First responder ContentsFirst responder featuresConfiguring the MFD for First responders enables extra features that are otherwise not available on the MFD. Several of the First responder features require a STEDs compatible AIS transceiver to enable Sensitive Tactical Information Exchange and Display System (STEDS) functionality.Disable Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connectionsChartplotters configured using the First responder boating activity can disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections.Lost depth alarmMFDs configured using the First responder boating activity can constantly monitor the availability of depth data using the lost depth alarm..Heading and SOG Homescreen statusWhen either Heading or Speed Over Ground (SOG) data is not available then a relevant message is displayed in the top right corner of the Homescreen under the GNSS (GPS) status..Critical settings password protectionCritical settings can be password protected to prevent them from being changed inadvertently.Data loggingThe Data Logger records, at regular intervals, readings taken by your vessel’s equipment, an active Man overboard alarm, and the 5 closest AIS targets.Waypoint at Range and Bearing from locationIf an intelligence report is received that provides a target’s range and bearing from the reporter’s location a waypoint can be created using the reported details.Command approved routesThe Command approved routes feature can be used to ensure that known safe or required routes are locked, to prevent them from being changed.Route sending and receivingWhen the display has been configured using the First responder activity and the system includes a STEDs compatible AIS transceiver, routes can be sent and received.Intel targetsIntel targets are targets created manually based on visual or reported information of a vessel’s position and if available, course and speed.DSC targetsWaypoints created from DSC notifications will be displayed in the DSC target list and are displayed onscreen at the originating vessel’s reported position.Target Of Interest (TOI)AIS, Radar, DSC and Intel targets can be designated as TOIs. Once a target is designated as a TOI, STEDS messaging is used to broadcast the TOI to all vessels in range or to send the TOI to an individual MMSI number. TOIs can also be received over STEDS messaging.First responder AIS modesWith compatible STEDS AIS hardware connected the mode of the AIS hardware can be set from the MFD.AIS high target alarmWhen the MFD is configured using the ‘First responder’ activity, the AIS high target alarm is available which, when enabled, will trigger when the MFD approaches and also when it exceeds the maximum quantity of AIS targets that can be shown onscreen.SITREP (Situation report)SITREP status is transmitted and received over STEDS messaging so that other STEDS equipped vessels using the same STEDS passphrase can see your status and you can see their status.First responder target context menusWhen the MFD/chartplotter has been configured using the First responder activity, extra data and options are available in target context menus.Depth markersDepth markers are visual indicators that can be placed in the sonar app at a specified depth. The marker will remain onscreen until removed.Import and export Waypoints and Routes over NMEA networksWaypoints and Routes can be imported and exported over NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 (N2K) / SeaTalkng®Previous topic: Radar appNext topic: Messaging app