Matsutec HA-102 Instructions Manual

Instructions for Matsutec AIS Configuration

1. Requirements

a. Matsutec AIS device, model HA-102
b. Computer (OS Windows）
c. Power and data cable
d. Application software HA_CONFIG.exe

2. Procedure

2.1 Connect the Matsutec AIS device with the computer.

Connect AIS RS232 port directly to the DB9 of the computer or by an adapter of
RS232-to-USB to the USB port of the computer.

Note:
When with a USB adapter, please make sure to install the USB driver of the adapter
firstly.

2.2 Power on the AIS device.

2.3 Run the application HA_CONFIG.exe. Below shows the illustration and definition.

Definitions:

1. Communication COM

The Com port on the computer that is to communicate with the AIS device

2. Communication baud rate

The baud rate of the com port to communicate with the AIS device

3. Connect /disconnect button

Click to switch between com port connect and disconnect.

4. Connect /disconnect indication

Disconnected

Connected

5. Static AIS information

a) 9 digits for MMSI
b) Max 20 capital characters for ship name
c) Max 7 capital characters for call sign
d) Ship type list. Choose from the list.
e) Dimension of the ship, Bow A, Stern B, Port C, Starboard D.

6. Read button

To read and show the static configuration of the AIS device

Button de-active when AIS device is disconnected.
Button active when AIS device is connected

7. Save button

To program the edit static configuration to the AIS device

Button de-active when AIS device is disconnected.
Button active when AIS device is connected

8. Exit button

To exit from the application