Raymarine E32158 User manual

AIS350 / AIS650 Installation instructions

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Document number: 87140-2
Date: 05-2011

Contents
Chapter 1 Important information............................. 7
Applicability.................................................................... 7
Safety information........................................................... 7
General information ........................................................ 8
AIS overview .................................................................. 9
Classes of AIS................................................................ 10
System protocols ............................................................ 12
Chapter 2 AIS350 Receiver......................................15
2.1 AIS350 Receiver unit................................................. 16
2.2 Planning the installation............................................. 16
2.3 Cables and connections ............................................ 19
2.4 Connections overview ............................................... 20
2.5 VHF connection ........................................................ 21
2.6 Multifunction display connections ............................... 22
2.7 Power connection ..................................................... 23
2.8 USB connection ........................................................ 25
2.9 Location and mounting .............................................. 26
2.10 System checks........................................................ 27
2.11 Troubleshooting....................................................... 28
2.12 Technical specication ............................................. 29
Chapter 3 AIS650 Class B transceiver....................31
3.1 AIS650 Class B transceiver unit ................................. 32
3.2 Static data requirement ............................................. 32
3.3 Requirements for USA & Canada............................... 33
3.4 Requirements for areas outside of USA &
Canada.......................................................................... 36
3.5 Planning the installation............................................. 37
3.6 Cables and connections ............................................ 40
3.7 Connections overview ............................................... 41
3.8 GPS antenna connection........................................... 42
3.9 VHF connection ........................................................ 43
3.10 Multifunction display connections ............................. 44
3.11 AIS Silent mode connection ..................................... 45
3.12 Power connection.................................................... 46
3.13 USB connection ...................................................... 48
3.14 Installing proAIS2 and USB drivers........................... 49
3.15 SD Card connection ................................................ 49
3.16 Location and mounting ............................................ 50
3.17 System checks........................................................ 54
3.18 Diagnostics............................................................. 56
3.19 Troubleshooting ...................................................... 56
3.20 Technical specication ............................................. 58
Chapter 4 Technical support ...................................61
4.1 Raymarine customer support ..................................... 62
Chapter 5 Options and accessories .......................63
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5.1 SeaTalkng cables and accessories .............................. 64
5.2 Spares and accessories ............................................ 65
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Chapter 1: Important information
Applicability
The information in this book applies to all geographical areas unless
otherwise stated.
Safety information
Warning: Product installation and
operation
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 product performance.
Warning: Switch off power supply
Ensure the vessel’s power supply is switched OFF
before starting to install this product. Do NOT connect
or disconnect equipment with the power switched on,
unless instructed in this document.
Warning: Potential ignition source
This product is NOT approved for use in
hazardous/ammable atmospheres. Do NOT install in
a hazardous/ammable atmosphere (such as in an
engine room or near fuel tanks).
Warning: Ensure safe navigation
This product is intended only as an aid to navigation
and must never be used in preference to sound
navigational judgment. Only ofcial government
charts and notices to mariners contain all the current
information needed for safe navigation, and the
captain is responsible for their prudent use. It is the
user’s responsibility to use ofcial government charts,
notices to mariners, caution and proper navigational
skill when operating this or any other Raymarine
product.
Caution: Power supply protection
When installing this product ensure the power source
is adequately protected by means of a suitably-rated
fuse or automatic circuit breaker.
RF safety notice
RF radiation statement
AIS transceivers generate and radiate radio frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy (EME).
Safe compass distance
Safe compass distance is 1 meter minimum for any compass. Some
compass types may require greater distances. To be sure, you
should locate your AIS unit as far as possible from the compass.
Test your compass to verify proper operation while the AIS unit is
also operating.
Important information 7

