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1. Password ············································································································ 1
2. Method of Connecting FA-50 to PC and Access Method ···································· 1
3. Sensor Connection ····························································································· 1
4. Comparison between Class A and B ··································································· 1
5. Diagnosis ············································································································ 2
6. Action of after Board Replacement ····································································· 5
7. Menu Tree··········································································································· 6
Chapter 1. Overview
1.1 Overview ···········································································································1-1
1.1.1 System Configuration ··············································································1-1
1.1.2 Equipment List ························································································1-2
1. Standard Supplies ·················································································1-2
2. Option Supplies ·····················································································1-3
1.1.3 Applications ·····························································································1-4
1.1.4 Opening Web browser screen of FA-50 ·················································· 1-4
1.1.5 Connecting External Display ···································································1-7
1. Example of NavNet 3 Connection ·························································1-7
2. Example of FR-8xx2 Series Radar Connection ·····································1-8
3. Example of FR-2xx7 Series Radar Connection ··································· 1-12
1.2 Overview of AIS Class B System ····································································· 1-13

1.2.1 Comparison between Class A and B (CS) ············································· 1-13
Chapter 2. Initial Setup

Introduction··············································································································2-1
2.1 COM Port Setup ································································································ 2-2

1. J14: Jumper Setup ·······················································································2-3
2. COM Port Setup ···························································································2-4
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2.2 Network Setup ··································································································· 2-5
2.3 Ship Static Setup ·······························································································2-8
2.4 Own Vessel Data ····························································································· 2-11

2.4.1 Own Static ····························································································· 2-11
2.4.2 View Channel ························································································ 2-12
2.5 Message ·········································································································· 2-15
Chapter 3. Parts Location

3.1 FA-50 ·················································································································3-1
3.2 GVA-100: Combined Antenna ···········································································3-6
Chapter 4. Menu Tree

4.1 Web browser Screen ·························································································4-1
Chapter 5. Block Diagrams

5.1 System Configuration ························································································ 5-1
5.2 Block Diagrams ·································································································5-3

5.2.1 General ···································································································5-3
5.2.2 RX1, 2 Boards (05P0808A, B) ································································5-4
1. RX1 Board (05P0808A) ········································································5-4
2. RX2 Board (05P0808B) ········································································5-5
5.2.3 MAIN&TX Board (05P0814) ····································································5-7
1. MAIN Circuit ··························································································5-7
2. TX Circuit ······························································································5-9
3. SW REG Circuit ·················································································· 5-10
5.2.4 PWR Board (05P0809)·········································································· 5-11
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Chapter 6. Updating Program

6.1 Updating Program ·····························································································6-1
6.1.1 Preparation of Update ·············································································6-1
1. Connections ··························································································6-1
2. Program files ························································································· 6-1
6.1.2 Procedure ································································································ 6-2
Reference 1: When the program update is failed ·········································6-5
Reference 2: Procedure to update when HUB is not available ·····················6-6
6.1.3 After updating ··························································································6-7

1. Execute Memory Clear··········································································6-7
2. Check the Program Version ··································································6-8
Chapter 7. Measurement
7.1 Overview ···········································································································7-1
7.1.1 Connecting Measurement Devices··························································7-1
7.2 Measurement of Tx Output Power and Frequency ············································7-2

7.2.1 Transmission Control from Web browser Screen ····································7-2
7.2.2 Transmission Control by S2 on MAIN&TX Board ····································7-5
7.3 Tx Output Power Adjustment ·············································································7-6

7.3.1 Tx Output Power Adjustment ···································································7-6
7.3.2 Tx Frequency Adjustment ········································································7-6
Chapter 8. Maintenance
8.1 For Service ········································································································8-1
8.1.1 Version ····································································································8-2
8.1.2 NMEA ······································································································8-3
1. Output VDM ··························································································8-4
2. Output VOD ··························································································8-5
3. Sentence without checksum ·································································8-5
4. EPFS Alarm ·························································································· 8-6
5. L/L, SOG, COG Alarm ···········································································8-6
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6. HDG Alarm ···························································································· 8-6

7. External GNNS······················································································8-7
8.1.3 Demo·······································································································8-8
8.1.4 Cast Type ······························································································ 8-10
1. Broadcast ···························································································· 8-10
2. Unicast ································································································ 8-10
8.1.5 Device Test ···························································································· 8-11
1. TX Test ································································································ 8-11
2. Rx Test (Loop Back) ············································································ 8-11
3. Receive Test························································································ 8-12
4. RSSI Test ···························································································· 8-12
5. COM Port Test····················································································· 8-13
8.1.6 IO Monitor ····························································································· 8-14
8.1.7 Memory Clear ························································································ 8-15
1. Factory Rest without IP Address ························································· 8-15
2. Factory Reset ······················································································ 8-15
8.1.8 Channel ································································································· 8-16
1. RX1 ····································································································· 8-16
2. RX2 ····································································································· 8-16
3. TRX Mode ··························································································· 8-17
4. TX Power:2W/1W/0W ········································································· 8-18
5. Channel Selection: Auto/Manual ························································· 8-18
6. DSC Time Sharing ·············································································· 8-18
8.1.9 Internal GPS ·························································································· 8-19
8.1.10 Edit Message ······················································································ 8-19
8.1.11 Other ··································································································· 8-20
1. Silent Mode ························································································· 8-20
2. Channel Selection ············································································· 8-20
8.2 Alarm Status ·································································································· 8-21

1. TX (Tx malfunction) ··········································································· 8-22
2. CH1 (Rx channel 1 malfunction) ························································ 8-22
3. CH2 (Rx channel 2 malfunction) ························································ 8-22
4. EPFS (External EPFS lost) ······························································· 8-22
5. L/L (No sensor position in use) ·························································· 8-22
6. SOG (No valid SOG information) ······················································ 8-22
7. COG (No valid COG information) ······················································ 8-22
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8. HDG (Heading lost/invalid) ································································ 8-22
8.3 Sensor Status ·································································································· 8-23
8.4 Tests ················································································································ 8-24

8.4.1 Transponder Test··················································································· 8-24
1. Version ································································································ 8-24
2. CPU1 RAM ························································································· 8-24
3. CPU2 RAM ························································································· 8-25
4. ROM···································································································· 8-25
5. RX1 ····································································································· 8-25
6. RX2 ····································································································· 8-25
7. TX ······································································································· 8-25
8.4.2 GPS Test ······························································································· 8-25
1. Version ································································································ 8-26
2. ROM···································································································· 8-26
3. RAM ·································································································· 8-26
4. Antenna ····························································································· 8-26
8.5 DIP Switches and LEDs ················································································· 8-27

8.5.1 DIP Switches ······················································································· 8-27
8.5.2 LED ····································································································· 8-28
1. Panel LEDs ······················································································· 8-28
2. NETWORK port LEDs ······································································· 8-28
Chapter 9. Q&A
Q1. Can messages be exchanged between Class A and B system? ····················· 9-1
Q2. What are differences between Class A units and Class B (CS) device? ···········9-1
Q3. How are the report messages handled? ···························································9-1
Q4. Service area? ··································································································· 9-1
Q5. Is it possible to receive a DSC distress alert?···················································9-1
Q6. Is DSC reception continuously performed? ······················································ 9-1

