AMEC CYPHO-101 Series User manual

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and specification modifications, shall remain the property of Alltek Marine Electronics Corp.
(hereinafter called AMEC) CYPHO-101 Series Automatic Identification System Receiver at all
times. Unauthorized copies or reproduces of this manual, either in part or as a whole, is
prohibited. The contents herein can only be used for the purpose subjects to this manual.
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modification of the contents, or the lack of contents in this manual.
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The equipment said in this manual must only be used to which it was designed. Improper
operation or installation may cause damages to the equipment or personal injury. 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 should work inside 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.
Improper disassemble or modification
could cause electrical shocks, fire, or
personal injury.
TURN OFF THE PO
WER
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 THOU 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.
PLE
ASE USE THE PROPER FUSE.
Damage to the equipment or fire could be
resulted if using the wrong fuse.

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FORWARD
ALLTEK MARINE ELECTRONICS (hereinafter called “AMEC”) thank you for choosing our
CYPHO-101 Series Automatic Identification System Receiver (hereinafter called “AIS Rx”).
No matter where you sail, and how you should enjoy your voyage journey, we are confident that
having our AIS Rx on board would just let you have a better control on your surrounding sea.
The equipment you have purchased is with precision performance and quality. Each of AMEC’s
equipment has been strictly tested to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment.
Unless improper use or false installation or maintenance, the equipment should be properly
functioned at its best.
We again 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
Page
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................1
1.1 AIS SYSTEM OVERVIEW.........................................................................................................1
1.2. AIS COVERAGE ........................................................................................................................2
1.3. AIS VERSUS RADAR...............................................................................................................2
1.4. TYPE OF AIS..............................................................................................................................3
1.5. AIS DATA INFORMATION........................................................................................................4
1.6. AIS REPORT RATE...................................................................................................................5
1.7. AMEC AIS RECEIVER FEATURES .......................................................................................6
1.8. IMPORTANT NOTICE...............................................................................................................7
2. INSTALLATION GUIDE .......................................................................................................................8
2.1. GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................8
2.2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .............................................................................................15
2.3. CABLING ..................................................................................................................................30
2.4. AMEC CYPHO-101(G) EXTERNAL CONFIGURATION ..................................................31
3. SOFTWARE INSTALATION..............................................................................................................33
3.1 INSTALL THE USB DRIVER ..................................................................................................33
3.2 CONFIGURATION (CYPHO-101 & CYPHO-101G only)..................................................35
3.3. INSTALL THE AIS VIEWER ON PC..................................................................................... 37
4. GET STARTED....................................................................................................................................40
4.1. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE FRONT PANEL AND ALL THE INDICATION
LIGHTS ......................................................................................................................................40
4.2. TURNING POWER ON / OFF................................................................................................40
5. AIS VIEWER APPLICATION GUIDE...............................................................................................42
5.1. Serial Port Setting..................................................................................................................42
5.2. AMEC AIS VIEWER QUICK START ....................................................................................43
5.3. AMEC AIS VIEWER RADAR VIEW......................................................................................44
5.4. Quick Start ...............................................................................................................................46
5.5. MAIN DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................47
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................................................................................61

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6.1. PROBLEM ANALYSIS (BY STATUS INDICATION LIGHT).............................................61
6.2. PROBLEM ANALYSIS (HARDWARE) ................................................................................62
7. SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................................63
8. AMEC World Wide Warranty...........................................................................................................65
9. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement.............................................68
10. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE.......................................................................................................68
11. Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................................68
12. ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................................................................69

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AIS Transceiver
AIS Transceiver
ATON
(Aid to Navigate)
Own Ship
Vessel Traffic Service (VTS)
AIS Transceiver
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 AIS SYSTEM OVERVIEW
AIS is one of the latest AtoN equipments allowing real-time information exchanged
between vessels and Vessel Traffic Service system.
AIS uses marine VHF channel with frequency set universally from 156.025 MHz to 162.025
MHz. AIS applies the broadcast method of time division multiple access (hereinafter called
“TDMA”) to transmit in a 2,250 messages per minute rate. The whole broadcasting process
does not require manual operating and it automatically generates networks so vessels can be
easily identified with each other.
AIS system is also capable of integrating and combining with other maritime system such
as Electronic Chart System (hereinafter called “ECS”). AIS’ wide applications and its
exceptional AtoN value greatly enhance other maritime systems’ performance.
Having an AIS system on board not only can monitor the status of the vessels in the
surrounding sea, but also receive the dynamic information (position, speed, SOG, and etc),
static information, and voyage related information from any vessels equipped with an AIS
systems.
Picture 1-1 System overview
Transmit and receive ship’s dynamic, static,
and voyage related information.
AIS
equipped A
to
N
buoy
,
broadcasts every 3 minutes of
its location,
identification, type
of operation, and etc.
VTS
manages and transmits
TDMA CH message such as
code and location of AtoN
buoy, then the buoy
broadcasts these messages to
other ships.
VTS
can tra
nsmit
command such as
frequency assignment,
slots, report rate, channel
spacing and etc. to ships.
Ship 1
Ship 2

