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Connecting to a charting program via USB 

Your transponder can be used as a source of AIS for electronic charting and navigation 
program (PC/Mac) such as NaviPro, TimeZero, Coastal Explorer or OpenCPN etc. Follow 
the steps below to connect the transponder to the software: 

 

Connect the transponder to your PC or Mac using the USB cable that comes with 
the package. In most cases, the USB driver will be installed automatically. When 
it’s not the case, you can find the driver on the attached CD and install it 
manually. 

 

Make sure the baud rate is set at 115200. The data port can be confirmed by 
running the Device Manager on your computer or be detected automatically 
depending on the software.   

 

 

Summary of Contents for WideLink B600

Page 1: ...AIS Class B Transponder WideLink B600 SOTDMA USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...urpose of this manual DISCLAIMER AMEC is devoted to publish and maintain this product manual As we continue to improve our AIS products to satisfy all customers needs information in this document is s...

Page 4: ...al Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device The entry of static data into this device sha...

Page 5: ...1 CONNECTING TO YOUR AIS TRANSPONDER 22 3 1 1 Required Items 22 3 1 2 Installing AIS Configuration Tool 22 3 1 3 Three steps to connect AIS transponder 23 3 1 4 Home page of the application 24 3 2 PR...

Page 6: ...6 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 44 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE 44 AMEC WORLDWIDE WARRANTY 45 APPENDIX HOW TO DETERMINE SERIAL PORT 46...

Page 7: ...EA 0183 sentences such as heading speed depth temperature wind pressure and so on With the multiplexing function sensor data along with AIS and GPS information can be displayed on chart plotters and P...

Page 8: ...s the following navigational data with other AIS equipped vessels within VHF range to increase the safety of your journey at sea Static data Ship s name Call sign MMSI Ship type Location of GPS antenn...

Page 9: ...ery 15 seconds between 14 23 knots Every 15 seconds Every 30 seconds between 2 14 knots Every 30 seconds Every 30 seconds 2 knots or at anchored or moored Every 3 minutes Every 3 minutes The Class B S...

Page 10: ...87 2 IEC 62287 1 Transmit Power and range 12 5W 5W 2W IMO Mandate Mandatory for all SOLAS vessels No mandate No mandate Reporting rate dynamic data Highest transmission up to every 2 sec Higher transm...

Page 11: ...11 1 3 Equipment in the Box Upon receiving the product please verify items in the box If any is missing please contact your local AMEC representative immediately...

Page 12: ...e 1 Mount the device unit to an appropriate location 2 Install VHF antenna 3 Connect to VHF radio B600S only 4 Connect to FM radio B600S only 5 Install GPS antenna 6 Connect to a chart plotter and or...

Page 13: ...device for routing of cables See figure below for details of the device dimensions The safe distance of the device to any magnetic compass is at least 0 3m The operating temperature is between 15 C an...

Page 14: ...line of sight distance the VHF antenna should be placed as high as possible and at least 5 meters away from any constructions made of conductive materials Figure 3 VHF Antenna Locations The VHF antenn...

Page 15: ...transparent also when WideLink B600S is switched off or has power failure WideLink B600S is designed to give priority to VHF radio in the event of simultaneous transmission of VHF radio and AIS In ca...

Page 16: ...recautions Bending cables may cause damages to the inner wires and impair overall the performances Each coaxial cable should be set up separately and can only be set up in a single cable tube Insulati...

Page 17: ...nnection while the low speed setting can be used for NMEA 0183 compatible instruments WideLink B600 NMEA 0183 supports multiplexer function Received NMEA 0183 data from both ports will be multiplexed...

Page 18: ...n external toggle switch to WideLink B600 Connect the toggle switch between the purple and brown wires to enable Silent Mode function as depicted in Figure below An optional Tx Switch Box part number...

Page 19: ...connector and drop cable spur available by your local service partner are needed to connect the device to your chart plotter with NMEA 2000 interface Figure 10 NMEA 2000 Network B600 converts several...

Page 20: ...transponder to the software Connect the transponder to your PC or Mac using the USB cable that comes with the package In most cases the USB driver will be installed automatically When it s not the ca...

Page 21: ...or 24V DC power supply 9 6 to 31 2V capable of supplying 2A peak current 12V DC Always use a minimum 3A fuse panel before connecting directly to battery or power supply Power on the power source will...

Page 22: ...ration and firmware upgrade purpose B600 series can be powered only by USB When USB power is in use the device will not transmit any data To configure the Wi Fi of B600W a regular 12 24V DC power supp...

