ACR Electronics AISLink CA2 Installation Manual

912S-02862 W W W . A C R A R T E X . C O M THE SCIENCE OF SURVIVAL AIS Class A Transceiver INSTALLATION MANUAL

The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print. ACR Electronics reserve the right to change specifica- tions and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise, without the prior permission of ACR Electronics. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this manual. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CA2 USER MANUAL Y1-03-0293 CA2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Y1-03-0295 CA2 INLAND WATERWAYS SUPPLEMENT Y1-03-0363

3 CA2 Installation Manual 1. General 4 1.1 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy 4 1.2 CA2 Overview 4 1.3 Warnings 5 1.4 CA2 Box Contents 6 1.5 Example Systems 7 2. Installation 8 2.1 Unit Dimensions 8 2.2 Power Requirements 8 2.3 Making the Connections 13 2.4 Antenna Installation 18 2.5 Mounting Templates 21 3. Basic Operation 22 3.1 Front Panel 22 3.2 Front Panel Controls Explained 22 3.3 User Interface Overview 30 3.4 Menu Structure 31 4. Commissioning 32 4.1 Advanced Settings 32 4.2 Input / Output Set-up 35 4.3 Ships Static Data Set-up 37 4.4 Default Voyage Settings 38 5. Input / Output Sentences 39 5.1 IEC-61162 (NMEA0183) Sentences Supported 39 5.2 Sentence Priority and input filtering 41 5.3 Signature Requests supported for AIS Query ($AIAIQ,xxx) 41 5.4 Property Values supported by the EPV sentence 42 5.5 IEC-61162-1 (NMEA0183) Sentences Output 43 5.6 Sentence output filtering 44 6. Glossary and Abbreviations 45 7. Fault Finding 46 8. Specifications 47 9. Spares and Accessories 47 10. Maintenance 48 10.1 Product Cleaning 48 10.2 Service and Maintenance 48 10.3 Firmware Updates 48 10.4 Routine equipment checks 49 11. Approvals 49 12. Installation Record 50

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 1. GENERAL 1.1 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy This product complies with EN62311 and RSS-102 (Canada). This product has been evaluated for compliance with the FCC RF exposure limits given in CFR 47 part 1.307(b) at a distance greater than 50cm from the antenna. 1.2 CA2 Overview 1.2.1 AIS Explained The Automatic Identification System (AIS) was designed as an aid to collision-avoidance in the marine industry and is a significant development in navigational safety. It is now widely used at sea to provide vessels with a live accurate picture of marine traffic in the surround- ing area. The CA2 from ACR is a fully compliant AIS Class A Transceiver. It has both flush panel and free standing mounting options for easy installation into almost any position and location ensuring optimal use of bridge space. The CA2 automatically sends continuous transmissions of your vessels information using a common VHF frequency which can be received by all other AIS equipped vessels and shore-based stations within its range. Vital information such as MMSI, GNSS location, position, speed, course, etc. is shared and displayed on the rapid response, full colour LCD display. This information helps to provide situational awareness and can significantly assist in collision avoidance. The CA2 from ACR is a universal Class A transceiver capable of exchanging dynamic and static ship data with other AIS systems. The dynamic data such as location, speed over ground, course over ground, heading, rate of turn is calculated automatically using the internal GNSS receiver. The static data such as MMSI, call sign and name, type of ship, length and beam is programmed into the AIS receiver after installation. Voyage-relat- ed data such as destination, ETA, hazardous cargo and ship’s draught can also be pro- grammed into the CA2 when appropriate.

5 CA2 Installation Manual 1.3 Warnings This product is designed to assist navigation and should not be used in the place of ap- propriate navigational judgement. AIS should be used as a complement to navigation and should not be used to replace installed equipment such as RADAR or ECDIS. ! It is highly recommended that the operator of the CA2 read and follow the operation instructions within this manual to ensure accurate operation. Failure to do so may impair proper functionality. ! The coastal mapping on this device is provided for guidance purposes only. It has not been verified or approved for navigational use by any marine or waterway authority and therefore must only be used for reference purpos- es or in conjunction with other approved navigational mapping sources. ! This product is designed to assist navigation and should not be used in the place of appropriate navigational judgement. AIS should be used as a complement to navigation and is not a replacement for installed RADAR or ECDIS equipment. ! AIS devices such as the CA2 from ACR can only monitor other AIS equipped vessels and the Officer of the Watch (OOW) should always be aware that other surrounding vessels may not fitted with AIS equipment. ! The CA2 should be installed by a qualified installer or technician and the installation instructions included in this manual must be followed succinct- ly and carefully without deviation. ! The AIS antenna emits low levels of electromagnetic radio frequency ra- diation which can be hazardous to health. All persons must maintain safe distance of 3m horizontally and 1m vertical from the AIS antenna whilst transmitting. ! It is recommended that the ACR CA2 is used in conjunction with the sup- plied GNSS antenna. Use of an alternative GNSS antenna may impair the functionality of the ACR CA2. ! All maintenance and/or repair work should be carried out by trained per- sons authorized by ACR. Do not attempt to disassemble this equipment as doing so may cause fire, electrical shock, serious injury or malfunction of equipment. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. ! Do not install the CA2 in a flammable atmosphere such as an engine room or near to fuel tanks. ! Do not install the CA2 in a location subject to excessive solar heat such as in direct sunlight or underneath a windshield. ! The CA2 is a maritime radio transmitter and is subject to radio licensing laws. Please contact the relevant authority in your country for further information regarding radio license requirements. ! False information transmitted by the CA2 can result in risk to other vessels as well as your own. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that vessel sensors are configured and calibrated correctly and that all AIS transmis- sion information from your vessel is accurate and up to date.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 1.4 CA2 Box Contents No. Item No. Item 1 CA2 8 Cable Ties (10) 2 GNSS Antenna (inc. 10m cable & mount) 9 Terminal Connectors (18, 9, 5 and 2 way) 3 Documentation 10 Wiring Card 4 Cable Support 11 Mounting Screws 5 Coax Cable Boots and seals 12 USB On-the-Go Cable 6 Mounting Gasket (2) 13 USB Cable 7 Mounting Bracket Assembly

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Unit Dimensions Installation templates are on the centre pages of this manual. 2.2 Power Requirements ! Connection to an emergency power source is an IMO requirement for SOLAS vessels. The power supply current ratings and recommended fusing or circuit breaker currents are as follows: • A 12VDC supply should be able to provide 4.0A and be fused at 8.0A. • A 24VDC supply should be able to provide 2.0A and should be fused at 4.0A.

