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Koden KAT-330 User Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
CLASS A AIS / INLAND AIS TRANSCEIVER
KAT-330
This product is specifically
designed to be installed on boats
and other means of maritime
transport. If your country forms part
of the EU please contact your dealer
for advice before attempting to
install elsewhere.
KAT-330_KAT-330.OM.E 0093173302

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Koden KAT-330 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKoden
ModelKAT-330
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Notices

Safety warnings

Equipment installation, grounding, navigational aid usage, flammable atmospheres, and solar heating precautions.

General notices

Position source accuracy, compass safe distance, operating distance, product category, and disposal.

Regulatory statements

Declaration of Conformity (RED, UKCA), FCC Notice, and Industry Canada Notice.

Introduction

About AIS

Explanation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) for vessels, its function, and communication methods.

Installation and configuration

What’s in the box?

Lists the items included with the AIS transceiver package for installation.

Preparing for installation

Details additional items required for installation, including VHF antenna, cables, and mounts.

Installation procedures

Step-by-step guide to installing the AIS transceiver, GNSS antenna, and VHF antenna.

Connecting the equipment

Details data connections, sensor configuration, and input/output ports for the AIS transceiver.

Grounding the AIS transceiver

Instructions for properly grounding the AIS transceiver chassis for safety and performance.

Connection to an NMEA 2000 network (optional)

Guidance on connecting the AIS transceiver to an NMEA 2000 network for data sharing.

USB Connection

Procedure for connecting the AIS transceiver to a PC or Mac via USB for software updates and data access.

Turning the AIS transceiver on

Explains that the transceiver operates immediately upon receiving power, lacking a dedicated on/off switch.

Passwords and security

Details the use of passwords to protect and modify protected information within the AIS transceiver.

Operation

Display and controls

Overview of the AIS transceiver's front panel, including display and physical controls.

Button functions

Explains the function of each button and control on the AIS transceiver's front panel.

Adjusting display brightness

Instructions for adjusting the screen brightness via the dedicated key.

Changing navigation status

Procedure to change the vessel's navigation status using the relevant key.

Menu navigation

Describes how to navigate through the various menus and icons on the AIS transceiver display.

Information displayed

Details the various data elements and icons displayed on the AIS transceiver's screen.

Alerts

Details how the AIS transceiver performs self-checks and displays alerts, including acknowledgment and sound settings.

Messages

Information on receiving, creating, and sending AIS text messages and Safety Related Messages (SRMs).

Long-range messages

Details on receiving and responding to long-range interrogations via a communication system.

Silent Mode

Instructions for enabling or disabling Silent Mode through the system settings menu.

Chart

Explanation of the chart plotting feature for displaying AIS targets and own vessel position.

Help and support screen

Accessing manufacturer contact info and user manual information via the system settings.

User settings screen

Configuration options for display, units, sound, time offset, password, and language settings.

Configuring vessel information

Steps for configuring essential vessel identification data before operation.

Configuring voyage information

Inputting voyage details like destination, ETA, static draught, and navigation status.

Confirming correct operation

Steps to verify correct operation including checking dynamic data, TX icon, and target list.

Communication test

Procedure for conducting AIS communication tests with other vessels and managing SART test messages.

Displaying AIS targets

How to view received AIS targets on the 'Target list' screen, including sorting and filtering.

Micro SD card data input

Using the Micro SD card slot for firmware upgrades, charts, or logging port data.

Inland mode

Mode SOLAS / Inland AIS

Supports both 'high seas' and 'Inland AIS' operation, with specific settings for inland waterways.

Switching between ‘Class A’ and ‘Inland AIS’ modes

Instructions to switch operating modes via System Settings > Operating mode.

Entering Inland vessel identification settings

Additional vessel data required for Inland AIS, including quality settings for sensors.

Entering Inland vessel voyage settings

Additional voyage info for Inland AIS: load status, cargo status, draught, crew, convoy dimensions.

