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GENERAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

PHYSICAL

AMEC AGGRESSOR-21 GPS Antenna SPECIFICATIONS

(Optional)

Center Frequency

1575.42 ± 2 MHz

Gain

30 dB, typical

Noise Figure

1.5 dB, typical

Bandwidth

2 MHz min.

Axial Ratio @ Zenith

3 dB max.

VSWR

1.2 typical (1.5 max)

Output Impedance

50 ohm

Operating Temperature

－

25°C to

＋

55°C

Relative Humidity

40% to 95% non-condensing

Storage Temperature

－

25°C to

＋

70°C

Water Resistance

In accordance with IEC 60945, exposed

Operating Temperature

－

25°C to

＋

55°C

Dimensions

90.5 mm (diameter) × 108.5 mm (H)

Ground Size

74 mm (diameter)

Weight

150 grams (without cable)

Connector

TNC (female)

Cable

10 m, RG-58 cable included

Summary of Contents for Camino-101 Class B AIS

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Page 2: ...to improve our AIS products to satisfy all customers needs information in this document is subject to change without notice AMEC does not make any representations or warranties implied or otherwise r...

Page 3: ...roceeding to installation or operation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the case of the equipment Only qualified personnel could work on the interior of the equipment WARNING TU...

Page 4: ...now you can have a better control of your surrounding sea and have an enjoyable voyage Camino 101 AIS is strictly tested to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment Unless improper use ins...

Page 5: ...on Procedure 6 2 2 1 Installation Precautions 6 2 2 2 Step by Step Installation Instructions 7 2 2 3 Connector Pin Definition and Wiring 11 2 2 3 1 Power Connector Wiring 11 2 2 3 2 NMEA 0183 Connecto...

Page 6: ...Menu 43 4 3 2 1 File 43 4 3 2 2 Edit 43 4 3 2 3 View 44 4 3 2 4 Connection 45 4 3 2 5 Config 46 4 3 3 Block 3 My Vessel s position information 52 4 3 4 Block 4 Ship List 53 4 3 5 Block 5 Ship Details...

Page 7: ...69 8 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 70 9 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE TO USERS 70 10 ABBREVIATIONS 70...

Page 8: ...ompatible device is required in order to view the AIS information above mentioned CAMINO 101 AIS is one of the cutting edge navigational aid equipment allowing real time information exchanges within A...

Page 9: ...eceives AIS signal in CSTDMA protocols Not necessarily in accord with IMO AIS carriage requirements It is not mandatory for vessels to be equipped with Class B AIS Suitable for recreational vessels or...

Page 10: ...ent dealer 1 6 Important Notice The intended use of the AMEC CAMINO 101 AIS is to enhance the safety of vessels at sea However a few points must be noted as below Any AIS cannot guarantee in monitorin...

Page 11: ...EQUIPMENT WHERE THERE IS DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAIN OR SPLASHING WATER Electrical shock or fire could be resulted if water leaks into the equipment FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO PROCEED WITH THE INS...

Page 12: ...nterface cable 1 2m 1 M6 20 Screws 4 4 Software CD AMEC AIS Configuration AMEC AIS Viewer 1 NOTE 1 AMEC would not be able to fully ensure overall product performance if longer cable length other than...

Page 13: ...ath or near any container that filled with water or liquid 3 Do not place or install the equipment where it is easily tripped stepped on or kicked at Installation should proceed in a safe environment...

Page 14: ...by Step Installation Instructions AMEC CAMINO 101 can be installed and mounted on flat surface or it can be hung on the wall as shown below Wall Mounting Figure 2 2 2 1 Installation overview Table St...

Page 15: ...ons Step 1 Place CAMINO 101 on the desired spot for installing Refer to figure 2 2 2 2 Figure 2 2 2 2 Installation instruction Step 2 Use the 4 M6 20 screws in the accessories box to screw into the ho...

Page 16: ...e to the VHF ANT 6 Connect NMEA 0183 compatible system to the NMEA interface 4 Figure 2 2 2 3 Cabling instructions GPS Antenna Connector Female TNC type 1 5 3 6 2 VHF Antenna Connector M Jack Power RS...

