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- Page 1 Futronic MKII Maritime Communications Test Box User’s Manual Version 02 February 2017 DANPHONE A/S Klokkestoebervej 4. DK-9490 Pandrup. Denmark Tel: +45 96 44 44 44. Fax: +45 96 44 44 45 E-mail: info@danphone.com www.danphone.com...
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Page 2: Scroll Menu System - Quick Guide
SCROLL MENU SYSTEM - QUICK GUIDE See detailed menu tree on page 9. Edit ship’s MMSI MMSI: 1234567890 Radio tests VHF Radios MF/HF Radios NAVTEX tests NAVTEX Receivers AIS tests AIS Transponders & AtoNs Beacon tests 406 MHz EPIRBs & PLBs AIS-SARTs &... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This manual covers the full-featured test box model GMDSS-AIS-SART equipped for GMDSS tests, AIS tests and Radar SART tests. If your test box does not include all these features, you are kindly requested to disregard the related sections in this manual. GMDSS TESTS For the testing of VHF and MF/HF radios, the test box can check DSC signals transmitted on any of the six distress frequencies on MF/HF and on VHF CH 70. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SCROLL MENU SYSTEM - QUICK GUIDE................2 INTRODUCTION........................3 TEST BOX ..........................6 Front View ..........................6 Rear View..........................6 ACCESSORIES ........................7 POWER SUPPLY........................8 POWER-ON AND WARM-UP ....................8 PUSH BUTTON CONTROL AND MENU SYSTEM ..............8 MENU TREE ..........................9 EDIT SHIP’S MMSI ........................12 RADIO TESTS ........................12 VHF Radios ........................12 Receive DSC ........................12... - Page 5 BEACON TESTS........................32 406 MHz EPIRBs and PLBs....................32 AIS-SARTs and MOB Devices ...................34 Radar SARTs ........................35 TEST RESULTS........................37 Show results ........................37 Transfer to PC ........................37 Clear Memory .........................37 FREQUENCY COUNTER ......................38 TEST BOX SETTINGS......................38 Time & date ........................38 Backlight time .........................38 LCD contrast........................38 OCXO time ........................38 Return to Default Settings ....................38...
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Page 6: Test Box
TEST BOX Front View Two-Line LCD display 2 – 5 Push buttons BNC socket for signal output BNC socket for signal input Rear View BNC socket for connection to VHF antenna BNC socket for connection of VHF dummy load BNC socket for connection to VHF transmitter RADAR-SART Antenna (If installed) Fuse for 12V Battery. -
Page 7: Accessories
ACCESSORIES The test box comes with the following standard accessories: 1 pcs Power adapter 100-240 VAC / 13,2 VDC Cable for external DC power incl. Cigar lighter plug USB cable for connection to PC Coax cable, 25 cm, with BNC Coax cable, 150 cm, with BNC Coax cable, 500 cm, with BNC AIS signal combiner / dummy load... -
Page 8: Power Supply
POWER SUPPLY The test box is usually powered by the external power adapter delivered with the test box. The adapter can be connected to 100-240 VAC and will provide DC power to the test box when connected to the POWER socket on the rear panel. However, any power supply providing DC between 10 and 28 VDC can be connected (+ on the center pin). -
Page 9: Menu Tree
MENU TREE The figure below gives you an overview of the menu tree. Modes and menus, test setups and measurements are explained in more detail on page 12 and onwards. As you may wish to test several sets in a row, for instance several radios under the same MMSI, each set can be given its own individual number for recognition, for instance VHF no. - Page 10 MENU TREE (CONTINUED) Beacon tests 406 MHz EPIRBs Set no.: Detect frequency 406.025 MHz 406.028 MHz 406.037 MHz 406.040 MHz 121.5 MHz AIS-SARTs Set no.: AIS1 161.975 MHz AIS2 162.025 MHz Radar SARTs Set no.: Activate SART Test results Show results Transfer to PC Clear memory Freq.
- Page 11 MENU TREE (CONTINUED) Test Box setting Time & date Backlight time LCD contrast OCXO time Test Box info Test Box model Serial number Software version Calibration due date Battery voltage Self test PLL test FRQ test...
