Furuno FA-150, Operator'S Manual

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2. INLAND AIS
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2.2 Selecting AIS Mode
The Inland AIS has two operating modes: Inland (inland waterways) and
SOLAS (SOLAS compliant class A AIS transponder). Select desired mode as
follows:
1. Press the
NAV STATUS key to open the NAV STATUS menu.
[NAV STATUS]
NAV STATUS:
15
AIS MODE: SOLAS
***STATUS DETAIL***
NOT DEFINED
(DEFAULT)
2. Push ▼ to select AIS MODE then press the ENT key.
SOLAS RX
INLAND
3. Select SOLAS or INLAND as appropriate then press the ENT key.
You are asked if you are sure to reboot the system. Select YES then press the
ENT key to reboot.
Notes on Inland AIS operation
•
IMO NO. is transmitted with all zeroes.
•
The draught used in Inland AIS is "Inland draught".
•
The number of characters for a text message is as follows
NORMAL MSG with BROAD-CAST: Solas, 156, Inland, 86
NORMAL MSG with ADDRESS-CAST: Solas, 151, Inland, 80
SAFETY MSG with BROAD-CAST: Solas, 161, Inland, 90
SAFETY MSG with ADDRESS-CAST: Solas, 156, Inland, 85