Furuno FA-150 User Manual

Important Notices

• This manual is intended for use by native speakers of English.

• No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written permission.

• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.

• The contents of this manual an d equipment specifications are subject to change without

notice.

• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual ma y not match the screens

you see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment settings.

• Store this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

• FURUNO will assume no responsib ility for the damage caused by improper use or

modification of the equipment (including software) by an unauthorized agent or a third party.

• When it is time to discard this product it must be done according to local regulations for

disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, refer to the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

Immediately turn off the power at the switchboard if water leaks into the equipment or something is dropped in the equipment.

Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO agent for service.

Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.

Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result.

Do not place liquid-filled containers on the top of the equipment.

Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid spills into the equipment.

Use the proper fuse.

WARNING

Immediately turn off the power at the switchboard if the equipment is emitting smoke or fire.

Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO agent for service.

Make sure no rain or water splash leaks into the equipment.

Fire or electrical shock can result if water leaks in the equipment.

Do not operate the equipment with wet hands.

Electrical shock can result.

WARNING LABEL A warning label is attached to the AC-DC power supply. Do not remove the label. If the label is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.

Name: Warning Label (1) Type: 86-003-1011-1 Code No.: 100-236-231

Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or permanent damage to the equipment.

FOREWORD...........................................iv

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION..................vi

PROGRAM NUMBER ...........................vii

SYSTEM OVERVIEW...........................viii

1. OPERATION .................................... 1-1

1.1 Description of Controls.......................1-1

1.2 Turning the Power On and Of f...........1-2

1.3 Adjusting Panel Dimmer and Contrast1-4

1.4 Menu Overview ..................................1-5

1.4.1 Menu operating procedure......1-5

1.5 Setting Up for a Voyage.....................1-7

1.6 Setting CPA/TCPA............................ 1-11

1.7 Choosing a Display..........................1-12

1.7.1 Plotter display .......................1-13

1.7.2 Target list

(displaying target data)..........1-14

1.7.3 Dangerous (target) list ..........1-20

1.7.4 Own ship’s static data...........1-20

1.7.5 Own dynamic data display....1-22

1.7.6 Alarm status display..............1-22

1.8 Messages.........................................1-23

1.8.1 Sending a message..............1-23

1.8.2 Receiving messages.............1-25

1.8.3 Message logs........................1-27

1.9 Regional Operating Channels..........1-28

1.9.1 Viewing channels, Tx power.1-28

1.9.2 Displaying, editing regional

operating area status.............1-29

1.10 Enabling/Disabling Buzzers,

Key Beep.......................................1-32

1.11 Long Range Mode............................1-33

1.12 Viewing Initial Settings .....................1-35

2. MAINTENANCE,

TROUBLESHOOTING..................... 2-1

2.1 Maintenance.......................................2-1

2.2 Replacement of Fuse, Resetting

Breaker.............................................2-2

2.2.1 Replacement of fuse ...............2-2

2.2.2 Resetting the breaker..............2-2

2.3 Troubleshooting..................................2-3

2.4 Diagnostics.........................................2-4

2.4.1 Monitor unit test.......................2-4

2.4.2 Transponder test .....................2-5

2.4.3 Power on/off history.................2-7

2.4.4 Tx on/off history.......................2-7

2.5 Alarm Stat us.......................................2-8

2.6 Error Messages ..................................2-9

2.7 GPS Monitor.....................................2-10

2.8 Displaying Sensor Status..................2-11

2.9 Restoring Default Settings................2-12

APPENDIX........................................ AP-1

Menu Tree................................................AP-1

Parts List..................................................AP-3

Parts Location..........................................AP-4

Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2,

IEC 61162-2)........................................AP-6

VHF Channel List...................................AP-22

SPECIFICATIONS ............................ SP-1

INDEX .................................................IN-1

Declaration of Conformity

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FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the FA-150

FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing th e FA-150 UAIS Transponder. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

For 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedica tion to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly operated and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the ope ration and maintenance procedures set forth in this manual.

We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.

Features

The F A -150 is a universal AIS (Automatic Identification System) capable of exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or coastal stations. It complies with IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-1 and DSC ITU-R M.825. It also complies with IEC 61993-2 (Type testing standard), IEC 60945 (EMC and enviro nmental conditions).

The F A -150 consists of VHF and GPS antennas, a transponder unit, a monitor unit, and several associated units. The tran sponder contains a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on two parallel VHF channels, a DSC channel 70 receiver, interface, communication processor, and internal GPS receiver. The inter nal GPS is a 12-channel all-in-view receiver with a differential capability, and provides UTC refere nce for system synchronization to eliminate clash among multiple users. It also gives position, COG and SOG when the external GPS fails.

