ICS NAV6 range User Guide
Important Information This equipment is not approved for use by SOLAS convention vessels within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) It is intended for use by leisure craft and other non-SOLAS vessels wishing to participate within GMDSS Safety Warnings Do not use the sensor as a grab-handle This instrument is for use as an aid to sailors and should not lead to a reduction in the level of good seamanship required at all times Reception of messages cannot always be guaranteed as this depend
Contents User Guide .............................................................................................................2 Quick Start..............................................................................................................2 Introduction.............................................................................................................3 What Is NAVTEX? ..............................................................................................3 How Does NAVTEX Work? .
Congratulations on purchasing this ICS NAV6 product. It is not only an excellent NAVTEX receiver, but a first class instrument repeater. It may be the only display you will ever need at your navigation position. We hope that it gives you many years of reliable service. Please take the time to read this manual carefully as it contains some essential information regarding the operation and maintenance of the product and a useful background to the NAVTEX system.
USER GUIDE This user guide describes the operation of the ICS NAV6plus, ICS NAV6Aplus, ICS NAV6dual and ICS NAV6repeater equipments. Not all the menu features described are provided by the ICS NAV6dual. Where this is the case, the symbol § is used to mark the feature. The ICS NAV6repeater will display NAVTEX menu pages only when incorporated with a ICS NAV6 system or ICS NAV6 sensor. Installation instructions are provided in the separate NAV6 range Installation Guide.
INTRODUCTION What Is NAVTEX? NAVTEX is a worldwide system for the broadcast and automatic reception of maritime safety information (MSI) in English by means of a narrow-band directprinting telegraphy. NAVTEX provides shipping with navigational and meteorological warnings and urgent information. NAVTEX is an element of the IMO/IHO worldwide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS) as defined by IMO Assembly Resolution A.706(17). It is included within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
Feature Dual receiver NMEA Auto station NMEA GPS Display NMEA instrument display NMEA Logging Display backlight Printer / data output Antenna options ICS ICS ICS ICS NAV6dual NAV6plus NAV6Aplus NAV6repeater x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Note: ICS NAV6dual has no PC or printer interface connection. Display Unit • • • • • • • The Display Unit has a high resolution backlit LCD. The display unit contains a large non-volatile memory to store NAVTEX messages. Messages can be filtered and sorted.
BASIC OPERATION The ICS NAV6 is a flexible & powerful tool for receiving, storing & viewing NAVTEX messages. To assist you in getting the best from your ICS NAV6 equipment, read this section which contains short cuts to the most commonly used NAVTEX operations. Read the rest of the manual for a comprehensive guide to the ICS NAV6 range. First, find your way around the keypad and the display.
The Display At the bottom of the display is the softkey menu area: The softkey menu area shows what each softkey does in the current operating mode. Current option Current softkey function The top line of each softkey menu box indicates the option that is currently selected. The bottom line of each softkey menu box indicates the current function of that softkey. The example above shows the ICS NAV6 in NAVTEX Mode; the right softkey selects the mode, and current mode is Navtex.
Viewing & Scrolling Through NAVTEX Messages To view NAVTEX messages you must first select the NAVTEX Mode. Use the right hand softkey to change modes until ‘NAVTEX Mode’ is visible in the right hand softkey menu box. You can now use the UP, DOWN, LEFT & RIGHT keys to scroll through any previously received messages that already show on the display.
Each of the 5 presets has its own 4 filter pages associated with it (518 Types, 518 Stns, 490 Types & 490 Stns) 1 of 5 490 Types Preset Page 2 of 5 490 Stns Preset Page 3 of 5 518 Types Preset Page 4 of 5 518 Stns Preset Page (Each key cycles through all the available options) 5 of 5 Preset 1 of 5 Preset 490 Types Page Filter View Navtex Mode Pressing the PRESET softkey changes the active preset number. The filter page settings change as each different preset number is selected.
View the current stations settings. Go to [NAVTEX Mode⇒Filter View⇒490 or 518 Stns Page]. Pick the required 'preset number' (use preset 1 if you are just starting for the first time). Each 'station setting can be changed between On, Off or Auto.
Note that if a valid GPS position fix becomes unavailable, after a short time delay all 'auto' stations will turn on and remain on until the GPS position returns. Manual Station Selection If no GPS position fix is available or no GPS is connected to the system, you will probably need to manually select or de-select unwanted stations from view. Go to the [NAVTEX Mode⇒Filter View⇒490 or 518 Stns Page]. Select the required 'active preset number' (use preset 1 if you are just starting for the first time).
