Furuno UAIS TRANPONDER FA-150 User Manual

ixNot 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

APPENDIX AP-11ACA - 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

APPENDIX AP-12 AIR - AIS interrogation request $--AIR,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x,x.x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x*hh<CR><LF> | |

APPENDIX AP-13DTM - Datum reference $--DTM,ccc,a,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,ccc*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-14 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

APPENDIX AP-15GNS - 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> |

APPENDIX AP-16 LRI - Long-range interrogation $--LRI,x,a,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a*hh<CR><LF>

APPENDIX AP-17RMC - 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&g

APPENDIX AP-18 SSD - UAIS ship static data $--SSD,c--c,c--c,xxx,xxx,xx,xx,c, aa*hh<CR><LF> | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-19VSD - UAIS voyage static data $--VSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,c--c,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> | | | |

APPENDIX AP-20 Output sentences ABK - UAIS addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement $--ABK,xxxxxxxxx,a,x.x,x,x*hh<CR><LF>

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APPENDIX AP-21LRF - See “Input sentences.” LR1 - Long-range reply with destination for function request “A” $--LR1,x,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,c--c,xx

APPENDIX AP-22 LR3 - Long-range reply for function requests “I, O, P, U and W” $--LR3,x,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,xxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh&l

APPENDIX AP-23VDM - VHF data-link message !--VDM,x,x,x,a,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-24 Inland AIS specific sentences Input sentences PIWWIVD - Inland waterway voyage data $PIWWIVD x, x, x, xx.xx, xx.xx, x , xxx, xxxx, xx

APPENDIX AP-25PIWWSSD - Inland waterway static ship data $PIWWSSD CCCCCCCC, xxxx, xxxx, xxxx, x, x, x, hh<CR><LF> 1. ENI no. (00000

APPENDIX AP-26 Output sentences PIWWSPR - Inland AIS security password response $PIWWSPR a, x, x, x, hh<CR><LF> 1. Mode (E: Passwo

APPENDIX AP-27VHF Channel List International mode Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. 1001 156.05 1088 157.425 277 156.8875

APPENDIX AP-28 USA mode Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. 1001 156.05 1088 157.425 277 156.8875 2079 161.575 1

APPENDIX AP-29ERI Codes ERI code AIS code Full code U Ship name (EN) First digit Second digit 8000 No VESSEL., TYPE UNKNOWN 9 98010 V MOTOR FREIGHT

APPENDIX AP-30 Terminology, Units, Symbols Terminology Abbreviation Meaning 2D Two Dimensional Positioning 3D Three Dimensional Positioning ABM A

1-11. OPERATION 1.1 Description of Controls MENU ENTDISP DIMFA-150123 4567 8NAVSTATUSPWR1 LCD Screen: Displays various data.2 CursorPad: Shif

APPENDIX AP-31ERI Electronic Reporting International ERR Error ETA Estimated Time of Arrival EXT External FEB February FIX Fix FULL Full GND G

APPENDIX AP-32 PI Presentation Interface, Position Indicator PORT Port POSN Position PWR Power R Right R/B Range / Bearing RAIM Receiver Autonom

APPENDIX AP-33Units Abbreviation Unit ° degree(s) cm centimeter km kilometer kn knot(s) m meter min minute(s) NM Nautical Mile(s) s second(s) Symbol

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FURUNO SPECIFICATIONS OF U-AIS TRANSPONDER -150 FA 1 TRANSPONDER UNIT 1.1 TX/RX frequency 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz 1.2 Output power 1W or 12.5

FURUNO SP-2 E4431S01H 5 POWER SUPPLY 5.1 Transponder unit 12-24 VDC: 7-3.5 A 5.2 Monitor unit 12-24 VDC: 0.3-0.15 A 5.3 AC/DC power supply uni

IN-1INDEX A AIS-SART test indication ... 3-14 Alarm status... 3-8 Alarm

INDEX IN-2 P Parts location ... AP-6 Plotter display ...1-13

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

1. OPERATION 1-3The FA-150 should be powered while underway or at anchor. The master may switch off the AIS if he believes that the continual operati

