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.
FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FA-150 UAIS Transponder. We
are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with
quality and reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedication 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 operation 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 FA-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 environmental
conditions).
The FA-150 consists of VHF and GPS antennas, a transponder unit, a monitor unit, and
several associated units. The transponder 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 internal GPS is a 12-channel
all-in-view receiver with a differential capability, and provides UTC reference for system
synchronization to eliminate clash among multiple users. It also gives position, COG and
SOG when the external GPS fails.
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The main features are
• Safety of navigation by automatically exchanging navigational 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 ground (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
• 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 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.
• This manual is intended for use by native speakers of English.
• FURUNO will assume no responsibility for the damage caused by improper use or
modification of the equipment or claims of loss of profit by a third party.
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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
MENU
ENT
DISP DIM
NAV
STATUS
PWR
FA-150
External display, Pilot plug,
NavNet2, Sensor
12-24 VDC
Power supply
PR-240-CE
100/110/115/200/
220/230 VAC
1
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-1Protected from the weather
PR-240-CE Protected from the weather
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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.**
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 and 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 2000
reports per minute and IEC requires 4500 reports on two channels). The VHF channels
87B and 88B are commonly used and in addition there are local AIS frequencies.
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
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
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
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Not all ships carry AIS
The Officer of the Watch (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 bear 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 i n 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 own. Poorly configured
or improperly calibrated sensors might lead to incorrect information being transmitted. It is
the user’s responsibility to ensure that all information entered into the system is correct
and up to date.
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1. OPERATION
1.1 Description of Controls
1
UNIVERSAL AIS
234
MENUENT
DISPDIM
NAV
STATUS
FA-150
5
78
PWR
6
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
A
UTOMATIC
I
DENTIFICATION
S
YSTEM
FURUNO ELECTRIC CORP.
SCREEN
[STARTUP TEST]
PROGRAM No.:
2450021-**.**
ROM: OK
RAM: OK
BACKUP DATA : OK
The startup screen displays the program version number and the results of the
ROM, RAM and backup data test, showing OK or “NG” (No Good) as the 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 equipment. 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 two minutes 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 intervals.
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 follows:
Ship’s navigation status and reporting interval
Ship’s navigation stat us 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 contrast may be adjusted as follows:
1. Press the DIM key to show the dialog box below.
DIMMER (0-8)
T
CONTRAST (0-63)
W
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 t he equipment is turned of f with t he c ontrast setting of 35 or lower, the
equipment will start up with contrast setting 36 when the power i s again
turned on.
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X44
EXIT: [ENT]
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1.4 Menu Overview
You can choose the functional ity of the equipment t hr ough the menu. If you get
lost i n oper at ion, press the MENU key until you return to the main menu. The
complete menu tree is provided in the Appendix.
1.4.1 Menu oper a ti ng pr o ce dure
1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu.
[MENU]
MSG
SENSOR STATUS
INTERNAL GPS
USER SETTINGS
INITIAL SETTINGS
CHANNEL SETTINGS
DIAGNOSTICS
2. Use the CursorPad to choose a wanted menu and then press the ENT key.
3. Use the CursorPad to choose a wanted sub-menu and then press the ENT
key.
1. OPERATION
Main menu
There are two types of sub-menus: option selection and data entry. (Some
sub-menus combine both.) Below are examples 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 t he item you wish to proc es s and then press the
ENT key.
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1. OPERATION
5. Depending on the sub-menu selected, you will choose an opti on or enter
alphanumeric data.
Choosing an option
The example below shows how t o c hoose an option from the USER
SETTINGS menu. (See the illustration 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
ON
OFF
Options window
USER SETTINGS m enu, showing options for KEY BEEP
b) Press ▲ or ▼ to choose opti on desired and then pres s t h e ENT key.
Entering alphanumeric data
The example below shows how t o enter numeric data on the DRAUGHT
entry sc reen, whi c h is page 5 of the NAV STATUS setup screens.
a) Cho ose DRAUGHT and then press the ENT key. An un der li n e is under the
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 finish entering 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 close the menu.
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1.5 Setting Up for a Voyage
There are sev en items on the NAV STATUS menu that you will need to enter at
the star t of a voyage: navigation status, destinat ion, arrival date, arrival time,
number of cr ew, vessel type and draug ht.
1. Press the NAV STATUS key to open the NAV ST ATUS menu.
1. OPERATION
[NAV STATUS]
NAV STATUS: 0
***
STATUS DETAIL
UNDER WAY USING
ENGINE
***
NAV STATUS menu, page 1, nav status entry screen
2. If your navigati on s tatus is different from that shown, follow the procedure
below. If it is the same as shown, go to step 3.
a) Press the ENT key.
b) Press ▲ or ▼ to choose appr opr i a te s t atus and then press 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?]
WX
(0/0)
NAV STATUS menu, page 2
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1. OPERATION
4. NEW is selected; pres s the ENT key.
[DESTINATION]
ENTER A NEW
DESTINATION
QUIT:[NAV STATUS]
NAV STATUS menu, page 2 (destination entry screen)
5. Press the ENT key. Use the CursorPad to enter des tination and then press
the ENT key. You may use up to 20 alphanum eric characters, and you may
enter 20 dest inations. Pressing ▲ displays alphanumeri c c har ac ters in
order of blank space, alphabet , numerals and symbols. (For how to enter
alphanumeric characters, see “E ntering 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
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1. OPERATION
6. Press ► to show page 3 of the NAV STATUS menu.
[ARRIVAL TIME] WX
: 25/APR
DATE
TIME: 0:00
NAV STATUS menu, page 3 (date and time of arrival entry screen)
7. DA TE is selected; press the ENT key.
8. Use the CursorPad to enter the date of arrival and then press the ENT key.
9. TIME is select ed; pr es s the ENT key.
10. Use the CursorPad to enter the estimated time of arrival and t hen 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
WX
NAV STATUS menu, page 4 (cargo type and crew entry screen)
12. CREW is selected; press 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 selected; press the ENT key.
15. Use the CursorPad to choose type of vessel, ref er ring to the table on the
next page, and then press the ENT key.
Note 1: Onl y the second digit of the vessel c lass may be entered here; the
first digit is entered on the INITI A L SETTINGS menu, duri ng
installation.
Note 2: When “Tanker” is chos en and the Nav status is “Moored”, output
power is automatic ally switched to 1 W when SO G is less than 3
kts. Further, in the above condit ion, when SOG becomes higher
than 3 knots , the pop-up message “CHA NGE NAV STATUS?”
appears and a beep sounds. (The pop-up message “TX POWER
CHANGED” also appears to notif y you that the Tx power has
changed). To erase the pop-up m ess age, press any key or lower
SOG below 3 kts.
