3.16 System checks
Switching on
When the installation is complete, observe the STATUS indicator
and:
1. Switch on power to the AIS transceiver.
2. Check that:
i.
When power is switched on, the
STATUS
indicator flashes
RED, then after a few seconds goes AMBER.
The amber condition continues while the transceiver acquires
a GPS fix then transmits a position report. This can take up
to 2 minutes.
ii. When the first position report has been transmitted, the
STATUS
indicator goes GREEN.
This condition remains all the time the transceiver is operating
normally and transmitting.
Configuration
Warning: Configure before use
This Raymarine product must be correctly configured,
to ensure optimum performance and minimize the
chances of unsafe or other erroneous data.
Configuration requirement
After installation and successful switch on, the AIS transceiver must
be configured for optimum performance aboard the vessel. The
person configuring the AIS transceiver needs to know the following
vessel information:
• MMSI number
• Name
• Call sign
• Dimensions
• Type
• GPS antenna position
The manner in which configuration is carried out depends on the
legal requirements of the geographical area you are.
Important:
Before starting any AIS configuration procedure,
SWITCH OFF all associated multifunction displays, otherwise you
will not be able to correctly configure your AIS transceiver.
USA
In the USA, it is a legal requirement that the configuration is
performed by a suitable dealer.
You can use the supplied ProAIS PC software, to check the vessel
data programmed into your AIS transceiver. If this information is
incorrect please contact your Raymarine dealer before using the
transceiver.
Areas outside of USA
In areas outside of the USA, use the supplied ProAIS PC software
to configure your AIS transceiver, as described in the instructions
provided in the
ProAIS User Guide
.
Checking for interference
Post installation check
If you have installed any system aboard a boat or made other
changes to the boat’s electronic systems (radar, VHF radio etc.),
you need to check before casting off, that all electrical systems
operate satisfactorily without any undue electrical interference,
in order to conform with Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
regulations. To do this:
1. Ensuring it is safe to do so, turn on all electronic systems aboard
your vessel.
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