User Manual
Table Of Contents
- ProTec AIS Hardware Install & Operation Manual
- Table of Contents
- List of Appendixes
- List of Figures
- Figure 1–1. AIS Transponder
- Figure 2–1. AIS Transponder
- Figure 2–2. NAV Display Screen
- Figure 2–3. Own Ship Data Display
- Figure 2–4. AIS Main System Menu
- Figure 2–5. Password Entry Screen
- Figure 2–6. System Information and Configuration Screen
- Figure 2–7. Vessel Data Setup
- Figure 2–8. Channel Management Settings Screen
- Figure 2–9. Antenna Position Screen
- Figure 2–10. Antenna Position Measurements
- Figure 2–11. Safety Text Message
- Figure 2–12. Safety Text Review Screen
- Figure 2–13. Password Change Screen
- Figure 2–14. System Alert Screen
- Figure 2–15. Alarm Status Screen
- Figure 2–16. General Status Screen
- Figure 2–17. Down-Time Log Screen
- Figure 2–18. LCD Viewing Angle Adjust Screen
- Figure 2–19. Baud Rate Setup Screen
- Figure 2–20. AIS Channel Setup Screen
- Figure 3–1. AIS Transponder Interconnection Diagram
- Figure 3–2. IEC Data Cable External Wiring Diagram
- Figure 3–3. AIS Transponder Power Cable
- Figure 3–4. Pilot Port Cable
- Figure 3–5. AIS Transponder Antenna Diagram
- Figure 3–6. AIS Transponder Rear View
- Figure 3–7. AIS Transponder MKD
- Figure 3–8. UAIS Main System Menu
- Figure 3–9. Vessel/Voyage Setup
- Figure 3–10. Antenna Position
- Figure 3–11. Calculating Antenna Position
- Figure 4–1. AIS Transponder O&D Drawing with Trunion Bracket
- Figure 4–2. AIS Transponder O&D Drawing
- Figure 4–3. IEC Data Cable Interconnect Diagram
- List of Tables
- Table 1–1. AIS Parts List
- Table 1–2. Pilot System High-Speed Input Data Formats
- Table 1–3. Pilot System High-Speed Output Data Formats
- Table 1–4. Pilot Port Pinout
- Table 1–5. Long Range Input Data and Formats
- Table 1–6. Long Range Output Data and Formats
- Table 1–7. Sensor Input Data and Formats
- Table 2–1. ProTec AIS Default Passwords
- Table 2–2. Password Type Menu Screen Access
- Table 2–3. Vessel Type Codes
- Table 2–4. Integrity Alarm Conditions Signalled Using ALR Sentence Formatter
- Table 2–5. Sensor Status Indications Signalled Using TXT Sentence Formatter
- Table 3–1. Data Channels
- Table 3–2. IEC Cable and Junction Box Pinouts
- Table 3–3. Pilot Port Pinout
- Table 3–4. ProTec AIS Default Passwords
- Table 3–5. Vessel Type Codes
- Introduction
- General
- Technical Specifications
- AIS Description
- Interface Description
- Data Field Assignments
- GPS and Sensor Input Sentences
- DTM - Datum Reference
- GBS - GNSS Satellite Fault Detection
- GGA - Global Positioning System Fix Data
- GLL - Geographic Position - Latitude / Longitude
- GNS - GNSS Fix Data
- HDT - Heading True
- RMC - Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
- ROT - Rate of Turn
- VBW - Dual Ground / Water Speed
- VTG - Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
- ZDA - Time and Date
- AIS Specific Input Sentences
- GPS and Sensor Input Sentences
- Operation
- Operation
- Minimum Keyboard Display
- Keypad Description
- Data Display Screens
- Data Entry Screens
- AIS Main System Menu
- Logon / Logoff Screen
- System Information and Configuration
- Vessel/Voyage Setup
- Channel Management
- Antenna Position
- Text Messaging
- View Safety Text Log
- Change Password
- System Alert Screen
- Alarm Status
- General Status Screen
- Down-Time Log
- LCD Viewing Angle Adjustment
- Baud Rate Setup
- Set AIS Channels
- Operation
- Installation
- Drawings
- Installation Checklist
Marine Systems
Aviation Recorders
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Initial Issue165M0601-00
Feb. 01/05
2.1.4.7 Text Messaging
Text messages include specific addressed messages, broadcast messages, and
safety messages. To send a particular type of message perform the steps as de-
scribed below:
MMSI: Maritime Mobile Service ID: Nine digit unique identification number
Mode: Mode:
Broadcast: 0 = Default
Addressed: Enter MMSI
TXch: Transmit Channel:
Auto Select: Default
ChanA: Send on channel A
ChanB: Send on channel B
Chan A and B: Send on both channels
Text: Safety Message Text to be Sent: Up to 156 alphanumeric characters
To send an addressed message, perform the following:
(1) Press MSG key (From any menu).
(2) Ensure the MMSI is highlighted.
(3) Press the ENT key, and enter the MMSI number of the ship to be addressed,
press the ENT key.
(4) Press the down arrow key to highlight “Mode” and press the ENT key.
(5) Using the down arrow key, highlight “Addressed”, and press the ENT key.
(6) Using the down arrow key, highlight the text portion of the screen, press the
ENT key, and type in the message.
(7) Press the MSG key to broadcast the message.
To broadcast a message, perform the following:
(1) Press MSG key.
(2) Verify that the MMSI number is a zero.
(3) If the MMSI is not a zero, press the down arrow key until the MMSI is high-
lighted.
(4) Press the ENT key, and press the CLR key.
(5) Press the down arrow key to highlight “Mode” and press the ENT key.