Saab R5 SUPREME AIS User manual

OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL
Saab TransponderTech
R5
SUPREME AIS
Transponder System

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R5 SUPREME AIS System
THE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
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iCopyright
The entire contents of this manual and its appendices, including any
future updates and modifications, shall remain the property of Saab
TransponderTech AB at all times. The contents must not, whether in
its original form or modified, be wholly or partly copied or reproduced,
nor used for any other purpose than the subject of this manual.
Saab TransponderTech AB, SWEDEN
ii Disclaimer
While reasonable care has been exercised in the preparation of this
manual, Saab TransponderTech AB shall incur no liability whatsoever
based on the contents or lack of contents in the manual.
iii Software
This manual reflects the capabilities of the R5 SUPREME AIS
Transponder with Software version 1.0.7 and R5 SUPREME Control &
Display Unit (CDU) with software version 1.0.1.
If the system since delivery has been updated from this version, such
change should be reflected on a label on the unit. Current software
versions in the system can always be verified in the S/W info dialog as
described in section 5.21.
iv Manual Part Number and Revision
Part number 7000 118-300, revision A3.
vSafety Instructions
Note the following compass safe distances:
Equipment
Standard magnetic
compass
Steering magnetic
compass
R5 SUPREME
Transponder
0,65 m
0,40 m
R5 SUPREME CDU
0,75 m
0,50 m
vi Disposal Instructions
Broken or unwanted electrical or electronic equipment parts shall be
classified and handled as „Electronic Waste‟. Improper disposal may
be harmful to the environment and human health. Please refer to your
local waste authority for information on return and collection systems
in your area.

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vii Contact Information
For installation, service, ordering info and technical support please
contact your local Saab TransponderTech representative. A list of
dealers and service stations can be found on the corresponding
product page at www.saabgroup.com/transpondertech.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1The Automatic Identification System ...........................................8
2System Overview ...........................................................................9
2.1 Product Description ...............................................................................................9
3Installation....................................................................................10
3.1 Unpacking the Equipment....................................................................................10
3.2 Equipment Installation Environment...................................................................11
3.3 Installation Cables................................................................................................11
3.4 System interconnection overview.......................................................................13
3.5 Installation Procedure..........................................................................................14
3.6 Installing the R5 SUPREME CDU.........................................................................14
3.8 Installing the R5 SUPREME Transponder...........................................................17
3.9 Install the R5 AIS Junction Box...........................................................................18
3.10 Mount the VHF Antenna .......................................................................................20
3.11 Mount the GPS Antenna.......................................................................................22
3.12 Electrical Installation details................................................................................24
4Configuration ...............................................................................29
4.1 Configuration Wizard............................................................................................29
4.2 System Functional Check ....................................................................................32
4.3 Configuration Parameters....................................................................................32
5Operation......................................................................................43
5.1 General usage.......................................................................................................43
5.2 LED’s on R5 SUPREME Transponder .................................................................43
5.3 LED’s and Controls on R5 SUPREME CDU.........................................................44
5.4 Menu Structure –Tree view .................................................................................47
5.5 Alarm and Alert Pop-ups......................................................................................48
5.6 Status Bar..............................................................................................................48
5.7 Status Icons..........................................................................................................49
5.8 View Remote Ship Information ............................................................................49
5.9 View Plot of Targets .............................................................................................50
5.10 View Transmitted Own Ship Information ............................................................51
5.11 Enter and Read Voyage Related Information......................................................51
5.12 Handling Safety Related Messages (SRM) and Text Messages.........................52
5.13 Send Persons On Board.......................................................................................54
5.14 Long Range Interrogations..................................................................................54

