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The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free. ・FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, 662-8580, JAPAN Telephone : +81-(0)798-65-2111 Fax : +81-(0)798-65-4200 All rights reserved. Printed in Japan A : MAR . 2008 C2 : MAR . 10, 2011 Pub. No.
IMPORTANT NOTICES General • The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury. • Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO. • If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement. • The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to install or operate the equipment. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions for the installer CAUTION WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment unless totally familiar with electrical circuits and service manual. Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent interference to a magnetic compass: Standard compass Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment. Turn off the power at the switchboard before beginning the installation. Fire or electrical shock can result if the power is left on.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................v SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS .......................................................................................vii 1. INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 2. Equipment List ................................................................................
FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FA-50 Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FA-50 AIS Transponder. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
FOREWORD z Interfaces for radar, PC for future networking expansion z GPS/VHF combined antenna for easy installation available z Built-in GPS receiver for position-fixing device Program Version Item FA-50 AIS Transponder Main Program Program No. 0550233 Version No. 01.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Either VHF GPS antenna GPA-017S or 017 antenna GPS/VHF combined antenna GVA-100-T Distributor DB-1 PC w/FAISPC MX HUB AIS TRANSPONDER FA-50 EXTERNAL DISPLAY EXTERNAL DISPLAY NAVNET NAVNET RADAR CHART PLOTTER ECDIS PILOT PLUG OR SENSOR AC-DC POWER SUPPLY PR-240 GPS* (ex.
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1. INSTALLATION 1.1 Equipment List Standard supply Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks AIS transponder FA-50 - 1 Antenna unit GVA-100 - 1 GPA-017S - 1 set GPS antenna GPA-017 - 1 set GPS antenna w/10 m cable Distributor DB-1 - 1 Spare parts SP05-05801 001-031-960 1 set 4A fuses (Type: FGMB 125V 4A, Code No.
1. INSTALLATION Optional supply Name Type Code No. Qty - 1 AC-DC power supply PR-240-CE Whip antenna CP05-11001 001-034-670 1 For outside Japan Antenna cable set CP20-02700 004-381-160 1 For GPA-017S CP20-02710 004-381-170 1 For GPA-017S CP24-00300 000-041-938 1 For GVA-100 CP24-00310 000-041-939 1 For GVA-100 Coaxial cable TNC-PS/PS-3DL15M-R 000-133-670-11 1 TNC-TNC, 15 m Right-angle antenna base No.13-QA330 000-803-239 1 For GPA-017/S L-angle antenna base No.
1. INSTALLATION 1.2 AIS Transponder FA-50 Mounting considerations, mounting The FA-50 can be mounted on a desktop, deck or on a bulkhead. When selecting a mounting location, keep the following points in mind: • The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable. • Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents. • The mounting location should be well ventilated. • Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal.
1. INSTALLATION Whip antenna for AIS Other VHF whip antenna More than 2.8 m More than 10 m More than 0.5 m Horizontal separation distance Vertical separation distance Cabling • Use coaxial cable type 5D-2V or the equivalent. • The cable should be kept as short as possible to minimize signal attenuation, and the maximum length is 50 meters.
1. INSTALLATION 1.4 GPS Antenna Install the GPS antenna unit referring to the outline drawing at the back of this manual. When selecting a mounting location for the antenna, keep in mind the following points. • Select a location out of the radar beam. The radar beam will obstruct or prevent reception of the GPS satellite signal. • There should be no interfering object within the line-of-sight to the satellites.
1. INSTALLATION How to attach the connector N-P-8DFB for cable 8D-FB-CV Outer Sheath Inner Sheath Shield Armor Remove outer sheath and armor by the dimensions shown left. Expose inner sheath and shield by the dimensions shown left. 30 50 Cover with heat-shrink tubing and heat. Cut off insulator and core by 10mm from its end. 10 30 Twist shield end. Washer 1 Clamp Nut Slip on clamp nut, washer 1, gasket and clamp as shown left.
1. INSTALLATION 1.5 GPS/VHF Combined Antenna Install the combined antenna unit referring to the outline drawing. When selecting a mounting location for the antenna, keep in mind the following points. • Select a location out of the radar beam. The radar beam will obstruct or prevent reception of the GPS satellite signal. • There should be no interfering object within the line-of-sight to the satellites.
1. INSTALLATION Whip antenna fixture Loosen four screws. (M5x16) Antenna fixing bracket Combined box Bottom cover GPS/VHF combined antenna The top of the stanchion comes into contact with the flange. Stanchion Installing distributor DB-1 The length of the cable between the distributor and transponder is 1 m so locate the distributor within 1 m from the transponder. Fix the distributor on the bulkhead, facing the cable entrance downward.
