Static Data - Comar Systems CSB200 Installation And Instruction Manual

CSB200 Class B AIS
4. Select the serial port from the drop down menu, then click
'Connect':
5. Once a connection is established the application is ready to
use. Connection status is indicated at the bottom left of the
application window:
6. The functions of proAIS are arranged in a series of tabs. Each
tab contains information relating to a particular aspect of the
connected AIS transponder. Depending on the version of proAIS
installed not all tabs shown below may be visible.
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Static data tab
Displays the 'Static data' for the connected AIS
o
transponder. This includes the vessel's name, call sign,
MMSI number and other fixed information
o Allows editing of the static data
•
GPS Status tab
o Shows the status of the internal GPS receiver, including
position fix data and satellite signal strength graph
•
Diagnostics tab
o Shows the status of key system diagnostics. Used to
troubleshoot installation of the transponder and verify
correct operation.
•
Other Vessels tab
o Shows information about other vessels in the area received
from the AIS transponder
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CSB200 Class B AIS
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Safety messages tab
o Displays safety related messages received from other AIS
equipped vessels.
•
Commands tab
o Provides access to software controlled features of the
CSB200 AIS transponder.
•
Serial Data tab
o Shows the raw NMEA serial data being generated by the
transponder. Provides a facility to log this data to a file for
later analysis.
o Allows NMEA commands to be sent to the transponder
Subsequent sections describe the functions of each tab in more detail.
Menu Bar
The menu bar provides basic program options.
Under the 'Options' menu item checking 'Beep on AIS Transmission' will
cause the PC to emit a sound every time the connected AIS unit
transmits.
The Help -> About menu item displays the program splash screen and
version information.

Static Data

This tab shows the current configuration of the AIS transponder and
allows the configuration to be programmed during installation into a
vessel.
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