Em-Trak B200 User manual

B200 USER MANUAL
Class B AIS Transceiver

Thank you for purchasing this Class B AIS transceiver.
This product has been engineered to offer you the highest level of
performance and durability and we hope that it will provide many
years of reliable service. We constantly strive to achieve the highest
possible quality standards, should you encounter any problems with
this product, please contact your dealer or [email protected]
who will be pleased to offer any assistance you require.

Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 Regulatory notices ......................................3
1.1 Safety warnings.............................................................................3
1.2 General notices..............................................................................3
2 About your AIS transceiver .......................8
2.1 Overview .........................................................................................8
2.2 What's in the box? ........................................................................10
2.3 Support and warranty..................................................................10
2.4 Configuration tool.........................................................................11
3 Installation....................................................12
3.1 Summary .........................................................................................12
3.2 Antennas .........................................................................................14
3.3 Power and Data .............................................................................17
3.4 Location and fixing of the transceiver.....................................20
3.5 Configuration .................................................................................22
3.6 Introduction to proAIS2 ..............................................................23
3.7 Connectivity ...................................................................................27
4 Operation......................................................31
4.1 Operating modes ..........................................................................31
4.2 LED indicators................................................................................32
4.3 Buttons ............................................................................................34
4.4 Silent mode.....................................................................................35
4.5 PGN table ........................................................................................37
5 Troubleshooting ..........................................39
6 Specifications...............................................42
7 About AIS .....................................................44
7.1 Static and dynamic vessel data.................................................45
8 List of abbreviations ...................................47

List of figures and tables
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List of figures and tables
Figure 1 AIS transceiver overview ................................................. 8
Figure 2 Transceiver dimensions.................................................... 9
Figure 3 Items included with the product.................................... 10
Figure 4 Typical installation configuration .................................. 12
Figure 5 Position of the VHF antenna connector ....................... 14
Figure 6 Grounding the AIS transceiver ....................................... 15
Figure 7 Position of the GPS antenna connector ....................... 16
Figure 8 Power and data cable connections ............................... 17
Table 1 Colour coding of wires in the accessory cable........... 18
Figure 9 Connecting the power supply......................................... 19
Figure 10 AIS transceiver dimensions ............................................. 21
Figure 11 AIS transceiver mounting ................................................22
Figure 12 Configuration using your PC ........................................... 23
Figure 13 Typical mobile devices for WiFi & Bluetooth
connection ........................................................................... 26
Figure 14 NMEA 2000 network connection .................................. 27
Figure 15 Connecting to your chartplotter .................................... 28
Figure 16 Connecting to your NMEA 0183 sensor........................ 29
Figure 17 Connecting to your PC .....................................................30
Figure 18 LED indicator location on the AIS transceiver unit ... 32
Table 2 LED indicator functions.................................................... 34
Figure 19 Connecting an external switch .......................................36
Table 3 NMEA 2000 PGN List ....................................................... 38
Table 4 Troubleshooting................................................................. 40
Table 5 Specifications...................................................................... 43
Figure 20 The AIS network................................................................. 45

Regulatory notices
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1 Regulatory notices
1.1 Safety warnings
1.2 General notices
1.2.1 Position source
All marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) transceivers utilise
a satellite based location system, which is referred to as Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). This includes Global
Positioning System (GPS), Globalnaya Navigazionnaya
Sputnikovaya Sistema (GLONASS), Galileo, and BeiDou.
When reading this manual please pay attention to warnings
marked with the warning triangle shown on the left. These
are important messages for safety, installation and usage of
the product.
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This equipment must be installed in accordance with the
instructions provided in this manual.
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This AIS transceiver is an aid to navigation and must not
be relied upon to provide accurate navigation information.
AIS is not a replacement for vigilant human lookouts and
other navigation aids such as RADAR. The performance of
the transceiver may be seriously impaired if not installed
as instructed in the user manual, or due to other factors
such as weather and or nearby transmitting devices.
Compatibility with other systems may vary and is reliant on
the third party systems recognising the standard outputs
from the transceiver. The manufacturer reserves the right
to update and change these specifications at any time and
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Do not install this equipment in a flammable atmosphere
such as in an engine room or near to fuel tanks.
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The accuracy of a GPS position fix is variable and is affected by
factors such as the antenna positioning, how many satellites are
used to determine a position and how long satellite information has
been received for.
The term GPS will be used in this manual to mean all and any GNSS
systems.
1.2.2 Compass safe distance
The compass safe distance of this unit is 0.2m or greater for 0.3°
deviation.
1.2.3 RF emissions notice
Caution: The AIS transceiver generates and radiates radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. This equipment must be installed and
operated according to the instructions contained in this manual.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury and / or AIS transceiver
malfunction.
Caution: Never operate the AIS transceiver unless it is connected to
a VHF antenna.
To maximise performance and minimise human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy you must make sure that the
antenna is mounted at least 1.5 metres away from the AIS
transceiver and is connected to the AIS transceiver before power is
applied. The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE)
radius of 1.5m. This has been determined assuming the maximum
power of the AIS transceiver and using antennas with a maximum
gain of 3dBi. The antenna should be mounted 3.5m above the deck
in order to meet RF exposure requirements. Higher gain antennas
will require a greater MPE radius. Do not operate the unit when
anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna (unless they are
shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier). The
antenna should not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other transmitting antenna. The required antenna impedance is 50
Ohms.

