Koden KAT-100 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
CLASS A AIS TRANSCEIVER
KAT-100
This product is specifically
designed to be installed on boats
and other means of maritime
transport. If your country forms part
of the EU please contact your dealer
for advice before attempting to
install elsewhere
KAT-100.OM.E 0093170202-00

Thank you for purchasing this AIS Class A transceiver / Inland AIS.
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 who will be pleased to offer any
assistance you require.

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Contents
1 Notices..............................................................................................7
1.1 Safety warnings ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 General notices............................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Revision information ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Document Revision History........................................................................................................... 8
2 Introduction....................................................................................11
2.1 About AIS.................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Static and dynamic vessel data .................................................................................................. 12
2.3 AIS operation licensing ............................................................................................................... 12
3 Operation........................................................................................13
3.1 Display and controls.................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Turning the transceiver on .......................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Display layout.............................................................................................................................. 14
3.4 Main operating screens............................................................................................................... 15
3.5 Target list .................................................................................................................................... 16
3.6 Own vessel and voyage data...................................................................................................... 16
3.7 Own dynamic data ...................................................................................................................... 17
3.8 Received messages.................................................................................................................... 18
3.9 Alarms screen............................................................................................................................. 19
3.10 Target plot screen....................................................................................................................... 20
3.11 Working with AIS text and Safety Related Messages (SRMs).................................................... 20
3.12 Handling alarms.......................................................................................................................... 22
3.13 Entering text................................................................................................................................ 23
3.14 Long range messages ................................................................................................................ 24
3.15 Passwords and security .............................................................................................................. 26
3.16 The configuration menu .............................................................................................................. 26
3.17 Tanker mode............................................................................................................................... 31
3.18 Units display - speed and distance ............................................................................................. 32
3.19 Inland AIS ................................................................................................................................... 32
4 Installation......................................................................................35
4.1 What’s in the box? ...................................................................................................................... 36
4.2 Preparing for installation ............................................................................................................. 37
4.3 Installation procedures................................................................................................................ 37
4.4 Connecting the equipment.......................................................................................................... 43
4.5 Configuring the KAT-100 Transceiver......................................................................................... 50
4.6 Changing the password .............................................................................................................. 53
4.7 Confirming correct operation....................................................................................................... 53
4.8 Regional area settings ................................................................................................................ 53
4.9 Inland AIS ................................................................................................................................... 55
5 Technical Specifications...............................................................59
5.1 Applicable equipment standards................................................................................................. 59
5.2 Physical ...................................................................................................................................... 59

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5.3 Environmental ............................................................................................................................ 59
5.4 Electrical .................................................................................................................................... 59
5.5 Display and user interface ......................................................................................................... 60
5.6 Internal GPS .............................................................................................................................. 60
5.7 TDMA transmitter ....................................................................................................................... 60
5.8 TDMA receivers .......................................................................................................................... 60
5.9 DSC receiver............................................................................................................................... 61
5.10 RF connections ........................................................................................................................... 61
5.11 Data interfaces............................................................................................................................ 61
5.12 Power and data connector information ....................................................................................... 62
6 Technical reference.......................................................................63
6.1 Interface sentences..................................................................................................................... 63
6.2 Transmission intervals ................................................................................................................ 64
6.3 Sensor data input port................................................................................................................. 64
6.4 Bi-directional data ports .............................................................................................................. 65
6.5 Output drive capability of bi-directional ports ..............................................................................65
6.6 DGPS port................................................................................................................................... 65
6.7 RS232 port.................................................................................................................................. 65
6.8 Input data sentence formats ....................................................................................................... 65
6.9 Output data sentence formats..................................................................................................... 74
7 Drawings ........................................................................................78
7.1 AIS transceiver overall dimensions............................................................................................. 78
7.2 Junction box overall dimensions................................................................................................. 78
7.3 Dash mount bracket fixing holes (drill drawing) (not to scale) .................................................... 79
7.4 GPS antenna drawing (not to scale)...........................................................................................79
8 Annex A - ERI Ship types..............................................................80
9 Installation record .........................................................................83

