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•  Before the WatchMate can transmit your position you must configure your 

vessel details and enter a valid MMSI number. Your MMSI may have been 
entered already by your dealer. 

You must have an assigned MMSI and 

Call Sign for your vessel.

 If you do not have an assigned MMSI, contact the 

relevant authority in your country.

•  You can configure your WatchMate from the menu, using the WatchMate 

App or the vmAIS PC software. The WatchMate App and vmAIS are available 
for download from 

www.vespermarine.com/vision. 

•  Once you save the MMSI number you cannot change it.

 If you need to 

change the MMSI, please contact an authorized dealer or Vesper Marine. 

•  To configure your vessel details use the menu to select the AIS Settings as 

shown below:

CONFIGURATION

Содержание WatchMate Vision

Страница 1: ...WatchMate Vision Install Guide ...

Страница 2: ...on to other devices on board your vessel e g chart plotters laptops smart phones using NMEA 2000 USB and WiFi In addition your vessel data is transmitted to all other AIS equipped vessels within range For more information on go to www vespermarine com vision OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WHAT YOU NEED TO GET GOING Item Included Item Included WatchMate Vision Mounting Bracket 10 pin power data cable AIS VHF...

Страница 3: ...signed for the marine band 156 162MHz and ensure it is well tuned at the AIS end of the band VSWR 2 1 or less at 162MHz Avoid small helical rubber duck style antennas Mount the antenna as high as possible at least 2 3 metres 6 10 ft above the water surface It is not recommended to place the VHF antenna near a mast or other metal structures CAUTION Install the antenna a minimum of 0 5m 2 ft from an...

Страница 4: ...ounting the WatchMate in a location which will not provide adequate GPS signal coverage then you must install a dedicated GPS antenna The GPS antenna should be situated so that it has an unobstructed view of the sky above Do not place the GPS antenna near or in the path of radar or HF antennas The antenna cable is terminated with a small SMA connector to facilitate easy routing through holes and o...

Страница 5: ...175 005 143 Vision PGN DESCRIPTION NMEA 0183 TRANSLATION 127250 Vessel Heading HDG 128259 Speed VHW 128267 Water Depth DPT 128275 Distance Log VLW 130306 Wind MWD MWV 130310 130311 130312 130316 Water Temperature MTW PGNs Received 129025 Position Rapid 129026 COG SOG Rapid 129029 GNSS Position 129540 GNSS Satellites 129038 AIS Class A Position 129039 AIS Class B Position 129040 AIS Class B Extende...

Страница 6: ...nge or pink wire NMEA OUT A WATCHMATE VISION CHART PLOTTER NMEA OUT B NMEA IN A NMEA IN B HEADING SENSOR NMEA OUT A NMEA OUT B NMEA IN A NMEA IN B Gray Yellow Green White 38400 Baud 4800 Baud DC NEGATIVE GROUND Brown EXTERNAL SWITCH EXTERNAL ALARM Blue 12 24VDC Alarm HINT To turn ON the WatchMate simply touch the screen Use the Menu to turn OFF A 2m 6 ft cable with attached 10 pin connector is sup...

Страница 7: ...symbol indicates the VHF radio is in use and AIS transmissions are temporarily disabled North Up Touch target counts to view list Selected Vessel s CPA TCPA Touch for full details Your Position and Vector Range Zoom Range Rings Alarm Profile Transmit Warning Color and size of targets change depending on their alarm state The target icon points in the direction of the target s heading If heading da...

Страница 8: ... always access the password in the WiFi settings The default IP address that mobile apps may need is 192 168 15 1 Port 39150 Client Mode The WatchMate can also join an existing network It can do this in either DHCP mode default or you can set a static IP address To prevent the address from automatically changing we recommend that you use a static IP address iPad Wireless Access Point DAP 1353 iPad...

Страница 9: ...I contact the relevant authority in your country You can configure your WatchMate from the menu using the WatchMate App or the vmAIS PC software The WatchMate App and vmAIS are available for download from www vespermarine com vision Once you save the MMSI number you cannot change it If you need to change the MMSI please contact an authorized dealer or Vesper Marine To configure your vessel details...

Страница 10: ...date is available please register your WatchMate at www vespermarine com register GOT A QUESTION Visit www vespermarine com vision for comprehensive answers to frequently asked questions the user manual technical support downloads local dealer contacts and more YOU RE FINISHED If you have a GPS position and there is no warning symbol the WatchMate is transmitting your position and is successfully ...

Страница 11: ...al check silent mode is switched off in AIS settings STARTUP COMPLETE Before the WatchMate can transmit it needs 1 minute to initialize GPS POSITION FIX The WatchMate requires a GPS fix before it can transmit its position This may take a few minutes If it is taking a long time check your GPS antenna installation see GPS antenna section and GPS signal strength on the My Position screen POSITION REP...

Страница 12: ... sentences are not processed but all valid NMEA sentences are output on NMEA 0183 WiFi and USB Number of receivers 2 AIS 1 DSC timeshared Number of transmitters 1 AIS Receive frequency range 156 025 162 025 MHz Transmit frequency range 161 500 162 025 MHz AIS sensitivity 113 dBm 20 PER Power output 33 dBm 2W GPS sensitivity 159dBm tracking navigation 142dBm acquisition GPS SBAS support WAAS EGNOS ...

Страница 13: ...s designed and manufactured this product to be used only aboard vessels Warranty Void Do not disassemble the unit or remove the screws which hold it together The unit is sealed and disassembly will void the warranty FCC Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device m...

Страница 14: ...r more information For Customers in the USA This device must be programmed with data corresponding to the vessel on which it will be installed Programming must be carried out by a Vesper Marine dealer The included instructions contain information on how to verify the correct programming WARNING It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not be...

Страница 15: ... housing has been opened the serial number or other labels have been removed or altered or the specified input voltage has been exceeded This warranty will not apply if the product has been operated with an incompatible GPS antenna or without a suitable VHF antenna where applicable to the product Vesper Marine retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit at its sole discretion In the ...

Страница 16: ... contained within this product or distributed with this product is copyrighted by Vesper Marine Ltd All rights are reserved Portions of this product may use software licensed under open source license agreements Source code for the applicable software is available upon request from Vesper Marine Ltd Phone 64 9 950 4848 Email info vespermarine com Fax 64 9 950 4085 Web www vespermarine com Follow u...

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