11.8 AIS troubleshooting (Ray70 / 73 / 91 only)
AIS functions are not available / working (Ray70 / Ray73 / Ray91 only)
Possible Causes
Possible Solutions
MMSI number not programmed.
Programme your MMSI number. Each VHF radio requires
a unique MMSI number. In the United States, this MUST
be programmed into the unit by an authorized dealer.
For more information, refer to:
Mobile Service Identity) number
VHF radio is not connected to a
multifunction display via SeaTalkng
/ NMEA, or the connection is not
correctly configured.
Check the diagnostics on the multifunction display to
confirm that the VHF radio is connected on the network.
Access the VHF radio’s
Set-up
menu and ensure that the
Network output
option is set correctly.
If the VHF radio is connected to an MFD via NMEA 0183,
ensure that the VHF radio’s
Network output
option in the
Set-up menu is set to “0183 High Speed”. Ensure also
that the MFD’s NMEA 0183 connection is configured to
38400 baud rate.
AIS functions are not enabled on the
VHF radio.
Access the VHF radio’s
Set-up
menu and ensure that the
AIS
option is set to “On”.
AIS functions are not enabled on the
MFD.
Ensure that both
AIS Presentation
and
AIS Targets
are
enabled for the MFD. For instructions on how to do this,
refer to the Operation instructions for your MFD.
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