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

1. OPERATION 1-51.4 Menu Overview You can select the functionality of the equipment through the menu. If you get lost in operation, press the MENU ke

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 f

1. OPERATION 1-71.5 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. •

1. OPERATION 1-8 4. NEW is selected; press the ENT key. [DESTINATION] ENTER A NEW DESTINATIONQUIT:[NAV STATUS] NAV STATUS

iNi-Cd PbIMPORTANT NOTICES General • The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or mainte

1. OPERATION 1-96. Press ► to show the ARRIVAL TIME sub-menu. [ARRIVAL TIME]  DATE [UTC]: 25/APRTIME[UTC]: 0:00

1. OPERATION 1-10 WIG: Wing in groundHSC: High speed craftDG: Dangerous goodsHS: Harmful substancesMP: Marine pollutants0-9: Undefined10 FUTURE USEA

1. OPERATION 1-111.6 Setting CPA/TCPA Set the CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) range for which you want t

1. OPERATION 1-12 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 s

1. OPERATION 1-131.7.1 Plotter display The plotter display, which automatically appears after the power-on sequence, shows the name, heading, SOG, CO

1. OPERATION 1-14 Operations on the plotter display 1. Press the DISP key to show the plotter display. 2. Use ▼ or ▲ to select the range. The availa

1. OPERATION 1-151.7.2 Target list (displaying target data) 1. At the plotter display, press the DISP key to show the TARGET LIST, which lists all

1. OPERATION 1-16 Ship info display, mobile class A

1. OPERATION 1-17Ship info display, mobile class B

1. OPERATION 1-18 Base station display SAR (Search and Rescue) info display

ii WARNINGImmediately turn off the power at theswitchboard if water leaks into theequipment or something is dropped inthe equipment.Continued use of

1. OPERATION 1-19AIS-SART info display

1. OPERATION 1-20 AtoN (Aid to Navigation) info display

1. OPERATION 1-21The 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 At

1. OPERATION 1-22 1.7.3 Dangerous (target) list You can easily find dangerous ships whose CPA and TCPA are lower than the CPA and TCPA alarm settin

1. OPERATION 1-23

1. OPERATION 1-24 1.7.5 Dynamic data display The OWN DYNAMIC DATA display shows your ship’s dynamic data, which includes time, date, ship’s positio

1. OPERATION 1-251.8 Messages You may send and receive messages via VHF channels , to a specified MMSI or all AIS-equipped ships in the area. Message

1. OPERATION 1-26 5. ADRS TYPE is selected; press the ENT key. BROAD CASTADRS CAST 6. Select ADRS CAST to send a message to a specific AIS-equippe

1. OPERATION 1-2719. Press ◄ to select YES then press the ENT key to send your message. Message status is shown as follows: AIS message status messa

1. OPERATION 1-28 5. To view the contents of a message, select the message then press the ENT key. Below is an example of a received message.

iiiTABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD...iv SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ...vi PROGRAM NUMBER ...

1. OPERATION 1-291.8.3 TX and RX message logs The FA-150 stores the latest 20 each of transmitted and received messages in respective message logs.

1. OPERATION 1-30 1.9 Regional Operating Channels AIS operates primarily on two dedicated VHF channels, CH 2087 and CH2088. Where these channels are

1. OPERATION 1-311.9.2 Displaying, editing regional operating area status You may display the status of regional operating areas currently memorized

1. OPERATION 1-32 5. Press the ENT key to show details. [EDIT CHANNEL] 1/2FROM MMSI: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ POWER : 12.5WCH NO. CH-A: 2087 C

1. OPERATION 1-3320. LON of RIGHT TOP is selected; press the ENT key. Enter longitude for the right-top position (northeast point) of the AIS operati

1. OPERATION 1-34 1.10 Enabling/Disabling Alarm Buzzer, Key Beep You may turn on or off the buzzers that sound for alarms or incoming messages. Fur

1. OPERATION 1-351.11 Long Range Mode The long range mode sets how to reply to a request for own ship data from a distant station, for example, Inmar

1. OPERATION 1-36 Automatic reply For automatic reply, the message below appears when a request for own ship data arrives from a distant station. Re

