NSR Marine NSI-1000 User manual

USER MANUAL
AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS CLASS A)
NSI-1000
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NOTICE TO USERS
- Thanks for your purchasing this product NSI-1000 AIS Class A.
- Please read this manual carefully to ensure proper use before installation and operation
of the NSI-1000.
- NSR will assume no responsibility for the damage caused by improper use or
modification of the product or claims of loss of profit by a third party.
- Software version in your product may be some different from that described as in this
manual. Such difference will not affect the performance of the product. NSR reserves the
right on continuous improvement of products both in software and hardware without any
prior notice.
- The copyright of this manual is owned by the manufacturer, NEW SUNRISE CO., LTD
(NSR). Prior written permission is required for copying or reproducing the manual or
part of the manual.
- Please keep the manual for your future reference.

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NOTICES FOR USE ON TANKERS
According to certain requirements, the transmitting power of AIS fitted on tankers should be
reduced when the vessel is berthed.
The transmitting power of NSI-1000 will be reduced from 12.5W to 1W automatically if the
below conditions are met:
- Ship’s type has been set as TANKER.
- NAV STATUS in Voyage Setting has been set as MOORED.
- SOG < 3kn
You may check the TX power indication at the right upper of screen or in the ‘VIEW OWN
DATA”.

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SAFETY PRECAUTION
Warning
This unit contains electrostatic sensitive device.
Observe precautions for handling.
Do not Disassemble the Equipment
Access to the interior of the NSI-1000 should only be by a NSR certified
technician.
Dangerous Voltage
A dangerous voltage might be present, even though all power supplies
to the system are switched off.

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MODIFY RECORD
No. Modify by Date Paragraph Version Reason
1 Q/A 2013/12/13 01 S/W revised
2 Q/A 2014/03/25 02 S/W revised
3 Q/A 2018/03/05 03 MKD upgraded
4 Q/A 2018/09/30 04 Generally modified
5 Q/A 2019/07/17 05 Generally modified
6 Q/A 2021/02/25 06 upgraded

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 4
1.1. WHAT’S AIS ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2. SHIP’S DATA ............................................................................................................... 5
1.3. AIS TARGET DISPLAY .................................................................................................. 6
1.4. SPECIAL FEATURES .................................................................................................... 6
1.5. SYSTEM COMPOSITION ............................................................................................... 7
1.6. EQUIPMENT LIST ........................................................................................................ 8
2. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 9
2.1. VHF TRANSCEIVER .................................................................................................... 9
2.2. DSC RECEIVER ......................................................................................................... 9
2.3. GNSS RECEIVER ....................................................................................................... 9
2.4. MKD ....................................................................................................................... 10
2.5. SENSOR AND INTERFACE .......................................................................................... 10
2.6. POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................................... 10
2.7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION .................................................................................... 11
2.8. PHYSICAL ................................................................................................................ 11
3. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 12
3.1. GNSS ANTENNA INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 12
3.2. VHF ANTENNA INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 13
3.3. TRANSPONDER INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 15
3.4. MKD INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 15
3.5. CABLING .................................................................................................................. 15
3.5.1. Power Connection...........................................................................................16
3.5.2. MKD Connection.............................................................................................16
3.5.3. I/O Connection................................................................................................16
4. BASIC OPERATION ................................................................................................. 18
4.1. POWER ON THE EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................... 18
4.2. INDICATORS ON TRANSPONDER PANEL ....................................................................... 18
4.3. KEY DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................... 18

