FleetMon AIS Station User manual
AIS Station
AIS Station
AIS Station
AIS Is an automatic vessel tracking system for collision avoidance on sea and for trac
monitoring by the vessel trac services. The standard was implimented 2000 and binding
since 2004 for all merchant ships and vessels longer then 20 m or with more then 50
passangers on board. Since 2008, all vessels with more than 500 BRZ.
The tranceivers on board automaticly broadcast this information via VHF.
Vessels transmit their unique static (IMO number, vessel name, etc.) and position information
(position, course and speed) every few seconds.
They send on two frequencies.
The distance from ship to ship is at sea normally 20 nm.
Class A 161,975 MHz (AIS1 87B) for merchant ships and all binding vessels
Class B 162,025 MHz (AIS2 88B) for all other vessels like shing vessels and pleasure
crafts
AIS – Automatic Identification System
AIS Station
Our AIS receivers are receiving only units, no voice radio certicate is required. The AIS
station kit includes the following main components with all cables and accessories.
Devices & Hardware
Mounting Bracket
Antenna Cable AIS Antenna
Network Cable
Serial Cable
Interchangable Power Plug (US/EU)
AIS Receiver
Serial-To-IP-Converter
Interchagngeable Power Plug (US/EU/UK/AU)
AIS ANTENNA AIS RECEIVER SERIAL TO IP CONVERTER
optimized for AIS reception 160 -164 MHz
Fibre glass antenna
1,26 m length, 0,51 kg
RG58 antenna cable and tape
UHF female
Antenna cable in dierent lenghts avlb.
receiving unit
Two channel AIS Class A and B reception
Power input 10 – 16V DC, 50mA
BNC antenna connector
includes power supply (110-240V) with
adaptors and serial cable
102mm x 100mm x 27mm
configurated for sending the AIS data
to FleetMon.com
includes power supply (110-240V) with
adaptors and network cable
10Base T Ethernet
Power input 7,5 – 15V DC, 300mA 7,5V
100mm x 72mm x 25mm
AIS Station
Mount the antenna with the delivered mounting bracket outside the house on the wall or
a pole, with visual sight to the sea and connect the cable trough the antenna. Secure the
cable against wind or other weather elements when possible. Cover the connection with
black tape (included in the package). Please remove the clear backing on the tape before
applying.
The higher the antenna obove sea level, the better the range.
Installation Instructions For AIS Receiver
NOTE
AIS Station
Place the AIS receiver and the serial-to-IP-converter indoors and safe from moisture.
This device is not weather-proof.
Connect the antenna cable with the BNC connector and the power supply to the AIS
receiver.
Link the AIS receiver with the serial cable to the serial-to-IP-converter and securethe plug
with the screws. Connect the power supply to your power connection and the network
cable to your internet connection (either switch or router) and be sure that the cable is
securely plugged in. The power supply plug adapter is interchangeable and compatible
with dierent countries (adapters included).
Installation Instructions
AIS Station
On the bottom of the AIS receiver, you will nd a red and green LED light.
The red LED (POWER) shows that the device is on. If no red light appears, recheck the
power connection cable.
The green LED (DATA) blinks from time to time when it receives AIS data. If the green LED
does not blink irregularly, check the antenna and the cable connections again.
Its indicate that we receive no AIS data.
On the front side of the Serial-to-IP-converter you will nd 5 LED lights:
Checking The Devices
POWER
READY
SERIAL Rx/tx
LINK
ACT
constant red = ON
If it does not light up, check power connection
The LED only lights when the red data/consol button on the bottom of
the device is point on data and is only needed for programing the device
blink green = wait for network connection
constant green, ready for programming
The green LED blinks at the same time as the green data LED on the
AIS receiver
If it does not blink, but the AIS receiver
blinks, please check the serial cable between AIS receiver and IP converter
constant green = network cable is connected
If it does not light up, check network connection or change network cable
Blinking orange = network connection works and is ready to send data
If it does not light up, check network connection or change cable
AIS Station
Are you sending Fleetmon any AIS data?
In exchange for your station, FleetMon has upgraded you to the AIS partner status and
connected your station to your prole. At www.eetmon.com, you can login to your
account and can monitor your stats for the station.
Log in trough your account at www.eetmon.com and go to „My AIS Stations“. Now
you can see dierent stats for the AIS station. If there is no station connected to your pro-
le, please Contact FleetMon support: support@eetmon.com.
A key stat is the „one day“ statistic where you can see when FleetMon actually receives
the data. There is a short delay between receiving the data and the display in the stats,
so you may have to wait a few minutes.
If you still do not see any statistics, please check the internet connection and the network
cable. Diconnect the power supply from the Serial-to-IP-converter, wait for 20 seconds
and connect it again.
The serial-to-IP-coverter sends the AIS data via TCP to our IP address 148.251.96.197,
and your individual port number. Please make sure that you dont have any restrictions in
your rewall.
Please check the statics again. If you cannot solve the problem, please contact Fleetmon
support: support@eetmon.com.
Checking The Station
AIS Station
The AIS station sends approximately 10MB a day, when you are located near a major
vessels trac area.
No. The AIS station is a receiving only device and no voice radio certicate is required.
Questions
HOW MUCH DATA DOES THE AIS STATION SEND?
CAN THE STATION ALSO TRANSMIT DATA?
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