5 SELF TEST
Quick system check and battery life test:
LONG TEST
Full system check including GPS activation and live test message transmission.
Requires a clear view of the sky.
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Ensure GPS Zone on unit is not
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obstructed.
Perform away from busy sea areas
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where the test transmission could
confuse other AIS users.
Press and hold OFF for 10 s until 2 s
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long flash.
Unit will flash every 1 s until GPS fix is
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achieved.
After 1 minute a SART test message
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is sent, which will be visible to all AIS
systems within range.
At the end of the test, 3 long flashes
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indicate the test is successful. No
flashes indicates the test has failed.
If the Long Test fails, check the GPS
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Zone has a clear view of the sky and
re-test. If the test fails a second time,
return the unit to the service centre.
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