Simrad AI80, User Manual

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Operation
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4.9 Long-Range messages (option)
The AI80 contains a long-range interface for connection to an external
communication system like Inmarsat. If long-range equipment is
included in the system, it is possible to poll AIS system data from
anywhere within the Inmarsat coverage area.
AI80 long-range
*** LR-inquiry ******
VTS: ABCEFIOPW
[OK] to send
[CANCEL] to reject
Upon a reception of an LR inquiry, the LR inquiry
menu appears. It contains the name of the inquirer and
the function request string. By pressing the
OK
button
the AIS unit responds to the inquiry and by pressing
CANCEL
the AIS unit sends a rejection message to
the inquirer.
- Alarms & LR ------
Active Alarms
LR requests
To view a list of all the long-range inquiries that have
been received, access the
Main Menu and enter the
Alarms & LR option.
- LR Answers --------
√ VTS: ABCEFIOPW
√ HECTOR: ABC
√ VTS: ABCEF ▼
[Hold OK] Clear all
Under LR requests there is a complete list of all LR
requests (inquiries). The check mark before the name
of the inquirer indicates that the request has been
processed.
Deleting a long-range request
By holding the
OK
button pressed, the LR list will be cleared.