Smartfind M5 Manual 21-135-001N Issue 6
Smartfind M5 Manual 21-135-001N Issue 6
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General Information
i. Disclaimer
The information and illustrations contained in this publication are to the best of our
knowledge correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to change
specifications, equipment, installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part
of our policy of continuous product development and improvement. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form,
electronic or otherwise without permission in writing from Netwave Systems B.V. No liability
can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although every care
has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.
This manual is applicable for McMurdo Smartfind M5 manufactured after August 2021.
ii. Safety Warning
It is important to know that AIS is designed for the purpose of anti-collision and
serves as a complement to navigation. It is not the absolute navigational
equipment and does not replace any navigational system installed on board.
Any AIS device cannot guarantee monitoring and receiving signals from all
vessels in the surroundings unless those vessels are equipped with AIS devices.
The coastline map in this transponder is neither verified nor approved by
Hydrographic Authorities. It is not an Electronic Chart System and therefore
should not be used for navigation. The information provided by the coastline map
is for reference only and should be used together with other navigation sources
and devices.
RADIO LICENCE
The AIS transponder is a maritime radio transmitter. Some administrations may
require that the user holds a valid radio licence to cover its ownership and use.
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NOTE/INFORMATION
Throughout this manual this symbol indicates important information.
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Table of Contents
1 WHAT IS AIS? ....................................................................................................................... 10
2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 11
2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 M AIN FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3 INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................... 12
3 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 EQUIPMENT IN THE BOX ................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES............................................................................................................................ 13
3.3 RF CABLE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 14
3.4 VHF ANTENNA INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.5 GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.6 MOUNTING SMARTFIND M5 .............................................................................................................................. 15
3.6.1 Mounting Transponder ...................................................................................................................... 15
3.6.2 Mounting Junction Box ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.6.3 Mounting Pilot Plug ........................................................................................................................... 18
3.7 EXTERNAL CONNECTORS (TRANSPONDER M AIN UNIT) ...................................................................................... 20
3.8 EXTERNAL CONNECTORS (JUNCTION BOX)....................................................................................................... 21
3.9 CONNECTING EXTENSION CABLE ..................................................................................................................... 24
3.10 CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY ..................................................................................................................... 25
3.11 CONFIGURING SMARTFIND M5 ......................................................................................................................... 25
3.11.1 Initial Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 25
4 OPERATION .......................................................................................................................... 27
4.1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.1 Status Bar ......................................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.2 Transmission and Reception Bar ..................................................................................................... 29
4.2 DISPLAY MODES.............................................................................................................................................. 30
4.2.1 Target Symbol Descriptions.............................................................................................................. 31
4.2.2 Coastal View ..................................................................................................................................... 33
4.2.3 Radar View ....................................................................................................................................... 34
4.2.4 Dimmer Setting ................................................................................................................................. 34
4.3 ENTERING TEXT............................................................................................................................................... 35
4.4 MENU TREE OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.1 How to access and use MAIN MENU ............................................................................................... 38
4.4.2 Menu Item Brief Description ............................................................................................................. 39
4.5 MESSAGES ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
4.5.1 Inbox SRM ........................................................................................................................................ 41
4.5.2 Outbox SRM ..................................................................................................................................... 42
4.5.3 Broadcast SRM ................................................................................................................................. 42
4.5.4 Addressed SRM ................................................................................................................................ 43
4.5.5 Long Range SRM ............................................................................................................................. 44
4.6 INLAND MESSAGES .......................................................................................................................................... 44
4.6.1 ETA/RTA Inbox ................................................................................................................................. 45
4.6.2 ETA Outbox ...................................................................................................................................... 45
4.6.3 Create ETA Message ....................................................................................................................... 45
4.6.4 POB Outbox ...................................................................................................................................... 46
4.6.5 Create POB Message ....................................................................................................................... 47
4.6.6 EMMA Warning ................................................................................................................................. 47
4.6.7 Water Level ....................................................................................................................................... 48
4.7 NAVIGATION STATUS ....................................................................................................................................... 48
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4.7.1 Own Ship .......................................................................................................................................... 49
4.7.2 AIS Targets ....................................................................................................................................... 50
4.7.3 Region List ........................................................................................................................................ 52
4.7.4 Alarm List .......................................................................................................................................... 53
4.7.5 Alarm History .................................................................................................................................... 54
4.7.6 Sensor Status ................................................................................................................................... 56
4.7.7 Dangerous List .................................................................................................................................. 57
4.7.8 MOB List ........................................................................................................................................... 58
4.7.9 Friend Ships ...................................................................................................................................... 58
4.8 SHIP SETTING .................................................................................................................................................. 59
4.8.1 Own Ship .......................................................................................................................................... 59
4.8.2 Voyage .............................................................................................................................................. 60
4.8.3 CPA/TCPA ........................................................................................................................................ 61
4.8.4 SET MMSI/IMO/ENI .......................................................................................................................... 61
4.8.5 Retry Times....................................................................................................................................... 63
4.8.6 AIS Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 63
4.9 INLAND SETTING .............................................................................................................................................. 63
4.9.1 Vessel Data Setting .......................................................................................................................... 65
4.9.2 ETA Setting ....................................................................................................................................... 65
4.9.3 Number of Person ............................................................................................................................. 66
4.9.4 Blue Sign Setting .............................................................................................................................. 66
4.9.5 Report Rate Setting .......................................................................................................................... 66
4.10 TRANSCEIVER.................................................................................................................................................. 67
4.11 SYS CONFIG .................................................................................................................................................... 67
4.11.1 Customize ...................................................................................................................................... 68
4.11.2 Radar View .................................................................................................................................... 68
4.11.3 Map Calibration ............................................................................................................................. 69
4.11.4 Sensor Config ................................................................................................................................ 69
4.11.5 Factory ........................................................................................................................................... 70
4.11.6 Password ....................................................................................................................................... 70
4.11.7 Long Range Setting ....................................................................................................................... 71
4.11.8 Long Range Broadcast .................................................................................................................. 71
4.11.9 Destination Table Setting .............................................................................................................. 72
4.11.10 Alarms Setting ............................................................................................................................... 72
4.11.11 VSWR Setting ................................................................................................................................ 73
4.12 DIAGNOSTICS .................................................................................................................................................. 74
5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 77
5.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................ 77
5.2 VHF TRANSCEIVER ......................................................................................................................................... 77
5.3 DSC RECEIVER ............................................................................................................................................... 77
5.4 GPS RECEIVER (INTERNAL) ............................................................................................................................. 78
5.5 POWER SUPPLY .............................................................................................................................................. 78
5.6 LCD DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................. 78
5.7 KEYPAD & KNOB ............................................................................................................................................. 78
5.8 CONNECTION INTERFACE ................................................................................................................................. 78
5.9 ENVIRONMENTAL ............................................................................................................................................. 79
5.10 PHYSICAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 79
5.11 PILOT PLUG .................................................................................................................................................... 79
5.12 NMEA 2000 PGN INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 80
6 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................ 81
6.1 SMARTFIND M5 TRANSPONDER M AIN UNIT ....................................................................................................... 81
6.2 JUNCTION BOX ................................................................................................................................................ 83
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6.3 EXTENSION CABLE .......................................................................................................................................... 83
6.4 MOUNTING TEMPLATE (NOT TO SCALE) ............................................................................................................. 83
6.5 GPS ANTENNA................................................................................................................................................ 84
6.6 PILOT PLUG .................................................................................................................................................... 84
7 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 85
8 ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................. 86
9 WARRANTY STATEMENT .................................................................................................... 88
APPENDIX (A)............................................................................................................................... 89
A.1 IEC 61162-2 DATA INTERFACE ........................................................................................................................ 89
A.2 PRESENTATION INTERFACE OF SMARTFIND M5 ................................................................................................. 91
A.3 SUPPORTED IEC 61162 DATA SENTENCES ...................................................................................................... 92
A.4 TRANSMISSION INTERVAL................................................................................................................................. 92
A.5 INTERPRETATION OF INPUT SENTENCES............................................................................................................ 93
A.6 INTERPRETATION OF OUTPUT SENTENCES ...................................................................................................... 103
APPENDIX (B)............................................................................................................................. 107
B.1 MONITORING OF SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AND INTEGRITY...................................................................................... 107
B.2 ANTENNA VSWR EXCEEDS LIMIT .................................................................................................................. 107
B.3 DETECTION OF TX MALFUNCTION ................................................................................................................... 107
B.4 DETECTION OF RX M ALFUNCTION................................................................................................................... 107
APPENDIX (C) ............................................................................................................................. 108
INSTALLATION AND M AINTENANCE RECORD............................................................................................................. 108
SOFTWARE REVISIONS............................................................................................................................................ 110
APPENDIX (D) ............................................................................................................................. 111
USCG AIS INSPECTION CHECKLIST & REPORT ....................................................................................................... 111
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1 WHAT IS AIS?
