USER MANUAL

NSR GMDSS TESTER

NGT-200

Test for MF/HF/VHF DSC & AIS/EPIRB/NAVTEX

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2 Q/A 2021/05/20 all 02 Software upgrade

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 CONTENTS
1 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................... 1
2 GENERAL VIEWS ..................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Front view.............................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Top and Bottom views .......................................................................................... 4
3 COMPLETE SET AND ACCESSORIES ................................................................. 5
4 MENU TREE ............................................................................................................... 6
5 RADIO TESTS ............................................................................................................ 8
5.1 TEST VHF. Set of VHF Tests ............................................................................ 8
5.2 TEST MF / HF – collection of MF / HF Tests ................................................. 15
5.3 TEST AIS – collection of AIS Stations and AIS-SARTs Tests ....................... 22
5.4 TEST EPIRB – EPIRB Testing Sets ................................................................. 41
5.5 TEST NAVTEX – collection of NAVTEX Tests............................................. 46
5.6 TEST NMEA – collection of NMEA Interface Tests....................................... 48
6 TEST RESULTS........................................................................................................ 50
7 SETTINGS ................................................................................................................. 54
7.1 SETTINGS > EDIT MMSI.............................................................................. 54
7.2 SETTINGS > SHIP ID ................................................................................... 55
7.3 SETTINGS > Test config ............................................................................... 56
7.4 SETTINGS > LCD contrast ............................................................................. 57
7.5 SETTINGS > Setup date/time ........................................................................ 58
7.6 SETTINGS > Clear profiles ........................................................................... 58
7.7 SETTINGS > General info ............................................................................. 58
7.8 SETTINGS > U battery .................................................................................. 59
7.9 SETTINGS > Self test .................................................................................... 59
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 60
9 RECOMMENDED TESTING PROCEDURES..................................................... 61
9.1 Typical setup of equipment connection for testing ........................................... 61
9.2 Table of configurations and modes ................................................................... 66
9.3 Step-by-step plan of checking of VHF radio station with DSC........................ 67
9.4 Step-by-step plan of checking the duplex VHF radio station ........................... 68
9.5. Measurement of AIS station or AIS-SART parameters ................................... 69
10 TESTER’S CALIBRATION .................................................................................... 73
11 ENVIRONMENTAL AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINE ............................... 74
12 POWER SUPPLY ..................................................................................................... 75
Appendix 1 UNIT CONVERSION ............................................................................. 76
Appendix 2 SIGNALS PLACING ON RS232/RS422 IN/OUT OUTLET ......... 77

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1 PURPOSE

NGT-200 NSR GMDSS Tester (Marine Radio Test Set) is intended to carry out the
operation, maintenance and servicing tests of MF/HF/VHF Radios with DSC and
NAVTEX receivers in accordance with IMO A.948 (23) or A.997(25), A.1020(26)
resolutions. Besides, if in extended version (A) Tester also lets to check AIS mobile
stations and AIS-SARTs according to the circular letter MSC.1/Circ.1252 and Cospas-
Sarsat beacons such as EPIRB, PLB, ELT, MOB devices in accordance with
MSC/Circ.1040.

NGT-200 supports testing of the following equipment:

● VHF transceivers:
- operation tests on any simplex channel including 6, 9, 13 and 16 channels;
- measurement of carrier frequency and frequency deviation;
- measurement of antenna feeder SWR, forward and reflected power;

● VHF transceivers with DSC:

- test of correct transmission/reception of DSC messages by means of
transmission/reception of distress or test call to particular MMSI number and
Distress (to all ships) messages;
- check the MMSI code programmed in equipment without any broadcast
emission;
- measurement of frequency and frequency deviation;
- measurement of output and reflected power;

● MF/HF radiotelephone equipment:

- measurement of frequency in range (1600 – 30000) kHz;
- measurement of output power;
- functional tests in frequency range (1600 – 30000) kHz;

● MF/HF controllers with DSC:

- check the MMSI code programmed in equipment;
- check receipt of DISTRESS signal by MF/HF equipment with DSC by means
of transmit of selective DISTRESS message;

● MF/HF radiotelephone equipment with DSC:

- test of correct transmission/reception of DSC messages by means of
transmission/reception of selective Test call to particular MMSI number and
Distress (to all ships) messages on any of 6 distress channels;

● NAVTEX equipment:
- operation tests by means of sending test message;

● VHF equipment of duplex radiotelephony (portable):

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- operation tests on channels 6, 9, 13, 16 (at least);

- measurement of output power, carrier frequency and frequency deviation;

● VHF equipment of duplex radiotelephony with airplanes including operating on

121.5MHz and 123,1MHz:
- operation tests by transmission/reception of modulated signal;
- measurements of frequency, output power level and frequency modulation
depth;

● VHF radiotelephone stations operating in range (300 - 337) MHz (intended for
river-sea vessels):
- measurement of output power, carrier frequency and frequency deviation;

● AIS mobile stations Class A and Class B and AIS-SARTs working in the Marine-
VHF band:
- measurement of output power, carrier frequency and antenna VSWR;
- receiving and decoding of the AIS messages;
- sending data/messages to AIS stations;
- passing the DSC polling information (channel 70);
- checking AIS response to “virtual vessels”.

● Cospas-Sarsat radio beacons:

- measurement of output power and carrier frequency on channel 406MHz;
- receipt, demodulation and decoding of messages on channel 406MHz;
- measure of output power level and carrier frequency on channel 121.5MHz;
- measure of output power level and carrier frequency on channel 243MHz;

NGT-200 allows to:

- generate the RF signals in range of 0.4 – 30 MHz and 118 – 275 MHz,
including those with tonal amplitude and frequency modulation;
- measure the signal frequency and power level of narrow-band radio signals in
range of 0.4 – 30 MHz, 118 – 137.5 MHz and 156 – 163 MHz.

The tester is capable to transmit and receive the signals by:

- broadcast antenna
- direct connection to radiofrequency IN/OUT
- through Power sensor SWR meter
- direct connection by means of attenuator and cables (conductive measurements)

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2 GENERAL VIEWS

2.1 Front view

The front view of tester is shown on figure 2.1.

Fig. 2.1 NGT-200 front view

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2.2 Top and Bottom views

Fig. 2.2 NGT-200 top and bottom views

1 – green led: indication of external voltage supply;

2 – red led: indication of accumulator charging; after the accumulator is charged,
the led will fade;
3 – LCD;
4 – keyboard;
5 – USB-B socket for connection to PC and battery charging;
6 – audio output for connection 3,5 mm jack; Impedance > 8 Ω; right and left
channels are shorted;
7 – DB-9 socket for connection to RS232 / RS422 / RS485 interfaces;
8 – ON/OFF rocker switch;
9 – RF IN/OUT TNC connector;
10 – AUX: universal socket for VHF Power sensor VSWR meter connection.

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3 COMPLETE SET AND ACCESSORIES

The complete set of tester includes the items in accordance with table:

No Item name Qty Notes

GMDSS Tester. 1
1
Marine Radio Test Set model NGT-200 main unit
2 Power adaptor 1
3 Telescopic antenna 1
4 NMEA cable IN/OUT (DB9 open wire) 1
5 USB-A – USB-B cable 1
6 VHF Power sensor VSWR meter (VHFPS1) 1
7 RF cable UHF male-UHF male RG58 1m 1
8 RF cable UHF female-UHF male RG58 0.5m 1
9 MF/HF Attenuator 40dB, 200W 1 Optional
10 Crushproof and watertight plastic box 1
11 Calibration Certificate 1
12 User Manual 1

VHF Power sensor VSWR meter (60W) - designed for conducted measurements
of the power and SWR in VHF frequency ranges; frequency range: 30 – 410 MHz;
inserted attenuation between RF-In and NGT-200-Output: 63 dB.
* conducted measurements – measurements done by direct connection of equipment, e.g. by
means of RF-cable.

MF/HF Attenuator 40dB, 200W (optional) - used for conducted measurements

of the power in MF/HF frequency ranges.

NMEA IN/OUT cable - enables checking the Pilot plug performance capability
and checking of vessel’s transducers: GNSS, gyrocompass, log, etc.

Fig. 3.1 What inside the box

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4 MENU TREE

Fig. 4.1 NGT-200 main menu

The tester has user-friendly interface.

The tester operation is managed through MENU and 20 independent navigation

keys: numeric keys from 0 to 9 , menu navigation buttons ▲, ▼, ◄, ► , Enter,
Esc , + , – , F1 and F2.

You can toggle between the menu lines using ▲ and ▼ keys.

Confirm/select something by means of Enter and Esc keys, cancel or move up

menu level by means of Esc key.

After the tester is turned ON it displays the device’s model, its serial number, date,
time and manufacturer logo.

Press Enter key to enter the main menu.

The main menu allows to select one of the operating modes, please see menu tree
on figure 4.1.

Each menu item has its own subsections. User moves among the subsections using
the same buttons as for the moving in main menu.
Use the Esc key to go back to main menu.

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Fig. 4.2 Menu tree

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5 RADIO TESTS

5.1 TEST VHF. Set of VHF Tests

TEST VHF menu contains the following

==== TEST VHF ==== items:
Send DSC Send DSC – to send Test or Distress DSC
Receive DSC message;
VHF synthesizer
VHF Receiver FM Receive DSC – to receive DSC
VHF Receiver AM message;
VHF RECEIVER ATIS VHF Synthesizer – CW/SSB/AM/FM
Test config – F2
RF signal generator;
VHF Receiver FM – narrow-band
signals measurement;
VHF Receiver AM – AM signals
measurement;
VHF Receiver ATIS – ATIS signals
measurement.

5.1.1 TEST VHF > SEND DSC

You can select between Test, Safety, and

=== VHF: Send DSC === Distress messages.
Select message:
Test – special test message according
Test ITU-R M.493; it has format specifier –
Safety
120 (Individual call). So this message
Distress
will not disturb anybody except for DUT
(Device Under Test).
Safety - format specifier – 120
(Individual call), category – 108 (Safety).
Distress - DSC message with format
Select required message and press specifier – 112 (DISTRESS). This
message can be accepted by any maritime
Enter :
and coastal radio stations. Thus it is
recommended to send this DSC message
only by means of cable with reduced
level taking into account all safety
measures to avoid false DISTRESS
alert.

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Test message – if you select “Test”;

== VHF:Send DSC == To : 413999333 – enter the correct
Test message MMSI code of the DUT (Device Under
To: 413999333
Test).
From: 413999997
From: 413999997 – MMSI code of the
Pow:-40 dBm X NGT-200 by default.

Send – press Enter Pow : -40 dBm – power of the output

signal can be tuned with help of + , –
buttons with step 10dB; recommended
power level is -50 dBm to -20 dBm.
X – signalizes the selected measurement
configuration (same as below):
D- direct connection
¥- antenna
S- Power Sensor and VSWR meter
A- external attenuator
Measurement configuration can be
selected in menu SETTINGS / Test
config.

Press Enter to transmit Test message:

== VHF:Send DSC == == VHF:Send DSC ==

Test message Test message
To: 413999333 To: 413999333
From: 413999997 From: 413999997

Pow:-40 dBm X Pow:-40 dBm X

OK !
--- Sending --- Repeat: press ENT

Repeated pressing of Enter will transmit DSC messages again. If necessary, output
power level can be adjusted.
To go back to menu SEND DSC, press Esc . Press Esc twice to enter MAIN
MENU.

ATTENTION: It is necessary to enter the correct MMSI number of tested radio

station to provide the reception of the TEST (Individual call) DSC message.
Otherwise the message will be sent but not be received by this station!

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5.1.2 TEST VHF > RECEIVE DSC

By entering this menu Tester is ready to

receive Test or Distress DSC message on
= VHF:ReceiveDSC = channel 70 with frequency 156525 kHz.
Tester is capable to receive DSC message
Wait for signal of category Individual call addressed to the
radio station specified by MMSI code.
Att: 20 dB X Att: 20 dB – set the internal attenuation
level in range 0…93 dB.
Attenuation will be taken into account
during estimation of the received signal
After reception of the message level.
following information will appear X – signalizes the selected measurement
on the screen: configuration.

FIRST SCREEN of measurements:

= VHF:ReceiveDSC = MMSI: 413000000 – sender’s MMSI
MMSI: 413000000
code;
Format: Individual
Categ: Safety Format: Individual – format specifier:
CRC : OK Individual call (120);
To : 413999997.
.................. Categ: Safety – category Safety (108);
Save –F2 Prof:x ↓↑
CRC : OK – control sum;
To : 413999997 – receiver’s MMSI
code;
Save –F2 Prof:x ↓↑
- to save received information to memory
in selected profile press F2; profile number
is set up automatically;
- to receive messages again press Enter;
- to navigate the screens use buttons ▼,
▲.

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SECOND SCREEN of measurements:
= VHF:ReceiveDSC = Freq: measured carrier frequency;
Freq:156525123 Hz
dev+: 400 Hz dev+: positive deviation of audio
dev-: -400 Hz subcarrier frequency 1700 Hz;
∆p-p: 800 Hz
Pow.: 44.3 dBm X dev-: negative deviation of audio
subcarrier frequency 1700 Hz;
Saved OK !
∆p-p : peak-to-peak deviation of
subcarrier frequency;
Pow.: measured power level of received
signal;
Saved OK ! - if you press F2 and save
data to memory.

