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Technical information

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Table 9  Unused fields

6.10 Proprietary sentences

The AIS transceiver outputs no proprietary sentences in normal operation.

6.11 Priority of sensor ports

The AIS transceiver automatically assigns a priority scheme to connected
sensors. Data from the highest priority sensor will always be used. Sensor
input priority is for: 

Position

COG+SOG

GNS

5
6
7

8
9
10

Number of satellites in use, 00-99 
Horizontal dilution of precision
Antenna altitude, m, above mean-
sea-level 
Geoidal separation, m
Age of differential data 
Differential reference station ID 

RMC

7
8

Date: dd/mm/yy 
Magnetic variation, degrees, E/W 

VBW

1
2
3
7
8
9
10

Longitudinal water speed, knots 
Transverse water speed, knots 
Status: water speed 
Stern transverse water speed, knots 
Status: stern water speed 
Stern transverse ground speed
Status: stern ground speed 

VTG

2

Course over ground, degrees 
magnetic 

Sentence

Unused fields

Description

Summary of Contents for CLA2000

Page 1: ...CLA2000 CLASS A AIS TRANSPONDER Installation and Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...highest 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...

Page 3: ...M Common electrical CPA Closest Point of Approach CS Carrier Sense DC Direct Current Dec Decimal DGPS Differential GPS DGNSS Differential GNSS DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DOP Dilution of...

Page 4: ...ya Sistema Russian GNSS GND Electrical Ground GNS GNSS fix data message GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GPS Global Positioning System GRS GNSS range residuals message GSA GNSS DOP and active s...

Page 5: ...cal Miles NMEA National Marine Electronics Association PDF Portable Document Format PGN Parameter Group Number PI Presentation Interface RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring RED Radio Equipme...

Page 6: ...Transmit UDP User Datagram Protocol UHF Ultra High Frequency UTC Co ordinated Universal Time VBW Dual ground water speed message VDM All VDL AIS messages received VDO AIS own ship broadcast data VHF V...

Page 7: ...cting the equipment 29 3 5 Grounding the AIS transceiver 36 3 6 Connection to an NMEA2000 network optional 37 3 7 USB Connection 37 3 8 Turning the AIS transceiver on 38 3 9 Passwords and security 38...

Page 8: ...nput data sentence formats 69 6 5 AIS Transceiver overall dimensions 70 6 6 GNSS Antenna drawing 71 6 7 Transmission intervals 71 6 8 Interface sentences 73 6 9 Unused fields 74 6 10 Proprietary sente...

Page 9: ...91 8 5 Electrical 91 8 6 Display and user interface 91 8 7 Internal GNSS 92 8 8 TDMA Transmitter 92 8 9 TDMA Receiver 92 8 10 DSC Receiver 93 8 11 RF Connections 93 8 12 WiFi 94 8 13 Data interface 94...

Page 10: ...Table of contents Page 8...

Page 11: ...13 Serial bi directional port connection 32 Figure 14 18 Way connector cable wiring connections 33 Table 2 18 Way connector serial data ports 33 Table 3 Alarm relay connections 34 Figure 15 Power con...

Page 12: ...ansmission interval for periodic sentences 72 Table 8 IEC61162 Sentences input and output 73 Table 9 Unused fields 75 Table 10 Port priority order 76 Table 11 PGN Lists 80 Table 12 Troubleshooting 83...

Page 13: ...ection point It is essential that the ground connection point is used in all installations regardless of what other equipment is connected The ground connection point must be bonded to protective grou...

Page 14: ...a satellite based location system such as the GLONASS or GPS The accuracy of a GNSS position fix is variable and affected by factors such as the antenna positioning how many satellites are used to det...

Page 15: ...d use of this product If you are in any doubt about any aspect of this product please contact your dealer 1 3 Regulatory statements 1 3 1 Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer of this product dec...

Page 16: ...cy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subje...

Page 17: ...device This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est...

Page 18: ...Notices Page 16...

Page 19: ...g system It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularly update their position speed course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipp...

Page 20: ...Introduction Page 18...

