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OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUALAIS CTRX GRAPHENEClass B AIS TransponderVersion 1.4E True Heading 2013The manual may not in any aspect be copied without the prior authorization from True Heading AB.
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder ManualTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS . 2REVISION . 4INTRODUCTION . 5GLOSSARY . 6CONDITIONS . 8WARRANTY . 9General . 9Warranty conditions . 9Warranty procedures . 9Other issues . 9SUPPORT . 10GENERAL NOTICE . 11LICENSING . 12INFORMATION ABOUT AIS . 13General . 13Short technical description of AIS . 14Limitations with AIS . 15PRODUCT SPECIFICATION . 16Declaration of Conformity . 17Getting started. . 18INSTALLATION . 20HOW TO PROGRAM THE AIS CTRX GRAPHENE . 28SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . 36NOTES . 38Fixing Template . 39APPENDIX A ANTENNAS AND ANTENNA MOUNTING . 40GPS Antenna. 40VHF antenna for AIS use . 40WARNINGS . 401.4E2CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder ManualAPPENDIX B CTRX GRAPHENE NMEA 2000 PGN LIST . 421.4E3CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder s1.0PE2012-12-14Anders BergströmNils WillartPreliminary release1.1PE2013-03-08Nils WillartUpdate1.2PE2013-04-09Nils WillartEditorial1.3PE--1.4E2013-05-21Nils Willart1.4E-4Intermediate, not usedPGN list addedCTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder ManualINTRODUCTIONWe would like to thank you for choosing True Heading AB as supplier of your AIS Class BTransponder. The AIS CTRX GRAPHENE is a high quality AIS Class B Transponder using the latesttechnology. AIS CTRX GRAPHENE makes it possible to receive information from ships, buoys,lighthouses, SAR helicopters, Coastguard units, Pilot boats, Weather station etc. and to sendinformation about your own ship to others that are equipped with Automatic Identification System (AIS)transponders or receivers. SEE AND BE SEENIt is today, according to the IMO SOLAS regulation a requirement for all ships above 300 GT to carryAIS. This means that a large number of ships and other types of navigational information providers willbe seen by your AIS CTRX GRAPHENE and contribute to enhanced safety in your navigation.Picture 1 Real traffic scenario between Sweden and Bornholm (Denmark)It is of utmost importance that you read this manual before you start to install and use your AIS CTRXGRAPHENE.1.4E5CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder ManualGLOSSARYACA(AIS) Regional Assignment Channel Assignment MessageACKAcknowledgementACS(AIS) Channel management information source messagesAFSKAudio frequency-shift keyingALR(AIS) Alarm MessageA to NAid to NavigationAISAutomatic Identification SystemATCAir Traffic ControlBIITBuilt In Integrity TestingBNCBayonet fitting type RF connectorCSTDMACarrier Sense Time Division Multiple AccessCOGCourse over GroundCRCarriage ReturnCSCarrier SenseCSTDMACarrier Sense TDMADCDirect CurrentDGNSSDifferential Global Navigation Satellite SystemDGPSDifferential Global Positioning SystemDSCDigital Selective callingETAEstimated Time of ArrivalGALILEOEuropean equivalent to GPSGLONASSGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemGNSSGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemGMSKGaussian Minimum Shift KeyingGPSGlobal Positioning Satellite / SystemHFHigh FrequencyIMOInternational Maritime OrganizationIECInternational Electrotechnical CommissionLEDLight Emitting DiodeLFLine FeedLNALow-noise amplifierMFMedium FrequencyMKDMinimum Keypad and DisplayMMSIMaritime Mobile Service IdentityMPEMaximum Permissible ExposureNMNautical Mile 1852 mNMEANational Marine Electronics AssociationPCPersonal Computer1.4E6CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder ManualPIPresentation InterfaceRFRadio FrequencyRTCMRadio Technical Commission for Maritime Services CommissionRXReceive or ReceiverRFIRadio frequency interferenceSARSpecific Absorption RateSELVSeparated Extra Low VoltageSMASwedish Maritime AdministrationSMSShort Message SystemSOGSpeed over GroundSOLASSafety Of Life At SeaSOTDMASelf Organized Time Division Multiple Access.SRMSafety Related MessageSRTSoftware Radio TechnologyTDMATime-division Multiple AccessTNCThreaded type BNC connectorTXTransmit or transmitterUTCUniversal Time Co-ordinatedVDM(AIS) VHF Data Link MessagesVDO(AIS) VHF data link own vessel messagesVHFVery High FrequencyVTSVessel Traffic Services (Like ATC but for ships)VSWRVoltage Standing Wave Ratio1.4E7CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder ManualCONDITIONSBefore you start using the AIS CTRX GRAPHENE product from True Heading AB it is important thatyou read and fully understand the installation manual and its instructions. You should only proceedwith the installation if you are confident that you will be able to do so.True Heading AB cannot be held liable for any injury or damage caused by, during or because of theinstallation of AIS CTRX GRAPHENE. The AIS CTRX GRAPHENE is used at your own risk and itshall be remembered that AIS and GPS data depends on the full co-operation of other users andsystems.AIS CTRX GRAPHENE is a navigation aid and works in co-operation with other similar systems likee.g. radar, optical lookout etc. The AIS CTRX GRAPHENE installation should be inspected from timeto time and checked on its operational quality frequently by the user. Remember that navigation andlife at sea always requires proper seamanship and that the AIS CTRX GRAPHENE is not areplacement for such qualities.NOT ALL VESSELS CARRY AIS. IT IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT TO KEEP PROPER LOOKOUTAT ALL TIMES AND TO USE ALL AVAILABLE MEANS TO AVOID COLLISIONS ANDACCIDENTS.GPS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME INCLUDE ERRORS: THEREFORE, THE POSITION RECEIVEDFROM THE GPS BUILT IN TO AIS CTRX GRAPHENE SHALL ALWAYS BE VERIFED WITHOTHER AVAILABLE MEANS.1.4E8CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder ManualWARRANTYGeneralAIS CTRX GRAPHENE is developed and manufactured to meet high technical requirements and userdemands. If installed correctly and with regular maintenance your AIS CTRX GRAPHENE shouldprovide you with several years of operation and a very useful product. For further information providedin the manual and in this information sheet please consult the place where you purchased the AISCTRX GRAPHENE or direct to our support.Warranty conditions- The warranty belongs to the person that purchased the product and cannot be handed over to a thirdparty or person.