Q7. Is there any method to set the unit to receive-only? ·········································9-1
Q8. Is the tanker mode available? ···········································································9-2
Q9. In the Demo mode, is the own ship position data required? ·····························9-2
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Q10. Is it required to connect with the external sensors of

for example, the external GPS? ···························································· 9-2
Q11. Is it required to connect with the HDG data input? ··········································9-2
Q12. Is it allowed to use the combined antenna of FA-150? ···································9-2
Q13. How much is the power source voltage? ························································9-2
Q14. What is a password? ······················································································ 9-2
Q15. How to connect to the Radar. ·········································································9-2
Q16. How to setup the connection between FA-50 and NAVNET 3. ······················· 9-3
Q17. Although HDG data has not been inputted to the FA-50, HDG data is
displayed on the FA-50 screen after connecting to NAVNET 3. ···········9-3
Q18. Although the IP address is entered in the URL field,
the Web browser screen of FA-50 does not appear.······························9-3
Q19. What are the values of the allowable error of
Tx power output and the frequency deviation? ······································9-3
Q20. Where is the adjustment of Tx output power made?·······································9-3
Q21. Is there any simple way to measure the sensitivity on SSG? ························· 9-3
Q22. Only few targets can be received. How to check this problem? ······················9-4
Q23. Is it allowed to common use of the “Rx A” and “Rx B” ?··································9-4
Q24. About the panel LED indicators. ····································································· 9-4
Q25. What is the red switch on the MAIN&TX board for? ······································· 9-4
Q26. Is there any method to cease External EPFS ALM? ······································· 9-4
Q27. How to do a program update. ·········································································9-4
Q28. Is it allowed to edit a short message? ·····························································9-4
Q29. The HDG data inputted from the COM port is not accepted. ··························9-5
Q30. Abnormal operations are observed. ································································9-5
Q31. What settings are required to be set by a user? ············································· 9-5

Q32. What items are required to be checked? ························································9-5
Q33. No AIS data is displayed. ················································································9-5
Q34. About requirements for transmission. ·····························································9-5
Q35. How to confirm that the external GPS data has been inputted. ······················9-5
Q36. Does the reporting rate change immediately following
a change of the ship speed? ·································································9-5
Q37. What conditions should be met when using the external GPS? ·····················9-6
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Appendix 1. Specifications ···························································AP1-1
Appendix 2. Channel Lists ····························································AP2-1

1. International Mode Channel ··········································································· AP2-1
2. USA Mode Channel ························································································ AP2-3
Appendix 3. Class B AIS (CS) System

AP3.1 Overview of Class B (CS) ········································································ AP3-1
AP3.1.1 Differences between Class A and Class B ····································· AP3-1
1. Dynamic Data··················································································· AP3-1
2. Static Data ························································································ AP3-2
3. Transmitting Short Messages ··························································· AP3-2
4. Initialization Report··········································································· AP3-2
5. Packet Format ·················································································· AP3-3
6. Carrier Sense (CS) Detection ·························································· AP3-3
7. Reporting Method············································································· AP3-4
AP3.2 VDL Messages ························································································ AP3-5
AP3.3 Configurations of Transmission Messages ·············································· AP3-6

AP3.3.1 Message 14 ··················································································· AP3-6
AP3.3.2 Message 18 ················································································· AP3-6
AP3.3.3 Message 24 ··················································································· AP3-8
AP3.3.4 Message 23 ················································································· AP3-9
AP3.4 Regional operating area ······································································· AP3-11

AP3.4.1 Channel Management ······························································· AP3-11
AP3.4.2 Assigned Area ············································································ AP3-13
AP3.4.3 Quiet Area ················································································· AP3-15
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Appendix 4. IEC61162 Sentences

AP4.1 List of IEC Sentences used in FA-30/50/150 ··········································· AP4-1
AP4.2 Handling of Sentences············································································· AP4-2

AP4.2.1 Overview ······················································································· AP4-2
1. Handling of messages······································································ AP4-2
2. Comparisons on Input Data among FA-30/50 and FA-100/150 ······· AP4-2
AP4.2.2 Input Data Processing ··································································· AP4-3
1. Processing at Reception Error ························································· AP4-3
2. Checking Method for Validity of Sentence ······································· AP4-3
3. Handling of Checksum Field ···························································· AP4-3
4. Handling of Timeout ········································································· AP4-3
5. Priority of Talker ··············································································· AP4-3
6. Handling of Positioning Status ························································· AP4-4
7. Priority Processing ··········································································· AP4-4
8. Number of decimal places in the sentence
when converting to the storage data ········································· AP4-4
9. Sentences of from LAN, COM port in Common Use ························ AP4-4
10. Priorities of Ports ············································································ AP4-4
11. Correlation between NMEA Ver. and Sentence ····························· AP4-5
AP4.2.3 Output Sentences ·········································································· AP4-6
1. List of Output Sentences ·································································· AP4-6
2. Comparisons on Output Data among FA-30/50 and FA-100/150 ···· AP4-6
AP4.3 Sentence Description··············································································· AP4-8

ABK Addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement ····················· AP4-8
ABM Addressed Binary and safety related Message ······························ AP4-9
ACK Acknowledgement alarm ································································· AP4-9
AIR AIS Interrogation Request ···························································· AP4-10
ALR Set alarm state ············································································· AP4-11
BBM Broadcast Binary Message ·························································· AP4-11
DTM Datum reference ·········································································· AP4-12
GBS GNSS Satellite fault detection ······················································ AP4-12
GGA Global positioning system fix data ················································ AP4-13
GLL Geographic position, latitude/longitude ········································ AP4-14
GNS GNSS fix data ·············································································· AP4-14
HDT Heading true ················································································ AP4-15
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OSD Own ship data ·············································································· AP4-15

RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data ····························· AP4-16
SSD Ship Static Data ··········································································· AP4-16
TXT Text transmission ········································································· AP4-17
VBW Dual ground/water speed ····························································· AP4-17
VDM VHF Data Link Message ······························································ AP4-18
VDO VHF Data Link Own-vessel message ············································ AP4-18
VSD Voyage Static Data ······································································· AP4-19
VTG Course over ground and ground speed ······································· AP4-19
Parts List ··············································································································· E-0
Contents of Drawings ·························································································· S-0
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Summary
Summary
1. Password
To recall the “Ship Static Edit” menu and the “For Service” menu, Login Name and
Password are required. For each menu, a combination of different Login Name and
Password is required. For details, see Furuno Information: FQ4-2009-014.
2. Method of Connecting FA-50 to PC and Access Method (2-5)