Page 21: ...re 2 What s in the box 3 2 Preparing for installation In addition to the items provided with the AIS transceiver the following items will be required to complete the installation Mounting bracket Powe...

Page 22: ...his is not sufficient to reach between the desired GNSS antenna location and the AIS transceiver you will require an extension cable Please contact your dealer for details 3 2 3 GNSS Antenna mount A m...

Page 23: ...21 Figure 3 Typical AIS transceiver connection NMEA2000 Above decks Below decks Optional connections Chassis GND GNSS antenna VHF antenna 12V DC to 24V DC Supply Displays ECDIS Radar Surge arrestor S...

Page 24: ...is recommended that the AIS transceiver be installed in a below decks environment protected from the weather The AIS transceiver is supplied with four self tapping screws for attachment of the AIS tr...

Page 25: ...Figure 30 for dimensions A drilling and cutting template is provided with the AIS transceiver To panel mount the unit it is necessary to remove the 4 off socket cap screws recessed in front of the un...

Page 26: ...Installation and configuration Page 24 Figure 5 Desk mounting the AIS transceiver...

Page 27: ...nting the GNSS antenna supplied with your AIS transceiver you will require a one inch 14 TPI pole mount Contact your dealer to source a mount suitable for the installation location Please note the fol...

Page 28: ...tentially reduce the accuracy of the GNSS position Route the GNSS antenna cable to the AIS transceiver If extension cables are required all junctions should be made using appropriate co axial connecto...

Page 29: ...r antennas as possible The VHF antenna should have omnidirectional vertical polarization Where possible the VHF antenna should be installed at least 3m 10ft away from other transmitting radio satellit...

Page 30: ...e waterproof by design Antenna cables should be installed in separate signal cable channels at least 10cm 4ins away from power supply cables Crossing of cables should be done at right angles and sharp...

Page 31: ...n of the AIS transceiver to external sensors and equipment 3 4 2 Sensor configuration The AIS transceiver has six NMEA0183 IEC61162 1 2 data ports for connection of ship s sensors and display equipmen...

Page 32: ...Installation and configuration Page 30 3 4 3 Data input ports 14 way connector Figure 11 Serial input port connection 14 way interface connection...

Page 33: ...input Rate of Turn Receive only 4800 6 Sensor 3 input Gyro heading Receive only 4800 PIN 1 3 6 7 2 5 8 9 12 11 14 13 10 4 WIRE COLOUR BLACK BROWN BLUE RED ORANGE PURPLE GREEN WHITE WHITE BLACK GREY YE...

Page 34: ...and RX B signals 3 4 4 Silent mode switch To activate the Silent mode switch apply a voltage of between 2V and 30V to the SILENT P Pin 7 and SILENT N Pin 6 terminals of the 14 way connector 3 4 5 Dat...

Page 35: ...onal 38400 PIN WIRE COLOUR SIGNAL LR DGPS TX B LR DGPS TX A LR DGPS RX B LR DGPS RX A LR DGPS COM PILOT TX B PILOT TX A PILOT RX B PILOT RX A PILOT COM ALM NC ALM COM EXT DISPLAY TX B EXT DISPLAY TX A...

Page 36: ...ver also provides connections to the alarm relay contacts The alarm relay connections are described in Table 3 Table 3 Alarm relay connections Alarm connection Function Contact rating COM Alarm relay...

Page 37: ...ansceiver via the supplied 2 way power cable as shown in Figure 15 Figure 15 Power connection Table 4 Power supply connections Wire colour Function Connect to Red Power supply 12VDC to 24VDC power sup...

Page 38: ...be able to provide a peak current of 6 0A and be fused at 10 0A A 24VDC supply should be able to provide a peak current of 4 0A and should be fused at 6 3A 3 5 Grounding the AIS transceiver An M4 gro...

Page 39: ...A list of supported PGNs is provided at the rear of this document 3 7 USB Connection An optional USB cable is available for connection to a PC or Mac The USB connector can be connected directly to th...

Page 40: ...will operate immediately that power is applied to the unit 3 9 Passwords and security Certain important information stored within the AIS transceiver cannot be changed without knowledge of the passwor...

