Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FA-50 Furuno
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The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free. ・FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, 662-8580, JAPAN Telephone : +81-(0)798-65-2111 Fax : +81-(0)798-65-4200 A : MAR 2008 . Printed in Japan All rights reserved.
i IMPORTANT NOTICES z The descriptions in this manual are inten ded for readers with a solid knowledge of English. z No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written per mission. z If this manual is lost or worn, contact your deale r about replacement.
ii SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The operator a nd installer must read the a pplicable safet y instructi ons before atte mpting to in stall or operate the equipment . WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iii CAUTION Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent interference to a magnetic compass: Turn off the power at the switchboard before beginning the installation. Fire or electrical shock can result if the power is left on.
iv TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ......... .............. ................... .............. ................... .............. .................. ......... v SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS .......... .............. .............. ................... ............
v FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FA-50 Congratulations on your choice of the FURUN O FA-50 AIS Transponder. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marine electronics equipment.
FOREWORD vi z Interfaces for radar, PC for future n etworking expansion z GPS/VHF combined antenna for easy installatio n available z Built-in GPS receiver for position-fixing device Program Version **: Minor ch ange Item Program No. Version No. Date FA-50 AIS Transponder Main Program 0550233 01.
vii SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS AIS TRANSPONDER F A-50 HUB SENSOR OR 12-24 VDC IF-1500AIS OR FR-8xx2 SERIES GPS* (e x. GP-150) SPEED LOG GYROCOMP ASS SA TELLITE COMP ASS NA VNET RAD AR CHAR T PLO TTER ECDIS.
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1-1 1. INSTALLATION 1.1 Equipment List Standard supply Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks AIS transponder FA-50 - 1 Antenna unit GVA-100 - 1 GPS/VHF combined GPA-017S - 1 set GPS antenna GPA-017 - 1 set GPS antenna w/10 m cable Distributor DB-1 - 1 For GVA-100 Spare parts SP05-05801 001-031-960 1 set 4A fuses (Type: FGMB 125V 4A, Code No.
1. INSTALLATION 1-2 Optional supply Note: One FA-50 can be installed on a network. Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks AC-DC power supply PR-240-CE - 1 Whip antenna CP05-11001 001-034-670 1 For outside Jap.
1. INSTALLATION 1-3 1.2 AIS Transponder FA-50 Mounting considerations, mounting The FA-50 can be mounted on a deskto p, deck or on a bulkhead. When selecting a mounting location, keep the following points in mind: • The temperature and humidity should b e moderate and stable.
1. INSTALLATION 1-4 Cabling • Use coaxial cable type 5D-2V or the equivalent. • The cable should be kept as short a s pos sible to minimize signal attenuation, and the maximum length is 50 meters.
1. INSTALLATION 1-5 1.4 GPS Antenna Install the GPS antenna unit referring to the outline drawing at the back of this manual. When selecting a mounting location for the antenna, keep in mind the following points. • Select a location out of the radar beam.
1. INSTALLATION 1-6 How to attach the connector N-P-8DFB for cable 8D-FB-CV Remov e outer sheath and ar mor by the dimensions shown left. Expose inner sheath and shield by the dimensions shown left. Cut off insulator and core by 10mm from its end. T wist shield end.
1. INSTALLATION 1-7 1.5 GPS/VHF Combined Antenna Install the combined antenna unit refe rring to the outline drawing. When selecting a mounting location for the antenna, k eep in mind the following points. • Select a location out of the radar beam. The radar beam will obstruct or prevent re- ception of the GPS satellite signal.
1. INSTALLATION 1-8 GPS/VHF combined anten na Installing distributor DB-1 The length of the cable between the distributor and transponder is 1 m so locate the distributor within 1 m from the transponder . Fix the distributor on the bulkhead, facing the cable entrance downward.
1. INSTALLATION 1-9 Note: Be sure no foreign material or water ente rs the distributor. 1.6 AC-DC Power Supply (option) When selecting a mounting location for the unit, keep the following in mind: z Keep the unit out away from areas subje ct to water splash.
1. INSTALLATION 1-10 1.7 Wiring Connect power source, LAN cable, VHF ant enna and ground wire as shown below. RED BLACK PC, HUB, NAVNET GROUND GROUND WIRE IV-1.
1. INSTALLATION 1-11 Connection of AIS viewer (FAISPC-MX) The AIS viewer may be connected to the FA-50 directly, or to both FA-50 and NavNet VX2/3D. See the figure below for connection examp les.
1. INSTALLATION 1-12 1.8 Setting and Adjustments After installing the equipment, set up the COM port, Network and own ship's sta tic in- formation (MMSI, ship's name, call sign, antenna p osition and type of ship). The FA- 50 is set up from the PC or external display.
