Furuno USA 9ZWFA50 Operators Manual

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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

Mandatory Action

Prohibitive Action

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to install or operate the equipment.

WARNING

Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.

Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result.

Immediately turn off the power at the power source if

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water leaks into the equipment

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something is dropped into the equipment

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the equipment is emitting smoke or

is on fire

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the equipment is emitting strange

noises

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

Do not operate the equipment with wet hands.

Electrical shock can result.

Use the proper fuse.

Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or electrical shock.

WARNING

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.

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

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

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WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No userserviceable parts inside.

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

WARNING

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

Name: Warning Label (2) Type: 86-129-1001-1 Code No.: 100-236-741

Warning labels are attached to the equipment. Do not remove these labels. If a label is missing or illegible, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement.

Safety instructions for the operator

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CAUTION

Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent interference to a magnetic compass:

Turn off the power at the switchboard before beginning the installation.

Fire or electrical shock can result if the power is left on.

Do not install the equipment where it may get wet from rain or water splash.

Water in the equipment can result in fire, electrical shock or damage to the equipment.

Be sure that the power supply is compatible with the voltage rating of the equipment.

Connecting an incompatible power supply can cause fire or damage the equipment. The voltage rating appears on the inlet of power.

Standard compass

Steering

compass

0.30 m 0.30 m

FA-50

WARNING

Safety instructions for the installer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD .........................................................................................................v

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION...............................................................................vii

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

1. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................1

1.1 Equipment Lists .................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 AIS transponder FA-50 .......................................................................................................2

1.3 Whip Antenna ..................................................................................................................... 3

1.4 GPS Antenna......................................................................................................................4

1.5 GPS/VHF Combined Antenna ............................................................................................6

1.6 Power Supply (option) ........................................................................................................8

1.7 Wiring ................................................................................................................................. 9

1.8 Setting Adjustments.......................................................................................................... 11

2. OPERATION ...................................................................................................16

2.1 AIS Transponder FA-50....................................................................................................16

2.2 Messages .........................................................................................................................17

2.3 Own Vessel Data Display ................................................................................................. 18

2.4 Alarm Status ..................................................................................................................... 20

2.5 Sensor Status ...................................................................................................................21

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................22

3.1 Maintenance .....................................................................................................................22

3.2 Replacing the Fuse........................................................................................................... 23

3.3 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................23

3.4 Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................24

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

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

VHF CHANNEL LIST.......................................................................................................... AP-2

Parts List............................................................................................................................. AP-4

Parts Location..................................................................................................................... AP-5

Digital Interface................................................................................................................... AP-6

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

OUTLINE DRAWINGS ...................................................................................... D-1

INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM...................................................................... S-1

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FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the FA-50

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FA-50 AIS Transponder. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Features

The FA-50 is a Class B AIS (Automatic Identification System) capable of exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or coastal stations. It complies with IMO MSC. 74(69) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-2 and DSC ITU-R M.825.3 It also complies with IEC 62287-1 (Type testing standard), IEC 60945 (EMC and environmental conditions).

FA-50 consists of VHF and GPS antennas, a transponder unit and several associated units. The transponder contains a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on two parallel VHF channels, interface, communication processor, and internal GPS receiver. The internal GPS is a 12-channel all-in-view receiver with a differential capability. It also gives position, COG and SOG when the external GPS wails. FA-50 receives DSC, time-sharing with TDMA receiver.

The main features are

• Safety of navigation by automatically exchanging navigational data

• Static data

-MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)

-Call sign & name

-Length and beam

-Type of ship

-Location of position-fixing antenna on the ship

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• Dynamic data:

-Ship’s position with accuracy indication and integrity status

-Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)

-Course over ground (COG)

-Speed over ground (SOG)

-Heading

• Voyage-related data

-Hazardous cargo (type)

• Short safety-related messages, pre-set messages

• Interfaces for radar, PC for future networking expansion

• GPS/VHF combined antenna for easy installation available

• Built-in GPS receiver for position-fixing device

Program Version

Item Program No. Version No. Date

FA-50 AIS Transponder Main Program xxx xxx July 2007

**: Minor change

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

g

Either

FA-50

VHF antenna

GPS/VHF combined antenna GVA-100

Distributor unit DB-1

HUB

EXTERNAL

DISPLAY

SENSOR

PC

w/FAISPC MX

EXTERNAL

DISPLAY

NAVNET RADAR CHART PLOTTER ECDIS PILOT PLUG

OR

GPS* (ex. GP-150) SPEED LOG GYROCOMPASS SATELLITE COMPASS

OR

GPS antenna GPA-017S or 017

AIS TRANSPONDER

NAVNET

: Standard supply : Optional supply : Local supply

12-24 VDC

IF-1500AIS

*Usaually FA-50 uses the internal GPS. When connecting the external GPS, use one which satisfies the followings.

1) Outputs DTM sentence (WGS-84 can be chosen.)

2) Outputs GBS sentence.

3) Outputs sentences with the mode indicator; GNS: Ver.3.0 and later GLL: Ver.2.0 and later GGA: Ver.2.0 and later RMC: Ver.1.5 and later

4) The measured result of internal and external GPSs should be

within 26 m.(These antenna should be located within 6 m.) We, FURUNO, prepare GPS navigator GP-150 as the equipment meetin

FR-8xx2 SERIES

with requirements shown above.

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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 UL coastal areas and others. Some time later the IMO developed a Universal AIS using the new sophisticated technology called Carrier-Sence Time Division Multiple Access (CSTDMA) based on a VHF Data Link (VDL).

The system operates in three methods - autonomous (continuous operation in all areas), assigned (data transmission interval remotely controlled by authority in traffic monitoring service) and polled (in response to interrorgation 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 on ship. AIS has Class A and Class B; Class A is the standard for SOLAS ships, Class B is for non-SOLAS. There are two type of transmission method, SOTD MA (Self Organising Time Division Multiple Access) and CSTD MA (Carrier Sence Time Division Multiple Access). Class B is the inexpencive and simple AIS for easy mounting on boats.

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

Aids to Navigation

Transponder

Own ship

(AtoN)

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

Interrogation and Response

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

VTS center

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

Transponder

Ship 1

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

Not all ships carry AIS

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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 fast maneuvers

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

around bends and behind islands.