- The warranty is not valid if serial number is missing, seals broken or if the AIS CTRX GRAPHENEhas been incorrect installed. Neither is the warranty valid if instructions for connection have not beenfollowed, faults caused by wrong usage, own made modifications or service made from noneauthorized service stations.- True Heading AB acknowledges that AIS CTRX GRAPHENE at delivery has been controlled andfound operational.- True Heading AB agrees to repair or replace any faulty unit without any cost according to theconditions set forth during a period of two (2) years from day of purchase.- The warranty includes replacement or repair of faulty unit due to error in components or errors inrelation to the production of the product.- The warranty covers costs for spares, labor, and return shipment. It does not include shipment fromto the repair facility.- True Heading AB will never be liable under the warranty conditions for incorrect use, misuse, andincidental, indirect or consequential damages of the AIS CTRX GRAPHENE.- Proof of purchase is required for any warranty claim of the AIS CTRX GRAPHENE.Warranty proceduresTrue Heading AB repairs and replaces faulty parts or units. The customer is responsible for transportof the defect part or unit to True Heading or its retailer.Warranty claims shall be made to the place where AIS CTRX GRAPHENE was purchased or direct toTrue Heading AB through mail, fax or e-mail to our support department.Other issuesProper seamanship and common sense is applicable when using AIS CTRX GRAPHENE and theproducts shall only be seen as a navaid. True Heading AB keeps the right to change the specificationof the product without prior notice.IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS ABOVE, PLEASE RETURN THE AIS CTRXGRAPHENE TO YOUR RETAILER FOR FULL CREDIT BEFORE OPENED AND USED.1.4E9CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder ManualSUPPORTIf you need support, please contact the closest reseller or the location where you acquired the product.The manufacturer will only provide support direct if these procedures are followed. The support casehas to be registered properly through our webpage at www.trueheading.se .In order to ensure receipt of important information and to protect your guarantee you can register yourAIS CTRX GRAPHENE purchase at True Heading AB by sending an e-mail toregister@trueheading.se where you indicate series numbers, purchase dates, your name, addressand where you bought your equipment.In accordance with our policy to always offer development and enhancements of our products, andfuture versions of AIS CTRX GRAPHENE may differ somewhat from this manual. Updated versions ofthe manual are always available for download at our homepage www.trueheading.se .The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice or information thereof. 2012 True Heading AB1.4E10CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder ManualGENERAL NOTICEThe Automatic Identification System (AIS) unit mostly utilise a Global Navigation SatelliteSystem (GNSS) system such as e.g. GPS or GLONASS to determine position.The accuracy of these systems is variable and can be affected by factors such as thepositioning of the antenna, the number of satellites available to determine a position and forhow long satellite information has been received.It is desirable as often as possible to verify both your vessel’s AIS derived position data andother vessels AIS derived position data with visual or radar based observations.The compass safe distance of this unit is 0.5m or greater for 0.3 deviation.1.4E11CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder ManualLICENSINGIMPORTANT: In most countries the operation of an AIS unit is included under the vessels marine VHFradio licence provisions. The vessel on to which the AIS unit is to be installed must therefore possessa valid VHF radiotelephone licence which lists the AIS system and the vessel Call Sign and MMSInumber.Please contact the relevant authority in your country for more information.In accordance with our policy of continuous development and product improvement the AIS CTRXGRAPHENE hardware and/or software may be upgraded from time to time and future versions of theAIS CTRX GRAPHENE may therefore not correspond exactly with this manual.When necessary upgrades to the product are made, these will be accompanied by updates oraddenda to this manual.Please take time to read this manual carefully to understand its contents fully so that you can installand operate your AIS system correctly.Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice.True Heading AB disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies inthis manual and any other documentation provided with this product. 