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Nav6plus User Guide
MAN 3008.00
Issue 2.0
ICS Electronics Limited.
Unit V, Rudford Industrial Estate
Ford, Arundel, West Sussex
BN18 0BD

United Kingdom

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  • Page 1: United Kingdom

    No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise without permission in writing from ICS Electronics Ltd. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Important Information This equipment is not approved for use by SOLAS convention vessels within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) It is intended for use by leisure craft and other non-SOLAS vessels wishing to participate within GMDSS Safety Warnings Do not use the sensor as a grab-handle This instrument is for use as an aid to sailors and should not...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Contents Quick Start..................5 Introduction..................5 Nav6plus Features................6 Advanced Operation ..............13 Navtex Mode ................13 Navigate Mode ................18 Setup Mode .................. 23 Alarm Operation................36 Printing Navtex And Navigation Log ..........37 Output To A PC or Plotter .............
  • Page 4 Navtex system. We recommend that you regularly visit the ICS website www.icselectronics.co.uk for information on updates, the availability of software enhancements, further options and support.

  • Page 5: Quick Start

    Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide QUICK START QUICK START QUICK START QUICK START You will find this product extremely easy to operate. Please don't be intimidated by the comprehensive nature of this manual. In reality, receiving your first NAVTEX messages just could not be simpler. •...

  • Page 6: Nav6Plus Features

    The Nav6plus can act as an NMEA instrument repeater and is capable of displaying data in a choice of formats. • The Nav6plus can be connected to a printer or computer to print NAVTEX messages and Navigation logs. • Audible and visible alarms can be set up to indicate reception of SAR and/or New Messages.
  • Page 7 BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION The Nav6plus is a flexible & powerful tool for receiving, storing & viewing NAVTEX messages. In order to assist you in getting the best from your Nav6plus, read this section which contains short cuts to the most common NAVTEX operations.
  • Page 8 The bottom line of each softkey menu box indicates the current function of that softkey. The example above shows the Nav6plus in Navtex Mode; the right hand softkey selects the ‘mode’ & the current mode is ‘Navtex’. At the top of the display is a status bar: The status information is displayed as a series of icons.
  • Page 9 After using the Nav6plus for a while you may notice that if you receive a particular message more than once there will only ever be one copy in view.
  • Page 10 Station Selection If you leave your Nav6plus receiving for 72 hours you will have received many messages (subject to your current location) and unless you filter out those stations that are not required for display, you will be swamped with data.
  • Page 11 Reading ‘New’ Messages Sometimes it is useful to know which messages have been received since you last looked at the Nav6plus display. You may have noticed that each message header carries a ‘NEW’ icon and that there is an additional ‘NEW’ icon in the status bar at the top of the display.
  • Page 12 If there is not a GPS connected then you can manually enter the time and date or just ignore it. The Nav6plus will still order the messages in the correct chronological order (remember that the indicated time of reception will be wrong though).

  • Page 13: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION This section provides a detailed description of the operation of your Nav6plus. The three operating modes are described in detail. MODE Remember to use the right-hand softkey to switch between the operating modes.
  • Page 14 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Navtex Mode, Message View Navtex Mode, Message View Navtex Mode, Message View Navtex Mode, Message View This view can be used for keeping track of new messages as they are received and displayed. Each new message can be accessed by a single key press &...
  • Page 15 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Navtex Mode, Filter View Navtex Mode, Filter View Navtex Mode, Filter View Navtex Mode, Filter View This view allows specific stations to be selected for display and the various message categories to be turned on or off. Use the filter view to select which message types from which stations you wish to see displayed on the Navtex display.
  • Page 16 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Message Categories The picture shows the 518 Types filter page; the 490 Types filter page is similar. Each of the message types can be selected as either On, Off or New Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the message type setting that you wish to edit.
  • Page 17 NMEA (including position) will time out after a short while. If you have also opted to display only the ‘nearest’ NAVTEX station or stations ‘in range’ then the Nav6plus will no longer have the required position data. It will revert to displaying all stations that are set to ‘Auto’.

