "Type of ship and cargotype" for the range of valid values available for this field.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces65SSD – Ship Static DataThis sentence is used to enter static parameters into a shipboard AIS.The parameters in this sentence support a number of the ITU-RM.1371 messages.NOTE 1 Ship call sign. A null field indicates that the previously entered callsign is unchanged. The string of characters "@@@@@@@" are usedto indicate that the call sign is not available.NOTE 2 The characters that can be used in the name are listed in the ITU-RM.1371, table 14 (6-bit ASCII). Some of the acceptable characters inthis 6-bit ASCII table are reserved characters under IEC 61162-1.They must be represented using the "^-method" (See IEC 61162-1,section 5.1.3.). A null field indicates that the previously entered nameis unchanged. The string of characters"@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@" are used to indicatethat the ship's name is not available.NOTE 3 These are the four dimensions from the bow, stern, port beam, andstarboard beam to the horizontal reference point on the ship for whichthe current "position reports" are valid. The sum of A + B is the lengthof the ship in metres, and the sum of C + D is the width of the ship inmetres (See ITU-R M.1371, message 5, "Reference Point for reportedposition and Dimensions of Ship."). If the reference point of "reportedposition" is not available, but the dimensions of the ship are available:A = C = 0 and B > 0 and D > 0. If neither the reference point for thereported position nor the dimensions of the ship are available: A = B =C = D = 0 (default). Use of a null field for A, B, C, and/or D indicatesthat the previously entered dimension for that parameter is unchanged.In many cases, the ship's reference point for "reported position" willbe the location of the positioning antenna.NOTE 4 The DTE indicator is an abbreviation for Data Terminal Equipmentindicator. The purpose of the DTE indicator is to inform distantreceiving applications that, if set to "available" the transmitting stationconforms, at least, to the minimum keyboard and display
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces66requirements. The DTE indicator is only used as information providedto the application layer – indicating that the transmitting station isavailable for communications. On the transmitting side, the DTEindicator may be set by an external application using this sentence.DTE indicator flag values are:0 = Keyboard and display are a standard configuration, andcommunication is supported.1 = Keyboard and display are either unknown or unable to supportcommunication (default setting).NOTE 5 The source identifier contains the "Talker ID" of the equipment at thislocation. The AIS may use the "Talker ID" to identify multiplesources of position data and to detect a change to the reference pointon the ship.VDM – VHF Data-link MessageThis sentence is used to transfer the entire contents of a received AISmessage packet, as defined in ITU-R M.1371 and as received on theVHF Data Link (VDL), using the "6-bit" field type. The structureprovides for the transfer of long binary messages by using multiplesentences.NOTE 1 The length of an ITU-R M.1371 message may be long and mayrequire the use of multiple sentences. The first field specifies the totalnumber of sentences used for a message, minimum value 1. Thesecond field identifies the order of this sentence in the message,minimum value 1. These cannot be null fields.NOTE 2 The Sequential message identifier provides a message identificationnumber from 0 to 9 that is sequentially assigned and is incrementedfor each new multi-sentence message. The count resets to 0 after 9 isused. For a message requiring multiple sentences, each sentence of themessage contains the same sequential message identification number.It is used to identify the sentences containing portions of the samemessage. This allows for the possibility that other sentences might beinterleaved with the message sentences that, taken collectively,contain a single message. This field shall be a null field whenmessages fit into one sentence.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces67NOTE 3 The AIS message reception channel is indicated as either "A" or "B."This channel indication is relative to the operating conditions of theAIS when the packet is received. This field shall be null when thechannel identification is not provided. The VHF channel numbers forchannels "A" and "B" are obtained by using an ACA-sentence "query"of the AIS.NOTE 4 The maximum string length of encapsulation is limited such that thetotal number of sentence characters does not exceed 82. This fieldsupports a maximum of 62 valid characters for a message transferredusing multiple sentences, and 63 valid characters for a message usinga single sentence.NOTE 5 To encapsulate, the number of binary bits must be a multiple of six. Ifit is not, one to five "fill bits" are added. This parameter indicates thenumber of bits that were added to the last 6-bit coded character. Thisvalue shall be set to zero when no "fill bits" have been added. Thiscannot be a null field.VDO – VHF Data-link Own-vessel messageThis sentence is used to provide the information assembled forbroadcast by the AIS. It uses the six-bit field type for encapsulation.The sentence uses the same structure as the VDM sentence formatter.NOTE 1 The length of an ITU-R M.1371 message may be long and mayrequire the use of multiple sentences. The first field specifies the totalnumber of sentences used for a message, minimum value 1. Thesecond field identifies the order of this sentence in the message,minimum value 1. These cannot be null fields.NOTE 2 The Sequential message identifier provides a message identificationnumber from 0 to 9 that is sequentially assigned and is incrementedfor each new multi-sentence message. The count resets to 0 after 9 isused. For a message requiring multiple sentences, each sentence of themessage contains the same sequential message identification number.It is used to identify the sentences containing portions of the samemessage. This allows for the possibility that other sentences might be