The main features are

• Safety of navigation by automatically exchanging navig ational data between ships and

between ship and coast.

• Static data:

- MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)

- IMO number (where available)

- Call sign & name

- Length and beam

- Type of ship

- Location of position-fixing antenna on the ship

• Dynamic data:

- Ship’s position with accuracy indication and integrity status

- Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)

- Course over ground (COG)

- Speed over gro und (SOG)

- Heading

- Rate of turn (ROT) where available

• Voyage-related data

- Ship’s draught

- Navigation status (manual input)

- Hazardous cargo (type)

- Destination and ETA (at master’s discretion)

• Short safety-related messages, Free messages

• LCD panel satisfying the IMO minimum requirements plus simple plotting modes

• Interfaces for radar, ECDIS, PC for future networking expansion

• GPS/VHF combined antenna for easy installation available

• CPA/TCPA alarm

• Built-in GPS receiver for UTC synchronization and backup position-fixing device

Important Notices

• This manual is intended for use by native speakers of English.

• No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written p ermission.

• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.

• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications are subject to change

without notice.

• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual may not match the

screens you see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment settings.

• Store this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

• FURUNO will assume no responsibility for the damage caused by improper use or

modification of the equipment (including software) by an unauthorized agent or a third party.

• When it is time to discard this product it must be done according to local regulations for

disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, refer to the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/).

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Either

GPS antenna GSC-001 GPA-017S

VHF antenna

TRANSPONDER UNIT FA-1501

GPS/VHF combined antenna GVA-100

Distributor unit DB-1

MONITOR UNIT FA-1502 (two units may be connected)

UNIVERSAL AIS

ENT

DISP DIM

NAV

STATUS

PWR

FA-150

External display, Pilot plug, NavNet2, Sensor

12-24 VDC

Power supply PR-240

100/110/115/200/ 220/230 VAC

φ, 50/60Hz

24 VDC

12-24 VDC

Alarm system

PC, Beacon receiver

LAN

: Standard : Option : Local supply

GSC-001 Exposed to the weather GVA-100 Exposed to the weather FA-1501 Protected from the weather FA-1502 Protected from the weather DB-1 Protected from the weather PR-240 Protected from the weather

PROGRAM NUMBER

PCB Location Program No. Version No. Date of Modification

CPU (24P0062)

MAIN (24P0035)

**: Minor Modification

Monitor Unit 2450021 (Prog)

Transponder Unit GPS Receiver

2450020 (Boot) 2450018

485026

01.**

01.** 40**

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

System overview

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) was originally developed to aid the Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) by use of a VHF transponder working on Digital Selective Call (DSC) at VHF CH70, and is still in use along the UK coastal areas an d others. Some time later the IMO developed a Universal AIS using the new sophisticated technology called Self-Organized Time Division Multiple Access (SOTDMA) based on a VHF Data Link (VDL).

The system operates in three modes – autonomous (continuous operation in all areas), assigned (data transmission interval remotely controlled by authority in traffic monitoring service) and polled (in response to interrogation from a ship or authority). It is synchronized with GPS time to avoid conflict among multiple users (IMO minimum 200 0 reports per minute and IEC require s 4500 reports on two channels). The VHF channels 87B and 88B are commonly used and in addition there are local AIS freq uencies. Shipborne AIS transponders exchange various data as specified by the IMO and ITU on either frequency automatically set up by the frequency management telecommand received by the DSC receiver on ship.

AIS-fitted AtoN broadcasts its identification, type of operation, location, displacement, etc. at 3 min intervals or at a reporting rate designated by the Administration authorities.

Aids to Navigation

Transponder

Own ship

(AtoN)

Static and Dynamic information incl. MMSI, Name, POSN, HDG, COG, SOG

VTS Center transmits TDMA CH management message including code, type, position, etc. of buoys every 3 min, and the AtoN broadcasts these messages for ships.

VTS center

The VTS center transmits a command on frequency assignment, slots, report rate, VHF output power, channel spacing, etc. (Assigned mode)

Transponder

Interrogation and Response

Ship 1

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All ships broadcast Static and Dynamic information (autonomous and continuous mode). If OS wants to know information about ship 1, OS shall send an interrogation in polling mode; then ship 1 will transmit her response on the same VHF channel without operator intervention.

AIS system

Not all ships carry AIS

The Officer of the W atch (OOW) should always be aware that other ships, and in particular leisure craft, fishing boats and warships, and some coastal shore stations (including Vessel Traffic Service centers) might not be fitted with AIS.