Page 41: ...n of the AIS transceiver the password should be changed from its default value of 0000 four zeros to another alpha numeric code Password change is carried out by selecting Home System settings User Se...

Page 42: ...Installation and configuration Page 40...

Page 43: ...eiver 4 1 Display and controls Figure 18 AIS Transceiver front panel The front panel of the AIS transceiver is shown in Figure 18 with each control marked Scroll wheel push to select Function keys up...

Page 44: ...n Up down left and right function keys Provide an alternative means of navigating around the screen Speaker The speaker is located behind the Scroll wheel and can provide an audible sound when a key i...

Page 45: ...then display the information beneath in accordance with Figure 20 Pressing the Back Home key will exit the menu HOME 16 58 29 SOG 21 1kt UTC 1h COG 88 0 50 32 0286 N 0 55 2715 W Target list Voyage dat...

Page 46: ...OGGING SOFTWARE UPDATES SAVE RESTORE RESET SETTINGS DISPLAY UNIT SETTINGS SOUND SETTINGS LANGUAGE TIME PASSWORD FILTER AND CPA TCPA SETTINGS WiFi GNSS OUTPUT EXTERNAL DISPLAY PORT PILOT PORT LONG RANG...

Page 47: ...require text or numeric entry When these are selected a virtual keyboard is displayed which can be used to enter text or numbers 4 5 4 Options menu On certain screens the Options Menu will bring up a...

Page 48: ...ons RX Illuminates to show receiving an AIS message TX Illuminates to show transmission of an AIS message Filtering Illuminated to show that target filter settings apply Blue sign Inland only Display...

Page 49: ...condition persists contact your dealer or installer Icon Description INLAND Shown when the AIS transceiver is operating in Inland Waterways Mode 1W Shown when the transmitter is set to 1W mode INT GN...

Page 50: ...hould the receiver hardware malfunction The receiver is identified by the value of x as shown below The following alarms will be generated over the PI in this condition ALR 003 Rx Channel 1 ALR 004 Rx...

Page 51: ...on No sensor position in use This alarm occurs if the AIS transceiver has no valid position information from any connected sensor UTC Sync Invalid This alarm indicates that the transmitter is no longe...

Page 52: ...Message is received the user will be notified immediately with a pop up showing the message Standard text messages are not displayed on receipt however the message icon will be displayed at the top of...

Page 53: ...no guarantee that text messages or SRMs sent by this device to a Class B AIS transceiver will be received 4 6 9 Long range messages If the AIS transceiver is connected to a long range communication s...

Page 54: ...l names from the display SOG vectors can also be displayed on the screen if this item is selected from the Options menu Some of the layers displayed on the chart can be removed to provide more clarity...

Page 55: ...s Callsign Vessel radio call sign limited to 7 characters IMO Vessel s IMO identification number if applicable Ship type Selected from the menu provided Internal dimensions of the location of the GNSS...

Page 56: ...e Home System settings Advanced settings menu The antenna dimensions should be entered in metres according to the diagram provided in Figure 22 Figure 22 Vessel dimension measurement Ref A GNSS Antenn...

Page 57: ...l data is required to be input Refer to Section 5 for details 4 9 Confirming correct operation Following entry of the vessel and voyage information the AIS transceiver will commence normal operation C...

Page 58: ...AIS equipped vessel This test sends an AIS message to another vessel and checks for a response The AIS transceiver will display a list of vessels from which one can be selected for a communication te...

Page 59: ...or descending order Navigation up and down the list is via the up and down arrow keys or scroll wheel Selecting a highlighted target using the Select key will bring up more details of that target The...

Page 60: ...of the Target list shows how many targets are visible or filtered out If a filter is set the filter icon is displayed at the top of the screen The Filters icon does not represent CPA TCPA settings 4...

Page 61: ...rrow keys When selected a square outline will appear around the target and the vessel details will be shown on the left hand side of the screen By pressing the options menu key additional display feat...

Page 62: ...chart display The AIS transceiver will read only Jeppesen C MAP MAX format Micro SD cards See your dealer for available charts for your region Insert a C MAP Micro SD card into the Micro SD card sock...