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

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

Erroneous information

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

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1. INSTALLATION

1.1 Equipment Lists

Standard supply

Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks

AIS Transponder FA-50-E - 1 GPS/VHF combined

antenna GPS Antenna

(Select one)

Spare parts 1 set Fuse, FGB0-A 4A AC125V Accessories 1 set FAISPC-MX (CD)

Installation Materials CP24-00141 005-952-330 1 set For transponder

GVA-100 - 1 Select one.

GPA-017S - 1 set GPA017 - 1 set

CP24-00502 005-955-560 1 set For GPA-017S

- - 1 set For GPA-017 CP24-00141 005-952-330 1 set For GVA-100 CP24-00101 005-950-730 1 set For DB-1

Optional supply

Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks

AC-DC power supply PR-240-CE - 1 Whip antenna 150M-W2VN 000-113-498 1 For outside Japan

FAB-151D 000-572-029 1 For Japan only Antenna fixing bracket 4-310071 000-572-184 1 For FAB-151D Antenna cable set CP20-02700 004-381-160 1 For GPA-017S

CP20-02710 004-381-170 1 For GPA-017S

CP24-00300 000-041-938 1 For GVA-100

CP24-00310 000-041-939 1 For GVA-100 Coaxial cable TNC-PS-3D-15 000-133-670 1 TNC-TNC, 15 m Right-angle antenna base No.13-QA330 000-803-239 1 For GPA-017/S L-angle antenna base No.13- QA310 000-803-240 1 For GPA-017/S Antenna base for rail mount No.13-RC5160 000-806-114 1 For GPA-017/S Mast mount fixture CP20-01111 004-365-780 1 For GPA-017/S AIS viewer FAISPC-MX 1 LAN cable P5E-4PTX-BL 1 2 m/10 m

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1.2 AIS Transponder FA-50

Mounting considerations, mounting

The FA-50 can be mounted on a desktop, deck or on a bulkhead. When selecting a mounting location, keep the following points in mind:

• The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable.

• Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents.

• The mounting location should be well ventilated.

• Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal.

• Keep the unit away from electromagnetic field-generating equipment such as motors and generators.

• A magnetic compass will be affected if the FA-50 is placed too close to it. Observe the compass safe distances noted in the safety instructions to prevent disturbance to the magnetic compass.

• Fix the unit to the mounting location with 4x20 self-tapping screws (supplied).

"A" DETAIL

MORE THAN

70

MORE THAN

70

MORE THAN 150

All dimensions in millimeters.

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1.3 Whip Antenna

Location

The location of the AIS VHF-antenna should be carefully considered. Digital communication is more sensitive than analog/voice communication to interference created by reflections in obstructions like masts and booms. It may be necessary to relocate the VHF radiotelephone antenna to minimize interference effects. To minimize interference effects, the following guidelines apply:

• The AIS VHF antenna should be placed in an elevated position that is as free as possible with a minimum of 0.5 meters in the horizontal direction from constructions made of conductive materials. The antenna should not be installed close to any large vertical obstruction. The objective for the AIS VHF antenna is to see the horizon freely through 360 degrees.

• There should not be more than one antenna on the same plane. The AIS VHF antenna should be mounted directly above or below the ship’s primary VHF radiotelephone antenna, with no horizontal separation and with a minimum of 2.8 meters vertical separation. If it is located on the same plane as other antennas, the distance apart should be at least 10 meters.

• Install the VHF whip antenna (option) referring to the outline drawing at the back of this manual. Separate this antenna from other VHF radiotelephone antennas as shown below to prevent interference to the FA-50.

Whip antenna for AIS

Horizontal separation distance

Other VHF whip antenna

More than 10 m

More than

2.8 m

More than 0.5 m

Vertical separation distance

Cabling

• Use coaxial cable type 5D-2V or the equivalent.

• The cable should be kept as short as possible to minimize signal attenuation, and the maximum length is 50 meters.

• All outdoor-installed connectors on coaxial cables should be fitted with preventive isolation such as vulcanizing tape to protect against water penetration into the antenna cable.

• Coaxial cables should be installed in separate signal cable channels/tubes and at least 10 cm away from power supply cables. Crossing of cables should be done at right angles (90 degrees). The minimum bend radius of the coaxial cable should be 5 times the cable's outer diameter.

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1.4 GPS Antenna

Install the GPS antenna unit referring to the drawing on page D-5 or D-6 at the back of this manual. When selecting a mounting location for the antenna, keep in mind the following points.

• Select a location out of the radar beam. The radar beam will obstruct or prevent reception of the GPS satellite signal.

• There should be no interfering object within the line-of-sight to the satellites. Objects within line-of-sight to a satellite, for example, a mast, may block reception or prolong acquisition time.

• Mount the antenna unit as high as possible to keep it free of interfering objects and water spray, which can interrupt reception of GPS satellite signal if the water freezes.

Extending antenna cable

Three types of antenna cable extensions are optionally available.

a) Antenna cable set CP20-02700

Antenna Unit

0.6m

Antenna Cable

30m 1 m

TNCP-NJ

Conversion Cable Assy. NJ-JP-3DXV-1

Fabricate locally. (See next page.) N-P-8DFB

: Connector

FA-50

• Waterproofing connector

Wrap connector with vulcanizing tape and then vinyl tape. Bind the tape end with a cable-tie.

Waterproofing connector

b) Antenna cable set CP20-02710 (8D-FB-CV, 50m)

Connect the cable the same as a) above.

c) Cable type RG-10/UY (shipyard supply)

Note: The length of this cable should be less than 20 m to prevent signal loss. The coax. coupling cable assy.(type: NJ-TP+3DXV-1, code no. 000-123-809), coaxial connector(N-P-8DFB; supplied), vulcanizing tape and vinyl tape are required. Fabricate both ends of the cable as shown in the figure on the next page.

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How to attach the connector N-P-8DFB for cable 8D-FB-CV

Outer Sheath

Dimensions in millimeters.

r

Armor

Cover with heat-shrink tubing and heat.

30

Clamp Nut

Inner Sheath Shield

50

Gasket (reddish brown)

30

Clamp

Aluminum Foil

10

Remove outer sheath and armor by the dimensions shown left. Expose inner sheath and shield by the dimensions shown left.

Cut off insulator and core by 10mm.

Twist shield end.

Slip on clamp nut, gasket and clamp as shown left.

Fold back shield over clamp and trim.

Trim shield here.

Trim aluminum tape foil here.

Clamp Nut

Solder through the hole.

Insulator

1

5

Shell

Cut aluminum foil at four places, 90° from one another.

Fold back aluminum foil onto shield and trim.

