AMEC CAMINO-201 User manual

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Version 1.53

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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 5.3 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.
WARNING!
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
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.
DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID-FILLED
CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE
EQUIPMENT.
Electrical shocks could be resulted if the
device is contaminated with liquid.
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.
EVEN THOUGH THE EQUIPMENT IS
WATERPROOF, AVOID DIRECT
CONTACT WITH RAIN OR
SPLASHING WATER.
Electrical shock or fire could be resulted
if water leaks into the equipment.
AVOID OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT
WITH WET HANDS.
Electrical shocks could be resulted if
operating with wet hands.

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FORWARD
Congratulations on the purchase of your new CAMINO-201 Automatic Identification
System (hereinafter called “AIS”). No matter where you sail now, you can have a better control
of your surrounding sea, and have an enjoyable voyage.
Camino-201 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 a bon voyage.

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Table of Contents
I. COPY RIGHT & DISCLAIMER
II. WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTION
III. FORWARD
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1.1 CAMINO-201 Overview .................................................................................................1
1.2 Type of AIS.....................................................................................................................2
1.3 AIS Message Type.........................................................................................................3
1.4 AIS Report Rate.............................................................................................................3
1.5 About This Manual........................................................................................................4
1.6 Important Notice............................................................................................................4
2 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................5
2.1 General ..........................................................................................................................5
2.1.1 Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................5
2.1.2 Unpacking and Handling the Unit............................................................................6
2.1.3 Items in the Package..................................................................................................6
2.2 Installation Procedure ..................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Installation Precautions.............................................................................................7
2.2.2 Step by Step Installation Instructions ....................................................................8
2.2.3 Connector Pin Definition and Wiring....................................................................13
2.2.4 VHF Antenna Installation ........................................................................................15
2.2.5 GPS Antennas Installation......................................................................................16
2.3 Antenna Cabling .........................................................................................................16
2.4 CAMINO-201 External Connection ............................................................................17
2.5 Quick Start Guide........................................................................................................18
3 KEYPAD OVERVIEW......................................................................................22
3.1 Description of Controls ............................................................................................22
3.2 Turning the Power ON / OFF......................................................................................23
3.3 Indicator Descriptions................................................................................................24
4 HOT KEYS DESCRIPTIONS...........................................................................25
4.1 SRM (Safety Related Message)..................................................................................25

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4.2 DISP (Display Modes Selection) ................................................................................25
4.3 DIM (Dimmer for Display Brightness Control)..........................................................30
4.4 Arrow Keys..................................................................................................................30
4.5 Menu Key.....................................................................................................................31
4.6 Menu Tree Structure ...................................................................................................34
5 MENU KEY NAVIGATION...............................................................................35
5.1 AIS Message List.........................................................................................................35
5.1.1 Inbox (Received SRM)..............................................................................................35
5.1.2 Outbox (Transmitted SRM).....................................................................................36
5.1.3 SRM Editting..............................................................................................................38
5.2 AIS Target Status.........................................................................................................39
5.2.1 Own Ship Information Settings..............................................................................40
5.2.2 AIS Target List and Friend Ships...........................................................................42
5.2.3 Region List and Setting...........................................................................................43
5.2.4 Ship Index and Individual Vessel Information ....................................................46
5.2.5 Product Version and Information ..........................................................................47
5.3 Ship Configuration and Setting.................................................................................48
5.3.1 Own Ship Static Data (User Password Protected) .............................................48
5.3.2 Friend Ship Editing...................................................................................................50
5.4 Transceiver ON / OFF Settings ..................................................................................52
5.5 System Configuration.................................................................................................53
5.5.1 Customizing System................................................................................................53
5.5.2 Radar View Reference Point Setting.....................................................................55
5.5.3 Factory Default Configuration (User Password Protected) .............................56
5.5.4 Output Port Baud Rate Settings............................................................................57
5.6 System Initialization ...................................................................................................58
5.6.1 Password Setting......................................................................................................58
5.6.2 MMSI Editting ............................................................................................................59
5.6.3 CPA/TCPA Settings (User Password Protected).................................................61
5.7 Dangerous Targets Information.................................................................................62
6 DISPLAY MODE..............................................................................................63
6.1 Radar View...................................................................................................................63
6.1.1 AIS Target Symbol Descriptions............................................................................64
6.1.2 Radar View Descriptions.........................................................................................66
6.2 Coastline Map Mode ...................................................................................................69