You may wish to leave SAR messages as ‘On’ so that they are not hidden once read. Displaying the Newest Message To display the newest message at the top of the display. Go to [NAVTEX Mode⇒SortView⇒Descending Order⇒Date Criteria]. The newest message is now at the top of the display. Caution : Messages are 'date and time' stamped even if there is no GPS connected and therefore no corrected time reference to work from.
ADVANCED OPERATION This section provides a detailed description of the ‘advanced’ operation of your ICS NAV6. The three operating modes are described in detail. Remember to use the right-hand MODE softkey to switch between the operating modes. NAVTEX MODE NAVTEX Mode is only available if a sensor is (or has been) connected to the display and the NAVTEX frequency setting on the NAVTEX options page is set to 518 kHz, 490 kHz or Both.
NAVTEX Mode, Print View§ Allows individual messages to be printed. The ‘Print View’ is only displayed if the manual print setting is enabled on the [Setup Mode⇒NAVTEX View⇒Options Page]. Printing is only possible if an external printer or PC is installed as part of the system. The NEXT NEW softkey can be used to move the next new message to the top of the NAVTEX display where pressing PRINT will print it.
available for viewing with the current filter settings. The lighter section of the scroll bar represents the messages that are currently visible on the screen. The vertical position of the scroll bar represents how far through the messages you have scrolled. NAVTEX Mode, Filter View This view allows specific stations to be selected for display and the various message categories to be turned on or off. Use the filter view to select which message types from which stations you wish to see displayed.
Message Categories The picture shows the 518 Types filter page; the 490 Types filter page is similar. Each of the message types can be selected as either On, Off or New Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the message type setting that you wish to edit. Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to change the setting. Set each message type filter to one of the following: Setting On Off New Notes Message type always displayed Message type never displayed Message type only displayed when new.
Set the filter for each station to one of the following: Setting Notes On Messages from station always displayed Off Messages from station never displayed Auto Messages from station displayed only when nearest or in range depending upon ‘Auto Station Filter’ setting. Important: You may wish to leave your ICS NAV6 running whilst your GPS or instrument system is switched off. Be aware that the Navigate data items derived from NMEA (including position) will time out after a short while.
NAVIGATE MODE§ Navigate Mode is only available if there is a GPS or other source of NMEA 0183 data connected to the ICS NAV6 NMEA input. The GPS icon in the status bar at the top of the display will be illuminated only if there is position data available on the NMEA input. There are five fixed-format Navigate data display views and four user configurable views. These can be selected from within the Navigate Mode using the VIEW softkey.
Position View The Position View shows GPS information (Position, COG and SOG), Depth reading and Distance log using a large font. The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT keys have no function. Combined View The Combined View shows all NMEA input data on one screen using a small font. The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT keys have no function.
Waypoint View The Waypoint View shows waypoint navigation information and a graphical “rolling road” display of the boat position and course relative to the course line. The rolling road display can be used to steer the boat along the course line whilst keeping the cross track error within chosen limits (the XTE limit may be changed on the [Setup mode⇒Navigate View⇒Options Page] ).
Log View The UP and DOWN keys allow the log to be scrolled forwards and backwards in time. The LEFT and RIGHT keys scroll other LOG data into view. (Tip: consider the Log View to be a large piece of paper. The LCD allowing a smaller view which can be moved up, down, left and right displaying a portion of the paper at any one time) The Log View columns are Position, COG, SOG, Heading, Water Speed, Wind Direction, Wind Speed, Depth and Distance.
SETUP MODE This mode enables the user to modify the operation of the ICS NAV6. NAVTEX message display presentation, Navigate data presentation, LCD operation & printing operation are all controlled from Setup Mode. Setup Mode consists of 3 ‘Views’ that can be selected with the VIEW softkey. Each View has a number of ‘Pages’ that can be selected with the PAGE softkey.
Sleep Mode Selecting the ‘Sleep Preset’ will turn off the display and reduce power consumption to a minimum. However, NAVTEX message reception continues in the background. Push any key to restore the display to full operation. A short flash of the red LED once every 15 seconds indicates sleep mode is active.
Setup Mode, General View, Options Page Option Year Month Day Hour Minute Keyclick New Message Alert Antenna Alarm SAR Alarm Setting YYYY MM DD HH mm OFF ON OFF ON OFF Timed Repeated OFF Timed Repeat English Francais Portugues Deutsch Espanol LED Function OFF ON RX SAR NEW Defaults shown in BOLD Language Notes Year, e.g. 2001 Month, e.g. 03 Day, e.g.
Selecting FACTORY RESET will take you to a choice of reset options. Full Reset A full factory reset will erase all stored NAVTEX messages and Navigation log data. All menu options will return to the factory default. However, any changes that you have made to the station database will not be effected by the full reset. Partial reset A partial reset will return all menu options to the factory default. However, any changes that you have made to the station database will not be effected by the partial reset.