The OOW should also be aware that AIS fitted on other ships as a mandatory carriage requirement might be switched off by the master if its use might compromise the security of the vessel. Thus, users are therefore cautioned to always bea r in mind that information provided by AIS may not be giving a complete or correct “picture” of shipping traffic in their vicinity.

Use of AIS in collision avoidance

As an anti-collision aid the AIS has the following advantages over radar:

• Information provided in near real-time

• Capable of instant presentation of target course alterations

• Not subject to target swap

• Not subject to target loss in clutter

• Not subject to target loss due to fast maneuvers

• Able to detect ships within VHF/FM coverage, including in some circumstances,

around bends and behind islands.

When using the AIS for anti-collision purposes it is important to remember that the AIS is an additional source of navigation information. It does not replace other navigational systems. The AIS may not be giving a complete or correct “picture” of shipping traffic in its vicinity.

The use of the AIS does not negate the responsibility of the OOW to comply with all collision regulation requirements, especially the maintaining of a proper look-out. The prudent navigator uses all aids available to navigate the ship.

Erroneous information

Erroneous information implies a risk to other ships as well as your ow n. Poorly configured or improperly calibrated sensors might lead to incorrect information be ing transmitted. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that all information entered into the system is correct and up to date.

1. OPERATION

1.1 Description of Controls

UNIVERSAL AIS

23 4

MENU ENT

DISP DIM

NAV

STATUS

FA-150

7 8

PWR

1 LCD Screen: Displays various data. 2 CursorPad: Shifts cursor; chooses menu items and options;

enters alphanumeric data. 3 MENU key: Opens the menu. 4 ENT key: Terminates keyboard input; changes screen. 5 DISP key: Chooses a display screen; closes menu 6 DIM key: Adjusts panel dimmer and LCD contrast. 7 NAV STATUS key: Displays nav status menu, which sets up for a voyage. 8 PWR key: Turns the power on and off.

FA-150 Monitor unit

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1. OPERATION

1.2 Turning the Power On and Off

Press the PWR key to turn the equipment on or off. When powered, the equipment sounds a beep for several seconds and then proceeds in the sequence shown below.

EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

UTOMATIC

DENTIFICATION

YSTEM

FURUNO ELECTRIC CORP.

SCREEN

[ST AR TUP TEST] PROGRAM No.: 2450021-**.** ROM : OK RAM : OK BACKUP DATA : OK

**.**: Program Version No.

[- - - - - - - -]

n m

HDG: - - -° SOG: - - .-kt COG: - - -.CPA: - - -.TCPA: - -'- -" INTRD: 0

NO OWN SHIP

POSITION

NOW INITIALIZING AVAILABLE.

RNG: 6 DETAIL:[ENT]

STARTUP SCREEN

PLOTTER DISPLAY

n m

Startup sequence

The startup screen displays the program version num ber and the results of the ROM, RAM and backup data test, showing OK or “NG” (No Good) as t he result. If “NG” (No Good) appears for any of the check results, try resetting the power to restore normal operation. If that does not work, contact your dealer for advice. After the startup test is completed the plotter display appears, showing the messages “NO OWN SHIP POSITION AVAILABLE.” and “NOW INITIALIZING.” These messages mean that position data has not yet arrived and the transponder is initializing itself, respectively. When both messages disappear the equipment is ready for use. If the message “ENTER MMSI!” appears, the vessel’s MMSI has not been registered in the equipm ent . Enter MMSI.

If there is no response from the transponder unit or vessel’s MMSI is not registered in the equipment, the message “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears on the screen. Press any key to erase the message. Check if the transponder unit is powered. Also check the connection between the monitor unit and the transponder unit.

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1. OPERATION

The FA-150 should be powered while underway or at anchor. The master may switch off the AIS if he believes that the continual operation of the AIS might compromise the safety or security of his ship. The AIS should be restarted once the source of danger has disappeared.

The equipment transmits own ship static data within t wo m inutes of start-up and it is transmitted at six-minute intervals. Static data includes MMSI number, IMO number, call sign, ship name, ship length and width, ship type and GPS antenna position.

In addition to static data, ship’s dynamic data is also transmitted. This data includes position with accuracy, SOG, COG, rate of turn, heading, etc. Dynamic data is transmitted every 2 s to 3 min depending on ship’s speed, course change. Voyage-related data, such as ship’s draft, hazardous cargo, destination and estimated time of arrival are transmitted at six-minute interva ls.

