Furuno UAIS TRANPONDER FA-150 Operator's Manual

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

General

• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong

operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.

• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.

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

• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.

• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the

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

• Save this manual for future reference.

• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by

FURUNO will cancel the warranty.

• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of

their respective holders.

How to discard this product

Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the correct method of disposal.

How to discard a used battery

Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery(ies), see the chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery(ies) is used.

In the European Union

The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.

In the USA

The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws.

In the other countries

There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can increase when the other countries make their own recycling symbols in the future.

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WARNING

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.

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

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

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

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.

The antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy, which can be harmful. Distances at which RF radiation level of 100, 10 and 2 W/m

are present are given below.

100 W/m

: Nil

10 W/m

: 0.1 m

2 W/m

: 1.0 m

Mandatory Action

Prohibitive Action

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.

Warning, Caution

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The operator must read the safety instructions before attempting to operate this equipment

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.2 Turning the Power On and Off .................. 1-2

1.3 Adjusting Panel Dimmer and Contrast ......1-4

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

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

1.5 Entering Voyage-Related Data.................. 1-7

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

1.7 Selecting a Display .................................1-12

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

1.7.2 Target list (displaying target data)1-15

1.7.3 Dangerous (target) list ................ 1-22

1.7.4 Static data display....................... 1-22

1.7.5 Dynamic data display.................. 1-24

1.7.6 Alarm status display.................... 1-24

1.8 Messages ............................................... 1-25

1.8.1 Sending a message .................... 1-25

1.8.2 Receiving messages................... 1-27

1.8.3 TX and RX message logs ...........1-29

1.9 Regional Operating Channels ................. 1-30

1.9.1 Viewing channels, Tx power ....... 1-30

1.9.2 Displaying, editing regional

operating area status ................ 1-31

1.10 Enabling/Disabling Alarm Buzzer,

Key Beep............................................... 1-34

1.11 Long Range Mode ................................. 1-35

1.12 Viewing Initial Settings ........................... 1-37

2. INLAND AIS OPERATION............... 2-1

2.1 Activating the Inland AIS ...........................2-1

2.2 Selecting AIS Mode................................... 2-2

2.3 Entering Voyage-Related Data.................. 2-3

2.4 Static Data................................................. 2-8

2.5 Dynamic Data .........................................2-10

2.6 Details Ship Display (Mobile Class A) ..... 2-11

2.7 Inland AIS Specific Messaging ................ 2-13

2.7.1 Text message..............................2-13

2.7.2 ETA and RTA messages .............2-15

2.7.3 No. of persons message............. 2-19

2.7.4 EMMA warning message............ 2-21

2.7.5 Water level message .................. 2-23

2.7.6 Message logs.............................. 2-24

2.8 Viewing Initial Settings ............................2-26

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLE-

SHOOTING ...................................... 3-1

3.1 Maintenance .............................................3-1

3.2 Replacement of Fuse, Resetting the

Breaker.................................................... 3-2

3.2.1 Replacement of fuse..................... 3-2

3.2.2 Resetting the breaker ...................3-2

3.3 Troubleshooting ........................................3-3

3.4 Diagnostics ...............................................3-3

3.4.1 Monitor unit test ............................3-3

3.4.2 Transponder test........................... 3-5

3.4.3 Power on/off history ...................... 3-7

3.4.4 Tx on/off history ............................3-7

3.5 Alarm Status.............................................. 3-8

3.6 Error and System Messages..................... 3-9

3.7 GPS Monitor ........................................... 3-11

3.8 Displaying Sensor Status........................ 3-12

3.9 Restoring Default Settings ......................3-13

3.10 AIS-SART Test Indication in Target List.. 3-14

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

Menu Tree - Class A AIS ................................. AP-1

Menu Tree - Inland AIS ................................... AP-3

Parts List ......................................................... AP-5

Parts Location ................................................. AP-6

Monitor unit ............................................ AP-6

Transponder unit.................................... AP-6

Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2, IEC

61162-2) ...................................................... AP-8

Sentence data........................................ AP-8

Serial interface I/O circuit ....................... AP-9

Sentence description............................ AP-10

Inland AIS specific sentences............... AP-24

VHF Channel List .......................................... AP-27

International mode ............................... AP-27

USA mode............................................ AP-28

ERI Codes..................................................... AP-29

Terminology, Units, Symbols ......................... AP-30

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

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

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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 60 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 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) for open sea and inland waterways, 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.137-3 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 satisfies 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

• The Inland AIS feature is based on CCNR (Vessel Tracking and Tracing Standard for

Inland Navigation). Inland AIS receives and sends SOLAS AIS information, and interfaces automatic data input such as blue sign, draught (in centimeters), air draught (height from waterline), hazardous cargo blue cone indication, euro ship identifier and inland ship type. Further, the inland AIS sends ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) to lock, bridge, terminal, etc. and displays response as RTA (Requested Time of Arrival) from the lock, bridge or terminal. Information receivable from land stations include EMMA warning, water level data, etc.

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

: Standard : Option

GPS/VHF combined antenna GVA-100

GPS antenna GSC-001 GPA-017S

Distributor unit DB-1

VHF antenna

Power supply PR-240

100/110/115/200/ 220/230 VAC 1

φ, 50/60Hz

12-24 VDC

: Local supply

Either

24 VDC

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

12-24 VDC

TRANSPONDER UNIT FA-1501

External display, Pilot plug, NavNet2, Sensor

PC, Beacon receiver

Alarm system

UNIVERSAL AIS

STATUS

NAV

FA-150

PWR

DISP DIM

ENT

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

LAN

Blue Sign

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PROGRAM NUMBER

PCB Location Program No. Version No. Date of Modification

01.**

CPU

(24P0062)

Monitor Unit 2450021 (Prog)

2450020 (Boot)

02.**

September 2009

Transponder Unit GPS Receiver

01.** 40**

MAIN

(24P0035)

Transponder Unit

2450018 485026

02.**

September 2009

**: Minor Modification

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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.

VTS center

Aids to Navigation (AtoN)

Transponder

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.

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.

Interrogation and Response

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

Ship 1

Own ship

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

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.

Transponder

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 in collision avoidance

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

• Information provided in near real-time

• Capable of instant presentation of target course alterations

• Not subject to target swap

• Not subject to target loss in clutter

• Not subject to target loss due to abrupt 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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1-1

1. OPERATION

1.1 Description of Controls

MENU ENT

DISP DIM

FA-150

23 4

7 8

NAV

STATUS

PWR

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

selects 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 contains voyage-related data. 8 PWR key: Turns the power on and off.

UNIVERSAL AIS

Notice: The nominal viewing distance is 50 cm.

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1. OPERATION

1-2

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 then proceeds in the sequence shown below.

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” appears for any of the check result, 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 AIS symbols do not appear, 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

1-3

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 gone.

The equipment transmits own ship static data within two minutes of start-up and it is transmitted at six-minute intervals thereafter. 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 quality indication, SOG, COG, rate of turn, heading, etc. Dynamic data is transmitted every 2 s to 3 min depending on ship’s speed and 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 are shown on the plotter display with the AIS symbol. (To learn more about the plotter display, see section 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 to AIS-equipped ships.

Note 2:

The reporting intervals are as follows:

Ship’s dynamic conditions and nominal reporting interval

Ship’s navigation status Nominal reporting interval

Ship at anchor and not moving faster than 3 kn 3 minutes

Ship at anchor and moving faster than 3 kn 10 seconds

Ship speed 0-14 kn 10 seconds

Ship speed 0-14 kn and changing course

3 1/3 seconds

Ship speed 14-23 kn

6 seconds

Ship speed 14-23 kn and changing course

2 seconds

Ship speed faster than 23 kn

2 seconds

Ship speed faster than 23 kn and changing course

2 seconds

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1. OPERATION

1-4

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 dimmer and contrast setting screen.

DIMMER (0~8)

CONTRAST (0~63)

EXIT: [ENT]

 4

44





2. Use ▲ or ▼ to adjust the panel dimmer; ◄ or ► to adjust the contrast. (The default dimmer and contrast settings are 4 and 45, respectively. To restore default settings see section 3.9 Restoring Default Settings.)

3. Press the ENT key to close the setting screen.

Note: If the equipment is turned off with the contrast setting of 35 or lower, the equipment will start up with the contrast setting 36 when the power is again turned on.

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1. OPERATION

1-5

1.4 Menu Overview

You can select the functionality of the equipment through the menu. If you get lost in operation, press the MENU key until you return to the main menu. The complete menu tree is provided in the Appendix.

1.4.1 Menu operating procedure

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

[MENU]

MSG

SENSOR STATUS INTERNAL GPS USER SETTINGS INITIAL SETTINGS CHANNEL SETTINGS DIAGNOSTICS

2. Press ▲ or ▼ on the CursorPad to select a menu then press the ENT key.

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a sub-menu then press the ENT key.

There are two types of sub-menus: option selection and data input. (Some sub-menus combine both.) Below are examples of each type of sub-menu.

USER SETTINGS sub-menu (Option selection)

DRAUGHT&PERSONS input screen (Data input)

[USER SETTINGS] KEY BEEP : ON ALARM BUZZER : ON AUTO SORT : ON DISP SART TEST : ON LR MODE : AUTO RECEIVED MSG CPA/TCPA ALARM

[DRAUGHT&PERSONS]



DRAUGHT: 0.0 m NO. OF PERSONS: 0

4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a menu item then press the ENT key.

5. Depending on the sub-menu selected, select an option or enter alphanumeric data.

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1. OPERATION

1-6

Selecting an option

The example below shows how to select an option from the USER SETTINGS menu.

a) A window showing the options for the item selected is overlaid on the

sub-menu. For example, the options for KEY BEEP are as shown below.

[USER SETTINGS] KEY BEEP : ON ALARM BUZZER : ON AUTO SORT : ON DISP SART TEST : ON LR MODE : AUTO RECEIVED MSG CPA/TCPA ALARM

OFF

Options window

b) Press ▲ or ▼ to select option desired then press the ENT key.

Entering alphanumeric data

The example below shows how to enter numeric data on the DRAUGHT&PERSONS sub-menu, which is on the NAV STATUS menu.

[DRAUGHT&PERSONS]

DRAUGHT: 00.0 m NO. OF PERSONS: 0

Cursor

a) Select DRAUGHT and press the ENT key. b) Press ▲ or ▼ to select appropriate numeric. Pressing ▲ displays

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

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

select alphanumeric character.

d) Repeat steps b) and c) to finish entering data. To erase a character, insert

a space.

e) After entering all data, press the ENT key to register input.

6. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

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1. OPERATION

1-7

1.5 Entering Voyage-Related Data

There are six items on the NAV STATUS menu that you will need to enter at the start of a voyage.

• Navigation status • Cargo type • Arrival time

• Destination • No. of persons • Draught

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

2. If your navigation status 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 select appropriate status then press the ENT key. Refer

to the data below to select appropriate nav status. 00: UNDER WAY USING ENGINE 01: AT ANCHOR 02: NOT UNDER COMMAND 03: RESTRICTED MANEUVERABILITY 04: CONSTRAINED BY HER DRAUGHT 05: MOORED 06: AGROUND 07: ENGAGED IN FISHING-TRAWLING 08: UNDER WAY SAILING 09: ENGAGED IN FISHING OTHER THAN TRAWLING 10: AIR-CUSHION VESSEL IN NON-DISPLACEMENT MODE OR WIG CRAFT TAKING OFF, LANDING OR IN FLIGHT 11: POWER-DRIVEN VESSEL TOWING ASTERN 12: POWER-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING AHEAD OR TOWING ALONGSIDE 13: IN DISTRESS OR REQUIRING ASSISTANCE 14: AIS-SART (ACTIVE), SEEKING TO ATTRACT ATTENTION* * Input not possible. “ERROR REGIST PRESS ANY KEY” appears. 15: NOT DEFINED (DEFAULT), AIS-SART (TEST)

3. Press ► to show the DESTINATION sub-menu.

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1. OPERATION

1-8

4. NEW is selected; press the ENT key.

[DESTINATION] ENTER A NEW

DESTINATION

QUIT:[NAV STATUS]

NAV STATUS menu, DESTINATION sub-menu, destination input

5. Press the ENT key. Enter destination then press the ENT key. You can use up to 20 alphanumeric characters (\, ^, !, ,, $, and * count as three characters), and enter 20 destinations. (For how to enter alphanumeric characters, see “Entering alphanumeric data” on page 1-6.)

