AIS CTRX GRAPHENE Class B AIS Transponder Manual
1.4E 37 CTRX GRAPHENE Manual
Q: Can I connect my AIS CTRX GRAPHENE to my plotter?
A: Today there are a number of plotters that can present AIS or that can receive AIS
data. Furuno, Garmin, Interphase, Seiwa, Raymarine and VDO now have support for
AIS. Several other plotter manufacturers are working on being able to handle AIS
data in a near future. For additional information about this, contact your plotter
supplier and inquire about the AIS interface. Just as with PC based programs there
are large difference between the suppliers in their ability to handle different AIS
messages. Weather data messages (message 8) may not appear in some
applications.
Q: Which sea chart programs can display AIS targets?
A: Today, most electronic sea chart programs can display AIS targets. All programs
that can handle the NMEA message VDM will be able to make use of the AIS
information and display the data on the screen or display. AIS, however consist of a
number of messages and different capabilities among the different suppliers are the
rule regarding AIS data. Ask your supplier for more information about your system.
Special software is also available, such as AIS YACHT from Y-tronic where AIS is
presented on a radar-like display.
Q: Will AIS CTRX GRAPHENE work with network-type systems on board?
A: All networks that can handle NMEA VDM data at 38400 b/s should be able to
manage AIS data. Furuno says their Navnet can do this, while Raymarine’s Seatalk
and Silva’s Nexus does not. AIS CTRX GRAPHENE is NMEA 2000 approved and
should connect with most systems compatible with AIS functionality. Ask your
supplier for additional information about your system.
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