Naviplanner-BVS

BVS Program Installer (265MB)

http://download.appliedweather.com/installers/Install_NaviPlanner_BVS_8.4.0.2.exe

BVS Video Training (143MB):

The training video below is for BVS 7, however, the functionality will be similar and can be applied.

http://download.awtworldwide.com/installers/InstallBVS7TrainingVideo.exe
Support Files (55MB)
This third file contains support documents and Adobe Flash Player, in case the vessel's flash plug-in
needs to be upgraded to be able to use this video training .ZIP File:

http://download.awtworldwide.com/installers/BVS8Docs.zip

INSTALLATION

• Download the software to direct to vessels PC or to USB stick in order to take that to the
vessel. If downloaded to USB stick: Copy and paste the BVS installer files from USB stick to
the ships PC.
• Make sure to start the installer file from the ship PC (Do not launch direct from USB stick).
• Click through the installation menu via NEXT/NEXT/NEXT and finish installation

ACTIVATION

After downloading and installation of the software, please follow the instructions below to Register and
Set up your weather data delivery schedule. Complete all 4 steps in the order shown.

1. Vessel setup: Menu: - SETUP/Vessel Setup - Specify here the vessel Name, Call Sign
and IMO Number and (Please ensure that all of the ship data is entered accurately) This is
important for IT software security reasons and fast activation of your vessel when using the
software for 1st time. In addition complete all of the other fields in this box (Hull/Vessel
Type/Performance).Click OK.

2. Data / Communication: Menu: - SETUP/Data Communications If the vessel is fitted with

Broadband communication, Click the box marked “I have a permanent Internet
Connection. Automatically Update Data”. If the vessel does not have a suitable Broadband
connection, then follow the instructions under “Type of Email Program”. (Ignore the KVH
Settings unless you have a KVH connection and are subscribing to the IP-MobileCast-
FORECASTlink). Fill in the other fields as necessary or leave as is. Click OK.

3. Hardware Key: Menu: - HELP/About This will open a box show the Version Number of your
BVS plus Hardware Keys. These are unique to your installation, and it is important that these
are sent to the StormGeo/AWT system as soon as possible, for you to be able to receive the
weather data. Click on the button “Send Keys by Email” then Send the resulting Email.
Alternatively you can copy the Copy Keys To Clipboard and then Paste into an email and send to
bvs@awtworldwide.com You will receive a response via email in around 60 minutes confirming
receipt of the Keys.

4. Weather data delivery configuration: Menu – DATA/Weather Data Delivery Configuration A

window will appear giving a wide range of options to set up the weather data that you will receive.
Complete each section as required. When done, click finish. The configuration will be sent to the
StormGeo/AWT servers and you will start to receive the latest data from the next scheduled
delivery. You may change your requirements at any time by repeating the process. (Please note
the size of the data file that will be delivered to your vessel up to 4 times per day, depending on
your preferences.) The system will now send regular weather data updates automatically via
Broadband or Email, depending upon your settings. If you are receiving data via Broadband this
will import automatically into BVS when you start it up or if it is already
running. If you are receiving email, just double click on the attachment and the data will be
imported into BVS.