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Futronic MKII
Maritime Communication Test Box
User manual
Version 9 November 2021
This manual supports software version
682.0001.042 (Master)
682.0002.037 (Application)
Klokkestoebervej 4. DK-9490 Pandrup. Denmark
Tel: +45 96 44 44 44, Fax: +45 96 44 44 45
E-mail: danphone@danphone.com, www.danphone.com
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- Page 1 Futronic MKII Maritime Communication Test Box User manual Version 9 November 2021 This manual supports software version 682.0001.042 (Master) 682.0002.037 (Application) Klokkestoebervej 4. DK-9490 Pandrup. Denmark Tel: +45 96 44 44 44, Fax: +45 96 44 44 45 E-mail: danphone@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 ................1 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 .......................... - Page 5 Send custom AIS message ................... 46 Simulate Ships ......................47 Pilot Plug Test ......................47 BEACON TESTS ......................... 49 406 MHz EPIRBs and Personal Locator Beacons ............49 EPIRB 121.5 MHz ......................50 AIS-SARTs and Man Over Board Devices ................52 Radar SARTs ........................
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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 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) AIS tests Set no.: Receive AIS sele Receive AIS AIS auto test Receive AIS loop Receive MSG 21 (AtoN) Poll info CH70 Request MSG 5 (Class A) Request MSG 11 (UTC) Request MSG 24 (Class B) Send AIS MSG Simulate ships Pilot plug test Beacon tests...
- Page 11 MENU TREE (CONTINUED) Freq. Counter 0.4 - 30 MHz 30 - 50 MHz 50 - 75 MHz 75 - 100 MHz 100 - 125 MHz 125 - 150 MHz 150 - 175 MHz 175 - 200 MHz 200 - 225 MHz 225 - 250 MHz 250 - 275 MHz 275 - 300 MHz...
- Page 12 MENU TREE (CONTINUED) Test Box setting Time & date Backlight time LCD contrast OCXO time Enable speaker Test Box info Test Box model Serial number Software version Calibration due date Battery voltage Self test PLL test FRQ test Page 12 of 65...
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Page 13: Remote Control
610.0019.002) Connect the test box to the PC via USB cable (standard accessory). Remote control is supported on the test box from software versions (Master) 682.0001.036 (Application) 682.0002.032. See “Test Box info”. Online software update is available on www.danphone.com/service-support/software-update/ All test box functions are available for remote control. EDIT SHIP’S MMSI You can check the current target MMSI number registered by the test box in the Edit ship’s... - Page 14 To save the new MMSI number press ”View” and thereafter, “Store”. Futronic MKll manager The Settings tab allows you to type in any MMSI number on the test box. Test box MMSI: Write and set new MMSI number for the test box here. Target MMSI: Write and set MMSI number of the device to be tested here.
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Page 15: Radio Tests
RADIO TESTS VHF Radios Set Number As you may wish to test several radios under the same MMSI, each radio 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. -
Page 16: Receive Dsc Sele
Example of Printout from the Memory: VHF # 1 Time/date: 12:49:51 / 18-12-2019 DSC DATA: CH70-156.525 MHz RX MMSI: 9999999990 Format 120 Category: 100 TX MMSI: 2195576240 1.telecommand: 100 2.telecommand: 126 Info.: 90 00 16 126 126 126 EOS: 117 ECC: 120 Status: OK RF: 156,525.3 kHz Fwd.: 18.8 Watt Rev.: 0.1 Watt VSWR: 1.20 If you only want to check DSC data and frequency (no power measurement), connect the telescopic VHF antenna to RF IN and use this setup:... -
Page 17: Send Dsc
If a DSC message format 120 (Selective) and category 100 (Routine), 108 (Safety) or 110 (Urgency) and 117 (Ack. RQ) are received, the FUTRONIC MKII is able to generate a 122 (Ack. BQ). After receiving the message, the message is shown on the display. When exiting the results view, the following message is shown on the display. - Page 18 Select “Send DSC” and press “OK”. The DSC frequency will appear in the display. Select Dis to send a distress call, Tst or Sel to send a selective call. Following the DSC call, the test box will display Received status. Press “OK” if the call was successfully received.
