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AIS350 / AIS650 Installation instructions

Summary of Contents for E32158

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Page 3: ...of Raymarine Holdings Limited FLIR is a registered trademark of FLIR Systems Inc and or its subsidiaries All other trademarks trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners This product is protected by patents design patents patents pending or design patents pending Copyright 2011 Raymarine UK Ltd All rights reserved ...

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Page 5: ...B transceiver 31 3 1 AIS650 Class B transceiver unit 32 3 2 Static data requirement 32 3 3 Requirements for USA Canada 33 3 4 Requirements for areas outside of USA Canada 36 3 5 Planning the installation 37 3 6 Cables and connections 40 3 7 Connections overview 41 3 8 GPS antenna connection 42 3 9 VHF connection 43 3 10 Multifunction display connections 44 3 11 AIS Silent mode connection 45 3 12 P...

Page 6: ...5 1 SeaTalkng cables and accessories 64 5 2 Spares and accessories 65 6 AIS350 AIS650 Installation instructions ...

Page 7: ...ntended only as an aid to navigation and must never be used in preference to sound navigational judgment Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all the current information needed for safe navigation and the captain is responsible for their prudent use It is the user s responsibility to use official government charts notices to mariners caution and proper navigational skill...

Page 8: ...ta loss which can occur if the engine start does not have a separate battery Raymarine specified cables are used Cables are not cut or extended unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual Note Where constraints on the installation prevent any of the above recommendations always ensure the maximum possible separation between different items of electrical equipment to provide the best con...

Page 9: ... between the product and this document AIS disclaimer All information presented by the Raymarine AIS device is advisory only as there is a risk of incomplete and erroneous information By placing this product into service you acknowledge this and assume complete responsibility for any associated risks and accordingly release Raymarine and SRT Marine Technology Ltd from any and all claims arising fr...

Page 10: ...n can be transmitted by a Class A AIS system Static data Includes information such as vessel name vessel type MMSI number call sign IMO number length beam and GPS antenna location Voyage related data Includes information such as draft cargo destination ETA and other relevant information Dynamic data Includes information such as time UTC ship s position COG SOG heading rate of turn and navigational...

Page 11: ...les Note The reporting rates shown here are for reference and may not be the rate at which information is actually received by your AIS transceiver This is dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to antenna height gain and signal interference Class A systems Ships Dynamic Conditions Reporting rate At anchor or moored 3 Minutes 0 14 knots 10 Seconds 0 14 knots and changing course...

Page 12: ...node being physically addressable The standard was specifically intended to allow for a whole network of marine electronics from any manufacturer to communicate on a common bus via standardized message types and formats NMEA 0183 The NMEA 0183 Data Interface Standard was developed by the National Marine Electronics Association of America It is an international standard to enable equipment from man...

Page 13: ...n 38400 baud OUT A multiplexer built into the transceiver manages both 4800 and 38400 baud rates This feature effectively frees up an NMEA port on your multifunction display If only one NMEA0183 port exists on your equipment the multiplexer eliminates the need for a separate multiplexer Typically the NMEA0183 connections are used as follows The 4800 baud wires connect to the appropriate points on ...

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Page 15: ...s on page 19 2 4 Connections overview on page 20 2 5 VHF connection on page 21 2 6 Multifunction display connections on page 22 2 7 Power connection on page 23 2 8 USB connection on page 25 2 9 Location and mounting on page 26 2 10 System checks on page 27 2 11 Troubleshooting on page 28 2 12 Technical specification on page 29 AIS350 Receiver 15 ...

Page 16: ...stallation 2 Obtain all required equipment and tools 3 Mount the system components 4 Route all cables 5 Drill cable and mounting holes 6 Make all connections to equipment 7 Secure all equipment in place 8 Complete the post installation check AIS350 system The following illustrations show examples of AIS350 systems 16 AIS350 AIS650 Installation instructions ...

Page 17: ... receiver unit 3 Multifunction display 4 Vessel s existing GPS antenna Extended system example Item Description 1 VHF Antenna 2 VHF Radio 3 VHF Splitter Not supplied 4 AIS350 receiver unit 5 Multifunction display 6 Vessel s existing GPS antenna AIS350 Receiver 17 ...

