Kongsberg BS600 Install Manual

Instruction Manual
AIS BS600
AIS Base Station
Automatic Identification System
Kongsberg AIS BS600
Automatic Identification
System
Instruction Manual
B600_02/6.0
June 2020 © Kongsberg Seatex AS
Document history
Document number: B600_02 / Revision 6.0
Rev. 6 June 2020 VDO sentence structure added.
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Seatex AS.
Kongsberg Seatex AS endeavours to ensure that all information in this document is correct and fairly
stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.
Warning
The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for which it was
designed. Improper use or maintenance may cause damage to the equipment and/or injury to personnel.
The user must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate
or work on the equipment.
Kongsberg Seatex disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation,
use or maintenance of the equipment.
Comments
To assist us in making improvements to the product and to this manual, we welcome comments and
constructive criticism.
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Instruction Manual
Table of contents
Glossary..................................................................................................................8
1 INTRODUCTION............................................................. 11
1.1 About the reader ................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Notations used in this manual............................................................................... 11
1.3 Product restrictions............................................................................................... 11
1.3.1 Restrictions in guarantee .......................................................................... 11
1.3.2 Restrictions in use.................................................................................... 12
1.4 Radio frequency license .......................................................................................12
1.5 Disposal ................................................................................................................12
1.6 Equipment handling..............................................................................................13
1.7 Support information..............................................................................................13
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................ 14
2.1 Purpose and applications ......................................................................................14
2.2 System components ..............................................................................................14
2.3 AIS Unit description.............................................................................................15
2.4 GNSS antenna description....................................................................................16
2.5 VHF antenna description ......................................................................................16
2.6 Optional VHF antenna description .......................................................................17
2.7 AIS system............................................................................................................17
2.8 IALA DGPS description.......................................................................................18
2.9 VHF in AIS systems.............................................................................................19
2.10 Network security ..................................................................................................19
2.11 Support information..............................................................................................20
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 21
3.1 Performance specifications ...................................................................................21
3.1.1 AIS BS600 system ................................................................................... 21
3.2 Weight and dimensions.........................................................................................21
3.2.1 AIS Unit.................................................................................................. 21
3.2.2 GNSS antenna ......................................................................................... 21
3.2.3 IALA beacon antenna............................................................................... 22
3.2.4 VHF antenna ........................................................................................... 22
3.2.5 Optional VHF antenna.............................................................................. 22
3.3 Power specifications .............................................................................................22
3.3.1 AIS Unit.................................................................................................. 22
3.3.2 GNSS antenna ......................................................................................... 23
3.3.4 VHF antenna ........................................................................................... 23
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3.4 Environmental specifications................................................................................23

3.4.1 AIS Unit.................................................................................................. 23
3.4.2 GNSS antenna ......................................................................................... 24
3.4.4 VHF antenna ........................................................................................... 24
3.5 External interfaces ................................................................................................25
3.5.1 AIS Unit.................................................................................................. 25
3.6 Product safety .......................................................................................................25
3.6.1 AIS Unit.................................................................................................. 25
3.7 Radio frequencies .................................................................................................25
3.7.1 GNSS antenna ......................................................................................... 25
3.7.2 GNSS receiver......................................................................................... 25
3.7.3 IALA beacon receiver .............................................................................. 25
3.7.4 VHF antenna ........................................................................................... 26
3.7.5 VHF receiver ........................................................................................... 26
3.8 Data outputs..........................................................................................................26
3.8.1 AIS Unit.................................................................................................. 26
3.9 Data inputs............................................................................................................26
3.10 Interfaces AIS Unit...............................................................................................27
3.10.1 Front interfaces AIS Unit.......................................................................... 27
3.10.2 Rear interfaces AIS Unit........................................................................... 27
3.10.3 Serial ports .............................................................................................. 28
3.10.4 Changing COM 9 to COM 11 from RS-422 to RS-232 ............................... 30
3.10.5 Ethernet connection.................................................................................. 30
3.11 LED indicators AIS Unit ......................................................................................32
3.12 Internal alarm system ...........................................................................................33
3.12.1 BIIT........................................................................................................ 33
3.12.2 SNMP ..................................................................................................... 33
4 INSTALLATION .............................................................. 34
4.1 Location of system parts.......................................................................................34
4.1.1 AIS Unit location ..................................................................................... 34
4.1.2 Antenna location for AIS systems ............................................................. 35
4.1.3 Installing GNSS and DGNSS antennas, recommended practice................... 35
4.1.4 VHF antenna location............................................................................... 39
4.1.5 IALA beacon antenna location.................................................................. 39
4.1.6 Power amplifier location........................................................................... 39
4.2 AIS Unit installation.............................................................................................40
4.3 Power amplifier installation..................................................................................40
4.4 Antenna and cable installation..............................................................................41
4.4.1 GNSS antenna and cable installation ......................................................... 41
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4.4.2 VHF antenna and cable installation ........................................................... 42

4.4.3 IALA beacon antenna and cable installation .............................................. 43
4.5 Electrical installation ............................................................................................44
5 CONFIGURATION........................................................... 46
5.1 Configuration methods .........................................................................................46
5.1.1 Configuration with NMEA sentences ........................................................ 46
5.1.2 Configuration via WEB interface .............................................................. 47
5.1.3 Connecting to the AIS WEB interface via the AIS Unit main board (LAN
2) ............................................................................................................ 51
5.2 Integrated LCD display ........................................................................................51
5.2.1 Navigation............................................................................................... 52
5.3 Menu system.........................................................................................................52
5.3.1 Hardware menu ....................................................................................... 52
5.3.2 BS600 menu ............................................................................................ 54
5.3.3 Main board menu ..................................................................................... 58
5.3.4 Reboot all menu....................................................................................... 59
5.4 Message types.......................................................................................................59
5.4.1 VDL messages......................................................................................... 59
5.5 NMEA sentences ..................................................................................................61
5.5.1 PI sentences............................................................................................. 61
5.6 NMEA blocks.......................................................................................................68
5.6.1 Setting up Tag blocks ............................................................................... 68
5.7 Differential corrections.........................................................................................69
5.8 Dependent and independent mode........................................................................70
5.9 Redundant Base Stations ......................................................................................71
5.9.1 Base Station operation modes ................................................................... 71
5.9.2 Redundancy configuration ........................................................................ 71
5.9.3 Startup — Active or Hot standby .............................................................. 73
5.10 Output of GPS sentence on PI ..............................................................................73
5.11 AIS data services ..................................................................................................73
5.11.1 AIS Service Manager ............................................................................... 74
5.11.2 PPI service .............................................................................................. 75
5.11.3 NMEA Data Router ................................................................................. 76
5.11.4 Data Store and corresponding services....................................................... 77
5.11.5 Data transfer service................................................................................. 79
5.11.6 AIS Gateway ........................................................................................... 79
5.11.7 Area Definition Tool ................................................................................ 81
5.11.8 Operation of power switch........................................................................ 82
5.11.9 External power amplifier .......................................................................... 83
5.12 Repeater functionality ..........................................................................................84
5.12.1 Enabling the repeater functionality ............................................................ 84
5.12.2 Setting up traffic shaping .......................................................................... 86
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5.12.3 Setting FATDMA reservations .................................................................. 87

5.12.4 Filtering .................................................................................................. 88
5.13 Using Network Time Protocol (NTP) as PI time source ......................................91
6 GETTING STARTED ........................................................ 93
6.1 How to turn on the AIS Unit ................................................................................93
6.2 AIS Unit settings ..................................................................................................93
6.2.1 Network settings ...................................................................................... 93
6.2.2 Setting the MMSI number ........................................................................ 94
6.2.3 Setting the unique identifier (UID) ............................................................ 94
6.2.4 Setting the position source ........................................................................ 94
6.2.5 Setting radio VHF channels and power level.............................................. 94
6.2.6 Setting the reporting rates ......................................................................... 95
6.3 Status information ................................................................................................95
6.4 Advanced configuration........................................................................................96
6.4.1 Setting up a transmission schedule ............................................................ 97
6.5 Channel management ...........................................................................................99
6.6 Radio traffic management.....................................................................................99
6.7 Configuring AtoNs .............................................................................................100
6.7.1 Configuring AtoNs with NMEA sentences............................................... 100
6.7.2 Configuring AtoNs via WEB interface..................................................... 100
7 MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 103
7.1 Periodic maintenance..........................................................................................103
7.1.1 Cleaning of air inlet................................................................................ 103
7.1.2 Antenna care ......................................................................................... 104
7.1.3 Changing the fuse .................................................................................. 104
7.2 Software updates ................................................................................................105
7.2.1 Updating the AIS software...................................................................... 105
7.3 Local connection to main board .........................................................................105
7.4 Repairs and modifications ..................................................................................105
7.4.1 Replacing the antenna cable.................................................................... 106
7.4.2 Replacing the antenna ............................................................................ 106
7.4.3 Repairing the AIS Unit........................................................................... 106
7.4.4 Installing a spare AIS Unit...................................................................... 107
7.5 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................107
7.5.1 System status ......................................................................................... 107
7.5.2 No power .............................................................................................. 107
7.5.3 External output problems........................................................................ 108
8 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ............................................ 109
8.1 AIS Unit mechanical dimensions ....................................................................... 110
8.2 GNSS antenna dimensions ................................................................................. 111
8.3 VHF antenna dimensions ................................................................................... 112
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9 PARTS LIST ................................................................. 113

9.1 Standard components.......................................................................................... 113
9.2 System accessories ............................................................................................. 113
10 REFERENCES................................................................ 114
A DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................. 115
B STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY ...................................... 116
C COAX CONNECTOR INSTALLATION .............................. 118
D ½" COAX CABLE SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 123
E RG–214 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 124
F ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS......................................... 126
F.1 GNSS antenna mechanical dimensions and installation ....................................127
F.2 VHF antenna mechanical drawing and installation............................................129
F.3 IALA antenna (optional) dimensions and installation........................................131
G LIGHTNING ARRESTOR SPECIFICATIONS .................... 133
H COMMISSIONING REPORT ........................................... 135
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Glossary
Abbreviations
AIS Automatic Identification System
BIIT Built-in integrity test
BS Base station
BSC Base station controller
CTS Clear to send
DGPS Differential GPS
ECDIS Electronic chart display and information system
ECS Electronic chart system
EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
FPGA Field programmable gate array
GPS Global positioning system
HWP Hardware platform
IALA International Association of Lighthouse Authorities
IEC International electrotechnical committee
IMO International Maritime Organization
LED Light emitting diode
LGND Logic ground
LNA Low noise signal amplifier
MIB Management information base
MKD Minimum keyboard display
NDS Not detected serial port
NMEA National marine electronics association. NMEA 0183 (reference
IEC 61162) is a standard for interchange of information between
navigation equipment.
PGND Power ground
PI Presentation interface
PPS Pulse per second
PRN Pseudorandom noise
PSS Physical shore station
QA Quality assurance
RDP Remote desktop protocol
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RTS Request to send

RTCM Radio Technical Commission of Maritime Services
SA Selective availability
SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System
SNMP Simple network management protocol
SNR Signal/noise ratio
SOTDMA Self Organised TDMA
SPS Standard positioning service
SRRD Seatex Rescue and Restore Disk
SW Software
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
UI User interface
UTM Universal transverse mercator
VDL VHF data link
VHF Very high frequency
WAAS Wide area augmentation system
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
WGS84 World Geodetic System of 1984
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Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 About the reader

This instruction manual is intended as a reference manual for the personnel installing,
configuring and operating the system and it contains the necessary information in order
to install, configure and operate the AIS system.
1.2 Notations used in this manual

The following notations are used in this manual:
Bold text is used for all menu names. A series of menu selections is indicated by File→
New
Italics is used for manual names and for information that needs your attention.
Note
A note is used to draw attention to special features or behaviour of the equipment.
Caution
Caution is used to make the user aware of procedures and operational
practice which, if not followed, may result in degraded performance or
damage to the equipment.
1.3 Product restrictions

1.3.1 Restrictions in guarantee
Changes or modifications to the product not explicitly approved by Kongsberg Seatex
AS will void the guarantee.
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The liability of Kongsberg Seatex AS is limited to repair of this system only under the
given terms and conditions stated in the sales documents. Consequential damages such
as customer's loss of profit or damage to other systems traceable back to this system's
malfunctions, are excluded. The warranty does not cover malfunctions of the system
resulting from the following conditions:
• Incorrect power connection.
• Short-circuiting of GNSS antenna cable during operation of the system(s).
1.3.2 Restrictions in use

The AIS is a communication system that relies on VHF and GPS. The antennas shall
be connected according to the instructions. Without proper VHF antenna and antenna
cable, the sensitivity and hence the range, will be degraded. The GNSS receiver requires
free sight from the antenna to the sky, minimum four visible satellites and otherwise
normal conditions to operate.
1.4 Radio frequency license

This product contains a radio-transmitting device and a national license for the use of
frequencies is required for operation. Use in national waters will require a frequency
license issued by the relevant national authorities. The owner and user of the equipment
are responsible for obtaining such a license prior to switching the product ON. It may be
required to switch the product OFF when the product is brought close to shore (closer
than 12 NM).
1.5 Disposal
All electrical and electronic components have to be disposed
of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or local
authorities. The correct disposal and separate collection
of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health. It is
a precondition for reuse and recycling of used electrical and
electronic equipment. For more detailed information about
disposal of your old appliance, please contact your local
authorities or waste disposal service.
The equipment may be returned to Kongsberg Seatex AS if
there is no local WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) collection. The
equipment is marked with this pictogram.
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1.6 Equipment handling

Observe the following when handling the equipment:
• All units must be handled with care.
• The case containing the unit must be kept dry at all times and must be sheltered
from the weather.
• It must not be subjected to shocks, excessive vibration or other rough handling.
• The equipment must be preserved and stored in such a way that it does not constitute
any danger to health, environment or personal injury.
• The unit must, whenever possible, be stored and transported in its original
transportation box.
• The transportation box must not be used for any purpose for which it was not intended.
• The storage area's mean temperature must not be lower than – 20 ºC and not warmer
than + 70 ºC.
• Once unpacked, the equipment must be kept in a dry, non-condensing atmosphere,
free from corrosive agents and isolated from sources of vibration.
1.7 Support information

• Company name: Kongsberg Seatex AS
• Address: Havnegata 9, 7010 Trondheim, Norway
• Switchboard: +47 73 54 55 00
• Duty phone: +47 33 03 24 07 (24 hours)
• E-mail address: km.support.seatex@km.kongsberg.com
• Website: http://www.kongsberg.com
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2 Product description
This chapter describes the AIS system and gives an overview of AIS and GPS related
information.
2.1 Purpose and applications

This AIS system is a part of the fourth generation AIS equipment from Kongsberg Seatex
AS. The AIS Unit is designed, tested and approved in accordance with all relevant
international standards including: IEC 62320-1, relevant parts of IEC 62320-2 and
ITU.M-1371. The AIS Unit receives and communicates AIS data from all AIS sources
(AIS Mobile stations, AIS Base Stations, AIS Aids to Navigation units, Search and
Rescue units etc.) within the VHF coverage area. The AIS Unit can operate as standalone
or cooperate in a network, enabling a cost efficient coastal surveillance system.
The AIS Unit is a high-end AIS system with outstanding receiver sensitivity better than
-115 dBm on all three TDMA receivers.
In the AIS BS600 the traditional base station controller (BSC) functionality has been
integrated into the 2U 19” rack mountable hardware platform (HWP). This platform
hosts the AIS module and is standardized hardware used for many of Kongsberg Seatex
AS different products designed for a long lifetime and high MTBF. The platform has
been used since 2009 both onshore and offshore.
2.2 System components

This system will normally comprise the following main components, which are
physically separated:
• AIS Unit
• GNSS antenna
• VHF antenna
In addition, the following items are needed:
• Antenna cable for GNSS antenna and VHF antenna
• Power cable, EU or US standard
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2.3 AIS Unit description

The unit is designed to fit standard 19-inch racks. The unit comprises the following
main parts:
• AIS module
• Serial I/O board, Ethernet and computer main board
• Compact flash disk
• Power supply
• IALA beacon receiver (optional)
The power on/off switch and the USB connection are located under the lid on the left
part of the front panel.
The rear panel of the unit contains communication interface ports for interfacing to
external sensors. These ports are individually galvanically isolated.
VHF, GNSS connectors, redundancy and console RS-232 serial connectors are located at
the rear together with LAN and power.
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2.4 GNSS antenna description

The GPS 4 antenna is an active receiving antenna for the 1575 MHz NAVSTAR
GPS satellite navigation system.
The GNSS antenna has a right-hand circular polarisation (RHCP) and a built-in
high gain, low noise amplifier. It has a full hemispherical coverage due to
quadrifilar helix antenna element.
It is delivered with an installation kit with U-bolts. The connector is FME-female
(pin) (N-female pigtail when delivered by Kongsberg Seatex AS).
2.5 VHF antenna description

AV7 is a high quality dipole antenna designed for the marine VHF radio telephone
service. It is a high quality antenna with a durable construction. It has a vertical
polarization and omni-directional radiation pattern.
U-bolts in stainless steel are included.
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2.6 Optional VHF antenna description

The AV1312–2 VHF antenna from Aerial Oy is a low gain base station
antenna. It operates in the 146 MHz to 174 MHz band. The antenna is
side mounted dipole. It is a robust antenna designed to withstand rough
climatic conditions. It can be mounted on pipes with diameters from 30
mm to 115 mm. The connector is N female.
2.7 AIS system

