Furuno DP-6 User Manual

NBDP TERMINALMODELDP-6

1-21.3 ARQ Mode (A-Mode)DescriptionThe ARQ (Automatic Re-transmission request, or Automatic Re-quest for repetition) Mode allows private communication

1-3not sending. This time is taken up by propagation time from theISS to the IRS, 70 ms for the IRS to send its service informationsignal, and the re

1-41.4 FEC Mode (B-Mode)DescriptionThe FEC mode is for one-way, uninterrupted transmission of mes-sages, for example, weather forecasts and emergency

2-12. SYSTEM OVERVIEW2.1 System ConfigurationSSB RADIO-TELEPHONEMAIN UNITDP-6DSCTERMINAL UNITIB-581NAV AIDPRINTERPP-51024 VDC24 VDC24 VDC______: Stand

2-22.2 Turning on the SystemThere is no particular order for turning on the units of the system.The figure below shows the location of power switches

2-3Keyboardunit is operated from the keyboard, and is almost 100% keyboardcontrolled. Operation is simplified by the use of menus which youaccess by p

2-42.4 Function Keys, Menu OperationThe function keys at the top of the keyboard control most opera-tions of this unit through a menu system.Menu Conv

2-5Selecting menu items and optionsMenu items can be selected by pressing appropriate numeric keyor selecting menu desired with the arrow keys and pre

2-6Function key [F2]: Edit menuThe Edit menu provides a full line of editing features. This menu isonly operative while creating a message.1: Undo2: C

2-7Function key [F3]: Operate menuThe Operate menu controls transmitting and receiving.1: Call Station3: File to Send4: Cancel Sending5: Scan (Start/S

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2-8Function key [F4]: Window menuThe Window menu displays data together with current screen.1: Display NMEA Data2: Calendar3: Remote A (TX/RX)4: Remo

2-9Function key [F5]: Station menuThe Station menu provides for storage of stations, timer programs,channels, and various ID codes.1: Station Entry2:

2-10Function key [F6]: System menuThe System menu is mainly for use by technicians and includesdiagnostic tests (self test). To change settings, selec

2-11MIF Freeze Turn on to send "freeze" command toradio equipment connected. (RequiresFURUNO radio equipment.)MIF AGC Turn on to automatical

2-12Function key [F9]: OVERIn the ARQ mode, changes the direction of traffic; the informationreceiving station becomes the information sending station

3-13. PREPARATIONS FORTRANSMISSION AND RECEPTIONThis chapter provides the procedures necessary for preparing theDP-6 for transmitting and receiving. F

3-23. For final verification of the data, the Caution shown in Figure3-2 appears. If code is correct, press the [Enter] key again.Answerback Code12345

3-33.2 Station ListThe station list provides abbreviated dialing with storage for up to50 stations, one frequency pair (Rx and Tx) per station. For st

3-48. If you selected "Channel" enter ITU channel number (see ap-pendix) or User channel number (see page 3-9).If you selected the "Sca

3-54. Do one of the following;Edit station: Use [ ], [ ] and the [Backspace] key to makecorrections.Delete station: Erase station name with the [Backs

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3-65. Press the [ ] key to advance the cursor to the Start Time line.Enter start time in 24-hour notation. To have the operation startat 8:35, for exa

3-73.4 Scan Channel GroupsThe DP-6 can automatically control radio equipment through chan-nel scanning. The radio equipment scans a number of channels

3-85. Press the [ ] key to advance the cursor to Mode, and then se-lect the communication mode; AUTO, ARQ or FEC.Note: To register the Scanning Channe

3-94. Do one of the following;Editing channels: Press the [Backspace] key to delete the chan-nel number and then enter new channel number.Adding chann

3-106. Press the [Enter] key.7. Press the [Enter] key. Channel number entered appears in theChannel List.To register another user channel, repeat step

4-14. FILE OPERATIONSThis chapter mainly describes how to create, save, edit and printfiles. The Edit menu provides a full lineup of editing facilitie

4-24.2 Saving a FileBefore you can save a file to a floppy disk, the disk must be for-matted. 2HD Type is only available.Formatting Floppy Disks1. Pre