Page 18: ... receiver unit 2 4 x Fixing screws Item Description 3 2 m power data cable 4 Document pack contains Installation instruction Support software CD ROM Warranty registration card 5 SeaTalkng Dust cap 6 1 m SeaTalkng spur cable Unpack the AIS unit carefully to prevent damage Save the carton and packing in case the unit has to be returned for service Tools required Tools required for installation 18 AI...

Page 19: ...ge drop along the run Routing cables Cables must be routed correctly to maximize performance and prolong cable life Do NOT bend cables excessively Wherever possible ensure a minimum bend radius of 100 mm Protect all cables from physical damage and exposure to heat Use trunking or conduit where possible Do NOT run cables through bilges or doorways or close to moving or hot objects Secure cables in ...

Page 20: ...ed power supply when using a 3rd party audio amplifier Always use an RS232 NMEA converter with optical isolation on the signal lines Always make sure that PC s or other sensitive electronic devices have a dedicated power circuit Cable shielding Ensure that all data cables are properly shielded that the cable shielding is intact e g hasn t been scraped off by being squeezed through a tight area 2 4...

Page 21: ...183 low baud rate Connect the AIS unit s 4800 baud NMEA0183 bus to the vessel s VHF radio as follows 1 Identify the 4800 baud NMEA0183 wires on the AIS units power data cable 2 Identify the 4800 baud NMEA0183 wires on your VHF set 3 Connect the wires as shown below NMEA0183 low baud rate connection to VHF Item AIS wire color AIS signal VHF wire color VHF signal 1 Yellow IN Brown OUT 2 Gray IN Blue...

Page 22: ...d rate If your multifunction displays are NOT connected to a SeaTalkng system connect the AIS unit s 38400 baud NMEA0183 bus to your multifunction display s 38400 baud NMEA0183 wires 1 Identify the 38400 baud NMEA0183 wires on the AIS units power data cable 2 Identify the 38400 baud NMEA0183 wires on your multifunction display 3 Connect the wires as shown below NMEA0183 high baud rate Item AIS wir...

Page 23: ...ed Note Your AIS unit has a SeaTalkng LEN value of 1 1 Connect the supplied SeaTalkng spur cable to the AIS unit s SeaTalkng connector 2 Connect the other end of the SeaTalkng spur cable to a suitable place on your vessel s SeaTalkng network as follows i Connect using SeaTalkng 5 way connector ii Connect using a SeaTalkng T Piece connector iii Connect using a spare SeaTalkng spur on a SeaTalkng co...

Page 24: ...e preferred minimum requirement for the path to ground bonded or non bonded is via a flat tinned copper braid with a 30 A rating 1 4 inch or greater If this is not possible an equivalent stranded wire conductor may be used rated as follows for runs of 1 m 3 ft use 6 mm2 10 AWG 6 mm or greater for runs of 1 m 3 ft use 8 mm2 8 AWG or greater In any grounding system always keep the length of connecti...

Page 25: ...te to the USB drivers folder 2 Double click on the setup exe file to launch the installer 3 Follow the on screen installation instructions to complete installation 4 Once installed the AIS unit can be connected to the PC The USB drivers will be installed automatically and the AIS will appear as a new COM port device 5 Select the AIS COM port and a baud rate of 38400 in PC based navigation software...

Page 26: ...lose enough to allow connection to the vessel s VHF with the 3 ft 1 m RF cable supplied Is at least 3 ft 1 m from an engine compass or any magnetic device Has at least 6 in 100 mm of clear space below to allow access for cabling and adequate cable bends Is maintained at a temperature between 15 C 5 F and 55 C 130 F Unit dimensions Item Description A 150 mm 5 90 in B 167 mm 6 57 in C 50 mm 1 95 in ...

Page 27: ...ssages are received When the installation is complete observe the STATUS indicator and 1 Switch on power to the AIS receiver 2 Check that i When powered on the LED Status indicator shall be bright GREEN and will toggle to dim GREEN when messages are received Checking for interference Post installation check If you have installed any system aboard a boat or made other changes to the boat s electron...