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Page 19: Send Custom Dsc
The Test Safety call transmits the following information: 120,120 Format specifier - individual call 21,90,15,52,10 Address - 2190155210 Category - Safety 99,99,99,99,90 Self-identification = Testbox "MMSI no". First telecommand - Test Second telecommand - No information 126,126,126,126,126,126 No information Ack. RQ - End of sequence Modulus-2 checksum Send custom DSC The Send custom DSC mode enables the test box to send a custom-made DSC call composed... -
Page 20: Receive Atis
Futronic MKll test box To make the test box transmit the custom-made call, select “Send custom DSC” on the test box. The DSC frequency will appear in the display. Press “OK” again to send the call. Following the DSC call, the test box will display Received status. Press “OK” if the call was successfully received. -
Page 21: Vhf Frequency Test
The test can also be performed over the dummy load inside the test box. If so, use the short coax cable supplied with the test box and connect like this: VHF TRANSMITTER ANT. Select “VHF power test” on the test box and press “OK”. Then, activate the transmitter and keep it activated while selecting “Meas”... - Page 22 Example of Printout from the Memory: VHF # 1 Time/date: 15:00:52 / 22-11-2011 RF measure: 156,300,128 Hz To perform a simultaneous frequency and power test, use this setup: VHF TRANSMITTER ANT. The test can also be performed over the dummy load inside the test box. If so, use the short coax cable supplied with the test box and connect like this: On the test box, select “Frequency test”...
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Page 23: Fm Deviation
FM Deviation There are 3 types of audio reference devices: Model no.: 152.4002.001/152.4002.002 – single tone (1kHz) Model no.: 152.4002.003 – with three tone frequencies (1 kHz, 2 kHz, 500 Hz) and two volume levels. Model no.: 152.4002.004 – with four tone frequencies (multi tone 1+2 kHz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz and 500 Hz) and two volume levels. -
Page 24: Am / 123.1 Mhz
AM / 123.1 MHz The AM / 123.1 MHz test mode allows you to measure the frequency and to check the modulation of an AM signal transmitted on 123.1 MHz Use the same setup as with measuring the FM deviation above. Select “AM / 123.1 MHz”... -
Page 25: Test Sensitivity
Test sensitivity In the Test sensitivity mode, the test box outputs a modulated signal on VHF channels 6, 13, 16, 67, 18 and 28 as default. Using Futronic MKll Manager, Sensitivity tab, the default channels can be set to any number between 00 – 28 and 60 – 88, 2006, 2019, 2020, 2024 – 2028, 2078, 2079, 2084, 2085 respectively. - Page 26 Futronic MKll manager It is possible to change the VHF channels by using Futronic MKll manager, to set the 6 VHF channels for sensitivity test. The VHF channels between 00 – 28 and 60 – 88, 2006, 2019, 2020, 2024 – 2028, 2078, 2079, 2084, 2085 can be selected. Determine the VHF channels to be tested for sensitivity.
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Page 27: Mf/Hf Radios
MF/HF Radios Set Number As you may wish to test several radios under the same MMSI, each radio 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. -
Page 28: Simultaneous Mf/Hf Power Test
The SPACE and the MARK frequencies are measured during the initial part of the DSC call. The measurements are done by means of a time measurement on an AF signal (1700 Hz +/- 85 Hz) derived from the MF/HF MARK/SPACE signal. The time measurements for MARK and SPACE respectively are converted to frequency and the calculated values are added to an offset frequency for the actual MF/HF frequency. -
Page 29: Send Dsc
If a MF/HF DSC message format 120 (Selective) and category 100 (Routine), 108 (Safety) or 110 (Urgency) and 117 (Ack. RQ) are received, the FUTRONIC MKII is able to generate a 122 (Ack. BQ). After Receiving the message, the message is shown on the Display. When Exiting the results view, the following message is shown in the display. - Page 30 Tst - Send Safety Test call and wait for receiving Test call acknowledgement from the transceiver. Remember to connect both RF OUT and RF IN on the FUTRONIC MKII. MF/HF DSC TRANCEIVER ANT.
- Page 31 Example of printout from the memory of received Test call acknowledgement: MF/HF # 2 Time/date: 08:34:07 / 29-01-2020 DSC DATA: 12577.0 kHz RX MMSI: 9999999990 Format 120 Category: 108 TX MMSI: 2190155210 Test acknowledgement EOS: 122 ECC: 66 Status: OK Mark: 12576912 Hz Space: 12577081 Hz Please note: Some DSC receivers have a built-in delay of 1-2 minutes before they acknowledge distress calls.