In accordance with IMO requirements all SOLAS ships in international traffic above
300GT shall carry an AIS mobile station. A major task for competent authorities such
as coastal and harbour authorities, police, customs, military, search and rescue centres
and other, is to monitor ship traffic within their territorial waters. Through an AIS
infrastructure system, the governmental organisations will have the full traffic overview
of all SOLAS ships, as well as AIS Class B within the AIS base station coverage area.
The AIS system provides an efficient tool to increase the situation awareness, the
efficiency of operations and safety. Experience shows that the workload for the operators
involved in vessel tracking and monitoring, is heavily decreased.
The implementation plan for SOLAS vessels started in 2002 and was finalised in 2004.
A Class A AIS mobile station consists of a GPS receiver and VHF radio modules.
The AIS mobile station uses GPS satellites to determine vessel position. The position
data should, however, come from the ship’s primary navigation system. If this is not
available, the position will be provided from the internal GPS receiver. The internal GPS
receiver is also used for time-synchronisation of received and transmitted data.
VHF communication is used for broadcast and reception of vessel position data,
navigational data, static and voyage related information with other vessels and base
stations.
For an AIS Class A mobile station serial line communication and the NMEA data
protocol are used to exchange AIS data with other navigation systems. AIS data are
displayed on the MKD unit or external systems such as ECDIS/ECS or radar.
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The Self-Organised Time

Division Multiple Access protocol
(SOTDMA) organises access for all
users by operating with time-frames
divided into single slots. AIS is
based on SOTDMA communication
on two frequencies (161.975 MHz
and 162.025 MHz). Vessels will
first listen in order to establish the
slot table and then start sending
in a vacant slot. When in normal
operation, each station sends in
a previously announced or randomly chosen slot. Future transmission slots will be
allocated and communicated to surrounding AIS mobile stations. Hence a self-organised
communication avoids transmission in same slots.
The system is designed to give preference to close targets. Targets far away will drop
out first in the event of overload.
The length of a timeslot within the SOTDMA telegram is 26.6 milliseconds. There
are maximum 2250 slots per minute on each AIS frequency, in total 4500 slots. One
navigation message from a ship occupies one slot.
The transmission rate of a position message (msg 1-3) depends on the speed and turn-rate
of a vessel. Static information (msg 5) is sent every 6 minutes.
Ship’s dynamic conditions Reporting interval
Ship at anchor or moored and not moving 3 minutes
faster than 3 knots
Ship at anchor or moored and moving 10 seconds
faster than 3 knots
Ship 0 to 14 knots 10 seconds
Ship 0 to 14 knots and changing course 3.3 seconds
Ship 14 to 23 knots 6 seconds
Ship 14 to 23 knots and changing course 2 seconds
Ship > 23 knots 2 seconds
Ship > 23 knots and changing course 2 seconds
2.8 IALA DGPS description

An IALA DGNSS reference station generates differential GNSS corrections. Raw
pseudo-range observations and other pertinent data from the inbuilt GNSS receiver are
used to calculate corrections. The generated RTCM messages are sent via the MSK
modulator to a DGNSS Reference Station Transmitter which amplifies the signal and
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broadcasts the corrections in the MF frequency range to mariners. On board the vessel
these corrections are used in the DGPS receiver where the GPS position is corrected
accordingly.
2.9 VHF in AIS systems

Transmission in the AIS system is based on VHF (Very High Frequency). AIS mobile
stations (on board vessels), AIS AtoNs, AIS Base Stations and other AIS devices are
transmitting on two standardised AIS channels; Channel A (161.975 MHz) and Channel
B (162.025 MHz). Two power levels are used on the vessels; low (1 W) and high
(12.5 W).
The range, distance between transmitting unit and receiving unit, is mainly depending
on antenna height and the antenna installation. Use of for example combiners will
introduce a loss and hence reduce the range. It is important to install the antenna as
high as possible. Theoretical range can be estimated based on the following formula,
which is a line of sight estimation:
􏽰
D (km) = 12, 75xH (m)
D = Distance (range) in kilometers. H = antenna height in metres.

Note that both the transmitter and receiver side (see figure) need to be considered. This
is an estimation of line of sight, and is very conservative for VHF range calculations.
In order to give a better estimate of VHF range under normal metrological conditions
10 % should be added to the line of sight distance. Special metrological conditions
may affect the radio range considerably.
2.10 Network security

Equipment manufactured by Kongsberg Seatex AS is frequently connected to a local
area network (LAN). Connecting any computer to a network will always expose the
data on that computer to all other computers connected to the same network. Several
threats may immediately occur:
• Remote computers can read the data.
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• Remote computers can change the data.

• Remote computers can change the behavior of the computer, for example by installing
unwanted software.
Usually, two parameters are used to define the threat level:
1 The likelihood that any remote connection will do any of the above.
2 The damage done if a remote connection succeeds doing this.
Because Kongsberg Seatex AS has no information regarding the complete system
installation, we can not estimate the threat level and the need for network security. For
this reason, we can not accept responsibility for network security. Systems provided by
Kongsberg Seatex AS are regarded as stand-alone offline systems, even though they may
be connected to a network for sensor interfaces and/or data distribution.
Note
No network safety applications are installed on any Kongsberg Seatex computers. The
computers are thus not protected against viruses, malware or unintentional access from
external users.
Securing the system itself has no meaning unless there is a policy in place that secures all
computers in the network. This policy must include physical access by trained and trusted
users. The customer/end user of the system will always be in charge of defining and
implementing a security policy, and providing the relevant network security applications.
Note
Kongsberg Seatex AS will not accept any responsibility for errors and/or damages
caused by unauthorized use or access to the product.
2.11 Support information

• Company name: Kongsberg Seatex AS
• Address: Havnegata 9, 7010 Trondheim, Norway
• Switchboard: +47 73 54 55 00
• Duty phone: +47 33 03 24 07 (24 hours)
• E-mail address: km.support.seatex@km.kongsberg.com
• Website: http://www.kongsberg.com
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3 Technical specifications
3.1 Performance specifications

3.1.1 AIS BS600 system
AIS module
Sensitivity -115 dBm
3.2 Weight and dimensions

3.2.1 AIS Unit
Height 88.1 mm (2U)
Width 485 mm (19")
Depth Min 345 mm (including connectors on rear panel)
Weight 5.2 kg
3.2.2 GNSS antenna

Type Procom GPS 4
Height 230 mm
Diameter 33 mm
Weight 0.15 kg
Connector type FME male with pigtail to N-female
The GNSS antenna has a right-hand circular polarisation (RHCP) and a built-in high
gain, low noise amplifier. It has a full hemispherical coverage due to quadrifilar helix
antenna element. It is delivered with an installation kit with U-bolts.
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3.2.3 IALA beacon antenna

This beacon antenna is optional for the AIS BS600 in connection with the optional
IALA beacon receiver.
Type Comrod AR10MKA/N
Height 850 mm
Weight 0.75 kg
Connector type N-connector
3.2.4 VHF antenna

Type Comrod AV7
Height 1250 mm
Diameter 25 mm
Weight 1 kg
Connector type N-female
AV7 is a high quality dipole antenna designed for the marine VHF radio telephone
service. It is a high quality antenna with a durable construction. It has a vertical
polarization and omni-directional radiation pattern. U-bolts in stainless steel are included.
3.2.5 Optional VHF antenna

Type Aerial AV1312–2
Height 824 mm
Width 520 mm
Depth 160 mm
Weight 3 kg
Connector type RF connector, N or 7/16 female
3.3 Power specifications

3.3.1 AIS Unit
Voltage 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Max. 75 W
Batteries None, connection to UPS recommended
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3.3.2 GNSS antenna

Type Procom GPS 4
Voltage 5 V DC from main unit

Voltage 9 to 15 V DC (10.2 V DC from AIS Unit)
3.3.4 VHF antenna

Type Comrod AV7
Gain 2 dBi

Max. continuous power 0.5 kW
3.4 Environmental specifications

3.4.1 AIS Unit
Enclosure material Aluminium
Operating temperature range -15 °C to +55 °C
Recommended operating Room temperature (+20 °C)
temperature
Storage temperature range -20 °C to +70 °C
Operating humidity Max. 95 % non-condensing
Storage humidity Less than 55 %
Ingress protection front IP 42
Ingress protection rear IP 21
Electromagnetic compatibility IEC 60945/EN 60945
(immunity/emission)
Vibration IEC 60945/EN 60945
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3.4.2 GNSS antenna

Type Procom GPS 4
Relative humidity Hermetically sealed (100 %)
Enclosure material Weather-resistant low-loss plastic

Operating humidity Hermetically sealed (100 %)
Wind rating 198 km/h
3.4.4 VHF antenna

Type Comrod AV7
Enclosure material Fibreglass
Wind rating 55 m/s

Enclosure material Aluminium, glass reinforced PE
Relative humidity Hermetically sealed (100 %)
Operational wind speed 40 m/s (default)
Survival wind speed 55 m/s (default)
Product standard ETS 300 019-1-4 class 4.1 E
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3.5 External interfaces

3.5.1 AIS Unit
Serial ports 5 serial ports, RS-232 and/or RS-422
Baud rate Up to 115 200 bytes/sec
LAN 2 Ethernet ports
USB 3 ports, 1 in front and 2 in rear
3.6 Product safety

3.6.1 AIS Unit
Electrical safety (LVD)[1] IEC 60950-1/EN 60950-1
3.7 Radio frequencies

3.7.1 GNSS antenna
Type Procom GPS 4
L1 1575 MHz
Gain (in axial direction) 32 dBi
3.7.2 GNSS receiver

Type u-Blox
GPS 1575.42 MHz
3.7.3 IALA beacon receiver

Type SBX4
Frequency 280 kHz to 320 kHz
1. This equipment is intended for professional use only.
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3.7.4 VHF antenna

Type Comrod AV7
Frequency VSWR < 1.5:1, 156 to 162 MHz
VSWR < 2:1, 145 to 165 MHz
Gain 2 dBi
3.7.5 VHF receiver

Type Kongsberg Seatex AIS module
Frequency 156 to 162.0375 MHz

Frequency 146 to 174 MHz
Gain 2 dBi
3.8 Data outputs

3.8.1 AIS Unit
Message format NMEA 0183 v. 4.0, and some proprietary messages
3.9 Data inputs

DGNSS corrections RTCM-SC104, v 2.3, AIS message type 17, NMEA
0183 v. 3.0
PI output according to relevant parts of IEC 62320–1/2
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3.10 Interfaces AIS Unit

3.10.1 Front interfaces AIS Unit
The power switch and USB for software upgrade are located behind
the lid to the left of the front panel. Push lid on left side to open.
The LAN port behind the lid is not used.
Connector Type Connected to

USB 1 USB For software upgrades
3.10.2 Rear interfaces AIS Unit

The rear panel of the unit contains communication interface ports for interfacing to
external equipment, serial interfaces for Presentation Interface (PI), RTCM, sensor
input, redundancy connection port and a service port. GNSS and VHF connections
are available on the rear.

GNSS TNC female connector GNSS antenna
(adapter from N female)
VHF N-connector female VHF antenna
AUX (option) N-connector 50 Ohm IALA beacon antenna
female
Redundancy 9–pin, RS-232 Redundant base station
Service 9–pin, RS-232 Service/monitor port
PORT 1, PI, COM 9 25–pin, RS-422 External equipment
PORT 1, RTCM, COM 10 25–pin, RS-422 RTCM device
PORT 1, Sensor, COM 11 25–pin, RS-422 External sensor
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100 to 200 V AC Power Input of 100 to 240 V AC
LAN 2 (main board) RJ-45, 1 Gbit/s Switch/router
LAN AIS RJ-45, 100 Mbit/s Switch/router
USB 2, USB 3 USB For software upgrades of
main board
VGA VGA Interface to display
MOUSE PS/2 Mouse
KEYB PS/2 Keyboard
Note
PORT 2 and PORT 3 are not in use.
3.10.3 Serial ports

The AIS Unit has several serial ports for communication with other equipment through
RS-232 and/or RS-422 configurable serial input and output connections.
3.10.3.1 Redundancy
The Redundancy port is an RS-232 port. Default baud rate is 9600. The range is 1200 to
115200. CTS and RTS are not used. The pin layout is according to the table.
Pin no. RS-232
1 (CTS)
2 RX
3 TX
4 (RTS)
5 GND
3.10.3.2 Service
The Service port (monitor port) is an RS-232 debug/service port. The baud rate is 115200
(not configurable). CTS and RTS are not used. The pin layout is according to the table.
Pin no. RS-232
1 (CTS)
2 RX
3 TX
4 (RTS)
5 GND
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3.10.3.3 Presentation interface (PI)

Default baud rate on PI is 115200. The range is 57600 to 115200. PI is COM 9 on PORT
1 (25 pin D-sub). CTS and RTS are not used for RS-232. The pin layout is according to
the table.
Pin no. Signal
RS-422 RS-232
2 RX_-A (CTS)
1 RX_-B RX
15 TX_-A (RTS)
14 TX_-B TX
3 GND GND
3.10.3.4 RTCM
Default baud rate on RTCM is 9600. The range is 2400 to 115200. RTCM is COM 10
on PORT 1 (25 pin D-sub). CTS and RTS are not used for RS-232. The pin layout
is according to the table.
Pin no. Signal
RS-422 RS-232
5 RX_-A (CTS)
4 RX_-B RX
18 TX_-A (RTS)
17 TX_-B TX
16 GND GND
3.10.3.5 Sensor
Default baud rate on RTCM is 4800. The range is 2400 to 115200. RTCM is COM
11 on PORT 1(25 pin D-sub). CTS and RTS are not used for RS-232. The pin layout
Pin no. Signal
RS-422 RS-232
8 RX_-A (CTS)
7 RX_-B RX
20 TX_-A (RTS)
19 TX_-B TX
6 GND GND
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3.10.4 Changing COM 9 to COM 11 from RS-422 to RS-232

COM 9 to COM 11 can be changed from RS-422, which is the default, to RS-232.
Simply change the last digits from 422 to 232 in order to reconfigure. The configuration
Port Settings for RS-232 Settings for RS-422
EXTRN_PI async COM9 115200 n async COM9 115200 n
8 1 RS-232 8 1 RS-422
EXTRN_RTCM async COM10 9600 n async COM10 9600 n
8 1 RS-232 8 1 RS-422
EXTRN_SENSOR_1 async COM11 4800 n async COM11 4800 n
8 1 RS-232 8 1 RS-422
Related topics
• Configuration via WEB interface on page 47
3.10.5 Ethernet connection

• LAN AIS at the rear. This is the AIS LAN port where AIS PI data is received directly
from the AIS module, and the port to use when configuring the system via WEB
interface. Capacity is 100 Mbps. To connect this LAN to a network, a standard
Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors must be used.
• LAN 2 at the rear. This is the LAN port that is on the main board where filtered AIS
data can be received. Further LAN 2 shall be used when downloading locally stored
AIS data. RDP can be used via this LAN port. The main board is running Windows
Embedded. The LAN 2 Ethernet port is of high capacity (10/100/1000 Mbps) and
type auto crossover and autonegotiation. Below is the pin wiring for the LAN 2 port
connected to different network capacities:
10/1000 or 100/1000 Mbps 1000/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Ethernet
Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description
no. no.
1 TX_DA+ Transceive data + 1 BI_DA+ Bi-directional pair +A
2 TX_DA- Transceive data - 2 BI_DA- Bi-directional pair -A
3 RX_DB+ Receive data + 3 BI_DB+ Bi-directional pair +B
4 4 BI_DC+ Bi-directional pair +C
5 5 BI_DC- Bi-directional pair -C
6 RX_DB- Receive data - 6 BI_DB- Bi-directional pair -B
7 7 BI_DD+ Bi-directional pair +D
8 8 BI_DD- Bi-directional pair -D
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To connect the AIS Unit to network, use twisted pair (TP) cable with RJ-45 connectors.
To comply with the IEC 60945 standard, shielded (screened) cable has to be used.
Recommended cable type is CAT-5e. Category 5e cable is an enhanced version of
Category 5 that adheres to more stringent standards. It is capable of transmitting data at
speeds of up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gigabit per second). The maximum length of the cable
which can be used is 100 metres (328 ft).
• LAN 1 in the front. This is a service port and has less capacity (10/100 Mbps) than the
other LANs. For direct connection to a PC you might need a crossover cable instead
of a straight-through cable. The pin wiring for the different cable configurations is
according to the table.
Straight-through Crossover
Signal Pin no. Signal Pin no. Pin no. Signal
TX+ 1 TX+ 1 3 RX+
TX- 2 TX- 2 6 RX-
RX+ 3 RX+ 3 1 TX+
RX- 6 RX- 6 2 TX-
Note
The pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used.
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3.11 LED indicators AIS Unit

At the front of the unit there are four LED indicators which indicate various situations
depending on the state of the unit. Seen from right to left: ALR, GPS, RX and TX.
• During startup the LEDs have these functions:
– The LED to the left is constantly red when
the power is turned on.
– The LED to the left is unlit and the LED
to the right turns red when the software
on the main board is running.
– The led to the right is first unlit and then
starts to flash yellow when the AIS Unit
software is running.
– The LED to the right continues to flash
yellow until the AIS Unit is ready to send
using RATDMA. Transmission in FATDMA starts after 3 seconds.
– The second LED to the right will not start
to flash yellow or green until the main
board is up and running.
During normal operation the LEDs have these functions.