Page 28: ...SeaTalkng output from the multifunction displays to the transceiver input and ensure The wires are correctly connected The baud rate for NMEA is 38400 baud NMEA2000 Sentences The receiver supports the following Parameter Group numbers PGNs PGN Title Supported 129038 Class A position report 129039 Class B position report 129793 AIS UTC and date report 129794 AIS class A static and voyage related da...

Page 29: ...0 Peak current in normal operation 200mA Average power consumption 2W LEN Refer to SeaTalkng reference manual for further information 1 Fuse Breakers In line fuse 2 A Receivers 2 receivers Receiver band 1 161 975 MHz fixed channel Receiver band 2 162 025 MHz fixed channel Receiver sensitivity 107 dBm Weight 280 grams Connectors VHF Antenna SO 239 co axial connector SeaTalkng NMEA0183 HS stripped w...

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Page 31: ...tions overview on page 41 3 8 GPS antenna connection on page 42 3 9 VHF connection on page 43 3 10 Multifunction display connections on page 44 3 11 AIS Silent mode connection on page 45 3 12 Power connection on page 46 3 13 USB connection on page 48 3 14 Installing proAIS2 and USB drivers on page 49 3 15 SD Card connection on page 49 3 16 Location and mounting on page 50 3 17 System checks on pag...

Page 32: ...f your vessel already has an MMSI number used for a VHF DSC radio then the same MMSI number must be used to program the transceiver If a valid MMSI number is not entered the device will enter Silent Mode and will not transmit However 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 Raymarine dealer or other appropriate...

Page 33: ...nd can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the us...

Page 34: ...k in a foreign port including Canada and Mexico or leave a foreign port to dock in a US port You can request a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit from the FCC by filing Form 753 Industry Canada Industry Canada license requirement This Class B AIS digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B AIS est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada You do not n...

Page 35: ...ine help desk or the dealer or retailer from whom you purchased the transceiver to arrange reprogramming Antenna Mounting EME Exposure This system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE Radius of 1 5 meters per OET Bulletin 65 assuming the maximum power of the radio and antennas with a maximum gain of 3 dBi Accounting for the height of an average adult 2 meters the minimum height of the antenna ab...

Page 36: ...a Mounting EME Exposure For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy make sure the antenna is connected to the radio before transmitting properly mounted located where it will be away from people located at least 1 5 metres 5 feet from the radio s main unit List of Countries In the European Union your AIS transceiver may be used in the followin...

Page 37: ...em components 4 Route all cables 5 Drill cable and mounting holes 6 Make all connections to equipment 7 Secure all equipment in place 8 Complete the post installation check AIS650 system The following illustrations show examples of AIS650 systems Simple system example Item Description 1 VHF antenna 2 GPS antenna supplied with AIS650 transceiver 3 AIS650 transceiver unit AIS650 Class B transceiver ...

Page 38: ...F Splitter Not supplied 4 AIS650 transceiver unit Item Description 5 GPS antenna supplied with AIS650 transceiver 6 Multifunction display 7 Vessel s existing GPS antenna Note A Multifunction display connected to the AIS transceiver cannot use the GPS which is connected to the GPS connection on AIS unit 38 AIS350 AIS650 Installation instructions ...

Page 39: ...rews 4 2 x mounting studs 5 2 x thumbs nuts 6 2 m power data cable 7 Document pack containing Installation instruction Support software CDROM Warranty registration card 8 SeaTalkng Dust cap 9 1 m SeaTalkng spur cable Unpack the unit and GPS carefully to prevent damage Save the carton and packing in case the unit has to be returned for service AIS650 Class B transceiver 39 ...

Page 40: ...imize voltage drop along the run Routing cables Cables must be routed correctly to maximize performance and prolong cable life Do NOT bend cables excessively Wherever possible ensure a minimum bend radius of 100 mm Protect all cables from physical damage and exposure to heat Use trunking or conduit where possible Do NOT run cables through bilges or doorways or close to moving or hot objects Secure...

Page 41: ...isolated power supply when using a 3rd party audio amplifier Always use an RS232 NMEA converter with optical isolation on the signal lines Always make sure that PC s or other sensitive electronic devices have a dedicated power circuit Cable shielding Ensure that all data cables are properly shielded that the cable shielding is intact e g hasn t been scraped off by being squeezed through a tight ar...