1. INSTALLATION Self-tapping screw (4x30) Note: Be sure no foreign material or water enters the distributor. 1.6 AC-DC Power Supply (option) When selecting a mounting location for the unit, keep the following in mind: z Keep the unit out away from areas subject to water splash. z Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents. z The mounting location should be well ventilated. z Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal.
1. INSTALLATION 1.7 Wiring Connect power source, LAN cable, VHF antenna and ground wires as shown below. GPS Antenna GPA-017/S 150M-W2VN or FAB-151D GPS/VHF Combined Antenna GVA-100-T Either one Distributor DB-1 0.6 m 0.8 m RG-10U/Y (8D-FB-CV, option) Attached to Distributor (approx. 1m) RG-10U/Y, 50 m : Ground is not required.
1. INSTALLATION Connection of AIS viewer (FAISPC-MX) The AIS viewer may be connected to the FA-50 directly, or to both FA-50 and NavNet VX2/3D. See the figure below for connection examples. Data sentences VDM, VDO PC FA-50 FAISPC-MX DIRECT CONNECTION LAN Data sentences VDM, VDO, L/L, SOG, COG, HDT FA-50 NavNet VX2*/3D PC FAISPC-MX NavNet VX2/3D CONNECTION LAN FA-50 Data sentences VDM, VDO, L/L, SOG, COG, HDT NavNet VX2*/3D PC FAISPC-MX NavNet VX2/3D CONNECTION *Required updating software.
1. INSTALLATION 1.8 Setting and Adjustments After installing the equipment, set up the COM port, Network and own ship's static information (MMSI, ship's name, call sign, antenna position and type of ship). The FA50 is set up from the PC or external display. The procedure below shows how to set up from a PC. Note: Click Tools>Internet Options>Connections>LAN settings, and uncheck the “Use a proxy server for your LAN” before the setting. 1.8.
1. INSTALLATION 3. Enter URL as http://172.31.24.3 and press the Enter key. This number is the default value of FA-50. 4. Click Initial Setup to show the Initial Setup screen. COM PORT setup 1. Click COM Port Setup to show the COM Port Setup screen. (default=IEC61162) 2. The default setting for Data Type is IEC61162, which is suitable for most installations. If change is necessary, click the Data Type drop-down list and choose data type as applicable, among the following choices.
1. INSTALLATION IEC61162: Transmit and receive IEC61162 format data via COM port. (P-sentences are received but not transmitted. P-sentence is FURUNO’s original sentence.) IEC61162+P-sentence: Transmit and receive IEC61162+P sentences format data via COM port. Off: FA-50 transmits no data from COM port. With the radio buttons at RX Speed, choose how RX speed is regulated, Auto or Manual. For manual, choose speed from the drop-down list. Note: Tx speed is fixed at 38400 bps. 3. Click OK to confirm setting.
1. INSTALLATION Continuous AIS/GPS: Output AIS/GPS data continuously. Select if interfaced with FAISPC_MX. Continuous AIS/ZDA: Output AIS/time data continuously. Select if interfaced with FAISPC_MX. Continuous GPS/ZDA: Output GPS/time data continuously. Select if interfaced with FAISPC_MX. Continuous AIS/GPS/ZDA: Output AIS/GPS/time data continuously. Select if interfaced with FAISPC_MX. Note: It is not necessary to change the settings of NavNet Port Number, Host Name and AIS Data Output.
1. INSTALLATION 2. Enter the Login Name and Password. The Ship Static Edit screen appears. Note that the password is known by only the FURUNO dealer. 000005044 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Vessel 3. Enter ship's MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) in nine digits. 4. Enter ship's name, using up to 20 alphanumeric characters. 5. Enter call sign, using seven alphanumeric characters. 6. Set Internal/External antenna positions as follows: 1) Enter distance for location “A” of FA-50 GPS antenna.
2. OPERATION 2.1 AIS Transponder FA-50 The FA-50 has no power switch. Power is fed from the ship's switchboard, and a power switch on the switchboard turns the FA-50 on or off. When powered, the PWR LED (green) on the cover lights. The three other LEDs on the cover blink or light with equipment state. The ER LED (red) lights while the equipment is being initialized, and blinks when equipment error is found. The RX LED (orange) lights when receiving.
2. OPERATION 2.2 Messages 2.2.1 Sending a message Pre-defined messages (maximum 16 characters for each message) are stored in the Send Message screen. You can send a message among them once in a minute. 1. Click Message on the main menu. 2. Click Send Message. 3. Choose the message. Message 1 through 4 are fixed and are not able to change. 4. Click the Send button, and the following message appears. 5. Click the Yes button.
