Naviom AIS User manual

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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Important information ..............................................................................4
Product installation and operation ..................................................................................................... 4
Service and maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 4
RF safety notice....................................................................................................................................... 4
Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)..................................................................................................... 4
FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b)) .................................................................................. 4
Industry Canada ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Industry Canada (Français) ................................................................................................................... 5
Declaration of conformity...................................................................................................................... 5
AIS disclaimer........................................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Product disposal...................................................................................................................................... 6
Technical accuracy................................................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2: Document and product information ......................................................7
2.1 Applicable products................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Parts supplied............................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 3: Installation.................................................................................................8
3.1 Selecting a location ................................................................................................................. 8
General location requirements............................................................................................................ 8
GPS antenna location requirements.................................................................................................. 9
EMC installation guidelines .................................................................................................................. 9
RF interference ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Compass safe distance ......................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Mounting the NAVIOM AIS .................................................................................................... 11
NAVIOM AIS dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 4: Connections..............................................................................................12
4.1 Connections overview............................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Universal power/data connector .......................................................................................... 13
Connecting cable to the connector ................................................................................................... 13
Power/data connector pinout.............................................................................................................. 14
4.3 General cabling guidance ...................................................................................................... 14
4.4 Power connection .................................................................................................................... 15
4.5 NMEA 2000 connection ......................................................................................................... 16
4.6 NMEA 0183 connection .......................................................................................................... 16
4.7 VHF antenna connection ....................................................................................................... 17
4.8 Wi-Fi connection....................................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 5: Set up.........................................................................................................19
5.1 Before configuration ................................................................................................................ 19
5.2 Login to device.......................................................................................................................... 19
5.3 Configuration page .................................................................................................................. 20

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5.4 Naviom AIS configuration....................................................................................................... 20
Vessel name............................................................................................................................................. 20
MMSI number........................................................................................................................................... 20
Call sign ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Vessel length (meters)........................................................................................................................... 21
Vessel width (meters)............................................................................................................................. 21
Vessel type ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Radio mode .............................................................................................................................................. 21
5.5 Naviom AIS mobile application............................................................................................. 22
Ships in the app at a distance less than ........................................................................................... 22
Alarm when a vessel is closer than.................................................................................................... 22
Notify if onboard voltage drops to ..................................................................................................... 22
Closest Point of Approach (CPA) alarm ............................................................................................ 23
5.6 Naviom AIS NMEA0183........................................................................................................... 24
5.7 Naviom AIS Wi-Fi configuration ............................................................................................ 24
5.8 Naviom AIS change device password ................................................................................ 24
5.9 Naviom AIS firmware upgrade .............................................................................................. 24
Appendix A Troubleshooting .....................................................................................25
Appendix B Technical specification ..........................................................................26
Appendix C NMEA 0183 supported sentences........................................................27
Appendix D NMEA 2000 supported PGNs...............................................................28
Appendix E AIS overview ...........................................................................................29

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Chapter 1: Important information
Product installation and operation
Ensure safe effective use of the product.
• This product must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions provided. Failure
to do so could result in personal injury, damage to your vessel and/or poor productperformance.
Service and maintenance
This product contains no user serviceable components. Please refer all maintenance and repair to
authorized dealers. Unauthorized repair may affect your warranty.
RF safety notice
RF radiation statement
AIS transceivers generate and radiate radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME).
Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b))
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 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Warning: Potential ignition source
This product is NOT approved for use in hazardous/flammable atmospheres. Do
NOT install in a hazardous/flammable atmosphere (such as in an engine room or
near fuel tanks).

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Industry Canada
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.
Industry Canada (Français)
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes d'exemption de licence RSS d'Industry Canada. Son
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférence, et
2. cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter
son fonctionnement.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Declaration of conformity
Naviom Electronics® declares that this product is compliant with the essential requirements of Radio
Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
AIS disclaimer
All information presented by the Naviom AIS is advisory only, as there is a risk of incomplete and
erroneous information. By placing this product into service you acknowledge this and assume
complete responsibility for any associated risks, and accordingly release Naviom Electronics® from any
and all claims arising from the use of the AIS service.
Disclaimer
Naviom Electronics® does not warrant that this product is error-free or that it is compatible with
products manufactured by any person or entity other than Naviom Electronics®.
Naviom Electronics® is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by your use or inability to use
the product, by the interaction of the product with products manufactured by others, or by errors in
information utilized by the product supplied by third parties.
Warning: FCC Warning (Part 15.21)
Changes or modifications to this equipment could violate compliance with
FCC rules and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Product disposal
Dispose of this product in accordance with the WEEE Directive.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment.
Technical accuracy
Technical accuracy disclaimer
To the best of our knowledge, the information in this document was correct at the time it was
produced. However, Naviom Electronics® cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it
may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications
without notice. As a result, Naviom Electronics® cannot accept liability for any differences between
the product and this document.

