User Guide

6-4 GPS redirection (GPS REDIR)
GPS redirection option set to output the GPS information to the chartplotter eliminating the
need for an additional multiplexer.
If “yes” is selected, the string $RMC will be redirected to the chartplotter once it is received.
Note: The REDIR function will only redirect RMC and GLL messages from NMEA 0183 input
port to the AIS output port.
AIS SETUP
►GPS REDIR
CPA ALARM
CPA
TCPA
GPS REDIR
►NO
YES
6-5 Closest point of approach alarm (CPA ALARM)
Enables the CPA alarm. If set to OFF, there will be no T/CPA alarms regardless of the settings.
AIS SETUP
GPS REDIR
►CPA ALARM
CPA
TCPA
CPA ALARM
►ON
OFF
6-6 Closest point of approach settings (CPA)
CPA is the minimum distance between you and a target vessel based on the current speed
and course. You can set the minimum distance for CPA alarm to sound (1 NM to 30 NM).
Rotate the dial to set the CPA distance in 1 NM increments. Press ENT when done.
AIS SETUP
GPS REDIR
CPA ALARM
►CPA
TCPA
CPA
►01NM
6-7 Time to closest point of approach (TCPA)
TCPA is the minimum time of intercept between you and a target vessel based on the current
speed and course. Set the minimum time for the TCPA alarm to sound (5 Min to 30 Min).
Rotate the dial to set the TCPA time in 30 sec increments. Press ENT when done.
AIS SETUP
GPS REDIR
CPA ALARM
CPA
►TCPA
TCPA
►05:00Min
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