1. INSTALLATION 1-13 3. Enter URL as http://172.31.24.3 and press the Enter key. This number is the de- fault value of FA-50. 4. Click Initial Setup to show the Initial Setup screen. COM PORT setup 1. Click COM Port Setup to show the COM Port Setup screen.
1. INSTALLATION 1-14 IEC61162: Transmit a nd receive IEC61162 format data via COM port. (P-sen- tences are received but not transmitted. P-sentence is FURUNO’s original sen- tence.) IEC61162+P-sentence: Transmit and receive IEC61162+P sentences format data via COM port.
1. INSTALLATION 1-15 Continuous AIS/GPS: Outp ut AIS/GPS data continuously. Select if interfaced with FAISPC_MX. Continuous AIS/ZDA: Output AIS/ time data continuously. Select if interfaced with FAISPC_MX. Continuous GPS/ZDA: Outp ut GPS/time data continuously.
1. INSTALLATION 1-16 2. Enter the Login Name and Password. The Ship Static Edit screen appears. Note that the password is known by only the FURUNO dealer. 3. Enter ship's MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) in nine digits. 4. Enter ship's name, using up to 20 alphanumeric characters.
2-1 2. OPERATION 2.1 AIS Transponder FA-50 The FA-50 has no power switch. Po wer is fed from the ship's switchboard, and a pow- er switch on the switchboard turns the FA-50 on or off. When powered, the PWR LED (green) on the cover lights. The three other LEDs on the cover blink or light with equip- ment state.
2. OPERATION 2-2 2.2 Messages 2.2.1 Sending a message Pre-defined messages (maximum 16 characte rs for each message) are stored in the Send Message screen. You can send a message among them once in a minute. 1. Click Message on the main menu. 2. Click Send Message.
2. OPERATION 2-3 2.2.2 Confirming receiving messages You can confirm the received messages on the RX Log screen. Click RX Log on the Message menu. Click Detail to show the full message. To change the page, click <<Pag e (x/x). Flag field shows Read or “Not Read” for each message received.
2. OPERATION 2-4 2.3 Own Vessel Data Display The Own Vessel Data display sho ws your ship’s various data. 1. Show the main menu. 2. Click Own Ve ssel Data. MMSI: Nine-digit numb er Ship Name: 20 characters, max Call sign: 7 characters, max. Internal/External Antenna Po sition: Sh ows GPS and external GPS antenna posi- tions.
2. OPERATION 2-5 4. Choose a type, and then click the OK button. 5. Click the Cargo Type Edit button to show the Cargo Type screen. 6. Select a Cargo Type from the drop down list and click OK. 7. Click Region List button to show the local sea area.Clicking the Detail button shows the detailed information of the re gion.
2. OPERATION 2-6 9. Click the Group Assignment button to show the Group Assignment windo w. This window shows the following list when receiving a group assignment message via VHF, own ship is cruising in the area specified on th e message. Assigned mode: Own ship's data is sent aut omatically with the designated interval in the specified area.
2. OPERATION 2-7 2.4 Alarm Status The alarm status log shows alarms violated. Click “Alarm Status” on the top menu to show the alarm status log. Alarm Status Indication Meaning TX TX malfunction ( and Error LED lights.) RX1 TDMA RX1 Board trouble.
2. OPERATION 2-8 2.5 Sensor Status The sensor status display provides in form ation about sensors connected to the FA-50. 1. Show Top Menu. 2. Click Sensor Status. *1: Whichever navigator is in use. *2: Displayed for 30 second s after changing channel parameters.
3-1 3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3.1 Maintenance Regular maintenance helps go od performance. Check the items listed below monthly to keep your equipment in g ood working order. Item Check point, remedy Wiring Check that each cable a nd wire are secur ely fastened.
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-2 3.2 Replacing the Fuse The fuse (4A) inside the FA-50 protects it from overcurrent and equipme nt fault. If the unit cannot be powered, that is, t he PWR (power) LED is off, the fuse may have blown. If this happens, turn of f the power to the FA-50, open the body cover and check the fuse.
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-3 3.4 Diagnostics The built-in diagnostic facility displays p rogram version no. and TX text, then checks RAM, ROM, RX channels and GPS antenna for pro per operation. 1. Open Internet Explorer and display the main menu.
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AP-1 APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE Initial Setup COM P or t Setup Data T ype ( IEC61162 , IEC61162+P-sentence, Off) TX Speed ( 38400 bps ) RX Speed ( A uto , Manual ( 4800 bps , 38400 bps)) Network Setup MA C Address IP Address ( 172.031.024.003 ) Subnet Mask ( 255.
AP-2 APPENDIX 2 VHF CHANNEL LISTS USA mode Ch No. Frequency (MHz) Ch No. Frequency (MHz) 1001 156.05 10 88 157.425 - - 2001 16 0.65 1003 156.15 20 02 160.7 - - 2003 16 0.75 1005 156.25 20 04 160.8 6 156.3 20 05 160.85 1007 156.35 20 07 160.95 1018 15 6.