Expose the insulator by 1mm.

Expose the core by 5mm.

Slip the pin onto the conductor. Solder them togethe through the hole on the pin.

Insert the pin into the shell. Screw the clamp nut into the shell. (Tighten by turning the clamp nut. Do not tighten by turning the shell.)

How to attach connector N-P-8DFB

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1.5 GPS/VHF Combined Antenna

Install the combined antenna unit referring to the outline drawing. When selecting a mounting location for the antenna, keep in mind the following points.

• Select a location out of the radar beam. The radar beam will obstruct or prevent reception of the GPS satellite signal.

• There should be no interfering object within the line-of-sight to the satellites. Objects within line-of-sight to a satellite, for example, a mast, may block reception or prolong acquisition time.

• Mount the antenna unit as high as possible. Mounting it this way keeps it free of interfering objects and water spray, which can interrupt reception of GPS satellite signal if the water freezes.

Outdoor

N-P-8DFB

RG-10U/Y

Installation overview of GPS/VHF combined antenna

Indoor

Distributor DB-1

GPS

VHF

N-P-8DFB

AIS Transponder FA-50

Mounting procedure

1. Dismount the bottom cover, cut the cable-tie inside the unit and take out the coaxial connector attached to the combined box.

2. Loosen four screws to loosen whip antenna fixture and pull out the coaxial connector coming from the combined box through the hole in the whip antenna fixture.

3. Connect the coaxial connector to the whip antenna base and wrap the junction part of the whip antenna with vulcanizing tape and then vinyl tape for waterproofing.

4. Insert the whip antenna from the top of the combined antenna.

5. Secure the whip antenna with whip antenna fixture.

6. Using a new plastic band (supplied), secure the cables and coaxial connector inside the antenna case.

7. Mount the bottom cover.

8. Fix the GPS/VHF combined antenna to the ship’s stanchion (40 to 50 mm diameter) with antenna fixing brackets, flat washers and hex. nuts.

Note: Coat the exposed parts of bolts and nuts with silicon sealant.

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A

Whip antenna fixture

Loosen four screws. (M5x16)

ntenna fixing bracket

Combined box

Bottom cover

GPS/VHF Combined antenna

The top of the stanchion comes into contact with the flange.

Stanchion

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Installing distributor unit DB-1

The length of the cable between the distributor unit and transponder unit is 1 m so locate the distributor unit within 1 m from the transponder unit. Fix the distributor unit on the bulkhead, facing the cable entrance downward. Remove the lid of the distributor unit and secure the unit with two self-tapping screws.

Self-tapping screw (4x30)

Note: Be sure no foreign material or water enters the distributor unit.

1.6 Power Supply (option)

When selecting a mounting location for the unit, keep the following in mind:

• Keep the unit out away from areas subject to water splash.

• Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents.

• The mounting location should be well ventilated.

• Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal.

• A magnetic compass will be affected if the unit is placed too close to it. Observe

the following compass safe distances to prevent disturbance to the magnetic compass:

-Steering compass: 0.6 m

-Standard compass: 0.9 m

Fix the unit with four self-tapping screws (4x16) to a desktop or the deck as shown in the figure below. It is not necessary to open the cover.

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1.7 Wiring

Connect power source, LAN cable, VHF antenna and ground wire as shown below.

GPS Antenna

GPA-017/S

0.6 m

*

8D-FB-CV, 30 m/50 m: Option RG-10U/Y: Local supply

150M-W2VN or FAB-151D

RG-10U/Y

Either one

AIS TRANSPONDER

GPS/VHF Conbined Antenna GVA-100

Distributor unit DB-1

0.8 m

*

Attached to Distributor (approx. 1m)

: Ground is not required.

*

RG-10U/Y (8D-FB-CV for more than 20 m)

RS-422 RATING

RED BLACK

Switchboard breaker

POWER CABLE (supplied)

12-24 VDC

-

+

PC, HUB, NAVNET

LAN CABLE P5E-4PTX-BL (2 m or 10 m)

GROUND WIRE IV-1.25sq

GROUND

Note 1: Supply from breaker on switchboard. Note 2: If COM lines (connection for NavNet, sensor) are not used, tape tham to prevent short circuit.

: Standard

: Option

: Local Supply

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Attaching coaxial connector (M-P-5) to coaxial cable

The antenna cable (coaxial cable, type 5D-2V) is terminated at the FA-50 with an M-P-5 coaxial connector. Attach the connector to the cable as shown below.

Sheath

Braided shield

30 mm

7 mm

2 mm

Conductor

Insulator

Fasten tightly.

Coupling ring

Contact sleeve

Solder here.

Cut conductor here.

Solder here.

Connection of AIS viewer (FAISPC-MX)

The AIS viewer may be connected to the FA-50 directly, or to both FA-50 and NavNet vx2. See the figure below for connection examples.

LAN

Data sentences VDM, VDO

FA-50

DIRECT CONNECTION

PC

FAISPC-MX

FA-50

NavNet

VX2

NavNet vx2 CONNECTION

LAN

NavNet

VX2*

NavNet VX2 CONNECTION

LAN

Data sentences VDM, VDO, L/L, SOG, COG, HDT

PC

FAISPC-MX

Data sentences VDM, VDO, L/L, SOG, COG, HDT

FAISPC-MX

*Required updating software.

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1.8 Setting and Adjustments

After installing the equipment, set up the COM port, Network and own ship’s static information (MMSI, ship’s name, call sign, antenna position and type of ship). The FA50 is set up from the PC or external display. The procedure below shows how to set up any setting from a PC.

1.8.1 COM Port Setup, Network Setup

NOTICE: Only one FA-50 may be connected to the network.

Start up

1. Start up the PC and enter IP address and subnet mask.

1) Right-click My Network and Properties.

2) Right-click Local Area Network and Properties.

3) Select Internet Protocol and Properties.

4) Enter IP address 172.31.24.xxx (xxx=any three digits from 1 to 254, except 3).

5) Enter subnet mask 255.255.0.0.

2. Open Internet Explorer and do the following:

1) Click Tools on the menu bar.

2) Click Internet Options.

3) The General tab is selected. Click Settings at Temporary Internet Files.

4) Click the radio button “Every visit to the page” at “Check for newer versions of

stored page”.

5) Click the OK button.

6) Click the OK button again.

3. Enter URL as http://172.31.24.3 and press the Enter key.

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4. Click Initial Setup to show the Initial Setup screen.