Setup Mode, NAVTEX View, Options Page, Print Setup§ Press the PRINT SETUP softkey from within the [Setup Mode⇒NAVTEX View⇒Options Page] to display the print filter setup pages. Press the EXIT softkey to leave the print filter setup. Note: The print filter setup pages are available only when Auto Print is enabled. Use the print filter setup pages to select which message types from which stations you wish to have automatically printed when received.
Setup Mode, NAVTEX View, 518 and 490 Names Pages The station names setup pages determine the names of stations displayed on station filter pages and in NAVTEX message headers. The picture shows the ‘518 Names’ page; the ‘490 Names’ page is similar. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the setting that you wish to edit. Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to change the setting. The Station Name Selection setting allows the user to select between ‘GPS’ and ‘Manual’ station selection.
To edit an existing station entry: Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the station you wish to edit. Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to jump to the next or previous station letter in the database. Press the EDIT softkey to edit the station details at the bottom of the display. The database entry for a typical station (i.e. ‘Niton’) is shown right. Station Area Name Latitude Longitude Range Operational E I Niton 50°35’N 001°18’W 270 NM Yes Data items are selected using UP and DOWN keys.
To enter a new station: Press the NEW softkey to create a new database entry. The rules for entering a new station are identical to those described above for editing an existing station. When you have finished entering the data, press the SAVE or CANCEL softkey as required. To delete a station : Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT keys to select the station in the station list that you wish to delete. Press the DELETE softkey. Confirm or cancel the deletion by pressing the CONFIRM or CANCEL softkeys.
Setup Mode, Navigate View, Options Page§ The [Setup mode⇒Navigate View⇒ Options Page] shows general settings for the navigation screens such as Display, Waypoint, Log, Print and View settings. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the setting that you wish to edit. Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to change the setting. Setup Mode, Navigate View, User View Page§ The [Setup Mode⇒Navigate View ⇒User View Page] provides settings for the user view pages.
Option Format Setting Off 2 Panels Notes Disable the user view page Display the user view page with two large panels. 3 Panels Display the user view page with one large panel at the top and two small panels at the bottom. Display the user view page with four small panels.
ALARM OPERATION The ICS NAV6 display contains a buzzer that can generate audible alarms for the following conditions: Option New Message Alert SAR Alarm Antenna Alarm Notes Short beep beep. Not repeated. Indicates reception of a new NAVTEX message. Morse code: Dot dot dot, dash dash dash, dot dot dot.. S.O.S. Repeated every ten seconds. Indicates reception of a message type D, Search And Rescue NAVTEX message. Short dah dee, dah dee. Repeated every eight seconds.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING Cleaning The ICS NAV6 NAVTEX System may be cleaned when necessary by wiping with a cloth dampened with fresh water. Do not use solvents. Faultfinding ICS NAV6 display Fault LCD blank, RED LED On Possible cause Green wire connected to 12 V Disconnect green wire – it should not be connected other than for programming LCD blank, RED LED off No power Check that 12 V is connected to RED wire and 0 V to its BLACK pair RED LED flashing with a period of 2 seconds.
Fault Possible cause ERR on status line (communications error) No power to Sensor No communications to Sensor Check connections to sensor. Check for 12 V between YELLOW wire and its BLACK pair Display Mode set to “Slave” Always set the ‘Display Mode’ to “Master” in single display systems. Two or more master displays connected to a sensor Set the ‘Display Mode’ on one display to master and set all other displays to slave No GPS indicator on status line No GPS data on NMEA input.
Port1 or Port2 Check that the master display has been set to ‘490’, ‘518’ or ‘Both’ receive frequencies Check LK1 & LK2 link settings One or both LEDs continuously on Fault condition Contact the McMurdo Electronics Technical Helpline for assistance Fault Possible Causes ‘ERR’ on the top line of all displays No sensor connected All displays have been set to ‘slave’ – one sensor must be set to ‘master’ More than one display has been set to ‘master’ RS485_A & RS485_B have been reversed NAVTEX messages
SPECIFICATION ICS NAV6plus/dual NAVTEX Sensor Simultaneous dual channel (518 kHz and 490 kHz) receiver 10 m attached connecting cable Waterproof to IEC 60945 Frequency Stability: +/-10 Hz RS485 serial data I/O port Data decoding in accordance with ITU-R 540-2 Power Supplied by display unit Physical Height 200 mm, Width (base)110 mm, Depth (max)155 mm Operating Temperature Range: -15 to +55 °C Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing Weight (without cable): 420 g (approx) Industry standard 1" 14 tpi threaded base 3
Connection 1 metre cable with screw terminal block Expanded system connection with ICS NAV6hub Environmental Inside/outside mounting Waterproof to IEC945 (exposed category) IEC945 (EMC) CE marked. Power requirements Voltage range 10.8 V to 15.6 V Consumption (Typical) Backlight full 310 mA (3.8 W at 12 V) Backlight off 165 mA (2.0 W at 12 V) Sleep mode 115 mA (1.
