10.6 AIS status symbols
The various AIS status modes are represented on your multifunction display by symbols.
The status of the various
If your own vessel’s position is lost, the multifunction display will disable the AIS functionality and show the appropriate AIS indicator, as shown in the following table:
Symbol | Description |
| AIS unit is switched on and operating. |
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| AIS currently unavailable. |
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| AIS unit is switched off, or not connected. |
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| AIS unit is connected and switched on, but has |
| active alarms. |
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| AIS unit is connected and switched on, but the |
| dangerous and lost alarm is disabled. |
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10.7 AIS silent mode
AIS silent mode enables you to disable AIS transmissions
AIS silent mode enables you to disable the transmitting functions of your AIS equipment. This is useful when you do not want to transmit your vessel’s AIS data to other AIS receivers, but still wish to receive data from other vessels.
Note: Not all AIS equipment supports silent mode. For more information, refer to the documentation that accompanies your AIS unit.
Enabling and disabling AIS silent mode
In the chart or radar application:
1.Press the MENU button.
2.Using the trackpad, highlight the AIS Layer Setup menu item, then press the trackpad right to select it.
3.Using the trackpad, highlight the Silent Mode option, then press the trackpad right to select it.
4.Using the trackpad, select the ON option to enable silent mode, or OFF to disable it.
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