COM port setup

5. Click COM PORT Setup to show the COM Port Setup screen.

(default=IEC61162)

6. The default setting for Data Type is IEC61162, which is suitable for most installations. If change is necessary, click the Data Type drop-down list and choose data type as applicable, among the following choices.

IEC61162: Transmit and receive IEC61162 format data via COM port. (P sentences are received but not transmitted.) IEC61162+ P-sentence: Transmit and receive IEC61162+P sentences format data via COM port. Off: FA-50 transmits no data.

With the radio buttons at RX Speed, choose how RX speed is regulated, Auto or Manual. For manual, choose speed from the drop-down list.

Note: Tx speed

7. Click OK to confirm setting.

is fixed at 38400 bps.

8. Click "<<Port Setup" to return to the Port Setup menu.

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NETWORK setup

9. Click Network Setup to show the Network Setup screen.

10.Enter the IP address assigned to the FA-50.

11.Enter subnet mask for the network.

12.Enter gateway address.

13.For NavNet connection, enter NavNet port number at NavNet Port Number. Enter ten-thousandths and one-thousandths places

14.At Host Name, enter host name to be used in NavNet, AIS0 - AIS9.

15. At AIS Data Output, select how to output AIS data.

Auto: Auto-detect of where to output AIS data. Continuous: Output data continuously. Select if interfaced with FAISPC_MX.

Note: It is not necessary to change the settings of NavNet Port Number, Host

Name and AIS Data Output. Connection is available without adjusting them.

16.Click the OK button to finish.

17.If you changed a setting, the message below appears.

You must restart your FA-50

before the new settings take effect.

Do you want to restart your FA-50 now?

(It will take about 1 minute to restart your FA-50).

18.Click the Yes button to restart. "ER" LED on the FA-50 lights. After the LED goes off access is given.

19.The message “Please close the window.” appears. Close the browser.

After restart is completed, it is necessary to access the FA-50 using new values. For example, if you changed the IP address, use the new address to access the FA-50.

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Ship static edit

20.Click Ship Static Edit to show the Network Setup menu.

21.Enter the password. The Ships Static Edit screen appears. Note that the password is known by only the FURUNO dealer.

22.Enter ship’s MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) in nine digits.

23.Enter ship’s name, using up to 20 alphanumeric characters.

24.Enter call sign, using seven alphanumeric characters.

25.Set Internal/External antenna positions as follows:

1) Enter distance for for location “A” of FA-50 GPS antenna.

A: Distance from bow to GPS antenna position, setting range: 0-511 m

2) Enter distance for location B, C and D similar to how you did for “A” above.

B: Distance from stern to GPS antenna position, setting range: 0-511 m C: Distance from port to GPS antenna position, setting range: 0-63 m D: Distance from starboard to GPS antenna position, setting range: 0-63 m

3) Enter distance for location of an external GPS antenna (if connected) similar to

how you did for the internal GPS antenna.

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26.Click the down-allow button for Ship Type to show the option window, and then choose a ship type. (WOIG: Wing in ground, HSC: High speed craft)

27.After finishing all settings, Click the OK button.

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2. OPERATION

2.1 AIS Transponder FA-50

The FA-50 has no power switch. Power is fed from the ship’s switchboard, and a power switch on the switchboard turns the FA-50 on or off. When powered, the PWR LED (green) on the cover lights. The three other LEDs on the cover flash or light with equipment state. The ER LED (red) lights while the equipment is being initialized, and flashes when equipment error is found. The RX LED (orange) lights when receiving.The TX LED lights blue when transmitting, orange when TX time out is occurs.

PWR (Power) LED Lights (in green) when power is on.

ER (Error) LED Flashes (in red) for RAM, ROM, RX1+RX2 error.

TX LED

-Lights (in blue) when channel TX1/TX2 is transmitting.

-Lights (in orange) when TX1/TX2 cannot be transmitted continuously (Tx time out*.)

*Lights also when not registering MMSI.

TX

RX

RX LED Lights (in orange) 50 ms when channel RX1/RX2 is receiving.

Sending/receiving Messages

You may send and receive messages via the VHF link, to a specified destination (MMSI) or all ships in the area. Messages can be sent to wan 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.

The contents of the message may be viewed on the receive message log.

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2.2 Messages

2.2.1 Sending a message

14 pre-difined messages (maximum 16 characters for each message) are stored in the Send Message screen. You can send a message among from these once in a minute.

1. Click Message on the main menu.

2. Click the Send Message.

3. Choose the message to be sent, among from No.1 to 10 pre-set.

4. Click the Send button.

2.2.2 Confirming receiving messages

You can confirm the received messsages on the RX Log screen. Click “RX Log” on the main menu.

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For detailed information about a messgae, click appropriate “Detail” to show the RX Log Detail screen.

2.3 Own Vessel Data Display

The Own Vessel Data display shows your ship’s MMSI No., RX channel Nos., and channel selection method.

1. Show the main menu.

2. Click Own Vessel Data.

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Description of own vessel data

MMSI: MMSI number (nine-digit number). Ship Name: Ship’s name (20 characters) Call Sign: Call signe (7 characters) Internal/External Antenna Position: Shows antenna posiiton. Ship Type: The ship type is shown by a digit number. Cargo Type: Choose the cargo type as below.

1) Click the Cargo Type Edit button to show the Cargo Type screen.

2) Choose a type, and then click the OK button.

RX1: Channel (four digits) received over RX1. Channel type (International, Local) is shown in parentheses. RX2: Channel (four digits) received over RX2. Channel type (International, Local) is shown in parentheses.

Power: Shows the power (2W). Region List: Click this button to shwo the region list

“Detail” button shows the detailed information of the desired region.

Time: Time to enter the region Lat NE: Latitude for the right-upper corner (North-East) of the region Lon NE: Longitude for the right-upper corner (North-East) of the region Lat SW: Latitude for the left-lower corner (Soutgh-West) of the region Lon SW: Longitude for the left-lower corner (North-East) of the region Ch A/Band, Ch B/Band: Channel No./Band TRX Mode: TRX mode Zone/Power: Trans zone/Power Enter: Registered route; High Sea (Default), MSG22 (Adr) (Message 22 for individual), MSG 22 (Message 22 for all ships), DSC (DSC)

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2.4 Alarm Status

The alarm status log shows the latest 25 dates and times alarms were violated. Click “Alarm Status” on the main menu to show the alarm status log.

Description of Alarm Status indications

Alarm Status Indication Meaning

TX TX malfunction (and Error LED lights.)

