Software Updates

SOFTWARE FOR ATB1 CLASS B AIS TRANSCEIVER

To update the firmware on the ATB1:
NB  Firmware updates can only be completed using a PC or Mac Computer. 

  • Download the file below and unzip it to a USB stick that has been formatted to FAT32
  • Power down the ATB1
  • Connect the USB stick to the ATB1 using the supplied USB on-the-go cable
  • Power up the ATB1
  • The LED will flash green then briefly turn red
  • Once the LED has turned green (or amber if the AIS is in Silent Mode) the update is complete
  • Press and hold the LED button for 10 seconds (until it flashes Amber)
  • It is now safe to remove the USB stick without fear of corruption
  • The ATB1 will return to normal operation

NB Always ensure mobile Apps are updated to the latest version to enable new features. 

Version
Release Date
Description
Download
01.01.00
28/01/2019
Production Initial Release
N/A
01.02.00
27/07/2019

Minor Bug Fixes

  • Set-up LED extinguish after 30 mins
  • Incorrect vessel length and beam reported on some received targets transmitted on NMEA2000
  • Potential reported “Lost/Invalid Heading” when connected to NMEA2000 Heading source
N/A
01.03.00
29/09/2020

New Features

  • New NMEA2000 PGNs added
  • NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 Multiplexing to WiFi
  • External Silent Mode Switch capability

Enables New App Features

  • Improved fault diagnotic page
  • Received Target List
  • Received Target Details
  • CPA/TCPA Alarms
  • Connected Instrument Data display
  • MOB Management
  • Notification of Firmware updates

Minor Bug Fixes

  • Intermittent NMEA 2000 dropout
  • WiFi instability during multiple device connection
N/A
01.04.00
N/A
Not Released
N/A
01.05.00

26/10/2020

New Features

  • Event Log Added

Enables New App Features

  • Event Log

Minor Bug Fixes

  • Loss of NMEA0183 GLL output
  • Resolution increase to NMEA2000 Rapid Update Position PGN
N/A
01.06.00
 07/04/2021

Internal Update. This update will not change the operation of earlier units already in use.

  • Update to cover WiFi hardware changes
N/A
01.07.00
 22/02/2023

Internal Update. This update will not change the operation of earlier units already in use.

  • Bug fix to prevent periodic stopping of AIS Transmission and Reception in high traffic areas