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Class-B AIS Transponder 

 

Art. No. 300 1001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nauticast GmbH 

Lützowgasse 12-14 / 3.OG 

1140 Vienna, Austria 

T: +43 (1) 5 237 237-0 

F: +43 (1) 5 237 237-150 

[email protected] 

Summary of Contents for 300 1001

Page 1: ...PRODUCT MANUAL Class B AIS Transponder Art No 300 1001 Nauticast GmbH Lützowgasse 12 14 3 OG 1140 Vienna Austria T 43 1 5 237 237 0 F 43 1 5 237 237 150 office nauticast com ...

Page 2: ...ellite GPS network or the Global Navigation Satellite System GLONASS network to determine their position The accuracy of these networks is variable and is affected by factors such as the antenna positioning the number of satellites that are available to determine a position and how long satellite information has been received for It is desirable wherever possible to verify both your vessel s AIS d...

Page 3: ...RM RELAY OPTIONAL DATA CABLE REQUIRED 14 3 4 SILENT MODE OPTIONAL DATA CABLE REQUIRED 14 3 5 EXTERNAL LED STATUS INDICATORS OPTIONAL DATA CABLE REQUIRED 14 4 OPERATION OF YOUR NAUTICAST B2 15 4 1 INTERPRETING STATUS LEDS 15 4 1 1 PWR 15 4 1 2 TX Timeout 15 4 1 3 ERR Error 15 4 1 4 CH1 and CH2 channel information 16 4 2 DATA PORT MESSAGES NMEA 0183 16 4 3 USING DIFFERENT ANTENNAS 16 4 3 1 GPS Anten...

Page 4: ...solicited and untested use of Nauticast devices in safety of life devices or systems may jeopardize the safety or the life of the user or other persons Important information for US customers There are specific laws in the USA regarding the configuration of AIS Class 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 re...

Page 5: ...robust ship to ship operation The IMO defines the performance standards as follows Ship to ship working ship to shore working including long range application automatic and continuous operation provision of information messaging via PC and utilization of maritime VHF channels The Modules GPS system AIS Transponder VHF Antenna and the Power Supply appropriate application software connects the indiv...

Page 6: ...to those AIS base stations may be employed by the Coastguard port authorities and other authorized bodies AIS units acting as Aids to Navigation A to N can also be fitted to fixed and floating navigation markers such as channel markers and buoys Class A units are a mandatory fit under the safety of life at sea SOLAS convention to vessels above 300 gross tons or those that carry more than 11 passen...

Page 7: ...he Nauticast B2 utilizes the GPS satellite network 2 Installation 2 1 The contents of this box Before proceeding with the installation of the Nauticast B2 please check the contents of the box which should include The Nauticast B2 AIS transponder Mounting plate Power Cable USB Cable VHF Antenna with connection cable and mount GPS Antenna with connection cable and mount Documentation and Software CD...

Page 8: ...e User Guide Help Link2AIS Help section Documentation for detailed installation instructions A Start Menu folder and a shortcut on your desktop will be created with the name Link2AIS This short cut should be used to launch the application 2 4 Enter your ship s data NOTE To program your Nauticast B2 you will need to connect it to a personal computer or a notebook with the Link2AIS software installe...

Page 9: ...be selected manually from the menu Click Save when the right port is selected For the Nauticast B2 115200 bps need to be used Once a connection is established the application is ready to use Any error messages shown during USB only connection can be ignored such as send and seceive erros postion errors etc There is a context based Help available which explains what each data entry field means and ...

Page 10: ... includes the vessel s name call sign MMSI number and other fixed information To configure the transponder all of the data fields must be filled and saved CAUTION For security reasons the MMSI of the vessel cannot be changed by the end user once they are programmed Do NOT program the MMSI unless you are certain you have the correct information Please check the number entered carefully If the MMSI ...

Page 11: ... main power are connected When you have entered all of the vessel s data click the Save button to program this configuration into the AIS transponder A warning will be displayed asking you to verify the MMSI number The MMSI can only be changed by your dealer once programmed into the transponder You can change all other data except the MMSI at any time should the need arise Please check the MMSI an...

Page 12: ...eter The GPS VHF power and data cables need to be secured to the bulkhead within 6 to 12 15 to 30cm from the connectors CAUTION Use only the parts and cables provided with the Nauticast B2 set or Nauticast accessories to connect antennas power and display devices in order to ensure the proper functioning of the system When attaching other parts to the system follow the technical recommendations in...

Page 13: ...rt the Nauticast B2 main unit and press down firmly until it snaps in 2 5 5 Installation Check You now have successfully completed the installation of your Nauticast B2 AIS system After connecting the main power supply allow the system 5 minutes to calibrate and start operation Then check the LED status Normal operation is indicated by PWR green note LED will be a dimmer shade of green on USB powe...