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a Very High Frequency (VHF) radio broadcasting
system that transfers packets of data over the VHF data link (VDL) and enables AIS equipped
vessels and shore-based stations to exchange identification information and navigational data.
Ships with AIS transponders continually transmit their ID, position, course, speed and other data to
all nearby ships and shore stations. Such information can aid greatly in situational awareness and
provide a means to assist in collision avoidance.
AIS equipment is standardized by ITU, IEC, IALA and IMO and is subject to approval by a
certification body. The following AIS devices have been developed for variant applications.
AIS Class A:
mandated by the IMO for vessels of 300 gross tonnages and upwards engaged on
international voyages, cargo ships of 500 gross tonnages and upwards, as well as passenger
ships. It transmits typically on 12.5 watt output power.
Inland AIS:
all the features of a Class A transceiver with the addition of features required for Inland
waterways.
AIS Class B:
provides limited functionality and is intended for non-SOLAS commercial vessels and
recreational vessels. It transmits typically on 2 watt output power.
AIS SART:
Search and Rescue Transmitter using AIS can be used to assist in determining the location of
a vessel in distress. It is typically used on life rafts.
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2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
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2.3 Interconnection Diagram
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3 INSTALLATION
Description Quantity
Smartfind M5 Class A AIS Transponder 1
Ships cable junction box 1
U-shaped mounting bracket 1
Knobs for u-shaped mounting brackets 2
37-pin extension cable 1.8 m 1
3-pin power cable 1m 1
USB to Mini-USB data cable 1.8 m 1
Panel mount stainless bracket kit with screws 2
M3.5X10 screws for u-shaped mounting bracket 5
M3X8 screws for panel mount brackets 6
Panel mount cutting template 1
Screw, wall-plug, mounting stand for junction box 4
Installation and operation manual 1
Software CD 1
GPS antenna with integrated cable 10m 1
GPS antenna mounting bracket kit 1
Pilot plug box with wired cable 2m 1
Screws for pilot plug box 2
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3.3 RF Cable Requirements
The following RF cables are recommended to install the Smartfind M5.
VHF Antenna Cable
Type: 5D-FB or RG214 or equivalent
Connector: PL-259 (Male)
GPS Antenna Cable
Type: RG58A/U or equivalent
Connector: TNC (Male)
Cable and connector are supplied as part of the GPS antenna.
To avoid interference, the VHF antenna location should be placed accordingly as diagram below:
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3.5 GPS Antenna Installation
The GPS antenna must be installed where it has a clear view of the sky, so that it may access the
horizon freely with 360° degrees, with a vertical observation of 5 to 90 degrees above the horizon
as illustrated above.
A B
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Panel Mounting (1)
1. Line up the mounting template on control panel to sketch an outline for the cutting area.
2. Using a jigsaw carefully cut along the sketched cutting area.
3. If necessary, clean up edge with glass paper or file.
4. Mount the transponder through the opening.
5. From the rear, install the mounting brackets with the M3X8 screws.
6. Apply the mounting bracket screw (brackets are directional ensure correct one is fitted to
each side) on each side for a firm fix.
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3.6.2 Mounting Junction Box
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3.6.3 Mounting Pilot Plug
The Pilot Plug device provides connecting interface to pilots and other mariners to connect their
own PC or other portable device to the transponder on board.
Tx A Pin1 (Red)
Tx B Pin 4 (White)
Rx A Pin 5 (Black)
Rx B Pin 6 (Green)
Shield Pin 9
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Connecting to the Junction Box
Use the following guidelines to connect the Pilot Plug to the Junction box.
Please refer to section 3.8 External Connectors (Junction Box).
Pilot plug
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3.7 External Connectors (Transponder Main Unit)
Frame Ground
TYPE OF
NAME DESCRIPTION
CONNECTOR
VHF VHF antenna connector SO-239 (female)
Note: Some boats require frame ground connection of all electronic devices on the ship frame.
Note. The Class A (M5) Power supply requirement should comply with IMO guidelines for the
class of vessel concerned. National authorities and classification societies may have their own
power supply requirements; these should also be considered.
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3.8 External Connectors (Junction Box)
Termination
switches
Jumper for
NMEA2000 Frame
shield and Ground
ground
Alarm
Pilot plug
Frame Ground
Strip
LABEL
CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION FUNCTION USAGE
NAME
SEN1_IN Connect to data sources such as
Sensor 1 ground
GND heading, gyro, or other type of
Sensor 1 SEN1_IN A Sensor 1 input A sensors.
SEN1_IN B Sensor 1 input B
SEN2_IN Connect to data sources such as
Sensor 2 ground
GND heading, gyro, or other type of
Sensor 2 SEN2_IN A Sensor 2 input A sensors.
SEN2_IN B Sensor 2 input B
SEN3_IN Connect to data sources such as
Sensor 3 ground
GND heading, gyro, or other type of
Sensor 3 SEN3_IN A Sensor 3 input A sensors.
SEN3_IN B Sensor 3 input B
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PILOT_IN Pilot Plug port
Input Ground
GND
PILOT_IN A Input A
PILOT_IN B Input B
Pilot Plug
PILOT_OUT
Output Ground
GND
PILOT_OUT A Output A
PILOT_OUT B Output B
Alarm normally When wiring external alarm unit use
ALARM NO
open N/C and Common terminals to drive
Alarm Alarm normally alarm.
ALARM NC
closed Alarm will sound until alarm messages
ALARM COM Alarm common are acknowledged as read in Alarm list
DGPS_IN DGPS input DGPS sensor
GND ground
DGPS Input DGPS_IN A DGPS input A
DGPS_IN B DGPS input B
DGPS_OUT DGPS output DGPS sensor
DGPS GND ground
Output DGPS_ OUT A DGPS output A
DGPS_ OUT B DGPS output B
LR_IN GND LR input ground Long range input
LR Input LR_IN A LR input A
LR_IN B LR input B
LR_OUT GND LR output ground Long range output
LR Output LR_ OUT A LR output A
LR_ OUT B LR output B
DISP_IN GND DISP input ground Connect to the data output of an
DISP_IN A DISP input A external display system such as
ECDIS.
DISP_IN B DISP input B
Display DISP_OUT DISP output Connect to the data input of an external
GND ground display system such as ECDIS.
DISP_OUT A DISP output A
DISP_OUT B DISP output B
BLUE_SIGN A Connect to a blue sign switch.
Blue Sign
BLUE_SIGN B
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NOTICE:
1. RTCM-SC-104 beacon input is currently not implemented by the DGPS_IN input.
2. Suitable electric wire gauge (single wire) for installing Junction Box: AWG 26 ~ 16. See diagram
below.
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ITEM USAGE
The switches provide line termination configuration.
Termination off Termination on
Termination
Switches
Jumper for The jumper’s purpose is to wire together NMEA2000 cable’s shield
NMEA2000 shield and ground. Depending on your scenario, you may choose not to
and ground connect them together.
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3.10 Connecting to Power Supply
The Smartfind M5 requires a 12V or 24V DC power supply (9.6 to 31.2V operation range) capable
of supplying 8A peak current. The red wire and the black wire on the 3 pin cable are used to
connect the power supply’s positive and negative terminals. A 10 Amp fuse or circuit breaker must
be used in the connection between the power supply and the unit.
Built-in Test
Power…………………..…….…………[PASS]
Flash..…………………..…….…………[PASS]
MMSI unregistered
Transmission inhibited!
Only Receiving Function available!
Set MMSI right now?
YES NO
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MENU
MAIN MENU
SHIP SETTING
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS OWN SHIP
SHIP SETTING VOYAGE
TRANSCEIVER CPA/TCPA
SYS CONFIG SET MMSI/IMO/ENI
DIAGNOSTICS RETRY TIMES
AIS MODE
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 14 Own Ship
B. If IMO identification number is applicable, select main menu item SET MMSI/IMO/ENI to setup
IMO number.
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SET MMSI/IMO/ENI
MMSI [000000000]
IMO [000000000]
Targets Received: 10
Figure 15 IMO Setting
For more information please refer to 4.8 SHIP SETTING.
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4 OPERATION
1 2 3 4 10
5 9
6 7 8
Figure 16 Panel Description
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4.1.1 Status Bar
The status bar constantly indicates Date (YYYY/MM/DD), Time, GPS status, ALR, and SRM.
Status Bar
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N MY SHIP:
1°13’02”N
103°48’32”E
12.00Kn
360.0°
MY SHIP:
RNG Own Ship
BRG Own Ship
SOG 12.00Kn
COG N/A
12.000NM HDG 0.0°
Targets Received: 3
GPS Status:Non-fixed
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4.1.2 Transmission and Reception Bar
The Transmission & Reception bar constantly displays real time status of transmissions and
receptions on any display modes. The 3 default displayed messages are received AIS targets,
dangerous targets, and Tx power level.