5.1.3 TEST VHF > VHF SYNTHESIZER

The main task of this mode is testing of VHF-FM and VHF-AM radio stations
mobile and stationary; besides the Tester can operate as a RF signal generator.

CH: Number of the VHF channel (ITU);

=VHF Synthesizer = F : Carrier frequency, kHz;
CH: 16 dF: Frequency tuning step;
F: 156800 kHz L: Level of the output signal, dBm;
dF: 0025 kHz
L: -063 dBm X dL: Level step by keys + and - ;
dL: 10 dB Mod: FM - Modulation type;
Mod: FM Supported: FM>CW>SSB>AM>AMsweep;
F: 1.0k D:4.5kHz F: 1.0k D:4.5kHz frequency
modulation and deviation on FM;
AMsweep – amplitude modulation of sweep
audio signals, it is applied in homing signal
(121MHz) of emergency beacons such as
EPIRB, ELT.

Frequency can be adjusted by one of the following ways:

1. By channel: You may directly input channel number or select it using
buttons + and – ; all ITU simplex channels are available.

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2. By frequency: You may directly input frequency using numeric buttons. If
the selected frequency corresponds to any of channels – the channel is
settled automatically. If the frequency doesn’t correspond to any of existing
channels, then channel will be shown (CH: --- ).
3. Frequency is tuned with a step (dF) with help of buttons + and – . The
step (dF) is tuned by selecting the position by buttons ◄ and ►, tune it by
buttons + , – .

Frequency subranges:
a) 118 – 275 MHz full range; for frequencies higher than 163MHz
accuracy of output signal is not guaranteed;
b) 118 – 138 MHz avionic band, AM;
c) 156 – 165 MHz marine band, FM-narrow;
d) 144 – 146 MHz ham band, “2 meters”.

Output power level tuning:

1. Direct input of required level in dBm; due to the maximum level is 0 dBm,
the input level is always understood as negative number.
For example, to settle (-45) dBm just press 4 and 5 . Minimal output level
is (-93) dBm or (+14) dBuV or 5 uV.

2. Output power level can be adjusted with step (dL) by means of + and – ,
step can be set by direct input or increased/decreased by 10dB by means of
+ and – .

5.1.4 TEST VHF > VHF Receiver FM

The main purpose of this mode is measuring of power level, frequency and
frequency deviation of FM VHF stations. Also it can be used as regular nFM
receiver (nFM – narrow-band FM). Tester provides emission measurements
through broadcast by means of antenna and conductive measurements provided by
means of VHF Power sensor SWR meter (VHF PS1). You need to choose correct
measurement configuration in Test config. Menu, see Item 7.3 for details.

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Measurements through antenna:
== FM Receiver ===
CH: 16 CH : Operation channel (ITU);
F: 156800 kHz F : Operation frequency, kHz;
dF: 25 kHz dF : Frequency step;
Fx: 156301567 Hz
Fx : Measured carrier frequency;
RSSI: 44.1 dBm ¥
Fdev: 4.9 kHz peak RSSI: Measured signal level;
New-Enter Save-F2 ¥ : test configuration – through antenna;
Stop - Esc Fdev: peak carrier frequency deviation;

If the signal level is lower than (-90) dBm the

frequency and frequency deviation data will not be
displayed, the notification “Low level” is shown.
Press Esc to stop the measurements.
Measurement through VHF Pow. Sensor
SWR meter:
= VHF-FM Receiver=
CH16 156800 kHz
dF : 25 kHz CH16 156800 kHz : by entering menu
Fx : 156301567 Hz you need to set up operating frequency;
Fdev: 1234 Hz To set up operating channel use numeric
P : 43.5/11.3dBm S keys;
VSWR: 1,08 Navigate using buttons ◄ and ►, not while
New-Enter Save-F2 measuring.
Start - ENTER P: 43.5/11.3dBm S – incident /
reflected power.
S: measurement through Sensor (VHF
Power Sensor VSWR meter).
VSWR: 1.08 – measured VSWR.

= VHF-FM Receiver= Audio control:

CH: 16
F: 156800 kHz Audio – F1: to turn ON audio control
dF : 25 kHz
mode of selected channel press F1.
Demodulated signal will be sent to audio-
Audio – F1 output (position 6, Fig.2.2).
Start – Enter

Frequency can be adjusted by one of the following ways:

1. By channel: You may directly input channel number or select it using buttons +
and – ; all ITU simplex channels are available.

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2. By frequency: You may directly input frequency using numeric buttons. If the
selected frequency corresponds to any of channels – the channel is settled
automatically. If the frequency doesn’t correspond to any of existing channels,
then channel will be shown (CH: --- ).
3. Frequency is tuned with a step (dF) with help of buttons + and – . The step
(dF) is tuned by selecting the position by buttons ◄ and ►, tune it by buttons
+, –.

Measurements results can be saved in non-volatile memory of the Tester:

1. Stop measurement by pressing Esc .
2. Press button F2.
3. In appeared menu you will see the number of the next free profile to save the
data, or you can select the previous profile by pressing button ▼. You can
save the test results of channels 70/DSC, 06, 09, 13 and 16 in one profile. It
can be used when preparing complex report about tested radio station.

See Item 9 for more details about and testing strategy.

5.1.5 TEST VHF > VHF Receiver AM

The main purpose of this mode is measuring of power level, carrier frequency and
AM-depth of an avionic band VHF-AM station. Tester provides measurements
through broadcast by means of antennas and conductive measurements provided
with help of external attenuator.

Measurement through Antenna (¥):

= VHF-AM Receiver=
F : Operation frequency, kHz;
F: 121500 kHz dF : Frequency step;
dF: 25 kHz
Fx : Measured carrier frequency;
Fx: 121500123 Hz
RSSI: 47.1 dBm ¥ RSSI: Measured signal level;
AMd: 51% 1012 Hz ¥ - Measurement through antenna;
Stop-Esc AMd: amplitude modulation depth and
measured frequency of modulating signal.

If the signal level is lower than (-90) dBm the

frequency and frequency deviation data will not be
displayed, the notification “Low level” is shown.

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5.2 TEST MF / HF – collection of MF / HF Tests

Send DSC – to send Test or Distress DSC

=== Test MF/MF === message;
Send DSC Receive DSC – to receive DSC message;
Receive DSC MF/HF Synthesizer – RF signal
MF/HF Synthesizer generator;
MF/HF Receiver
Test TELEX MF/HF Receiver – frequency and power
measurement on the selected frequency
Test config – F2 channel; signal demodulation.
Test TELEX – TELEX transmitter and
receiver measurement.

5.2.1 TEST MF / HF > SEND DSC

You can select between Distress, Safety,

= MF/HF:Send DSC = Routine, and Test Acknowledge messages.
Select message: Distress – DSC message with Format
specifier – 112 (DISTRESS), which will be
Distress sent on specially dedicated GMDSS-
Safety frequencies. This message can be accepted
Routine by any maritime and coastal radio stations.
Test Ack
Thus it is recommended to send this DSC
message only by means of cable with
reduced level taking into account all
safety precautions to avoid false
DISTRESS alert.
Safety – it is a Selective call (to addressed
station) on the Distress frequencies. So you
can check Watching receiver and do not
disturb anybody except for addressed
station/vessel.
Routine – it is a Selective call on the
Routine frequencies. So you can check Main
receiver and do not disturb anybody except
for addressed station/vessel.
Test Ack (acknowledge) – this is response
on the standard Test request.

Select required message and press Enter :

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One of the DSC distress frequency should be

= MF/HF:Send DSC = selected here for Distress and Safety
Distress message calls.
2187.5 kHz
Note that Routine call will require
4207.5 kHz
6312.0 kHz different frequencies:
8414.5 kHz 2177.0 kHz
12577.0 kHz 4219.5 kHz
16804.5 kHz 6331.0 kHz
8436.5 kHz
12657.0 kHz
16903.0 kHz
During this procedure the receiver of DUT is
to be tuned accurately to the selected
frequency!

Safety message – if you selected

= MF/HF:Send DSC = “Safety” (same procedure for Distress
message);
To: 413999333
To: 413999333 (example only!) –
From: 413999997
MMSI code of tested station;
Freq: 2187.5kHz
Pow: -30 dBm From: 413999997 – MMSI of the NGT-
200 by default;
Send - press Enter Freq: 2187.5 kHz – operation
frequency;
Pow: -30 dBm – output level of RF signal;
you may directly input power level using
numeric buttons or toggle between the
positions using ◄ ►, and tune it by buttons
+ and – ; recommended power level: -
60... -30 dBm.

Press Enter to transmit Test message – you will see next screens:

= MF/HF:Send DSC = = MF/HF:Send DSC =

Safety message Safety message
To: 413999333 To: 413999333
From: 413999997 From: 413999997
Freq: 2187.5kHz Freq: 2187.5kHz
Pow:-30 dBm Pow: -30 dBm
OK!
--- Sending --- Repeat: press ENT

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Repeated pressing of Enter will transmit DSC messages again. If necessary,

output power level can be adjusted.
To enter menu SEND DSC, press Esc . Press Esc twice to enter MAIN MENU.

ATTENTION: It is necessary to specify (input) the correct MMSI number of

tested radio station to provide the reception of the DSC message of Individual call
format. Otherwise the message will be sent, but will not be received by this station!
The correct MMSI number may be input in menu SETTINGS / Edit MMSI then it
will automatically be shown every time it is needed.

5.2.2 TEST MF/HF > RECEIVE DSC

Operation frequency should be selected

=MF/HF:ReceiveDSC= here:

Dist/Safety/Test Dist/Safety/Test :
Routine 2187.5 kHz
4207.5 kHz
6312.0 kHz
8414.5 kHz
12577.0 kHz
16804.5 kHz
Routine :
2177.0 kHz
4208.0 kHz
6312.5 kHz
8415.0 kHz
12577.5 kHz
16805.0 kHz

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Tester is capable to receive DSC message of

=MF/HF:ReceiveDSC= Individual call category with any MMSI
address.
Wait for signal - Tester is ready to
Wait for signal receive DSC message.
Att: 00 dB X Att: 00 dB X - selected attenuation of
internal attenuator; range: 0…93 dB.
Attenuation is taken into account
automatically.
X – corresponds to the selected measurement
configuration: ¥-Antenna / A-Attenuator.
Optimal input signal level is: -30 dBm.
Example of Att calculation:
If you need to measure Power of 150W or
51.76 dBm with an external Att of 40 dB
then the internal attenuation shall be:
51.76 dBm – 40dB – (-30) dBm = 42 dB.
Tester’s input Power level:
Pin = 51.76 -40 -42 = -30.24 dBm – it is
OK.

After receipt of message the MMSI: 413999333 - MMSI code of the

following information will appear: sender;
Format: Individual – format specifier;
=MF/HF:ReceiveDSC=
MMSI: 413999333 Categ: Safety – Category selected
Format: Individual (108) ;
Categ: Safety
CRC: OK CRC: OK – control sum; if the CRC
To: 413999997 received in message and the CRC calculated
by the Tester coincide, then OK is shown,
Save– F2 Prof:3 ↓↑ otherwise it will display: Bad ;
To: 413999997 – MMSI of the Tester;
Save – F2 Prof:x ↓↑
- to save received information to memory in
selected profile press F2; profile number is
set up automatically;
- to receive messages again press Enter ;
- to navigate the screens use buttons ▼, ▲.

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Second screen of measured data:

=MF/HF:ReceiveDSC= Freq : measured carrier frequency;
Freq: 8414501 Hz
dev+: 85 Hz dev+ : positive deviation of carrier
dev-: -85 Hz frequency;
ddev: 170 Hz
Pow.: -21.4 dBm ¥ dev- : negative deviation of carrier
frequency;
Saved OK!
ddev : peak to peak deviation of carrier
frequency;
Pow.: measured power of received signal;
Saved OK! message appears if you press
F2 and save data to memory.

5.2.3 TEST MF/HF > MF/HF Synthesizer

In this mode Tester works as RF-synthesizer supporting the following modulations:

CW > SSB > AM > FMn.

F - Carrier frequency, kHz;

= HF Synthesizer = dF - Frequency step;
F: 02100.000 kHz L - Level of the output signal, dBm;
dF: 1000.000 kHz
L: -20 dBm dL - Output power level step; it is tuned by
dL: 10 dB keys - and + ;
Mod: AM
F: 1.0k M:50 % Mod: AM – modulation type, select by
keys - and + ;
Supported modulation types:
CW > SSB > AM > FM.
F: 1.0k M:50% frequency of modulating
signal and amplitude modulation depth
for AM;
F: 1.0k D:2.0kHz: frequency of
modulating signal and frequency
deviation for FM.

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5.2.4 TEST MF / HF > MF/HF RECEIVER

The main purpose of this mode is measuring of power level and carrier frequency
of MF/HF radio station. Tester allows to carry out measurements through broadcast
by means of antenna and conductive measurements provided with help of external
attenuator (supplied optionally). The receiver’s bandwidth BW(-3dB) is 3kHz.