• The TX LED has these functions:
– TX transmitting on Channel A, the LED
to the left flashes green.
– TX transmitting on Channel B, the LED
to the left flashes yellow.
– TX transmitting on Channel C, the LED
to the left flashes red.
– TX is off, the LED to the left is constantly
red.
• The RX LED has these functions:

– RX receiving on Channel A, the second
LED to the left flashes green.
– RX receiving on Channel B, the second
LED to the left flashes yellow.
– RX receiving on Channel C, the second
LED to the left flashes red.
• The GPS LED has these functions:

– When the AIS Unit is tracking satellites,
the second LED to the right flashes green.
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– When the AIS Unit receives GPS data

but no position or time, the second LED to
the right flashes yellow.
• The Alarm LED has this function:

– When there is an alarm situation, the LED
to the right is constantly red. Otherwise
it is not lit.
3.12 Internal alarm system

3.12.1 BIIT
The AIS module has a built-in alarm functionality. The alarm is generated by the Built
In Integrity Test (BIIT).
The software handles generated alarms. The alarm may lead to some kind of actions
taken by the system. This depends on what kind of alarm that arises. The alarm
generated by the BIIT may lead to stop in transmission of messages. When an alarm
arises, this will be identified by a red alarm LED. There will also be generated an alarm
message on the PI port.
3.12.2 SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an "Internet-standard protocol for
managing devices on IP networks". A SNMP agent is installed on the AIS module in the
AIS Unit trapping the BIIT alarms of the system. The Management Information Base
(MIB) can be downloaded from FTP server on request.
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4 Installation
This chapter covers installation of the AIS Unit and the GNSS antenna, VHF antenna
and, optionally, the IALA beacon antenna and the power amplifier.
Note
The AIS Unit has a plastic film on top to protect from transport scratches. This film must
be removed before operation as the plastic film will reduce the heat transfer from the
unit and thus cause temperature increase inside the unit.
The installation includes:

• Location of the system parts (the AIS Unit, GNSS antenna, VHF antenna and,
optionally, IALA beacon antenna and power amplifier)
• Installation of the AIS Unit in the cabinet
• Installation of the power amplifier in the cabinet (optional)
• Installation of coax connectors
• Installation of the GNSS antenna and cable
• Installation of the VHF antenna and cable
• Installation of the IALA beacon antenna and cable (optional)
• Connection of cables between the system and external equipment
• System configuration
4.1 Location of system parts

4.1.1 AIS Unit location
When installing the unit, note the following:
• The unit is designed for indoor installation. Avoid locations with heavy vibrations,
strong electronic fields (close to transformers), excessive heat.
• The unit should be resiliently mounted in a 19-inch rack to be in accordance with the
environmental standard IEC 60945/EN 60945.
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• The unit has an internal fan and requires free airflow from the rear and out to the sides.
It is recommended that ventilation or air conditioning is provided in order to keep
the ambient temperature around +20 °C.
• It is recommended that the area around the unit is kept free from dust and static
electricity.
• All connections to the unit are on the rear side and available space for cable
connections and service must be provided.
4.1.2 Antenna location for AIS systems

This system is likely to be co-located with other types of radio equipment at the
installation site. Therefore special precautions are required when mounting the antennas
for GNSS and VHF. The figure below gives some guidelines for antenna locations.
4.1.3 Installing GNSS and DGNSS antennas, recommended

practice
GNSS and DGNSS antennas are critical for operation and their location on the
vessel must have high priority. Antenna location, separation and cable quality should
be considered as incorrect or inadequate installation can lead to poor positioning
performance or complete loss of position. If the antenna is installed in a poor location, it
can suffer from masking, multipath or interference from other radio sources which can
affect the position performance.
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Antenna location and separation

GNSS and DGNSS antennas should be separated both horizontally and vertically to
reduce the risk of in-band interference, lightning strike and mechanical damage. If space
is limited, DGNSS antennas should get the better location.
Antenna separation can be problematic for vessels with limited space in the main mast.
A possible solution can be to locate GNSS/DGNSS antennas on the port and starboard
sides of the instrument mast. A helideck location is also an option for GNSS antennas.
For drilling units the top of the derrick is also a possible location for GNSS/DGNSS
antennas.
Operation in arctic areas require special attention for DGNSS antennas and the antenna
location must be customized for each vessel. Depending on the operation, it might be
required to double or triple the number of DGNSS antennas to avoid heading dependency
due to local shading and roll and/or pitch.
A general antenna arrangement including satellite communication is illustrated.
Antenna locations
1 Protected area
2 Open area (risk of interference)
3 Helideck
Masking
The GNSS antenna should have an unobstructed line of sight to the sky. The signals from
the satellite propagate by line-of-sight, which means that if the antenna cannot see the
satellite, the reception will be severely impaired, if it occurs at all.
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Potential obstructions are other masts and antennas, cranes, rigs and fixed platforms,
buildings in ports, high cliffs or hills close to shore. The impact of this can be anything
from degraded performance to a complete loss of positioning.
Crowded mast Good antenna location
Multipath
Inappropriate location of the antenna can result in the antenna receiving reflections of
the incoming signal as well as the signal itself (multipath). The reflected multipath
signal takes a longer path than the direct signal, introducing an error into the position
calculation.
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Interference from other radiating sources

Interference can be caused by close proximity to other radiating sources. Installing
GNSS antennas in close proximity to satellite communication systems operating in or
nearby GPS/GLONASS frequency bands (1.2 to 1.6 GHz) should be avoided (i.e. Sat C,
Iridium). Ideally the antenna should be situated at a minimum of 3 metres from other
radiating sources. As this is not always practically possible, a compromise location
must be sought.
A typical antenna distribution is illustrated.
1 Radar mast/instrument mast
GNSS/DGNSS antennas must not be placed within the Mini C antenna beam (15 degrees
below the Mini C antenna's horizontal plane). The vertical separation should be at least
1.5 metres.
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During installation, comprehensive tests should be carried out for potential interference
by conducting transmissions from each RF source for extended periods, individually
and simultaneously.
4.1.4 VHF antenna location

For the VHF antenna, consider the following:
• Mount the antenna in a location where free sight is ensured. Free mounting, and as
high as possible is preferable, otherwise the SWR and the radiation diagram will be
influenced. The higher the location, the better the coverage.
• Avoid mounting the antenna parallel with, and in the vicinity of, other metal parts
such as masts, supporting wires etc.
• The antenna should be protected from direct illumination of radar beams and other
transmitting antennas such as Inmarsat antennas.
• Run the cables in a steel pipe in areas where the danger for radiation is high.
Note
If two VHF antennas are used for the Base Station with separate TX and RX, use vertical
separation with the RX antenna above the TX antenna.
4.1.5 IALA beacon antenna location

Before mounting the antenna, select a location for best possible performance.
• Mount the antenna in a location protected from direct illumination of radar beams
and other transmitting antennas.
• Mount the antenna away from areas which experience high vibrations, excessive
heat and electrical interference.
• Mount the antenna as far as possible from reflective objects and water bodies.
4.1.6 Power amplifier location

Note
The power amplifier is optional and not a part of the standard delivery.
When installing the 100 W power amplifier, consider the following:

• The unit is designed for indoor installation. Avoid locations with heavy vibrations,
strong electronic fields (close to transformers), excessive heat.
• The unit is to be mounted in a 19–inch cabinet.
• Ensure that there is space above and below the unit due to heat transfer.
• All connections to the unit are on the rear side and available space for cable
connections and service must be provided.
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4.2 AIS Unit installation

The AIS Unit is to be mounted on attachment rails in a standard 19–inch cabinet.
Note
The AIS Unit has a plastic film on top to protect from transport scratches. This film must
be removed before operation as the plastic film will reduce the heat transfer from the
unit and thus cause temperature increase inside the unit.
Procedure
1 Remove any plastic film from the unit.
2 Place the unit on rails or shelves in the 19–inch rack. This to ensure that the unit
is supported at the rear.
3 Fasten the unit with four screws in the front. Minimum 10 cm free space is needed
behind the unit for connection of cables.
4 Install the AC power cable in the power supply and to a suitable grounded power
outlet.
5 The power supply chassis must be grounded to vessel ground.
4.3 Power amplifier installation

The power amplifier can be used to compensate for loss between the AIS Unit and the
antenna. Maximum power output is 100 W. The power amplifier can be controlled from
the base station Web interface.
The power amplifier is to be mounted on attachment rails in a standard 19–inch cabinet.
Note
The power amplifier is optional and not a part of the standard delivery.
Note
The power amplifier is heavy and it will produce heat.
Procedure
1 Place the unit in the cabinet with space above and below. This to ensure enough
ventilation due to heat transfer.
2 Connect the DIN cable between the power amplifier and the AIS Unit.
3 Connect a coaxial cable from the VHF connector on the AIS Unit to the circulator
port 1.
4 Connect a coaxial cable from the circulator port 2 to the power amplifier.
5 Connect the VHF TX cable to the power amplifier.
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6 Connect the VHF RX cable to the circulator port 3.
4.4 Antenna and cable installation

The maximum length for each of the antenna coaxial cables is 30 metres for RG214 and
100 metres for 1/2" Superflex. If longer cables are needed, a low noise signal amplifier
(LNA) should be fitted.
It is recommended to use lightning arrestors. See Lightning arrestor specifications on
page 133.
4.4.1 GNSS antenna and cable installation

The cable recommended for the GNSS antenna is ½" superflex.
Caution
If the antenna cable is attached to the AIS Unit, do not attach the antenna
cable to the antenna when the unit is running. If the antenna cable is
short-circuited with POWER ON, the GNSS receiver can be damaged.
Caution
The GNSS connector is the connector located to the right seen from the rear
end. Do not confuse with the VHF connector.
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Note
The cable running from the GNSS antenna to the main unit should be as straight as
possible. Do not crush or crimp the cable with tie-downs, as this will affect the electrical
properties of the cable.
Procedure
1 Attach the interconnection pigtail cable to the antenna connector.
2 Wrap the cable connection with waterproof self-vulcanising tape.
3 Thread the interconnection cable through the extension pipe and the mounting
bracket and attach the extension pipe with the mounting bracket to the antenna.
4 Attach the antenna mounting bracket to the ship's masthead or pole with the U-bolts.
5 Connect the interconnection cable to the ½" superflex cable.
6 Wrap outdoor cable connections with waterproof self-vulcanising tape. An alternate
way of waterproofing is to use heat shrink hose with glue. The hose should cover
the whole connector and part of the cable.
7 Dependent on the cable installation, secure the cable to the mast every one to three
metres with clamps or bands (non-metal).
8 Check the antenna cable for short-circuiting.
9 Connect the other end of the ½" superflex cable to the interconnection cable. This
cable is delivered in order to get secure cable runs to the main unit.
10 Connect the interconnection cable to the receiving device. All GNSS receivers
provide necessary power through their antenna RF connectors.
4.4.2 VHF antenna and cable installation

The construction of the mount enables routing of the cable either along the inside or the
outside of the mast tube. An RG-214 cable is used for distances shorter than 30 metres,
while a ½" superflex cable is used for distances up to 100 metres.
Caution
short-circuited with POWER ON, the AIS module can be damaged.
Caution
Do not connect the VHF antenna cable to the GNSS connector at the rear of
the AIS Unit as this can damage the GNSS receiver.
Procedure
1 Attach the antenna to a mast tube or pole by using the provided U-bolts.
2 Attach the antenna cable to the antenna.
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4 Make sure the ground strap at the antenna base is connected to a suitable place
ensuring good grounding.
5 Seal the terminals of the ground strap from moisture to prevent corrosion. Paint or
silicone sealant is recommended for this.
6 Secure the cable to the mast every one to three metres with clamps or bands.
7 Route the connector at the other end of the antenna cable to the AIS Unit and
connect the cable to the N-connector named VHF. A short RG-58 or RG-214 cable
is often needed in order to secure cable runs to the unit.
Related topics
• VHF antenna location on page 39
• Antenna location for AIS systems on page 35
• VHF antenna dimensions on page 112
• Coax connector installation on page 118
4.4.3 IALA beacon antenna and cable installation

The construction of the mount enables routing of the cable either along the inside or the
outside of the mast tube.
An RG-214 cable is used for distances shorter than 30 metres, while an ½" superflex
cable is used for distances longer than 100 metres.
Caution
short-circuited with POWER ON, the IALA beacon receiver can be damaged.
Procedure
1 Thread the mounting pole into the mounting bracket at the bottom of the antenna.
2 Attach the mounting pole to a mast tube or railing by using U-bolts.
3 Attach the antenna cable to the antenna.
5 Secure the cable to the mast every one to three metres with clamps or bands.
6 Route the connector at the other end of the antenna cable to AIS Unit and connect
the cable to the AUX connector at the rear. A short transition cable is often needed
in order to secure cable runs into the cabinet.
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Related topics
• See IALA antenna (optional) dimensions and installation on page 131 for more details.
4.5 Electrical installation

The electrical installation consists of:
• Connecting a cable between the GNSS antenna and the AIS Unit.
• Connecting a cable between the VHF antenna and the AIS Unit.
• Connecting a cable between the IALA antenna and the AIS Unit (optional).
• Connecting the cables between the AIS Unit, the power amplifier and the circulator
(optional)
• Connecting cables with output/input data between the AIS Unit, network and other
equipment.
• Supplying 100 to 240 V AC power to the AIS Unit.
Caution
Before powering on the AIS Unit, make sure the antenna cables and
antennas are connected. Connecting or disconnecting an antenna or antenna
cable when the AIS Unit is already powered, may permanently damage the
antenna port on the AIS Unit or the antenna itself, voiding your warranty. If
the antenna cable is short-circuited with power on, the receiver within the
AIS Unit can be damaged.
Procedure
Note
The antenna cables must be as straight as possible. Do not crush or crimp the cable with
tie-downs as this will affect the electrical properties of the cables.
1 Connect the GNSS antenna cable to the connector marked GPS at the rear of the
AIS Unit.
2 Connect the VHF cable to the connector marked VHF at the rear of the AIS Unit.
3 Connect the IALA beacon antenna cable to the connector marked AUX at the rear
of the AIS Unit (optional).
4 Connect the control cable between the AIS Unit and the power amplifier.
5 Connect the coaxial cables between the AIS Unit, the power amplifier and the
circulator.
6 Connect the network cables for LAN AIS and LAN 2 to the switch/router. Serial
signals such as PI, RTCM, sensor etc. are available through PORT 1 at the rear of
the AIS Unit.
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7 When two AIS Units shall be used in redundant mode, they must be connected via a
redundancy cable connected to the Redundancy port at the rear of the AIS Unit.
8 Connect the 100 to 240 V AC power supply to the power connector at the rear of
the AIS Unit.
9 When all cables are connected, power on the AIS Unit using the power switch
located behind the lid to the left on the front panel of the AIS Unit. The left LED
indicator located on the front panel of the AIS Unit should then start to shine red.
10 When the Linux OS is up and running, the right LED indicator turns red. After a
while the LEDs will start to blink.
Related topics
• Coax connector installation on page 118
• Serial ports on page 28
• LED indicators AIS Unit on page 32
• Power amplifier installation on page 40
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5 Configuration
5.1 Configuration methods

This system is primarily made for configuration with standardised AIS NMEA sentences.
These sentences are described in the AIS Base Station test standard IEC 62320-1.
Relevant sentences in IEC 62320-2 (AIS AtoN standard) are also implemented. The
described configuration sentences are normally sent to an AIS Unit from a user interface
(UI) installed on a server/PC and are one of the tools included in an AIS Service
Management System (ASM).
In order to make the user independent of a configuration UI and NMEA sentences, a
WEB interface has been included in this system.
IP address when delivered from factory is:
• AIS LAN 10.0.21.60, LAN 2 10.0.21.61
• Subnet 255.255.255.0
• Gateway 10.0.21.1
5.1.1 Configuration with NMEA sentences

The AIS BS test standard IEC 62320-1:2015 defines the AIS NMEA sentences.
New software upgrades will be available after changes in the standard. As the NMEA
(PI) sentences are standardised and available in the standard, this manual will not
describe the NMEA sentences.
Default TCP/IP port (multiclient) for configuration of the system is 4712.
Configuration can also be carried out on the serial PI port.
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Related topics
• PI sentences on page 61
5.1.2 Configuration via WEB interface

The user can access the WEB interface if the IP address is known and the address is
available for the user. The WEB interface uses the setup files in the system and changes
are written to these files.
5.1.2.1 Connecting to WEB interface
Procedure
1 Open a browser and write: http://<ip adr>/ in the address bar
2 Enter the default login credentials for User: ais
3 Enter the default login credentials for Password: 1234
4 Continue with the configuration once you have entered the AIS Unit.
5.1.2.2 Changing parameters via WEB interface

The WEB interface consists of folders for the various settings, which again have
sub-folders. When you click a folder, a dialog box with the settings appears. This is
where you change the settings.
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When you have made the changes, they need to be confirmed before the changes take
place. This confirmation is carried out under Review changes. Here are all the changes
listed and you are asked to confirm.
5.1.2.3 WEB interface Help function

A description on how to use the WEB interface is available when connecting to an AIS
Unit. In addition there is a short description linked to all parameters that are visible when
hovering over the parameter name .
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5.1.2.4 Reconfiguration of IP address via WEB interface

Changes to the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and host name are located under
Network Setup. As a typing error during remote configuration might lead to loss of remote
access, special care should be taken during changes of network parameters. The user will
be asked to apply changes and a warning will be given. The system will automatically
redirect the user to the correct address after the change if the user is on the correct subnet.
Note
Please note that the Gateway parameter must be configured, and that it must be on the
same subnetwork as the Base Station. Any attempt to have the IP address of the AIS
and the Gateway on two different subnets, will cause the Base Station to return to the
last known good configuration.
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5.1.2.5 Software update via WEB interface

The software can be updated via the WEB interface. After selecting Update SW, you will
be asked for a location for the new software. The system will check the validity of the
update before the software is restarted and the update takes place.
The software can also be updated locally via an USB flash drive.
Related topics
• Software updates on page 105
5.1.2.6 Changing the WEB interface login credentials

