Programming Instructions

LD2342 V1.3 Page 9 of 21
SRT Marine
User guide
SRT-MTB
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proAIS Application
Configuring the transponder continued...
Enter the vessels information in the appropriate box:
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Ship's name - enter the name of the vessel (20 characters maximum)
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Call Sign - enter the vessel's radio call sign (7 characters maximum)
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MMSI number - enter the vessel's Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
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Enter the vessels dimensions as follows
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Dimension A - distance from bows to GPS antenna location to the nearest meter
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Dimension B - distance from the GPS antenna location to the stern to the nearest meter
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Dimension C - distance from the port side to the GPS antenna location to the nearest meter
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Dimension D - distance from the GPS antenna to the starboard side to the nearest meter
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Select the most appropriate vessel type from the drop down menu.
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CAUTION:
If no MMSI is entered (MMSI is set to 000000000) then the AIS transponder will operate in receive only mode.
The vessels own position will not be transmitted. An MMSI must be entered to allow the AIS transponder to
transmit its own position to other vessels.
Select the switch functions you require. Depending on your software version some options may not be available. Some units
may not be fitted with a switch in which case this section of configuration can be skipped
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Select the "Press switch to send Safety Related Message" option if you want to configure the unit to transmit an AIS
"Safety Related Message" when the switch is pressed. The switch must be pressed for two seconds to initiate this
message which is broadcast with the vessels MMSI and the text "MAYDAY MAYDAY". Please note this should not be
considered as a primary means of distress call.
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Select the "Make switch to disable transmitter" option if you will use an external latching switch for "Silent mode"
control. Whilst the switch is closed the transmitter is disabled and other vessels will not receive your position via AIS.
The receiver remains operational. The amber LED will illuminate to indicate the transmitter is disabled.
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Select the "Press switch to toggle transmitter on / off" if you will use a push button switch to toggle "Silent mode" on
and off. The switch must be held for two seconds to toggle the transmitter off or on. When the transmitter is disabled
other vessels will not receive your position via AIS. The receiver remains operational. The amber LED will illuminate to
indicate this transmitter is disabled.
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Select the "Switch has no function" option if you will not use a switch to control "Silent mode" or transmission of a
Safety Related Message.
Select the function of the blue LED indicator you require
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Select the "Indicate switch state" option if you want the blue LED to illuminate when the a Safety Related Message has
been transmitted or when the unit is in "Silent mode" following use of the switch as described above.
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Select the "Indicate received AIS traffic" if you want the blue LED to flash each time an AIS report from another vessel
is received.