General information
Caution: Cleaning
When cleaning this product:
• Do NOT wipe the display screen with a dry cloth, as
this could scratch the screen coating.
• Do NOT use abrasive, or acid or ammonia based
products.
• Do NOT use a jet wash.
EMC installation guidelines
Raymarine 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:
• Raymarine 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 7 ft (2 m).
– 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 product 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.
• Raymarine specied cables are used.
• Cables are not cut or extended, unless doing so is detailed in
the installation manual.
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
Suppression ferrites
Raymarine cables may be tted with suppression ferrites. These
are important for correct EMC performance. 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.
Use only ferrites of the correct type, supplied by Raymarine
authorized dealers.
Connections to other equipment
Requirement for ferrites on non-Raymarine cables
If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment
using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite
MUST always be attached to the cable near the Raymarine unit.
Declaration of conformity
Raymarine Ltd. declares that this product is compliant with the
essential requirements of EMC directive 2004/108/EC.
The original Declaration of Conformity certicate may be viewed on
the relevant product page at www.raymarine.com.
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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. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some
Raymarine products, we support its policy and ask you to be aware
of how to dispose of this product.
Warranty registration
To register your Raymarine product ownership, please visit
www.raymarine.com and register online.
It is important that you register your product to receive full warranty
benets. Your unit package includes a bar code label indicating the
serial number of the unit. You will need this serial number when
registering your product online. You should retain the label for future
reference.
IMO and SOLAS
The equipment described within this document is intended for use
on leisure marine boats and workboats not covered by International
Maritime Organization (IMO) and Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Carriage Regulations.
Technical accuracy
To the best of our knowledge, the information in this document was
correct at the time it was produced. However, Raymarine cannot
accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In
addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change
specications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept
liability for any differences between the product and this document.
AIS disclaimer
All information presented by the Raymarine AIS device 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 Raymarine and SRT Marine Technology Ltd from any and
all claims arising from the use of the AIS service.
Installation guide
Information scope
This document gives introductory, installation and troubleshooting
information for your Raymarine Automatic Identication System
(AIS) device.
Refer to the proAIS2 User Manual and the operating manual for
your Raymarine Multifunction Display, for instructions on how to
congure and operate your AIS system.
All documents are available to download as PDFs from
www.raymarine.com
AIS overview
Your AIS device uses digital radio signals to exchange ’real-time’
information between vessels, shore based stations, or aids to
navigation (AToNs) on dedicated VHF frequencies. This information
is used to identify and track vessels in the surrounding area and to
provide fast, automatic and accurate collision avoidance data.
Although AIS augments your radar application by operating in radar
blind spots and detecting smaller AIS-tted vessels, it does not
replace radar, as it relies on receiving transmitted AIS information
and therefore cannot detect objects such as landmasses and
navigational beacons.
NEVER assume that AIS is displaying information from all vessels
in the area, because:
Important information 9

• Not all vessels are tted with AIS
• Although it is mandatory for larger commercial vessels to carry
AIS, it is not mandatory to use it.
AIS should be used only to augment radar information, not substitute
it.
Warning: AIS limitation
Never assume that your AIS is detecting all vessels
in the area. Always exercise due prudence and do
not use AIS as a substitute for sound navigational
judgement.
Classes of AIS
The AIS350 is a receiver that receives messages from vessels,
land base stations, or aids to navigation (AToNs) carrying Class A
or Class B transceivers.
The AIS650 is a Class B transceiver that receives messages from
and transmits messages to vessels, land base stations, or aids to
navigation (AToNs) carrying Class A or Class B transceivers.
Class A transceivers
Class A AIS transceivers transmit and receive AIS signals. AIS
transceivers are currently mandatory on all commercial vessels
exceeding 300 tons that travel internationally (SOLAS vessels).
The following information can be transmitted by a Class A AIS
system:
• Static data. Includes information such as vessel name, vessel
type, MMSI number, call sign, IMO number, length, beam and
GPS antenna location.
• Voyage related data. Includes information such as draft, cargo,
destination, ETA and other relevant information.
• Dynamic data. Includes information such as time (UTC), ship’s
position, COG, SOG, heading, rate of turn and navigational status.
• Dynamic reports. Ship’s speed and status.
• Messages. Alarms and safety messages.
Remember that not all vessels will transmit all of the information.
Class B transceivers
Class B AIS transceivers transmit and receive AIS signals, but use
a reduced set of data compared to Class A (see Data Summary). A
Class B AIS transceiver can be tted on any vessel not tted with a
Class A transceiver, but is not mandatory aboard any vessel.
Data Summary
Data
Receiver
(receive)
Transceiver
(transmit)
Transceiver
(receive)
Ship’s name Yes Yes Yes
Type Yes Yes Yes
Call sign Yes Yes Yes
IMO number Yes No Yes
Length and beam Yes Yes Yes
Antenna location Yes Yes Yes
Draft Yes No Yes
Cargo
Information
Yes Yes Yes
Destination Yes No Yes
ETA Yes No Yes
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Data
Receiver
(receive)
Transceiver
(transmit)
Transceiver
(receive)
Time Yes Yes Yes
Ship’s position Yes Yes Yes
COG Yes Yes Yes
SOG Yes Yes Yes
Gyro heading Yes Yes* Yes
Rate of turn Yes No Yes
Navigational
status
Yes No Yes
Safety message Yes No Yes
*Class B transceivers do not transmit a Gyro heading unless the
transceiver is receiving an NMEA HDT sentence from an external
source.
Data reporting intervals
AIS information is classed as either static or dynamic. Static
information is broadcast, when data has been amended, or upon
request, or by default, every 6 minutes.
The reporting rates for dynamic information depend on speed and
course change, and are given in the following tables.
Note: The reporting rates shown here are for reference and
may not be the rate at which information is actually received by
your AIS transceiver. This is dependent on a number of factors,
including but not limited to antenna height, gain and signal
interference.
Class A systems
Ships Dynamic Conditions Reporting rate
At anchor or moored 3 Minutes
0-14 knots 10 Seconds
0-14 knots and changing course 31/3Seconds
14-23 knots 6 Seconds
14-23 knots and changing course 2 seconds
Faster than 23 knots 2 seconds
Faster than 23 knots and changing
course
2 seconds
Class B systems
Ships Dynamic Conditions Reporting rate
0 to 2 knots 3 Minutes
Above 2 knots 30 Seconds
Other AIS sources
Source Reporting rate
Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft 10 seconds
Aids to navigation 3 minutes
AIS base station 10 seconds or 3.33 seconds,
depending on operating parameters
Important information 11

