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AISLink CB2

AIS Class B Transceiver

SOTDMA

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Page 1: ...User Manual www acrartex com AISLink CB2 AIS Class B Transceiver SOTDMA ...

Page 2: ... in any form electronic or otherwise without the prior permission of ACR Electronics No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this manual RECORD YOUR INFORMATION HERE To ensure easy access to your AIS unit in the future it is recommended that you note the login information Boat Name Call Sign MMSI WiFi Network SSID WiFi Network Password hint Email address Password hint NOT...

Page 3: ...p Android and iOS 18 3 6 Using the On line Web Based Software 18 3 7 Creating an Account 18 4 OPERATION 19 4 1 Operating Modes 19 4 2 LED Indicator Sequences 20 4 3 Connecting with Wifi 21 5 Glossary of terms and abbreviations 22 6 Disposal 22 7 Interface Protocols 23 7 1 NMEA0183 Data Sentences Supported 23 7 2 NMEA2000 PGNs Supported 23 7 3 WiFi Output 24 8 Specifications 25 9 Spares and Accesso...

Page 4: ...y trained persons authorized by ACR Electronics Do not install in a flammable atmosphere engine room near to fuel tanks or in a location subject to excessive solar heat direct sunlight beneath a windshield The CB2 is a maritime radio transmitter and is subject to radio licensing laws Contact the relevant authority in your country for local license requirements False information transmitted can res...

Page 5: ...mensions as well as the MMSI are also transmitted This information can be uploaded to the CB2 easily by sev eral methods described in Section 3 of this guide Once this information has been upload ed it remains stored in the unit s non volatile memory even if powered down The CB2 also receives and interprets AIS messages from other AIS equipped vessels within range which can then be relayed effortl...

Page 6: ...CB2 Manual 912S 02858 01 12 6 1 5 Example Systems 1 5 1 Example System Using NMEA0183 1 5 2 Example System Using NMEA2000 The CB2 NMEA2000 LEN 1 AISLink CB2 AISLink CB2 ...

Page 7: ...les and attach securely to a flat surface using the four fixing screws provided The unit should be easily accessible to allow for disconnection from the power source The power data cable plug is the disconnect device unplugging this will isolate the CB2 from both poles of the power source It is also recommended that the unit can be accessed later to view the indicator LED and operate the Mode butt...

Page 8: ... a suitable pole mount not supplied If you intend to surface mount the antenna ensure you have access to the underside of the mounting surface If you intend to pole mount the antenna the mount requires a 1 inch 14 TPI thread If the cable is passed through the center of a third party mount ensure the thread length does not exceed 2cm 0 78 to prevent damage to the cable DO NOT cut the GPS Antenna ca...

Page 9: ...nections To avoid damage to the cables ensure at least 50mm 2 0 inches is available below the Transceiver to allow the cables to turn Item Connector 1 VHF SO239 2 Power Data 3 GPS Antenna TNC 4 NMEA2000 5 LED Indicator Button 6 USB Micro B ...

Page 10: ...F Radio is transmitting the CB2 is unable to make use of the SOTDMA system and reporting rates may be longer than those specified for normal operation For optimum operation a dedicated VHF antenna is recommended The GPS antenna should be connected to the TNC connector 2 2 2 Power and data connectors The power and data connections are on the 10 core flying lead supplied Connect the power cables to ...

Page 11: ...tted by each channel are to be found in Section 7 1 NMEA0183 Data Sentences Supported 2 2 3 External Silent Mode Switch NMEA Port 2 can be used to allow the user to stop the unit from transmitting from a switch mounted near the helm This switch will take priority over ALL other user selectable silent mode settings though a mobile App or using the LED push button Any latching double pole switch wil...

Page 12: ... not entered the CB2 will enter Silent Mode and will not transmit although it will still operate as a receiver Important In the United States of America the MMSI and Static Data must be entered only by a qualified dealer or other appropri ately qualified installer of marine communications equipment on board vessels The user is NOT authorized to do this In Europe and other parts of the world outsid...

Page 13: ...nit into configu ration mode and use the New WiFi Configuration link to be able to access stored details For the record MMSI Number Vessel Name Call Sign Vessel Type Antenna Dimension A Antenna Dimension B Antenna Dimension C Antenna Dimension D WiFi SSID WiFi Password Account email address Account Password Account details are stored on a GDPR secure server and account holders will only be contact...

Page 14: ...urn on the power Keep the button held for 6 seconds until the LED turns Red following Amber flashes Release the button and the LED will remain Amber blinking off every 2 seconds to indi cate the CB2 is in Wi Fi connection mode Open the App on your mobile device and available devices will be discovered this may take a few moments Once the search has completed select the CB2 to pair with your mobile...

Page 15: ...D stops flashing and a steady Green or Green Amber flashing light can be seen the information is stored Press and hold the LED button for 10 seconds the LED will start to flash Red Amber and on release will alternate Green and Amber to allow the USB stick to be safely removed without corruption The LED will revert to normal operation once the USB stick is removed You can use the Android App see ab...

