NorthStar Navigation NAIS-300 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Configuration 15
3 Conguration
3.1 General
Before the NAIS-300 can become fully functional, it will
be necessary to load the following information about your
vessel into the unit:
Vessels Name
Call Sign
MMSI Number
Vessels Dimensions
Vessel Type
In order to enter this information, you will need to
connect your NAIS-300 to your PC or laptop through the
supplied RS232 cable. This can be done in the comfort of
your living room at home.
3.2 Connecting to a computer
Wire one end of the supplied RS232 cable into the connector
block on the main unit, refer to Fig 2.1, then plug the 9 pin
RS232 connector into the serial port on your PC or laptop.
If your PC or laptop does not have a serial port, and you
are using a USB to serial converter, please ensure this is
fully installed before proceeding.
Insert the Installation CD into your computer and
locate the “Setup.exe” le.
Double click the “Setup.exe” le to begin installation.
Follow the on screen prompts to install the .Net
framework, if required.
When a security warning is displayed, Press “Install”.
A Start Menu folder and shortcut will be created with
the name “proAIS“. This shortcut should be used to
re-launch the application as required.
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