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1. OPERATION
A
A
A
A
10 FUTURE USEALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE60 PASSENGER SHIPS ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE
11 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(A)61 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(A)
12 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(B)62 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(B)
13 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(C)63 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(C)
14 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(D)64 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(D)
15 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE65 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE
16 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE66 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE
17 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE67 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE
18 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE68 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE
19 FUTURE USE NONE69 PASSENGER SHIPS NONE
20 WIG
21 WIGCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(A)71 CARGO SHIPSCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(A)
22 WIGCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(B)72 CARGO SHIPSCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(B)
23 WIGCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(C)73 CA RGO SHIPSCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(C)
24 WIGCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(D)74 CARGO SHIPSCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(D)
25 WIGFUTURE USE75 CARGO SHIPSFUTURE USE
26 WIGFUTURE USE76 CARGO SHIPSFUTURE USE
27 WIGFUTURE USE77 CARGO SHIPSFUTURE USE
28 WIGFUTURE USE78 CARGO SHIPSFUTURE USE
29 WIGNONE79 CARGO SHIPSNONE
30 FISHING80 TANKER
31 TOWING81 TANKERCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(A)
LENGTH OF THE TOW EXCEEDS 200M OR BREADTH EXCEEDS 25M
32
33 ENGAGED IN DREDGING OR UNDERWATER OPERATIONS 83 TANKERCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(C)
34 ENGAGED IN DIVING OPERATIONS84 TANKERCARRYING DG , HS, OR MP(D)
35 ENGAGED IN MILITARY OPERATIONS85 TANKERFUTURE USE
36 SAILING86 TANKERFUTURE USE
37 PLEASURE CRAFT 87 TANKERFUTURE USE
38 FU TURE USE88 TANKERFUTURE USE
39 FUTURE USE89 TANKERNONE
40 HSC
41 HSCCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(A)91 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP
42 HSCCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(B)92 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP
43 HSCCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(C)93 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP
44 HSCCARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(D)94 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP
45 HSCFUTURE USE95 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP
46 HSCFUTURE USE96 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP
47 HSCFUTURE USE97 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP
48 HSCFUTURE USE98 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP
49 HSCNONE99 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP
50 PILOT
51 S E ARCH AND RESCUE VESSELS
52 TUGS
53 P ORT TENDERS
54
VESSELS WITH AN T I -POLLUTION FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT
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 TYPE70 CARGO SHIPS
82 TANKERCARRYING DG , HS, OR MP(B)
LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE90 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE
LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE
LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE
CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(A)
CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(B)
CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(C)
CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(D)
FUTURE USE
FUTURE USE
FUTURE USE
FUTURE USE
NONE
16. Press ► to go to page 5 of the NAV STATUS menu.
[DRAUGHT]
W
DRAUGHT: 00.0 m
NAV 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 A ppr oac h) and TCPA (T ime to Closest Point of
Approach) range for which you want to be alerted to AIS targets c lose to own
ship. When a ship’s CPA and TCP A are lower than that s et her e, the buzzer
sounds (i f active) and the message COLLISION ALARM appears.
1. Press the MENU key to open the main menu.
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose USER SE TTINGS and then press t he 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]
CPA/TCPA ALARM sub-menu
4. CP A is selected; press the ENT key.
5. Use the CursorPad to enter CP A (setting range: 0-6.00 nm) and then press
the ENT key.
6. TCPA is selec ted; press the ENT key.
7. Use the CursorPad to enter TCPA (setting r ange: 0-60 min) and then press
the ENT key.
8. ALARM MODE is s elected; press the ENT key.
9. Choose ON to enabl e the CPA/ TCPA alarm feature; OFF to dis able it. Press
the ENT key.
10. ALARM BUZZER is s elected; press the ENT key.
11. Choose ON to enable the CPA /TCP A audio alarm, or OFF to disable it.
Press the ENT key.
12. Press the DISP k ey to close the menu.
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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 shown 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.
Dangerous target
(Target whose CPA and TCPA are lower
than CPA and TCPA alarm settings.)
Target name
Heading
Speed
Course
n
CPA
m
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 kts10 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 higher than 23 kt with course change
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" (DANGER) 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, press the DISP key to show the TARGET LIST, which
list s all AIS targets being detected by the FA-150.
Target's name, and
range and bearing
(from north) from
own ship to target
Note 1: If the dangerous target li s t appears, press ◄ to switch to the target
list.
Note 2: If there is no data for the target s elected, the message NO SEL
appears. Hit any key to escape.
Note 3: Targets are automat ically sorted in r ange or der (closest to furt hes t)
when no key is operated f or 30 s ec onds. Target order is then
updated every five seconds.
Note 4: The range and bearing are updated when AUTO SORT on t he
INITIA L SETTINGS menu i s O FF, however t ar get 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 pl otter display. Press
◄ or ► to paint t he c ircle of a desired target in black and then
press the ENT key. You can sort targets i n r ange order : Press ► to
sort in closest to furthest order; ◄ to sort in furthest to closest
order. The display then looks something l ike the one shown at the
top of one of the nex t page. If you wish to see other target data, go
to step 3 below.
2. Use ▼ or ▲ to choose the t ar get whose data y ou 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.
[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 : 25
****TYPE DETAIL****
CARGO SHIPS
ALL SHIPS OF
THIS TYPE
[DETAILS SHIP] 5/6
MMSI [A] : 431099806
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.
Navigation status no.
Navigation status description
MMSI no.
Destination
Date of arrival at destination
Estimated time of arrival
Target data display, mobile class A
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Target data display, mobile class B
[DETAILS SHIP] 1/4
MMSI [B]: 431099806
NAME : FURUNO
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 display, mobile class B
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Target data display, base station
1. OPERATION
"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 BS] 1/1
MMSI : 001099806
CPA: 0.02 nm
TCPA: 0'17"
LAT : 34
LON: 134
PA : H
R/B : 25.12 nm/351.5
"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.
MMSI No.
Latitude
Longitude
Altitude
Speed over ground, course over ground
Position Accuracy (H, High, L, Low)
Range and bearing from own ship
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1. OPERATION
Target data display, AtoN (Aid to Navigation)
[DETAILS AtoN] 1/4
MMSI : 431099806
NAME: FURUNO
CPA : 0.02 nm
TCPA : 0'17"
[DETAILS AtoN] 2/4
MMSI : 431099806
LAT : 34
LON : 134
PA: H
R/B: 25.12 nm/351.5
PI: ON POSITION
[DETAILS AtoN] 3/4
MMSI : 431099806
C D
°
03.5442'N
°
30.3883'E
A: 100 m
B: 23 m
C: 6 m
A
D: 6 m
B
LENGTH: 123 m
BEAM: 12 m
°
MMSI No.
Name
CPA
TCPA
MMSI No.
Latitude
Longitude
Position Accuracy (H, High, L, Low)
Range and bearing from own ship
Off Position or On Position
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 AtoN] 4/4
MMSI : 431099806
VIRTUAL AtoN
TYPE OF AtoN: 20
****TYPE OF DETAIL****
CARDINAL MARK N
MMSI No.
AtoN existence (real or virtual)
Type of AtoN (See next page.)
Description of AtoN
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1. OPERATION
The table below shows all the AtoN codes which may appear on the AtoN
target data display. The AtoN name which appears on the AtoN target display is
shown in uppercase alphabet.
