User's Manual

4.2 Micro SD Card

4.2.1 Data Logging

The WideLink B600 records voyage data onto a micro SD card in the .txt format. The

compatible micro SD card types are listed as follows:

 Standard “SD” with maximum 2GB size

 Standard “SDHC” with maximum 32GB size

 Supported data format: FAT12/16 by SD, FAT32 by SDHC

Insert the Micro SD card into the slot as shown below and data logging will start

immediately. When the device begins recording, the green SD LED indicator blinks.

When recorded data gets full, it overwrites new data as deleting from the oldest data.

Removing Micro SD card from the device stops data logging immediately, and the SD

LED will turn off.

The log files have a naming convention of AIS_XXXXXX.txt with increment from 000001

to 999999. Entry in the log file is vessel’s GPS sentence in IEC61162 format. The log file

can be read by chart plotting PC software like AMEC AIS Viewer or NaviPro ECS.

It’s recommended to format your SD card regularly, e.g. every 1~3 month for optimal

data integrity. Please save any data you wish to keep prior to formatting your memory

card.

Figure 13 Inserting SD Memory Card

4.2.2 Firmware Upgrade via Micro SD Card

Unzip the B600 SD_Firmware.zip upgrade package in the root folder of a Micro SD card

and make sure the both files APPS600.BIN & Firmware.csv are included.

Disconnect B600 from power supply and insert the Micro SD card into B600

Power on the B600 and the firmware upgrade will start automatically when the

transponder detects the presence of the required files. All the LED will stay ON during

the upgrade process which will be completed in 20 seconds.