Amec Camino-108S AIS Class B with a built-in antenna splitter

CAMINO-108S is a smart combination of AMEC AIS Class B with our latest antenna splitter. It allows you to share a single VHF antenna with DSC radio, which simplifies installation and reduces cable runs.

The unit is designed to provide high performance and great reliability, resulting from our year long field experience. It contains 1 VHF transmitter, 2 AIS receivers on 2 VHF channels and 1 MCU with cutting edge software defined radio technology. Chart plotter and PC can be integrated with ease over its NMEA2000, NMEA0183 or waterproof USB port.

The built-in splitter featuring zero insertion loss on reception path and ultra low insertion loss on transmission path ensures optimized range of your VHF radio and AIS device. The built-in test function gives a simple diagnosis in the event of antenna problem. Its fail-safe feature guarantees priority to VHF radio operation even if the splitter has power failure.

VHF TRANSCEIVER
AIS Tx Frequency (Channel 1) 161.975 MHz (CH 87B)
AIS Tx Frequency (Channel 2) 162.025 MHz (CH 88B)
AIS Rx Frequency (Channel 1) 161.975 MHz (CH 87B)
AIS Rx Frequency (Channel 2) 162.025 MHz (CH 88B)
Channel Bandwidth 25 KHz
Modulation GMSK / FM
Data Rate 9,600 bps
Number of AIS Transmitter 1
Number of AIS Receiver 2 (one time-shared between AIS and DSC)
Number of DSC Receiver 1 (time-shared between AIS and DSC)
Tx Power Output 2 Watt (33 dBm ± 1.5 dB)
Rx Sensitivity < -107 dBm @ 20% PER
Rx Message Format AIS Class A & B messages

DSC RECEIVER
Modulation 1,300 Hz / 2,100 Hz FSK
Data Rate 1,200 bps ± 30 ppm
Spurious Response Rejection ≧ 70 dB for signal @ -104 dBm; BER ≦ 1 %
Blocking ≧ 84 dB for signal @ -104 dBm; BER ≦ 1 %

GPS RECEIVER (INTEGRATED)
Receiving Channels 50 channels
Accuracy IEC 61108-1 compliant
Output Rate 1 Hz

POWER SUPPLY
Supply Voltage 12V / 24V DC, 2A
Power Consumption Typically less than 3W average @ 12V DC

CONNECTION INTERFACE
GPS Antenna Connector TNC (Female)
VHF Antenna Connector SO-239 (Female)
VHF Radio Connector SO-239 (Female)
NMEA2000 Standard connector LEN=1
Silent Mode Setting Set by the dedicated pins in the 12-pin cable
USB Mini-B type, waterproof
FM Radio SMA (Female) & dedicated cable with Motorola jack
NMEA 0183 (RS-422) Support two NMEA 0183 interfaces
Default baud rate 38,400 & 4,800bps
Configurable and separate Tx/Rx baud rate
Standard IEC 61162-1 / IEC 61162-2 sentences

RF PERFORMANCE (SPLITTER)
AIS & VHF Radio Frequency Range 156.025 MHz~162.025 MHz
Insertion loss, AIS Receive path Typical 0dB
Insertion loss, VHF Radio Receive path Typical 0dB
Insertion loss, AIS Transmit path Typical 1dB
Insertion loss, VHF Radio Transmit path Typical 1dB

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Conditions IEC 60945 “protected” category
Operating Temperature -15°C ~ +55°C
Waterproof IP54

PHYSICAL
Width 157 mm (6.18 inches)
Height 47 mm (1.85 inches)
Depth 88 mm (3.46 inches) (exclude connector)
Weight 306 g

SOFTWARE TOOL
AMEC AIS Configuration
PC configuration utility
AMEC AIS Viewer
AIS Viewer for PC

GA-22 GPS ANTENNA
Cable Integral 10m RG-174 cable plus mounting bracket
Supply Voltage 3.3V