You can change the user name and/or the password for the
credentials used to access the WEB interface. After you have
changed these settings, you must log in to the WEB interface
again.
Note
From software version 2.00.03 the user names and passwords for the WEB interface are
copied over during an upgrade. If you switch back to the previous software version, the
user names and passwords from the new version are not copied over. In case you, or
the system, switches over to the Read Only system, the user name and password will
always be the default (ais/1234).
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Procedure
1 Access the WEB interface.
2 Select Change password.
3 Type the current password.
4 If required, type a new user name.
5 Type the new password.
6 Retype the password to confirm it.
7 Select Set password.
8 Select Review changes and Apply changes to save the settings.
9 Log in to the WEB interface again with the new credentials.
Related topics
• Connecting to WEB interface on page 47
5.1.3 Connecting to the AIS WEB interface via the AIS Unit
main board (LAN 2)
Procedure
1 Right-click on the Start menu.
2 Type the IP address of the AIS Module in the Windows Explorer.
The Internet Explorer starts and you are asked for credentials for entering the WEB
interface.
3 Enter default credentials:
• user: ais
• password: 1234
4 The AIS Module can now be configured.
5.2 Integrated LCD display

The AIS Unit includes an integrated
LCD display and keypad for
accessing the internal menu system.
Use the menus and screens to
review system status for diagnostics
purposes.
All available status and configuration

screens are described further on in
this section.
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Note
The values appearing in the various menus are examples only.
5.2.1 Navigation
Button Name Function
Escape The Escape button shall be used to exit pages without
changing the parameter and/or return to the previous
menu level/move up one menu level. Hold the Esc
button to return to the Home screen.
Up The arrow keys are also used for option scroll.
Left / right
Down
Enter The Enter button shall be used to start option scroll

and for data entry/selection. Accept/store changes
with Enter button.
▲►▼◄ Arrow symbols are used in the menu screens to

indicate possible navigation direction.
Figure 1 Arrow symbols indicate possible navigation direction
5.3 Menu system

A menu system is available in the LCD which allows you to view information and
configure the AIS module and some parameters on the main board.
5.3.1 Hardware menu

The Hardware menu allows contrast and back-light adjustment in addition to displaying
all available hardware states.
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5.3.1.1 Status
5.3.1.1.1 Temperature
The temperature inside the AIS Unit. Normal temperature
is +40 °C to +50 °C when the room temperature is +25 °C.
5.3.1.1.1.1 Temperature alarm

If the temperature exceeds +70 °C for more than 1 hour, the left most LED will start
to blink.
5.3.1.1.2 Operating time

Total time in operation since first power on.
5.3.1.2 Display
Adjustment of the display contrast and back-light.
5.3.1.2.1 Contrast
Display contrast.
Five contrast levels are available. Change the value by
pressing the Enter button, then use the right and left arrow
keys to select the correct level before pressing the Enter
button again to confirm the selection.
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5.3.1.2.2 Back-light
Display back-light.
It is possible to change the intensity of the LEDs and the
character display. Five back-light levels are available; 1 %,
3 %, 6 %, 25 % and 60 % of maximum intensity.
Change the value by pressing the Enter button, and then use the right and left arrow keys
to select the correct level before pressing the Enter button again to confirm the selection.
5.3.1.3 About HW
Information about hardware and current firmware versions.
5.3.1.3.1 Serial number
The serial number of the AIS Unit.
5.3.1.3.2 Hardware version

The hardware version of the AIS Unit.
5.3.1.3.3 Firmware version

The firmware version of the FPGA.
5.3.1.3.4 Soft core version

The Soft Core version of the FPGA.
5.3.2 BS600 menu

On the BS600 menu the user can:
• Change the IP settings for the AIS module (AIS LAN),
• View serial number and firmware version,
• Read out the number of targets in range and range to the most distant target,
• View and change redundancy configuration
• Read out status on up-time on the AIS module
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• View alarms
• Restart the AIS module
5.3.2.1 BS600 Network
5.3.2.1.1 IP address for AIS LAN

The configured IP address of the AIS module. Press Enter
to change.
5.3.2.1.2 Subnet mask for AIS LAN

The configured Subnet mask of the AIS module. Press Enter
to change.
5.3.2.1.3 Default gateway for AIS LAN

The configured default gateway of the AIS module. Press
Enter to change.
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5.3.2.1.4 Apply changes for network settings

Press Enter to apply the new IP settings for the AIS module.
Press Enter once more when the question mark occurs to
confirm.
5.3.2.2 BS600 AIS Module
5.3.2.2.1 AIS Rev.

AIS module HW revision number.
5.3.2.2.2 Serial number

Serial number of the AIS module.
5.3.2.2.3 SW version
SW version of the AIS module.
5.3.2.3 BS600 Targets
5.3.2.3.1 Number
Number of visible AIS targets in range and the range to the
farthest target.
5.3.2.4 BS600 Redundancy
5.3.2.4.1 Redundancy Own

Redundancy state of own unit.
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5.3.2.4.2 Redundancy Remote

Redundancy state of remote unit.
5.3.2.4.3 Redundancy Own Targets

Number of visible targets in range for own unit.
5.3.2.4.4 Redundancy Remote Targets

Number of targets in range reported by the remote unit.
5.3.2.4.5 Redundancy switching

Switches the redundancy state of the unit. The selection is
given in the view. Only possible if Redundancy is enabled
in the WEB Interface BS Setup →Redundancy.
5.3.2.5 BS600 Status
5.3.2.5.1 Started
Time when the AIS application (KAIS) was started.
5.3.2.5.2 Uptime
Uptime in days, hours and minutes since the AIS application
(KAIS) was started.
5.3.2.6 BS600 Alarms
5.3.2.6.1 Alarms
Lists the active and acknowledged alarms.
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5.3.2.7 BS600 Restart

Restarts the AIS application (KAIS) on the AIS module (AIS LAN).
5.3.3 Main board menu

On the Main board menu the user can:
• Change the IP settings for the main board (LAN 2)
• View version of ASM SW and PPI service
• Restart the main board
5.3.3.1 Main board Network

IP parameters are not configurable via the integrated display for the main board.
5.3.3.1.1 IP Address on main board (LAN 2)

IP address of the main board (LAN 2).
5.3.3.1.2 Subnet mask main board (LAN 2)

Subnet mask of the main board (LAN 2).
5.3.3.1.3 Default gateway main board (LAN 2)

Default gateway address of the main board (LAN 2).
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5.3.3.2 Main board PPI version
5.3.3.2.1 PPI version

Version number of the PPI version running on the main board.
5.3.3.3 Main board Reboot

Controlled reboot of the main board.
5.3.4 Reboot all menu

Reboots both the AIS module and the main board in one
operation.
5.4 Message types

The AIS system supports different messages on the VHF data link and on the PI and
LAN interfaces. The illustration shows the message flow at VDL and PI on serial and/or
LAN without the use of TSA/VDM pairs.
After start up, that is the first minute after the AIS Unit software has started, the system
starts to transmit message 4 every 10 seconds minimum. The transmit interval is
configuration dependent.
The start slot must be set for both Ch A and Ch B. The start slot for Ch B = the start slot
for Ch A + 375, if the interval is set to 750 (default). The start slot is available under
ECB settings.
5.4.1 VDL messages

Via the VDL interface the system can receive or transmit the following messages (when
using TSA/VDM pairs more messages are supported on TX):
Msg.
Id Message name RX TX Description
1 Position report •
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4 Base station report • • Sent between base station and transponder or
between base stations. Contains information
about position, UTC, date and slot number.
5 Static and voyage related data •
6 Binary addressed message • • Used as necessary for transmitting messages
between base station and addressed transponder
and between base stations.
7 Binary acknowledge • • Acknowledge of message 6.
8 Binary broadcast message • • Same as 6, but this one is for broadcast.
9 Standard SAR aircraft position •
report
10 UTC/data inquiry • •
11 UTC/data response •
12 Addressed safety related message • • Used as necessary for transmitting safety related
messages between base station and addressed
transponder or vice versa.
13 Safety related acknowledge • • Acknowledge of message 13.
14 Safety related broadcast message • • Same as 12, but this one is for broadcast.
15 Interrogation • • Request for a specific message type. Used for
request for transmission of information from one
system to another.
16 Assignment mode command • • Send from base station to transponder assigning
timeslot and MSG type.
17 DGNSS broadcast binary message • • Used for transmitting correction signals from
the base station to transponders.
18 Standard class B equipment position •
report
19 Extended class B equipment position •
report
20 Data link management message • • Gives information to transponder when MSG 4
is coming.
21 Aids-to-navigation report • •
22 Channel management • • Channel assignment, information sent from base
station to transponder regarding use of channels,
output power, bandwidth, etc.
23 Group assignment command • • Assignment of a specific report behaviour by
competent authority using a Base station to a
specific group of mobiles.
24 Static data report • • Additional data assigned to an MMSI.
Part A: Name
Part B: Static data
25 Single slot binary message • • Short unscheduled binary data transmission
(broadcast or addressed).
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26 Multiple slot binary message with • • Scheduled binary data transmission (broadcast
Communication state or addressed).
27 SAT AIS message • Short AIS message sent by a Class A AIS on
Ch C and D. Can be received if receiving on
Ch C and D.
5.5 NMEA sentences

5.5.1 PI sentences
The system outputs all received VDL messages as VDM sentences via the PI LAN and
PI Serial port. Default is UDP/port 4711 and TCP/Port 4712.
PI on TCP can be turned off under Setup →Misc in the WEB interface by changing the
FULL_PI_TCP parameter to 0. The TCP port can be changed under Setup →Network by
changing the LAN_PITCP_PORT parameter. Use value above 23.
It can be configured to send on LAN 2 as well, default is TCP/ port 8041.
In addition, all VDL messages transmitted by the system are output as VDO sentences.
ALR and ADS sentences are periodically output on the same interfaces. Other sentences
can be output depending on configuration.
Via the PI interface the system can receive or transmit sentences according to IEC
62320-1.
The table contains input and output messages on the PI interface. All NMEA fields
are used.
NMEA Sentence RX TX Description Transmission interval
AAR • • AtoN message scheduling Output on query
ABK • AIS addressed and binary broadcast Upon reception of messages 7 and
acknowledgement 13, and when sending message 15
ABM • AIS addressed binary and safety
related message
ACA • • AIS channel assignment message Output when change of status or on
query
ACE • • Extended AtoN configuration Output on query
ACF • • AtoN configuration Output on query
ACK • Acknowledge alarm
ACM • AIS base station addressed channel
management message
ADS • AIS device status
AGA • • AIS base station broadcast of a Output on query
group assignment message
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AID • • AtoN creation/deletion Output on query
AIQ • Query for specified sentence
(AIQ,nmea)
AIR • AIS interrogation request
ALR • Set alarm state 30 seconds/1 min.
ASN • AIS base station broadcast of
assigned VDL message 16
BBM • AIS broadcast binary message
BCE • • Depreciated. New sentence is BCG. Output on query
BCF • • Depreciated. New sentence is BCL. Output on query
BCG • • Base station configuration, general Output on query
command
BCL • • Base station configuration, local Output on query
command.
BSQ • Query for specified sentence
(BSQ,nmea)
CAB • • Depreciated. New sentence is RST. Output on query
CPC • • Configure parameter code for UNIX Output on query
time Tag Blocks
CPD • • Configure parameter code for Output on query
destination identification Tag Blocks
CPG • • Configuration parameter code for Output on query
sentence grouping Tag Blocks
CPN • • Configuration parameter code for Output on query
line counter Tag Blocks
CPS • • Configuration parameter code for Output on query
talker source identification Tag
Blocks
DLM • • Data link management slot allocation Output on query
for base station
ECB • • Configure broadcast rates for base Output on query
station messages
FSR • Frame summary of AIS reception End of each frame
NAK • Negative acknowledgement Output on query
RST • Equipment reset command. Output on query
SID • Installation of station’s identification
SPO • • Select AIS device’s processing and Output on query
output
TBR • Tag Block report request
TBS • Tag Block listener source Output on query
identification configuration
command
TFR • Transmit feed-back report Report status when scheduling
a received VDM or TSA+VDM
sentence
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TPC • • Transmit slot prohibit command
TSA • Transmit slot assignment (followed TSA + VDM pair
by VDM)
TSP • Depreciated. New sentence is TPC.
TSR • Transmit slot prohibit status report Output on query
TXT • Text transmission When change of status
VDM • • AIS VHF data-link message When receiving message on VDL
VDO • AIS VHF data-link own-vessel When sending message on VDL
report
VER • Version Output on query
VSI • VDL signal information Prior to a VDM or VDO
Proprietary:
PSTXQ, Query request for:
BRCADR • PI LAN Broadcast parameters
MMSI • MMSI number
OWNIP • Configure IP parameters
PORT • Serial port configuration
STXAIS • Status information
PSTXR, Response on query:
PORT Serial port configuration
STXAIS • Status information
PSTXS, Set:
PORT • Serial port configuration
PSTXI, Information message
INFO • Redundancy information Configurable, default 10 sec
STXAIS • Status information Configurable, default 120 sec
5.5.1.1 INFO, proprietary sentence for redundancy

Transmits the sender’s current status information when a stable state/mode is established
and no error detected. This is a broadcast message on UDP. If status information is
requested due to a REQUEST message, the message is sent via TCP/IP (connection set
up by ASM).
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Format
$PSTXI,INFO,<mode>,<alarm_mask>,<vdl_state>,<vhf_active>,
<no_targets><CE>
MODE
Denotes the mode of the sender and may have one of the following values:
0: sender is in HOTSTBY mode
1: sender is in ACTIVE mode
2: sender is in STANDALONE mode
ALARM_MASK
Indicates an alarm bit-mask.
Alarm Bit
ALR_BITMASK_TX_MALFUNC 0x00000001L
ALR_BITMASK_VSWR_EXCEED 0x00000002L
ALR_BITMASK_RX1_MALFUNC 0x00000004L
ALR_BITMASK_GS 0x00000020L
ALR_BITMASK_MKD_CON_LOST 0x00000040L
ALR_BITMASK_EXT_EPFS_LOST 0x00000080L
ALR_BITMASK_NO_VALID_SENSOR_DAT 0x00000100L
ALR_BITMASK_NO_VALID_SOG 0x00000200L
ALR_BITMASK_NO_VALID_COG 0x00000400L
ALR_BITMASK_INVALID_HEADING 0x00000800L
ALR_BITMASK_INVALID_ROT 0x00001000L
ALR_BITMASK_FRAME_SYNC_FAIL 0x00002000L
ALR_BITMASK_DGNSS_FAIL 0x00004000L
ALR_BITMASK_DSC_TX_MALFUNCTION 0x00008000L
ALR_BITMASK_DSC_ANTENNA_VSWR 0x00010000L
VDL_STATE
Indicates the state of the VHF Data Link and may have one of the following values:
0: VDL channel A and B ON (the same as omitting this parameter)
1: VDL channel A ON, B OFF
2: VDL channel B ON, A OFF
3: VDL channel A and B OFF
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VHF_ACTIVE
Indicates reception of VHF messages from the Active unit. This parameter is valid
for the hot standby unit only. The following values (VhfActiveEnumType) are
defined:
0: Invalid (Probably because the unit is in standby mode)
1: VHF reception from Active not OK
2: VHF reception from Active on channel A OK
3: VHF reception from Active on channel B OK
4: VHF reception from Active on channel A and B OK
NO_TARGETS
Indicates the number of received targets. The unit having the highest value of
NO_TARGETS has the best VHF receive conditions, i.e. a VHF radio quality
indicator.
5.5.1.2 STXAIS, proprietary internal information sentence

This sentence is default output at start-up of the AIS Unit. In addition it can be output
at a configurable interval but default each 120 seconds. You can request the message
with an NMEA sentence. To request the internal AIS information, the following can
be sent on the PI.
Format
$PSTXQ,STXAIS*<FCS><CR><LF>
The AIS BS response message has this format (one message per port):
Format
$PSTXR,STXAIS,<type>,<version>,<uptime>,<radio stat><fwp>,
<rfp><thread status>,<system
status>,0x0,<type>*<FCS><CR><LF>
Format description
1 STXAIS = Message ID identifying this sentence
2 type = Hex value describing the type of AIS Unit
3 version = Software version
4 uptime = Uptime since last reboot dddhhmm
5 radio stat = Hex value radio status
6 fwd = Forward power
7 rfp = Reflected power
8 thread status = System status
9 system status = Reason for last startup (0 = no data available, 1 = application restart,
3 = power on/system reboot)
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10 0x0 = Allways 0x0 to be compatible with previous versions

11 type = Type of product (AIS300, AIS300BF, AIS300BF48, BS600, BS610, AQ610,
RX610)
5.5.1.3 VDO sentence structure

The structure for a VDO sentence can be as follows:
• !BSVDO,1,1,3,B,402UCkP000Htt<tSF0l4Q@300PS:,0*40
This sentence structure is identical to the VDM sentence.
If you disable the radio transmissions from the Base Station, the VDO is replaced by a
"synthetic" VDO sentence. The synthetic VDO sentence is identified by not having the
radio channel. Instead a null field is used.
5.5.1.4 VDM sentence structure

The structure for a VDM sentence can be as follows:
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,43n32Aiu:k:V<0gWgpTCD`Q00<0@,0*28
The ! sign indicates that the sentence is in 6-bit NMEA binary format, which is not a
direct readable format. In this example the BSVDM indicates that this is data received
from another unit. The B indicates that the message is received on AIS channel B.
5.5.1.5 ALR sentence structure