Page 63: ...Micro SD Card for diagnostics purposes by pressing and holding the rotary controller for at least 3 seconds 4 12 4 Saving Loading settings From the Home System Settings Advanced Save Restore Reset set...

Page 64: ...devices to connect to it Up to 5 simultaneous connections are supported Once connections are made a range of NMEA0183 sentences will be transmitted from the AIS transceiver to any connected devices 4...

Page 65: ...ation information is required for Inland operation along with some changes to the standard AIS configuration The following additional information must be entered into the AIS transceiver A quality set...

Page 66: ...configuration The following additional information must be entered into the AIS transceiver The vessel s load status Loaded Unloaded or Unknown The number of blue cones or blue flag status for the car...

Page 67: ...h to the AIS transceiver The AIS transceiver provides an isolated input for Blue Sign switch connection It comprises two connections BLUE_SIGN_P and BLUE_SIGN_N When enabled for Inland Waterways opera...

Page 68: ...ND GND 0 5V 5V GND BLUE_SIGN_P BLUE_SIGN_N BLUE_SIGN_P BLUE_SIGN_N CONTACT 2 CONTACT 1 BLUE_SIGN_P BLUE_SIGN_N OUTPUT OUTPUT Remote Equipment K BLUE_SIGN BLUE_SIGN_P BLUE_SIGN_N GND GND 3k9 FIELD GND...

Page 69: ...The input circuitry of the bi directional data ports is identical to the input circuitry for the sensor data input ports described in the preceding section The output circuitry consists of a differen...

Page 70: ...d resistance should be in excess of 100 Ohms Oscillator Rectifier Regulator Decode Digital isolation Transceiver VISOIN Encode Decode Encode Decode ADM2587E RX_A TxD Vcc DE Y Z A B RxD RE RX TX From U...

Page 71: ...as the bi directional data ports as described in the preceding sections If connection of a beacon receiver is not required this port can be re configured as an additional bi directional port to IEC61...

Page 72: ...Technical information Page 70 6 5 AIS Transceiver overall dimensions Figure 30 AIS Transceiver dimensions 165 mm 111 mm 196 mm 143 mm 152 mm 130 mm 79 mm 49 mm...

Page 73: ...re 6 7 Transmission intervals The IEC61162 sentences are in general output in response to a specific event such as initiation of a binary message via the user interface Certain messages are output ove...

Page 74: ...a report is not generated by the AIS transceiver a dummy VDO is generated in its place ALR inactive Once a minute If no alarms are active a single empty ALR sentence is output ALR active Once every t...

Page 75: ...ble 8 IEC61162 Sentences input and output Data port Input sentences Output sentences Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 DTM GBS GGA GLL GNS HDT RMC ROT VBW VTG THS N A External display Pilot Long range ABM AC...

Page 76: ...l datum subdivision code Lat offset min N S Longitude offset min E W Altitude offset meter GBS 4 5 6 7 8 Expected error in altitude ID of most likely failed satellite Probability of missed detection f...

Page 77: ...n COG SOG GNS 5 6 7 8 9 10 Number of satellites in use 00 99 Horizontal dilution of precision Antenna altitude m above mean sea level Geoidal separation m Age of differential data Differential referen...

Page 78: ...y source reporting DTM with WGS84 or datum override and RMC If no RMC sentences are available position shall be taken from the highest priority source reporting DTM with WGS84 or datum override and an...

Page 79: ...rocessed if they are from the currently selected COG SOG source When no COG SOG has been received on the selected port for 30 seconds the port shall be deselected as a COG SOG source and a new source...

Page 80: ...g reported In compatibility mode the fix quality reported will either be No GNSS or GNSS On the Home System settings Interfaces screen under the configuration menu for each sensor port there is an On...

Page 81: ...5 1F801 GNSS Position Rapid Update out RMC 129026 1F802 GNSS Direction data out RMC 129029 1F805 GNSS Position data out RMC 129038 1F80E AIS Class A Position Report out VDO 129039 1F80F AIS Class B Po...

