FA30 Setup, Installation and Troubleshooting Tips
The FA30 has an Ethernet port that allows direct connection to any NavNet Network. This feature does
not require serial interfacing, and makes the NavNet VX2 NMEA ports available for other NMEA
interfacing needs. Usually the FA30 will be connected to a NavNet network using the Ethernet port. This
Document will mainly address this type of connection. The FA30 also has a regular NMEA input/output
COM port that provides a serial connection for use with other AIS capable equipment. When using the
serial port of the FA30 use the traditional methods of confirming the presence or absence of data (such
as Port Monitor or HyperTerminal).
When connected to a HUB, use a regular straight RJ45 to RJ45 Ethernet cable:
When connecting the FA‐30 directly to a NavNet processor, use a crossover RJ45 to 6Pin Ethernet cable
(000‐159‐705).
Is the FA30 receiving any AIS Targets?
The first thing to check is the Status LED on the front of the FA‐30.
Obviously, the PWR LED needs to be Green and the ERR LED must not be ON (red).
When the FA30 receive an AIS message, the RX LED should blink orange. Watch closely the RX LED for 1
minute. If the LED is not blinking, you are either out of range (no AIS Targets in the area) or the VHF
antenna is not correctly wired (or damaged).
If the FA30 is not accessible (or LED not visible), you can use a PC to check the Status of the FA30
remotely. Refer to at the end of this document.
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