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N MY SHIP:
1°13’02”N
103°48’32”E
12.00Kn
360.0°
MY SHIP:
RNG Own Ship
BRG Own Ship
Transmission &
SOG 12.00Kn
Reception Bar COG N/A
12.000NM HDG 0.0°
IL B Targets Received: 3
4 1 2 3
Figure 18 Transmission and Reception Bar
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4.2 Display Modes
For quick access, users can rotate display modes by simply pressing the DISP button.
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Shows the GPS satellite current usage
GPS Satellite status
Information
(Refer to section 4.12 GPS Status)
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Lost Signal Colour: Black / Red Cross
Target If reception of an AIS target has ceased over 10 minutes, a “X” will be
displayed over it. The target will disappear from the Radar View after its
reception has ceased for one hour.
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4.2.2 Coastal View
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4°00’E 5°00’E 53°08’56”N
4°57’00”E
Own Ship
Selected 53°30’N 12.00Kn
241.0° information
Target
53°00’N
MY SHIP Target
RNG 39.54NM
BRG +320.53° information
52°30’N
12 NM
Function
Targets Received :10
Icon
Item Function
Own Ship Own-ship information for latitude, longitude, SOG and COG
information
Target Display the target information such as vessel name or MMSI as well as range
information and bearing relatively to the own ship
Function Icon Users can select one of the 5 viewing modes by pressing the FUNC button.
Turn the knob to change the selected range, position, AIS target or
(Coastal View)
SART/MOB target
Zoom In/Out: The plot range can be adjusted by turning the knob which cycles through the
ranges 24, 12, 6, 3, 1.5, 0.75, 0.5, 0.25, 0.125 and 0.05nm.
Target Selected: Turn the knob to navigate between different AIS targets, press the knob to
see more details of the target.
SART/MOB: This icon appears only when valid SART or MOB target is received. Turn the
knob to navigate between different SART/MOB targets, press the knob to
see more details of the target.
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4.2.3 Radar View
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Own ship
N MY SHIP information
Systems
1°13’02”N
103°48’32”E
Current mode 12.00Kn
360.0°
Target
MY SHIP information
Systems
RNG Own Ship
BRG Own Ship
SOG 12.00Kn
Selected target COG N/A Function icon
12.00NM HDG 0.0°
N NORTH UP The chart orientation is fixed and true north is always pointing up.
Button Description
Knob (Turn left/right) Adjust screen brightness (decrease/increase)
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4.3 Entering Text
The knob on the front control panel is used for entering and editing text. The figures below show
the text entering procedures.
A. Turn the knob to traverse the menu items up or down. Once selected, press the knob to
select the item for text entering.
B. Select a character position to edit. Turn the knob to move the cursor left or right and press
the knob to confirm the position.
C. System is now in character selection mode as the cursor position is highlighted. Turn the
knob to pick an available character and press the knob for character selection.
A B C D E F G
H I J K L M N O
P Q R S T U V W
X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 [ \ ]
^ _ ! “ # $ ÷ &
‘ ( ) * + , - .
/ : ; < = > ? @
D. Use steps B and C to finish entering all needed characters. To confirm and save, press
down the knob and hold for 2 seconds.
Traverse menu
Turn knob to move Press to enter
up or down
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Select a character position
Pick character
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4.4 Menu Tree Overview
Press MENU button to enter MAIN MENU. Please note inland menus, Inland Messages and
Inland Settings, are only available when the unit operates under inland mode.
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4.4.1 How to access and use MAIN MENU
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS
SHIP SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 22 Main Menu
Rotate knob to select MAIN MENU items and push the knob to select sub-menu items.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGE
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS INBOX SRM
SHIP SETTING OUTBOX SRM
Main MENU TRANSCEIVER BROADCAST SRM
SYS CONFIG ADDRESSED SRM
DIAGNOSTICS LR INBOX
Sub-MENU
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 23 Submenu
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4.4.2 Menu Item Brief Description
MESSAGES
INBOX SRM Log of safety related messages (SRM) received
OUTBOX SRM Log of safety related messages (SRM) sent
BROADCAST SRM Send SRM.
ADDRESSED SRM Send specified targeted SRM.
LR INBOX Log of received inquiry messages from others.
INLAND MESSAGES
ETA/RTA INBOX Log of ETA(RFM21), RTA(RFM22) message received
ETA OUTBOX Log of ETA(RFM21) sent
CREATE ETA MSG Create ETA(RFM21) message
POB OUTBOX Log of PERSON message (RFM55 or IFM16) sent
CREATE POB MSG Create PERSON message (RFM55 or IFM16)
EMMA WARNING Log of EMMA warning (RFM23) received
WATER LEVEL Log of WATER LEVEL (RFM24) received
NAVIGATION STATUS (Display a variety of navigation information)
OWN SHIP Your vessel information
Navigation status and boat information of other
AIS TARGETS
AIS-equipped vessels.
REGION LIST Regional information status
Alarm information,
ALARM LIST To access Alarm List directly press and hold ESC button for 2
seconds
ALARM HISTORY Alarm history record
SENSOR STATUS Display sensor statuses
DANGEROUS LIST Dangerous ship list
MOB LIST MOB list of registered MOB users
FRIEND SHIPS Friend ship list
SHIP SETTING (Basic vessel information setting)
OWN SHIP Your vessel setting (password required, default is 0000)
VOYAGE Navigation setting
CPA / TCPA CPA / TCPA
SET MMSI / IMO / ENI Change MMSI / IMO / ENI number
RETRY TIMES Times to resend messages.
AIS MODE Configure AIS Mode to SOLAS or INLAND
INLAND SETTING
VESSEL DATA SET. Configure Vessel data
ETA SETTING Configure ETA
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NUMBER OF PERSON Set number of persons
BLUE SIGN SET. Set Blue sign settings
REPORT RATE SET. Set report rate settings
TRANSCEIVER (Settings for AIS receiving and sending)
AIS TX Transceiver status: turn on or off AIS message transmitting
DSC RX DSC Monitor: turn on or off DSC monitoring function
GPS antenna feeding voltage: set to 3.3V or 5V
GPS ANT. VOLTAGE
Note:- Antenna supplied with unit is a 3.3V unit
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
CUSTOMIZE Personalization settings
RADAR VIEW Radar configuration
MAP CALIBRATION Map offset setting
SENSOR CONFIG. Port configuration
FACTORY Default factory setting
PASSWORD Password change (default password: 0000)
LONG RANGE SET. Remote inquiry setting
LR BCST SET. Enable/Disable Long Range Broadcast
DEST TABLE SET. Table storing destinations
ALARMS SETTING Configure ALR sentence status (Enable/Disable)
VSWR SETTING VSWR setting
DIAGNOSTICS
SYSTEM ON/OFF Device activated log
MEMORY TEST Memory test
SENSOR PORT Transmission port test
TFT-PANEL Screen panel
KEYBOARD TEST Button test
GPS STATUS GPS positioning status
TRANSCEIVER Transponder status
COMMUN. TEST Test communication
PANEL TEST Test Panel
VERSION Firmware version
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4.5 Messages
The M5 features SRM alert pop-ups that can appear any time during operation. When a SRM
(Safety Related Messages) from other AIS equipped vessels is received, you can either read and
acknowledge it by pressing the knob or ignore the message by press ESC. If there is any unread
message, the upper left corner will display , the new message icon. An example of a pop-up
SRM message is shown below.
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4.5.2 Outbox SRM
You can read all sent SRM messages under OUTBOX. Turn the knob to traverse the message list
and highlight your choice. Read the message content by pressing the knob.
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MESSAGE OUTBOX MESSAGE TEXT
----- MESSAGE ----- DATE/TIME -- TX --ACK MMSI 211111111 TX OK YES
1. GROUNDING T 22:44 Y Y TX TYPE Addressed RX ACK YES
2. SOS… T 22:43 Y -- DEST. MMSI 137131100
TIME 2013/01/17 22:42:11
TEXT GROUNDING
When an addressed message is sent, the addressee will return an acknowledgement upon receipt
of the message. The received acknowledgement is shown as “Y” in Figure 26 .
TRANSMIT CHANNEL < ALTERNATE > TRANSMIT CHANNEL < CHANNEL A >
CUSTOMIZE TEXT CUSTOMIZE TEXT
[ ] [A Send Message? ]
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ OK CANCEL
]
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4.5.4 Addressed SRM
ADDRESSED SRM means a SRM addressed to a certain MMSI number which can be selected
from the target list or input manually. By entering into the submenu “ADDRESSED SRM”, users
will be prompted to select the addressee from the target list. Here you can either pick the
addressee or press ESC to leave the target list and enter the MMSI number manually.
Press the FUNC button and you have the possibility to add the selected vessel to your friend list,
or to sort the list by MMSI, range or bearing. Please refer to 4.7.2 for more details.
After entering the MMSI number, choose the transmit channel as described in 4.5.3, then
compose the message. Maximum length for the message is 85 characters.
