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Automatic Identification System
Operator’s Manual
Use the
softkey to select Yes or No. Yes means that the selected unit
is connected to the MX420.
ECDIS, PILOT, Long Range, Ext. GPS Port:
Use the
softkey to select the serial port to which the device is con-
nected. “AIS Port” is pre-selected to NMEA5, Long-Range Communication
port is NMEA 6, ECDIS is on NMEA 7 and the Pilot port is on NMEA 9.
ECDIS and PILOT Msg Config
:
Use the
softkey to select between IEC or PAIS protocol for the
communication standard used with the associated device. IEC protocol is
preferred for most AIS interface.
Long Range Reply:
Use the
softkey to select between AUTO, Manual or Off. In Manual
mode, the user is prompted to reply to the Long-Range system when interro-
gated. In Auto mode, the MX420/AIS automatically sends a reply when
interrogated. In Ext. Appl (External Application) mode, the MX420/AIS passes
the request onto the high-speed ports (ECDIS & Pilot), and waits for their
response to prepare answer back to long range system.
Password Level:
(available only in SAAB transponder type selection)
Use the
softkey to select between User or Administrator. Changing
parameters related to the AIS transponder will require the administrator pass-
word. Editing the following transponder settings below requires the admin-
istrator password.
MMSI:
A 9-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity number used for identification
of ship and message (administrator password required).
Note: When editing critical transponder setup items use the administra-
tor password. The password card is located at the last page of
this operator’s manual.
Ship:
Enter the vessel name up to 20 characters (administrator password required).
The symbol
indicates name is not available.
Call Sign:
Enter the 7 character vessel’s call sign (administrator password re-
quired). The symbol
indicates call sign is not available.
IMO Number:
Enter the 9-digit IMO identification number when available (admin-
istrator password required).
Default Power:
Use the
softkey to select between High or Low power
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