AMEC WideLink B600 User manual

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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 0.9
User’s Manual

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WARNING!
WARNING: The transponder must be installed and configured in conformity with
the provided instructions in the manual by qualified installer in order to ensure
the device performance.
WARNING: It is the responsibility of the operator to handle the AIS device with
care. The device cannot replace human vigilance. Therefore it is important to
keep a diligent outlook at all times.
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 NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE EQUIPMENT. Improper
disassembly or modification could impair its performance and will invalidate the
guarantee.
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 this user manual.
FOREWORD
We thank you for the purchase of your new WideLink B600, AIS SOTDMA class B
transponder. Wherever you sail now, you can have a better overview of your
surroundings at sea and voyage with more safety.
WideLink B600 is strictly tested to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. With proper installation and use, 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.
Thank you again. Be safe.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................6
1.2 CLASS AVS.SOTDMA CLASS BVS.CSTDMA CLASS B...............................................................8
1.3 EQUIPMENT IN THE BOX .........................................................................................................9
2INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................. 10
2.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................10
2.2 MOUNTING TRANSPONDER MAIN UNIT ..................................................................................11
2.3 VHF ANTENNA INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................12
2.4 GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION................................................................................................13
2.5 CONNECTING WITH NMEA 0183 DEVICES ..............................................................................14
2.6 AIS SILENT MODE CONNECTION............................................................................................15
2.7 CONNECTION TO NMEA 2000 NETWORK...............................................................................15
2.8 CONNECTING POWER CABLE .................................................................................................16
2.8.1 Alarm Relay.....................................................................................................................17
3CONFIGURING YOUR WIDELINK B600 .................................................................................... 18
3.1 ESTABLISH CONNECTION TO PC..............................................................................................18
3.1.1 USB Driver Installation....................................................................................................18
3.1.2 Serial Port Connection ....................................................................................................19
3.1.3 Wireless Connection (only for WideLink B600W) ...........................................................19
3.2 PROGRAMMING YOUR VESSEL DATA.........................................................................................20
4GET STARTED.................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1 LED INDICATORS ................................................................................................................21
4.2 MICRO SD CARD DATA LOGGING ...........................................................................................22
4.3 WI-FI CONFIGURATION (WIDELINK B600W ONLY) ...................................................................23
4.3.1 Access Point Mode .........................................................................................................23
4.3.2 Client Mode ....................................................................................................................25
4.4 BUILT-IN INTEGRITY TEST (BIIT).............................................................................................26
4.5 AIS VIEWER DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................26
4.6 INTRODUCING AMEC AIS APP .............................................................................................27
5SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 28
5.1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................28
5.2 DIMENSIONS .....................................................................................................................30
5.3 NMEA 2000 PGN INFORMATION ........................................................................................31
5.4 SUPPORTED NMEA 0183 SENTENCES....................................................................................32
6TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 33
7ABBREVIATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 35
8FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT .............................................................................................. 36
9RF EXPOSURE WARNING .............................................................................................................. 37
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY........................................................................................................ 37
AMEC WORLDWIDE WARRANTY........................................................................................................ 38
APPENDIX: HOW TO DETERMINE SERIAL PORT .......................................................................... 39

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1System Overview
1.1 Product Description
WideLink B600 is an SOTDMA AIS class B, the next evolution of AIS technology. Its 5W
transmit power, higher reporting rate and professional grade time division
management make B600 an overall more advanced product compared to AIS class B
based on CSTDMA scheme.
The globally approved transponder contains 1 VHF transmitter, 2 AIS receivers on 2
VHF channels and 1 MCU with cutting edge software defined radio technology. Its
internal GNSS receiver with 50 channels is able to process signals from GPS, Gallieo,
BeiDou and GLONASS with differential capability. It receives DSC, time-sharing with
AIS receivers.
Its enhanced housing with IPx7 waterproof and shock and temperature robustness is
ideal to survive harsh marine environments. Chart plotter and PC can be easily
integrated over its NMEA2000, NMEA0183 and waterproof USB port. Its built-in data
logger can record AIS data on micro SD card in the most intuitive way.
The integrated high performance Wi-Fi (WideLink B600W only) together with AMEC
AIS App makes your favorite smart phone or tablet a real-time AIS position plotter.
WideLink B600
Front Back
B600 exchanges the following navigational data with other AIS equipped vessels within
VHF range to increase the safety of your journey at sea:
Static data:
Ship´s name
Call sign
MMSI
Ship type

