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Furuno FA-170 Operator's Manual

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PRODUCT NAME: U-AIS TRANSPONDER
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CLASS A AIS FA-170 Model PRODUCT NAME: U-AIS TRANSPONDER www.furuno.com...
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  • Page 3 How to discard a used battery Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chap- ter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Do not remove the label. Do not disassemble or modify the If the label is missing or damaged, contact a equipment. FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement. Fire, electrical shock or serious injury WARNING can result. To avoid electrical shock, do not Unit: PR-240 Power Supply remove cover.
  • Page 5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW System overview The Automatic Identification System (AIS) was originally developed to aid the Vessel Traffic Ser- vices (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 Multi- ple Access (SOTDMA) based on a VHF Data Link (VDL).
  • Page 6 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 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 •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ........................vii SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..................ix OPERATION ......................1-1 1.1 Description of Controls ....................1-1 1.2 How to Turn the Power On and Off ................1-2 1.3 How to Adjust the Panel and Display Brilliance............1-3 1.4 Display Overview......................1-4 1.5 Menu Overview......................1-5 1.5.1 Menu operating procedure ................1-5 1.5.2...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.6.6 Water level message..................2-22 2.7 Viewing Initial Settings ..................... 2-23 2.8 Setting for Time Difference ..................2-24 2.9 How to Select Menu Language ................2-24 MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING...............3-1 3.1 Maintenance....................... 3-1 3.2 Replacement of Fuse ....................3-2 3.3 Troubleshooting ......................

  • Page 9: Foreword

    ITU-R M.825. It also complies with IEC 61924-2, IEC 61993-2 (Type testing standard) and IEC 60945 Ed. 4 (EMC and environmental conditions). The FA-170 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.
  • Page 10 Monitor Unit 0550256 (MAIN: 20P8200D) Transponder Unit 0550255 (R-MOD: 05P0892) Transponder Unit 48504650 (GPS: 20P8211) : Minor modification CE Declarations With regards to CE declarations, please refer to our website (www.furuno.com), for further infor- mation about RoHS conformity declarations. viii...

  • Page 11: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION GPS antenna VHF antenna VHF antenna GPA-017S GPS/VHF combined antenna GVA-100-T Distributor unit DB-1 MONITOR UNIT FA-1702 (two units may be connected) TRANSPONDER UNIT FA-1701 External display, NavNet2, NavNet 3D, Pilot plug (FA-1703), Sensor Alarm system Beacon receiver Blue Sign Power supply : Standard supply...
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  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION Description of Controls CLASS A TYPE MMSI 123123123 34º 31.1234´N POSN 135º 24.5678´E 310º 10.0kn 135º 3 .0NM 225º 2 .0NM 20'00" : CURSOR : SELECT : RANGE : NEXT DISP Key name Function(s) when pressed BRILL key • Displays brilliance setting pop-up window. •...

  • Page 14: How To Turn The Power On And Off

    Check the connection between the monitor unit and the transpon- der unit. The FA-170 should be powered while underway or at anchor. The master may switch off the AIS if he believes that the continual operation of the AIS might compromise the safety or security of his ship.

  • Page 15: How To Adjust The Panel And Display Brilliance

    1. OPERATION The FA-170 starts receiving data from AIS-equipped ships as soon as it is turned on, and those ships’ locations are shown on the plotter display with the AIS symbol. (To learn more about the plotter display, see section 1.8.) With connection of a radar or ECDIS, the AIS target symbols may be overlaid on the radar or ECDIS.

  • Page 16: Display Overview

    1. OPERATION Display Overview The FA-170 display is made up of three major areas, as indicated in the Plotter display example figure below. Status bar TYPE CLASS A MMSI 123123123 Currently selected display or 34º 31.1234´N POSN menu is shown in the middle 135º...