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4.4. SCREEN COMPONENTS ............................................................................................ 21
4.5. EVENTS SUMMARY ................................................................................................... 23
4.6. BRIGHTNESS AND DISPLAY MODE .............................................................................. 24
4.7. BASIC MENU OPERATION .......................................................................................... 24
4.8. ENTER CHARACTERS ................................................................................................ 26
4.9. MULTI PAGES ........................................................................................................... 26
5. AIS TARGET DISPLAY ............................................................................................. 28
5.1. TARGET LIST ............................................................................................................ 28
5.2. PLOTTER DISPLAY .................................................................................................... 29
6. MESSAGE SEND/RECEIVE .................................................................................... 31
6.1. NEW MESSAGE .................................................................................................... 31
6.2. SENT MESSAGE ................................................................................................... 33
6.3. RECEIVED MESSAGE .......................................................................................... 34
6.4. L/R MESSAGE ....................................................................................................... 36
6.5. RETRY TIMES ....................................................................................................... 36
7. VIEW OWN DATA ..................................................................................................... 38
8. VOYAGE SETTING .................................................................................................. 39
8.1. VOYAGE SETTING ................................................................................................ 39
8.1.1. ETA [UTC].......................................................................................................40
8.1.2. DESTINATION................................................................................................40
8.1.3. DRAUGHT......................................................................................................40
8.1.4. NAV STATUS..................................................................................................40
8.1.5. PERSONS ......................................................................................................41
8.1.6. CARGO TYPE ................................................................................................41
8.1.7. SAVE THE SETTINGS ...................................................................................41
8.2. CPA/TCPA SETTING ............................................................................................. 42
8.3. DANGEROUS LIST ............................................................................................... 42
8.4. MOB LIST .............................................................................................................. 43
8.5. DESTINATION LIST ............................................................................................... 44
8.6. SETTING ............................................................................................................... 44
9. SYSTEM SETTING ................................................................................................... 45
9.1. BUZZER ................................................................................................................. 46
9.2. DISPLAY ................................................................................................................ 47

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9.3. DATE & TIME ......................................................................................................... 47
9.4. MENU LANGUAGE ................................................................................................ 47
9.5. L/R INTERROGATION ........................................................................................... 48
9.6. L/R BROADCAST .................................................................................................. 49
9.7. REGION MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................... 50
10. DIAGNOSTICS ..................................................................................................... 54
10.1. PROGRAM VERSION ......................................................................................... 54
10.2. DEVICE CHECK .................................................................................................. 54
10.2.1 KEY TEST......................................................................................................54
10.2.2. LCD CHECK.................................................................................................55
10.3 BAM ...................................................................................................................... 55
10.4. ALARM LIST ........................................................................................................ 56
10.5. SENSOR STATUS ............................................................................................... 56
10.6. EVENT LOG ......................................................................................................... 57
11. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................... 58
11.1. SET OWN STATIC DATA ...................................................................................... 59
11.2. SET I/O BAUDRATE ............................................................................................ 61
11.3. AIS/GPS COMMUNICATION MONITOR ............................................................. 62
11.4. RESTORE FACTORY SETTING .......................................................................... 62
11.5. ADVANCE ............................................................................................................ 63
12. CHECK &TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 64
12.1. PERIODICAL CHECK ................................................................................................ 64
12.2. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 65
APPENDIX 1: LIST OF SHIP TYPE ................................................................................ 66
APPENDIX 2: ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................... 67
APPENDIX 3: VHF FREQUENCY TABLE ...................................................................... 69
APPENDIX 4: MENU TREE ............................................................................................. 70
APPENDIX 5: ALARM CODES ....................................................................................... 71
APPENDIX 6: INSTALLATION DRAWINGS ................................................................... 72

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1. General
1.1. What’s AIS
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a Very High Frequency (VHF) radio
broadcasting system that transfers packets of data over the VHF data link (VDL) and enables
AIS equipped vessels and shore-based stations to exchange identification information and
navigational data. Ships with AIS transponders continually transmit their ID, position, course,
speed and other data to all nearby ships and shore stations.
Such information can aid greatly in situational awareness and provide a means to assist in
collision avoidance.
AIS equipment is standardized by ITU, IEC, IALA and IMO and is subject to approval by a
certification body.
The following AIS devices have been developed for variant applications.
AIS Class A:
mandated by the IMO for vessels of 300 gross tonnages and upwards engaged on international
voyages, cargo ships of 500 gross tonnages and upwards, as well as passenger ships engaged
on domestic voyages. Output power typically is 12.5W.
AIS Class B:
provides limited functionality and is intended for non-SOLAS commercial vessels and
recreational vessels. Output power typically is 2W.
AIS Base Station:
is provided by aids-to-navigation authorities to enable the ship to shore / shore to ship
transmission of information. Networked AIS Base Stations can assist in providing overall
maritime domain awareness.
AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation):
provides an opportunity to transmit position and status of buoys and lights through the same
VDL, which can then show up on AIS-ready devices within the range.
AIS Locating Device:
AIS Locating Device can be used to assist in determining the location of a vessel in distress. It
is typically used on life rafts. There are three types of locating devices: AIS SART,AIS MOB
and AIS EPIRB.
AIS on Search and Rescue (SAR) Aircraft:
used on airplanes and helicopters to assist search and rescue operation.