  • Page 18: Navigate Mode

    As a safety feature, the Nav6plus will ignore any NMEA sentences where the ‘data valid’ flag is not set. • The Nav6plus has a built in NMEA simulator mode – please ensure that it is switched OFF in normal operation.
  • Page 19 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Position View The Position View shows GPS information (Position, COG and SOG), Depth reading and Distance log using a large font. The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT keys have no function. Combined View Combined View Combined View Combined View The Combined View shows all...
  • Page 20 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Waypoint View Waypoint View Waypoint View Waypoint View The Waypoint View shows waypoint navigation information and a graphical “rolling road” display of the boat position and course relative to the course line. The rolling road display can be used to steer the boat along the course line whilst keeping the cross track error within chosen...
  • Page 21 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide per full feather, 50 kts per triangle. Computed Set and Drift and other related parameters are shown in digital form at the bottom of the screen. To take into account various sea states, variable damping levels may be selected by pressing the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys.
  • Page 22 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide User Views User Views User Views User Views The four user views can be configured to show either 2,3 or 4 panels (picture shows a 3 panel view). Each panel can be configured to show different navigation information from a range of options.

  • Page 23: Setup Mode

    SETUP MODE SETUP MODE SETUP MODE SETUP MODE This mode enables the user to modify the operation of the Nav6plus. NAVTEX message display presentation, Navigate data presentation, LCD operation & printing operation can all be controlled from Setup Mode. Setup Mode consists of 3 ‘Views’ that can be selected with the VIEW softkey.
  • Page 24 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Setup Mode, General View, Options Page Setup Mode, General View, Options Page Setup Mode, General View, Options Page Setup Mode, General View, Options Page Option Setting Notes Year YYYY Year, e.g. 2001 Month Month, e.g. 03 Day, e.g.
  • Page 25 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide General View Options Page This view shows general settings for the display such as Date, Time, Sound and Miscellaneous settings. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the setting that you wish to edit.
  • Page 26 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Option Setting Notes Font Small Display Navtex messages using small font Medium Display Navtex messages using medium font Large Display Navtex messages using large font Error XX % Percentage character error rate above Threshold which messages are not displayed.
  • Page 27 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Option Setting Notes Auto Print Auto printing off Auto printing on. New messages will be printed when received. The print filter settings can be used to filter which messages are printed based upon message type and station Manual Print Manual printing off.
  • Page 28 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide The picture shows the 490 Types filter page; the 518 Types filter page is similar. Each of the message types can be selected as either ON or OFF. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the message type setting that you wish to edit.
  • Page 29 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Set the filter for each station to one of the following: Setting Notes Messages from station always printed Messages from station never printed Auto Messages from station printed only when nearest or in range depending upon setting. Setup Mode, Navtex View, 518 and 490 Names Pages Setup Mode, Navtex View, 518 and 490 Names Pages Setup Mode, Navtex View, 518 and 490 Names Pages...
  • Page 30 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Setup Mode, Navtex View, 518 and 490 Names, Station Setup Mode, Navtex View, 518 and 490 Names, Station Setup Mode, Navtex View, 518 and 490 Names, Station Setup Mode, Navtex View, 518 and 490 Names, Station Database Setup Database Setup Database Setup...
  • Page 31 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide When you have finished entering the data, press the SAVE softkey to save and update the database or CANCEL softkey to abort the change. Field Notes Station The station letter: A to X Area The Nav-Area: I to XVI Name The station name as displayed on Navtex...
  • Page 32 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Setup Mode, Navtex View, Monitor Page Setup Mode, Navtex View, Monitor Page Setup Mode, Navtex View, Monitor Page Setup Mode, Navtex View, Monitor Page The monitor page shows a split screen view of live 490 and 518 kHz transmissions as they are received.
  • Page 33 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Option Setting Notes Distance Units Nautical Miles kilometres Miles Speed Units Knots Km/h Kilometres per hour Metres per second Miles per hour Depth Units Feet metres North Reference True COG and waypoint bearings displayed relative to true North Magnetic COG and waypoint bearings displayed relative to magnetic...
  • Page 34 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Option Setting Notes Manual Print Manual printing off. The Print softkey on the Navigate Mode, Log View is hidden Manual printing on. The Print softkey on the Navigate Mode, Log View is enabled Position Position view disabled Position view enabled Combined...
  • Page 35 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Option Setting Notes Format Disable the user view page 2 Panels Display the user view page with two large panels. 3 Panels Display the user view page with one large panel at the top and two small panels at the bottom.