  • Page 17: Menu Overview

    Own ship MMSI. Menu Overview You can access the various functions of your FA-170 from the menu. If you get lost in operation, press the MENU/ESC key until you return to the main menu. A complete menu tree is provided in "MENU TREE" on page AP-1.

  • Page 18: How To Select A Menu Option

    1. OPERATION 1.5.2 How to select a menu option The procedure below shows how to select an option from a menu. 1) A window showing the options for the item selected is overlaid on the sub-menu. For example, the options for [KEY BEEP] are as shown below. USER SET KEY BEEP TIME DIFF...

  • Page 19: How To Enter Voyage-Related Data

    1. OPERATION How to Enter Voyage-Related Data There are six items on the [NAV STATUS] menu that you will need to enter at the start of a voyage. • Navigational status • Cargo type • ETA(LT/UTC) (Arrival time) • Destination •...
  • Page 20 1. OPERATION Referring to operation descriptions in the table below, press to select an operation, press to select an entry in the list, then press the ENT/ACK key to confirm the selection. Operation Description <SET> Set the current selection as the destination. <EDIT>...
  • Page 21 1. OPERATION 10 FUTURE USE ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 60 PASSENGER SHIPS ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 11 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 61 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 12 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 62 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 13 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 63 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z)

  • Page 22: How To Set The Notification

    1. OPERATION How to Set the Notification The [NOTIFICATION SET] menu is used to set the following items: • Enable or disable the alert buzzer. • Notifications for received [ADDRESSED] and [BROADCAST] messages. • Notifications for collision detection. To change the settings in the [NOTIFICATION SET] menu, do the following: 1.

  • Page 23: How To Select A Display

    1. OPERATION How to Select a Display Use the DISP key to select a display. Each time the key is pressed, the display chang- es in the sequence shown below. Plotter display TYPE CLASS A 123123123 MMSI 34º 31.1234´N POSN 135º...

  • Page 24: Plotter Display

    1. OPERATION 1.8.1 Plotter display The plotter display, which automatically appears after the power-on sequence, shows various information for AIS-equipped ships, AIS-SARTs, etc. within the range select- ed. The display is fixed at a north-up orientation. Data for ship target A target marker (hollow triangle) indicates the presence of a vessel equipped with AIS in a certain location and course.
  • Page 25 1. OPERATION • [SORT (DANGER)]: Press to display and sort the [DANGEROUS TARGET LIST] in range order. Note: When [SORT (DANGER)] is selected, all non-dangerous targets are hid- den on the plotter display and the plotter screen is surrounded by a red box, as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 26: Target List

    The [TARGET LIST] can store up to 2048 AIS targets and AIS-SARTs being detected by the FA-170. Targets are displayed across several pages, in the order which they are detected. The list can be sorted in range order, from closest to farthest.

  • Page 27: Dangerous (Target) List

    1. OPERATION 2. Press to scroll through the first 100 targets, press to scroll through the targets in groups of 8 (next/previous 8 targets). The indication "NEXT 100 TARGETS" appears at the bottom of the list if more tar- gets are available. Select the indication, then press the ENT/ACK key to show the next 100 targets.

  • Page 28: How To Interpret The [Target Detail] Screen

    34 º 44 .5000 ´N 2.0NM POSN 135 º 21 .3000 ´E 20'00" TCPA When data input to the FA-170 is 108 . 7 º/min ( 130 º interrupted or stopped, indications 10 .0 kn 135 .0º for all tabs appear as “----”.
  • Page 29 1. OPERATION IDENTITY tab The IDENTITY tab is only displayed for CLASS A, CLASS B, SAR VESSEL, SAR AIR- CAFT and AtoN target types. Contents Description CALL SIGN Target’s call sign. Not displayed for AtoN target types. IMO NO. Target’s International Maritime Organization registration number. TYPE OF SHIP Target’s ship type.

  • Page 30: Own Ship Data

    1. OPERATION 1.8.5 Own ship data The [OWN INFORMATION] display shows your ship’s data across four tabs. The in- formation displayed is shown in the figure below. This data should be checked once per voyage or once per month, whichever is shorter. Data may be changed only on the authority of the master.

