Programming Instructions

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SRT Marine
User guide
SRT-MTB
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proAIS Application
5. Once a connection is established the application is ready to use. Connection status is indicated at the bottom left of the
application window:
6. The functions of proAIS are arranged in a series of tabs. Each tab contains information relating to a particular aspect of
the connected AIS transponder. Depending on the version of proAIS installed not all tabs shown below may be visible.
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Static data tab
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Displays the 'Static data' for the connected AIS transponder. This includes the vessel's name, call
sign, MMSI number and other fixed information
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Allows editing of the static data
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GPS Status tab
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Shows the status of the internal GPS receiver, including position fix data and satellite signal strength
graph
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Diagnostics tab
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Shows the status of key system diagnostics. Used to troubleshoot installation of the transponder and
verify correct operation.
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Other Vessels tab
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Shows information about other vessels in the area received from the AIS transponder
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Safety messages tab
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Displays safety related messages received from other AIS equipped vessels.
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Commands tab
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Provides access to software controlled features of the SRT-MTB AIS transponder.
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Serial Data tab
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Shows the raw NMEA serial data being generated by the transponder. Provides a facility to log this
data to a file for later analysis.
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Allows NMEA commands to be sent to the transponder
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Software update tab
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Provides facilities to upgrade the transponder software from an update file.
Subsequent sections describe the functions of each tab in more detail.