Weatherdock easyCPA3-Alarm Operator's manual

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„easyCPA³-Alarm“
Manual
easyCPA³-Alarm
external signal source for
easyTRX2 or TRX2-IS transceiver
Product No.: A056
Revison 1.1
Weatherdock AG.
Sigmundstraße 180
D-90431 Nürnberg
Tel. : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.weatherdock.com
Email: [e-mail]

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PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!
WEATHERDOCK GENERAL WARNINGS
All marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) units utilize a satellite based
system such as the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) network or the Global
Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) network to determine position. The
accuracy of these networks is variable and is affected by factors such as the
antenna positioning, how many satellites are used to determine a position and
how long satellite information has been received for. Therefore, it is desirable
wherever possible to verify both your vessels AIS derived position data and other
vessels AIS derived position data with visual or radar based observations.
The easyTRX2 software is intended for use as an installation and configuration
tool. The application is not a navigation tool and should not be used as such.
LICENSING
IMPORTANT: In most countries the operation of an AIS unit is included under the
vessels marine VHF license provisions. The vessel on to which the AIS unit is to
installed must therefore possess a current VHF radiotelephone license which lists
the AIS system and the vessel Call Sign and MMSI number. Please contact the
relevant authority in your country for more information. In accordance with a
policy of continual development and product improvement the easyTRX2
hardware and software may be upgraded from time to time and future versions
of the easyTRX2 may therefore not correspond exactly with this manual. When
necessary upgrades to the product will be accompanied by updates or addenda to
this manual. Please take time to read this manual carefully and to understand its
contents fully so that you can install and operate your AIS system correctly.
Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice.
Weatherdock AG, disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions
or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this
product.
DISCLAIMER
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
"AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,

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DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE THE CPA³-ALARM, THE EASYTRX2 OR THE EASYSPLIT OR
BOTH IN YOUR BOAT; IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR
OF THE EASYCPA³-ALARM; THE EASYTRX2 (AND OR THE EASYSPLIT) TO SECURE THE
BOAT SO THAT IT WILL NOT CAUSE ANY DEMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY IN THE
EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
SOME VESSELS DO NOT CARRY AIS.
IT IS IMPORTANT AT ALL TIME TO KEEP A PROPER LOOKOUT.
NEITHER THE “easyCPA³-Alarm”, the “easyTRX2” NOR (AND OR)
“easySPLIT”ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR GOOD SEAMANSHHIP.
This software uses components and source code developed by other companies or
groups.
Microsoft .Net Framework V2.0: Copyright © 2005 Microsoft Corporation
All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective
owners.
Copyright © 2010, Weatherdock AG.
Copying of this document, and giving it to others and the use or communication
of the contents thereof, are forbidden without express authority. Offenders are
liable to the payment of damages.
Sin nuestra expresa autorización, queda terminantemente prohibida la
reproducción total o parcial de este documento, así como su uso indebido y/o su
exhibición o comunicación a terceros. De los infractores se exigirá el
correspondiente resarcimiento de daños y perjuicios.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREREQUISITES 5
1. SCOPE OF DELIVERY 6
2. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION 7
2.1. Mechanical and electrical installation - recommendations 7
3. STARTING UP 11
4.TROUBLESHOOTING 12
5.MAINTANANCE 13
6.CONTACT AND PRODUCT SUPPORT INFORMATION 13
8. WARRANTY 14

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Manual revision status
Revision 1.0, author Knipp, revision 19th January 2011 basis
Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing a unit from the Weatherdock AG. This testifies your
high technical competence, because you purchased the best available product on
the market. Thank you.
PREREQUISITES
The easyTRX2 programming application is designed to operate with Microsoft
Windows® 2000 (SP 3), XP (SP 2) and above. Recommended minimum system
requirements are:
Microsoft Windows® 2000 SP3 or Microsoft Windows® XP SP2
Display resolution of at least 1024 x 768
One USB port
A pointing device (mouse or equivalent)
Due to “Time – Synchronization” they use the same organization of free and
allocated windows (Slots) in the shared VHF Data Link (this method is called
“Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access”) to send and receive messages.
Without the necessity of any operating interaction, both vessels know exactly who
or what is cruising nearby and where the individual object is heading.

