Simrad V3100 User manual

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V3100 Class B
AIS Transponder
User manual
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Preface | V3100 User Manual
Preface
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the
right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be
reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest
distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the V3100 AIS
Class B Transponder in a manner that will not cause accidents, per-
sonal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely
responsible for observing safe boating practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AF-
FILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT
IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY
VIOLATE THE LAW.
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guides and other information relating to the product (Documenta-
tion) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another
language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any
Translation of the Documentation, the English language version will
be the official version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing.
Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates re-
serve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.
Copyright
Copyright © 2018 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
About this manual
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is
emphasized as follows:
¼Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some
important information.
Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that
they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or
damage to equipment/personnel.

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Contents
3 Preface
5 Notices
5 Safety warnings
5 General notices
9 About your AIS class B transponder
9 About AIS
9 Product description
10 Static and dynamic vessel data
12 Important information for US customers
12 What’s in the box?
13 Installation
13 Installation procedures
21 Conguring your AIS transponder
21 Connecting to your AIS transponder
23 Programming your vessel data
24 Get started
24 LED indicators
25 Micro SD card data logging
25 Built-in integrity test (BIIT)
26 Specications
26 Product specifications
29 Dimensions
30 NMEA 2000 PGN information
31 Supported NMEA 0183 sentences
32 Troubleshooting
34 Abbreviations
35 How to determine Serial Port

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Notices
When reading this manual, please pay particular attention to warn-
ings marked with the warning triangle. These are important mes-
sages for safety, installation and usage of the product.
Safety warnings
Warning: This equipment must be installed in accordance
with the instructions provided in this manual.
Warning: This AIS transponder is an aid to navigation and
must not be relied upon to provide accurate navigation informa-
tion. AIS is not a replacement for vigilant human lookouts and
other navigation aids such as RADAR. Also, take note that not all
vessels will have an AIS transponder turned on, or installed. The
performance of the transponder may be seriously impaired if not
installed as instructed in the user manual, or due to other factors
such as weather and or nearby transmitting devices. Compatibil-
ity with other systems may vary and is reliant on the third party
systems recognizing the standard outputs from the transponder.
The manufacturer reserves the right to update and change these
specifications at any time and without notice.
Warning: Do not install this equipment in a flammable
atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel tanks.
General notices
Position source
All marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders utilize
a satellite-based location system such as the Global Positioning
Satellite (GPS) network. The accuracy of a GPS position fix is variable
and is affected by factors such as the antenna positioning, the num-
ber of satellites used to determine the position and for how long
satellite information has been received.
Compass safe distance
The compass safe distance of this unit is 0.3 m or greater for 0.3°
deviation.
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RF emissions notice
¼Note: The AIS transponder generates and radiates radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. This equipment must be installed and oper-
ated according to the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to
do so can result in malfunctioning of the receiver or personal injury.
¼Note: Never operate the AIS transponder unless it is connected to a
VHF antenna.
To maximize performance and minimize human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy you must make sure that the an-
tenna is mounted at least 1.5 meters away from the AIS transponder
and is connected to the AIS transponder before power is applied.
The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of
1.2 m. This has been determined assuming the maximum power of the
AIS transponder and using antennas with a maximum gain of 3 db.
The antenna should be mounted 3.5 m above the deck in order to
meet RF exposure requirements. Higher gain antennas will require a
greater MPE radius. Do not operate the unit when anyone is within
the MPE radius of the antenna (unless they are shielded from the an-
tenna field by a grounded metallic barrier). The antenna should not
be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other transmit-
ting antenna. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Warranty
This product is supplied with standard warranty as defined in the
accompanying warranty information.
Warning: Any attempt to tamper with or damage the
product will invalidate the warranty.
Disposal of this product and packaging
Please dispose of the AIS transponder in accordance with the
European WEEE Directive or with the applicable local regulations for
disposal of electrical equipment.
Every effort has been made to ensure the packaging for this product
is recyclable. Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Accuracy of this manual
The AIS transponder may be upgraded from time to time and future
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exactly with this manual. Information contained in this manual is
liable to change without notice. The manufacturer of this product
disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or
inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided
with this product.
Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer of this product declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of
the 2014/53/EU Directive. The declaration of conformity is provided
with the product document pack. The product carries the CE mark,
notified body number and alert symbol as required by the 2014/53/
EU Directive. The product is intended for sale in the countries listed
under Specifications.
FCC notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
its 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. 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, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
Warning: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communi-
cations Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly
assigned to the end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate
data in this device.