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces68interleaved with the message sentences that, taken collectively,contain a single message. This field shall be a null field when amessage fits into one sentence.NOTE 3 This is the channel used to broadcast the AIS message. The AISchannel field, set to either "A" or "B", indicates that the message wasbroadcast. If the message is not broadcast, the "AIS Channel" fieldshall be null. The VHF channel numbers for channels "A" and "B" areobtained by using an ACA-sentence "query" of the AIS.NOTE 4 The maximum string length of encapsulation is limited such that thetotal number of sentence characters does not exceed 82. This fieldsupports a maximum of 62 valid characters for a message transferredusing multiple sentences, and 63 valid characters for a message usinga single sentence.NOTE 5 To encapsulate, the number of binary bits must be a multiple of six. Ifit is not, one to five "fill bits" are added. This parameter indicates thenumber of bits that were added to the last 6-bit coded character. Thisvalue shall be set to zero when no "fill bits" have been added. Thiscannot be a null field.VSD – Voyage Static DataThis sentence is used to enter information about a ship's voyage. Thisinformation remains relatively static during the voyage. However, theinformation will frequently change from voyage to voyage. Theparameters in this sentence support a number of the ITU-R M.1371messages.NOTE 1 Type of ship and cargo category are defined in ITU-R M.1371. Thedescription of ship and cargo are indicated by a number. The valuesare defined in ITU-R M.1371, message 5. A null field indicates thatthis is unchanged.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces69NOTE 2 Draught is reported in the range of 0 to 25,5 metres. The value 0 = notavailable (default), and the value 25,5 indicates that the draught is25,5 metres or more. Only values from 0 to 25,5 shall be accepted bythe AIS. A null field indicates that this is unchanged.NOTE 3 Number of persons on-board includes the crew. The value 0 = notavailable (default). The value 8191 = 8191 or more people. Onlyvalues from 0 to 8191 shall be accepted by the AIS. A null fieldindicates that this is unchanged.NOTE 4 The characters that can be used in the destination are listed in the ITU-R M.1371, table 14 (6-bit ASCII). Some of the acceptable charactersin this 6-bit ASCII table are reserved characters under IEC 61162-1.They must be represented using the "^-method" (See IEC 61162-1,section 5.1.3.). A null field indicates that the previously entereddestination is unchanged. The string of characters"@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@" are used to indicatethat the ship's destination is not available.NOTE 5 The UTC time of arrival field follows the "TIME" field type describedin table 6 (IEC 61162-1). The two fixed digits of seconds are notbroadcast by the AIS and should be set to "00". The optional decimalpoint and associated decimal fraction shall not be provided. Theresulting time is a number with six fixed digits, "hhmm00". Leadingzeros are always included for the hours and minutes. If the hour ofarrival is not available, "hh" shall be set to 24. If the minute of arrivalis not available, "mm" shall be set to 60. A null field indicates that thisis unchanged.NOTE 6 The day and month of arrival are in UTC. The day is a two-digit fixednumber requiring leading zeros. The month is a two-digit fixednumber requiring leading zeros. If the day of arrival is not available,"00" shall be the number for day. If the month of arrival is notavailable, "00" shall be the number for the month. A null fieldindicates that this is unchanged.NOTE 7 The Navigational status is indicated using the following values, a nullfield indicates the status is unchanged (ref. ITU-R M.1371, Message1, Navigational status parameter):0 = under way using engine1 = at anchor2 = not under command3 = restricted manoeuvrability4 = constrained by draught5 = moored6 = aground7 = engaged in fishing8 = under way sailing9 = reserved for High Speed Craft
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces7010 = reserved for Wing In Ground11 to 14 = reserved for future use15 = not defined (default)NOTE 8 Definition of values 1 to 15 provided by a competent regionalauthority. Value shall be set to zero (0), if not used for any regionalapplication. Regional applications shall not use zero. A null fieldindicates that this is unchanged (ref. ITU-R M.1371, Message 1,Reserved for regional applications parameter).6.6 IEC 61162-1, Ed. 2, sentencesACK – Acknowledge alarmAcknowledge device alarm. This sentence is used to acknowledge analarm condition reported by a device.ALR – Set alarm stateLocal alarm condition and status. This sentence is used to report analarm condition on a device and its current state of acknowledgement.DTM - Datum referenceLocal geodetic datum and datum offsets from a reference datum. Thissentence is used to define the datum to which a position location, andgeographic locations in subsequent sentences, are referenced.Latitude, longitude and altitude offsets from the reference datum, andthe selection of the reference datum, are also provided.Cautionary notes: The datum sentence should be transmittedimmediately prior to every positional sentence (e.g. GLL, BWC, WPL)which is referenced to a datum other than WGS84, the datumrecommended by IMO.For all datums the DTM sentence should be transmitted prior to anydatum change and periodically at intervals of not greater than 30 s.