SRT Marine Systems plc 413 0002 User Manual
Neon 2 Class B
AIS transceiver
instruction manual
Thank you for buying this AIS Class B transceiver.
This product has been engineered to offer you the highest level of performance
and durability and we hope that it will provide many years of reliable service. We
constantly strive to achieve the highest possible quality standards, should you
encounter any problems with this product, please contact your dealer who will
be pleased to offer whatever assistance you require.
Table of contents Table of figures
1 Notices .............................................................................. 1
1.1 Safety warnings .................................................................. 1
1.2 General notices.................................................................. 1
2 About your AIS class B transceiver ............................... 4
2.1 About AIS ........................................................................... 4
2.2 Static and dynamic vessel data.......................................... 4
2.3 Important information for US customers............................. 5
2.4 What's in the box? .............................................................. 6
3 Installation ...................................................................... 10
3.1 Preparing for Installation .................................................. 10
3.2 Installation procedures ..................................................... 12
4 Configuring your AIS transceiver ................................. 23
4.1 Switching on your AIS transceiver for the first time.......... 23
4.2 Configuring your AIS transceiver...................................... 23
4.3 Introduction to proAIS2..................................................... 24
4.4 Installing proAIS2 ............................................................. 24
4.5 Configuration using proAIS2 ............................................ 24
5 Operation ........................................................................ 25
5.1 Using the AIS transceiver ................................................. 25
5.2 Switch functions ............................................................... 25
5.3 Using proAIS2 with your AIS transceiver ......................... 25
5.4 Indicator functions ............................................................ 26
6 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 28
7 Specifications ................................................................. 29
Figure 1 Items included with the product............................6
Figure 2 AIS transceiver overview ...................................... 8
Figure 3 Electrical connections to the AIS transceiver .......9
Figure 4 Typical installation configuration ........................ 10
Figure 5 AIS transceiver dimensions ................................ 13
Figure 6 AIS transceiver mounting ................................... 14
Figure 7 GPS antenna mounting......................................15
Figure 8 Position of the GPS antenna connector.............16
Figure 9 Position of the VHF antenna connector .............17
Figure 10 Connecting an external switch ........................... 19
Figure 11 Connecting to the NMEA0183 data port ............20
Figure 12 Connecting the power supply.............................22
Figure 13 Indicator functions .............................................. 23
Figure 14 Indicator location on the AIS transceiver unit..... 26
Notices
When reading this manual please pay attention to warnings marked with the warning triangle shown on the left.
These are important messages for safety, installation and usage of the product.
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This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.
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This AIS transceiver is an aid to navigation and must not be relied upon to provide accurate navigation
information. AIS is not a replacement for vigilant human lookouts and other navigation aids such as RADAR. The
performance of the transceiver 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. Compatibility with other systems may
vary and is reliant on the third party systems recognising the standard outputs from the transceiver. The
manufacturer reserves the right to update and change these specifications at any time and without notice.
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Do not install this equipment in a flammable atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel tanks.
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1Notices
1.1 Safety warnings
1.2 General notices
Position source
All marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) transceivers utilise 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, how many satellites are used
to determine a position and how long satellite information has been received for.
Compass safe distance
The compass safe distance of this unit is 0.2m or greater for 0.3° deviation.
RF emissions notice
Caution: The AIS transceiver generates and radiates radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This equipment must be installed and
operated according to the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and / or AIS transceiver
malfunction.
Caution: Never operate the AIS transceiver unless it is connected to a VHF antenna.
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Notices
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Any attempt to tamper with or damage this product will invalidate the warranty.
To maximise performance and minimise human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy you must make sure that the
antenna is mounted at least 1.5 metres away from the AIS transceiver and is connected to the AIS transceiver before power is applied.
The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 1.5m. This has been determined assuming the maximum power of
the AIS transceiver and using antennas with a maximum gain of 3dBi.The antenna should be mounted 3.5m 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 antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier). The antenna should not
be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitting antenna. The required antenna impedance is 50 Ohms.
Warranty
This product is supplied with standard warranty as defined in the accompanying warranty information.
Disposal of this product and packaging
Please dispose of the AIS transceiver 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 transceiver may be upgraded from time to time and future versions of the AIS transceiver may therefore not correspond 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
R&TTE 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 R&TTE directive.
The product is intended for sale in the following member states: Great Britain, France, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Netherlands, Portugal,
Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Italy, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Germany and Czech Republic.
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Notices
WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications 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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FCC notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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, including 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
equipment.
Industry Canada notice
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-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 Fonctionnement.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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About your AIS class B transceiver
2 About your AIS class B transceiver
2.1 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
vessels is by Very High Frequency (VHF) digital transmissions.
