UAIS TRANSPONDER

FA-100
 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Keep heater away from equipment.
Do not open the equipment.
A heater can melt the equipment's power
Only qualified personnel cord, which can cause fire or electrical
should work inside the shock.
equipment.
Do not operate the equipment with wet
Immediately turn off the power at the hands.
switchboard if water leaks into the
equipment or something is dropped in Electrical shock can result.
the equipment.

Continued use of the equipment can cause

fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO
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the top of the equipment. remove cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside.
Code No.: 100-236-231

Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid

spills into the equipment.

Immediately turn off the power at the

switchboard if the equipment is emitting
smoke or fire.

Continued use of the equipment can cause

fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO
agent for service.

Make sure no rain or water splash leaks

into the equipment.

Fire or electrical shock can result if water

leaks in the equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ......................................... iii 2 MAINTENANCE,
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .................. v TROUBLESHOOTING ......................23
PROGRAM NUMBER ........................... vi 2.1 Maintenance........................................ 23
SYSTEM OVERVIEW........................... vii 2.2 Resetting the Breaker ......................... 24
2.3 Replacement of Battery....................... 24
1 OPERATION ....................................... 1
2.4 Troubleshooting................................... 25
1.1 Description of Controls ..........................1
2.5 Diagnostics.......................................... 26
1.2 Turning On and Off ................................2
2.5.1 DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu ........ 26
1.3 Adjusting Display Brilliance and
2.5.2 Program no. .............................. 26
Contrast .................................................3
2.5.3 Memory test .............................. 27
1.4 Menu Overview......................................3
2.5.4 Keyboard test............................ 27
1.4.1 Menu operating procedure ........ 11
2.5.5 LCD test .................................... 28
1.4.2 Remarks on menu operation .....12
2.5.6 On/off history............................. 28
1.5 Setting Up for a Voyage.........................6
2.5.7 GPS test.................................... 29
1.6 Plotter Display........................................9
2.6 Alarm Status ........................................ 30
1.7 Target Data Display .............................10
2.7 Error Messages ................................... 31
1.7.1 Standard target data ..................10
2.8 GPS Monitor........................................ 32
1.7.2 Finding dangerous ships ...........12
2.9 Displaying Sensor Status .................... 33
1.8 Own Ship’s Information........................13
2.10 Restoring Default Settings .................. 34
1.8.1 Own static data ..........................13
1.8.2 Own dynamic data.....................15 APPENDIX........................................AP-1
1.9 Messages.............................................15 Menu Tree ............................................... AP-1
1.9.1 Sending a message...................15 Parts List.................................................. AP-3
1.9.2 Message logs ............................17 Parts Location ......................................... AP-4
nd
1.10 Viewing, Setting Channels...................18 Digital Interface (IEC 61162 2 Edition).. AP-7
1.10.1 Viewing channels, Tx power......18
SPECIFICATIONS ............................SP-1
1.10.2 Displaying, editing area status ..19
1.11 Long Range Mode ...............................21 INDEX ................................................ IN-1
1.12 Enabling/Disabling the Buzzer.............22

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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the FA-100
FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FA-100 UAIS Transponder. We
are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with
quality and reliability.

For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedication to excellence is furthered by
our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly
operated and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation and maintenance
procedures set forth in this manual.

We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving
our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.

Note: The example screens shown in this manual may not match the screens you see on
your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment
settings.

Features
The FA-100 is a universal shipborne AIS (Automatic Identification System) capable of
exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or coastal stations.
It complies with IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-1 and DSC ITU-R M.825.
It also complies with IEC 61993-2 (Type testing standard), IEC 60945 (EMC and
environmental conditions).

The FA-100 consists of VHF/GPS antennas, a transponder 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, LCD
display, and internal GPS receiver. The internal GPS is a 12-channel all-in-view receiver
with a differential capability, and provides UTC reference for system synchronization to
eliminate clash among multiple users. It also gives position, COG and SOG when the
external GPS fails.

The LCD panel displays all required information about static data, dynamic data,
voyage-related data and short safety-related messages. The information and messages
are automatically updated according to the ITU-R M.1371-1, e.g., static information every
6 min and on request, dynamic information every 10 s on ship faster than 3 kt and 3.3 s
when changing course at 0-14 kt, etc.

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The main features are
• Safety of navigation by automatically exchanging navigational data between ships and
between ship and coast.
• Static data:
- MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
- IMO number (where available)
- Call sign & name
- Length and beam
- Type of ship
- Location of position-fixing antenna on the ship
• Dynamic data:
- Ship’s position with accuracy
- Indication and integrity status
- UTC
- Course over ground (COG)
- Speed over ground (SOG)
- Heading
- Navigation status (manual input)
- Rate of turn (where available)
- Update rates dependent on speed and course alteration (2 s – 3 min)
• Voyage-related data
- Ship’s draught
- Hazardous cargo (type)
- Destination and ETA (at master’s discretion)
- Short safety-related messages, Free messages
• LCD panel satisfying the IMO minimum requirements plus simple plotting modes
• Interfaces for radar, ECDIS, PC, LAN for future networking expansion
• GPS/VHF combined antenna for easy installation optionally available
• CPA/TCPA alarm
• Built-in GPS receiver for UTC synchronization and backup position fixing

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Select

VHF Antenna
FAB-151D GPS/VHF
GPS Antenna Combined Antenna
GSC-001 GVA-100

Distribution Box
DB-1

Transponder Unit
FA-100

Junction Box CB-100 

AC/DC Power Supply Unit
PR-240
External Equipment

: Standard  
: Option  
: Local Supply
Ship's Mains
100/110/115/200/ 24 VDC
220/230 VAC,
1φ, 50/60Hz 12-24 VDC

Category of Units
GSC-001 Exposed to the weather
 
GVA-100 E  xposed to the weather
FA-100
    Protected from the weather
CB-100   Protected from the weather
PR-240   Protected from the weather
 DB-1 Protected from the weather

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PROGRAM NUMBER
PCB Version No. Date Reason for Modification
MAIN 245-0001-001 July 2002
SUB 245-0002-001 July 2002
H8S1 245-0003-001 July 2002
H8S2 245-0004-001 July 2002
H8S3 245-0005-001 July 2002

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
System overview
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) was originally developed to aid the Vessel
Traffic Services (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. Afterwards
the IMO developed a Universal AIS using the new sophisticated technology called
Self-Organized Time Division Multiple Access (SOTDMA) based on a VHF Data Link
(VDL).

The system operates in three modes – autonomous (continuous operation in all areas),
assigned (data transmission interval remotely controlled by authority in traffic monitoring
service) and polled (in response to interrogation from a ship or authority). It is
synchronized with GPS time to avoid conflict among multiple users (IMO minimum 200
reports per minute and IEC requires 4500 reports on two channels). The VHF channels
87B and 88B are commonly used and in addition there are local AIS frequencies.
Shipborne AIS transponders exchange various data as specified by the IMO and ITU on
either frequency automatically set up by the frequency management telecommand
received by the DSC receiver on ship. VHF transmit power is also set up for 12.5 W or
2 W automatically.

AIS-fitted AtoN broadcasts its

identification, type of operation,
location, displacement, etc. at
3 min intervals or at a reporting
rate designated by the
Administration authorities. VTS Center transmits TDMA CH
management message including
Aids to code, type, position, etc. of buoys
Navigation every 3 min, and the AtoN broadcasts
(AtoN) these messages for ships.

VTS center
The VTS center transmits a command on
frequency assignment, slots, report rate,
VHF output power, channel spacing, etc.
(Assigned mode)

Transponder

Static and Dynamic information incl.

MMSI, Name, POSN, HDG, COG, SOG

Interrogation and Response

Own ship Ship 1
All ships broadcast Static and Dynamic information (autonomous and
continuous mode). If OS wants to know information about ship 1, OS shall
send an interrogation in polling mode; then ship 1 will transmit her
response on the same VHF channel without operator intervention.

AIS system

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Not all ships carry AIS
The Officer of the Watch (OOW) should always be aware that other ships, and in particular
leisure craft, fishing boats and warships, and some coastal shore stations including Vessel
Traffic Service centers might not be fitted with AIS.

The OOW should also be aware that AIS fitted on other ships as a mandatory carriage
requirement might be switched off by professional judgment of the master. Thus, users are
therefore cautioned to always bear in mind that information provided by AIS may not be
giving a complete or correct “picture” of shipping traffic in their vicinity.

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
• Not subject to target loss in clutter
• Not subject to target loss due to fast maneuvers
• Able to detect ships within VHF/FM coverage, including in some circumstances, around
bends and behind islands.
When using the AIS for anti-collision purposes it is important to remember that the AIS is
an additional source of navigation information. It does not replace other navigational
systems. Once again, remember that the AIS may not be giving a complete or correct
“picture” of shipping traffic in their vicinity.

The use of the AIS does not negate the responsibility of the OOW to comply with all
collision regulation requirements, especially the maintaining of a proper look-out. The
prudent navigator uses all aids available to navigate the ship.

Erroneous information
Erroneous information implies a risk to other ships as well as your own. Poorly configured
or calibrated sensors might lead to incorrect information being transmitted. It is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that all information entered into the system is correct and up to
date.

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1 OPERATION
1.1 Description of Controls
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CONT/BRILL

POWER

FA-100 Transponder unit

Description of controls

Control Description
0-9 Alphanumeric, symbol input keys
▲ and ▼ Adjust display brilliance and keyboard backlighting; scroll
display.
◄ and ► Shift the cursor left and right (pressed with [SFT/ +/-]),
respectively; adjust contrast.
CLR/ALM Clears an entry; silences the audio alarm.
SFT/ +/- Selects numeric or alphabet entry mode alternately; selects
options on menus.
CLR/ALM + SFT/ +/- Change the contrast and brilliance.
ENT Concludes an entry.
NEXT Chooses next line.
MENU Displays menu. Also used to perform “escape”.
POWER Turns the power on and off.