Page 17: ...Antenna in an appropriate spot Refer to Section 2 2 1 The power voltage of CAMINO 101 is 12V 24V DC Use an adaptor if the supply voltage is not within the range 2 Step 2 Check if the POWER indication...

Page 18: ...in Power Cable 2 2 3 2 NMEA 0183 Connector Wiring The NMEA 0183 cable supplied has only a round connector at one end and there are six inner wires The wiring details of the NMEA cable are listed below...

Page 19: ...defined as follows NO NAME FUNCTION 1 2 RX Receive Data 3 TX Transmit Data 4 5 GND Ground 6 7 8 9 Table 2 2 3 3 RS 232 connector pin definition TXP TXN RXP RXN RXP RXN TXP TXN Figure 2 2 3 1 NMEA 0183...

Page 20: ...MINO 101W there are additional pin assignments at the RS 232 connector specifically for connecting to optional external Tx off Switch Box See also Tx Off Switch Box User Guide NO NAME FUNCTION 1 2 RX...

Page 21: ...AMINO 101W contains 3 wires This cable is a cross over connection not a straight thru connection Refer to the following wiring method when connecting to an external RS 232 device RX TX GND TX RX GND C...

Page 22: ...the VHF antenna location should be placed in accordance to Figure 2 2 4 Figure 2 2 4 VHF GPS Antenna Location We recommend you choose AMEC AIS VHF antenna To save space you can also choose VHF GPS com...

Page 23: ...ETTING Following is the GPS antenna location offset arm Figure 2 2 5 GPS Antenna location We recommend you choose AMEC AIS GPS antenna To save space you can also choose VHF GPS combo antenna provided...

Page 24: ...17 2 2 7 CAMINO 101 External Connections Figure 2 2 7 External configurations 12V 24V DC GPS Antenna Connector Female TNC ECS RS 232 VHF Antenna Connector M Jack...

Page 25: ...omputer Please find the AMEC AIS Configuration program in the CD which provided by AMEC and follow the following steps to install the AIS Configuration Step 1 Please open the AMEC AIS Configuration fi...

Page 26: ...se read and agree the license agreement before clicking on to continue Figure 2 2 8 2 Set up Configuration Step 4 Please fill in the required information and click on to continue Figure 2 2 8 3 Set up...

Page 27: ...ination folder and click on to continue Figure 2 2 8 4 Set up Configuration Step 6 Select the Start Menu group for the application and choose users for the program and click on to continue Figure 2 2...

Page 28: ...stallation will start immediately please wait a few minutes Figure 2 2 8 6 Set up Configuration Step 8 Please click on to finish the setting And run AMEC AIS Configuration program Figure 2 2 8 7 Set u...

Page 29: ...ssional users or further details we suggest connecting AMEC CAMINO 101 with other marine electronic products such as ECS or Radar to achieve better performances Please find the AMEC AIS Viewer program...

Page 30: ...ep 3 Please read and agree the license agreement before clicking on to continue Figure 2 3 2 Set up Viewer Step 4 Please fill in the required information and click on to continue Figure 2 3 3 Set up V...

Page 31: ...24 Step 5 Please choose a folder to install this viewer and then click on to continue Figure 2 3 4 Set up Viewer Step 6 Please click on to continue the installation Figure 2 3 5 Set up Viewer...

Page 32: ...hen the installation is completed please click on to complete the setting And run the AMEC AIS Viewer program Figure 2 3 7 Set up Viewer 2 4 Bluetooth Pairing Optional Feature CAMINO 101W only For CAM...

Page 33: ...5 When the power status indicator turns green the unit will function automatically The channel indicator flashes once the AIS signal is received TURNING POWER OFF Step 1 Switch the power to OFF Step 2...

Page 34: ...e 1 MMSI is not yet programmed into the device such that the device can not perform as transmit mode it can perform only as a receive mode device 2 The device is turned into Tx Off mode Silent mode by...

Page 35: ...in flash red Abnormal condition may include situations like following GPS is unable to gain lock after 30 minutes of losing GPS track Background noise level exceeds allowable threshold 77dBm CHANNEL L...

