AMEC MANDO-301 User manual

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DISCLAIMER
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Navigation Automatic Identification System (AIS AtoN) products, information in this manual is
subjected to changes without notice. AMEC does not make any representations or warranties
(implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this manual 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 damages.
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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