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces71NOTE 1 Three character alpha code for local datum. If not one of the listedearth-centred datums, or 999 for user defined datums, use IHO datumcode from International Hydrographic Organisation Publication S-60,Appendices B and C. Null field if unknown.NOTE 2 One character subdivision datum code when available or user definedreference character for user defined datums, null field otherwise.Subdivision character from IHO Publication S-60, Appendices B andC.NOTE 3 Latitude and longitude offsets are positive numbers, the altitude offsetmay be negative. Offsets change with position: position in the localdatum is offset from the position in the reference datum in thedirections indicated:Plocal datum = Pref datum + offsetNOTE 4 Users should be aware that chart transformations based on IHO S60parameters may result in significant positional errors when applied tochart data.Only the local datum is required and used by the AIS.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces72GBS – GNSS satellite fault detectionThis message is used for setting the RAIM flag in the position reportssent by the AIS.NOTE 1 Expected error in metres due to bias, with noise = 0.NOTE 2 Satellite ID numbers. To avoid possible confusion caused byrepetition of satellite ID numbers when using multiple satellitesystems, the following convention has been adopted:a) GPS satellites are identified by their PRN numbers, which rangefrom 1 to 32.b) The WAAS system has reserved numbers 33 – 64 to identify itssatellites.c) The numbers 65 – 96 are reserved for GLONASS satellites.GLONASS satellites are identified by 64+ satellite slot numbers.The slot numbers are 1 through 24 for the full GLONASSconstellation of 24 satellites, thus giving a range of 65 through 88.The numbers 89 through 96 are available if slot numbers above 24are allocated to on-orbit spares.Only Expected error in latitude and Expected error in longitude isrequired and used by the AIS.GGA – Global positioning system (GPS) fix dataTime, position and fix-related data for a GPS receiver.NOTE 1 GPS quality indicator:0 = fix not available or invalid
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces731 = GPS SPS mode, fix valid2 = differential GPS, SPS mode, fix valid3 = GPS PPS mode, fix valid4 = Real Time Kinematic. Satellite system used in RTK mode withfixed integers5 = Float RTK. Satellite system used in RTK mode with floatingintegers6 = Estimated (dead reckoning) mode7 = Manual input mode8 = Simulator modeThe GPS Quality Indicator shall not be a null field.NOTE 2 Time in seconds since last SC104 type 1 or 9 update, null field whenDGPS is not used.NOTE 3 Geoidal separation: the difference between the WGS-84 earthellipsoid surface and mean sea level (geoid) surface, " – " = mean sealevel surface below the WGS-84 ellipsoid surface.Utc of position, Latitude, Longitude and GPS quality is the only fieldsthat are used by the AIS.GLL – Geographic position – latitude/longitudeLatitude and longitude of vessel position, time of position fix andstatus.NOTE 1 Positioning system Mode indicator:A = AutonomousD = DifferentialE = Estimated (dead reckoning)M = Manual inputS = SimulatorN = Data not validNOTE 2 The Mode Indicator field supplements the Status field (field 6). TheStatus field shall be set to V = invalid for all values of OperatingMode except for A = Autonomous and D = Differential. Thepositioning system Mode indicator and Status fields shall not be nullfields.All fields are used by the AIS.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces74GNS – GNSS fix dataFix data for single or combined satellite navigation systems (GNSS).This sentence provides fix data for GPS, GLONASS, possible futuresatellite systems and systems combining these. This sentence could beused with the talker identification of GP for GPS, GL for GLONASS,GN for GNSS combined systems, as well as future identifiers. Somefields may be null fields for certain applications, as described below.If a GNSS receiver is capable simultaneously of producing a positionusing combined satellite systems, as well as a position using only oneof the satellite systems, then separate $GPGNS, $GLGNS, etc.messages may be used to report the data calculated from theindividual systems.If a GNSS receiver is set up to use more than one satellite system, butfor some reason one or more of the systems are not available, then itmay continue to report the positions using $GNGNS, and use themode indicator to show which satellite systems are being used.NOTE 1 Mode Indicator. A variable length valid character field type with thefirst two characters currently defined. The first character indicates theuse of GPS satellites, the second character indicates the use ofGLONASS satellites. If another satellite system is added to thestandard, the mode indicator will be extended to three characters; newsatellite systems shall always be added to the right, so the order ofcharacters in the Mode Indicator is: GPS, GLONASS, other satellitesystems.The characters shall take one of the following values:N = No fix. Satellite system not used in position fix, or fix not valid.A = Autonomous.Satellite system used in non-differential mode inposition fix.D = Differential. Satellite system used in differential mode in positionfix.