Version 2.0 163Automatic Identification System Operator’s ManualAIS 8 – AIS DATA LINK STATUSThis display is present only when the transponder type selected is the SAAB type inthe AIS Config screen. This screen gives the user an idea of how busy is the AIStransponder. Total loading should not be more than 80% on each channel for efficientoperation.Display Field Descriptions:Age: Number of seconds when last message was received (1-999).Mode: The AIS transponder operation can either be autonomous or assigned.Load: AIS receiver throughput (0 – 100%).Total MMSIs: Total number of vessels using the AIS system (0 - 500).Note: This display is available only under SAAB transponder selection. It is notavailable when ATLAS transponder is selected.
