8-1
8.
AIS/DSC OPERATIONS
8.1
AIS Overview
AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a system that continuously transmits and re-
ceives the identification, position, and other AIS data of vessels equipped with an AIS
transponder within communicating range. The AIS broadcasts this information over a
VHF transceiver. AIS data is can be displayed on the Radar screen or the Plotter
screen, giving you almost instant access to detailed information of vessel in your vi-
cinity.
8.2
AIS Target Information
Swipe the bottom of the screen upwards to show the layered menu, then tap the toggle
box at [AIS/DSC Targets] to show [ON].
8.3
AIS Target Symbols
8.4
AIS Activation Range
The default AIS activation range is 5.0 NM. Any AIS target that is within 5.0 NM of your
boat is automatically activated.
To change the activation range
, follow the procedure below.
1. From the [Home] screen, tap [Settings] => [AIS and DSC].
2. Tap the keyboard icon at [Activate Range], then enter the desired range, or slide
the slider bar to select a range.
3. Close the menu.
Class A: Blue
Class B: Green
Dangerous targets
are highlighted in red.
SART icon is shown
in red for active, Gray
for test.
Lost targets are shown
in gray with a “X”.