To send the message, press MENU or ESC and the system will ask whether to send the message.
Select OK to send, CANCEL to cancel and return to main menu.
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ADDRESSED SRM
DESTN. MMSI [ 222222222 ]
TRANSMIT CHANNEL <ALTERNATE>
CUSTOMIZESend
TEXTMessage?
[A ]
[ OK CANCEL ]
[ ]
[ ]
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 29 Send Message
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4.5.5 Long Range SRM
When the transponder is connected to a long range communication system via the long range
communication port then long range interrogations may be received. These are requests for
information from a distant base station beyond normal AIS operation range. LONG RANGE SRM
holds all received Long Range Interrogation messages.
Turn the knob to traverse the message list.
Turn the knob to traverse the message list and highlight your choice. Read the message content
by pressing the knob.
When pressing the FUNC button, system will ask whether the highlighted message should be
deleted. Press knob to confirm your choice.
IL Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 31 Inland Message
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4.6.1 ETA/RTA Inbox
The received messages of ETA (RFM21) and RTA (RFM22) can be read in the ETA/RTA Inbox.
Turn the knob to traverse the message list and highlight your choice. Read the message content
by pressing the knob.
The Inland (IWW) version sends a message with number of crew, personnel and passengers as a
binary message with inland branch RFM55.
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4.6.5 Create POB Message
In this submenu users can compose number of person on board (RFM55/IFM16) messages.
Number of person on-board can be configured in Inland Setting 4.9.3.
By entering into the submenu, users will be prompted to select the addressee from the target list.
Here you can either pick the addressee from the list or press ESC to leave the target list to enter
the MMSI number manually or broadcast the POB message without specifying any addressee.
When “Broadcast” is selected, just omit the DESTINATION MMSI. Any entered number will be
ignored.
The DATA TYPE provides the option either to send the data in RFM16 or RFM55, as described in
4.6.4.
Tx CHANNEL gives you the option to send the message through channel A, B or Alternate. By
Alternate, which is the default option, the system will select the channel automatically.
After ETA (RFM21) transmitted, if no RTA (RFM22) is received within 15 minutes, transponder will
transmit ETA (RFM21).
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AIS TARGET LIST MMSI CREATE POB MSG.
[001]-NAME/MMSI-----ET-BRG(°)-RNG(KM) MSG. TYPE <Addressed>
1. TEST01 7s 90 15.09 DESTINATION MMSI [200000001]
RNG(KM)DATE/TIME---- TX DATA TYPE < RFM 55 >
TX CHANNEL <ALTERNATE>
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4.6.7 Water Level
This submenu displays received water level (RFM24) messages from base station to ship about
local water level information.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
NAV. STATUS
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS OWN SHIP
SHIP SETTING AIS TARGETS
TRANSCEIVER REGION LIST
SYS CONFIG ALARM LIST
DIAGNOSTICS ALARM HISTORY
SENSOR STATUS
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 39 Navigation Status
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4.7.1 Own Ship
This option displays the full information on your ship, including both dynamic and static data.
Turn the knob to change between dynamic and static information.
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4.7.2 AIS Targets
This option displays all received AIS information of other vessels including dynamic and static
information. Press the knob to select an AIS target and then press the knob to go through dynamic
and static information of the selected vessel. There are two pages of ship details for SOLAS mode
and another two pages for inland mode.
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Adding Friend Ship
In the list, press FUNC button will open the pop-up window with the question whether the selected
vessel should be added to your FRIEND SHIP list, or to sort the list according to vessels’ MMSI,
distance, or direction.
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AIS TARGET LIST RNG
[013] - NAME/MMSI ---ET-- BRG(°) -- RNG(NM)
1. 211111161 1s 321 39.54
2. 211111561 1s 314 31.96
3. TEST05Add new friend?
1s 143 19.22
4. TEST10 2s 8 52.66
5. TEST03Sort by MMSI
1s 293 20.45
6. TEST06Sort by range
1s 30 30.84
7. TEST08 2s 342 58.81
Sort by bearing
8. 211111461 3s 274 39.97
9. 211111161 3s 321 39.54
10. TEST02 4s 325 91.62
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4.7.3 Region List
The region list displays all saved region areas. Turn the knob to traverse the list. Press the knob
enables you to read the highlighted region information.
To save the settings, press MENU or ESC and the system will ask whether the changes should be
saved. Select OK to save or CANCEL to discard and return to main menu. If the region
information is unchangeable, saving does not change the original information.
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4.7.4 Active Alert
The M5 features SART/MOB alarm that can appear any time during operation. When SART/MOB
message is received, the icon will appear in the status bar with beeping sounds from the
beeper. Press any button to stop the sound. An example of an alarm message is shown below.
Own Ship
RNG ---------
BRG ---------
The display priority order, in sequence with the newest alert on top within each display priority, is:
1) "active – unacknowledged" and “active silenced” warnings.
2) "rectified – unacknowledged" warnings.
3) "active – acknowledged" warnings
4) "active" cautions.
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Alert BIIT ID
Identifier Alert text Additional information Prio Cat Escal
(Alert instance)
3108 Locating device Check AIS targets W B W 14
3062 General fault Check AIS equipment W B W 6
Not transmitting, check AIS W B W 1
3008 Transceiver fail
Not receiving, check AIS W B W 3、4
Own ship position not
3015 Lost position W B W 26
transmitted
Reduced coverage (antenna
C B 2
VSWR)
3116 Impaired radio Ch1 inoperative, check AIS C B 3
Ch2 inoperative, check AIS C B 4
DSC inoperative C B 5
Check AIS for UTC time
3113 Sync in fallback C B 7
synchronisation
Check external position
3003 Lost ext EPFS C B 25
sensor
Missing COG Not transmitting COG C B 30
Missing SOG Not transmitting SOG C B 29
3119
Missing Heading Not transmitting Heading C B 32
Missing ROT Not transmitting Rate of Turn C B 35
Int/Ext GNSS position
Doubtful GNSS C B 9
mismatch
3013
Doubtful Difference with COG exceeds
C B 11
heading limit
Wrong
3019 Check NavStatus setting C B 10
NavStatus
Cannot display safety related
3009 Lost MKD C B 8
messages
Note 1, Alert priority (Prio): W (Warning)、C (Caution) 。
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4.7.5 Active BIIT List
The M5 features SART/MOB alarm that can appear any time during operation. When SART/MOB
message is received, the icon will appear in the status bar with beeping sounds from the
beeper. Press any button to stop the sound. An example of an alarm message is shown below.
Own Ship
RNG ---------
BRG ---------
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4.7.6 BIIT History
This submenu lists all recorded alarm and its time of occurrences.
SENSOR STATUS
EXT. DGNSS / INT. DGNSS MSG.17 /
POSITION STATUS
EXT. GNSS / INT. GNSS / NO GPS
No position
Manual position
Dead reckoning position
valid position with no time stamp
POSITION QUALITY Position > 10m
Position with RAIM > 10 m
Position <= 10 m
Position with RAIM <= 10 m
Outdated position > 200 m
UTC STATUS VALID / LOST
COG STATUS INT. COG / EXT. COG / LOST
SOG STATUS INT. SOG / EXT. SOG / LOST
HEADING STATUS VALID / LOST
ROT STATUS VALID / OTHER ROT / LOST
Note 1: If M5 is not connect internal GPS, will lost UTC and time is unsynchronized. The M5 will
continue operation using indirect or semaphore synchronization
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SENSOR STATUS
POSITION STATUS EXT. GNSS
Position with RAIM
<= 10 m
UTC STATUS LOST
COG STATUS EXT. COG
SOG STATUS EXT. SOG
HEADING STATUS VALID
ROT STATUS VALID
--DATE TIME--CHANNEL PARAMETER CHANGE--
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4.7.9 MOB List
With the setup of MOB list, MOB can be easily traced by the person’s name not just by the MMSI
number on the MOB device. This submenu enables adding, removing, or modifying of MOB list
entries.
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MOB LIST MOB LIST
[000]-- ID ------ NAME -------------------------- [000]-- ID ------ NAME --------------------------
DELETE
ADD NEW
YES NO
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4.8 Ship Setting
This menu list provides access to settings that are required during installation of the transponder.
There are a total of 5 submenus.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
SHIP SETTING
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS OWN SHIP
SHIP SETTING VOYAGE
TRANSCEIVER CPA/TCPA
SYS CONFIG SET MMSI/IMO/ENI
DIAGNOSTICS RETRY TIMES
AIS MODE
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 56 Ship Setting
4.8.1 Own Ship
This section is password protected and can only be accessed using the password (see 4.11.6).
