SRT Marine Systems plc 4230002 User Manual
CS100 AIS Coast Station Transceiver
Installation and operation manual
201-0413:7
SRT Marine System Solutions Ltd.
www.srt-marinesystems.com
support@srt-marinesystems.com
Table of contents
1 Glossary...............................................................................................3
2 Notices.................................................................................................4
2.1 Safety warnings ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 General notices.................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Regulatory information....................................................................................................................... 5
3 Introduction.........................................................................................7
3.1 About AIS........................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Typical Coast Station system installation .......................................................................................... 8
3.3 Coast Station modes of operation ..................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Internal data logging .......................................................................................................................... 9
4 Connections and status indicators.................................................10
5 Installation and configuration..........................................................11
5.1 What’s in the box ............................................................................................................................. 11
5.2 Preparing for installation .................................................................................................................. 12
5.3 Network configuration ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.4 Resetting the Coast Station ............................................................................................................. 15
6 Coast Station data communication protocol .................................16
6.1 Setting the Coast Station name ....................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Heartbeat output .............................................................................................................................. 17
6.3 Coast Station control sentences ...................................................................................................... 17
7 Configuration using proAtoN ..........................................................20
7.1 proAtoN Installation ......................................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Connection of the Coast Station to a PC ......................................................................................... 20
7.3 Application layout............................................................................................................................. 21
7.4 Transceiver configuration ................................................................................................................ 22
7.5 Transceiver diagnostics ................................................................................................................... 29
7.6 Other features.................................................................................................................................. 30
8 Technical specification ....................................................................31
8.1 Applicable equipment standards...................................................................................................... 31
8.2 AIS Transceiver specification .......................................................................................................... 31
8.3 Drawings and dimensions................................................................................................................ 33
9 Warranty ............................................................................................34
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List of figures
Figure 1 The AIS network ........................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2 Coast Station installation for connection to a remote viewer/database via Ethernet .................... 8
Figure 3 Coast Station installation for connection to a local viewer/database via Ethernet........................ 8
Figure 4 Coast Station installation for connection to a local viewer/database via USB .............................. 9
Figure 5 Coast Station connections.......................................................................................................... 10
Figure 6 What’s in the box - typical configuration ..................................................................................... 11
Figure 7 Coast Station network configuration home screen ..................................................................... 13
Figure 8 Configuration of Coast Station name in AIS receiver mode ....................................................... 17
Figure 9 proAtoN application layout.......................................................................................................... 21
Figure 10 proAtoN tab synchronisation icons ............................................................................................. 22
Figure 11 proAtoN message schedule tab layout ....................................................................................... 24
Figure 12 Example FATDMA schedule....................................................................................................... 25
Figure 13 Example RATDMA schedule ...................................................................................................... 27
Figure 14 Virtual AtoN configuration tab layout .......................................................................................... 28
Figure 15 Transceiver dimensions.............................................................................................................. 33
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1 Glossary
AIS Automatic Identification System
AtoN Aid to Navigation
BIIT Built In Integrity Test
FATDMA Fixed Access Time Division Multiple Access
Glossary
GLONASS
GNSS
GPS Global Positioning System
IALA International Association of Lighthouse Authorities
IEC International Electrotechnical commission
ITU International Telecommunication Union
MID (in the context of
MMSI)
MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
RACON A radar transponder used to mark navigational hazards.
RATMDA Random Access Time Division Multiple Access
Global Navigation Satellite System (term specific to the satellite navigation
system operated by the Russian Federation)
Global Navigation Satellite System (general term used to refer to any satellite
navigation system)
Maritime Identification Digits
RS232 Serial data communications standard - see TIA-232-F
RS422 Serial data communications standard - see TIA-422-B
SART Search And Rescue Transponder
SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea
SDI-12 Serial Data Interface at 1200 Baud
USB Universal Serial Bus
UTC Coordinated Universal Time
VDL VHF Data Link
VHF Very High Frequency
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
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Notices
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This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided in this
manual. Failure to do so will seriously affect its performance and reliability. It is strongly
recommended that a trained technician installs and configures this product.