Start up Internet Explorer (IE) and enter the IP address of FA-50 in the URL field; then
the Web browser screen of FA-50 is displayed.
Make sure that the IP address of the PC to be connected must be set as described below:
Network Setup Default Values for FA-50
IP Address ：172.31.024.003
Subnet Mask ：255.255.000.000
Gateway Address ：000.000.000.000
Tip:
If the network settings above are valid on the FA-50,
IP Address of the PC used ：172.31.024.010, for example.
Subnet Mask ：255.255.000.000
Gateway Address ：000.000.000.000
3. Sensor Connection
The built-in GPS must be installed as a requirement. Transmission cannot initiate until
the built-in GPS determines positions.
The external GPS is optional so that it is not used before the built-in GPS determines
positions.
The heading data (HDT) is also optional.
ROT is not defined in the list of Class B report messages and not required to be
connected.
4. Comparison between Class A and B (1-13)
FA-50 (Class B) FA-150 (Class A)

Communication method CSTDMA SOTDMA
Static data MSG.24A, B MSG.5
Dynamic data MSG.18 MSG.1, 2, 3
MSG.14 (a safety related
message directing to all
Short message MSG. 6, 8, 12, 14
vessels, containing 16
characters at maximum)
x Dynamic data: x Dynamic data: 2 seconds to
SOG ≥ 2kt: 30 seconds 3 minutes
Reporting interval
SOG ≤ 2kt: 3 minutes (depending on SOG)
x Static data: 6 minutes x Static data: 6 minutes
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5. Diagnosis
Status check
LAN connection check
Refer-
Problem Symptom and check items
ence
1) LAN connection is not allowed.
Check that a cross cable is used as the LAN cable.
2) LAN connection is not allowed.
On the NETWORK port, normally, the right LED blinking and the left LED
lights up.
If these LEDs indicate differently, the MAIN&TX board should be
replaced.
3) When the IP address of FA-50 contains the default value
Connec- After setting the IP address of FA-50 with a value of 172.31.24.3 and the
tion to PC IP address of PC with a value of, for example, 172.31.24.10, start up 1-5
Internet Explorer and enter http://172.31.24.3/ in the URL field.
* Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0, Gateway: 0.0.0.0
4) When the IP of FA-50 has been changed and unknown;
After power off, set the S4-#2 to the ON position on the MAIN&TX board
and power on; then, power off and set the S4-#2 to the OFF position.
8-27
This restores the Network settings in “Initial Setup” to the default values.
Repeat the steps described above starting from 1) to check the LAN
connection.
If the communication range is short, check the items in Reception failure
Commu-
and Transmission failure described below.
nication 1-13
Depending on the antenna heights installed on the ships in communication,
range
it is assumed to be around 10 nm, 30 nm for Class A.
PWR Lights up in green: Lights up at power ON, normal state.
Lights up in red: Lights up when an error in ROM/RAM or
ER the transmit circuit is detected.
The MAIN&TX board must be replaced.
Lights up in blue: Lights up during transmission, normal
state.
- Blonking in orange: Tx timeout. If rebooting cannot
Panel 3-1
solve the problem, the MAIN&TX board must
LEDs TX 8-28
be replaced. (Check the items in Transmission
failure described next page.)
- Lights up in orange: Unregistered MMSI. From Initial
Setup, make the settings of Ship Static.
Lights up in yellow: Lights up at reception. If not light up,
RX check the items in Reception failure described next
page.
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Summary
Refer-
ence
Check the
Power sourec voltage should be between +10.8 to +31.2
Power power source 5-11
VDC.
supply voltage.
failure The fuse mounted on the MAIN&TX board.
Check the fuse. 3-2
(midget fuse: 125V/4A)
1. Only few Antenna replacement.
targets can be 1) Check the antenna, coaxial cable/connector. The
received. connector must be waterproofed.
Reception is 2) Check the coaxial cable/connector connected on the
not allowed. FA-50.
Perform the following steps: For Service -> Device Test
-> RX Test (Loop back). Any RX boards indicating NG 8-11
must be replaced.
Select Tests -> Transponder to run the test. Any RX
Reception 8-24
boards indicating NG must be replaced.
failure
In Own Vessel Data, check the current operation
2. Only few
channel. If a wrong channel is used, set the correct
targets can be
operation channel.
received.
Tips: If you are in Regional operating area, select For
Service -> Channel and change the Mode setting to 2-12
Manual; then set an Regional operation frequency for
that area to be able to receive the Regional operation
area data. The MODE setting must be reset to Auto
afterward.
If the Silent menu is displayed on the TOP page of the
Web browser screen, select Silent and change to 8-20
Normal.
Transmission is Measure the Tx output power.
not allowed. If no Tx output is measured, the MAIN&TX board must 7-2
be replaced.
Check if the built-in GPS determines positions. If not, no
transmission can be conducted.
Measure the Tx output power.
Transmis- If the specified output value is not obtained, make an
sion adjustment of Tx output power. If the specified output
failure value is not yet obtained after the adjustment, the
Too low Tx MAIN&TX board should be replaced.
output power. Antenna replacement.
1) Check the antenna, coaxial cable/connector. The 7-2
connector must be waterproofed.
2) Check the coaxial cable/connector iconnected on the
main unit.
Too large
If it is more than +500 Hz, the MAIN&TX board must be
frequency
replaced.
deviation.
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Refer-
ence
Select Tests and run the GPS test. If any NG items are
found, the MAIN&TX board must be replaced.
Reception
Check that the voltage of 5 VDC is applied on the GPS
disabled.
antenna terminal. If not applied, the MAIN&TX board
must be replaced.
Antenna replacement.
GPS 8-25
1) Check the antenna, coaxial cable/connector. Note that
no water leakage is observed on the connector.
Frequently lost. 2) Check the coaxial cable/connector iconnected on the
main unit.
Tip: To monitor the GPS data, select For Service ->
IO Monitor -> GPS.
If no external GPS is connected, select For Service ->
8-3
NMEA -> EPFS Alarm and set it OFF.
If the external GPS is connected via the COM port,
select For Service -> Device Test and run the COM Port
EPFS alarm Test. If NG, the MAIN&TX board must be replaced. 8-13
(Before starting the test, make a jumper connection
between TX and RX data in the COM port.)
The acceptable sentences are the following: 8-14
GNS, GLL, GGA, RMC, VBW, VTG, OSD AP4-1
8-6
Check the GPS.
ALM L/L, SOG, COG 8-14
Tip: To monitor the GPS data, select For Service ->
alarms 8-21
IO Monitor -> GPS.
8-25
If the HDG data is connected via the COM port, select
For Service -> Device Test and run the COM Port Test.
If NG, the MAIN&TX board must be replaced. 8-13
(Before starting the test, make a jumper connection
HDG alarm
between TX and RX data in the COM port.)
The acceptable sentence is HDT. AP4-1
If no HDG data is connected, select For Service ->
8-3
NMEA -> HDG Alarm and set it OFF.
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6. Action of after Board Replacement
Board Action
No settings required.
Perform the following steps: For Service -> Device Test -> RX Test (Loop
RX1(05P0808A)
back) and determine whether reception is normally conducted. This can be
determined by checking the number of targets.
Perform the following steps: For Service -> Device Test -> RX Test (Loop
RX2(05P0808B)
back) and determine whether reception is normally conducted. This can be
determined by checking the number of targets.
1) The steps: Initial Setup -> Ship Static Edit must be completed.
2) ER LED (red) on the panel should light off.
3) Follow the steps: For Service -> Test.
MAIN&TX 4) Check if the Internal GPS determines positions.
(05P0814) 5) Check that reception is normally conducted. Check the expected number
of targets.
6) Check that transmission is normally conducted. During transmission, TX
LED on the panel should light up in blue.
PWR(05P0809)
Check if the board normally turns on.
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7. Menu Tree
For details, refer to Chapter 4.
The numbers shown under the items respectively indicate the corresponding page
numbers.
(8-20)
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Chapter 1. Overview
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 System Configuration
The FA-50 is a Class B AIS device using CSTDMA (Carrier Sense TDMA) technology
developed for Non-SOLAS ships.
CSTDMA is a communication method where Class A AIS signals are monitored and, if
no signal is detected, a transmission starts.
The FA-50 transmits static and dynamic data of the own ship to other ships reported
with Class A, B AIS or coastal station nearby and also receives signals from Class A, B
AIS.
Furthermore, it can display and process the AIS information received using a PC
software program (PC-MKD) included as standard. By connecting with Radar such as
FR-8002, or NAVNET-3, displaying AIS information is surely available.
x Built-in GPS: required

