Explanation Of The Soft Keys; Safety Keys - ACR Electronics GlobalWatch 2 AIS User Manual

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2.3

Explanation of the Soft Keys

The Soft Keys are divided into vertical static keys [M1-M4] and horizontal dynamic keys [M5-M8],
which differ in function according to the current application.
Soft Key Definition
[M1]
Reserved for future use
[M2]
Reserved for future use
Safety Message
[M3]:
This Soft Key allows direct Message Writing. Either broadcast or addressed messages
can be sent in this mode.
Display Settings - Brightness and Contrast Regulator
[M4]:
This Soft Key allows the Display Settings to be changed between Daytime,
and Nighttime Modes.
[Menu]:
Go to Main Menu or return to the Navigation View Screen.
[M5] – [M8]:
These Soft Keys are described in individual screens
2.4

Safety Keys

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messages without the necessity of navigating the Menus.
The MOB Button sends out precise position of an MOB incident to Addressed
[MOB]
Vessels, therefore allowing the message to be sent to a vessel closest to
accident location.
The SRM Button sends out emergency Broadcast Safety Related Messages to
[SRM]
all ships in the Vessel Listing.
Note:
For detailed description of the Safety Functions see Chapter 4.
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AIS is fitted with Safety Keys, which allow the user to automatically send urgent
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