This equipment is intended as an aid to navigation and is not a replacement for proper
navigational judgement. Information provided by the equipment must not be relied upon as
accurate. User decisions based upon information prov ided by the equipment are done so
entirely at the users own risk.
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The accuracy of a GPS position fix is variable and 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.
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2Notices
When reading this manual please pay particular attention to warnings marked with the
warning triangle symbol shown on the left. These are important messages for safety,
installation and usage of the transceiver.
2.1 Safety warnings
2.2 General notices
2.2.1 Position source
All marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) transceivers utilise a satellite based location system such as
the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) network. The general term for satellite based location systems is Global
Navigation Satellite System or GPS. This manual refers to either GNSS or GPS depending on context.
2.2.2 Product category
This product is categorised as 'protected' in accordance with the definitions provided in IEC 60945.
2.2.3 Disposal of the product and packaging
Please dispose of this product 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 the
product is recyclable. Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
2.2.4 Accuracy of this manual
This manual is intended as a guide to the installation, setup and use of this product. Every effort has been made
to ensure the accuracy of this manual, however due to continuous product development this manual may not
be accurate in all respects, therefore no guarantee is offered. If you are in any doubt about any aspect of this
product, please contact your supplier.
The part number and revision number of this manual are shown on the front cover.
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Notices
2.3 Regulatory information
2.3.1 Declaration of conformity - R&TTE
We, SRT Marine System Solutions Ltd, of Wireless House, Westfield Industrial Estate, Midsomer Norton, Bath,
BA3 4BS declare under our own responsibility that the product CS100 AIS Coast Station to which this
declaration refers conforms to the relevant sections of the following standards and / or other normative
documents.
For Article 3.1 (a) [Health & Safety]:
EN60950-1:2006/A2:2013, relevant sections not addressed by IEC60945:2002-08
IEC 60945:2002-08
For Article 3.1 (b) [EMC]:
IEC 60945:2002-08
For Article 3.2 [Spectrum usage]:
IEC62320-2:2008
IEC61108-1:2003-07
For Article 3.3 [Special requirements]:
IEC62320-2:2008
We, SRT Marine Solutions Ltd, declare that all essential radio test suites have been carried out and the above
named product is in conformity with all essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex [III] and [IV] of Directive
1999/5/EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body.
TÜV SÜD BABT. Octagon House, Concorde Way, Segensworth North, Fareham, Hampshire PO15 5RL
England. Identification mark: 0168.
The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment will be held at:
SRT Marine Solutions Ltd, Wireless House, Westfield Industrial Estate, Midsomer Norton, Bath, BA3 4BS,
England.
Tel:+44 1761 409500
www.srt-marinesystems.com
Name: Neil Peniket, Chief Operating Officer
Date: 1st October 2014
2.3.2 CE Marking
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, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland/Liechtenstein, Poland.
Restrictions of use: Some EU member states may require a licence to operate this equipment.
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Notices
2.3.3 FCC and Industry Canada notices
A. FCC Part 15.19(a) stat ement :
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.
A. Part 15 Clause 15.105 [ EMC Class A/B statement ]:
Note: 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
B. Part 15 Clause 15.21 [ Do not modify warning ]
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
C. RSS-Gen license-exempt 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.
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.
D. RSS-Gen antenna notice:
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and
maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une
antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le
but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type
d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas
l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
E. FCC & IC RF Exposure related information
RF Exposure Guidance: This equipment complies with FCC and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter not described under this FCC ID and IC certification number, except in
accordance with FCC and Industry Canada multi-transmitter product procedures.