A to N code and description
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Code
Description
DEFAULT, TYPE OF A TO N NOT SPECIFIED
REFERENCE POINT
RACON
OFF SHORE STRUCTURE
SPARE
LIGHT, WITHOUT SECTORS
LIGHT, WITH SECTORS
LEADING LIGHT FRONT
LEADING LIGHT REAR
BEACON, CARDINAL N
BEACON, CARDINAL E
BEACON, CARDINAL S
BEACON, CARDINAL W
BEACON, PORT HAND
BEACON, STARBOARD HAND
BEACON, PREFERRED CHANNEL PORT HAND
BEACON, PREFERRED CHANNEL STARBOARD
HAND
BEACON, ISOLATED DANGER
BEACON, SAFE WATER
BEACON, SPECIAL MARK
CARDINAL MARK N
CARDINAL MARK E
CARDINAL MARK S
CARDINAL MARK W
PORT HAND MARK
STARBOARD HAND MARK
PREFERRED CHANNEL PORT HAND
PREFERRED CHANNEL STARBOARD HAND
ISOLATED DANGER
SAFE WATER
SPECIAL MARK
LIGHT VESSEL / LANBY
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1. OPERATION
1.7.3 Dangerous (target) list
You can easily find dangerous s hips whose CPA and TCPA are lower than the
CPA and TCPA alarm settings.
1. At the plotter display, press the DISP key to show the Target List (see
paragraph 1.7.2).
Note 1: I f t he target list appears, press ► to show the dangerous list.
Note 2: Targets are aut om at ically sorted by TCPA when no key is oper ated
for 30 seconds . Target order is t hen updated every five seconds.
3. To find detailed infor mation about a dangerous target, use ▼ or ▲ to
choose the target and then press the ENT key.
4. Use the CursorPad to change page – ▼ or ▲ to go forward; ▲ or ◄ to go
back.
Note 1: The message “LO S T” appears at the top of the Dangerous List when
no A IS signal is received from the selected targ et.
Note 2: CPA and TCPA are automatic ally updated when AUTO SORT on the
INITIA L SETTINGS menu i s O FF, however t ar get order is not update d.
To do this, press ◄, and the targets are sorted in TCPA order.
“NOW SORTING” is shown while sorting.
1.7.4 Own ship’s static data
The OWN STAT IC DATA display shows, on five pages, own ship’s st atic data,
which includes MM SI, call sign and name, IMO number, type of ship and
locati on of position fixing antenn a. This data should be checked once per
voyage or once per month whichever is shorter . Data may be c hanged only on
the authority of the master.
1. At the plotter display, press the DISP key twice to show “OWN STATIC
DATA”. See the next page.
2. Use the CursorPad to view other own static data; ▼ or ► to go forward, ▲
or ◄ to go back.
See the illustration on the next page for own s hip’s static data examples.
[OWN STATIC DATA] 3/5
DRAUGHT: 12.1 m
NAV STATUS: 0
***STATUS DETAIL***
UNDER WAY USING
ENGINE
Name
Call sign
MMSI no.
IMO no.
Destination
Estimated date of arrival
Estimated time of arrival
Draught
Navigation status no.
Navigation status description
[OWN STATIC DATA] 4/5
CPA : 1.50 nm
TCPA : 10 min
ANT POS INT EXT
LENGTH A : 75 m 77 m
LENGTH B : 20 m 18 m
LENGTH C : 15 m 18 m
LENGTH D : 15 m 12 m
[OWN STATIC DATA] 5/5
CREW : 12
TYPE OF SHIP: 36
CLASS : A
****TYPE DETAIL****
SAILING
OWN STATIC DATA displays
CPA (preset value)
TCPA (preset value)
INT: Internal GPS, EXT: External GPS
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
Number of crew
Ship type
Ship class
Type detail
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1. OPERATION
1.7.5 Ow n dynamic data display
The OWN DYNAMIC DATA display shows your ship’s dynamic data, which
includes time, date, ship’s position, course over ground (COG), speed over
ground (SOG), rate of turn (ROT), and heading.
The OOW should periodically check position, speed over ground and sensor
information.
At the plotter display, press the DISP key three times to show the OWN
DYNAMIC DATA display.
[OWN DYNAMIC DATA]
Date, time
Latitude
Longitude
Speed over ground
Course over ground, Heading
Rate of turn
Position accuracy
(H: High, L: Low),
RAIM status
(USE or UNUSE)
01/MAY/2004 13:24:55
LAT : 34
LON : 135
SOG: 8.1 kt INT GPS
COG: 118.5
ROT: R10.3°/min*
PA: H RAIM: USE
°
45.2132' N
°
21.2345' E
°
HDG:118
Antenna marker flashes when transmitting
GPS receiver in use
INT GPS:Internal GPS
INT DGPS: Internal DGPS
EXT GPS:External GPS
°
EXT DGPS: External DGPS
NO FIX:No position fix
* = If no ROT device is connected and HDG
sentence is input from a gyrocompass, etc.,
the following is displayed:
OWN DYNAMIC DATA display
1.7.6 Alarm status display
The alarm status display shows the date and time alarms were violated. For
further details, see paragraph 2.5.
Rate of turn less than 10
Rate of turn 10
Rate of turn 10
°
/min. rightward or higher: R>10
°
/min. leftward or higher: L>10
°
/min.: 0.0
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1.8 Messages
You may send and receive messages via the VHF link, to a specified
destination (MMSI) or all ships in the area. Messages can be sent to warn of
safety of navigation; for example, an iceberg sighted. Routine messages are
also permitted.
Short safety-related messages are only an additional means to broadcast
safety information. They do not remove the requirements of the GMDSS.
When a message is received, the equipment beeps and the indication
“MESSAGE” appears. The contents of the message may be viewed on the
receive message log.
6. Choose ADRS CAST to send a message to a specific AIS-equipped ship, or
7. For BROAD CAST, go to step 8. For ADRS CAST, “MMSI” is selected;
8. MSG TYPE is chosen; press the ENT key.
9. Choose message type: NORMAL (message other than safety) or SAFETY
10. CHANNEL is chosen; press the ENT key.
11. Choose which channel to transmit your message over.
12. Press the ENT key.
13. Press the MENU key to return to the CREATE MSG sub-menu.
14. Choose SET MSG and press the ENT key.
BROAD CAST
ADRS CAST
BROAD CAST to send a message to all AIS-equipped ships within
broadcasting range. Press the ENT key.
press the ENT key, use the CursorPad to enter MMSI number of the vessel
which you want to receive the message, and then press the ENT key.
SAFETY
NORMAL
(important navigational or meteorological warning). Press the ENT key.
ALTERNATE
BOTH A & B
A
[SET MSG]
B
*: Number of characters available with each message type is
as follows:
NORMAL message with BROAD-CAST: 156 characters
NORMAL message with ADDRESS-CAST: 151 characters
SAFETY message with BROAD-CAST: 161 characters
SAFETY message with ADDRESS-CAST : 156 characters
01(151)* [DIM]HOLD:CLEAR
Number of characters used/available
SET MSG screen
15. Use the CursorPad to enter your message. Use ▼ or ▲ to choose
character; ◄ or ► to shift the cursor.
16. Press the ENT key to return to the CREATE
MSG sub-menu.
17. Choose SEND MSG and then press the ENT
SEND MESSAGE.
ARE YOU SURE?
YES NO
key, and the prompt shown right appears.
18. Press ◄ to choose YES and then press the
ENT key to send your message.
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The screen shows message status as follows:
1. OPERATION
AIS message status messages and their meanings
Message Meaning
NOW SENDING. Message is being sent.
SEND MESSAGE COMPLETE.
PRESS ANY KEY
SEND MESSAGE UNSUCCESSFUL.
Transmission of message completed. (MMSI is
additionally shown in case of addressed message.)