Height 180 mm, Width 122 mm, Depth 36 mm, Weight 300 g Mounting Bulkhead mounting via two self-tapping screws (supplied) Connection All connections made by 2 part screw terminal Environmental Not for outside use Unit must be mounted below decks in a suitable dry location ICS NAV6hub Power Consumption 20 mA @12 V Physical Height 180 mm, Width 122 mm, Depth 36 mm, Weight 300 g Mounting Bulkhead mounting via two self-tapping screws (supplied) Cable exits from slot in base of unit Connection All connections ma
ICS NAV6printer Power Voltage range: 10.8 V to 15.6 V Consumption (Typical) Standby 125 mA (1.5 W at 12 V) Printing 210 mA (2.5 W at 12 V) Printer Unit Operating Temperature Range: 0 to +40° C Storage Temperature Range: -20 to +55° C Humidity: 0 to 95% Mounting: Below decks Weight (without cable): 1200 g (approx.
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Appendix I: NAVTEX Station Database 518kHz NAVTEX Stations Id A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D E E E E E E F F F F F F F F F G G G G G G G H H H Area 01 02 03 04 09 11 13 15 01 03 04 07 09 11 13 15 01 03 04 07 08 11 12 13 15 01 02 03 04 11 12 13 15 01 03 11 12 13 15 01 02 03 04 06 09 11 13 15 01 02 04 08 09 11 15 01 03 04 Page 40 Country Norway France Russia USA Iran Indonesia Russia Chile Norway Ukraine Bermuda Namibia Bahrain Indonesia Russia Chile Russia Ukraine Canada
Id H H H H H I I I I I J J J J J J K K K L L L L M M M M M M N N N N N O O O O O O O P P P P P P P P P P P Q Q Q Q Q Q R R R R R Area 06 09 11 12 15 02 03 07 11 15 01 03 04 11 12 15 01 03 11 01 03 11 15 01 02 03 06 09 11 01 03 04 06 11 01 03 04 06 07 11 12 01 03 04 06 08 09 11 11 11 11 11 01 03 04 06 11 12 01 02 03 04 06 Country Dutch Antilles Saudi Arabia Japan Canada Chile Islas Canarias Turkey South Africa Japan Chile Sweden Bulgaria Canada Japan Alaska Chile UK Greece Japan Norway Greece Hong Kong Chi
Id R R S S S T T T T U U U U U V V V V V W W W W W W W X X X X X Area 11 12 04 11 16 01 03 04 11 01 03 04 11 16 01 03 04 11 11 01 03 04 11 11 12 16 03 04 09 11 12 Country China Puerto Rico Canada Malaysia Peru Belgium Italy Canada Malaysia Estonia Italy Canada Malaysia Peru Norway Italy Canada South Korea Mariana Islands Ireland France Greenland Vietnam South Korea USA Peru Spain Canada Egypt Vietnam Alaska Name Dalian San Juan Iqaluit Labuan Paita Oostende Cagliari Iqaluit Kuching Tallinn Trieste Fundy
APPENDIX II: MESSAGE TYPE INDICATORS NAVTEX broadcasts use following message type letter: A B C D E F G H I J L V W X Y Z Navigational warnings Meteorological warnings Ice reports Search and rescue information, and pirate warnings Meteorological forecasts Pilot service messages DECCA messages LORAN messages OMEGA messages (Note: OMEGA has been discontinued) SATNAV messages (i.e. GPS or GLONASS) Navigational warnings - additional to letter A Notice to Fishermen (U.S. only) Environmental (U.S.
APPENDIX VII: ICS NAV6 MENU NAVIGATION 3 4 2 FUNCTION PAGE VIEW Mark Read Next New Message View Print Next New Print View Date Criteria Station Criteria Type Criteria 4 4 Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 4 4 4 4 Ascending Order Descending Order 490 Types Page 490 Stns Page 518 Types Page 518 Stns Page 3 1 MODE 2 2 Sort View 2 NAVTEX Mode 3 3 3 Filter View 1 Position View Combined View Waypoint View Conning View User 1,2,3,4 View Log View Options Page LCD Page Options P
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