AIS9000 Manual

TEL.：(+86)0513-68199192-8039
FAX.：（+86）0513-68199333
 AIS9000 Manual

Contents

Cautions ............................................................................................................. 3

1． Product Description.................................................................................... 4

1.1 Product Construction ............................................................................. 4

1.2 Working Channel .................................................................................... 4

1.3 Internal GPS Receiver ............................................................................. 5

1.4 AIS Data .................................................................................................. 5

1.5 Indicator Light Instruction ...................................................................... 6

1.6 External Data Interface ........................................................................... 7

2. Technical Data ................................................................................................ 7

3. Installation ..................................................................................................... 8

3.1 GPS Antenna Installation ........................................................................ 8

3.2 VHF Antenna Installation ........................................................................ 9

3.2.1 Installation Location ...................................................................... 9

3.2.2 Notes to reduce the interference ................................................ 10

3.2.3 Cable............................................................................................ 10

3.3 Installation of AIS9000.......................................................................... 10

3.4 Connection ........................................................................................... 11

3.4.1 Power Supply Connection ............................................................ 11

3.4.2 Data Signal Output....................................................................... 11

1
 AIS9000 Manual

3.5 Initial Setting ........................................................................................ 12

4. Maintenance ................................................................................................ 13

4.1 Daily Maintenance................................................................................ 13

4.2 Power Switch ........................................................................................ 13

4.3 Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 14

Figure 1： ........................................................................................................ 15

Figure 2： ........................................................................................................ 16

Figure 3： ........................................................................................................ 17

2
 AIS9000 Manual

Thank you for choosing our Saiyang electronics AIS9000 Class B Automatic

Identification System (AIS).

Please read the manual carefully before installation and using our products

to ensure correctly use and make the best use of its advantageous functions. Please

keep the manual properly in order to refer when troubleshooting and maintenance.

Warning: Please do not dismantle the machine. AIS product is a complex system.
Exchange any of its components can affect the working performance of the system.
Please contact professionals to commissioning the device.

Notes: Please correctly use the device. Set and use the product according to
regulations correctly. AIS terminal product is a part of AIS network system.
Wrong setting and misuse may affect the work of the whole AIS network and other
AIS devices from the other vessels.

Notes: Pay attention to the power supply. This device adopts 24V DC power supply.
Please check the provided voltage and polarity before connecting to the vessel
power supply. Wrong connection may cause damage and scrap of the device.

3
 AIS9000 Manual

Notes: Important Hints

1. The manual is mainly for operator usage. Initial settings of the device are
not provided in the manual. Please consult manufacturer and agent for
specific details.
2. The functions that described in the manual may have some differences of the
products you have bought. But it will not affect the normal usage of the
device.

1. Product Description

AIS9000 is made up of a TDMA transmitter, two TDMA/DSC receivers, a AIS processor,

a CPU, a internal GPS receiver, power module and interface circuits, etc.

AIS9000 can work independently on two channels, set zero by receiving message

22 and work by transferring to other water channels.

The Class B AIS transponder’s two channels can work between Frequency

156.025MHz～162.025MHz water channels. The device’s default working channels are

Channel 2087 and Channel 2088. When the base station shift to the other working

frequency that is out of the above working frequency channels or 25KHz bandwidth by

remote control command, the device will convert to only accepted status.

4
 AIS9000 Manual

The device has an internal GPS receiver, providing location, time, Course over

Ground (COG) and Speed over Ground (SOG) data. Positioning accuracy is about 10m.

When the device receives the message 17 from AIS base station, position data will

convert to high precision Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) position.

Accuracy can reach 1～2 meter(s).

When GPS do not positioning, the device will not transmit. But when the base

station adopts consulting ways to ask the marine radio for sending, the device will

get the basic time from consulting instructions and conduct one emission.

The device transmits the following AIS data.