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5.15 Regional Areas......................................................................................................55
5.16 Alarms ...................................................................................................................56
5.17 Status List.............................................................................................................56
5.18 Non Functional Time ............................................................................................57
5.19 AIS Internal GPS Status .......................................................................................57
5.20 View Raw Data ......................................................................................................58
5.21 SW/HW Info...........................................................................................................58
5.22 VHF Status ............................................................................................................59
5.23 Communication Test ............................................................................................59
5.24 Update Software ...................................................................................................60
5.25 Restore Configuration..........................................................................................60
6Software Upgrade ........................................................................62
6.1 Upgrade Software in R5 SUPREME Transponder via Junction Box. ................62
6.2 Upgrade Software in R5 SUPREME Transponder via CDU................................62
6.3 Upgrade Software in R5 SUPREME CDU ............................................................64
7Technincal Specifications...........................................................65
7.1 R5 SUPREME Transponder..................................................................................65
7.2R5 SUPREME CDU................................................................................................66
7.1 R5 AIS Junction Box ............................................................................................67
8Troubleshooting...........................................................................68
8.1 Troubleshooting Prerequisites............................................................................68
8.2 Troubleshooting with the Front Panel LED’s of the Transponder.....................68
8.3 Troubleshooting with Alarm Messages...............................................................69
8.4 Troubleshooting via the CDU...............................................................................71
8.5 Reporting Intervals for Class A Transponders...................................................73
8.6 F.A.Q......................................................................................................................74
8.7 Contacting Support ..............................................................................................75
8.8 Indication Messages.............................................................................................75
8.9 Long Range Definitions........................................................................................76
9Interpretation of Input Sentences...............................................77
9.1 GPS and Sensor Input Sentences .......................................................................77
9.2 General Input Sentences......................................................................................81
9.3 AIS Specific Input Sentences...............................................................................81
9.4 Long Range Input Sentences...............................................................................83
9.5 Proprietary Input Sentences................................................................................84

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10 Interpretation of Output Sentences............................................85
10.1 Proprietary Output Sentences (PSTT).................................................................85
10.2 Long Range Output Sentences............................................................................86
10.3 AIS Output Sentences..........................................................................................88
11 Alternate System Setups.............................................................92
11.1 Dual CDU...............................................................................................................92
11.2 Combined AIS and Navigation system setup .....................................................93
12 Electrical Interfaces.....................................................................94
12.1 Transponder interface details..............................................................................94
12.2 R5 AIS Junction box Interfaces ...........................................................................96
12.3 CDU Interface ports:...........................................................................................100
13 Mechanical Drawings.................................................................102
13.1 Transponder Physical Size and Mechanical Drawing......................................102
13.2 CDU Physical Size and Mechanical Drawing....................................................103
13.3 CDU Gimbal Mount Physical Size and Mechanical Drawing............................104
13.4 CDU Cutout Measurements for Panel Mount...................................................105
13.5 CDU Mounting Frame cutout and dimensions..................................................106
13.6 R5 AIS Junction Box Physical Size and Mechanical Drawing.........................107
13.7 GPS Antenna –Physical Size and Mechanical Drawing ..................................108
14 Glossary .....................................................................................109
14.1 Units ....................................................................................................................111
15 Appendix A –License................................................................112
15.1 Copy of the GNU General Public License .........................................................112

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1 THE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a safety information system that was proposed as a
worldwide standard in 1997 and adopted by IMO in 1998. The AIS system is standardized by ITU,
IEC, IALA and IMO and is subject to approval by a certification body. The first type approved AIS
transponder in the world was Saab TransponderTech‟s R3 Class A Transponder in 2002.
AIS allows transceivers to automatically share static and dynamic data such as ship name, call sign,
dimensions, position and sensor information on two dedicated data links in the upper marine VHF
band. There are a number of different AIS devices that can send and receive information on the AIS
data link:
Class A Transponder –This type of transponder is used on open sea waters and is
mandatory for ships of 300 gross tonnage or more on international voyages, all cargo ships
of 500 gross tonnage or more and on passenger ships.
Class B Transponder –Used on smaller vessels and pleasure crafts. It transmits with a
lower power than the class A transponder and has lower priority on the data link.
Base Station –Fixed shore station that is typically connected to an AIS network to collect
information from all vessels at a certain port or shore line.
Repeater Stations –Used to extend coverage range by repeating incoming messages. Can
be implemented as a function in an AIS Base station or an AtoN station.
SAR (Search and Rescue) Transponder –Used on airplanes and helicopters in search and
rescue missions.
AtoN (Aids to Navigation) –A transceiver that is fitted on buoys and lighthouses in order to
send information about their positions.
Inland AIS –A European standardized extension to Class A systems for use on inland water
ways. An inland transponder has additional messages to communicate with bridges, ports
and locks and can also send some additional information that are useful on water ways such
as blue sign indication, specific hazardous cargo etc.
SART (Search and Rescue Transmitters) –Distress beacons for life rafts. An active SART
unit will always be sorted on top of the target list in the R5 SUPREME CDU to accentuate its
presence.