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Industry Canada notice
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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le Fonctionne-
ment.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
Countries of intended use in the EU
AT - Austria HU - Hungary PL - Poland
BE - Belgium IS - Iceland PT - Portugal
BG - Bulgaria IE - Ireland RO - Romania
CY - Cyprus IT - Italy SK - Slovakia
CZ - Czech Republic LI - Liechtenstein SL - Slovenia
DK - Denmark LV - Latvia ES - Spain
EE - Estonia LT - Lithuania SE - Sweden
FI - Finland LU - Luxembourg CH - Switzerland
FR - France MT - Malta TR - Turkey
DE - Germany NL - Netherlands UK - United
Kingdom
GR - Greece NO - Norway

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About your AIS class B transponder | V3100 User Manual
About your AIS class B transponder
About AIS
The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and
vessel information reporting system. It allows vessels equipped with
AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularly update
their position, speed, course and other information such as vessel
identity with similarly equipped vessels. Position is derived from the
Global Positioning System (GPS) and communication between ves-
sels is by Very High Frequency (VHF) digital transmissions.
Product description
V3100 is an SOTDMA AIS class B, the next evolution of AIS technol-
ogy. Its 5W transmit power, higher reporting rate and professional
grade time division management make V3100 an overall more ad-
vanced product compared to AIS class B based on CSTDMA scheme.
The globally approved device contains 1 VHF transmitter, 2 AIS
receivers on 2 VHF channels and 1 MCU with cutting edge soft-
ware -defined radio technology. Its internal GNSS receiver with 50
channels is able to process signals from GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and
GLONASS with differential capability. It receives DSC, time-sharing
with AIS receivers.
Its enhanced housing with IPx7 waterproof and shock and tem-
perature robustness is ideal to survive harsh marine environments.
Chartplotter and PC can be easily integrated over its NMEA 2000,
NMEA 0183 and waterproof USB port. Its built-in data logger can
record AIS data on micro SD card in the most intuitive way.
WideLink B600
Back Front
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Class A vs. SOTDMA Class B vs. CSTDMA Class B
A brief comparison between class A and class B AIS is illustrated in
the following table. V3100 is a SOTDMA class B AIS transponder.
Type of AIS Class A AIS Class B
SOTDMA
Class B
CSTDMA
Primary access
scheme
SOTDMA (Self-
organizing)
SOTDMA (Self-
organizing)
CSTDMA
(Carrier-sense)
Standard IEC 61993-2 IEC 62287-2 IEC 62287-1
Transmit power
and range
12.5 W 5 W 2 W
IMO mandate Mandatory
for all SOLAS
vessels
No mandate No mandate
Reporting rate
dynamic data
Highest
(transmission up
to every 2 sec)
Higher
(transmission up
to every 5 sec)
Low
(transmission up
to every 30 sec)
AIS data
presented
Static, dynamic,
voyage
Static and
dynamic data
Static and
dynamic data
Applications Commercial
vessels,
fishing boats,
working boats,
passenger boats
with more than
12 passengers
Smaller com-
mercial, fishing
and work boats,
recreational
vessels
Recreational
vessels and
small fishing
boats
Static and dynamic vessel data
V3100 exchanges the following navigational data with other AIS
equipped vessels within VHF range to increase the safety of your
journey at sea.
There are two categories of information transmitted by an AIS tran-
sponder: static and dynamic data.
The vessel’s dynamic data is calculated automatically using the
installed GPS antenna.
This includes:
• Position of the vessel
• Speed over ground (SOG)
• Course over ground (COG)
• True heading

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Static data is information about the vessel which must be pro-
grammed into the AIS transponder.
This includes:
• Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
• Vessel name
• Vessel call sign (if available)
• Vessel type
• Location of GPS antenna on the vessel
The transponder also receives safety-related messages (SRM) from
other vessels or persons who are in distress.
SOTDMA Class B AIS broadcasts ship´s static data every 6 minutes.
Ship dynamic data will be transmitted per following reporting
interval:
Ship speed Nominal reporting
inverval
Increased reporting
interval
>23 knots Every 5 seconds Every 15 seconds
Between 14-23 knots Every 15 seconds Every 30 seconds
Between 2-14 knots Every 30 seconds Every 30 seconds
≤ 2 knots or at
anchored or moored Every 3 minutes Every 3 minutes
The Class B“SO”AIS follows the rules set by ITU-R M.1371-5, and
increases the reporting interval to“Increased Reporting Interval” in
accordance with Table above when less than 50 % of the slots of
each of the last four consecutive frames are free. When more than
65 % of the slots of each of the last four consecutive frames are free,
the Class B“SO”AIS reports at the “Nominal Reporting Interval”.
In most countries the operation of AIS equipment is included under
the vessel’s marine VHF license provisions. The vessel on to which
the AIS unit is to be installed must therefore possess a current VHF
radiotelephone license which lists the AIS system, vessel Call Sign
and MMSI number.
Warning: An MMSI number is required in order for the AIS
transponder to operate. Please contact the relevant authority in
your country for more information.