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Location of GPS antenna on the ship
Dynamic data:
Position of the vessel
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
True heading
It receives also safety related messages (SRM) from other vessels or persons who are in
distress.
SOTDMA Class B AIS broadcasts ship´s static data every 6 minutes. Ship dynamic data
will be transmitted per following reporting interval:
Ship Speed
Nominal Reporting Interval
Increased reporting interval
>23 knots
Every 5 seconds
Every 15 seconds
between 14-23 knots
Every 15 seconds
Every 30 seconds
between 2-14 knots
Every 30 seconds
Every 30 seconds
≤2 knots or at anchored or
moored
Every 3 minutes
Every 3 minutes seconds
The Class B “SO” AIS follows the rules set by ITU-R M.1371-5, and increases the
reporting interval to “Increased Reporting Interval” in accordance with Table above
when less than 50 % of the slots of each of the last four consecutive frames are free.
When more than 65 % of the slots of each of the last four consecutive frames are free,
the Class B “SO” AIS reports at the “Nominal Reporting Interval”.

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1.2 Class A vs. SOTDMA Class B vs. CSTDMA Class B
A brief comparison between class A and class B AIS is illustrated in the following table.
WideLink B600 is an SOTDMA class B AIS transponder.
Type of AIS
Class A AIS
Class B SOTDMA
Class B CSTDMA
Primary Access
Scheme
SOTDMA
(Self-organizing)
SOTDMA
(Self-organizing)
CSTDMA
(Carrier-Sense)
Standard
IEC 61993-2
IEC 62287-2
IEC 62287-1
Transmit Power
and range
12.5W
5W
2W
IMO Mandate
Mandatory for all
SOLAS vessels
No mandate
No mandate
Reporting rate
dynamic data
Highest (transmission
up to every 2 sec)
Higher (transmission
up to every 5 sec)
Low (transmission up
to every 30 sec)
AIS data
presented
Static, Dynamic,
Voyage
Static and Dynamic
data
Static and Dynamic
data
Applications
Commercial vessels,
fishing boats, working
boats, passenger
boats with more than
12 passengers
Smaller commercial,
fishing and work
boats, recreational
vessels
Recreational vessels
and small fishing
boats

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1.3 Equipment in the Box
Upon receiving the product please verify items in the box. If any is missing, please
contact your local AMEC representative immediately.

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2Installation
2.1 Installation Procedures
Please familiarize the manual content before installation. Depending on your
hardware configuration, use the following recommended steps to install the device.
1) Mount the transponder unit to an appropriate location
2) Install VHF antenna
3) Install GPS antenna
4) Connect to a chart plotter via NMEA 0183 and/or other instruments
5) Connect to a chart plotter via NMEA 2000 and/or other instruments
6) Connect to a Tx switch box and/or external alarm system(optional)
7) Connect to an appropriate power source (12V / 24V DC, 2A)
Figure 1 External Connections

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2.2 Mounting Transponder Main Unit
The following guidelines should be noticed when selecting the environment to install
your AMEC WideLink B600:
Do not install the AIS transponder in a flammable or hazardous atmosphere such as
in an engine or generator room or close to fuel tanks.
Installation of the transponder should be undertaken in a safe environment
without being exposed to any splashing water or rain.
There should be adequate space around the AIS transponder for routing of cables.
See figure below for details of the AIS transponder dimensions.
The safe distance of the transponder to any magnetic compass is at least 0.3m.
The operating temperature is between -15°C and +55°C.
The AIS transponder can be installed and mounted on flat surface, or it can be
mounted on wall with the four self tapping screws supplied.
The device should be mounted in a location where the indicators can readily be
observed as these indicators deliver relevant information on the status of the AIS
transponder.
Figure 2 Mounting the transponder