  • Page 36: Alarm Operation

    Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide ALARM OPERATION ALARM OPERATION ALARM OPERATION ALARM OPERATION The Nav6 display contains a buzzer that can generate audible alarms for the following conditions: Option Notes New Message Alert Short beep beep. Not repeated. Indicates reception of a new Navtex message. SAR Alarm Morse code: Dot dot dot, dash dash dash, dot dot dot..

  • Page 37: Printing Navtex And Navigation Log

    PRINTING NAVTEX AND NAVIGATION LOG PRINTING NAVTEX AND NAVIGATION LOG The Nav6plus can be configured to function like a GMDSS paper Navtex printer when connected to a suitable serial printer. A Nav6 serial printer can be purchased from ICS (ICS order number 918.00).

  • Page 38: Output To A Pc Or Plotter

    The Sensor Unit should be mounted so that the whip is approximately vertical. • The Sensor Unit can be screwed into a standard marine antenna rail mount (1" 14 tpi thread or ICS part number 903.03). • The mounting position should avoid any adjacent obstructions caused by the superstructure etc.
  • Page 39 On a yacht, pushpit mounting is permissible. Note: due to the variety of possible mounting methods (horizontal rail, vertical rail, deck, etc) ICS do not supply the antenna mounting bracket as standard. They are readily available from most marine electronics stores.
  • Page 40 The Sensor Cable should not be bent through tight radii ( less than 4cm ). • Where the Sensor Cable passes through bulkheads or decking, rubber grommets or the optional deck gland (ICS part number 2520.08) should be used to prevent chaffing. Grounding Grounding...

  • Page 41: Installation Of Display Unit

    Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide INSTALLATION OF DISPLAY UNIT INSTALLATION OF DISPLAY UNIT INSTALLATION OF DISPLAY UNIT INSTALLATION OF DISPLAY UNIT • Choose a location that is flat, free from excessive heat and vibration, and which is convenient for routing the Display Cable. The display is best viewed when the screen is mounted square •...
  • Page 42 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Nav4 to Nav6 Conversion Mounting Plate Nav4 to Nav6 Conversion Mounting Plate Nav4 to Nav6 Conversion Mounting Plate Nav4 to Nav6 Conversion Mounting Plate Please follow the fitting instructions contained within the optional Nav4 to Nav6 Conversion Mounting Plate kit. Connections to the Display Connections to the Display Connections to the Display...
  • Page 43 Connect the BLACK wire to negative (0V) supply. • Note that vessels that require isolation may need to install a DC to DC converter (ICS part number 500.09) – if in doubt ask your dealer. • 24V vessels should install the 24V / 12V DC to DC converter...
  • Page 44 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Connecting the Sensor Connecting the Sensor Connecting the Sensor Connecting the Sensor • Connect the sensor power. Connect the YELLOW and BLACK twisted pair from the display to the YELLOW and BLACK twisted pair of the sensor; YELLOW to YELLOW, BLACK to BLACK. •...
  • Page 45 For notes on achieving compatibility with various systems, see the Nav6 FAQ section on our web site: www.icselectronics.co.uk The Nav6plus uses NMEA data for the following: • To synchronise its internal clock with UTC time. •...
  • Page 46 A PC (via ICS Cable option 6020.09). • Or a printer or chart plotter (via ICS Cable option 6020.10). The PC and printer serial port should be set to 4800 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. A terminal emulator program, such as HyperTerminal, can be used to monitor the data output.
  • Page 47 Connecting Multiple Display Units Where multiple displays are required, these may be purchased as an option (ICS part number 6003.00). In addition, a Nav6 hub is required to interconnect the equipment (ICS part number 919.00). For full details on using the Nav6hub within an extended Nav6 system, please refer to the Nav6hub User Guide.

  • Page 48: Testing The Nav6 After Installation

    Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide TESTING THE NAV6 AFTER INSTALLATION TESTING THE NAV6 AFTER INSTALLATION TESTING THE NAV6 AFTER INSTALLATION TESTING THE NAV6 AFTER INSTALLATION • Carefully check all connections before applying power. • Switch on the power supply by closing the 1.5A circuit breaker or power panel switch.
  • Page 49 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Fault Finding Fault Finding Fault Finding Fault Finding Fault Possible cause LCD blank, RED LED Green wire connected to 12V Disconnect green wire – it should not be connected other than for programming LCD blank, RED LED No power Check that 12V is connected to RED wire and 0V to its BLACK pair...

