Automatic Transmitter Identification System (Atis); Software Updates; Checking Software Versions - Raymarine RAY53 Installation & Operation Instructions

2.8 Automatic Transmitter
Identification System (ATIS)
Your product includes ATIS functionality for use on the
inland waterways of contracting governments of the
"Regional Arrangement on the Radiocommunication
Service for Inland Waterways"
— also known as
"RAINWAT" .
ATIS adds data at the end of radio transmissions that
identifies your station. ATIS operation can be turned on
or off as needed via the radio's menu.
An ATIS ID can be obtained from the same agency that
issues radio operator licenses in your area.
Your ATIS ID should be programed into your product
using the instructions provided.
Note:
Contracting RAINWAT countries include: Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic,
France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Moldova,
Montenegro, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania,
Serbia, the Slovak Republic and Switzerland.
Note:
When ATIS is enabled, certain programing steps
have been implemented to protect the integrity of
the RAINWAT agreement, including the blocking of
DSC functions when ATIS is enabled.
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2.9 Software updates

Raymarine periodically releases software updates for its
products. These updates provide new features, current
feature enhancements and bug fixes which improves
product performance and usability.
Check the Raymarine website: ww.raymarine.com/soft-
ware regularly to ensure you have the latest software for
your products.
The software update process requires a compatible
MFD, powered by LightHouse™ 2 release 13.37 or above,
or LightHouse™ 3 version LH3.2 or above.
• Please refer to the operation instructions for your
MFD / operating system version for details on how
to perform the software update, alternatively refer to
the instructions provided on the software download
area for your product on the Raymarine website:
ww.raymarine.com/software.
• The MFD used to perform the software update must
be the designated Data master and be connected /
networked to the product being updated.
• If you are in any doubt as to the correct procedure
for updating your product software, please refer to
your local authorized dealer or Raymarine technical
support for assistance.
Caution: Installing software
updates
The software update process is carried
out at your own risk. Before initiating the
update process ensure you have backed
up any important files.
Ensure that the unit has a reliable power
supply and that the update process is not
interrupted.
Damage caused by incomplete updates are
not covered by Raymarine warranty.
By downloading the software update
package, you agree to these terms.

Checking software versions

You can check the software version of your radio and
connected components.
From the Homescreen:
1. Select Menu > Set-up > Maintenance > About this
unit.
2. Scroll down.
Software versions of connected components are
displayed.
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