2013 True Heading AB1.4E12CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder ManualINFORMATION ABOUT AISGeneralAIS (Automatic Identification System) is the name of a system that makes it possible for ships toidentify other ships and to monitor ship movements. The reason for implementing the AIS system is forthe mariner to obtain more information about ships in the vicinity than what radar is able to provide.AIS gives e.g. information about a ships identity (name, call sign, IMO number and MMSI), size thiseven for ships behind Island or bends that radar cannot detect.AIS is used to enhance safety for life at sea, improve safety and efficiency in navigation and protectthe marine environment.AIS-information transmitted from a ship contains of three (3) different main types:- Static data that was programmed into the AIS equipment at installation and it only needs to bechanged if the ship changes its name, flag or undergoes a major refit where size or ship type ischanged;- Dynamic data contains information that automatically is updated from ship sensors like the headingfrom the Gyro, Position and speed from GNSS equipment. Also navigational status belongs to thegroup of dynamic data but is updated manually by the crew; and- Voyage related data that manually is updated by the crew along the voyage.From the start AIS sometimes also was referred to as UAIS or as the 4S transponder system thatmeant Ship to Ship and Ship to Shore.IMO adopted 1998 a performance standard for AIS within the SOLAS requirement that described ingeneral how AIS should work. Below follows a brief description of the main requirements for AIS fromthe performance standard: Automatically provide information to AIS land stations, other ships and airborne units e.g. SARhelicopters about the ships identity, Type of ship, Position, Course, Speed, Navigational status(e.g. under way using engine, at anchor) and other safety related information of importance.Be able to receive the same type of information from other ships.Be able to monitor and track other ships.Exchange information with land based AIS systems.AIS is an automatic system that continuously and simultaneously transmits on two channels in themaritime VHF frequency band.AIS can handle several reports in a rapid consecutive flow. To accomplish this AIS uses a techniquecalled Self Organized Time Division Multiple Access (SOTDMA) that guarantees high transmissionsafety and operational robustness.AIS also allows for other types of information from e.g. sensors like Gyro, GPS and echo sounders etc.to be transmitted automatically.Important areas where AIS is used are: 1.4EInformation exchange between ships within VHF range (normally 20-30 NM) to enhancesafety at sea and to improve situation awareness.13CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual Information exchange between ships and AIS land stations as e.g. a VTS that controls andmonitors maritime traffic in an area. Automatic reporting in areas with mandatory reporting of different kinds. Exchange of safety related information between ships and between ships and land stations. Services like e.g. meteorological information in real-time from areas of importance, identityand position of floating and fixed aids to navigation to improve identification and navigation.How AIS WorksThe marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reportingsystem. It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularlyupdate their position, speed, course and other information such as vessel identity with similarlyequipped craft. Position is derived from a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) network andcommunication between vessels is by Very High Frequency (VHF) digital transmissions. Asophisticated and automatic method of time sharing the radio channel is used to ensure that evenwhere a large number of vessels are in one location blocking of individual transmissions is minimised,any degradation of the expected position reporting interval is indicated to the user and even if the unitsuffers extreme channel overload conditions it will always recover to normal operation.AIS ClassesThere are two classes of AIS units fitted to vessels, Class A and Class B. In addition AIS base stationsmay be employed by the Coastguard, port authorities and other authorised bodies. AIS units acting asaids to navigation (A to N) can also be fitted to fixed and floating navigation markers such as channelmarkers and buoys.Class A units are a mandatory fit under the safety of life at sea (SOLAS) convention to vessels above300 gross tons or which carry more than 11 passengers in International waters. Many othercommercial vessels and some leisure craft also fit Class A units.Class B units are currently not a mandatory fit but authorities in several parts of the world areconsidering this. Class B units are designed for fitting in vessels which do not fall into the mandatoryClass A fit category.The AIS CTRX GRAPHENE is a Class B unitPosition Information SourceAs noted above the marine AIS system uses position information derived from networks such as theGlobal Positioning Satellite (GPS) or the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) in order todetermine the location of the AIS unit and thus the vessel to which it is fitted.Short technical description of AISAIS operates primarily on two dedicated VHF-frequencies (AIS1 – 161,975 MHz and AIS2 – 162,025MHz). In areas where these two channels are not available, AIS can automatically change to otheralternatively available frequencies.AIS uses two VHF radio channels, where the information is transmitted in short data packages or slotsin predefined and synchronized time frames. The dynamic information (position, speed, heading etc)is transmitted in intervals from 2s up to 10s depending on the manoeuvres of the transmitting shipwere the
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We would like to thank you for choosing True Heading AB as supplier of your AIS Class B Transponder. The AIS CTRX GRAPHENE is a high quality AIS Class B Transponder using the latest
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Head AIS was dichotomized as either high sever-ity (severe or critical head AIS [score 4 or higher]) or low severity (less-than-severe head AIS [score lower than 4]). All patients had a head AIS score of at least 1 (minor severity); none had a score of 6 (unsurvivable injury). Head AIS of 4 or higher is associated with much
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