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1.2 Turning On and Off

Press the [POWER] key to turn the equipment on and off. After the start-up
period, in which the BIIT (built-in integrity test facility) checks the major circuits
including RAM, ROM, interface, etc., the plotter display appears, showing the
message “NOW SORTING.” This means the equipment is sorting targets by
distance, from closest to furthest. This takes several seconds to complete.

The FA-100 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. The AIS should be restarted
once the source of danger has disappeared.

The equipment transmits own ship static data within two minutes of start-up
and it is transmitted at six-minute intervals. Static data includes MMSI number,
IMO number, call sign, ship name, ship length and width, ship type and GPS
antenna position.

In addition to static data, ship’s dynamic data is also transmitted. This data
includes position accuracy, SOG, COG, rate of turn, heading, etc. Speed and
course changes are transmitted every 2-3 minutes. Voyage-related data, such
as ship draft, hazardous cargo, destination and estimated time of arrival, are
transmitted at six-minute intervals.

The FA-100 starts receiving data from AIS-equipped ships as soon as it is

turned on, and the ships’ location on the plotter display is shown with the AIS
symbol. (To learn more about the plotter display, see paragraph 1.6.) With
connection of a radar or ECDIS, the AIS target symbols may be overlaid on the
radar or ECDIS.

Note: If no navigation sensor is installed or a sensor such as a gyrocompass

has failed, the AIS automatically transmits “not available” data.
[- - - - - -]
SOG:
- - -.- kt
COG:
- - -.- deg
INTRD: 0
[ ]: FWD
n [ ]: BACK
RNG: 1.50 m

"Please Wait!" is shown when

no data is being received.
PLOTTER display (at power on)

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1.3 Adjusting Display Brilliance and Contrast

1. Press the [CLR/ALM]+[SFT/ +/-] keys together to show the dialog box
below.
BRILLIANCE
q p
CONTRAST
t u
ESC: [ENT]

Dialog box for adjustment of brilliance and contrast

2. Use the [▲] or [▼] key to adjust brilliance; [◄] or [►] key to adjust contrast.
3. Press the [ENT] key to close the dialog box.

Note: If you turn off the equipment with minimum contrast, the display will be
too dim at the next power up. Adjust the contrast.

1.4 Menu Overview

You can choose the functionality of the equipment through the menu. If you get
lost in operation, press the [MENU] key until you return to the main menu. The
complete menu tree is provided in Appendix.

1.4.1 Menu operating procedure

1. Press the [MENU] key to display the main menu.

[MENU]
Asterisk marks 1 TARGET DATA
current selection. 2 PLOTTER
3 OWN DATA
4 SET MSG
5 INIT SETTINGS
6 SYSTEM SETTINGS
7 DIAGNOSTICS

Main menu
2. Press appropriate numeric key to choose a wanted sub-menu. For example,
press the [6] key to choose the SYSTEM SETTINGS sub-menu. (You may
also choose a sub-menu by pressing the [NEXT] key to choose it and then
pressing the [ENT] key.)
[SYSTEM SETTINGS]
1 SET I/O PORT
2 SET CHANNEL
3 SET LR MODE
4 SET OTHER I/O
5 SET BUZZER

SYSTEM SETTINGS sub-menu

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3. Press appropriate numeric key to choose sub-menu desired. For example,

press the [5] key to show the SET BUZZER sub-menu.

[SET BUZZER]

ALARM : OFF +- "+/-" means to use the

CPA/TCPA: OFF +- [SFT/ +/-] key to choose
desired option.

SET BUZZER sub-menu

4. Choose item with the [NEXT] key. The asterisk shows current selection.
5. Depending on the sub-menu shown, use the alphanumeric keys to enter
data, or use the [SFT/ +/-], [▲], [▼], [◄] or [►] key to choose data.
6. Press the [ENT] key to register data.
7. Press the [MENU] key several times to return to the main menu.

1.4.2 Remarks on menu operation

Confirming entry
If you do not press the [ENT] key before pressing the [MENU] key (to escape)
and you have changed data, the message shown below appears. If you want to
save the data, press the [ENT] key. If you wish to escape, use the [▼] key to
choose NO and then press the [ENT] key.

ARE YOU SURE?

YES
NO +/-

“Are you sure” confirmation dialog

Choosing data input mode
To enter a specific numeric, alphabet or symbol in a message, choose the
appropriate data input mode, numeric or alphabet. The active data input mode
is shown at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Use the [SFT/ +/-] key to
select desired mode. To enter a numeric, simply press appropriate numeric key.
For alphabet or symbol, press appropriate key until desired character or
symbol appears.

[SET MSG]

Data Input Mode

123: Numeric
ABC: Alphabet
Use the [SFT/ +/-] key 123 0/150
to switch modes.

SET MSG screen

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Shifting the cursor

To shift the cursor backward and forward on displays which require entry of
alphanumeric data, press [SFT] and [4] and [SFT] and [6] together, respectively.
This is useful for creating a space and using the same key consecutively.

Multiple page sub-menus

Some sub-menus have more than one page. In this case, an arrow(s) appears
at the top of the display to show which arrow key(s) to press to change the
page.
Intermediate page in
sub-menu. Press [ ]
Page 1 of sub-menu. to go to next page; Last page of sub-menu.
Press [ ] to go to [ ] to go to previous Press [ ] to go to
next page. page. previous page.
[OWN STATIC DATA1] [OWN STATIC DATA2] [OWN STATIC DATA5]
NAME : SHIP DESTINATION: CREW : 12
TOKYO TYPE : 36 CLASS : A
C. SIGN: CAL0001 TYPE NAME
MMSI : 123456789 SAILING
IMO# : 623498071 DATE : 12/FEB
TIME : 10:25

OWN STATIC DATA displays 1, 2 and 5

Choosing options
Menu options may be chosen with the [▲], [▼], [◄] or [►] key or [SFT/ +/-]
key depending on the sub-menu. In the examples below, you may choose NAV
STATUS option with the [▲], [▼], [◄] or [►] key and ALARM option with the
[SFT/ +/-] key.
[SET STATUS] [SET BUZZER]

NAV STATUS: 00 Use these ALARM : OFF +- Use the

arrow keys CPA/TCPA: OFF +- [SFT/ +/-] key
STATUS NAME to choose to choose
UNDER WAY an option. an option.
ENGINE (DEFAULT)

SET STATUS sub-menu

Saving settings
When the [MENU] key is pressed after pressing the [ENT] key (to register
setting), you are asked if you want to save the setting. To save the setting,
press the [ENT] key. To retain the previous setting, select NO and press the
[ENT] key. To escape, choose [CANCEL] and press the [ENT] key.

SAVE?
YES
NO
CANCEL +/-

Save confirmation dialog

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1.5 Setting Up for a Voyage

There are five items on the INIT SETTINGS menu (Menu #5) you will need to
enter at the start of a voyage: draught, destination, navigation status, ship type
and number of crew, and CPA/TCPA alarm range.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.

2. Press the [5] key to open the INIT SETTINGS menu.
[INIT SETTINGS]
1 SET SHIP DATA
2 SET DESTINATION
3 SET NAV STATUS
4 SET TYPE&CREW
5 SET CPA/TCPA
6 SET ANTENNA POS

INIT SETTING sub-menu

3. Press the [1] key to choose SET SHIP DATA.

[SET SHIP DATA]

NAME : FURUNO

C. SIGN : 6LCZ43B
DRUGHT : 02.1 m
DTE : DEFAULT + -
123

SET SHIP DATA sub-menu

4. Press the [NEXT] key to choose DRUGHT (draught).
5. Use the numeric keys to enter ship’s maximum draught for the voyage. (Be
sure to amend it if it changes during the voyage.)
6. Press the [ENT] key to register data and return to the INIT SETTINGS
menu.
7. Press the [2] key to choose SET DESTINATION.
[SET DESTINATION]
DATE: 00/00 (DD/MM)
TIME: 00:00

DESTINATION:

Dialog box for entry of destination

8. DATE is selected; enter estimated day and month of arrival at destination
and then press the [NEXT] key to choose TIME.
9. Enter estimated time of arrival at destination and then press the [NEXT] key
to choose DESTINATION.

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10. Enter name of destination and then press the [ENT] key to register data and
return to the INIT SETTINGS menu.
Note: Be sure to change destination information when it changes.
11. Press the [3] key to choose SET NAV STATUS.

[SET STATUS]

NAV STATUS: 00

STATUS NAME
UNDER WAY
ENGINE (DEFAULT)

SET STATUS sub-menu

12. Use the [▲], [▼], [◄] or [►] key to choose appropriate navigation status
referring to the list below.
[▲], [▼]: Increment, decrement selection number by 1.
[◄], [►]: Increment, decrement selection number by 10.
00: Underway using engine (default)
01: At anchor
02: Not under command
03: Restricted maneuverability
04: Constrained by draught
05: Moored
06: Aground
07: Engaged in fishing
08: Underway sailing
09: Reserved for high speed craft (HSC)
10: Reserved for wing in ground (WIG, for example, hydrofoil)
11-15: Reserved for future use
13. Press the [ENT] key to register data and return to the INIT SETTINGS
menu.
14. Press the [4] key to choose SET TYPE&CREW.

[SET TYPE&CREW]
CREW : 0012
TYPE CLASS : A +-
TYPE NO. : 0
TYPE NAME

SET TYPE&CREW sub-menu

15. CREW is selected; enter number of crew with the numeric keys.
16. Press the [NEXT] key to choose TYPE NO.
Note: TYPE CLASS is entered at installation. Do not change the setting.

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17. Use [▲], [▼], [◄], [►] to choose appropriate type number.
[▲], [▼]: Increment, decrement selection number by 1.
[◄], [►]: Increment, decrement selection number by 10.
Note: The complete list of ship types appears in the Installation Manual.
18. Press the [ENT] key to register settings and return to the INIT SETTINGS
menu.
19. Press the [5] key to choose SET CPA/TCPA. This is where you will set the
parameters for the CPA/TCPA alarm which sounds when a target’s CPA or
TCPA is within the range or time set here.