x External sensor: optional
Figure 1.1.1 System Configuration Diagram of FA-50
Tips:
Class B AIS system has tow types, CSTDMA and SOTDMA (Class A).
In the CSTDMA system, it monitors Class A AIS signals and, if an open slot is found,
broadcasts its position data and own ship data.
In the SOTDMA system (Self-Organizing Time Division Multiple Access), reporting
massege is broadcasted in synchronization with UTC.
The FA-50 using CSTDMA system that is less expensive and suitable for smaller ships.
1-1
1.1 Overview
1.1.2 Equipment List

1. Standard Supplies
Table 1.1.1 Standard Supplies
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks

AIS
FA-50 - 1
transponder
GVA-100 - 1 GPS/VHF combined
GPA-017S - 1 set GPS antenna
Antenna unit
GPS antenna with 10 m
GPA-017 - 1 set
cable
Distributor DB-1 1 For GVA-100
CP24-00502 005-955-560 1 set For GPA-017S
For FA-50, self-tapping
screws (Type: 4x20,
CP05-11401 001-031-970 1 set
Code No.:
000-158-850-10)
Installation
materials TNC-PS/PS-
000-133-670-11 1 For GPA-017S, 15 m cable
3D-L15M-R
For DB-1, self-tapping
screws (Type: 4x30,
CP24-00101 005-950-730 1 set
Code No.:
000-162-659-10)
Accessories FP05-06110 000-166-648 1 set FAISPC-MX for PC
4A fuses
Spare parts SP05-05801 001-031-960 1 set (Type: FGMB 125V 4A,
Code No.:000-157-482-10)
1-2
1.1 Overview
2. Option Supplies
Table 1.1.2 Option Supplies
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks

AC-DC power
PR-240-CE - 1
supply
Whip antenna CP05-11001 001-034-670 1
CP20-02700 004-381-160 1 For GPA-017S
Antenna cable CP20-02710 004-381-170 1 For GPA-017S
set CP24-00300 000-041-938 1 For GVA-100
CP24-00310 000-041-939 1 For GVA-100
TNC-PS/PS-3
Coaxial cable 000-133-670-11 1 TNC-TNC, 15 m
DL15M-R
Right-angle
No.13-QA330 000-803-239 1 For GPA-017/S
antenna base
L-angle
No.13-QA310 000-803-240 1 For GPA-017/S
antenna base
Antenna base
No.13-RC5160 000-806-114 1 For GPA-017/S
for rail mount
Mast mount
CP20-01111 004-365-780 1 For GPA-017/S
fixture
AIS viewer FAISPC-MX50 000-160-966 1
P5E-4PTX-BL
000-164-634-10 1 2m
L=2M
LAN cable
P5E-4PTX-BL
000-164-637-10 1 10 m
L=10M
MJ-A6SPF001
000-159-704-11 1 For NavNet VX2, 1 m
7-010C
MJ-A6SPF001
000-159-705-11 1 For NavNet VX2, 5 m
7-050C
MJ-A6SPF001
Cable assy 000-159-706-11 1 For NavNet VX2, 10 m
7-100C
MJ-A6SPF001
000-159-707-11 1 For NavNet VX2, 20 m
7-200C
MJ-A6SPF001
000-159-708-11 1 For NavNet VX2, 30 m
7-300C
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1.1 Overview
1.1.3 Applications
Application Product Name Remarks
Provided in the form of CD.
AIS viewer software developed by
MAX SEA English version MAX SEA.
AIS viewer
(FAISPC-MX50) (Standard supply) Needs to be installed on your PC.
World-wide raster charts are
included.
FA-30/50
Web browser Not requiring software installation
Japanese/English
screen - on your PC and instantly accessible
versions
operating on from IE.
IE
1.1.4 Opening Web browser screen of FA-50

In the Web browser screen, setup and maintenance of FA-50 can be performed. To open
the Web browser screen, start Internet Explorer (IE) and enter the IP address of FA-50 in
the URL field.
Note:
In the IE window, select [Tools] -> [Internet Options] -> [Connections] -> [LAN
Settings] and deselect the checkbox for [Use a proxy server for your LAN]. Unless
it is deselected, the Web browser screen is not displayed.
1-4
1.1 Overview
Procedures:
Connect between the PC and FA-50 via the NETWORK port.
** Windows 2000/XP **
1. Startup the PC and set the IP address and subnet mask of PC with the values
corresponding to the network address of FA-50.
Click [My Network Places] -> [Properties] -> [Local Area Connections] ->
[Properties] -> “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” -> [Properties] and then set the IP.
Specify the IP address with 172.31.24.xxx

(where xxx is an arbitrary number up to 254 except 3.)
Note: The IP address of FA-50 is 172.31.24.3.
Specify the subnet mask with

255.255.0.0.
** Windows VISTA **
Click [Start] -> [Network] -> [Properties] -> “Control Network Connection” ->
[Local Area Connections] -> [Properties] -> “Internet Protocol version4
(TCP/IPv4)” -> [Properties] and then set the IP.
2. Start the Internet Explorer (IE) and follow the steps below:
Select [Tools] -> [Internet Options] -> [General] -> “Temporary Internet Files” ->
[Settings] -> “Check for newer versions of stored pages” and then place a
checkmark on [Every visit to the page].
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1.1 Overview
3. In the URL field in IE, enter “http://172.31.24.3” and press the [Enter] key; then the
PC and FA-50 are connected and the Web browser screen opens.
Note:
“172.31.24.3” is the default value of FA-50.
・Initial Setup -> Ship Static Edit: Login Name and Password are required.
・For Service: Login Name and Password are required.
For details of Login Name and Password, refer to the Furuno
information: FQ4-2009-014.
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1.1 Overview
1.1.5 Connecting External Display

The external input/output ports are provided as NETWORK (RJ-45) and
COM/POWER.
The NETWORK port, which complies with Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T standard, is used
to connect with external AIS display devices such as NAVNET 3 and FAISPC-B (PC
software) in the LAN.
The COM/POWER port is used for the power line and the I/O signal line. For use as the
power source line, a 12 to 24 VDC input is connected, while an external display device,
such as Radar, or sensor is connected complying with RS-422 standard, for use as the
signal line.
Sensors connected to FA-50 require a built-in GPS, while external sensors for GPS data
(Pos., SOG/COG) and heading are optional.
1. Example of NavNet 3 Connection
GVA-100
PC FA-50 NavNet 3 Model??

