Transas T214 AIS Base Station

Introduction New IEC 62320-1 standart compliant

The IMO has recently changed the requirement for mandatory im-
plementation of AIS on SOLAS vessels to make it effective as of
December 2004, this also increasing the need for AIS base stations
and shore-side networks.
The main purpose of the AIS is to ensure collision avoidance and im-
General
prove safety at sea. It also helps in the efficient navigation of ships, Transas T214 AIS Base Station is fully compliant with the latest
environmental protection and adds to the VTMS operation. “IALA Recommendations on Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)
At the same time, amendments to the SOLAS convention approved Shore Stations and networking aspects related to the AIS service
by the IMO and a new International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) (Recommendation A-124)”.
Code require considerable improvement of port and offshore instal- T214 AIS Base Station is fully compliant with IEC 62320-1 and rec-
lation security. The effective processing of AIS information contrib- ommendation ITU-R M. 1371-1, ITU-R M.1084-4, ITU-R M.823-3, IEC
utes significantly to the security of port and offshore installations. 60945, IEC 61993-2, IEC 61162, ETS 300113.
It should be noted that an AIS Base Station is a high-end sensor
which has rather limited human interface capability. To process AIS
Base Station information and make it suitable for use by the person- T214 AIS Base Station contains:
nel, it is necessary to have a processing and presentation system. • Two TDMA receivers
Being a developer and manufacturer of both parts required for the • One transmitter (power: 2/12.5 W)
turnkey implementation of AIS technology, Transas can offer both, • 12 channel differential GPS receiver
the AIS Base Station and the processing and presentation system • Remote controller unit
based on its well-known Navi-Harbour (VTS) or Navi-Monitor (Port • Primary 110/220VAC power supply unit, backup - 24 VDC
Monitoring) systems. • Appropriate interface modules
Transas AIS Base Station is a state-of-the-art product ideally suited • Optional TCP\IP Interface module
for the initial AIS base installations, for use as an additional sensor • Optional cavity filter
to the existing VTS centers, or in the national AIS networks. • Optional surge protector

I T S O L U T I O N S A T S E A A N D A S H O R E
 T214 AIS Base Station has the following main technical features:
• RS232 serial interfaces for Presentation, AUX and Configuration ports with selectable data rate and hardware flow control
• RS232\422 serial interface for receiving of RTCM corrections
• Optional TCP\IP interface for data presentation and remote configuration
• FATDMA (Fixed Access Time Division Multiple Access) VDL access scheme according to 14.2.2 of IALA Recommendation A-124
• Timeslots reservations for FATDMA access scheme ($ - - BCF and $ - - DLM sentences according to IALA Recommendation A-124)
• Control of Base Station transmit mode ($ - - CAB sentence according to IALA Recommendation A-124)
• Configurable transmission of differential correction messages (RTCM messages) on AIS channels
• Local (via built-in touch-screen display) or remote (from MS Windows-based software) Base Station management and diagnostic
• Local or remote (from Navi-Harbour\Navi-Monitor\AIS-Monitor) power control
• Capability to manage the reporting rate of mobile AIS units (assigned mode)
• Capability to change frequencies of mobile AIS units in a specified area
• Capability to send/receive addressed or broadcast text messages (SMS)
• Capability to operate with binary messages
• Capability to broadcast dedicated Base station report messages
• Capability to broadcast differential GPS correction (RTCM data) via VHF data link to mobile units
• Transmitting vessel tracking data from Navi-Harbour VTS radar tracking system to mobile AIS units via AIS VHF data links
• Data exchange with operator station to send AIS data for further processing and presentation, receive operator commands and
messages to be sent via AIS VHF data links
• Single and hot - standby configurations
• 19” rack-mountable design

Technical specification
GNSS specification Interfaces
GNSS receiver 12 channel, differential TCP\IP 1x Optional
GNSS antenna Patch antenna with built-in 30dB RS 232 4
preamplifier
VHF Rx\Tx antenna 1x PL 259
GLONASS receiver Optional
GNSS antenna 1x TNC
Transmitter specification
Interface Port Specification
Number of transmitters 1
Main RS 232 IEC 61993-2
Power output 12.5W or 2.0W
Aux RS 232 IEC 61993-2
Frequency range 156.025 … 162.025 MHz
RTCM RS232 RTCM PAPER 11-98/
Antenna impedance 50 Ohm SC104-STD (or compatible)
TDMA Receivers Config RS 232
Number of receivers 2 Service RS 232
Sensitivity (PER) < 10% at -107 dBm (25kHz) Main\Config (optional) Ethernet TCP\IP
Frequency range 155.3 ... 162.5 MHz General data
Channel spacing 12.5 or 25 kHz Power consumption 75W peak, 24W average
Modulation GMSK Power supply primary 110/230 VAC, 50/60Hz
Data rate 9600 bits/s backup 24 VDC
Frequency stability <±1ppm Default frequencies AIS1 (CH87B) 161.975 MHz
DSC Receiver AIS2 (CH88B) 162.025 MHz
Number of receivers 1 DSC (CH70)
Sensitivity BER < 10-4 at -107 dBm Operating temperature 0 C to +55 C
Frequency range 156.3 ... 162.5 MHz Storage temperature -20 C to +70 C
Channel spacing 25 kHz Environmental IEC 60945 Protected Environment
Modulation 1300Hz/2100Hz – FSK Size for 19” rack mounted option: 3U
Frequency stability <±1ppm height x 364 mm deep

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