vesper marine WatchMate 850 User manual

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Plotting range Your heading
!
Transmit warning
Target is “lost”. No AIS data has been received from the target
within the expected intervals.
Selected target. Press the Select button to view the complete
target details.
Search and rescue transponder (AIS SART).
An aid to navigation.
This target meets one or more of your alarm criteria.
Triangle points in the direction of the target’s heading.
N
Target is marked as a member of your “fleet”.
Display is oriented North-Up for this profile. Use setup to change.
!AIS data is not being transmitted. Check the AIS Status screen.
You must configure your vessel MMSI in order to transmit.
AISWatchMate®WMX850 Getting Started Guide

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DC positive (+) (12-24 volts) Do not connect directly to battery.
Always use a 2 amp fuse or circuit breaker. To extend, use 16AWG min.
DC negative (–)
NMEA data out (+) 38400 baud GPS & AIS data (default)
NMEA data out (–)
NMEA data in (+) 4800 baud (default)
NMEA data in (–)
External alarm voltage (+). 150mA maximum. See the owner’s
manual on the enclosed CD for further details.
AISWatchMate WMX850 Wiring
VHF and GPS Antenna Information
A dedicated VHF antenna or Vesper Marine AIS/VHF Antenna Splitter is required.
Mount the antenna as high as possible and as far as practical from any existing
VHF, HF or radar antennas. Make sure your VHF antenna is well tuned at the AIS
end of the band (VSWR 2:1 or less at 162MHz).
CAUTION: Never operate this device (except on USB-only power) unless it is
connected to a suitable VHF antenna or Vesper Marine Splitter.
The AISWatchMate has an internal GPS antenna facing upwards which requires a
clear view of the sky. You may find that it works under a dodger, hardtop or other
non-metallic structure. However, if you are mounting the display in a location which
will not provide adequate GPS signal coverage then you must install a dedicated
GPS antenna. You cannot share an existing GPS or GPS antenna. To ensure
compatibility and achieve maximum performance, use only a Vesper Marine GPS
antenna.
Using your AISWatchMate when powered by USB
You can power the AISWatchMate using only the USB connection. This allows you to
configure the AISWatchMate or use it as an AIS receiver and GPS. However, when
powered solely by USB it will not transmit any AIS data or trigger an external alarm.
The maximum display brightness will also be reduced.
Configuring Your Vessel Details
Until you configure your vessel details using the AIS Transceiver Setup Screen, the
AISWatchMate will not transmit. However, you will be able to receive AIS and GPS
data. To configure the transceiver you need an MMSI number which is assigned by
the appropriate authority in your country.
WARNING: Once entered, you cannot change the MMSI number. If you need to
change the MMSI, please contact your authorized dealer or Vesper Marine.
Please see the enclosed CD for detailed installation instructions

Alarm Types
Guard alarm - based on each target’s current distance from your vessel.
CPA alarm - there are several settings associated with CPA alarms: CPA alarm dis-
tance, time until CPA (TCPA), target speed and your vessel speed. The CPA alarm
distance indicates which targets will trigger the alarm. The other settings suppress
alarms if the TCPA is too great, or either vessel’s speed is too slow. Help for these,
and all other settings, is displayed on each setup screen.
Muting Alarms
Alarms are muted for each individual target. All other targets remain active.
Profiles
Alarm and filter settings are grouped into four profiles (anchored, harbour, coastal,
offshore). You can change the settings for each profile and switch between profiles
at any time. Select the current profile from the main menu.
Filters
You may filter targets based on their speed, range or CPA. Filters can be used to
reduce clutter. Use setup to establish filters for the current profile.
Setup
To change alarm and filter settings associated with a profile, you must select the
profile prior to entering setup mode. Setup mode is accessed from the main menu.
Target List
Shows targets in priority order. Particularly useful when there are many targets and
the screen is cluttered.
CPA Closest point of approach in nautical miles. The nearest a target will
come to your vessel if both maintain their course and speed.
TCPA Time until closest point of approach will occur (minutes and seconds).
BRG Bearing from your vessel in degrees magnetic, true or relative.
RNG Range from your vessel in nautical miles.
SOG Speed over ground in knots.
COG Course over ground in degrees true or magnetic.
HDG Heading in degrees true or magnetic.
ROT Rate of turn shown as direction and degrees per minute.
IMO International ship registration number.
MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity. Required for all AIS transceivers.
AIS data is received at various intervals. As a result, you will see the MMSI
number instead of the vessel name until more data has arrived.

Warnings
The AISWatchMate works in conjunction with other vessels and systems such as
AIS transponders and GPS. The accuracy of this device and the AIS system can be
affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental con-
ditions and incorrect installation, handling or use. Vesper Marine does not warrant
that this product is error-free. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common
prudence and navigational judgement. This device should not be relied upon as a
substitute for such prudence and judgement. Always maintain a permanent watch so
that you can respond to situations as they develop.
The prudent mariner will not rely on a single aid to navigation. The user should
verify the information obtained from the AISWatchMate is in accordance with
expected situations and conditions. The information is not guaranteed to be accurate
or reliable and the AISWatchMate is not a substitute for proper seamanship.
Vesper Marine Limited cannot be held liable for any injury, damage or loss,
caused by, during, or because of the installation, use or inability to use this
device. The AISWatchMate is to be installed and used entirely at your own risk.
By installing and/or using the AISWatchMate you fully accept this risk and
agree to hold Vesper Marine Limited harmless.
Take care when cleaning to avoid damage:
●Be careful when wiping the display screen to avoid scratching. Use a clean
soft damp cloth.
●Do not use acid, ammonia, solvents or any abrasive products.
Trademarks and Copyrights
AISWatchMate is a registered trademark of Vesper Marine Ltd. All other product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2010, Vesper Marine Ltd.
Unless otherwise indicated, all documentation and operating software contained
within this product or distributed with this product is copyrighted by Vesper Marine
Ltd. All rights are reserved.
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PO Box 91164, Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
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www.vespermarine.com
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