The FA-150 starts receiving data from AIS-equipped ships as soon as it is turned on, and those ships’ location on the plotter display is shown with the AIS symbol. (To learn more about the plotter display, see paragraph 1.7.) With connection of a radar or ECDIS, the AIS target symbols may be overlaid on the radar or ECDIS.

Note 1: If no navigation sensor is installed or a sensor such as a gyrocompass

has failed, the AIS automatically transmits “not available” data.

Note 2:

The reporting intervals are as f ollows:

Ship’s navigation status and reporting interval

Ship’s navigation status Reporting interval

Ship at anchor or moored and not moving faster than 3 kts Ship at anchor or moored and moving at more than 3 kts 0-14 kt speed 10 s 0-14 kt speed with course change

14-23 kt speed 14-23 kt speed with course change Speed higher than 23 kt Speed higher than 23 kt with course

change

3 min 10 s

3 1/3 s 6 s 2 s 2 s 2 s

(Class A t arget)

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1. OPERATION

1.3 Adjusting Panel Dimmer and Contrast

The panel dimmer and display c ontrast may be adj usted as foll ows:

1. Press the DIM key to show the dialog box bel ow.

DIMMER (0-8)

CONTRAST (0-63)

Panel dimmer and contrast dialog box

2. Use ▲ or ▼ to adjust p anel dimmer; ◄ or ► to adjust contrast.

3. Press the ENT key to close the dialog box.

Note: If the equipment is t ur ned off with the contrast setting of 35 or l ower, the

equipment will start up with contras t setting 36 when the power is again turned on.

S 4

X44

EXIT: [ENT]

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1.4 Menu Overview

You can choose the functional ity of the equipment through t he menu. I f you get lost i n oper at ion, press the MENU key until you return to the main menu. The complete menu tree is provi ded in the Appendix.

1.4.1 Menu oper a ti ng pr o ce dure

1. Press the MENU key to display the main m enu.

[MENU]

MSG

SENSOR STATUS INTERNAL GPS USER SETTINGS INITIAL SETTINGS CHANNEL SETTINGS DIAGNOSTICS

2. Use the CursorPad to choose a want ed m enu and then press the ENT key.

3. Use the CursorPad to choose a want ed s ub- menu and then press the ENT key.

1. OPERATION

Main menu

There are two types of s ub- menus : option sel ec tion and data entry. (Some sub-menus combine both. ) B elow ar e ex amples of each type of sub-menu.

[USER SETTINGS] KEY BEEP : ON ALARM BUZZER : ON DISP RCVD MSG : ABM RCVD MSG BUZZ: OFF LR MODE : AUTO AUTO SORT : ON CPA/TCPA ALARM

USER SETTINGS sub-menu (Option selection)

[DRAUGHT]

DRAUGHT: 00.0 m

DRAUGHT input screen (Data input)



Sample sub-menu screens

4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose the it em you wi sh to proc es s and then press the

ENT key.

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1. OPERATION

5. Depending o n the sub-men u s elected, you will choose an option or ent er alphanumeric data.

Choosing an option

The example below shows how to choose an option fr om the USER SETTINGS menu. (See the illustrat ion on the previous page.)

a) Use ▲ or ▼ to choose the menu item desired and then press the ENT key.

A window showing the options for the item selected is overlaid on the sub-menu selected. For example, the options for KEY BEEP are as shown below.

[USER SETTINGS] KEY BEEP : ON ALARM BUZZER : ON DISP RCVD MSG : ABM RCVD MSG BUZZ: OFF LR MODE : AUTO AUTO SORT : ON CPA/TCPA ALARM

OFF

Options window

USER SETTINGS m enu, showing opti ons for KEY BEEP

b) Press ▲ or ▼ to choose opti on desired an d th en pr es s t h e ENT key.

Entering alphanumeric data

The example below shows how to enter num er ic data on t he DRAUGHT entry sc reen, which is page 5 of the NAV STATUS setup screens.

a) Choose DRAUGH T and then press the ENT key . An under l ine is under th e

far left-hand digit.

[DRAUGHT] DRAUGHT: 00.0 m



Cursor

DRAUGHT entry screen

b) Use ▲ or ▼ to choose appropriate numeric.

Note: For menus where you enter alphanumeric characters, pressing ▲

displays alphanumeric characters cyclically in order of blank space, alphabet, numerals and symbols.

c) Use ► to shift the cursor to the adjacent place, and then use ▲ or ▼ to

choose numeric.

d) Repeat step c) to finis h enter ing data for the it em s elec t ed. To erase a

character, insert a space.

e) Press the ENT key to register data.