SELECT

EDIT DELETE

DESTINATION DELETE.

ARE YOU SURE? YES NO

[DESTINATION] WX COTE D'IVOIRE

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

(0/3)

[NEW?]

COTE D'IVOIRE SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE

Current destination

Destination list

PROCESSING DESTINATIONS

If you have already registered some destinations, the DESTINATION sub-menu looks something like the one below. From this screen you can select, edit or delete destinations.

1) Select appropriate destination then press the ENT key to show the options window below.

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

SELECT: Select a destination. EDIT: Press the ENT key twice then edit the destination. DELETE: The prompt below appears. Press W to select YES; press the ENT key.

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1. OPERATION

1-9

6. Press ► to show the ARRIVAL TIME sub-menu.

[ARRIVAL TIME]  DATE

[UTC]: 25/APR

TIME[UTC]: 0:00

7. DATE[UTC] is selected; press the ENT key.

8. Enter the date of arrival then press the ENT key.

9. TIME[UTC] is selected; press the ENT key.

10. Enter the estimated time of arrival, in 24-hour notation, then press the ENT key.

11. Press ► to show the CARGO TYPE sub-menu.

[CARGO TYPE]



TYPE NO.: 00 **** TYPE DETAIL****

NOT AVAILABLE

12. TYPE NO. is selected; press the ENT key.

13. Select type of vessel/cargo, referring to the table on the next page, then

press the ENT key.

Note 1: Only the second digit for the type of vessel is entered here; the first digit is entered on the INITIAL SETTINGS menu, during installation.

Note 2: When “Tanker” is selected and the Nav status is “Moored”, output power is automatically switched to 1 W when SOG is less than 3 knots. Further, in the above condition, when SOG becomes higher than 3 knots, the pop-up message “CHANGE NAV STATUS?” appears and a beep sounds. (The pop-up message “TX POWER CHANGED” also appears to notify you that the Tx power has changed). To erase the pop-up message, press any key or lower SOG below 3 knots.

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1. OPERATION

1-10

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

10 FUTURE USEALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 60 PASSENGER SHIPS ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 11 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(

) 61 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 12 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 62 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 13 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 63 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 14 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 64 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 15 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE 65 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE 16 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE 66 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE 17 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE 67 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE 18 FUTURE USE FUTURE USE 68 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE 19 FUTURE USE NONE 69 PASSENGER SHIPS NONE 20 WIG

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 70 CARGO SHIPS

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 21 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 71 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 22 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 72 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 23 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z ) 73 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z ) 24 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 74 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 25 WIG FUTURE USE 75 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE 26 WIG FUTURE USE 76 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE 27 WIG FUTURE USE 77 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE 28 WIG FUTURE USE 78 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE 29 WIG NONE 79 CARGO SHIPS NONE 30 FISHING 80 TANKER

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 31 TOWING 81 TANKER CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 32

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

82 TANKER CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 33 ENGAGED IN DREDGING OR UNDERWATER OPERATIONS 83 TANKER CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z ) 34 ENGAGED IN DIVING OPER

ATIONS

84 TANKER CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 35 ENGAGED IN MILITARY OPER ATIONS 85 TANKER FUTURE USE 36 SAILING 86 TANKER FUTURE USE 37 PLEASURE CRAFT 87 TANKER FUTURE USE 38 FUTURE USE 88 TANKER FUTURE USE 39 FUTURE USE 89 TANKER NONE 40 HSC

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 90 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 41 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 91 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 42 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 92 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 43 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 93 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP

) 44 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 94 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 45 HSC FUTURE USE 95 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 46 HSC FUTURE USE 96 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 47 HSC FUTURE USE 97 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 48 HSC FUTURE USE 98 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP 49 HSC NONE 99 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP

CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) FUTURE USE FUTURE USE FUTURE USE FUTURE USE

NONE 50 PILOT 51 SEARCH AND RESCUE VESSELS 52 TUGS 53 PORT TENDERS 54

VESSELS WITH ANTI-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

14. Press ► to display the DRAUGHT&PERSONS sub-menu.

15. DRAUGHT is selected; press the ENT key.

16. Enter ship’s draught (setting range: 0-25.5(m))

then press the ENT key.

17. NO. OF PERSONS is selected; press the

ENT key.

18. Enter total number of persons onboard

(setting range: 0-8191) then press the ENT key. Enter 8191 for total greater than 8190.

19. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

[DRAUGHT&PERSONS]



DRAUGHT: 0.0 m NO. OF PERSONS: 0

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1.6 Setting CPA/TCPA

Set the CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) range for which you want to be alerted to AIS targets which can be on a collision course. When a ship’s CPA and TCPA are lower than that set here, the buzzer sounds (if active) and the message COLLISION ALARM appears.

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

2. Select USER SETTINGS then press the ENT key.

3. Select CPA/TCPA ALARM then press the ENT key.

[CPA/TCPA ALARM] CPA : 6.00 NM

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

QUIT[MENU]

4. CPA is selected; press the ENT key.

5. Enter CPA (setting range: 0-6.00 NM) then press the ENT key.

6. TCPA is selected; press the ENT key.

7. Enter TCPA (setting range: 0-60 min) then press the ENT key.

8. ALARM MODE is selected; press the ENT key.

9. Select ON to activate the CPA/TCPA alarm; OFF to deactivate it. Press the ENT key.

10. ALARM BUZZER is selected; press the ENT key.

11. Select ON to enable the CPA/TCPA audio alarm, or OFF to disable it. Press the ENT key.

12. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

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1.7 Selecting a Display

Use the DISP key to select a display. Each time the key is pressed, the display changes in the sequence shown below.

TARGET LIST

DANGEROUS LIST

OWN STATIC DATA 1

OWN STATIC DATA 2

OWN STATIC DATA 3

OWN STATIC DATA 4

OWN STATIC DATA 5

OWN DYNAMIC DATA

ALARM STATUS

PLOTTER DISPLAY

OWN SHIP'S STATIC DATA

Switch among these displays with

.

(See section 1.7.4.)

ALARM STATUS DISPLAY (See section 3.5.)

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

DANGEROUS (TARGET) LIST (See section 1.7.3.)

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

TARGET LIST

(See section 1.7.2. )

PLOTTER DISPLAY (See section 1.7.1.)

Switch between these displays with

, .

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1.7.1 Plotter display

The plotter display, which automatically appears after the power-on sequence, shows the name, heading, SOG, COG, CPA and TCPA of AIS-equipped ships, AIS-SARTs, etc. within the range selected. The number of dangerous targets is also indicated.

Data for ship target

A target marker (hollow triangle) indicates the presence of a vessel equipped with AIS in a certain location and course. To find detailed information about a vessel, see section 1.7.2. If two or more targets occupy a similar position, the display priority order is selected target, AIS-SART and ship target.

Data for AIS-SART

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Operations on the plotter display

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

2. Use ▼ or ▲ to select 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 section 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;

Class A

Ship at anchor or moored and not moving faster than 3 kn 10 minutes Ship at anchor or moored and moving at more than 3 kn 50 seconds 0-14 kn speed 50 seconds 0-14 kn speed with course change 50 seconds 14-23 kn speed 30 seconds 14-23 kn speed with course change 30 seconds Speed higher than 23 kn 10 seconds Speed higher than 23 kn with course change

10 seconds

Class B

Speed over ground less than 2 kn

10 minutes

Speed over ground 2 kn or higher

150 seconds

Note 2: When a target’s CPA and TCPA are lower than set in section 1.6, the audio alarm sounds (if active). Press any key to silence the audio alarm. Take suitable measures to avoid collision.

Note 3: "DNGR" (DANGER) appears at the end of the HDG line 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 line.

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1.7.2 Target list (displaying target data)

1. At the plotter display, press the DISP key to show the TARGET LIST, which

lists all AIS targets and AIS-SARTs being detected by the FA-150.

Note 1: The dangerous target list appears when there are dangerous targets. You can switch to the target list by pressing ◄.

Note 2: If there is no data for the target selected, the message NO SEL appears. Hit any key to escape.

Note 3: Targets are automatically sorted in range order (closest to furthest) when no key is operated for 30 seconds. Target order is then updated every five seconds.

Note 4: When AUTO SORT on the USER SETTINGS menu is OFF, the range and bearing to a target are updated. However, target order is not updated. To do this, press ◄, and targets are sorted in range order. “NOW SORTING” is shown while sorting.

Note 5: To select a target on the plotter display, press ◄ or ► to select the target then press the ENT key. Press ► to select from nearest to furthest; ◄ to select from furthest to nearest. The display then looks something like the one shown at the top of the next page. If you wish to see other target data, go to step 3 below.

Note 6: The information source is specified from obtained MMSI and ship's name of an AIS target.

2. Use ▼ or ▲ to select the target whose data you wish to view 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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Ship info display, mobile class A

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Ship info display, mobile class B

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Base station display

SAR (Search and Rescue) info display

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AIS-SART info display

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AtoN (Aid to Navigation) info display

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The table below shows all the AtoN types and names that may appear on the AtoN INFO display.

A to N type and name

Type

Name of AtoN

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 / RIGS

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1.7.3 Dangerous (target) list

You can easily find dangerous ships 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 section 1.7.2).

Note 1: If the target list appears, press ► to show the dangerous list.

Note 2: Targets are automatically sorted by TCPA when no key is operated

for 30 seconds. Target order is then updated every five seconds.

2. Press ► to show the Dangerous List.

3. To find detailed information about a dangerous target, use ▼ or ▲ to select the target then press the ENT key.

4. To change page: ▼ or ► to go forward; ▲ or ◄ to go back.

Note 1: The message “LOST” appears at the top of the Dangerous List when no AIS signal is received from the target selected.

Note 2: CPA and TCPA are automatically updated when AUTO SORT on the USER SETTINGS menu is OFF, however target order is not updated. To do this, press ◄, and the targets are sorted in TCPA order. “NOW SORTING” is shown while sorting.

1.7.4 Static data display

The OWN STATIC DATA display shows, on five pages, your ship’s static data, which includes MMSI, call sign and name, IMO number, type of ship and location of position-fixing antenna. This data should be checked once per voyage or once per month whichever is shorter. Data may be changed 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. To view other own static data: ▼ or ► to go forward, ▲ or ◄ to go back.

See the illustration on the next page for own ship’s static data examples.

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1.7.5 Dynamic data display

The OWN DYNAMIC DATA display shows your ship’s dynamic data, which includes time, date, ship’s position, SOG, COG, heading, ROT, position accuracy, and RAIM use.

The Officer of the Watch should periodically check position, SOG and sensor information for quality.

At the plotter display, press the DISP key three times to show the 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 section 3.5.

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1.8 Messages

You may send and receive messages via VHF channels , to a specified MMSI or all AIS-equipped 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 RX log.

1.8.1 Sending a message

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

2. Use ▼ or ▲ to select MSG then press the ENT key.

[MSG]

CREATE MSG

TX LOG RX LOG

3. CREATE MSG is selected; press the ENT key. (For Inland AIS, additionally select CREATE MSG then press the ENT key.)

[CREATE MSG]

SET MSG TYPE

SET MSG SEND MSG

4. SET MSG TYPE is selected; press the ENT key.

[SET MSG TYPE] ADRS TYPE: BROAD CAST MMSI : - - - - - - - - MSG TYPE : NORMAL CHANNEL: ALTERNATE RETRY TIMES: MMS

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5. ADRS TYPE is selected; press the ENT key.

