| 25
Configuring your AIS transceiver |
NAIS-400 Instruction Manual
Warning:
US Customers only: It is a violation of the rules
of the Federal Communications Commission for the enduser
to programme the vessel data. The vessel data must only be
programmed by a competent installer. If your AIS transceiver
has not been pre-configured for you, please contact your dealer
for advice on how to have the AIS transceiver configured by a
competent installer.
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 trans-
ceiver 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 transmis-
sions.
See the sections emmidiately below for how to install proAIS2 and
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.
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 the installation is complete, proAIS2 will launch automatically and a
start menu folder and shortcut will be created for future use.
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 con-
figure 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.