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6. Press the DISP key to clos e the menu.

1.5 Setting Up for a Voyage

There are sev en items on the NAV STATUS menu that you wi ll need to enter at the star t of a voyage: na vi gat ion status, destination, arrival date, arrival time, number of cr ew, vessel type and draug ht.

1. Press the NAV STATUS key to open the NAV STATUS menu.

1. OPERATION

[NAV STATUS] NAV STATUS: 0

***

STATUS DETAIL UNDER WAY USING ENGINE



***

NAV STATUS m enu, page 1, nav status entry sc r een

2. If your navigation s tatus i s different f r om that show n, follow the proced ur e below. If it is the same as show n, go to step 3.

a) Press the ENT key. b) Press ▲ or ▼ to choose ap propr i a te s t atus and th en pr es s the ENT key.

Refer to the data below to choose appropriate nav status. 00: UNDER WAY USING ENGINE 01: AT ANCHOR 02: NOT UNDER COMMAND 03: RESTRICTED MANEUVERABILITY 04: CONSTRAINED BY DRAUGHT 05: MOORED 06: AGROUND 07: ENGAGED IN FISHING 08: UNDER WAY SAILING 09: RESERVED FOR HIGH SPEED CRAFT (HSC) 10: RESERVED FOR WING IN GROUND (WIG) 11-14: RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE 15: NOT DEFINED (DEFAULT)

3. Press ► to show page 2 of the NAV STATUS menu.

[DESTINATION]

*************

[NEW?]

(0/0)

NAV STATUS m enu, page 2

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1. OPERATION

4. NEW is selected; press the ENT key.

[DESTINATION]

ENTER A NEW DESTINATION

QUIT:[NAV STATUS]

NAV STATUS m enu, page 2 (destination entry sc r een)

5. Press the ENT key. Use t he CursorPad to ent er des tination and then press the ENT key. You may use up t o 20 alphanumer ic characters , and you may enter 20 dest inations. P res s ing ▲ displays alphanumeric characters in order of blank space, alphabet, num er als and symbols. (For how to enter alphanumeric characters, see “Enter ing alphanumeric data” on page 1-6.)

PROCESSING DESTINATIONS

If you have already registered some destinations, page 2 of the NAV STATUS menu looks something like the one below. From this screen you can select, edit or delete destinations.

[DESTINATION] WX COTE D'IVOIRE

*************

[NEW?]

SEATTLE SAN FRANCISCO COTE D'IVOIRE

(0/3)

Current destination

Destination list

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1) Use the CursorPad to choose appropriate destination and then press the ENT key to show the options window below.

SELECT

EDIT DELETE

2) Use the CursorPad to choose SELECT, EDIT or DELETE as appropriate and then press the ENT key. Do one of the following according to your objective.

Select a destination: Press the ENT key. Edit a destination: Edit the destination as appropriate; press the ENT key. Delete a destination: The prompt below appears. Press W to choose YES; press

the ENT key.

DESTINATION DELETE. ARE YOU SURE?

YES NO

1. OPERATION

6. Press ► to show page 3 of the NAV STATUS menu.

[ARRIVAL TIME] WX

: 25/APR

DATE TIME: 0:00

NAV STATUS m enu, page 3 (date and time of arrival entry screen)

7. DAT E is s elec ted; press the ENT key.

8. Use the CursorPad to enter the date of arr ival and then press the ENT key.

9. TIME i s sel ec ted; press the ENT key.

10. Use the CursorPad to enter t he es timated time of arri val and then press the ENT key. Use 24-hour notation.

1 1. Press ► to show page 4 of the NAV STATUS menu.

[CARGO TYPE & CREW] CREW: 0 TYPE NO: 00 **** TYPE DETAIL**** NOT AVAILABLE

NAV STATUS m enu, page 4 (cargo type and crew ent r y s c r een)

12. CREW is selected; pres s the ENT key.

13. Use the CursorPad to enter number of crew (setting range: 0-8191) and then press the ENT key.

14. TYPE NO. is selec ted; press the ENT key.

15. Use the CursorPad to choose type of vessel, referring to the t able on the

next page, and then press the ENT key.

Note 1: Only the second digit of t he vessel class may be entered here; the

first digit is entered on the INITIAL SETTINGS menu, during installation.

