Summary of Contents for Polaris Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency
- Page 1 Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Sirius-3 GMDSS Tri-Channel Navtex Receiver Owner’s & Installation Manual Version 2.6...
- Page 2 Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Disclaimer Sirius is a brand name owned by Polaris Electronics A/S, Denmark. We reserve the right to change specifications and instructions given in this manual without notices. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the manual, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Table of Contents Page Owner’s Manual ................- 4 - Safety Notices ................- 4 - About the Sirius-3 Navtex receiver ..........- 5 - Home Screen ................- 6 - Setup Menu .................- 8 - System Settings ..............- 10 - Declaration of Conformity ............ -
Page 4: Owner's Manual
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Owner’s Manual Congratulations with your new Sirius-3 GMDSS Navtex receiver with touch screen operations. Safety Notices Before installation please read the Installation Manual carefully. The equipment must be 10-32 V DC powered only. Do not open the Sirius-3 or the active antenna. -
Page 5: About The Sirius-3 Navtex Receiver
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency About the Sirius-3 Navtex receiver Your Sirius-3 has been designed to meet all requirements for use on board a SOLAS convention vessel. The Navtex receiver has three separate receiver channels, 490 kHz, 518 kHz and 4,209.5 kHz, for simultaneous reception of Navtex messages. -
Page 6: Home Screen
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Home Screen Buttons function description: Press to switch between daylight and night colour theme. It will take the Navtex receiver a few seconds to change theme. Press to enter “Setup menu”. The menu will be described in details on page 8. - Page 7 Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency When the Sirius-3 is at the home screen, a summary of the latest Navtex messages is shown. This icon indicates that the Sirius-3 is receiving a Navtex message at 518 kHz. If an emergency message is received, a sound warning will be triggered (if “Alarm sound”...
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Page 8: Setup Menu
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Setup Menu Filter coast station(s) by designator and/or frequencies. Select the Coast Stations you want to use for each of the three frequency bands 490 kHz, 518 kHz and 4,209.5 kHz. All coast stations are enabled by default as shown in the figure above. -
Page 9: System Settings
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Filter messages by designators. Please note A, B, D and L for 518 kHz are mandatory and will always be displayed. Locked messages If messages are locked, they can be deleted in this menu only and not by the “Delete all messages” button. - Page 10 Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency System Settings Screen Setup Adjust brightness and contrast levels. For safety reasons the display settings will be reset at every power cycle. Time Adjust date and time if not connected to GPS or other UTC source. Sound Choose if sound should be on/off when messages/alarms are received or when using touch screen.
- Page 11 Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Printer Press this button to enter the printer menu. Enable “Print messages” to print all received messages. If “Print messages” is not enabled, a single message can be printed, by pressing in the message view menu. Use the “Cut paper” button to switch ON/OFF the internal knife in the printer.
- Page 12 Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency From this menu the status of an external GPS unit can be viewed. If a printer is connected you can press to print a position label with UTC Time and Date. These labels are useful when you write positions in the logbook or in case of an emergency.
- Page 13 Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Diagnostics This menu contains a self-test of the Sirius-3 Navtex receiver. Radio Receiver: If OK, displays the average signal strength in dBm. Random Access Memory, RAM: Displays the amount of free memory. Flash Storage: Confirms OK. Database Integrity: Verifies the database integrity.
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Page 14: Declaration Of Conformity
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Declaration of Conformity A Declaration of Conformity is downloadable from our web site: http://www.polaris- as.dk/files/certificates/sirius/ec_declaration_of_conformity_polaris _bureau_veritas_signed_270410.pdf... -
Page 15: Green Passport
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Green Passport A Green Passport is downloadable from our web site: http://www.polaris-as.dk/Default.asp?Action=Details&Item=835... -
Page 16: Standard Format Of Navtex Messages
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Standard Format of Navtex Messages... -
Page 17: Subject Indicators
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Subject Indicators Navigational Warnings* Meteorological Warnings* Ice Reports Search and Rescue Information* Meteorological Forecasts Pilot Service Messages Available LORAN Messages Available SATNAV Messages Other Electronic Navaid Messages Navigation Warnings (other than A)* Special Services Special Services Special Services... -
Page 18: Installation Manual
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Installation Manual The Sirius-3 Navtex receiver package includes: · Sirius-3 Navtex receiver · 1.5 m Power Cable · User & Installation Manual · Test Sheet Sirius-3 Connectors... -
Page 19: Compass Safe Distance
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Compass Safe Distance Distance to compass must be at least 70 cm. Do not install the Navtex receiver closer to magnetic compasses. Power Connection Please use the included 1.5 m power cable with plug. Connect the Sirius-3 to 12 or 24 V DC (10-32 V DC). Red wire to + and black to -. -
Page 20: Antenna Connection
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Antenna Connection Standard cable for Navtex installation is RG58 which can be used up to 25 meters. However we strongly recommend using a double shielded cable such as RG214. Mount a male PL259 plug on the antenna cable. Sirius-3 is designed for NA-3S Active Antenna, but you can use a passive whip antenna as well. -
Page 21: Gps Connection
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency GPS Connection (NMEA 0183) Use the NMEA port to connect a GPS. The sub-D pins are to be connected as described below. When a GPS is connected UTC is automatically updated. Sirius-3 will receive the information from these NMEA sentences:... -
Page 22: Ecdis Connection
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency ECDIS Connection The Sirius-3 can be connected to an ECDIS system by the ECDIS port. Please contact your ECDIS dealer for information on the connections. The NMEA0183 format transmitted to the ECDIS is CRNRX and CRALR. Send test transmitted string: $CRNRX,003,001,01,TD02,0,044113,24,12,2011,097,0,A,==========================*13 $CRNRX,003,002,01,,,,,,,,,,========^0D^0AISSUED ON SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2011.*6D... -
Page 23: Alarm Relay Connection
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Alarm Relay Connection When an alarm is received an internal relay is pulled and a connection between pin 3 and 7 is made. ECDIS port, Alarm Relay and Mute pin-out Pin Number Connection Notes Ground Mute A... -
Page 24: System Configuration - Example
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency System configuration - example The Sirius-3 Navtex receiver can be customized to suit your installation. The following illustration is an example of a system. -
Page 25: Firmware Update
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Firmware Update If a firmware update is required, please download the firmware image to the root of a FAT32 formatted USB memory stick. Mount the USB memory stick in the USB port, power cycle the unit and follow the instructions on the screen. -
Page 26: Warranty And Service
Warranty Service is available worldwide through authorized service dealers. Products returned will, at the sole discretion of Polaris Electronics A/S, either be repaired or replaced free of charge within normal working hours. Freight charges, insurance, duties or any other costs are the responsibility of the customer. -
Page 27: Validity
Polaris Electronics will not be liable for any loss, incidental or consequential damages whether based upon warranty, contract or negligence, or arising in connection with the sale, installation, use or repair of the product. - Page 28 Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency...
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