Garmin International Inc GRMNAIS600 Manuel D’Utilisation

AIS 600 Instructions

Programming the AIS 600

Before the AIS 600 can be used on a boat, it must be programmed with a unique MMSI number and with additional vessel-specific static data.

The AIS 600 should be programmed by an authorized marine-electronics dealer or installer. Use the AIS 600 Setup Software on the included

CD-ROM to program the AIS 600.

Notice

In the USA, it is prohibited under FCC regulations to enter incorrect or improper data, and it is prohibited for any person other than

the manufacturer or the installing dealer to input Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) data.
It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the user, or to

otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device.

Preparing the AIS 600 and the PC for Programming

PC Requirements

Microsoft

Windows

2000 or newer; minimum 32 MB of RAM; minimum 10 MB of free hard drive space.

to connect the AIS 600 to a PC for programming:

1. Connect the AIS 600 transceiver box to a 12 or 24 Vdc power source using the power/data cable (see page 5).
2. Use the included mini USB cable to connect the USB port on the AIS 600 transceiver box to a USB port on your computer. The Windows

Found New Hardware Wizard runs automatically.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver automatically.
Installing the AIS 600 Setup Software:

1. Insert the CD-ROM provided with the AIS 600 into your computer. The Installation Wizard for the AIS 600 Setup Software runs automatically.
NotE: To run the AIS 600 programming Setup Software installer manually, run the

Setup.exe

file on the CD-ROM.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the AIS 600 Setup Software on your computer.

Assigning Data to the AIS 600

The AIS 600 must be programmed with a valid vessel MMSI number before use. Until a valid MMSI number is programmed, the AIS 600 will

operate in silent mode only. When in silent mode, the AIS 600 will not transmit position data, though it can still receive AIS signals. Optionally,

the AIS 600 will transmit the following static vessel data when assigned:

Vessel name
Vessel call sign
Vessel type
Vessel dimensions (including the location of the GPS antenna on the boat)

to begin communication with the AIS 600:

1. Ensure that the AIS 600 transceiver box is connected to a 12 or 24 Vdc power source using the power/data cable, and that it is connected to

the PC using the included mini USB cable.

2. Launch the AIS 600 Setup Software. An icon was placed on the desktop when you installed the software.
3. Click

Connect

in the

Connection and Status window.

to assign an MMSI number to the AIS 600:

NotE: After you save the assigned MMSI number to the AIS 600, the MMSI number cannot be changed.

1. On the Static Data tab of the AIS 600 Setup Software, enter a nine-digit MMSI number in the

MMSI field.

2. Click

Save data to AIS600

to program static vessel data on the AIS 600:

NotE: Vessel static data, unlike an MMSI number, can be reprogrammed if necessary.

1. On the Static Data tab of the AIS 600 Setup Software, enter the vessel name, the vessel call sign, the type of vessel, and the location of the

GPS antenna on the vessel.

2. Click

Save data to AIS600

to complete the programming process:

1. From the

File menu of the AIS 600 Setup Software, select

Exit

2. Disconnect the AIS 600 transceiver box from the computer.

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