Note 2: When “Tanker” is chosen and the Nav st atus is “Moored”, output

power is automatically switched t o 1 W when SOG is l es s than 3 kts. Further, in the above co ndition, when SOG becomes higher than 3 knots , the pop-up message “CHANG E NAV STATUS ?” appears and a beep sounds. ( The pop-up mes sage “TX P OWER CHANGED” also appears t o notify y ou that the T x power has changed). To erase the pop-up mess age, press any key or lower SOG below 3 kts.

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1. OPERATION

10 FUTURE USEALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 60 PASSENGER SHIPS ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 11 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP( 12 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 62 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 13 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 63 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 14 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 64 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 15 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE 65 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE 16 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE 66 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE 17 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE 67 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE 18 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE 68 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE 19 FUTURE USE NONE 69 PASSENGER SHIPS NONE 20 WIG 21 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 71 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 22 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 72 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 23 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 73 CARGO SHIPS C ARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 24 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 74 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 25 WIG FUTURE USE 75 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE 26 WIG FUTURE USE 76 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE 27 WIG FUTURE USE 77 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE 28 WIG FUTURE USE 78 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE 29 WIG NONE 79 CARGO SHIPS NONE 30 FISHING 80 TANKER 31 TOWING 81 TANKER CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)

LENGTH OF THE TOW EXCEEDS 200M OR BREADTH EXCEEDS 25M

32 33 ENGAGED IN DREDGING OR UNDERWATER OPERATIONS 83 TANKER CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 34 ENGAGED IN DIVING OPER 35 ENGAGED IN MILITARY OPERATIONS 85 TANKER FUTURE USE 36 SAILING 86 TANKER FUTURE USE 37 PLEASURE CRAFT 87 TANKER FUTURE USE 38 FUTURE USE 88 TANKER FUT URE USE 39 FUTURE USE 89 TANKER NONE 40 HSC 41 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 91 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 42 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 92 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 43 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 93 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 44 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 94 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 45 HSC FUTURE USE 95 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 46 HSC FUTURE USE 96 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 47 HSC FUTURE USE 97 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 48 HSC FUTURE USE 98 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 49 HSC NONE 99 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 50 PILOT 51 SEARCH AND RESCUE VESSELS 52 TUGS 53 PORT TENDERS

VESSELS WITH ANTI-POL LUTION FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT

54 55 LAW ENFORCEMENT VESSELS 56 SPARE-FOR ASSIGNMENTS TO LOCAL VESSELS 57 SPARE-FOR ASSIGNMENTS TO LOCAL VESSELS 58 MEDICAL TRANSPORTS 59 SHIPS ACCORDING TO RESOLUTION NO 18

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 70 CARGO SHIPS

ATIONS

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 90 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE

) 61 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE

82 TANKER CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y)

84 TANKER CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS)

CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) FUTURE USE FUTURE USE FUTURE USE FUTURE USE NONE

WIG: Wing in ground HSC: High speed craft DG: Dangerous goods HS: Harmful substances MP: Marine pollutants 0-9: Undefined

)

16. Press ► to go to page 5 of the NAV STATUS menu.

[DRAUGHT]

DRAUGHT: 00.0 m

NA V STATUS menu, page 5 (draught entry screen)

17. Press the ENT key.

18. Use the CursorPad to enter ship’s draught (setting range: 0-25.5(m)), and then press the ENT key.

19. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

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1.6 Setting CPA/TCPA

Set the CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and T CPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) range for which you want to be alerted to AI S targets close to own ship. When a ship’s CPA and TCPA are low er than that set here, the buz zer sounds (i f active) and the mess age COLLISION ALARM appears.

1. Press the MENU key to open the main menu.

2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose USER SE TTING S and then press the ENT key.

3. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose CPA/TCPA ALARM and then press the ENT key.

[CPA/TCPA ALARM] CPA : 6.00 nm

TCPA : 60 min ALARM MODE : ON ALARM BUZZER: ON

1. OPERATION

QUIT[MENU]

CP A/TCPA ALARM sub-menu

4. CPA is sel ec ted; press the ENT key.

5. Use the Cursor P ad to enter CPA (sett ing range: 0-6.00 nm) and then press the ENT key.

6. TCPA is selected; press the ENT key.

7. Use the Cursor P ad to enter TCPA (setting range: 0-60 min) and t hen press the ENT key.

8. ALARM MO DE is selected; pres s the ENT key.

9. Choose ON to enable the CPA/TCPA alarm f eature; OFF to dis able it. Press the ENT key.

10. ALARM BUZZER i s s elected; press t he ENT key.

11. Choose ON to enable the CPA/TCPA audio al ar m , or OFF to di sable it. Press the ENT key.

12. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

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1. OPERATION

1.7 Choosing a Display

Use the DISP key to choose a display. Each time the key is pressed, the display changes in the sequence sho wn below.