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Page 12: Edit Ship's Mmsi
EDIT SHIP’S MMSI You can check the current MMSI number registered by the test box in the Edit ship’s MMSI menu. In this menu you can either accept the current number or enter a new MMSI, if required. Press → to move the cursor. Press ↑ to change the digit. Press OK to accept and store the number. -
Page 13: Receive Dsc Sele
To perform the test, select Receive DSC and press OK. Following this, the DSC frequency will appear in the display. Press OK again and activate the transmitter to send a DSC call. The received MMSI number, DSC data and the measured frequency and power values will be stored in the test box memory and at the same time appear in the LCD display, line by line. -
Page 14: Send Dsc
Send DSC In the Send DSC mode, the test box will transmit a DSC call for you to check on the DSC receiver accordingly. It is a requirement that the MMSI number registered in the test box is identical with the MMSI of the radio to be tested. -
Page 15: Send Custom Dsc
PC. For the purpose of composing, a free PC software TEST BOX MANAGER can be downloaded from Danphone’s website. See page 41. Once downloaded, connect your PC to the test box via the USB cable supplied. Follow the instructions of how to compose a new custom-made call and transfer it to the test box accordingly. -
Page 16: Vhf Power Test
VHF power test The VHF power test mode is used to measure the transmitted and the reflected power from non-DSC VHF radios. Use the same setup as for the testing of DSC radios (see page 12). Select VHF power test on the test box and press OK. Then, activate the transmitter and keep it activated while selecting Meas or Cont. -
Page 17: Fm Deviation
FM Deviation The audio reference device for use with this test offers three tone frequencies (500 Hz, 1 kHz and 2 kHz) and two volume levels. On/off Selector switch Long press: Change frequency Short press: Change volume The single-tone 1 kHz AF generator previously supplied with the test box can also be used. The illustration below shows how to set up for measuring AUDIO REFERENCE... -
Page 18: Signal Level
Select AM / 123.1 MHz on the test box and press OK. Then, select either Img (= Image) or Ord (= Ordinary). In both modes there is a choice to measure the Frequency or check the AF modulation. If you wish to measure the frequency, activate the transmitter WITHOUT modulation and press Frq on the test box. -
Page 19: Mf/Hf Radios
Select Test Sensitivity and press OK. CH 06 will appear as the default channel in the display. Other channels can be selected by pressing ↑ or ↓. At the desired frequency, press OK and the test box will keep sending the modulated signal. To stop the transmission, press EXIT. -
Page 20: Send Dsc
The test box remains in receive mode until a DSC call is received. A press on the EXIT button can interrupt the mode, provided that the test box has not started to receive a call, in which case you have to wait for a few seconds. MMSI number, received data, and the MARK/SPACE frequencies are presented in the display and stored in memory, provided that the checksum is OK. - Page 21 If the transmission signal is not strong enough to enable the test, you may use the RF Amplifier (optional accessory) as shown here: DSC RECEIVER ANT. With distress calls, it is important to use a coax cable for the connection between the test box and the DSC receiver.
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Page 22: Send Custom Dsc
PC. For the purpose of composing, a free PC software TEST BOX MANAGER can be downloaded from Danphone’s website. See page 41. Once downloaded, connect your PC to the test box via the USB cable supplied. Follow the instructions of how to compose a new custom-made DSC call and to transfer it to the test box accordingly. -
Page 23: Test Sensitivity
DSC TRANSMITTER ANT. For an indication of the actual signal strength level, select Signal level and press OK. Following this, the frequency will appear in the display. Then, press OK and start transmission from the radio. The level figure appears in the test box display. A figure of 70 or higher is advisable. Test Sensitivity This test mode enables you to check the sensitivity of a MF/HF receiver. - Page 24 Connect the wire antenna supplied with the test box to RF OUT and use this setup: NAVTEX RECEIVER ANT. If the signal is not strong enough to enable the test, you may connect the RF Amplifier (optional accessory) as shown below. NAVTEX RECEIVER ANT.