The structure for an ALR sentence can be as described below:
• $BSALR,194544.00,3,A,V,AIS: RX channel 1 malfunction*23
The $ sign indicates that this is an ASCII text sentence where it is possible to read some
of the information directly. Typical use of this sentence type is for the alarm information.
Typical data output via the PI serial or LAN port can be as follows:
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,10002:pP?w<tSF0l4Q@>4?wp1`;L,0*6E
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,400000Au@veFC0gWnnTCDH1005aH,0*6F
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,4000Rf1u@veFD000000000700L09,0*58
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,43n32>iu@veFD0gVp0TBwp700D0?,0*08
• !BSVDO,1,1,,B,E00?fn64b@;Wa5aP00000000000@Fpn0A:`P0<1QAAP000,4*3E
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,E00?fn64b@;Wa5aP00000000000@Fpn0A:`P0<1QAAP000,4*3C
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,13mFfW?0000gVtdTC>HT`AR`00S<,0*70
• !BSVDO,1,1,,B,E01;9Pi0b7I17aP0000000000002ATIw2tVD0:1AA@<P00,4*04
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,E01;9Pi0b7I17aP0000000000002ATIw2tVD0:1AA@<P00,4*06
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,1000<pgP000gWwfTCD=h1gvj0D08,0*64
• !BSVDO,1,1,,A,E01;9Pi0b7I17aP0000000000002ATIw2tVD0:1AA@<P00,4*07
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,E01;9Pi0b7I17aP0000000000002ATIw2tVD0:1AA@<P00,4*05
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,10002:pP?w<tSF0l4Q@>4?wp1d08,0*16
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,400000Au@veFM0gWnvTCDHA005aH,0*0A
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• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,4000Rf1u@veFM000000000700L0:,0*51
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,4>qc661u@veFO0gWwnTCD@Q000S:,0*38
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,43n32>iu@veFN0gVp0TBwp700D0@,0*7E
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,10007tgP000gWw6TCD?P0?vt0<06,0*30
Data can be decoded/replayed and verified using an external system that is capable
of reading the data.
There are two types of alarm messages which consist of two different sentences. These
are the TXT and the ALR sentences. The TXT indicates a change in status of some
operational parameters, and the ALR informs of an error situation that might need
corrective action.
An error situation may arise if there is a TX or RX malfunction. The ALM LED in the
front of the AIS Unit will be lit if an error situation arises.
5.5.1.6 Alarm list and actions

Alarm Description Action
Tx malfunction If the AIS detects that it is unable Shutdown of
to maintain radio frequencies during transmitter
transmission or that it fails to shut down
TX after ramp down.
Antenna VSWR exceeds Antenna/cable error or disconnected. Continue operation
limit Typically water penetration in antenna
or cable.
RX malfunction (Ch A/B/C) Internal error in AIS; Lost Continue operation
communication with FPGA.
General failure One or more of the internal SDR Shutdown of
processes have stopped responding. transmitter
UTC clock lost No internal GPS, due to antenna/cable Continue operation
error/disconnected or GPS receiver error.
Frame synchronization Unable to meet timing requirements with Stop transmitting
failure regards to TDMA timing.
External EPFS lost No input from external position source. Continue operation
DGNSS input failure Not able to decode RTCM 2.3 data. Stop transmission of
Msg 17
No sensor position in use No valid external nor valid internal Continue operation
position provided.
Internal temperature alarm Temperature internally passing 64 °C Continue operation
(configurable).
Power failure Alarm relay Naturally closed (NC). Naturally shut down
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5.6 NMEA blocks

Setting ENABLE_BLOCKS to 1 or 2, enables the blocks output on the PI. Setting the
parameter to 1 enables Tag Blocks, and 2 enables comment blocks.
The difference between comment blocks and tag blocks are what information can be
represented within the block. Tag blocks have a sequence ID number that is unique to
every interface (of the PI), while comment blocks use C-time increment of one second
resolution to time-tag the blocks. The dictionary used for representing the parameters is
different as well. See various standards for specification
The depreciated NMEA sentence BCE has a field called “Comment block control”. This
field is no longer in use and will be ignored by the base station. (Note?) There are three
options to choose from under BS Setup->BCE->ENABLE_BLOCKS
0 disables all blocks, 1 enables Tag Blocks and 2 enables Comment Blocks. It is not
possible to mix two block types. When Comment Blocks are enabled, the blocks will
show up on output sentences on the PI. The Tag Blocks must be configured using the Tag
Blocks NMEA sentences. TAG_BLOCK_SOURCE is set to 1 if the Tag Block source
shall be output from start. TAG_BLOCK_UDP contains the Tag Block parameters
used on UDP.
5.6.1 Setting up Tag blocks

Tag blocks are used to facilitate organization and management of NMEA sentences. Time
tags, grouping and line counting are some of the few features supported by Tag blocks. In
addition, sentence discrimination can be configured using the source/destination settings.
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Tag Block is by default disabled and must be enabled via the WEB interface.
The Tag Blocks are user configurable using the NMEA sentences CPC, CPD, CPG,
CPN, CPS and TBS . Refer to IEC 61162-1 for details.
Every communication port of the Presentation Interface can be configured to use Tag
Blocks. Every single TCP connection has its own set of Tag Block configuration
parameters. The PI serial port (where applicable) has its own set of Tag Blocks
configuration parameters.
Talker Source Identification CPS

The Source identification can be different from the base station’s unique identifier. The
default is the unique identifier if Source identification is enabled.
Listener Source Identification TBS

When the listener source identification is configured, only NMEA sentence with this
source identification will be allowed as input to the base station. Any sentence with a
different source identification will be discarded.
Procedure
1 Access the WEB interface for configuration.
2 Login with the default login parameters.
• user: ais
• password: 1234
3 Select BS Setup →BCE.
4 In the ENABLE_BLOCKS box, type 1.
5 Select Review Changes.
6 Select Apply and restart.
5.7 Differential corrections

An external DGPS receiver can be connected to the system’s RTCM port and output
RTCM corrections to the system. RTCM corrections according to RTCM 2.3, are
supported. If message 17 is enabled, the system will start to transmit DGPS corrections
embedded in message 17.
As an optional function, the system can be delivered with a built-in IALA DGPS beacon
receiver. If message 17 is enabled, the system will start to transmit DGPS corrections
The system can receive RTCM 2.3 DGPS corrections on the network (TCP/IP port
4713). If message 17 is enabled, the system will start to transmit DGPS corrections
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Message 17 can be enabled via the web interface configuration. Click the folder BS Setup
→ECB Channel A or →ECB Channel B. The message can also be enabled through the
use of NMEA messages.
5.8 Dependent and independent mode

The system is capable of supporting both the traditional Independent mode operation
and the Dependent mode operation. In Independent mode the system will manage the
radio link autonomously. The Dependent mode allows an external application to handle
the radio link. To configure the system for Independent mode operation, one or more
of the following configuration parameters must be set:
• RATDMA enabled
• DLM reservations set
• ECB transmission schedule set for one or more messages.
By disabling all the parameters above, the system will start to operate in Dependent mode.
Typical PI output in Dependent mode looks like this:
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,30071L0P?w<tSF0l4Q@>4?wp1Ru1,0*5F
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,402MBm@000Htt0gWVpTBwp700`GV,0*22
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,13nBPj0P010gbE:TCC`u`gwD0<0J,0*00
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,13mHpP00000gW1HTC>3P01M@08Hk,0*2F
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,8000000Iv?UiaWft=JnmQicpgvO?VBm3lac>pNKbe@,4*0D
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,30071L0P?w<tSF0l4Q@>4?wp1RpA,0*29
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,402MBm@000Htt0gWVpTBwp700`MM,0*30
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,30071L0P?w<tSF0l4Q@>4?wp1P01,0*18
• !BSVDM,1,1,,A,402MBm@000Htt0gWVpTBwp700UaT,0*33
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,13nBPj0P000gbF:TCCk=awv400Sl,0*68
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,8000000Iv?UiaWft=JnmQicpgvO?VBm3lac>pNKbe@,4*0E
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,30071L0P?w<tSF0l4Q@>4?wp1P01,0*1B
• !BSVDM,2,1,8,A,50071L0DDW?d4000001DpUB08000000000000000000000
@d0051Dm000000,0*60
• !BSVDM,2,2,8,A,00000000000,2*35
• !BSVDM,1,1,,B,402MBm@000Htt0gWVpTBwp700Ua`,0*04
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5.9 Redundant Base Stations

A redundant Base Station installation consists of two equivalent Base Station units. The
units are connected via a serial cable (0-modem cable). This system has a dedicated
Redundancy port at the rear (RS-232). Redundant Base Stations can operate in various
modes.
5.9.1 Base Station operation modes

5.9.1.1 Standalone with TX ON
The serial communication between the units has failed. Both units will immediately
enter the Standalone mode and the last active unit will continue transmission of VDL
messages. Missing reception of message 4 will enforce a "switchover" but dependent on
configuration, loss of more than one message 4 is accepted. As long as one of the units
receives message 4 from the other unit, the redundancy is enabled but reduced.
5.9.1.2 Standalone with TX OFF at one unit

The redundancy is disabled and the unit with TX ON will continue transmission of VDL
message. The unit with TX OFF will be in Maintenance mode.
5.9.1.3 Hot standby

The redundancy is enabled and this is the inferior unit with no transmission of VDL
messages. The other unit is active.
5.9.1.4 Active
The redundancy is enabled and this is the superior unit with transmission of VDL
messages. The other unit is hot standby.
If the active Base Station or associated services fails, or suffer from severe malfunction,
a switchover will take place and the hot standby unit will take over and operate as the
active AIS Base Station.
For maintenance purposes it is possible to turn off the redundancy, i.e. set the TX OFF.
TX OFF can be configured with an NMEA sentence or via the WEB interface.
5.9.2 Redundancy configuration

In the WEB interface BS Setup →Redundancy there are some parameters related to
the redundant operations. The Enabled parameter must be manually set to enable or
disable the redundancy.
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The following parameters are available (default values are shown):

[SECTION: REDUNDANCY]
ENABLED 1 ! Enable redundant operation
! 0 = Disable redundant operation, standalone
! 1 = Enable redundant operation
0 ! Operational Unit (must be 0)
OPER_MODE[2] ! Operational Mode
! 0 = Hot Standby
! 1 = Active
! 2 = Standalone
COM2 57600 N 8 1 ! Port definition (must not be changed)
HOTSTBY_VDM_OUTPUT 01 ! VDM output by hot standby unit
! 0 = Disable output
! 1 = Enable output
0 ! Active time for unit (internal use)
PI_INFO_INTERVAL 10 ! Output of Info sentences on PI / LAN
! 0 = Off
! Time in sec
VSWR_ALR_SWITCHOVER_TIME 1 ! Time to switchover if SWR alarm detected
! 0 = No switchover, else X seconds
2. For information purposes only. Cannot be changed by the operator.
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5.9.3 Startup — Active or Hot standby

To be able to operate in Redundant mode, it is required that the units have equal MMSI
numbers and that transmission of VDL messages are not turned off (TX OFF). For these
conditions the Standalone mode is always entered.
If no corresponding Base Station connected for redundancy operation is detected, the
Standalone mode will be entered. When a corresponding Base Station connected for
redundancy is started and detected by the already running unit, this standalone unit will
be active. The last started unit will become hot standby regardless of the mode defined in
the setup file (OPER_MODE). If the units are started at the same time and have equal
mode, the unit with the highest MAC address has precedence to be active.
The unique identifier should be unique for every Base Station in a redundant
configuration. This will allow interaction with each Base Station without knowing from
where a specific NMEA sentence originates.
5.10 Output of GPS sentence on PI

In the WEB interface Setup folder →Misc there is a parameter related to output of GPS
sentences on PI. It is default set to 0. If changed to 1 and acknowledged under Review
changes, the GSV sentence will be output on PI.
2 Click the Setup folder →Misc.
3 Change the SATELLITE_MON_INTERVAL parameter to 1.
4 Confirm the change under Review changes.
5.11 AIS data services

Processed AIS data are available on main board of the AIS Unit as a set of applications
and services. It is accessible via the display, mouse and keyboard interface (local) and
the LAN 2 port (remote). These are stored and filtered data. The dataflow is illustrated.
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IP address for LAN 2 when delivered from factory is:

• LAN 2 10.0.21.61
• Subnet 255.255.255.0
• Gateway 10.0.21.1
To access on Remote Desktop Protocol:
• User: Administrator
• Password: stx
5.11.1 AIS Service Manager

The AIS Service Manager can be opened by double-clicking the AIS Service Management
icon on the taskbar or by right-clicking this icon and clicking Open service list.
From the AIS Service List you can start and stop services. Services which are running,
are shown with a normal text colour (black in this figure). Stopped services are shown
with the disabled text colour (grey in this figure). Click on the service name to start or
stop a service. The service under the mouse cursor is highlighted. The service list closes
automatically if you move the mouse cursor out of the list.
The AIS Service Configuration dialog box can be opened by right-clicking the AIS Service
Management icon and clicking Manage Services. or from the Start menu →AIS Application
Suite →Configuration. The AIS Service Configuration dialog box contains a list of all the
AIS services installed on your system. The contents of the list may vary, depending on
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which components you have installed. The list contains a short description of the service.
The icon next to each service indicates the status of the service. If the service is running,
the icon will be coloured. If the service is stopped, the icon will be grey.
You can select Manual or Automatic by selecting the service, right-click and click All
Tasks.
Click Action menu →Refresh, or press F5 key, to refresh the entire service list.
Note
The list will not update automatically once it has been opened. If a service is started
or stopped outside the AIS Service Configuration list, the status will not be updated until
you refresh the view.
5.11.2 PPI service

The AIS module is connected to the main board via an internal USB cable. All
information exchanged between the boards is going through the PPI service.
Communication ports (PI, Sensor and RTCM) at the rear side of the AIS Unit use the
galvanic isolation on the main board. Data provided on these ports are going via the PPI
service. The PPI service cannot be configured by the operator.
Data from the PPI service are exchanged to other applications and services via the
NMEA Data Router.
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5.11.3 NMEA Data Router

The NMEA Data Router is a service for data exchange between clients (other services
and applications). Inputs can be defined as IP ports. Outputs can be configured as UDP
(Broadcast, Unicast and Multicast) or TCP connections.
5.11.3.1 Data router inputs

The connection between the PPI service and NMEA Data Router is pre-set to an internal
address 127.0.0.1:31200. This is defined as an input.
Remember to enable and start the service.
5.11.3.2 Data router outputs

An output must consist of at least one input. Remember to enable and select the output
port. When enabled, an application can be set to receive data from this port in order to
verify that data is output. Such a tool could be the installed, the AIS Data Monitor.
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• Raw Data Monitor on page 77
5.11.3.3 Raw Data Monitor

Click Settings on the Raw Data Monitor menu. Select IP settings. Localhost can be to be
used for internal routing. Set the Raw Data Monitor to listen to one of the configured
output ports.
The user can choose to see a message summary or a raw data presentation of the AIS data.
5.11.4 Data Store and corresponding services

Data Store is available from the Start button →All Programs →AIS Application Suite
→Configuration. The service will input data in a local database.
5.11.4.1 Data Store — logging service

Click on the Replay and Data Store node and then click on Logging service to open the
logging dialog. Configure the input port. Remember to start the service.
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5.11.4.2 Data Store — management

Click on the Replay and Data Store node and then click on Data store management to open
the management dialog. Here the parameters for the storage area can be set. Such as size
of area and disk space available. When the maximum size of the area is reached, the
oldest data will automatically be deleted.
5.11.4.3 Data Store — recorded data

Click on the Replay and Data Store node and then click on Recorded data to open the list
of recorded data. Data are stored in raw data format on hourly based files.
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5.11.5 Data transfer service

Data transfer service is a service that can be interfaced from a centralized location, for
example a database for download of locally stored data at the AIS Unit.
A query for a time window can be directed to the service. If the local database contains
data for the requested time frame, data can be downloaded automatically in order to refill
the centralized database.
The interface specification will be made available on request.
5.11.6 AIS Gateway

AIS Gateway is available from the Start button →All Programs →AIS Application Suite
→Configuration.
The AIS Unit provides a filtering capability which is available on LAN 2 at the rear of
the AIS Unit. Filtering can be carried out on all AIS attributes and in addition area
filters can be added.
An input and output port for a filter needs to be defined.
5.11.6.1 Filtering — Data Source

Click on the Gateway Management node and then click further down the node structure
until you reach Data Source. Click on Data Source to open the dialog where the data
input to the filter service shall be defined. Remember to start the filtering service after
the configuration and to apply changes.
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5.11.6.2 Filtering — output settings

Click on the Gateway Management node and then click further down the node structure
until you reach Output settings. Click on Output settings to open the dialog where the
output settings of the filtered data stream can be configured. Remember to enable and
start the service.
5.11.6.3 Configuration filters

Filter elements can be selected through drag and drop. All attributes in the AIS message
structure can be used in a filter. Remember to save after the configuration is finished.
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5.11.7 Area Definition Tool

The Area Definition Tool is available from the Start button →All Programs →AIS
Application Suite →Tools. Open this tool in order to define an input port for the Area
Definition Tool. Remember to start the service.
An area filter can be made through defining the perimeters of the area by clicking in the
map. When an area is stored, it can be selected in the gateway service and added as
an area filter.
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5.11.8 Operation of power switch

The locally installed WTI TCP/IP power switch can be operated via an application
named Power Switch located on the Tools menu under AIS Application Suite.
IP equipment on the same subnet can be pinged and equipment connected on the power
outlets can be turned off, turned on or cycled. Whether the connected items are on or
off, can be checked by pressing the Check Status button.
Another alternative to operate the WTI power switch is to enter the IP address of the
power switch in Windows Explorer (right click on the start menu). Then Internet
Explorer will be started and you will be asked for credentials for entering the WEB
interface. Default credentials are user; super, password; super. Outlets can be turned on,
off or cycled via the WTI WEB interface.
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5.11.9 External power amplifier