9 CA2 Installation Manual 2.2.1 Cable protection and retaining The rear case of the CA2 unit has been created to allow for simple and effective installation of the connecting cables to allow for maximum protection and robustness. It is advisable to insert the required cables into the rear cover BEFORE installation. The two coaxial cables (VHF antenna and GNSS antenna) are secured through rubber boots and the interface cables are passed through rubber grommets and secured to the cable support. Select the appropriate boot ends for the cable being used and feed the cables through the boots Plan what interface cables are required and use a pair of long nosed pliers to remove the required water seal plugs from the retaining grommets. Pass the cables through the grom- mets and secure with cable ties leaving appropriate length for the connections. VHF Antenna Connector The rubber boot caps supplied are suitable for up to 10mm diameter coaxial cable, select the appropriate cap and pass it over the cable followed by the boot before connecting the cable to a suitable PL259 plug. Pass the plug and cable through the hole in the rear cable cover and insert the boot and boot cap ready for final installation. GNSS Antenna Connector The rubber boot caps supplied are suitable for 3mm or 6mm diameter coaxial cable. If the supplied cable is long enough to connect directly then cut the boot cap and slot it around the cable. If a cable extension has been used select the appropriate cap and pass it over the cable followed by the boot before connecting the cable to a suitable TNC plug. Pass the plug and cable through the hole in the rear cable cover and insert the boot and boot cap ready for final installation. If the boot cap has been cut secure it around the cable with a cable tie. Data Cables Cut and remove the plastic plugs from the appropriate access grommets on the rear cable cover. NOTE: Only remove the plastic plugs required leaving the others in place to prevent water access to the rear of the main unit. The grommets are suitable for cable diameters between 4mm and 6mm. Pass the required cables through the grommets and secure with the cable ties provided.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual Cable Restraint Bracket Attach the restraint bracket to the rear case using the two self tapping screws supplied. Once all the antenna and data connectors have been routed to the CA2 and cut to length use the supplied cable ties to secure all cables to the restraint bracket. 2.2.2 Surface Mounting the Transceiver The transceiver unit can be mounted directly to a suitable flat mounting surface where access to the rear for cable connection is possible. ! Before mounting to an existing surface check the viewing angle details. If uncertain apply power to the unit and test for view-ability before installa- tion. Create a cut-out using the template in the centre of this manual and drill 8x mounting screw holes suitable to take No.6 (3.5mm) self tapping screws(supplied). NOTE: If the mounting surface is too thin or of unsuitable material for self tapping screws it is advisable to use M4 stainless steel bolts with nuts and shake proof washers. Attach the 4 gasket strips to the rear of the rear cable cover ensuring the tabs locate cor- rectly to provide a seal. Feed the required cables through the cable management system and secure leaving ap- propriate length to complete the connections. Secure the cables to the cable restraint and then secure the rear cable cover to the mounting surface using the appropriate screws or bolts. ! Take care not to over-tighten the fixing screws to prevent damage to the plastic. See section 2.2 Making the Connections on page 13 of this manual.

11 CA2 Installation Manual 2.2.3 Bracket Mounting the Transceiver The Transceiver can be mounted to a flat surface using the supplied mounting bracket. Secure part A of the bracket to the rear case using one set of four attachment points de- pending on whether the unit is to be mounted above of below the mounting surface, Using the supplied template in the centre of this manual ensure there is appropriate space around the mounting position before drilling 4x mounting screw holes suitable to take No.6 (3.5mm) self tapping screws(supplied). NOTE: If the mounting surface is too thin or of unsuitable material for self tapping screws it is advisable to use M4 stainless steel bolts with nuts and shake proof washers. Secure part B of the mounting bracket to the mounting surface using the appropriate screws or bolts. Use the supplied bolt and adjustment knob to attach the rear case and mounting assembly to the mounting base and secure in a suitable position (see diagrams over page). Feed the required cables through the cable management system leaving appropriate length to complete the connections and secure the cables to the cable restraint. See section 2.2 Making the Connections on page 13 of this manual.