BROAD CAST

ADRS CAST

6. Select ADRS CAST to send a message to a specific AIS-equipped ship, or BROAD CAST to send a message to all AIS-equipped ships within broadcasting range. Press the ENT key.

7. For BROAD CAST, go to step 8. For ADRS CAST, “MMSI” is selected; press the ENT key, enter MMSI number of the vessel that you want to receive your message, then press the ENT key.

8. MSG TYPE is selected; press the ENT key.

SAFETY

NORMAL

9. Select message type: NORMAL (message other than safety) or SAFETY (important navigational or meteorological warning). Press the ENT key.

10. CHANNEL is selected; press the ENT key.

ALTERNATE

BOTH A & B A B

11. Select which channel to transmit your message over then press the ENT key.

12. RETRY TIMES is selected; press the ENT key. If the ADRS TYPE is BROADCAST go to step 14.

13. For ADRS CAST, enter the number of times to re-transmit a message (0-3) then press the ENT key.

14. Press the MENU key to return to the CREATE MSG sub-menu.

15. Select SET MSG then press the ENT key.

Number of characters used/available

[SET MSG]

*: Number of characters available with each message type for Class A, SOLAS 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

16. Use the CursorPad to enter your message.

17. Press the ENT key to return to the CREATE MSG sub-menu.

18. Select SEND MSG then press the ENT key. The prompt shown below appears.

SEND MESSAGE. ARE YOU SURE?

YES NO

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19. Press ◄ to select YES then press the ENT key to send your message.

Message status is shown as follows:

AIS message status messages and their meanings

Message Meaning

NOW SENDING. Message is being sent. SEND MESSAGE COMPLETE. PRESS ANY KEY

Transmission of message completed. (MMSI is

additionally shown in case of addressed message.) SEND MESSAGE UNSUCCESSFUL. PRESS ANY KEY

Message could not be sent.

SEND MESSAGE UNSUCCESSFUL. MMSI: XXXXXXXXX PRESS ANY KEY

Message sent successfully, however there is no reply

from receiver of message.

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 message

When a message is received, the window below appears on the display. To view the contents of the message follow the procedure below.

MESSAGE ! PRESS ANY KEY

1. Press any key to erase the message.

2. Press the MENU key to show the main menu.

3. Select MSG then press the ENT key.

4. Select RX LOG then press the ENT key.

Date and time

message received

("NEW" displayed for

unread message)

1/3[



] MSG[ENT] QUIT[MENU]

MMSI of sender

[RX LOG]

03/MAY 13:25 NEW

[UTC] FROM: 4310199111 28/MAR 03:43 [UTC] FROM: 431099111 22/MAR 18:00 [UTC] FROM: 431099111

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5. To view the contents of a message, select the message then press the ENT key. Below is an example of a received message.

QUIT[MENU]

[RX ADDRESSED MSG]* I HAVE CHANGED MY COURSE TO 350 DEGREE.

*RX BROADCAST MSG for received broadcast message

6. Press the DISP key to close the log.

Automatically displaying incoming messages

You can display incoming messages automatically as follows:

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select USER SETTINGS then press the ENT key.

[USER SETTINGS] KEY BEEP : ON ALARM BUZZER : ON AUTO SORT : ON DISP SART TEST : ON LR MODE : AUTO RECEIVED MSG CPA/TCPA ALARM

3. Select RECEIVED MSG, then press the ENT key.

[RECEIVED MSG] POPUP : ALL BUZZER : ON

4. Select POPUP, then press the ENT key

5. Select which category of receive message to display automatically then press the ENT key.

ALL: Display any message upon receipt. ABM: Display only addressed binary messages, upon their receipt. OFF: Disable automatic displaying of incoming messages.

6. To get an audio alert when the message type selected at step 5 is received, set "BUZZER" to ON.

7. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

ALL

ABM OFF

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1.8.3 TX and RX 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.

When you receive a message, a popup shows MESSAGE! To display a message log, do the following:

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select MSG then press the ENT key.

3. Select TX LOG or RX LOG as appropriate then press the ENT key. Below is an example of the TX log. For the appearance of the RX log, see section

1.8.2.

Date and time message transmitted, message status OK: Message transmitted successfully FAIL: Message could not be transmitted

- - - -: Waiting for results

[TX LOG]

31/APR 13:25 OK

[UTC] TO: 431099111 27/MAR 03:43 OK [UTC] TO: 431099111 19/MAR 18:00 OK [UTC] TO: 431099111

1/20[



] MSG[ENT] QUIT[MENU]

Time transmitted, addressee

4. To view the contents of a message, select it with ▼ or ▲ then press the ENT key. Below is an example of a transmitted message. For an example of a received message, see section 1.8.2.

QUIT[MENU]

[TX ADDRESSED MSG]* CHANGE YOUR COURSE TO 350 DEGREE.

*TX BROADCAST MSG for transmitted broadcast message

5. Press the DISP key to close the log.

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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 section 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. Select CHANNEL SETTINGS then press the ENT key.

QUIT[MENU]

[CHANNEL SETTINGS]

VIEW CHANNEL

EDIT CHANNEL

3. Select VIEW CHANNEL then press the ENT key.

[VIEW CHANNEL] POWER : 12.5W

CHANNEL NO. CH-A: 2087 CH-B: 2088

Power

Channel

QUIT[MENU]

4. Press the DISP key to close the display.

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1.9.2 Displaying, editing regional operating area 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. Select CHANNEL SETTINGS then press the ENT key.

3. Select EDIT CHANNEL then press the ENT key.

[EDIT CHANNEL] SELECT NO. : 0 TIME [UTC]

- -/- - - - -: - -: - FROM MMSI:

- - - - - - - - TYPE: MANUAL QUIT [MENU] EDIT[ENT]

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. Select desired file number from SELECT NO.

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5. Press the ENT key to show details.

[EDIT CHANNEL]

1/2

FROM MMSI:

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ POWER : 12.5W CH NO. CH-A: 2087 CH-B: 2088 MODE CH-A: TX/RX CH-B: TX/RX ZONE: 1NM

6. POWER is selected; press the ENT key to show the channel power options.

12.5W

7. Select power desired then press the ENT key.

8. CH NO. CH-A is selected; press the ENT key.

9. Select channel number for CH-A then press the ENT key.

10. CH NO. CH-B is selected; press the ENT key.

11. Select channel number for CH-B then press the ENT key.

12. MODE CH-A is selected; press the ENT key.

TX/RX

RX UNUSED

13. Select desired mode for CH-A 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. Select desired mode for CH-B then press the ENT key.

16. ZONE is selected; press the ENT key.

17. Key in the zone distance 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

00.0'N

LON: 0

00.0'E LEFT BOTTOM LAT: 0

00.0'N LON: 0

00.0'E

19. LAT of RIGHT TOP is selected; press the ENT key. Enter latitude for the right-top position (northeast point) of the AIS operating area then press the ENT key.

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20. LON of RIGHT TOP is selected; press the ENT key. Enter longitude for the right-top position (northeast point) of the AIS operating area then press the ENT key.

21. LAT of LEFT BOTTOM is selected; press the ENT key. Enter latitude for the left-bottom position (southwest point) of the AIS operating area then press the ENT key.

22. LON of LEFT BOTTOM is selected; press the ENT key. Enter longitude for the left-bottom position (southeast point) of the AIS operating area 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.

RIGHT-TOP

LEFT-BOTTOM

ZONE 1-8 nm

20-200 nm

23. Press the MENU key. The prompt shown below appears.

SAVE CHANNEL. ARE YOU SURE?

YES NO

24. Press ◄ to select YES 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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1.10 Enabling/Disabling Alarm Buzzer, Key Beep

You may turn on or off the buzzers that sound for alarms or incoming messages. Further, you may turn off the beep, which sounds for valid key input. Note that the alarm buzzer is not related to a radar or ECDIS alarm.

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select USER SETTINGS then press the ENT key.

[USER SETTINGS] KEY BEEP : ON ALARM BUZZER : ON AUTO SORT : ON DISP SART TEST : ON LR MODE : AUTO RECEIVED MSG CPA/TCPA ALARM

3. Select KEY BEEP or ALARM BUZZER as appropriate then press the ENT key.

4. Select ON or OFF as appropriate then press the ENT key.

5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

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1.11 Long Range Mode

The long range mode sets how to reply to a request for own ship data from a distant station, for example, Inmarsat C station. You may reply automatically or manually.

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select USER SETTINGS then press the ENT key.

[USER SETTINGS] KEY BEEP : ON ALARM BUZZER : ON AUTO SORT : ON DISP SART TEST : ON LR MODE : AUTO RECEIVED MSG CPA/TCPA ALARM

3. Select LR MODE then press the ENT key.

AUTO

MANUAL

4. Select AUTO (auto reply) or MANUAL (manual reply) as appropriate then press the ENT key.

5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

Manual reply

For manual reply, the requesting ship's MMSI, name and information requested (code, see next page) appear. Press the ENT key to send the data, or press any key other than ENT to send no data. The screen then changes according to your selection.

[RECEIVED LR] MMSI: 431456789 NAME: FURUNO

C RESPONSE? YES: [ENT] NO: OTHER

Information requested (See table on next page.)

[LR RESPONSE] MMSI: 431456789 NAME: FURUNO

C PRESS ANY KEY

Press key

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Automatic reply

For automatic reply, the message below appears when a request for own ship data arrives from a distant station. Requested 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. Select INITIAL SETTINGS then press the ENT key.

3. Press the ENT key twice.

4. Select item to view then press the ENT key.

QUIT [MENU]

[INITIAL SETTINGS] VIEW MMSI VIEW INT ANT POSN VIEW EXT ANT POSN VIEW SHIP TYPE VIEW I/O PORT

QUIT [MENU]

[VIEW MMSI] MMSI : 999999999 NAME : FURUNO

CALL SIGN: FQC3544 IMO NO.: 009999999

QUIT [MENU]

[VIEW SHIP TYPE] TYPE NO.: 0 ***

TYPE DETAIL

*****

NOT AVAILABLE

[VIEW EXT ANT POSN]

A: 45m

B: 15m C: 8m D: 7m

QUIT[MENU]

A B

C D

[VIEW INT ANT POSN]

A: 45m

B: 15m C: 8m D: 7m

QUIT[MENU]

A B

C D

[VIEW I/O PORT] VIEW COM PORT VIEW PC PORT VIEW LAN PORT*

VIEW PRIORITY VIEW QUALITY*

Choose port to view and press the [ENT] key.

QUIT [MENU]

Shown when optional LAN

kit is installed.

Shown with Inland AIS.

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2. INLAND AIS OPERATION

This section provides the operating procedures for the Inland AIS feature, which allows use of the AIS transponder on inland waterways or the open sea. Only those procedures that are different from the Class A AIS transponder are presented.

Ships with Inland AIS transponders on board autonomously determine their actual position using the Global Positioning System (GPS), which is part of the AIS transponder. Furthermore they broadcast their ID and position to other ships over a distance of 10 to 30 kilometers (depending on the geographical environment). Other ships in the area receive this information and are able to display their own position and that of other ships. Inland AIS helps the skipper in his direct nautical decisions, especially in critical situations, like the approach of a bend or a constriction.

Further, authorities have the possibility to allow electronic submission of cargo lists e.g. for transports of dangerous cargo. The standard for “Electronic Reporting” (ERI) allows the digital, language independent submission of cargo or passenger reports from ships or agencies to authorities. In combination with electronic data exchange between the authorities of different countries this results in less reporting for the skippers. On the other hand all cargo information is available to authorities in case of an accident.

2.1 Activating the Inland AIS

Enter your key number (received from dealer) to activate the Inland AIS. (If the key was entered during the installation, entry is not necessary.)

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select DIAGNOSTICS then press the ENT key.