[SET CPA/TCPA]
CPA: 0.90 nm
TCPA: 01 min
ACTV: DSBL +-

Dialog box for entry of CPA/TCPA

20. Enter desired CPA (setting range: 0-6.00 nm) with the numeric keys and
then press the [NEXT] key to choose TCPA.
21. Enter desired TCPA (setting range: 0-60 min) with the numeric keys and
then press the [NEXT] key to chose ACTV.
22. Press the [SFT/ +/-] key to choose ENBL to activate the CPA/TCPA alarm;
DSBL to disable it.
23. Press the [ENT] key to return to the INIT SETTINGS menu.
24. Press the [ENT] key to register your settings and then press the [MENU]
key. You are asked if you are sure to save settings.
SAVE ?
YES
NO
CANCEL

SAVE confirmation screen

25. Press the [ENT] key to save settings.

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1.6 Plotter Display

The plotter display automatically appears at each power on. You may also
display it as below.

A sleeping target (target marker is hollow) indicates only the presence of a

vessel equipped with AIS in a certain location. If you desire to know more about
a vessel’s motion, activate the sleeping target as in step 4 below.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2. Press the [2] key to show the PLOTTER display.
3. Use the [1] and [3] keys to choose the range: [1] key to lower it; [3] key to
raise it. The available ranges are (in nm) 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12,
and 24.
4. To find a target’s data, do the following:
a) Use the [◄] or [►] key to fill a wanted target marker in black; namely,
activate the target.
b) Press the [SFT/ +/-] key to display SOG/COG and CPA/TCPA alternately.
c) Press the [ENT] key to display other data. Use the [▼] or [▲] key to scroll
the data. The data is the same as that shown on the TARGET DATA
sub-menu. For details, see paragraph 1.7.
Activated target
(circle filled in black)

Sleeping target [FURUNO] Target name

(hollow circle) SOG: Speed over ground
10.2 kt
Own ship marker COG: Course over ground
(circle flashing) 135.0 deg
INTRD: 0 Number of targets
Guard zone* [ ]: FWD within the guard zone
Display range RNG: 1.50 nm [ ]: BACK Use keys shown to select
target to display its data.
* = Diameter determined by CPA range.

Plotter display
Note 1: When a target whose CPA or TCPA are within the preset CPA or TCPA
limits, the target and its vector flash and the message “WNG
COLLISION” appears. Press the [CLR/ALM] key to erase the message
and silence the alarm. Take appropriate measures to prevent collision.
Note 2: If no signal is received from an AIS target, it becomes a lost target, and
flashes to call your attention.

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1.7 Target Data Display

If you desire detailed information about a target (activated or sleeping), do the
following:

1.7.1 Standard target data

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.
2. Press the [1] key to choose TARGET DATA.
Targets listed in NAME RNG( nm ) BRG(°)
order of range from FURUNO 21.9 276.1
own ship VOYAGE 23.1 292.9
QUEST 24.3 279.5
Target’s name, and SEADOG 25.6 82.0
range and bearing INTREP 32.1 123.1
from own ship to target GLOBER 38.8 246.3
DTLS: [ENT] 1/ 6 Target no. selected,
no. of targets

Target list
3. Use the [▼] or [▲] key to choose the target whose data you wish to view,
and then press [ENT] key.
4. Use the [▼] or [▲] key to scroll the display.
5. Press the [MENU] key twice to return to the main menu.

See the illustration on the next page for target data display examples.

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[DETAILS DATA]
MMSI: 431099806 MMSI no. Note: The indication "DNG"
NAME: FURUNO Name (DANGER) appears at the top
of the screen at left when a
C. SIGN: ZL6DEF1 Call sign target’s CPA or TCPA are lower
IMO# : 109873421 IMO no. than preset CPA/TCPA value.
CPA : 0.02 nm CPA
TCPA : 0’17" TCPA

[ ] [ ]

[DETAILS DATA]
MMSI: 431099806 MMSI no.
LAT : 34°03.5442’N Latitude
LON : 134°30.3883’E Longitude
COG : 270.0 deg Course over ground
SOG : 20.0 kt Speed over ground
RNG : 25.1 nm Range
BRG : 278.0 deg Bearing

[ ] [ ]

[DETAILS DATA]
MMSI: 431099806 MMSI no.

A
* A: 10 m Distance from bow to GPS antenna position
B: 20 m Distance from stern to GPS antenna position
B C: 5 m Distance from port to GPS antenna position
C D D: 5 m Distance from starboard to GPS antenna position

[ ] [ ]

[DETAILS DATA]
MMSI : 431099806 MMSI no.
TYPE NO : 255 Type no.
TYPE NAME
FUTURE USE Type description

[ ] [ ]

[DETAILS DATA]
MMSI : 431099806 MMSI no.
NAV STATUS NO : 00 Navigation status no.
NAV STATUS
UNDER WAY USING Navigation status description
ENGINE (DEFAULT)

[ ]x4

Target data displays

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1.7.2 Finding dangerous ships

You can easily find dangerous ships whose CPA and TCPA are lower than the
preset CPA and TCPA values set on the INIT SETTINGS menu.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2. Press the [1] key to choose TARGET DATA.
3. Press the [SFT/ +/-] key to show the DANGEROUS SHIPS display.
[DANGEROUS SHIPS]
n
NAME CPA( m) TCPA
Target’s name, and BOUNTY 00.9 2:00
CPA and TCPA SEADOG 1.0 2:30

DTLS: [ENT] 1/ 2 Target no. selected,

no. of dangerous targets

Dangerous ships display

4. To find a dangerous target’s details, choose it using the [▲] or [▼] key and
then press the [ENT] key. The data format is the same as that shown on the
previous page.
5. Press the [MENU] key several times to return to the main menu.

Note: The message “LOST” appears at the top of the DANGEROUS SHIPS
display when no AIS signal is received from the selected target

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1.8 Own Ship’s Information

The OWN DATA menu (Menu #3) shows your ship's information and status (set
on the INIT SETTING menu) and navigation data.

1.8.1 Own static data

The OWN STATIC DATA display shows your ship’s static data, which includes
MMSI, call sign and name, IMO number, length and beam, type of ship and
location of position fixing antenna. 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.

1. Press the [MENU] key to show the menu.

2. Press the [3] key to open the OWN DATA sub-menu.

[OWN DATA]
1 OWN STATIC DATA
2 OWN DYNAMIC DATA
3 ALARM STATUS
4 INTERNAL GPS

.
OWN DATA sub-menu
3. Press the [1] key to choose OWN STATIC DATA.
4. Use the [▼] or [▲] key to view other pages.
5. Press the [MENU] key twice to return to the main menu.

See the illustration on the next page for own static data examples.

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[OWN STATIC DATA1]

NAME : SHIP Name

C. SIGN: CAL0001 Call sign

MMSI : 123456789 MMSI no.
IMO : 623498071 IMO no.

[ ] [ ]

[OWN STATIC DATA2]

DESTINATION: Destination
TOKYO

DATE : 12/DEC Estimated date of arrival

TIME : 10:25 Estimated time of arrival

[ ] [ ]

[OWN STATIC DATA3]

DTE : DEFAULT Data terminal equipment status
DRAUGHT : 02.1 m Draught
NAV STATUS: 00 Navigation status no.
STATUS NAME Navigation status description
UNDER WAY USING
ENGINE (DEFAULT)

[ ] [ ]

[OWN STATIC DATA4]

CPA : 6.00 nm CPA
TCPA : 60 min TCPA
ANT POS : IN OUT IN: Internal GPS, OUT: External GPS
LENGTH A : 10 m 0 m Distance from bow to GPS antenna position
LENGTH B : 20 m 0 m Distance from stern to GPS antenna position
LENGTH C : 5 m 0 m Distance from port to GPS antenna position
LENGTH D : 5 m 0 m Distance from starboard to GPS antenna position

[ ] [ ]

[OWN STATIC DATA5]

CREW : 12 Number of crew
TYPE : 36 CLASS : A Ship type, class
TYPE NAME
SAILING Ship type description

[ ]x4

OWN STATIC DATA displays

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1.8.2 Own dynamic data

The OWN DYNAMIC DATA display shows your ship’s dynamic data, which
includes time, date, ship’s position, course over ground (COG), speed over
ground (SOG), rate of turn (ROT), and heading.

The OOW should periodically check position, speed over ground and sensor
information.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2. Press the [3] key to choose OWN DATA.
3. Press the [2] key to choose OWN DYNAMIC DATA.

[OWN DYNAMIC DATA]

Date, time 01/JAN/2002 13:24:55
Latitude LAT : 34°45.2132’ N
Longitude LON : 135°21.2345’ E
Speed over ground SOG : 8.321 kt
Course over ground COG : 118.5 deg
Rate of turn ROT : 10.3 deg/min
Heading HDG : 120.7 deg

OWN DYNAMIC DATA display

4. Press the [MENU] key to close the display.

1.9 Messages
You may send and receive messages via the VHF link, to a specified
destination (MMSI) or all ships in the area. The content should be relevant to
the safety of navigation, for example, an iceberg sighted, and as short as
possible.

Short safety related messages are only an additional means to broadcast

safety information. They do not remove the requirements of the GMDSS.

When a message is received, the equipment beeps and the indication

“MESSAGE” appears. The contents of the message may be viewed on the
receive message log.

1.9.1 Sending a message

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press the [4] key to open the SET MSG sub-menu.