13 CA2 Installation Manual 2.3 Making the Connections 2.3.1 VHF Antenna Connection PL259 Plug (Not Supplied) 2.3.2 GNSS Antenna Connections TNC Male supplied pre-connected to the GNSS Antenna. Suitable TNC Male connector required if the cable is to be extended. NOTE: It may be necessary to cut the rubber grommet if the cable is not be- ing extended. In this case secure the grommet with a cable tie follow- ing installation.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 2.3.3 Data Ports There are multiple data Input and Output ports available for connection via the rear con- nector panel. The ports use IEC-61162-1/2 (NMEA0183) and can be configured for 4800, 9600 or 38400 baud. Port Output Input Sensor 1 ABK, ACA, ACS, ALC, ALF, ALR, ARC, EPV, GBS, GGA, GSA, GSV, HBT, LR1, LR2, LR3, LRF, RMC, SSD, TRL, TXT, VDM, VDO, VER, VSD ABM, ACA, ACK, ACN, AIQ, AIR, BBM, DTM, EPV, GBS, GGA, GNS, GSA, GSV, HBT, HDG, HDT, LRF, LRI, RMC, ROT, SSA, SSD, SPW, THS, VBW, VSD, VTG Sensor 2 Sensor 3* DGPS ECDIS LR Talkers: GP,GN,GA Incoming DGNSS sentences LC,IN Incoming EPFS sentences AI Outgoing AIS Sentences GP Outgoing Internal GPS Sentences All other sentences may be presented from any talker. All of the ports may be used concurrently, however in the case that the same TALKER/ SIGNATURE combination is received though two or more ports, the port that first received the sentence takes precedence until such time as the sentence has not been received on that port for 5 seconds at which point precedence will revert to the next port the sentence is received on. * Sensor 3 can also be used for RTCM SC104 V2.3 data from a differential GNSS receiver. NOTE: All Inputs and Outputs can be configured in the Settings - System - Input/ Output section covered on page 30 of this manual. 2.3.4 Relay Connections To enable the operation of an external system or device the CA2 is equipped with relay contacts that activate when an alarm is activated. There is a common connection with one normally open contact and one normally closed contact. The contacts operate simultaneously and are rated at 2 Amps continuous. Max. switching voltage:125VAC, 60VDC Max. switching current: 1A

15 CA2 Installation Manual 2.3.5 Data Connections With the cables secured to the cable restraint system and passed through the grommet seals ensure the supplied wiring card is fitted correctly to the lower section of the rear cable cover. Insert the 4 green multi connectors into the appropriate slots in the cover. NOTE: The connectors will only fit in the correct orientation. DO NOT force them. The cables can now be cut, stripped and connected to the appropriate terminals on the connectors using the template. By wiring to the connectors in this position the cable lengths are all cut to a length suitable for final connection to the AIS main unit. ! Use a 2mm or 2.5mm screwdriver to tighten the connectors. Using a larger screwdriver will damage the connector. When all the required cables are secure pull the connectors from the rear case and remove the Cable Template. 2.3.6 Blue Sign Switch When operated in the Inland Waterways mode an external Blue Sign switch can be con- nected to allow for easy selection of the Blue Sign Mode. Switch above is shown with Blue sign active. See the separate Inland Waterways Manual for further information.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 2.3.7 Data Termination Switches DIP switches select a 120Ohm termination to the serial ports. If a port requires termination push the appropriate switch to the ON position. 2.3.8 Pilot Plug Connector On the front panel (under a rubber cover) there is a standard “Pilot Plug” connection. The connector is suitable for an AMP/Receptacle, shell size 11, 9-pin plug. 2.3.9 USB Socket The front panel Micro USB socket can be used for: • Data logging (insert a USB stick using the supplied USB on-the-go cable (see section 1.4 item 12 in CA2 Box Content) • Data input / output • Firmware updates (see section 8.3 on page 46 of this manual) ! ENSURE any equipment connected to this port is isolated from any exter- nal earth connections 2.3.10 Cable Sizes and Specifications Data cables should be suitable for the vessel on which the AIS Transceiver is being in- stalled taking note of any restricted areas that may have specific cable requirements. Each port has a +ve, -ve and ground connection which should all be connected to ensure there is no interference cause by external influence. ! Do not connect the shield of both the external equipment and the junction box. Connect at one end only.

17 CA2 Installation Manual 2.3.11 Final Assembly Connect the prepared VHF (PL259) and GNSS (TNC Type) plugs to the sockets on the rear of the main unit Turn over the green data connectors and carefully plug to the sockets on the rear of the main unit before placing the main unit into the rear cable cover and securing with the 4x supplied M5 stainless steel bolts The CA2 Class A AIS Transceiver is now ready for power up and initial set-up.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 2.4 Antenna Installation 2.4.1 GNSS (GPS) Antenna The GNSS Antenna should be installed with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky, it should NOT be positioned or mounted on a mast that can cause the antenna to swing and potentially reduce the accuracy of the GNSS position and it should NOT be positioned in the direct path of a radar transmitter. The GNSS antenna can be mounted either on a flat horizontal surface or on a suitable pole mount (not supplied). • If you intend to surface mount the antenna, ensure you have access to the underside of the mounting surface. • If you intend to pole-mount the antenna, the mount requires a 1 inch 14 TPI thread.

19 CA2 Installation Manual After fixing the GNSS antenna to an appropriate location, route the 10m cable to your AIS transceiver unit, adding extension cable as necessary. ! DO NOT cut the GNSS Antenna cable to shorten. Neatly coil and tie excess cable ! The cable may be extended using any suitable low loss RF co-axial cable up to a maximum total length of 20m. Ensure all connections are made correctly using connectors suitable for the RG174 cable and tested for con- tinuity. ! Extension cables must be terminated with a TNC connector suitable for connection to the CA2. Connect the cable to the GNSS connector on the CA2.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 2.4.2 VHF Antenna Connection of a suitable VHF antenna will be required for the AIS transceiver to operate. A standard wide band marine VHF antenna such as that used with VHF voice radios is suffi- cient. The antenna cable should be terminated with a PL-259 (UHF) connector. • It is recommended that VHF antennas are mounted as high as possible on a vessel to maximise range. • It is recommended that VHF antennas are mounted a minimum of 3m from other VHF antennas that may be in use on a vessel. ! For SOLAS and Inland waterways registered vessels there may be regional requirements for dedicated AIS antennas ! Always follow the manufacturers’ instructions to ensure the correct instal- lation of the antenna.