  • Page 31: Alert Display

    1. OPERATION Item Description [IDENTITY] [MMSI] Own ship’s MMSI. [NAME] Own ship’s name. [IMO NO.] Own ship’s IMO number. [CALL SIGN] Own ship’s call sign. [TYPE OF SHIP] Own ship’s vessel type. See section 1.6, step 7 for details. [SCALE] [SHIP SIZE] Own ship’s length and beam.

  • Page 32: Messages

    Received messages are stored in the [MSG BOX] under the [INBOX] tab. The FA-170 can store up to 20 transmitted and up to 20 received messages. When the [INBOX] or [OUTBOX] becomes full, the oldest message in the box is automatical- ly deleted to make room for the latest.
  • Page 33 1. OPERATION 8. Select [CH] (Channel), then press the ENT/ACK key. The channel select options pop up appears. Sends the same message to both channel A and channel B. Sends the message to channel A. If channel A is set to RX BOTH A &...

  • Page 34: How To Receive Messages

    TIME [UTC] 28 / MAY 16 : 15 NEW MSG FROM 987654321 / ENTERPRISE TEXT POWERED BY FURUNO ELECTRONICS. ( 21 ) : MESSAGE : BOX : BACK MENU Select [VIEW DETAIL], then press the ENT/ACK key to display the received mes- sage’s contents.
  • Page 35 1. OPERATION How to view sent messages 1. Press the ENT/ACK to close the pop up window. 2. Press the MENU/ESC key to show the main menu. 3. Select [MSG], then press the ENT/ACK key. 4. Select [MSG BOX], then press the ENT/ACK key. The [OUTBOX] tab is displayed by default.

  • Page 36: Regional Operating Channels

    1. OPERATION 1.10 Regional Operating Channels AIS operates primarily on two dedicated VHF channels, CH 2087 and CH2088. Where these channels are not available regionally, the AIS is capable of being automatically switched to designated alternate channels by means of a message from a shore facil- ity.

  • Page 37: How To Edit/View Regional Channels

    1. OPERATION 1.10.2 How to edit/view regional channels You may display the status of regional operating areas currently memorized in the equipment. Nine of any combination of AIS message from shore-based AIS, DSC message, manual settings and commands from ECDIS or a PC may be registered and one will be [HIGH SEA].
  • Page 38 1. OPERATION The data displayed on each page of the [REGION LIST] is described in the table below. Data Description Region number Up to eight regions can be assigned and set up. The ninth region is reserved for open seas and is displayed as "= HIGH SEA =". The region you are currently in is highlighted in blue (no.
  • Page 39 1. OPERATION 10. Press to select the setting for [ZONE], then press the ENT/ TRANS ZONE ACK key. A numerical input pop up window appears. The tran- sition zone works as a buffer between your current region and the regions immediately adjacent to your current region. When any vessel enters the transition zone, messages sent from the [ 1~8 ] adjacent region channel A are received via your region’s chan-...

  • Page 40: How To Enable/Disable The Key Beep

    1. OPERATION 1.11 How to Enable/Disable the Key Beep You can turn off the beep, which sounds for valid key input. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. 2. Select [USER SET], then press the ENT/ACK key. USER SET KEY BEEP TIME DIFF +00:00...

  • Page 41: How To Broadcast Own Ship Data

    1. OPERATION Manual reply For manual reply, the requesting ship's MMSI, name and information requested ap- pear. Select [REFUSE], then press the ENT/ACK key to send no data, or select [RE- PLY], then press the ENT/ACK to send data. The screen then changes according to your selection.