Page 42: ...0 m 33ft cable to connect to the transceiver s GPS antenna connector Connect the cable from the GPS antenna to the GPS connector on the underside of the AIS transceiver If the GPS is not connected the transceiver will operate in Silent Mode and an alarm message will be generated You must acknowledge all alarm messages The transceiver will not transmit but will still receive 42 AIS350 AIS650 Instal...

Page 43: ...ow baud rate Connect the AIS unit s 4800 baud NMEA0183 bus to the vessel s VHF radio as follows 1 Identify the 4800 baud NMEA0183 wires on the AIS units power data cable 2 Identify the 4800 baud NMEA0183 wires on your VHF set 3 Connect the wires as shown below NMEA0183 low baud rate connection to VHF Item AIS wire color AIS signal VHF wire color VHF signal 1 Yellow IN Brown OUT 2 Gray IN Blue OUT ...

Page 44: ...ud rate If your multifunction displays are NOT connected to a SeaTalkng system connect the AIS unit s 38400 baud NMEA0183 bus to your multifunction display s 38400 baud NMEA0183 wires 1 Identify the 38400 baud NMEA0183 wires on the AIS units power data cable 2 Identify the 38400 baud NMEA0183 wires on your multifunction display 3 Connect the wires as shown below NMEA0183 high baud rate Item AIS wi...

Page 45: ...aTalkng spur cable to the AIS unit s SeaTalkng connector 2 Connect the other end of the SeaTalkng spur cable to a suitable place on your vessel s SeaTalkng network as follows i Connect using SeaTalkng 5 way connector ii Connect using a SeaTalkng T Piece connector iii Connect using a spare SeaTalkng spur on a SeaTalkng converter 3 11 AIS Silent mode connection In addition to enabling AIS silent mod...

Page 46: ... the power data cable 4 Ensure cables are adequately shielded 3 12 Power connection Power supply protection Always protect the power supply by connecting the red positive wire to the supply via a 5 A fuse or equivalent automatic circuit breaker Sharing a breaker Where more than 1 piece of equipment shares a breaker you must provide protection for the individual circuits E g by connecting an in lin...

Page 47: ...ound The preferred minimum requirement for the path to ground bonded or non bonded is via a flat tinned copper braid with a 30 A rating 1 4 inch or greater If this is not possible an equivalent stranded wire conductor may be used rated as follows for runs of 1 m 3 ft use 6 mm2 10 AWG 6 mm or greater for runs of 1 m 3 ft use 8 mm2 8 AWG or greater In any grounding system always keep the length of c...

Page 48: ...Installing proAIS2 and USB driver instructions below to install the USB drivers before connecting the AIS unit to a PC The USB port can be used to configure static vessel data using the included proAIS2 software Use of PC based charting software when connected to AIS Perform software update Note When configuring static vessel data via USB you do not need to power up the AIS unit the USB shall prov...

Page 49: ...n be used to Configure static vessel data Voyage data logging Perform software update Configuring static data Your dealer or installer may provide a SD card containing static vessel configuration data for your AIS unit To configure using the SD card follow the steps below 1 Place the SD card loaded with configuration data for your AIS unit into the SD card slot 2 Power on the AIS unit The unit wil...

Page 50: ...h as in an engine room or near fuel tanks The AIS unit must be fitted in a location where it is not likely to be stepped on or tripped over and which Is close enough to allow connection to the vessel s VHF with the 3 ft 1 m RF cable supplied Is at least 3 ft 1 m from an engine compass or any magnetic device Has at least 6 in 100 mm of clear space below to allow access for cabling and adequate cabl...

Page 51: ...a as stable as possible The more stable the unit the more effectively it will track satellites and provide stable data As far as possible at least 1 m 3 ft from other antennae and electronic equipment Do NOT mount the antenna In any area where it could be stepped on or tripped over Up a mast This will cause the antenna to swing and give significant errors in position data In the direct path of a r...

Page 52: ...ove unit down to lock in position 6 Fully tighten the screws Fitting GPS antenna To fit the GPS antenna 1 Select a suitable location for the GPS antenna as described under Site requirements 2 Fit your GPS antenna using either the Surface mounting or Pole mounting procedure as appropriate 3 Ensuring the conditions in Running cables are fulfilled run the GPS antenna cable to the AIS transceiver Surf...