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Chapter 2: Document and product information
2.1 Applicable products
This document is applicable to the following products:
Name Description
NAVIOM AIS The NAVIOM AIS is a Class B AIS transceiver, used to display real-time
information on local vessels, land based stations or aids to navigation that
are equipped with either Class A or Class B AIS transceivers.
2.2 Parts supplied
Description Quantity
1 NAVIOM AIS 1
2 Universal M12 8-pin connector 1
3 Screwdriver for connector 1
4 Cap for M12 connector 1
5 2A waterproof fuse 1
6 Stainless fixing screws 4x12mm 2

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Chapter 3: Installation
3.1 Selecting a location
General location requirements
When selecting a location for your NAVIOM AIS it is important to consider a number of factors.
• GPS Signal Access - Open and clear of metal obstructions that could block line-of-sight to the sky.
Can be placed placement behind plastic and wooden structures that do not impede the spread of
the radio signal.
• Wi-Fi signal access - Place NAVIOM AIS not further than 10m (30 feet) from your Wi-Fi router or the
place where you will connect to the device via Wi-Fi. There should be no large metal structures
between the device and the Wi-Fi router, that shield the radio signal.
• Water ingress —Although the NAVIOM AIS is waterproof, it is good practice to locate it in a
protected area away from prolonged and direct exposure to rain and salt spray.
• Ventilation — To ensure adequate airflow:
– Ensure that NAVIOM AIS is mounted in a compartment of suitable size.
– Ensure that ventilation holes are not obstructed. Allow adequate separation of all equipment.
• Electrical interference — Select a location that is far enough away from devices that may cause
interference, such as motors, generators and radio transmitters / receivers.
• Power supply — Select a location that is as close as possible to the vessel’s DC power source. This
will help to keep cable runs to a minimum.
• Diagnostics — The NAVIOM AIS must be mounted in a location where diagnostics LED are easily
visible.
• Mounting surface — Ensure the NAVIOM AIS is adequately supported on a secure surface. Do not
mount units or cut holes in places which may damage the structure of the vessel.
• Cabling — Ensure the NAVIOM AIS is mounted in a location which allows proper routing, support
and connection of cables:
– Minimum bend radius of 100 mm (3.94 in) unless otherwise stated.
– Use cable clips to prevent stress on connectors.
– If your installation requires multiple ferrites to be added to a cable then additional cable clips
should be used to ensure the extra weight of the cable is supported.
Warning: Potential ignition source
This product is NOT approved for use in hazardous/flammable atmospheres. Do
NOT install in a hazardous/flammable atmosphere (such as in an engine room or
near fuel tanks).

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GPS antenna location requirements
The NAVIOM AIS includes a built-in GPS receiver and a built-in GPS antenna. GPS antenna is
installed under the NAVIOM AIS lid indicated on the picture.
Ensure that the selected mounting location is:
• Open and clear all metal obstructions that could block line-of-sight to the sky. Can be placed only
behind plastic and wooden structures, that do not impede the transmission of the radio signal.
• As low as possible, to keep the antenna as stable as possible. The more stable the antenna, the
more effectively it will track satellites and provide stable data.
• As far as possible (at least 1 m (3 ft)) from other antennae and electronic equipment.
Do NOT mount the antenna:
• In any area where it could be stepped on or tripped over.
• Up a mast. This will cause the antenna to swing and give significant errors in position data.
• In the direct path of a Radar beam.
EMC installation guidelines
Naviom Electronics® equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) regulations, to minimize electromagnetic interference between equipment and
minimize the effect such interference could have on the performance of your system
Correct installation is required to ensure that EMC performance is not compromised.
For optimum EMC performance we recommend that wherever possible:
• Naviom Electronics® equipment and cables connected to it are:
– At least 1 m (3 ft) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios,
cables and antennas. In the case of SSB radios, the distance should be increased to 2 m (7 ft).
– More than 2 m (7 ft) from the path of a Radar beam. A Radar beam can normally be assumed to
spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating element.
• The NAVIOM AIS is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start. This is
important to prevent erratic behavior and data loss which can occur if the engine start does not
have a separate battery.
Note: In areas of extreme EMC interference, some slight interference may be noticed. Where this
occurs the NAVIOM AIS and the source of the interference should be separated by a greater
distance.
Important: The device should be placed either vertically or horizontally with a lid NAVIOM up (as
shown on the picture). It is not allowed to mount the device with the lid NAVIOM down, in this
case the GPS antenna will not be able to receive the signal from the GPS satellites.

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• Naviom Electronics® specified cables are used.
Suppression ferrites
• Use data cables with pre-fitted or supplied with suppression ferrites. These are importantfor correct
EMC performance. If ferrites are supplied separately to the cables (i.e. not pre-fitted), you must fit
the supplied ferrites, using the supplied instructions.
• If a ferrite has to be removed for any purpose (e.g. installation or maintenance), it must be replaced
in the original position before the product is used.
• Where an installation requires multiple ferrites to be added to a cable, additional cable clips should
be used to prevent stress on the connectors due to the extra weight of the ferrites.
RF interference
Certain third-party external electrical equipment can cause Radio Frequency (RF) interference with
GPS, AIS or VHF devices if the external equipment is not adequately insulated and emits excessive
levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Some common examples of such external equipment include LED spot or strip lights, and terrestrial
TV tuners.
To minimize interference from such equipment:
• Keep it as far away from GPS, AIS or VHF devices as possible.
• Ensure that any power cables for external equipment are not entangled with the power or data
cables for GPS, AIS or VHF devices.
• Consider fitting one or more high frequency suppression ferrites to the EMI-emitting device. The
ferrite(s) should be rated to be effective in the range 100 MHz to 2.5 GHz, and should be fitted to
the power cable and any other cables exiting the EMI-emitting device, as close as possible to the
position where the cable exits the device.
Compass safe distance
To prevent potential interference with the vessel's magnetic compasses, ensure an adequate distance
is maintained from the NAVIOM AIS.
When choosing a suitable location for the NAVIOM AIS you should aim to maintain the maximum
possible distance from any compasses. Typically this distance should be at least 1 m (3 ft) in all
directions.
However for some smaller vessels it may not be possible to locate the NAVIOM AIS this far away from
a compass. In this situation, when choosing the installation location, ensure that the compass is not
affected by the NAVIOM AIS when it is in a powered state.
Note: Where constraints on the installation prevent any of the above recommendations,
always ensure the maximum possible separation between different items of electrical equipment,
to provide the best conditions for EMC performance throughout the installation