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AIS ALARM BOX
Introduction
The rescueME AIS Alarm Box is designed to read NMEA data from a suitable AIS receiver
or transceiver and sound an alarm whenever an AIS SART or AIS MOB message is
received. The AIS Alarm Box is user configurable to allow different responses to individual
MMSI numbers and test messages.
Contents
1 AIS Alarm box: 1 off
2 Optional Mounting Bracket: 1 off
3 Mounting Gasket: 1 off
4 Power Cable: 1meter
5 USB cable: 2 meters
6 Mounting template label
7 Mounting screws: 4 off № 6 x
8 Mounting screws: 2 off № 6 x
3
/8” Countersink Pozi
1
/2” Pan Pozi
Installation
The AIS Alarm box may be either surface mounted on a panel or mounted on the included
bracket.
Surface Mounting
Remove the four Hex head (Allen) screws in the corners
of the product at the front to remove the rear cover from
the AIS Alarm box. Fix the supplied template in the
required mounting position. Note the template has
2mm clearance around it. Drill the four corner holes at
the positions indicated using a 2.5mm drill. Cut a 57mm
hole in the centre of the template at the position shown
by the symbol. Remove the template. Fix the back
cover to the bulkhead using the four № 6 x 3/8” screws
supplied, with the mounting gasket fitted between the
rear of the unit and the bulkhead. Connect the cables to the sockets and refit the front of
the alarm box to the rear cover, ensuring the O-ring remains in place
Bracket Mounting
Use the supplied bracket to mount the AIS Alarm Box on a suitable horizontal surface.
Ensure there is sufficient room to allow for the cable exit from the rear of the unit.
Locate the bracket in the required position and mark the two screw holes. If necessary
drill a pilot hole. Mount the bracket with the two № 6 x 1/2” screws supplied.
Remove the four Hex head (Allen) screws in the corners of the product at the front to
remove the rear cover from the AIS Alarm box. Connect the required cables and screw the
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7 8 8 10
rear cover to the bracket using the four № 6 x 3/8” screws supplied. Refit the Alarm box on
to rear cover with the four Hex head screws, ensuring the O-ring on the rear of the box
remains in place.
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Connections
The AIS Alarm is supplied with removable screw terminal connectors. Connect the unit to
the 12V supply using the cable supplied or a similar gauge alternative. NMEA connections
can use a cable of your choice. Unscrew the required cable glands and pass the cable
through the outer clamp, housing and the rubber gland, before connecting the individual
wires to the connectors. Tighten up the glands on completion.
Please remember that when connecting the NMEA TX- and TX+ connections that these
must not be connected to ground (0V).
1 +12V Supply
2 0V Supply
3 NMEA Tx+
4 NMEA TX5 NMEA RX+
6 NMEA Rx7 Relay 2 N/O
8 Relay 1 N/O
9 Relay 1 N/C
10 Relay 2 N/C
: Normally Open;
N/O
: Normally Closed
N/C
Operation
To turn the AIS Alarm on, press and hold the ON key
for one second. The green PWR LED will illuminate.
To turn the AIS Alarm off, press and hold the ON key
until the green PWR LED starts flashing. Release the
key. The LED will turn off.
The audio level of the internal alarm can be adjusted
by pressing and holding the VOL/MUTE key down. The
alarm will sound an incrementing level. Release the
key when the required level is heard. The level
continuously cycles around from minimum to maximum, while the key remains depressed.
When an alert is received, the alarm will sound and the two LEDs (blue and red) either side
of the ALARM legend will flash alternately. The alarm tone can be configured to be
different for an alert received form an AIS SART, AIS MOB, or an individual AIS MOB. See
the configuration instructions below.
Press the VOL/MUTE key to mute the alarm and clear the alert.
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Configuration
The AIS Alarm can be configured to respond to all AIS SARTs, all AIS MOBs or up to 30
individually selected MOB MMSI numbers. Any combination of these options may be
selected.
Software Download
The configuration software can be obtained from the Ocean Signal website at:www.oceansignal.com/installers.
Three versions are available for Windows PCs, Android phones and tablets and iMac PCs.
Follow the instructions on the installation page to install on your chosen device.
Note: Use of the software on Android devices requires OTG (On The Go) support and suitable OTG adaptor lead (not supplied). Apple
support is not available for iPads and IPhones.
Software Operation
Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear of the AIS Alarm Box and to the
USB port on your device, remembering that an OTG adaptor lead is required for tablets and
phones. The AIS Alarm should turn on. The blue LED will indicate it is configuration mode.
Run the AIS Alarm application on your device.
The screen will be displayed as per the Windows
example opposite. Other applications may
appear slightly different but the same
information and selections will still be visible.
To configure each mode select the mode from
the Slot pull down box. As each mode is
selected the selection boxes will change to
show the configuration of the mode.
For each individual number required, select an empty slot and enter the required MMSI
number in the box on the top right of the screen.
The Alarm can be either disabled or sound one of three tones; a sliding tone rising in pitch
(Sweep Up), a sliding tone descending (Sweep Down) or a warbling alarm tone (Warble).
Choose whether the selected mode will activate the relay and whether it shows the visual
indication on the alarm box LEDs. There is also a selection to configure how a test call
from each type of device is handled. The alarm tone for all test call types is a continuous
steady tone.
Warranty
Your Ocean Signal MOB1 is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase and in accordance with
Ocean Signal’s standard warranty policy.
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Specification
General
Power supply ......................................................................................... 10.8 – 15.6Volts DC
Data input .................................................................................. NMEA0183-HS, 38400Baud
Data Output ............................................................................... NMEA0183-HS, 38400Baud
Alarm contacts (x2) ..................................................................................... 8Amps, 250V AC
Environmental
Temperature range (operational) .................................................................. -15°C - +55°C
Waterproof ............................................................................................................. 1m depth
Dimensions .................................................................................... 90mm x 72mm x 72mm*
*
depth including waterproof cable glands
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