The following information about the vessel should be correctly set up by installation prior to
operation:
Call Sign - Vessel radio call sign (limited to 7 characters)
Ship Name - limited to 20 characters
Ship Type – use the scroll wheel to select the type of vessel from the list
Position of internal GPS antenna - giving the location of the GNSS antenna connected to
the AIS transceiver (Internal GPS)
Position of external GPS antenna - giving the location of the GNSS antenna connected to
any external position source connected to the AIS transceiver
Length and Beam – measured length and width of the ship (inland mode only)
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SHIP SETTING SHIP SETTING
CALL SIGN [2CJQ796] CALL SIG [A ]
SHIP NAME [MY SHIP SHIP NAME [B ]
SHIP TYPE <Pilot vessel> SHIP TYPE <HSC>
---- Length and Beam (m) ----
INTERNAL ANT. POS. (m) LS [000.0] BS [000.0]
---- INTERNAL ANT. POS.(m) ----
A [000] B [000] C [00] D[00] BI [000.0] CI [000.0]
EXTERNAL ANT. POS. (m) A ---- EXTERNAL ANT. POS.(m) ---- AI
A [000] B [000] C [00] D[00] BI [000.0] CI [000.0] BI
B
C D HINT: LS=AI+BI , BS=CI+DI CI DI
Dangerous Targets :10 IL Dangerous Targets :10
Figure 57 Ship Setting in SOLAS Mode (left) and Inland Mode (right)
Notice: if Ship Type is Tanker, by regulation, whenever the ship navigation status is “Moored”, the
transponder’s transmission power is automatically changed to 1W for safety measures.
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4.8.2 Voyage
4.8.2.1 SOLAS Mode
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VO YAGE SETTING VOYAGE SETTING
DESTIN [ ] DESTIN [ ]
ETA [00/00 00:00] ETA [00/00 00:00]
CARGO <N/A or Harmless> CARGO <N/A
Save or Harmless>
data?
NAV. <Under way using engine> NAV. <Under way using engine>
PERSON [0000] PERSON YES NO
[0000]
DRAUGHT(m) [+00.0] DRAUGHT(m) [+00.0]
IL Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 59 Inland Voyage Setting
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4.8.3 CPA/TCPA
In this submenu the closest point of approach (CPA) and time to CPA (TCPA) can be set. The
vessels with insufficient CPA and TCPA will be displayed in the dangerous list (see 4.7.8) and on
coastal and radar view.
CPA – in nautical miles
TCPA – in minutes
Alarm – when alarm is connected to the transponder via junction box, you can choose
whether alarm should be activated when a dangerous target appears.
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CPA/TCPA CPA/TCPA
This is not a problem for most vessels, except those engaged in towing operations by pushing
ahead or alongside (navigational status is 12). In these instances, it may be desirable to
provide easier access to and modification of vessel dimension values.
When navigational status is 12. User can set extended tow dimension values in this page.
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EXTENDED TOW DIMENSION VALUES
EA [000]
EB [000] EA
EC [00]
ED [00] AI
BI
AI: 0(m) , BI: 0(m) EC CI DI ED
CI: 0(m) , DI: 0(m)
A(m)=AI+EA , B(m)=BI+EB EB
C(m)=CI+EC , D(m)=DI+ED
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SET MMSI/IMO/ENI
MMSI [000000000]
IMO [000000000]
Targets Received: 10
Figure 62 Set MMSI/IMO/ENI
For SOLAS vessels, the MMSI number can be entered in a valid range which is indicated on the
input screen. To save the settings, press MENU or ESC and the system will ask whether the
changes should be saved. Select OK to save or CANCEL to discard and return to main menu.
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SET MMSI/IMO/ENI ENI SETTING
ENI [A1234567]
MMSI [200000000]
ENI [000000000]
MODE <INLAND>
IL Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 65 Switching between SOLAS and Inland modes
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MENU
MAIN MENU
INLAND SETTING
MESSAGES
INLAND MESSAGES VESSEL DATA SET.
NAV. STATUS ETA SETTING
SHIP SETTING NUMBER OF PERSON
INLAND SETTING BLUE SIGN SET.
TRANSCEIVER REPORT RATE SET.
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
IL Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 66 Submenus under Inland Setting
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4.9.1 Vessel Data Setting
Inland related vessel data can be set in this submenu:
ERI Ship Type – ERI classification code.
Blue Cones - The number of blue cones or blue flag status for the cargo (1, 2 or 3 blue
cones, or blue flag).
Load Status - ‘Loaded’, ‘Unloaded’, ‘Unknown’
Quality of Speed, Course and heading information - will be shown as ‘high’ when the target
vessel is using an approved sensor to generate this data, or low if the data is derived from
internal GNSS only.
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INLAND VESSEL SETTING
ERI Ship type
<8021-Motor tanker, liquid ca>
Blue cones <B-Flag>
Load Status <Loaded>
Quality Of speed info. <HIGH>
Quality Of course info. <LOW>
Quality Of heading info. <LOW>
IL Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 67 Inland Related Vessel Data
4.9.2 ETA Setting
This menu provides ETA (RFM21) related setting:
UN country and location code - the voyage destination should be entered using UN country
(2 characters) and location codes (3 characters) where possible.
Fairway Number, Terminal Code & Fairway Hectometre: each is limited to 5 characters
when available
ETA - Estimated time / date of arrival at destination using UTC format MMDDHHMM
(excluding year)
Number of Tugboats: The number of assisting tugboats (from 0 to 6 or unknown)
Air Draught: The air draught of the vessel to the nearest centimetre.
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INLAND ETA SETTING
UN Country Code [NL]
UN Location Code [AMS]
Fairway Number [ABCDE]
Terminal Code [FGHIJK]
Fairway Hectometre [LMNO]
ETA [12/24 13:50]
Num. Of TugBoats [06]
Air Draught (m) [+10.99]
IL Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 68 TargetsInland
:0 ETA Setting
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To save the settings, press MENU or ESC and the system will ask whether the changes should be
saved. Select OK to save or CANCEL to discard and return to main menu.
IL Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 69 Number of Person Setting
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INLAND BLUE SIGN SETTING
IL Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 70 Blue Sign Switch Setting
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4.10 Transceiver
The submenu allows the users to switch on or off the transmission, change the supplied voltage of
the GPS antenna between 3.3V and 5V, and allows the transmission power to be switched
between 12.5W, as "normal", and 1W.
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TRANSCEIVER SETTING
AIS TX <ON>
DSC RX <ON>
Targets Received: 10
Figure 71 Transceiver
For inland vessels that operate at an altitude higher than 500 meters, the transponder needs the
GPS Mode set to “Altitude higher than 500m” for better GPS positioning performance.
To save the settings, press MENU or ESC and the system will ask whether the changes should be
saved. Select OK to save or CANCEL to discard and return to main menu.
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4.11.1 Customize
Customize provides personalization settings:
Dimmer Level - brightness setting from 1 (low) to 100 (high)
Colour mode - brightness and contrast adjustment for the LCD display along with selection
of day or night operating mode. In night mode the display colours are inverted (light text on
a dark background).
Key time-out - time to leave menu screen and switch back to coastal view
Language - available: select the user interface language from the available language
options.
Key Beep – turn on or off the key beep
Time Zone – set the time zone
SART test mode – hide or display the SART test message
NMEA 2000 device instance is used to identify multiple similar products connected on the
same NMEA 2000 network. The setting value is between 000 and 252.
Coordinate Format – user can choose between DD°MM.SS” (degrees, minutes, seconds)
and DD°MM.mm´ (degrees, minutes, decimal minutes) to display the vessel coordinate.
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CUSTOMIZE
DIMMER LEVEL [100] Lo………………………Hi
COLOUR MODE <Day>
KEY TIME-OUT [1] (1~5 min)
LANGUAGE <English>
KEY BEEP <None>
Time Zone <GMT>
SART TEST MODE <OFF>
NMEA 2000 DEVICE INSTANCE [000]
COORDINATE FORMAT <DD°MM’SS”>
Targets Received: 10
Figure 73 Customize
4.11.2 Radar View
This setting provides user the ability to centre the radar map on given coordinates.
Turn knob to choose either latitude or longitude and press knob to confirm. Once pressed, turn
knob to choose a parameter and press knob again to enter input mode. When finished, press
ESC to return to the level before. Continue these procedures till all settings are set.
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RADAR VIEW SETTING
Latitude [53]°[08]’[56]”<N>
Longitude [057]°[00]’[00]”<W>
Targets Received: 10
Figure 74 Radar View Setting
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RADAR VIEW ORIENTATION has NORTH UP/ COURSE UP / HEAD UP view modes.
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MAP CALIBRATION
Targets Received: 3
Figure 75 Map Calibration
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BAUD RATE SETTING
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4.11.5 Factory
This section is password protected and can only be accessed using the password (see 4.11.6).
Press knob to confirm your choice and the following settings will be restored to their original value:
MOB/Friend ship List, destination list, time zone, language, dimmer, CPA/TCPA and system
password.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS WARNING
SHIP SETTING
Restore factory setting?