Data Type Data Content Transmit Intervals

Static Data MMSI, Vessel Name, Vessel Type, 6 minutes

Manufacturer’s Serial Number, Vessel

Call Sign, Vessel Length and Width

Dynamic Longitude and Latitude, UTC Time, Speed, Speed＞2 knots：30

Data Course, heading, etc. seconds

Speed≤2 knots：3

minutes

5
 AIS9000 Manual

Notes:
1. Base station can remotely change the dynamic data emission intervals ( 5 seconds
to 10 minutes) by message 23 or set silence period according to different areas
or vessel type.
2. Factory set the default vessel type to be yacht.
3. Factory set the vessel MMSI to be 000000000

The Class B AIS transponder has five indicator lights: power supply, GPS, RX, TX,
troubleshooting; a SOS button. The definition is explained as follows:

Indicator Lights Definition

GPS Positioning Flash Green Light means GPS position is valid; Constant Green

Light means no valid GPS position.

RX Flash green light means receiving AIS information. The more

flashes, the more AIS targets around or RX is working well.

TX Flash red light means the device is sending the AIS

information.

Flash once means sending once. Sending once every 30 seconds

or 3 minutes normally, therefore, it is hard to observe its

Troubleshooting Constant yellow light means there is something wrong with the
sending. status.
device.

Power Supply Red light means power on.

SOS Press the button, it will send the distress signal.

6
 AIS9000 Manual

The device data interface is RS422, RS232 interface complied with IEC61162-1

Standard.

2. Technical Data

 Frequency Range: 156.025-162.025MHz

 Default Channel: CH2087,CH2088

 Bandwidth: 25KHz

 Output Power: 2W

 Communication Mode: CSTDMA

 Receive Sensitivity: Better than -107dBm

 Data Interface： RS-422, RS-232

 Data Output Format/Rate: NMEA-0183,38400bps（Default）

 Output Sentences Includes：VDM，VDO，ACA，ACS，ALR, TXT，PVSR

 Antenna Socket Format： 50Ω , TNC（GPS Antenna）, BNC（VHF Antenna）

 Power Supply Voltage： 24V DC（Built-in Isolated Power Supply）

(Permit Operating Voltage Range 12-38V DC）

 Working Current： ≤0.3A，Emission Instant Current is about 1A.

 Compass Safe Distance： ≥1.5m

 GPS Positioning Accuracy： About 10m（When receiving message 17, 1-2m）

 Environment Condition: Temperature:-15°C～ +55℃（GPS Antenna: -30°C～

7
 AIS9000 Manual

+70℃）

Waterproof:IP44（GPS Antenna:IP56）

 Physical Dimension: 260mm x190mm x55mm

 Weight: 2kg

3. Installation

When choosing the GPS antenna installation location, please pay attention to

the following points:

 Selected location should keep away from radar radiating wave, which will destroy

or affect the GPS satellite signal reception.

 There is no obstruction in the line of sight of the satellite. Obstruction (such

as mast and so on) in sight will stop signal reception or extend satellite

searching time.

 The higher the installation location, the better. On the one hand, it can avoid

obstruction; on the other hand, it can avoid splashed by seawater that will affect

reception.

Notes: Make waterproof treatment of the cable joints.

8
 AIS9000 Manual

3.2.1 Installation location

Please consider the AIS VHF antenna installation location carefully. Compared to

analog communication, digital communication is more sensitive to reflection

interference from the obstructions of iron tower, mast, etc.

9
 AIS9000 Manual

3.2.2 Notes to reduce the interference

 AIS VHF antenna should be installed in the vertical location that is away from

conductive objects horizontally as far as possible. The level distance between

VHF antenna and conductive objects should be above 0.5 meter. VHF antenna should

not keep close to big vertical objects and be 360° vision without obstructions.

 AIS VHF antenna should keep away from big power emissive source, such as radar

and other radio transmission antenna. The distance between the AIS VHF antenna

and big power emissive source should be more than 3 meters. It should avoid

radiating area.

 AIS VHF antenna should be installed up or down of the original VHF wireless phone

directly.

3.2.3 Cable

 The short the VHF cable length, the smaller the signal attenuation. If the cable

length is too long, please choose the low loss coaxial cable.

 Make waterproof treatment for outdoor wire connectors.

 Coaxial cable should be routed by separate signal channel and away from power

supply cable at least 10cm. If the coaxial cable crossed, please make the cables

90 degrees vertically. The minimum bending radius should be more than 5 times

of cable outside diameter.

