Simrad AI80 User manual

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User Manual
AI80 Automatic
Identification System
This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating the Simrad
AI80 Automatic Identification System.

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Document revisions
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Document history
Rev. 0 First edition.
Rev. 1 Type approval certificate and declaration of conformity included.
Rev. 2 FCC statements included. Static Data and Voyage Related menus updated.
To assist us in making improvements to this manual, we would welcome comments and
constructive criticism. Please send all such - in writing to:
Kongsberg Seatex AS
Pirsenteret
N-7462 Trondheim, Norway
or by e-mail to:
[email protected]

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About this manual
This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating the Simrad AI80 Automatic
Identification System.
In this manual, references to buttons on the control unit are written in boldface, and in a
different text style (e.g. VIEW button, SHIFT button, ENTER button).
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:
Note! Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some
important information.
Caution! Used to warn the reader that a risk of damage to the equipment
exists if care is not exercised.
WARNING! Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that a
risk of injury or death exists if care is not exercised.
FCC part 15 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a marine
and/or commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. The equipment is not inteded
for operation in a residential area. Operation in such an area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
Additional information to the user
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Kongsberg
Seatex AS will void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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This manual is divided in the following sections:
1. System overview
An overview of the AI80 system and its components.
2. User interface
An overview of the AI80 user interface, display pages and menus and the Minimum
Keyboard and Display (MKD) unit.
3. Software setup procedure
Initial software parameters that have to be entered before the system is ready to use.
4. Operation
Main operating procedures for using the AI80 system.
5. Appendix A - Operating procedures optional MKD
Describes the operating procedure when using the optional MKD.
6. Appendix B - Software setup using optional MKD
Initial software parameters that have to be entered before the system is ready to use when
using the optional MKD.
7. Appendix C - Type approval certificate
Copy of type approval certificate included.
8. Appendix D - Declaration of conformity
Copy of Declaration of Conformity included.

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Abbreviations and acronyms
AIS Universal Ship-borne Automatic Identification System
AIS 1 161.975 MHz (87B – 2087)
AIS 2 162.025 MHz (88B – 2088)
ALR Alarm
ATN Aids to Navigation
BS Base Station
COG Course Over Ground
DSC Digital Selective Calling
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
GPS Global Positioning System
HDG Heading
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
IMO International Maritime Organisation
LED Light Emitting Diode
LR Long Range
MKD Minimum Keyboard Display
MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity
MSG Message
N/A Not Applicable
PI Presentation Interface
PWR Power
ROT Rate of Turn
RTCM Radio Technical Commission of Maritime Service
RX Receive
SMS Short Message Service
SOG Speed Over Ground
SWR Standing Wave Ratio
TX Transmit
UTC Universal Co-ordinated Time
VDL VHF Data Link
VDO VHF Data Link Own Vessel Message
VHF Very High Frequency
VTS Vessel Traffic Service