

Once you configure your MMSI number you cannot change it. If you need to change the MMSI, please contact an authorized dealer or Vesper Marine. You must have an assigned MMSI number for your vessel. If you don't have an assigned MMSI, contact the relevant authority in your country. Your dealer may have already configured this information for you and this procedure can be used to verify the information is correct. Your XB-8000 will not transmit until your vessel details have been configured. The GPS tab is used to view the current satellite status and may be used to help determine the best location for the GPS antenna. You can also use this page to view the antenna VSWR and various statistics for each AIS channel. Select the Status tab to determine why the Status LED is not green. You can connect to your XB-8000 via USB or WiFi.
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To use the utility, download and install it on your PC, Mac or Ubuntu computer. During the first minute startup period it will be solid orange and flashing orange when it is acquiring a GPS fix.įor further details and troubleshooting you can use the vmAIS Configuration and Status Utility (see downloads section). In normal operation the Status LED will be solid green. Refer to the XB-8000 Installation Guide for details about the Status LED. Select the GPS tab and untick the Smoothing option. To do this, download the vmAIS Configuration and Status Utility (see downloads section) and install it on your your PC, Mac or Ubuntu. Otherwise, you will lose your GPS position when travelling in excess of 48 knots. If you have a fast vessel then you must disable the smoothing feature. The GPS smoothing feature is optimized for vessels that do not exceed 45 knots. You can also control silent mode from the vmAIS Configuration and Status Utility (see downloads section) or the Vesper Marine WatchMate App for iPhone and iPad or Android phones and tablets. This is useful for those times when you wish to remain private. This mode allows your XB-8000 to continue to function as a GPS and AIS receiver but will not transmit your vessel's position or other information.
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The install guide shows how to connect an optional switch to place your XB-8000 in Silent Mode. The XB-8000 Install Guide has important information about wiring and antenna placement.
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