2. OPERATION 2.2.2 Confirming receiving messages You can confirm the received messages on the RX Log screen. Click RX Log on the Message menu. Click Detail to show the full message. To change the page, click <
2. OPERATION 2.3 Own Vessel Data Display The Own Vessel Data display shows your ship’s various data. 1. Show the main menu. 2. Click Own Vessel Data. FA-50/Own Vessel Data OS MMSI: Nine-digit number Ship Name: 20 characters, max Call sign: 7 characters, max. Internal/External Antenna Position: Shows GPS and external GPS antenna positions. Ship Type Cargo Type RX1: Channel (four digits) received over RX1. Channel type (International, Local) is shown in parentheses.
2. OPERATION 4. Choose a type, and then click the OK button. 5. Click the Cargo Type Edit button to show the Cargo Type screen. 6. Select a Cargo Type from the drop down list and click OK. 7. Click Region List button to show the local sea area.Clicking the Detail button shows the detailed information of the region. 8. Click <
2. OPERATION 9. Click the Group Assignment button to show the Group Assignment window. This window shows the following list when receiving a group assignment message via VHF, own ship is cruising in the area specified on the message. Assigned mode: Own ship's data is sent automatically with the designated interval in the specified area. Quite mode: Transmission is not available in the specified area. 10. Click <
2. OPERATION 2.4 Alarm Status The alarm status log shows alarms violated. Click “Alarm Status” on the top menu to show the alarm status log. Alarm Status Indication Meaning TX TX malfunction (and Error LED lights.) RX1 TDMA RX1 Board trouble. TX stopped on corresponding TX channel. RX2 TDMA RX2 Board trouble. TX stopped on corresponding TX channel. COG Invalid COG data. EPFS No data from external navigator. Continued operation possible.
2. OPERATION 2.5 Sensor Status The sensor status display provides information about sensors connected to the FA-50. 1. Show Top Menu. 2. Click Sensor Status.
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING 3.1 NOTICE Do not open the shield cover unless totally familiar with electrical circuits and service manual. Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant or contact spray to coating or plastic parts of the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment. Those items contain organic solvents that can damage coating and plastic parts, especially plastic connectors. Maintenance Regular maintenance helps good performance.
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3.2 Replacing the Fuse The fuse (4A) inside the FA-50 protects it from overcurrent and equipment fault. If the unit cannot be powered, that is, the PWR (power) LED is off, the fuse may have blown. If this happens, turn off the power to the FA-50, open the body cover and check the fuse. If the fuse has blown, find out the reason before replacing it. If it blows again after replacement, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer for advice. Part Type Fuse (4A) Code No.
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3.4 Diagnostics The built-in diagnostic facility displays program version no. and TX text, then checks RAM, ROM, RX channels and GPS antenna for proper operation. 1. Open Internet Explorer and display the main menu. 2. Click Tests to show the Tests display. 3. Click "Transponder Test" or "GPS Test" to show the appropriate test screen. Transponder Test: The program version number appears on the first line.
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APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE Initial Setup COM Port Setup Data Type (IEC61162, IEC61162+P-sentence, Off) TX Speed (38400 bps) RX Speed (Auto, Manual (4800 bps, 38400 bps)) Network Setup MAC Address IP Address (172.031.024.003) Subnet Mask (255.255.000.000) Gateway Address (000.000.000.000) NavNet Port Number (10000) Host Name (AIS0-AIS9, AIS0) AIS Data Output (Continuous, Auto) Ship Static Edit (Required a password.
APPENDIX 2 VHF CHANNEL LISTS USA mode Ch No. 1001 1003 1005 6 1007 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1061 1063 1064 1065 1066 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 AP-2 Frequency (MHz) 156.05 156.15 156.25 156.3 156.35 156.9 156.95 157 157.05 157.1 157.15 157.2 157.25 157.3 157.35 157.4 156.07 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.
APPENDIX 2 VHF CHANNEL LISTS International mode Ch No. 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 6 1007 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 Frequency (MHz) 156.05 156.1 156.15 156.2 156.25 156.3 156.35 156.9 156.95 157 157.05 157.1 157.15 157.2 157.25 157.3 157.35 157.4 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.
APPENDIX 3 PARTS LIST, LOCATIONS Parts lists FURUNO Model Unit FA-50 Tranponder ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Blk.No. NAME TYPE CODE NO.
