Weatherdock easyONE-DSC-CL A10901, User Manual

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6.2 TEST-Function (MOB TEST)
Please check the transmitting function of the AIS MOB
easyONE-DSC
CL
on a regular basis. An annual or semi-annual test
is usually sufficient. Too frequent testing reduces battery capac-
ity. The battery is designed for 7 years and more than 30 test
activations.
The antenna mechanism does not have to be triggered for the
function test!
Carrying out the test:
•
Leave the antenna rolled up inside the device.
•
Press the „TEST“ button (7) and make sure that the easyONE -
DSC
CL
has a clear view tot he sky in ordert o have good GNSS
reception conditions.
•
As a sign that the test mode has been started, the FLASH LED
(11) and GPS Status LED (10) light up for one second. Subse-
quently the GPS Status LED (10) is permanently on. Once a
position information is received, the GPS Status LED (10)
starts flashing. The easyONE-DSC
CL
start sending a bundle of
AIS messages with the content “MOB TEST” .
•
You can check the transmission of the AIS MOB easyONE-
DSC
CL
by using commercially available AIS receivers which
needs to be connected to a chart plotter or laptop with nav-
igation software. Usually the easyONE-DSC
CL
is displayed like
an AIS S.A.R.T. as a circle symbol on the electronic display.