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4. AIS OPERATION
4.10
Lost Target
A target is declared a lost target when it fails to produce data for six minutes or five
reporting intervals, whichever is the shorter. When this occurs, the target is marked
with the (flashing) lost target symbol and the message "AIS TARGET LOST" appears
in the Alert Box. To acknowledge a lost target, press the ALERT ACK key, or use the
Touchpad to select the [ALERT] box then press the left button.
4.10.1
How to set the lost target filter
If there are a lot of AIS targets in your area, the lost target alert can sound frequently.
In this case you may wish to have the alert ignore lost targets whose range, speed,
class or length are below the threshold value you specify.
1. Open the [MAIN MENU].
2. Select [TT•AIS], then push the ADJUST knob.
3. Select [AIS LOST FILTER], then push the ADJUST knob.
4. Referring to the table below, select the appropriate filtering type, then push the
ADJUST knob.
Filter type
[MAX RANGE]
[MIN SHIP SPEED]
[EXCEPT CLASS B]
5. Select [ON], then push the ADJUST knob. The settings can now be adjusted.
6. Rotate the ADJUST knob to adjust the setting as required, then push the ADJUST
knob to apply the setting.
7. Close the menu.
4.10.2
How to enable/disable the lost target alert
The [LOST TARGET ALERT] box at the bottom right corner enables and disables the
lost target alert. Select the box with the cursor, then press the left button to select
[OFF], [ALL] or [FILT] as appropriate.
• [OFF]: Disables the alert.
• [ALL]: Enables the alert for all lost targets, including filtered targets.
• [FILT]: Enables the alert for all lost targets, excluding filtered targets.
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Any AIS targets beyond the range set here will not trigger the
lost target alert.
Any AIS targets slower than this setting will not trigger the lost
target alert.
Select ON to prevent AIS targets class B triggering the lost tar-
get alert.
Lost target alert box
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