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7 APPENDIX .......................................................................................................70
7.1 Product Specifications...............................................................................................70
7.2 Dimensions..................................................................................................................73
7.3 Accessories.................................................................................................................75
7.4 Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................75
7.4.1 Problem Analysis (By Status LED Indicator).......................................................75
7.4.2 Problem Analysis (Hardware).................................................................................76
7.4.3 Problem Analysis (Software)..................................................................................77
8 AMEC WORLD WIDE WARRANTY ...............................................................78
9 ABBREVIATIONS............................................................................................81
10 INDEX.............................................................................................................82

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 CAMINO-201 Overview
The CAMINO-201 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
shipborne mobile AIS stations or any other AIS station operating on the AIS VHF data link.
CAMINO-201 AIS uses marine VHF channels with frequency set universally from 156.025 MHz
to 162.025 MHz. Having CAMINO-201 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 withAIS.
CAMINO-201 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-201 is designed with 2 RF receivers and 1 RF transmitter. One of the RF receivers is
time-shared between AIS and DSC. At front side, CAMINO-201 equips with 5.7” LCD display

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panel and 10 functional keypads. At rear side, CAMINO-201 equips with 1 VHF antenna
connector, 1 GPS antenna connector, 1 NMEA interface connector, 1 RS232 interface
connector, and 1 power connector.
*NOTE: The CAMINO-201 is an equipment to be used in protected environmental conditions. It
is not intended to expose to rain or spray longer than couple minutes.
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-201 is
a Class B AIS transponder.
Table 1-2 Type of AIS
Class A AIS
‧Transmits and receives AIS signal in SOTDMAprotocols.
‧Intended for vessels meeting the IMOAIS carriage requirements.
‧It is mandatory for all commercial vessels that exceed 300 tons to be
equipped with Class AAIS.
Class B AIS
‧Transmits and receives AIS signal 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
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1.3 AIS Message Type
The CAMINO-201 supports following message types.
Table 1-3 CAMINO-201 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
1.4 AIS Report Rate
The CAMINO-201 supports following report rate in accordance to ITU-R M.1371 and IEC
62287-1.
Table 1-4 CAMINO-201 AIS report rate
Platforms Condition
Nominal
Reporting Interval
Class B Ship-borne mobile equipment not moving faster than 2 knots
3 Minutes
Class B Ship-borne mobile equipment moving faster than 2 knots
30 Seconds
Report rate by command of VTS
5 Seconds highest

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1.5 About This Manual
The manual contains installation instructions and operating information for CAMINO-201. 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 where needed or required. AMEC and the local agent/dealer will
not bear any responsibilities over any damages resulted in improper installation by unauthorized
agent/dealer.
1.6 Important Notice
The intended use of the AMEC CAMINO-201 AIS is to enhance the safety of vessels at sea.
However, a few points must be noted as below,
Any AIS cannot guarantee in monitoring and receiving signals from all vessels in the
surroundings unless those vessels equip with AIS device.
It is important to note that the AIS is designed for the purpose of anti-collision and is serves
as a compliment to navigation. It is not navigational equipment and does not replace any
navigational system installed on board.
Although AIS is operated automatically by itself, the owner or the crew on the vessel
should still maintain a proper lookout for the surroundings. While the AIS is capable of
setting alarm of Distance to Closest Point of Approach (hereinafter called “CPA”) and Time
to the Closest Point of Approach (hereinafter called “TCPA”), vessel owner or the crew
should be aware of the fact that there are vessels that are not equipped with AIS, and this
function will not apply on these vessels.
Incorrect data and information entered into theAIS is considered as erroneous information.
Erroneous information or improper configuration will cause risk to other vessels and the
own vessel when these information are transmitted. Users must be aware of this risk and
make sure that all the information entered into the system is correct and up to date.