Page 14: ...ng trough RS422 the default Baud rate is 38400 Please make sure to adjust the port settings on any connected equipment accordingly 3 3 Connecting an alarm relay optional data cable required An alarm relay prod no 3001009 can be connected with Cable 3 of the optional Data Cable prod no 3001004 see Appendix B for more details 3 4 Silent mode optional data cable required By connecting a silent mode s...

Page 15: ...or full operation so make sure 12 24VDC main power is actually supplied if you want to operate the B2 in normal operational mode i e transmitting AIS data to other ships 4 1 2 TX Timeout This LED will show up in amber if the unit has failed to transmit a position report during the last two reporting intervals Reasons for missing reporting intervals might be examples Message 23 quiet period A high ...

Page 16: ...od no 1001027 AC Marine VHF GPS 2 If other antennas are being used please take note of the following minimal requierements 4 3 1 GPS Antenna The Nauticast B2 has a TNC female bulkhead connector This port provides a 5V DC feed for an active GPS antenna required by the Nauticast B2 unit i e it should incorporate an LNA Therefore the GPS antenna must be an active type using 5V The antenna must be sui...

Page 17: ...50383 2002 Basic standard for calculation and measurement of electromagnetic field strength and SAR related to human exposure from radio base stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunications system 110MHz 40GHz EN 60950 1 2006 Information technology equipment Safety Part 1 General requirements 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting WARNING Unauthorized opening of the Nauticast B2 ca...

Page 18: ...Green Receive AIS data Amber Transmit AIS data Red DSC data mode CH2 Tricolour Green Receive AIS data Amber Transmit AIS data Red DSC data mode Environmental Class Protected according to IEC 60945 Ed 4 Compass Safe Distance 0 55m 7 2 Information Reporting Intervals The Nauticast Class B AIS will transmit position reports Message 18 in reporting intervals of Every 30 seconds if Speed over Ground SO...

Page 19: ... 32 B2 Product Manual 2_0 8 Appendix 8 1 APPENDIX A Block Diagram System Block Diagram Note Mount your unit with cable connector side down Power supply PC NMEA compatible devices not included Data Cable optional ...

Page 20: ...GREY 24 CABLE 3 CH2 LED RED 3 Copper BROWN 24 CABLE 4 TX TIMEOUT LED 8 Copper WHITE 24 CABLE 4 ERROR LED 12 Copper YELLOW 24 CABLE 4 CH1 LED RED 1 Copper GREEN 24 CABLE 4 14 Copper GREY 24 CABLE 4 Use of the Data Cable Part No 300 1004 CABLE 1 Connect the appropriate cable ends to the designated NMEA 0183 device Baud rate 38400 Wire end Nauticast B2 Possible end of attached NMEA device RS422 TX A ...

Page 21: ...alculated 1100 when using 24VDC See calculation in the Section for CABLE 4 How to connect a LED to Alarm OUT The next figures show the alarm relay prod no 3001009 and its dimensions explain how to connect the alarm relay to the data cable and how to connect the load alarm circuit to the alarm relay The input voltage of the alarm relay is matched with the operating voltage of the Nauticast B2 The o...

Page 22: ...les U operating voltage of the Nauticast B2 UF Forward Voltage of LED V IF Forward Current of LED V R Series Resistor Ω P Power consumption of the resistor W 𝑅 𝑈 𝑈𝐹 𝐼𝐹 Examples U 12V UF 2V IF 20mA 𝑅 12𝑉 2𝑉 0 02𝐴 10𝑉 0 02𝐴 500𝛺 As there is already a 150 resistor included for the LED OUT ports you have to substract this from the 500 Therefore 350 is the result The ALARM OUT has no resistor included ...

Page 23: ...Page 23 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2_0 8 3 APPENDIX C Dimensions Nauticast B2 ...

Page 24: ...Page 24 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2_0 8 4 Appendix D GPS Antenna ...

Page 25: ...Page 25 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2_0 8 5 Appendix E VHF Antenna ...

Page 26: ...Page 26 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2_0 8 6 Appendix F Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 27: ...Page 27 of 32 B2 Product Manual 2_0 8 7 Appendix F BSH Class B Type Approval ...

Page 28: ...c check antenna cabling for blank patches wear tear repair 3 No valid GPS position information a Make sure GPS Antenna is not covered obstructed b Check GPS Antenna for visible signs of damage 4 High VHF channel load VHF traffic near ship a Busy area lots of marine traffic and SOG 2kn e g in and near harbours b Quiet area or at high sea and SOG 2kn Wait for 15 20 minutes Wait for 10 minutes 5 AIS ...

Page 29: ...ransmission frequency after approx 1 or 7 minutes See solutions listed for No 5 7 constant green blinking amber constant amber Main 12 24VDC power supply problem a Connect 12 24VDC power supply b Check fuses and or cables c If problem persists Check condition of batteries load regulator using a multi meter If the problem remains unsolved after completing the instructions above we kindly ask you to...

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