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- Page 1 Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Sirius-3 GMDSS Tri-Channel Navtex Receiver Owner s & Installation Manual Preliminary Version Ver. 2.1...
- Page 2 Congratulations with your new Sirius-3 GMDSS Navtex with touch screen operations. 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 Contents Page Safety Notices ..............4 About Sirius-3 ..............5 Touch Screen ..............5 Receiving Mode . 6-7 Filters, Systems Settings etc .. 8-9 System Settings . 10-11 Declaration of Conformity Green Passport ... 13 Standard Format of Navtex Messages .. -
Page 4: 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. Unauthorized opening will invalidate the warranty. The equipment is designed for operation in temperatures between - C and +55 C. -
Page 5: About Sirius-3
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency About Sirius-3 Your Sirius-3 has been designed to meet all requirements for use on board a SOLAS convention vessel. The Navtex has three separate receiver channels, 490 kHz, 518 kHz and 4,209.5 kHz, for simultaneous reception of Navtex messages. It... -
Page 6: Receiving Mode
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Receiving Mode When your Sirius-3 is properly installed and tested the equipment is very easy to use. The following icons are used: Press to switch between daylight and night colour. Press to select filters, systems settings etc. - Page 7 Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency When the Sirius-3 is in standard receiving mode the latest Navtex messages are shown on the screen. You can select a message by touching the text and then using or you can double click on the message you want to read in full text.
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Page 8: Filters, Systems Settings Etc
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Filters, Systems Settings etc. Filter Coast Station(s) by designator and/or frequencies Filter Messages by designators. Please note A, B, D and L are mandatory and will always be displayed Locked messages. If messages are locked they can be deleted here only and not by the delete all message icon. - Page 9 Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency About. Information about firmware versions, etc. Home...
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Page 10: System Settings
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Systems Settings Screen Setup. Brightness and contrast 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. Select printer on or off if connected. Antenna Power on or off red light is on.
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Page 12: 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/Default.asp?Action=Details&Item=835... -
Page 13: 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 14: Standard Format Of Navtex Messages
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Standard Format of Navtex Messages Transmitter Identity Subject Indicator Consecutive number Time of Origin (not all stations use ToO) Series Identity, consecutive number and message text... -
Page 15: Subject Indicators
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Subject Indicators Navigational Warnings* Meteorological Warnings* Ice Reports Search and Rescue Information* Meteorological Forecasts Pilot Service Messages Avaiable LORAN Messages Avaiable SATNAV Messages Other Electronic Navaid Messages Navigation Warnings (other than A)* Special Services Special Services Special Services... -
Page 16: Installation
Test Sheet Connection to Power Please use the 1.5 m Power Cable with plug. Connect the Sirius-3 to 12 or 24 VDC (10-30 VDC). Red wire to + and black to -. It is recommended to include a fuse in the power supply. -
Page 17: Connection To Ground
Connect ground to the Sirius-3 Navtex for better performance. Connection to Printer A USB printer (P/N SIR PRN) can be connected to the Sirius-3. If you connect a Printer to the USB port go to SYSTEMS SETTINGS and press the PRINTER button. -
Page 18: Sirius-3 Connectors
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Sirius-3 Connectors Connection to Power Use the Sirius Power Cable. Pin Number Connection Notes Ship s Supply 12/24 Ship s Supply 12/24 Ship s Supply - V Ship s Supply - V Ship s Supply 12/24 Ship s Supply - V... -
Page 19: Connection To Gps
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: RMC (Time and Date) GGA (Position) If a printer is connected as well you can print vessel s position with DTG. -
Page 20: Connection To Ecdis
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Connection to ECDIS: The Sirius-3 can be connected to an ECDIS by the NMEA port. Please, contact your ECDIS dealer for information on the connections. Connection to MUTE Signal from Central Mute to be connected to pin 2 and 6. Please, see the ECDIS port table. -
Page 21: Connection To Aux
Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency Connection to AUX: This port is used for special applications only. WARRANTY The Sirius-3 Navtex has a 24 months Warranty from the date of purchase. 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. -
Page 22: Validity
Warranty liability does not apply to any equipment which has become inoperative due to misuse, accident, neglect, sea water damage or unauthorized repair. 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.