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces75P = Precise. Satellite system used in precision mode. Precision modeis defined as: no deliberate degradation (such as SelectiveAvailability), and higher resolution code (P-code) is used to computeposition fix.R = Real Time Kinematic. Satellite system used in RTK mode withfixed integers.F = Float RTK. Satellite system used in real time kinematic mode withfloating integers.E = Estimated (dead reckoning) Mode.M = Manual Input Mode.S = Simulator Mode.The Mode indicator shall not be a null field.NOTE 2 Age of differential data and Differential reference station IDa) When the talker is GN and more than one of the satellite systemsare used in differential mode, then the "Age of differential data"and "Differential reference station ID" fields shall be null. In thiscase, the "Age of differential data" and "Differential referencestation ID" fields shall be provided in following GNS messageswith talker IDs of GP,GL, etc. These following GNS messagesshall have the latitude, N/S, longitude, E/W, altitude, geoidalseparation, mode and HDOP fields null. This indicates to thelistener that the field is supporting a previous $GNGNS messagewith the same time tag. The "Number of satellites" field may beused in these following messages to denote the number ofsatellites used from that satellite system.Example: A combined GPS/GLONASS receiver using only GPS differentialcorrections has the following GNS sentence sent:$GNGNS,122310.2,3722.425671,N,12258.856215,W,DA,14,0.9,1005.543,6.5,5.2,23*59<CR><LF>Example: A combined GPS/GLONASS receiver using both GPS differentialcorrections and GLONASS differential corrections may have thefollowing three GNS sentences sent in a group:$GNGNS,122310.2,3722.425671,N,12258.856215,W,DD,14,0.9,1005.543,6.5,,*74<CR><LF>$GPGNS,122310.2, , , , , , 7, , , ,5.2,23*4D<CR><LF>$GLGNS,122310.2, , , , , , 7, , , ,3.0,23*55<CR><LF>The Differential Reference station ID may be the same or different forthe different satellite systemsb) Age of Differential Data
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces76For GPS differential data: This value is the average of the mostrecent differential corrections in use. When only RTCM SC104 Type1 corrections are used, the age is that of the most recent Type 1correction. When RTCM SC104 Type 9 corrections are used solely, orin combination with Type 1 corrections, the age is the average of themost recent corrections for the satellites used. Null field whenDifferential GPS is not used.For GLONASS differential data: This value is the average age ofthe most recent differential corrections in use. When only RTCMSC104 Type 31 corrections are used, the age is that of the most recentType 31 correction. When RTCM SC104 Type 34 corrections areused solely, or in combination with Type 31 corrections, the age is theaverage of the most recent corrections for the satellites used. Null fieldwhen differential GLONASS is not used.NOTE 3 HDOP calculated using all the satellites (GPS, GLONASS and anyfuture satellites) used in computing the solution reported in each GNSsentence.NOTE 4 Geoidal separation is the difference between the earth ellipsoidsurface and mean-sea-level (geoid) surface defined by the referencedatum used in the position solution, "-" = mean-sea-level surfacebelow ellipsoid surface. The reference datum may be specified in theDTM sentence.UTC of position, Latitude, Longitude and Mode indicator, are the onlyfields used by the AIS.HDT – Heading trueIMO Resolutions A.424 and A.821. Actual vessel heading in degreestrue produced by any device or system producing true heading.All fields are used by the AIS.OSD Own ship dataIMO Resolution A.477 and MSC 64(67), Annex 1 and Annex 3.Heading, course, speed, set and drift summary. Useful for, but notlimited to radar/ARPA applications. OSD gives the movement vectorof the ship based on the sensors and parameters in use.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces77NOTE Reference systems on which the calculation of vessel course andspeed is based. The values of course and speed are derived directlyfrom the referenced system and do not additionally include the effectsof data in the set and drift fields.B = bottom tracking logM = manually enteredW = water referencedR = radar tracking (of fixed target)P = positioning system ground reference.Heading, Heading status, Vessel course, Vessel speed and Speedunits, are used by the AIS.RMC - Recommended minimum specific GNSSdataTime, date, position, course and speed data provided by a GNSSnavigation receiver. This sentence is transmitted at intervals notexceeding 2 s and is always accompanied by RMB when a destinationwaypoint is active. RMC and RMB are the recommended minimumdata to be provided by a GNSS receiver. All data fields must beprovided null fields used only when data is temporarily unavailable.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces78NOTE 1 Easterly variation (E) subtracts from true course. Westerly variation(W) adds to true course.NOTE 2 Positioning system Mode indicator:A = Autonomous modeD = Differential modeE = Estimated (dead reckoning) modeM = Manual input modeS = Simulator modeN = Data not validNOTE 3 The positioning system Mode indicator field supplements thepositioning system Status field (field No. 2) which shall be set to V =invalid for all values of Mode indicator except for A = Autonomousand D = Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator andStatus fields shall not be null fields.All fields, except Magnetic variation is used by the AIS.ROT – Rate of turnIMO Resolution A.526. Rate of turn and direction of turn.All fields are used by the AIS.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces79TXT – Text transmissionFor the transmission of short text messages. Longer text messagesmay be transmitted by using multiple sentences.NOTE 1 Text messages may consist of the transmission of multiple messagesall containing identical field formats. The first field specifies the totalnumber of messages, minimum value = 1. The second field identifiesthe order of this message (message number), minimum value = 1. Forefficiency, it is recommended that null fields be used in the additionalsentences, otherwise data is unchanged from the first sentence.NOTE 2 The text identifier is a number, 01 to 99, used to identify different textmessages.NOTE 3 ASCII characters, and code delimiters if needed, up to the maximumpermitted sentence length (i.e. up to 61 characters including any codedelimiters).All fields are used by the AIS.VBW – Dual ground/water speedWater-referenced and ground-referenced speed data.NOTE 1 Transverse speed: "-" = port, Longitudinal speed: "-" = astern.