R5 SUPREME AIS System
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
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2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2.1 Product Description
The basic R5 SUPREME AIS Transponder System consists of three parts
The R5 SUPREME Transponder
The R5 SUPREME Control and Display Unit (CDU)
The R5 AIS Junction Box
The R5 SUPREME Transponder is a Class A unit consists of a transceiver radio unit, a 50
channel GPS receiver, and a controller unit. The radio has three receivers, two tuneable TDMA
receivers and one DSC receiver. The transmitter alternates its transmissions between the two
operating TDMA channels. The controller unit creates and schedules data packets (containing
dynamic, static and voyage related data) for transmission based on the IMO performance
standard for AIS.
The R5 SUPREME CDU is the AIS configuration and display unit. The colour LCD together with
the resistive touch interface provides a graphical user-friendly interface to the system. The
resistive touch panel allows functionality under all weather conditions. Under rough sea, the
rubber keypads can be used instead of the touch interface. With the R5 SUPREME CDU it is
possible to plot the location of other ships, aids to navigation and search and rescue vessels. The
R5 SUPREME CDU can also be used to send and receive messages, perform configuration as
well as supervise the R5 SUPREME transponder systems status. The front hatch of the CDU is
covering an integrated AIS Pilot Plug connector, as well as USB port and MMC/SD card slot.
Note: The hatch has a screw lock mechanism. It is optional to use this lock. Recommended
screwdriver for CDU hatch lock is flat tip 5.5-6.5mm.
The R5 AIS Junction Box allows for easy connection of external equipment to the transponder
unit. The R5 SUPREME transponder shall be connected to the ship‟s sensors as required by the
installation guidelines published by IALA. The R5 SUPREME can interface external navigation
and presentation systems that support required IEC 61162-1 sentences. Refer to chapter 9
“Interpretation of Input Sentences” for more information. The R5 SUPREME is prepared for
connection to Long Range systems like Inmarsat C.

R5 SUPREME AIS System
INSTALLATION
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3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Unpacking the Equipment
The R5 SUPREME AIS Transponder System consists of the following parts:
Name
Part number
Qty.
R5 SUPREME Transponder
7000 118-100 incl. AIS SW 1.0.X
7000 118-501
1
R5 SUPREME CDU
7000 118-100 incl. SW 1.0.X
7000 118-530
1
R5 Power Cable 2m
7000 118-077
2
R5 Signal Cable DSUB-DSUB 2m
7000 118-286
2
R5 SUPREME Documentation CD
Including
R5 SUPREME AIS System Manual
7000 118-361
7000 118-300
1
Printed document set
Including:
AIS Installation Short Instruction
AIS Operators Short Instruction
AIS Certificate set
7000 118-370
7000 118-363
7000 118-364
7000 118-365
1
R5 SUPREME Ethernet Cable 5m.
7000 000-525
1
R5 AIS Junction box
7000 118-120
1
Table 1 –R5 SUPREME Basic Equipment
Name
Part number
GPS antenna options
MA-700
AT575-68
Combined VHF/GPS Antenna AC Marine
7000 000-485
7000 000-135
7000 000-435
Stainless Steel Antenna Mount 1" x 14
7000 000-472
AIS Alarm Relay Unit incl. socket
7000 100-132