(FAISPC-B)
[RJ45]
NETWORK
GPS Data
HDG Data
HUB
Table 1.1.3 IP Address
PC
Setting Item FA-50 Initial Value NavNet 3 Initial Value
(FAISPC-B)
Allocated automatically
IP Address 172.031.024.003 ex; 172.031.024.010
by DHCP server
Subnet Mask 255.255.000.000 255.255.000.000 255.255.000.000
Default
000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000
Gateway
NavNet Port 10000 (10033): AIS
10000 (10033)
Number port number
Host Name AIS0
AIS Data
Auto
Output
The AIS setup can be made in “Network Setup” accessed from the Initial Setup menu.
For details, refer to page 2-5.
For the NAVNET 3 setup, refer to page 2-7.
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1.1 Overview
2. Example of FR-8xx2 Series Radar Connection
GVA-100
PC COM/Power FR-8002
FA-50 IF-1500AIS
(FAISPC-B) (TD/RD) Serise
[RJ45]
NETWORK
GPS data
HDG data
Connection between FA-50 and FR-8xx2 Series Radar should be made via IF-1500AIS.
Connection between FA-50 and IF-1500AIS is based on RS-422 specifications.
The FA-50 is not provided with the function for sorting AIS targets so that it is
processed by IF-1500AIS.
The FA-50 setup can be made in “COM Port Setup” accessed from the Initial Setup
menu. For details, refer to page 2-4.
On the Radar, input GPS data and heading data.
Connections
RDP-150
IF-1500AIS NMEA1
FA-50 COM Speeb:
or 38.4kbps or Auto
AIS IN DATA OUT NMEA2
WHT
TD-A 1 TD1-A 1 TD2-A 1 1 TD-A
BLU
TD-B 2 TD1-B 2 TD2-B 2 2 TD-B
YEL RD1-A 3 3 3 RD-A
RD-A 3 RD2-A
GRN RD1-B 4 RD2-B 4 4 RD-B
RD-B 4
BRN SG 5 NC 5 5 +12V
GND 5
RED SG 6 FG 6 6 SG
1 DC+
FG 7 7 Shield
2 BLK DC-
Settings
1. FA-50 Setup
Initial Setup -> COM Port Setup
x Data Type: IEC61162 xTx Speed: 38400 bps (fixed)
x Rx Speed: Auto, or 38400 bps
J14 on the MAIN&TX board: RS-422 (Jumper block are set with 1/2/3/4.)
2. FR-8002 Series Radar Setup
To make the port setup of [NMEA1] and [NMEA2] connected with AIS, follow
the steps described below:
x Select Initial Setup -> Port1 (2) -> “38400 bps” or “Auto” and
x Select Initial Setup -> Through Output -> “OFF”.
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1.1 Overview
3. IF-1500AIS Setup
The port setup can be made on the internal DIP switches: S1. All switches should
be set to the “OFF” position.
Tips:
Functions of individual DIP SW are described below. By default, all switches are set to
the “OFF” position.
Table 1.1.4 Communication Speed Settings of AIS

Communication Input Port (AIS IN: RD-A/B)
DIP SW: S1
Communication Speed
#3 #4
ON ON 4,800bps
ON OFF 9,600bps
OFF ON 19,200bps
OFF OFF 38,400bps
Table 1.1.5 Communication Speed Settings of AIS

Communication Output Port (AIS IN: TD-A/B)
DIP SW: S1
Communication Speed
#2
ON 4,800bps
OFF 9,600bps
Table 1.1.6 Mode Settings of AIS Communication Output Port (AIS IN: TD-A/B)
DIP SW:
Mode
S1 Remarks
Selection
#1
Used for Navigation Data output
The sentences (RMC, HDG, HDT, and HDM) from the
Navigation
ON FR-8002 are outputted on IF-1500AIS as they are.
Data
On FR-8002, the AIS targets can be displayed but no alarm
ACK to FA-50.
OFF AIS Data Used for AIS transponder communication
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1.1 Overview
FA-50 NAV FA-50
VDM VDM
VDO HDG/HDT/HDM VDO
ABM ALR RMC ALR
BBM ABK ABK
ACK TXT TXT
LRI/LRF ACA ACA
AIS IN AIS IN
IF-1500AIS IF-1500AIS
DATA OUT DATA OUT

ACK VDM ACK VDM
TGT Qty VDO TGT Qty VDO
Sort Condition ALR Sort Condition ALR
HDG/HDT/HDM/AD TXT HDG/HDT/HDM TXT
RMC P-Sentence RMC P-Sentence
NMEA1 or 2 NMEA1 or 2
TD RD TD RD
NMEA2 or 1 NMEA2 or 1 RD
RD Note:
HDG/HDT/HDM/AD
HDG/HDT/HDM/AD
RMC
When a sentence in AD
RMC FR-8002 FR-8002 format is inputted,
HDG HDG
FR-8002 converts it to an
AD AD HDT sentence to output.
DIP SW-#1 OFF: AIS Data DIP SW-#1 ON: Navigation Data
Settings for AIS transponder Settings for Navigation Data output
IF-1500AIS
The IF-1500AIS is an AIS interface between FA-50 and FR-8002 series Radar.
It screens AIS target information: VDM inputted from FA-50, sorts the data (by distance,
range, CPA, TCPA), and converts to PFEC sentences: AIttm (distance and heading of
the target, CPA, TCPA, various alarm conditions) to output to FR-8002.
The FR-8002 displays AIS targets based on the data obtained as described above.
Tips:
The FR-8002 is not provided with the functions for screening and sorting AIS
targets, which must be processed by IF-1500AIS.
The FA-150 is, however, provided with these functions so that the IF-1500AIS is
not required.
Main functions (FA-50 <-> IF-1500AIS <-> FR-8002)

1. Targets sorting function
The IF-1500AIS can sort targets based on the condition, including any given values
of distance or range, CPA, and TCPA in ascending or descending numeric order and
output the results to FR-8002 (VDM, VDO, AIttm).
2. Own Vessel Data Output

The IF-1500AIS passes the own vessel data: VDO from FA-50. It also interfaces an
alarm responding process (lost target acknowledged: ACK) between FR-8002 and
FA-50.
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1.1 Overview
3. AIS Information Output

The IF-1500AIS can output information of FA-50 (alarm status: ALR) to FR-8002
by request of FR-8002.
4. Alarm Function
The IF-1500AIS can detect a CPA/TCPA alarm against a sorted target and output it
to FR-8002 in the form of PFEC sentence.
5. Lost Function
The IF-1500AIS performs a lost process when a lost condition occurs against a
sorted target. The FR-8002 displays such conditions in the form of PFEC sentence.
6. Navigation Data output.