Measurements through Antenna:

= MF/HF Receiver = F : Operation frequency , kHz;
F: 02187 kHz dF : Frequency step;
dF: 000 kHz Att: attenuation of internal attenuator;
Att: 00 dB when measuring through telescopic antenna
------------------
recommended attenuation – 00 dB.;
Fx: 2187,501 kHz
RSSI: -87,1 dBm ¥ Fx : Measured carrier frequency;
RSSI : Measured signal level;
¥ : selected measurement configuration
through Antenna; configuration is selected
in menu SETTINGS / Pow. meas. config.
If the signal level is lower than (-90) dBm
the frequency data will not be displayed, the
notification “Low level” is shown.

Measurements through Attenuator:

= MF/HF Receiver = This mode allows to measure power level up
to 200W with help of external attenuator.
F: 02187.5 kHz
dF: 0.1 kHz Power limit is defined by external attenuator
Att: 20 dB parameters. Attenuation of internal
------------------
attenuator is selected in order to input signal
Fx: 2187.501 kHz
RSSI: 53.9 dBm A doesn’t exceed (-20) dBm. For example, if
transmitted power is 250W (54dBm) and
external attenuation is 40 dB, then internal
attenuation is calculated as below:
54dBm – (-20) dBm – 40dB = 34dB.
Attenuation of external attenuator can be
changed through menu SETTINGS/Test
config. or in menu MF/HF Receiver by
pressing F2.

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5.2.5 TEST MF / HF > TEST TELEX

The main purpose of this mode is measuring of TELEX transmitter and receiver of
MF/HF radio station.

=== Test TELEX === Transmitter - TELEX transmitter

measurement;
Transmitter
Receiver Receiver – TELEX message receiving
measurement.

Transmitter menu includes:

=== Test TELEX === Message 1:
Message 1 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR
Message 2 STUVWXYZ
--------------------- /1234567890+(-)=,.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP QR ?#
STUVWXYZ Message 2:
/1234567890+(-)=,.
NSR TEST MESSAGE
?#
1234567890ABCDE
NNNN

=== Test TELEX === Select TELEX frequency:

2174.5 kHz 2174.5 kHz
4174 5 kHz 4174 5 kHz
6268.0 kHz 6268.0 kHz
12520.0 kHz 12520.0 kHz
16695.0 kHz 16695.0 kHz

After selecting TELEX message and

=== Test TELEX === frequency, the following menu appears (for
NSR TEST MESSAGE example):
1234567890ABCDE NSR TEST…NNNN: Selected message2;
NNNN
Freq: Selected TELEX frequency;
Freq ：2174.5 kHz Power: Output power level;
POWER: 0.0 dBm START: Press Enter to transmit the
START: ENTER
message.
Power:-20 dBm
Repeat: 1
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5.3 TEST AIS – collection of AIS Stations and AIS-SARTs Tests

TEST AIS Menu contains the following items:

==== TEST AIS ==== TEST AIS Class A – to test the AIS station
Test AIS class A class A;
Test AIS class B
Test AIS-SART TEST AIS Class B – to test the AIS station
Test AIS Receiver class B;
Test AtoN
TEST AIS-SART – to test the AIS-SART;
Test BASE station
Ship Emulation TEST AIS Receiver – to test AIS receivers;
AIS monitor Test AtoN – to test AtoN navigation devices;
Test BASE station – to test AIS base
stations;
Ship Emulation – “virtual ship” emulation;
AIS monitor – continuous reception by tester
of all data sent by AIS station in VHF AIS
channels and displaying it on LCD.

5.3.1 TEST AIS Class A

The TEST AIS Class A has following subitems:

=== TEST AIS-A === AUTO TEST MODE – the automatic mode for
AUTO TEST MODE complex test of AIS station class A;
Interrogate Msg 3 – request for message 3
Interrogate Msg 3
Interrogate Msg 5 and waiting for respond;
Polling DSC Interrogate Msg 5 – request for message 5
and waiting for respond;
Demo mode
Polling DSC – request for data in channel 70
(DSC) and waiting for respond;
Demo mode – emulation of normal work
without connection to AIS station; it is intended
for exhibitions for example.

AUTO TEST MODE – the automatic mode for complex test of AIS station class A.

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It is recommended to enter the MMSI number of

== MMSI FILTER == the AIS station before starting tests. This allows
ignoring the messages from other AIS stations.
MMSI: 000000000 It will help to perform tests by means of antenna
Pow：00 dBm through broadcast in port area.
No filter You may directly input MMSI using numeric
buttons or selecting the position by buttons ◄
F1 – Clear filter and ►, tune it by buttons + , - ; or use numeric
Start – ENTER keys to directly input the number.
Press Enter button after the MMSI code was
input.
The “000000000” MMSI code means the filter
is not applied, so the device will receive all
messages from any AIS station.

Note that not only zero values can be displayed here. The tester automatically
offers to use the MMSI code encoded from last received message. So, if the MMSI
code of AIS Station is unknown or you’d like to avoid the manual input of the code
use AIS MONITOR mode and receive at least 1 message from the AIS Station to
be tested. Return to AUTOTEST MODE to perform all tests.

Also if you perform tests by means of Power Sensor (VHFPS1), you may leave
zero MMSI number. To apply zero MMSI press F1 key.

Check NMEA 0 – search for working mode of

=== AUTO AIS-A === NMEA-interface connection:
Rx* ID * ********* Mode 1: RS-232 and 4800 Baud;
dF **** Hz Mode 2: RS-232 and 38400 Baud;
A RSSI **** dBm Mode 3: RS-422 and 4800 Baud;
Slot **** Mode 4: RS-422 and 38400 Baud.
The mode is working if one of !AIVDM
Check NMEA 0 messages is received.
Wait 8 For each mode 2 seconds are provided.
If messages !AIVDM… were not received in
any of these modes, the interface will not be
connected and the following message will
appear in the bottom of the screen:
Interf. Not found
(Interface is not found, and measurements will
be carried out without feedback from tested
station.)

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The following information will be received,

=== AUTO AIS-A === measured or decoded and displayed on LCD in
RxA ID 1 413123456 this mode:
dF +123 Hz Rx X, where X – (A or B) – the AIS
¥ RSSI 41.5 dBm channel of the received message;
Slot 123 ID X, where X – (1, 2,.3.or 5) – the
AB1u5 DSC message number, under M.1371-5;
120⁰31.63E Save-F2 413123456 – MMSI of AIS station ;
31⁰26.93N Prof:8 dF +123 Hz – carrier frequency error of AIS
station transmitter;
A RSSI 41.5 dBm – AIS station transmitter
power level in dBm; ¥ – test config. is
“Antenna”;
Slot x, (where x from 0 to 2249) –
received slot number (informative);
- Status Bar, 4-cell complete state.
The complete state of the status bar confirms
that the tester collect all necessary information
about tested AIS station and ready to save the
data to memory.

The tester requires to receive Message 1 or Message 3 in any channel, receive any
message in A or B channels, receive Message 5 in any channel to get all necessary
information. The tester will allow to save the data only when all information is
received.

The maximum measurement cycle time is about 15 minutes.

There are additional information about received data, viewed near the status bar:
A – received message in channel A,
B – received message in channel B,
1 – received Message 1 or Message 3,
u – confirms that UTC info is received in Msg.1,
5 – received Message 5.
DSC – received respond in DSC channel (In accordance with M.1371-3 the
respond to DSC request is not regulated as it was in M.1371-1, so
AIS station may not respond to DSC request).

Usually it is enough to receive the message 1 (Msg1) in channel A or B, message 5

(Msg5) in any channel and measure the frequency and power level of received
signal. At the bottom left corner the received and decoded coordinates (Msg.1/3)
are displayed.

After the status bar is completed the following note will be displayed in bottom
right corner:

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Save-F2 – allows saving all received data by pressing F2, and the Prof: X, where
X = 1 to 100, - profile number where all data will be saved. The number is
increased automatically by circle, and after Prof.100 – the Prof.1 will be used, new
data will erase the old one automatically, so no any special function to free the
memory is required.

In automatic mode all data will be collected automatically, the tester receives the
Message 1 (Msg1) or Message 3 (Msg3), measures the power level and frequency
deviation, sends the request for Message 5 (Msg5), and after reception of Message
5, the tester sends the “virtual ship” message to AIS station (ship emulation located
0.1 nautical mile on East from AIS station). The MMSI of virtual ship is
413999998 by default.

The measurement cycle can be interrupted by

----- TIMEOUT ---- pressing F1. In this case the tester offers to save
RxA complete incomplete data.
RxB complete
Msg1 complete When the F1 is pressed the TIMEOUT menu
Msg5 not received will be viewed with list of received and not
.................. received data.
Save - F2
Exit – ESC The tester will be switched to this menu
automatically if the required data will not be
received in 15 minutes period.

Interrogate Msg3 Menu – allows to send the request for message 3 (Msg3).

In accordance with M.1371-5 Message-3 is an interrogated Position report.

The menu offers to select the channel to send the

=== Message 3 === request and to receive the message 3.
Channel A Select the channel by means of ▲, ▼ keys and
Channel B press Enter .
The MMSI code of the tested AIS station is
To: 000000000 displayed below on the screen. It is possible to
Pow: 00 dBm change the MSSI code manually. You may
directly input MMSI using numeric buttons or
selecting the position by buttons ◄ and ►, tune
it by buttons + , - ; use numeric keys to directly
input MMSI.

After the channel is selected press Enter . The

following menu will be displayed.

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Start right now-F2 – press F2 if you want

==REQUEST 3 ChA == to send request immediately without slot sync;
Rx* ID * ********* note that some AIS stations may not respond
dF **** Hz correctly in such case;
S RSSI **** dBm Wait for Request – Tester waits for any
Slot **** message from tested AIS station for slot
.................. synchronization and then transmits request –
Start right now-F2 Message 15 to the tested AIS station.
Wait for Request
Then the Tester goes to receive mode and waits
for Message 3. All other messages will be
ignored.

The received Message 3 will be displayed in following view:

Rx A – the AIS channel where the message is

= REQUEST 3 ChA = received;
RxA ID 3 413000000 ID 3 – the number of Message in accordance
dF -123 Hz with M.1371-5;
S RSSI 41.5 dBm
Slot 160 413000000 (as example only) – the tested AIS
.................. station transmitter’s MMSI;
120⁰31.63 E RSSI 41.5 dBm – AIS station transmitter
31⁰26.93 N power level in dBm; S - test configuration is
“Power Sensor”;
Slot x, (where x from 0 to 2249) –
received slot number (informative);
120⁰31.63E (as example only)
31⁰26.93N – the AIS station coordinates.

The message 3 as the response to request should be transferred and received in 60

seconds after the sound was terminated. If the AIS station has reception indicator
(usually it is RX Led), after the sound was terminated this LED should confirm the
reception of the request.

Interrogate Msg5 Menu – allows to send the request for message 5 (Msg5).
In accordance with M.1371-5 Message-5 is Static and voyage related data.

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The menu offers to select the channel to send the

=== Message 5 === request as well to receive the message 5.
Channel A Select the channel by means of ▲ and ▼ keys
Channel B and press Enter .
To: 413000123 The AIS station MMSI code of target station is
Pow: 00 dBm
displayed lower. It is possible to change the
MSSI code manually.
You may directly input MMSI using numeric
buttons or selecting the position by buttons ◄
and ►, tune it by buttons + , - .

==REQUEST 5 ChA == After the channel is selected press Enter . The

Rx* ID * ********* following menu will be displayed.
dF **** Hz
S RSSI **** dBm Start right now-F2 – press F2 if you want
Slot **** to send request immediately without slot sync;
..................
note that some AIS stations may not respond
Start right now-F2
correctly in such case;
Wait for Request
Wait for Request – Tester waits any
message from tested AIS station for slot
synchronization and then transmits request –
Message 15 to the tested AIS station.
Then the Tester goes to receive mode and waits
for Message 5. All other messages will be
ignored.

The received Message 5 will be displayed in following view:

RX B – the AIS channel where the message is

==REQUEST 5 ChA == received;
RxB ID 5 413000123 ID 5 – the number of Message in accordance
dF -123 Hz
S RSSI 41.5 dBm with M.1371-5;
Slot 1021 413000123 (as example only) – the tested
SUZHOU AIS station transmitter’s MMSI;
S RSSI 41.5 dBm – AIS station transmitter
power level in dBm; S - test configuration
“Power Sensor”;
Slot 1021 – received slot number (as
example only);
SUZHOU (as example only) – vessel name
where the AIS station is installed.
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The message 5 as the respond to request should be transferred and received in 60

seconds after the sound was terminated. If the AIS station has reception indicator
(usually it is RX Led), after the sound was terminated this LED should confirm the
reception of the request.

Polling DSC Menu

This menu item allows sending the request in DSC channel for vessel name
programmed in AIS station and receiving the response.
Note: In accordance with ITU-R M.1371-3(-4, -5) (in opposition to M.1371-2),
the AIS station response in DSC channel is not strictly regulated.
The following data is displayed in this menu:
To: 413000333 – requested station MMSI;
== Polling DSC == From: 413999997 – Tester’s MMSI.
To: 413000333
From: 413999997 The requested station MMSI is determined by
message received in AUTO TEST MODE. But
It is possible to change the MSSI code manually.
You may directly input MMSI using numeric
Start - ENTER buttons or selecting the position by buttons ◄
and ►, tune it by buttons ▲ and ▼.

