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AMEC CAMINO-108S Class B AIS Transponder with integrated splitter

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Part Number:AMEC-CAMINO-108S-PA02

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The CAMINO-108S is AMEC´s next generation Class B AIS transponder allowing you to broadcast your data to other AIS-equipped vessels and receive their data by viewing on a dedicated chart plotter or PC – the essential way to improve collision avoidance on the water.

CAMINO-108S is designed to deliver a high-performance AIS transponder solution. The optimized receive and transmit capability is now brought into a compact and robust housing which is less than half the size of its previous generation.

The dual-channel receivers enable AIS vessel monitoring of all AIS signals including Class A, Class B, AtoN, SART. Its NMEA2000, NMEA0183 and waterproof USB port ensure simple integration with chart plotters and PCs.

The CAMINO-108S is includes an integrated VHF antenna splitter and an output connector that goes to your antenna input for your VHF radio. The unit saves space and includes technology to recover the loss from sharing your single VHF antenna with your AIS transponder and VHF radio.

The CAMINO-108S requires a GPS antenna to function. A portable "puck" GPS antenna is now included. If you require an external marine-grade GPS, please add our MA-700 GPS antenna to your shopping cart.

Key Features

Next generation high performance AIS Class B transponder
NMEA2000, NMEA0183 (two ports), and USB connectivity
Built in high-sensitivity GPS receiver
Optional GPS input from NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000
Optional silent mode (Tx off) operation
Low power consumption, 12 / 24V DC input
Compact and stylish housing design
Supplied with AIS Configuration software for PC and Mac
Integrated VHF antenna splitter

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About AMEC

Founded in 2006, Alltek Marine Electronics Corp., also known as AMEC, is a ISO9001:2000 certified company that designs and manufactures marine electronic equipment. More than half of the company's engineering talent has over 10 years of hands-on experience, including extensive experience with military projects. AMEC products are known for excellent build-quality, reliability, performance and value. Milltech Marine is the US distributor for AMEC marine products.

Camino 108S review

Recently purchased and self installed a Camino 108S from MIlltech Marine. It was relatively easy to install and worked great right off. Mounting space was tight under the dash but found some spaces for the Camino and the GPS. The gps unit picks up multiple satellites very well from the under dash mounting area and by using the splitter I was able to use the existing VHF antenna with no new wiring or antenna mounting needed. Tied it into my older Garmin 4210 chartplotter NMEA 2k network and it works great. On a recent boating trip to the Broughtons and cruising in fog, it was good to be receiving and transmitting positions along with radar. Doug at Milltech was great to work with and very helpful with email / phone support for the install questions that I had. Thanks!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) T Anderson from Bellingham. on 8/20/2018

Camino 108S review

Great product--works as described and easy to install. Quick shipping.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) James Ward from CA. on 7/31/2018

S/V Play'n Hooky

Bought Camino-108S for my boat after doing a delivery run where AIS was very helpful. Just installed today and it was straight forward. I have mine pushing data to my IPAD running INavx so now I have AIS targets displayed on my IPAD/Chartplotter. Love it!!!!! Milltech was great with prepurchase questions and order & delivery. Will shop here again.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) ROBERT WELSH from Maryland, Chesapeake Bay. on 1/1/2020

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The Camino transponder works flawlessly, but I am most impressed with Milltech Marine's support. With so many options making an electronic purchase is confusing. Milltech helped guide me to the right product for me, then offered tremendous support in getting it hooked up and running. Milltech even helped identify a problem caused by my existing GPS (it needed a firmware update). It is possible to find lots of good products, however it is amazing to find a company that offers such great advice and support before and after the sale. I would give more stars if possible.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Tim Wild from seattle. on 3/7/2020

Excellent

Works as advertised. Great price. I am pleased with fit and finish of product . I completed a self install on my sailboat without problems. An added bonus of this unit is the FM antenna that really improved my radio reception. If you purchase make sure to fuse power correctly and to get correct data cable for your chart plotter. Cat 6 cable works fine.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Ricky Fears from North Carolina. on 12/11/2020

Really happy with this purchase. The unit is small and simple to install into a Raymarine system...everything worked immediately. Built-in VHF antenna splitter at this price point meant i saved several hundred dollars over Garmin or Raymarine. I'd definitely recommend for anyone.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Patrick Farrell from Florida. on 11/28/2020

Transponder

The transponder came preprogrammed from Milltech, it was easy to install, and works fine with the included "puck" antenna. My only gripe was that the cable to connect the transponder to the VHF radio, at 4 ft, was too short for my use.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Scott Rhodes from NW Washington State. on 10/16/2020

Q: I have a Garmin 741 chartplotter, SimRad RS35 VHF radio and a Garmin GPS19x on a NMEA2000 network. Would the CAMINO108S be compatible in this network , and would I need the separate GPS antenna since I already have a GPS position source on the network?

Asked by: Bob - 8/12/2017

A: Yes, the CAMINO-108S will work fine with this setup. Even though you have GPS data on the NMEA 2000 network, you'll still need to use the included GPS antenna with the CAMINO.

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Q: Two questions 1.) if you only want the AIS Data is the GPS antanna require when position Data in on NMEA 2000 2.) is NMEA Data sent out the USB port?

Asked by: Greg - 3/18/2018

A: The CAMINO needs the GPS antenna to get a GPS in order for it to function. Without it the transmit function will not work although the receiver will work and send valid AIS data via the various ports. It can not get the GPS data from the NMEA 2000 network per the Class B standard.
AIS and GPS data is sent out the USB port.

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Answer provided by: Doug Miller (3/19/2018)

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Q: I currently have a Standard 2150 GX tied into a Garmin 741xs and Garmin 18HD. AIS Data displays nicely on the chartplotter. If I add the camino to send and receive and split off the Standard 2150 will the display of position data on the Garmin work as currently and will there be a conflict with the Standard 2150?

Asked by: Jeff - 2/18/2019

A: If you add an AIS transponder to your setup then make it the master for sending AIS data to other instruments such as your chartplotter. Otherwise if you use the radio as the AIS data master, you will show up as a target yourself on your chartplotter.
If you use the same MMSI on the radio and the transponder though, the radio AIS display will continue to work correctly and not show yourself as an AIS target.

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Answer provided by: Doug Miller (2/20/2019)

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Q: I have a Raymarine Axiom 7, which has an NMEA 2000 interface. Is the cable needed to connect this AIS transponder to the Axiom included with the unit? If not, what cable, or cable adaptor, would I need?

Asked by: Craig - 1/26/2020

A: Our transponders do not include a NMEA 2000 cable. These need to be ordered separately. We have various lengths here: https://www.milltechmarine.com/Garmin-NMEA-2000-Cable_p_270.html

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APPLICABLE STANDARDS
EN 301 489-1 V2.1.0 / EN 301 489-3 V2.1.0	IEC 60945 Ed. 4:2002
EN 301 489-1 V2.1.0 / EN 301 489-17 V3.1.0	IEC 62287-1 Ed. 2:2010
EN 301 843-1 V2.1.1 / EN 301 843-2 V2.1.1	IEC 61108-1 Ed. 2:2003
EN 300 440 V2.1.0	EN 300 328 V2.1.0
EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013	EN 62311:2008
ITU-R .1371-5, 2014
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