User's Manual

4.4 Built-in Integrity Test (BIIT)

With BIIT (Built in Integrity Test) function, the WideLink B600 is constantly monitoring

and testing the integrity of the AIS device. Should an abnormal condition as listed

below be detected, the Error LED will alert:

 MMSI not set (Error LED steady on)

 Antenna VSWR exceeding the maximum allowed level (Error LED

flashing)Background noise level exceeds allowable threshold (-77dBm) (Error LED

flashing)

 GPS is unable to gain lock (3D fixed) after 30 minutes of losing GPS signal (Error LED

flashing)

 Unusual power input (9V or >36V DC) or by USB power (Error LED flashing)

4.5 AIS Viewer Description

The AIS Viewer is a complementary charting software supplied with your WideLink B600

purchase. The software installation file and its user manual can be found in the

provided CD-ROM.

This powerful tool allows users to display AIS targets either on a basic line map or in an

alphanumeric view. It transforms your PC to a user-friendly AIS data logger and can

trace other vessels with voyage track. Besides, the software offers various safety

features to help users be alerted during their voyage.

Once the program is installed, you can establish a connection to PC either automatically

or manually by assigning the COM port and baud rate. Please notice that before trying

to connect to PC, you should quit the Configuration Tool or vice-versa. The device can

only establish a connection to one software at a time. The AIS CPA/TCPA setting can be

configured via AIS Viewer.

Figure 18 AMEC AIS Viewer