Message could not be sent.
PRESS ANY KEY
SEND MESSAGE UNSUCCESSFUL.
MMSI: XXXXXXXXX
Message sent successfully, however there is no reply
from receiver of message.
PRESS ANY KEY
NOW WAITING RESPONSE.
PRESS ANY KEY
You tried to send a message while the transponder is
awaiting receive confirmation (successful or
unsuccessful) for the first-sent message. After
confirmation is received, the next sequential message
will be sent.
1.8.2 Receiving messages
How to view a received messag e
When a message is received, the window below appears on the display. To
view the contents of the message follow the procedure below.
1. Press any key to erase the “message received” window.
MMSI of sender, type of message
N-ABM: Normal, addressed binary
S-ABM: Safety, addressed binary
N-BBM: Normal, broadcast binary
S-BBM: Safety, broadcast binary
Received message log
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1. OPERATION
5. To view the c ontents of an unread message, use the CursorPad to choose
the message and then press the ENT key. Below is an example of a
received message.
[RX LOG]
I HAVE CHANGED MY
COURSE TO 350 DEGREE.
QUIT[MENU]
Received m es sage example
6. Press the DISP key to cl ose the log.
Displaying received messages i n a window
You may display incoming m es s ages in a window as follows:
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose USER SETTINGS and t hen press the ENT
key.
[USER SETTINGS]
KEY BEEP: ON
ALARM BUZZER : ON
DISP RCVD MSG : ALL
RCVD MSG BUZZ: ON
LR MODE: AUTO
AUTO SORT: ON
CPA/TCPA ALARM
USER SETTINGS sub-menu
3. Use the CursorPad to choose DISP RCVD MSG and then pres s the ENT
key.
ALL
ABM
OFF
4. Use the CursorPad to choose which category of r ec eive message you
want to display automatically and then press the ENT key.
ALL: Display any message upon receipt
ABM: Display only addr ess ed binary messages u pon their receipt
OFF: Disable automati c displaying of incom ing messages
5. Press the DISP key to cl ose the menu.
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1.8.3 Message logs
The FA-150 stores the latest 20 each of transmitted and received messages in
respective message logs. When a log becomes full, the oldest message in the
log is automatically deleted to make room for the latest.
To display a message log, do the following:
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Choose MSG and then press the ENT key.
3. Choose TX LOG or RX LOG as appropriate and then press the ENT key.
Below is an example of the Tx log. For the appearance of the Rx log, see
paragraph 1.8.2.
Date and time message
transmitted, message status
OK: Message transmitted
successfully
FAIL: Message could not
be transmitted
[TX LOG]
31/APR 13:25 OK
TO: 431099111 N-ABM
27/MAR 03:43
TO: 431099111 S-ABM
19/MAR 18:00
TO: 431099111 N-ABM
1/20[
] MSG[ENT] QUIT[MENU]
TX message log
1. OPERATION
MMSI of receiver, type of message
N-ABM: Normal, addressed binary
S-ABM: Safety, addressed binary
N-BBM: Normal, broadcast binary
S-BBM: Safety, broadcast binary
4. To view the contents of a message, choose it with ▼ or ▲ and then press
the ENT key. Below is an example of a transmitted message. For an
example of a received message, see paragraph 1.8.2.
[TX LOG]
CHANGE YOUR COURSE TO
350 DEGREE.
QUIT[MENU]
Transmitted message example
5. Press the DISP key to close the log.
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1. OPERATION
1.9 Regional Operating Channels
AIS operates primarily on two dedicated VHF channels, CH 2087 and CH2088.
Where these channels are not available regionally, the AIS is capable of being
automatically switched to designated alternate channels by means of a
message from a shore facility. Where no shore based AIS or GMDSS sea area
A1 station is in place, the AIS should be switched manually as in paragraph
1.9.2.
A regional operating area is set with the procedure shown below. The most
recent eight areas are memorized.
• Automatic setting of VHF DSC (channel 70) from shore-based AIS
• Automatic setting by AIS message from shore-based AIS
• Setting by shipboard system such as ECDIS
• Manual setting
The default area is as follows:
• Tx power: 12.5 W
• Channel no. 2087, 2088
• Frequency bandwidth: 25 kHz
• Tx/Rx mode: Tx/Rx
1.9.1 Viewing channels, Tx power
Do the following to view current channels.
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Choose CHANNEL SETTINGS and then press the ENT key.
[CHANNEL SETTINGS]
VIEW CHANNEL
EDIT CHANNEL
QUIT[MENU]
CHANNEL SETTINGS menu
3. Choose VIEW CHANNEL and then press the ENT key.
Power
Channel
[VIEW CHANNEL]
POWER : 12.5W
CHANNEL NO.
CH-A: 2087
CH-B: 2088
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VIEW CHANNEL display
4. Press the DISP key to close the display.
QUIT[MENU]
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1.9.2 Displaying, editing regional operating ar ea status
You may display the status of regional operating areas currently memorized in
the equipment. Nine of any combination of AIS message from shore-based AIS,
DSC message, manual settings and commands from ECDIS or a PC may be
registered and one will be HIGH SEA.
About registering areas
• AIS and DSC messages registered within last two hours cannot be edited.
• An item labeled HIGH SEA cannot be registered. (“HIGH SEA” are data used
for international waters not controlled by shore-based AIS.)
• If two areas overlap one another the older data is deleted.
• Data older than five weeks is deleted.
• Area data is deleted when it is more than 500 miles from the area for which it
was registered.
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Choose CHANNEL SETTINGS and then press the ENT key.
3. Choose EDIT CHANNEL and then press the ENT key.
SELECT NO.: File number, 0-9. In order of distance from own ship,
from closest to furthest.
TIME: Data and time equipment controlled by external source.
MMSI: MMSI displayed for control by DSC or shore-based AIS.
Dashes or “EMPTY” (no data) otherwise.
TYPE: How channel is controlled: AIS, AIS message; HIGH SEA
(for reference setting) PI, ECDIS or PC; DSC, DSC,
MANUAL, manual control
Note: MMSI and TYPE must be set to other than “HIGH SEA” to edit.
4. Use ▼ or ▲ to choose desired file number from SELECT NO.
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1. OPERATION
5. Press the ENT key to show details.
[EDIT CHANNEL]
FROM MMSI:
POWER : 12.5W
CH NO. CH-A: 2087
CH-B: 2088
MODE CH-A: TX/RX
CH-B: TX/RX
ZONE: 1nm
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
1/2
EDIT CHA NNE L sub-menu, p age 1
6. POWER is selected; press the ENT key to show the channel power
options.
2W
12.5W
7. Use ▼ or ▲ to choose power desired and then press the ENT key.
8. CH NO. CH-A is selected; press the ENT key.
9. Use the CursorPad to choose channel number for CH-A and then press
the ENT key.
10. CH NO. CH-B is selected; press the ENT key.
11. Use the CursorPad to choose channel number for CH-B and then press
the ENT key.
12. MODE CH-A is selected; press the ENT key.
TX/RX
RX
UNUSED
13. Use the CursorPad to choose desired mode for CH-A and then press the
ENT key.
Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6
CH-A TX/RX TX/RX RX RX RX UNUSED
CH-B TX/RX RX TX/RX RX UNUSED RX
14. MODE CH-B is selected; press the ENT key.
15. Use the CursorPad to choose desired mode for CH-B and then press the ENT key.
16. ZONE is selected; press the ENT key.
17. Key in the zone distance and then press the ENT key. (The setting range is
1 to 8 (nm)).
18. Use ▼ or ▲ to show page 2 of the [EDIT CHANNEL] sub menu.
[EDIT CHANNEL] 2/2
CH AREA
RIGHT TOP
LAT: 0
LON:0
LEFT BOTTOM
LAT: 0
LON:0
°
00.0'N
°
00.0'E
°
00.0'N
°
00.0'E
EDIT CHA NNE L sub-menu, p age 2
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1. OPERATION
19. LAT of RIGHT TOP is selected; press the ENT key. Use the CursorPad to
enter latitude for the right-top position (northeast point) of the AIS operating
area and then press the ENT key.
20. LON of RIGHT TOP is selected; press the ENT key. Use the CursorPad to
enter longitude for the right-top position (northeast point) of the AIS
operating area and then press the ENT key.
21. LAT of LEFT BOTTOM is selected; press the ENT key. Use the CursorPad
to enter latitude for the left-bottom position (southwest point) of the AIS
operating area and then press the ENT key.
22. LON of LEFT BOTTOM is selected; press the ENT key. Use the CursorPad to enter longitude for the left-bottom position (southeast point)
of the AIS operating area and then press the ENT key.
Note: The available range is 20-200 nm. If the area contains overlapping
data the older data will be erased.
20-200 nm
RIGHT-TOP
20-200 nm
LEFT-BOTTOM
ZONE
1-8 nm
Description of RIGHT-TOP, LEFT-BOTTOM and ZO NE items
23. Press the MENU key. The prompt shown below appears.
SAVE CHANNEL.
ARE YOU SURE?
YES NO
24. Press ◄ to choose YES and then press the ENT key.
Note: If a combination other than that shown in the table at step 13 is
selected, the message “ILLEGAL MODE WAS SELECTED PRESS
ANY KEY.” appears.
25. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
Note: If you enter invalid data, the message “OUT OF RANGE!: OO” appears.
Press any key to escape. Reenter data.
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1. OPERATION
1.10 Enabling/Disabling Buzzers, Key Beep
You may turn on or off the buz z er s that sound for alarms or incoming
messages. F ur ther, you may turn off the beep whi c h s ounds for valid key i nput .
Note that the alarm buzzer is not related to a radar or ECDIS alarm.
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose USER SETTINGS and t hen press the ENT
key.
[USER SETTINGS]
KEY BEEP: ON
ALARM BUZZER : ON
DISP RCVD MSG : ALL
RCVD MSG BUZZ: ON
LR MODE: AUTO
AUTO SORT: ON
CPA/TCPA ALARM
USER SETTINGS sub-menu
3. Use the CursorPad to choos e KEY BEEP, ALARM BUZZER or RCVD
MSG BUZZ as appr opr iate and then press t he ENT key.
4. Choose ON or OF F as appr opr iate and then pres s the ENT key.
5. Press the DISP key to clos e the menu.
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1.11 Long Range Mode
The long r ange m ode sets how to reply to a request for own s hip data from a
dist ant station, for example, Inmarsat C station. You may reply automat ically or
manually.
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose USER SE TTINGS and then press the ENT
key.
[USER SETTINGS]
KEY BEEP: ON
ALARM BUZZER : ON
DISP RCVD MSG : ALL
RCVD MSG BUZZ: ON
LR MODE: AUTO
AUTO SORT: ON
CPA/TCPA ALARM
1. OPERATION
USER SETTINGS sub-menu
3. Use the CursorPad to choose LR M ODE and then press the ENT key .
AUTO
MANUAL
4. Use the CursorPad to choose AUTO (aut o r eply) or MANUAL ( manual
reply) as appropr iate and then press th e ENT key.
5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
Manual reply
For manual reply, the left-side message below appears w hen a reques t for own
ship dat a ar r ives from a distant station. Press t he ENT key to s end the data, or
press any key other than ENT to send no data. The screen then c hanges
according to your selection.
Information
requested
(See table
on next page.)
[RECEIVED LR]
MMSI: 431456789
NAME: FURUNO
Press key
C
RESPONSE?
YES: [ENT] NO: OTHER
[LR RESPONSE]
MMSI: 431456789
NAME: FURUNO
C
PRESS ANY KEY
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1. OPERATION
Automatic reply
For automatic reply, the right-side message below appears when a request for
own ship data arrives from a distant station. Ship’s data is automatically
transmitted. Press the ENT key to erase the message.
[LR RESPONSE]
MMSI: 431456789
NAME: FURUNO
C
PRESS ANY KEY
Codes used in long range messages
Code Meaning
A Ship name, call sign, IMO number
B Date message created
C Position
E Course over ground
F Speed over ground
I Waypoint, ETA
O Draft
P Ship type, Load
U Ship length, width, type
W Number of crew
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1.12 Viewing Initial Settings
The INITIAL SETTINGS menu, which is locked with a password, is where the
installer enters ship’s MMSI, internal and external antenna positions, ship type
and I/O port settings. You can view the settings on this menu as follows.
1. Press the MENU to open the menu.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose INITIAL SETTINGS and then press the ENT
key.
3. Press the ENT key twice.
4. Use the CursorPad to choose item to view and then press the ENT key.
1. OPERATION
[VIEW MMSI]
MMSI: 999999999
IMO NO : 009999999
NAME: FURUNO
C. SIN: FQC3544
QUIT [MENU]
[INITIAL SETTINGS]
VIEW MMSI
VIEW INT ANT POS.
VIEW EXT ANT POS.
VIEW SHIP TYPE
VIEW I/O PORT
QUIT [MENU]
[VIEW INT ANT POS.]
A: 45m
A
B
C D
[VIEW EXT ANT POS.]
A
B
C D
[VIEW SHIP TYPE]
TYPE NO : 0
***
TYPE DETAIL
NOT AVAILABLE
B: 15m
C: 8m
D: 7m
QUIT[MENU]
A: 45m
B: 15m
C: 8m
D: 7m
QUIT[MENU]
*****
QUIT [MENU]
[VIEW I/O PORT]
Choose port to view and
press the [ENT] key.
* Shown when
optional LAN
kit is installed.
VIEW COM PORT
VIEW PC PORT
VIEW LAN PORT*
VIEW PRIORITY
QUIT [MENU]
INITIAL SETTINGS menus
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2. MAINTENANCE,
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.
2.1 Maintenance
Regular maintenance is necessary to maintain performance. A monthly
maintenance program should be established and should at least include the
items listed in the table below.
Maintenance items
Item Check point
Connectors
Cabling Check cabling for damage. Replace if damaged.
Ground terminal
Ground wire
Monitor unit,
Transponder unit
Check that all connectors on the rear panel of the transponder
unit and monitor unit are firmly connected.
Check the ground terminal on the monitor unit and transponder
unit for rust. Clean if necessary.
Confirm that the ground wire on the monitor unit and
transponder unit is firmly fastened.