4-34.3 Editing FilesCutting and Pasting TextYou can delete, move and copy text by using the Cut, Copy andPaste functions in the Edit menu.1: Undo2: Cu

4-4Pasting textTo paste the cut text to a new location;1. Place the cursor at the exact spot in the message where the cuttext is to start.2. Press fun

4-51. Load the file to be copied from a floppy disk in working memory1.2. Press function key [F2] and the [5] key. The entire file appearsin inverse v

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4-6Replacing TextThe Replace feature helps you replace every occurrence of a wordor phase with another word or phase in a file.1. Press function key [

4-74.4 Opening FilesTwo working areas (called working area 1 and working area 2) areprovided to which you can load a file, and one file may be dis-pla

4-84.5 Renaming FilesTo rename a file;1. Press function key [F1].2. Press the [5] key.3. Select file and press the [Enter] key.4. Enter new name.5. Pr

4-94.8 Real Time PrintingAn incoming or outgoing message can be printed out while it isbeing received or transmitted.1. Press function key [F1] to dis

4-104.10 Communications LogTransmission/Reception date and time, ID, mode, Tx/Rx frequen-cies and station name are recorded for each message received

5-15. TRANSMISSION, RECEPTIONThis chapter shows you how to transmit and receive Telex mes-sages. Also included are the procedures for frequency scanni

5-23. Input frequency pair. This can only be done with FURUNOtransceivers.For other makes of transceiver, set a frequency pair at the trans-ceiver. Om

5-35.2 Calling a Station1. Press function key [F3] to display the Operate menu.1: Call Station2: Macro Operation3: File to Send4: Cancel Sending5: Sca

5-45.3 Transmitting a File from a Floppy Disk or the Text ScreenYou may send a file from a floppy disk or the Text Screen as fol-lows after calling a

5-55.4 Selecting Receive Mode1. Press function key [F3] and then the [6] key.2. Select receive mode;AUTO: Automatic operation in ARQ and FECARQ: Inter

iiiTABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD... v1. RADIOTELEX COMMUNICAT

5-62. Select a station. (Station must be registered for the ARQ mode).Press the [Enter] key. The message "Calling Station" appears.If the me

5-7Station Name : CHOUSHI-8MFrequency (T/R) : 8765.00 / 8965.00(kHz) Comm Mode :ARQComm Status : Connect Send Lock Error Sending Volum

5-85.7 Communication ExampleThis section shows how to register your station with a coast station(Singapore), in order to connect with a land line and

5-9Transmitting message directly (DIRTLX)The procedure which follows shows how to transmit a Telex mes-sage directly to a station.1. Execute "Cal

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5-115.8 Timer OperationA built-in timer permits automatic transmission and reception oftelex messages.Enabling Timer Operation1. Press function key [F

5-125.9 ScanningRadio equipment scans a group of operator-selected frequencies(channels), and stops scanning when an incoming signal is received.1. Pr

6-16. WINDOW MENUThe Window menu allows you to display one of the following to-gether with the current screen:1) Navigation data2) Calendar3) Remote c

6-2CalendarThe Calendar menu displays the calendar of any combination ofmonth and year you desire. Press function key [F4] and the [2]key. To change y

7-17. MARITEX OPERATIONThis chapter provides an overview to the MARITEX system. Fordetailed information, consult your MARITEX Traffic Manual.7.1 What

iv5.6 FEC Mode Operation ...5-75.7 Communication Example.