TARGET LIST

(See para. 1.7.2. )

Switch between these displays with

OWN STATIC DATA 1

OWN SHIP'S STATIC DATA

Switch among these displays with

(See para. 1.7.4.)

.

OWN STATIC DATA 2

PLOTTER DISPLAY

TARGET LIST

, .

OWN STATIC DATA 3

OWN DYNAMIC DATA

PLOTTER DISPLAY (See para. 1.7.1.)

DANGEROUS LIST

OWN STATIC DATA 4

OWN SHIP'S DYNAMIC DATA (See para. 1.7.5.)

DANGEROUS (TARGET) LIST (See para. 1.7.3.)

When a dangerous target exists the dangerous target list has priority.

OWN STATIC DATA 5

ALARM STATUS

ALARM STATUS DISPLAY (See para. 2.5.)

Display selection sequence

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1.7.1 Plotter display

The plotter display, which automatically appears at power-on, shows the range and course of AIS-equipped ships within the current range. The position and course of your ship are also displayed.

1. OPERATION

Selected target (circle filled in black)

Target (hollow circle)

Own ship

course marker

Lost target

Display range

[FURUNO] HDG: 111° SOG: 10kt COG: 111° CPA: 6.19 TCPA: 12'59

RNG: 6 DETAIL:[ENT]

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INTRD: 1

Dangerous target (Target whose CPA and TCPA are lower than CPA and TCPA alarm settings.)

Target name Heading Speed Course

CPA

TCPA

Number of dangerous targets

Data for target selected

Plotter display

A target marker (hollow circle w/vector) indicates the presence of a vessel equipped with AIS in a certain location and course. If you desire to know more about a vessel’s data, see the next paragraph.

Operations on the plot te r display

1. Press the DISP key to show the plotter display.

2. Use ▼ or ▲ to choose the range. The available ranges are (in nm) 0.125,

0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, and 24.

3. To find a target’s data, see paragraph 1.7.2.

Note 1: A target is declared a lost target under the conditions shown in the

table below. A target is erased from the screen 6 minutes and 40 seconds after it is declared a lost target.

Ship’s navigation status Target declared as lost target after

Ship at anchor or moored and not moving faster than 3 kts 10 min Ship at anchor or moored and moving at more than 3 kts 50 s 0-14 kt speed 50 s

0-14 kt speed with course change 50 s 14-23 kt speed 25 s

14-23 kt speed with course change 25 s Speed higher than 23 kt 7 s

Speed hig her than 23 kt with course chan ge

7 s

Note 2: When a target’s CPA and TCPA are lower than set in paragraph 1.6,

the target flashes and the audio alarm sounds (if active). Press any key to stop the flashing and silence the audio alarm. Take suitable measures to avoid collision.

Note 3: "DNGR" (DANGE R) appears at the end of the HDG field when a

target's CPA and TCPA are lower than the CPA and TCPA alarm settings. Further, when a target becomes a lost target, “LOST” appears at the end of the HDG field.

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1. OPERATION

1.7.2 Target list (displaying target data)

1. At the plotter display, pr ess the DISP key to show the TARGET LIST, which lists all AIS targets being detected by the FA-150.

Target's name, and range and bearing (from north) from own ship to target

[TARGET LIST]

NAME RNG( ) BRG(°)

FURUNO 2.90 276.1

VOYAGE 3.10 292.9 BASE 4.30 279.5 SAR 8.60 82.0 INTREP 9.10 123.1

1/ 10 [T] DTL[ENT]

Target type symbols None: Ship

: Base station

: SAR (Search and Rescue) : Aid to Navigation

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DNG[X]

Press

to switch to DANGEROUS LIST. (See para. 1.7.3.)

Target list

Note 1: If the dangerous target list appears, press ◄ to switch to the target

list.

Note 2: If there is no data for the target selected, the message NO SEL

appears. Hit any key to escape.

Note 3: Targets are automatically sorted in r ange order (closest to furthest)

when no key is operated for 30 seconds. Target order is then updated every five seconds.

Note 4: The range and bearing are updated when AUTO SORT on the

USER SETTINGS menu is OFF, however target order is not updated. To do this, press ◄, and targets are sorted in range order. “NOW SORTING” is shown while sorting.

Note 5: You may also choose a target directly on the plotter display. Press

◄ or ► to paint the circle of a desired target in black and t hen press the ENT key. You can sort targets in range order: Press ► to sort in closest to furthest order; ◄ to sort in furthest to closest order. The display then looks something like the one shown at the top of one of the next page. If you wish to see other t arg et data, go to step 3 below.