Dirt and dust should be removed from units with a soft, dry
cloth. For the LCD, wipe it carefully to prevent scratching,
using tissue paper and an LCD cleaner. To remove dirt or salt
deposits, use an LCD cleaner, wiping slowly with tissue paper
so as to dissolve the dirt or salt. Change paper frequently so
the salt or dirt will not scratch the LCD. Do not use solvents
such as thinner, acetone or benzene for cleaning any unit; they
can remove paint and marks and deform the equipment.
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2.2 Replacement of Fuse, Resetting Breaker
2.2.1 Replacement of fuse
The power cable for the monitor unit contains a 3A fuse which protects the
equipment from overvoltage, reverse polarity and equipment fault. If the power
cannot be turned on, check if the fuse has blown. If it has blown, find the cause
before replacing the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, contact
your dealer for advice.
Part Type Code No.
Fuse FGBO-A 3A AC125V 000-549-063
WARNING
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or
result in damage to the equipment.
2.2.2 Resetting the breaker
If the power cannot be turned on, the BREAKER button on the rear panel of the
transponder unit may have activated. The BREAKER button pops out when
overvoltage, reverse polarity or equipment fault is detected, to protect the
system from damage. If the button pops out, find the reason before pushing it
in to restore normal operation.
BREAKER
10A
Breaker
GPS ANT
PC
VHF ANT
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2.3 Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting table below provides common symptoms of trouble and
the means to rectify them. If you cannot restore normal operation, do not
attempt to check inside the equipment. Refer any repair work to a qualified
technician.
2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy
Power
Cannot turn on the power. • Check that the power connector is firmly fastened.
• Check the power supply.
Transmi t ting, receiving messages
Cannot transmit or
receive.
Can transmit but message
is sent to wrong party.
Position data
No position data • Check the GPS antenna for damage.
• Check that the VHF antenna cable is firmly
fastened.
• Check the VHF antenna.
• For TX message, try different TX channel.
(operating sequence: MENU, MSG, CREATE
MSG, SET MSG TYPE, CHANNEL)
• On the SET MSG TYPE sub-menu, check that
ADRS TYPE is selected to ADRS-CAST and
MMSI is correct, before sending a message.
(operating sequence: MENU, MSG, CREATE
MSG, SET MSG TYPE, ADRS TYPE and MMSI)
• Check the GPS antenna cable and its connectors.
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2.4 Diagnostics
The FA-150 provides diagnostic tests to check the monitor unit and
transponder unit for proper operation.
2.4.1 Monitor unit test
The monitor unit test shows program no., and checks the ROM, RAM, LCD and
controls.
1. Press the MENU key to open the main menu.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose DIAGNOSTICS and then press the ENT key.
For service technician.
Not accessible by user.
3. Use the CursorPad to choose MONITOR TEST and then press the ENT
key. The test program automatically proceeds in the sequence shown
below.
[DIAGNOSTICS]
MONITOR TEST
TRANSPONDER TEST
PWR ON/OFF HISTORY
TX ON/OFF HISTORY
MEMORY CLEAR
FOR SERVICE
a) The first screen in the monitor test program sequence shows program no.
b) After the program no. has been displayed, the message “PUSH KEY”
appears, in reverse video. Press each key and arrows on the CursorPad
one by one. The pressed key or arrow’s name appears next to “KEY” if the
control is functioning normally.
c) After the key test is completed, the ROM, RAM and I/O port (special test
connector required, otherwise “- -” appears) are checked. If the results of
the ROM and RAM check are shown as OK or NG (No Good). If NG
appears contact your dealer for advice.
d) After the items in c) have been checked, the contrast is automatically
changed. Check that the contrast changes.
e) The LCD is checked. All LCD segments turn on for two seconds and then
go off for three seconds, and then the screen turns black and then turns
white.
f) The test is repeated.
4. To escape from the test, press the MENU key three times when PUSH KEY
is shown in reverse video.
2.4.2 Transponder test
2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
The transponder test consists of two tests: memory test and internal GPS
receiver test.
Memory test
The memory can be checked for proper operation and the program number
displayed as follows:
1. Press the MENU key to open the main menu.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose DIAGNOSTICS and then press the ENT key.
3. Use the CursorPad to choose TRANSPONDER TEST and then press the ENT key.
4. Use the CursorPad to choose MEMORY TEST and then press the ENT
key. The program no. is displayed and the ROM and RAM are checked.
The results of he ROM and RAM check are shown as OK or NG (No Good).
For any NG, contact your dealer for advice.
[MEMORY TEST]
PROGRAM NO.
2450018-xx.xx
MAIN ROM : OK
MAIN RAM : OK
SUB RAM: OK
xx.xx: Program Version No.
MEMORY TEST display
5. Press the MENU key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.
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Internal GPS test
The internal GPS receiver can be checked for proper operation as follows:
1. Press the MENU key to open the main menu.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose DIAGNOSTICS and then press the ENT key.
3. Use the CursorPad to choose TRANSPONDER TEST and then press the ENT key.
4. Use the CursorPad to choose GPS TEST and then press the ENT key to
start the test. The program no. and the test results appear as shown below.
OK: Normal
NG: (No Good). NG appears along with reason for NG:
DATA BACKUP ERR: Data backup problem
GPS COMMUNICATION ERROR: Comm. error with internal GPS
receiver
PARAMETER BACKUP ERR: Parameter backup problem
ROM ERROR
RAM ERROR
ANTENNA ERROR
[GPS TEST]
PROGRAM NO.
485026xxxx
TEST: OK
xxxx: Program Version No.
GPS TEST display
5. Press the MENU key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu..
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2.4.3 Power on/off hi st ory
The PWR ON/OFF HISTORY log shows the date and time of the latest 30
power-ons and power-offs. If the interval between power-off and power-on is
less than 15 minutes those times are not shown.
1. Press the MENU key to open the main menu.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose DIAGNOSTICS and the press the ENT key.
3. Use the CursorPad to choose PWR ON/OFF HISTORY and then press the ENT key.
[PWR ON/OFF HISTORY]
PWR-ON17/MAY/2004
05:35:54
PWR-OFF17/MAY/2004
04:56:57
PWR-ON17/MAY/2004
04:06:34
2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
Power turned on 17 May 2004
at 05:35:54
QUIT[MENU]
4. Use ▼ or ► to change page in the forward direction; ▲ or ◄ to change
page in the reverse direction.
5. Press the MENU key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.
2.4.4 Tx on/off hist ory
The TX ON/OFF HISTORY log shows the date and time of the latest 30
transmissions.
1. Press the MENU key to open the main menu.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose DIAGNOSTICS and the press the ENT key.
3. Use the CursorPad to choose TX ON/OFF HISTORY and then press the ENT key.
[TX ON/OFF HISTORY]
TX-ON17/MAY/2004
TX-OFF17/MAY/2004
TX-ON17/MAY/2004
PWR ON/OFF HISTORY log
05:35:54
04:34:57
04:33:57
Tx at 17 May 2004
at 05:35:54
PAGE (1/2) :[X] QUIT[MENU]
TX ON/OFF HISTORY log
4. Use ▼ or ► to change page in the forward direction; ▲ or ◄ to change
page in the reverse direction.
5. Press the MENU key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.
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2.5 Alarm Status
The alarm status log shows the latest 25 dates and times alarms were violated.
1. At the plotter display, press the DISP key four times to show the ALARM
ANT Antenna VSWR trouble. Continued operation possible.
CH1 TDMA RX1 Board trouble. TX stopped on corresponding TX
channel.