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces80NOTE 2 The status field shall not be a null field.All fields are used by the AIS except Stern speed.VTG – Course over ground and ground speedThe actual course and speed relative to the ground.NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator:A = Autonomous modeD = Differential modeE = Estimated (dead reckoning) modeM = Manual input modeS = Simulator modeN = Data not validThe positioning system Mode indicator field shall not be a null field.Course over ground, degrees magnetic and Speed over ground km/hare not used by the 'AISZDA – Time and dateUTC, day, month, year and local time zone.NOTE 1 Local time zone is the magnitude of hours plus the magnitude ofminutes added, with the sign of local zone hours, to local time toobtain UTC. Local zone is generally negative for East longitudes withlocal exceptions near the International Date Line.Example: At Chatham Is. (New Zealand) at 1230 (noon) local time on June 10,1995:$GPZDA,234500,09,06,1995,-12,45*6C<CR><LF>
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces81In the Cook Islands at 1500 local time on June 10, 1995:$GPZDA,013000,11,06,1995,10,30*4A<CR><LF>All fields except Local zone, are used by the AIS.6.7 Proprietary 61162-1 sentencesGeneralIn order to configure and service the AIS mobile station there aresome proprietary messages that can be used. The AIS mobile stationuses the NMEA registered "STX" manufacturer’s code. When settingparameters in the AIS mobile station use the $PSTXS command. Toquery the AIS mobile station for information, use the $PSTXQcommand. Responses from the AIS mobile station uses the $PSTXRcommand. The proprietary messages comply with IEC 61162-1 andhave the following structure:$P STX S, <Msg ID> DATA * <FCS> <CR> <LF>Field Definition$ or ! Hex 24 or Hex 21 - Start of sentenceP Hex 50 – Proprietary sentence IDSTX Kongsberg Seatex mnemonic codeS or R or Q S = Set, R = Response, Q = Query<Msg ID> Message ID identifying a specific sentenceDATA Data portion, unique for each Message ID.* Checksum delimiter<FCS> Checksum<CR><LF> End of messageMSI numberTo request the current MMSI number from the AIS mobile station, usethe command:$PSTXQ,MMSI*<FCS><CR><LF>The AIS mobile station response message has the format:$PSTXR,MMSI,<nnnn>*<FCS><CR><LF>To set or change the MMSI number, use the command:$PSTXS,MMSI,<nnnn>*<FCS><CR><LF>
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces82Field Description RangeMMSI Message ID identifying this sentence NA<nnnn> MMSI number 0 to 1073741823All fields are required and used.IMO numberTo request the current IMO number from the AIS mobile station, usethe command:$PSTXQ,IMO*<FCS><CR><LF>The AIS mobile station response message has the format:$PSTXR,IMO,<nnnn>*<FCS><CR><LF>To set or change the IMO number, use the command:$PSTXS,IMO,<nnnn>*<FCS><CR><LF>Field Description RangeIMO Message ID identifying this sentence NA<nnnn> IMO number 0 to 1073741823All fields are required and used.Serial port communication parametersTo request the current communication parameters of the serial ports,and to retrieve all available serial ports, use the command:$PSTXQ,PORT*<FCS><CR><LF>The AIS mobile station response message has the format (onemessage per port):$PSTXR,PORT,CCCC,<bbbb>,<p>,<d>,<s>*<FCS><CR><LF>To set or change the communication parameters, use the command:$PSTXS,PORT,CCCC,<bbbb>,<p>,<d>,<s>*<FCS><CR><LF>
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 External interfaces83Field Description RangePORT Message ID identifying thissentence NACCCC Name of serial port COM1 to COM32<bbbb> Baud rate 1200 to 38400<p> Parity, 'N' = None, 'E' = Even,'O' = Odd 'N', 'E', 'O'<d> Data bits 5-8<s> Stop bits 1, 2All fields are required and used.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Software setup procedure857 SOFTWARE SETUP PROCEDURE7.1 Description of installation setupThe AIS 100 mobile station is set up with factory settings duringtesting. The installation setup must be performed as a part of the AIS100 system installation.The installation setup is found in the highlighted sub-menus (4, 7, 9 &c) in the Main Menu.=== Main Menu ======== P11. Nav.Status2. Long Range history3. Voyage Data4. Static Data5. Dynamic Data6. Chn.Management7. VHF Link8. Downperiods9. Network & Portsa. Answer Modeb. Diagnosticsc. Securityx.yy.zzThis is the Main Menu page for the Seatex AIS100 with sub-menus. Press the MENU button onthe MKD unit to access the sub-menus.In order to make changes to any data field, use theWHEEL to select desired line and confirm withthe ENTER button. Edit the data field by selectingthe symbol (arrow with bar) and (enter) in the endof the bottom line. Type new data entry andconfirm with ENTER.=== Security ======== P1CAuthorisationL1 PIN Code :*******L2 PIN Code :*******Nav.Status :1Route Plan :2Voyage Data :0Static Data :0Chn.Mgmt :1VHF Link :1Serial Ports :0Netw.Settings :1Answer Mode :0SecurityA default authorisation code is used for alteringthe data fields in the authorisation page. Thelevel 1 and 2 PIN codes control access to the listedsub-groups. The lower level (0) gives limitedaccess and needs no access code. The higher level(2) gives unrestricted access to all of the AIS 100mobile station parameters.All entries on this page are protected by level 2PIN code.Setup procedure:Enter new PIN codes and choose suitable accesslevels for the group data.The Default PIN code 1 & 2 and a MasterPassword can be handled out from KongsbergSeatex Custom Support.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Software setup procedure86Static Data is divided into three groups.=== Static Data ===== P14Own Ship 1/3Name :ANNE BERITCall :TA164GHMmsi :14395769235Imo :10978974453Type :51Keel :12Static Data Own Ship is used for entering thevessel's own static data, i.e. ship data that does notchange from one voyage to anotherThe parameters necessary to customise are:Setup procedure:Name: The vessel name.Call: The vessel call sign.MMSI: The Maritime Mobile Signal Identifiernumber.IMO: The vessel IMO number.Type: Type of vessel.Keel: Height over keel. Total height of vessel inmetres.=== Static Data ===== P14AIS Transceiver 2/3Length A:30Length B:10Length C:7Length D:7========================1234567890*< >Static Data Internal GPS antenna. It isnecessary to specify the exact position of the AIS100's internal GPS antenna. No verticalmeasurements are used.Setup procedure:Enter: A, B, C & D.ABCD
