Raymarine C140w, C90w manual AIS prerequisites

Note: Incoming safety messages cannot be displayed while the simulator is switched on.

10.2 AIS prerequisites

You must have suitable AIS hardware connected to your multifunction display to make use of the AIS functionality.

In order to run AIS, you will need:

•A receive-only unit or a full transceiver (a unit that sends and receives).

•A VHF antenna - this is usually supplied with the AIS system.

•A GPS - to provide position data.

•A Compass - although not essential, will improve speed calculations.

Note: A receiver will allow you to receive data about other vessels in your area but will not allow other vessels to ‘see’ you. A full transceiver transmits and receives AIS data, and therefore allows you to receive data about other vessels. It also enables other AIS-equipped vessels to see and receive information about your vessel. This could include position, course, speed and rate of turn data.

When the AIS unit is connected to your multifunction display, the status of the unit is indicated by an AIS icon in the transducer data box.

You will now need to specify the 38,400 baud setting (Menu > System Setup > System Integration > NMEA Port Setting) for the NMEA port that communicates with the AIS transceiver or receiver.

Using AIS 135