  • Page 50: Warranty

    Input Fuse Input Fuse The Nav6plus has a built-in resettable fuse on its 12V input. This fuse will trip if the unit due to a fault condition draws excessive currents. Power must be disconnected from the unit for 10 seconds in order for the fuse to reset.

  • Page 51: Glossary

    For the Nav6 System contents – please see the packing list enclosed. Options Options Options Options The following Nav6 ancillary parts can be purchased: Option ICS Part Number U-bracket mounting kit 6020.00 Nav4 to Nav6 conversion mounting kit 6020.17 Nav4 to Nav6 serial printer conversion kit 6100.00 Display unit suncover 6020.03...

  • Page 52: Specification

    Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION Approval Standards Meets the EMC requirements of IEC 60945 Power Voltage range 10.8V to 15.6V Consumption (Typical) Backlight full 310 mA (3.8 W at 12V) Backlight off 165 mA (2.0 W at 12V) Sleep mode 115 mA (1.4 W at 12V) Display Unit...
  • Page 53 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Display Unit Features 1/2vga (480x320 pixels) monochrome LCD with 4 grey levels 32 step CCFL backlighting of LCD 128 step contrast adjustment of LCD LED backlighting for keyboard RS485 serial I/O port to sensor NMEA input RS232 printer output Piezo buzzer for audible alarms...

  • Page 54: Appendix I: Navtex Station Database

    Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide APPENDIX I: NAVTEX STATION DATABASE APPENDIX I: NAVTEX STATION DATABASE APPENDIX I: NAVTEX STATION DATABASE APPENDIX I: NAVTEX STATION DATABASE 518kHz Navtex Stations 518kHz Navtex Stations 518kHz Navtex Stations 518kHz Navtex Stations Area Country Name Latitude Longitude...
  • Page 55 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Area Country Name Latitude Longitude Range (NM) Saudi Arabia Jeddah 21°23'N 39°11'E Japan Moji 33°52'N 130°36'E Canada Tofino 48°56'N 125°32'W Chile Antofagusta 23°40'S 70°25'W Islas Canarias Las Palmas 28°9'N 15°25'W Turkey Izmir 38°21'N 26°35'E South Africa Port Elizabeth 33°57'S...
  • Page 56 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide Area Country Name Latitude Longitude Range (NM) Canada Iqaluit 63°44'N 68°33'W Malaysia Labuan 5°54'N 118°0'E Peru Paita 5°5'S 81°7'W Belgium Oostende 51°11'N 2°48'E Italy Cagliari 39°14'N 9°14'E Canada Iqaluit 63°44'N 68°33'W Malaysia Kuching 4°27'N 114°1'E Estonia Tallinn...

  • Page 57: Appendix Ii: Message Type Indicators

    Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide APPENDIX II: MESSAGE TYPE INDICATORS APPENDIX II: MESSAGE TYPE INDICATORS APPENDIX II: MESSAGE TYPE INDICATORS APPENDIX II: MESSAGE TYPE INDICATORS Navtex broadcasts use following message type letter: Navigational warnings Meteorological warnings Ice reports Search and rescue information, and pirate warnings Meteorological forecasts Pilot service messages DECCA messages...

  • Page 58: Appendix Iv: Nav6 Menu Navigation

    Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide APPENDIX IV: NAV6 MENU NAVIGATION APPENDIX IV: NAV6 MENU NAVIGATION APPENDIX IV: NAV6 MENU NAVIGATION APPENDIX IV: NAV6 MENU NAVIGATION FUNCTION PAGE VIEW MODE Mark Read Next New Message View Print Next New Print View Date Ascending...

  • Page 59: Appendix V: Nav6 Menu Structure

    Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide APPENDIX V: NAV6 MENU STRUCTURE APPENDIX V: NAV6 MENU STRUCTURE APPENDIX V: NAV6 MENU STRUCTURE APPENDIX V: NAV6 MENU STRUCTURE Navtex - Mode Message - View Notes: Next New Receiver type selection, Mark read controls whether this option Print - View is displayed.
  • Page 60 Nav6 Plus Navtex System User Guide...

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