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4.8 Configuring voyage information
4.8.1 Configure voyage related data
The AIS transceiver must be configured with information about its voyage prior
to operation. To enter the vessel identification information select the ‘Home’ >
‘Voyage Data settings’ option.
The following information is required:
● Destination - Ships next destination port (limited to 20 characters).
● ETA - Estimated time / date of arrival at destination (using UTC time).
● Static draught - Maximum present static draught to the nearest1/10th
of a metre.
● Navigation status - Navigational status selected from the icons on the
screen.
Persons on board - Number of crew on board (optional).
If the vessel is being operated in Inland mode then further additional data is
required to be input. Refer to Section 5 for details.
4.9 Confirming correct operation
Following entry of the vessel and voyage information the AIS transceiver will
commence normal operation. Correct operation should be verified as follows:
1. Select the ‘Own dynamic data’ option from the ‘Home’ menu.
2. Check that the displayed position, course, speed and heading are
correct by comparing to the display associated to the connected
position source and other data sources.
3. Check that the ‘TX’ icon flashes periodically.
4. If the vessel is in an area where other AIS equipped vessels are
present press the ‘Back / Home’ key and select ‘Target list’ to check
that data from other AIS equipped vessels is displayed.
5. Go to the ‘Home’ > ‘System settings’ > ‘System Information’ screen
and select ‘Hardware status’, check that the supply voltage, forward
power, and antenna VSWR are acceptable. A good VSWR is 3:1. A
good Forward Power is 41dBm.
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