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[SET MSG]
1 CREATE MSG
2 XMIT MSG(S)
3 RCVD MSG(S)

SET MSG sub-menu

3. Press the [1] key to open the CREATE MSG sub-menu.

[CREATE MSG]
1 SET MSG TYPE
2 SET MSG
3 SEND MSG

CREATE MSG sub-menu

4. Press the [1] key to choose SET MSG TYPE.

[SET MSG TYPE]

ADDRESS TYPE: +-
BROAD-CAST
MMSI: 000000000
MSG TYPE: NORMAL + -
CHANNEL#: NONE +-
MMS

SET MSG TYPE sub-menu

5. ADDRESS TYPE is selected; use the [SFT/ +/-] key to choose address
type: ADDRESS-CAST for a specific ship, or BROAD-CAST for all ships.
For BROAD-CAST go to step 7.
6. For ADDRESS-CAST, press the [NEXT] key to choose “MMSI,” and then
enter the MMSI of the receiving ship.
7. Press the [NEXT] key to choose MSG TYPE.
8. Use the [SFT/ +/-] key to choose message type: NORMAL (message other
than safety) or SAFETY (important navigational or meteorological warning).
9. Press the [NEXT] key to choose CHANNEL#.
10. Use the [SFT/ +/-] key to choose which channel to transmit your message
over; CH-A, CH-B, BOTH CH-A and CH-B, or NONE.
11. Press the [ENT] key to register settings and return to the CREATE MSG
sub-menu.
12. Press the [2] key to choose SET MSG.

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[SET MSG]

Data Input Mode

123: Numeric
ABC: Alphabet
Use the [SFT/ +/-] key 123 0/150 Number of
to switch modes. characters used

SET MSG screen

13. Key in your message, using up to 150 alphanumeric characters. Use the
[SFT/ +/-] key to switch between numeric and alphabet input. If you enter a
wrong character, use the [CLR/ALM] key to erase it.
14. Press the [ENT] key to save the message and return to the CREATE MSG
sub-menu.
15. Press the [3] key (SEND MSG) to send your message. The screen displays
“NOW SENDING” during transmission and “SEND COMPLETED” after the
message has been sent successfully. If the message could not be sent,
“SEND FAILED” appears. And if the receiver of the message could not
receive the message, “UNSUCCESSFUL” appears on your display along
with the MMSI of the receiver.

1.9.2 Message logs

The FA-100 automatically saves five each of transmitted and received
messages to their respective message logs. When a log becomes full, the
oldest message in the log is automatically deleted to make room for the latest.

To display a message log, do the following:

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2. Press the [4] key to choose SET MSG.
3. Press the [2] key to display the XMIT message log, or the [3] key to display
the RCVD message log.
Date, time message transmitted Date, time message received

[XMIT MSG(S)] [RCVD MSG(S)]

31/NOV 13:25 NEW! 10/APR 05:09 NEW! NEW: Unread message
MMSI TO: 431099111 FROM: 431099806 Sender’s MMSI
delivered 26/OCT 03:43 NEW! 27/MAR 22:00
to TO: 431099111 FROM: 431099806
19/SEP 18:00 01/JAN 09:54
TO: 431099111 FROM: 431099806

XMIT MSG log RCVD MSG log

XMIT and RCVD message logs
4. To view a message, choose it with the [▼] or [▲] key and then press the
[ENT] key.
5. Press the [MENU] key twice to close the log and return to the main menu.

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1.10 Viewing, Setting 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 switching to designated alternate channels by means of a
message from a shore facility. Where no shore based AIS or GMDSS sea area
A1 station is in place, the AIS should be switched manually as in paragraph
1.10.2.

An area is set with the data below and frequency, Tx power, area and zone.
The most recent eight areas are memorized.
• Automatic setting of VHF DSC (channel 70) from transmitter
• Automatic setting by AIS message from transmitter
• Setting by shipboard system such as ECDIS
• Manual setting

The default area is as follows:

• Tx power: 12.5 W
• Channel no. 2087, 2088
• Frequency bandwidth: 25 kHz
• Tx/Rx mode: Tx/Rx

1.10.1 Viewing channels, Tx power

Do the following to view channels currently set.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2. Press the [6] key to open the SYSTEM SETTINGS sub-menu.
3. Press the [2] key to choose SET CHANNEL.
4. Press the [1] key to show the VIEW CHANNEL display.
[VIEW CHANNEL]
Power POWER : 2W

CHANNEL NO.
Channel CH-A: 2087
CH-B: 2088

VIEW CHANNEL display

5. Press the [MENU] key to close the display.

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1.10.2 Displaying, editing area status

You may display the status of areas currently memorized in the equipment. The
Nine of any combination of AIS message from a transmitter, DSC message,
manual settings and commands from ECDIS or a PC may be registered and
one will be a default value.

About registering areas

• AIS and DSC messages registered within last two hours cannot be edited.
• An item labeled DEFAULT cannot be registered.
• If an area contains duplicate data the oldest data is deleted.
• Data older than five hours is deleted.
• Area data is deleted when it is more than 500 miles from the area for which it
was registered.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2. Press the [6] key to open the SYSTEM SETTINGS sub-menu.
3. Press the [2] key to choose SET CHANNEL.
4. Press the [2] key to open the CHANNEL EDIT sub-menu.

[CHANNEL EDIT]
SELECT NO. 1
TIME:
- -/- - - - -: - -
FROM
MMSI: DEFAULT
TYPE: DEFAULT
DTLS: [ENT]

CHANNEL EDIT sub-menu, page 1

SELECT NO.: File number, 1-9. In order of distance from own ship,
from closest to furthest.
TIME: Data and time equipment controlled by external source.
MMSI: MMSI displayed for control by DSC or AIS transmitter.
Dashes or “EMPTY” (no data) otherwise.
TYPE: How channel is controlled:
AIS, AIS message; PI, ECDIS or PC; DSC, DSC, MANUAL,
manual control
5. Press the [ENT] key to show details.

[CHANNEL EDIT]
FROM MMSI: 000000000
POWER : 12.5W +-
CH NO.CH-A: 0000
CH-B: 0000
MODE CH-A: TX/RX + -
CH-B: TX/RX
ZONE: 0nm

CHANNEL EDIT sub-menu, page 2

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6. POWER is selected; press the [SFT/ +/-] key to choose power: 12.5 W or 2
W.
7. Press the [NEXT] key to choose CH NO.
8. Key in channel number for channel A and B with the numeric keys. (The
setting range is 2001 to 2022, 2060 to 2088 and 2401 to 2428.)
9. Press the [NEXT] key to choose MODE.
10. Press the [SFT/ +/-] key to assign mode for channel A and B. Each time the
key is pressed the selection changes in the sequence of TX/RX, TX/RX;
TX/RX, RX; RX, TX/RX; RX, RX; RX, UNUSED; UNUSED, RX.
11. Press the [NEXT] key to choose ZONE. This sets the distance at which to
switch to the #1 channel when entering a zone.
12. Key in the zone distance. The setting range is 0 to 8 (nm). The default
setting when MMSI is shown is 5 nm.
13. Press the [NEXT] key to go to the next page.

[CHANNEL EDIT]
CH-AREA
RIGHT-TOP
LAT: 00°00.0’N +-
LON: 000°00.0’N +-
LEFT-BOTTOM
LAT: 00°00.0’N +-
LON: 000°00.0’N +-

CHANNEL EDIT sub-menu, page 3

14. Key in the latitude and longitude for the right-top position of the AIS
employment area. Use the [SFT/ +/-] key to switch coordinate, if necessary.
15. Press the [NEXT] key to choose LEFT-BOTTOM.
16. Key in the latitude and longitude for the left-bottom position of the AIS
employment area. Use the [SFT/ +/-] key to switch coordinate, if necessary.
Note: The available range is 20-200 nm. If the area contains overlapping
data the oldest data will be erased.
20-200 nm
RIGHT-TOP
20-200 nm

ZONE
1-8 nm
LEFT-BOTTOM
Description of RIGHT-TOP, LEFT-BOTTOM, ZONE
17. Press the [ENT] key.
18. YES is selected; press the [ENT] key to register settings.
19. Press the [MENU] key several times to close the menu.

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1.11 Long Range Mode

The long range mode sets how to reply to a request for own ship data from a
distant station, for example, Inmarsat C station. You may reply automatically or
manually.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2. Press the [6] key to open the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu.
3. Press the [3] key to choose SET LR MODE.
[SET LR MODE]

LR MODE : AUTO +-

SET LR MODE menu

4. Press the [SFT/ +/-] key to choose AUTO or MANUAL as appropriate.
5. Press the [ENT] key to register setting.
6. Press the [MENU] key several times to close the menu.

Note: For manual reply, the message below appears when a request for own
ship data arrives from long range. Press the [ENT] key to send the data,
or choose NO and press the [ENT] key to send no data.

[RECEIVE LR]
RESPONSE?
YES
NO +/-

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1.12 Enabling/Disabling the Buzzer

The buzzer which sounds against CPA/TCPA violation and system trouble may
be enabled or disabled as below. Note that this buzzer is not related to a radar
or ECDIS alarm.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2. Press the [6] key to open the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu.
3. Press the [5] key to choose SET BUZZER.

[SET BUZZER]
ALARM : ON +-
CPA/TCPA : ON +-

SET BUZZER menu

4. ALARM is selected; press the [SFT/ +/-] key to choose ON or OFF as
appropriate. This alarm is given to system trouble.
5. Press the [NEXT] key to choose CPA/TCPA, and then press the [SFT/ +/-]
key to choose ON or OFF as appropriate.
6. Press the [ENT] key to register settings.
7. Press the [MENU] key several times to close the menu.

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WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel

should work inside the
equipment.

2.1 Maintenance
Regular maintenance is necessary to maintain performance. A monthly
maintenance program should be established and should at least include the
items in the table below.
Maintenance items

Item Check point

Connectors Check that all connectors on the rear panel of the transponder
unit are firmly connected.
Cabling Check cabling for damage. Replace if damaged.
Ground terminal Check the ground terminal for rust. Clean if necessary.
Ground wire Confirm that the ground wire is firmly fastened.
Transponder unit Dirt and dust should be removed from the transponder unit
cleaning with a soft, dry cloth. Use special care when cleaning the
LCD since it is easily scratched. Do not use solvents such
as benzine and toulene to clean the display unit – they may
remove paint and markings and deform the equipment.