  • Page 42: Pilot Plug (Fa-1703, Option)

    • COM port settings: [INITIAL SET] menu [I/O PORT]. The se- lected port for the pilot plug must be set to [EXT DISPLAY]. • Check the pilot plug connection at both the FA-170 and the con- nected PC. Type AMP 206486-1 (9-pin, male)

  • Page 43: Viewing Initial Settings

    1. OPERATION 1.14 Viewing Initial Settings The [INITIAL SET] menu, which is locked with a password to prevent accidental changes to the ship’s details, is where the installer enters ship’s MMSI, internal and external antenna positions, ship type, I/O port settings and network settings. You can view the settings on this menu as follows.

  • Page 44: Setting For Time Difference

    1. OPERATION 1.15 Setting for Time Difference You can set the time difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) to show the local time. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. 2. Select [USER SET] then press the ENT/ACK key. USER SET KEY BEEP TIME DIFF...

  • Page 45: Inland Ais Operation

    5. Input the activation key, then press the ENT/ACK key. If you entered the activation key correctly, the indication "ACTIVATED!" appears then the system is automatically restarted. The FA-170 starts up with the SOLAS mode ac- tive.

  • Page 46: Selecting Ais Mode

    2. INLAND AIS OPERATION Selecting AIS Mode The Inland AIS has two operating modes: Inland (inland waterways) and SOLAS (SO- LAS compliant class A AIS transponder). Select desired mode as follows: 1. Press the NAV STATUS key to open the [NAV STATUS] menu. NAV STATUS VOYAGE SHIP’S INFO...

  • Page 47: How To Enter Voyage-Related Data

    2. INLAND AIS OPERATION How to Enter Voyage-Related Data Before you embark on a voyage using Inland AIS, set the various related data (see the list below) on the [NAV STATUS] menu. • Navigational status • ERI code • Destination •...
  • Page 48 2. INLAND AIS OPERATION A list of destinations can also be accessed by selecting [SOLAS LIST] (displayed as DESTINATION LIST once accessed, as shown in the figure below) or [INLAND LIST] as appropriate for your AIS mode. DESTINATION LIST <SET> <SET>...
  • Page 49 2. INLAND AIS OPERATION 4. Select [ETA (LT/UTC)], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up window shown below appears. ETA (UTC) ETA month ETA day / 10 12:32 ETA time in 24hr format Note 1: The ETA indication appears as "ETA [LT]" when there a time offset is set from [TIME DIFF] in the [USER SET] menu.
  • Page 50 2. INLAND AIS OPERATION pop-up message "TX POWER CHANGED" also appears to notify you that the Tx power has changed). To erase the pop-up message, press the ENT/ACK key or reduce SOG to below 3 knots. For SOLAS mode, input the cargo type, referring to step 7 of section 1.6. 12.
  • Page 51 2. INLAND AIS OPERATION 24. Press to display the [SCALE] tab. Own vessel and convoy Own vessel and convoy vessel lengths vessel beams NAV STATUS VOYAGE SHIP’S INFO SCALE [ CONVOY EXTENSION ] Convoy EC : 0000dm EC : 0000dm 0000dm 0000dm layout...

  • Page 52: Static Data

    2. INLAND AIS OPERATION Static Data The [OWN INFORMATION] display shows your ship’s data across four tabs. The in- formation displayed is shown in the figure below. This data should be checked once per voyage or once per month, whichever is shorter. Data may be changed only on the authority of the master.

  • Page 53: Target List And Dangerous Target List

    Target list The [TARGET LIST] can store up to 2048 AIS targets and AIS-SARTs being detected by the FA-170, in the order which they are detected. The list can be sorted in range order, from closest to farthest. 1. Press the DISP key until the [TARGET LIST] or [DANGEROUS LIST] appears.
  • Page 54 2. INLAND AIS OPERATION For SAR(VESSEL/AIRCRAFT)/SART/MOB/EPIRB type targets TYPE Display format SAR Vessel "SAR/VESSEL" SAR Aircraft "SAR/AIRCRAFT" SART Active "SART ACTIVE" SART Test "SART TEST" MOB Active "MOB ACTIVE" MOB Test "MOB TEST" EPIRB Active "EPIRB ACTIVE" EPIRB Test "EPIRB TEST" AIS Base Station "BS: (station’s MMSI/name)"...