CH1 TDMA RX1 Board trouble. TX stopped on cor-

responding TX channel.

CH2 TDMA RX2 Board trouble. TX stopped on cor-

responding TX channel

COG Invalid COG data.

EPFS No data from external navigator. Continued

operation possible.

HDG Invalid/nonexistent HDG data

L/L No L/L data

SOG Invalid SOG data

Note: When the transmitting is contuned more than one second, the equipment cut it off.

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2.5 Sensor Status

The sensor status display provides information about sensors connected to the FA-50.

1. Show the main menu.

2. Click Sensor Status. The illustration below shows typical sensor status indications.

Description of sensor status indications

Indication Meaning Remarks

DGPS in use (Internal/external)

GPS in use (Internal/External)

SOG/COG in use (Internal/External)

Heading valid Valid heading data

Channel Management Parameters Changed

1

*

Whichever navigator is in use.

2

Displayed for 30 seconds after changing channel parameters. (It is necessary to

*

DGPS currently in use

GPS currently in use

SOG/COG currently in use

Channel parameters have been changed.

update the display.)

See *

1

2

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3 MAINTENANCE,

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING

Do not open the equipment unless totally familiar with electrical circuits and service manual.

Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

3.1 Maintenance

Regular maintenance helps maintain good performance. Check the items listed below at least monthly to help keep your equipment in good working order.

Item Check point, remedy

Wiring Check that each cable and wire are securely fastened.

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.

Maintenance table

Refasten if necessary.

Ground Check ground point for rust. Clean if necessary.

VHF antenna Check VHF antenna and its cabling for damage.

Replace if necessary.

Cabinet Dust and dirt should be removed from the cabinet with a soft, dry

cloth. Do not use chemical-based cleaners; they can remove paint and markings.

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3.2 Replacing the Fuse

The fuse (4A) inside the FA-50 protects it from overcurrent and equipment fault. If the unit cannot be powered, that is, the PWR (power) LED is off, the fuse may have blown. If this happens, turn off the power to the FA-50, open the cover and check the fuse. If the fuse has blown, find out the reason before replacing it. If it blows again after replacement, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer for advice.

Part Type Code No.

Fuse (4A) FGMB AC125V 4A PBF 000-157-482-10

WARNING

Use the proper fuse.

Use of a wrong fuse can result in damage to the equipment and cause fire.

3.3 Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting table below provides typical operating problems and the means to restore normal operation. If you cannot restore normal operation, do not attempt to check inside the receiver; there are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver.

Symptom Problem Remedy

Receiver cannot be powered.

Cannot receive. • VHF antenna may have

Fuse inside the receiver may have blown.

loosened.

• Antenna or its cabling may be damaged.

• Rx channel is malfunctioning.

Troubleshooting table

Replace the fuse.

• Check if the antenna is firmly fastened.

• Check the antenna and its cabling for damage.

• Confirm the channel setting.

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3.4 Diagnostics

The built-in diagnostic facility displays program version no. and checks RAM, ROM, RX channels and GPS antenna for proper operation.

1. Open Internet Explorer and show the main menu.

2. Click Test to show the Test display.

3. Click “Transponder Test” or “GPS Test” to show the appropriate test screen.

Transponder test: The program version number appears on the first line. The CPU1 RAM and CPU2 RAM, ROM and the two RX channels and TX are checked for proper operation, and the results are displayed as OK or NG (No Good). For any NG, try resetting the power and checking connections. If NG condition persists, contact your dealer for advice.

OK

GPS test: The program version number appears on the first line. The ROM, RAM and connection with antenna (including power line), and the results are displayed as OK or NG (No Good). For any NG, try resetting the power and checking connections. If NG condition persists, contact your dealer for advice.

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APPENDIX

Menu Tree

Initial Setup COM Port Setup Data Type

Network Setup MAC Address

Ship Static Edit (Required a password.) User Clear (Yes, No)

Own Vessel Data Own Static

(MMSI, Ship Name, Call Sign, Internal Antenna Position, External Antenna Position, Ship Type, Cargo Type (0-7, View Channel (RX1, RX2, Power, Region List, Group Assignment)

7 Pleasure craft

IEC61162

( Tx Speed ( RX Speed

Auto

(

IP Address ( Subnet Mask ( Gateway Address ( NavNet Port Number ( Host Name (AIS0-AIS9, AIS Data Output (

, IEC61162+P-sentence, Off)

38400 bps

, Manual (

172.031.024.003

255.255.000.000

))

)

4800 bps

000.000.000.000 10000

Continuous

, 38400 bps))

)

AIS0

)

, Auto)

)

Message Send Message (shows pre-defined 10 messages,

Tx Log Rx Log

Alarm Status

Sensor Status Transponder Test

(Version, CPU1RAM, CPU2RAM, ROM, RX1, RX2) GPS Test (Version, ROM, RAM, Antenna)

For Service (Required a password.)

1

)

AP-1

VHF CHANNEL LIST

International mode

Ch No. Frequency (MHz) Ch No. Frequency (MHz) 1001 156.05 1088 157.425 1002 156.1 2001 160.65 1003 156.15 2002 160.7 1004 156.2 2003 160.75 1005 156.25 2004 160.8 6 156.3 2005 160.85 1007 156.35 2007 160.95 1018 156.9 8 156.4 1019 156.95 9 156.45 1020 157 10 156.5 1021 157.05 11 156.55 1022 157.1 12 156.6 1023 157.15 13 156.65 1024 157.2 14 156.7 1025 157.25 15 156.75 1026 157.3 16 156.8 1027 157.35 17 156.85 1028 157.4 2018 161.5 1060 156.025 2019 161.55 1061 156.075 2020 161.6 1062 156.125 2021 161.65 1063 156.175 2022 161.7 1064 156.225 2023 161.75 1065 156.275 2024 161.8 1066 156.325 2025 161.85 67 156.375 2026 161.9 68 156.425 2027 161.95 69 156.475 2028 162 70 156.525 2060 160.625 71 156.575 2061 160.675 72 156.625 2062 160.725 73 156.675 2063 160.775 74 156.725 2064 160.825 75 156.775 2065 160.875 76 156.825 2066 160.925 77 156.875 2078 161.525 1078 156.925 2079 161.575 1079 156.975 2080 161.625 1080 157.025 2081 161.675 1081 157.075 2082 161.725 1082 157.125 2083 161.775 1083 157.175 2084 161.825 1084 157.225 2085 161.875 1085 157.275 2086 161.925 1086 157.325 2087 161.975 1087 157.375 2088 162.025

