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proA IS 2 User Manual

Introduction
The proAIS2 application allows you to configure and monitor the performance of your Class B AIS transceiver. proAIS2 is
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compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Intel based Apple Mac OS X operating systems. The system
requirements are as follows:

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Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista , Windows 7, Windows 8 (including both 32 and 64 bit versions)
 Mac OS X 10.5 / 10.6 (Intel based systems only)
 A free USB port for connection to the AIS transceiver
Installing the application
The application is installed from the CD provided with your Class B AIS transceiver. Insert the CD into your PC or Mac
and navigate to the ‘Windows’ or ‘OSX’ folder.
Windows
Double click the ‘setup.exe’ item to start the installer and follow the on screen instructions.
OS X
Double click the ‘proAIS2.dmg’ item to start the installation and follow the on screen instructions.

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Connecting to your AIS transceiver


1. Before connecting your Class B AIS transceiver to your PC or MAC you must install proAIS2. Connect your Class
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B AIS transceiver to your PC or Mac using a USB cable. You can now launch proAIS2 from the Windows Start
menu or the OS X Applications folder.
It is not necessary to connect power to the AIS transceiver in order to carry out configuration. During
configuration power can be supplied by the USB connection. When powered from USB AIS messages will
not be transmitted or received and the AIS GPS receiver will be disabled.
2. Select the serial port corresponding to your AIS transceiver from the drop down menu at the top left of the
proAIS2 window, the port will normally be listed as “AIS Class B Transceiver”. Click the ‘Connect’ button.
3. proAIS2 is now communicating with your AIS transceiver and will display any pre-configured vessel data in the
‘Configuration’ page.
proAIS2 pages
The proAIS2 application has a number of pages with specific functions:
 The ‘Configuration’ page shows the current vessel information and AIS transceiver configuration. Vessel
information and configuration can also be edited and saved to the AIS transceiver.
 The ‘GNSS Status’ page shows the status and signal strength information for the AIS internal GNSS receiver.
 The ‘Other vessels’ page shows a list of AIS targets currently being received by the AIS transceiver.
 The ‘Diagnostics’ page shows a range of information relating to operation of the AIS transceiver which may be
useful during installation.
 The ‘Serial Data’ page shows real time data from the AIS transceiver in NMEA0183 format and provides functions
to record this data.

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Configuring your AIS transceiver


Important information for US Customers
There are specific laws in the USA regarding the configuration of AIS class B transceivers. If you are a US
resident and intend to use your AIS class B transceiver in US waters, you should make sure that your
retailer has configured your product prior to supplying it to you. If your AIS transceiver has not been pre-
configured please contact your dealer for details of how to have it configured.
WARNING: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that
has not been properly assigned to the end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device.
1. Select the ‘Configuration’ page to configure the vessel data that will be transmitted by your AIS transceiver
2. Enter your vessel’s name (20 characters maximum), Call sign (optional, 7 characters maximum) and MMSI
number. An MMSI number is required for the transceiver to operate. The MMSI configured in your AIS transceiver
should be the same as that configured in any other radio equipment on board. If you do not have an MMSI
number contact the relevant authority in your country for more information.
Once programmed the MMSI number cannot be changed.

3. Select the vessel type most appropriate to your vessel from the drop down list.
4. Enter the dimensions of your vessel and the location of the GNSS antenna in the ‘Ship’s Dimensions and GNSS
Antenna Location’ box. The dimensions should be entered in metres and rounded up to the nearest whole metre
(1 foot is approximately 0.3 metres).
5. Save the configuration to your AIS transceiver by clicking the ‘Write configuration’ button at the top right of the
configuration page. Please read the warning message and check the MMSI number is correct before clicking the
programme button.
6. Your AIS transceiver is now fully configured and ready for use.

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Optional configuration
The Configuration page includes additional options for NMEA port baud rates and GNSS data output.
NMEA baud rate configuration
Your AIS transceiver has two bidirectional NMEA0183 data ports. Typically the NMEA1 port is connected to a
chart plotter or other display and is configured to operate at 38400 baud. This baud rate is required for AIS data
transfer.
Your AIS transceiver may provide a multiplex function between the NMEA2 port and the NMEA1 port (check your
product manual for details). Any data provided to the NMEA2 port will be multiplexed to the NMEA1 port output
along with AIS data. Typically the NMEA2 port is configured to operate at 4800 baud for connection to a heading
sensor or other NMEA0183 device. The multiplex function is bidirectional and will also multiplex data provided to
the NMEA1 port to the NMEA2 port. Please refer to the user manual supplied with your AIS transceiver for further
information and wiring diagrams.
The ‘Configure baud rates’ box allows the baud rates for the two NMEA0183 ports to be adjusted independently if
required. After making changes to the baud rate settings click the ‘Write configuration’ button to save these
settings to your AIS transceiver.
GNSS data output
Your AIS transceiver incorporates an internal GNSS receiver and can be configured to output GPS position fix
information via the NMEA1 NMEA0183 port. Check the GNSS data sentences required in the ‘Output GNSS
Sentences’ box. After making changes to the GNSS output settings click the ‘Write configuration’ button to save
these settings to your AIS transceiver.

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GNSS Mode
If you have a dual mode GNSS AIS class B transceiver, it is possible to select either GPS, GLONASS or dual
mode operation for position fix.

GNSS status page


The GNSS status page shows the current GNSS signal strength along with current GNSS position fix information.
Satellite signals shown in green are actively being used to calculate a position. If a position fix is not available then no
position information will be displayed and the signal strength bars will be shown in blue.

Other vessels page


The other vessels page provides a list of all AIS vessels from which AIS position reports are being received. For each
vessel the MMSI, Name, Call sign, AIS Class, Speed, Course, Latitude, Longitude, Range and Bearing are shown along
with the age (in seconds) of the position report. It is possible to sort the displayed information by clicking on the column
headings.
This information is provided for installation and diagnostic purposes only and should not be relied upon
for navigation.

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Diagnostics page
The diagnostics page provides a range of information about your AIS transceiver’s operation and status. This information
may be useful during installation or when attempting to diagnose a potential issue with the operation of your AIS
transceiver. If your AIS transceiver is operating normally all items in the checklist at the top left of the page will show a
green tick / check mark.
Serial data page
The serial data page shows all data output from your AIS transceiver in NMEA0183 format. It is also possible to send
NMEA0183 commands to transceiver if required for technical support or custom configuration. A facility to record the data
to a file is provided by clicking the ‘Log to File’ button.
Menu bar
The application menu bar includes the following functions and features:
File menu
 Open log file – opens a previously recorded log file for review in proAIS2.
 Save log file – start recording data received from the connected AIS transceiver to file.
 Exit – exits the proAIS2 application.
Options menu
 Alert on AIS transmission – a brief sound is output from your PC or Mac on each AIS transmission.
Help menu
 User manual – displays this user manual.
 About – shows proAIS2 application version and copyright information.

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