APPENDIX 3 PARTS LIST, LOCATIONS Parts location Transponder MAIN&TX Board 05P0814 RX1 Board 05P0808A RX2 Board 05P0808B GPS TB 24P0043 POWER Board 05P0809 AP-5
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE Sentence data Input sentencesACK, AIQ, BBM, DSC, DSE, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, OSD, RMC, SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG Output sentences ABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, TXT, VDM, VDO Transmission intervalABK: With each event ACA, ACS: At RX/Switch information the region ALR: 25 s during alarm, 2 min normally no alarm TXT: Status is changed.VDM: At RX VHFVDO: 1 s Load requirements as listener Isolation: opto coupler Input Impedance: 470 ohms Max.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE Serial interface I/O circuit Input/Output Buffer SN65LBC179DR COM_TD_B COM_TD_A RS422_TD 110Ω RS422_RD COM_RD_B COM_RD_A PC400 2.2kΩ 470Ω GND NMEA_RD Sentence description Input sentences AIQ-AOIS query $--AIQ,ccc,*hh | | | | | +------------------------------ 2 +------------------------------------- 1 1. Query data 2. Checksum BBM-AIS broadcast binary message !--BBM,x,x,x,x,x.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE DSC -DSC,xx,xxxxxxxxx,xx,xx,xx,x.x,xxxxxxxxxx,xx,a,a*hh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +------- 11 | | | | | | | | | +------- 10 | | | | | | | | +------- 9 | | | | | | | +------- 8 | | | | | | +--------- 7 | | | | | +----------- 6 | | | | +-------------- 5 | | | +----------------- 4 | | +-------------------- 3 | +----------------------- 2 +------------------------------ 1 1. Format Specifier 2. Address 3. Categry 4. Nature of Distress or First Telecommand 5.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE GBS-GNSS satellite fault direction $--GBS,hhmmss.ss,x.x,x.x,x.x,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--------- 9 | | | | | | | +------------ 8 | | | | | | +---------------- 7 | | | | | +-------------------- 6 | | | | +----------------------- 5 | | | +--------------------------- 4 | | +------------------------------- 3 | +----------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------- 1 1. Not used 2. Expected error in latitude 3.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE GNS-GNSS fix data $--GNS,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE RMC-Recommended minimum specific GNSS data --RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE VSD-AIS voyage static data $--VSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,c--c,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,x.x,x.x*hh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 10 | | | | | | | | +------ 9 | | | | | | | +---------- 8 | | | | | | +------------- 7 | | | | | +---------------- 6 | | | | +----------------------- 5 | | | +------------------------------ 4 | | +----------------------------------- 3 | +--------------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------- 1 1.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE ACA-AIS channel assignment message $--ACA,x,IIII.I, a,yyyyy.y,a,IIII.I,a,yyyyy.y,a,x,xxxx,x,xxxx,x,x,x,a,x,hhmmss.s*hh 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. Sequence number, 0 to 9 2. Region Northeast corner latitude - N/S 3. Region Northeast corner longitude - E/W 4. Region Southwest corner latitude - N/S 5. Region Southwest corner longitude - E/W 6. Transition Zone Size 7. Channel A 8. Channel A bandwidth 9. Channel B 10. Channel B bandwidth 11.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE TXT-Text transmission $--TXT,xx,xx,xx,c--c*hh | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 5 | | | +--+----- 4 | | +---------- 3 | +------------- 2 +---------------- 1 1. Total number of message, 01 to 99 2. Message number, 01 to 99 3. Text identifier 4. Text Message 5. Checksum VDM-AIS VHF data-link message !--VDM,x,x,x,a,s--s,x*hh | || | | | | | | | | | | +--- 7 1. Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message, 1 to 9 | | | | | +----- 6 2.
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE GGA-Global positioning system (GPS) fix data $--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.
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FURUNO FA-50 SPECIFICATIONS OF CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER FA-50 1 1.1 GENERAL Type Class B AIS Transponder 1.2 RX capacity 2250 report/minute, 1channel 4500 report/minute, 2channel 1.3 RX system CSTDMA dual wave simultaneous reception 1.4 Synchronous framing Indirect synchronize from external oscillator 1.5 Operating mode Autonomous, Assigned, polled/interrogation response 1.6 Frequency switching Automatic 1.7 Prevention of abnormal TX 1.
FURUNO FA-50 4.4 Co-channel rejection 10 dB 4.5 Adjacent channel selectivity 4.6 Spurious response 70 dB 4.7 Inter-modulation 65 dB 4.8 Sensitivity suppression 84 dB 4 4.1 GPS RECEIVER Receiving frequency 1575.42 MHz 4.2 Tracking code C/A code 4.3 Number of channel 12 channels parallel, 12 satellites 4.4 Position fixing method All in view, 8-state Kalman filter 4.5 Position accuracy 10 m approx., 95% of the time, (HDOP ≤ 4) 70 dB DGPS: 5m approx., 95% of the time 4.
FURUNO FA-50 Transponder IP20 7.4 Bearing vibration IEC 60945 8 8.1 COATING COLOR GPS antenna unit N9.5 8.2 Transponder N2.
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INDEX A AC-DC power supply .................................1-9 alarm status ...............................................2-7 C COM PORT..............................................1-13 D distributor ...................................................1-8 F Fuse ...........................................................3-2 fuse ............................................................3-2 G GPS antenna .............................................1-5 GPS/VHF combined antenna.....................