3. Select ACTIVATE KEY then press the ENT key.

[ACTIVATE KEY] DEVICE ID XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX KEY

- - -

QUIT[MENU]

4. Press the ENT key, enter your activation key then press the ENT key.

5. Press the MENU key to quit.

If you entered the activation key correctly, the indication "ACTIVATED!" appears then the system is automatically restarted. Start up with the SOLAS mode active.

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2.2 Selecting AIS Mode

The Inland AIS has two operating modes: Inland (inland waterways) and SOLAS (SOLAS compliant class A AIS transponder). Select desired mode as follows:

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

[NAV STATUS]



NAV STATUS: 15 AIS MODE: SOLAS ***

STATUS DETAIL

*** NOT DEFINED (DEFAULT)

2. Push ▼ to select AIS MODE then press the ENT key.

SOLASRX

INLAND

3. Select SOLAS or INLAND as appropriate then press the ENT key.

You are asked if you are sure to reboot the system. Select YES then press the ENT key to reboot.

Notes on Inland AIS operation

• IMO NO. is transmitted with all zeroes.

• The draught used in Inland AIS is "Inland draught".

• The number of characters for a text message is as follows

NORMAL MSG with BROAD-CAST: Solas, 156, Inland, 86 NORMAL MSG with ADDRESS-CAST: Solas, 151, Inland, 80 SAFETY MSG with BROAD-CAST: Solas, 161, Inland, 90 SAFETY MSG with ADDRESS-CAST: Solas, 156, Inland, 85

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2.3 Entering Voyage-Related Data

Before you embark on a voyage using Inland AIS, set the various voyage related data (see the list below) on the NAV STATUS menu.

• Destination • No. of persons

• Arrival time • Length and beam of ship

• Draught • Dynamic information rate

• Cargo type • Hazardous cargo

• ERI code • Ship loading status

1. Press the NAV STATUS key.

[NAV STATUS]



NAV STATUS: 0 AIS MODE: INLAND ***

STATUS DETAIL

*** UNDER WAY USING ENGINE

2. Press ► to show the DESTINATION sub-menu.

[DESTINATION]



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

(0/0)

[NEW?]

[DESTINATION}



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

(0/0)

[NEW?]

3. NEW is selected; press the ENT key.

[DESTINATION]

ENTER A NEW DESTINATION

QUIT:[NAV STATUS]

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4. Press the ENT key. Enter destination then press the ENT key. You can use up to 20 alphanumeric characters, and enter 20 destinations. (For how to enter alphanumeric characters, see “Entering alphanumeric data” on page 1-6.)

Note 1: Each of the characters shown below counts as three characters.

! $

* , \

Note 2: Destinations can be selected, edited and deleted from the DESTINATION sub-menu. See section 1.5.

5. Press ► to show the ARRIVAL TIME sub-menu.

[ARRIVAL TIME]  DATE

[UTC]: - -/- - -

TIME[UTC]: - -*- -

6. DATE[UTC] is selected; press the ENT key.

7. Enter the date of arrival then press the ENT key.

8. TIME[UTC] is selected; press the ENT key.

9. Enter the estimated time of arrival then press the ENT key. Use 24-hour

notation.

10. Press ► to show the DRAUGHT sub-menu.

[DRAUGHT]  SOLAS DRAUGHT: 0.0 m

INLAND DRAUGHT:

0.00m

11 SOLAS DRAUGHT is selected; press the ENT key.

12. Enter SOLAS draught (tenths place resolution) then press the ENT key. The

13. INLAND DRAUGHT is selected; press the ENT key.

14.Enter inland draught (hundredths place resolution) then press the ENT key.

15. Press ► to show the CARGO TYPE sub-menu.

[CARGO TYPE]



TYPE NO.: 00 **** TYPE DETAIL****

NOT AVAILABLE

16. TYPE NO. is selected; press the ENT key.

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17. Select type of vessel/cargo, referring to the table on page 1-10, then press the ENT key.

Note 1: Only the second digit for the type of vessel is entered here; the first digit is entered on the initial settings menu, during installation.

Note 2: When “Tanker” is selected and the Nav status is “Moored”, output power is automatically switched to 1 W when the SOG is less than 3 knots. Further, in the above condition, when the SOG becomes higher than 3 knots, the pop-up message “CHANGE NAV STATUS?” appears and a beep sounds. (The pop-up message “TX POWER CHANGED” also appears to notify you that the Tx power has changed). To erase the pop-up message, press any key or lower the SOG below 3 knots.

18. Press ► to go to the ERI CODE sub-menu.

[ERI CODE]  ERI CODE: 8000

****CODE DETAIL**** VESSEL, TYPE UNKNOWN

19. ERI CODE is selected; press the ENT key.

20. Enter four-digit ERI code (type of ship), referring to the ERI code table in the Appendix, then press the ENT key.

21. Press ► to go to the NO. OF PERSONS sub-menu.

[NO. OF PERSONS]  CREW:

_ _ _

PASSENGER:

_ _ _ _

SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL

_ _ _

NO. OF PERSONS: 0

22. CREW is selected; press the ENT key.

23. Enter number of crew (0-254) then press the ENT key.

24. PASSENGER is selected; press the ENT key.

25. Enter number of passengers (0-8191) then press the ENT key. Enter "8191" if the total number of passengers is more than 8190.

26. SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL is selected; press the ENT key.

27. Enter number of shipboard personnel (persons other than passengers and crew, 0-254) then press the ENT key.

Note: Crew, passenger and shipboard personnel are sent in RFM55 messages.

28.NO. OF PERSONS is selected; press the ENT key.

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29. Enter the total number of persons (sum of crew, passengers and shipboard personnel) onboard then press the ENT key.

Note: NO. OF PERSONS is sent in IFM16 messages.

30. Press ► to go to the LENGTH&BEAM sub-menu.

[LENGTH&BEAM]

LENGTH OF SHIP

0.0 m

BEAM OF SHIP: 0.0 m

31. Enter the length and beam of your ship, pressing the ENT key after entering each item. (If LENGTH OF SHIP is more than three meters greater than the LENGTH OF CONVOY (A+B total for INT ANT POSN or EXT ANT POSN), the message "DIFFERENT FROM ANT POSN VALUE" appears. The same message also appears when the value for BEAM OF SHIP is more than three meters greater than the total for the BEAM OF CONVOY (C+D ANT POSN.)

32. Press ► to go to the OTHER sub-menu.

[OTHER]

DYNAMIC INFORMATION RATE: AUTO HAZARDOUS CARGO: UNKNOWN UN/LOADED: UNKNOWN

33. DYNAMIC INFORMATION RATE is selected; press the ENT key. If the report rate from a base station is used, this setting is ignored. For that reason, this setting is not always the same as the actual report rate, which appears on page 2/2 of the DYNAMIC DATA screens.

34. Select AUTO, 10S, 5S or 2S as appropriate then press the ENT key.

Note 1: This setting is fixed to AUTO in the SOLAS mode.

Note 2: The new rate takes effect in 4-8 minutes. In the meantime the rate

is AUTO, regardless of the indication.

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35. HAZARDOUS CARGO is selected; press the ENT key.

NUMBER OF CONES 0 NUMBER OF CONES 1 NUMBER OF CONES 2 NUMBER OF CONES 3 B-FLAG

UNKNOWN

36. If your ship is carrying hazardous cargo, "cones" (max. 3) have to be shown on the mast, in daylight with cones and nighttime with blue lights. The greater the number of the cones the more hazardous the cargo. Select "NUMBER OF CONES 0" if your ship is not carrying hazardous cargo. Select B-FLAG if your ship carries explosives or hazardous cargo that exceeds the hazard level expressed with cones. Select UNKNOWN if you are unsure of cargo type.

37. Press the ENT key.

38. UN/LOADED is selected; press the ENT key.

UNKNOWN

LOADED UNLOADED

39. Select LOADED for vessel loaded with cargo, UNLOADED for vessel with no cargo, or UNKNOWN if you are unsure of the loading status.

40. Press the ENT key.

41. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

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2.4 Static Data

The STATIC DATA display shows various navigation data such as your MMSI no., ship name, etc. This data should be checked once per voyage or once per month whichever is shorter. Data may be changed only on the authority of the master. To show your static data, press the DISP key twice at the plotter display to show “OWN STATIC DATA”. Use ▼ or ► to go forward, ▲ or ◄ to go back.

[STATIC DATA] 1/9 MMSI : 123456789 NAME : FURUNO VOYAGER CALL SIGN: ZL6DEF1 IMO NO. : 9241062* ENI : 1654321 AIS MODE : SOLAS

[STATIC DATA] 2/9 SOLAS DESTINATION: * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * MAINZ

ETA: 15/JUL 11:22 UTC

[STATIC DATA] 3/9 INLAND DESTINATION COUNTRY CODE : DE LOCATION CODE : MAI FAIRWAY NO. : 03901 TERMINAL CODE :

00FRB FAIRWAY HECT : 00000 ETA: 15/JUL 11:22 UTC

Destination

MMSI no. Name of ship

IMO no.

Estimated date of arrival, estimated time of arrival

Country code no.

Destination type

Location code no.

Call sign

AIS mode

ENI no.

[STATIC DATA] 4/9 NAV STATUS: 15 UN/LOADED: UNLOADED ***STATUS DETAIL*** NOT DEFINED (DEFAULT)

Cargo status, unloaded, loaded, or unknown

Navigation status no.

Navigation status description

Terminal code no.

Fairway section no.

Fairway hectometre no. Estimated date of arrival, estimated time of arrival

(Continued on next page)

* All zeroes (0) are transmitted when

the Inland AIS mode is active.

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2.5 Dynamic Data

The DYNAMIC DATA display shows your ship’s dynamic data, which includes date, time, ship’s position, etc. To show these displays, press the DISP key three times at the plotter display.

The Officer of the Watch should periodically check position, speed over ground and sensor information for quality.

[DYNAMIC DATA] 1/2 DATE: 10/APR/2008 TIME: 13:24:55 UTC LAT : 51

55.0213'N

LON: 4

30.0012'E SOG: 8.1kn COG: 118.5

HDG:118

ROT: R10.3°/min*

Date

Time

Latitude

Longitude

Speed over ground

Course over ground, Heading

Rate of turn

* If no ROT device is connected and HDG sentence is input from a gyrocompass, etc., the following is displayed:

Rate of turn less than 10

/min.: 0.0

Rate of turn 10

/min. rightward or higher: R>10

Rate of turn 10

/min. leftward or higher: L>10

[DYNAMIC DATA] 2/2 SENSOR: EXTERNAL GPS RAIM: USED POSITION ACCURACY

HIGH DYNAMIC INFORMATION REPORT RATE: 3.3SEC BLUE SIGN: YES

Navigator (EXTERNAL GPS, INTERNAL GPS, EXTERNAL DGPS, INTERNAL DGPS, NO FIX)

Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (USED or UNUSED) Position accuracy (HIGH or LOW) Report rate for dynamic information Blue sign presence (YES or NO) ( "---" if BLUE SIGN on the INITIAL SETTINGS menu is "NOT AVAILABLE", or the SOLAS mode is in use.)

Update rate of dynamic ship information

Ship’s dynamic conditions and nominal reporting interval

Ship’s dynamic conditions Nominal reporting interval

Ship at anchor and not moving faster than 3 kn 3 minutes Ship at anchor and moving faster than 3 kn 10 seconds Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 0-14 kn 10 seconds Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 0-14 kn

speed and changing course

3 1/3 seconds

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 14-23 kn

6 seconds

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 14-23 kn and changing course

2 seconds

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving faster than 23 kn

2 seconds

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving faster than 23 kn and changing course

2 seconds

Ship operating in inland waterway mode

Assigned between 2 seconds and 10 minutes

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See section 1.7.2 for how to show this display.