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1.2.4 Disposal of this product and packaging
Please dispose of the AIS transceiver in accordance with the
European WEEE Directive or with the applicable local regulations
for disposal of electrical equipment.
Every effort has been made to ensure the packaging for this
product is recyclable. Please dispose of the packaging in an
environmentally friendly manner.
1.2.5 Accuracy of this manual
The AIS transceiver may be upgraded from time to time and future
versions of the AIS transceiver may therefore not correspond
exactly with this manual. Information contained in this manual is
liable to change without notice. The manufacturer of this product
disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or
inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided
with this product.
1.2.6 Radio Equipment Directive
The manufacturer of this product declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of
the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and as such displays the
CE mark. The RED declaration of conformity is provided as part of
this documentation pack. The declaration of conformity is provided
with the product document pack.
1.2.7 FCC notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

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generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
1.2.8 Important information for US customers
US CUSTOMERS ONLY: In the USA it is illegal for an end user to
configure their own AIS with their vessel data. To do so is a violation
of the rules of the United States Coast Guard (USCG). This must be
done by a competent installer, such as em-trak, an em-trak dealer or
competent marine electronics professional. If your transceiver has
not been pre-configured for you please refer to your dealer or
contact [e-mail] for advice on how to have the
transceiver configured legally. If purchasing direct from em-trak
online we can configure it for you and dispatch it pre-configured at
no extra cost, if you are purchasing from one of our dealers, then
they will do it for you.
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.
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1.2.9 Industry Canada notice
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. L'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélec-
trique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en comprom-
ettre le Fonctionnement.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
In the United States of America, the MMSI and static data
must only be entered by a competent installer. The end
user of the equipment is not authorised to enter their own
vessel data.
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About your AIS transceiver
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2 About your AIS transceiver
2.1 Overview
Figure 1 AIS transceiver overview
NMEA 0183
Power
VHF antenna
GPS antenna
On / o button
Ground stud
Silent mode button
Mounting holes
Mounting holes
NMEA 2000USB
LED indicators

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Figure 2 Transceiver dimensions
2.1.1 Main features
•Integrated WiFi & Bluetooth so you can connect wirelessly to
all your devices.
•Internal battery back-up for up to 24 hours operation.
•IPx7 tested and certified for complete water submersion and
IPx6 tested and certified for high pressure spray. The B200 is
able to be installed and operated permanently outdoors in a
fully exposed location or in a location where it will be exposed
to extreme hot or cold temperatures, damp, salt air and water.
•NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 & USB so you can connect to any
chart plotter, sensor, PC or laptop application that supports
AIS.
130 mm
116 mm
96 mm
169 mm
60 mm

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2.2 What's in the box?
Figure 3 shows the items included with your B200 purchase. If any
of the items are not present please contact your dealer or
[e-mail].
Figure 3 Items included with the product
2.3 Support and warranty
With em-trak you can buy with confidence. If you are unhappy with
your new product for any reason, within two days of receipt and
subject to the product and packaging being complete and
undamaged, you may return it to us for a full refund. We are sorry,
but we cannot accept the return of any product if you have not
advised us in writing within 48 hours of receiving your em-trak
product, or if it has been used and or damaged or if any of the
package is incomplete. All em-trak products benefit from our three
year global warranty.
GPS
antenna
Document pack
USB cable
Data cable
(NMEA 0183)
Power cable
Class B AIS
transceiver
Fixings
kit

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In the unlikely event of a problem, please contact our Customer
Support department (24/7) at [e-mail] and one of
our experts will work with you to instantly resolve your issue or
arrange the repair or replacement of your em-trak product. The
warranty is invalidated if the product has been incorrectly used,
damaged or tampered.
We recommend visiting www.em-trak.com/support to access the
product FAQs, and to download user manuals and documentation.
2.4 Configuration tool
Your AIS transceiver will need to be configured with your vessel
details before it will start transmitting and working correctly. To do
that you will need to download proAIS2 to your PC or laptop from
www.em-trak.com/installation.
More detail on proAIS2 and the configuration process can be found
in Section 3.5.2.