Page 36: ...ps step 1 4 describe the details of configuration settings Step 1 Serial Port and Baud Rate Setting 1 Select auto or manual for serial port number and its baud rate setting Auto The system will identi...

Page 37: ...number Ship Type Choose your ship type WARNING MMSI can only be input once please make sure and input the correct MMSI 3 Fill in the dimension of your own ship at SHIP DIMENSION 4 Click on to confirm...

Page 38: ...ropriately qualified person in the business of installing marine communications equipment on board vessels FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONLY WARNING It is a violation of the rules of the...

Page 39: ...C is enabled 2 To disable the GPS output check and select the OFF button The default setting is ON which means GPS is enabled 3 Click on to confirm and complete the setting 4 To perform other setting...

Page 40: ...if necessary 3 The default baud rate for NMEA is 38 400 enter your desired baud rate if necessary 4 Click on to confirm and complete the setting Figure 3 3 4 Baud Rate Setting NOTE For RS 232 CAMINO...

Page 41: ...lick on specific tab to go further 6 To read the device information click on A Configuration Report will pop up in NotePad format 7 To escape from the AMEC AIS Configuration software click on EXIT Fig...

Page 42: ...he accessory kit purchase separately Please install the USB driver before connecting to the USB ports Windows 7 or VISTA version Click on Start Select Control Panel Select Device Manager Click Port CO...

Page 43: ...rt and baud rate manually If you can t find the desired serial port under the list you may key in the serial port number directly Figure 4 2 1 Run AMEC AIS Viewer You may also clink on to start the vi...

Page 44: ...ils Figure 4 2 3 Run AMEC AIS Viewer NOTE 1 This function would be invalid without GPS data input 2 CAMINO 101 merely provides AIS data Users may set up CPA TCPA through other maritime equipments Char...

Page 45: ...cations Below Figure 4 3 is the main screen of the viewer which contains 5 blocks Each block displays different information Please see details as following Figure 4 3 Main Display Block 3 Block 4 Bloc...

Page 46: ...located in the center of the radar view When there is no GPS reception you can manual reset own ship s longitude and latitude or the viewer will accord the received targets to predict the location of...

Page 47: ...the arrow keys to select any target on the radar view After selected press ENT and the detailed information on each target can be viewed Dangerous Target Color Red Circled Frame When distance to a sh...

Page 48: ...layed if any SART message is sent out Base Station Color Green The icon will be displayed when any base station is in the range of reception NOTE The straight line extended from AIS target represents...

Page 49: ...SOG Speed Over Ground the unit of SOG is kn knot COG Course Over Ground HEADING The heading of the target ship CPA Distance to Closest Point of Approach the unit of CPA is nm Nautical Miles TCPA Time...

Page 50: ...should go to Connection Disconnect AIS and Connection Disconnect GPS to disconnect both AIS and GPS 2 To pause or stop the log play please go to File Pause play or File Stop play 3 To Save Log please...

Page 51: ...ulate the rough position and set your own ship at the center of the Radar display User may also set the own ship position manually Refer to Section 4 3 2 5 Manual positioning Please refer to Section 4...

Page 52: ...ure Figure 4 3 2 4 1 Figure 4 3 2 4 1 Menu Tree under Connection Connect AIS Select the proper Serial Port and the desired Baud Rate Click on to connect AIS serial port And click on to complete the se...

Page 53: ...iver Serial Port Device Wizard To select appropriate serial port and baud rate to quick start the device connection 4 3 2 5 Config Click on Config and the window is shown as the below figure Figure 4...

Page 54: ...Manager NOTE If you want to add a marker simply right click the desired position on the display and click Add marker here You can also click Set manual positioning here and Add destination here to se...

Page 55: ...ed on your destination Figure 4 3 2 5 4 Figure 4 3 2 5 4 Destination Setting CPA TCPA Distance to Closest Point of Approach Time to Closest Point of Approach User can set the CPA and TCPA according to...

Page 56: ...faces PC and AMEC AIS Viewer Program DO NOT support any kind of audio alarm Figure 4 3 2 5 5 CPA TCPA Setting Friend Ship User can set specific ships as friend ships by simply entering the MMSI number...

