AMEC Camino-108 User manual

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he entire contents of this instruction manual, including any future updates,
revisions, and 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. he 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.
Manual Revision: Version 1.04

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WARNING!
WARNING:
he transponder must be installed and configured in conformity
with the provided instructions in the manual in order to maximize the device
performance.
WARNING: Please bear in mind that not all vessels are equipped with AIS
transponders and therefore may not be visible to this transponder. Likewise,
certain conditions, such as device malfunction, the environment, improper use,
and overcrowded port traffic, may exist whereby the vessel equipped with this
AIS transponder is not visible to other AIS transponders.
WARNING: DO NO DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY HE EQUIPMEN . Improper
disassembly or modification could cause personal injury and will invalidate the
guarantee.
WARNING: While most of the installation can be performed by the owner or the
crew, a final commissioning can be done by your local agent/dealer when
needed or required. AMEC and the local agent/dealer will not bear any
responsibilities over any damages resulted from improper installation by
unauthorized agent/dealer.
FOR USERS IN HE UNI ED S A ES 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.
★he 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 this user manual.

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FOREWORD
AMEC thanks you for the purchase of your new CAMINO-108 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-108 is strictly tested at the factory to meet the rigorous demands of the
marine environment. With proper use, installation, and maintenance, the
equipment will serve loyally and reliably at its optimum.
For sales, services, and technical supports, please contact your local AMEC
representatives or Alltek Marine Electronics Corp at [e-mail] or
[e-mail]. You are always welcome to visit our website at
www.alltekmarine.com for new product status and company update.
hank you again. Be safe.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1 W AT IS AIS? ........................................................................ 1
1.1 CLASS A VS. CLASS B AIS ............................................................. 3
1.2 AIS MESSAGE YPES ................................................................... 4
1.3 AIS REPOR RA E ...................................................................... 4
2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW .............................................................. 5
2.1 PRODUC DESCRIP ION ............................................................... 5
2.2 EQUIPMEN S IN HE BOX ............................................................. 6
2.3 EX ERNAL CONNEC IONS ............................................................. 7
3 PROGRAMMING YOUR VESSEL DATA .................................... 8
3.1 USB DRIVER INS ALLA ION .......................................................... 8
3.2 AIS CONFIGURA ION SOF WARE INS ALLA ION ................................ 9
4 INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 10
4.1 INS ALLA ION PROCEDURES ........................................................ 10
4.2 MOUN ING RANSPONDER MAIN UNI ....................................... 11
4.3 VHF/GPS AN ENNA INS ALLA ION ............................................. 13
4.4 GPS AN ENNA LOCA ION .......................................................... 14
4.5 CONNEC ING POWER AND DA A CABLE ........................................ 15
4.6 CONNEC ING WI H NMEA0183 DEVICES .................................... 16
4.7 AIS SILEN MODE CONNEC ION ................................................. 20

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4.8 CONNEC ING O POWER SUPPLY ................................................. 20
4.9 CONNEC ION O NMEA2000 NE WORK ..................................... 21
5 GET STARTED ....................................................................... 22
5.1 SAR UP HE RANSPONDER ..................................................... 22
5.2 LED INDICA ORS ...................................................................... 23
5.3 SD CARD DA A LOGGING ........................................................... 24
5.4 WI-FI CONFIGURA ION ............................................................. 25
5.5 BUIL -IN IN EGRI Y ES (BII ) .................................................. 26
5.6 AIS VIEWER DESCRIP ION ......................................................... 27
6 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 28
6.1 PRODUC SPECIFICA IONS .......................................................... 28
6.2 DIMENSIONS ........................................................................... 31
6.3 NMEA 2000 PGN INFORMA ION .............................................. 32
7 TROUBLES OOTING ............................................................ 34
8 ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................. 37
FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ................................................... 38
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................... 39
AMEC WORLDWIDE WARRANTY .................................................. 39

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1What is AIS?
he Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a Very High Frequency (VHF) radio
broadcasting system that transfers packets of data over the VHF data link (VDL) and
enables AIS equipped vessels and shore-based stations to exchange identification
information and navigational data. Ships with AIS transponders continually transmit
their ID, position, course, speed and other data to all nearby ships and shore
stations. Such information can aid greatly in situational awareness and provide a
means to assist in collision avoidance.
AIS equipment is standardized by I U, IEC, IALA and IMO and is subject to approval
by a certification body. he following AIS devices have been developed for variant
applications.
AIS Class A:
mandated by the IMO for vessels of 300 gross tonnages and upwards
engaged on international voyages, cargo ships of 500 gross tonnages and
upwards, as well as passenger ships. It transmits typically on 12.5 watt
output power.
AIS Class B:
provides limited functionality and is intended for non-SOLAS commercial
vessels and recreational vessels. It transmits typically on 2 watt output
power.

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AIS Base Station:
is provided by aids-to-navigation authorities to enable the ship to shore /
shore to ship transmission of information. Networked AIS Base Stations can
assist in providing overall maritime domain awareness.
AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation):
provides an opportunity to transmit position and status of buoys and lights
through the same VDL, which can then show up on AIS-ready devices within
the range.
AIS SART:
Search and Rescue ransmitter using AIS can be used to assist in
determining the location of a vessel in distress. It is typically used on life
rafts.
AIS on Search and Rescue (SAR) Aircraft:
used on airplanes and helicopters to assist search and rescue operation.

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1.1 Class A vs. Class B AIS
A brief comparison of class A and class B AIS is illustrated in the following table.
CAMINO-108 is a class B AIS transponder.
Table 1-1 Comparison of Class A and Class B
Type of AIS Class A AIS Class B AIS
Communication
Protocol
SO DMA (Self
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organizing)
CS DMA (Carrier
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Sense)
ransmit Power and
range
12.5w (25 NM expected) 2w (5-7 NM expected)
IMO Mandate Mandatory for all SOLAS
compliant vessels
No mandate
Reporting rate
dynamic data
Higher (transmission up to
every 2 sec)
Lower (transmission up to
every 30 sec)
AIS data
presented
Static, Dynamic, Voyage
Static and Dynamic data
Applications
Commercial vessels, fishing
boats, working boats,
passenger boats with more
than 12 passengers
Recreational vessels and
small fishing boats

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1.2 AIS Message Types
Class B AIS broadcasts following message types:
Static Data:
•MMSI
•Vessel name
•Vessel call sign
•ype of ship
•Ship dimensions / GPS antenna location
Dynamic Data:
•Position of the vessel
•Course over ground (COG)
•Speed over ground (SOG)
•rue heading
1.3 AIS Report Rate
Class B AIS broadcasts ship dynamic data per following reporting interval. Besides,
ship static data will be broadcasted every 6 minutes.
Ship Condition Nominal Reporting Interval
Ship not moving faster than 2 knots 3 Minutes
Ship moving faster than 2 knots 30 Seconds