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Specifications

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VHF Transceiver

Transmitter x 1

Receiver x 2 (One receiver time shared between AIS and DSC)

Frequency: 156.025 to 162.025 MHz in 25 kHz steps

Output Power

33dBm ± 1.5 dB

Channel Bandwidth

25kHz

Channel Step

25kHz

Modulation Modes

25kHz GMSK (AIS, TX and RX)

25kHz AFSK (DSC, RX only)

Bit rate

9600 b/s ± 50 ppm (GMSK)

1200 b/s ± 30 ppm (FSK)

RX Sensitivity

Less than -107dBm at 20% PER

Co-channel 10dB

Adjacent channel 70dB

IMD 65dB

Blocking 84dB

Environmental

Water resistant to IPx7

Operating temperature: -25ºC to +55ºC

Tested to IEC 60945 'Protected' category

Indicators

Power, TX timeout, error, silent mode status

Summary of Contents for Watcheye B transponder

Page 1: ...Watcheye transponder B manual ...

Page 2: ...level of performance and durability and we hope that it will provide many years of reliable service We constantly strive to achieve the highest possible quality standards should you encounter any problems with this product please contact your dealer who will be pleased to offer whatever assistance you require ...

Page 3: ...itch functions 25 5 3 Using proAIS2 with your AIS transceiver 25 5 4 Indicator functions 26 6 Troubleshooting 28 7 Specifications 29 Figure 1 Items included with the product 6 Figure 2 AIS transceiver overview 8 Figure 3 Electrical connections to the AIS transceiver 9 Figure 4 Typical installation configuration 10 Figure 5 AIS transceiver dimensions 13 Figure 6 AIS transceiver mounting 14 Figure 7...

Page 4: ...ransceiver unless it is connected to a VHF antenna When reading this manual please pay attention to warnings marked with the warning triangle shown on the left These are important messages for safety installation and usage of the product This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual This AIS transceiver is an aid to navigation and must not be relied u...

Page 5: ...WEEE Directive or with the applicable local regulations for disposal of electrical equipment Every effort has been made to ensure the packaging for this product is recyclable Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner Accuracy of this manual The AIS transceiver may be upgraded from time to time and future versions of the AIS transceiver may therefore not correspond exact...

Page 6: ...o operate the equipment Industry Canada notice This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Le pr...

Page 7: ... to class A transceivers in many ways but are normally lower cost due to the less stringent performance requirements Class B transceivers transmit at a lower power and at a lower reporting rate than class A transceivers AIS base stations AIS base stations are used by Vessel Traffic Systems to monitor and control the transmissions of AIS transceivers Aids to Navigation AtoN transceivers AtoNs are t...

Page 8: ...ass B transceivers If you are a US resident and intend to use your AIS class B transceiver in US waters you should make sure that your retailer has configured your product prior to supplying it to you If your AIS transceiver has not been pre configured please contact your dealer for details of how to have it configured An MMSI number is required in order for the AIS transceiver to operate Please c...

Page 9: ...chase The following sections give a brief overview of each item Please ensure all items are present and if any of the items are not present contact your dealer Figure 1 Items included with the product Screws packet of 4 Quick start guide Product manual Class B AIS transceiver Power and data cable Product CD Warranty information ...

Page 10: ... details of how to mount the AIS transceiver AIS transceiver unit Figure 2 shows an overview of the AIS transceiver unit The AIS transceiver has a number of indicators which provide information to the user about the status of the AIS transceiver Please refer to section 5 4 for more details of indicator functions The AIS transceiver has an internal GPS antenna You should ensure that the transceiver...

Page 11: ...ply Two independent NMEA0183 data ports for connection to chart plotters and other NMEA0183 compatible equipment USB for connection to a PC or Mac External switch input for silent mode control NMEA2000 port for connection to NMEA2000 compatible equipment Green Amber Red Blue Power and data GPS antenna NMEA 2000 VHF antenna Indicator lights Mounting holes Mounting holes ...

Page 12: ...ctions for the VHF antenna and an optional external GPS antenna Figure 3 shows an overview of the electrical connections to the AIS transceiver Figure 3 Electrical connections to the AIS transceiver Power in NMEA 2000 Switch NMEA0183 device Chartplotter USB AIS Class B transceiver ...

Page 13: ...ation for the AIS transceiver Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the system elements and their connections prior to attempting installation Figure 4 Typical installation configuration VHF antenna GPS antenna optional Chartplotter Power in NMEA 2000 Switch NMEA0183 device USB AIS Class B transceiver ...

Page 14: ... extension cable Please contact your dealer for details of suitable products For reference the VHF antenna connector type on the AIS transceiver unit is SO 239 and is intended to mate with a PL 259 connector Power and data cable The AIS transceiver unit is supplied with a two metre long power and data cable as an accessory If you require longer cables to reach your power supply please ensure the c...

Page 15: ...quate space around the AIS transceiver for routing of cables See Figure 5 for details of the AIS transceiver dimensions The ambient temperature around the AIS transceiver should be maintained between 25 C and 55 C The AIS transceiver should not be located in a flammable or hazardous atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel tanks The AIS transceiver is fully waterproof to ingress protec...

Page 16: ...Installation Page 13 Figure 5 AIS transceiver dimensions 140 mm 42 mm 100 mm 42 mm 128 mm ...

Page 17: ...Installation Page 14 Figure 6 AIS transceiver mounting ...