Installation
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3Installation
3.1 Summary
Before beginning installation of your transceiver, please ensure you
have any necessary additional items as detailed below. It is strongly
recommended that you read all of the instructions in this manual
prior to installation. If after reading this manual you are unsure
about any element of the installation process please contact your
dealer or [e-mail] for advice.
Figure 4 Typical installation configuration
Chartplotter
Switch
GPS antenna
Chassis/
GND
NMEA 2000
VHF antenna
Power in
USB
NMEA 0183
device
AIS Class B
transceiver

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In addition to the items supplied, the following may also be
required for your installation:
•VHF antenna and cable - this is required for your transceiver to
receive and transmit. A VHF antenna installation is covered in
more detail in Section 3.2.1. If you need to extend the antenna
cable when connecting to your existing VHF antenna, RG-58
or RG-8X can be used for short distances. for longer runs we
would recommend a low loss cable like RG 213.
•Power cable - this may be required to extend the length of the
2m power cable that is supplied with your transceiver. If you
require longer cables to reach your power supply, please
ensure they are capable of carrying currents of up to 4A peak
and 1.6A on average. Connecting the power supply is covered
in more detail in Section 3.3.1.
•Toggle switch - this can be used to turn on/off silent mode. We
would recommend a latching toggle switch for this
application. Installation of the toggle switch is covered in
more detail in Section 4.4. Silent mode can also be controlled
using the silent mode button and proAIS2.

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3.2 Antennas
3.2.1 VHF antenna
Connection to a suitable VHF antenna will be required for the
transceiver to receive and transmit.
If the B200 is not connected to an antenna splitter it will require a
dedicated VHF antenna tuned to 162MHz.
Figure 5 Position of the VHF antenna connector
The VHF antenna connector type is SO-239. It requires a PL-259
mating connector for the antenna.
For optimum performance the VHF antenna should be mounted as
high as possible, and as far away as possible from metal structures,
obstructions or sources of interference. If another transmitting
antenna is installed on the same vessel we would recommend a
separation distance of at least 3m.
VHF antenna

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3.2.2 Earthing the AIS Transceiver
An M5 ground connection point stud is provided adjacent to the
VHF antenna connector. There is also an M5 nut and shake-proof
washer provided in the fixing kit to allow connection to the ground
connection point as indicated in Figure 6.
Figure 6 Grounding the AIS transceiver
Wire connected
to ground stud
Chassis/
GND
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This product must be connected to protective ground via
the ground connection point. It is essential that the ground
connection point is used in all installations, regardless of
what other equipment is connected. The ground
connection point must be bonded to protective ground
using as short a connection as possible.

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3.2.3 GPS Antenna
The B200 has a high-performance GPS receiver that is compatible
with the GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou satellite navigation
systems. GPS and Galileo systems are always used and proAIS2 can
be used to select between GLONASS and BeiDou as the third
system. This provides a more stable position fix, and also offers
redundancy if one of the satellite systems goes offline.
Please note the following guidelines when installing the external
GPS antenna.
•You will require a 1" (inch) 14 TPI threaded mount if you
choose to pole mount the GPS antenna.
•The GPS antenna is also supplied with a gasket/thumb nuts/
studs so it can be deck mounted. The gasket can be used as a
mounting template if required.
•Mounting the external GPS antenna at a low point on the boat
will minimise the effect of pitch and roll on your transmitted
position.
•Do not mount your antenna in the direct path of a radar or any
other transmitting equipment.
Figure 7 Position of the GPS antenna connector
GPS antenna

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3.3 Power and Data
3.3.1 Connecting the data cable
A data cable is supplied with the product to provide connections
for two NMEA 0183 data ports and the optional silent mode switch.
The cable has a moulded connector at one end which should be
connected to the 12 pin connector on the unit. The other end of the
cable has 10 colour coded bare wires ready for connection.
Figure 8 Power and data cable connections
Switch connection
Switch connection
Light green
Orange
Transmit +
Transmit –
Brown
Blue
Receive +
Receive –
White
Green
Transmit +
Transmit –
Purple
Pink
Receive +
Receive –
Grey
Yellow
NMEA 0183
Port 1
NMEA 0183
Port 2

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The table below lists the function of each colour coded wire for
reference.
Table 1 Colour coding of wires in the accessory cable
Wire
colour Description Function
Light
Green
Switch connection External switch connections
for silent mode
Orange Switch connection
Brown NMEA 0183 port 1 TX+ High speed NMEA 0183
output (38,400baud)
intended for connection to
chart plotters
Blue NMEA 0183 port 1TX-
White NMEA 0183 port 1 RX+
Green NMEA 0183 port 1 RX-
Purple NMEA 0183 port 2 TX+ Low speed NMEA port
(4,800baud) intended for
connection to other NMEA
0183 compatible sensors for
multiplexing of data to the
chart plotter
Pink NMEA 0183 port 2TX-
Grey NMEA 0183 port 2 RX+
Yellow NMEA 0183 port 2 RX-
Please check your wiring very carefully before applying
power to the product. Failure to wire the product correctly
could result in permanent damage.
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