21 CA2 Installation Manual 2.5 Mounting Templates Use the centre pages of this manual to assist with the mounting positions and cut-outs required for the correct positioning of the CA2 unit. ! Take great care to check the dimensions as printed on the supplied tem- plates to ensure accuracy has not been affected by the printing process. ! Every effort has been taken to ensure the dimensions shown are correct, however it is the installer’s responsibility to carefully check the environ- ment surrounding the unit to ensure adequate cable access and user inter- action space. ! Check carefully the viewing angles shown on page 10 of this manual to ensure visibility during normal operation of the vessel at sea.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual No. Item No. Item 1 LCD Screen 6 Jog Stick/Control Knob 2 Menu Key 7 Display Brightness Key 3 Pilot Plug (under cover) USB Socket (under cover) 8 Voyage Data Input Key 4 Enter Key 9 Page Key 5 Indicator LED 3.2 Front Panel Controls Explained 1. LCD Panel Display The CA2 incorporates a 7-inch full-colour LCD Display allowing for visibly pleasing maps and screens, ensuring a user-friendly experience and ease-of-use. 3. BASIC OPERATION 3.1 Front Panel

23 CA2 Installation Manual 2. Menu Key Pressing the menu key will access the CA2 menu system. The menu screen that appears will depend on the screen in use when the menu key is pressed. The menu key can also be used to close the menu system. 3. Pilot Plug The pilot plug allows pilots and other mariners to connect a laptop PC or other portable device directly into the CA2 giving access to the AIS information of the vessel including necessary dynamic and static vessel information. 4. Enter Key The enter key on the CA2 allows the user to select a highlighted field and either see infor- mation or enter information as necessary. This entering process can also be achieved by depressing the jog stick on the front panel. 5. Indicator LED Green - Power on (blinks off each transmit) Amber - Silent Mode Red - Transmit fail 6. Jog Stick The jog stick allows the user to navigate through the different screens and menus of the CA2 using directionality of up, down, left and right and also by rotating clockwise and anti- clockwise. The jog stick can also be depressed as an alternative to using the enter key. 7. Display Brightness Key Pressing the display brightness key on the front panel will access a brightness level indica- tor. Rotate the jog stick to increase or decrease the light level. 8. Voyage Data Input Key Pressing the voyage data input key allows quick access to update variable voyage informa- tion such as navigational status and estimated time of arrival. 9. Page Key Pressing the Page key will allow the user to alternate between three target view screens. These are Map Screen, Target List Screen and Target Radar Screen. Pressing the page key will close all open menus and windows (except for Alarm pop-up windows) and revert back to the last active target view screen.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 3.3 User Interface Overview ! When the CA2 is powered on for the first time, a map warning will be dis- played. To remove this window it must be accepted to confirm that it has been read and understood. This window will appear once every 24 hours and will need to be accepted to remove it. Press to accept

31 CA2 Installation Manual 3.4 Menu Structure Pressing the (Menu) key activates the on-screen menu. Options with > show access to a further menu level. Options with ... show access to a set-up screen. Rotate the (Jog Stick) to highlight your selection and then press (Enter) to display the next menu level. When a selection has no > or ... then pressing (Enter) will select that option. Pressing the (Jog Stick) is an alternative to pressing (Enter). For example: Status GNSS Status will show the menu below Pressing will then select the Internal GNSS Status page.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 4. COMMISSIONING 4.1 Advanced Settings There are two passwords available in the CA2: User Password - Default: 0000 Vessel: This password protects the set-up pages containing the Ships default Static Data. It is recommended that this password is changed to prevent unauthorised access to the data being transmitted by the AIS. Admin Password - Default: 1111 Vessel: This password protects the set-up pages containing the MMSI number and Ships Own Data. It is recommended that this password is changed to prevent unauthorised access to the data being transmitted by the AIS. Settings System Advanced Use or and or to enter the password and select “Done” to continue.

33 CA2 Installation Manual 4.1.1 Change the User and Admin passwords Record the changes for future reference. 4.1.2 Unit Reset Click this button to reset the CA2 to factory default settings. You will be asked to confirm this operation. 4.1.3 VSWR Alert Setting The CA2 measures the VSWR Coefficient during transmission and will report an “Impaired Radio” alert if the VSWR appears to be high. For installations where the antenna perfor- mance is marginal it is possible to adjust the threshold to prevent the alert being issued. If the “Impaired Radio” alert is being triggered along with an amber LED indication select and press Change to view the adjustment pop-up. Adjust the VSWR Threshold Value so that it is just above that of the Measured Value. Do not select a value far above the Measured Value as this may prevent a warning of a deteri- orating antenna installation. NOTE: A VSWR Alert is an indication that the Antenna installation is not per- forming efficiently. The antenna and cable should be checked carefully before making any adjustment.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 4.1.4 Send VDO once per second - Default: (Off) Select this to force the CA2 to transmit your information once every second regardless of the Navigation Status. If left unchecked then the CA2 will transmit once every: Navigation Status Transmits once every Moored or Anchored 3 minutes (when moving > 3 knots 10 seconds) Under Way (0-14kn) 10 seconds (when turning 3.33 seconds) Fast Moving (14-23kn) 6 seconds (when turning 2 seconds) Very Fast Moving (>23kn) 2 seconds (when turning 2 seconds) 4.1.5 External EPFS Installed - Default: (On) Deselect this if there is no secondary Electronic Position Fixing System connected to your CA2. If this is selected and there is no EPFS then an alarm will sound indicating loss of communication. 4.1.6 External HDG Installed - Default: (On) Deselect this if there is no external Heading source connected to your CA2. If this is select- ed and there is no Heading information available then an alarm will sound indicating loss of communication. 4.1.7 External ROT Installed - Default: (On) Deselect this if there is no external Rate of Turn source connected to your CA2. If this is selected and there is no Rate of Turn information available then an alarm will sound indi- cating loss of communication. 4.1.8 Use Blue Sign Switch Setting for Inland Waterways use (see the separate Inland Waterways Supplement). 4.1.9 Long Range Message - Default: (On) Deselect this if you do not wish the CA2 to transmit the Message 27 Long Range informa- tion used for the satellite AIS system. Select and press “OK” when the information on the screen is correct