System protocols
Your product can be connected to various products and systems to
share information and so improve the functionality of the overall
system. These connections may be made using a number of
different protocols. Fast and accurate data collection and transfer is
achieved by using a combination of the following data protocols:
• SeaTalkng
• NMEA2000
• NMEA0183
Note: You may nd that your system does not use all of the
connection types or instrumentation described in this section.
Seatalkng
SeaTalkng (Next Generation) is an enhanced protocol for connection
of compatible marine instruments and equipment. It replaces the
older SeaTalk and SeaTalk2protocols.
SeaTalkng utilizes a single backbone to which compatible
instruments connect using a spur. Data and power are carried within
the backbone. Devices that have a low draw can be powered from
the network, although high current equipment will need to have a
separate power connection.
SeaTalkng is a proprietary extension to NMEA 2000 and the proven
CAN bus technology. Compatible NMEA 2000 and SeaTalk /
SeaTalk2devices can also be connected using the appropriate
interfaces or adaptor cables as required.
NMEA 2000
NMEA 2000 offers signicant improvements over NMEA 0183, most
notably in speed and connectivity. Up to 50 units can simultaneously
transmit and receive on a single physical bus at any one time,
with each node being physically addressable. The standard
was specically intended to allow for a whole network of marine
electronics from any manufacturer to communicate on a common
bus via standardized message types and formats.
NMEA 0183
The NMEA 0183 Data Interface Standard was developed by
the National Marine Electronics Association of America. It is an
international standard to enable equipment from many different
manufacturers to be connected together and share information.
The NMEA 0183 standard carries similar information to SeaTalk.
However it has the important difference that one cable will only
carry information in one direction. For this reason NMEA 0183 is
generally used to connect a data receiver and a transmitter together,
e.g. a compass sensor transmitting heading to a radar display. This
information is passed in ‘sentences’, each of which has a three
letter sentence identier. It is therefore important when checking
compatibility between items that the same sentence identiers are
used some examples of which are:
• VTG - carries Course and Speed Over Ground data.
• GLL - carries latitude and longitude.
• DBT - carries water depth.
• MWV - carries relative wind angle and wind speed data.
NMEA baud rates
The NMEA 0183 standard operates at a number of different
speeds, depending upon the particular requirement or equipment
capabilities. Typical examples are:
• 4800 baud rate. Used for general purpose communications,
including FastHeading data.
• 9600 baud rate. Used for Navtex.
• 38400 baud rate. Used for AIS and other high speed applications.
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NMEA Connections
You can connect your transceiver to your VHF radio set and
a multifunction display using the NMEA connections on the
power/data cable.
The transceiver’s power and data connector provides NMEA0183
connections at both 4800 baud and 38400 baud rates, as follows:
Wire color NMEA0183 Function
Yellow 4800 baud IN -
Gray 4800 baud IN +
Pink 4800 baud OUT –
Purple 4800 baud OUT +
Green 38400 baud IN -
White 38400 baud IN +
Blue 38400 baud OUT -
Brown 38400 baud OUT +
A multiplexer built into the transceiver manages both 4800 and
38400 baud rates. This feature effectively frees up an NMEA port
on your multifunction display. If only one NMEA0183 port exists on
your equipment, the multiplexer eliminates the need for a separate
multiplexer.
Typically the NMEA0183 connections are used as follows:
• The 4800 baud wires connect to the appropriate points on the
VHF radio or other NMEA0183 4800 baud input/output device.
• The 38400 baud wires connect to appropriate Raymarine
multifunction display. The NMEA0183 port on each display
connected in this manner must be set to 38400 baud.
Important information 13