AP-2

USA mode

Ch No. Frequency (MHz) Ch No. Frequency (MHz) 1001 156.05 1088 157.425

1003 156.15 2002 160.7

1005 156.25 2004 160.8 6 156.3 2005 160.85 1007 156.35 2007 160.95 1018 156.9 8 156.4 1019

1020 157 10 156.5 1021 157.05 11 156.55 1022 157.1 12 156.6 1023 157.15 13 156.65 1024 157.2 14 156.7 1025 157.25 15 156.75 1026 157.3 16 156.8 1027 157.35 17 156.85 1028 157.4 2018 161.5

1061 156.075 2020 161.6

1063 156.175 2022 161.7 1064 156.225 2023 161.75 1065 156.275 2024 161.8 1066 156.325 2025 161.85 67 156.375 2026 161.9 68 156.425 2027 161.95 69 156.475 2028 162 70 156.525 2060 160.625 71 156.575 2061 160.675 72 156.625 2062 160.725 73 156.675 2063 160.775 74 156.725 2064 160.825 75 156.775 2065 160.875 76 156.825 2066 160.925 77 156.875 2078 161.525 1078 156.925 2079 161.575 1079 156.975 2080 161.625 1080 157.025 2081 161.675 1081 157.075 2082 161.725 1082 157.125 2083 161.775 1083 157.175 2084 161.825 1084 157.225 2085 161.875 1085 157.275 2086 191.925 1086 157.325 2087 161.975 1087 157.375 2088 162.025

156.95

2001 160.65

2003 160.75

9 156.45

2019 161.55

2021 161.65

AP-3

(CH16 operates on 1W)

A

Parts List

This equipment contains complex modules in which fault diagnosis and repair down to component level are not practical (IMO A.694(17)/8.3.1). Only some discrete components are used. FURUNO Electric Co., Ltd. believes identifying these components is of no value for shipboard maintenance; therefore, they are not listed in the manual. Major modules can be located on the parts location photo on page AP-5.

F U R U N O

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

NAME TYPE

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

MAIN&TX&GPS 05P0814 POWER 05P0809 RX1 05P0808 RX2 05P0808

Model FA-50 Unit

Blk.No.

Tranponder

P-4

A

Parts Location

Transponder

MAIN&TX&GPS Board 05P0814

GPS receiver GN-8093

RX1 Board 05P0808

Transponder, cover opened (upper)

RX2 Board 05P0808

POWER Board 05P0809

Transponder, cover removed (lower)

P-5

A

Digital Interface

Sentence data

Input sentences

ACK, AIQ, BBM, DSC, DSE, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, OSD, RMC, SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG

Output sentences

ABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, TXT, VDM, VDO

Transmission interval

ABK: With each event ACA, ACS: At RX/Switch information ion the region ALR: 25 s during alarm, 2 min normally no alarm TXT: Status is changed. VDM: At RX VHF VDO: 1 s

Load requirements as listener

Isolation: opto coupler Input Impedance: 470 ohms Max. Voltage: ±15 V Threshold: 3 mA (In case of FURUNO device talker connection)

Output drive capability

Differential driver output

R=54 ohm 1.1 v min. R=60 ohm 1.1 V min.

Driver short-circuit current 250 mA max.

Data transmission

Data format and protocol are transmitted in serial asynchronous form in accordance with the standard referenced in 2.1 of IEC 61162-1. 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

Data bits

Stop bit

P-6

A

Serial interface I/O circuit

Input/Output Buffer

P-7

A

Sentence description

Input sentences

ACK - Acknowledge alarm

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

1. Local alarm number(identifier)

2. Checksum

AIQ – AIS query

$--AIQ,ccc,*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | +------------------------------ 2 +------------------------------------- 1

1. Query data

2. Checksum

BBM - UAIS broadcast binary message.

!--BBM,x,x,x,x,x.x,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 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. Sequential Message identifier, 0 to 9

4. AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message

5. VDL message number(8 or 14), see ITU-R M.1371

6. Binary data

7. Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5

8. Checksum

P-8

A

DSC – Digital selective calling information

$--DSC,xxxxxxxxxx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +------- 8 | | | | | | +--------- 7 | | | | | +----------- 6 | | | | +-------------- 5 | | | +----------------- 4 | | +-------------------- 3 | +----------------------- 2 +------------------------------ 1

1. Maritime mobile service identity(MMSI) (see note 3)

2. Format specifier(see note 2)

3. Categry(see note 2)

4. Nature of distress(see note 2)

5. First telecommand(see note 2)

6. Second telecommand(see note 2)

7. Acknowledgement type(see note 1)

8. Checksum NOTES

1 Acknowledgement type:R - Acknowledge RQ B - Acknowledge BQ S - End of sequence of EOS 2 Last two digits of symbol number described in ITU-R M.493-6, Table 3. 3 MMSI of the called station for a DSC call to be initiated; MMSI of the calling station in a received DSC call.

DSE – Expanded digital selective calling

$--DSE,x,x,a,xxxxxxxxxx,xx,c--c,.......,xx,c--c*hh<CR><LF>

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +------- 8 | | | | | | | +--+----------- 7 | | | | | | +--------------------- 6 | | | | +--+--------------------------- 5 | | | +------------------------------------- 4 | | +-------------------------------------------- 3 | +---------------------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------------ 1

1. Total number of messages

2. Message number

3. Query/reply flag

4. Vessel MMSI

5. Data set '1'

6. Additional data sets

7. Data set 'n'

8. Checksum

P-9

A

DTM - Datum reference

$--DTM,ccc,a,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,ccc*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 7 | | | | | | | +------ 6 | | | | | | +---------- 5 | | | | +---+------------- 4 | | +---+------------------- 3 | +------------------------- 2 +---------------------------- 1

1. Local datum W84 - WGS84 W72 - WGS72 S85 - SGS85 P90 - PE90 999 - User defined IHO datum code

2. Not used

3. Lat offset, min, N/S

4. Lon offset, min, E/W

5. Not used

6. Reference dattum W84 - WGS84 W72 - WGS72 S85 - SGS85 P90 - PE90

7. Checksum

GBS - GNSS satellite fault detection

$--GBS,hhmmss.ss,x.x,x.x,x.x,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--------- 9 | | | | | | | +------------ 8 | | | | | | +---------------- 7 | | | | | +-------------------- 6 | | | | +----------------------- 5 | | | +--------------------------- 4 | | +------------------------------- 3 | +----------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------- 1