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Software setup procedure87=== Static Data ===== P14AIS Transceiver 2/3Length A:30Length B:10Length C:7Length D:7========================1234567890*< >Static Data External GPS/GNSS Antenna. If thevessel's own GPS/GNSS antenna is used as inputto the AIS 100 mobile station, the sameparameters are necessary. No verticalmeasurements are used.Setup procedure:Enter: A, B, C & D.=== VHF Link ======== P17Ais TransceiverChnA :2087ChnB :2088TxPower :HIGHBW A :DefaultBW B :DefaultTransmitter :TxONVHF link. The AIS 100 Mobile stationtransmitting power is normally set to High. Thechannel management is normally atomised viabase stations, so the channel selection ChnA,ChnB and the bandwidth BW A and BW B, shallnot be altered.The VHF link page describes the current VHFsettings.Setup procedure, check that:ChnA=2087, ChnB=2088BW A=Default, BW B=DefaultTxPower is set to High.High=12W, Low=2WTransmitter=TxONABCD
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Software setup procedure88=== Serial Ports === P191External portsPILOT :38400PI :38400LongRange :4800RTCM :4800SENSOR-1 :4800SENSOR-2 :4800SENSOR-3 :4800Network & Ports. The serial port baud rate mustbe set up according to external instrumentation.The Serial Ports page displays the baud rate forall serial ports. The sensor interfaces comply withthe NMEA 183.Setup procedure:Change the baud rates accordingly.=== Netw.Settings == P192External portsIP-adr :10.0.21.53SubNet :256.256.256.256Gateway :10.0.21.1MAC MS :000.005.190MAC LS :000.000.244Local Area Network. A network administratorwill provide the appropriate settings.The Network page displays the network settings.Setup procedure:Change the network setting accordingly.MAC xx: the processing cards MAC address.Note!If a local PC is used outside a network server, usea crossed UTP cable to connect LAN. Set up thePC accordingly.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Maintenance898 MAINTENANCE8.1 GeneralThe Seatex AIS 100 consists of both software and hardware. Thesoftware part can be reinstalled or upgraded to the latest version in thefield by running a software installation procedure. Service of theSeatex AIS 100 hardware in the field can consist of:• Exchange of damaged GPS or VHF antenna cables.• Exchange of failed GPS or VHF antennas.• Exchange of failed Seatex AIS 100 mobile station .The Seatex AIS 100 requires a skilled technician to maintain most ofthe hardware service.8.2 Periodic maintenanceThe AIS 100 should regularly be checked for firm and fixed mountingof the chassis in order to avoid vibration and shock. All connectorsshould be checked for good mechanical and electrical connections.Cables should not be bent more than the minimum recommendedbending radius and there should be no sharp bends on coaxial cables.All cables should be fixed tight and rigid to their supporting structure(bulkhead, mast etc.) and special care should be taken where cablesrun through holes with sharp edges.A properly operating unit will show when it is transmitting andreceiving messages by short blinks on the TX and MSG LEDs.Inspecting the LEDs for normal operation gives a good indication ofthe operating status. In particular, there should be no red LEDs,because red indicates alarms or severe faults. Any red LED indicationmeans that further investigation and servicing is necessary.8.3 Repairs and modificationsRepair of the Seatex AIS 100 consists of exchange of damagedantenna cables, exchange of GPS or VHF antenna and replacement ofthe Seatex AIS 100 mobile station, connection box or MKD. Anyskilled electrician should be able to do this.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Maintenance908.3.1 Exchange of antenna cable1. Disconnect the power cable from the Seatex AIS 100.2. Dismount the damaged antenna cable. The new antenna cablemust be as straight as possible. Do not crush or crimp the cable,as this will affect the electrical properties of the cable.3. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna.4. The connection between the antenna and the antenna cable shouldbe sealed against water penetration, preferably by usingwaterproof self-vulcanising tape or shrink stocking with glue.5. Connect the antenna cable to the Seatex AIS 100 unit and reapplypower by connecting the power cable.Caution! If the antenna cable is attached to the unit, do not attach theantenna cable to the antenna with the Seatex AIS 100 powered on.If the antenna cable is short-circuited with power on, the GPSreceiver within the unit can be damaged.8.3.2 Exchange of GPS or VHF antennas1. Disconnect the power cable from the Seatex AIS 100 .2. Dismount the failed antenna.3. Mount the new antenna on the antenna rod.4. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna.5. The connection between the antenna and the cable should besealed against water penetration, preferably by using waterproofself-vulcanising tape.6. Connect the antenna cable to the Seatex AIS 100 . Caution! If the antenna cable is attached to the unit, do not attach theantenna cable to the new antenna with the AIS 100 unit powered on.If the antenna cable is short-circuited with power on, the GPSreceiver within the unit can be damaged.8.3.3 Repair of the Seatex AIS 100The Seatex AIS 100 is not designed for customer repair. All repairsand modifications of the unit, except installation of new softwareversions and setup of the system, should be carried out by Seatexqualified personnel. A failed unit should be shipped back to Seatex forrepair.
