ACR Electronics ACR-AIS-300 User Manual
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Y1-03-0222 Rev T4T4
Step 3 - installing your AIS hardware to your boat.
2.1 Software Installation
2.1.1
Prerequisites
The Link2AIS application is designed to operate with Microsoft Windows 200, XP and above. Recommended
minimum system requirements are:
minimum system requirements are:
• Microsoft Windows XP SP2
(Windows 2000 and earlier require Microsoft .NET Framework V2.0)
• Display resolution of at least 1024 x 768
• At least one RS232 serial port (or USB to serial converter already installed*)
*If you are using a USB to serial converter please ensure this is fully installed before proceeding.
This software uses the Microsoft .Net Framework V2.0. The framework will be automatically installed during
setup if not already present on the system.
setup if not already present on the system.
2.1.2
Setup
2.1.2.1 Insert the installation CD and locate the Setup.exe file.
2.1.2.2 Double click the Setup.exe file to begin the installation.
2.1.2.3 Follow on screen prompts to install the .Net framework if required
2.1.2.4 When the security warning below is displayed, select 'Install'
2.1.2.5 The application will install and launch automatically
2.1.2.6 A Start Menu folder and shortcut will be created with the name 'Link2AIS'. This short cut
should be used to re-launch the application as required