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Page 25: Ais Transponder Tests
AIS Transponder TESTS Set Number As you may wish to test several transponders under the same MMSI, each transponder can be given its own individual set number for recognition. Default number is 1. Press OK to confirm, or press ↑ or ↓ to change to another number. Then, press OK and go to the test you wish to perform. -
Page 26: Receive Ais
Alternatively, use this setup: SIGNAL COMBINER 20 dB Attenuator AIS TRANSPONDER Examples of Printout from the Memory: AIS # 1, Time/date: 13:01:57 / 22-11-2011 Message ID: 1 MMSI: 219557624 Position: 57d12.3781 N 9d40.6785 E COG: 351.4d SOG: 0.0 Knots ROT: No info True Heading: No info AIS1 Freq.: 161,975.3 kHz Fwd.: 11.4 Watt Rev.: 0.2 Watt VSWR: 1.30 AIS # 1, Time/date: 13:02:27 / 22-11-2011 Message ID: 1 MMSI: 219557624... -
Page 27: Receive Ais Loop
Select Receive AIS on the test box and press OK. Select AIS channel and press OK again to request for data. It may take up to 20 seconds until the AIS transponder transmits its data. Test results are displayed line by line. You may toggle between the lines using ↑ and ↓ to view all the results. -
Page 28: Poll Info Ch70
AIS # 1, Time/date: 11:11:07 / 07-07-2015 Message ID: 21 MMSI: 3405 Position: 63d25.6830 N 10d06.4266 E Name of AtoN: ATON_TEST@@@@@@@@@@ Type of AtoN: 7 AIS1 Freq.: 161,974.8 kHz Fwd.: 8.0 Watt Rev.: 0.1 Watt VSWR: 1.25 Poll info CH70 With the Poll info CH70 mode, the test box can be used to poll AIS information from the transponder on channel 70 or on the alternative channels 06 and 15. -
Page 29: Request Message 5 (Class A)
Request Message 5 (Class A) In this mode you can request a Message 5 from Class A transponders. MSG 5 provides information of the ship’s call sign, name and dimensions, etc. Use this setup: SIGNAL COMBINER 20 dB Attenuator AIS TRANSPONDER Use this setup if you wish to include a power measurement with the test: SIGNAL COMBINER... -
Page 30: Request Message 24 (Class B)
Request Message 24 (Class B) Using the same setup as with Request Message 5, you can also request a Message 24 from Class B transponders. MSG 24 is divided in two: MSG 24A presenting the ship’s name and MSG 24B providing information of the ship’s call sign and dimensions, etc. It is a requirement that the MMSI number registered in the test box is identical with the MMSI of the AIS transponder to be tested. -
Page 31: Simulate Ship
For the purpose of composing a customized message, a free PC software TEST BOX MANAGER can be downloaded from Danphone’s website. See page 41. Once composed, the message can be transferred from the PC to the test box via the USB cable supplied with the test box. -
Page 32: Pilot Plug Test
Pilot plug test This test is to check that the pilot plug provides information from the AIS transponder onboard. Use this setup: PILOT PLUG Select Pilot plug and press OK. The test box will receive 10 NMEA messages from the plug. If the test result shows OK/FAIL: 10/0, it means that the test box received 10 messages and 0 of them were failing. - Page 33 The test box is very sensitive to receiving signals from emergency beacons. If the display shows “Please wait”, the test box has detected the transmission but is still waiting for the rest to follow. If nothing happens, it is usually because the signal is too strong. Then, try to move the beacon further away or replace the 20 dB attenuator by a 40 dB.
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Page 34: Ais-Sarts And Mob Devices
EPIBB 406.028 MHz # 2 Time/date: 12:37:48 / 22-11-2011 Country Code: 211 ON-AIR TEST MODE Standard Location Protocol MID: 123456 Beacon no: 0 N 53 deg 30' +4'32 E 10 deg 00' -6'40 Internal Navigation Device, 121.5MHz Homing B112 = 1/Yes Programmed Message (Bit 25-144): 8D321E240035814786AB779206A979 Programmed Identifier (Bit 26-85): 1A643C48006B028 Freq:406,028.8 kHz Level: 222... -
Page 35: Radar Sarts
3) Select AIS frequency. 4) Press OK and the display will show “Waiting…” for transmission. 5) Activate the beacon in its test mode. As soon as the beacon has found its position, it will start transmitting on the AIS frequency requested. A complete transmission includes three Message 1 and one Message 14. - Page 36 Test setup and procedure For the testing of radar SARTs, place the test box on a table or other surface that does not reflect radio waves. Make sure that there are no reflecting items or surfaces such as metal floors or metal walls within a distance of at least 70 cm around the test setup.
