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Configuring your AIS transceiver There are two potential ways in which your AIS transceiver can be configured: 1. Configuration in advance by your dealer or installer. If your AIS transceiver has been configured for you by your dealer or installer, you can proceed to chapter 5. 2. Configuration using proAIS2. Providing it is acceptable to do so under your local legislation, it is possible to configure your AIS transceiver yourself using the proAIS2 software provided with the product. Warning: US Customers only: It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission for the enduser to programme the vessel data. The vessel data must only be programmed by a competent installer. If your AIS transceiver has not been pre-configured for you, please contact your dealer for advice on how to have the AIS transceiver configured by a competent installer. Introduction to proAIS2 Included in the CD supplied with your product is a software tool called 'proAIS2'. proAIS2 provides the facility to configure, monitor and diagnose issues with your AIS transceiver. proAIS2 can provide assistance when ensuring that a satisfactory GPS signal is being received. It can also display alarm messages generated by the transceiver regarding poor VHF antenna quality or that the power being supplied is outside the range specified for operation. proAIS2 can also be used to activate 'silent mode', which disables AIS transmissions. See the sections immediately below for how to install proAIS2 and how to configure the AIS transceiver using proAIS2. Further help on how to use the features of proAIS2 can be found in the 'Help' menu within the proAIS2 tool. proAIS2 is designed to be installed and used with a PC or Mac connected to the AIS transceiver via USB using the supplied USB cable. Installing proAIS2 - PC 1. Insert the CD into your PC, navigate to the "proAIS2", then the "Windows" folder and run the setup.exe file. Now follow the on-screen prompts. 2. If a security warning appears, click 'Install' to continue with the installation. 24 | Configuring your AIS transceiver | NAIS-400 User Manual