AMEC Camino-101 Class B AIS User manual

User’s Manual

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COPYRIGHT
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modifications, shall remain the property of AMEC at all times. Unauthorized copies or
reproduction of this manual, either in part or whole, in any form of print and electronic media, is
prohibited. The contents herein can only be used for the intended purpose of this manual.
DISCLAIMER
AMEC is devoted to publish and maintain this product manual. As we continue to improve our
AIS products to satisfy all customers’ needs, information in this document is subject to change
without notice. AMEC does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise)
regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for
any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental,
consequential, or other damage.
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FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONLY
WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications
Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the
end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device.
★ The entry of static data into this device shall be performed by the vendor of
the device or by an appropriately qualified person in the business of
installing marine communications equipment on board vessels.
★ Instructions on how to accurately enter and confirm static data in the device
can be found in Section 3.3 of this user manual.
The equipment said in this manual must only be used to which it was designed. Improper
operation or installation may cause damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. AMEC will
not incur any liability of equipment damage or personal injury due to improper use or
installation of the equipment. It is strongly recommended to read this manual and the following
safety instructions before proceeding to installation or operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
Do not open the case of the
equipment. Only qualified
personnel could work on the interior
of the equipment.
WARNING
TURN OFF THE POWER IMMEDIATELY IF
WATER LEAKS INTO THE EQUIPMENT
OR OBJECT DROPS INTO THE
EQUIPMENT.
Continue operating the equipment could
cause electrical shock or fire. Contact your
nearest distributor for service.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE
EQUIPMENT.
Improper disassemble or modification could
cause electrical shocks, fire, or personal
injury.
AVOID OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT
WITH WET HANDS.
Electrical shocks could be resulted if
operating with wet hands.
WARNING!
WARNING
TURN OFF THE POWER
IMMEDIATELY IF THE EQUIPMENT IS
EMMITTING SMOKE OR FIRE.
Continue operating the equipment could
cause electrical shock or fire. Contact
your nearest distributor for service.
EVENTHOUGH THE EQUIPMENT IS
WATERPROOF, PLEASE AVOID
DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAIN OR
SPLASHING WATER.
Electrical shock or fire could be resulted
if water leaks into the equipment.

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FOREWORD
Congratulations on the purchase of your new CAMINO-101 Automatic Identification System
(hereinafter called “AIS”). Wherever you sail now, you can have a better control of your
surrounding sea, and have an enjoyable voyage.
Camino-101 AIS is strictly tested to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment.
Unless improper use, installation,or maintenance, the equipment should function properly at its
optimum.
We thank you for choosing our product and we wish you bon voyage!

Table of Contents
I. COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER
II. WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTION
III. FORWARD
Page
1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................... 1 
1.1 CAMINO-101 Overview................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Type of AIS .................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 AIS Message Type ........................................................................................................ 2
1.4 AIS Report Rate ............................................................................................................ 3
1.5 About this Manual ........................................................................................................ 3
1.6 Important Notice........................................................................................................... 3
2 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 4 
2.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 4
2.1.3 Items in the Package............................................................................................... 5
2.2 Installation Procedure.................................................................................................. 6
2.2.1 Installation Precautions.......................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Step by Step Installation Instructions ................................................................... 7
2.2.3 Connector Pin Definition and Cable Wiring .......................................................... 9
2.2.4 VHF Antenna Installation ...................................................................................... 14
2.2.5 GPS Antenna Installation...................................................................................... 15
2.2.6 Antenna Cabling .................................................................................................... 15
2.2.7 CAMINO-101 External Connections..................................................................... 16
2.2.8 AMEC AIS Configuration Software Installation................................................... 17
2.3 Bluetooth Pairing (Optional Feature) (CAMINO-101W only) ................................... 21
3 GET STARTED ............................................................................................... 21 
3.1 Turning Power ON / OFF ............................................................................................ 21
3.2 Front Panel LED Indicators ....................................................................................... 22
3.2.1 Built-in Integrity Test (BIIT)................................................................................... 23
3.3 CAMINO-101 Configuration Settings ........................................................................ 24
3.3.1 Configuration Settings.......................................................................................... 24
3.3.2 Diagnosis Functions ............................................................................................. 28

4 AMEC AIS VIEWER DESCRIPTION .............................................................. 31 
5 APPENDIX...................................................................................................... 33 
5.1 Product Specifications............................................................................................... 33
5.2 Dimensions ................................................................................................................. 37
5.3 Ordering Information.................................................................................................. 38
5.4 Accessories ................................................................................................................ 38
5.5 Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................ 39
5.5.1 Diagnosis by LED Indicators................................................................................ 39
5.5.2 Problem Analysis .................................................................................................. 40
6 AMEC WORLD WIDE WARRANTY ...............................................................42 
7 FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
..............................................................................................................................44
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8 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................................... 45 
9 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE TO USERS.................................................... 45 
10 ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................................... 45 

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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 be inter-operable and compatible with Class A or other Class B ship-borne AIS
stations or any other AIS stations 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
installed with AMEC AIS Viewer software or an AIS-ready plotter device is required in order to
view the AIS information above mentioned.
CAMINO-101
AIS is one of the cutting-edge navigational aid equipments allowing real-time
information exchanges within the 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 is equipped with 3 LED
indicators. At rear panel, there are 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 (CAMINO-101A/W supports Tx-Off Switch 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 a minute.

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1.2 Type of AIS
There are mainly two types of AIS transponder: Class A and Class B. The intended nature of
these AIS systems in navigations is different as illustrated in the following table. CAMINO-101 is a
Class B AIS transponder.
Table 1-2 Type of AIS
Class A AIS
‧ Transmits and receives AIS signal in SOTDMA protocols.
‧ Intended for vessels meeting the IMO AIS carriage requirements.
‧ It is mandatory for all commercial vessels that exceed 300 tons to be
equipped with Class A AIS.
Class B AIS
‧ Transmits and receives AIS signals in CSTDMA protocols.
‧ Not necessarily in accord with IMO AIS carriage requirements.
‧ It is not mandatory for vessels to be equipped with Class B AIS.
‧ Suitable for recreational vessels or fishing boats, in enhancing its safety at
sea.
1.3 AIS Message Type
The CAMINO-101 transmits following message types.
Table 1-3 CAMINO-101 AIS message type
Type of Message Data Details
Static Data
Maritime Mobile Service Identity number (“MMSI”)
Call sign and name
Type of ship
Length and beam
GPS Antenna location
Dynamic Data
Position of the vessel
Course Over Ground (hereinafter called “COG”)
Speed Over Ground (hereinafter called “SOG”)
Heading
Dynamic Reports
Speed of the ship
Status of the ship
SRM
Alarm
Safety