User's Instructions

ED 3047 G 122 / – (2002-12)
Operating Instructions
1 Overview
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DCU DEBEG 3401
The AIS system can also be interrogated about ship data by an (external) system, e.g. via a SatCom
system. Details of this are described in Section 4.3.
Monitoring/Setting of the Own Ship Data Transmitted
Most of the information transmitted from your own AIS system is generated automatically by the system.
The navigation data necessary for this are received by the AIS system from the connected sensors (e.g.
gyro, log, GPS receiver). However, some items of information (e.g. ship's draught, hazardous cargo,
destination, ETA) have to be defined by the operator - see Section 5.1.
IMPORTANT
Because these data are voyage-dependent, their updating by the respon-
sible navigator should be assured by including them in the Navigational
Check List.
Setting of the communication technique (channel selection, bandwidth, transmission power etc.) usually
takes place fully automatically. In very rare cases, however, manual setting procedures too might be
necessary for this channel management process. For details, see Section 5.3.
Other Operating Possibilities; Pilot Port
The AIS system has yet another interface, called the "Pilot Port", by means of which e.g. the pilot
connects a device of his own, from which he can operate the AIS system and can read the desired data.
Scope of Applicability of these Operating Instructions
These Operating Instructions refer to the Display and Control Unit DEBEG 3401 which is approved under
the software version stated on the title page in conjunction with the UAIS Electronics Unit DEBEG 3400.
The Pilot Port has the same functions as the Primary Display Port.
☞ On page 32, there is a description of how the software version of the DCU can be displayed.