AMEC MANDO-301 User manual

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Navigation Automatic Identification System (AIS AtoN) products, information in this manual is
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event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special,
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Version 1.42

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Please carefully read this manual before start using the AIS AtoN device. This product is an
auxiliary monitoring device, and it should not be relied upon as the sole monitoring navigation
system. Failure to operate this system in accordance with the operating instructions specified in
this manual may result in unreliable or reduced system performance. Improper operation or
installation may cause damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. AMEC shall in no event
be liable for any loss of profit, personal injury, unpredictable damage arising out of incorrect
operation or installation or any kind of product misuse or abuse.
WARNING!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
Do not open the case of the
equipment. Only qualified
personnel should work inside 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.
WARNING
DO NOT PLACE ANY
LIQUID-FILLED CONTAINER ON
TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
Improper disassemble or
modification could cause electrical
shocks, fire, or personal injury.
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, PLEASE AVOID
DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAIN
FALLING OR WATER SPLASH.
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.
PLEASE USE THE PROPER FUSE.
Damage to the equipment or fire could be
resulted if using the wrong fuse.

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Table of Contents
I. COPY RIGHT & DISCLAIMER
II. WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTION
III. FORWARD
Pages
1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................ 1
1.1 MANDO-301/303 Overview.................................................................................................. 1
1.2 MANDO-301/303 Features................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Type of AIS........................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 AIS AtoN Message............................................................................................................... 6
1.5 About This Manual .............................................................................................................. 7
2 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 8
2.1 General................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.1 Safety Instructions........................................................................................................ 8
2.1.2 Items in the Package .................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Installation Procedure......................................................................................................... 9
2.3. MANDO-301/303 External Connections.......................................................................... 12
2.4. Installing VHF Antenna .................................................................................................... 13
2.5. Installing GPS Antenna.................................................................................................... 15
3 WIRING DIAGRAM/PIN DEFINITION.............................................................. 17
4 MANDO-301/303 CONFIGURATION............................................................... 20
4.1 Configuration Start-up ...................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Serial Port Searching........................................................................................................ 21
4.2.1 Serial Port Setting....................................................................................................... 21
4.2.2 VDL Setting.................................................................................................................. 25
4.3 AtoN MMSI Setup............................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Delete Selected MMSI........................................................................................................ 28
4.5 AtoN Station Data Setting ................................................................................................. 29
4.5.1 Name and Type of AtoN Device ................................................................................. 30
4.5.2 Position Information................................................................................................... 31
4.5.3 Transmit Setting.......................................................................................................... 32
4.5.4 Off Position ................................................................................................................. 34
4.5.5 Dimensions ................................................................................................................. 35

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4.5.6 All Settings Complete................................................................................................. 36
4.6 Message Scheduling......................................................................................................... 36
4.7 Chaining Configuration..................................................................................................... 43
4.8 Delete Selected Child/Parent MMSI.................................................................................. 45
4.9 Auxiliary ............................................................................................................................. 46
4.10 Version ............................................................................................................................. 47
5 APPENDIX....................................................................................................... 48
5.1 Product Specifications...................................................................................................... 48
5.2 Dimensions........................................................................................................................ 51
5.3 Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 54
5.4 Built-in Integrity Test (BIIT)............................................................................................... 57
5.4.1 BIIT Function for Antenna Disconnect...................................................................... 57
5.4.2 BIIT Function for Receiver Channel 1 and/or Channel 2 Failure............................. 57
5.5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 57
5.6 Type of AtoN ...................................................................................................................... 58
6 WORLDWIDE WARRANTY............................................................................. 59
7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................................................. 62
8 ACRONYMS .................................................................................................... 63

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 MANDO-301/303 Overview
Aids to Navigation (AtoN) AIS is one of the latest applications of AIS technology. The AIS AtoN
transponder can be installed in lighthouse, lantern, buoy, other fixed and floating aids, or offshore
platforms to transmit warning, navigational, and meteorological data to approaching vessels and/or
to shore stations. AMEC offers two types of AIS AtoN: MANDO-301 (Type 1) and MANDO-303
(Type 3).
Type 1 (MANDO- 301) –It transmits on FATDMA slots given in its configuration and has
no receiver. The FATDMA slots must be pre-configured by base station.
Figure 1-1-1 AIS AtoN Type 1 Block Diagram
VHF Antenna
GPS Antenna

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Type 3 (MANDO-303) –It has AIS receive and transmit capabilities in accordance with
Recommendation ITU-R M.1371. Using FATDMA/RATDMA.
Figure 1-1-2 AIS AtoN Type 3 Block Diagram
A pre-programmed transmitting schedule can be configured to broadcast AtoN messages through
FATDMA or RATDMA. The MANDO-301/303 AtoN transponder is designed to broadcast the
following messages:
Current position;
AtoN status;
Control information;
Support Synthetic, Virtual and Chaining functions;
Meteorological / hydrological information
VHF Antenna
GPS Antenna

