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Configuration using proAtoN
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● Serial data: Displays raw IEC61162 (NMEA0183) data output from the transceiver and provides a
means of sending control commands to the Coast Station.
● Diagnostics: Displays software version information, alarms and other key status information.
When connected to a transceiver a synchronisation status icon is displayed alongside the title of each tab. This
icon indicates the current synchronisation status of the information displayed in that tab with the internal
configuration of the transceiver. The synchronisation status icons are shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10 proAtoN tab synchronisation icons
Synchronisation is achieved by either writing the configuration displayed in proAtoN to the transceiver (click the
write configuration button), or reading the current configuration from the transceiver for display in proAtoN (click
the read configuration button).
Status bar
The status bar displays the current connection status of the application (bottom left) and the current GPS time
(if available, bottom right).
7.4 Transceiver configuration
The following sections describe the configuration options available and their effect on the behaviour of the
transceiver. Configuration of an AIS AtoN transceiver requires knowledge of the local AIS environment and
may require interaction with shore infrastructure. Familiarity with the current IALA guidelines on the use of AIS
Aids to Navigation (IALA A-126) is assumed.
7.4.1 Configuration of ‘Real’ AtoN parameters
The following parameters associated with the ‘real’ AIS AtoN transceiver should be configured via the ‘Real
AtoN’ tab:
● MMSI
The MMSI number associated with the ‘real’ AtoN. Typically the MMSI number for a ‘real’ AtoN station
follows the format 99MID1XXX where MID is the appropriate national MID and XXX is a number
unique to this station.
● Name
The name of the AtoN station as broadcast to other AIS users. Up to 34 characters are available for
the name.
● Type of AtoN
Select from a list of possible types of AtoN. The types are as defined by IALA in IALA A-126.
● Type of EPFS
Select the type of EPFS (Electronic Position Fixing System) used by the transceiver. Note this
selection does not affect the hardware configuration, only the contents of the ‘Type of EPFS’ field in
transmitted AtoN position reports. The transceiver is equipped with a GPS module by default.
Alternatively for a fixed or shore based transceiver a surveyed position type can be selected. Note
that when the surveyed position is selected the surveyed position is broadcast to other AIS users and
GPS position information is ignored.
Green - Tab synchronised
Red - Tab not synchronised
Blue - Synchronisation in progress
Tab edited (sync required)