35 CA2 Installation Manual 4.2 Input / Output Set-up Settings System Input/Output Password to select the port Example to select the Baud Rate Example to select the Port mode Example * Input only, ** No Baud Rate selection, *** Output only and no Baud Rate selection Sensor 1* Sensor 2* Sensor 3* DGPS ECDIS LongRange PilotPort WiFi** USB Drive*** USB Serial** 4800 9600 38400 Input Output

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual to select or deselect each sentence Selecting “View” will show a live input screen indicating the raw data that is being received on that particular port Example Port name Data Baud Rate Transmit sentences Receive sentences DGPS¹ Long Range² ECDIS³ PilotPort3 Default 38400 ABK³, ACA³, ACS³, ALC³, ALF³, ALR³, ARC³, EPV³, GBS¹,³, GSA¹,³, GGA¹,³, GSV¹,³, HBT³, LR1², LR2², LR3², LRF², RMC¹,³, SSD³, TRL³, TXT³, VDM³, VDO³, VER, VSD, VTG¹,³ ABM3, ACA3, ACK3, ACN3, AIQ3, AIR3, BBM3, DTM¹,³, EPV3, GBS¹,³, GGA¹,³, GNS¹,³, GSA¹,³, GSV, HBT3, HDG, HDT, LRF², LRI², RMC¹,³, ROT, SSA3, SSD3, SPW3, THS, VBW, VSD3, VTG¹,³ WiFi4 USB Serial5 USB Drive6 (Tx only) N/A ABK4,5, ACA4,5, ACS4,5, ALC4,5, ALF4,5, ALR4,5, ARC4,5, EPV4,5, GBS4,5, GSA4,5, GGA4,5, GSV4,5, HBT4,5, LR1, LR2, LR3, LRF, RMC4,5, SSD4,5, TRL4,5, TXT4,5, VDM4,5, VDO4,5, VER, VSD, VTG4,5 ABM4,5, ACA4,5, ACK4,5, ACN4,5, AIQ4,5, AIR4,5, BBM4,5, DTM4,5, EPV4,5, GBS4,5, GGA4,5, GNS4,5, GSA4,5, GSV4,5, HBT4,5, HDG4,5, HDT4,5, LRF4,5, LRI4,5, RMC4,5, ROT4,5, SSA4,5, SSD4,5, SPW4,5, THS4,5, VBW4,5, VSD4,5, VTG4,5 Sensor 17 Sensor 27 Sensor 37 Default 4800 NONE Sensor 3 can be set to RTCM104 to receive Differential GPS ABM, ACA, ACK, ACN, AIQ, AIR, BBM, DTM7, EPV, GBS7, GGA7, GNS7, GSA7, GSV, HBT, HDG7, HDT7, LRF, LRI, RMC7, ROT7, SSA, SSD, SPW, THS7, VBW7, VSD, VTG7 no Indicates deselected by default Identifiers: GP,GN,GA - Incoming DGNSS sentences, LC,IN - Incoming EPFS sentences, AI - Outgoing AIS Sentences, GP - Outgoing Internal GPS Sentences. All other sentences may be presented from any talker. More detailed input/output information is printed in Section 5 of this manual. Select and press “Save” when the information on each screen is correct

37 CA2 Installation Manual 4.3 Ships Static Data Set-up Settings AIS Ownship Password 4.3.1 MMSI Number The MMSI Number can only be accessed if you entered the Admin Password. Enter here the MMSI number issued to the vessel by the national radio licensing authority. An MMSI number is nine digits long. Invalid numbers will not be accepted. 4.3.2 IMO Number Enter here the IMO number issued to the vessel by the national radio licensing authority. An IMO number is nine digits long. Invalid numbers will not be accepted. 4.3.3 Name Enter the name issued to vessel by the national radio licensing authority. 4.3.4 Call Sign Enter the radio call sign issued to vessel by the national radio licensing authority. 4.3.5 Vessel Type Select from the drop-down list the Vessel Type. 4.3.6 Max. Draught Enter the vessel’s maximum draught (X.Xm). 4.3.7 Dimensions The dimensions indicate the position of the GNSS antennas with regard to the overall size of the vessel. Entries should be made for both the Internal GNSS (that is the antenna con- nected directly to the CA2) and the External GNSS (that is the antenna connected to the vessels GMDSS navigation system). All dimensions are entered in whole metres.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 4.4 Default Voyage Settings Settings AIS Voyage 4.4.1 Destination Enter the vessel’s destination port. Select and press “Default” if this is a regular destina- tion. 4.4.2 Cargo Select the cargo definition from the drop-down list . 4.4.3 Nav. Status Select the vessel’s Navigation Status from the drop-down list. Select and press “Default” if this is a regularly used Navigation Status. 4.4.4 ETA Select whether to transmit the vessel’s Estimated Time of Arrival (set in Quick Nav.). 4.4.5 CPA/ TCPA Set a distance at which the Closest Point of Approach alert will sound and a time at which the Closest Point of Approach alert will sound. Select Enable or Disable for the CPA/TCP alert. Select and click “Save” when all the information is correct The CA2 Class A AIS Transceiver is now ready to operate. Please refer to the Quick Reference and full User Manual for further operating instructions.

