SRT Marine Systems plc 4180013 User Manual
AtoN Express
AIS Aids to Navigation Transceiver
Installation and operation manual
SRT Marine
System Solutions
Thank you for buying this AtoN Express.
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.
Contents
1 - Notices ................................................................................. 2
1.1 - Safety warnings.................................................................. 2
1.2 - General notices.................................................................. 2
2 - About AIS............................................................................. 3
2.1 - Static and dynamic vessel data.......................................... 4
3 - Installing and charging the AtoN Express........................ 5
3.1 - Supplied items.................................................................... 5
3.2 - Installing the AtoN Express bracket...................................7
3.3 - Fitting the AtoN Express to Bracket ................................... 8
3.4 - Charging the AtoN Express................................................9
3.5 - Installing the Power box................................................... 10
4 - Configuring the AtoN Express......................................... 12
4.1 - Installing proAtoN Express - PC....................................... 12
4.2 - Connecting to the AtoN Express......................................12
4.3 - Basic configuration........................................................... 13
4.4 - Message Schedule Configuration....................................14
5 - Using the AtoN Express ................................................... 16
5.1 - Activating and deactivating the AtoN Express................. 17
5.2 - Status indicator ................................................................ 18
6 - Troubleshooting................................................................ 20
7 - Specification...................................................................... 21
List of Figures
Figure 1 - AtoN Express package contents................................ 5
Figure 2 - Installing the AtoN Express bracket .......................... 7
Figure 3 - Fitting the AtoN Express into the bracket................... 8
Figure 4 - Charging the AtoN Express....................................... 9
Figure 5 - Installing the Power Box.......................................... 11
Figure 6 - proAtoN Express configuration tab ......................... 14
Figure 7 - AtoN Express status indicator................................. 16
Figure 8 - Activating the AtoN Express.................................... 17
Figure 9 - Identified common status indications - while active 19
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Notices
When reading this manual please pay attention to warnings marked with the warning triangle shown on the left. These
are im p o r tant messa g e s f o r s a f e t y, 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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Do not install this equipment in a flammable atmosphere such as in an engine room or near to fuel tanks.
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Any attempt to tamper with or damage this product will invalidate the warranty.
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This product contains a Lithium-Ion battery. Never expose to fire or high temperatures. Do not attempt to disassemble
the product. Do not short circuit the battery or attempt to charge with equipment other than the supplied charger.
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
System (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 for how long satellite information has been received for.
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.
Accuracy of this manual
AtoN Express may be upgraded from time to time and future versions of AtoN Express 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.
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About AIS
2 About AIS
The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting syst em. 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. 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 rece ived by more dist ant vess els.
They also transmit more frequently. 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 V essel T raffic Systems to monitor and cont rol the tran smissions of AIS transceivers.
• Aids to Navigation (AtoN) transceivers. AtoN’s 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.
• AIS AtoN Express. The AtoN Express is a unique, self-contained AIS Aid-to-Navigation. The key features of the AtoN Express are
as follows:
• Self-contained VHF and GPS antennas
• Internal rechargeable battery pack for up to 5 days of operation
• Simple installation
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About AIS
An MMSI number is required in order for the AIS device to operate. The product requires an AtoN specific MMSI number with
the format 99*******. Please contact the relevan t authority in your country for more information.
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2.1 Static and dynamic vessel data
There are two categories of information transmitted by an AIS device: 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. Dynamic data is not transmitted by AIS AtoN’s.
Static data is information about the vessel or Aid-to-Navigation which must be programmed into the AIS device. This includes:
• Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
• Vessel or AtoN name
• Vessel call sign (if available, not relevant to AtoN’s)
• Vessel or AtoN type
• Vessel or AtoN dimensions
In most countries the operation of an AIS AtoN device will require the local authority to grant an operating license and MMSI number.
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3 Installing and charging the AtoN Express
AtoN Express
Conguration dock
Bracket and xings
Product CD
USB Cable
Power
AtoN Express Power Adapter
SRT Marine
System Solutions
Power Box
3.1 Supplied items
Figure 1 shows the items that are included with each AtoN Express.
Installing and charging the AtoN Express
Figure 1 AtoN Express package contents
AtoN Express
The AtoN Express AIS Aid-to-Navigation device. The AtoN Express is self-contained and incorporates a rechargeable battery pack,
VHF antenna and GPS antenna.
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Installing and charging the AtoN Express
AtoN bracket and fixings
The bracket is used to attach the AtoN Express to the physical AtoN.
Configuration dock
The configuration dock is used to connect the AtoN Express to a PC during configuration. The configuration dock can also be used to
charge the AtoN Express.
USB Cable
The USB Cable is used to connect the configuration dock to the PC.
CD
The CD contains the configuration software and this user manual in PDF format.
Power Box
The Power Box is used to power the AtoN Express from an external power source.
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