Page 16: ...es to be transmitted it is neces sary to turn on the appropriate setting during the configuration process In the Advanced Setting section of the mobile and Web based applications you can select the following Received NMEA2000 PGNs to be used for data source PGN Data 127250 Vessel Heading 128259 Speed Water ref 128267 Water Depth 130306 Wind Data 128275 LOG 130577 Direction Data 130578 Speed Compon...

Page 17: ...HS True Heading VHW Speed and Heading VBW Speed DBT Depth DPT Depth MWD Wind MWV Wind VLW LOG MTW Water Temperature Received NMEA0183 sentences required to be transmitted by WiFi PGN Data HDT True Heading HDG Heading THS True Heading VHW Speed and Heading VBW Speed DBT Depth DPT Depth MWD Wind MWV Wind VLW LOG MTW Water Temperature ...

Page 18: ...artex com survival products aislink cb2 web app Carefully enter as many of the details requested by the App as possible The App can be used at any time to change information OTHER than the MMSI number To change a programmed MMSI number it is necessary to contact ACR to unlock the CB2 The generated file will be saved in the Downloads folder and should be copied onto an empty USB stick 3 7 Creating ...

Page 19: ...this point release the button and the LED will flash Red for 5 seconds indicating the unit is exiting Silent Mode Once in normal mode the LED remains continuous Green indicting the CB2 is transmitting data Silent Mode can also be selected using the mobile App or from an externally fitted Switch See page 11 4 1 2 Long Range Messaging LRM Mode To ensure the best operation when in offshore waters and...

Page 20: ...f interruptions occur as AIS targets are received Steady Red Error Trans mit stopped Use the WiFi App to see details of the fault or check error messages on a connected Mul ti Function Display Flashing Red Error Trans mit continued These errors may be temporary due to external influence If the error indication continues for more than 60 minutes check error messages on a connected Multi Function Di...

Page 21: ...cted GPS information and AIS target information will be available within that application 4 3 3 With Network Mode set up If the unit has been set up originally in Infrastructure Mode with the SSID and password of an on board network the CB2 will connect automatically to that network on power up The CB2 will be allocated an IP address by the network router Before you can connect another device runn...

Page 22: ... to be disposed of with normal household waste AIS Automatic Identification System m Metre AWG American Wire Gauge MFD Multi Function Display DSC Digital Selective Calling mm Millimetres ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity EU European Union PGN Parameter Group Number GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System RADAR Radio Detection And Ranging GP...

Page 23: ...S GGA GLL GNS GSV GSA RMC VTG POSG HDG HDT THS ABM ACA AIQ AIR BBM EPV SPW SSD VSD POSG Channel 2 Default 4800 GPS only ABM ACA ACK ACS ALR BBM EPV HBT NAK SSD TRL TXT VDM VDO VER VSD DTM GBS GGA GLL GNS GSV GSA RMC VTG POSG HDG HDT THS ABM ACA AIQ AIR BBM EPV SPW SSD VSD POSG PGN Title 59392 ISO Acknowledgement 60160 ISO Transport Protocol Data Transfer 60416 ISO Transport Protocol Connection Man...

Page 24: ...rcraft Position 129800 AIS UTC Date Inquiry 129801 AIS addressed safety related broadcast message 129802 AIS safety related broadcast message 129803 AIS interrogation 129804 AIS assignment mode command 129805 AIS data link management message 129807 AIS group assignment 129809 AIS Class B CS static data report part A 129810 AIS Class B CS static data report part B 7 3 WiFi Output During normal oper...

Page 25: ... CB2 and GPS Antenna 1m Waterproof IPx7 1 metre for 30 minutes Equipment category CB2 Protected Equipment category GPS Antenna Exposed Supply Voltage Range DC 10 8V 31 2V GPS Receiver High Sensitivity GPS Channels 99 acquisition 33 tracking Serial Port Interfaces NMEA0183 2 Rx 2 Tx NMEA2000 DeviceNet USB Compliance Standards IEC62287 2 IEC60945 For maintenance configuration Essential ratings infor...

Page 26: ...iance with Directive 2014 53 EU Country of Intended Use The Country of Intended Use table is an EU requirement only Austria P Finland P Latvia P Romania P Belgium P France P Lithuania P Slovakia P Bulgaria P Germany P Luxembourg P Slovenia P Cyprus P Greece P Malta P Spain P Czech Republic P Hungary P Netherlands P Sweden P Denmark P Iceland P Poland P Estonia P Italy P Portugal P 10 4 UK The CB2 ...

Page 27: ...ccessory that is not manufactured by ACR Electron ics the consumer will be covered by the warranty offered to ACR Electronics by the manufacturer or supplier of such a component for product which has not been fully paid for for any product supplied by ACR Elecronics to a customer under an alterna tive warranty or commercial agreement for the cost of shipping product to and from the customer 11 2 E...

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