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In normal conditions, the unit transmits a report with AIS AtoN position in an ITU-R M.1371
message 21. In addition, the AIS AtoN broadcasts AIS Message 6, which enables the operator to
monitor the AtoN device for solar/battery voltage, flash setting and light status. Subject to the fitting
of appropriate measuring devices, meteorological/hydrological data and other parameters can be
obtained via Message 8. A brief summary of all the messages processed by the AIS AtoN are
defined in section 1.4.
MANDO-301/303 AIS AtoN are fully IALA and IEC compliant devices, and provide users choices
from basic PCB modules to rugged aluminum enclosed unit. The compact PCB module (102mm x
105mm x 49mm) is giving a great flexibility for users to integrate AIS AtoN transceiver into their
floating lantern or buoy. The weatherproof anodized aluminum housing (140mm x 155mm x 60mm)
offers user the variety of mounting methods.
Moreover, AMEC’s MANDO series is one of the most power-saving AtoN transceivers with the low
power consumption while offshore power resources are limited.
MANDO-303 is also equipped with multiple digital/analog interfaces, which provides user the
flexibility to connect other communication devices, hydraulic, and metrological sensors.

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1.2 MANDO-301/303 Features
Low power consumption
Operation condition: 12V DC, reporting interval 3 minutes.
-MANDO-301: FATDMA: < 0.288 Ah/day
-MANDO-303: FATDMA: < 0.432 Ah/day
RATDMA: < 1.656 Ah/day
Multiple interfaces:
-Analog input x 4
-Digital output x 1
-Digital input x 1
-RS-232 x 2
-1 pps from internal GPS output
Support remote configuration (for MANDO-303 only)
Support meteorological & hydrological data
Customer design flexibility upon request

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1.3 Type of AIS
The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting
system. Some elements ofAIS networks are illustrated in the following table:
Table 1-3 Type of AIS elements
Class A AIS
Transponder
‧Transmits and receives AIS signal.
‧Intended for vessels meeting the requirements of IMO AIS carriage
requirement.
‧It is mandatory for all commercial vessels that exceed 300 tons to be
equipped with Class AAIS.
Class B AIS
Transponder
‧Transmits and receives AIS signal.
‧Not necessarily in full accord with IMOAIS carriage requirements.
‧It is not mandatory for vessels to be equipped with Class B AIS.
‧Suitable for recreational vessel, in enhancing its safety at sea.
AIS
Receiver
‧Only receives AIS signal.
‧Does not have transmitter to send out AIS signal.
‧Suitable for recreational vessel that does not want to send out its vessel
information.
AIS AtoN
‧AIS Aids to Navigation Station
‧Transmits AIS AtoN signal.
‧Receives .AIS AtoN signal. (Type 2 and Type 3 only)
‧Capable of supporting synthetic and virtual AtoN.
‧Can be installed in lighthouses, lanterns, buoys.
‧Support lantern monitoring.
‧Support meteorological and hydrological messages.

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1.4 AIS AtoN Message
Table 1-4 Summary of AIS AtoN Messages supported by Mando Series
Message
ID
Message Type
Slot
Length
Description
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Addressed
Binary
Message
1 to 5
(varies)
Binary payload that contains the MMSI, usually of a base
station, which is designated to receive the message that is
sent until it is acknowledged; May contain information
about the AtoN equipment, such as meteorological and
hydrological information that is obtained from a
daughterboard or external sensors.
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Broadcast Binary
Message
1 to 5
(varies)
Binary payload that broadcasts to any equipment that can
receive it; May contain information about the AtoN
equipment, such as meteorological and hydrological
information that is obtained from a daughterboard or
sensors.
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Addressed
Safety
Related
Message
1 to 5
(varies)
Safety-related text that is addressed to a specific MMSI,
usually a base station; Message is sent until it is
acknowledged; Warns of an AtoN malfunction.
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Broadcast Safety
Related
Message
1 to 5
(varies)
Safety-related text for broadcast communication that is
received by all units that can receive the message; Warns
of an AtoN malfunction.
21
Aids to
Navigation
Report
2 slots
AtoN position report that is usually transmitted every 3
minutes and is meant to be seen by all AIS transponders;
Contains information about the AtoN, such as the
origination MMSI, name of the AtoN (if applicable), and
the type of AtoN (fixed or floating); Sends the Aids to
Navigation Report and a warning to approaching vessels.
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AtoN Position
Report
1 to 5
(varies)
Intended for short, infrequent data transmissions and is
designed to save bandwidth; Used for chaining.

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1.5 About This Manual
The manual contains installation instructions and operating information for MANDO-301/303. While
most of the installation can be performed by the user, 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.