1. OPERATION 1-371.12 Viewing Initial Settings The INITIAL SETTINGS menu, which is locked with a password, is where the installer enters ship’s MMSI

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iv FOREWORDA Word to the Owner of the FA-150 FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FA-150 UAIS Transponder. We are confident you wil

2-12. INLAND AIS OPERATION This section provides the operating procedures for the Inland AIS feature, which allows use of the AIS transponder on inl

2. INLAND AIS 2-2 2.2 Selecting AIS Mode The Inland AIS has two operating modes: Inland (inland waterways) and SOLAS (SOLAS compliant class A AIS tra

2. INLAND AIS 2-32.3 Entering Voyage-Related Data Before you embark on a voyage using Inland AIS, set the various voyage related data (see the list b

2. INLAND AIS 2-4 4. Press the ENT key. Enter destination then press the ENT key. You can use up to 20 alphanumeric characters, and enter 20 destinat

2. INLAND AIS 2-517. 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

2. INLAND AIS 2-6 29. Enter the total number of persons (sum of crew, passengers and shipboard personnel) onboard then press the ENT key. Note: NO. O

2. INLAND AIS 2-735. HAZARDOUS CARGO is selected; press the ENT key. NUMBER OF CONES 0NUMBER OF CONES 1NUMBER OF CONES 2NUMBER OF CONES 3B-FLAGUNKNOW

2. INLAND AIS 2-8 2.4 Static Data The STATIC DATA display shows various navigation data such as your MMSI no., ship name, etc. This data should be ch

2. INLAND AIS 2-9

2. INLAND AIS 2-10 2.5 Dynamic Data The DYNAMIC DATA display shows your ship’s dynamic data, which includes date, time, ship’s position, etc. To show

vThe main features are • Safety of navigation by automatically exchanging navigational data between ships and between ship and coast • Static da

2. INLAND AIS 2-112.6 Details Ship Display (Mobile Class A) See section 1.7.2 for how to show this display. [SHIP INFO] 1/9MMSI [A]

2. INLAND AIS 2-12 [SHIP INFO] 6/9TYPE OF SHIP: 71***TYPE DETAIL***FUTURE USECARGO SHIP CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)Type

2. INLAND AIS 2-132.7 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

2. INLAND AIS 2-14 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

2. INLAND AIS 2-15Message status is shown as follows: AIS message status messages and their meanings Message Meaning NOW SENDING. Message is being s

2. INLAND AIS 2-16 3. Select ETA/RTA then press the ENT key. [ETA/RTA]CREATE MSGETA LOGRTA LOG 4. CREATE MSG is selected; press the ENT key. [CR

2. INLAND AIS 2-1713. Select SET DESTINATION then press the ENT key. [SET DESTINATION] * * * * * * * * * * * * * (0/0)[NEW?](If you ha

2. INLAND AIS 2-18 19. Select SET ETA then press the ENT key. [SET ETA] ETA DATE[UTC] - - / - - - TIME[UTC] - - :

2. INLAND AIS 2-19[RTA LOG] 31/APR 13:25 NEW [UTC] FROM: 431099111 27/MAR 03:43 [UTC] FROM: 431099111 19/MA

2. INLAND AIS 2-20 [CREATE MSG] SET MSG TYPEEVIEW MSGSEND MSG 5. SET MSG TYPE is selected; press the ENT key. [SET MSG TYPE] ADRS TYPE: BROAD

vi SYSTEM CONFIGURATION : Standard : Option GPS/VHFcombined antennaGVA-100GPS antennaGSC-001GPA-017SDistributor unitDB-1VHF antennaPower supplyPR

2. INLAND AIS 2-2114. Press the MENU key to return to the CREATE MSG menu. Note: To view your message before sending it, return to the CREATE MSG scr

2. INLAND AIS 2-22 [EMMA WARNING] 1/3START TIME [UTC] 12/JUN 11:30END TIME [UTC] 12/JUN 11:35 [EMMA WARNING] 2/3START LAT :

2. INLAND AIS 2-232.7.5 Water level message The water level message is sent by base stations to inform skippers about actual water levels in their a

2. INLAND AIS 2-24 2.7.6 Message logs TX logs The TX logs store transmitted text messages, ETA, and no. of persons messages, in respective logs. To s