Note
The power amplifier (PA) is optional and not a part of the standard delivery.
A 100 W external power amplifier (PA) can be delivered. The base station needs an
interface board installed inside the AIS Unit. A control cable with DIN connectors in
both ends is included in the PA delivery. A circulator must be used and can optionally be
delivered by Kongsberg Seatex AS. The AIS base station communicates with the power
amplifier via the DIN cable. The output power dBm value is set via the WEB interface.
1 In the WEB interface, click Setup →Radio.
2 Type the value in the EXT_PA_POWER box.
The range is from 41 dBm =12.5 W to 50 dBm = 100 W.
Forwarded and reflected values which are displayed in the Status page are calculated by
the power amplifier. The field power will indicate PA High when the power amplifier
interface board is installed in the base station.
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Related topics
• Power amplifier installation on page 40
5.12 Repeater functionality

The repeater functionality of the base station allows for repetition of received AIS
messages. This gives a wider distribution of AIS messages and targets which are far away
from each other, can receive each other’s AIS messages with a repeater between them.
The repeater functionality of the base station is in accordance with IEC 61232-3, with the
exception of chaining and encryption. The repeater functionality is by default disabled
and must be specifically enabled to be used.
5.12.1 Enabling the repeater functionality
Prerequisites
You will need an MMSI from a competent authority. This MMSI must be different from
the base station MMSI.
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Procedure
1 Enter the Web interface configuration and click Repeater →Setup →General
2 Type 1 for the ENABLED parameter to enable the repeater functionality.
• 0 = Repeater function not enabled.
• 1 = Repeater function enabled.
3 Type the MMSI number for the repeater.
This must be different from the MMSI number of the base station. If you do not
have an MMSI number for the repeater, you can get one from competent authority
in your country.
4 Type the start minute for the repeater’s ID report ID_REPORT_UTC.
• 60 = Start reporting immediately.
• 0 to 59 = Which minute within the hour you want to start reporting.
This parameter is important for monitoring purposes.
5 Type the start slot for the ID report, ID_REPORT_SS_CHA, values 0 to 2249 slots.
6 Type the slot interval for the ID report, ID_REPORT_SI, values 0 to 135000 slots.
7 Type the access scheme for the ID report ID_REPORT_TDMA:
• 0 = Depending on reporting interval.
• 1 = FATDMA.
• 2 = ITDMA/RATDMA.
Type 2 if you are not familiar with AIS access schemes.
8 Type the transmission power of the repeater, TX_POWER. Default value: 0.
• 0 = High power.
• 1 = Low power.
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Change to 1 if there is a need to limit the footprint of the repeater.

9 Type the channel number for the radio channels for operation, CHANNEL_A and
CHANNEL_B. Do not change unless you want to repeat messages on different
channels.
• 0 = Disable repeats for this channel.
• 1 to 2088 = Channel number.
10 Allow the repeater to use RATDMA, RATDMA_ENABLED. Default value: 1.
• 0 = Disable repeater to use RATDMA.
• 1 = Enable repeater to use RATDMA.
11 Click Review changes and Apply changes and Restart to save your settings.
5.12.2 Setting up traffic shaping

It is important to set up the traffic shaping parameters to limit the transmission on VDL
(VHF data link). The base station repeater will by default limit its transmission on the
VDL. The default is to use no more than 400 lots per frame (per UTC minute).
Procedure
1 Enter the Web interface configuration and click Repeater →Setup →Repeating
2 Type the maximum number of allowed slots in one frame, MAX_REP_SLOTS.
Values 1 to 400. Default value: 400.
3 Type the wanted down sampling factor, DOWNSAMP_FACTOR.
The down sampling factor enables the repeater to skip messages from the same
originating MMSI, in order to lower the number of messages from the same MMSI.
• 0 = Fixed interval.
• 1 = No down sampling.
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• 2 = Every second message.

• 3 = Every third message.
4 Type the maximum repeat interval for moving and stationary targets,
MAX_REP_INTRVL_MOV and MAX_REP_INTRVL_STAT. Values 0 to 33750.
• 0 = Disabled.
• 1 to 33750 = Maximum number of slot allowed.
5 Type the fixed repeat interval for moving or stationary targets,
FIXED_REP_INTRVL_MOV and FIXED_REP_INTRVL_STAT. Values 0 to 33750.
• 0 = No fixed interval.
• 1 to 33750 = Maximum number of slots allowed.
6 Type the repetition of SART test massages, REP_SART_TEST. Default value: 0.
• 0 = Repetition disabled.
• 1 = Repetition enabled.
5.12.3 Setting FATDMA reservations

The FATDMA slot reservation parameter tells the repeater which FATDMA slots it
can use for its repeating operation if FATDMA is selected as an access scheme for the
repeater.
Context
Please note that there is no automatic monitoring of the DLM reservations of the base
station and the repeater reservations. You must manually verify that there is a consistency
between the two. It is important to verify the consistency in order to accommodate the
configuration scenario where several base stations reserve slots for the repeater operation.
Procedure
1 Enter the Web interface configuration and click Repeater →Fatdma →Rep A1
(channel A1).
2 Type the OWNER of the FATDMA slot reservation.
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• C = Clear, no FATDMA operation.

• L = Local, slot set reserved for this repeater’s FATDMA operation.
• R = Remote, slot set reserved for other entity and cannot be used by repeater.
Not even RATDMA.
3 Type the start slot, START_SLOT, of the FATDMA reservation, values 0 to 2249.
This is the first slot in this reserved set of slots.
4 Type the number of continuous slots, NUM_SLOTS, which are reserved in this
slot set, values 1 to 5.
5 Type the space in slots, INCREMENT, between each set of slot reservations, values
0 to 1125.
5.12.4 Filtering
5.12.4.1 MMSI filtering
MMSI filtration is the filtration of MMSI numbers to find an MMSI candidate for
repetition. This is done by providing an interval of MMSI numbers. If this interval is an
“include interval”, these MMSI numbers will be repeated. If this interval is an “exclude
interval”, the MMSI numbers will not be repeated.
Procedure
1 Enter the Web interface configuration and click Repeater →Filter →MMSI.
2 Type the MMSI number for the start of the filtering interval, MMSI_START.
This is the start of the MMSI number of the set of MMSI numbers which shall be
filtered.
3 Type the MMSI number for the end of the filtering interval, MMSI_END.
This is the last MMSI number in the set of MMSI numbers which shall be filtered.
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4 Type a value to either include or exclude this set of MMSI numbers from repetition,
MMSI_INCLUDE.
• 1 = Area included in repetition.
• 2 = Area excluded from repetition.
5.12.4.2 Area filtering

This is used to include or exclude an area from repetition. All targets within an “include
area” will be repeated, while all targets within an “exclude area”, will not be repeated.
Context
MSG_ID_FILTER_MASK
This parameter is a binary mask represented as a decimal number. Least significant
bit represents message 1, second least significant bit represents message 2 and so
on. The complete list is (from least to most significant bit): Message 1, Message
2, Message 3, Message 4, Message 5, Message 6 and 7, Message 8, Message 12
and 13, Message 14, Message 15, Message 18CS, Message 18SO, Message 19,
Message 21, Message 24CS, Message 24Other, Message 25 and Message 26.
NAV_STAT_FILTER_MASK
This parameter is similar to the MSDK_ID_FILTER_MASK. The least significant
bit is navigational status 0, the second least significant bit is navigational status
1 and so on.
Procedure
1 Enter the Web interface configuration and click Repeater →Filter →Area x.
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2 Type the latitude and the longitude of the north eastern corner of the filtering area
(zone) in degrees, NE_LAT_DEG and NE_LON_DEG.
3 Type the latitude and longitude of the south western corner of the filtering area
(zone) in degrees, SW_LAT_DEG and SW_LON_DEG.
4 Type a value to either include or exclude the selected area in the filtering,
AREA_INCLUDE.
• 1 = Area included in repetition.
• 2 = Area excluded from repetition.
Inclusion zones are areas were targets complying to the configuration of the
filter, will be repeated. Exclusion zones are areas were targets complying to the
configuration of the filter, will not be repeated.
5 Type the maximum number of times you want to repeat the message. This number
can be lowered by changing the NUM_REPEATS parameter.
• 0 = Do not repeat message.
• 1 = Messages with RI:0 are repeated.
• 2 = Messages with RI:0,1 are repeated.
• 3 = Messages with RI:0,1,2 are repeated.
6 Type a value for how the repeater shall set the repeat indictor for incoming
messages, RI_INCREMENTS.
• 0 = Repeat Indicator incremented with 1.
• 1 = Repeat Indicator set to 1 if received RI<1.
• 2 = Repeat Indictor set to 2 if received RI<2.
• 3 = Repeat Indicator set to 3.
7 Type the speed over ground limit, SOG_FILTER, for when a vessel shall be
considered for filtering or not.
This is the lower limit for repetition of moving targets. Any vessel moving at a
speed higher than this number, will be considered for repetition.
• 0 = No filtering.
• 1 = Filtering, value 1 to 102 knots.
8 Type a value for whether a vessel, which has a course over ground value within the
interval set in the COG_FROM and COG_TO parameters, shall be included in the
filtering or not, COG_FILTER_CONTROL.
• 1 = Include range for parameters COG_FROM and COG_TO in filtering.
• 2 = Exclude range for parameters COG_FROM and COG_TO in filtering.
9 Type a value in degrees for start and end, COG_FROM and COG_TO, for vessel
course over ground, value 0 to 360.
10 Type a value to include stationary targets in the filtering or not,
STATIONARY_FILTER.
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• 1 = Filter stationary targets.

11 Type a value to filter by message ID or not, MSG_ID_FILTER_USED.
• 0 = No filtering by message ID.
• 1 = Filtering by message ID.
12 Type a bit value for the messages you want to include or exclude,
MSG_ID_FILTER_MASK.
13 Type a value to base filtering on navigation status or not, NAV_STAT_FILTER_USED.
• 0 = No filtering by navigation status.
• 1 = Filtering by navigation status.
14 Type a bit value for the navigation statuses you want to include or exclude,
NAV_STAT_FILTER_MASK.
15 Type a value to filter based on ship and cargo, SHIPCARGO_CONTROL.
• 0 = No filtering based on ship and cargo.
• 1 = Filtering enabled, the ship and cargo types specified in the parameter
SHIPCARGO_FILTER_MASK, will be repeated.
• 2 = Filtering enabled, the ship and cargo types specified the parameter
SHIPCARGO_FILTER_MASK will be excluded from repetition.
16 Type a bit value for which ship and cargo types you want to filter,
SHIPCARGO_FILTER_MASK.
5.13 Using Network Time Protocol (NTP) as

PI time source
The Base Station can be configured to use an NTP server as a time source for the PI. If
no timing is provided from the internal GPS receiver nor the external sensor, the NTP (if
configured) will be used in ALR sentences and in Tag Blocks.
Note
The NTP time cannot be used for VDL synchronization.
You can configure the NTP server via the Ntp Setup option in the web interface.
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Procedure
1 Enter the Configuration menu and select Ntp Setup.
2 Select Edit to open the ntp.conf file.
3 Add the server entries by typing the keyword "server" and the IP address for that
server. Preferably under the comment "Outside source of synchronized time".
The illustration shows the configuration of 2 NTP servers. The 77.95.77.250 and
79.161.58.119. Unless you have manually configured DNS lookup on the Base
Station, use numeric IP4 addresses only.
4 When all servers have been added, select Update.
5 Select Restart NTP server to complete the procedure.
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6 Getting started
This chapter describes the main operating procedures for getting started and using the
AIS Unit.
6.1 How to turn on the AIS Unit

1 Ensure that the power cable, the serial connection(s), the network and the antennas
are connected.
2 Push the lid to the left on the AIS Unit to reveal the ON switch.
3 Press the ON switch.
4 After an initialisation period, the GPS LED will start to blink. The initialisation may
take up to 15 minutes, depending on the GPS almanac.
Related topics
6.2 AIS Unit settings

The following settings must be carried out in order to get a working AIS Unit. We
recommend to carry out these settings via the WEB interface. Refer to Configuration on
page 46 for other settings. The AIS Unit is by default configured.
6.2.1 Network settings

How to change the network settings
1 Connect the network ports ( AIS LAN and LAN 2) of the AIS Unit to a PC, network
switch or hub. The unit is delivered with default IP addresses.
2 Or you can use NMEA sentences for configuration of the AIS module.
3 Open Network setup on the Web interface to change the IP settings of the AIS
module.
4 Open the Network settings in the main board/computer Control panel to change the
IP address of the Main board. Default IP address is: LAN 2 10.0.21.61.
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5 Default PI TCP port on AIS LAN is 4712. Output on TCP port 4712 (Full_PI_TCP)
can be turned off under the folder Setup →MISC. The port number can be changed
under the Setup folder →Network →LAN_PITCP_PORT. Use port numbers above
23.
6 Open Setup →Network to change the PI UDP settings. Change the settings to be in
accordance with the general AIS network settings. The PI UDP port can be turned
OFF by entering 0 in the LAN_BRC_PORT under the Setup folder →Network.
7 On the Windows interface of the AIS Unit, open NMEA Data Router to change PI
output on LAN 2.
Related topics
• NMEA Data Router on page 76
6.2.2 Setting the MMSI number

Default MMSI when delivered is 2579999. The MMSI needs to be changed after startup.
Set the seven-digit MMSI number, either by sending a BCF sentence to the AIS Unit or
via the WEB interface. The AIS Unit will automatically add two zeros at the front to
fulfil the mandatory nine digits.
6.2.3 Setting the unique identifier (UID)

Set the unique identifier (UID) according to the description in IEC 62320–1. Either by
sending a SID sentence to the AIS Unit. If the UID is not set, the default factory set
UID will be used. This can be queried by the VER sentence. The UID can also be
set in the WEB interface.
6.2.4 Setting the position source

Set the position source that shall be used. Internal GPS is by default enabled. Normally
the user will change to surveyed position. The position can be set by sending a BCF
sentence to the AIS Unit. The position can also be set in the WEB interface.
6.2.5 Setting radio VHF channels and power level

Default VHF RX and TX channels are the standard AIS channels. Ch C is default off.
Power level is default 12 W. Parameters can be set by sending a BCF sentence to the AIS
Unit. These parameters can also be set in the WEB interface under Setup →Radio.
Under Setup →Radio there is a channel C available in addition to the traditional Ch A
and B. Channel C can be used for DSC or TDMA. Originally it was meant for DSC, but
as the need for DSC disappeared, a TDMA option has been implemented. Hence another
frequency in the maritime band can be configured. Typically use of Ch C could be for
secure /military AIS traffic. Use the Help function to configure the modulation. Power
can be selected for the Ch C separately in the same view.
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6.2.6 Setting the reporting rates

Default factory setting for the AIS Unit is message 4 start slot Ch A = 10 and Ch B =
385, message 4 used = 1.
All slot allocations and reporting rates should be set by an authorised authority.
Reporting rates are set by sending an ECB sentence to the AIS Unit or they can be
set in the WEB interface →AtoN Setup.
Set the Message 4 Start Slot in BS setup under ECB. A value of –1 indicates no
transmission of message 4. Set a value between 0 and 374 to make the AIS Unit transmit
Message 4.
The other messages (17, 20 and 22) can be turned off. To enable the transmission
of messages other than message 4, the AIS Unit needs to be told the slot reservations
(DLM sentence). If the ECB is used to enable a scheduled message (other than message
4) and there is no slot reservation for this message, the message will not be sent. Slot
reservations and transmission schedule must match.
6.3 Status information

The Status page in the WEB interface holds information on Alarms (if any), Status and
Station List.
Alarms, if any, are listed in addition to own position (internal GNSS pos). The Station
List gives the number of visible AIS vessels and the distance to the most distant unit.
Forwarded and reflected power are presented in the Status box. Reflected power should
be between 10 % and 20 % of the forwarded power. The reflected power will be
presented after the first transmission.
The serial number of the AIS Unit and the AIS module is available under the Update
SW page.
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6.4 Advanced configuration

All configuration of the AIS Unit, specifically slot allocations and reporting rates, should
be carried out by a competent authority.
Certain parameters need to be set in order for the unit to be able to send data on LAN
to the correct network.
• IP_ADDR
• SUBNET_MASK
• GATEWAY
• LAN_BRC_ADDRESS
• LAN_BRC_PORT
• LAN_BRC_ADR_CLI(ents)
Send the following sentences to configure the unit on PI:

• SID – Installation of Station identification (UID, MMSI)
• BCG – Configuration (Radio channels, power, ADS interval, talker ID)
• BCL – Configuration (Position source, surveyed position, name)
• RST – Restart
• SPO – Select device’s reception processing and output
• DLM – Data link management (FATDMA allocations)
• ECB – Configuration broadcast rates for messages (4, 17, 20, 22, 23, 24)
• ACA – Region channel management
• AGA – Preparation of a group assignment message (23)
ECB is used to set up the transmission schedule of the various messages. The position
report is VDL message 4 and when configured it will have a reporting interval of
minimum 10 seconds. Furthermore, the AIS RTCM message 17 can be configured for
transmission on the two channels separately. To inform other AIS units within radio
range of the fact that this Base Station is using specific time slots for transmission, the
VDL message 20 must be configured for transmission. This can also be done for two
channels separately. If the coverage area of the Base Station is using non-standard AIS
radio parameters, then message 22 should be scheduled for transmission. If a group
assignment message shall be broadcasted, then message 23 should be scheduled for
transmission. For further identification of the Base Station, the message 24 must be
configured for transmission. All of this is done by sending the ECB message.
Note
Prior to sending the ECB sentence, the DLM sentence must be used to allocated
FATDMA slots for the scheduled messages (DLM sentence is not necessary for message
4, but is recommended).
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Note
As of SW version 2.00.00, all updated AIS-NMEA sentences must have the sentence status
flag set. This applies to ACM, AGA, ASN, DLM, ECB, SID and SPO. The sentences that
are new to IEC 62320-1:2015, have the sentence status flag included.
RST is used to restart the AIS Unit and to set the AIS Unit to factory default configuration.
6.4.1 Setting up a transmission schedule