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Important information for US customers
There are specific laws in the USA regarding the configuration of
AIS class B transponders. If you are a US resident and intend to use
your AIS class B transponder in US waters, you should make sure
that your retailer has configured your product prior to supplying it
to you. If your AIS transponder has not been pre-configured, please
contact your dealer for details of how to have it configured.
Warning: In the United States of America, the MMSI and
static data must only be entered by a competent installer. The
end user of the equipment is not authorized to enter their own
vessel data.
What’s in the box?
Upon receiving the product, please verify items in the box. If any
items are missing, please contact your dealer.
V3100 AIS Class B Transponder
User manual
12-pin data cable 8-pin power cable
Soware CD: configuraon ulity,
USB driver, AIS viewer, user manual
TP3x3/4 screws
TNC-to-SMA adaptor
for GPS antenna
Mini USB to USB cable
GPS-500 Antenna

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Installation
Installation procedures
Below illustration shows a typical installation configuration for the
AIS transponder. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the
system elements and their connections prior to attempting installa-
tion.
External connection
Depending on your hardware configuration, use the following rec-
ommended steps to install the device:
1. Mount the device unit to an appropriate location.
2. Install VHF antenna.
3. Install GPS antenna.
4. Connect to a chartplotter via NMEA 0183 and/or other instruments.
3
Micro SD card slot
PC or Laptop
USB 2.0
LED indicators
12V / 24V
Power source
Alarm relay NMEA 2000 R
NMEA 0183 #2
VHF Antenna
Tx Switch box
GPS-500 Antenna
Chartploer
NMEA 0183 #1
Transponder unit

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5. Connect to a chartplotter via NMEA 2000 and/or other instruments.
6. Connect to a Tx switch box and/or external alarm system (optional).
7. Connect to an appropriate power source (12V / 24V DC, 2A).
Mounting V3100 transponder
Please note the following guidelines when selecting a location for
your AIS transponder:
• Do not install the device in a flammable or hazardous atmosphere
such as in an engine or generator room or close to fuel tanks
• Installation of the device should be undertaken in a safe environ-
ment without being exposed to any splashing water or rain
• There should be adequate space around the device for routing of
cables. See illustration below for details of the device dimensions
• The safe distance of the device to any magnetic compass is at least
0.3 m
• The operating temperature is between -15°C and +55°C
• The device can be installed and mounted on a flat surface, or it can
be mounted on the wall with the four self-tapping screws supplied
• The device should be mounted in a location where the indicators
can readily be observed as these indicators deliver relevant informa-
tion on the status of the device.
Mounting the device
VHF antenna installation
The quality and positioning of the antenna are the most important
factors dictating AIS performance. It is recommended that a VHF
antenna with omnidirectional vertical polarization be specifically
tuned for marine band. Since the range of VHF signals is largely
177.2mm
132mm
60mm

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decided by line of sight distance, the VHF antenna should be placed
as high as possible and at least 5 meters away from any construc-
tions made of conductive materials.
VHF antenna locations
The connector type on the AIS transponder is SO239. Your chosen
VHF antenna requires a PL259 connector to mate with this. If your
VHF antenna does not use this type of connector, please contact
your dealer for details of available adaptors.
GPS antenna installation
Install the GPS antenna where it has a clear view to the sky, so that it
may access the horizon freely with 360° degrees.
GPS antenna locations
It is recommended to keep the GPS antenna out of the transmitting
beam of high-power transmitters such as Inmarsat devices and radar.
When connecting the cables, take note of the following precautions.
• Bending cables may cause damage to the inner wires and impair the
performance
• Each coaxial cable should be set up separately and can only be set
up in a single cable tube
• Insulation on connector port of the coaxial cable should be consid-
ered.
10 m
2 m
VHF antenna
Other VHF antenna
Other transmitting
antenna
The recommended vertical dis-
tance between antennas is 2 m.
The recommended horizontal dis-
tance between antennas is 10 m.
5˚
3 m
The recommended horizontal
distance between GPS antennas
and other antennas is 3 m.
Ensure a free 360°
horizon with a vertical
observation of 5°.

