Wegmatt dAISy 2+ - User Manual

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WEGMATTLLC dAISy 2+ AIS Receiver
Contents
1 Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................2
2 Connecting dAISy 2+ to a computer .............................................................................................2
2.1 Windows 10 and newer ................................................................................................................ 2
2.2 Windows 7, Vista and XP .............................................................................................................. 2
2.3 Windows 8 .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 Mac OS X ....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.5 Linux .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.6 Configuration of OpenCPN ............................................................................................................ 4
2.7 Connecting dAISy with other software ......................................................................................... 5
3 Using dAISy 2+ ............................................................................................................................6
3.1 Interpreting the status LED ........................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Configuration and debug menu .................................................................................................... 7
4 Using the NMEA 0183 connector .................................................................................................9
5 Using the Auxiliary Serial connector .......................................................................................... 10
5.1 AIS over WiFi with the DT-06 WiFi module ................................................................................. 11
6 Tips for good AIS reception ....................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Antenna ....................................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Location, location, location ......................................................................................................... 15
6.3 Radio frequency noise ................................................................................................................ 16
7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 16
8 Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 17
9 Source code and schematics...................................................................................................... 18
10 Contact ................................................................................................................................. 18
Wegmatt LLC
6356 138
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Ave NE #212
Redmond, WA
United States of America
https://wegmatt.com
Designed and assembled in USA

Summary

Connecting dAISy 2+ to a computer

Windows 10 and newer

Instructions for connecting dAISy on Windows 10 and newer OS.

Windows 7, Vista and XP

Steps to install the USB driver for dAISy on older Windows versions.

Windows 8

Procedure to temporarily disable driver signature verification for Windows 8.

Mac OS X

Steps to identify the dAISy device ID on Mac OS X.

Linux

Information on connecting dAISy on Linux systems.

Configuration of OpenCPN

Guide on setting up dAISy with OpenCPN chart plotter software.

Connecting dAISy with other software

Details serial communication parameters for connecting dAISy to applications.

Using dAISy 2+

Interpreting the status LED

Explains the meaning of different LED states and their indications.

Configuration and debug menu

Describes how to access and use the configuration and debug menu via serial terminal.

Debug options

Details various debug options for monitoring signal strength and noise levels.

Using the NMEA 0183 connector

Using the Auxiliary Serial connector

AIS over WiFi with the DT-06 WiFi module

Guide to using a WiFi module for wireless AIS data transmission.

Tips for good AIS reception

Antenna

Advice on selecting and positioning antennas for optimal AIS reception.

Location, location, location

Importance of antenna height and line-of-sight for effective AIS reception.

Radio frequency noise

Discusses susceptibility to RF noise and mitigation strategies.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Source code and schematics

Contact

Wegmatt dAISy 2+ Specifications

General

Brand	Wegmatt
Model	dAISy 2+
Category	Receiver
Language	English