  • Page 55: Dangerous (Target) List

    2.0km 34 º 44 .5000 ´N POSN 135 º 21 .3000 ´E 20'00" TCPA When data input to the FA-170 is 108 . 7 º/min ( 130 º interrupted or stopped, indications 18.5km/h 135 .0º for all tabs appear as “----”.
  • Page 56 2. INLAND AIS OPERATION SENSOR tab Contents Description POSN Target’s last known position. Displayed for all target types. Target’s Rate Of Turn. Displayed only for CLASS A, SART, MOB and EPIRB target types. Altitude. Displayed only for SAR VESSEL and SAR AIRCRAFT target types. Target’s Speed Over Ground.
  • Page 57 2. INLAND AIS OPERATION SCALE tab The SCALE tab is only displayed for SAR VESSEL, SAR AIRCRAFT and AtoN target types. Contents Description SHIP SIZE(LENGTH, BEAM) Target’s ship size (length, beam). Displayed for all above target types. ANT POSN(X,Y) Position of target’s antenna. Displayed for all above target types. DRAUGHT Target ship’s draught.

  • Page 58: Inland Ais Specific Messaging

    2. INLAND AIS OPERATION Inland AIS Specific Messaging All sent and received messages are stored in their respective message box. Refer to the appropriate section below for how to view messages once they are sent or re- ceived. 2.6.1 How to send a text message 1.
  • Page 59 2. INLAND AIS OPERATION 9. Select [CH] (Channel), then press the ENT/ACK key. The channel select options pop up appears. Sends the same message to both channel A and channel B. Sends the message to channel A. If channel A is set to RX BOTH A &...

  • Page 60: How To View A Sent Text Message

    TIME [UTC] 28 / MAY 16 : 15 NEW MSG FROM 987654321 / ENTERPRISE TEXT POWERED BY FURUNO ELECTRONICS. ( 21 ) : MESSAGE : BOX : BACK MENU Select [VIEW DETAIL], then press the ENT/ACK key to display the received mes- sage’s contents.
  • Page 61 2. INLAND AIS OPERATION How to send an ETA message 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. 2. Select [MSG], then press the ENT/ACK key. 3. Select [ETA/RTA], then press the ENT/ACK key. ETA/RTA The [NEW MSG] option in the [ETA/RTA] pop up window is not available for selection NEW MSG in [SOLAS] mode.
  • Page 62 2. INLAND AIS OPERATION 12. Referring to section 2.3, select or edit an existing destination or create a new des- tination. The figure below shows an example destination and the edit pop up win- dows. INLAND DESTINATION LIST INLAND DESTINATION LIST <SET>...
  • Page 63 2. INLAND AIS OPERATION How to view sent ETA messages and received RTA messages A lock authority responds to an ETA message with an RTA message. An RTA mes- sage contains the date and time the lock authority requests that your ship arrive to the lock, lock status and the particulars of the lock (country code, location code, etc.) When an RTA message is received, a pop up showing the message "RTA MESSAGE RECEIVED."...

  • Page 64: No. Of Persons Message

    2. INLAND AIS OPERATION 2.6.4 No. of persons message A number of persons message informs authorities or ships how many persons (pas- sengers, crew, shipboard personnel) you have on board your ship. Send this message on request or in case of an accident or other event. 1.

  • Page 65: Emma Warning Message

    2. INLAND AIS OPERATION 12. Press to highlight [<SEND MSG>] at the top right of the screen, then press the ENT/ACK key. The system will now attempt to send the message. 2.6.5 EMMA warning message EMMA (European Multiservice Meteorological Awareness) warnings are sent by base stations to skippers to inform them of special meteorological situations.