2. INLAND AIS 2-25RX logs The RX logs store received text messages, RTA, EMMA warning and water level messages, in respective logs. When you receive

2. INLAND AIS 2-26 2.8 Viewing Initial Settings The INITIAL SETTINGS menu, which is locked with a password, is where the installer enters ship’s MMS

3-13. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING WARNINGELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDDo not open the equipment.Only qualified personnelshould work inside theequipment.N

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-2 3.2 Replacement of Fuse, Resetting the Breaker 3.2.1 Replacement of fuse The power cable for the monitor unit

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-33.3 Troubleshooting The troubleshooting table below provides common symptoms of trouble and the means to rectify t

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-4 3. MONITOR TEST is selected; press the ENT key. The test program automatically proceeds in the sequence shown

viiPROGRAM NUMBER PCB Location Program No. Version No. Date of Modification01.** 01.** CPU (24P0062) Monitor Unit 2450021 (Prog) 2450020 (Boot

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-53.4.2 Transponder test The transponder test consists of two tests: memory test and internal GPS receiver test.

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-6 Internal GPS test The internal GPS receiver can be checked for proper operation as follows: 1. Press the MENU

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-73.4.3 Power on/off history The PWR ON/OFF HISTORY log shows the date and time of the latest 30 power-ons and powe

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-8 3.5 Alarm Status The alarm sounds for equipment error and is accompanied by a flashing popup indication. Press

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-93.6 Error and System Messages The FA-150 displays the following error and system messages to alert you to errors

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-10 OUT OF RANGE! 0-65535 Invalid port number entered. OUT OF RANGE! 10-30 Invalid NavNet port number entered.

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-113.7 GPS Monitor The GPS monitor display shows information about the built-in GPS receiver, including position, sp

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-12 3.8 Displaying Sensor Status The SENSOR STATUS screen shows sensor status. 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Select

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-133.9 Restoring Default Settings You may clear all or specific settings to start afresh with default settings. Whe

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-14 3.10 AIS-SART Test Indication in Target List The FA-150 can confirm if an AIS-SART is working properly. This

viii SYSTEM OVERVIEW System overview The Automatic Identification System (AIS) was originally developed to aid the Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) by

AP-1APPENDIX Menu Tree - Class A AIS

APPENDIX AP-2 (Continued from previous page)DIAG-NOSTICSMONITOR TEST (Displays PROG NO. and BOOT NO.; checks ROM, RAM, LCD, controls.)TRANSPONDERTE

APPENDIX AP-3Menu Tree - Inland AIS ADRS TYPE (BROAD CAST, ADRS CAST)MMSIMSG TYPE (NORMAL, SAFETY)CHANNEL (ALTERNATE, BOTH A & B, A, B)RETRY TIME

APPENDIX AP-4 (Continued from previous page)DIAG-NOSTICSMONITOR TEST (Displays program no.; checks ROM, RAM, LCD, controls.)TRANSPONDERTESTPWR ON/O

APPENDIX AP-5Parts List This equipment contains complex modules in which fault diagnosis and repair down to component level are not practical (IMO A.

APPENDIX AP-6 Parts Location Monitor unit CPU Board24P0062 Monitor unit, rear cover opened Transponder unit TX Board24P0032PWR Board24P0037MOT Boa

APPENDIX AP-7DSC Board24P0033RX1 Board24P0033RX2 Board24P0033MAIN Board24P0035GPSTB Board24P0043GPS ReceiverGN-8093 Transponder unit, bottom cover re

APPENDIX AP-8 Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2, IEC 61162-2) Sentence data Input sentences ABM, ACA, ACK, AIR, BBM, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS,

APPENDIX AP-9Serial interface I/O circuit COM1, 2, 3 port Baud rate selectable from 4800 and 38400 (bps). LTC1535CCOM1_RD_BCOM1_RD_ACOM1_TD_BCOM1_TD_

APPENDIX AP-10 DISP port Baud rate selectable from 4800 and 38400 (bps). LTC1535CGND2GNDRDTDGND110ΩDISP_RD_BDISP_RD_ADISP_TD_BDISP_TD_AGND_ISO Blue