1. Not used

2. Expected error in latitude

3. Expected error in longitude

4. Not used

5. Not used

6. Not used

7. Not used

8. Not used

9. Checksum

P-10

A

GGA - Global positioning system (GPS) fix data

$--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +-- 11 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +---- 10 | | | | | | | | | | | | +--------- 9 | | | | | | | | | | +---+------------ 8 | | | | | | | | +---+------------------ 7 | | | | | | | +------------------------- 6 | | | | | | +---------------------------- 5 | | | | | +------------------------------- 4 | | | +----+--------------------------------- 3 | +---+--------------------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------------------------- 1

1. Not used

2. Latitude, N/S

3. Longitude, E/W

4. GPS quality indicator

5. Not used

6. Not used

7. Not used

8. Not used

9. Not used

10. Not used

11. Checksum

GLL - Geographic position - latitude/longitude

$--GLL,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +------- 6 | | | | | | +--------- 5 | | | | | +----------- 4 | | | | +---------------- 3 | | +------+----------------------- 2 +--+----------------------------------- 1

1. Latitude, N/S

2. Longitude, E/W

3. Not used

4. Status: A=data valid, V=data invalid

5. Mode indicator(see note)

6. Checksum

NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator: A = Autonomous D = Differential E = estimated(dead reckoning) M = Manual input S = Simulator N = Data not valid

The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field shall be set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for A=Autonomous and D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator and Status field shall not be null fields.

P-11

A

GNS - GNSS fixed data

$--GNS,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 11 | | | | | | | | | | | +------ 10 | | | | | | | | | | +---------- 9 | | | | | | | | | +-------------- 8 | | | | | | | | +------------------ 7 | | | | | | | +---------------------- 6 | | | | | | +------------------------- 5 | | | | | +------------------------------ 4 | | | +-------+--------------------------------- 3 | +--+--------------------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------------------------- 1

1. Not used

2. Latitude, N/S

3. Longitude, E/W

4. Mode indicator

5. Not used

6. Not used

7. Not used

8. Not used

9. Not used

10. Not used

11. Checksum

HDT - Heading - true

$--HDT,x.x,T*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | +--------- 2 +----+----------- 1

1. Heading, degrees true

2. Checksum

P-12

A

OSD - Own ship data

$--OSD,x.x,A,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--------- 10 | | | | | | | | +----------- 9 | | | | | | | +-------------- 8 | | | | | | +------------------ 7 | | | | | +--------------------- 6 | | | | +------------------------ 5 | | | +--------------------------- 4 | | +------------------------------ 3 | +--------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------ 1

1. Heading, degrees true

2. Heading status: A=data valid, V=data invalid

3. Vessel course, degrees true

4. Course reference, B/M/W/R/P(see note)

5. Vessel speed

6. Speed reference, B/M/W/R/P(see note)

7. Not used

8. Not used

9. Speed units, K(km/h) / N(Knots) / S(statute miles/h)

10. Checksum

NOTES - Reference systems(speed/course): B = bottom tracking log M = manually entered W = water referenced R = radar tracking(of fixed target) P = positioning system ground reference

P-13

A

RMC - Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data

$--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 10 | | | | | | | | | | | +----- 9 | | | | | | | | | +--+------- 8 | | | | | | | | +--------------- 7 | | | | | | | +--------------------- 6 | | | | | | +------------------------- 5 | | | | +---+---------------------------- 4 | | +---+---------------------------------------- 3 | +--------------------------------------------------- 2 +---------------------------------------------------------- 1

1. UTC of position fix

2. Status: A=data valid, V=navigation receiver warning

3. Latitude, N/S

4. Longitude, E/W

5. Speed over ground, knots

6. Course over ground, degrees true

7. Date: dd/mm/yy

8. Not used

9. Not used

10. Checksum

NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator: A = Autonomous D = Differential E = estimated(dead reckoning) M = Manual input S = Simulator N = Data not valid

The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field shall be set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for A=Autonomous and D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator and Status field shall not be null fields.

P-14

A

SSD - UAIS ship static data

$--SSD,c--c,c--c,xxx,xxx,xx,xx,c, aa*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--9 | | | | | | | +--- 8 | | | | | | +----- 7 | | | | | +------- 6 | | | | +---------- 5 | | | +-------------- 4 | | +------------------ 3 | +---------------------- 2 +--------------------------- 1

1. Ship's Call Sign, 1 to 7 characters

2. Ship's Name, 1 to 20 characters

3. Pos. ref. point distance, "A," from bow, 0 to 511 Meters

4. Pos. ref. point distance, "B," from stern, 0 to 511 Meters

5. Pos. ref. point distance, "C," from port beam, 0 to 63 Meters

6. Pos. ref. point distance, "D," from starboard beam, 0 to 63 Meters

7. DTE indicator flag

8. Not used

9. Checksum

VBW - Dual ground/water speed

$--VBW,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,A,x.x,A*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 11 | | | | | | | | | +----- 10 | | | | | | | | +-------- 9 | | | | | | | +----------- 8 | | | | | | +-------------- 7 | | | | | +----------------- 6 | | | | +-------------------- 5 | | | +------------------------ 4 | | +--------------------------- 3 | +------------------------------ 2 +---------------------------------- 1

1. Not used

2. Not used

3. Not used

4. Longitudinal ground speed, knots

5. Transverse ground speed, knots

6. Status: ground speed, A=data valid V=data invalid

7. Not used

8. Not used

9. Not used

10. Not used

11. Checksum

P-15

A

VSD - UAIS voyage static data

$--VSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,c--c,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 10 | | | | | | | | +------ 9 | | | | | | | +---------- 8 | | | | | | +------------- 7 | | | | | +---------------- 6 | | | | +----------------------- 5 | | | +------------------------------ 4 | | +----------------------------------- 3 | +--------------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------- 1

1. Type of ship and cargo category, 0 to 255

2. Maximum present static draught, 0 to 25.5 Meters

3. Persons on-board, 0 to 8191

4. Destination, 1-20 characters

5. Estimated UTC of arrival at destination

6. Estimated day of arrival at destination, 00 to 31(UTC)

7. Estimated month of arrival at destination, 00 to 12(UTC)

8. Navigational status, 0 to 15

9. Regional application flags, 0 to 15

10. Checksum

VTG - Course over ground and ground speed

$--VTG,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,x.x,K,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +------- 6 | | | | | | | | +--------- 5 | | | | | | +---+----------- 4 | | | | +--+----------------- 3 | | +--+----------------------- 2 +-+----------------------------- 1

1. Course over ground, degrees true

2. Not used

3. Speed over ground, knots

4. Speed over ground, km/h

5. Mode indicator(see note)

6. Checksum

NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator: A = Autonomous D = Differential E = estimated(dead reckoning) M = Manual input S = Simulator N = Data not valid The positioning system Mode indicator field shall not be a null field.