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Chapter 2: AIS350 Receiver
Chapter contents
• 2.1 AIS350 Receiver unit on page 16
• 2.2 Planning the installation on page 16
• 2.3 Cables and connections on page 19
• 2.4 Connections overview on page 20
• 2.5 VHF connection on page 21
• 2.6 Multifunction display connections on page 22
• 2.7 Power connection on page 23
• 2.8 USB connection on page 25
• 2.9 Location and mounting on page 26
• 2.10 System checks on page 27
• 2.11 Troubleshooting on page 28
• 2.12 Technical specication on page 29
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2.1 AIS350 Receiver unit 2.2 Planning the installation
Installation checklist
Installation includes the following activities:
Installation Task
1 Plan your installation.
2Obtain all required equipment and tools.
3 Mount the system components.
4 Route all cables.
5Drill cable and mounting holes.
6 Make all connections to equipment.
7Secure all equipment in place.
8Complete the post-installation check.
AIS350 system
The following illustrations show examples of AIS350 systems.
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Simple system example
Item Description
1. VHF antenna
2. AIS350 receiver unit
3. Multifunction display
4. Vessel’s existing GPS antenna
Extended system example
Item Description
1. VHF Antenna
2. VHF Radio
3. VHF Splitter (Not supplied)
4. AIS350 receiver unit
5. Multifunction display
6. Vessel’s existing GPS antenna
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Note: It is not recommended that a multifunction display is
connected using both SeaTalkng and NMEA0183 at the same
time, as data conicts could occur.
Pack contents
The AIS350 model contains the following items:
Item Description
1. AIS350 receiver unit
2. 4 x Fixing screws
Item Description
3. 2 m power/data cable
4. Document pack contains:
• Installation instruction
• Support software CD-ROM
• Warranty registration card
5. SeaTalkng Dust cap
6. 1 m SeaTalkng spur cable
Unpack the AIS unit carefully to prevent damage. Save the carton
and packing in case the unit has to be returned for service.
Tools required
Tools required for installation
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Item Description
1. Power Drill
2. Screwdriver
3. 3.2 mm (1/8”) drill bit
2.3 Cables and connections
General cabling guidance
Cable types and length
It is important to use cables of the appropriate type and length
• Unless otherwise stated use only standard cables of the correct
type, supplied by Raymarine.
• Ensure that any non-Raymarine cables are of the correct quality
and gauge. For example, longer power cable runs may require
larger wire gauges to minimize voltage drop along the run.
Routing cables
Cables must be routed correctly, to maximize performance and
prolong cable life.
• Do NOT bend cables excessively. Wherever possible, ensure a
minimum bend radius of 100 mm.
• Protect all cables from physical damage and exposure to heat.
Use trunking or conduit where possible. Do NOT run cables
through bilges or doorways, or close to moving or hot objects.
• Secure cables in place using tie-wraps or lacing twine. Coil any
extra cable and tie it out of the way.
• Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead,
use a suitable watertight feed-through.
• Do NOT run cables near to engines or uorescent lights.
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Always route data cables as far away as possible from:
• other equipment and cables,
• high current carrying ac and dc power lines,
• antennae.
Strain relief
Ensure adequate strain relief is provided. Protect connectors from
strain and ensure they will not pull out under extreme sea conditions.
Circuit isolation
Appropriate circuit isolation is required for installations using both
AC and DC current:
• Always use isolating transformers or a separate power-inverter
to run PC’s, processors, displays and other sensitive electronic
instruments or devices.
• Always use an isolating transformer with Weather FAX audio
cables.
• Always use an isolated power supply when using a 3rd party
audio amplier.
• Always use an RS232/NMEA converter with optical isolation on
the signal lines.
• Always make sure that PC’s or other sensitive electronic devices
have a dedicated power circuit.
Cable shielding
Ensure that all data cables are properly shielded that the cable
shielding is intact (e.g. hasn’t been scraped off by being squeezed
through a tight area).
2.4 Connections overview
The receiver has the following connection types:
Item Description
1. Power / NMEA0183 (4800 & 38400
baud) / AIS Silent
2. SeaTalkng
3. VHF antenna
4. Mini—B USB (for PC connectivity)
Carry out the following procedures to connect up you receiver:
• Connecting VHF
• Connecting to Multifunction display.
• Connecting power
Note: With the USB cover open the unit will not be water resistant.
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