[SHIP INFO] 1/9 MMSI [A]: 431099806 NAME : FURUNO*

CALL SIGN

: ZL6DEF1*

IMO NO. : 9241062 ENI : 1654321*

, *

BLUE SIGN: YES

Call sign

MMSI no. Name of ship

IMO no. ENI no. Blue sign

presence, absence

[SHIP INFO] 2/9 LAT : 51

55.0213'N

LON : 4

30.0012'E SOG : 17.8kn COG : 213.5

HDG : 278° PA: H R/B : 25.12 NM/351.5

ROT : 0.1°/min

Latitude Longitude

"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.

If any of these contain an "@" it is

replaced with a space.

Speed over ground Course over ground

[SHIP INFO] 4/9 SOLAS DRAUGHT: 10.0m INLAND DRAUGHT

10.00m ANT LENGTH A : 75m ANT LENGTH B : 20m ANT LENGTH C : 15m ANT LENGTH D : 15m

SOLAS draught Inland draught

Antenna position A Antenna position B Antenna position C Antenna position D

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

[SHIP INFO] 3/9 CPA : 0.12NM TCPA : 0'23" NAV STATUS: 10 ***STATUS DETAIL*** RESERVED FOR WING IN GROUND (WING)

CPA TCPA Navigation status Navigation status details

[SHIP INFO] 5/9 LEN[SHIP]: 95.0m BEAM[SHIP]: 30.0m LEN[CONVOY]: 95m BEAM[CONVOY]: 30m HAZARDOUS CARGO NUMBER OF CONES 1 UN/LOADED: UNLOADED

Length of ship Beam of ship

Beam of convoy

Length of convoy

Vessel loading status (loaded, unloaded, unknown)

Hazardous cargo status (number of cones (0-3), blue sign, unknown)

(Continued on next page)

The ENI (European Number of Identification) is an unique vessel identification number of barges, passenger ships and tugboats on European inland waters.

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[SHIP INFO] 6/9 TYPE OF SHIP: 71

***TYPE DETAIL*** FUTURE USE CARGO SHIP CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)

Type of ship details

Type of ship

[SHIP INFO] 7/9 ERI CODE: 8080

**CODE DETAIL*** MOTOR FREIGHTER WITH TANKER

ERI code no.

[SHIP INFO] 8/9 SENSOR QUALITY SPEED: HIGH COURSE: LOW HEADING: HIGH DESTINATION ROTTERDAM ETA: 15/JUL 17:21 UTC

Quality of speed data (HIGH, LOW) Quality of course data (HIGH, LOW) Quality of heading data (HIGH, LOW) Destination

(Continued from previous page)

[SHIP INFO] 9/9 CREW: 10 PASSENGER: 100 SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL 20 NO. OF PERSONS: 130

No. of crew No. of passengers No. of shipboard personnel

No. of persons in total

Note 1: BLUE SIGN information (contained in message type 1) is displayed when the FA-150 receives an RFM10* message type 6 (inland ship and voyage related data) or type 8 (safety-related message). When this happens, "BLUE SIGN" appears on page 1/9 of the DETAILS SHIP displays. If the target becomes lost but later is re-detected, the target is treated as a mobile station class A AIS target until BLUE SIGN information is again received. * RFM=Regional Function Message

Note 2: A target detected as Inland AIS remains as such once information from the target is received, regardless of any subsequent AIS mode changes.

Note 3: If a ship changes its mode from CLASS B SO Inland AIS to CLASS B SO, the Inland AIS information is erased and replaced with CLASS B SO information.

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2.7 Inland AIS Specific Messaging

2.7.1 Text message

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select MSG then press the ENT key.

[MSG]

TEXT

ETA/RTA NO. OF PERSONS EMMA WARNING WATER LEVEL

3. TEXT is selected; press the ENT key.

[TEXT]

CREATE MSG

TX LOG RX LOG

4. CREATE MSG is selected; press the ENT key.

[CREATE MSG]

SET MSG TYPEE

SET MSG SEND MSG

5. SET MSG TYPE is selected; press the ENT key.

[SET MSG TYPE] ADRS TYPE: BROAD CAST MMSI : - - - - - - - - MSG TYPE: SAFETY CHANNEL: ALTERNATE RETRY TIMES: - MMS

6. ADRS TYPE line is selected; press the ENT key.

BROAD CAST

ADRS CAST

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7. Select ADRS CAST to send a message to a specific AIS-equipped ship, or BROAD CAST to send a message to all AIS-equipped ships within broadcasting range of your ship. Press the ENT key. For ADRS CAST, select MMSI then enter MMSI no.

8. Select MSG TYPE then press the ENT key.

SAFETY

NORMAL

9. Select message type: NORMAL (message other than safety) or SAFETY

(important navigational or meteorological warning). Press the ENT key.

10. CHANNEL is selected; press the ENT key.

ALTERNATE

BOTH A & B A B

11 Select which channel to transmit your message over then press the ENT

key.

12. RETRY TIMES is selected; press the ENT key. If the ADRS TYPE is

BROAD CAST go to step 13. For ADRS CAST, enter the number of times to re-transmit a message (0-3) then press the ENT key.

13. Press the MENU key to return to the CREATE MSG sub-menu.

14. Select SET MSG then press the ENT key.

Number of characters used/available

[SET MSG]

*: Number of characters available with each message type for Inland AIS is as follows: NORMAL message with BROAD-CAST : 86 characters NORMAL message with ADDRESS-CAST: 80 characters SAFETY message with BROAD-CAST : 90 characters SAFETY message with ADDRESS-CAST : 85 characters

1( 90)* [DIM]HOLD:CLEAR

SET MSG screen

15.Use the CursorPad to enter your message.

16. Press the MENU key to return to the CREATE MSG sub-menu.

17. Select SEND MSG then press the ENT key. The prompt shown below

appears.

SEND MESSAGE. ARE YOU SURE?

YES NO

18. Press ◄ to select YES then press the ENT key to send your message.

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Message status is shown as follows:

AIS message status messages and their meanings

Message Meaning

NOW SENDING. Message is being sent. SEND MESSAGE COMPLETE. PRESS ANY KEY.

Transmission of message completed. (MMSI is

additionally shown in case of addressed message.) SEND MESSAGE UNSUCCESSFUL. PRESS ANY KEY

Message could not be sent.

SEND MESSAGE UNSUCCESSFUL. MMSI: XXXXXXXXX PRESS ANY KEY.

Message sent successfully, however there is no reply

from receiver of message.

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.

2.7.2 ETA and RTA messages

The purpose of an ETA message is to apply for a time slot at a lock, bridge or terminal. (Hereafter "lock" refers to lock, bridge or terminal.) The message contains your ship's ETA at the lock, air draught, the number of assisting tugboats required and the particulars of the lock (country code, location code, etc.).

Upon receipt of your ETA message, the lock authority responds with an RTA (Requested Time of Arrival) message, usually within 15 minutes of receipt of the ETA message. The RTA message contains lock operational status, requested time of arrival and the particulars of the lock (country code, location code, etc.).

Sending an ETA message

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select MSG then press the ENT key.

[MSG]

TEXT

ETA/RTA NO. OF PERSONS EMMA WARNING WATER LEVEL

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3. Select ETA/RTA then press the ENT key.

[ETA/RTA]

CREATE MSG

ETA LOG RTA LOG

4. CREATE MSG is selected; press the ENT key.

[CREATE MSG]

SET MSG TYPEE

SET DESTINATION SET ETA SEND MSG

5. SET MSG TYPE is selected; press the ENT key.

[SET MSG TYPE] MMSI : 000000000 CHANNEL: ALTERNATE RETRY TIMES: 3 MMS

6. MMSI is selected; press the ENT key.

7. Enter the MMSI of the lock/bridge/terminal you want to pass through then press the ENT key.

8. CHANNEL is selected; press the ENT key.

ALTERNATE

BOTH A & B A B

9. Select the channel over which to send the message then press the ENT key.

10. RETRY TIMES is selected; press the ENT key.

11. Enter the number of times to re-send the message (if the first transmission is unsuccessful) then press the ENT key. An ETA message can be resent a maximum of three times.

12. Press the MENU key to return to the CREATE MSG menu.

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13. Select SET DESTINATION then press the ENT key.

[SET DESTINATION]

* * * * * * * * * * * * * (0/0)

[NEW?]

(If you have entered some destinations, they appear here.)

14. NEW is selected. If your destination is shown on screen, select it, press the ENT key then go to step 18. To enter a new destination, go to step 15.

15. With NEW selected, press the ENT key.

[SET DESTINATION]

ENTER A NEW DEST COUNTRY CODE: LOCATION CODE: FAIRWAY NO. : 00000 TERMINAL CODE: FAIRWAY HECT: 00000 QUIT: [MENU]

UN country code, two 6 bit characters UN location code, three 6 bit characters Fairway section no., five 6 bit characters Terminal code, five 6 bit characters Fairway hectometre, five 6 bit characters

16. COUNTRY CODE is selected; press the ENT key. Enter the UN country code of your destination, referring to ISO 3166, then press the ENT key.

17. Enter location code, fairway no., terminal code, and fairway hectometre, referring to the ERI (Electronic Reporting International) Guide Part IV Annex 2 for examples.

Note: To see the results of an entry, show the SET DESTINATION screen.

[SET DESTINATION]

* * * * * * * * * * * * * (0/1)

[NEW?]

NLRTM02552LEUVE00000

Country Code

Location Code

Fairway No.

Terminal Code

Fairway Hectometer

18. Press the MENU key twice to return to the CREATE MSG menu.

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19. Select SET ETA then press the ENT key.

[SET ETA] ETA DATE[UTC] - - / - - - TIME[UTC] - - : - AIR DRAUGHT: 0.00 m NO. OF TUGBOATS: -

20. DATE[UTC] is selected; press the ENT key.

21. Enter the day (1-2 digits) and month (three-character abbreviation) of ETA then press the ENT key.

22. TIME[UTC] is selected; press the ENT key.

23. Enter your ETA, in 24-hour notation, then press the ENT key.

24. AIR DRAUGHT is selected; press the ENT key.

25. Enter your ship's air draught then press the ENT key. (Air draught is the vertical distance measured from the ship's waterline to the highest point on the ship.)

26. NO. OF TUGBOATS is selected; press the ENT key.

27. Enter the no. of assisting tugboats (0-6) your ship requires then press the ENT key. Enter "0" for none.

28. Press the MENU key to return to the CREATE MSG menu.

29. Select SEND MSG then press the ENT key. You are asked if you are sure to send the message. Select YES then press the ENT key to send the message.

Receiving an RTA message

A lock authority responds to an ETA message with an RTA message. An RTA message contains the date and time the lock authority requests that your ship arrive to the lock, lock status and the particulars of the lock (country code, location code, etc.)

When an RTA message is received, a popup shows " MESSAGE! RTA". To view the message, do the following:

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select MSG then press the ENT key.

3. Select ETA/RTA then press the ENT key.

4. Select RTA LOG then press the ENT key to show the RTA log. A sample log is shown at the top of the next page. New or unread messages show "NEW" on the date and time line.

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[RTA LOG]

31/APR 13:25 NEW

[UTC] FROM: 431099111 27/MAR 03:43 [UTC] FROM: 431099111 19/MAR 18:00 [UTC] FROM: 431099111

1/20[



] MSG[ENT] QUIT[MENU]

5. Select the message then press the ENT key.

[RTA LOG] 1/2 STATUS LIMITED OPERATION RTA: 05/JUN 12:32 UTC

RTA message (page 1)

[RTA LOG] 2/2 COUNTRY CODE: DE LOCATION CODE: TRI FAIRWAY NO.: 01234 TERMINAL CODE: 11111 FAIRWAY HECTOMETRE 01000

RTA message (page 2)

Date and time lock authority requests your ship to arrive to the lock

Lock Status

- Operational

- Limited Operation*

- Out of Order

- Not Available

Lock particulars

* Obstructed by technical

conditions, only one lock chamber available, etc.