P-16

A

Output sentences

ABK - UAIS addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement

$--ABK,xxxxxxxxx,a,x.x,x,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 6 | | | | +----- 5 | | | +------- 4 | | +---------- 3 | +------------- 2 +------------------- 1

1. MMSI of the addressed AIS unit

2. AIS channel of reception

3. Message type

4. Message sequence number

5. Type of acknowledgement

6. Checksum

ACA – AIS 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>

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

6

5

15

14

4

3

2

1

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

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A

ACS - Channel management information source

$--ACS,x,xxxxxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,xxxx*hh<CR><LF>

3

2

1

1. Sequence number, 0 to 9

2. MMSI of originator

3. UTC at receipt of regional operating settings

4. UTC day, 01- to 31

5. UTC month, 01 to 12

6. UTC year

6

5

4

ALR - Set alarm state

$--ALR,hhmmss.ss,xxx,A,A,c--c*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | +------------- 6 | | | | +----------------- 5 | | | +-------------------- 4 | | +---------------------- 3 | +------------------------- 2 +--------------------------------- 1

1. Time of alarm condition change, UTC

2. Local alarm number(identifier)

3. Alarm condition(A=threshold exceeded, V=not exceeded)

4. Alarm’s acknowledge state, A=acknowledged V=unacknowledged

5. Alarm’s description text

6. Checksum

TXT - Text transmission

$--TXT,xx,xx,xx,c--c*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 5 | | | +--+----- 4 | | +---------- 3 | +------------- 2 +---------------- 1

1. Total number of message, 01 to 99

2. Message number, 01 to 99

3. Text identifier

4. Text Message

5. Checksum

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A

VDM - VHF data-link message

!--VDM,x,x,x,a,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 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. Sequential message identifier, 0 to 9

4. AIS channel

5. Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message

6. Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5

7. Checksum

VDO - UAIS VHF data-link own-vessel report

!--VDO,x,x,x,a,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 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. Sequential message identifier, 0 to 9

4. AIS channel

5. Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message

6. Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5

7. Checksum

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1 GENERAL

1.1 Type Class B AIS Transponder

1.2 RX capacity 2250 report/minute, 1channel

4500 report/minute, 2channel

1.3 RX system CSTDMA dual wave simultaneous reception

1.4 Synchronous framing Indirect synchronize from external oscillator

1.5 Operating mode Autonomous, Assigned, polled/interrogation response

1.6 Frequency switching Automatic

1.7 Prevention of abnormal TX Auto-suspend for detecting TX more than 1 second

1.8 Regulations IMO MSC.140 (76), IEC 62287-1, ITU-R M.1371-2,

DSC ITU R M.825-3, IEC 60945 ed.4 adopted

2 TRANSMITTER

2.1 Frequency range 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz (F1D)

2.2 Output power 1W/2W

2.3 Channel interval 25 kHz

2.4 Frequency deviation ±3 ppm or less

2.5 Transmit speed 9600 bps ± 50 ppm

2.6 Spurious Emission 9 kHz to 1 GHz, -36 dBm or less

1 GHz to 4 GHz, -30 dBm or less

3 AIS RECEIVER

3.1 Frequency range 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz (DSC: 156.525 MHz)

st

3.2 Oscillator frequency 1

2

3.3 Intermediate frequency 1

3.4 Receiving system Double-conversion superheterodyne

3.5 Sensitivity -107 dBm (PER 20% or less)

3.6 Error at high input level -7 dBm

3.7 Co-channel rejection 10 dB

3.8 Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB

3.9 Spurious response 70 dB (50 MHz to 520 MHz)

3.10 Inter-modulation 65 dB

3.11 Sensitivity suppression 86 dB (±5 MHz, ±10 MHz)

4 DSC RECEIVER (TIMESHARING SYSTEM)

4.1 Frequency 156.525 MHz (CH70)

4.2 Sensitivity -107 dBm or less

4.3 Error at high input level -7 dBm

local oscillator: f + (51.136/51.236 MHz)

nd

local oscillator: 51.1/51.2 MHz

st

: 51.136/51.236 MHz, 2nd: 36 kHz

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4.4 Co-channel rejection 10 dB

4.5 Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB

4.6 Spurious response 70 dB

4.7 Inter-modulation 65 dB

4.8 Sensitivity suppression 84 dB

4 GPS RECEIVER

4.1 Receiving frequency 1575.42 MHz

4.2 Tracking code C/A code

4.3 Number of channel 12 channels parallel, 12 satellites

4.4 Position fixing method All in view, 8-state Kalman filter

4.5 Position accuracy 10 m approx., 95% of the time, (HDOP ≤ 4)

DGPS: 5m approx., 95% of the time

4.6 Tracking velocity 900 kts

4.7 Position fixing time Warm start: 36 s typical, Cold start: 43 s typical

4.8 Geoids WGS84

4.9 Position update interval 1 s

4.10 DGPS data correcting By AIS information

5 INTERFACE

5.1 COM I/O

Input: RS-422 (38.4kbps) / IEC61162-1 (4800bps)

ACK, BBM, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, OSD, RMC,

SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG, AIQ, DSC, DSE, PFEC

Output: RS-422 (38.4kbps)

ABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, VDM, VDO, TXT, PFEC

5.2 NETWORK Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Input: ACK, BBM, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, OSD, RMC,

SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG, AIQ, DSC, DSE, PFEC

Output: ABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, VDM, VDO, TXT, PFEC

5.3 Function alarm LED indication, series data output

6 POWER SUPPLY

12-24 VDC: 2.0-1.0 A

7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

7.1 Ambient temperature

Antenna unit -30°C to +70°C

Transponder -15°C to +55°C

7.2 Relative humidity 93% at +40°C

7.3 Degree of protection

Antenna unit IPX6

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7.4 Bearing vibration IEC 60945

8 COATING COLOR

8.1 GPS antenna unit N9.5

8.2 Transponder N2.5

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