The IF-1500AIS can output the HDG, HDT, HDM, and RMC sentences inputted
from FR-8002 as they are. To use this function, DIP SW-#1 (Mode Selection:
Navigation Data) inside of the IF-1500AIS must be set to the ON position.
Note: When FR-8002 recognizes FA-150 or IF-1500AIS, HDG, HDT,
HDM, and RMC data inputted on the FR-8002 are outputted to TD
of the connected port.
7. Others
If no communication between FA-50 and FR-8002 can be established, the AIS
menu of FR-8002 cannot open. In other words, it is a case that the IF-1500AIS
“Idfunc” sentence cannot be received at an inquiry from FR-8002 to IF-1500AIS.
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1.1 Overview
3. Example of FR-2xx7 Series Radar Connection

Connection between FA-50 and FR-2xx7 Series Radar should be made based on RS-422
standard.
GVA-100
COM/Power [AIS]
PC FA-50 FAR-2xx7
(FAISPC-B) (TD/RD) Serise
[RJ45]
NETWORK
GPS data
HDG data
The FA-50 setup can be made in “COM Port Setup” accessed from the Initial Setup
menu. For details, refer to page 2-4.
On the Radar, input GPS data and heading data.
RPU-013
FA-50 COM AIS
WHT
TD-A 1 1 TD-A
BLU
TD-B 2 2 TD-B
YEL 3 RD-A
RD-A 3
RD-B 4 GRN 4 RD-B
GND 5 BRN 5 SG
RED
1 DC+
2 BLK DC-
1. FA-50 Setup
Initial Setup -> COM Port Setup
x Data Type: IEC61162 x Tx Speed: 38400 bps (fixed)
x Rx Speed: Auto, or 38400 bps
J14 on the MAIN&TX board: RS-422 (Jumper block are set with 1/2/3/4.)
2. FR-2xx7 Series Radar Setup

The AIS display should be set ON.
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1.2 Overview of AIS Class B System
1.2 Overview of AIS Class B System

1.2.1 Comparison between Class A and B (CS)
Table 1.2.1 Comparison between AIS Class A and B
Item Class A Class B (CS)

Target vessel SOLAS vessels Non-SOLAS vessels
SOTDMA, RATDMA, FATDMA,
CSTDMA, FATDMA
Communication ITDMA
(Carrier Sensing Time Division
method (Self Organized Time Division
Multiple Access)
Multiple Access)
Frequency range 156.025-162.025 MHz Same as on the left
Frequency spacing 25 kHz/12.5 kHz 25 kHz
Tx output power 2/12.5 W (1 W) 2 W (1 W)
Bandwidth 16 kHz or less Same as on the left
Speed rate 9600 bps Same as on the left
GMSK
Modulation (Gaussian filtered Minimum Shift Same as on the left
Keying)
Number of bits per slot 256 bits Same as on the left
NRZI(Non Return to Zero
Data coding Same as on the left
Inverted)
x TDMA transmit/receive function
Transmit/receive x TDMA transmit/receive function
x DSC transmit/receive function
function x DSC transmit/receive function
(optional)
Types of Messages MSG. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11,
MSG. 13, 14, 18, 19, 24
able to be transmitted 12, 13, 14, 15
MSG. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12,
All of MSG. 1-24 (0-63) 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,
Types of Messages
Where the messages directing to 24
able to be received
other ships are excluded. (Where the messages directing
to other ships are excluded.)
x 15t o 30 nm: Ship to Ship x 5 to 8 nm: Ship to Ship
Communication range
x 60 nm: Ship to Cost x 20 nm: Ship to Cost
Varies from 2 seconds to 3 x SOG > 2kt: at intervals of 30
minutes depending on the speed sec
over ground (SOG), course x SOG < 2kt: at intervals of 3 min
Reporting interval change, and NAV Status. Note) Static data and
Note) Static data and Navigation-related data:
Navigation-related data: basically, intervals of 6 min.
basically, intervals of 6 min. (MSG. 24A and 24B)
Equipped with a dedicated CH70
Equipped with a dedicated CH70
Receiving DSC CH70 receiver or sharing a TDMA
receiver.
receiver (with FA-50).
Transmitting DSC
Yes No
CH70
Requests internal GPS while
Requests external and internal
GPS data (Pos., SOG, external GPS is optional.
GPS.
COG) Note) DTM, GBS required
(WGS84)
(WGS84)
HDG data Required Optional
TI-ROT
ROT data Not required.
If connectable, enter the data.
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Chapter 2. Initial Setup
2.1 COM Port Setup
Introduction
This chapter describes the details of various menus including “Initial
Setup”, “Own Vessel Data”, and “Message”.
MMSI and a ship name specified at installation, as well as the settings for external
connections are set from the Initial Setup menu. To recall [Ship Static Edit] from this
menu, Login Name and Password are required. For details, see Furuno Information:
FQ4-2009-014.
Login Name and Password for this menu differ from those to enter the For Service
menu.
COM Port Setup

The COM port setup defines connections with the external display devices such as
Radar and the external GPS according to RS-422 specifications. You can select from
Data Type and TX, RX Speed.
Network Setup
The Network Setup defines IP address and subnet mask required to establish LAN
connections with the external AIS display devices, such as NAVNET and PC-MKD,
according to Ethernet 10/100BASE-T standard.
Ship Static Edit

With this menu, static data including MMIS, Ship Name, Call-sign, INT/EXT GPS
Antenna Position, and Ships Type can be defined. The data specified in this menu can
be broadcasted as MSG. 24A, B every 6 minutes.
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2.1 COM Port Setup
2.1 COM Port Setup

From this menu, settings of the COM port can be made. On the COM port, a sensor
signal of Position, SOG, COG, or Heading can be connected. These external sensors are
not mandatory. The position data and SOG/COG data are normally retrieved from the
built-in GPS. The COM port can be also connected with an external display device, for
example, Radar displaying AIS targets.
Depending on the connection type, the setting of the jumper: J14 on the MAIN&TX
board is required in addition to the settings of “COM Port Setup”.
FAISPC-MX (English Spec.)