10
 AIS9000 Manual

Please pay attention to the following notes when installation.

 The installation location should be of good ventilation;

 Enough space to connect power;

 Reduce vibration as far as possible;

 Be far away from the devices(such as motor, dynamo, etc) that can generate

electromagnetic;

 Be away from vent pipe and air hole.

3.4.1 Power Supply Connection

We suggest you adopt 24V direct current (DC) voltage.

Power supply connected cable should be 10A two core cable. Connectors are 2 cores

supplied randomly.

Connectors Description
1 DC 24V（+）
2 0V

3.4.2 Data Signal Output

11
 AIS9000 Manual

Connector Output Signal Description

1 RX-（RS422）
2 RX+（RS422）
3 TX-（RS422）
4 TX+（RS422）
5 GND（RS232）
6 RX（RS232）
7 TX（RS232）
8 NC.

One to four pin of 8 pin aviation socket are RS422, five to seven pin are RS232.The

output signal format is standard NMEA0183 signal. The cable length should not exceed

20m.

Notes: One to four pin of 8 pin aviation socket are RS422, five to seven pin are
RS232. Please connect other devices correctly. Otherwise, this may cause wrong
connection or damage the product.

After the installation is finished, please make initial data setting. The setting

contains MMSI, Vessel Name, Vessel Type, Vessel Call Sign, Vessel Length/Vessel Width.

Setting should be done via special software and finished by PC or special display

unit. For specific operation, please consult manufacturer or local agent.

12
 AIS9000 Manual

4. Maintenance

Inspection Item Inspection Points

Check the connectors on the back of the main unit to see
Connector whether it is firmly plugged. Unused connectors should
be covered by protective caps.
Check the cable to see whether it is damaged. Replace the
Cable
damaged one.
Check the grounding end to see whether it is rust. Clean
Grounding End
the ground end if it is necessary.
Grounding Wire Make sure the grounding wire is firmly connected.
Installation Check whether the screws are loose or shift. Reinforce
Screw the screws if these problems exist.
Check the GPS antenna and VHF antenna to see whether it
is damaged, fixed clamps are loose, waterproof tape for
Antenna and Cable
connectors are damaged or leaky. If there is some above
problems, please solve the problems timely.
Clean the dust on the main unit with soft dry cloth.
Clean the Main Do not use diluents, acetone, benzene and other organic
Unit solvents, which will remove the paint or marks and make
the device deformed.

Please turn off the power switch when there are some internal problems or

over-current. Check the reasons before turn the power switch on.

Notes: Fuse can protect the internal circuit when over-current. Replace the fuse
of the same specification if necessary.

13
 AIS9000 Manual

The following provides the common problems and solutions. If it can’t recover

normal work, please do not check the device’s inner parts by yourself. Any repair,

please ask the professionals for help.

Troubleshooting
Solutions
Phenomenon
1. Check the power connector to see whether it is firmly
connected.
Can’t power
2. Check the vessel power supply to see whether it is
normal.
on
3. If the unit can’t recover normal work, please do not
check the internal parts by yourselves.
1. Check the VHF antenna cable to see whether it is firmly
connected.
Can’t send and 2. Check the VHF antenna or testing by replaced one.
receive 3. If VHF antenna is normal and the device is still not
recovering, contact the manufacturer and the local agent
for repairing.
Can receive but
1. Check the MMSI to see whether it is normal. If the MMSI
can’t transmit;
is 000000000, the own ship will not transmit.
other vessel and
2. Check the GPS ship’s position to see whether it is
base station
valid; If there is no valid GPS position, the own ship will
can’t see the
not transmit.
own ship
1. Check the GPS antenna to see whether it is damaged
2. Check the GPS antenna cable and connectors to see
GPS own ship’s
whether they have connected well.
position is
3. Testing by replaced one
invalid
4. If the GPS antenna is normal but still can’t position,
please contact the manufacturer and agent for repairing.

14
 AIS9000 Manual

Figure 1:

15
 AIS9000 Manual

AIS9000 Installation Dimension Figure

Figure 2:

System Connection Diagram

16
 AIS9000 Manual

Figure 3:

GPS Antenna Installation Diagram

17