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Page 37: Test Results
Test results can be transferred to your PC via the free PC software program TEST BOX MANAGER that is available for download from Danphone’s website. See page 41. Alternatively, any serial software set for 38,400 Baud N81 (No parity 8 data bit and 1 stop bit) should be able to receive the data and test results from the test box. -
Page 38: Frequency Counter
FREQUENCY COUNTER The frequency counter enables you to measure any frequency between 0.4MHz to 475 MHz. 1) Select Frq. Counter on the test box and press OK. 2) Press ↑ and ↓ to select frequency range and press OK. 3) Choose between Meas and Cont. Then, activate the transmitter. In the Meas (= measure) mode the test box will perform and display a single frequency measurement and store it in the memory. -
Page 39: Self Test
SELF TEST In the SELF TEST mode it's possible to check the function of some of the circuits in the test box. This should be used to check the test box before it is used for inspection of a GMDSS installation. -
Page 40: Performance Check
Specification: <= +/- 0.2 kHz with -30 dBm >= Pin <= 0 dBm RE-CALIBRATION SCHEDULE In order to maintain proper functioning, Futronic MKII test boxes must be re-calibrated at Danphone for the first time after one year and then every two years. Please contact Danphone for further information, email: info@danphone.com... -
Page 41: Test Box Manager Pc Software
Perform test box settings that cannot all be done on the test box itself Perform PC-controlled EPIRB tests and generate complete finished EPIRB Test Reports Upgrade your test box with new facilities purchased from Danphone How to download and install 1) Download the PC software from Danphones’ website: http://www.danphone.com/Default.aspx?ID=48... -
Page 42: Test Results
Test results The “Test Results” tab provides access to all the tests and test results stored in the test box. Tests are organized with a header in the Index window to the left, under which the individual test results are displayed in the window at the right hand side. Headers are indexed in time order with the latest test on top. -
Page 43: Dsc Composer
DSC Composer Under the “DSC Composer” tab you can compose your own custom-made DSC messages and transfer them to the test box accordingly. Please refer to ITU-R M.493 for composing of DSC messages. The test box can contain one DSC message for VHF, TFC and MF/HF respectively. Custom-made DSC messages can also be saved on your PC for later use. -
Page 44: Ais Composer
AIS Composer Under the “AIS Composer” tab you can compose and save your own custom-made AIS messages. When transferred to the test box, the AIS message will be transmitted on both AIS channels, AIS1 and AIS2. -
Page 45: Settings
Settings The “Settings” tab allows you to change the test box settings. Test box MMSI: Write and set new MMSI number for the test box here. LCD backlight time out: Write and set backlight time out between 0 and 200 seconds here. LCD contrast: Write and set contrast between 0 and 100% here. -
Page 46: Epirb Test Report Generator
EPIRB Test Report Generator The “EPIRB” tab offers two options: 1. Generation of complete EPIRB test reports out of test results from the test box, 2. PC-controlled EPIRB testing and simultaneous generation of test reports. 1. Generating reports out of stored test results This window allows you to generate complete EPIRB test reports out of the test results stored in the test box. - Page 47 Example of Test Report based on the default HTML design:...
- Page 48 2. PC-controlled EPIRB tests In addition to generating test reports from EPIRB tests stored in the memory, this window also enables you to perform PC-controlled EPIRB tests generating test reports automatically. With this, the system will not transfer the test results to the test box, but still generate finished test reports that can be stored in your PC.
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Page 49: Upgrade
The “Upgrade” tab is used if you are going to upgrade your test box with new additional test software. For instance, if your test box is a GMDSS-only model and you have purchased the additional AIS test facility from Danphone, you will be given an access key to be entered, and the new facility will work immediately. -
Page 50: Declarations
DECLARATIONS - Declaration of Conformity to EMC Directive - Declaration of the Built-in Battery - Declaration of Battery Conformity to IATA Regulations... - Page 53 This page is intentionally left blank.
- Page 54 This manual supports software version 682.0001.026 (Master) 682.0002.023 (Application)