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WARNING
Warning
注意
2 INSTALLATION
2.1 General
2.1.1 Safety Instructions
Before proceeding with installation, please take note of the following safety instructions and read
through this installation manual carefully.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the case of
the equipment. Only qualified
personnel should work inside the
equipment.
WARNING
TURN OFF THE POWER BEFORE
PROCEEDING WITH INSTALLATION.
Proceeding with installation with the
power on could cause electrical shock or
fire.
AVOID INSTALLING THE EQUIPMENT
WHERE THERE IS DIRECT CONTACT
WITH RAIN FALLING OR WATHER
SPLASH.
Electrical shock or fire could be resulted
if water leaks into the equipment.
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUL TO PROCEED
WITH THE INSTALLATION.
AMEC and your local agent/dealer will
not bare any responsibility of equipment
damage or personnel injury due to
improper installation.
Warning Label
A warning label (Figure 2-1-1) is
attached underneath the equipment.
Warranty of the equipment will be invalid
if this label is detached or broken. AMEC
and your local agent/dealer will not bare
any responsibility of any damage to the
equipment, or damage in related to the
equipment, personnel injury, and etc.
Reject the equipment if this label is
detached or broken. Please contact your
local agent/dealer if this label is missing.
MAKE SURE THE POWER SOURCE
AND THE POWER INPUT OF THE
EQUIPMENT ARE COMPATIBLE.
Damage to the equipment and fire could
be resulted if the power sources are not
correct. Please check the correct power
input on the adaptor.
Figure 2-1-1 Warning label
Name: Warning Label
No Warranty if this label is
detached or broken.
保固撕毁无效

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2.1.2 Items in the Package
Table 2-1-2 Items in the Package
No.
Description
Qty
1
MANDO-301/303 AISAtoN main unit
1
2
Installation Kit
Power cable 1.5M, AWG 16
1
8 pin connector with waterproof cup, cable 1M, AWG 24
1
12 pin connector with waterproof cup, cable 1M, AWG 26
1
M4×6 Screw
8
1/4×3/4 Screw
4
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CD-ROM: AMEC AtoN Configuration and Operation Manual
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2.2 Installation Procedure
Please complete the AtoN installation by the following steps:
Unpacking
Unpack the standard package and verify all components.
Initial Inspection
Inspect all hardware for damage. If there is any damage, please consult directly with AMEC or
authorized local distributor/dealer. Retain original packing material for possible future use in
shipping the AIS Monitoring System.
Installing the AtoN device
Please survey a suitable place for device installation.
Firmly screw the four M4×6 screws from the standard package to the hole.

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Installation: Horizon Type
A. Fix the mounting plat
B. Use the self drilling screw
C. Finish the installation the Device
Figure2-2-1 Installation: Horizon Type
Figure2-2-2 Installation: Horizon Type

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Installation: Vertical Type
D. Fix the mounting plat
E. Use the self drilling screw
F. Finish the installation the Device
Figure2-2-3 Installation: Vertical Type
Figure2-2-4 Installation: Vertical Type

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GPS Antenna
VHF Antenna
Battery / Solar Power
Hydrological / Weather
R
PC / NB
2.3. MANDO-301/303 External Connections
*NOTE: CON1 and CON2 can be alternately used.

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2.4. Installing VHF Antenna
Installation of a VHF antenna is as important as the transceiver for reliable communications. Please
check the following picture and caution for your installation references.
Figure2-3 Installing VHF Antenna
When installing VHF antenna, please follow all of the manufacturer's instructions with particular
attention to the cable routing and connection. (For better product performance, AMEC VHF
antenna is highly recommended.)
Ensure the cable connector is carefully secured.
Place the antenna as high as practical on the buoy and separate as much as possible.
Ensure the antenna is installed vertically with a minimum of 2 meters of clearance from all
conductive material.
Ensure the antenna has a 360°line of sight to the horizon.
VHF
Connector M Jack/PL-259
POWER
5D-FB cable

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Avoid the antenna be surrounded by any obstacle or metal object due to signal interference.
Do not stabilize the VHF antenna with metal holder.
The bottom of the VHF antenna is the signal receiving blind spot.
Keep the antenna cable as short as possible.
The antenna cable diameter should be 5D/8D or even better ones.
Avoid bare wire winding & insulating tape wrapping when connecting with extended antenna
cable.
Installation Process
1) Place the VHF antenna mounting bracket on a rigid surface and install the antenna.
2) Install the coaxial cable from the antenna to the AtoN location.
3) Connect the cable to the AtoN device.
Surge absolver
Lightning arrestors should be used in all antenna cables if there is a risk of lightning strike.

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2.5. Installing GPS Antenna
Since the punctuality of internal transmission of the AtoN device relies on the accuracy of the time
signal obtained from the GPS system, the correct installation of GPS antenna is essential. When
installing GPS antenna, please follow all of the manufacturer's instructions with particular attention
to the cable routing and connection. (For better product performance, AMEC GPS antenna is highly
recommended.)
Figure 2-4 Installing GPS Antenna
Connector TNC female
POWER
GPS
RG-58 cable