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2.2 Resetting the Breaker

The BREAKER button on the rear panel pops out when internal fault or
overcurrent is detected. Find the cause before pushing in the breaker to restore
normal operation.

POWER
12-24 VDC GPS ANT VHF ANT

LOG IN EXT GPS

LAN AD-10 IN

BREAKER to JUNCTION BOX EXTRA I/O

(PUSH-ON)
Breaker

FA-100 Transponder unit, rear view

2.3 Replacement of Battery

The lithium battery on the MPB Board (24P0015) stores data while the power is
turned off, and its life is about five years. When the voltage of the battery goes
below a certain level, the message BACKUP ERROR appears when turning on
the power. When this occurs, turn off the power and contact a FURUNO agent
or dealer to request replacement of the battery, at your earliest convenience.

The battery stores own ship’s static data: MMSI no., IMO no., ship name, call
sign, ship’s length and width and GPS antenna position. After the battery has
been replaced, reenter own ship’s static data.

Battery Type Code No.

CR2/3-8LF1ST1SN 000-145-543

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2.4 Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting table below provides common symptoms of trouble and
the means to rectify them. If you cannot restore normal operation, do not
attempt to check inside the equipment. Refer any repair work to a qualified
technician.
Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy
Power
Cannot turn on the power. • Check that the power connector is firmly fastened.
• Check if the breaker (red button) on the rear panel
of the transponder unit has popped out. Find out
the cause before pushing in the breaker to restore
normal operation.
• Check the power supply.
Transmitting, receiving messages
Cannot transmit or • Check that the VHF antenna cable is firmly
receive. fastened.
• Check the VHF antenna.
• For TX message, try different TX channel
(operating sequence: [MENU], [4], [1], [1]).
Can transmit but message • On the SET MSG TYPE sub-menu, check that
is sent to wrong party. ADDRESS TYPE is selected to ADDRESS-CAST
and MMSI is correct, before sending a message.
(operating sequence: [MENU], [4], [1], [1])
Position data
No position data • Check the GPS antenna for damage.
Wrong position data • Check that the GPS antenna position data on the
OWN STATIC DATA 4 display is correct.
(operating sequence: [MENU], [3], [1], [▼]x3)

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2.5 Diagnostics
The FA-100 provides diagnostic tests to check program no., memory, keyboard,
LCD and built-in GPS receiver.

2.5.1 DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press the [7] key to open the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.

[DIAGNOSTICS]
1 PROGRAM NO.
2 MEMORY TEST
3 KEY TEST
4 LCD TEST
5 ON/OFF HISTORY
6 GPS TEST
For service technician. 7 FOR SERVICE
Not accessible by user.

DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu

2.5.2 Program no.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press the [7] key to open the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.
3. Press the [1] key to choose PROGRAM NO.

[PROGRAM NO.]
MAIN: 245-0001-0**
SUB : 245-0002-0**
H8S1: 245-0003-0**
H8S2: 245-0004-0**
H8S3: 245-0005-0**

** = Program version no.

PROGRAM NO. display

4. Press the [MENU] key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.

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2.5.3 Memory test

The memory can be checked for proper operation as follows:

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.

2. Press the [7] key to open the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.
3. Press the [2] key to choose MEMORY TEST to test the memory. The
results are shown as OK or NG (No Good). For any NG, request service.

[MEMORY TEST]
ROM RAM
MAIN : OK OK
SUB : OK OK
H8S1 : OK OK
H8S2 : OK OK
H8S3 : OK OK

MEMORY TEST display

4. Press the [MENU] key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.

2.5.4 Keyboard test

The keyboard can be checked for proper operation as follows:

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.

2. Press the [7] key to open the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.
3. Press the [3] key to choose KEY TEST.

[KEY TEST]
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
NXT 0 MEN
CLR SFT ENT

ESC : [MENU]x3

KEY TEST display

4. Press each key (except the [POWER] key) one by one. A key’s on-screen
location fills in black while the key is pressed, if the key is functioning
properly.
5. To escape from the keyboard test, press the [MENU] key three times.

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2.5.5 LCD test

The LCD can be checked for proper display as follows:

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.

2. Press the [7] key to open the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.
3. Press the [4] key to choose LCD TEST. The screen color automatically
changes from yellowish-green to black alternately if the LCD is normal.

[LCD TEST] [LCD TEST]

Yellowish-green Black

LCD TEST display

4. Press the [MENU] key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.

2.5.6 On/off history

The ON/OFF HISTORY log shows the date and time of the latest 30 power-ons
and power-offs. Further, on and off times of 0 W transmission may also be
shown.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.

2. Press the [7] key to open the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.
3. Press the [5] key to choose ON/OFF HISTORY.

[ON/OFF HISTORY]
PWR-ON 17/MAY/2002 Power turned on 17 May 2002
05:35:54 at 05:35:54
PWR-OFF 17/MAY/2002
04:56:57
PWR-ON 17/MAY/2002
04:06:34

ON/OFF HISTORY log

4. Use the [▼] or [▲] key to scroll the log.
5. Press the [MENU] key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.

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2.5.7 GPS test

The GPS test checks the built-in GPS receiver for proper operation.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.

2. Press the [7] key to open the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.
3. Press the [6] key to choose GPS TEST.

[GPS TEST]

TEST START

PUSH [ENT]

GPS TEST display

4. Press the [ENT] key to start the test. “NOW TESTING…” is displayed during
the testing and the results are displayed as shown in the illustration below.
If the results for SELF TEST1 or SELF TEST2 show a numeral or alphabet,
contact a FURUNO agent or dealer for advice.
PROGRAM No.: 4850218
PROGRAM Ver. : 0**
SELF TEST1: OK
SELF TEST2: OK
ERROR CONTENTS

** = Program Version No.

GPS test results
5. Press the [MENU] key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS sub-menu.

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2.6 Alarm Status

The alarm status log shows the date and time alarms were violated.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2. Press the [3] key to choose OWN DATA.
3. Press the [3] key to choose ALARM STATUS.
[ALARM STATUS]
Alarm name, EPFS 7/MAR 4:32:16
date and time L/L 7/MAR 4:02:01
of alarm SOG 7/MAR 2:34:54
COG 6/MAR 7:09:32
HDG 3/MAR 8:00:21
ROT 19/FEB 9:05:22

ALARM STATUS display

4. Use the [▼] or [▲] key to scroll the log.
5. Press the [MENU] key to close the log.

Alarm statuses and their meanings

Alarm Status Alarm Meaning

Indication Message
TX Tx malfunction TX malfunction
ANT Antenna VSWR Antenna VSWR trouble. Continued
exceed limit operation possible.
CH1 Rx channel 1 TDMA RX１Board trouble. TX stopped
malfunction on corresponding TX channel.
CH2 Rx channel 2 TDMA RX2 Board trouble. TX stopped
malfunction on corresponding TX channel.
CH70 Rx channel 70 DSC RX Board trouble, transmission
malfunction stopped on CH70.
MKD MKD connection MKD connection problem. Continued
lost operation possible.
EPFS External EPFS lost No data from external navigator.
Continued operation possible.
L/L No sensor No L/L data
positioning in use
SOG No valid SOG Invalid SOG data
information
COG No valid COG Invalid COG data
information
HDG Heading lost/invalid Invalid/nonexistent HDG data
ROT No valid ROT Invalid ROT data
information

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2.7 Error Messages

The FA-100 displays the following error messages to alert you to invalid data,
etc..
Error messages

Message Meaning
BATTERY ERROR! Voltage of backup battery is getting low.
BACKUP ERROR ROM contents erased because voltage of backup
battery is too low.
ENTER MMSI Your MMSI was not found when turning on the power.
NO SEL. RENEW AGAIN No data found for target selected (target data,
dangerous ship).
CAN’T DISPLAY OVER LAT85° Own ship’s latitude is higher than 85°.
INVALID DATA Invalid own ship position.
NO MMSI MMSI not entered when SEND MSG is set for
ADDRESS-CAST.
SYNCHRONISM CAN’T TAKEN Slot synchronization not yet performed when you
attempted to send a message.
NO MESSAGE! No TX message when you attempted to send a
message.
SEND FAILED! Transmission failed.
UNSUCCESSFUL! Could not send message to specific station.
NO MESSAGE No TX or RX message.
OUT OF RANGE!: DRAUGHT:0-25.5 Invalid draught entered in SET SHIP DATA.
OUT OF RANGE!: YEAR Invalid year entered in SET DESTINATION.
OUT OF RANGE!: MONTH:1-12 Invalid month entered in SET DESTINATION.
OUT OF RANGE!: DAY:1-29/30/31 Invalid day entered in SET DESTINATION.
OUT OF RANGE!: HOUR:0-23 Invalid hour entered in SET DESTINATION.
OUT OF RANGE!: MINUTE:0-59 Invalid minute entered in SET DESTINATION.
OUT OF RANGE!: CREW:0-8191 Invalid crew no. entered in SET CREW&TYPE.
OUT OF RANGE!: CPA:0-6.00 Invalid CPA range entered.
OUT OF RANGE!: TCPA:0-60 Invalid TCPA entered.
OUT OF RANGE!: CH-A:IT Invalid CH-NO. A entered on the CHANNEL EDIT
DOESN’T EXIST sub-menu.
OUT OF RANGE!: CH-A:IT Invalid CH-NO. A entered on the CHANNEL EDIT
DOESN’T EXIST sub-menu.
OUT OF RANGE!: ZONE:1-8 Invalid ZONE entered on the CHANNEL EDIT
sub-menu.
ERROR REGIST Duplicate data in overlapping sea areas.
OUT OF RANGE!: ROT CYCLE:1-10 Invalid ROT entered in SET I/O menu.

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2.8 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
and status.

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2. Press the [3] key to choose OWN DATA.
3. Press the [4] key to choose INTERNAL GPS.