CH2 TDMA RX2 Board trouble. TX stopped on corresponding TX
channel.
CH70 DSC RX Board trouble, transmission stopped on CH70.
COG Invalid COG data
EPFS No data from external navigator. Continued operation
possible.
FAIL General system failure
HDG Invalid/nonexistent HDG data
L/L No L/L data
MKD Minimum input device failure
ROT Invalid ROT data
SOG Invalid SOG data
Meaning
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2.6 Error Messages
The FA-150 displays the following error messages to alert you to invalid data,
etc.
2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
Error messages and their meanings
Message Meaning
CAN’T DISPLAY OVER LAT85° Own ship’s latitude is higher than 85°.
COLLISION ALARM AIS target within set CPA/TCPA range.
COMMUNICATION ERROR No communication with transponder.
ERROR REGIST In channel editing, you entered MSG22 or DSC data
whose sea areas overlap one another.
GPS COMMUNICATION ERROR
Communication error with internal GPS, shown at
internal GPS self test.
ILLEGAL MODE WAS SELECTED.
PRESS ANY KEY.
NO MESSAGE No TX message when you attempted to send a
NO OWN SHIP POSITION
AVAILABLE
NO SEL Attempted to see detailed data for a target which has
OUT OF RANGE!: CPA:0-6.00 Invalid CPA range entered.
OUT OF RANGE!: CREW:0-8191 Invalid crew no. entered in SET CREW&TYPE.
OUT OF RANGE!: DAY Invalid day entered in SET DESTINATION.
OUT OF RANGE!: DRAUGHT:0-25.5Invalid draught entered in SET SHIP DATA.
OUT OF RANGE!: HOUR:0-23* Invalid hour entered in SET DESTINATION.
OUT OF RANGE!: INVALID
CHANNEL
OUT OF RANGE!: MINUTE:0-59* Invalid minute entered in SET DESTINATION.
OUT OF RANGE!: TCPA:0-60 Invalid TCPA entered.
OUT OF RANGE!: ZONE:1-8 Invalid ZONE entered on the EDIT CHANNEL
SEND MESSAGE UNSUCCESSFULMessage could not be sent.
TRANSPONDER WAS REBOOTED Transponder was rebooted.
Invalid combination of channels is chosen for editing.
message.
Invalid own ship position.
no data.
Invalid CH-NO. A or CH-NO. B entered on the EDIT
CHANNEL sub-menu.
sub-menu.
* Error message displayed for both even if only one is out of range.
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Note: Detection of RX malfunction
1) Detection of TDMA RX malfunction
Frequency error
PLL chip on receiver board generates lock or unlock signal for
synthesizer.
MPU watches and sets status flag which reflects data of ALR sentence.
ID 003 for RX1, ID 004 for RX2
2) Detection of DSC RX malfunction
General error
DSC Error (ID: 005) will happen in case of DSC MPU could not receive
format specifier of the data from DSC amplifier unless RSSI exists more
than 90 seconds.
2.7 GPS Monitor
The GPS monitor display shows information about the built-in GPS receiver,
including position, speed over ground, course over ground, date, time, mode
position accuracy, position-fixing status and RAIM status.
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose INTERNAL GPS and then press the ENT
key.
Latitude position
Longitude position
Speed over ground, Course over ground
Date
Time
Mode
DGPS
GPS
NO FIX
Position Accuracy
H: High, L: Low
[INTERNAL GPS]
LAT: 34
LON: 135
SOG : 10.9 kt COG : 98.9
UTC: 16/MAY/2004
06:29:02
DGPS STS: 3D
PA: H RAIM: USE
RAIM Status*
(Receiver Autonomous
Integrity Monitoring)
USE or UNUSE
°
44.4639'N
°
21.2395'E
STS (Status)
2D GPS position fix
2D:
3D:3D GPS position fix
D2D: 2D DGPS position fix
D3D: 3D DGPS position fix
DOP: HDOP larger than 4 in 2D fix,
or PDOP larger than 6 in 3D fix
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*RAIM: Technique whereby the GPS receiver verifies the integrity
of the signals received from the GPS constellation.
Internal GPS monitor
3. Press the DISP key to close the display.
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2.8 Displaying Sensor Status
The SENSOR STATUS screen shows sensor status.
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose SENSOR STATUS and then press the ENT
OTHER ROT Value calculated from HDT, or ROT device used and
talker is other than T1
CH MANAGEMENT Channel changed (displayed about 30 s)
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2.9 Restoring Default Settings
You may clear all or specific settings to start afresh with default settings. When
all data is cleared, the default settings for all items in the INIT SETTING and
SYSTEM SETTINGS sub-menus are restored. GPS data is also cleared;
however, MMSI and IMO numbers, ship’s name and call sign are not cleared.
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Use the CursorPad to choose DIAGNOSTICS and then press the ENT key.
3. Use the CursorPad to choose MEMORY CLEAR and then press the ENT
key.
[MEMORY CLEAR]
MONITOR CLEAR
SET USER DEFAULT
GPS COLD START
QUIT[MENU]
MEMORY CLEAR sub-m enu
4. Use the CursorPad to choose MONITOR CLEAR, SET USER DEFAULT or
GPS COLD START as appropriate and then press the ENT key.
MONITOR CLEAR: Restore default settings for dimmer, contrast
CPA/TCPA, key beep, audible alarm, and received
message alarm.
USER DEFAULT: Restores all settings to default, except items in the
INITIAL SETTINGS menu (MMSI No., IMO No., ship’s
name and call sign, etc.)
GPS COLD START: Clears GPS Almanac to receive latest Almanac.
MONITOR CLEAR.
ARE YOU SURE?
YES NO
MONITOR CLEAR USER DEFAULT GPS COLD START
SET USER DEFAULT
ARE YOU SURE?
YES NO
GPS COLD START.
ARE YOU SURE?
YES NO
Confirmation screens for mem or y c lear
5. Press ◄ to choose YES and then press the ENT key.
For MONITOR CLEAR and USER DEFAULT, a beep sounds and then the
equipment restarts.
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A
APPENDIX
Menu Tree
The example screens 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 setting s.
[MENU] key
MSG
SENSOR STATUS (Display sensor status.)
INTERNAL GPS (Displays data about internal GPS receiver.)
Note: The INITIAL SETTINGS sub menu
shown here is the one accessed with a
password, which permits changing of
settings. If accessed without a password,
in which case "SET" in a menu title is
replaced with "VIEW" and settings cannot
be changed.
, ADRS CAST)
SAFETY
)
, BOTH A & B, A, B)
(Continued on
next page)
SET SHIP TYPE (Type no.)
SET I/O SET
PORT
COM
PORT
SET PC
PORT
SET LAN
PORT*
SET
PRIORITY
* Shown when
optional LAN kit
is installed.
SET COM1MODE (
SET COM2MODE (
SET COM3 (Same as SET COM2.)