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG OK CANCEL
DIAGNOSTICS
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 77 Factory Setting
4.11.6 Password
This submenu enables users to change user password. Certain important information stored within
the transponder can only be changed with the password. Password is required for the access of
the following chapters:
4.8.1 Own Ship – contains information about call sign, vessel name and ship type
4.8.4 Set MMSI/IMO/ENI – contains information about MMSI and IMO number
4.11.4 Sensor Configuration – about baud rate configuration of sensors
4.11.5 Factory – restoration of factory setting
4.11.10 Alarms Setting
4.11.11 VSWR Setting
Dangerous Targets : 0
Figure 78 Password
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4.11.7 Long Range Setting
This option provides user choices to auto-response remote interrogation and settings of the
response information.
You can either set MODE to either AUTO or MANUAL. The setting for the rest of information is
either SUPPLY or REJECT.
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LONG RANGE INTERROGATION SETTING
MODE <AUTO>
Name, Call,IMO <SUPPLY>
Length, Breadth, Type <SUPPLY>
Date, Time <SUPPLY> POS <SUPPLY>
Ship/Cargo <SUPPLY> COG <SUPPLY>
Dest. ETA <SUPPLY> SOG <SUPPLY>
Draught <SUPPLY> POB <SUPPLY>
Targets Received: 10
Figure 79 Long Range Setting
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4.11.9 Destination Table Setting
Save up to 10 destinations. Use rotary knob to traverse text and to modify. Press Menu to save
changes. The Destination Table saves up to 10 frequently used destinations which can be
conveniently configured in vessels voyage setting (see 4.8.2.1).
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DESTINATION TABLE SETTING
Column 1 [ ]
Column 2 [ ]
Column 3 [ ]
Column 4 [ ]
Column 5 [ ]
Column 6 [ ]
Column 7 [ ]
Column 8 [ ]
Column 9 [ ]
Column 10 [ ]
Dangerous Targets: 0
Figure 81 Destination Table Setting
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 82 Alarm Setting for ALR 25/32/35
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4.11.11 VSWR Setting
The VSWR setting function allows the fine-adjustment of the VSWR threshold, to allow for the
cable length and VHF antenna characteristics. This function is password protected (see 4.11.6)
and should be performed by a qualified service partner or dealer.
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4.12 Diagnostics
This submenu provides users to check system statuses. There are a total of 8 check options.
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MENU
MAIN MENU
DIAGNOSTICS
MESSAGES
NAV. STATUS SYSTEM ON/OFF
SHIP SETTING MEMORY TEST
TRANSCEIVER SENSOR PORT
SYS CONFIG TFT-PANEL
DIAGNOSTICS KEYBOARD TEST
GPS STATUS
Dangerous Targets :0
Figure 84 Diagnostic
System On/Off: This option provides activation history. (any power-off session less than 15
minutes would not be registered in the history)
Sensor Port: This option provides an overview of baud rates on all ports and status information.
Keyboard Test: This option provides keyboard testing. Pressing button during testing, a
corresponding button on the screen will response. After all buttons are tested, a message will
indicate. Press knob for OK to exit. To quit test without completing, wait for 30 seconds and the
system will return to the main menu.
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N 7 41
8 37
28 19 3 6 Strength of GPS
8 19 42
GPS Satellite 7 24 40 Satellite Signal
W 11 16 E
location Signal 1 40
124
11 38
3 34
S 6 26
Own Ship
16 34
Information 53°08’56”N 28 34
Signal 4°57’00”E
12.00Kn 241.0°
Dangerous Targets: 2
Targets Received: 10
Figure 87 Transceiver
Communication Test: Communication can be tested. The procedure starts by transmitting
Message 10 the to an addressed Class A MMSI. The addressee MMSI, once received Message
10, will return Message 11. The test is then complete when the M5 successfully receives the
Message 11.
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COMMUNICATION TEST COMMUNICATION TEST
--- DEST. MMSI ---------- DATE/TIME --- RX ACK
-- 1. 233333533 T 09:40 YES PRESS ROTARY SWITCH TO SELECT
2. 222222222 T 09:40 YES DESTINATION MMSI OF MESSAGE 10
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start the transmission of Message 10. Only Class A units with GPS fix are listed and eligible for
communication testing. The left screen below indicates no valid Class A targets found.
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COMMUNICATION TEST COMMUNICATION TEST
--- DEST. MMSI ---------- DATE/TIME --- RX ACK
-- PRESS ROTARY SWITCH TO SELECT
DESTINATION MMSI OF MESSAGE 10
COMM. TEST TARGET
Send Message?
NO VALID CLASS A TARGETS DEST. MMSI <566884302 (19.84NM>
OK CANCEL
OK
S/N 21-105-000001
Targets Received: 10
Figure 91 Version
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5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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5.4 GPS Receiver (Internal)
Receiving Channels 50 channels
Tracking & Navigation
≧ -159 dBm
Sensitivity
Reacquisition Sensitivity ≧ -159 dBm
< 2.5 m Autonomous
Horizontal Position
< 2.0 m SBAS
Receiver Type SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN
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Alarm relay Normally closed
USB Mini type B USB interface
NMEA2000 IEC61162-3
Alarm Output Relay contact
5.9 Environmental
Operating Conditions IEC 60945 “protected” category
Operating Temperature -15°C ~ 55°C
Operating Humidity 95% RH at 40°C
Waterproof IPX2
5.10 Physical
Width 261 mm (10.28 inch)
Height 184 mm (7.25 inch)
Depth (include connectors) 102 mm (4.02 inch)
Weight ≦ 2.5 kg
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5.12 NMEA 2000 PGN Information
The following table is a list of the NMEA 2000 messages supported by the Smartfind M5 unit.
The “Transmit” PGNs information includes “Own ship” + “Received AIS information from other ships”.
This is the reason the NMEA2000 PGN list covers both Class A and Class B related information.
Transmit
PGN Description
59392 ISO Acknowledgment
59904 ISO Request
60928 ISO Address Claim
126464 PGN List - Transmit PGN's group function
126996 Product Information
129025 Position Rapid Update
129026 COG SOG Rapid Update
129029 GNSS Position Data
129038 AIS Class A Position Report
129039 AIS Class B Position Report
129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report
129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report
129539 GNSS DOPs
129540 GNSS Sats in View
129792 AIS DGNSS Broadcast Binary Message
129793 AIS UTC and Date Report
129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data
129795 AIS Addressed Binary Message
129796 AIS Acknowledge
129797 AIS Binary Broadcast Message
129798 AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report
129800 AIS UTC/Date Inquiry
129801 AIS Addressed Safety Related Message
129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message
129803 AIS Interrogation
129804 AIS Assignment Mode Command
129805 AIS Data Link Management Message
129806 AIS Channel Management
129807 AIS Group Assignment
129809 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part A
129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B
Receive
PGN Description
59392 ISO Acknowledgment
59904 ISO Request
60928 ISO Address Claim
127250 Vessel Heading
127258 Magnetic Variation
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6 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
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Back (size: mm)
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6.2 Junction Box
85 mm
165 mm
55 mm
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6.5 GPS Antenna
40 mm
60 mm
60 mm
80 mm
103.92 mm
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7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the following guide to perform simple troubleshooting in case the transponder is not function
accordingly.
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8 ABBREVIATIONS
Terms of abbreviations:
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9 WARRANTY STATEMENT
IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION/REGISTRATION
McMurdo AIS products carry a standard 12 month warranty from date of purchase. McMurdo also
offers additional warranty but requires that your product be registered within 90 days of purchase.
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APPENDIX (A)
Isolated
Junction Box
V5T 3V3
A A
Data Cable 1K Rx
Input 120
B 1K
B To
system
TGND
Isolated Ground System Ground
TGND TGND
Main Unit
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A.1.2 Bidirectional Data Ports
The schematic of bidirectional data port is shown in Figure A2. The schematics includes an
isolated full duplex RS-485 transceiver IC (Texas Instrument ISO3080) which is used as the main
component to handle both data input and output from external data source. The transceiver IC is
isolated from external input. To avoid signal reflection, the transceiver IC has an optional built-in
120Ω loop termination, which is selectable by the dip-switch on the junction box and the switch
should be set to on position when connecting external data source with long cable. All bidirectional
data ports are isolated from one another and are also isolated from internal power supply. The
transceiver internal power supply is fully isolated from the external power supply.
Main Unit
Junction Box
RX_A RX_A
Isolated
3V3 3V3 V5T
Data
Cable
To/From 100K TGND Input
10K 120
System RX_B
RX_B
Rx TGND
100K TGND
DE
TX_B
Tx 10 TX_B Data
TGND Output
TX_A
ISO3080 TX_A
10
TGND
System Ground
Isolated Ground
The output driver capability of bidirectional data port can provide a maximum of 60mA, and the
minimum differential output swing under 100 Ω load can be 2.3V.
A.1.3 A and B Signal Lines
Refer to sections A.1.1 and A.1.2.