If the MMSI code is correct press Enter to

send the request. The sound signal confirms the
request was sent in DSC channel. The tester
goes to waiting mode for response in DSC
channel. The tester will wait for 20 seconds for
AIS station response.

After the respond message is received the following information will be displayed:

Format: Individual – format of received

== RECEIVED DSC == DSC message;
Format: Individual Category: Inform. (Information) –
Category: Inform. category of received DSC message;
From: 413000333
Name: SUZHOU From: 413000333 – AIS station’s MMSI;
Name: SUZHOU – vessel’s name where the AIS
RSSI: 41.1 dBm station is installed;
FCh70: 156525001Hz RSSI: 41.1 dBm – power level of received
signal in dBm;
FCh70: 156525001Hz – measured carrier
frequency.
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The request sent to AIS station contains the following DSC message in accordance
with ITU-R M.825-3 :
120, 120 Format specifier – Individual call
41,30,00,33,30 MMSI requested station (as example only)
103 Category – Information
41,30,00,55,50 Self-identification = tester’s MMSI no.
111 Message – Report ship’s name/identification
117 End of sequence – Ack.RQ
xxx ECC – modulus-2 checksum (can variate)
117,117 End of sequence – Ack.RQ

5.3.2 TEST AIS Class B

The TEST AIS Class B has following subitems:

=== TEST AIS-B === AUTO TEST MODE – the automatic mode for
AUTO TEST MODE complex test of AIS station class B;
Interrogate Msg 18 – request for message
18 and wait for response;
Interrogate Msg 18
Interrogate Msg 24 Interrogate Msg 24 – request for message
24 and wait for response.

AUTO TEST MODE – the automatic mode for complex test of AIS station class
B.

It is recommended to enter the MMSI number of

== MMSI FILTER == the AIS station before starting tests. This allows
ignoring the messages from other AIS stations.
MMSI: 000000000 It will help to perform tests by means of antenna
Pow: 00 dBm (through broadcast) in a port area.
No filter You may directly input MMSI using numeric
buttons, or select the position by buttons ◄ and
F1 – Clear filter ►, set it up by buttons + , - .
Start – ENTER
Press Enter after the MMSI code was input.
The 000000000 MMSI code means the filter is
not applied, so the device will receive all
messages from any AIS station.

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Note that here can be displayed not only zero meaning. The tester automatically
offers to use the MMSI code encoded from the last received message. So, if the
MMSI code of AIS Station is unknown or you’d like to avoid the manual input of
the code use AIS MONITOR mode and receive at least 1 message from the AIS
Station to be tested. Return to AUTOTEST MODE to perform all tests.
Also if you perform tests by means of Power Sensor and VSWR meter you may
leave zero MMSI number. Zero MMSI number is applied by pressing of F1 button.
Check NMEA 0 – search for working mode of
=== AUTO AIS-B === NMEA-interface connection:
Rx* ID * 000000000 Mode 1: RS-232 and 4800 Baud;
dF **** Hz Mode 2: RS-232 and 38400 Baud;
A RSSI **** dBm Mode 3: RS-422 and 4800 Baud;
Slot **** Mode 4: RS-422 and 38400 Baud.
The mode is working if one of messages is
Check NMEA 0 received !AIVDM…
Wait 8 For each mode 2 seconds are provided.
If messages !AIVDM… were not received in
any of these modes, the interface will not be
connected and the following message will
appear in the bottom of the screen:
Interf. Not found
(Interface is not found, and measurements will
be carried out without feedback from tested
station.)
The following information will be received, measured or decoded and displayed on
LCD in this mode (all numeric data is an example only):
RxX, where X – (A or B) – the AIS
=== AUTO AIS-B === channel of the received message;
RxA ID18 413000234 ID X, where X – (18 or 24a/24b) – the
dF +123 Hz message number under M.1371-5;
A RSSI 32.9 dBm 413000234 (as example) – MMSI number of
Slot 432 the tested AIS station;
AB 24a 24b dF +123 Hz – carrier frequency deviation of
33⁰29.24E Save-F2 AIS station transmitter;
44⁰35.33N Prof: X RSSI 32.9 dBm – AIS station transmitter
power level in dBm; A - test configuration is
“External Attenuator”;
Slot x, (where x from 0 to 2249) –
received slot number (informative parameter);
- Status Bar, 4-cell complete state.
The complete state of the status bar confirms
that the tester has collected all necessary
information about tested AIS station and is
ready to save the data to memory.
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The tester requires to receive Message 18 (Msg18) in any channel, receive any
message in A or B channels, receive Message 24a (Msg24a) and message 24b
(Msg24b) in any channel to get all necessary information. The tester will allow to
save the date only when all information is received.

There are additional symbols displayed near the status bar:

A – received message in channel A;
B – received message in channel B;
18 - received Message 18;
24a – received Message 24a;
24b – received message 24b.

After the status bar is completed the following note will be displayed in bottom
right corner of the screen:
Save-F2 – allows saving all received data by pressing F2, and the Prof: X (where
X = 1 to 100) - profile number where all data will be saved. The number is
increased automatically by circle, and after Prof100 – the Prof1 will be used, new
data will erase the old one automatically. You can clear selected profile or all the
profiles using menu SETTINGS/Clear profiles (see Item 7.6).

In this mode all data will be collected automatically, the Tester receives the
Message 18, measures the power level and frequency deviation, sends the request
for Message 24, and after reception of Message 24a and 24b, the tester sends the
“virtual ship” message to AIS station (ship emulation located 0.1 nautical mile on
East from AIS station). The MMSI of virtual ship is 413999998.

The measurement cycle can be interrupted by

------TIMEOUT----- pressing F1 button. In this case the tester offers
RxA complete to save incomplete data.
RxB complete
Msg18 complete When F1 is pressed the TIMEOUT menu will
Msg24 not complete be viewed with list of all received and missing
data.
Save-F2
Exit-ESC The tester will be switched to this menu
automatically if the required data will not be
received within 15 minutes period.

Interrogate Msg18 Menu – allows sending the request for message 18 (Msg18).
In accordance with M.1371-5 Message-18 is a Standard Class B equipment
position report.

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The menu offers to select the channel to send the

=== Message 18 ===
request as well to receive the message 18.
Channel A Select the channel by means of ▲, ▼ keys and
Channel B press Enter .
The AIS station MMSI code of target station is
To:000000000 displayed lower. It is possible to change the
Pow: 00 dBm MSSI code manually. Use the ▲, ▼ keys and
select line “TO:”. You may directly input MMSI
using numeric buttons, or select the position by
buttons ◄ and ►, set it up by buttons + , - .
After the channel is selected press Enter . The
= REQUEST 18 ChA = following menu will be displayed.
Rx* ID * 000000000
dF **** Hz Start right now-F2 – press F2 if you want
¥ RSSI **** dBm to send request immediately without slot sync;
Slot **** some AIS stations may not respond in such a
case.
Start right now-F2 Wait for Request – Tester waits for any
Wait for Request message from tested AIS station for slot
synchronization and then transmits a request
(Message 15) to the tested AIS station.
Then the Tester goes to receive mode and waits
for Message 18. All other messages will be
ignored.

The received Message 18 will be displayed in the following view:

RxA – the AIS channel where the message is

= REQUEST 18 ChA = received;
RxA ID18 413111333 ID18 – the number of Message in accordance
dF -234 Hz with М.1371-5;
¥ RSSI 32.8 dBm 413111333 (as example only) – tested AIS
Slot 160 station MMSI code;
CRC: OK dF -234 Hz – carrier frequency deviation of
33⁰29.24E AIS station transmitter;
121⁰35.33N RSSI 32.8 dBm – AIS station transmitter
power level in dBm; ¥ - test configuration is
“Antenna”;
Slot 160 – received slot number (as example
only)
CRC: OK – (cyclic redundancy check) if
calculated and received CRC are equal then
CRC is stated as OK; otherwise – BAD.
33⁰29.24E (as example only)
121⁰35.33N – the AIS station coordinates.
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The message 18 as the response to request should be transferred and received in 60

seconds after the sound was terminated. If the AIS station has reception indicator
(usually it is RX Led), at the end of the audio signal, LED should light up briefly.

Interrogate Msg24 menu – allows sending the request for message 24 (Msg24).
In accordance to M.1371-5 Message-24 is a Class B “CS” static data.
Message 24 is transmitted in VHF channel in two separated, one-slot messages –
24a and 24b usually following each other.

=== Message 24 === The menu offers to select the channel to send the
Channel A request as well to receive the message 24.
Channel B Select the channel by means of ▲, ▼ keys and
press Enter .
To:000000000 The AIS station MMSI code of target station is
Pow: 00 dBm displayed lower. It is possible to change the
MSSI code manually. Select line “TO:”. Now
you may directly input MMSI using numeric
buttons, or select the position by buttons ◄ and
►, set it up by buttons + , - .

= REQUEST 24 ChA = After the channel is selected press Enter . The

Rx* ID * ********* following menu will be displayed.
dF **** Hz
A RSSI **** dBm Start right now-F2 – press F2 if you want to
Slot **** send request immediately without slot sync;
some AIS stations may not respond in such a
Start right now-F2 case.
Wait for Request Wait for Request – Tester waits for any
message from tested AIS station for slot
synchronization and then transmits a request
(Message 15) to the tested AIS station.
Then the Tester goes to receive mode and waits
for Message 24. All other messages except for
24a/24b will be ignored.

The received Message 24 will be displayed in the following view:

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RxA – the AIS channel where the message is

= REQUEST 24 ChA = received;
RxA ID24 413111333 ID24 – the number of Message in accordance
dF -112 Hz with М.1371-5;
A RSSI 32.7 dBm 413111333 (as example only) – tested AIS
Slot: 17 station’s MMSI code;
PELIKAN dF -112 Hz – carrier frequency deviation of
AIS station transmitter;
RSSI 32.7 dBm – AIS station transmitter
power level in dBm;
Slot 17 – received slot number (as example
only);
PELIKAN (as example only) – vessel’s name where
the AIS station is installed.

The message 24 as the response to request should be transferred and received in 60

seconds after the audio signal. If the AIS station has reception indicator (usually it
is RX Led), at the end of the audio signal, LED should light up briefly to confirm
the reception of the request.

5.3.3 TEST AIS-SART

It is required to enter the USER ID number of

==USER ID FILTER== the AIS-SART before starting tests. This allows
ignoring the messages from other AIS stations.
ID: 000000000 It will help to perform tests by means of antenna
through broadcast in port area.
No filter You may directly input MMSI using numeric
buttons, or select the position by buttons ◄ and
F1 – Clear filter ►, set it up by buttons + , - .
Start – ENTER The 000000000 MMSI code means the filter is
not applied, so the device will receive all
messages from any AIS station.

Note that not only zero value can be displayed here. The tester automatically offers
to use the MMSI encoded from last received message. So, if the MMSI number of
AIS-SART is unknown or you’d like to avoid the manual input of the code use AIS
MONITOR mode and receive at least 1 message from the AIS-SART. Then return
to TEST AIS SART to perform all tests.

The following data will be displayed in this mode:

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RxX, where X (A or B) – AIS channel in

=== AIS SART === which the message was received;
RxA ID 1 970000123 ID X, where X (1 or 14) – the message
dF +123 Hz number in accordance with IEC 61097-
RSSI 33.0 dBm 14;
Slot: 123 970000123 (as example only) – USER ID of
A4B4 1:6 14:2 AIS SART encoded in received
33⁰29.24E Save-F2 message;
44⁰35.33N Prof: X
dF +123 Hz – carrier frequency deviation of
AIS SART;
RSSI 33.0 dBm – AIS SART power level in
dBm;
Slot x, (where x from 0 to 2249) –
received slot number (informative);
– Status Bar , 4-cell complete state.
The complete state of the status bar confirms
that the tester has collected all necessary
information about AIS-SART under test and is
ready to save the data into non-volatile
memory.

The tester requires to receive 8 messages where 6 messages are Msg.1 (Scheduled
Position report) and 2 messages are Msg.14 (Safety related broadcast message) in
any channel, and also to confirm reception of any message in A and B channels to
get all necessary information. The tester will allow to save the data only when all
information is received.

There is additional information about received data displaying near the status bar:
A4 – number of received messages in channel A,
B4 – number of received messages in channel B,
1:6 – number of received Messages 1,
14:2 – number of received Messages 14.

After the status bar is completed the information about sync slot will be removed
and Msg14 – “SART TEST” or “SART ACTIVE” note will be displayed.

The coordinates received from AIS-SART are displayed at the left bottom corner of
the Tester’s screen. If the test is provided in shielded room AIS SART can’t
determine its coordinates. In this case the AIS-SART transmits the default
coordinates that will be confirmed by corresponding display note.