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V3100 is tested and certified with the GPS-500 antenna. It’s recom-
mended to use GPS-500 to ensure optimal reliability of your AIS
system.
To pole mount the external GPS antenna, you will require a 1-inch
14 TPI thread pole.
1. Feed the cable attached to the GPS antenna through the pole.
2. Mount the pole into position as shown below.
3. Fit the GPS antenna to the pole adapter using the 2 small screws.
Mounting GPS antenna
To surface mount the external GPS antenna, select a flat clean sur-
face area that has a clear view of the sky. Mount the antenna using
the supplied gasket and the 2 small screws.
1. Mark and drill the 2 mounting holes and a further hole if necessary for the
GPS cable.
2. Install the gasket by firstly threading the attached cable through the center
of the gasket.
3. Screw the GPS antenna to the mounting surface.
4. Route the cable to your AIS transponder unit, adding any necessary exten-
sion cables.
5. Connect the cable from the GPS antenna to the GPS connector on the AIS
transponder.
¼Note: Ensure the surface mounting area is clean with no dirt, old
paint or debris.

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Connecting with NMEA 0183 devices
V3100 supports two NMEA 0183 ports and external silent mode
switch with its 12-pin data cable. The default NMEA 0183 baud rates
are 38400-bps (high speed) and 4800-bps (low speed). The baud
rates can be changed with the provided configuration tool. Typically
the high-speed setting is primarily for chartplotter connection, while
the low-speed setting can be used for NMEA 0183 compatible
instruments.
The NMEA 0183 ports support a multiplexer function. Received
NMEA 0183 data from both ports will be multiplexed and forwarded
to all output ports as well as USB.
12pin 8pin
NMEA 0183 connection
Warning: During installation you may have to peel off some
wires to make the appropriate connections. After completing
the installation, please cover all exposed wires with a rubber-
vulcanized tape to prevent the devices from malfunctioning or
short-circuit.
Transmit +
Transmit ─
Receive +
Receive ─
Silent
Silent Return
White
Blue
Orange
Green
Brown
PurpleSilent Switch
NMEA 0183 #1
Baud rate 38400
Transmit +
Transmit ─
Receive +
Receive ─
Gray
Yellow
Black
NMEA 0183 #2
Baud rate 4800
Pink
Red
Light Green
Reserved
Reserved

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AIS silent mode connection
When Silent Mode is required, it is possible to connect a toggle
switch to V3100. Connect the toggle switch between the purple
and brown wires to enable Silent Mode function, as depicted in
figure below.
Silent switch connection
Transmit +
Transmit ─
Receive +
Receive ─
Silent
Silent Return
White
Blue
Orange
Green
Brown
Purple
NMEA0183 #1
Baud rate 38400
Transmit +
Transmit ─
Receive +
Receive ─
Gray
Yellow
Black
NMEA0183 #2
Baud rate 4800
Pink
Red
Light Green
Reserved
Reserved
Toggle switch

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Connection to NMEA 2000 network
The V3100 is equipped with NMEA 2000 interface with LEN=1. The
device is able to send AIS data and forward received GPS data (from
NMEA 0183) via NMEA 2000 network to other NMEA 2000 devices.
For further applications e.g. heading sensor connection, please refer
to supported PGN in“NMEA 2000 PGN information”on page 30.
A compatible T-connector and drop cable, available from your local
service partner, is needed to connect the device to your chartplotter
with NMEA 2000 interface:
NMEA 2000 network
Other
NMEA2000
Device
T Connector
Backbone Cable
Drop Cable
Terminaon
Resistor
SOTDMA Class B Transponder
Chartploer

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Connecting power cable
Connect the V3100 to vessel´s power source as illustrated below.
The device requires a 12V or 24V DC power supply (9.6 to 31.2V)
capable of supplying 2A peak current @12V DC. Always use a
minimum 3A fuse panel before connecting directly to battery or
power supply. Power on the power source will turn on the device
unit automatically.
V3100´s power cables are marked with bullet connectors.
12pin 8pin
Power and alarm connections
Common
Power GND
Normally Open
Normally Close
Power GND
DC 12/24V
White
Brown
Blue
Red
Black
Yellow
Power Supply -
Black Bullet Connector
Green
Orange
External Alarm
DC 12/24V
Frame GND
Power Supply +
Red Bullet Connector