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1.2. AIS COVERAGE
The system radio coverage is similar to other VHF radio applied products; however, the
transmission of AIS system depends upon the length of the external antenna and the earth’s
curvature. The longer the antenna and its placement and height settings will vary slightly in the
signal’s transmission. Generally, the AIS signal coverage will be around 25 nautical miles.
1.3. AIS VERSUS RADAR
Each AIS equipped vessel automatically broadcasts its own vessel information and will not
encounter signal blocked out by capes or islands. AIS also constantly updates and broadcasts
its speed, voyage related information and all other pertinent information. In comparison to radar
systems, AIS is far more effective in showing a vessel’s real-time voyage status and providing
collision avoidance warnings in ample time.
AIS is primarily designed for the purpose of collision avoidance. It greatly enhances the
add-on value of other maritime systems such as the ARPA Radar, VTS and others. An
AIS-integrated ECS system can easily plot all vessel information, such as vessel names,
positions, headings and other information on its plotter.

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1.4. TYPE OF AIS
Your AMEC CYPHO-101 Series AIS Receiver automatically receives the following
information from other vessels, shore based stations and AtoN such as buoy and etc.
Class A AIS
‧ Transmits and receives AIS signal.
‧ Intended for vessels to meet the requirements of IMO AIS carriage
requirement.
‧ The Class A AIS is mandated to be installed on all commercial vessels
exceeding 300 tons.
Class B AIS
‧ Transmits and receives AIS signal.
‧ Not necessarily in full accordance with IMO AIS carriage requirements.
‧ The Class B AIS currently is not mandated to be installed on any vessels.
‧ Suitable for recreational purpose enhancing the safety at sea.
AIS Receiver
‧ Receives AIS signals only.
‧ Does not have transmitter to send out AIS signals.
‧ Economic smart for recreational vessels.
Table 1-1 Type of AIS

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1.5. AIS DATA INFORMATION
Your AMEC CYPHO-101 Series Class B AIS automatically exchanges the following
information with other vessels and shore-based stations. The information is also exchanged
between your AIS and the AtoN, i.e.: buoys.
In the following table, some data details are highlighted in black and these data are
mandated, by law, to be transmitted and received from Class B AIS equipped vessels only.
Type of Data Data Details
Static Data
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (hereinafter called “MMSI”) number.
IMO number.
Call sign and name.
Type of ship.
Length and beam.
GPS Antenna location.
Voyage Related
Data
Draught of the ship.
Cargo information
Destination
Estimate Time of Arrival (hereinafter called “ETA”)
Dynamic Data
Position of the vessel.
Coordinated Universal Time (hereinafter called “Time in UTC”.)
Course Over Ground (hereinafter called “COG”).
Speed Over Ground (hereinafter called “SOG”).
Heading
Rate of turn
Navigational status
Dynamic Reports Speed of the ship
Status of the ship
SRM Alarm
Safety
Table 1-2 AIS data information

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1.6. AIS REPORT RATE
Class A AIS
SOTDMA Broadcasting Method:
Ship’s Dynamic Conditions Nominal reporting interval
Ship at anchor or moored and not moving faster than 3 knots 3 Minutes
Ship at anchor or moored and moving faster than 3 knots 10 Seconds
Ship 0-14 knots 10 Seconds
Ship 0-14 knots and changing course 3 1/3 Seconds
Ship 14-23 knots 6 Seconds
Ship 14-23 knots and changing course 2 Seconds
Ship ＞23 knots 2 Seconds
Ship ＞23 knots and changing course 2 Seconds
Class B AIS
There are two different data report rates of the AIS class B. One report rate is in
accordance with ITU-RM. 1371 standard with SOTDMA broadcasting method. The other is in
accordance with IEC-62287 standard with CSTDMA broadcasting method. For details please
refer to the following tables.
SOTDMA Broadcasting Method:
Ship’s Dynamic 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 2-14 knots 30 Seconds
Class B Ship-borne mobile equipment moving 14-23 knots 15 Seconds
Class B Ship-borne mobile equipment moving faster than 23 knots 5 Seconds
Search and Rescue aircraft (airborne mobile equipment) 10 Seconds
Aids to Navigation 3 Minutes
AIS base station 10 Seconds
Table 1-3-2 AIS report rate
Table 1-3-1 AIS report rate