7-2MARITEX ServicesMARITEX provides four main services to MARITEX subscrib-ers:• Store-and-forward telex• Direct dialing• Multi address• Semi-faxNote:

7-3Registering Scan GroupsThe Central System emits a free-signal to indicate a MARITEXradio channel is in idle condition and available for ship-to-sho

7-46. Press the [ ] key to advance the cursor to Mode. Select thecommunication mode, AUTO, ARQ or FEC.7. Press the [ ] key to advance the cursor to Au

7-5Table 7-1 MARITEX ChannelITUChannelMARITEXNo.Coast StationTX (kHz)Ship Station Tx(kHz)LocationUPUPUPUP40094014UP60016019UP80078024UP1200612024UP160

7-6Registering StationsThe next step is to enter station name. The procedure is the sameas the procedure shown on page 3-3. The station list provides

7-78. Press the [ ] key to display the Scanning Group List. Scanning Group List MARITEX-AMARITEX-BMARITEX-CMARITEX-DMARITEX-EMARITEX-FFigure 7-5 Scann

7-87.3 Preparing Programs for Automatic Message TransmissionThis section shows you how to prepare the programs necessary forautomatic message tra

7-9After reception of GA+?, enter appropriate short-code command.Table 7-3 shows the commands processed by MARITEX stations.Table 7-3 MARITEX short-co

7-10Store-and-Forward TelexThe following is the sequence of events in transmission of Telexmessage in MARITEX.1. Shipboard station sends message to MA

7-11Preparing a macrofile for store-and-forward TelexYou will need a macrofile to enable automatic message transmis-sion on store-and-forward Telex. A

vFOREWORDFURUNO Electric Company thanks you for selecting and purchasing the FURUNO DP-6 NBDP(Narrow Band Direct Printing) Terminal. We are confident

7-125. Press the [5] key. The Save prompt appears on the display. close Text Saving File Name(Untitled 1)NoYes Figure 7-7 Save prompt 6. Press the [

7-13Macrofile for Direct DialingThe direct dialing features allows you to contact a land subscribervia MARITEX. Below is an example of a macrofile for

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7-15Macrofile for Multi AddressThe figure which follows shows an example of a macrofile formulti address use.@FREE 15@CALL S: MARITEX@WRU@CASE GA+?@SE

7-16Macrofile for Semi-faxIn the Semi-fax option, MARITEX converts ship-to-shore direc-tion telex message to facsimile and retransmits it via the tele

7-177.4 Transmitting in MARITEX SystemThis section describes how to transmit a Telex message inMARITEX.Basic Procedure1. Register answerback code (Tel

7-18Actual Transmission1. Press function key [F3] to display the Operate menu.1: Call Station3: File to Send4: Cancel Sending5: Scan (Start/Stop)6: Ma

8-18. MAINTENANCE ANDTROUBLESHOOTINGDo not work inside theequipment unless totallyfamiliar with electricalcircuits.Hazardous voltage which cancause el

8-28.2 Simple TroubleshootingPower SupplyIf the power cannot be applied (power lamp on the main unit doesnot light):• Check for loosened power cable c

8-34. Press the [Enter] key. The results of the self test are displayed ashort time later.Self Test Terminal Unit Test : ver. 1.20 :OKMain Uni

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8-4Station Name : Frequency (T/R) : / (kHz) Comm Mode : AutoComm Status : Connect Send Lock Error Mark Space1:File 2:Edit

AP1-1APPENDIX 1 ITU TELEX CHANNELS/FREQUENCY LIST4210.54211.04211.54212.04212.54213.04213.54214.04214.54215.04177.54215.54216.04216.54217.04217.54218.

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AP3-1APPENDIX 3 Digital Interface(IEC 61162-1 Edition 2)Input sentencesGLL, RMA, RMCSchematic diagramIEC1162 (NMEA)CHASSIS1RD-AJ2RD-B234567891012305P0

AP3-2GLL - Geographic position - latitude andlongitude$--GLL,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF> | |

AP3-3RMA - Recommended minimum navigationinformation - Loran C data$--RMA,A,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF>

1-11. RADIOTELEX COMMUNICATION1.1 GeneralTelex subscribers can attest to radiotelex as a reliable and efficientmethod for sending and receiving telep

AP3-4RMC - Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data$--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF>

SP - 1 SPECIFICATIONS OF NBDP TERMINAL DP-6 1. COMMUNICATIONS (1) Communication Mode ARQ, FEC (2) Communication Protocol ITU-R Rec. M.625-3,

SP - 2 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (1) Temperature -15ºC to +55 ºC (2) Relative Humidity 93% (at 40 ºC) 6. POWER SUPPLY (1) Main Unit: 24