[INTERNAL GPS]
Latitude position LAT: 34°44.4639’N
Longitude position LON: 135°21.2395’E
Speed over ground SOG: 10.9kt
Course over ground COG: 98.9 deg
Date UTC: 6/MAR/2002
Time 6:29:02
Mode MODE: A STS: 3D STS (Status)
A: GPS 2D: 2D GPS position fix
D: Differential 3D: 3D GPS position fix
N: No Fix D2D: 2D DGPS position fix
D3D: 3D DGPS position fix
DOP: HDOP larger than 4 in 2D fix,
or PDOP larger than 6 in 3D fix

Internal GPS monitor

5. Press the [MENU] key to close the display.

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2.9 Displaying Sensor Status

The SENSOR STATUS display monitors sensor status.

1. Press the [MENU] key.

2. Press the [3] key to choose OWN DATA.
3. Press the [4] key to choose SENSOR STATUS.

[SENSOR STATUS]

UTC CLOCK LOST

Sensor status display

4. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

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2.10 Restoring Default Settings

You may clear all settings to start afresh with default settings. When this is
done, the default options for all items in the INIT SETTING and SYSTEM
SETTINGS sub-menus are restored. GPS data is also cleared; however, MMSI
and IMO numbers are not cleared.

1. Turn on the power while pressing and holding down the [CLR/ALM] key.
Hold down the [CLR/ALM] key until the screen below appears.

P.F TIME
18/MAR/2002
12:12:11

Startup screen
2. . The screen below appears when all data has been cleared.

NOW STARTING
CHECKING MENORY

COMPLETE

Memory check screen

3. Press the [CLR/ALM] key. The plotter display appears.
4. Set items in INIT SETTINGS and SYSTEM SETTINGS, referring to Chapter
1.

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Menu Tree
Default settings in bold italics.

[MENU] key 1 TARGET DATA (Displays selected target’s name, range and bearing, etc. on five screens.)
2 PLOTTER (Displays other ship’s position with respect to your position.)
3 OWN DATA (Display own ship static and dynamic data. Read only.)
1 OWN STATIC DATA
OWN STATIC DATA 1 (Name, call sign, MMSI, IMO)
OWN STATIC DATA 2 (Destination, estimated date and time of arrival)
OWN STATIC DATA 3 (DTE, draught, nav status)
OWN STATIC DATA 4 (CPA, TCPA, GPS antenna position)
OWN STATIC DATA 5 (Crew, type, class)
2 OWN DYNAMIC DATA (Own ship latitude, longitude, SOG, COG, ROT, HDG)
3 ALARM STATUS (Displays alarm log.)
4 INTERNAL GPS (Shows position, SOG, COG, time, date, mode, reveiver status.)
4 SET MSG
1 CREATE MSG
1 SET MSG TYPE
ADDRESS TYPE (ADDRESS-CAST, BROADCAST)
MMSI
MSG TYPE (NORMAL, SAFETY)
CHANNEL (NONE, CH-A, CH-B, BOTH, NONE)
2 SET MSG (Create message.)
3 SEND MSG (Send message.)
2 XMIT MSG(S) (XMIT message log)
3 RCVD MSG(S) (RCVD message log)
5 INIT SETTINGS
1 SET SHIP DATA (NAME, CALL SIGN, DRAUGHT, DTE)
2 SET DESTINATION (DATE, TIME, DESTINATION)
3 SET NAV STATUS (Set navigation status. For details, see page 6.)
4 SET TYPE&CREW
CREW (0-8191, 0)
TYPE CLASS (A, B)
TYPE NO. (Set ship type. For details, see the installation manual.)
5 SET CPA/TCPA
CPA (0-6.00 nm)
TCPA (0-60 min)
ACTV (ENBL, DSBL)
6 SET ANTENNA POS (Set antenna position. For details, see the installation manual.)
1 INTERNAL ANT POS
A (0-511 m, 0)
B (0-511 m, 0)
C (0-63 m, 0)
D (0-63 m, 0)
2 EXTERNAL ANT POS (Same items as 1 INTERNAL ANT POS.)

(Continued on next page.)

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6 SYSTEM SETTINGS
1 SET I/O PORT
1 I/O SPEED (PCI/O, SNSR1, SNSR2, SNSR3, L/R, BCON,
(EXTRA1 I/O, XTRA I/O. Settings: 38.4k, 4800. All 38.4k except BCON and XTRA I/0.)
2 I/O FUNCTION (EXT DISP, L/R)
3 I/O PRIORITY (Sets priority of item from 1-8.)
1 L/L, COG, SOG (SN1, 1; SN2, 2: SN3, 3; SN4, 4; EX2, 5; LR, 6; PC, 7, LAN, 8)
2 HDG (Same as 1 above.)
3 ROT (Same as 1 above.)
4 AIS
RESPONSE (PC, LAN, NONE, EX2, LR)
EX2 (ENBL, DSBL)
LR (ENBL, DSBL)
PC (ENBL, DSBL)
LAN (ENBL, DSBL)
4 (SET LAN (IP ADRS) (IP ADDRESS 000-000-000-000, SUB
NET MASK 000-000-000-000)
2 SET CHANNEL
1 VIEW CHANNEL
2 CHANNEL EDIT
FROM MMSI
POWER (2, 12.5 W)
CH-NO (CH-A, 2087, CH-B, 2088)
MODE (TX/RX, TX/RX; TX/RX, RX; RX, TX/RX; RX, RX; RX, UNUSED; UNUSED, RX)
ZONE (0-8, 0)
CH-AREA (RIGHT-TOP)
LAT
LON
CH-AREA (LEFT-BOTTOM)
LAT
LON

3 SET LR MODE (AUTO, MANUAL)

4 SET OTHER I/O
AD-10 (ENBL, DSBL)
LOG (ENBL, DSBL)
ROT (1-10 s, 1)
5 SET BUZZER
ALARM (ON, OFF)
CPA/TCPA (ON, OFF)
7 DIAGNOSTICS
1 PROGRAM NO.
2 MEMORY STATUS
3 KEY TEST
4 LCD TEST
5 ON/OFF HISTORY
6 GPS TEST
7 FOR SERVICE

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Parts List
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; therefore, they are not listed in the manual. Major modules
can be located on the parts location photo on page AP-4.

FURUNO Model FA-100

Unit
TRANSPONDER UNIT
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
2002-June Blk.No.
SYMBOL TYPE CODE No. REMARKS SHIPPABLE
ASSEMBLY

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

24P0026, LKY2 005-950-780 X
24P0025, OCN2 005-950-790 X
24P0024, MOT2 005-950-800 X
24P0015, MPB 005-950-880 X

ASSEMBLY
RX1 005-952-240 24P0010A X
RX2 005-952-250 24P0010B X
EXCT 005-952-260 24P0012 X
DSC 005-952-270 24P0013 X
PA 005-952-280 24P0014 X
PWX 005-952-290 24P0016 X

FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY

FA-100 005-952-310 X

FILTER ASSEMBLY
FA-100 005-952-230 X

BREAKER
BK1 TBC5101-01-1211 000-119-400

JACK
J1 M-BR-191 000-125-916

CABLE w/CONNECTOR
W1 51065-0700-PHR7-L110 000-146-319
W2 L280 000-145-440
W3 TNCBPJ (140) 000-143-748
W4 TMP-W-L130 000-146-301
W5 TMP-W-L180 000-146-302
W6 TMP-W-L80 000-146-300
W7 TMP-W-L45 000-146-303

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Parts Location
Power Module

MPB Board
(see photo
below)

RX1
Power
Amplifier
RX2

Transmitter DSC Receiver

Driver

Transponder unit, front view, front panel removed

MPB
Board
24P0015

Transponder unit, right side view, cover removed

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GPS Receiver
GN-79N5A-N

Transponder unit, top view, cover removed

LKYZ
Board
24P0026

Front panel of transponder unit

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Breaker

Transponder unit, rear view

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Digital Interface (IEC 61162 2nd Edition)
Sentence data
Input sentences
ABM, ACA, ACK, AIR, BBM, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, LRF, LRI, OSD, RMC,
ROT, SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG

Output sentences
ABK, ACA, ALR, LRF, LR1, LR2, LR3, TXT, VDM, VDO

Transmission interval
ABK: With each event
ACA: At RX
ALR: 30 s
LRF, LR1, LR2, LR3: At RX
TXT: Each update
VDM: At RX
VDO: 1 s

Data transmission
Data is transmitted in serial asynchronous form in accordance with the standard
referenced in 2.1 of IEC 61162-1. The first bit is a start bit and is followed by data bits,
least-significant-bit as illustrated below.