After the status bar is completed the following note will be displayed in bottom
right corner:

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Save-F2 – allows saving all received data by pressing F2, and the Prof: X (where
X = 1 to 100) - profile number where all data will be saved. The number is
increased automatically by circle, and after Mes100 – the Mes1 will be used, new
data will erase the old one automatically, so no any special function to clear the
memory is required, but in case of necessity the procedure of erasing profiles is
described in Item 7.6.

The AIS-SART measurement can be interrupted

---- TIMEOUT ---- by pressing F1 button.
RxA complete
RxB complete The tester will offer to save the incompletely
Msg1 complete measured data.
Msg14 not complete When F1 is being pressed the list with received
.................. / not received data status will be displayed.
SAVE – Press F2
Exit - ESC The tester will be automatically set to this mode
after 15 minutes operation.

5.3.4 Test AIS Receiver

On entering this mode you will be proposed

=Test AIS Receiver to input manually coordinates of the point
which will be used as central for ten AIS
Owner position messages (Ship emulation).
Long:000⁰00.00 E
Lat.: 00⁰00.00 N You may directly input coordinates using
numeric buttons.
Change – +, –
Start – ENTER On pressing Enter , 10 AIS messages will
be transmitted (5 messages on channel A
and 5 messages on channel B) with 2 sec.
interval. On second line of display will
appear note «Mes. X transmitted» where X
– is a message's number. Afterwards the
procedure can be repeated.

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N After transmit on receiver’s display will

appear such disposition of virtual vessels as
7 on image. Black triangle is the AIS receiver
4
1 under test.

10 5
Numbers of other vessels correspond to
2
9 MMSI of virtual vessels.
1 – 413999001
2 – 413999002
6 3 3 – 413999003
4 – 413999004
8 5 – 413999005
6 – 413999006
7 – 413999007
8 – 413999008
9 – 413999009
10 – 413999010

5.3.5 Test AtoN (Aids to Navigation)

AtoN devices can transmit Message 21 (basic), 6, 8 and 14.

By entering this mode you should input

== MMSI FILTER == manually the MMSI number of the tested AIS
device before starting tests. This allows ignoring
MMSI: 000000000 the messages from other AIS stations. It will
help to perform tests by means of antenna
No filter through broadcast in port area.
You may directly input MMSI using numeric
F1 – Clear filter buttons, or select the position by buttons ◄ and
Start – ENTER ►, set it up by buttons + , - . After input of
MMSI press Enter .
The 000000000 MMSI number means the filter
is not applied, so the device will receive all
messages from any AIS station.
Note that here can be displayed not only zero number of MMSI. The tester
automatically uses the MMSI encoded from the last received message. So, if you
perform tests by means of Power Sensor and VSWR meter you may leave zero
MMSI number. Zero MMSI number is applied by pressing of F1 button.
In this mode the following information will be received, decoded, measured and
displayed (all data is as an example only):

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=== Test AtoN == RxX - where X (A or B) is the AIS channel of

RxA ID21 413999997 received message;
dF -0025 Hz ID X - where X (1 to 26) is the number of the
S RSSI 42.1 dBm message, according to М.1371-5;
Slot 432 413999997 – MMSI number of AtoN device.
A 21 ...
..................

– Status Bar , 4-cell complete state.

The complete state of the status bar confirms
=== Test AtoN ==
RxB ID 6 413999997 that the tester has collected all necessary
dF -0023 Hz information about AtoN device under test and is
S RSSI 42.3 dBm ready to save the data into non-volatile memory.
Slot 968 The tester needs to:
A B 6 21 - receive signal in channel A (161.975MHz);
...........Save-F2 - receive signal in channel B (162.025MHz);
Prof:xx - receive Message 21 (main message for
AtoN);
- receive Message 6.
After that the data can be saved in non-volatile
memory of the Tester by pressing F2 key.
The information will be recorded in the next free
profile (Prof:xx).

5.3.6 Test BASE station

By entering this mode you should input

==STAT. ID FILTER= manually the MMSI number of the tested AIS
base station to ignore messages from other AIS
ID: 000000000 stations. It will help to perform tests by means
of antenna through broadcast in port area.
No filter You may directly input MMSI using numeric
buttons, or select the position by buttons ◄ and
F1 – Clear filter ►, set it up by buttons + , - . After input of
Start – ENTER MMSI press Enter .
The 000000000 MMSI number means the filter
is not applied, so the device will receive all
messages from any AIS station.

This mode allows reception, decoding or measuring and displaying of the following
information (all data is as an example only):

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RxX - where X (A or B) is the AIS channel of

== Test Base st.== received message;
RxA ID 4 413000234 ID 4 – Base station report – main report of
dF +123 base station;
A RSSI 39.9 dBm 413000234 – MMSI number of the station
Slot 1784 under test;
........ dF +123 – carrier frequency deviation of AIS
Save-F2 transmitter.
Prof: X
RSSI 39.9 dBm – power level of AIS station
transmitter; A – measurement configuration, A
stands for “External attenuator”;
Slot 1784 – received slot number (as
example only);
– Status Bar , 4-cell complete state.
The complete state of the status bar confirms
that the tester has collected all necessary
information about device under test and is ready
to save the data into non-volatile memory. In
this mode Tester waits for only Message 4.

5.3.7 Ship Emulation

Entering the menu user should select the channel for testing (A or B).

Virtual ship emulation procedure is

= Ship Emulation = performed as follows:
Channel A
Channel B Tester sends the message 1 with the tester’s
MMSI code and increased on about 0.1 nautical
mile to the last received message coordinates.

As a result the virtual ship with a little different

coordinates should appear on tested AIS station
LCD.

After pressing Enter , a message “Wait !” will

= Ship Emulation = appear on the screen. The message transmission
will be performed after the audio signal.
Channel A
From: 413999997 NOTE: It is important to receive at least one
message in AUTO TEST mode or AIS
MONITOR mode and only then one should
Start – ENTER
perform the ship emulation. The
synchronization of the Tester and AIS station
as well as the definition of virtual ship
coordinates are required.
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5.3.8 AIS Monitor

The tester continuously receives all AIS station messages and displays them on
LCD (example):
RxB – the AIS channel where the message is
== AIS Monitor == received;
RxB ID 1 413000333 ID 1 – the number of Message in accordance with
dF 0054 Hz М.1371-5;
A RSSI 41.5 dBm 413000333 (as example only) – MMSI code of the
Slot 1234 AIS station under test;
CRC: OK Note that in this mode Tester will receive and display
33⁰29.24 E AIS messages with any MMSI number.
44⁰35.33 N dF -0054 Hz – channel nominal frequency
deviation of AIS station transmitter;
RSSI 41.5 dBm – AIS station transmitter power
level in dBm;
Slot x, (where x = 0 to 2249) – received slot
number (informative);
CRC: OK – (cyclic redundancy check) if calculated
and received CRC are equal then CRC is stated as
OK; otherwise – BAD;
33⁰29.24 E
121⁰35.33 N – the AIS station coordinates.

This mode is useful when one need to find out:

- If the AIS station under test can transmit any messages;
- MMSI of the AIS station under test;
- AIS station’s coordinates.

It is recommended to start AIS station checking with this mode.

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5.4 TEST EPIRB – EPIRB Testing Sets

The menu TEST EPIRB includes the following submenus:

TEST AUTO (406+121) – complex C/S test;

---- MEASURE ----- Both 406MHz and 121.5MHz channels are
TEST AUTO(406+121) tested automatically;
TEST CH 406 MHz
TEST CH 406 MHz – testing of 406MHz
TEST CH 121 MHz
channel;
TEST CH 243 MHz
TEST CH 121 MHz – testing of 121.5MHz
channel;
Test config – F2 TEST CH 243 MHz – testing of 243MHz
channel.

5.4.1 TEST AUTO (406+121)

In this mode the tester will automatically measure all EPIRB’s parameters in
channels 406MHz and 121.5MHz.
The following tests will be done in 406MHz channel:
- demodulation and decoding of received message;
- measurement of carrier frequency;
- measurement of signal power level;
- measurement of total transmission time;
- measurement of unmodulated carrier time;
- measurement of signal phase deviation.

And in 121.5MHz channel NGT-200 will measure:

- carrier frequency;
- signal power level in antenna;
- amplitude modulation depth.

Wait 406 message TEST AUTO (406+121) – complex C/S test;

Just press Enter to start measurements. First
the Tester waits for a signal in 406MHz channel;
ATT: 20 dB ¥ then it switches for testing of 121.5MHz channel
and waits for a signal during 7 seconds.
Operational channel on frequency 406MHz is
detected automatically, thus there is no need to
input it manually.

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After the signal receipt the measured parameters

HH:MM dd/mm/yyyy are displayed:
Mes#xx Test ok FIRST SCREEN:
ID:A7E830C30C30CD1 Mes#xx – number of the memory profile, where
MARITIME USER
the test results will be saved. To save press F2.
MMSI:999999
CC:413 Test – type of the signal; TEST signal is used
Beacon:0 for testing purposes and is ignored by Cospas-
↓ F1-Mes# F2-Save Sarsat system. DISTRESS is a real emergency
mode, do not emit false Distress signals!
ID:A7E830C30C30CD1 – 15 HEX ID code, must
correspond to the ID code marked on the
EPIRB;
MARITIME USER – protocol type, in this case it’s
a maritime user protocol;
MMSI – marine identifier;
CC:413 – country code;
Beacon:0 – beacon number on the vessel;
↓ F1-Mes# F2-Save – you can save the
measurements by pressing F2 or go to the next
screen to check other parameters by pressing ▼.

SECOND SCREEN:
P406: 37.0 dBm P406: 37.0 dBm – power level of channel
F406:406025.123kHz 406MHz;
FF FE D0 53 F4 18 F406:406025.123kHz – carrier frequencies in
61 86 18 66 8F 51 channel 406MHz;
46 D0 FF FE D0 53 F4 18 – full information in HEX
Phase:+63⁰ -63⁰
61 86 18 66 8F 51 format;
UCT:160.2 ms
46 D0
↓↑F1-Mes# F2-Save
Phase:+63⁰ -63⁰ – phase deviation;
UCT:160.2 ms – unmodulated carrier time.

TTT:440.0 ms THIRD SCREEN:

F121:121500.321 Hz TTT:440.0 ms – Total Transmission Time;
P121: 4.0 dBm F121:121500.321 Hz – carrier frequency of
channel 121.5MHz;
P121: 4.0 dBm – power level in channel
121.5MHz.
↑ F1-Mes# F2-Save

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5.4.2 TEST CH 406 MHz

In this menu only channel 406MHz is tested. This may be used when the channel
121.5MHz is absent (like in PLB for example) or faulty. Also it may be useful
when you need to check only 406MHz frequency.
All parameters are given only as an example:

After the signal receipt the measured parameters

HH:MM dd/mm/yyyy are displayed:
Mes#xx Test ok FIRST SCREEN:
ID:A208334D34D34D1 Mes#xx – number of the memory slot, where the
MARITIME USER
test results will be saved. To save press F2;
MMSI:900000
CC:413 Test – type of the signal; TEST signal is used
Beacon:0 for testing purposes and is ignored by Cospas-
↓ F1-Mes# F2-Save Sarsat system. DISTRESS is a real emergency
mode, do not emit false Distress signals!
ID:A208334D34D34D1 – 15 HEX ID code, must
correspond to the ID code marked on the
EPIRB;
MARITIME USER – protocol type, in this case it’s
a maritime user protocol;
MMSI – marine identifier;
CC:413 – country code;
Beacon:0 – beacon number on the vessel;
↓ F1-Mes# F2-Save – you can save the
measurements by pressing F2 or go to the next
screen to check other parameters by pressing ▼.

P406: 45.5 dBm SECOND SCREEN:

F406:406027.294kHz P406: 45.5 dBm – power level of channel
FF FE D0 51 04 19 406MHz;
A6 9A 69 A6 8A 3C
F406:406027.294kHz – carrier frequency;
3A D0
FF FE D0 51 04 19 – full information in HEX
Phase:+62⁰ -63⁰
UCT:161.2 ms A6 9A 69 A6 8A 3C format;
↓↑F1-Mes# F2-Save 3A D0
Phase:+62⁰ -63⁰ – phase deviation;
UCT:161.2 ms – unmodulated carrier time.

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TTT:440.0 ms THIRD SCREEN:

TTT:440.0 ms – Total Transmission Time.

↑ F1-Mes# F2-Save

5.4.3 TEST CH 121 MHz

In this menu only channel 121.5MHz is tested. This may be used when the channel
406 MHz is absent or faulty. Also it may be useful when you need to check only
121.5MHz frequency.
All parameters are given only as an example:

=== Test 121.5 ==L After pressing Enter the following menu will
appear.
F: 121500 kHz
Fx:
RSSI: To start measurements press Enter .
Fmod:
M:
Start – Enter

=== Test 121.5 ==L Fx: 121502.572 – carrier frequency in kHz;

RSSI: 18.3 dBm – signal level in antenna;
F: 121500 kHz Fmod: 336 1056 Hz – modulating audio
Fx: 121502.572
frequency variation limit; modulating frequency
RSSI: 18.3 dBm
must be in range of 300 to 1600 Hz, and
Fmod: 336 1056 Hz
M: 99% variation range must be not less than 700Hz;
Start – Enter M: 99% – amplitude modulation depth.

