Viewing AIS data on a display

To view the AIS data received by your AIS unit, the unit’s supplied passive GPS antenna must be connected, and you must also connect the AIS unit to a multifunction display or chartplotter with its own source of GPS data. The AIS unit must be connected to the display via SeaTalkng/NMEA 2000, or high-speed NMEA 0183. Alternatively, the AIS unit can be connected to a PC/laptop (via USB) with its own source of GPS data, running suitable AIS-compatible software.

AIS dataViewing on a display

The multifunction display, chartplotter, or PC/laptop must be configured to display AIS targets. The procedure for configuring a Raymarine MFD is provided in the following sections. For configuring AIS on third-party displays/chartplotters/PCs/laptops, please refer to the relevant Operation instructions for that product.

Note

The screenshot shown above reflects how AIS targets are listed in LightHouse 3 / LightHouse 4. The display of AIS target information in other applications will vary.

Enabling AIS targets in LightHouse 3 / LightHouse 4

In the Chart application:

  • Select: Menu > Targets > AIS Settings

  • Ensure that Show AIS targets in Chart is selected.

Enabling AIS targets in LightHouse 2

In the Chart application:

  • Select: Menu > Presentation > Overlays

  • Ensure that AIS is selected.