The following parameters are used:

Baud rate: 4800
Data bits: 8 (D7 = 0), parity none
Stop bits: 1

D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7

Start Stop
bit Data bits bit

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Sentence description
Input

ABM - Addressed binary and safety related message

This sentence provides an external application with a means to exchange data using an
AIS.
!--ABM,x,x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x,xx,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | +--- 9
| | | | | | | +----- 8
| | | | | | +-------- 7
| | | | | +------------ 6
| | | | +--------------- 5
| | | +--------------------- 4
| | + --------------------------- 3
| +----------------------------- 2
+------------------------------- 1

1. Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message, 1 to 9

2. Message sentence number, 1 to 9
3. Message sequence identifier, 0 to 3
4. The MMSI of destination AIS unit for the ITU-R M.1371 message 6 or 12
5. AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message
6. VDL message number(6 or 12), see ITU-R M.1371
7. Encapsulated data
8. Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
9. Checksum

AP-8
ACA - AIS regional channel assignment message
This sentence is used to both enter and obtain channel management information.
$--ACA,x,IIII.I, a,yyyyy.yy,a,IIII.II,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xxxx,x,xxxx,x,x,x,a,x,hhmmss.ss*hh<CR><LF>
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

1. Sequence number, 0 to 9
2. Region Northeast corner latitude - N/S
3. Region Northeast corner longitude - E/W
4. Region Southwest corner latitude - N/S
5. Region Southwest corner longitude - E/W
6. Transition Zone Size
7. Channel A
8. Channel A bandwidth
9. Channel B
10. Channel B bandwidth
11. Tx/Rx mode control
12. Power level control
13. Information source
14. In-use flag
15. Time of in-used change

ACK- Acknowledge alarm

$--ACK,xxx*hh<CR><LF>
| +--------------------- 2
+------------------------ 1

1. Local alarm number(identifier)

2. Checksum

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AIR - AIS interrogation request

This sentence provides an external application with the means to initiate a request for
specific ITU-R M.1371 message from distant mobile or base AIS stations.
$--AIR,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x,x.x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | +--- 9
| | | | | | | +----- 8
| | | | | | +-------- 7
| | | | | +--------------- 6
| | | | +--------------------- 5
| | | +------------------------ 4
| | +--------------------------- 3
| +------------------------------ 2
+------------------------------------- 1

1. MMSI of interrogated satation 1

2. ITU-R M.1371 message requested from station 1
3. Message 5 data set indicator
4. Number of second message requested from station 1
5. Message 5 data set indicator
6. MMSI of interrogated station 2
7. Number of message requested from station 2
8. Message 5 data set indicator
9. Checksum

BBM - UAIS broadcast binary message

This sentence provides an external application with a means to broadcast data, as defined
by the application only – not the AIS.
!--BBM,x,x,x,x,xx,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF>
|| | | | | | |
| | | | | | | +--- 8
| | | | | | +------ 7
| | | | | +--------- 6
| | | | +------------- 5
| | | +---------------- 4
| | +------------------ 3
| +-------------------- 2
+---------------------- 1

1. Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message, 1 to 9

2. Message sentence number, 1 to 9
3. Sequential Message identifier, 0 to 9
4. AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message
5. VDL message number(8,14,19 or 21), see ITU-R M.1371
6. Binary data
7. Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
8. Checksum

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DTM - Datum reference
Local geodetic datum to which a position location is referenced.
$--DTM,ccc,a,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,ccc*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | +--- 7
| | | | | | | +------ 6
| | | | | | +---------- 5
| | | | +---+------------- 4
| | +---+------------------- 3
| +------------------------- 2
+---------------------------- 1

1. Local datum W84 - WGS84

W72 - WGS72
S85 - SGS85
P90 - PE90
999 - User defined
IHO datum code
2. Local datum subdivision code
3. Lat offset, min, N/S
4. Lon offset, min, E/W
5. Altitude offset, m
6. Reference dattum W84 - WGS84
W72 - WGS72
S85 - SGS85
P90 - PE90
7. Checksum

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GBS - GNSS satellite fault detection

This message is used to support receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM). Given
that a GPS receiver is tracking enough satellites to perform integrity checks of the
positioning quality of the position solution, a message is needed to report the output of this
process to other systems to advise the system user. With the RAIM in the GPS receiver,
the receiver can isolate faults to individual satellites and not use them in its position and
velocity calculations. Also, the GPS receiver can still track the satellite and easily judge
when it is back within tolerance.

This message shall be used for reporting this RAIM information. To perform these integrity
functions, six channels of satellite tracking are a minimum while all-in-view tracking is
most desirable.
$--GBS,hhmmss.ss,x.x,x.x,x.x,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | +--------- 9
| | | | | | | +------------ 8
| | | | | | +---------------- 7
| | | | | +-------------------- 6
| | | | +----------------------- 5
| | | +--------------------------- 4
| | +------------------------------- 3
| +----------------------------------- 2
+------------------------------------------- 1

1. UTC time of the GGA or GNS fix addociated with this sentence
2. Expected error in latitude
3. Expected error in longitude
4. Expected error in altitude
5. ID number of most likely failed satellite
6. Probability of missed detection for most likely failed satellite
7. Estimate of bias on most likely failed satellite
8. Standard deviation of bias estimate
9. Checksum

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GGA - Global positioning system (GPS) fix data
Time, position and fix related data for a GPS receiver.
$--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | +-- 11
| | | | | | | | | | | | | +---- 10
| | | | | | | | | | | | +--------- 9
| | | | | | | | | | +---+------------ 8
| | | | | | | | +---+------------------ 7
| | | | | | | +------------------------- 6
| | | | | | +---------------------------- 5
| | | | | +------------------------------- 4
| | | +----+--------------------------------- 3
| +---+--------------------------------------------- 2
+------------------------------------------------------------- 1

1. UTC of position
2. Latitude, N/S
3. Longitude, E/W
4. GPS quality indicator
5. Number of satllite in use,00-12, may be different from the number in view
6. Horizontal dilution of precision
7. Antenna altitude above/below mean sealevel, m
8. Geoidal separation, m
9. Age of differential GPS data
10. Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023
11. Checksum

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GLL - Geographic position - latitude/longitude

Latitude and longitude of present vessel position, time of position fix and status.
$--GLL,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | +------- 6
| | | | | | +--------- 5
| | | | | +----------- 4
| | | | +---------------- 3
| | +------+----------------------- 2
+---+----------------------------------- 1

1. Latitude, N/S
2. Longitude, E/W
3. UTC of position
4. Status: A=data valid, V=data invalid
5. Mode indicator(see note)
6. Checksum

NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator:

A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = estimated(dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid

The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field shall be
set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for A=Autonomous and
D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator and Status field shall not
be null fields.

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GNS - GNSS fixed data
$--GNS,hhmmss.ss,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 11
| | | | | | | | | | | +------ 10
| | | | | | | | | | +---------- 9
| | | | | | | | | +-------------- 8
| | | | | | | | +------------------ 7
| | | | | | | +---------------------- 6
| | | | | | +------------------------- 5
| | | | | +------------------------------ 4
| | | +-------+--------------------------------- 3
| +---+--------------------------------------------- 2
+------------------------------------------------------------- 1

1. UTC of position
2. Latitude, N/S
3. Longitude, E/W
4. Mode indicator
5. Total number of satllite in use,00-99
6. HDOP
7. Antenna altitude, metres, re:mean-sea-level(geoid)
8. Geoidal separation
9. Age of differential data
10. Differential reference station ID
11. Checksum

HDT - Heading - true

Actual vessel heading in degrees true produced by any device or system producing true
bearing.
$--HDT,x.x,T*hh<CR><LF>
| | |
| | +--------- 2
+----+----------- 1

1. Heading, degrees true

2. Checksum

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LRF – Long-range function

This sentence is used in both long-range interrogation and long-range interrogation replies.
The LRF-sentence is the second sentence of the long-range range interrogation request
pair, LRI and LRF.
$--LRF,x,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,c--c*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | |
| | | | +--- 5
| | | +------ 4
| | +----------- 3
| +------------------- 2
+------------------------- 1

1. Sequence number, 0 to 9
2. MMSI of requestor
3. Name of requestor, 1 to 20 characters
4. Function, 1 to 26 characters
5. Checksum

LRI – Long-range interrogation

The LRI-sentence contains the information that the AIS needs in order to determine if the
reply sentences need to be constructed.
$--LRI,x,a,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a*hh<CR><LF>
|| | | | | | | | | | | |
|| | | | | | | | | | | +--- 9
|| | | | | | | | | +---+----- 8
|| | | | | | | +--+---------------- 7
|| | | | | +---+-------------------------- 6
|| | | +--+------------------------------------- 5
|| | +--------------------------------------------------- 4
|| +------------------------------------------------------------- 3
| +------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
+--------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

1. Sequence number, 0 to 9
2. Control Flag
3. MMSI of requestor
4. MMSI of destination
5. Latitude - N/S(north-east coordinate)
6. Longitude - E/W(north-east coordinate)
7. Latitude - N/S(south-west coordinate)
8. Longitude - E/W(south-west coordinate)
9. Checksum

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OSD - Own ship data
Heading. course, speed, set and drift summary. Useful for, but not limited to radar/ARPA
application.
$--OSD,x.x,A,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | +--------- 10
| | | | | | | | +----------- 9
| | | | | | | +-------------- 8
| | | | | | +------------------ 7
| | | | | +--------------------- 6
| | | | +------------------------ 5
| | | +--------------------------- 4
| | +------------------------------ 3
| +--------------------------------- 2
+------------------------------------ 1

1. Heading, degrees true

2. Heading status: A=data valid, V=data invalid
3. Vessel course, degrees true
4. Course reference, B/M/W/R/P(see note)
5. Vessel soeed
6. Speed refereence, B/M/W/R/P(see note)
7. Vessel set, degrees true---Manually entered
8. Vessel drift(speed) ---Manually entered
9. Speed units, K(km/h) / N(Knots) / S(statute miles/h)
10. Checksum

NOTES - Reference systems(speed/course):

B = bottom tracking log
M = manually entered
W = water referenced
R = radar tracking(of fixed target)
P = positioning system ground reference

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RMC - Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data

Time, date, position, course and speed data provided by a GPS or TRANSIT navigation
receiver. Checksum is mandatory in this sentence. This sentence is transmitted at
intervals not exceeding 2 s and is always accompanied by RMB when a destination
waypoint is active. RMC and RMB are the recommended minimum data to be provided by
a GPS or TRANSIT receiver. All data fields must be provided, null fields used only when
data is temporarily unavailable.
$--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 10
| | | | | | | | | | | +----- 9
| | | | | | | | | +--+------- 8
| | | | | | | | +--------------- 7
| | | | | | | +--------------------- 6
| | | | | | +------------------------- 5
| | | | +---+---------------------------- 4
| | +---+---------------------------------------- 3
| +--------------------------------------------------- 2
+---------------------------------------------------------- 1

1. UTC of position fix

2. Status: A=data valid, V=navigation receiver warning
3. Latitude, N/S
4. Longitude, E/W
5. Speed over ground, knots
6. Course over ground, degrees true
7. Date: dd/mm/yy
8. magnetic variation, degrees E/W
9. Mode indicator(see note)
10. Checksum

NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator:

A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = estimated(dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid

The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field
shall be set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for
A=Autonomous and D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator
and Status field shall not be null fields.