Page 18: ... the vessel will cause the antenna to swing and potentially reduce the accuracy of the GPS position Do not mount your antenna in the direct path of a radar transmitter Feed the ten metre long cable attached to the GPS antenna cable through the pole and screw the antenna onto the pole mount as shown in Figure 7 Route the cable to your AIS transceiver unit adding any necessary extension cables Conne...

Page 19: ...Installation Page 16 Figure 8 Position of the GPS antenna connector Power and data GPS antenna NMEA 2000 VHF antenna ...

Page 20: ...ine band VHF antenna or AIS antenna should be used with the AIS transceiver The connector type on the AIS transceiver is SO239 Your chosen VHF antenna requires a PL259 connector to mate with this If your VHF antenna does not use this type of connector please contact your dealer for details of available adaptors Figure 9 Position of the VHF antenna connector Power and data GPS antenna NMEA 2000 VHF...

Page 21: ...re for reference Table 1 Colour coding of wires in the accessory cable Wire colour Description Function Red Power in Power supply connections Black Power in Green Switch input External switch connection for silent mode Orange Switch input Brown NMEA0183 port 1 TX High speed NMEA0183 output 38 400baud intended for connection to chart plotters Blue NMEA0183 port 1 TX Purple NMEA0183 port 2 RX Low sp...

Page 22: ... Figure 10 Connection of an external switch to toggle silent mode is optional and not essential for normal operation of the product Figure 10 Connecting an external switch Do not connect a voltage source across the switch inputs as this may damage the transceiver Transmit Transmit Power in Power in Switch input Switch input Receive Receive USB Brown Blue Green Orange Red Black Purple Yellow NMEA01...

Page 23: ... connect to other NMEA0183 devices A multiplexing feature is provided which means any messages which are received via the low speed port are automatically transmitted via the high speed port This is particularly useful when using a chart plotter having only a single NMEA0183 port An additional sensor such as a gyro compass can be connected to the AIS transceiver via the low speed port and the AIS ...

Page 24: ...t CD must first be installed Driver installation is typically not required for use with a Mac To install the drivers please follows the steps below 1 Insert the product CD into the PC and navigate to the USB drivers folder 2 Double click on the setup exe file to launch the installer 3 Follow the on screen installation instructions to complete installation 4 Once installed the AIS unit can be conne...

Page 25: ...power source It is recommended that the power supply is connected via a suitable circuit breaker and or 3A fuse block 1 Connect the red wire to a 12V or 24V power supply positive terminal 2 Connect the black wire to the supply negative terminal Figure 12 Connecting the power supply Transmit Transmit Power in Power in Switch input Switch input Receive Receive USB Brown Blue Green Orange Red Black P...

Page 26: ...uration process has been completed 4 2 Configuring your AIS transceiver There are two potential ways in which your AIS transceiver can be configured 1 Configuration in advance by your dealer or installer If your AIS transceiver has been configured for you by your dealer or installer you can proceed to section 5 2 Configuration using proAIS2 Providing it is acceptable to do so under your local legi...

Page 27: ...the setup exe file on the CD and then follow the on screen prompts 2 If a security warning appears click Install to continue with the installation 3 Once installation is complete proAIS2 will launch automatically and a start menu folder and shortcut will be created for future use 4 5 Configuration using proAIS2 For configuration purposes only it is possible to power the AIS transceiver via its USB...

Page 28: ...s When connected to the AIS transceiver following the instructions in section 3 2 an external switch provides the ability to set the AIS transceiver into silent mode In silent mode the transmission of your own vessel position ceases whilst the reception of other vessel s AIS position continues You should use silent mode if you do not wish your vessel data to be received by other AIS devices When s...

Page 29: ...ansceiver includes four coloured indicators as shown in Figure 14 The state of the indicators provides information regarding the status of the AIS transceiver Figure 14 Indicator location on the AIS transceiver unit Green Amber Red Blue Indicator lights ...

Page 30: ...of indicators is illuminated to show that the transmitter is disabled Amber indicator only The AIS transceiver is in transmit timeout mode This can be for a number of reasons The unit has only recently been powered on and is obtaining a position fix prior to transmitting its first vessel information report This process can take several minutes Position fix has been lost The AIS transceiver will at...

Page 31: ... if the power supply is interrupted or the VHF antenna characteristics are briefly affected No GPS position fix can be obtained Please check the transciever is located where the internal GPS antenna has a clear sky view or that an external GPS antenna is properly connected and installed Review the GPS signal strength graph available in proAIS2 The power supply is outside the allowable range Check ...

Page 32: ...170mA at 12VDC Peak current rating 2A GPS Receiver AIS Internal 50 channel IEC 61108 1 compliant Electrical Interfaces USB NMEA0183 38 400kBaud output NMEA0183 4 800kBaud input NMEA2000 LEN 1 Connectors VHF antenna connector SO 239 External GPS antenna connector TNC USB type A plug NMEA2000 standard connector 12 way power input NMEA0183 External switch ...

Page 33: ...25kHz Channel Step 25kHz Modulation Modes 25kHz GMSK AIS TX and RX 25kHz AFSK DSC RX only Bit rate 9600 b s 50 ppm GMSK 1200 b s 30 ppm FSK RX Sensitivity Less than 107dBm at 20 PER Co channel 10dB Adjacent channel 70dB IMD 65dB Blocking 84dB Environmental Water resistant to IPx7 Operating temperature 25ºC to 55ºC Tested to IEC 60945 Protected category Indicators Power TX timeout error silent mode...

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