mcmurdo Smartfind M15 User manual

Smartfind M15, M15S & M15SW
AIS Receiver
User Manual

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General Information
i. Copyright
The entire contents of this instruction manual, including
any future updates, revisions, and modifications, shall
remain the property of Orolia Ltd at all times.
Unauthorized copies or reproduction of this manual,
either in part or whole, in any form of print and electronic
media, is prohibited. The contents herein can only be
used for the intended purpose of this manual.
ii. Disclaimer
The information and illustrations contained in this publication
are to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going
to print. We reserve the right to change specifications,
equipment, installation and maintenance instructions without
notice as part of our policy of continuous product
development and improvement. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise without

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permission in writing from Orolia Ltd. No liability can be
accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication,
although every care has been taken to make it as complete
and accurate as possible.
This manual is applicable for all versions of the McMurdo
Smartfind M15 devices manufactured after March 2014.
iii. Safety Warning
It is important to know that AIS is designed for
the purpose of anti-collision and serves as a
complement to navigation. It is not the absolute
navigational equipment and does not replace
any navigational system installed on board.
AnyAIS device cannot guarantee monitoring
and receiving signals from all vessels in the
surroundings unless those vessels are equipped
with AIS devices.

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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Improper disassembly or modification could
cause electrical shocks, fire, or personal injury.
Contains no user-serviceable parts.
CORRECT POWER SOURCE
An incorrect power source will damage the
equipment and may even result in a fire. Ensure
that the correct power source is provided at all
times.
AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAIN OR
SPLASHING WATER
Electrical shock or fire could be resulted if water
leaks into the equipment.

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AVOID USING CHEMICAL SOLVENTS TO
CLEAN THE CASE
As some solvents can damage the case
material.
NOTE/INFORMATION
Throughout this manual this symbol indicates
important information.
iv. Product Category
This product is categorized as “protected” in accordance with
the requirements as defined in IEC 60945.
v. Hardware / Software Version
The model name/number, hardware information, and firmware
(software) version of the receiver can be identified through
using the McMurdo AIS Receiver Config software supplied. The

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software maintenance/upgrade of the receiver can be carried
out via the USB interface.
vi. Declaration of Conformity
Hereby Orolia Ltd declares that the Type Z604 (M15), Z605
(M15S), & Z606 (M15SW) is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the Council
Directive 1995/5/EC on radio and telecommunications terminal
equipment. Acopy of the Declaration of Conformity can be
obtained on-line from: www.mcmurdomarine.com/documents
vii. FCC Interference Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction

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manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
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
viii. Disposal Instruction
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive aims to minimize any adverse impact of
electronic equipment on the environment, both during the
product lifetime and when it becomes waste. Within the
European Union this legislation is mandated by Directive

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2002/96/EC, and there is similar legislation in most other
continents. The directive applies to all electronic products
such as IT, household appliances, portable electronics
etc., and imposes requirements to collect, treat, recover
and recycle each product at its end of life. Electronic
end-user products must also carry a WEEE label (as
below) and recovery and recycling information has to be
provided to the recycler.
ix. IMO Green Passport Ship Recycling
Information
Orolia Ltd hereby declares potentially hazardous content in

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some of its electronic products. Small amounts of the following
substances may be present: beryllium oxide, lithium, lead,
brominated flame retardants, glass. In keeping with European
directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electronic and Electrical
Equipment) and the provisions of IMO Resolution A.962 (23)
(Guidelines On Ship Recycling), Orolia Ltd strongly
recommends that its products, including any battery packs, be
disposed of in a considerate and legal manner.
x. Maintenance
All servicing must be carried out by an Orolia Ltd. approved
service agent. Always call your nearest agent and talk to their
service department before returning equipment. You can find
your nearest service agent from:
The McMurdo web site: www.mcmurdomarine.com
Contacting Orolia Ltd. direct (see warranty page).
Contacting a McMurdo distributor

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xi. Contact Information
For sales, services, and technical supports, please contact your
local Orolia Ltd representatives or Orolia Ltd at
www.mcmurdomarine.com or [e-mail] or
service.mcmur[email protected]

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Table of Content
1INTRODUCTION............................................................... 1
1.1 About This Manual.....................................................................1
1.2 Smartfind M15 Overview ...........................................................1
1.3 Comparison of Smartfind M15 Series.......................................4
1.4 Type of AIS.................................................................................5
1.5 AIS Message Type .....................................................................6
1.6 Important Notice........................................................................8
2GETTING STARTED ........................................................ 9
2.1 Items in the Package .................................................................9
2.2 Power ON / OFF ....................................................................... 11
2.3 Smartfind M15 LED Indicators................................................12
3INSTALLATION.............................................................. 14
3.1 Smartfind M15 Connection Interface......................................14
3.2 Installation Precautions ..........................................................16
3.3 Mounting Instructions.............................................................16
3.4 Wiring Details...........................................................................19
3.5 NMEA Wiring Instructions.......................................................20
3.5.1 NMEA0183 RS422 Connection..................................20

