Configuring using proAIS2

Important

In the United States of America, 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. The MMSI and Static Data must be entered only by a Raymarine dealer or other appropriately qualified installer of marine communications equipment on board vessels.

Ensure you check the regulations for your location to ensure you are allowed to configure MMSI data on your unit.

proAIS2Configuration

With the proAIS2 software open on your PC:
  1. Select the AIS device from the drop down list at the top of the page.
  2. Click Connect.
  3. IMPORTANT: Enter your vessel’s details, including MMSI in the relevant fields.
    If an MMSI number has been entered for the first time, it cannot be subsequently changed once the “Write Configuration” option is used. Always check the MMSI number before saving the configuration.
  4. Select a Vessel Type appropriate for your vessel from the drop down list.
  5. If required, set the baud rate for your NMEA 0183 ports.
    This option is intended for diagnostics purposes only.
  6. Ensure that the built-in GNSS receiver is not outputting NMEA sentences (i.e. ensure GBS, GGA, GLL and RMC boxes are not ticked).
    The GNSS receiver built-in to the AIS700 is intended to provide GNSS data to the AIS unit only, outputting this data can cause data conflicts. The ability to output these sentences is intended for diagnostics purposes only.
  7. IMPORTANT: Enter your vessel’s dimensions and GNSS (GPS) antenna location in the relevant fields. This dictates how large your vessel appears on AIS traffic websites, such as www.marinetraffic.com.
  8. Ensure that the option selected in the GNSS Mode dropdown list reflects the range of GNSS (GPS) satellite systems that you need to use. If in doubt, keep the default option.
  9. The Enable Message 27 option for the Long range broadcast setting is used for long range detection when outside the range of coastal receivers. Message 27 transmissions are on different channels to the standard AIS channels, and are primarily used for satellite reception. This option should only be selected if you are likely to be boating in a location that is outside the range of coastal receivers.
  10. Click Write Configuration to save your configuration settings.
    If an MMSI number has been entered for the first time, it cannot be subsequently changed once the “Write Configuration” option is used. Always check the MMSI number before saving the configuration.
  11. Click Disconnect.