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Maintenance918.4 Installation of a spare Seatex AIS 1001. Disconnect the power cable from the AIS 100.2. Disconnect the unit to be repaired from its cables and the rack, andreplace it with the spare unit.3. Connect all cables as they were on the original unit.4. Connect the power cable.5. Configure the new unit as described in chapter 7.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Troubleshooting939 TROUBLESHOOTINGIf the initialisation process fails, the alarm LED will turn red. Mobilestation failure can be divided into two categories:• Hardware problems• External interface problems9.1 Hardware problemsHardware problems can be divided into the following categories:• Power supply failing• GPS receiver failing• VHF transceiver failing• GPS and VHF antennas and cables• Interface cables9.1.1 Power supply failingIf the lamp PWR on the front of the mobile station does not lightgreen, the unit does not receive power. First check the fuse in theconnection box. If the fuse is OK, check that external power has beenconnected to terminal screws 37 to 40 in the AIS 100 connection boxas stated in section 5.4 and that the supplied power is in accordancewith technical power specifications, section 4.3. If the transponderoutputs an alarm, the alarm condition can be read from the display.9.1.2 GPS and VHF antenna cable connectionsTypical problems when no GPS signal is received is that the GPSantenna cable and/or connectors are damaged as well as loose or thatthe cables are not properly connected. In order to check for antennacable problems, ensure that the GPS antenna is disconnected. TheOhm reading between the centre and the shelf should be infinite ifthere is no short-circuit in the cable. Make a short-circuit in theopposite end of the cable and measure the resistance. Now the readingshould be approximately 0 Ohm.9.1.3 GPS and VHF antenna malfunctionDisconnect the GPS antenna cable at the rear side of the mobilestation. Measure the resistance between the centre pin and shield inthe cable (with the antenna connected). The GPS antenna does nothave a defined resistance that can be measured. Therefore, beforemeasurements can be carried out, the antenna end of the cable needs
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Troubleshooting94to be short-circuited. Measure between centre conductor and shield.Resistance should be close to 0 Ohm.Note! Switch off the power before disconnecting the antenna.9.1.4 GPS receiver failingIf the mobile station does not compute position data and the GPS lampon the front of the mobile station does not light green, the GPS PPSpulse is not being received and the GPS receiver inside the mobilestation should be checked. Disconnect the antenna cable at the rearside of the hardware unit. The voltage output on the GPS antennaconnector should be approximately 4.8 – 5.0 V and indicates that theGPS receiver supplies voltage to the antenna. If not, this indicatesproblems with the GPS receiver. Disconnect and connect power (afew times) and see if the mobile station starts up as normal. If not,consult Seatex for advice.9.1.5 VHF transceiver failingIf the VHF antenna and antenna cabling is OK and the MSG lamp onthe front of the mobile station does not light green and amber viceversa, this indicates incorrect data reception on AIS channel 1 and 2.Disconnect and connect power (a few times) and see if the mobilestation starts up as expected. If not, consult Seatex for advice.9.2 External data interface problemsExternal data connections may be incorrect:• Data input from main GPS source• Heading from vessel heading sensor9.2.1 Data input from main GPS/GNSS sourcePosition data output from the AIS mobile station is generated from thevessel main GPS/GNSS receiver and received into the AIS unit usingserial line communication. If data is missing into the AIS mobilestation, the following steps should be taken in order to check formissing position data:• Check that cable connections are correctly terminated in theconnection box (terminal screws 19 to 27).• If properly connected, check the serial line communication (baudrate, parity, number of bytes transmitted, number of stop bits)
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Troubleshooting95between transmitting (vessel GPS/GNSS receiver) and receiving(parameters to be checked from the MKD unit) end.• If OK, check that the position output format from the GPS/GNSSreceiver is in accordance with the expected input position format.• If the mobile station still does not receive position data, consultSeatex for advice.9.2.2 Heading from vessel heading sensorHeading data is received from the vessel gyro or magnetic compass. Ifinput data is missing, the following steps should be taken in order tocheck for missing heading data:• Check that cable connections are correctly terminated in theconnection box (terminal screws 19 to 27).• If correctly connected, check the serial line communication (baudrate, parity, number of bytes transmitted, number of stop bits)between transmitting (vessel heading sensor) and receiving(parameters to be checked from the MKD unit) end.• If OK, check that the heading output format from the compass isin accordance with the expected input heading format.• If the mobile station still does not receive heading data, consultSeatex for advice.If the mobile station fails to operate properly, remove power byremoving the + 24 V power supply cable and then reapply power. Themobile station should now initialise from start.
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Parts list9710 PARTS LISTThe standard Seatex AIS 100 consists of:Part No No DescriptionA120-01 This package consists of a complete Seatex AIS100, with all necessary parts except for antennabrackets and power cable. GPS and VHFantenna cables have to be ordered separately.The transponder is supplied for table mounting.The MKD is delivered for console mounting.The package consists of the following items:A100-50 Seatex AIS 100 mobile stationA100-51 Seatex AIS 100 MKD (Minimum KeyboardDisplay)A100-54 Seatex AIS 100 connection box including 3 minterface cableA100-56 GPS antennaA100-61 Connector kit for GPS antenna cable (RG214),two connectorsA100-81 Adapter cable set for GPS antenna cable, twocables length 0,5 mA100-57 VHF antennaA100-66 Connector kit for VHF antenna cable (RG214),two connectorsA100-65 GPS antenna mounting rod, 0,5 mA100-76 Interface cable to MKD 100, length 7 m,connectors mountedA100-82 Manual set for Seatex AIS 100