Inland alert masking

Disabling sensor-related alerts in Inland mode via the Alerts screen.

Blue Sign switch

Connecting and enabling a 'Blue Sign' switch for specific inland waterway operations.

Technical information

Interface circuits

Schematics and definitions for sensor data input ports and bi-directional data ports.

Sensor data input port

Schematic of the sensor data input port, defining logical low and high input levels.

Bi-directional data ports

Details input and output circuitry for bi-directional data ports, including isolation.

Output drive capability of bi-directional ports

Specifications for output current, voltage, and load resistance of bi-directional ports.

DGNSS Port

Information on the DGNSS correction port and its re-configuration as a bi-directional port.

Input data sentence formats

Specifies data input via IEC 61162 / NMEA 0183 sentences.

AIS Transceiver overall dimensions

Diagram and dimensions of the AIS transceiver unit.

GNSS Antenna drawing

Diagram and dimensions of the GNSS antenna, including cable type.

Transmission intervals

Details transmission intervals for various IEC 61162 sentences output by the transceiver.

Interface sentences

Lists accepted and output IEC 61162 sentences for serial data ports.

Legacy sentences

Support for ALR sentence for compatibility with legacy systems and a table of supported alerts.

Unused fields

Lists unused fields within specific IEC 61162 sentences used by the transceiver.

Proprietary sentences

States that the transceiver outputs no proprietary sentences in normal operation.

Priority of sensor ports

Explains the automatic priority scheme for connected sensors (Position, COG+SOG, Heading, ROT).

Position priority scheme

Defines the priority order for position sources (DTM, WGS84, RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL).

Course and Speed priority scheme

Defines the priority order for Course and Speed sources (RMC, VTG, VBW).

Heading priority scheme

Defines the priority order for Heading sources (HDT, THS).

Rate of Turn priority scheme

Defines the priority order for Rate of Turn sources (ROT).

Compatibility mode

Explains compatibility mode for devices requiring specific GNSS position reporting.

Message 24 content

Details the encoding of the Unit Serial Number in AIS Message 24B.

NMEA 2000 PGN List

Lists supported PGNs for NMEA 2000 communication with the transceiver.

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common issues like no data received, blank screen, or alert icon.

Junction box accessory

What’s in the box

Lists the items included in the junction box accessory kit.

Installation

Instructions for mounting the junction box and routing accessory cables.

Connecting external equipment

Examples and procedures for connecting external equipment through the junction box.

Technical information

Details physical dimensions, environmental specs, and data connector information for the junction box.

Technical specification

Applicable equipment standards

Lists relevant ITU-R and IEC standards for AIS equipment.

Product category

Categorizes the product as 'protected' according to IEC 60945.

Physical

Provides physical dimensions, weight, compass safe distance, and operating distance.

Environmental

Specifies operating temperature range, humidity, and water ingress rating.

Electrical

Details supply voltage, power consumption, and current consumption figures.

Display and user interface

Describes display type, luminance, viewing distance, keypad, rotary control, and speaker.

Internal GNSS

Specifications for the internal GNSS receiver: channels, time to fix, frequency, accuracy, and antenna.

TDMA Transmitter

Specifications for the TDMA transmitter: frequency, bandwidth, output power, data rate, modulation.

TDMA Receiver

Specifications for the TDMA receiver: channels, frequency, bandwidth, and sensitivity.

DSC Receiver

Specifications for the DSC receiver: receivers, frequency, bandwidth, sensitivity, modulation, selectivity, rejection.

RF Connections

Details RF connections and impedance for VHF and GNSS antennas.

WiFi

Maximum output power for IEEE 802.11g/n and 802.11b.

Data interface

Specifications for sensor data input, bi-directional, and differential correction ports.

Power and data connector information

Details connector part numbers and types for power and data connections.

Open source licences

Information on open source software used, refer to 'System information' screen.

Installation record

Vessel details

Form for recording vessel name, flag state, IMO, MMSI, owner, call sign, type, dimensions, and software versions.

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