AIS COMAR SYSTEMS R400NG User manual

USER MANUAL R400NG
SKU 001-1044 AIS Receiver
with GPS and Ethernet
R400NG-MA-v06r01
2018-10-18
ENGLISH

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CONTENTS
1 R400NG AIS RECEIVER WITH GPS AND ETHERNET...............................5
2 DOCUMENT ...............................................................................................6
2.1 About This Manual ..............................................................................................6
3 NOTICE ......................................................................................................7
3.1 Copyright ............................................................................................................7
4 GENERAL NOTICES...................................................................................8
5 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................9
5.1 Background to AIS..............................................................................................9
5.2 The R400NG .......................................................................................................9
6 PARTS LIST ..............................................................................................10
7 INSTALLATION .........................................................................................10
7.1 Mounting ...........................................................................................................10
7.2 Power Connection ............................................................................................10
7.3 Antenna Installation...........................................................................................10
8 CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................11
8.1 Connection to a Network ..................................................................................11
8.2 Configuring the Network ...................................................................................12
9 DISCOVERY TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS.................................................13
9.1 Firewalls: ...........................................................................................................13
9.2 Trouble discovering a Digi device using Windows XP: ....................................13
9.3 Routers or Switches:.........................................................................................13
9.4 Cabling:.............................................................................................................13
9.5 Ethernet LED:....................................................................................................13
9.6 Network Adapters: ............................................................................................13
10 CONFIGURING THE NETWORK SETTINGS............................................14
11 GPS RECEIVER ........................................................................................15
11.1 GPS Receiver Technical Specification..............................................................15
12 OPERATION .............................................................................................16
12.1 Range of AIS .....................................................................................................16

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13 TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................. 17
13.1 No power LED is displayed ..............................................................................17
13.2 Channel 1 and Channel 2 LEDs do not flash ...................................................17
13.3 Channel 1 and Channel 2 lights flash, but no data is received........................17
13.4 I can receive ships on my display, but no names are shown ..........................17
14 SPECIFICATION....................................................................................... 18
14.1 Electrical ...........................................................................................................18
14.2 Receiver ............................................................................................................18
14.3 Physical.............................................................................................................18
15 TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATION ...........................................................19
15.1 Class A Units ....................................................................................................19
15.1.1 Table of Class A Shipborne Mobile Equipment Reporting Intervals ...19
15.2 Class B Units ....................................................................................................19
16 COPYRIGHT............................................................................................. 20
17 LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................... 20
18 PRODUCT SUPPORT .............................................................................. 21

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1 R400NG AIS RECEIVER WITH GPS AND ETHERNET

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2 DOCUMENT
2.1 About This Manual
This Manual provides installation, operating Instructions and fault-finding procedures for the
equipment to which it relates.
After installation, this manual should remain with the vessel to which it relates.
This manual may also be made available in electronic Portable Document Format (PDF). In PDF
format, the following categories are all enabled as active hyperlink references: (1) The titles of each
section; (2) document cross-references; (3) the table of contents.
This document may therefore be navigated quickly and effectively by using a mouse or other pointing
device to activate each of these hyperlinks. This is a printer friendly document, designed to be
printed 2-sided as a booklet with A5 pages on A4 stock paper.
Document name:
Date:
Details:
Author:
SLR400NG-MA-v01r03
2015-10-21
First issue
MB
SLR400NG-MA-v05r01
2018-01-31
Updated Format
JS
R400NG-MA-v06r01
2018-10-18
Product Name Change & Formatting
TSI

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3 NOTICE
3.1 Copyright
The copyright and all rights of a like nature in respect of this publication in any part of the world are
the property of COMAR SYSTEMS LTD. (COMAR).
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, nor stored in any information retrieval
system of any kind, nor used for tendering or manufacturing, nor communicated to any other person
without the written permission of COMAR.
The recipient of this document, as its registered holder, must exercise due diligence in ensuring that
the above conditions are observed (Errors and Omissions Excepted).
Any enquires relating to this document or its contents should be addressed, in writing, in the first
instance to COMAR SYSTEMS LTD.
COMAR SYSTEMS
Vittlefields Technology Centre
Forest Road
NEWPORT
Isle of Wight
PO30 4LY
UNITED KINGDOM
tel: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.comarsystems.com
COMAR SYSTEMS reserves the right to make changes to its products and specifications without notice