39 CA2 Installation Manual 5. INPUT / OUTPUT SENTENCES 5.1 IEC-61162 (NMEA0183) Sentences Supported Signa- ture Description Normal Source Normal Talkers Cat. ABM Addressed Binary Message To initiate the sending of an addressed Binary or Safety related Message PILOT ECDIS AI AIS ACA AIS channel management information source To Add a new or change an existing Channel Man- agement Region PILOT ECDIS AI AIS ACK Acknowledge To Acknowledge an Alarm PILOT ECDIS AI AIS ACN Alert command Bridge Alert Management Command used PILOT ECDIS CA BAM AIQ AIS Query Initiate a query for information (see table below for supported types) PILOT ECDIS AI AIS AIR AIS interrogation request Initiates an interrogation of another target PILOT ECDIS AI AIS BBM Broadcast Binary Message To initiate the sending of an broadcast Binary or Safety related Message PILOT ECDIS AI AIS DTM Datum reference Indicated the Datum that is being used by the GNSS (Only WGS84 is accepted DGPSS GP, GN, GL, GA GNSS EPV Equipment Property Value Sets a system mode or property (see table below for supported values), requires authentication in the form of SPW or SSA PILOT ECDIS AI AIS GBS GNSS satellite fault detection Used to determine RAIM and Position Accuracy DGPSS GP, GN, GL, GA GNSS GGA Global positioning system fix data Used to determine the differential correction sta- tion information DGPSS GP, GN, GL, GA GNSS GNS GNSS fix data Used to determine the position of the Vessel DGPSS GP, GN, GL, GA GNSS GSA GNSS DOP and active satellites Used to determine the DOP and the identities of the satellites in use DGPSS GP, GN, GL, GA GNSS GSV GNSS satellites in view Used to display the Identification, Azimuth, Eleva- tion and Signal strength of the satellites in view DGPSS GP, GN, GL, GA GNSS

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual HBT Heart beat Sent by the Bridge Alert Management system to indicate that the connection is still valid PILOT ECDIS EI BAM HDG Heading, deviation and variation Used to determine the magnetic heading and magnetic variation of the vessel SENSOR 1 SENSOR 2 SENSOR 3 HE SENSOR HDT Heading true Used to determine the true heading of the vessel SENSOR 1 SENSOR 2 SENSOR 3 HE SENSOR LRF AIS long-range function Used in conjunction with LRI to Initiate a long range Message Request LR AI LONG RANGE LRI AIS long-range interrogation Used in conjunction with LRF to Initiate a long range Message Request LR AI LONG RANGE RMC Recommended minimum specific position data Used to determine the position, speed and course of the Vessel DGPS SENSOR 1 SENSOR 2 SENSOR 3 GP, GN, GL, GA, LC, IN DGNSS GNSS EPFS ROT Rate of Turn Indicator Used to determine the rate of turn SENSOR 1 SENSOR 2 SENSOR 3 TI, HE SENSOR SSA Sender Signature Authentication Used to provide an MD5 Hash used for authenti- cation PILOT ECDIS AI AIS SSD AIS ship static data Used to program the units static data, requires authentication in the form of SPW or SSA PILOT ECDIS AI AIS SPW Security password sentence Used to provide a password for authentication PILOT ECDIS AI AIS THS True Heading and Status Used to determine the true heading of the vessel SENSOR 1 SENSOR 2 SENSOR 3 HE SENSOR VBW Dual ground/water speed Used in conjunction with heading data to calculate course and speed SENSOR 1 SENSOR 2 SENSOR 3 VW, VD, II SENSOR VSD AIS voyage static data Used to program the units voyage data, requires authentication in the form of SPW or SSA PILOT ECDIS AI AIS VTG Course over ground and ground speed Used to provide the vessels course over ground and speed over ground DGPS GP, GN, GL, GA GNSS

41 CA2 Installation Manual 5.2 Sentence Priority and input filtering Each of the ports has a filter that can be configured to determine which signatures are accepted through that port. By default they will be set up as follows: Port Name Baud Signatures SENSOR 1 4800 DTM, GBS, GGA, GNS, GSA, HDG, HDT, RMC, ROT, THS, VBW, VTG SENSOR 2 4800 DTM, GBS, GGA, GNS, GSA, HDG, HDT, RMC, ROT, THS, VBW, VTG SENSOR 3 4800 DTM, GBS, GGA, GNS, GSA, HDG, HDT, RMC, ROT, THS, VBW, VTG DGPS 38400 DTM, GBS, GGA, GNS, GSA, RMC, VTG LR 38400 LRF, LRI ECDIS 38400 DTM, GBS, GGA, GNS, GSA, RMC, VTG ABM, ACA, ACK, ACN, AIQ, AIR, BBM, EPV, HBT, SSA, SSD,SPW,VSD PILOT 38400 ABM, ACA, ACK, ACN, AIQ, AIR, BBM, EPV, HBT, SSA, SSD,SPW,VSD In addition to the port filtering, the following rules are applied in the event that the same signature is received over multiple ports: All of the ports may be used concurrently, however in the case that the same TALKER/ SIGNATURE combination is received though two or more ports, the port that first received the sentence takes precedence until such time as the sentence has not been received on that port for 5 seconds at which point precedence will revert to the next port the sentence is received on etc. 5.3 Signature Requests supported for AIS Query ($AIAIQ,xxx) Signa- ture Description ACA Lists all defined channel management regions including the default open seas region EPV List the current settings for all EPV properties with the exception of pass- words SSD Returns the current static data settings for both internal and external GNSS TRL Returns the stored AIS transmitter-non-functioning log information TXT Returns all the Status TXT messages that are currently active VER Returns the system version number information VSD Returns the current voyage static data settings