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Important ! The results of measurements in channel 121.5MHz can be saved in

non-volatile memory of device, in any profile. To save results press F2. You may
save results of 406MHz and 121.5MHz independently. Or you may test 406MHz
and 121.5MHz separately and save results in one profile.

5.4.4 TEST CH 243 MHz

In this measurement mode you can check channel 243MHz.

=== Test 243 ===== After pressing Enter the following menu will
F: 243000 kHz appear.
Fx:
RSSI: To start measurements press Enter .
Fmod:
M:
Start – Enter

Fx: 243001.234 – carrier frequency in kHz;

=== Test 243 ===L
RSSI: 17.1 dBm – signal level in antenna;
F: 243000 kHz Fmod: 351 1123 Hz – modulating audio
Fx: 243001.234 frequency variation limit; modulating frequency
RSSI: 17.1 dBm must be in range of 300 to 1600 Hz, and
Fmod: 351 1123 Hz variation range must be not less than 700Hz;
M: 97% M: 97% – amplitude modulation depth.
Start – Enter

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5.5 TEST NAVTEX – collection of NAVTEX Tests

== TEST NAVTEX ==
Use Transmitter mode to test vessel
NAVTEX receiver.
Transmitter
Receiver Use Receiver mode to receive NAVTEX
system messages.

== TEST NAVTEX == One of two text messages can be selected in

this mode:
Test message 1 Test message 1:
Test message 2 CD00
TEST FROM NGT-200
or
Test message 2:
CD00
0123456789ABCDE...

== TEST NAVTEX == Then select operating frequency:

518.0 kHz 518.0 kHz : International frequency;

490 0 kHz 490.0 kHz regional
4209.5 kHz 4209.5 kHz NAVTEX frequencies.

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Having selected the type of CD00 <cr><lf>

message and operation frequency
CD – identifier of the transmitting station, it
you get into the following menu:
depends on the NAVAREA (navigation
area) and the type of message, where D – is
== TEST NAVTEX == Search and Rescue Information;
CD00 <cr><lf> 00 – the order number of message dedicated
TEST FROM NGT-200 for vitally important messages; in this case
its choice is required by necessity of stable
Power:-20 dBm
Repeat: 1 receipt of repeated messages; repeated
Start - Enter messages with numbers 01 – 99 are neither
displayed, nor printed;
<cr> : carriage return character;

<lf> : line-feed character;

TEST FROM NGT-200 : the content of

Message 1;
Power: output signal level;
Repeat: number of messages to be sent; can
be adjusted by inputting required number of
messages to repeat; use numeric keys 1 to
9;
Start: press Enter to start the
transmission.
Transmission is confirmed by specific audio
signal, on LCD appears notification:
--- Sending ---

Repeat: press Enter to transmit the

== TEST NAVTEX == NAVTEX message again.
CD00 <cr><lf>
TEST FROM Power level and/or number of repeated
messages can be changed.
Power:-20 dBm To exit this menu press Esc .
Repeat: 1
Repeat – Enter
Message transmission time is: 11 sec for
Msg.1 and 14 sec for Msg. 2.

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5.6 TEST NMEA – collection of NMEA Interface Tests

In this mode Tester allows receiving all information incoming to presentation ports
of AIS station, such as pilot plug or from GNSS receiver. If it is necessary to
receive the information from pilot plug select the 38400 Baud rate, or select the
4800 Baud rate to check the vessel’s sensors (for example, GLONASS, GPS,
gyrocompass etc.).

The tester allows connection to interface with RS 422/485 or RS 232.

Step 1.
=== TEST NMEA === Receiver bit rate : select bit rate:
Receiver bit rate: 38400 baud: for testing messages from
> 38400 baud AIS stations;
4800 baud
Interface: (F1) 4800 baud: to test vessel’s sensors.
> RS-232
RS-422/485 Step 2.
Interface: (F1) – select interface by
pressing F1 key: interfaces are changed
sequentially RS232 > RS422/485.

Step 3. Press Enter to start receiving

NMEA messages.

=== TEST NMEA === Received messages are displayed

Rx: 4800 baud immediately. Every new message begins
from new line.
Press Esc button to stop testing;
To continue receive press Enter ;
Stop – <Esc>
Filter – F2 “$” To change filtration of messages that begin
with symbol “$” or “!” press F2.

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An example of sentence AIVDO received

!AIVDO,1,1,,,B1au from AIS station Class B.
cih000VDdP6H>Ap03 ! – start symbol for sentences:
wtTkP06,0*6E AIVDO – AIS VHF Data-link Own-vessel
message; AIS station sends similarly all the
sentences sent on VHF channel;
Stop – <Esc> AIVDM – AIS VHF Data-link Message;
Filter – F2 “!” AIS station sends similarly all the sentences
received on VHF channel.
For details about AIVDO, AIVDM
sentences look IEC 61993-2.
An example of sentence transmitted by AIS
$GPRMC,130906.00, station Class B built-in GPS-receiver:
A,3126.93172,N,12 $ - start symbol of standard NMEA
031.63219,E,0.006 sentences;
,,190718,,,D*71 GPRMC – RMC sentence, source – GPS;
RMC – Recommended minimum specific
Stop – <Esc> GNSS data.
Filter – F2 “$” For more details about NMEA sentences
look IEC 61162-1.

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6 TEST RESULTS

6.1 VIEW PROFILES MENU

This menu allows viewing all data stored in non-volatile memory. All the
measurements data is stored in 100 profiles (memory cells). Use ◄ ► and ▲ ▼
keys to navigate the profiles.

An example of saved measurement results of a VHF radio station with DSC:

FIRST SCREEN:
Pr:3 15:40 02/08/17 Pr: 3 – profile number (for example);
MMSI: 413900000 15:40 – measurement time;
Format: Individual 02/08/2017 – measurement date;
Categ: Safety MMSI: 413900000 – tested station MMSI;
CRC: OK
To: 413999997 Format: format specifier;
Categ: received message category;
↓↑ <VHF DSC> CRC: CRC check result of received
message;
To: receiver (Tester) MMSI number;
↓↑: clue to navigate the screens;
<VHF DSC> : measurement mode mark.

Pr:3 15:40 02/08/17 SECOND SCREEN:

Pow: signal power level, received on
Pow: 43,7 dBm
Frq:156525070 Hz channel 70;
Frq: carrier frequency of channel 70.
SHIP: 1

↓↑ <VHF DSC>

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Pr:3 15:40 02/08/17 THIRD SCREEN:

CH6 frq:156300046 CH6 frq: carrier frequency of channel 6;
CH6 Pow: 43.6 dBm CH6 Pow: signal power level, received on
CH9 frq:156450009
channel 6;
CH9 Pow: 43.9 dBm CH9 frq: carrier frequency of channel 9;
CH9 Pow: signal power level, received on
↓↑ <VHF DSC> channel 9.

Pr:3 15:40 02/08/17 FOURTH SCREEN:

CH13 frq:156650013 CH13 frq: carrier frequency of channel 13;
CH13 Pow: 43.3 dBm
CH13 Pow: signal power level, received on
CH16 frq:156800016 channel 13;
CH16 Pow: 43.6 dBm
CH16 frq: carrier frequency of channel 16;
↓↑ <VHF DSC> CH16 Pow: signal power level, received on
channel 16.

An example of saved test results of an AIS station:

FIRST SCREEN:
Pr:47 12:59 23/07/18 Pr: 47 – profile number (for example);
ID 1 413000333 12:59 – measurement time;
A: 42,5 dBm 9 Hz 23/07/2018 – measurement date;
B: 42,5 dBm 10 Hz
ID 1 – data from AIS Message 1;
33⁰28.85 E A: 42.5 dBm 9 Hz – Power level and
44⁰35.33 N Frequency error for AIS Channel A;
↓↑ <AIS-A> B: 42.5 dBm 10 Hz – Power level and
Frequency error for AIS Channel B;
33⁰28.85 E (for example);
44⁰35.33 N – the AIS station’s coordinates;
↓↑ <AIS-A> – saved data type is AIS Class
A station.

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SECOND SCREEN:
Pr:47 12:59 23/07/18 Pr: 47 – profile number (continued);
ID 5 413000333 ID 5 – data from AIS Message 5 (Static data);
CS: default – Call Sign is default value;
CS: default
Name: MARIA Name: MARIA – Ship’s Name is MARIA (for
example);
↓↑ <AIS-A> – saved data type is AIS Class
↓↑ <AIS-A> A station.

THIRD SCREEN:
Pr:47 12:59 23/07/18 Pr: 47 – profile number (continued);
DSC: OK – DSC request confirmed
DSC: OK
successfully;
NMEA: n/a
Ship emul: n/a NMEA: n/a – NMEA interface – not applicable
because it is not connected;
Ship emul: n/a – Ship emulation – not
↓↑ <AIS-A> applicable because there is no feedback from
the AIS station under test (NMEA is not
connected);
↓↑ <AIS-A> – saved data type is AIS Class
A station.

An example of saved test results of an EPIRB:

FIRST SCREEN:
Pr:14 14:18 08/10/18 Pr: 14 – profile number (as an example only);
406 data: 14:18 – measurement time;
Freq: 406025662 Hz 08/10/18 – measurement date;
Pow: 41.44 dBm
FFFED053F4186186 And further all received parameters are displayed,
18668F5146D00000 you can toggle between the screens using buttons ▲
9FD2 and ▼.
↓↑ <EPIRB>
406 data: first and second screens show the
parameters on channel 406MHz:
Freq: 406025662 Hz – carrier frequency;
FFFED053F4186186 – full information;
18668F5146D00000 in HEX;
9FD2 format.

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Pr:14 14:18 08/10/18 SECOND SCREEN:

406 data: TTT – Total Transmission Time;
TTT: 439.7 ms UNC – unmodulated carrier time;
UNC: 160.1 ms Ph+ , Ph- – phase deviation.
Ph+: 62⁰
Ph-:-64⁰

↓↑ <EPIRB>

Pr:14 14:18 08/10/18 THIRD SCREEN:

Sweep 121.5 MHz Sweep 121.5 MHz - displays 121.5MHz signal
Freq: 121502000 Hz
parameters (if any):
Pow: 4.5 dBm
Fmod: 333 1234 Hz Freq – carrier frequency;
M: 98% Pow – power level;
Fmod – frequency modulation;
↓↑ <EPIRB> M – amplitude modulation depth.

Pr:14 14:18 08/10/18 FOURTH SCREEN:

Sweep 243 MHz Sweep 243 MHz - displays 243MHz signal
parameters, if any.
NO DATA

↓↑ <EPIRB>

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7 SETTINGS

This menu item allows adjusting general tester settings.

All settings are stored in nonvolatile memory and will remain after tester is turned
off.

This menu contains the following

==== SETTINGS ====
Edit MMSI submenus:
SHIP ID
Test config Edit MMSI – editing MMSI to/from;
LCD contrast SHIP ID – add ship ID marker;
Setup date/time
Test config: select the measurement
Clear profiles
General info configuration;
U-battery LCD contrast – LCD contrast adjustment;
Self test Setup date/time – date/time, date format
setup;
Clear profiles – clear profiles menu;
General info – firmware / hardware and
activated function revision;
U-battery – internal Li-Ion battery
voltage;
Self test – self test of NGT-200 tester.

7.1 SETTINGS > EDIT MMSI

You can check the current MMSI number of device under test and of the Tester in
this menu. You can either accept the current number or enter a new MMSI, if
required. Press ◄, ►, ▼ and ▲ to move the cursor and - , + keys to change
the value. Or simply use numeric keys to input the MMSI number. The data will be
saved automatically by exiting the menu.

=== Edit MMSI === To : 413999333 – MMSI number of

DUT;
To: 413999333
From: 413999997 –MMSI number of
From: 413999997
NGT-200 tester.

Press F2 to clear MMSI number of DUT.

F2 – Clear ‘To’

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7.2 SETTINGS > SHIP ID

SHIP ID: this option allows set up additional parameter on start of operation with
Tester – SHIP ID. With help of this parameter one can collect all saved results of
all equipment on a vessel (i.e. VHF radio station with DSC, MF/HF radio station,
several portable VHF radio stations, NAVTEX receiver etc.) in one group. This will
make the report creating procedure easier. Please turn your attention that managing

the results on the computer with software for NGT-200 one may find and group all
test results of all equipment on the vessel using vessel’s MMSI number.

BUT! As portable VHF radio stations and NAVTEX receiver don’t have MMSI
number the test results of these devices cannot be grouped by MMSI code. Thus,
Ship ID is the only marker that will allow group test results of all the equipment on
the vessel. True to say Ship ID is a measurement group label making usage more
convenient.

Current SHIP: 37 (example) – current

== Select SHIP == ship number; the ship number is NOT
incremented automatically!
Current SHIP: 37 New SHIP - Ent – press Enter to add
New SHIP - Ent
Keep current - F1
new ship with the sequent ship number;
Set other - F2 Keep current – F1 – press F1 to keep
No SHIP - Esc the current ship number, when you continue
Show on start--> D inspecting the same vessel;
Set other - F2 – press F2 to set other
ship number (not current number and not the
sequent number); one can set any number, for
example if you need to check more
equipment on the vessel you’ve inspected
before;
No SHIP - Esc – press Esc to not use
the option “SHIP number”;
Show on start--> D(Disable) or
E(Enable); this option allows to show or
hide this menu on the start before entering
main menu.