Page 82: ...ry Broadcast Message out VDO 129798 1FB06 AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report out VDO 129801 1FB09 AIS Addressed SRM out VDO 129802 1FB0A AIS Safety Broadcast Binary Message out VDO 129809 1FB11 AIS Clas...

Page 83: ...tly Check that the power supply is a 12VDC or 24VDC supply Check that the connections to the chart plotter are correct The screen is not illuminated Check that the power supply is connected correctly...

Page 84: ...ristics are briefly affected No GPS position fix can be obtained Please check the AIS transceiver is located where the internal GPS antenna has a clear sky view or that an external GPS antenna is prop...

Page 85: ...vailable for many older chart plotters which will correct this issue The other vessel should update its AIS unit and or chart plotting software to receive AIS message 24 External Sensors not being rec...

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Page 87: ...the two extension cables between the AIS transceiver and the junction box Remove the lid of the junction box using a 3mm Allen key Route your accessory cables through the waterproof cable glands and...

Page 88: ...ox connections TB11 TB5 TB3 JP3 JP5 JP6 JP4 JP2 JP1 TB6 TB8 TB9 TB7 TB4 TB1 TB2 TB10 COM RX B RX A TX B TX A PILOT BLUE SIGN N P N P SILENT SENSOR 3 RX COM RX B RX A COM RX B RX A TX B TX A LONG RANGE...

Page 89: ...the junction box accessory Figure 34 Connecting external equipment When connecting external equipment the following procedures should be observed The common line should be connected to the sensor por...

Page 90: ...the junction box printed circuit board depending on the cable construction 7 4 Technical information 7 4 1 Physical 7 4 2 Environmental 7 4 3 Data Connector Information Junction box dimensions 235mm x...

Page 91: ...results IEC61162 1 Ed 4 0 2010 11 Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems Digital interfaces Single talker and multiple listeners IEC61162 2 Ed 1 0 1998 09 Maritime navigatio...

Page 92: ...m GLONASS Receiver equipment Performance standards methods of testing and required test results CCNR VTT Ed 1 2 23 4 2013 Central commission for Navigation on the Rhine Inland AIS Equipment Vessel Tra...

Page 93: ...solute min 10 8V absolute max 31 2 V Power consumption 12W Current consumption 12 VDC supply 0 9A typical 6 0A peak Current consumption 24 VDC supply 0 5A typical 4 0A peak Display 800 x 480 pixel col...

Page 94: ...Accuracy 2 5m CEP 5 0m SEP without differential correction 2 0m CEP 3 0m SEP with SBAS or RTCM DGPS correction Antenna requirement Active antenna 5V bias with gain 15dB Frequency range 156 025MHz to...

Page 95: ...onse rejection 70dB Number of receivers 1 Frequency 156 525MHz Channel 70 Channel bandwidth 25kHz Sensitivity 107dBm BER 10 2 Modulation mode 25kHz AFSK Adjacent channel selectivity 70dB Spurious resp...

Page 96: ...ts 3 Standard IEC61162 1 2 Baud rate 4800 baud or 38400 baud Port impedance 54K Ohms Bi directional data ports including pilot port Number of ports 3 Standard IEC61162 1 2 Baud rate 4800 or 38400 baud...

Page 97: ...s please see the System information screen Silent Mode port Port impedance 10K Ohms NMEA 2000 Port Load equivalency number LEN 1 Power connector Chogori 22002525 04 RC Mating Half Chogori 22002221 01...

Page 98: ...Technical specification Page 96...

Page 99: ...n installed and commissioned 9 1 Vessel details Vessel name Flag state IMO Number MMSI Number Owner Radio call sign Type of vessel Gross registered tonnage Length m Beam m AIS Transceiver serial numbe...

Page 100: ...hould be provided and attached to this installation record Antenna layout for VHF and GNSS antennas AIS arrangement drawing Block diagram showing interconnection of equipment D GPS Receiver Gyro compa...

Page 101: ...er Detail Modification record number Details enter details of modifications to the AIS transceiver including software updates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Installed by name Installation company name Date of i...

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