6. Press the MENU key to close the message.

2.7.3 No. of persons message

A number of persons message informs authorities or ships how many persons (passengers, crew, shipboard personnel) you have on board your ship. Send this message on request or in case of an event.

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select MSG then press the ENT key.

3. Select NO. OF PERSONS then press the ENT key.

[NO. OF PERSONS]

CREATE MSGE

TX LOG

4. CREATE MSG is selected; press the ENT key.

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[CREATE MSG]

SET MSG TYPEE

VIEW MSG SEND MSG

5. SET MSG TYPE is selected; press the ENT key.

[SET MSG TYPE] ADRS TYPE: BROAD CAST MMSI : - - - - - - - - TYPE: SOLAS (IFM16) CHANNEL: ALTERNATE RETRY TIMES: MMS

6. ADRS TYPE is selected; press the ENT key.

BROAD CAST

ADRS CAST

7. Select ADRS CAST to send a message to a specific AIS-equipped ship or

authority, or BROAD CAST to send a message to all AIS-equipped ships within broadcasting range. Press the ENT key.

8. For BROAD CAST, go to step 9. For ADRS CAST, select MMSI then press

the ENT key. Enter the MMSI of the vessel which you want to receive your message then press the ENT key.

9. Select TYPE then press the ENT key.

SOLAS(IFM16)

INLAND(RFM55)

9. Select SOLAS(IFM16) or INLAND(RFM55) as applicable then press the ENT key.

SOLAS(IFM16): Send no. of persons. INLAND(RFM55): Send no. of crew, passengers and shipboard personnel.

10. CHANNEL is selected; press the ENT key.

ALTERNATE

BOTH A & B A B

11. Select the channel to use to send the message then press the ENT key.

12. RETRY TIMES is selected; press the ENT key.

13. Enter the number of times to re-send the message (if the first transmission is unsuccessful) then press the ENT key.

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14. Press the MENU key to return to the CREATE MSG menu.

Note: To view your message before sending it, return to the CREATE MSG screen, select VIEW MSG then press the ENT key.

[VIEW MSG] INLAND MSG(RFM55) CREW: 100 PASSENGER: 1000 SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL 200 SOLAS MSG(IFM16) NO. OF PERSONS: 1300

15. Select SEND MSG then press the ENT key. You are asked if you are sure to send the message. Select YES then press the ENT key to send the message.

2.7.4 EMMA warning message

EMMA (European Multiservice Meteorological Awareness) warnings are sent by base stations to skippers to inform them of special meteorological situations. EMMA does not provide continuous weather information, but only warnings of wind, rain, snow and ice, thunderstorm, fog, extreme temperatures (low and high), flood, fire in the forest. These messages are additional to the Notices to Skippers warnings.

The information includes the following:

• Start time of validity

• End time of validity

• Fairway section start and end co-ordinates

• Type of weather warning

• Minimum value

• Maximum value

• Classification of warning

• Wind direction

When you receive an EMMA warning, a popup displays "MESSAGE! EMMA WARNING". To see the contents of the message, do the following:

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select MSG then press the ENT key.

3. Select EMMA WARNING then press the ENT key.

4. Select a message then press the ENT key. The EMMA warning message has three pages and the 1

page looks something like the left-hand screen on the next page. To view the other screens, press ►.

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[EMMA WARNING] 1/3 START TIME [UTC]

12/JUN 11:30

END TIME [UTC]

12/JUN 11:35

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

[EMMA WARNING] 2/3 START

LAT : 51°55.0213'N LON : 4

30.0012'E

END

LAT : 49°55.0213'N LON : 2

30.0012'E





[EMMA WARNING] 3/3 TYPE: SN SNOW AND ICE MIN VALUE: 1 MAX VALUE: 4 CLASS: MEDIUM WIND DIRECTION: NW

Start and end times of validity of warning

Fairway section start and end co-ordinates of warning

Type, minimum and maximum values, class and wind direction (See below for description.)

Item Description

TYPE FI: Fire in the Forests

FO: Fog FL: Flood HT: High Temperature LT: Low Temperature RA: Rain SN: Snow and Ice TH: Thunderstorm WI: Wind

Units of measurement are fixed as follows:

• km/h (wind)

• °C (temperature)

• cm/h (snow)

• l/m²h (rain)

• m (visibility distance in fog)

MIN, MAX VALUE The minimum and maximum value of respective item over one hour.

For example, if the minimum and maximum values for snow and ice are 1 and 4 respectively, this means that 1-4 cm of snow or ice has fallen in one hour.

The indication range is -254 to +254, or "----" in case where a value is not reported, for example, fire in the forests and flood.

CLASS Weather classification: SLIGHT, MEDIUM, STRONG/HEAVY,

"- - - - - - - -" (unknown)

WIND DIRECTION N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW

5. Press the MENU key to close the message.

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2.7.5 Water level message

The water level message is sent by base stations to inform skippers about actual water levels in their area. It is additional short-term information to the water levels distributed via Notices to Skippers. The message contains the country code(location), gauge ID and water level.

When you receive a water level message, a popup displays "MESSAGE! WATER LEVEL". To see the contents of the message, do the following:

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select MSG then press the ENT key.

3. Select WATER LEVEL then press the ENT key.

4. Select a message then press the ENT key.

[WATER LEVEL] 1/1 COUNTRY CODE: DE GAUGE ID: 2047 WATER LEVEL: -83.82m GAUGE ID: 2123 WATER LEVEL: -12.32m GAUGE ID: 3234 WATER LEVEL: 83.82m

National unique ID of gauge

Positive or negative value

Country code

5. Press the MENU key to close the message.

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2.7.6 Message logs

TX logs

The TX logs store transmitted text messages, ETA, and no. of persons messages, in respective logs. To see a TX message, do the following:

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select MSG then press the ENT key.

3. Select TEXT, ETA/RTA or NO. OF PERSONS as appropriate then press the ENT key.

4. Select TX LOG (for TEXT, NO. OF PERSONS) or ETA LOG as appropriate then press the ENT key.

Date and time message transmitted, message status OK: Message transmitted successfully FAIL: Message could not be transmitted

- - - -: Waiting for results

[TX LOG]

31/APR 13:25 OK

[UTC] TO: 431099111 27/MAR 03:43 OK [UTC] TO: 431099111 19/MAR 18:00 OK [UTC] TO: 431099111

1/20[



] MSG[ENT] QUIT[MENU]

Time transmitted, addressee

5. Select a message then press the ENT key. Below are sample TX log messages.

[TX LOG] SOLAS(IFM16) NO. OF PERSONS: 100

SOLAS IFM16 no. of

persons message

[TX LOG] INLAND(RFM55) CREW: 100 PASSENGER: 255 SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL

INLAND RFM55 no. of

persons message

[TX ADDRESSED MSG] CHANGING COURSE TO 357 DEGREES AT 12:35.

QUIT[MENU]

TX addressed message

[TX BROADCAST MSG] CHANGING COURSE TO 357 DEGREES AT 12:35.

QUIT[MENU]

TX broadcast message

[ETA LOG] 1/2 ETA: 05/JUN 12:32 UTC COUNTRY CODE: DE LOCATION CODE: TRI FAIRWAY NO.: 01234 TERMINAL CODE: 11111 FAIRWAY HECTOMETRE 01000

ETA message (page 1)

[ETA LOG] 2/2 NUMBER OF TUGBOATS: 6 AIR DRAUGHT: 1.23m

ETA message (page 2)

6. Press the MENU key to close the message.

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RX logs

The RX logs store received text messages, RTA, EMMA warning and water level messages, in respective logs. When you receive one of those messages, a popup shows "MESSAGE! XXX (XXX=message type)". To see the contents of the message, do the following:

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select MSG then press the ENT key.

3. Select RX LOG (Text), ETA LOG (ETA), RTA LOG (RTA), EMMA WARNING or WATER LEVEL as appropriate then press the ENT key. Below is the RX log for text messages. (The RX log for other message types is similar.)

[RX LOG]

31/APR 13:25 NEW

[UTC] FROM: 431099111 27/MAR 03:43 [UTC] FROM: 431099111 19/MAR 18:00 [UTC] FROM: 431099111

1/20[



] MSG[ENT] QUIT[MENU]

NEW: New or unread message

Date and time message received

MMSI of sender

4. Select the message to view then press the ENT key. Below are examples of text and RTA messages. For EMMA warning and water level messages, see section 2.7.4 and 2.7.5, respectively.

[RTA LOG] 2/2 STATUS LIMITED OPERATION RTA: 05/JUN 12:32 UTC

RTA message (page 1)

[RTA LOG] 2/2 COUNTRY CODE: DE LOCATION CODE: TRI FAIRWAY NO.: 01234 TERMINAL CODE: 11111 FAIRWAY HECTOMETRE 01000

RTA message (page 2)

[RX ADDRESSED MSG] WILL CHANGE COURSE TO 352 DEGREES AT 13:10 APR 10.

QUIT[MENU]

RX addressed message

[RX BROADCAST MSG] STORM WARNING FOR SAN FRANCISCO AREA.

QUIT[MENU]

RX broadcast message

5. Press the MENU key to close the message.

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2.8 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, I/O port settings and blue sign status. You can view the settings on this menu as follows.

1. Press the MENU to open the menu.

2. Select INITIAL SETTINGS then press the ENT key.

3. Press the ENT key twice.

4. Select item to view then press the ENT key.

QUIT [MENU]

[INITIAL SETTINGS] VIEW MMSI VIEW INT ANT

POSN

VIEW EXT ANT

POSN

VIEW SHIP TYPE VIEW I/O PORT VIEW BLUE SIGN SW

QUIT [MENU]

[VIEW MMSI] MMSI : 999999999 NAME : FURUNO

CALL SIGN: FQC3544 IMO NO. : 009999999 ENI: 01820013

QUIT [MENU]

[VIEW SHIP TYPE] TYPE NO : 0

***

TYPE DETAIL

*****

NOT AVAILABLE

[VIEW EXT ANT POSN]

A: 45m

B: 15m C: 8m D: 7m

QUIT[MENU]

A B

C D

[VIEW INT ANT POSN]

A: 45m

B: 15m C: 8m D: 7m

QUIT[MENU]

A B

C D

Choose port to view and press the ENT key.

[VIEW I/O PORT] VIEW COM PORT VIEW PC PORT VIEW LAN PORT* VIEW PRIORITY VIEW QUALITY

QUIT [MENU]

* Shown when

optional LAN kit is installed.

[VIEW BLUE SIGN SW] BLUE SIGN SW NOT AVAILABLE

QUIT [MENU]

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WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

NOTICE

Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant or contact spray to coating or plastic parts of the equipment.

Those items contain organic solvents that can damage coating and plastic parts, especially plastic connectors.

3.1 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 Check that all connectors on the rear panel of the transponder

unit and monitor unit are firmly connected.

Cabling Check cabling for damage. Replace if damaged.

Ground terminal Check the ground terminal on the monitor unit and transponder

unit for rust. Clean if necessary.

Ground wire Check that the ground wire on the monitor unit and

transponder unit is firmly fastened.

Monitor unit, Transponder unit

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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3.2 Replacement of Fuse, Resetting the Breaker

3.2.1 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 the fuse 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.

3.2.2 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

BREAKER

10A

GPS ANT

VHF ANT

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3.3 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.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy

Power

Cannot turn on the power. • Check that the power connector is firmly fastened.

• Check the power supply.

Transmitting, receiving messages

Cannot transmit or receive.

• Check that the VHF antenna cable is firmly fastened.

• Check the VHF antenna for damage.

• For TX message, try different TX channel.

(operating sequence: MENU, MSG, CREATE MSG, SET MSG TYPE, CHANNEL)

Can transmit but message is sent to wrong party.

• 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)

Position data

No position data • Check the GPS antenna for damage.

• Check the GPS antenna cable and its connectors.