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 5.4 Property Values supported by the EPV sentence Property Number Description Auth. Req. Accepted Values Default Value 101 Sensor 1 Baud Rate Yes 4800,9600,38400 4800 102 Sensor 1 Baud Rate Yes 4800,9600,38400 4800 103 Sensor 1 Baud Rate Yes 4800,9600,38400 4800 104 Long Range Port Baud Rate Yes 4800,9600,38400 38400 105 DGNSS Port Baud Rate Yes 4800,9600,38400 38400 106 Set the MMSI Number Yes All Valid 000000000 107 Set the IMO Number Yes 0000000-9999999 0000000 108 Long Range communications interface Yes ‘A’ = Automatic ‘M’ = Manual A 109 Long Range Broadcast Channel 1 Yes As per ITU-R M.1084- 5 1075 110 Long Range Broadcast Channel 2 Yes As per ITU-R M.1084- 5 1075 111 Change Admin Password Yes Any Alphanumeric value up to 30 letters 1111 112 Change User Password Yes Any Alphanumeric value up to 30 letters 2222 113 Locating Device Test Mode No 0 = Normal Mode 1 = Display and out- put locating devices in test mode 0 114 AIS Silent Mode No 0 = Normal Mode 1 = Receive Only 0 115 Activation of location de- vices No 0 = No alert from location devices 1 = Alerts from loca- tion devices 1 116 Sensor Alert Configuration Yes Bit Fields: Bit 2 – External EPFS Bit 1 – Heading Bit 0 – Rate of turn 7 (all on) 117 Pilot Port Access Mode Yes 0 = Normal Access 1 = Restricted Access 0 150-151 Extended Dimension EA No 0 – 511 0 152-153 Extended Dimension EA No 0-63 0

43 CA2 Installation Manual 5.5 IEC-61162-1 (NMEA0183) Sentences Output Signa- ture Description When Sent ABK Addressed and binary broadcast acknowl- edgement In response to an ABM or BBM message ACA AIS channel assignment message When the unit enters or exits a channel management region In response to a change in Channel Management informa- tion In Response to an AIQ request ACS AIS channel management information source ALC Cyclic alert list Sent out every 30 seconds ALF Alert sentence Sent out whenever an alert sta- tus changes or on request ALR Set alarm state When a an alarm message is activated, cleared or acknowl- edged, repeated every 30 sec- onds or once per minute when not alarms are active ARC Cyclic alert list Sent out every 30 seconds EPV Report equipment property value In response to a AIQ request GBS GPS satellite fault detection Sent every second from the internal GPS Receiver GSA Global positioning system fix data Sent every 3 seconds from the internal GPS Receiver GGA Global positioning system fix data Sent every 3 seconds from the internal GPS Receiver GSV GPS satellites in view Sent every 3 seconds from the internal GPS Receiver HBT Heartbeat Send out once per second when enabled LR1 AIS long-range reply sentence 1 Sent in response to a long range message request LRM and LRF LR2 AIS long-range reply sentence 2 LR3 AIS long-range reply sentence 3 LRF AIS long-range function NAK Negative acknowledgement Send in response to a command that cannot be processed

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual RMC Recommended minimum specific position data Sent every second from the internal GPS Receiver SSD AIS ship static data In Response to an AIQ request TRL AIS transmitter-non-functioning log In Response to an AIQ request TXT Text transmission In Response to an AIQ request VDM AIS VHF data-link message (Incoming) On receipt of and AIS VDL mes- sage on Channel A or B VDO AIS VHF data-link message (Outgoing) On transmission of a own ship VDL message on Channel A or B VER Version In Response to an AIQ request VSD AIS voyage static data In Response to an AIQ request VTG Course over ground and ground speed Sent every second from the internal GPS Receiver In addition to these, the following sentence received on the Sensor ports will be echoed over the Pilot port and the ECDIS port. Signa- ture Description HDG Heading, deviation and variation HDT Heading true THS True Heading and Status ROT Rate of Turn 5.6 Sentence output filtering Each of the ports has a filter that can be configured to determine which signatures are outputted though that port. By default they will be set up as follows: Port Name Baud Signatures DGPS 38400 RMC, GBS, GGA, GSA, GSV, VTG (All from Internal GNSS) LR 38400 LRF, LR1, LR2, LR3 ECDIS 38400 RMC, GBS, GGA, GSA, GSV, VTG (All from Internal GNSS) HDG,HDT,THS,ROT (echoed from sensor ports - Unfiltered) ABK, ACA, ACS, ALC, ALF, ALR, ARC, EPV, HBT, RMC, SSD, TRL, TXT, VDM, VDO, NAK (Unfiltered) PILOT PORT 38400 RMC, GBS, GGA, GSA, GSV, VTG (All from Internal GNSS) HDG, HDT, THS, ROT (echoed from sensor ports - Unfiltered) ABK, ACA, ACS, ALC, ALF, ALR, ARC, EPV, HBT, RMC, SSD, TRL, TXT, VDM, VDO, NAK (Unfiltered)

45 CA2 Installation Manual 6. GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS AIS Automatic Identification System LED Light Emitting Diode AtoN Aid to Navigation LEN Load Equivalence Number AWG American Wire Gauge LRM Long Range Messaging BRG Bearing MED Marine Equipment Directive COG Course Over Ground MFD Multi-Function Display CPA Closest Point of Approach MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity DSC Digital Selective Calling MOB Man Over Board ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System NMEA National Marine Electronics Asso- ciation ENI Electronic Navigation Indus- tries PGN Parameter Group Number EPFS Electronic Position Fixing System RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring ETA Estimated Time of Arrival RNG Range EU European Union ROT Rate of Turn FCC Federal Communications Commission RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System SART Search And Rescue Transponder GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea GPS Global Positioning Satellite TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach HDG Heading USB Universal Serial Bus IMO International Maritime Or- ganization VHF Very High Frequency LCD Liquid Crystal Display VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 7. FAULT FINDING Error Message Potential Reason Missing EPFS Information from an External EPFS source is not being re- ceived. Check the external EPFS is operational and the con- nection is good. If there is no connected EPFS then go to Settings>System>Advanced and un-check the External EPFS Installed box. See Section 4.1.5 for details. Missing Heading Information from an External Heading source is not being received. Check the external Heading Sensor is operational and the connection is good. If there is no connected Heading Sensor then go to Settings>System>Advanced and un-check the External HDG Installed box. See Section 4.1.6 for details. Missing ROT Information from an External ROT source is not being received. Check the external ROT sensor is operational and the connec- tion is good. If there is no connected ROT sensor then go to Settings>System>Advanced and un-check the External ROT Installed box. See Section 4.1.7 for details. Impaired Radio The VHF antenna system is not performing efficiently. Check the connected antenna and cable. Go to Settings>System>Ad- vanced and click Change VSWR Alert Setting for minor adjust- ment to the parameters. See Section 4.1.3 for details. Transceiver fail The unit has not been programmed with a valid MMSI number or a hardware fault is preventing transmission. Wrong Nav Status There is a difference between a received External Position Fix and the Internal GNSS Position Fix. Check the GNSS antenna and the External Position Fix source for faults. Lost Position The AIS has lost both Internal and External Position informa- tion and will be unable to transmit the vessels location informa- tion to other vessels Sync in fallback The AIS has lost its internal GNSS Position Fix. If there is no Lost Position or Lost COG/SOG message then the CA2 will still have a position fix from an external source but imprecise time source will affect the SOTDMA operation.

