User manual ACR ELECTRONICS AIS LINK2AIS REV D

[. . . ] In the United States WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device. WARNING: This product is a supplemental navigation tool only!The user assumes all responsibility associated with the use of this device and safe navigation. It is important to understand that all vessels may not be equipped with AIS transponders and therefore are not visible to this transponder. Likewise, certain conditions, such as equipment failures, the environment, improper use and crowded port scenarios, may exist whereby the vessel equipped with this AIS transponder is not visible to other AIS transponders. CAUTION: Before proceeding to install, test or use your new ACR Electronics product, please read this Product Support Manual in its entirety. [. . . ] The filled circles represent the satellites with the satellite number inside the circle. The satellites actually used for computation are shown in a different color (see legend on the graph). The colors can be changed in the program settings menu to your taste. 13 Y1-03-0223 Rev. D GPS Status This window shows the status of the internal GPS receiver. The information in this window is intended for use during installation of the AIS transponder to verify placement and connection of the GPS antenna. Each bar represents a satellite with its number noted below the bar. AIS Message View A way to monitor AIS messages is the Message View window is provided with this function. In the message view menu you can select the messages you want to monitor and display them in an easy to read form. 14 Y1-03-0223 Rev. D The menu looks like this: VDM (Received Data from other Vessels) / VDO (Data from your own Vessel). The default is the message 1 only (position reports from mobile Class A stations). The selections in this menu are stored on your PC. 15 Y1-03-0223 Rev. D AIS Console Log The Console Log is a powerful tool for monitoring AIS traffic. As soon as the window opens it starts displaying the information provided by the NauticastTM-B AIS. 16 Y1-03-0223 Rev. D When this window is active, a menu will be visible in the window where you can select what should be shown. The selections in this menu will be stored on your PC. Output Style Switch between two different output styles. o Parsed ­ VDO and VDM messages are shown as comma separated values. The messages are split up for easy reading and import on a spreadsheet program. Output Types The type of messages that will be displayed can be selected here. o VDM: Toggle display VDM messages on/off o VDO: Toggle display VDO messages on/off o GPS: Toggle display GPS messages on/off o Others: Toggle display other messages on/off o Sent Data: Toggle display of sent data on/off Stop / Start Stop or Start if incoming messages are processed by the Console Log. Note that this setting is valid only for the current Console Log, not for any other window. Logfile for Demo This enables you to create a log file that can be used for the demo mode. Note that this menu item must be selected (checked) before logging is started. When you open a log-file, all messages shown in the Console Log window will also be written to the selected file. [. . . ] By dragging the handle you can adjust the size of the main window to your preference. APPENDIX A - TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Unable to connect to the NauticastTM-B AIS Cause Incorrect connection data Not connected to network or cable Solution Verify data (IP-address, COM-Port, etc. ). If not sure, contact your administrator Check if your computer and the NauticastTM-B have connection to the network (IP-connection) or the same serial cable (serial connection) Contact your service partner Close form and re-open it See standard for more information Connect to the NauticastTM-B NauticastTM-B not configured correctly Static data configuration settings not loaded Enquiry not successful Load settings not provided for this sentence No output in Console Log or Message View Not connected No output types selected Select output types 25 Y1-03-0223 Rev. D APPENDIX B - SUPPORT, WARRANTY, USEFUL LIFE and NOTICES Support Contact your local dealer for NauticastTM-B AIS support. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH Technical Support Handelskai 388 / Top 632 A-1020 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 (1) 5 237 237 - 0 Fax: +43 (1) 5 237 237 - 150 Email: technical. support@acr-europe. com Web: www. acr-europe. com Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year* from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. [. . . ]