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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 CAMINO-101 Overview
The CAMINO-101 is a Class B AIS transponder using carrier-sense TDMA (CSTDMA) technology.
It is designed to inter-operable and compatible with Class A or other Class B ship borne mobile
AIS stations or any other AIS station operating on the AIS VHF data link.
CAMINO-101
AIS uses marine VHF channels with frequency set universally from 156.025 MHz to
162.025 MHz. Having CAMINO-101 AIS on board, not only can you monitor the status of the
vessels in the surrounding area, but also receive the dynamic information (position, speed, SOG,
and etc.), static information (ship name, MMSI, call sign, and etc.), and voyage related information
(cargo type, destination, and etc.) from any vessels equipped with AIS. An external computer
installing with AMEC AIS Viewer software or a similar compatible device is required in order to
view the AIS information above mentioned.
CAMINO-101
AIS is one of the cutting-edge navigational aid equipment allowing real-time
information exchanges within AIS network.
It
is also capable of integrating with other maritime
systems such as Electronic Chart System (hereinafter called “ECS”) for various maritime
navigation applications.
CAMINO-101 is designed with 2 RF receivers and 1 RF transmitter. One of the RF receivers is
time-shared between AIS and DSC. On the front panel, CAMINO-101 equips with 3 LED
indicators. At rear panel, CAMINO-101 equips with 1 VHF antenna connector, 1 GPS antenna
connector, 1 optional Bluetooth connector and antenna (CAMINO-101W only), 1 NMEA interface
connector, 1 RS232 interface connector (which CAMINO-101A supports Tx-Off Box via this
connector), 1 power connector, and 1 power switch.
NOTE:
The CAMINO-101 is an equipment to be used in protected environmental conditions.
It is not intended to expose to rain or spray longer than minute.