  • Page 66: Water Level Message

    2. INLAND AIS OPERATION Item Description WIND DIRECTION [NORTH], [NORTH EAST], [EAST], [SOUTH EAST], [SOUTH], [SOUTH WEST], [WEST], [NORTH WEST] or "- - - -" (Where no wind data is avail- able.) 5. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the message. 2.6.6 Water level message The water level message is sent by base stations to inform skippers about actual wa-...

  • Page 67: Viewing Initial Settings

    2. INLAND AIS OPERATION Viewing Initial Settings The [INITIAL SET] menu, which is locked with a password to prevent accidental changes to the ship’s details, is where the installer enters ship’s MMSI, internal and external antenna positions, ship type, I/O port settings and network settings. You can view the settings on this menu as follows.

  • Page 68: How To Select Menu Language

    2. INLAND AIS OPERATION Setting for Time Difference You can set the time difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) to show the local time. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. 2. Select [USER SET] then press the ENT/ACK key. USER SET KEY BEEP TIME DIFF...

  • Page 69: Maintenance, Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE, TROUBLE- SHOOTING NOTICE WARNING WARNING Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD or contact spray to coating or plastic Do not open the equipment. parts of the equipment. Only qualified personnel Those items contain organic solvents that should work inside the can damage coating and plastic parts, equipment.

  • Page 70: Replacement Of Fuse

    3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Replacement of Fuse The transponder unit contains a 8A fuse which protects the equipment from overvolt- age, reverse polarity and equipment fault. If the power cannot be turned on, the fuse may be blown. Contact your local dealer for advice. Unit Fuse type Specification...

  • Page 71: Diagnostics

    3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnostics The FA-170 provides diagnostic tests to check the monitor unit and transponder unit for proper operation. 3.4.1 Monitor unit test The monitor unit test shows program no., and checks the ROM, RAM, LCD and con- trols.

  • Page 72: Transponder Test

    3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3.4.2 Transponder test The transponder tests two aspects of the transponder: transponder memory and inter- nal GPS receiver. To run this test, do the following: 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu. 2. Select [DIAGNOSTICS] then press the ENT/ACK key. 3.

  • Page 73: Vhf Communication Test

    Own ship MMSI is not set. Refer to the installation manual for this equipment and input the MMSI. The FA-170 is set to “receive only” Change the setting for [CH INFO] to [TX/RX AorB] and cannot send a test message.

  • Page 74: Tx On/Off Log

    3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3.4.4 TX on/off log The [TX ON/OFF LOG] shows the date and time at which transmissions were started or stopped. The time and date at which unit was turned off is also displayed. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu. 2.

  • Page 75: Alerts

    The [LOG] tab shows the latest 20 alerts which have been acknowledged and rec- tified. Each active alert entry is accompanied by an alert icon, indicating the state of the alert. The alert icons displayed on the FA-170 are listed in the table below with a brief de- scription. Icon...

  • Page 76: Gps Monitor

    3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING GPS Monitor The GPS monitor display shows information about the built-in GPS receiver, including position, speed over ground, course over ground, date, time, mode position accuracy, position-fixing status and RAIM status. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. 2.

  • Page 77: Displaying Sensor Status

    3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Displaying Sensor Status The [SENSOR STATUS] screen shows currently connected sensors’ status. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key. 2. Select [STATUS], then press the ENT/ACK key. 3. Select [SENSOR STATUS] then press the ENT/ACK key. SENSOR STATUS SENSOR STATUS 01 /04 01 : No.

  • Page 78: How To Restore Default Settings

    AIS-SART Test Indication in Target List The FA-170 can confirm if an AIS-SART station is functioning correctly. This test re- quires message 1 data or Message 14 data. Note that this setting is deactivated when the power is turned off.