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1.2. Ship’s Data
The below data is related to AIS class A.
 Static Data
- Ship’s Name and Call Sign (when available)
- MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identification)
- IMO Number (when available)
- Length and Beam
- Ship's Type
 Dynamic Data
- Ship's Position
- UTC
- Course Over Ground (COG)
- Speed Over Ground (SOG)
- Heading(when available)
- Navigation Status
- Rate of Turn (when available)
 Voyage Related Data
- Draught
- Cargo Type
- Destination and ETA
- CPA (Closest Point of Approach)
- TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach)
 Short Safety Related Message, Text Message

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1.3. AIS target display
Different AIS targets will be displayed in different letter or icon as below:
Target Target list display/Icon display
Own ship
AIS Class A
AIS Class B
AIS base station
AIS AtoN
Locating Device
AIS SAR
1.4. Special Features
The NSI-1000 is an AIS Class A device.
It complies with IMO (International Maritime Organization) MSC74(69) Appendix 3, A.694,
ITU-R M.1371-5, ITU-R M.825, IEC 61993-2,IEC 62923-1,IEC62923-2 and IEC60945(EMC
and environment condition).
NSI-1000 has below special features:
① Audible alarm when receiving AIS-SART, AIS MOB and AIS EPIRB targets；
② AIS-MOB list can be established for own ship；
③ Dangerous vessel list available based on CPA/TCPA calculation；
④ Transmitting power will be reduced to 1W for tanker while in state of berthing；
⑤ A special power supply board used in transponder with a wide range power input and
isolated input/output from grounding；
⑥ A color display is used as MKD, with touch-screen operation；
⑦ Special terminal block is used for easy and reliable connection.

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1.5. System Composition
NSI-1000 system consists of an AIS transponder, a display unit (MKD), VHF and GNSS
antennas and related accessories.
AIS transponder comprises a transmitter, two TDMA receivers, a DSC receiver, a
communication processor, a built-in GNSS receiver, and a DC / DC power supply module and
interface circuits.
The display unit (MKD) includes an LCD module, the keyboard, processing circuits, and DC
/ DC power module.
The main structure of the system is as follows:
The equipment may be connected with the following external devices:
- Input from an external GNSS receiver
- Input from Gyrocompass
- Output to ECS/ECDIS
- Output to Radar
- Output to VDR
- The remote communication terminal (such as INMARSAT)

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1.6. Equipment List
In the package of NSI-1000, the below items are included:
Type Description Remarks
NSI-1000 AIS Transponder
NSI-1000D MKD Color display with touch screen operation
NGA100 GNSS antenna Cable length=10m or 20m
Mount pole for NGA100
Mount brackets for NGA100
5-wire Data cable 5m
2-wire Power cable 2m
Accessories
User’s Manual
NVA100 VHF antenna Optional
RG214 RF cable Optional
NPP100 Pilot Plug Optional
NFB700 Flush-mount brackets Optional