3.4 Diagnostics

The FA-150 provides diagnostic tests to check the monitor unit and transponder unit for proper operation.

3.4.1 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. Select DIAGNOSTICS then press the ENT key.

For service technician. Not accessible by user.

[DIAGNOSTICS]

MONITOR TEST

TRANSPONDER TEST PWR ON/OFF HISTORY TX ON/OFF HISTORY MEMORY CLEAR ACTIVATE KEY FOR SERVICE

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3. MONITOR TEST is selected; press the ENT key. The test program automatically proceeds in the sequence shown below.

[MONITOR TEST] BOOT NO.:

2450020

-XX.XX

PROG NO.:

2450021

-XX.XX ROM : CONT : SDRAM: DIM : PORT : KEY :

XX.XX = Program version no.

QUIT[MENU] 3 TIMES

PUSH KEY

[MONITOR TEST] BOOT NO.:

2450020

-XX.XX

PROG NO.:

2450021

-XX.XX ROM : OK CONT :53 SDRAM: OK DIM : 4 PORT : OK KEY :

QUIT[MENU] 3 TIMES

<LCD CHECK> ALL ON 2 SEC.

ALL OFF 3 SEC.

(a) (b)

(c)(d)(e)

a) The first screen in the test shows boot no. and program no. The message

“PUSH KEY” prompts you to test the keys. Press each key (except the PWR key) and arrows on the CursorPad one by one. The name of the pressed key or arrow appears next to “KEY” if the control is functioning normally.

b) The ROM, RAM, SDRAM and (I/O)PORT (special test connector required,

otherwise “NG” appears) are checked. The results of the ROM/RAM/SDRAM check are shown as OK or NG (No Good). If NG appears, try the test again. If NG still appears, contact your dealer for advice. The contrast and dimmer settings are automatically changed. Check that

their setting indications are reasonable. c) The screen announces the start of the LCD check. d) The screen turns black. e) The screen turns white.

4. The test is repeated. To escape from the test and return to the DIAGNOSTICS menu, press the MENU key three times when PUSH KEY is displayed.

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3.4.2 Transponder test

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. Select DIAGNOSTICS then press the ENT key.

3. Select TRANSPONDER TEST then press the ENT key.

4. Select MEMORY TEST then press the ENT key. The program no. is displayed and the ROM and RAM are checked. The results of the ROM and RAM check are shown as OK or NG (No Good). For any NG, contact your dealer for advice. The version of the Mother Board is also shown.

[MEMORY TEST] PROGRAM NO. 2450018-xx.xx MAIN ROM : OK MAIN RAM : OK SUB RAM : OK MOT HW : x

xx.xx: Program Version No. x: 0, Non-Inland AIS, other than 0: Inland AIS

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. Select DIAGNOSTICS then press the ENT key.

3. Select TRANSPONDER TEST then press the ENT key.

4. Select GPS TEST 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.

5. Press the MENU key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu..

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3.4.3 Power on/off history

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. Select DIAGNOSTICS then press the ENT key.

3. Select PWR ON/OFF HISTORY then press the ENT key.

Power turned on 17 May 2009 at 05:35:54

[PWR ON/OFF HISTORY]

PWR-ON 17/MAY/2009

05:35:54

PWR-OFF 17/MAY/2009

04:56:57

PWR-ON 17/MAY/2009

04:06:34

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.

3.4.4 Tx on/off history

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. Select DIAGNOSTICS then press the ENT key.

3. Select TX ON/OFF HISTORY then press the ENT key.

Tx at 17 May 2009 at 05:35:54

[TX ON/OFF HISTORY]

TX-ON 17/MAY/2009

05:35:54

TX-OFF 17/MAY/2009

04:34:57

TX-ON 17/MAY/2009

04:33:57

PAGE (1/2) :[] 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.

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3.5 Alarm Status

The alarm sounds for equipment error and is accompanied by a flashing popup indication. Press any key to silence the alarm and erase the popup. To see which alarm(s) has been violated, display the ALARM STATUS log as shown below.

1. At the plotter display, press the DISP key four times to show the ALARM STATUS display.

[ALARM STATUS] EPFS 7/MAY 4:32:16 L/L 7/MAY 4:02:01 SOG 7/MAY 2:34:54 COG 6/MAY 7:09:32 HDG 3/MAY 8:00:21 ROT 19/APR 9:05:22

Alarm name, date and time of alarm

2. Use ▼ or ▲ to scroll the log.

Alarm statuses and their meanings

Alarm Status

Indication

Meaning

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 TX TX malfunction

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3.6 Error and System Messages

The FA-150 displays the following error and system messages to alert you to errors and events.

Error and system messages and their meanings

Message Meaning

CAN’T DISPLAY INVALID DATA No position data. 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. DIFFERENT FROM ANT POS

VALUE

For Inland AIS. Total sum of internal and external antenna distances are more than 3 meters greater than LENGTH (BEAM) OF SHIP.

ERROR REGIST 1) You entered MSG22 or DSC data whose sea areas

overlap one another, or wrong NAV STATUS

2) You entered NAV STATUS as 14 on page 1 of NAV STATUS menu.

GPS COMMUNICATION ERROR

Communication error with internal GPS, shown at internal GPS self test.

ILLEGAL COMBINATION OF PRIORITY

Duplication in priority setting.

ILLEGAL MODE WAS SELECTED. PRESS ANY KEY.

Invalid combination of channels is selected for editing.

INCORRECT NUMBER! PRESS ANY KEY

Incorrect ERI code entered.

MESSAGE! Class A AIS text message received. MESSAGE! EMMA WARNING Inland AIS EMMA warning message received. MESSAGE! RTA Inland AIS RTA message received. MESSAGE! TEXT Inland AIS text message received. MESSAGE! WATER LEVEL Inland AIS water level message received NO CREW Number of crew not entered in no. of persons

message.

NO ETA, DESTINATION You attempted to send a message that does not have

ETA or destination.

NO MESSAGE No TX message to send when you attempted to send a

message.

NO NUMBER OF PERSONS Number of persons not entered in no. of persons

message.

NO OWN SHIP POSITION AVAILABLE

Invalid own ship position.

NO PASSENGER Number of passengers not entered in no. of persons

message.

NO SEL Attempted to see detailed data for a target which has

no data.

NO SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL Number of shipboard personnel not entered in no. of

persons message.

OUT OF RANGE! 0-255 Wrong IP, sub net mask or gateway address.

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OUT OF RANGE! 0-65535 Invalid port number entered. OUT OF RANGE! 10-30 Invalid NavNet port number entered. OUT OF RANGE! BEAM:0-100 Invalid beam of ship entered. OUT OF RANGE! CH-A(CH-B)

DOESN'T EXIST

Invalid channel entered.

OUT OF RANGE! CPA:0-6.00 Invalid CPA range entered. OUT OF RANGE! CREW:0-254 Invalid crew no. entered. OUT OF RANGE! DAY Invalid day entered. OUT OF RANGE! DRAUGHT:0-20.0

OUT OF RANGE! DRAUGHT:0-25.5

Invalid inland draught entered.

Invalid SOLAS draught entered. OUT OF RANGE! HOUR:0-23* Invalid hour entered. OUT OF RANGE!: INVALID

CHANNEL

Invalid CH-NO. A or CH-NO. B entered.

OUT OF RANGE! LENGTH:0-800 Invalid ship's length entered. OUT OF RANGE! MINUTE:0-59* Invalid minute entered. OUT OF RANGE! NAV STATUS:0-15 Invalid nav status entered. OUT OF RANGE!

PASSENGER:0-8190

Invalid no. of passengers entered.

OUT OF RANGE! PERSONNEL:0-254

Invalid no. of personnel entered.

OUT OF RANGE! RETRY TIMES:0-3. PRESS ANY KEY.

Invalid no. of retry times entered.

OUT OF RANGE! TCPA:0-60 Invalid TCPA entered. OUT OF RANGE! TUGBOAT:0-6 Invalid tugboat quantity entered. OUT OF RANGE! TYPE NO.:10-99 Invalid cargo type entered. OUT OF RANGE! ZONE:1-8 Invalid zone entered. SEND MESSAGE UNSUCCESSFUL Message could not be sent. TRANSPONDER WAS REBOOTED Transponder was rebooted.

* Error message displayed for both even if only one is out of range.

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.

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3.7 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. Select INTERNAL GPS then press the ENT key.

[INTERNAL GPS] LAT : 34

44.4639'N

LON : 135

21.2395'E

S/C : 10.9 kn/ 98.9

UTC : 16/MAY/2009 06:29:02 DGPS STS: D3D PA: H RAIM: USED

Latitude position

Longitude position

Speed over ground, Course over ground

Date Time

Mode

DGPS

GPS

NO FIX

Position Accuracy

H: High (<10 m, differential mode)

L: Low (>10, autonomous mode)

STS (Position fix Status) 2D:

2D GPS position fix 3D: 3D GPS position fix D2D: 2D DGPS position fix D3D: 3D DGPS position fix DOP: HDOP > 4 in 2D fix, or HDOP > 6 in 3D fix NO FIX: No position fix

RAIM Status* (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) USED or UNUSED

*RAIM: Technique whereby the GPS receiver verifies the integrity of the signals received from the GPS constellation.

3. Press the DISP key to close the display.

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3.8 Displaying Sensor Status

The SENSOR STATUS screen shows sensor status.

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Select SENSOR STATUS then press the ENT key.

[SENSOR STATUS] UTC CLOCK LOST

Sensor status message

QUIT[MENU]

3. Press the DISP key to close the display.

Sensor status messages and their meanings

Sensor Status Message Meaning

CH MANAGEMENT Channel changed (displayed about 30 s) EXT DGNSS Using external DGNSS EXT GNSS Using external GNSS EXT SOG/COG Using external SOG/COG HDG VALID Heading data normal INT DGNSS BEACON Using internal DGNSS beacon INT DGNSS MSG 17

MSG 17 corrects internal GNSS with differential

correction INT GNSS Using internal GNSS INT SOG/COG Using internal SOG/COG OTHER ROT

Value calculated from HDT, or ROT device used and

talker is other than T1 ROT VALID ROT data normal UTC CLOCK LOST Internal position fix lost

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3.9 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. Select DIAGNOSTICS then press the ENT key.

3. Select MEMORY CLEAR then press the ENT key.

QUIT[MENU]

[MEMORY CLEAR]

MONITOR CLEAR

SET USER DEFAULT GPS COLD START

4. Select MONITOR CLEAR, SET USER DEFAULT or GPS COLD START as appropriate then press the ENT key.

MONITOR CLEAR: Restore default settings for dimmer, contrast

CPA/TCPA, key beep, audio 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

SET USER DEFAULT ARE YOU SURE?

YES NO

GPS COLD START. ARE YOU SURE?

YES NO

MONITOR CLEAR USER DEFAULT GPS COLD START

5. Press ◄ to select YES then press the ENT key.

For MONITOR CLEAR and USER DEFAULT, a beep sounds then the equipment restarts.

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3.10 AIS-SART Test Indication in Target List

The FA-150 can confirm if an AIS-SART is working properly. This test requires message 1 data (MMSI No. 97 XXXXXXX, NAV STATUS: 15). Note that this setting is turned off when the power is turned off.

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Select USER SETTINGS then press the ENT key.

[USER SETTINGS] KEY BEEP : ON ALARM BUZZER : ON AUTO SORT : ON DISP SART TEST : ON LR MODE : AUTO RECEIVED MSG CPA/TCPA ALARM

3. Select DISP SART TEST then press the ENT key.

4. Select ON then press the ENT key.

5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

6. At the plotter display, press the DISP key.

7. Select SART then press the ENT key to show detailed information for the AIS-SART.

8. Confirm that the STATUS field is showing “SART TEST”. (See page 1-28.)

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DIAGNOSTICS

MONITOR TEST (Displays PROG NO. and BOOT NO.; checks ROM, RAM, LCD, controls.)