  • Page 79: Appendix 1 Menu Tree

    APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE Class-A Menu Tree Bold Italic : Default MAIN MENU 1 MSG 2 STATUS 3 USER SET 4 INITIAL SET 5 CH INFO 6 DIAGNOSTICS 7 SERVICE (For service personnel only) 1 MSG NEW MSG MSG BOX INBOX OUTBOX 2 STATUS...
  • Page 80 Continued from previous page. I/O PORT COM1 MODE (EXT DISPLAY , LONG RANGE, BEACON, MONITOR, DISABLE) SPEED (57600baud, 38400baud , 4800baud) COM2 (SAME AS COM 1) COM3 (SAME AS COM 1) COM4 MODE (EXT DISPLAY , LONG RANGE, SENSOR, BEACON, MONITOR, DISABLE) SPEED (57600baud, 38400baud , 4800baud) COM5 (SAME AS COM 4) COM6 (SAME AS COM 4)
  • Page 81 Continued from previous page. 5 CH INFO REGION LIST AREA (top right corner coordinates) LAT; default: --º --.-' - (current coordinates) LON; default: --º --.-' - (current coordinates) AREA (bottom left corner cordinates), same as top right coordinates. ZONE (1 to 8, default: 5 ) PWR (HIGH , LOW) CH A (Channel no./TXRX, RX, OFF);...
  • Page 82 Inland Menu Tree Bold Italic : Default MAIN MENU 1 MSG 2 STATUS 3 USER SET 4 INITIAL SET 5 CH INFO 6 DIAGNOSTICS 7 SERVICE (For service personnel only) 1 MSG TEXT NEW MSG MSG BOX ETA/RTA NEW MSG* MSG BOX *: Not available in SOLAS mode.
  • Page 83 Continued from previous page. ANTENNA POSITION SHIP SIZE LENGTH (0dm to 8000dm) BEAM (0dm to 1000dm) ANT POSN*** INTERNAL Y (0dm ) ***: The setting ranges depend on the INTERNAL X (0dm ) length/beam of ship size. EXTERNAL Y (0dm ) EXTERNAL X (0dm ) ALERT ENABLE WARNING1...
  • Page 84 Continued from previous page NETWORK (NAVNET) IP ADDRESS (000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255, default: 172.031.024.004 ) SUBNET MASK (000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255, default: 255.255.000.000 ) GATEWAY (000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255) NAVNET PORT (10000 to 30000) HOST NAME (AIS0 to AIS9) AIS INFO (ON , OFF) ZDA INFO (ON, OFF ) GPS INFO (ON, OFF ) EDIT...

  • Page 85: Appendix 2 Alerts, Ids, Meanings And Measures

    APPENDIX 2 ALERTS, IDS, MEAN- INGS AND MEASURES The FA-170 displays alerts at the bottom of the screen, as they occur. You can see all alerts, current and past, from the [ALERT LIST] screen. The ID for each alert is different, depending on whether there is a BAM (Bridge Alert Management) system or an AMS (Alert Management System) connected.
  • Page 86 APPENDIX 2 ALERTS, IDS, MEANINGS AND MEASURES Alert ID Displayed message Priority Meaning Measures (BAM ID) TX MALFUNCTION Warning Transmission stopped Check antenna and FA- (501) due to a failure. 170 connections. Check that the own ship MMSI is set. Consult your dealer if the problem is not recti- fied.
  • Page 87 BAM. the transponder unit. Note 1: The Alert IDs listed in parentheses are output when the FA-170 is connected to a BAM (Bridge Alert Management) system. Note 2: Alert ID 600950 is only output when a BAM (Bridge Alert Management) is connected and is given “Caution”...

  • Page 88: Appendix 3 Parts List/Location

    This equipment contains complex modules in which fault diagnosis and repair down to component level are not practical (IMO A.694(17)/8.3.1). Only some discrete components are used. FURUNO Electric Co., Ltd. believes identifying these components is of no value for shipboard maintenance;...

