Raytheon Pathfinder ECDIS Operator's Manual page 325

12.1.3 AIS Options (OPTION)
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is designed for automatic and autono-
mous data communication between ships. The communication data consist of
information such as identification, position, speed, course over ground (detailed
information see AIS Manual).
12.1.3.1 Calling up AIS Options
If there is an AIS connected to the ECDIS, AIS targets can be displayed on the
ECDIS screen, detailed information on AIS Targets can be shown on request
and Alarms for LOST and DANGEROUS AIS Targets will be generated.
The AIS Options... function allows to change the following settings (see
Figure: 12−4):
Options
− The Display of AIS Targets can be enabled or disabled.
− Progressive ships movement.
− Show Labels on active Targets.
− Draw the Hull shape. If the AIS target symbol displays only, select the
− All Targets (except for dangerous targets) can be displayed as Sleeping
− The Range at which the AIS Targets shall be displayed can be set from 10
− A range can be defined, above which no LOST Target Alarms will be
Status
− The status of the connection to the AIS Server is displayed (OK / Not
− The vector length for the AIS targets is displayed. The vector length is the
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Zoom In function until the symbol changed to the Hull shape.
Targets.
to 55 NM.
generated.
All Targets which got lost outside this range will disappear immediately
without an indication.
Available).
same as the own ship's and ARPA target vector length.
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Edition: 30.MAR.2007