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FA-150 OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

UAIS Transponder

FA-150

9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya 662-8580, JAPAN

Telephone:+81-(0)798-65-2111 Fax: +81-(0)798-65-4200

Pub. No. OME-44310

(Elemental Chlorine Free)

The paper used in this manual is

elemental chlorine free.

Your Local Agent/Dealer

FIRST EDITION A2 : DEC. 14, 2004

: FEB. 10, 2006

( DAMI ) FA-150

http://www.furuno.co.jp/

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......................................... iii

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION...................v

PROGRAM NUMBER............................vi

SYSTEM OVERVIEW...........................vii

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

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

1.2 Turning the Power On and Off............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 Status....................................... 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

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the FA-150

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.

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-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-1 Protected from the weather PR-240-CE 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**

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

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

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

[STARTUP 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 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)

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 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

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.

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?]

(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

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

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

10 FUTURE USEALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 60 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 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(A) 71 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(A) 22 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(B) 72 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(B) 23 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(C) 73 CA RGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(C) 24 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(D) 74 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(D) 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(A)

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(C) 34 ENGAGED IN DIVING OPERATIONS 84 TANKER CARRYING DG , HS, OR MP(D) 35 ENGAGED IN MILITARY OPERATIONS 85 TANKER FUTURE USE 36 SAILING 86 TANKER FUTURE USE 37 PLEASURE CRAFT 87 TANKER FUTURE USE 38 FU TURE USE 88 TANKER FUTURE USE 39 FUTURE USE 89 TANKER NONE 40 HSC 41 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(A) 91 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 42 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(B) 92 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 43 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(C) 93 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 44 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(D) 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 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 TYPE 70 CARGO SHIPS

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

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 90 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP ALL 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

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

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. 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 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.

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]

n m

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 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

[TARGET LIST]

NAME RNG( ) BRG(°)

FURUNO 2.90 276.1

VOYAGE 3.10 292.9 QUEST 4.30 279.5 SEADOG 8.60 82.0 INTREP 9.10 123.1

1/ 10 [T] DTL[ENT]

Target type symbols None: Ship

: Base station

: SAR : AtoN

n m

DNG[X]

Press

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

Target list

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.

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Target data display, mobile 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

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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1. OPERATION

Target data display, mobile class B

[DETAILS SHIP] 1/4 MMSI [B]: 431099806 NAME : FURUNO

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

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 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

03.5442'N

30.3883'E

Target data display, base station

Target data display, SAR (Search and Rescue)

[DETAILS SAR] 1/2 MMSI : 431099806 CPA : 0.02 nm TCPA : 0'17"

MMSI No. CPA

TCPA

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

MMSI no.

CPA

TCPA

Latitude

Longitude

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

[DETAILS SAR] 2/2 MMSI : 431099806 LAT: 34 LON: 134 ALT: 1800 m S/C: 17.8 kt/ 213.5 PA: H R/B: 25.12 nm/351.5

03.5442'N

30.3883'E

"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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Furuno FA-150 User Manual 2

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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