Page 53: ...e 6 Secure the receiver to the surface using the two thumb nuts 4 Pole mounting If you want to pole mount the GPS antenna obtain a pole of suitable length with a 1 inch 14 TPI thread 1 Ensuring that the Site requirements are met securely attach the pole to a suitable secure point 2 Remove and retain the screws securing the GPS antenna from the pole mount adaptor then separate these two items 3 Scr...

Page 54: ...ber condition continues while the transceiver acquires a GPS fix then transmits a position report This can take up to 2 minutes ii When the first position report has been transmitted the STATUS indicator goes GREEN This condition remains all the time the transceiver is operating normally and transmitting Configuration Warning Configure before use This Raymarine product must be correctly configured...

Page 55: ...proAIS2 PC software to configure your AIS transceiver as described in the proAIS2 User Manual which can be found in the proAIS2 applications help menu Checking for interference Post installation check If you have installed any system aboard a boat or made other changes to the boat s electronic systems radar VHF radio etc you need to check before casting off that all electrical systems operate sati...

Page 56: ...nds SD card full Voyage data logging mode 3 19 Troubleshooting Issue Action No power Check All power connections Check relevant fuses That power supply is at the correct voltage 12 V or 24 V AIS configuration data is not saved Switch off all associated multifunction displays then re configure No data Check that Connections are secure throughout the system The VHF antenna lead is securely connected...

Page 57: ...rly configured use the ProAIS application NMEA sentences The transceiver supports the following Parameter Group numbers PGNs and sentences NMEA2000 sentences PGN Title Transmit Receive 129038 Class A position report 129039 Class B position report 129040 Class B extended position report PGN Title Transmit Receive 129793 AIS UTC and date report 129794 AIS class A static and voyage related data 12980...

Page 58: ...re range 20 C to 75 C 4 F to 167 F Humidity Up to 93 at 40 C 104 F Nominal supply voltage 12 V to 24 V dc Operating voltage range 9 6 V to 31 2 V dc rated supply 20 30 Peak current in normal operation 2A Average power consumption 3W LEN Refer to SeaTalkng reference manual for further information 1 Fuse Breakers In line fuse 5 A Operating frequency range 156 025 MHz to 162 025 MHz Channel spacing 2...

Page 59: ...SeaTalkng NMEA0183 HS stripped wires NMEA0183 LS stripped wires Power stripped wires AIS silent stripped wires SD card USB NMEA0183 Transceiver standard Class B IEC62287 1 GPS receiver specification Receiver channels 50 Nominal time to first fix 36 seconds AIS650 Class B transceiver 59 ...

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Page 61: ...Chapter 4 Technical support Chapter contents 4 1 Raymarine customer support on page 62 Technical support 61 ...

Page 62: ...g information e mail access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department and details of worldwide Raymarine agents Telephone and email support In the USA Tel 1 603 881 5200 extension 2444 Email Raymarine custhelp com In the UK Europe the Middle East or Far East Tel 44 0 23 9271 4713 Email ukproduct support raymarine com Product information If you need to request service please have the following ...

Page 63: ...Chapter 5 Options and accessories Chapter contents 5 1 SeaTalkng cables and accessories on page 64 5 2 Spares and accessories on page 65 Options and accessories 63 ...

Page 64: ...06033 SeaTalkng 1 m 3 3 ft backbone A06034 SeaTalkng 3 m 9 8 ft backbone A06035 Description Part No Notes SeaTalkng 5 m 16 4 ft backbone A06036 SeaTalkng 20 m 65 6 ft backbone A06037 SeaTalkng to bare ends 1 m 3 3 ft spur A06043 SeaTalkng to bare ends 3 m 9 8 ft spur A06044 SeaTalkng to SeaTalk2 0 4 m 1 3 ft spur A06048 SeaTalkng Power cable A06049 SeaTalkng Terminator A06031 SeaTalkng T piece A06...

Page 65: ...cessories The following spares are available for the AIS receiver transceiver Part number Description R62241 GPS antenna passive with 10 m coaxial cable AIS650 only R32162 2 m power Data cable Options and accessories 65 ...

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