4 operation, 1 using the ais receiver, 2 indicator functions – Seiwa Si-Tex MDA2 User Manual
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Operation
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4
Operation
4.1
Using the AIS receiver
Once the unit has been installed it is ready for use. Providing other vessels with AIS transceivers installed are within radio range of your
vessel you should see their details appear on your chart plotter or PC.
Specific details of how to configure your chart plotter to make use of the AIS receiver features will be given in your chart plotter manual. If you
are using charting software running on a PC, please refer to the instructions provided with your chart plotting software for details of how to
configure it to display AIS information.
4.2
Indicator functions
The AIS receiver includes a green power indicator light and an amber AIS reception indicator light as shown in Figure 11. The green
indicator will illuminate when power is applied and the amber indicator will flash on receipt of AIS messages.
Figure 11
Indicator location on the AIS receiver unit
Green
Amber
Indicator lights