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LD2342 V1.3 Page 2 of 16 SRT Marine User guide © GENERAL WARNINGS SRT-MTB proAIS Application All marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) units utilise a satellite based system such as the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) network or the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) network to determine position.
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LD2342 V1.3 Page 4 of 16 SRT Marine User guide SRT-MTB© proAIS Application Installation guide Prerequisites The proAIS application is designed to operate with Microsoft Windows 2000, XP and above. Recommended minimum system requirements are: • • • Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Display resolution of at least 1024 x 768 At least one RS232 serial port (or USB to serial converter already installed*) *If you are using a USB to serial converter please ensure this is fully installed before proceeding.
LD2342 V1.3 Page 5 of 16 SRT Marine User guide SRT-MTB© proAIS Application User guide AIS Connection 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Wire one end of the supplied RS232 cable into the connector block on the NAIS-300, refer to Figure 2.1 of the manual. Plug the 9-pin RS232 connector into the serial port on your PC or laptop. Launch the proAIS application by navigating to the 'proAIS' shortcut on the Start Menu.
LD2342 V1.3 Page 6 of 16 SRT Marine User guide © is established the application is ready to use. Connection status is indicated at the bottom left of the 6. Once a connection SRT-MTB proAIS Application application window: 7. 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.
LD2342 V1.3 Page 7 of 16 SRT Marine User guide © Menu Bar SRT-MTB proAIS Application The menu bar provides basic program options. Under the 'File' menu the 'Open log file' option allows playback of a log file previously recorded using proAIS. A log file can be recorded using the tools provided on the 'Serial Data' tab. During log file playback only data recorded in the log is available and most buttons in the application will be inoperative.
LD2342 V1.3 Page 8 of 16 SRT Marine User guide © Static Data Tab proAIS Application SRT-MTB This tab shows the current configuration of the AIS transponder and allows the configuration to be programmed during installation into a vessel. When an un-configured AIS transponder is connected for the first time the display will be similar to that shown below: Configuring the transponder To configure the transponder all of the data fields must be completed and saved to the AIS.
LD2342 V1.3 Page 9 of 16 SRT Marine User guide © Configuring the transponder continued...
LD2342 V1.3 Page 10 of 16 SRT Marine User guide © entered all of the vessel's data click the 'Save static data to AIS' button to programme this When you have • SRT-MTB proAIS Application configuration into the AIS transponder: • A warning will be displayed asking you to verify the MMSI number. Please check the number displayed is correct before proceeding. If the number is incorrect click the 'No' button to cancel programming of the MMSI: • Click the 'Yes' button if the MMSI is correct.
LD2342 V1.3 Page 11 of 16 SRT Marine User guide © GPS Status tab proAIS Application SRT-MTB This tab shows the status of the internal GPS receiver. If the GPS receiver has position fix then the current position, speed and course are shown. A bar chart of satellite signal strength is also provided. Satellite signal strength bars are shown in green for satellites that are currently being used for navigation. Blue signal strength bars are used to show satellites not currently being used for navigation.
LD2342 V1.3 Page 12 of 16 SRT Marine User guide © Diagnostics tab proAIS Application SRT-MTB The diagnostics tab shows key status information from the AIS transponder. This information can be used to quickly verify that the transponder has been installed correctly and is operational. AIS Transponder Status A tick next to the items in this area indicates correct operation.
LD2342 V1.3 Page 13 of 16 SRT Marine User guide ©AIS equipped vessel in the area the red cross will remain against this item. If other AIS equipped other SRT-MTB proAIS Application vessels are present and the red cross remains please check the VHF antenna connections.
LD2342 V1.3 Page 14 of 16 SRT Marine User guide © Serial data tab proAIS Application SRT-MTB This tab shows the raw NMEA 0183 serial data being output by the AIS. A typical display is shown below: • NMEA command sentences can be sent to the unit by entering them in the lower text box and clicking the 'Send' button. proAIS will calculate and append the NMEA checksum to the sentence if the "Add Checksum" check box is checked.
LD2342 V1.3 Page 15 of 16 SRT Marine User guide © Other vessels tabproAIS Application SRT-MTB This tab shows information received from other AIS equipped vessels in the area. The MMSI of each vessel is shown. • o Vessels equipped with Class A AIS have the MMSI displayed in black text.
LD2342 V1.3 Page 16 of 16 SRT Marine User guide © Safety messagesproAIS tab SRT-MTB Application This tab displays safety related messages received from other AIS equipped vessels in the area. The tab displays two message types: • • Addressed Safety Related Message (VDL Message #12) Broadcast Safety Related Message (VDL Message #14) The UTC time the message was received, along with the MMSI of the sender will be displayed along with the text contents of each message.
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LD2342 V1.3 Page 18 of 18 SRT Marine User guide © Problem cause SRT-MTB proAIS Possible Application Active alarm shown: The power supply to the AIS is outside the specified range. 12V Power supply fault Active alarm shown: The AIS cannot transmit because the background noise level is too high Channel A Noise fault OR Channel B Noise fault Active alarm shown with message not listed here Solution Check the power supply voltage to the AIS against that specified in the installation manual.
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LD2342 V1.3 Page 20 of 20 SRT Marine User guide SRT-MTB© proAIS Application Navico AS is at the forefront of technology innovation and for this reason, reserves the right to alter, without notice, the specification, design or conditions of supply of any product of service. Information provided by Navico is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Navico for its use, nor any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
