NAUTICAST A2 User Manual

Operating Instructions
1001001-6
SYSTEM MODES
Important: The Nauticast A2 can operate in two different system
modes, Class A mode (default) and Inland mode. Instructions only
applicable to Inland AIS installations will be in brown print.
Inland AIS is currently only applicable to European river going vessels.
GENERAL OPERATION
SYSTEM NAVIGATION
Use the Arrow keys to navigate the system views. Press ENTER  to
open a view. Press Esc to go back. The Numerical keypad can also be
used for quick navigation.
CHANGING PARAMETERS
Many views contain parameters that can be edited. To edit a parameter,
select it by using the ARROW KEYPAD and press ENTER  . Press
BACKSPACE  to delete characters. Press ENTER  to accept after
editing or press ESC key undo changes. Select SAVE after editing to
save and exit the view.
Enter data in the following ways:
1. Numbers: Press the ALPHANUMERIC KEY that corresponds
to each digit. Some of the parameters are decimal numbers. The
OPT button can then be used to insert a decimal point.
2. Text: Press the ALPHANUMERIC KEY that corresponds to
each character. Press the key repeatedly to change character.
Press the key 1 twice for special characters. Press function key
OPT for Caps Lock setting.
3. Selection List: Use the ∧ ∨ keys to select between the
predefined values.
4. Selection List and numeric input:
In views like the AIS Message Send view it is possible to select
a target MMSI in a list of predefined values based on received
targets MMSI. It is also possible to enter any MMSI number. To
do this, simply input a numerical value with the
ALPHANUMERIC KEYS. Press ENTER  when done.
These Operating Instructions summarize the most
important topics from the product manual (Art.No.
1001001-2) found on the Nauticast Data Card (USB-Stick).
They are designed to give immediate access to essential
information when operating the system on a daily basis.
Please visit our web-site for the latest information
regarding the Nauticast A2 and other products. Our web-
site also contains contact information of our world-wide
service network.
Nauticast GmbH
www.nauticast.com
DO NOT DISCONNECT TRANSPONDER POWER
WITHIN 2 SECONDS OF A PARAMETER CHANGE!

NAUTICAST A2 Specifications

General

Channel Spacing	25 kHz
Output Power	25W / 1W
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
AIS Receiver	Yes
DSC	Class D
Modulation	16K0G3E
Voltage Range	12V DC
GPS	Yes
Frequency Range	156.025 - 162.025 MHz

Summary

General Operation

System Navigation

Use Arrow keys to navigate views, ENTER to open, Esc to go back. Keypad for quick navigation.

Changing Parameters

Edit parameters with Arrow keys and ENTER. Use BACKSPACE to delete, ENTER to accept, ESC to undo. Save to exit.

Before Voyage Operations

Set Voyage Related Parameters

Set voyage parameters via AIS Voyage view (Main Menu → Voyage → AIS Voyage).

Convoy Settings

Update Inland AIS vessel dimension settings for convoy arrangement.

Set ERI Ship or Convoy Type

Enter current ERI ship or convoy type in Main Menu → Configuration → Ship Static.

During Voyage Operations

Set Navigational Status

Set NavStatus via Main Menu → Voyage → AIS Voyage or using the OPT key.

Brightness and Dimming

Adjust LCD/LED dimming and Day/Night Mode via Config → Display → Visual.

Acknowledge Active Alarms

Acknowledge alarm indications on the display using the ENTER key.

Set Operational Mode

Disable VHF transmissions in software or hardware for special conditions.

Handling Messages and Targets

View List of AIS Targets

Select targets using ARROW KEYPAD. Press OPT to write SRM to selected target.

View Plot of AIS Targets

Plot view for zooming and stepping between targets. Use OPT to write SRM.

Target Symbols

Explanation of symbols used for target list and plot views.

Status Bar Icons and Symbols

Message Symbols

Icons indicating unread AIS and Long Range messages.

Navigational Status Icons

Icons representing own vessel's navigational status.

Miscellaneous Symbols

Icons for active alarms, Tx mode, and blue sign status.