FA-150 OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL UAIS Transponder FA-150 (Elemental Chlorine Free) The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free. C Your Local Agent/Dealer 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya 662-8580, JAPAN Telephone : +81-(0)798-65-2111 Fax : +81-(0)798-65-4200 All rights reserved. Printed in Japan FIRST EDITION A2 : DEC. 14, 2004 : FEB. 10, 2006 D Pub. No. OME-44310 ( DAMI ) FA-150 http://www.furuno.co.jp/ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment. Immediately turn off the power at the switchboard if water leaks into the equipment or something is dropped in the equipment. Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO agent for service. Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result. Do not place liquid-filled containers on the top of the equipment. Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid spills into the equipment. Use the proper fuse. Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or permanent damage to the equipment. WARNING Immediately turn off the power at the switchboard if the equipment is emitting smoke or fire. Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO agent for service. Make sure no rain or water splash leaks into the equipment. Fire or electrical shock can result if water leaks in the equipment. Do not operate the equipment with wet hands. Electrical shock can result. WARNING LABEL A warning label is attached to the AC-DC power supply. Do not remove the label. If the label is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement. WARNING To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Name: Warning Label (1) Type: 86-003-1011-1 Code No.: 100-236-231 i TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ......................................... iii SYSTEM CONFIGURATION...................v PROGRAM NUMBER ............................vi SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...........................vii 1. OPERATION.................................... 1-1 1.1 Description of Controls .......................1-1 1.2 Turning the Power On and Off............1-2 1.3 Adjusting Panel Dimmer and Contrast1-4 1.4 Menu Overview...................................1-5 1.4.1 Menu operating procedure ......1-5 1.5 Setting Up for a Voyage .....................1-7 1.6 Setting CPA/TCPA............................ 1-11 1.7 Choosing a Display ..........................1-12 1.7.1 Plotter display........................1-13 1.7.2 Target list (displaying target data) ..........1-14 1.7.3 Dangerous (target) list...........1-20 1.7.4 Own ship's static data ...........1-20 1.7.5 Own dynamic data display ....1-22 1.7.6 Alarm status display ..............1-22 1.8 Messages .........................................1-23 1.8.1 Sending a message ..............1-23 1.8.2 Receiving messages .............1-25 1.8.3 Message logs ........................1-27 1.9 Regional Operating Channels ..........1-28 1.9.1 Viewing channels, Tx power .1-28 1.9.2 Displaying, editing regional operating area status .............1-29 1.10 Enabling/Disabling Buzzers, Key Beep .......................................1-32 1.11 Long Range Mode ............................1-33 1.12 Viewing Initial Settings......................1-35 2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING .....................2-1 2.1 Maintenance ...................................... 2-1 2.2 Replacement of Fuse, Resetting Breaker............................................ 2-2 2.2.1 Replacement of fuse............... 2-2 2.2.2 Resetting the breaker ............. 2-2 2.3 Troubleshooting ................................. 2-3 2.4 Diagnostics ........................................ 2-4 2.4.1 Monitor unit test ...................... 2-4 2.4.2 Transponder test..................... 2-5 2.4.3 Power on/off history................ 2-7 2.4.4 Tx on/off history ...................... 2-7 2.5 Alarm Status....................................... 2-8 2.6 Error Messages.................................. 2-9 2.7 GPS Monitor .................................... 2-10 2.8 Displaying Sensor Status ..................2-11 2.9 Restoring Default Settings ............... 2-12 APPENDIX ....................................... AP-1 Menu Tree ................................................AP-1 Parts List ..................................................AP-3 Parts Location ..........................................AP-4 Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2, IEC 61162-2) ........................................AP-6 VHF Channel List ...................................AP-22 SPECIFICATIONS ............................ SP-1 INDEX................................................ IN-1 Declaration of Conformity ii FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FA-150 FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FA-150 UAIS Transponder. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers. Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly operated and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation and maintenance procedures set forth in this manual. We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes. Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO. Features The FA-150 is a universal AIS (Automatic Identification System) capable of exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or coastal stations. It complies with IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-1 and DSC ITU-R M.825. It also complies with IEC 61993-2 (Type testing standard), IEC 60945 (EMC and environmental conditions). The FA-150 consists of VHF and GPS antennas, a transponder unit, a monitor unit, and several associated units. The transponder contains a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on two parallel VHF channels, a DSC channel 70 receiver, interface, communication processor, and internal GPS receiver. The internal GPS is a 12-channel all-in-view receiver with a differential capability, and provides UTC reference for system synchronization to eliminate clash among multiple users. It also gives position, COG and SOG when the external GPS fails. iii The main features are Safety of navigation by automatically exchanging navigational data between ships and between ship and coast. Static data: - MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) - IMO number (where available) - Call sign & name - Length and beam - Type of ship - Location of position-fixing antenna on the ship Dynamic data: - Ship's position with accuracy indication and integrity status - Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) - Course over ground (COG) - Speed over ground (SOG) - Heading - Rate of turn (ROT) where available Voyage-related data - Ship's draught - Navigation status (manual input) - Hazardous cargo (type) - Destination and ETA (at master's discretion) Short safety-related messages, Free messages LCD panel satisfying the IMO minimum requirements plus simple plotting modes Interfaces for radar, ECDIS, PC for future networking expansion GPS/VHF combined antenna for easy installation available CPA/TCPA alarm Built-in GPS receiver for UTC synchronization and backup position-fixing device Important Notices No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written permission. If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement. The contents of this manual and equipment specifications are subject to change without notice. The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual may not match the screens you see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment settings. This manual is intended for use by native speakers of English. FURUNO will assume no responsibility for the damage caused by improper use or modification of the equipment or claims of loss of profit by a third party. iv SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Either GPS antenna GSC-001 GPA-017S VHF antenna GPS/VHF combined antenna GVA-100 Distributor unit DB-1 MONITOR UNIT FA-1502 (two units may be connected) UNIVERSAL AIS MENU DISP ENT DIM NAV STATUS FA-150 PWR 12-24 VDC TRANSPONDER UNIT FA-1501 External display, Pilot plug, NavNet2, Sensor Alarm system PC, Beacon receiver LAN Power supply PR-240-CE : Standard : Option : Local supply GSC-001 GVA-100 FA-1501 FA-1502 DB-1 PR-240-CE Exposed to the weather Exposed to the weather Protected from the weather Protected from the weather Protected from the weather Protected from the weather 100/110/115/200/ 220/230 VAC 1, 50/60Hz 24 VDC 12-24 VDC v PROGRAM NUMBER PCB CPU (24P0062) MAIN (24P0035) Location Monitor Unit Transponder Unit GPS Receiver Program No. 2450021 (Prog) 2450020 (Boot) 2450018 485026 Version No. 01.** 01.** 01.** 40** Date of Modification **: Minor Modification vi SYSTEM OVERVIEW System overview The Automatic Identification System (AIS) was originally developed to aid the Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) by use of a VHF transponder working on Digital Selective Call (DSC) at VHF CH70, and is still in use along the UK coastal areas and others. Some time later the IMO developed a Universal AIS using the new sophisticated technology called Self-Organized Time Division Multiple Access (SOTDMA) based on a VHF Data Link (VDL). The system operates in three modes ­ autonomous (continuous operation in all areas), assigned (data transmission interval remotely controlled by authority in traffic monitoring service) and polled (in response to interrogation from a ship or authority). It is synchronized with GPS time to avoid conflict among multiple users (IMO minimum 2000 reports per minute and IEC requires 4500 reports on two channels). The VHF channels 87B and 88B are commonly used and in addition there are local AIS frequencies. Shipborne AIS transponders exchange various data as specified by the IMO and ITU on either frequency automatically set up by the frequency management telecommand received by the DSC receiver on ship. AIS-fitted AtoN broadcasts its identification, type of operation, location, displacement, etc. at 3 min intervals or at a reporting rate designated by the Administration authorities. Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Transponder VTS Center transmits TDMA CH management message including code, type, position, etc. of buoys every 3 min, and the AtoN broadcasts these messages for ships. VTS center The VTS center transmits a command on frequency assignment, slots, report rate, VHF output power, channel spacing, etc. (Assigned mode) Transponder Transponder Static and Dynamic information incl. MMSI, Name, POSN, HDG, COG, SOG Interrogation and Response Own ship Ship 1 All ships broadcast Static and Dynamic information (autonomous and continuous mode). If OS wants to know information about ship 1, OS shall send an interrogation in polling mode; then ship 1 will transmit her response on the same VHF channel without operator intervention. AIS system vii Not all ships carry AIS The Officer of the Watch (OOW) should always be aware that other ships, and in particular leisure craft, fishing boats and warships, and some coastal shore stations (including Vessel Traffic Service centers) might not be fitted with AIS. The OOW should also be aware that AIS fitted on other ships as a mandatory carriage requirement might be switched off by the master if its use might compromise the security of the vessel. Thus, users are therefore cautioned to always bear in mind that information provided by AIS may not be giving a complete or correct "picture" of shipping traffic in their vicinity. Use of AIS in collision avoidance As an anti-collision aid the AIS has the following advantages over radar: Information provided in near real-time Capable of instant presentation of target course alterations Not subject to target swap Not subject to target loss in clutter Not subject to target loss due to 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 inf ...