Comar Systems CSB200 Installation And Instruction Manual page 9

CSB200 Class B AIS
PROGRAMMING THE TRANSPONDER
aisPRO Program
Before the CSB200 can transmit it requires to be programmed with your
own vessels information. This is done via the CSB200 field programmer
aisPRO2
This software is designed to be installed on a PC running Windows, and
to use the programming lead provided as standard with the CSB200 unit.
If the PC being used for programming does not have a 9-pin serial port
then a commercially available USB to serial adaptor may be required.
This connects between the supplied data lead and the PC.
The programming process operates as follows:
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A data record is created for an individual CSB200
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The CSB200 unit is then programmed
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If required the programming can then be checked by 'reading' the
CSB200
The CSB200 personalisation data required is the ship's MMSI number,
the name, its dimensions, position reference, type and call sign.
Programming the CSB200
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Connect the CSB200 to a suitable 12VDC Power supply and to
the PC with the programming cable
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Install the program from the CD onto your PC
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Once the program is running select "Static Display" if not already
shown
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Enter the Ships Name, Radio Callsign, Dimensions and Type of
Vessel in the boxes provided
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Enter the ships MMSI number, WARNING, this number can only
be programmed into the unit once, ensure it is correct
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Check the details are correct then click " Send Static data to AIS",
a warning box will appear asking you to confirm that the MMSI
number is correct, press OK if correct, the unit is now
programmed. In the event that you have inadvertently entered the
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