  • Page 89: Appendix 4 Channel Lists And Eri Codes

    APPENDIX 4 CHANNEL LISTS AND ERI CODES International mode VHF channel list Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. 1001 156.05 1088 157.425 161.8 1065 156.275 2024 1002 156.1 160.65 161.85 1066 156.325 2001 2025 161.9 1003 156.15...
  • Page 90 APPENDIX 4 CHANNEL LISTS AND ERI CODES ERI Codes ERI code AIS code Full First Second Ship name (EN) digit digit code 8000 VESSEL., TYPE UNKNOWN 8010 MOTOR FREIGHTER 8020 MOTOR TANKER 8021 MOTOR TANKER, LIQUID CARGO, TYPE N 8022 MOTOR TANKER, LIQUID CARGO, TYPE C 8023 MOTOR TANKER, DRY CARGO AS IF LIQUID (E.G.

  • Page 91: Appendix 5 Abbreviations, Units And Symbols

    APPENDIX 5 ABBREVIATIONS, UNITS AND SYMBOLS Numerical abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning Two Dimensional Positioning Third Three Dimensional Positioning Fourth First Fifth Second Sixth Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning Acknowledge Antenna Time elapsed from acquisition. April Automatic Identification AtoN Aids to Navigation System August ALARM...
  • Page 92 APPENDIX 5 ABBREVIATIONS, UNITS AND SYMBOLS Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning East Unique European Vessel Identification Number Extension A Enter Extension B EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Extension C EPFS Electronic Position Fixing System ECDIS Electronic Chart Display Information System EMMA European Multiservice Electronic Reporting Internation-...
  • Page 93 APPENDIX 5 ABBREVIATIONS, UNITS AND SYMBOLS Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning Low, left Local Area Network Latitude Longitude Length of convoy Long Range Liquid Crystal Display Length of ship Latitude/Longitude Local Time Latitude/Longitude Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning March MMSI Maritime Mobile Services Identity number Maximum Maritime Pollutant...
  • Page 94 APPENDIX 5 ABBREVIATIONS, UNITS AND SYMBOLS Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning Rain Read Only Memory RAIM Receiver Autonomous ROM(M) ROM (Monitor Unit) Integrity Monitoring ROM(T) ROM (Transponder Unit) RAIN Rain Rate Of Turn Random Access Memory RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication RAM(M) RAM (Monitor Unit) RAM(T)
  • Page 95 APPENDIX 5 ABBREVIATIONS, UNITS AND SYMBOLS Units Abbreviation Unit Abbreviation Unit ° degree(s) knot(s) °C degree(s) kbps kilo bit per second bit per second liter per square meter hour centimeter meter cm/h centimeter per hour minute(s) decimeter msec millisecond Hour(s) nautical mile(s) kilometer second(s)

  • Page 96: Appendix 6 Radio Regulatory Information

    APPENDIX 6 RADIO REGULATORY INFORMATION USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    FURUNO FA-170 SPECIFICATIONS OF U-AIS TRANSPONDER FA-170 TRANSPONDER UNIT TX/RX frequency 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz Class of emission F1D, F2B Output power 1 W or 12.5 W selectable Impedance 50 ohms DSC receiver CH70 fixed, 156.525 MHz Bandwidth 25 kHz...
  • Page 98 IEC61162-450 transmission group Input MISC, TGTD, SATD, NAVD, PROP Output Arbitrary (default: TGTD) Network function (except IEC61162-450) Data format SNMP, HTTP, Syslog, Furuno Management Protocol (FMP) Data sentences same as 4.2 sentences POWER SUPPLY Transponder unit 12-24 VDC: 6-3 A Monitor unit 12 VDC: 0.3 A max.

  • Page 99: Index

    INDEX on/off ............. 1-28 AIS-SART test indication......3-10 ALERT display ........1-19 Long range mode ........1-28 ALERT LIST ..........3-7 ALERT LOG ..........3-7 Maintenance..........3-1 Alert status ..........3-7 Memory clear .......... 3-10 Menu Channels enterring alphanumeric data....1-6 setting............

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