Lowrance Auto-Standby button Metal Addendum software release v20.2 for Zeus2 G - Page 16

About AIS, Selecting an AIS target

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Safe ring A safe ring can be added around your vessel to present the danger zone. The radius of the ring is the same as the closest point of approach as set in the Vessels and Tracked Targets dialog. Refer to "Vessels and tracked targets" on page 15. Installation The Installation option is used for making radar installation settings. Installation settings must be made before using the radar. Installation setup settings are described in the separate Radar or the display unit's installation manuals. New antenna setup option The Antenna setup option is added to the radar installation dialog. Antenna setup Used for setting the position, height and span of the antenna. The approximate position of the antenna on the vessel must be set in order to correctly position the vessel outline when viewing close range settings. The PPI will be centered on the icon representing the position of the antenna. The antenna height is the height of the antenna above the water line, when vessel is carrying a typical load. It is very important to set the antenna height correctly as this will affect the sea clutter function. The antenna span is the total length of the antenna. AIS About AIS If a compatible AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected to the system, AIS targets can be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range. AIS targets can be displayed as overlay on chart and radar images. The AIS is an important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance. You can set alarms to notify you if an AIS target gets too close or if the target is lost. AIS vessels on a chart panel AIS vessels on a radar panel Selecting an AIS target When you select an AIS icon, the symbol changes to selected target symbol. Only one target can be selected at a time. 16 ADDENDUM | Zeus Series

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Safe ring
A safe ring can be added around your vessel to present the danger zone. The radius of the
ring is the same as the closest point of approach as set in the Vessels and Tracked Targets
dialog. Refer to
"Vessels and tracked targets"
on page 15.
Installation
The Installation option is used for making radar installation settings. Installation settings must
be made before using the radar. Installation setup settings are described in the separate
Radar or the display unit's installation manuals.
New antenna setup option
The Antenna setup option is added to the radar installation dialog.
Antenna setup
Used for setting the position, height and span of the antenna.
The approximate position of the antenna on the vessel must be set in order to correctly
position the vessel outline when viewing close range settings. The PPI will be centered on
the icon representing the position of the antenna.
The antenna height is the height of the antenna above the water line, when vessel is carrying
a typical load. It is very important to set the antenna height correctly as this will affect the sea
clutter function.
The antenna span is the total length of the antenna.
AIS
About AIS
If a compatible AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected to the system, AIS targets
can be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting
devices within range.
AIS targets can be displayed as overlay on chart and radar images.
The AIS is an important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance. You can set alarms to
notify you if an AIS target gets too close or if the target is lost.
AIS vessels on a chart panel
AIS vessels on a radar panel
Selecting an AIS target
When you select an AIS icon, the symbol changes to selected target symbol. Only one target
can be selected at a time.
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| Zeus Series