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Appendix A – Vessel types99Appendix A – Vessel typesIdentifiers to be used by ships to report their typeIdentifier No. Special craft50 Pilot vessel51 Search and rescue vessels52 Tugs53 Port tenders54 Vessels with anti-pollution facilities or equipment55 Law enforcement vessels56 Spare – for assignments to local vessels57 Spare – for assignments to local vessels58 Medical transports (as defined in the 1949 Genova Conventions andAdditional Protocols)59 Shops according to RR Resolution No. 18 (Mob-83)Other ShipsFirst digit1) Second digit1) First digit1) Second digit1)1 – reserved forfuture use 0– All ships of this type - 0 – Fishing2 – WIG 1 – Carrying DG, HS orMP, IMO hazard orpollutant category A- 1 – Towing3 – see rightcolumn 2 – Carrying DG, HS, orMP, IMO hazard orpollutant category B3– Vessel 2 – Towing and lengthof the tow exceeds200 m or breadthexceeds 25 m4 – HSC 3 – Carrying DG, HS, orMP, IMO hazard orpollutant category C- 3 – Engaged indredging orunderwateroperations5 – See above 4 – Carrying DG, HS, orMP, IMO hazard orpollutant category D- 4 – Engaged in divingoperations5 – Reserved for futureuse - 5 – Engaged in militaryoperations 1 The identifier should be constructed by selecting the appropriate first and second digits
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Appendix A – Vessel types100Identifiers to be used by ships to report their typeOther shipsFirst digit Second digit First digit Second digit6 – Passengerships 6 – Reserved for futureuse - 6 – Sailing7 – Cargo ships 7 – Reserved for futureuse - 7 – Pleasure craft8 – Tanker(s) 8 – Reserved for futureuse - 8 – Reserved for futureuse9 - Other types ofship 9 – No additionalinformation - 9 – Reserved for futureuseDG: dangerous goodsHS: harmful substancesMP: marine pollutants
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Appendix B – Declaration of conformity101Appendix B – Declaration of Conformity
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Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Index103IndexAABK · 2ABM · 2ACA · 2Add Regions · 18AIS · 1, 2AIS frequencies · 7, 17AIS message type · 9AIS mobile station · 3, 5, 6, 8, 13, 15, 33, 34, 45, 81, 82,94AIS transceiver entry · 15Alarm · 26ALM LED · 46ALR · 2Answer mode · 19antenna cable length · 44, 45antenna cabling · 45, 94assigned mode · 9attenuation · 43, 44, 45authorisation · 21, 85autonomous · 9, 73, 74, 78, 80BBIIT · 2brightness · 26Broadcast messages · 23, 25BS · 2built-in alarm · 46CChannel Management · 17, 56, 57Clear message · 25climatic conditions · 27COG · 2connection box · 8, 10, 29, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 41, 89connector data/power · 40connectors · 37contrast · 26DData reporting · 5data/power connector · 40datum · 70DGPS · 2Diagnostics · 13, 20, 85differential corrections · 7, 46, 75, 76differential data · 76Downperiods · 13, 18, 85DSC · 2Dynamic data · 16EECDIS · 2ECS · 2Edit Current Region · 17electromagnetic compatibility · 27EMC · 2EN60945 · 27EN60950 · 27ETA · 2, 5, 14, 61Ffactory settings · 85FATDMA · 2GGLONASS · 72, 74, 75, 76GNSS · 2GPS · 2GPS antenna · 8, 31, 33, 36, 37, 44, 45, 86, 93, 94GPS antenna installation · 44GPS antenna offset · 45GPS/GNSS · 16, 34, 87, 94, 95Hhandled long range (lr) · 14hardware · 89, 94HDG · 2heading data · 95high speed serial data · 41IIALA · 2IEC · 2IMO · 2, 5, 14, 15, 34, 48, 61, 70, 76, 78, 82, 86, 99IMO number · 5, 15, 48, 61, 82, 86Inbox · 22, 23, 25input sentences · 48, 49, 50installation · 33InstallationSet-up · 85interface – Long Range · 49interface – presentation · 47, 48internal alarm · 46internal interface · 36ITU-R M.1371 · 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 64, 65, 66,67, 68, 69, 70
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Index104LLAN · 2LED · 2LED indicators · 7listener · 2, 8, 41Local area network · 2, 19, 88Long Range · 2, 11, 13, 19, 26, 49, 61, 85long range (lr) · 13, 14Long Range interface · 49Long Range messages · 26LR · 2Mmain GPS/GNSS receiver · 94Main menu · 11, 13, 85maintenance · 1, 89malfunction · 10message Clear · 25message Long Range · 26messages Broadcast · 23, 25messages Predefined · 25messages Safety related · 25MKD · 2MKD unit · 7, 11, 13, 27, 33, 34, 37, 85, 95MMSI · 2, 5, 15, 22, 48, 51, 52, 54, 57, 60, 62, 63, 64, 81,82, 86mobile station · 7, 8, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 90, 93, 94mobile station · 89MSG · 2MSI number · 81NN/A · 2Nav Status · 13network · 2, 8, 13, 19, 85, 88Network · 2, 8, 13, 19, 85, 88Network and ports · 19NMEA · 2NMEA 0183 · 6, 19OOutbox · 22, 23, 24, 25PPI · 2pin layout data/power connector · 40polled · 9, 10polled mode · 10Port configuration · 47, 49PPS · 2Predefined messages · 25presentation interface · 47, 48product safety · 27PWR · 2Rrange · 4, 8, 13, 22, 28, 29, 42, 49, 54, 64, 69, 72Rate of Turn · 2, 51Real Time Kinematic · 73, 75ROT · 2RS · 3RTCM · 2SSafety related messages · 25screw terminals · 38Security · 21serial interface · 20Serial ports · 19setup · 21, 85, 90shielded twisted pair · 41SMS · 22SOG · 3SOTDMA · 3, 4Static Data · 5, 13, 15, 16, 21, 65, 68, 85, 86, 87static data field · 15static data GPS · 16Static Data Internal GPS antenna · 86Static Data Own Ship · 86SWR · 3Ttalker · 8, 41, 66TBD · 3TDMA · 3third wire · 41twisted pair - shielded · 41TX · 3TXT · 3Uunpacking and handling · 33UTC · 3VVDL · 3VDM · 3VDO · 3VHF · 3VHF antenna · 8, 30, 33, 36, 37, 42, 43, 44, 46, 89, 90,93, 94VHF communication · 3, 8VHF coverage · 4VHF link · 18, 87VHF receiver · 7, 54VHF signals · 42vibration · 27, 89View · 11, 22View Regions · 17
Seatex AIS 100 Instruction Manual, rev. 5 Index105Voyage Data · 13, 14, 21, 85VTS · 3Wwarranty · 27ZZone · 17, 18

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