A.1.4 Output Driver
The output driver capability of bi-direction data port can provide maximum 60mA, and the
minimum differential output swing under 100 ohm load can be 2.3V.
A.1.5 Input Load
Refer to sections A.1.1 and A.1.2.
A.1.6 Hardware Input/Output Circuit
Refer to sections A.1.1 and A.1.2.
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A.2 Presentation Interface of Smartfind M5
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A.3 Supported IEC 61162 Data Sentences
Data Port Input Sentences Output Sentences
Sensor 1 DTM, GNS, RMC, VBW, HDT, HDG,
Sensor 2 ROT, GBS, GLL, VTG, THS, GSA, N/A
Sensor 3 GGA, OSD, VHW
DTM, GNS, RMC, VBW, HDT, HDG,
DGPS ROT, GBS, GLL, VTG, THS, GSA, N/A
GGA, OSD, VHW
ABK, ACA, VDM, VDO,
ABM, ACA, ACK, AIR, BBM, SSD,
External Display TXT, ALR, LRF, LR1,
VSD, AIQ, LRI, LRF, SPW, EPV
LR2, LR3, EPV
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A.5 Interpretation of Input Sentences
A.5.1 ABM – AIS Addressed Binary and Safety Related Message
This sentence supports ITU-R M.1371 Messages 6, 12, 25, 26 and provides an external
application with a means to exchange data via an AIS transponder.
!--ABM,x,x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x,xx,s—s,x*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
Total number of sentences needed to transfer the
1 x
message
2 x Sentence number
3 x Sequential message identifier
xxxxxxxx The MMSI of the destination AIS unit for the ITU-R
4
x M.1371 message
5 x AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message
6 xx ITU-R M.1371 message ID
7 s—s Encapsulated data
8 x Number of fill-bits
A.5.2 ACA – AIS Channel Assignment Message
An AIS device can receive regional channel management information.
$--
ACA,x,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xxxx,x,xxxx,x,x,x,a,x,hhmmss.s
s*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 x Sequence Number
2 llll.ll,a Region northeast corner latitude – N/S
3 yyyyy.yy,a Region northeast corner longitude – E/W
4 llll.ll,a Region southwest corner latitude – N/S
5 yyyyy.yy,a Region southwest corner longitude – E/W
6 x Transition zone size
7 xxxx Channel A
8 x Channel A bandwidth
9 xxxx Channel B
10 x Channel B bandwidth
11 x Tx/Rx mode control
12 x Power level control
13 a Information source
14 x In-use flag
15 hhmmss.ss Time of “in use” change
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A.5.3 ACK – Acknowledge Alarm
This sentence is used to acknowledge an alarm condition reported by a device.
$--ACK,xxx*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 xxx Unique alarm number (identifier) at alarm
source
A.5.4 AIQ - Query Sentence
This sentence is used to inquire AIS sentence information.
$--AIQ,c—c*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 c—c Support query sentence of ACA, EPV, SSD,
VSD, TXT.
A.5.5 AIR – AIS Interrogation Request
This sentence supports ITU-R M.1371 messages 15 and 10. It provides an external
application with the means to initiate requests for specific ITU-R M.1371 messages from
AIS unit.
$--AIR,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x,x.x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
xxxxxxxx
1 MMSI of interrogated station 1
x
ITU-R M.1371 message requested from
2 x.x
station-1
3 x Message sub-section ignored
Number of second message requested from
4 x.x
station-1
5 x Message sub-section ignored
xxxxxxxx
6 MMSI of interrogated station-2
x
Number of messages requested from station-
7 x.x
2
8 x Message sub-section ignored
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A.5.6 BBM – AIS Broadcast Binary Message
This sentence supports generation of ITU-R M.1371 binary messages 8, 14, 25, and 26.
This provides the application with a means to broadcast data, as defined by the application
only.
!--BBM,x,x,x,x,x.x,s—s,x*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
Total number of sentences needed to transfer
1 x
the message
2 x Sentence number
3 x Sequential message identifier
AIS channel for broadcast of the radio
4 x
message
5 x.x ITU-R M.1371 Message ID
6 s—s Encapsulated data
7 x Number of fill-bits
A.5.7 DTM – Datum Reference
Local geodetic datum and datum offsets from a reference datum.
$--DTM,ccc,a,x.x,a,x.x,a, x.x,ccc*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 ccc Local datum
2 a Local datum subdivision code ignored
3 x.x, a Lat offset, min, N/S ignored
4 x.x, a Lon offset, min, E/W ignored
5 x.x Altitude offset, m ignored
6 ccc Reference datum
A.5.8 EPV – Command or Report Equipment Property Value
$--EPV,a,cc,c--c,x.x,c--c*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 a Sentence status flag
2 cc Destination equipment type
3 c--c Unique identifier
4 x.x Property identifier
5 c--c Value of property to be set
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A.5.9 GBS – GNSS Satellite Fault Detection
This sentence is used to support receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM).
$--GBS, hhmmss.ss, x.x, x.x, x.x, xx, x.x, x.x, x.x *hh <CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
hhmmss.s UTC time of the GGA or GNS fix associated
1
s with this sentence
2 x.x Expected error in latitude
3 x.x Expected error in longitude
4 x.x Expected error in altitude ignored
5 xx ID number of most likely failed satellite ignored
Probability of missed detection for most
6 x.x likely ignored
failed satellite
7 x.x Estimate of bias on most likely failed satellite ignored
8 x.x Standard deviation of bias estimate ignored
$--GSA, a, x,
xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
Mode:
M = manual, forced to operate in 2D or
1 a 3D mode
A = automatic, allowed to automatically
switch 2D/3D
Mode: 1 = fix not available, 2 = 2D, 3 =
2 x
3D
xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,
3 xx,xx,xx,xx,xx, ID numbers of satellites used in solution
xx,xx
4 x.x PDOP
5 x.x HDOP
6 x.x VDOP
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A.5.14 HDG – Heading, Deviation and Variation
Heading (magnetic sensor reading), which if corrected for deviation will produce magnetic
heading, which if offset by variation will provide true heading.
$--LRF,x,xxxxxxxxx,c—c,c—c,c—c*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 x Sequence number
2 xxxxxxxxx MMSI of requestor
3 c—c Name of requestor
4 c—c Function request
5 c—c Function reply status
A.5.17 LRI – AIS Long-Range Interrogation
The long-range interrogation of the AIS unit is accomplished through the use of two
sentences. The pair of interrogation sentence formatters, a LRI sentence followed by a LRF
sentence, provides the information needed by a universal AIS unit to determine if it should
construct and provide the reply sentences (LRF, LR1, LR2, and LR3).
$--
LRI,x,a,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 x Sequence number
2 a Control flag
3 xxxxxxxxx MMSI of requestor
4 xxxxxxxxx MMSI of destination
5 llll.ll,a Latitude – N/S
6 yyyyy.yy,a Longitude – E/W
7 llll.ll,a Latitude – N/S
8 yyyyy.yy,a Longitude – E/W
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A.5.18 OSD – Own Ship Data
Heading, course, speed, set and drift summary. Useful for, but not limited to radar/ARPA
applications. OSD gives the movement vector of the ship based on the sensors and
parameters in use.
$--OSD, x.x,A,x.x, a,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 x.x Heading, degrees true
2 A Heading status: A = data valid, V = data invalid
3 x.x Vessel course, degrees true Ignored
4 a Course reference, B/M/W/R/P (see Note) Ignored
5 x.x Vessel speed Ignored
6 a Speed reference,B/M/W/R/P (see Note) Ignored
7 x.x Vessel set, degrees true Ignored
8 x.x Vessel drift (speed) Ignored
Speed units, K = km/h; N = knots;
9 a ignored
S = statute miles/h
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A.5.21 SPW - Security Password Sentence
This sentence can be used for authentication. For this purpose the sentence has to be
applied before the protected sentence (for example EPV, SSD).
$--SPW,ccc,c--c,x,c--c*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 ccc Password protected sentence
2 c--c Unique Identifier
3 x Password level
4 c--c Password
A.5.22 SSD – AIS Ship Static Data
This sentence is used to enter static parameters into a shipboard AIS unit. The parameters
in this sentence support a number of the ITU-R M.1371 Messages.
$--SSD,c—c,c—c,xxx,xxx,xx,xx,c,aa*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 c—c Ship’s call sign
2 c—c Ship’s name
3 xxx Pos. ref., point dist.“A,”
4 xxx Pos. ref.,point dist. “B,”
5 xx Pos. ref., point dist.“C,”
6 xx Pos. ref.,point dist. “D,”
7 c DTE indicator flag
8 aa Source identifier
A.5.23 THS – True Heading and Status
Actual vessel heading in degrees true produced by any device or system producing true
heading. This sentence includes a “mode indicator” field providing critical safety related
information about the heading data, and replaces the deprecated HDT sentence.