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Page 32: Send Custom Dsc
Send custom DSC The Send custom DSC mode enables the test box to send a custom-made DSC call composed in advance on a PC using Futronic MKll manager. Once downloaded, connect your PC to the test box via the USB cable supplied. Futronic MKll manager Under the “DSC Composer”... -
Page 33: Signal Level
If there is no custom-made call in the test box, the display will say “No custom data”. Signal level This mode can be used to check the signal strength level of the received signal at 2187.5 kHz. The level figure is used to indicate if the signal strength is sufficient to ensure proper radio communication between the test box and the radio during the following tests. -
Page 34: Mf/Hf Power Test
Set Number As you may wish to test several TELEX receivers, each receiver 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. Connect the wire antenna supplied with the test box to RF OUT and use this setup: TELEX RECEIVER ANT. - Page 35 Then, activate the transmitter and keep it activated while selecting “Meas”. In the Meas (= measure) mode, the test box will perform and display a single Danphone’s Audio reference power measurement and store it in the test box memory. In the Cont (= continuous) mode, the test box will continue taking measurements until pressing the EXIT button.
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Page 36: Navtex Tests
NAVTEX TESTS In the NAVTEX test mode, the test box can send NAVTEX messages on 490 kHz, 518 kHz or 4209.5 kHz to a NAVTEX receiver in order to check the receiver/printer. Set Number As you may wish to test several NAVTEX receivers, each receiver can be given its own individual set number for recognition. - Page 37 7) After transmitting the testbox asks: Received status? Select “Fail” or “OK”. Example of Printout from the Memory: NAVTEX # 1 Time/date: 08:34:36 / 16-08-2019 Send 518 kHz Received ok *) Transmitter site letter (X) may vary. Depends on your own setting. The messages are identified by X = Transmitter site, Z = “No messages on hand”...
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Page 38: Ais Transponder Tests
AIS TRANSPONDER TESTS Use the terms: AIS 1: 161.975 MHz AIS 2: 162.025 MHz 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 ↑... - Page 39 Retracted antenna 20 dB Attenuator AIS TRANSPONDER ANT. In this setup it is possible to receive AIS messages and measure power level from the AIS transponder. SIGNAL COMBINER 20 dB Attenuator AIS TRANSPONDER ANT. In this setup it is possible to send and receive AIS messages. SIGNAL COMBINER 20 dB...
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Page 40: Receive Ais Sele
Retracted antenna Ships VHF antenna Ships AIS Antenna 20 dB Attenuator AIS TRANSPONDER ANT. In this setup it is possible to send and receive AIS messages and measure power level from the AIS transponder via the ships AIS antenna. Receive AIS sele In the Receive AIS sele test mode, the test box will receive the selected transponder’s MMSI number and AIS data, and at the same time measure the frequency and the forwarded and reflected power. -
Page 41: Receive Ais
AIS transponder to be tested, MSG. 8 Inland specific message FI 10 will be received just after the MSG. 5. When “TX MSG from AIS” is shown on the Futronic MKII display, then send a short safety related message to the Futronic MKII MMSI 999999999 from the AIS transponder on AIS1. -
Page 42: Receive Ais Loop
AIS-Auto # 1 Time/date: 11:57:08 / 16-12-2020 Message ID: 5 MMSI: 219015521 C.SIGN: XPE3261 IMO: 219015521 Name: DANPHONE@@@@@@@@@@@@ Type of ship: 30 Dimension of ship: A: 5 m B: 65 m C: 4 m D: 6 m Electronic position fixing device: 15 Draught of ship: 8.0 m Destination: PANDRUP@@@@@@@@@@@@@... -
Page 43: Receive Message 21 (Aton)
Receive Message 21 (AtoN) The Receive Message 21 mode enables you to test Aids to Navigation devices. The tests can be performed on AIS1 and AIS2 respectively. To include power measurements in the AtoN test, use setup 2 from “Setup for AIS tests”. Then, the test box will receive the AtoN’s MMSI number and AIS data, and at the same time measure the frequency and the forwarded and reflected power. -
Page 44: Request Message 5 (Class A)
Once the polling mode has been selected, press OK. The test box will automatically synchronize with the AIS transponder; transmit the request and then switch to receiving mode. Wait for the transponder to respond and check the polled information appearing on the test box display. -
Page 45: Request Message 24 (Class B)
Use setup 3, 4 or 5 from “Setup for AIS tests” to request the UTC time. Select “Request AIS Message 11” and press “OK”. Then, select AIS frequency and press “OK” again. The test box will automatically synchronize with the AIS transponder; transmit the request and then switch to receiving mode. -
Page 46: Send Ais Message
The Send custom AIS mode enables the test box to send a custom-made DSC call composed in advance on a PC using Futronic MKll manager. Connect your PC to the test box via the USB cable supplied. Futronic MKII Manager Page 46 of 65... -
Page 47: Simulate Ships
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. Once composed, the message can be transferred from the PC to the test box via the USB cable supplied with the test box. - Page 48 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. Example of Printout from the Memory: AIS # 1 Time/date: 08:03:22 / 21-11-2011 Pilot plug data packet status Ok/Fail: 10/0 Please note that a pilot plug cable is not supplied as a standard with the test box.
