MDC-1840BB/1841BB/1860BB/1810BB/1820BB Series Chapter 6
Using The Menu
Operation Manual
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6.8 Operating the AIS (Option)
NOTE: To use this function, the optional AIS interface module (PCB based) must be
installed inside the processor unit and connected to an external AIS transponder. The
installation of the module must be performed by an authorized service personnel.
Reference description: APPENDIX 1 Installation of AIS module, AIS-100, Chapter 4
Installation.
6.8.1 Outline of the AIS
The AIS interface module receives the other ship’s information sent from an external
AIS transponder and displays the AIS symbols and data. (NOTE: The AIS transponder
transmits own ship’s information at certain interval and also receives the navigational
information broadcast from ships located within the AIS reception coverage.
6.8.2 Setting the AIS to work
(1) In the DISP menu select AIS and select ON.
Indication Meaning
Selection
AIS
AIS data display
OFF, SYMBOL OFF, ON
Figure 6.8 The outline of the Guard Zone Alarm
The Guard Zone width
EBL for setting the
Guard Zone bearing
VRM for setting the
Guard Zone range
The Guard Zone
depth
Bearing of Guard Zone
A target marked with the
entry mark (Flashing)
ALARM
>BRG 000.0
o
WIDTH
000.0
o
>RNG 0.500NM
DEPTH 0.100NM