NETWORK FAISPC-B (Japanese Spec.)
Ethernet 10/100Base-T
PC
RJ-45
VHF ANT
HUB
NAVnet
EXT DISPLAY
Power/COM Port Cables GPS ANT
No. Color Signal COM/POWER RS-422

(4800bps/38.4kbps)
NAVnet
RADAR
EXT DISPLAY
1 White TD-A Plotter
ECDIS
Pilot-plig
FA-50 or
2 Blue TD-B
GPS, GYRO(SAT Compasss),
3 Yellow RD-H 12 - 24VDC SENSOR Speed-LOG
or
4 Green RD-C
IF-1500AIS FR-8002
Brown GND
Red Power
5
(thick) supply (+)
Black Power Figure 2.1.1 COM port Connection
6
(thick) supply (-)
U4 COM
(SN56LBC179DR)
RS422 TD 2. TD B
1. TD A
R50 4.7k
RS422 RD 3. RD H
R51
4.7k 4. RD C
R215 R36-40
100k 110 J14
U16 R216 5. 0V
FPGA-1 100k 1
RS422
2
3
4
IEC61162-1
5
U28 6
(PC400) R56
NMEA RD 470
CR29
Figure 2.1.2 COM port Input/output Circuit
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2.1 COM Port Setup
1. J14: Jumper Setup

Settings on the J14 jumper can define Rx data input specifications of the COM port. The
Tx data output specifications are based on RS-422. The same sentences can be received
regardless of the settings on J14.
Table 2.1.1 Examples of J14 Settings
J14
Input
Jumper Remarks
selection
block
Transmission: RS-422, Reception: NMEA (IEC61162)
For example, Tx data can be connected to the external display
device of Radar set to display AIS information. Rx data can be
3/4/5/6
NMEA connected to an external sensor, such as GPS.
(Example
(IEC61162) Therefore, 2 lines of connections: sensor data and AIS display
of Use-1)
data are supported.
Note: Set a value to Rx Speed in COM Port Setup.
Tx Speed is fixed at 38.4 kbps.
Transmission/reception: RS-422
1/2/3/4 For example, pilot plug or Radar set for tow-way
RS-422 (Example communication can be connected.
of Use-2) Note: Set a value to Rx Speed in COM Port Setup.
Tx Speed is fixed at 38.4 kbps.
38.4kbps
AIS Display
FA-50 RS-422 FA-50

RS-422 38.4kbps
J14:
VDO, VDM, etc
J14:
e.x) Radar
VDO, VDM, Pilot Pulag
NMEA RS422
NMEA 4800bps ABM, BBM, etc
Sensor
Pos, SOG, COG, HDT
Example of Use-1 Example of Use-2
J14 Jumper block
Figure 2.1.3 Location of J14
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2.1 COM Port Setup
2. COM Port Setup

Data reception is allowed regardless of the setting of Data Type. The Rx data line
specifications can be defined by setting on the J14 jumper.
The factory default settings as shown below can be applied regardless of the connection
type.
- Data Type: IEC61162
- Rx Speed: Auto
Table 2.1.2 Settings in COM Port Setup
Setting
Parameter Description
Item
It includes input/output NMEA sentences described in
IEC61162
Appendix 4.
In addition to the above sentences, PFEC sentence for
communication with PC-MKD (FAISPC) are included.
Data IEC61162+
Note: Unlike FA-150, FA-50 does not incorporate a
Type P Sentence
serially-connected PC-MKD so that this setting is
not used.
Transmission of Tx data is terminated. Exclusively for
Off
receive use.
Tx Transmission speed of Tx data is fixed at 38400bps
38400 bps
Speed and unchangeable.
Independently of the settings on J14, Rx data retrieving
is performed at a speed automatically matched with the
Auto
Rx data rate. When a speed is determined, “Auto” is
additionally indicated on the speed display.
Rx
Speed Independently of the settings on J14, Rx data retrieving
4800bps
is performed at a fixed speed of 4800bps.
Manual
Independently of the settings on J14, Rx data retrieving
38400bps
is performed at a fixed speed of 38400bps.
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2.2 Network Setup
2.2 Network Setup

In this menu, a network can be set to connect with NAVNET 3 or others.
Setting a wrong address generates an error display above the [MAC Address] field.
Depending on the input item, the error display varies as follows:
- Input Error IP Address ! - Input Error Subnet Mask !
- Input Error Gateway Address ! - Input Error NavNet Port Number !
Error display area
When completing the settings, click the [OK] button. Then, on the screen as shown
below, click [YES].
The FA-50 automatically reboots and the settings become effective.
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2.2 Network Setup
Table 2.1.3 Settings in Network Setup
Factory default
Setting Item Description
settings
Set at the factory.
MAC Address xx-xx xx-xx xx-xx
An address of the LAN controller.
IP Address 172.031.024.003 IP address of FA-50.
Specified with a subnet mask address of the
Subnet Mask 255.255.000.000
network.
Gateway Specified with a gateway address of the network.
000.000.000.000
Address Normally, it is an IP address of the Router.
Used to process the PFEC sentences for
NavNet Port
connecting with PC-MKD. The actual port number
Number 10000
Refer to 2-7） is “1033” obtained by adding “33” to this number.
Other port numbers are not acceptable.
A host name used by NavNet is selected from
“AIS0-AIS9”.
AIS0
Host Name When multiple FA-50 are connected in the
(AIS0∼AIS9)
NAVNET3 network, the same host name should
not be used for the different machines.
By request from a connection device which
Auto transmits data, such as NAVNET3, data output is
performed.
Without identifying a destination, the output of AIS
Continuous: AIS data: VDO, VDM etc. is continuously produced.
(Refer to “1. List of Output Sentences” in AP4-6.)
Without identifying a destination, the output of GPS
data is continuously produced.
Continuous: GPS
(GPS data includes position data: GGA,
COG/SOG: VTG)
AIS Data Without identifying a destination, the output of time
Continuous: ZDA
Output data is continuously produced. (Time data is ZDA.)
Without identifying a destination, the output of AIS:
Continuous:
VDM/VDO and GPS data is continuously
AIS/GPS
produced.
Continuous: Without identifying a destination, the output of AIS:
AIS/ZDA VDO/VDM and time data is continuously produced.
Continuous: Without identifying a destination, the output of GPS
GPS/ZDA and time data is continuously produced.
Without identifying a destination, the output of AIS:
Continuous:
VDO/VDM, GPS, and time data is continuously
AIS/GPS/ZDA
produced.
Note:
When AIS Data Output is specified with Continuous: GPS, GPS/ZDA, or ZDA, the
output of AIS-related data is not produced and no AIS target is displayed on NAVNET 3
or Radar.
Even when NAVNET 3 is connected and the setting which produces no AIS data output,
such as Continuous: GPS, is selected, the AIS data output can be produced by operating
from NAVNET 3.
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2.2 Network Setup
Reference
List of Port Numbers used by FA-50
LAN port number Remarks