Page 23: ...ually Follow the on screen instructions and assign the correct file path of the USB driver to complete the installation You can also install the USB driver via the Device Manager in the Control Panel...

Page 24: ...tion The application is now communicating with your AIS transponder and will display any pre configured vessel data on the Home page depicted as follows Wi Fi setting is only available when Wi Fi modu...

Page 25: ...Enter your MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number Vessel type choose your ship type from the drop down list Ship dimensions Enter the vessel dimensions by appointing the position of your GPS an...

Page 26: ...y By USB power the Power LED does not light showing that the device is in low power mode Tx Silent Green flashing The device is transmitting AIS data The flashing interval varies depending on vessel s...

Page 27: ...txt with increment from 000001 to 999999 Entry in the log file is vessel s GPS sentence in IEC61162 format The log file can be read by chart plotting PC software like AMEC AIS Viewer or NaviPro ECS I...

Page 28: ...module and built in Wi Fi antenna It can work in Access Point Mode or Client Mode The information below details the information required for connecting the WideLink B600W to mobile devices using Wi F...

Page 29: ...numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols _ and spaces Channel The default setting is Auto Select to let the device select the best channel When needed choose...

Page 30: ...g Wi Fi network When clicking on Client it can take about 45 seconds until the device scans all available Wi Fi networks Pick the network you want to join and enter the password and click on Connect F...

Page 31: ...arting software supplied with your WideLink B600 purchase The software installation file and its user manual can be found in the provided CD ROM This powerful tool allows users to display AIS targets...

Page 32: ...p also offers various safety features to help users be alerted during their voyage The AMEC AIS App is now available on Apple App Store for iOS devices as well as on Google Play for Android mobile dev...

Page 33: ...00 bps Number of AIS Transmitter 1 Number of AIS Receiver 2 one time shared between AIS and DSC Number of DSC Receiver 1 time shared between AIS and DSC AIS Channel 1 CH 87B 161 975 MHz AIS Channel 2...

Page 34: ...pe waterproof RF PERFORMANCE B600S SPLITTER Insertion loss VHF Radio Receive path Typical 0dB Insertion loss VHF Radio Transmit path Typical 1dB ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Conditions IEC 60945 protected...

Page 35: ...35 5 2 Dimensions GPS antenna is an optional item...

Page 36: ...36 PA 02 GPS antenna is an optional item...

Page 37: ...8259 Speed Water Referenced v VHW 128267 Water Depth v DPT 128275 Distance Log v VLW 129025 Position Rapid Update v 129026 COG SOG Rapid Update v 129029 GNSS Position Data v 129038 AIS Class A Positio...

Page 38: ...gation v 129804 AIS Assignment Mode Command v 129805 AIS Data Link Management Message v 129806 AIS Channel Management v 129807 AIS Group Assignment v 129809 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report Part A v...

Page 39: ...GNSS satellites in view RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data TXT Text transmission VDM AIS VHF data link message VDO AIS VHF data link own vessel report Input Sentences Sentence Description ABM...

Page 40: ...ng that the transponder is still acquiring a GPS fix and therefore not ready yet to make transmission The location of VHF antenna is directly related to AIS transmitting range The VHF antenna should b...

Page 41: ...blocking the Wi Fi signals Relocated the device to the center of the area where the client devices are placed or to a position where the router and the devices ae are within a visible distance without...

Page 42: ...ivision Multiple Access DSC Digital Selective Calling ECS Electronic Chart System ETA Estimated Time of Arrival GPS Global Positioning System IMO International Maritime Organization MMSI Maritime Mobi...

Page 43: ...tion manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to...

Page 44: ...sider the following The antenna should be mounted at a minimum vertical distance of 5m above the deck in order to meet international safety directives on Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Failure to ad...

Page 45: ...alleged product failure Any products returned must be securely packaged and sent pre paid and insured to AMEC or to a AMEC certified service agent All products returned must be accompanied by a copy...

Page 46: ...on Start Select Control Panel Select Device Manager Click Port COM LPT Windows 8 and 8 1 Click W I and then click on Control Panel Select Device Manager Click Port COM LPT Windows 10 S type Device Ma...

Page 47: ...tek Marine Electronics Corporation 14F 2 No 237 Sec 1 Datong Rd Xizhi Dist New Taipei City 22161 Taiwan Tel 886 2 8691 8568 Fax 886 2 8691 9569 Email service alltekmarine com Website www alltekmarine...

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