SET COM4MODE (
SET COM5MODE (SENSOR(Fixed)
SET COM6MODE (SENSOR(Fixed)
MODE (
STANDARD
SPEED (4800BPS, 9600BPS, 19.2KBPS,
MODE (
STANDARD
IP ADDRESS (
SUB NET MASK (
PORT NO. (0 -
L/L, COG, SOG
HDG
ROT (Same choices and defaults as HDG)
LONG RANGE
SPEED (IEC61162-1,
EXT DISPLAY
SPEED (
I
IEC61162-1,
SENSOR
SPEED (
IEC61162-1
SPEED (
IEC61162-1
SPEED (I
IEC61162-1
, MONITOR, SERVICE, BEACON, DISABLE)
, MONITOR, SERVICE, DISABLE)
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255;
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255;
65535;
10000
)
COM4 (
COM5 (1,
COM6 (1, 2,
COM4 (1, 2, 3)
COM5 (1, 2,
COM6 (
, EXT DISPLAY, DISABLE)
EC61162-2
, MONITOR, HI LEVEL IF, DISABLE)
EC61162-2
, EXT DISPLAY, DISABLE)
, IEC61162-2)
, IEC61162-2)
, IEC61162-2, AD-10)
1
, 2, 3)
2
, 3)
3
)
3
)
1
, 2, 3)
)
)
38.4KBPS
172.031.024.001
, 57.6KBPS)
)
255.255.000.000
)
P-1
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(Continued from previous page)
CHANNEL
SETTINGS
DIAGNOSTICS
VIEW CHANNEL (View power and channel settings of channel in use.)
EDIT CHANNEL
MONITOR TEST (Displays program no.; checks ROM, RAM, LCD, controls.)
TRANSPONDER
TEST
MEMORY TEST (Displays program no.; checks ROM and RAM.)
GPS TEST (Display program no. and checks internal GPS receiver.)
SELECT NO. (0-9)
TIME
FROM MMSI (HIGH SEA, MMSI, EMPTY)
TYPE (HIGH SEA, AIS, PI, DSC,
MANUAL, EMPTY)
FROM MMSI
POWER (2W,
CH NO. CH-A, CH-B
MODE CH-A, CH-B
ZONE (
1
CH AREA
-8 (nm), 5)
Press [ENT] key to display.
12.5W
)
RIGHT TOP
LEFT BOTTOM
LAT
LON
LAT
LON
[NAV STATUS]
key
PWR ON/OFF HISTORY (Log for time of equipment power on and off.)
TX ON/OFF HISTORY (Log for time of equipment transmission on and off.)
MEMORY CLEAR
FOR SERVICE (For service technician. Not accessible by user.)
NAV STATUS (00-15)
DESTINATION
ARRIVAL TIME
CARGO TYPE & CREW
MONITOR CLEAR (YES,
SET USER DEFAULT (YES,
GPS COLD START (YES,
SELECT
EDIT
DELETE
DATE
TIME
CREW (0-8191)
TYPE NO. (10-99. See page 1-8.)
NO
NO
)
NO
)
)
AP-2
DRAUGHT (
0.0
- 25.5)
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APPENDIX
A
Parts List
This equipment contains complex modules in which fault diagnosis and repair down to
component level are not practical (IMO A.694(17)/8.3.1). Only some discrete components
are used. FURUNO Electric Co., Ltd. believes identifying these components is of no value
for shipboard maintenance; therefore, they are not listed in the manual. Major modules
can be located on the parts location photo on page AP-4 and AP-5.
F U R U N O
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
TYPE, NAMELOCATION
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
24P0062, CPUMONITOR UNIT
24P0034, DSCTRANSPONDER UNIT
24P0043, GPSTBTRANSPONDER UNIT
24P0035, MAINTRANSPONDER UNIT
24P0036, MOTTRANSPONDER UNIT
24P0037, PWRTRANSPONDER UNIT
24P0033A, RX1TRANSPONDER UNIT
24P0033B, RX2TRANSPONDER UNIT
24P0032, TXTRANSPONDER UNIT
GN-8093, GPS RECEIVERTRANSPONDER UNIT
ModelFA-150
Unit
Blk.No.
MONITOR UNIT,
TRANSPONDER UNIT
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Parts Location
Monitor unit
CPU Board
24P0062
Tr ansponder unit
TX Board
24P0032
PWR Board
24P0037
Monitor unit, rear cover opened
MOT Board
24P0036
AP-4
Transponder un it, top cover removed
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RX2 Board
24P0033
RX1 Board
24P0033
MAIN Board
24P0035
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GPS Receiver
GN-8093
GPSTB Board
24P0043
DSC Board
24P0033
Transponder unit, bottom cover removed
P-5
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Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2, IEC 61162-2)
ABK: With each event
ACA, ACS: At RX
ALR: 30 s during alarm, 2 min normally no alarm
LRF, LR1, LR2, LR3: At RX
TXT: Each update
VDM: At RX
VDO: 1 s
Load requirements as listener
Isolation: Provided
Input Impedance: Input Impedance: 110 ohms (130K ohms without jumper plug)
Max. Voltage: ±14 V to GNDiso
Threshold: ±0.2 V (A-B)
Output drive capability
Differential driver output
R=50 ohm 2 v min.
R=27 ohm 1.5 V min.
Driver short-circuit current
60 mA min. 150 mA max.
Data transmission
Data is transmitted in serial asynchronous form in accordance with the standard
referenced in 2.1 of IEC 61162-1/2. The first bit is a start bit and is followed by data bits,
least-significant-bit as illustrated below.
The following parameters are used:
Baud rate: 38.4 Kbps /4800 bps
Data bits: 8 (D7 = 0), parity none
Stop bits: 1
AP-6
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
Start
bit
Data bits
Stop
bit
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Serial interface I/O circuit
COM1, 2, 3 port
Baud rate selectable from 4800 and 38400 (bps).
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110.
LTC1535C
RD
TD
GND2GND
GND
COM 4, 5 port
Baud rate selectable from 4800 and 38400 (bps).
110.
LTC1535C
RD_2
TD
GND2GND
GND
COM1_JP
COM1_JP
COM1_RD_B
COM1_RD_A
COM1_TD_B
COM1_TD_A
GND_ISO
COM4_JP
COM4_JP
COM4_2_RD_B
COM4_2_RD_A
COM4_TD_B
COM4_TD_A
GND_ISO
2.2k.
RD_1
PC400
470.
COM6 port
Baud rate selectable from 4800 and 38400 (bps).
LTC1535C
2_RD
TD
GND2
GND
PC400
PC400
1_RD/A D_DATA
AD_CLK
2.2k
2.2k
W
W
110.
470.
220.
220.
COM4_1_RD_H
COM4_1_RD_C
COM6_JP
COM6_JP
COM6_2_RD_B
COM6_2_RD_A
COM6_TD_B
COM6_TD_A
GND_ISO
COM6_1_RD_H
AD_DATA_H
COM6_1_RD_C/AD_DATA_C
AD_CLK_H
AD_CLK_C
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DISP port
Baud rate selectable from 4800 and 38400 (bps).
LTC1535C
RD
TD
GND2GND
GND
110.
Sentence description
Input sentences
ABM - Addressed binary and safety related message
6. Checksum
NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator:
A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = estimated(dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid
The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field shall be
set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for A=Autonomous and
D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator and Status field shall not
be null fields.
NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator:
A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = estimated(dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid
The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field
shall be set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for
A=Autonomous and D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator
and Status field shall not be null fields.
6. Checksum
NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator:
A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = estimated(dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid
The positioning system Mode indicator field shall not be a null field.
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Output sentences
ABK - UAIS addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement