User's Manual

1. OPERATION
1-2
1.2 How to Turn the Power On and Off
Press the power key to turn the equipment on. When powered, the equipment
sounds a beep then proceeds in the sequence shown below.
To turn the power off, press and hold the power key .
The startup screen displays the program version number, serial number and the re-
sults of the ROM and RAM data test, showing "OK" or "NG" (No Good) as the result.
The message "- PRESS ANY KEY -" flashes to indicate that the test is complete.
Press any key to close the test results. If "NG" appears for any of the check results
after the startup test is completed, contact your dealer for advice.
When no errors occur at startup, the plotter display is shown after the test is complet-
ed.
If there is no response from the transponder unit or AIS symbols do not appear, the
message “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears on the screen. Press any key to
erase the message. Check the connection between the monitor unit and the transpon-
der unit.
The FA-170 should be powered while underway or at anchor. The master may switch
off the AIS if he believes that the continual operation of the AIS might compromise the
safety or security of his ship. The AIS should be restarted when it is safe to do so.
The equipment transmits own ship static data within two minutes of start-up and it is
transmitted at six-minute intervals thereafter. Static data includes MMSI number, IMO
number, call sign, ship name, ship length and width, ship type and GPS antenna po-
sition.
In addition to static data, ship’s dynamic data is also transmitted. This data includes
position with quality indication, SOG, COG, rate of turn, heading, etc. Dynamic data is
transmitted every 2 seconds to 3 minutes depending on ship’s speed and course
change. Voyage-related data, such as ship’s draught, hazardous cargo, destination
and estimated time of arrival, are also transmitted at six-minute intervals.
Indication Description
PROGRAM NUMBER Displays the program number for this FA-170. The indication
"XX.XX" is replaced with the version number.
SERIAL NUMBER Displays the serial number for this FA-170.
ROM(T) / RAM(T) Displays the ROM/RAM test results for the connected FA-1701.
ROM(M) / RAM(M) Displays the ROM/RAM test results for the FA-1702.
PROGRAM NO. 0550255 - xx . xx
1000-42xx - xxxxSERIAL NO.
ROM(T): OK
RAM(T): OK
ROM(M): OK
RAM(M): OK
This indication flashes to show the unit is ready for use. The
automatic startup test results are displayed when tests are
completed.