APPENDIX 2 VHF CHANNEL LISTS AP-3 CH13, 67: operate on 1W. Internationa l mode Ch No. Freq uency (MHz) Ch No . Frequ ency (MHz) 1001 15 6.05 1088 157.425 1002 1 56.1 2001 1 60.65 1003 15 6.15 2002 1 60.7 1004 1 56.2 2003 1 60.75 1005 15 6.25 2004 1 60.
AP-4 APPENDIX 3 PARTS LIST, LOCATIONS Parts lists F U R U N O Model FA-50 Unit ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Blk.No. NAME TYPE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MAIN&TX 05P0814 POWER 05P0809 RX1 05P0808A RX2 05P0808B GPS TB 24P0043 Tranponder 001-034-470 001-034-460 001-015-620 001-015-630 005-955-290 CODE NO.
APPENDIX 3 PARTS LIST, LOCATIONS AP-5 Parts location Transponder MAIN&TX Board 05P0814 RX1 Board 05P0808A RX2 Board 05P0808B PO WER Board 05P0809 GPS TB 24P0043.
AP-6 APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE Sentence data Input sentencesACK, AIQ, BBM, DSC, DSE, DT M, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, OSD, RMC, SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG Output s entences ABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, TXT, VDM, VDO .
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE AP-7 Serial interface I/O circuit Input/Output Buffer Sentence description Input sentences AIQ-AOIS query BBM-AIS broadcast binary message RS422_TD RS422_RD NMEA_RD SN65LBC179DR COM_TD_B COM_TD_A COM_RD_B COM_RD_ A GND 470 Ω 11 0 Ω PC400 2.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE AP-8 DSC DSE-Expanded digital selective calling DTM-Datum referencew -DSC ,xx,xxxxxxxxx,xx,xx,xx,x.x,xxxxxxxxxx,xx,a,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE AP-9 GBS-GNSS satellite fault direction GGA-Global positioning system (GPS) fi x data GLL-Geographic position-latitude/longitude $ --GBS,hhmmss.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE AP-10 GNS-GNSS fix data HDT-Heading true OSD-Own ship data $--GNS,hhmmss .ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy .yy ,a,c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE AP-11 RMC-Recommended minimum specific GNSS data SSD-AIS ship static data VBW-Dual ground/water speed - -RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE AP-12 VSD-AIS voyage static data Note: VTG-Course over ground and ground spe ed Output s entences ABK-UAIS addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement $--VSD,x.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE AP-13 ACA-AIS channel assignment message ACS-Channel management information source ALR-Set alarm state $--A CA,x,IIII.I, a,yyyyy .y ,a,IIII.I,a,yyyyy .y ,a,x,xxxx,x,xxxx,x,x,x,a,x,hhmmss.s*hh<CR><LF> 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE AP-14 TXT-Text transmission VDM-AIS VHF data-link message VDO-AIS VHF data-link own vessel report $--TXT,xx,xx,xx,c--c*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 5 | | | +--+----- 4 | | +---------- 3 | +------------- 2 +---------------- 1 1.
SP-1 SPECIFICATIONS OF CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER FA-50 E444 2S01A 1 GENERAL 1.1 Type Class B AIS Trans ponder 1.2 RX capa cit y 2250 report / m in ute, 1chan nel 4500 report/ minute, 2cha nnel 1.3 RX sy st em CS TDMA dual w ave simult aneou s reception 1.
SP-2 E444 2S01A 4.4 Co-chan ne l rejection 10 dB 4.5 Adjace nt chan nel selectiv i t y 70 dB 4.6 Spuriou s response 70 dB 4.7 Inter-modulatio n 65 dB 4.8 Sensit ivity suppressi on 84 dB 4 GPS RECEIVER 4.1 Receiv i ng frequency 1575.42 MHz 4.2 Trackin g code C/A code 4.
SP-3 E444 2S01A 7.4 Bearing vibrat ion IEC 6094 5 8 COATING COLOR 8.1 GPS antenna un it N9.5 8.2 Transpon der N2.5.
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CODE NO. 005-955-560-00 TYPE CP24-00502 略 図 OUTLI NE 名 称 NAME 数量 Q'TY 用途／備考 REMAR KS 番 号 NO. 型名／規 格 DESCR IPTIO NS 1/1 -3 INSTALLATION MATERIALS 工事材料表 24AC-X-9403 ﾋﾞﾆ-ﾙﾃｰﾌﾟ NO360 VINYL TAPE 0.
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IN-1 INDEX A AC-DC power supply .................... ... ... .. ..... 1-9 alarm status .................... ...................... ..... 2-7 C COM PORT ..................... ...................... ... 1-13 D distributor .......... ....................
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