Configuring your AIS transceiver
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3. Configuration using proAIS2
Providing it is acceptable to do so under your local legislation it is possible to configure your AIS
transceiver yourself using the proAIS2 software provided with the product.
US Customers only: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications
Commission for the end user to programme the vessel data. The vessel data must
only be programmed by a competent installer. If your AIS transceiver has not
been pre-configured for you please refer to your dealer for advice on how to have
the AIS transceiver configured by a competent installer, or refer to the information
provided with the product explaining how to apply for a configuration card.
4.3 Introduction to proAIS2
Included in the CD supplied with your product is a software tool called 'proAIS2'. proAIS2
provides the facility to configure, monitor and diagnose issues with your AIS transceiver.
proAIS2 can provide assistance with ensuring a satisfactory GPS is being received, and if any
internal alarms are being generated by the transceiver such as poor VHF antenna quality or if the
power supply is outside of the acceptable range. proAIS2 can also be used to activate ‘silent
mode’ which disables AIS transmissions.
Section 4.4 provides instructions on how to install proAIS2. Section 4.5 provides instructions on
how to configure the AIS transceiver using proAIS2. Further help on how to use the features of
proAIS2 can be found in the ‘Help menu within the proAIS2 tool.
proAIS2 is designed to be installed and used with a PC connected to the AIS transceiver via USB
using the supplied USB cable.
4.4 Installing proAIS2
1. Insert the CD into your PC then locate and run the setup.exe file on the CD and then follow
the on
-screen prompts.
2. If a security warning appears, click 'Install' to continue with the installation.
3. Once installation is complete, proAIS2 will launch automatically and a start menu folder and
shortcut will be created for future use.
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