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4 GENERAL NOTICES
SAFETY: Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any electrical
connections to the unit.
INSTALLATION: This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions
provided in this manual. Failure to do so could result in poor performance, personal injury
and/or damage to your vessel and/or connected equipment.
CABLES: The supplied cables should only be cut, shortened or lengthened by an
appropriate supplier.
COMPASS: The compass safe distance of this unit is 0.5 m or greater for 0.3° deviation.
In accordance with a policy of continual development and product improvement, hardware and
software may be upgraded from time to time, and future versions of equipment may therefore not
correspond exactly with this manual.
When necessary, upgrades to the product will be accompanied by updates or addenda to this
manual. Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice.
Comar Systems Ltd. disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies
in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product.
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5 INTRODUCTION
5.1 Background to AIS
AIS is an Automatic Identification System. For improved safety and specifically for collision
avoidance reasons, vessels need to know the position, details and navigational intentions of other
vessels within VHF range.
IMO regulations covering most commercial vessels worldwide have been passed requiring that AIS
transponders are fitted to all commercial vessels over 300 grt on international voyages.
The transponders use VHF frequencies to:
● Transmit details of their own vessel
● Receive details from other vessels or navigation aids within VHF range
5.2 The R400NG
The R400NG is an AIS receiver unit with built in GPS Receiver and Ethernet interface, designed
specifically for coastal monitoring of AIS equipped vessels.
Connected to an Ethernet Network and directly or via a Router to a PC running compatible software,
AIS data transmitted from ships within range can be displayed on the screen giving a visual
interpretation of the traffic within VHF range. The unit can also be mounted at a remote location and
AIS data sent over the Internet to a fixed IP address for use on a dedicated server.
Information transmitted from vessels fitted with AIS transponders includes:
• Name of Vessel
• Call Sign
• Type of Vessel
• Speed (SOG)
• Course (COG)
• Heading
• Position
• Navigational Status
• Vessel Dimensions
• MMSI Number
• IMO Number
• Draft
• Rate of Turn
• Size of Vessel
• Status
• Destination
• ETA
• Cargo
Note: Not all the above information is necessarily transmitted by each vessel.

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6 PARTS LIST
Before proceeding with the installation of the R400NG, check the contents of the box which should
include:
● The R400NG AIS Receiver Unit
● Universal 100-250VAC/12VDC Power Supply
● Power Cable
● Antenna Connector Adaptor
● Network Cable
● R400NG Installation CD
● This Manual
7 INSTALLATION
7.1 Mounting
The R400NG Receiver can be mounted to a suitable bulkhead or shelf.
● Hint: Select a location away from excessive heat sources, avoid high levels of vibration and
shock.
7.2 Power Connection
Connect the power cable to the vessels 12V dc supply and plug the 2.1mm jack into the rear of the
R400NG and switch on the power.
● Hint: The unit will accept 9-30V dc from a source capable of supplying 1 Amp. The centre
pin is Positive.
7.3 Antenna Installation
A VHF antenna is not supplied as the type of antenna and cable requirements differ for each
installation. An antenna can be acquired from a local marine electronics outlet.
Shore based reception is governed by local terrain, however an open view to the sea with an antenna
mounted in the clear at a height of approximately 20 metres will achieve 25 miles plus, higher gain
antenna can be used on shore to further increase the range.
● Hint: The antenna connector type is BNC, 50Ω
● Hint: The higher the antenna is located, the greater the range
● Hint: Mount the antenna with a relatively clear view of the horizon. Large obstructions that
might shade the antenna should be avoided.
● Hint: A higher gain antenna will increase reception range.