Guide d'Exposition RF : ce matériel est conforme aux normes FCC et Industrie Canada relatives aux limites
maximales d'exposition aux radiations en milieu non-contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et opéré à une
distance de plus de 20cm entre la source de radiation et le corps de l'utilisateur. Cet émetteur ne peut être situé
à proximité de ou opérer conjointement avec tout autre émetteur ou toute antenne non-classifiés sous le
numéro de certification FCC ID et IC, sauf s'ils respectent la procédure FCC et Industrie Canada concernant
tout produit multi-émetteurs.
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Introduction
3Introduction
3.1 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 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 designed to be fitted to commercial 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 more
frequently. Class A transceivers are mandatory on all vessels over 300 gross tonnes on international
voyages and certain types of passenger vessels under the SOLAS mandate.
● Inland AIS stations. Similar to Class A transceivers with additional features for use on Inland
waterways.
● 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 Coast Station transceivers. Coast Station transceivers are a type of AIS AtoN designed to be
installed on land and used primarily as receiving stations for monitoring AIS traffic. Coast Stations
share many of the features of AIS AtoNs.
● AIS receivers. AIS receivers 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 Coast Station transceiver.
Figure 1 The AIS network
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Introduction
Viewer / database
applications
WWW
Mains
power
VHF antenna
GPS antenna
AIS Coast
Station
Network
router
Ethernet cable
VHF antenna
GPS antenna
AIS Coast
Station
Network
router
Ethernet cable
PC
Mains
power
3.2 Typical Coast Station system installation
A typical application for the Coast Station is relaying AIS messages received at the coast to viewing and
database applications via the Internet. The Coast Station is connected to a VHF antenna for AIS reception
and provided with an Ethernet connection to an Internet access point.
The Coast Station is configured to stream the received AIS data to a pre-configured network destination
specified with an IP address and port number. The Coast Station can support both TCP and UDP operation,
and can operate either as a server or a client. Typically the Coast Station is configured as a TCP client
configured to push data to the public IP address of a central database server.
Alternatively the Coast Station can be connected directly to a PC via USB. Note that the tag block feature
described in section
connection schemes.
6 is not supported over the USB connection. Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4 show possible
Figure 2 Coast Station installation for connection to a remote viewer/database via Ethernet
Figure 3 Coast Station installation for connection to a local viewer/database via Ethernet
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Figure 4 Coast Station installation for connection to a local viewer/database via USB
USB cable
VHF antenna
GPS antenna
AIS Coast
Station
Mains
power
PC
The data log operates on a 'rolling' basis. Once internal data log storage is full the oldest
logged data will be erased to allow storage of new data.
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3.3 Coast Station modes of operation
The Coast Station can operate as either an AIS receiver or an AIS AtoN. The Coast Station will operate as an
AIS receiver by default and will receive and process all received AIS messages. When the Coast Station is
configured as an AIS AtoN it can not only receive AIS messages, but also transmit AIS AtoN messages. Please
refer to section
7 for further details of how to configure the Coast Station as an AIS AtoN.
3.4 Internal data logging
The Coast Station includes internal data logging capability for received AIS messages with up to 32GB
capacity. Internal data logging will continue if network connectivity to the Coast Station is lost. Logged data can
be uploaded from the Coast Station on request when network connectivity is restored. See section
of commands used to query and upload logged data. Note that upload of logged data requires that the Coast
Station is configured for TCP connection (as described in section
5.3).
Utilisation of the internal storage capacity will depend on the level of AIS traffic in the area where the Coast
Station is deployed. A rough estimate of the log capacity can be determined from the number of AIS messages
received per minute:
AIS messages received/minute approximate da ily log size approximate log capacity
100 messages/minute
≈11MB/day
≈2900 days
1000 messages/minute ≈11MB/day ≈285 days
6 for details
2000 messages/minute ≈11MB/day ≈142 days
4000 messages/minute ≈11MB/day ≈71 days
For reference a single receiver station in Singapore harbour generates approximately 8MB of data per hour or
192MB per day, giving an expected log capacity of approximately 166 days.
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