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7.3 SETTINGS > Test config

In this menu you can set up the measurement

== Test config == configuration for VHF channels and for
MF/HF channels separately:
> VHF config VHF config – submenu for VHF
MFHF config
frequencies;
dBm/W - W F2 MFHF config – submenu for MF/HF
frequencies;
dBm/W - W F2 – press F2 to toggle
between Power level units dBm and Watt;

Select the power configuration for VHF

== Test config == measurements by pressing buttons ▼ and ▲.
In result, during the tests the selected
VHF Direct configuration will be displayed on the screen
>VHF Pow. Sensor
with help of symbols:
VHF Att. Ext
VHF Antenna D – direct connection
S – power sensor and VSWR meter
ext Att: 40.0 dB A – external attenuator
¥– antenna

ext Att: 40.0 dB – Here one can also

input attenuation meaning of external VHF
attenuator (if you use one) with help of
numeric keys.

To exit menu press Esc , selected

configuration will be saved automatically.

More details can be found in Item 9.

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Select the power configuration for MF/HF

== Test config == measurements by pressing ▼ and ▲ keys.
In result, during the tests the selected
>MFHF Direct configuration will be displayed on the screen
MFHF Att. Ext
with help of symbols:
MFHF Antenna
D – direct connection
A – external attenuator
ext Att: 40.0 dB ¥– antenna
ext Att: 40.0 dB – Here one can also
input attenuation meaning of external
attenuator with help of numeric keys.

To exit menu press Esc , selected

configuration will be saved automatically.

Detailed information about how to select a

proper configuration of power measurement
can be found in Item 9.

7.4 SETTINGS > LCD contrast

== LCD contrast == The display contrast is adjusted by pressing

◄, ► keys;
<+>: +1
<->: -1 Return to default meaning (20) by pressing
F2 key – default F2 key.

23 – current contrast meaning.

23

Display Backlight
The display backlight can be switched on/off by help of + / – buttons, but it can
be done only in MAIN menu and on logo screen.

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7.5 SETTINGS > Setup date/time

Date and time can be setup here. Date

=Setup Date/Time = format is also selected in this menu. Use
buttons ◄ ► ▼ ▲ to navigate the menu.
DD/MM/YYYY EUR.
13/05/2021
10:38:00 DD/MM/YYYY EUR. – date format, can be
selected between American and European;
Change format – F2 press F2 to change format;
Save – Enter
13/05/2021 – date, use ▼ ▲ keys to
adjust the date;
10:38:00 – time; use ▼ ▲ keys to adjust
the time.

7.6 SETTINGS > Clear profiles

= Clear profiles = In this menu one can delete selected profile

or all profiles.
< > 3 : use buttons ◄ ► to select profile
that you need to delete and press F2 key.
< > 3

Clear profile – F2 To clear all profiles press F1.

Clear all – F1

7.7 SETTINGS > General info

== General info == In this menu one can identify current

firmware version, hardware version and
Firmware – 1.89 AB activated Tester’s Function.
Hardware – 1.01
Function – 4.00
Calibr. Exp: 05/23 (for example) –
Calibr. exp: 05/23 date of next calibration;
Manufact: 02/21 Manufact: 02/21 (for example) –
manufacturing date.

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7.8 SETTINGS > U battery

The measured voltage meaning of current power supply source is displayed on

LCD:

- Voltage of internal batteries, if nothing is

= Battery voltage = connected to USB port;
- Voltage supplied to USB-port, if it’s
connected to PC or network USB-adapter.
3.99 V
Tester is automatically switched to USB
power supply source when connected!

Measure - ENTER Each pressing of Enter key will measure the

voltage again.
Manufact: 02/21

7.9 SETTINGS > Self test

This menu item allows doing the self test of NGT-200. Press Enter key to start the
test. The example of the test result is shown as below:

=== Self test === === Self test ===

RAM : RAM : OK
EEPROM : EEPROM : OK
Flash : FLASH : OX5C7D
PLL-LD : PLL-LD : OK
RF TX-RX: RF TX-RX: OK

Start - ENTER Start - ENTER

Measure - ENTER Measure - ENTER

Manufact: 02/21 Manufact: 02/21

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8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

8.1 Technical specifications in transmitting mode

8.1.1 Operational frequencies range:

MF/HF channel 0.4 – 30 MHz
VHF channel 118 – 275 MHz
8.1.2 Frequency step:
MF/HF channel 0.001 kHz
VHF channel 1 kHz
8.1.3 Frequency accuracy at +20°С and during two years after calibration:
< ±0.3*10-6
8.1.4 Frequency accuracy in operational temperature range: < ±1*10-6
8.1.5 Max output level: 0 dBm ±1 dB
8.1.6 Min output level: -93 dBm ±3 dB
8.1.7 Output level step: 1.0 dB ±0.3 dB
8.1.8 Output level in Test AIS mode: 0 dBm ±1 dB (on the RF IN/OUT
connector).

8.2 Technical specifications of measuring receiver

8.2.1 Max signal level on RF IN/OUT: not more than 20 dBm or 100 mW
8.2.2 Attenuation range of input signal by internal attenuator: 93dB
8.2.3 Input signal operational range on RF IN/OUT: from -90 dBm to -20 dBm
8.2.4 Operational frequencies range:
MF/HF band 0.4 – 30 MHz
VHF band 118 – 275 MHz
8.2.5 Frequency step:
MF/HF band 0.1 kHz
VHF band 1.0 kHz
8.2.6 Frequency bandwidth on BW-3dB, dB :
MF/HF Receive DSC and NAVTEX 300 ±50 Hz
MF/HF Receiver 3000 ±70 Hz
VHF band (all modes) 12.0 ±0.3 kHz

8.3 Technical specifications of VHF Power sensor SWR-meter VHFPS1

8.3.1 Max allowed input power level: 60W

8.3.2 Operational frequency range: 30 – 410 MHz
8.3.3 Insertion attenuation between RF-IN and NGT-200-Output: 63 dB

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9 RECOMMENDED TESTING PROCEDURES

9.1 Typical setup of equipment connection for testing

9.1.1 Testing of VHF radio stations with DSC through vessel’s antenna
SETTINGS / Test config : “S” – Power sensor;

Fig. 9.1 Connection setup of NGT-200 for testing the

VHF radio station with DSC through vessel’s antenna

Tester automatically detects connected VHF Power sensor SWR meter, thus there is
no need to set up configuration in menu: SETTINGS > Test config.
This setup allows to test with the most accuracy the output power level of
transmitter and the SWR of antenna feeder in real circumstances on the vessel.
Besides the transmitter, antenna and antenna feeder route are checked as well.
Due to transmitted signal is sent by antenna in broadcast and can be accepted in
radius of tens of nautical miles, this setup has to be used with precaution – carry out
testing on channels 6, 9, 13 and 16 as fast as possible.

It is absolutely forbidden send DISTRESS signal in this setup (fig. 9.1)!

To check DSC messages transmission to antenna use Individual Call – Test or
Routine.

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9.1.2 Testing of VHF radio stations with DSC through external attenuator or
an equivalent load
SETTINGS / Test config : “S” – Power sensor;

Fig. 9.2 NGT-200 connection setup for testing VHF radio station with DSC
through the external attenuator or an equivalent load.

The given setup uses attenuator of high power level or another equivalent load.
Signal isn’t emitted to antenna or broadcast which allows sending the DISTRESS
signal.
But anyway this checking must be carried out with precautions to avoid false
distress alert!
Tester automatically detects connected VHF Power sensor SWR meter, thus there is
no need to set up configuration in menu: SETTINGS > Test config.

Setup allows checking both transmitting and receiving channels. Attenuation from
VHF Power sensor SWR meter input to Tester IN/OUT is 63dB and it’s
automatically taken into account during conductive measurements of power level
of transmitter and during conductive measurements of receiver response level.

* conductive measurements – measurements done by direct connection of equipment by means of

RF-cable.

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9.1.3 Testing of mobile duplex VHF radio stations

Fig. 9.3 Connection configuration of NGT-200 for testing

mobile duplex VHF radio station.

Select “VHF Antenna” configuration in menu SETTINGS > Test config > VHF
config. This configuration is used to measure received signal level (RSSI),
calibrated in dBm at the Tester’s RF IN/OUT.
Power level of radio station under test can be only estimated as it depends on a
number of the factors: on distance and position of the Tester and the radio station;
on surrounding objects – their forms, composition, their relative position, etc.
Nevertheless, in fixed test circumstances one can estimate rather precise the
condition of radio station under test.

9.1.4 Testing of MF/HF radio stations with DSC including power level measuring

Fig. 9.4 Configuration of connection NGT-200 for MF/HF radio station with DSC
testing and power level of transmitter measuring.

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Select configuration “MFHF Att. ext” (External Attenuator) in menu SETTINGS >
Test config > MFHF config. Configuration allows to measure the output power
level of transmitter can be measured with taking into account attenuation value of
external attenuator. Attenuation value set up by default is 40dB.Fixed Attenuator
40dB, 250W is supplied optionally.

Note 1: while measuring power level of MF/HF radio station in SSB-mode please
use audio-frequency oscillator, for example 1kHz, or say loudly “A” into radio
station’s microphone. Otherwise power level measurements will be incorrect.

Note 2: this configuration is false-distress-safe while testing the receiving route of

MF/HF radio stations, because even in case of accidental sending of signal, signal
power level on Tester’s input will not surpass maximum permitted limit.

Please avoid direct connection of RF IN/OUT to antenna of the station under

test, this may cause permanent damage to the Tester!

9.1.5 Testing of MF/HF radio stations with DSC through vessel’s antenna

Fig. 9.5 Configuration of connection NGT-200 for testing

MF/HF radio station with DSC through vessel’s antenna

Select configuration “MF/HF Antenna” in menu SETTINGS > Test config.

Power level of radio station under test can be only estimated as it depends on a
number of the factors: on distance and position of the Tester and the radio station;
on surrounding objects – their forms, composition, relative position, etc.
For testing of MF/HF radio station in this configuration, it is recommended to pull
out the telescopic antenna to the maximum length.

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9.1.6 Testing of DSC Watch receiver of radio stations

Fig. 9.6 Configuration of connection NGT-200 for testing

DSC Watch receiver of radio station with DSC

Select configuration “VHF direct” in menu SETTINGS > Test config> VHF
config if you are testing VHF Transceiver or select “MF/HF direct” in menu
SETTINGS > Test config> MFHF config if you are testing MF/HF one.

This configuration is used to check DSC Watch receiver and DSC controller of
VHF or MF/HF Radio stations.

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9.2 Table of configurations and modes

Transmitter route check Measurement

Config. Band Mode Power level SWR Frequency Target
Fig.9.1 VHF DSC / TEST signal yes yes yes Radio st. w/DSC
Fig.9.2 VHF DSC / DISTRESS signal yes yes yes Radio st. w/DSC
Fig.9.3 VHF Telephony estimate no yes Mobile radio st.

Fig.9.4 MF/HF DSC / TEST signal yes no yes Radio st. w/DSC
Fig.9.4 MF/HF DSC / DISTRESS signal yes no yes Radio st. w/DSC
Fig.9.5 MF/HF DSC / TEST signal estimate no yes Radio st. w/DSC

Receiver route check Measurement

Config. Band Mode Output level, dBm Target
Fig.9.1 VHF DSC signals receive -63 … -130 (1) Radio stations w/DSC
Fig.9.2 VHF DSC signals receive -63 … -130 (1) Radio stations w/DSC
Fig.9.3 VHF Telephony 0 … -93 (2) Mobile radio stations

Fig.9.4 MF/HF DSC signals receive -40 … -103 (3) Radio stations w/DSC
Fig.9.5 MF/HF DSC signals receive 0 … -93 (2) Radio stations w/DSC

1 – signal level on input of DUT with attenuation in VHFPS1;

2 – signal level sent to Tester’s antenna;
3 – signal level at radio station’s input with attenuation in external attenuator (40dB).

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9.3 Step-by-step plan of checking of VHF radio station with DSC

Step 1: connect Tester and Power sensor SWR meter according to fig.9.1 or fig.9.2.

Step 2: select measurement mode: Test VHF > Receive DSC; Att: 00 dB.

Step 3: send test DSC message from radio station under test (DUT).

Step 4: check correctness of received DSC message and measured parameters; save
results in offered memory slot (for example profile No. 5) by pressing F2 key.

Step 5: select measurement mode: Test VHF > VHF Receiver FM; select channel
CH-06 and start measurement by pressing Enter .

Step 6: select channel CH-06 and press PTT (push to talk) on device under test;
You will see measured of frequency, power level and frequency deviation on
Tester’s screen. With PTT (push to talk) pressed save measured results by pressing
Esc .

Step 7: save measurement results on channel 6, by pressing Enter ; on screen you

will see menu with profile number to save results – 6 (next empty profile ), but for
saving all measurement results of one radio station it is recommended to select the
same profile number used for saving DSC measurement before (in our example it’s
No. 5).

