Axnes AS
Document number
Revision
Date
AX-PNG-UMAN-1220
Issue C
2018-Jun-05
Page 2-12
Confidential document and information
AIS
The MP50 has implemented an AIS-SART compatible device location beacon. This is an
optional feature. The position of the MP50 can be sent as AIS-SART compatible position
reports. This functionality can be activated either from the MP50 using the AIS-button, or it
can be activated remotely from the PNG Control Panel.
Note: The MP50 is not an AIS-SART transponder. The MP50 implements functionality to
send AIS-SART compatible messages, to improve ongoing operations.
To activate the AIS functionality from the MP50, press the AIS button for 5 seconds. During
these 5 seconds,
a blinking “A1” message will cover the screen. After 5 seconds, the “A1”
message goes from blinking to steady, meaning that the AIS functionality has been activated.
When releasing the AIS button, a small
“A” is now blinking in the lower right corner for as
long as the AIS functionality is active.
Note: When activating the AIS functionality, the MP50 will start sending distress signals to
the surroundings. This shall NOT be used for testing as the signals will be received as real
distress signals by AIS-SART receivers. For test purposes, use the AIS Test Mode in the
MP50 menu.
To deactivate the AIS functionality from the MP50, press the AIS button for 5 seconds.
During these 5 seconds,
a blinking “A0” message will cover the screen. After 5 seconds, the
“A0” message goes from blinking to steady, meaning that the AIS functionality has been
deactivated. When releasing the AIS button, the small
“A” is no longer blinking in the lower
right corner.
Activation and deactivation of the AIS functionality is announced with an audio message.
