Simrad AI80, User Manual

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Software setup procedure
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3.4 Configuring external serial ports
The serial port baud rate must be set up according to external
instrumentation. The sensor interfaces comply with the NMEA 0183,
version 3.0. Change the baud rates accordingly.
Enter the Seria l page by selecting Settings in the Main Menu , and
Serial in the Settings menu. In the Serial page, press
EDIT
to start
editing the baud rate. Hold
OK
to save.
3.5 VHF data link
The VHF page includes ON/OFF status for transmitter and VDL
answer mode.
ON/OFF status: The transmitter setting is recommended set to TX:
ON.
Note ! The transmitter may be turned OFF at Master's discretion should an
emergency situation occur. However, the AIS receiver will still be
functioning and thus AIS data from other vessels will still be received.
VDL answer mode: VDL answer mode allows the configuration of
the AIS unit with regard to how it responds to inquiries by binary
messages (messages 6 and 8).
An inquiry of this type could be a request for information regarding
number of persons onboard, draught etc. If turned OFF, the AIS will
ignore the inquiry.
Note ! The VDL setting "ON" indicates that answer mode to interrogator is
enabled when message 6 or 8 containing interrogation functional
identification, is received.
3.6 Configuring radio channels
Viewing a region's settings
Under this option a list of all registered regions is displayed. By using
the
ARROW
buttons, regions can be individually selected. Selecting a
region is done by pressing the
OK
button and region parameters will
be shown. This is a read-only page.