For the base station to be able to transmit in FATDMA you have to define the
transmission schedule. Transmission slots can be provided by a competent authority or
you must decide on your own set of slots.
It is important that the slots for the different messages do not overlap. Two different
messages should not have a transmission schedule that will make them transmit in the
same slot. In addition, it is important not to send in slots reserved by another base station.
Note
Base stations that normally do not hear each other, can under particular meteorological
conditions suddenly pick up on the other base station's transmission, and if they share
slots there will be a message collision on the VDL.
This configuration can be done by sending an NMEA sentence or by using the WEB
interface. In this example we will configure message 4 and message 20 for a single base
station by use of the DLM and ECB NMEA sentences.
The slots provided for message 4 have a starting slot of 10 on channel A and 385
on channel B where both have a transmission schedule of 750 slots. Message 20
has slot 16 as a starting slot on channel A and 641 on channel B where both have a
transmission schedule of 1250 slots. Message 20 holds the FATDMA reservations
for all the FATDMA messages transmitted by the base station (it can also be used to
reserve FATDMA slots for non-base station AIS Units as well). Message 4 is the only
FATDMA message that can reserve its own slots, and does not require reservations done
by message 20. However, if the reservations of message 4 are included in the message
20, all the reservations will be stored in one place and you can check all the reservations
used by querying for the DLM sentence.
Here is an example on how to configure the base station using the slots given above.
First you have to configure the slot reservations and then the transmission schedule.
6.4.1.1 Configuring slot reservations

Use the DLM sentence to configure slot reservations.
Sentence format when completed:
$SNDLM,0,A,L,10,1,7,750,L16,1,7,1250,,,,,,,,,,C <cr><lf>
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Prerequisites
The first sequence number for channel A is 0. SN is selected as talker ID.
Setting slot reservations for message 4 on channel A

1 Set sequence number to 0.
2 Set channel to A.
3 Set ownership to L. L= Local reservation.
4 Set start slot for message 4 to 10.
5 Set number of slots to 1 (single slot message).
6 Set the timeout value to 7.
7 Set the slot increment to 750.
Now the DLM sentence looks like this: $SNDLM,0,A,L,10,1,7,750
Setting slot reservations for message 20 on channel A

1 Set ownership to L. L = Local reservation.
2 Set start slot for message 20 to 16.
3 Set number of slots to 1 (single slot message).
4 Set the timeout value to 7.
5 Set the slot increment to 1250.
Now the DLM sentence for channel A looks like this:
$SNDLM,0,A,L,10,1,7,750,L16,1,7,1250
Follow the same procedure for channel B. The DLM for channel B looks like this:
$SNDLM,0,B,L,385,1,7,750,L,641,1,7,1250,,,,,,,,,,C <cr><lf>
Note
As you are not configuring slot reservations for other messages in this example, the
remaining fields are null fields.
6.4.1.2 Configuring transmission schedule

Use the ECB sentence to configure the transmission schedule.
Sentence format when completed:
$SNECB,STX0000123,4,1350,750,1,1350,385,750,1,C<cr><lf>
Prerequisites
SN is talker ID. Unique ID is STX0000123.
Setting transmission schedule for message 4

1 Set unique ID to STX0000123.
2 Set message type to 4.
3 Set UTC time to current UTC time pluss 5 minutes (here set to 1350)
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4 Set start slot for message for on channel A to 10.

5 Set slot interval to 750.
6 Set number of slots to 1.
7 Set UTC startup time for message 4 on channel B to current UTC time pluss 5
minutes (here set to 1350).
8 Set start slot for message 4 on channel B to 385.
9 Set slot interval to 750.
10 Set number of slots to 1.
Now the ECB sentence for message 4 looks like this:
$SNECB,STX0000123,4,1350,750,1,1350,385,750,1,C
Follow the same procedure for the transmission schedule for
message 20. The ECB sentence for message 20 looks like this:
$SNECB,STX0000123,20,1350,1250,1,1350,385,750,1,C<cr><lf>
6.5 Channel management

The NMEA messages ACM and ACA are used for channel management. ACA sets the
area and radio parameters for the area where non-standard AIS radio parameters apply.
An authorised operator can perform this task. Sending an ACA message will cause the
AIS Unit to alter its own radio parameters. ACM is used to make the AIS Unit transmit
a channel management message 22 to a designated AIS target. The message contains
non-standard AIS radio parameters, but not a region. The AIS Unit can manage up to
10 different regions. These regions may be overlapping. It is not possible to configure
the AIS Unit to use regions with different radio settings. All regions must have the
same radio parameters.
6.6 Radio traffic management

Sometimes it is necessary to limit the amount of radio traffic within a certain area, for
example a port with many vessels. One way of doing this is to use the VDL message 16
and set the destined mobile station into Assigned mode. The AIS Unit will be told in
which time slots it should send, and on which channel(s). An ASN message (NMEA
sentence) must be sent to the AIS Unit to make it force other mobile stations to go
into Assigned mode.
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6.7 Configuring AtoNs

6.7.1 Configuring AtoNs with NMEA sentences
Aids to Navigation (AtoNs) are used to navigate vessels away from areas where there are
fish farms, wind farms etc. An AtoN can be configured by sending NMEA sentences to
the AIS Unit.
Procedure
1 Define the AtoN by sending the AID sentence to the AIS Unit (chained AtoNs
are not supported).
This will configure the MMSI of the AtoN as well as the type. When the AtoN
is defined, you can add attributes to it.
2 Send the ACF sentence to configure the surveyed position (if used), radio channels
and power level along with type of AtoN.
3 Send the ACE sentence to set the name of the AtoN along with its physical size.
4 Send the AAR sentence to select the transmission method FATDMA or RATDMA
(CSTDMA is not supported) and to set the transmission schedule.
6.7.2 Configuring AtoNs via WEB interface

Aids to Navigation (AtoNs) are used to navigate vessels away from areas where there are
fish farms, wind farms etc. An AtoN can be configured via the WEB interface.
2 Click the AtoN Setup folder.
3 Select appropriate Target.
4 Set the TARGET_ID parameter to a value between 0 and 19. Using the target
number is a good practice.
5 Type the MMSI parameter to give the radio identity of the AtoN. MMSIs for AtoNs
start with 99.
6 Type the TYPE parameter. The type of the AtoN is discussed in ITU-R M.1371.
If unsure set to 1.
7 Type the NAME parameter. It can be up to 34 characters long.
Note
If set to be longer than 20 character, the AtoN radio message will use two slots
instead of one. This is especially important when using FATDMA or sending ATON
messages in a densely trafficked area
8 Set the ACCURACY parameter to 1 if the accuracy is high (better than 10 metres) or
0 if the accuracy is lower. The default is 0.
9 Type the LATITUDE and LONGITUDE parameters in degrees and decimal degrees.
Negative longitude means west, and negative latitude means south.
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10 Type the DIMA, DIMB, DIMC and DIMD parameters in metres.

These are the lengths of the physical size of the AtoN. This is discussed in ITU-R
M.1371.
11 Set the EPFD parameter ( electronic positioning fixing device) to 1 or 7.
1 uses the internal GPS of the base station, while 7 is surveyed. Most applications
will use 7.
12 Set the OFF_POS_INDICATOR parameter to 0.
13 Set the OFF_POS_THRESHOLD parameter to 0.
14 Set the RAIM_FLAG parameter to 0.
This parameter can be set to 1 if an internal sensor is used.
15 Set the VIRTUAL_FLAG parameter to 1 to indicate that this is a virtual base station
and not a physical one.
16 Set the USE_FATDMA parameter to 1 if the AtoN uses FATDMA slots. Otherwise it
is 0 and uses RATDMA slots.
If FATDMA slots are used, then slot reservations (DLM) must be configured. If
RATDMA is used, then RATDMA must be enabled in the base station (enabled
by factory default).
17 Set the UTC_MIN_CHA parameter to 0.
UTC minute for start of transmission on channel A is normally left to 0 unless a
specific start time is wanted.
18 Type the START_SLOT_CHA parameter. Start slot for channel A is the FATDMA
start slot for message 21.
19 Type the REPORT_RATE_CHA parameter in seconds. Report rate channel is the
RATDMA reporting rate for message 21. It is given in seconds between each
transmission.
20 Type the SLOT_INTERVAL_CHA parameter.
Slot interval channel Ais used for FATDMA transmissions and tells how many slots
there are between each transmission of message 21 on channel A.
21 Leave the RX_CHA and TX_CHA values as default.
22 The six parameters from UTC_MIN_CHB to TX_CHB are for Channel B and they
are the same as the ones for Channel A.
23 Set the POWER_LEVEL parameter to 0.
Power level is the radio power used to transmit message 21. Leave this at 0 so the
message 21 follow the general power setting of the base station.
24 The TIME_STAMP parameter is for internal use and debugging.
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7 Maintenance
The AIS system consists of both software and hardware. The software part can be
reinstalled or upgraded to the latest version in the field. Service on the hardware in
the field can consist of:
• Exchanging damaged GNSS antenna cables.
• Exchanging failed GNSS antenna.
• Exchanging damaged VHF antenna cables.
• Exchanging failed VHF antenna.
• Exchanging damaged IALA beacon antenna cables .
• Exchanging failed IALA beacon antenna .
• Exchanging failed AIS Unit.
• Checking fuse within the power connector on the AIS Unit.
Note
IALA receiver and corresponding antenna and cable is optional equipment.
The AIS Unit is not designed for service in the field and opening the housing can result
in damage or degradation of the unit and void the warranty.
7.1 Periodic maintenance

Some activities should be carried out on a regular basis to maintain the condition or
operational status of the equipment.
7.1.1 Cleaning of air inlet

The air inlet at the rear of the AIS Unit needs to be cleaned regularly to avoid overheating
of the unit. The period between each cleaning is dependent on the air quality at the
installation site. However, we recommend that the filter should be cleaned at least
every six months.
Remove the plastic cover and replace the filter or clean the filter either by washing
with mild detergent or vacuuming.
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With filter cover Filter cover removed
Filter cover and filter
7.1.2 Antenna care

The enclosures should be carefully cleaned on a regular basis with a damp cloth and mild
soap. Brush off any ice or snow to ensure optimal performance.
Note
Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemicals.
7.1.3 Changing the fuse

If the unit does not receive power, it could be
because of a blown fuse.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the power connector.
2 Open the fuse holder below the power inlet gently with a screw driver.
3 Within the holder there are two fuses, one in use and one spare. Remove the
innermost fuse and replace it with the spare fuse.
4 Close the fuse holder.
5 Connect the power connector and turn the power switch on.
WARNING
If the fuse has blown, the cause for the fuse failure must be
investigated.
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7.2 Software updates

Kongsberg Seatex AS will regularly offer software upgrades for the AIS Unit with
improvements and new functionalities. It is up to the user to decide whether he will
update his/her unit to the latest version. Contact customer support to receive the new
software.
7.2.1 Updating the AIS software

Software on the AIS module within the AIS Unit can be updated either remotely from
a PC (via WEB interface) or locally (via USB device).
How to update software via USB

1 Insert the USB device with the unzipped software update in the USB port behind the
lid at the front of the AIS Unit.
Note
Not all USB devices are supported.
2 When the AIS Unit detects a new firmware on the USB device it will be validated
and uploaded.
3 The unit goes through an update procedure and restarts the processes which are
affected by the update.
4 When the update is finished the AIS Unit will enter standard operation mode based
on the settings it had before the update.
Related topics
• Software update via WEB interface on page 50
7.3 Local connection to main board

You can connect to the main board locally on site with an external computer using the
LAN 1 port at the front of the Base Station. The default IP address is 10.0.21.63. The
external computer must be on the same subnet. Default subnet is 255.255.255.0.
7.4 Repairs and modifications

Repair of the AIS Unit can consist of:
• exchanging damaged antenna cables
• exchanging failed antennas
• exchanging the AIS Unit
These repairs can be carried out by a skilled electrician.
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7.4.1 Replacing the antenna cable

Caution
If the antenna cable is attached to the unit, do not attach the antenna
cable to the antenna with the AIS Unit powered on. If the antenna cable is
short-circuited with power on, the receiver or AIS module within the unit
can be damaged.
Procedure
1 Turn off the AIS Unit with the power switch located behind the lid at the front of
the unit.
2 Dismount the damaged antenna cable. The new antenna cable must be as straight as
possible. Do not crush or crimp the cable as this will affect the electrical properties
of the cable.
3 Connect the antenna cable to the antenna.
4 The connection between the antenna and the antenna cable should be sealed against
water penetration, preferably using waterproof self-vulcanizing tape.
5 Connect the antenna cable to the AIS Unit.
7.4.2 Replacing the antenna

Caution
If the antenna cable is attached to the unit, do not attach the antenna
cable to the antenna with the AIS Unit powered on. If the antenna cable is
short-circuited with power on, the receiver or AIS module within the unit
can be damaged.
Procedure
1 Turn off the AIS Unit with the power switch located behind the lid at the front of
the unit.
2 Dismount the failed antenna.
3 Mount the new antenna on the mounting rod or similar.
4 Connect the antenna cable to the antenna.
5 The connection between the antenna and the cable should be sealed against water
penetration, preferably by using waterproof self-vulcanizing tape.
6 Connect the antenna cable to the AIS Unit.
7.4.3 Repairing the AIS Unit

The unit is not designed for customer maintenance. All repairs and modifications of the
unit, except changing the fuse in the power inlet, installation of new software versions
and setup of the system, should be carried out by qualified personnel. A failed unit
should be shipped back to Kongsberg Seatex AS or other agreed service point for repair.
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7.4.4 Installing a spare AIS Unit

If a spare unit is rented while your unit is in for repair, it is delivered with the latest
version of the product software.
Procedure
1 Turn off the unit with the power switch located behind the lid at the front of the unit.
2 Disconnect the unit to be repaired from its cables and replace it with the spare unit.
3 Connect all cables as they were on the original unit.
4 Power up the unit.
7.5 Troubleshooting
This part of the document is written for personnel with operator experience when a
situation arises where assistance from service personnel may be required. The aim of
this section is to identify the problem so that the appropriate action can be taken.
7.5.1 System status

The error conditions in the system are usually observed by looking at the colour codes
of the four LED indicators located on the front panel or in the Status page of the Web
interface.
When contacting Kongsberg Seatex AS support, please refer to the serial number of the
unit and the software version. The software version number can be found in the Web
interface →Update SW.
Related topics
• Status information on page 95
7.5.2 No power
If the LED indicators are not lit when powering the unit, it may indicate that the unit
does not receive power.
Procedure
1 Check the power connection to the unit(s).
2 Turn the power switch behind the lid on the front panel off and on two or three
times in case of poor connection.
3 Check the fuse within the power connector.
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7.5.3 External output problems

During operation situations may occur where the external equipment receives no data
from the AIS Unit.
Procedure
1 Check the network cables/equipment, serial lines (if used), cables, cable connectors
and antennas for mechanical damage.
2 Check that the connectors are connected to the correct output ports both on the AIS
Unit and on the connected equipment. The layout of the rear panel of the unit is
shown in on page .
3 If the cable and connectors are OK, check that the output configuration of the AIS
Unit is set up correctly.
Related topics
• Configuration via WEB interface on page 47
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8 Mechanical drawings
Note
The drawings are not to scale. To-scale drawings are available on request.
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8.1 AIS Unit mechanical dimensions
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8.2 GNSS antenna dimensions
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8.3 VHF antenna dimensions
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Parts list
9 Parts list
9.1 Standard components

Part number Description
B600-01 Kongsberg AIS BS 600
A101-01 GPS antenna, GPS 4
A101-02_H *) Mounting kit for GPS 4
A100-58 VHF antenna, AV7N
G071-28 Power cable, 2.5 m
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*) A101-02_H (Mounting kit for GPS antenna) consists of :

• A101-02 (Mounting bracket for GPS 4)
• A101-03 (Interconnection cable for GPS 4 antenna, with N-female)
• A100-93 (Cable main unit to GPS antenna cable, with N-female, 0.5 m)
9.2 System accessories

