User Manual

Marine Systems
Aviation Recorders
Rev. 06
Mar . 16/11
165M0014-10
Page 2--4
NOTE: When the AIS is in operation it is normal for the housing t o be
warm to the touch.
2.1.1.1 Power/Dim Control
A single control knob controls both the on/off function and backlighting level for the
LCD. To turn the unit ON, rotate the knob clockwise. To turn unit OFF rotate counter-
clockwise fully. The degree of rotation determines the brightness of the LCD back-
light and clockwise rotation will dim the backlighting. The default value of the display
is maximum backlighting, therefore, the default value is set by turning the control
knob as far counterclockwise as possible without turning the unit off.
2.1.1.2 Liquid Crystal Display
The display is an alphanumeric LCD with backlighting which will display data entry
forms and AIS target data for the nearest three vessels.
2.1.1.3 Key Pad
The keypad contains dedicated function buttons and alphanumeric buttons which
allow for data entry and retrieval.
2.1.1.4 Pilot Port
The Pilot Port is an IEC high speed (38,400Kbs), RS422, data port which can be
used to connect any external display such as an ECS, or other PC-based software
package.
2.1.2. Keypad Description
The keypad allows the user to access the menu system built into the transponder
interface. The keys are defined below:
NAV AIS Target Data Display
Pressing this button toggles between the NAV display screen (which
displays the AIS target data for the nearest three vessels), and the Own
Ship display screen.
ENT Enter Key
Allows user to enter Edit mode, or to save data if already performing an
Edit operation. When in the Vessel List, pressing this key accesses
additional information for the selected vessel.
CLR Clear Key
Used to clear data from a data entry field before entering new data.
Pressing once will clear the entire field.