4 – Baud rate: Always check to ensure that your software is configured to accept AIS data at 38400 baud (as
output from the B100s USB).
5 – Product setup: In order for your B100 to provide enough power to operate the GPS antenna, it must be
connected to a 12V power supply as there’s not enough juice in the USB power supply to allow the B100 to
act as anything more than a receiver. If the unit can receive information from other vessels (including their
position), then it will also need to be able to obtain its own GPS fix in order to know where it is in relation to
other vessels. Once it has all of this information, it should then be able to show the location of other vessels in
relation to its own.
The USB power option is only really intended to aid customers with the initial configuration of the unit as the
B100 will require 12V supply in order to be able to transmit and also power the GPS.
WHAT IS SILENT MODE?
Silent mode, also known by some users as pirate mode (when activated) allows your B100 to continue to
receive information from other AIS equipped vessel around you (so you can see where they are on your own
screen), but stops your own B100 from sending information (so nobody can see your position). When
activated, the Blue LED on the front of the B100 is illuminated.
WHY AM I EXPERIENCING USB CONNECTION PROBLEMS BETWEEN THE
B100 AND PC?
If you are experiencing any issues when connecting you Windows PC / Laptop to your PC such as:
– PC not automatically allocating a Comm Port to your device
– Not seeing your B100 on any of your connections on your AIS compatible NAV software
– Intermittent connection “hang-ups” and faults with your USB connection
There is a chance that you may need to apply a software update to both your B100 and also a USB driver
update to your PC. Please contact support for advice on how to resolve this matter.
If this doesn’t update fix the problem, then check the USB cable and connections to ensure the cable and
connectors are serviceable. (If the cable is damaged, then you can use a normal USB-Mini USB cable as a
replacement).
CAN I USE A B100 WITH AN ANTENNA SPLITTER FROM ANOTHER
MANUFACTURER?
We recommend that B100 is only used with the S100 and S300 antenna splitters.
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