2. Use ▼ or ▲ to choose the target whose data you wish to view, and then press the ENT key. The display then looks something like one of the displays shown on the next several pages, according to type of target.

3. Use ▼ or ▲ to scroll the display to see other data.

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Target data disp lay, mob il e class A

1. OPERATION

[DETAILS SHIP] 1/6 MMSI [A]: 431099806 NAME : FURUNO

CALL SIGN IMO No. : 109873421 CPA : 0.02 nm TCPA : 0'17"

[DETAILS SHIP] 2/6 MMSI [A]: 431099806 LAT : 34 LON : 134 S/C : 17.8 kt/ 213.5 HDG : 278° PA: H R/B : 25.12 nm/351.5 ROT : R 0.1°/min

[DETAILS SHIP] 3/6 MMSI [A] : 431099806

A B

C D

: ZL6DEF1

03.5442'N

30.3883'E

A : 100 m B : 23 m C : 6 m D : 6 m LENGTH: 123 m BEAM : 12 m

MMSI no. Name

Call sign IMO no.

CPA TCPA

MMSI No. Latitude Longitude

Speed over ground, course over ground

Heading, Position Accuracy (H, High, L, Low) Range and bearing from own ship Rate of Turn (L: Left, R: Rightt)

MMSI no. Distance from bow to GPS antenna position

Distance from stern to GPS antenna position Distance from port to GPS antenna position Distance from starboard to GPS antenna position Length of ship Beam of ship

"DNGR" (DANGER) appears (in reverse video) when a target's CPA and TCPA are lower than the CPA/TCPA setting.

"LOST" appears (in reverse video) when signal from a target is lost. Six minutes and 40 seconds after loss of signal the target's data is erased.

[DETAILS SHIP] 4/6 MMSI [A] : 431099806 TYPE OF SHIP : 70

****TYPE DETAIL**** CARGO SHIPS ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE

[DETAILS SHIP] 5/6 MMSI [A] : 431099806 DRAUGHT: 6.0 m NAV STATUS : 0 ****STATUS DETAIL**** UNDER WAY USING ENGINE

[DETAILS SHIP] 6/6 MMSI [A]: 431099806 DESTINATION TOKYO

DATE: 05/MAY TIME: 23:42

MMSI no. Type no.

Type description

MMSI no. Draught

Navigation status no.

Navigation status description

MMSI no. Destination

Date of arrival at destination Estimated time of arrival

Target data displ ay, mobile class A

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1. OPERATION

Target data display, mobile class B

[DETAILS SHIP] 1/4 MMSI [B]: 431099806 NAME : FURUNO CALL SIGN: ZL6DEF1 VENDER ID: FEC001

CPA : 0.02 nm TCPA : 0'17"

[DETAILS SHIP] 2/4 MMSI [B]: 431099806 LAT : 34 LON : 134 S/C : 17.8 kt/ 213.5 HDG : 278° PA: H R/B : 25.12 nm/351.5

[DETAILS SHIP] 3/4 MMSI [B] : 431099806

C D

03.5442'N

30.3883'E

A : 100 m B : 23 m C : 6 m

D : 6 m

LENGTH: 123 m BEAM : 12 m

MMSI No. Name

Call sign Maker ID code

CPA TCPA

MMSI No.

Latitude Longitude

Speed over ground, course over ground

Heading, Position Accuracy (H, High, L, Low) Range and bearing from own ship

MMSI No. Distance from bow to GPS antenna position

Distance from stern to GPS antenna position Distance from port to GPS antenna position Distance from starboard to GPS antenna position Length of ship Beam of ship

"DNGR" (DANGER) appears (in reverse video) when a target's CPA and TCPA are lower than the CPA/TCPA setting.

"LOST" appears (in reverse video) when signal from a target is lost. Six minutes and 40 seconds after loss of signal the target's data is erased.

[DETAILS SHIP] 4/4 MMSI [B] : 431099806 TYPE OF SHIP : 25

****TYPE DETAIL**** CARGO SHIPS ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE

MMSI No. Type No.

Type description

Target data displa y, mobile class B

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Furuno FA-150 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Notices

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

PROGRAM NUMBER

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1. OPERATION

1.1 Description of Controls

1.2 Turning the Power On and Off

1.3 Adjusting Panel Dimmer and Contrast

1.4 Menu Overview

1.5 Setting Up for a Voyage

1.6 Setting CPA/TCPA

1.7 Choosing a Display