User's Manual

3.2 Programming your vessel data

After the device is successfully connected with the Configuration Tool, click on the

“Configuration” tab. You will require the following information in order to configure the

device:

• Vessel´s name: limited to 20 characters

• Call sign: limited to 7 characters

• MMSI: Enter your MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number

• Vessel type: choose your ship type from the drop down list

• Ship dimensions: Enter the vessel dimensions by appointing the position of your

GPS antenna

• Configure NMEA 0183 Baud Rate: Baud rate of NMEA 0183 # 1 and NMEA 0183 # 2

can be configured here to 38400, 9600 or 4800.

WARNING: The MMSI number can only be entered once. Be sure to

enter the correct MMSI number, as it cannot be corrected if entered

incorrectly.

Figure 12 Static Data Setting