ROT - Rate of turn

Rate of turn and direction of turn.
$--ROT,x.x,A*hh<CR><LF>
| | |
| | +--- 3
| +----- 2
+-------- 1

1. Rate of turn, deg/min, "-"=bow turns to port

2. Status: A=data valid, V=data invalid
3. Checksum

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SSD - UAIS ship static data
This sentence is used to enter static parameters into a shipboard AIS. The parameters in
this sentence support a number of ITU-R M.1371 messages.
$--SSD,c--c,c--c,xxx,xxx,xx,xx,c*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | +--- 8
| | | | | | +----- 7
| | | | | +------- 6
| | | | +---------- 5
| | | +-------------- 4
| | +------------------ 3
| +---------------------- 2
+--------------------------- 1

1. Ship’s Call Sign, 1 to 7 characters

2. Ship’S Name, 1 to 20 characters
3. Pos. ref. point distance, "A," from bow, 0 to 511 Meters
4. Pos. ref. point distance, "B," from stern, 0 to 511 Meters
5. Pos. ref. point distance, "C," from port beam, 0 to 63 Meters
6. Pos. ref. point distance, "D," from starboard beam, 0 to 63 Meters
7. DTE indicator flag
8. Checksum

VBW - Dual ground/water speed

$--VBW,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,A,x.x,A*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | +--- 11
| | | | | | | | | +----- 10
| | | | | | | | +-------- 9
| | | | | | | +----------- 8
| | | | | | +-------------- 7
| | | | | +----------------- 6
| | | | +-------------------- 5
| | | +------------------------ 4
| | +--------------------------- 3
| +------------------------------ 2
+---------------------------------- 1

1. Longitudial water speed, knots

2. Transverse water speed, knots
3. Status: water speed, A=data valid V=data invalid
4. Longitudial ground speed, knots
5. Transverse ground speed, knots
6. Status: ground speed, A=data valid V=data invalid
7. Stern transverse water speed, knots
8. Status: stern water speed, A=data valid V=data invalid
9. Stern transverse ground speed, knots
10. Status: stern ground speed, A=data valid V=data invalid
11. Checksum

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VSD - UAIS voyage static data

$--VSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,c--c,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | +--- 10
| | | | | | | | +------ 9
| | | | | | | +---------- 8
| | | | | | +------------- 7
| | | | | +---------------- 6
| | | | +----------------------- 5
| | | +------------------------------ 4
| | +----------------------------------- 3
| +--------------------------------------- 2
+------------------------------------------- 1

1. Type of ship and cargo category, 0 to 255

2. Maximum present static draught, 0 to 25.5 Meters
3. Persons on-board, 0 to 8191
4. Destination, 1-20 characters
5. Estimated UTC of arrival at destination
6. Estimated day of arrival at destination, 00 to 31(UTC)
7. Estimated month of arrival at destination, 00 to 12(UTC)
8. Navigational status, 0 to 15
9. Regional application flags, 0 to 15
10. Checksum

VTG - Course over ground and ground speed

The actual course and speed relative to the ground.
$--VTG,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,x.x,K,a*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | +------- 6
| | | | | | | | +--------- 5
| | | | | | +---+----------- 4
| | | | +--+----------------- 3
| | +--+----------------------- 2
+-+----------------------------- 1

1. Course over ground, degrees true

2. Course over ground, degrees magnetic
3. Speed over ground, knots
4. Speed over ground, km/h
5. Mode indicator(see note)
6. CHecksum

NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator:

A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = estimated(dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid
The positioning system Mode indicator field shall not be a null field.

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ABK - UAIS addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement

The ABK-sentence is generated when a transaction, initiated by reception of an ABM, AIR
or BBM sentence, is completed or terminated.
$--ABK,xxxxxxxxx,x,x.x,x,x*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | |
| | | | | +--- 6
| | | | +----- 5
| | | +------- 4
| | +---------- 3
| +------------- 2
+------------------- 1

1. MMSI of the addressed AIS unit

2. AIS channel of reception
3. Message type
4. Message sequence number
5. Type of acknowledgement
6. Checksum

ACA- See “Input” section.

ALR –Set alarm state

$--ALR,hhmmss.ss,xxx,A,A,c--c*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | |
| | | | | +------------- 6
| | | | +----------------- 5
| | | +-------------------- 4
| | +---------------------- 3
| +------------------------- 2
+--------------------------------- 1

1. Time of alarm condition change, UTC

2. Local alarm number(identifier)
3. Alarm condition(A=threshold exceeded, V=not exceeded)
4. Alarm’s acknowledge state, A=acknowledged V=unacknowledged
5. Alarm’s description text
6. Checksum

LRF – Long-range function

See input section.

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LR1 - Long-range reply with destination for function request “A”

The LRI sentence identifies the destination for the reply and contains the information
requested by the “A” function identification character.
$--LR1,x,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,c--c,xxxxxxxxx*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | +---- 7
| | | | | +---------- 6
| | | | +----------------- 5
| | | +---------------------- 4
| | +------------------------------ 3
| +---------------------------------------- 2
+---------------------------------------------- 1

1. Sequence Number
2. MMSI of responder
3. MMSI of requestor(reply destination)
4. Ship’s name, 1 to 20 characters
5. Call Sign, 1 to 7 characters
6. IMO Number, 9-digit number
7. Checksum

LR2 - Long-range reply for function requests “B, C, E, and F”

The LR2-sentence contains the information requested by the “B, C, E and F” function
identification characters.
$--LR2,x,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,T,x.x,N*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 9
| | | | | | | | | | +---+----- 8
| | | | | | | | +--+----------- 7
| | | | | | +----+----------------- 6
| | | | +----+---------------------------- 5
| | | +------------------------------------------ 4
| | +-------------------------------------------------- 3
| +----------------------------------------------------------- 2
+----------------------------------------------------------------- 1

1. Sequence Number
2. MMSI of responder
3. Date: ddmmyy
4. UTC of Position
5. Latitude - N/S
6. Longitude - E/W
7. Course over ground, degrees True
8. Speed over ground, Knots
9. Checksum

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LR3- - Long-range reply for function requests “I, O, P, U and W”
The LR3-sentence contains the information requested by the “I, O, P, U and W” function
identification characters.
$--LR3,x,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,xxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,x.x,cc,x.x,x.x,cc,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | +---- 12
| | | | | | | | | | +------- 11
| | | | | | | | | +---------- 10
| | | | | | | | +-------------- 9
| | | | | | | +------------------ 8
| | | | | | +--------------------- 7
| | | | | +------------------------- 6
| | | | +-------------------------------- 5
| | | +---------------------------------------- 4
| | +---------------------------------------------- 3
| +------------------------------------------------------ 2
+------------------------------------------------------------ 1

1. Sequence Number
2. MMSI of responder
3. Voyage destination, 1 to 20 characters
4. ETA Date: ddmmyy
5. ETA Time
6. Draught
7. Ship/cargo(ITU-R M.1371, Table 18)
8. Ship length
9. Ship breadth
10. Ship type(ITUR-R M.1371, Table 18)
11. Persons, 0 to 8191
12. Checksum

TXT - Text transmission

$--TXT,xx,xx,xx,c--c*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | |
| | | | | +--- 5
| | | +--+----- 4
| | +---------- 3
| +------------- 2
+---------------- 1

1. Total number of message, 01 to 99

2. Message number, 01 to 99
3. Text identifier
4. Text Message
5. Checksum

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VDM – VHF data-link message

This sentence is used to transfer the entire contents of a received AIS message packet, as
defined in ITU-R M.1371 and as received on the VHF Data Link (VDL), using the “6-bit”
field type.
!--VDM,x,x,x,x,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF>
| || | | | |
| | | | | | +--- 7
| | | | | +----- 6
| | | | +-------- 5
| | | +------------ 4
| | +-------------- 3
| +---------------- 2
+------------------ 1

1. Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message, 1 to 9

2. Message sentence number, 1 to 9
3. Sequential message identifier, 0 to 9
4. AIS channel Number
5. Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message
6. Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
7. Checksum

VDO - UAIS VHF data-link own-vessel report

!--VDO,x,x,x,x,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF>
| | || | | |
| | | | | | +--- 7
| | | | | +----- 6
| | | | +-------- 5
| | | +------------ 4
| | +-------------- 3
| +---------------- 2
+------------------ 1

1. Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message, 1 to 9

2. Message sentence number, 1 to 9
3. Sequential message identifier, 0 to 9
4. AIS channel Number
5. Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message
6. Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
7. Checksum

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INDEX
A L
Alarm status ..................................................38 LCD test........................................................ 36
Long range mode ......................................... 29
B
Battery replacement......................................32 M
Brilliance .......................................................11 Maintenance................................................. 31
Buzzer...........................................................30 Memory clear................................................ 42
Memory test.................................................. 35
C
Menu tree .................................................AP-1
Channels
Messages
setting .......................................................27
logs ........................................................... 25
viewing ......................................................26
sending ..................................................... 23
Contrast ........................................................11
Controls...........................................................9 N
CPA/TCPA range ..........................................14 Navigation status.......................................... 14
D O
Dangerous targets ........................................20 On/off history ................................................ 36
Destination ....................................................14
P
Diagnostics
Parts lists ..................................................AP-3
GPS test....................................................37
Parts location............................................AP-4
keyboard test ............................................35
Plotter display............................................... 17
LCD test ....................................................36
POWER key ................................................. 10
memory test ..............................................35
Program no................................................... 34
on/off history .............................................36
Program number record ................................ vi
program no................................................34
Digital interface ........................................ AP-7 S
Draught .........................................................14 Sensor status................................................ 41
Dynamic data ................................................23 Ship type and crew....................................... 14
Static data..................................................... 21
G
System configuration...................................... v
GPS monitor .................................................40
System overview ...........................................vii
GPS test........................................................37
T
K
Target data.................................................... 18
Keyboard test................................................35
Troubleshooting............................................ 32

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