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Configuring your AIS transceiver
4.3 Introduction to proAIS2
Included in the CD supplied with your product is a software tool called 'proAIS2'. proAIS2 provides the
facility to configure, monitor and diagnose issues with your AIS transceiver. proAIS2 can provide
assistance when ensuring that a satisfactory GPS signal is being received. It can also display alarm
messages generated by the transceiver regarding poor VHF antenna quality or that the power being
supplied is outside the range specified for operation. proAIS2 can also be used to activate 'silent
mode' which disables AIS transmissions.
Section 4.4 provides instructions on how to install proAIS2. Section 4.5 provides instructions on how to
configure the AIS transceiver using proAIS2. Further help on how to use the features of proAIS2 can
be found in the 'Help menu within the proAIS2 tool.
proAIS2 is designed to be installed and used with a PC or Mac connected to the AIS transceiver via
USB using the supplied USB cable.
4.4 Installing proAIS2
1. Insert the CD into your PC or Mac then locate and run the setup.exe file on the CD and then follow
the on-screen prompts.
2. If a security warning appears, click 'Install' to continue with the installation.
3. Once installation is complete, proAIS2 will launch automatically and a start menu folder and shortcut
will be created for future use.
4.5 Configuration using proAIS2
For configuration purposes only, it is possible to power the AIS transceiver via its USB connection.
This is useful if you wish to configure your AIS transceiver away from the vessel power supply. The
AIS transceiver will not transmit any data or acquire a GPS position fix whilst powered by USB.
You will require the following information in order to configure your AIS transceiver:
• MMSI
• Vessel name
• Vessel type
• Call sign
Vessel dimensions and position of your GPS antenna installation.
For further assistance in configuring your AIS transceiver please refer to the Help menu within proAIS2.
Please ensure that you enter all vessel data accurately. Failure to do so could result
in other vessels failing to identify your vessel correctly. The vessel MMSI can only be
programmed once using proAIS2, please take care to programme your MMSI
correctly. If you need to change the MMSI for any reason, please contact your dealer
who will arrange to have the MMSI reset.
Summary of Contents for SAS-300
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Page 19: ... 12 SAS 300 System SAS 300 Front Rear Main Screen Keypad Knob Mounting Bracket Connector ...
Page 20: ... 13 SAS 300 System SPEC of the connectors ...
Page 36: ... 29 Display Chartplotter AIS Status Scale Vessel icon Databar AIS Target AIS INFO ...
Page 39: ... 32 Display GPS Information Satellite List Gain of Satellite Receiver status ...
Page 70: ... 63 Metadata Class B AIS Transceiver Installation Operation Manual ...
Page 83: ... 76 Installation Figure 5 AIS transceiver dimensions ...
Page 84: ... 77 Installation Figure 6 AIS transceiver mounting ...
Page 86: ... 79 Installation Figure 8 Position of the GPS antenna connector ...
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