47 CA2 Installation Manual 8. SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter Transmit Power 12.5/1Watts Frequency Range 156.025 – 162-025MHz Modulation AIS GMSK: BT 0.4 DSC FSK: Mod Index 2 Receiver Sensitivity -107dBm for 20% packet error rate Frequency Range AIS RX1 and RX2 156.025 – 162.025MHz DSC 156.525MHz General Dimensions 214 x 211 x 150mm (8.5” x 8.3” x 5.9”) Nominal viewing distance 0.5m (20”) Temperature Range -15°C to +55°C (5°F to 131°F) Waterproof IPx7 (1metre for 30 minutes) Equipment Category (Display Unit) Protected Equipment Category (GNSS Antenna) Exposed Supply Voltage Range 9.6V to 31.2V GNSS Receiver High sensitivity Channels 99 acquisition/33 tracking Interfaces Serial ports IEC61162-1, -2 3 Rx only, 3 Rx/Tx, Pilot plug USB¹ Blue switch input Isolated Alarm Relay Normally Open/Normally closed: 2A max. Compliance Standards IEC61993-2, IEC60945, IEC62288² ¹ For maintenance/configuration ² AIS operation only 9. SPARES AND ACCESSORIES Part Number Description ACR-9624 GNSS Antenna (with 10m cable) ACR-9626 USB On-The-Go Cable ACR-9627 USB A to USB Micro Cable 761S-03342 Connector Kit 761S-02758 Pilot Plug Cover 761S-03498 Display Mounting Foot 761S-02760 Cable Support and Seal Kit

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 10. MAINTENANCE 10.1 Product Cleaning • Lightly rinse or flush with clean, cool fresh water. • Do NOT wipe the screen with a dry cloth, as this could scratch the window. • Do NOT use: abrasive, acidic, ammonia, solvent or chemical based cleaning products. • Do NOT use a jet wash. 10.2 Service and Maintenance This product contains no user serviceable components. Please refer all maintenance of the product to ACR. Unauthorised repair may affect your warranty. ! FCC Warning (Part 15.21) Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved in writing by ACR could violate compliance with FCC rules and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 10.3 Firmware Updates ACR reserves the right to produce Firmware updates as required. These updates will be made available to download from www.acrartex.com and will be accompanied with rele- vant documentation including updated User Manuals. 10.3.1 To update Firmware Download the relevant file and copy it to a blank USB stick. Power down the CA2 and use the supplied USB on-the-go cable to connect the USB stick to the USB port on the front of the unit. Power on the CA2 and the firmware will be loaded into the unit automatically with progress reported visually on the screen. On completion power down the CA2 and remove the USB on-the-go cable before powering up once more. Firmware versions loaded can be viewed: Status System Info

49 CA2 Installation Manual 10.4 Routine equipment checks It is recommended that you perform the following routine checks, on a regular basis, to ensure the correct and reliable operation of this equipment: • Examine all cables for signs of damage or wear and tear. • Check that all cables are securely connected. 11. APPROVALS 11.1 EU Marine Equipment Directive The CA2 is approved under the EU Marine Equipment Directive under MED/4.32 of the current implementing regulation. The Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from: www.acrartex.com/support/acr-support/acr-declaration-of-conformity/ 11.2 United States of America This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 11.3 Canada This AIS class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

28/04/2020 CA2 Installation Manual 12. INSTALLATION RECORD 12.1 Vessel Details SOLAS Vessel Name MMSI Number IMO Number Call Sign Vessel Type Internal GNSS antenna location (all dimensions in whole meters) A= B= C= D= External GNSS antenna location (all dimensions in whole meters) A= B= C= D= Vessel Length (A+B) Vessel Beam (C+D) Max. Draught (X.Xm) Inland Waterways Vessel Name MMSI Number ENI Number Call Sign Vessel Type Internal GNSS antenna location (all dimensions X.Xm) BI= CI= External GNSS antenna location (all dimensions X.Xm) BI= CI= Vessel Length (X.Xm) LS= Vessel Beam (X.Xm) BS= Max. Draught (X.XXm) 12.2 AIS Transceiver Information AIS Transceiver Serial Number AIS Transceiver Firmware version Updated Yes / No AIS Transceiver Release Date User Password (if changed) Admin Password (if changed)

51 CA2 Installation Manual 12.3 Connected Equipment External (D)GPS receiver External EPFS External Heading source External ROT source Power Supply The following drawings should be provided and attached to this installation record: • Antenna layout for VHF and GNSS antennas • AIS arrangement drawing • Block diagram showing interconnection of equipment 12.4 Installer Details Installed by (name) Installation Company Date of commissioning Vessel location at installation The installer is approved by com- petent authority Yes No Signature of installer