$--THS,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 x.x Heading, degrees true
2 a Mode indicator
A.5.24 VBW – Dual Ground/Water Speed
Water-referenced and ground-referenced speed data.
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Status , ground speed, A = data valid, V = data
6 A
invalid
7 x.x Stern transverse water speed , knots ignored
Status : stern water speed,A = data valid, V =
8 A ignored
data invalid
9 x.x Stern transverse ground speed ,knots ignored
Status : stern ground speed,A = data valid, V =
10 A ignored
data invalid
A.5.25 VHW – Water Speed and Heading
The compass heading to which the vessel points and the speed of the vessel relative to the
water.
$--VSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,c—c,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 x.x Type of ship and cargo category
2 x.x Maximum present static draught
3 x.x Persons on-board
4 c—c Destination
5 hhmmss.ss Estimated UTC of arrival at destination
6 xx Estimated day of arrival at destination
7 xx Estimated month of arrival at destination
8 x.x Navigational status
9 x.x Regional application flags
A.5.27 VTG – Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
The actual course and speed relative to the ground.
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A.5.28 PAMC, DBG – Proprietary Sentences, Debug
The proprietary sentences are additional sentences only applicable to this product. Its main
usage is for enabling testing mode and parameter settings.
This sentence is used for configuration. It commands unit with given parameters.
$PAMC,C,c-c,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description remark
1 C Command : “C”
2 c-c Function type. For example, DBG.
3 x Parameter Id 1 , 0-998
4 x Parameter value 1 , 0- 1000000000
5 x Parameter Id 2 , 0-998
6 x Parameter value 2, 0- 1000000000
7 x Parameter Id 3 , 0-998
8 x Parameter value 3, 0- 1000000000
7 x Parameter Id 4 , 0-998
8 x Parameter value 4, 0- 1000000000
$PAMC,R,c-c,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 R Response : “R”
2 c-c Function type. For example, DBG.
3 x Parameter Id 1 , 0-998
4 x Parameter value 1 , 0- 1000000000
5 x Parameter Id 2 , 0-998
6 x Parameter value 2, 0- 1000000000
7 x Parameter Id 3 , 0-998
8 x Parameter value 3, 0- 1000000000
7 x Parameter Id 4 , 0-998
8 x Parameter value 4, 0- 1000000000
A.5.29 PAMC, DSC – Proprietary Sentences, Digital selective calling
When AIS transponder receives DCS messages, this sentence is used to output DSC
pattern.
$PAMC,R,DSC,c-c*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 c-c DSC pattern
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A.6 Interpretation of Output Sentences
A.6.1 ABK – AIS Addressed and Binary Broadcast Acknowledgement
The ABK-sentence is generated when a transaction, initiated by reception of an ABM, AIR,
or BBM sentence, is completed or terminated.
$--ABK,xxxxxxxxx,x,x.x,x,x*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
xxxxxxxx
1 MMSI of the addressed AIS unit
x
2 x AIS channel of reception
3 x.x ITU-R M.1371Message ID
4 x Message sequence number
5 x Type of acknowledgement
A.6.2 ACA – AIS Channel Assignment Message
An AIS device can receive regional channel management information
$-
ACA,x,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xxxx,x,xxxx,x,x,x,a,x,hhmmss.ss*hh<
CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 x Sequence Number
2 llll.ll,a Region northeast corner latitude – N/S
3 yyyyy.yy,a Region northeast corner longitude – E/W
4 llll.ll,a Region southwest corner latitude – N/S
5 yyyyy.yy,a Region southwest corner longitude – E/W
6 x Transition zone size
7 xxxx Channel A
8 x Channel A bandwidth
9 xxxx Channel B
10 x Channel B bandwidth
11 x Tx/Rx mode control
12 x Power level control
13 a Information source
14 x In-use flag
15 hhmmss.ss Time of “in use” change
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A.6.3 ALR – Set Alarm State
Local alarm condition and status. This sentence is used to report an alarm condition on a
device and its current state of acknowledgement.
$--ALR,hhmmss.ss,xxx,A, A,c--c*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 hhmmss.ss Time of alarm condition change, UTC
Unique alarm number (identifier) at alarm
2 xxx
source
Alarm condition,
3 A A = threshold exceeded, V = not
exceeded
Alarm’s acknowledge state,
4 A
A = acknowledged, V = unacknowledged
5 c--c Alarm’s description text
A.6.4 EPV – Command or Report Equipment Property Value
$--EPV,a,cc,c--c,x.x,c--c*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 a Sentence status flag
2 cc Destination equipment type
3 c--c Unique identifier
4 x.x Property identifier
5 c--c Value of property to be set
A.6.5 LR1 – AIS Long-Range Reply Sentence 1
The LR1 sentence identifies the destination for the reply and contains the information items
requested by the “A” function identification character (see the LRF sentence).
$--LR1,x,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,c—c,c—c,xxxxxxxxx*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 x Sequence number
2 xxxxxxxxx MMSI of responder
3 xxxxxxxxx MMSI of requestor
4 c—c Ship’s name, 1 to 20 characters
5 c—c Call sign, 1 to 7 characters
6 xxxxxxxxx IMO number, 9-digit number
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A.6.6 LR2 – AIS Long-Range Reply Sentence 2
The LR2-sentence contains the information items requested by the “B, C, E and F”
functionidentification characters,(see the LRF sentence)
$--
LR2,x,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,T,x.x,N*hh<CR>
<LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 x Sequence number
2 xxxxxxxxx MMSI of responder
3 xxxxxxxx Date: ddmmyyyy, 8 digits
4 hhmmss.ss UTC time of position
5 llll.ll,a Latitude – N/S
6 yyyyy.yy,a Longitude, E/W
7 x.x,T Course over ground, degrees, true
8 x.x,N Speed over ground, knots
A.6.7 LR3 – AIS Long-Range Reply Sentence 3
The LR3 sentence contains the information items requested by the “I, O, P, U and W”
function identification character (see the LRF sentence).
$--LR3,x,xxxxxxxxx,c—
c,xxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 x Sequence number
2 xxxxxxxxx MMSI of responder
3 c—c Voyage destination, 1 to 20 chars
4 xxxxxx ETA date: ddmmyy
5 hhmmss.ss ETA time
6 x.x Draught
7 x.x Ship/cargo
8 x.x Ship length
9 x.x Ship breadth
10 x.x Ship type
11 x.x Persons, 0 to 8191
A.6.8 LRF – AIS Long-Range Function
This sentence is used in both long-range interrogation requests and long-range
interrogation replies. The LRF-sentence is the second sentence of the long-range
interrogation request pair; LRI and LRF (see the LRI-sentence).
$--LRF,x,xxxxxxxxx,c—c,c—c,c—c*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 x Sequence number
2 xxxxxxxxx MMSI of requestor
3 c—c Name of requestor
4 c—c Function request
5 c—c Function reply status
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A.6.9 TXT – Text Transmission
For the transmission of short text messages. Longer text messages may be transmitted by
using multiple sentences.
$--TXT,xx,xx,xx,c--c*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
1 xx Total number of sentences
2 xx Sentence number
3 xx Text identifier
4 c--c Text message
A.6.10 VDM – AIS VHF Data-Link Message
This sentence is used to transfer the entire contents of a received AIS message packet, as
defined in ITU-R M.1371 and as received on the VHF Data Link (VDL), using the “six-bit”
field type.
!--VDM,x,x,x,a,s—s,x*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
Total number of sentences needed to
1 x
transfer the message
2 x Sentence number
3 x Sequential message identifier
4 a AIS channel
5 s—s Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message
6 x Number of fill-bits
A.6.11 VDO – AIS VHF Data-Link Own-Vessel Report
This sentence is used to transfer the entire contents of an AIS unit’s broadcast message
packet, as defined in ITU-R M.1371 and as sent out by the AIS unit over the VHF data link
(VDL) using the “six-bit” field type.
!--VDO,x,x,x,a,s—s,x*hh<CR><LF>
Field No. Format Description Remark
Total number of sentences needed to
1 x
transfer the message
2 x Sentence number
3 x Sequential message identifier
4 a AIS channel
5 s—s Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message
6 x Number of fill-bits
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APPENDIX (B)
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APPENDIX (C)
Vessel Information
Vessel Name Flag State
IMO Number MMSI Number
Owner/Company Radio call sign
Type of vessel Gross tonnage
Length m Beam m
A B
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Connected Sensors and Devices
Connected Port Equipment Model Number
Sensor 1
Sensor 2
Sensor 3
Pilot Port
Other Device
Installer Information
Company Name
Technician’s Name
Telephone/Mobile No.
Address
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Software Revisions
The transponder is delivered with software version according to the following table which is to be
filled in and maintained either by manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or Installation Company. When
software update is done, the new software (firmware) version can be identified through MKD at
MENU/DIAGNOSTICS/VERSION (please refer to section 4.12 in the manual). Each new software
upgrade requires information recorded to reflect the change made.
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APPENDIX (D)
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Note:
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