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Page 49: Beacon Tests
BEACON TESTS 406 MHz EPIRBs and Personal Locator Beacons When performing EPIRB and PLB tests, always use the test mode on the beacon. Doing so, the beacon will radiate a single burst, which is specially coded to be ignored by the COSPAS- SARSAT system. -
Page 50: Epirb 121.5 Mhz
Test results are automatically stored in the memory and presented on the display where they can be viewed line by line. Use ↑ and ↓ to toggle between the lines. Examples of Printout from the Memory: EPIRB 406.028 MHz # 1 Time/date: 11:53:24 / 22-11-2011 Country Code: 219 ON-AIR TEST MODE Short User protocol code: Maritime Id: 999999, Specific beacon: 0... - Page 51 Examples of Printout from the Memory: EPIRB # 1 Time/date: 14:04:53 / 15-08-2019 RF Measure: 121,501,010 Hz Level: 200 It is possible to make PC-controlled EPIRB test with Futronic MKll manager. Futronic MKll manager 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.
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Page 52: Ais-Sarts And Man Over Board Devices
AIS-SARTs and Man Over Board Devices When performing AIS-SART and MOB tests, always use the test mode on the beacon. Doing so, the beacon will radiate an AIS message with the text “AIS TEST” along with the beacon’s actual position and other AIS data. By receiving and displaying these messages the test box confirms that the AIS SART is working all right. - Page 53 AIS-SART # 1, Time/date: 05:01:09 / 25-09-2017 Message ID: 1 MMSI: 970010136 Position: 57d12.3722 N 9d40.6770 E Navigational status: 15 COG: 0.0d SOG: 0.0 Knots ROT: N/A HDT: N/A Time stamp: 49 AIS1 RF: 161,974.8 kHz AIS-SART # 1, Time/date: 05:01:11 / 25-09-2017 Message ID: 1 MMSI: 970010136 Position: 57d12.3722 N 9d40.6770 E Navigational status: 15...
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Page 54: Radar Sarts
Radar SARTs When testing Radar Search And Rescue Transponders (Radar SARTs), always use the transponder’s test mode. Do not activate the transponder in its real emergency mode! Radar SARTs are activated and located by radar signals in the 9 GHz frequency band. When activated, the radar SARTs will respond with a signal consisting of 12 sweeps between 9.2 and 9.5 GHz. - Page 55 4) During the control burst, activate the SART in test mode and keep it activated whilst placing it on the mark on the table with the antenna part pointing down. The test box carries out the SART test within two seconds following the control burst. 5) A double tone confirms that the test box has completed the test, and the SART can be deactivated accordingly.
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Page 56: Test Results
USB Cable Test results can be transferred to your PC via Futronic MKll manager which is available for download from Danphone’s website. 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 57: Automatic Generation Of Epirb Reports Via Pc
Automatic generation of EPIRB reports via PC Futronic MKll manager enables generation of complete EPIRB test reports out of test results from the test box. Find the EPIRB report generator under the EPIRB tab. 1) Select the EPIRB test from the list at the right-hand side. If there is no list, go to the “Test results”... - Page 58 Example of Test Report based on the default HTML design: Page 58 of 65...
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Page 59: Frequency Counter
FREQUENCY COUNTER The frequency counter enables you to measure any frequency between 0.4MHz to 475 MHz. To measure the frequency, use this setup using wire antenna or telescopic antenna. TRANSMITTER 1) Select “Frq. Counter” on the test box and press “OK”. 2) Press ↑... -
Page 60: Test Box Info
TEST BOX INFO This menu presents the following information in the test box display. The information may consist of two or more lines. Press ↑ or ↓ to toggle between the lines. Test box model Serial number Software version Calibration due date Battery voltage Battery capacity indication (for guidance only): 13.0 V = 100%, 12.2 V = 50%,11.9 V = Needs charging now. -
Page 61: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Size (HxWxD): 103x258x140 mm Weight: 2.8 Kg Power supply: 10 - 28 VDC Power consumption: max. 12 VA Ambient temperature: 0 to 50 Deg. C Storage temperature: -30 to +60 Deg. C Measurement Accuracy: Frequency measurements general: +/- 0.2 ppm +/- 1 digit Frequency measurements at CH70 EPIRB, AIS1 AND AIS2: +/- 0.2 kHz... -
Page 62: Re-Calibration Schedule
Cont. 250 Wpep. 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: danphone@danphone.com... - Page 63 Page 63 of 65...
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