TRANSPONDER TEST

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

ACTIVATE KEY (DEVICE ID, KEY[ACTIVATED])

FOR SERVICE (For service technician. Not accessible by user.)

MEMORY TEST (Displays PROGRAM NO.; checks ROM, RAM, and MOT HW.) GPS TEST (Display PROGRAM NO. and checks internal GPS receiver.)

MONITOR CLEAR (YES, NO) SET USER DEFAULT (YES, NO) GPS COLD START (YES, NO)

NAV STATUS (00-15) DESTINATION

ARRIVAL TIME

CARGO TYPE (10-99)

DRAUGHT&PERSONS

DATE TIME

SELECT EDIT DELETE

[NAV STATUS] key

VIEW CHANNEL (View power and channel settings of channel in use.)

EDIT CHANNEL

CHANNEL SETTINGS

FROM MMSI POWER (1W, 12.5W) CH NO. CH-A, CH-B MODE CH-A, CH-B ZONE (1-8 (NM)

Press [ENT] key to display.

CH AREA

RIGHT TOP

LEFT BOTTOM

LAT LON LAT LON

SELECT NO. (0-9) TIME (UTC) FROM MMSI (HIGH SEA, MMSI, EMPTY) TYPE (HIGH SEA, AIS, PI, DSC, MANUAL, EMPTY)

DRAUGHT (0-25.5(m)) NO. OF PERSONS (0-8191)

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Menu Tree - Inland AIS

ADRS TYPE (BROAD CAST, ADRS CAST) MMSI MSG TYPE (NORMAL, SAFETY) CHANNEL (ALTERNATE, BOTH A & B, A, B) RETRY TIMES (0-3)

CREATE MSG TX LOG RX LOG

SET MSG TYPE SET MSG SEND MSG

TEXT ETA/RTA NO. OF PERSONS EMMA WARNING WATER LEVEL

[MENU] key

MSG

MODE (STANDARD, MONITOR, SERVICE, DISABLE) IP ADDRESS (

000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255; 172.031.024.001

)

SUB NET MASK (

000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255; 255.255.000.000

)

PORT NO. (0 -

65535; 10000

)

IP ADDRESS (

000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255; 172.031.024.001

)

SUB NET MASK (

000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255; 255.255.000.000

)

NAVNET PORT NO. (10000 - 30000

; 10000

) GATEWAY ADDRESS (000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255) HOSTNAME (AIS0 - AIS9) AIS OUTPUT (AUTO, CONTINUOUS) GPS OUTPUT (AUTO, CONTINUOUS) ZDA OUTPUT (AUTO, CONTINUOUS)

SENSOR STATUS (Display sensor status.) INTERNAL GPS (Displays data about internal GPS receiver.)

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USER SETTINGS

INITIAL SETTINGS

SET INT ANT POSN

A (0-511 (m)) B (0-511 (m)) C (0-63 (m)) D (0-63 (m))

SET MMSI (MMSI, IMO NO., NAME, CALL SIGN, ENI)

SET EXT ANT POSN

SET SHIP TYPE (Type no.)

A (0-511 (m)) B (0-511 (m)) C (0-63 (m)) D (0-63 (m))

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.

SET I/O SET COM PORT

SET PC PORT

SET LAN PORT*

VIEW PRIORITY VIEW QUALITY

MODE (STANDARD, MONITOR, SERVICE, BEACON, DISABLE) SPEED (4800BPS, 9600BPS, 19.2KBPS, 38.4KBPS, 57.6KBPS)

SET COM1 MODE (LONG RANGE, EXT DISPLAY, DISABLE)

SPEED (IEC61162-1, IEC61162-2)

SET COM2 MODE (EXT DISPLAY, MONITOR, HI LEVEL IF, DISABLE)

SPEED (IEC61162-1, IEC61162-2) SET COM3 (Same as SET COM2.) SET COM4 MODE (SENSOR, EXT DISPLAY, DISABLE)

SPEED (IEC61162-1, IEC61162-2) SET COM5 MODE (SENSOR(Fixed)

SPEED (IEC61162-1, IEC61162-2) SET COM6 MODE (SENSOR(Fixed)

SPEED (IIEC61162-1, IEC61162-2, AD-10)

* Shown when

optional LAN kit is installed.

PORT

SET BLUE SIGN SW (AVAILABLE, NOT AVAILABLE)

*1: For PC Network *

: For NAVNET 3D

CREATE MSG ETA LOG RTA LOG

SET MSG TYPE SET DESTINATION SET ETA SEND MSG

COUNTRY CODE, LOCATION CODE, FAIRWAY NO., TERMINAL CODE, FAIRWAY HECT

ETA (DATE, TIME), AIR DRAUGHT, NO. OF TUGBOATS

CREATE MSG TX LOG

ADRS TYPE (BROAD CAST, ADRS CAST) MMSI TYPE (SOLAS(IFM16), INLAND(RFM55)) CHANNEL (ALTERNATE, BOTH A & B, A, B) RETRY TIMES (0-3)

SET MSG TYPE VIEW MSG SEND MSG

CPA (0.0-6.00 (NM)) TCPA (0-60 (min)) ALARM MODE (ON, OFF) ALARM BUZZER (ON, OFF)

KEY BEEP (ON, OFF) ALARM BUZZER (ON, OFF) AUTO SORT (ON,OFF) DISP SART TEST (ON, OFF LR MODE (AUTO, MANUAL) RECEIVED MSG CPA/TCPA ALARM

POPUP (ALL, ABM, OFF) BUZZER (ON, OFF)

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DIAGNOSTICS

MONITOR TEST (Displays program no.; checks ROM, RAM, LCD, controls.)

TRANSPONDER TEST

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

ACTIVATE KEY [DEVICE ID, KEY[ACTIVATED])

FOR SERVICE (For service technician. Not accessible by user.)

MEMORY TEST (Displays PROG NO.; checks ROM, RAM, and MOT HW.) GPS TEST (Display PROGRAM NO. and checks internal GPS receiver.)

MONITOR CLEAR (YES, NO) SET USER DEFAULT (YES, NO) GPS COLD START (YES, NO)

NAV STATUS (00-15) AIS MODE (SOLAS, INLAND) DESTINATION ARRIVAL TIME DRAUGHT (SOLAS DRAUGHT (0-25.5m), INLAND DRAUGHT (0.01-20.00m)) CARGO TYPE (10-99) ERI CODE NO. OF PERSONS (CREW (0-254), PASSENGER (0-8190), SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL (0-254), NO. OF PERSONS (0-8191)) LENGTH&BEAM (LENGTH (0.0-800.0m) BEAM (0.0-100.0m)) OTHER

SELECT EDIT DELETE

[NAV STATUS] key

VIEW CHANNEL (View power and channel settings of channel in use.)

EDIT CHANNEL

CHANNEL SETTINGS

FROM MMSI POWER (1W, 12.5W) CH NO. CH-A, CH-B MODE CH-A, CH-B ZONE (1-8 (NM)

Press [ENT] key to display.

CH AREA

RIGHT TOP

LEFT BOTTOM

LAT LON LAT LON

SELECT NO. (0-9) TIME FROM MMSI (HIGH SEA, MMSI, EMPTY) TYPE (HIGH SEA, AIS, PI, DSC, MANUAL, EMPTY)

DYNAMIC INFORMATION RATE (AUTO, 10sec, 5sec, 2sec) HAZARDOUS CARGO (NUMBER OF CONES 0-3, B-FLAG, UNKNOWN) UN/LOADED (UNLOADED, LOADED, UNKNOWN)

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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-6 and AP-7.

F U R U N O

Model FA-150 Unit

MONITOR UNIT, TRANSPONDER UNIT

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

Blk.No.

TYPE, NAME LOCATION

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

24P0062, CPU MONITOR UNIT 24P0034, DSC TRANSPONDER UNIT 24P0043, GPSTB TRANSPONDER UNIT 24P0035, MAIN TRANSPONDER UNIT 24P0036, MOT TRANSPONDER UNIT 24P0037, PWR TRANSPONDER UNIT 24P0033A, RX1 TRANSPONDER UNIT 24P0033B, RX2 TRANSPONDER UNIT 24P0032, TX TRANSPONDER UNIT GN-8093, GPS RECEIVER TRANSPONDER UNIT

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Parts Location

Monitor unit

CPU Board 24P0062

Monitor unit, rear cover opened

Transponder unit

TX Board 24P0032

PWR Board 24P0037

MOT Board 24P0036

Transponder unit, top cover removed

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DSC Board 24P0033

RX1 Board 24P0033

RX2 Board 24P0033

MAIN Board 24P0035

GPSTB Board 24P0043

GPS Receiver GN-8093

Transponder unit, bottom cover removed

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Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2, IEC 61162-2)

Sentence data

Input sentences

ABM, ACA, ACK, AIR, BBM, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, LRF, LRI, OSD, PIWWIVD, PIWWSPW, PIWWSSD, PIWWVSD, RMC, ROT, SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG

Output sentences

ABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, LRF, LR1, LR2, LR3, TXT, PIWWSPR, VDM, VDO

Transmission interval

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

D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7

Start bit

Stop bit

Data bits

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Serial interface I/O circuit

COM1, 2, 3 port

Baud rate selectable from 4800 and 38400 (bps).

LTC1535C

COM1_RD_B COM1_RD_A

COM1_TD_B COM1_TD_A

GND_ISO

GND2GND

COM1_JP COM1_JP

GND

110Ω

COM 4, 5 port

Baud rate selectable from 4800 and 38400 (bps).

LTC1535C

110Ω

GND2GND

470Ω

PC400

COM4_JP COM4_JP

COM4_2_RD_B COM4_2_RD_A

COM4_TD_B COM4_TD_A

GND_ISO

COM4_1_RD_H COM4_1_RD_C

2.2kΩ

RD_2

GND

RD_1

COM6 port

Baud rate selectable from 4800 and 38400 (bps).

LTC1535C

110Ω

GND2

2_RD

GND

220Ω

PC400

2.2k

1_RD/A D_ DATA

220Ω

PC400

AD_CLK

470Ω

2.2k

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

GND2GND

GND

110Ω

DISP_RD_B DISP_RD_A

DISP_TD_B DISP_TD_A

GND_ISO

Blue Sign port

TLP181

Blue Sign_H

Blue Sign_C

270 ohm

Sentence description

Input sentences

ABM - Addressed binary and safety related message

!--ABM,x,x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x,x.x,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 9 | | | | | | | +----- 8 | | | | | | +-------- 7 | | | | | +------------ 6 | | | | +--------------- 5 | | | +--------------------- 4 | | + --------------------------- 3 | +----------------------------- 2 +------------------------------- 1

1. Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message, 1 to 9

2. Message sentence number, 1 to 9

3. Message sequence identifier, 0 to 3

4. The MMSI of destination AIS unit for the ITU-R M.1371 message 6 or 12

5. AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message

6. VDL message number(6 or 12), see ITU-R M.1371

7. Encapsulated data

8. Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5

9. Checksum

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ACA - AIS regional channel assignment message

$--ACA,x,IIII.I, a,yyyyy.y,a,IIII.I,a,yyyyy.y,a,x,xxxx,x,xxxx,x,x,x,a,x,hhmmss.s*hh<CR><LF>

1. Sequence number, 0 to 9

2. Region Northeast corner latitude - N/S

3. Region Northeast corner longitude - E/W

4. Region Southwest corner latitude - N/S

5. Region Southwest corner longitude - E/W

6. Transition Zone Size

7. Channel A

8. Channel A bandwidth

9. Channel B

10. Channel B bandwidth

11. Tx/Rx mode control

12. Power level control

13. Not used

14. In-use flag

15. Time of in-used change

ACK - Acknowledge alarm

$--ACK,xxx*hh<CR><LF> | +--------------------- 2 +------------------------ 1

1. Local alarm number(identifier)

2. Checksum

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