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3.5.2 RS232 Connection.....................................................21
3.5.3 Twin RS232 Connection.............................................22
3.6 VHF Antenna Installation.........................................................23
3.7 Wi-Fi Antenna Installation (M15SW only) ...............................26
3.8 USB Driver Installation............................................................27
3.9 Smartfind M15 Configuration Software..................................29
3.9.1 Software Installation...................................................29
3.9.2 Configuration .............................................................33
3.9.3 WiFi Option (M15SW model only)..............................35
3.9.4 Diagnosis...................................................................36
3.10 NMEA 0183 Multiplexer............................................................39
3.11 McMurdo AIS Viewer Software................................................41
4APPENDIX...................................................................... 42
4.1 Product Specifications............................................................42
4.2 Dimensions..............................................................................45
4.3 Accessories (Optional)............................................................46
4.4 NMEA 2000 PGN Information (M15SW Model only) ...............47
5Orolia Ltd WORLDWIDE WARRANTY ......................... 49
6ACRONYMS ................................................................... 53

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 About This Manual
This manual contains installation instructions and operating
information for different McMurdo Smartfind M15 models. While
most of the installation can be performed by the owner or the
crew, a final commissioning can be carried out by your local
agent/dealer when needed or required. Orolia Ltd and the local
agent/dealer will not bear any responsibilities over any
damages resulted in improper installation by unauthorized
agent/dealer.
1.2 Smartfind M15 Overview
The McMurdo Smartfind M15 (including variants) is an AIS
receiver. It receives AIS navigation data from AIS-equipped
vessels nearby and improves navigation safety. Smartfind M15
is designed to inter-operate with AIS Class A, Class B

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transponders, AIS SART, AIS MOB, and any other AIS station
operating on the AIS VHF data link.
The Smartfind M15 is built with two parallel AIS receivers in one
box monitoring the default marine VHF AIS channels, i.e.
161.975 and 162.025 MHz with optimized sensitivity. Having a
Smartfind M15 AIS receiver on board, not only can you monitor
the status of the vessels in the surrounding area, but also
receive the dynamic information (position, speed, SOG, etc.),
static information (ship name, MMSI, call sign, etc.), and
voyage related information (cargo type, destination, etc.) from
any vessels nearby that are equipped with AIS transponders.
The receivers are equipped with standard USB and NMEA0183,
the Smartfind M15 allows connectivity to most available
peripherals in the market.
The units can be either powered via the USB connection (for
M15, serial number 21-305-000106 onwards only) or from an
external 12/24V power supply.

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Users are able to view AIS information on their preferred PC
based navigation systems via the USB interface.
The Smartfind M15 is IPX2 water resistant providing acceptable
protection against water, but it does require a protected
installation environment away from water.
Figure 1 Smartfind M15

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1.3 Comparison of Smartfind M15 Series
Description
Smartfind
M15
Smartfind
M15S
Smartfind
M15SW
Number of AIS
Channels
2
2
2
USB port
1
1
1
NMEA 0183
Independent
1 input,
1 output
Independent
1 input,
1 output
Independent
1 input,
1 output
Built-in
VHF/AIS
antenna
splitter
No
Yes
Yes
NMEA 2000
No
No
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
No
Yes

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1.4 Type of AIS
The different types of AIS devices are described below. The
Smartfind M15 is an AIS receiver.
Class A AIS
Transponder
‧Transmits and receives AIS signal.
‧Intended for vessels meeting the requirements of
IMO AIS carriage requirement.
‧It is mandatory for all commercial vessels that
exceed 300 tons to be equipped with Class AAIS.
Class B AIS
Transponder
‧Transmits and receives AIS signal.
‧Not necessarily in full accord with IMO AIS
carriage requirements.
‧It is not mandatory for vessels to be equipped
with Class B AIS.
‧Suitable for recreational vessel, in enhancing its
safety at sea.
AIS
Receiver
‧Only receives AIS signal.
‧Does not have transmitter to send out AIS signal.
‧Suitable for recreational vessel that does not
want to send out its vessel information.

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1.5 AIS Message Type
The Smartfind M15 can receive AIS messages from both Class
A and Class B AIS transponders as well as from AIS Base
Stations, AIS AtoN’s, and AIS SART/MOB devices. The
message types are listed as below table. The messages in grey
colour are transmitted only from a Class AAIS device.
Type of Message
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
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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
Safety Related
Message
(SRM)
Alarm
Safety