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Raymarine AIS500 User Manual

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LD2342 V1.4 Page 1 of 22
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  • Page 1 LD2342 V1.4 Page 1 of 22 SRT Marine Technology...
  • Page 2 LD2342 V1.4 Page 2 of 22 SRT Marine Technology User guide © SRT-MTB proAIS Application...
  • Page 3 In accordance with a policy of continual development and product improvement the AIS500 hardware and software may be upgraded from time to time and future versions of the AIS500 may therefore not correspond exactly with this manual. When necessary upgrades to the product will be accompanied by updates or addenda to this manual. Please take time to read this manual carefully and to understand its contents fully so that you can install and operate your AIS system correctly.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LD2342 V1.4 Page 4 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Contents User guide © SRT-MTB proAIS Application Installation guide Prerequisites Setup Removal User guide AIS Connection Static Data Tab GPS Status tab Diagnostics tab Serial data tab Software update tab Other vessels tab Binary messages tab Commands tab Troubleshooting guide...

  • Page 5: Installation Guide

    LD2342 V1.4 Page 5 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Installation guide User guide Prerequisites © SRT-MTB proAIS Application The proAIS application is designed to operate with Microsoft Windows 200, XP and above. Recommended minimum system requirements are: • Microsoft Windows XP SP2. •...

  • Page 6: User Guide

    Launch the proAIS application by navigating to the 'proAIS' shortcut on the Start Menu. The initial application screen will appear as shown below (exact screen display depends on version installed). The application requires a serial connection to an AIS500 Transceiver. Connect the Transceiver to an available serial port.
  • Page 7 Safety messages tab Displays safety related messages received from other AIS equipped vessels. • Commands tab Provides access to software controlled features of the AIS500 Transceiver. • Serial Data tab Shows the raw NMEA serial data being generated by the Transceiver.
  • Page 8 LD2342 V1.4 Page 8 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Menu Bar The menu bar provides basic program options. User guide © SRT-MTB proAIS Application Under the 'File' menu the 'Open log file' option allows playback of a log file previously recorded using proAIS. A log file can be recorded using the tools provided on the 'Serial Data' tab.

  • Page 9: Static Data Tab

    LD2342 V1.4 Page 9 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Static Data Tab This tab shows the current configuration of the AIS Transceiver and allows the configuration to be programmed during User guide installation into a vessel. © SRT-MTB proAIS Application When an un-configured AIS Transceiver is connected for the first time the display will be similar to that shown below: Configuring the Transceiver To configure the Transceiver all of the data fields must be completed and saved to the AIS.
  • Page 10 LD2342 V1.4 Page 10 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Configuring the Transceiver continued... Enter the vessels information in the appropriate box: User guide © • SRT-MTB proAIS Application Ship's name - enter the name of the vessel (20 characters maximum). •...
  • Page 11 LD2342 V1.4 Page 11 of 22 SRT Marine Technology User guide © SRT-MTB proAIS Application • Click the 'Yes' button if the MMSI is correct. If you select 'No' the static data will not be updated and you can correct the MMIS before proceeding.

  • Page 12: Gps Status Tab

    LD2342 V1.4 Page 12 of 22 SRT Marine Technology GPS Status tab This tab shows the status of the internal GPS receiver. If the GPS receiver has position fix then the current position, speed and User guide course are shown. A bar chart of satellite signal strength is also provided. ©...

  • Page 13: Diagnostics Tab

    LD2342 V1.4 Page 13 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Diagnostics tab The diagnostics tab shows key status information from the AIS Transceiver. This information can be used to quickly verify that User guide the Transceiver has been installed correctly and is operational. ©...
  • Page 14 LD2342 V1.4 Page 14 of 22 SRT Marine Technology • Please refer to the troubleshooting section for a description of each alarm message. AIS Transceiver Information User guide This section shows technical information about the connected AIS Transceiver including software and firmware version ©...

  • Page 15: Serial Data Tab

    LD2342 V1.4 Page 15 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Serial data tab This tab shows the raw NMEA 0183 serial data being output by the AIS. A typical display is shown below: User guide © SRT-MTB proAIS Application • NMEA command sentences can be sent to the unit by entering them in the lower text box and clicking the 'Send' button.

  • Page 16: Software Update Tab

    Application CAUTION: Only perform a software update using an update file intended for use with the AIS500 product. Do not interrupt the power to the unit or disconnect from the PC during the update process unless instructed to do so by the proAIS application.

  • Page 17: Other Vessels Tab

    LD2342 V1.4 Page 17 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Other vessels tab This tab shows information received from other AIS equipped vessels in the area. User guide • The MMSI of each vessel is shown. © SRT-MTB proAIS Application Vessels equipped with Class A AIS have the MMSI displayed in black text. Vessels equipped with Class B AIS have the MMSI shown in blue text.

  • Page 18: Binary Messages Tab

    LD2342 V1.4 Page 18 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Messages tab This tab displays safety related messages received from other AIS equipped vessels in the area. The tab displays two message User guide types: © SRT-MTB proAIS Application • Addressed Safety Related Message (VDL Message #12). •...

  • Page 19: Commands Tab

    LD2342 V1.4 Page 19 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Commands tab The commands tab provides access to software controlled features of the AIS500 Transceiver. Depending on the AIS software User guide version the following commands may be available: © SRT-MTB proAIS Application •...
  • Page 20 LD2342 V1.4 Page 20 of 22 SRT Marine Technology User guide © SRT-MTB proAIS Application...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    LD2342 V1.4 Page 21 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Troubleshooting guide User guide Problem Possible cause Solution © SRT-MTB proAIS Application General No AIS is detected The AIS is not connected to the serial Check the number of the serial port the port selected from the drop down menu AIS is connected to and retry The AIS is not powered...
  • Page 22 LD2342 V1.4 Page 22 of 22 SRT Marine Technology Problem Possible cause Solution Active alarm shown: The AIS cannot transmit because the Check the VHF antenna connections. User guide background noise level is too high © SRT-MTB proAIS Application Channel A Noise fault OR Check the AIS installation manual Channel B Noise fault against the specification of your VHF...
  • Page 23 LD2342 V1.4 Page 23 of 22 SRT Marine Technology User guide © SRT-MTB proAIS Application...

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