Vessels - Lowrance HDS-5x Operation Manual

Vessels

Controls settings used to monitor vessels in your
area with an AIS receiver. The Vessels feature
makes it easier to navigate safely through high
traffic areas.
To access the Vessels menu, select Vessels from the
Settings menu and press enTeR.
MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
Used to input your MMSI number into the unit.
To input MMSI number:
1. Highlight
and press enTeR.
2. Use the keypad to input the MMSI
number and press enTeR
Display
Allow you to select what vessels will be shown on the display. That helps you
customize the screen so you can view only desired vessels.
All Displays all vessels in the area around your vessel
None Eliminates all vessels from the display
Moving Displays vessels that are in motion
Show only vessels that likely will be coming into close
Dangerous proximity of your vessel; based on CPA (Closest point of
approach) and TCPA (Time to closest point of approach)
To select a Display option:
Show on the Vessels menu and press enTeR.
1. Select
2. Use the keypad to select the desired display setting and press
enTeR.
MMSI on the Vessels menu
Display options
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Settings
Vessels Menu