Installation and Operation Manual

Configuring your AIS transceiver
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4.7 Configuration using the CONNECT-AIS
Once CONNECT-AIS is installed on your smart-phone you will need to carry
out the following to configure your transceiver:
1. Ensure the AIS transceiver is installed correctly and is powered up by 12 -
24V.
2. Start CONNECT-AIS. You will see a welcome screen.
3. Select “Lets Begin” and the “Setting up your AIS” screen will appear
4. If you have all your correct vessel information available select “I’m ready”
You will then see the “Connect to your devices” screen which will show all
the available WiFi devices within range.
5. Select the number of the AIS transceiver being configured (this is printed
on a label on the side of the unit). Create a connection. You will see a
message confirming you are connected.
6. CONNECT-AIS will now guide you through configuring your vessel infor-
mation. Complete the information boxes with the relevant vessel informa-
tion and select “Next” when done.
7. Insert the vessel dimensions and select “Next” when done
8. Select the position of your GNSS antenna aboard the vessel. (If you are
using the internal GNSS antenna within the AIS transceiver then select
the position of the AIS transceiver instead). Select “Complete” when done.
9. CONNECT-AIS will now display the active chart display which will show
other vessels with AIS in the vicinity.
The next time you open CONNECT-AIS it will connect automatically and go
straight to the home screen.