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1. SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Each box contains:
The easyCPA³-Alarm
One brown and one white cable to connect the device with the easyTRX2
or the TRX2-IS (preinstalled)
This manual

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2. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
2.1. Mechanical and electrical installation
- recommendations
UKW
(SO 239)
GPS
(TNC)
12 V DC
USB for PC
RS 422
NMEA(diffferen
tial NMEA)
To Chartplotter
VHF Antenna or easySPLIT
OCB
GPS Antenna or integrated
easyTRX2 GPS antenna

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Wiring of the easyTRX2 and easyTRX-IS

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CPA:
1. Connect the brown cable of the two-pole cable with the brown cable of
the easyTRX which is marked with “CPA”.
2. Connect the white cable of the two-pole cable with the white cable of
the easyTRX which is marked with “CPA”.
Silent switch:
1. Connect the brown cable of the four pole cable with the brown cable of
the easyTRX which is marked with “Switches”.
2. Connect the yellow cable of the four pole cable with the yellow cable of
the easyTRX which is marked with “Switches”.
PAN-PAN switch:
1. Connect the green cable of the four pole cable with the green cable of
the easyTRX which is marked with “Switches”
2. Connect the white cable of the four pole cable with the white cable of
the easyTRX which is marked with “Switches”

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2.1.1. Mounting
Please make sure that the easyCPA³-Alarm is protected from direct solar
radiation and against water.

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3. STARTING UP
After you have connected the easyCPA³-Alarm with the easyTRX2 or easyTRX2-IS
as explained before you can continue with the fine tuning.
To do this, start the easyTRX2 or the easy TRX2-IS software. The individual CPA-
value has to be filled in, where the specific data of you vessel is deposited.
Important!
value hast o be „ON“

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4.TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Device does not
deliver an acoustic
signal
Device “off”
turn the power switch on
(1)
Cables are not
connected
Please check if the cable
connection is correct.
Brown to brown,
white to white.
Software is set on
“CPA-Alarm off”
Change software into
“CPA-Alarm ON”

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5.MAINTANANCE
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-containing cleaning products to clean the
easyCPA³-Alarm as some solvents may harm the case material. To clean, wipe
down with a damp cloth.
The easyCPA-Alarm contains no parts that require maintenance.
Unauthorized opening of the easyCPA³-Alarm system will invalidate the warranty.
6.CONTACT AND PRODUCT SUPPORT
INFORMATION
Although WEATHERDOCK AG strives for accuracy in all its publications; this
manual may contain errors or omissions, and is subject to change without prior
notice. WEATHERDOCK shall not be held liable for any specific, indirect, incidental
or consequential damages as a result of its use. WEATHERDOCK components may
only be used in safety of life devices or systems, with the express written approval
of WEATHERDOCK, as the failure of such components could cause the failure of
the WEATHERDOCK device or system. If these fail, it is reasonable to assume that
the safety of the user or other persons may be endangered.

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Contact:
Always contact your local shop or dealer if you have questions. In most cases he
can help you quickly and effectively. If your dealer does not know what to do,
please do not hesitate to contact us:
Weatherdock AG
Sigmundstraße 1807
90431 Nürnberg
Tel: +49 [0] 911-376638-30
[email protected]e
Please see also our WEATHERDOCK Website: www.easyAIS.com
7. license agreement
If you are using an easyTRX2 you agree to the terms and conditions of the
following warranty agreement. Please read the agreement carefully.
WEATHERDOCK AG grants a limited license for use of the device for normal use.
All titles and intellectual property rights in and to the software remain with
WEATHERDOCK AG.
8. WARRANTY
This Weatherdock product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for 24 month from the date of purchase. Within this period,
Weatherdock will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in
normal use such as repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the
customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer bears any transportation
costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or
unauthorized alteration or repairs.

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THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,
INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WEATHERDOCK BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE,
MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE
PRODUCT.
Weatherdock retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software
or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Such remedy shall
be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.
If you choose to use the EasyTRX2 and/or/or easySPLIT or both in a boat, it is the
sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the EasyTRX2 to secure the easyTRX2
so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. It is
the sole responsibility of the operator of the boat to operate the boat in a safe
manner, maintain full surveillance of all boating conditions at all times, and never
become distracted by the EasyTRX2 to the exclusion of safe operating practices.
SOME VESSELS DO NOT CARRY AIS.
IT IS IMPORTANT AT ALL TIME TO KEEP A PROPER
LOOKOUT.
THE “easyTRX2” DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE GOOD
SEAMANSHIP

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INDEX
C
Contact 13, 14
CPA 9
D
designed to operate with 5
G
GENERAL WARNINGS 2
I
installation 7
L
license agreement 14
M
Maintanance 13
MMSI 2
Mounting 7, 10
P
PAN-PAN 9
S
Schematics for the easyCPA-Alarm
connection 8
Scope of deliviery 6
Silent switch 9
starting up 11
system requirements 5
T
Troubleshooting 12
W
Warranty 14
Website 14