Configuration using proAtoN
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7 Configuration using proAtoN
The proAtoN PC application is supplied on the CD packaged with the transceiver. The application provides
features for configuration of the transceiver and confirming correct operation before deployment.
The main features of the application are:
● Configuration of essential transceiver parameters such as MMSI, name and dimensions
● Configuration of reporting schedules
● Configuration of virtual and/or synthetic AtoN reporting schedules
● Configuration of other messaging features
● GPS diagnostics
● System diagnostics and alarm display
7.1 proAtoN Installation
proAtoN should be installed from the CD supplied with the transceiver. The steps to complete the installation
are as follows:
1. Insert the CD into your PC
2. Navigate to the proAtoN folder on the CD
3. Double click the ‘setup.exe’ item to start the installation process
4. Follow on screen instructions to complete the installation
Following successful installation the application can be launched from the proAtoN folder in the Windows start
menu. USB device drivers for the transceiver are installed automatically during installation of proAtoN.
7.2 Connection of the Coast Station to a PC
The Coast Station should be connected to a PC via its USB connector using the supplied USB cable.
If the Coast Station is intended only as a receiving station there is no requirement to complete
any of the configuration described in this section. The majority of configuration options
described in this section relate to the use of the Coast Station as a shore based AIS AtoN
Transceiver in conjunction with networked receive capability.
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