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List of figures
Figure 1 The AIS network ............................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2 Transceiver front panel ..................................................................................................... 13
Figure 3 Display layout ................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 4 Selection of main operating screen .................................................................................. 15
Figure 5 Target list screen and vessel details view ........................................................................ 16
Figure 6 Own vessel and voyage data screen................................................................................ 16
Figure 7 Own dynamic data screen ................................................................................................ 17
Figure 8 Received messages screen.............................................................................................. 18
Figure 9 Message details view........................................................................................................ 18
Figure 10 Alarms screen................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 11 Alarm details view............................................................................................................. 19
Figure 12 Target plot screen............................................................................................................. 20
Figure 13 Target plot symbols .......................................................................................................... 20
Figure 14 Safety Related Message notification ................................................................................ 21
Figure 15 Message composition ....................................................................................................... 21
Figure 16 Alarm notification screen .................................................................................................. 22
Figure 17 Text entry.......................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 18 Long range interrogation notification; automatic response mode enabled ....................... 25
Figure 19 Long range interrogation notification; manual response mode enabled ........................... 25
Figure 20 Long range message list and details views ...................................................................... 25
Figure 21 Password entry screen ..................................................................................................... 26
Figure 22 Main menu structure......................................................................................................... 27
Figure 23 Main menu screen ............................................................................................................ 28
Figure 24 The voyage data menu..................................................................................................... 28
Figure 25 The messages menu ........................................................................................................ 29
Figure 26 The user settings menu .................................................................................................... 29
Figure 27 The installation menu........................................................................................................ 30
Figure 28 The maintenance menu.................................................................................................... 30
Figure 29 Diagnostics menu ............................................................................................................. 31
Figure 30 Tanker mode entry acknowledgement screen.................................................................. 31
Figure 31 Tanker mode exit screen when speed exceeds 3 knots................................................... 32
Figure 32 Typical AIS transceiver connection................................................................................... 35
Figure 33 What’s in the box .............................................................................................................. 36
Figure 34 AIS transceiver dimensions .............................................................................................. 38
Figure 35 Mounting the AIS transceiver............................................................................................ 38
Figure 36 Panel mounting the AIS transceiver ................................................................................. 39
Figure 37 Junction box dimensions .................................................................................................. 40
Figure 38 Mounting the junction box................................................................................................. 40
Figure 39 GPS antenna location....................................................................................................... 41
Figure 40 GPS antenna connection.................................................................................................. 41
Figure 41 VHF antenna installation................................................................................................... 42
Figure 42 VHF antenna connection .................................................................................................. 43
Figure 43 Connecting the junction box to the transceiver................................................................. 43
Figure 44 Junction box connections ................................................................................................. 45
Figure 45 Example connection to external display equipment.......................................................... 47
Figure 46 Line termination options.................................................................................................... 47
Figure 47 Power connection ............................................................................................................. 48
Figure 48 PC data (RS232) connection ............................................................................................ 49
Figure 49 Vessel dimensions measurement..................................................................................... 51
Figure 50 Regional areas list screen ................................................................................................ 53
Figure 51 Regional area editing screen............................................................................................ 54
Figure 52 Regional area settings confirmation screen...................................................................... 54
Figure 53 Blue sign switch connection.............................................................................................. 57
Figure 54 Input port schematic ......................................................................................................... 64

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Figure 55 Data output port schematic............................................................................................... 65

Notices
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1Notices
When reading this manual please pay particular attention to warnings marked with the
warning triangle symbol shown on the left. These are important messages for safety,
installation and usage of the transceiver.
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 such as
the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) network.
The general term for satellite based location systems is Global Navigation Satellite System or GNSS. This
manual refers to either GNSS or GPS depending on context.
1.2.2 Compass safe distance
The compass safe distance of this transceiver is 0.3m or greater for a 0.3° deviation.
1.2.3 Product category
This product is categorised as ‘protected’ in accordance with the definitions provided in IEC 60945.
The accuracy of a GPS position fix is variable and affected by factors such as the antenna
positioning, how many satellites are used to determine a position and for how long satellite
information has been received.
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Failure
to do so will seriously affect its performance and reliability. It is strongly recommended that a trained
technician installs and configures this product.
This equipment is intended as an aid to navigation and is not a replacement for proper navigational
judgement. Information provided by the equipment must not be relied upon as accurate. User
decisions based upon information provided by the equipment are done so entirely at the users own
risk.
Do not install this equipment in a flammable atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel
tanks.
Do not attempt to service this equipment as doing so may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction and
will invalidate the warranty. If any malfunctions are detected contact your supplier or service agent.
Do not install the transceiver where rain or water may leak onto the equipment. This product has been
designed for installation and use in an environment protected from moisture.
NOT ALL SHIPS CARRY AIS. The Officer of the Watch (OOW) should always be aware that other
ships and, in particular, leisure craft, fishing vessels and warships may not be fitted with AIS. Any AIS
equipment fitted on other ships as a mandatory carriage requirement may also be off based on the
Master’s professional judgement.
It is recommended that this product is not installed in direct sunlight or under a windshield where it can
be subjected to excessive solar heating.

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1.2.4 Disposal of the transceiver and packaging
Please dispose of this 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
the transceiver is recyclable. Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
1.2.5 Accuracy of this manual
This manual is intended as a guide to the installation, setup and use of this product. Every effort has been made
to ensure the accuracy of this manual, however due to continuous product development this manual may not
be accurate in all respects, therefore no guarantee is offered. If you are in any doubt about any aspect of this
product, please contact your dealer.
Manual version number: 0093170202-00
1.2.6 Marine Equipment Directive
The KAT-100 transceiver complies with international standards and is type approved in accordance with the
European Marine Equipment Directive. The EU Declaration of Conformity is provided at the rear of this manual
and lists the relevant approval standards.
1.3 Revision information
This manual applies to the following transceiver hardware and software versions:
●Transceiver software version 030200.05.03.00
●Display software version 030400.02.04.00
●Hardware version 4.0
1.4 Document Revision History
1.4.1 Doc No. 0093170202
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Revised Content
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Document No. Revised Version Norm
When part of the document needs to be revised, the document has advanced revision number.
The document No. is indicated at the lower right side on the cover and at the left or right side of the footer
region of each page.
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subject to change without notice. Koden assumes no responsibility for any errors, incidentals or consequential
damages caused by misinterpretation of the descriptions contained in this publication.

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