Page 57: ...Message or key in the message manually Click to send the message out The In box and Out box message will show up automatically upon clicked Figure 4 3 2 5 8 NOTE Upon clicked the device sends out the...

Page 58: ...3 2 5 10 Tx Off NOTE As a safety mechanism if AMEC AIS Viewer has not received any updated information from a linked CAMINO 101 unit for more than a period of 60 seconds AMEC AIS Viewer will automatic...

Page 59: ...te and the software version Figure 4 3 2 6 2 Figure 4 3 2 6 2 About AMEC AIS Viewer 4 3 3 Block 3 My Vessel s position information User s own ship information is displayed in this block Figure 4 3 3 F...

Page 60: ...nd name of the target ships Figure 4 3 4 Figure 4 3 4 Ship List SHIP LIST The numbers indicates the total received targets excluding user s own ship NO The order numbers of the received targets MMSI M...

Page 61: ...ship s stem Latitude Current Latitude of target ship Longitude Current Longitude of target ship COG Course Over Ground SOG Speed Over Ground Range Range between the selected target and user s own shi...

Page 62: ...Cargo Cargo information of the selected target ship Destination The destination of the selected target ship ETA Estimate Time of Arrival EPFS Type Type of Electronic Position Fixing device Draught The...

Page 63: ...mension of the AIS AtoN EPFS Type Type of Electronic Position Fixing device Light The light of the lantern Latitude Current Latitude of the AIS AtoN Longitude Current Longitude of the AIS AtoN RACON R...

Page 64: ...e green spots and bars are the displays of GPS status with individual satellite position and signal strength of the satellites those are in use The blue spots and bars represent the GPS status with po...

Page 65: ...01 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range Channel Bandwidth Modulation Data Rate Number of AIS Transmitter Number of AIS Receiver Number of DSC Receiver AIS Channel 1 AIS Channel 2 DSC Rx Channel Tx Power Out...

Page 66: ...NNECTION INTERFACE GPS Antenna Connector VHF Antenna Connector NMEA0183 RS 422 RS 232 Silent Mode Switch Input Alarm Output Wireless Connection TNC Female PL 259 Female IEC 61162 1 IEC 61162 2 Baud ra...

Page 67: ...tility on PC standard supply in CD AIS Viewer on PC standard supply in CD ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Conditions Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Vibration EMI ESD Waterproof C...

Page 68: ...dB max VSWR 1 2 typical 1 5 max Output Impedance 50 ohm Operating Temperature 25 C to 55 C Relative Humidity 40 to 95 non condensing Storage Temperature 25 C to 70 C Water Resistance In accordance wi...

Page 69: ...62 5 2 Dimensions Front View Top View Figure 5 2 1 CAMINO 101 front view Figure5 2 2 CAMINO 101 top view...

Page 70: ...Standard AIS Class B transponder with Bluetooth function silent mode configurable via AMEC AIS Configuration software tool silent mode switchable via optional Tx Off Switch Box 5 4 Accessories The fol...

Page 71: ...de Orange Flash TX timeout Quiet mode commanded by harbor authorities or due to High VDL load Red ON Power Error Power system is in failure Flash BITT alarm An abnormal condition of the device is dete...

Page 72: ...e Power Status indicator Red No indicator lights Cannot turn on the unit Signal Receiving Problem No channel indicator lights No information from other ships 1 Check if the VHF antenna connector is fa...

Page 73: ...Transmission is suspended by the harbor authorities or due to high VDL load 3 Check if the channel indicator FLASHES ORANGE VHF antenna works improperly Check if the VHF antenna connector is fallen o...

Page 74: ...or replacement will be the sole remedy of the customer under this Warranty Standard Warranty Service To qualify for standard warranty service the product must be returned to a AMEC certified service...

Page 75: ...EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS AMEC S SOLE WARRANTY AND IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO NEW PRODUCTS PURCHASED WORLDWIDE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WR...

Page 76: ...tection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction...

Page 77: ...2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 10 ABBREVIATIONS AIS Automatic Identification System COG Course Over Ground...

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