Part number Description
G070–02 GPS/VHF antenna cable (RG–214), price per m, maximum length 30 m
G070–01 GPS/VHF antenna cable (low loss), price per m, maximum length 100 m
G071–07 Connector kit for RG 14 cable, male
G071–08 Connector kit for 1/2–inch low loss cable, male
G071-91 Cable main unit to VHF antenna cable, 0.5 m, (1 ea.)
A101-03 Interconnection cable for GPS 4 antenna, with N-female, (1 ea.)
A100-93 Cable main unit to GPS antenna cable, with N-female, 0.5 m, (1 ea.)
A101-02 Mounting bracket for GPS 4, (1 ea.)
B600-03 Cable redundancy, serial RS-232, 9–pin connectors
B600-07 100 W power amplifier
B220–01 Circulator for 100 W power amplifier
B600–08 DIN cable between BS6xx and 100 W power amplifier
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10 References
Reference documents
1 NMEA 0183 Standard for Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices, Version 3.00
2 RTCM Recommended Standards for Differential Navstar GPS/GLONASS Service,
Version 2.3
3 Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems –Automatic
identification system (AIS) – Part 1: AIS Base Stations – Minimum operational and
performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results, IEC 62320-1
4 Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems - Automatic
identification system (AIS) - Part 2: AIS AtoN Stations - Operational and
performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results, IEC 62320-1
5 Technical characteristics for an automatic identification system using time-division
multiple access in the VHF maritime mobile band, Recommendation ITU-R
M.1371-5
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Appendix A Declaration of conformity
Appendix A
Declaration of conformity
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Appendix B
Statement of conformity
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Appendix C
Coax connector installation
The connector consists of two parts: the connector head and the cable entry.
The instructions below are an excerpt from Huber+Suhner assembly instruction,
DOC-0000179418, rev. C, March 2008.
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Appendix D
½" coax cable specifications
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Appendix E
RG–214 specifications
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Appendix F
Antenna specifications
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F.1 GNSS antenna mechanical dimensions

and installation
Excerpt from Procom datasheet
Application
Active receiving antenna for the 1575 MHz NAVSTAR GPS Satellitte Navigation System
Electrical specifications
Model and type GPS 4, quadrifilar helix active
antenna
Frequency 1575 MHz
Impedance Nom. 50 Ω
Polarisation Circular right-hand
Gain (in axial direction) > 32 dBi
SWR (output) < 2.0
Supply voltage 5 ± 0.5 V DC
Current consumption Approx. 44 mA
EMC Full protection (IEC 801, IEC 255)
Mechanical specifications
Materials Antenna dome: weather-resistant
low-loss plastic,
Colour White
Wind surface Approx. 0.0072 m2
Max. wind speed 200 km/h
Wind load Approx. 9.6 N @ 150 km/h
Temperature range -50 °C to +70 °C
Connector FME-female (pin) (N-female pigtail
when delivered by Kongsberg
Seatex AS)
Total height Approx. 23 cm
Antenna diameter 33 mm
Weight Approx. 150 g
Mounting
Vertical on 1–inch water pipe or on PROCOM 1–inch mounting brackets.
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installation
Excerpt from Comrod datasheet
Type
Comrod AV7.
Application
High quality dipole antenna designed for the marine VHF radio telephone service.
Frequency range 156 to 162 MHz, VSWR < 1.5:1
145 to 165 MHz, VSWR < 2:1
Nominal impedance 50 Ω
Power rating 100 W
Gain 2 dBi
Pattern Horizontal plane: Omnidirectional
Vertical plane: see reverse page
Polarisation Vertical
Connector UHF female is standard
DC-grounded Yes
Mechanical specifications
Design Centerfed coaxial dipole. Radiating
elements completely enclosed
in polyurethane foam within a
fiberglass tube. Mounting bracket in
aluminium.
Height 1.25 m (4 ft)
Weight 1 kg, including U-bolts
Wind rating 55 m/s = 125 mph
Finish Polyurethane lacquer, white
Temperature range -55 °C, +71 °C (-67 °F, +160 °F)
Mounting
Mounted to the bulkhead by means of 4 holes in the aluminium bracket or to a mast or
tube with U-bolts. The tube may be horizontal or vertical.
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and installation
Excerpt from Comrod datasheet.
Type
Comrod AR10MKA/N.
Application
Efficient active fibreglass receiving antenna for frequencies
between 0.28 to 0.325 MHz, intended for use together with a
Differential GPS receiver. The antenna has good large signal
handling characteristics and is also very sensitive. The power
supply is via the coaxial cable from the receiver.
Mounting
Easily mounted to the bulkhead by means of 4 holes in the
aluminium bracket or to a mast or tube with U-bolts. The
U-bolts in stainless steel, are included. Suitable cable: RG-58,
RG-213 or similar.
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The antenna is protected against static discharges and surges at the power line.
Frequency range 0.28 to 0.325 MHz
Pattern Omnidirectional
Polarization Vertical
Impedance 50 Ω
Antenna factor 0.1 to 1
Supply voltage 9 to 15 V
Sensitivity 0.025 uV/√HZ for 0 dB S/N at 300 KHz
Connector N-connector
Mechanical specifications:
Design Fibreglass whip with amplifier in the base
Height 850 mm
Weight 0.75 kg, including U-bolt
Number of sections 1
Wind rating 55 m/s = 125 mph
Moment of flexure 2.5 kpm at 55 m/s wind load
Finish Polyurethane lacquer, white
Temperature range -55° C, +71° C (-67° F, +160° F)
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Appendix G Lightning arrestor specifications
Appendix G
Lightning arrestor
specifications
Excerpt from Huber+Suhner data sheets.
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Appendix H Commissioning report
Appendix H
Commissioning report
This commissioning report is to be completed after installation and prior to

setting-to-work.
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Installation Not OK OK
TX LED indicator green & amber blink
RX LED indicator green & amber blink
GPS LED indicator green blink
Alarm LED dark (no alarms)
Functionality
VHF functionality test (forwarded/reflected)
GPS functionality test (no GPS alarm)
Type of cable used

Type of VHF antenna
Type of GPS antenna
General AIS BS 600/610

Serial number AIS Unit Serial number AIS module
Sw version
Static Data
MMSI number Msg 4 start slots
Network settings AIS IP Address SubNet Gateway
Network settings LAN 2 IP Address SubNet Gateway
Network settings LAN 1 (front) IP

SubNet Gateway
Address
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Appendix H Commissioning report
Comments:
Configuration and test Verified by (date/sign)

performed by (date/sign)
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Index
A BS, 8 differential corrections, 69

BS600 menu, 54 dimensions, 21
accessories, 113
BSC, 8 dimensions, AIS Unit, 21, 110
active, 71
dimensions, GNSS
active standby, 73
antenna, 21, 111
advanced configuration, 96 C dimensions, VHF antenna,
air inlet, cleaning, 103
cable installation, 41 22, 112
AIS, 8
changing parameters via disposal of electrical
AIS data services, 73
WEB interface, 47 components, 12
AIS Gateway, 79
changing the fuse in the DLM sentence, 97
AIS LAN, 55
AIS module, 56 unit, 104
AIS Service Manager, 74 channel management, 99
coax cable specifications, 123
E
AIS system, 17
AIS Unit, 107 coax connector installation, 118 ECB sentence, 97
AIS Unit dimensions, 21 COM port — change, 30 ECDIS, 8
AIS Unit, data inputs, 26 commissioning report, 135 ECS, 8
AIS Unit, data outputs, 26 components, 14 EGNOS, 8
AIS Unit, dimensions, 110 configuration, 46 electrical installation, 44
AIS Unit, environmental configuration filters, 80 EMC, 8
specifications, 23 configuration LCD display, 51 enabling repeater
AIS Unit, external configuration methods, 46 functionality, 84
interfaces, 25 configuration with NMEA environmental
AIS Unit, installation, 40 sentences, 46 specifications, 23
AIS Unit, interfaces, 27 configuration with WEB environmental
AIS Unit, LEDs, 32 interface, 47 specifications, AIS Unit, 23
AIS Unit, location, 34 configuration, AtoN, 100 environmental
AIS Unit, network settings, 93 configuration, redundancy, 71 specifications, GNSS
AIS Unit, power, 22 configuring NTP as PI time antenna, 24
AIS Unit, product source, 91 environmental
description, 15 conformity declaration, 115 specifications, IALA
AIS Unit, repair, 106 conformity statement, 116 beacon antenna, 24
AIS Unit, safety, 25 connecting to WEB environmental
AIS Unit, settings, 93 interface, 47 specifications, VHF
alarm actions, 67 connecting to web interface antenna, 24
alarm list, 67 via main board, 51 equipment handling, 13
alarm system — internal, 33 contact details, 13, 20 exchange, antenna, 106
alarms, 57 contrast, 53 exchange, antenna cable, 106
ALR sentence structure, 66 corrections, differential, 69 external interfaces, 25
antenna and cable CTS, 8 external interfaces, AIS
mounting, 41–43 Unit, 25
antenna cable, exchange, 106
antenna care, 104 D
antenna installation, 41 F
data input, 26
antenna, exchange, 106 data inputs, AIS Unit, 26 FATDMA reservations, 87
antenna, interference, 38 data output, 26 filtering, 79
antenna, location, 35–36 data outputs, AIS Unit, 26 filtering data source, 79
antenna, masking, 36 data router, inputs, 76 filtering output settings, 80
antenna, separation, 36 data router, outputs, 76 firmware version, 54
antennas, installation, 35 data services, 73 FPGA, 8
Area Definition Tool, 81 Data Store, 77 frequencies, GNSS
area filtering, 89 data store logging service, 77 antenna, 25
Assigned mode, 99 data store management, 78 frequencies, GNSS
AtoN configuration, 100 data store recorded data, 78 receiver, 25
data transfer, 79 frequencies, IALA beacon
dependent mode, 70 receiver, 25
B description, GNSS frequencies, VHF antenna, 26
back-light, 54 antenna, 16 frequencies, VHF receiver, 26
BIIT, 8, 33 DGPS, 8 front panel of AIS Unit, 27
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fuse, how to change, 104 IALA beacon antenna, local area network (LAN), 19
22–23, 131 location, AIS Unit, 34
IALA beacon antenna location, antenna, 35–36
G location, 39 location, GNSS antenna, 35
gateway, 55, 58 IALA beacon antenna, location, IALA beacon
getting started, 93 drawing, 131 antenna, 39
GNSS antenna location, 35 IALA beacon antenna, location, power amplifier, 39
GNSS antenna, environmental location, VHF antenna, 39
description, 16 specifications, 24 logging service, 77
GNSS antenna, IALA beacon antenna,
dimensions, 21, 111 installation, 43, 131
IALA beacon antenna, M
GNSS antenna,
environmental power, 23 Main board menu, 58
specifications, 24 IALA beacon antenna, main board reboot, 59
GNSS antenna, specifications, 131 main unit, how to install in
frequencies, 25 IALA beacon receiver, rack, 40
GNSS antenna, how to frequencies, 25 maintenance, 103
install, 42 IALA DGPS description, 18 masking, antenna, 36
GNSS antenna, IEC, 8 menu system, 52
installation, 41 IMO, 8 message 20, 97–98
GNSS antenna, power, 23 independent mode, 70 message 4, 97–98
GNSS antenna, product INFO sentence structure, 63 message types, 59
description, 16 inputs, data router, 76 MIB, 8
GNSS antenna, installation, 34 MKD, 8
specifications, 127 installation, AIS Unit, 40 MMSI, 94
GNSS receiver, installation, antennas, 35 MMSI filtering, 88
frequencies, 25 installation, coax modes, 71
GPS, 8 connector, 118 multipath, 37
GPS sentences, output on installation, GNSS
PI, 73 antenna, 41–42
installation, IALA beacon
N
guarantee, restrictions, 11
antenna, 43, 131 navigation LCD display, 52
installation, power NDS, 8
H amplifier, 40 network, 55, 58
installation, spare AIS unit, 107 network security, 19
handling, 13 network settings, 56
installation, VHF antenna, 42
Hardware menu, 52 network settings, AIS Unit, 93
installing, main unit in
hardware revision, AIS NMEA, 8
rack, 40
module, 56 NMEA blocks, 68
installing, Processing Unit
hardware version, 54 NMEA Data Router, 76
in rack, 40
Help function, WEB NMEA sentences, 61, 96
interfaces, 25
interface, 48 NMEA sentences
interfaces, AIS Unit, 27
hot standby, 71, 73 configuration, 46
interference, antenna, 38
how to, change the fuse, 104 no power, 104, 107
internal alarm system, 33
how to, dispose of notation, 11
IP address, 49, 55, 58
electrical components, NTP as PI time source, 91
12
how to, install GNSS L
antenna, 42 O
how to, install main unit in LAN, 58
operation, power switch, 82
rack, 40 LCD display, 51
output on PI, GPS
how to, install Processing LED, 8, 32
sentences, 73
Unit in rack, 40 LED indicator blank, 107
output problems, 108
HW information, 53 LEDs, AIS Unit, 32
outputs, data router, 76
HWP, 8 LGND, 8
license, radio frequency, 12
lightning arrestor, P
I specifications, 133–134 parts list, 113
IALA, 8 LNA, 8 PGND, 8
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Index
PI, 8 RG-214 specifications, 124 system status, 107

PI sentences, 61 RTCM, 9, 29
pin layout com ports, 28 RTS, 9
position source, 94 T
power amplifier, tag block, 68
installation, 40 S targets, 56
power amplifier, location, 39 SA, 9 TDMA, 9
power specifications, 22 safety, 25 technical specifications, 21
power switch operation, 82 safety, AIS Unit, 25 traffic shaping, 86
power, AIS Unit, 22 SBAS, 9 transmission schedule,
power, GNSS antenna, 23 sensor, 29 setup, 97–98
power, IALA beacon separation, antenna, 36 troubleshooting, 107
antenna, 23 serial number, 54 troubleshooting, no power, 107
power, missing, 104, 107 serial number, AIS module, turn on AIS Unit, 93
power, VHF antenna, 23 56, 95
PPI service, 75 serial number, AIS Unit, 95
PPI version, 59 serial ports, 28 U
PPS, 8 service, 28 UI, 9
presentation interface, 29 setting FATDMA unique identifier, 94
PRN, 8 reservations, 87 update, software, 105
Processing Unit, how to setting up traffic shaping, 86 UTM, 9
install in rack, 40 settings, AIS Unit, 93
product description, 14 setup, slot reservations, 97
product description, AIS setup, transmission V
Unit, 15 schedule, 97–98
product description, GNSS VDL, 9
slot reservations, setup, 97 VDL messages, 59
antenna, 16 SNMP, 9, 33
product description, VHF VDM sentence structure, 66
SNR, 9 VDO sentence structure, 66
antenna, 16–17 software information, 53
PSS, 8 VHF, 9, 19
software update, 105 VHF antenna, 42
software update, WEB VHF antenna, dimensions,
Q interface, 50 22, 112
software version, AIS VHF antenna,
QA, 8
module, 56 environmental
SOTDMA, 9 specifications, 24
R spare AIS Unit, VHF antenna, frequencies, 26
radio frequencies, 25 installation, 107 VHF antenna, installation, 42
radio frequency license, 12 spares, 107 VHF antenna, location, 39
radio traffic management, 99 specifications, coax cable, 123 VHF antenna, power, 23
raw data monitor, 77 specifications, GNSS VHF antenna, product
RDP, 8 antenna, 127 description, 16–17
rear panel of AIS Unit, 27 specifications, lightning VHF antenna,
Reboot all menu, 59 arrestor, 133–134 specifications, 129
reconfigure IP address, specifications, RG-214, 124 VHF channels, 94
WEB interface, 49 specifications, VHF VHF in AIS systems, 19
reduncancy, 28 antenna, 129 VHF receiver, frequencies, 26
redundancy, 56–57 SPS, 9
redundancy configuration, 71 SRRD, 9
redundant Base Station, 71 standalone, 71 W
references, 114 status, 57 WAAS, 9
repair, AIS Unit, 106 status information, 95 WEB interface
repairs, 105 STXAIS sentence configuration, 47
repeater functionality, 84 structure, 65 WEB interface, changing
reporting rate, 95 subnet mask, 55, 58 parameters, 47
restart, 58 support information, 13, 20 WEB interface, connecting
restrictions in use, 12 SW, 9 to, 47
restrictions, guarantee, 11 system components, 14 web interface, connecting
review changes, 48 system performance, 21 to via main board, 51
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WEB interface, Help

function, 48
WEB interface, reconfigure
IP address, 49
WEB interface, software
update, 50
WEEE, 9
WGS84, 9
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3.4 Environmental specifications................................................................................23

4.4.2 VHF antenna and cable installation ........................................................... 42

5.12.3 Setting FATDMA reservations .................................................................. 87

9 PARTS LIST ................................................................. 113

RTS Request to send

1.1 About the reader

1.2 Notations used in this manual

1.3 Product restrictions

1.3.2 Restrictions in use

1.4 Radio frequency license

1.6 Equipment handling

1.7 Support information

2.1 Purpose and applications

2.2 System components

2.3 AIS Unit description

2.4 GNSS antenna description

2.5 VHF antenna description

2.6 Optional VHF antenna description

2.7 AIS system

The Self-Organised Time

2.8 IALA DGPS description

2.9 VHF in AIS systems

D = Distance (range) in kilometers. H = antenna height in metres.

2.10 Network security

• Remote computers can change the data.

2.11 Support information

3.1 Performance specifications

3.2 Weight and dimensions

3.2.2 GNSS antenna

3.2.3 IALA beacon antenna

3.2.4 VHF antenna

3.2.5 Optional VHF antenna

3.3 Power specifications

3.3.2 GNSS antenna

3.3.3 IALA beacon antenna

3.3.4 VHF antenna

3.3.5 Optional VHF antenna

3.4 Environmental specifications

3.4.2 GNSS antenna

3.4.3 IALA beacon antenna

3.4.4 VHF antenna

3.4.5 Optional VHF antenna

3.5 External interfaces

3.6 Product safety

3.7 Radio frequencies

3.7.2 GNSS receiver

3.7.3 IALA beacon receiver

1. This equipment is intended for professional use only.

3.7.4 VHF antenna

3.7.5 VHF receiver

3.7.6 Optional VHF antenna

3.8 Data outputs

3.9 Data inputs

3.10 Interfaces AIS Unit

Connector Type Connected to

3.10.2 Rear interfaces AIS Unit

Connector Type Connected to

Connector Type Connected to

3.10.3 Serial ports

3.10.3.3 Presentation interface (PI)

3.10.4 Changing COM 9 to COM 11 from RS-422 to RS-232

3.10.5 Ethernet connection

The pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used.