Repeat randomly Steps 5 -7 for channels 09, 13, 16. Consequently, all
measurement results of one radio station on channels 06, 09, 13 and 16 will be
saved in profile No.5. This will allow you to make and print Test Report.

Note. Testing of radio stations with DSC on channels 70 (DSC), 06, 09, 13, 16 is
regulated by requirements of International Maritime Registry (IMO).

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9.4 Step-by-step plan of checking the duplex VHF radio station

Testing of duplex VHF radio station mainly the same as for VHF Radios with DSC
(Item 9.3). Due to absence in such radio stations DSC, start measurements from the
Step 5 and all results save in a next free profile number.

Step 1: connect Tester and Power sensor SWR meter according to fig.9.1 or fig.9.2
or make measurement trough broadcast as shown on fig. 9.3.

Step 2: select measurement mode: Test VHF > VHF Receiver FM; select channel
CH-06 and start measurement by pressing Enter .

Step 3: select channel CH-06 and press PTT (push to talk) on device under test;
You will see measured of frequency, power level and frequency deviation on
Tester’s screen. With PTT (push to talk) pressed save measured results by pressing
Esc .

Step 4: save measurement results on channel 06, by pressing Enter ; on screen

you will see menu with profile number to save results – 7 (next empty profile ), but
for saving all measurement results of one radio station it is recommended to select
the same profile number used for saving DSC measurement before (in our example
it’s No. 6).

Repeat randomly Steps 2 -4 for channels 09, 13, 16. Consequently, all
measurement results of one radio station on channels 06, 09, 13 and 16 will be
saved in the same profile (as in example – prof. No.6). This will allow you to make
and print Test Report.

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9.5. Measurement of AIS station or AIS-SART parameters

9.5.1 General notes of AIS testing

In this section is described logical operation and criteria set, which are to use
during the checking AIS station A and B classes. They are based upon IMO / IALA
recommended guideline – so, only in this case user can get single-valued and
unambiguous results while using the GMDSS Tester NGT-200.

By the primary testing of the just mounted station make sure that AIS equipment is
installed in proper way according to this guidance and manufacturer demands to get
the successful operation of the AIS.

One of the important AIS aspects is its mobility. Together with requesting some
certain operation of NGT-200 Tester (which is expected operation), AIS carries
out an action, according to AIS protocol of current navigation circumstances
(which are unexpected operation).

9.5.2 AIS Stations test procedure

9.5.2.1 Test Configuration or Test Setup

Fig. 9.7 Connection setup of NGT-200 for testing AIS station Class A/B through
the vessel’s antenna

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9.5.2.2 Step-by-step plan of checking the AIS station (Class A or Class B)

Use the TEST VHF / TEST AIS menu section to do all the checking!

Step 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Enter TEST AIS / TEST AIS CLASS A or TEST AIS / TEST AIS CLASS B
Menu depending on AIS station under test.

In common AIS station A class is to transfer location report – message 1 at about

10 seconds interval, alternating А and B channels, and AIS station class B –
message 18 with about 3 minutes interval, alternating А and B channels. Besides,
the station has to transfer static information – message 5(Class A) and message
24a/24b(class B) at about 6 minutes interval, also alternating А and B channels.

For each of the received messages the tester DSP controller calculates the deviation
of the frequency (frequency error) and power level;

The operation algorithm in this case is as follows:

a) Tester performs slot synchronization, measures power level of received
signals and frequency deviation.
b) Tester transmits the request to AIS station for message 5 (In TEST AIS/
TEST AIS Class A mode) and for message 24 (In TEST AIS/TEST AIS
Class B mode) in one minute.
c) After the message 5 or message 24 is received by tester the tester transmits
the “virtual ship” message with increased relatively to AIS station
coordinates on 0.1 nautical mile and with MMSI 413999998.
d) After all these operations the status bar will be completed and tester will ask
to save the data by pressing F2 key for further processing.
e) Tester sends the request 111 in CH70 – “Report ship’s name” in TEST
AIS/Test AIS Class A mode and waits for 20 seconds for AIS Station
respond, if the respond is received, the DSC note will be displayed on line 6.

Data processing is shown on the screen in sixth line by means of four-cells line.
Each status bar item corresponds to the following information:

1 - Channel A (161.975 MHz) power output and frequency;

2 - Channel B (162.025 MHz) power output and frequency;
3 - Message 1 or Message 18 - transient data, transferred according to the
station inner time schedule;
4 - Message 5 or Message 24 – static vessel’s data.

The result of “virtual ship” message transmitting will be displayed in AIS station
LCD in view of new vessel with MMSI 413999998.

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As a rule the AIS stations has LED indicators of signal transmission (Tx) or
reception (Rx). So, it is necessary to pay attention to these LEDs during checking.
Each Tx LED illumination should be confirmed by short sound signal and LCD
data update in TEST AIS/Test AIS class A or TEST AIS/Test AIS class B modes.
The signal transmission by tester is followed by sound signal too and AIS station
Rx LED should illuminate.

If the “virtual ship” message is not received by AIS station, no new vessel with
MMSI 413999998 is appeared on AIS station screen, it is necessary to repeat the
request from TEST AIS/ Ship emulation menu, as described in STEP 2. If the
“virtual ship” message is received the next operation step is 3.

Step 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Choose the <TEST AIS/Ship emulation> menu item and select the channel, for
example – Channel A.

Press Enter two times – after the sound signal the message 1 with MMSI
413999998 and increased relatively to AIS station coordinates on 0.1 nautical mile
will be sent in 2-4 seconds.

As a result the “virtual ship” / object with MMSI 413999998 should appear on AIS
station LCD screen (MKD).

It will confirm the following:

1. The tested AIS station is able to receive the VDL messages in selected
channel;
2. The tested AIS station has correctly connected MKD.

Step 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The next step is intended only for AIS station class A – checking of DSC channel
polling information on 70 channel.

Enter Polling DSC menu section and press Enter twice.

After a sound signal the tester will transfer request 111 – “Report ship’s name”
and AIS station should respond in 20 seconds. All the requested information will
appear on the screen.

If there’s no respond from the station user can see the following: No respond - no
respond from the tested station.

NOTE: The last ITU-R M.1371-5 review, as opposed to previous reviews,

supposes the DSC-channel usage only to control the regional AIS station
channels. The respond to DSC requests is not supported.

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9.5.3 AIS-SART test procedure

Almost all AIS-SARTs have internal antenna, so we recommend to carry out the
measurement through broadcast, by means of antenna.

Connect the Tester’s antenna to RF IN input of the tester. Go to TEST AIS/TEST

AIS SART menu and enter manually the AIS-SART USER ID – it should be
marked on the AIS-SART case. Now tester is ready to start measurements.

Turn on the AIS-SART to test mode and place it at 3-5 meters from tester
approximately at the same level corresponding to tester or a little bit lower.

Please note that it can take up to 15 minutes before AIS-SART starts transmission
of test messages. It depends on the AIS-SART capability to determine the
coordinates fast by means of internal GPS receiver.

Most general it will require about 5 minutes if the GPS receiver can’t determine the
coordinates (closed room) and 2-3 minutes if the GPS receiver determines the
coordinates (test in open places).

The AIS SART test signal in accordance with IEC 61097-14 consists of 8 messages
transmitted in determined order both in A and B channels (4 messages in every
channel):

1. AIS A, Msg 14 “SART TEST”

2. AIS B, Msg1
3. AIS A, Msg1
4. AIS B, Msg1
5. AIS A, Msg1
6. AIS B, Msg1
7. AIS A, Msg1
8. AIS B, Msg 14 “SART TEST”

Note that it is permissible to start the sequence on AIS B.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN ON THE AIS-SART TO EMERGENCY

MODE WITHOUT REAL NECESSITY!

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10 TESTER’S CALIBRATION

The tester is a complex special-use electric device. Thus only authorized

laboratories by means of specialized equipment should calibrate it.

The tester should be calibrated every two years.

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11 ENVIRONMENTAL AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINE

The device should be stored in package in warehouse locations defending it from

atmospheric precipitation, fumes of acid, alkali and other aggressive substances.

Temperature in warehouse should be from 278 K (5оС) up to 313 K (about 40оС)

and relative humidity of air no more than 80%.

It is necessary to keep the device in package for three hours minimum at normal
conditions after it was at temperature variations.

After storage in conditions of high humidity keep the Tester in package at normal
conditions for at least 12 hours before turning ON.

The tester is designed to operate in range of + 0о С to + 45о С external

environments and 95% relative humidity which is connected with LCD display
implementation.

Before operating with the Tester please read this user’s manual, and attend
safety training.

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12 POWER SUPPLY

The tester can be power supplied by internal Li-Ion accumulator (2000mA*h,

3.7V), as well as by external direct current source with approximate voltage
4.5…7V and current load not less than 500mA connected to micro-USB input of
the tester by means of standard connector (e.g. of PC USB connector or network
USB adaptor).

Once external power source is connected – the Tester is charging, no difference if it

turned ON or OFF.

If the Tester’s accumulator is discharged, connected external power source will

give the drain to the Tester operation, charging of accumulator is effected
residually.

Maximum current consumption from external power source is 500mA, which is

determined by charging controller.

Charging time makes 4.5 – 5 hours for fully discharged accumulator.

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Appendix 1

UNIT CONVERSION (dBm to W)

dBm 0 0,1 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,8 0,9
30 1,00 1,02 1,05 1,07 1,10 1,12 1,15 1,17 1,20 1,23
31 1,26 1,29 1,32 1,35 1,38 1,41 1,45 1,48 1,51 1,55
32 1,58 1,62 1,66 1,70 1,74 1,78 1,82 1,86 1,91 1,95
33 2,00 2,04 2,09 2,14 2,19 2,24 2,29 2,34 2,40 2,45
34 2,51 2,57 2,63 2,69 2,75 2,82 2,88 2,95 3,02 3,09
35 3,16 3,24 3,31 3,39 3,47 3,55 3,63 3,72 3,80 3,89
36 3,98 4,07 4,17 4,27 4,37 4,47 4,57 4,68 4,79 4,90
37 5,01 5,13 5,25 5,37 5,50 5,62 5,75 5,89 6,03 6,17
38 6,31 6,46 6,61 6,76 6,92 7,08 7,24 7,41 7,59 7,76
39 7,94 8,13 8,32 8,51 8,71 8,91 9,12 9,33 9,55 9,77

40 10,00 10,23 10,47 10,72 10,96 11,22 11,48 11,75 12,02 12,30
41 12,59 12,88 13,18 13,49 13,80 14,13 14,45 14,79 15,14 15,49
42 15,85 16,22 16,60 16,98 17,38 17,78 18,20 18,62 19,05 19,50
43 19,95 20,42 20,89 21,38 21,88 22,39 22,91 23,44 23,99 24,55
44 25,12 25,70 26,30 26,92 27,54 28,18 28,84 29,51 30,20 30,90
45 31,62 32,36 33,11 33,88 34,67 35,48 36,31 37,15 38,02 38,90
46 39,81 40,74 41,69 42,66 43,65 44,67 45,71 46,77 47,86 48,98
47 50,12 51,29 52,48 53,70 54,95 56,23 57,54 58,88 60,26 61,66
48 63,10 64,57 66,07 67,61 69,18 70,79 72,44 74,13 75,86 77,62
49 79,43 81,28 83,18 85,11 87,10 89,13 91,20 93,33 95,50 97,72

50 100,0 102,3 104,7 107,2 109,6 112,2 114,8 117,5 120,2 123,0
51 125,9 128,8 131,8 134,9 138,0 141,3 144,5 147,9 151,4 154,9
52 158,5 162,2 166,0 169,8 173,8 177,8 182,0 186,2 190,5 195,0
53 199,5 204,2 208,9 213,8 218,8 223,9 229,1 234,4 239,9 245,5
54 251,2 257,0 263,0 269,2 275,4 281,8 288,4 295,1 302,0 309,0
55 316,2 323,6 331,1 338,8 346,7 354,8 363,1 371,5 380,2 389,0
56 398,1 407,4 416,9 426,6 436,5 446,7 457,1 467,7 478,6 489,8
57 501,2 512,9 524,8 537,0 549,5 562,3 575,4 588,8 602,6 616,6
58 631,0 645,7 660,7 676,1 691,8 707,9 724,4 741,3 758,6 776,2
59 794,3 812,8 831,8 851,1 871,0 891,3 912,0 933,3 955,0 977,2

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Appendix 2

SIGNALS PLACING ON RS232/RS422 IN/OUT OUTLET

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

№ connector pin RS232/RS422 While connecting to

Type of signal
IN/OUT on NGT-200 (connector pin external equipment
sent to outlet
type DSUB 9 male) connect to
1 Not connected Don't connect
2 RS232 RX RX232 Tx
3 RS232 TX RX232 Rx
4 Not connected Don't connect
5 GND GND
6 RS485/422 TxA RS485/422 RxA
7 RS485/422 TxB RS485/422 RxB
8 RS485/422 RxB RS485/422 TxB
9 RS485/422 RxA RS485/422 TxA

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