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2. Specifications
2.1. VHF Transceiver
Item Description
Frequency Range 156.025 ~ 162.025MHz (all channels)
Default Channel CH2087, CH2088, CH70 (DSC)
Channel Bandwidth 25kHz
Modulation GMSK/FM
Data Rate 9600 bps
Number of AIS transmitter 1
Number of AIS receiver 2
Number of DSC receiver 1
Output Power 12.5W/1W
Receiver sensitivity: better than-107dBm @20% PER
2.2. DSC Receiver
Item Description
Frequency 156.525MHz
Channel Bandwidth 25kHz
Modulation FSK
Receiver sensitivity: better than-107dBm @BER< 10-2
2.3. GNSS Receiver
Item Specifications
Receiving Channel 50 channels (parallel)
Receiving Frequency / Receiving Code 1,575.42MHz, C/A code
Tracking & Navigation Sensitivity ≥-159dBm
Reacquisition Sensitivity ≥-159dBm
Horizontal Position < 2.5m Autonomous
< 2.0m SBAS
Receiving Type SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN

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2.4. MKD
Item Description
LCD Size 7’ color LCD, touch screen operation
Power Supply DC24V
2.5. Sensor and Interface
Item Specification
Sensor 1/2/3 IEC61162-1/ 61162-2
Input: DTM, GNS, GLL, GGA, RMC, VBW, VTG, OSD, HDT,
GBS, ROT (GN>GP>GL>LC)
PC I/O ，ECDIS ，
RADAR ，DGNSS ，
L/R
IEC61162-1/61162-2
Input: VSD, SSD, ABM, BBM, ACA, ACK, AIR, DTM, GBS,
GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, LRF, LRI, OSD, RMC, ROT, VBW,
VTG, ACN, EPV
Output: VDM, VDO, ABK, ACA, ALR, TXT, LR1, LR2, LR3,
LRF, LRI, ALF, ALC
Alarm Relay Contact.
The NSI-1000 requires that an alarm output (relay) be connected
to an audible alarm device or the ship’s alarm system.
Data Interface: RS422 output*3 (38400bps),
RS422 Input*3 (4800bps)
RF connector: PL259 (VHF antenna)
TNC (GNSS antenna)
2.6. Power Supply
Item Specification
Operation Voltage DC24V, range DC18 ~ 38V
Operation Current 1.0A (when receiving), 3.0A (when transmitting)

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2.7. Environmental Condition
Item Specification
Operation
Temperature
- Outdoor (GNSS and VHF Antenna): -30℃～+70℃
- Indoor (Transponder, MKD) : -15℃～+55℃
Relative Humidity 95% at 40℃
IP Grade - Outdoor (GNSS and VHF Antenna): IP66
- Indoor (Transponder, MKD) : IP22
2.8. Physical
Item Specification
Size 81(H)  174(W)  266(D) mm Transponder
145(H)  264(W)  83(D) mm MKD (7’)
Weight 2.3kg (Transponder), 1.25kg (MKD)

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3. Installation
The following is the NSI-1000 system diagram.
3.1. GNSS Antenna Installation
Refer to the attached diagram when installing the GNSS antenna. The following instructions
are helpful:
 Keep the antenna from the beam sector of radar transmission. The radar beam could
damage the GNSS antenna or affect the reception.
 Keep the antenna open in the directions to the sky. The obstacle such as mast can block
the signal or prolong the searching time.
 Keep the antenna as high as possible. The sea water could affect the reception if iced.
The coaxial cable between the transponder and the GNSS antenna will be supplied provided
with 10-20m in length as standard. Watertight treatment is required for outdoor connecting.

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3.2. VHF Antenna Installation
It’s very important to choose a proper location for VHF antenna as an object close to the
antenna could affect receiving sensitivity.
The following instructions are helpful:
 The antenna should be kept at least 0.5m from a vertical object to avoid RF reflection.
 The antenna should be kept at least 3m from other high power radiator, such as radar
antenna.
 Two VHF antennas should not be installed at the same height. The AIS VHF antenna can
be installed either under or above the existing VHF antenna. The distance between should
be more than 2.8m. If two antennas have to be installed at the same height, the distance
between should be more than 10m.
For the cabling, please refer to below suggestions:
 The shorter the cable, the less the loss. The low-loss cable is recommended if the cable is
longer than 10m.
 Watertight treatment is required for outdoor connecting.
 The RF cable should be kept at least 10cm from the power cable. The cable cross should
be avoided.