There are a number of types of AIS device as follows:
• Class A transceivers. These are similar to class B transceivers, but are designed to be fitted to large vessels such as cargo ships
and large passenger vessels. Class A transceivers transmit at a higher VHF signal power than class B transceivers and therefore
can be received by more distant vessels. They also transmit Class A transceivers are mandatory on all vessels over 300 gross
tonnes on international voyages and certain types of passenger vessels under SOLAS regulations.
• Class B transceivers. Similar to class A transceivers in many ways, but are normally lower cost due to the less stringent
performance requirements. Class B transceivers transmit at a lower power and at a lower reporting rate than class A transceivers.
• AIS base stations. AIS base stations are used by Vessel Traffic Systems to monitor and control the transmissions of AIS transceivers.
• Aids to Navigation (AtoN) transceivers. AtoNs are transceivers mounted on buoys or other hazards to shipping which transmit
details of their location to the surrounding vessels.
• AIS receivers. AIS receivers will generally receive transmissions from class A transceivers, class B transceivers, AtoNs and AIS
base stations but do not transmit any information about the vessel on which they are installed.
This product is an AIS Class B transceiver.
2.2 Static and dynamic vessel data
There are two categories of information transmitted by an AIS transceiver: static and dynamic data.
The vessel's dynamic data, which includes location, speed over ground (SOG) and course over ground (COG), is calculated
automatically using the internal GPS receiver.
Static data is information about the vessel which must be programmed into the AIS transceiver. This includes:
• Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
• Vessel name
• Vessel call sign (if available)
• Vessel type
• Vessel dimensions
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About your AIS class B transceiver
An MMSI number is required in order for the AIS transceiver to operate. Please contact the relevant authority in your
country for more information.
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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 authorised to enter their own vessel data.
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In most countries the operation of an AIS transceiver is included under the vessel's marine VHF licence provisions. The vessel on to
which the AIS unit is to be installed must therefore possess a current VHF radiotelephone licence which lists the AIS system, vessel Call
Sign and MMSI number.
2.3 Important information for US customers
There are specific laws in the USA regarding the configuration of AIS class B transceivers.
If you are a US resident and intend to use your AIS class B transceiver in US waters, you should make sure that your retailer has
configured your product prior to supplying it to you. If your AIS transceiver has not been pre-configured please contact your dealer for
details of how to have it configured.
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About your AIS class B transceiver
Screws
(packet of 4)
Quick
start guide
Product manual
Class B AIS transceiver
Power and data cable
Product CD
Warranty
information
2.4 What's in the box?
Figure 1 shows the items included with your AIS transceiver purchase. The following sections give a brief overview of each item. Please
ensure all items are present and if any of the items are not present contact your dealer.
Figure 1 Items included with the product
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About your AIS class B transceiver
Do not attempt to adjust or remove the fixings next to each of the four mounting holes. These fixings form part of the
sealing of the AIS transceiver and any modification could affect the product's performance and will invalidate the
product's warranty.
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Support tools CD
The CD supplied with the package contains the following:
- proAIS2 software tool necessary to configure the AIS transceiver. Please refer to section 4 for details of the configuration process
and how to use the proAIS2 tool.
- USB drivers required to connect to the AIS transceiver via USB.
- Alternative language versions of this manual.
Quick start guide
The quick start guide gives a handy one page reference for the installation process.
Product manual
This document is the product manual and should be read thoroughly prior to any attempt to install or use the AIS transceiver.
Fixing screws
Four fixing screws are provided with the product for mounting of the AIS transceiver. Please refer to section 3.2 for details of how to
mount the AIS transceiver.
AIS transceiver unit
Figure 2 shows an overview of the AIS transceiver unit.
The AIS transceiver has a number of indicators which provide information to the user about the status of the AIS transceiver. Please
refer to section 5.4 for more details of indicator functions.
The AIS transceiver has an internal GPS antenna. You should ensure that the transceiver is mounted where it has a clear view of the
sky, or alternatively connect an external GPS antenna which is available from your dealer as an accessory.
Power, data and USB cable
The power and data cable connects to the AIS transceiver and enables connection to power, NMEA0183, external silent mode switch
and USB.
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About your AIS class B transceiver
Green Amber Red Blue
Power and data
GPS antenna
NMEA 2000 VHF antenna
Indicator lights
Mounting
holes
Mounting
holes
Figure 2 AIS transceiver overview
Electrical connections
The AIS transceiver has the following electrical connections:
• Power supply
• Two independent NMEA0183 data ports for connection to chart plotters and other NMEA0183 compatible equipment
• USB for connection to a PC or Mac
• External switch input for silent mode control
• NMEA2000 port for connection to NMEA2000 compatible equipment
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