For control purpose: port for communication with
NAVNET Common 10010
NAVNET
NAVNET Common 10011 Port for program update
Shared with NMEA183
NAVNET Private 10021 (AIS-related NMEA data: MAX SEA connection)
VDO, VDM, HDT, ALM, TXT, etc.
Port for PC-MKD (Japanese Spc. FAISPC_B)
10033
NAVNET Private connection
(10000)
PFEC, VDO, VDM, etc.
HDT HDT
L/L, SOG/COG, ZDA L/L, SOG/COG, ZDA
VDO, VDM VDO, VDM
AIS NAVNET AIS NAVNET
INT GPS SIO SIO

INT GPS SIO SIO
L/L, SOG/COG, ZDA HDT

L/L, SOG/COG, ZDA HDT
EXT Sensor EXT Sensor
EXT Sensor EXT Sensor (HDT)
(HDT)
NAVNET Connection Example-1 NAVNET Connection Example-2

(when sharing the built-in GPS) (when sharing the external sensor)
Example of NAVNET settings

When sharing Heading Data with FA-50,
x Select [Installation Wizard] and set [DHCP Server] to “ON”.
x Open the [Own] tag and
select the [NMAE Port1: Heading] connection port and set [Input Source type]
to “Heading” to be able to share the Heading data.
When connecting with FA-50,
x Select [Installation Wizard] and set [DHCP Server] to “ON”.
x Open the [Global] tag and
- select [Data Source] and set AIS: “FA-50” to retrieve the AIS data.
- Setting of Heading: “Port1-Source” allows sharing of the Heading data.
- Setting of Position SOG/COG: “FA-50” allows the FA-50 to retrieve data
from NAVNET.
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2.3 Ship Static Setup

To recall the [Ship Static Setup] menu, Login Name and Password are required.
The own vessel static data specified in this menu is transmitted every 6 minutes. The
data is divided into 2 parts: A and B and, over the same channel, part A is firstly
transmitted and then part B within 1 minute. For details, refer to page AP3-8.
x Part A: MMSI, Ship Name etc.
x Part B: MMSI, Ship Type, Cargo Type, Vendor ID, Call Sign, Ship Size,
Dimension of ship/reference for position, etc.
Setting a wrong value generates an error display above the [MMSI] field.
Error displays are the following:
x Input Error MMSI ! x Input Error Ship Name !
x Input Error Call Sign x Input Error Antenna Position Internal A, B, C, D !
x Input Error Antenna Position External A, B, C, D !
x Input Error Ship Type !
Error display area
When completing the settings, click the [OK] button. The display returns to the Initial
Setup screen.
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Table 2.3.1 Settings in Network Setup
Factory default
Setting Item Description
settings
The allowable range of registration number is
between 000000000 and 999999999 inclusive.
An unregistered MMSI is expressed as
“000000000”. In this case, the TX lamp lights up in
orange.
MMSI 000000000 When unregistered, transmission cannot initiates
but reception is allowed. The received AIS
message: VDM data can be outputted.
Note: The initial setting value of MMSI of the class B

unit must be 000000000.
The allowable number of characters for registration
Ship Name @ -- @ (hidden)
is equal to or less than 20.
The allowable number of characters for registration
Call Sing @ -- @ (hidden)
is equal to or less than 7.
Internal The registration range of A/B is 0 to 511m, and C/D
Antenna 0 to 63m.
Position - “Internal Antenna”: Installed position of the
antenna to be connected with FA-50.
- “External Antenna”: Installed position of the
GPS antenna of the device which position data
is to be entered to FA-50.
A=0, B=0, C=0, D=0

External
Antenna A
Position
B
C D
1. reserved for future use
2. WIG (Wing-In-Ground Effect Craft)
3. Vessel (fishing boats, towing boats, sailing boats,
pleasure boats etc.)
4. HSC (high speed craft)
5. Special crafts
6. Passenger ships
Ship Type 3 Vessel 7. Cargo ships
8. Tanker(s) see next page)
9. Other types of ship
10 – 19. Reserved for regional use
20 – 25. Reserved for future use
Note:
The initial setting value of Ship Type of the Class B
unit must be 37: pleasure boat.
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Note: Tanker Mode

Selecting Tanker as Ship Type recall the Tanker Mode, where a user can decrease the Tx
output power to 1 W.
In the Tanker Mode, an item of “Tx Power” is added in the top page of the Web browser
screen and clicking it allows users to manually select 1 W or Normal (2 W) of the Tx
output power.
If you have been specify “Tx Power” by a Manual method from the Channel menu, that
setting overrides the value selected here as described above.
Note:
Unlike FA-150, in the Tanker Mode of FA-50, the Tx output power does not
automatically switch corresponding to the Ship Speed or Ship Status.
Normal: 2 W
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2.4 Own Vessel Data
2.4 Own Vessel Data

The [Own Static] screen displays the data registered in the “Ship Static Edit” screen
from the “Initial Setup” menu, while the [View Channel] displays the active channels.
From this menu, select [Cargo Type Edit] to make a setting. A user can make a setting
according to the “Cargo type”.
2.4.1 Own Static

Own Static
In this screen, the data registered in the “Ship Static Edit” screen from the “Initial
Setup” menu is displayed.
Cargo Type Edit

According to the Ship Type, follow the instructions described below. A user can make a
selection according to the “Cargo type”.
When the Ship Type is [7 Cargo Ships], [6 Passenger ships], [8 Tanker(s)], [2 WIG],
[4 HSC], or [9 Other types of ship], select a “Cage Type” from the list as shown
below:
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2.4 Own Vessel Data
When the Ship Type is [3 Vessel], select a “Cage Type” from the list as shown below:
When the Ship Type is [5 Special craft], select a “Cage Type” from the list as shown
below:
2.4.2 View Channel

View Channel
RX1 :
If no regional operation area setting is specified, “CH2087 (International)” is
displayed.
If regional operation area setting is specified, “CHxxx (Local)” of the active channel
is displayed.
RX2 :
If no regional operation area setting is specified, “CH2088 (International)” is
displayed.
If regional operation area setting is specified, “CHxxx (Local)” of the active channel
is displayed.
Power :
The value of the Tx output power currently effective is displayed.
If the “Power” field indicates “x W (Manual)”, “Manual” has been specified by
selecting For Service -> Channel-> Channel Selection.
2-12
2.4 Own Vessel Data
Region List
It displays nine different areas in the list. An area is
determined by the coordinates of the upper right corner
and the lower left corner of the rectangular region. The
coordinates indicated with High Sea stand for Region Zone
international waters where Message 22 has not been yet
received from the base station. Hi-Sea
When Message 22 is received, following the
instructions described in the message, the area is
determined by the latitude and longitude and, if entered
into that area, “Local Frequency Operation” effective in
the instructed channel becomes active.
Click [Detail] to see the details.
Detail
High Sea: Default
Detail
2-13
2.4 Own Vessel Data
Group Assignment
For details, refer to page AP3-11.
While regularly broadcasting Message 23: Group Assignment from the base station, the
list as shown below appears when this message is received.
In the Assigned Mode, when the vessel enters into the assigned area, the own vessel
data is sent at intervals and in mode directed automatically.
In the Quiet Mode, when the vessel enters into the assigned area, the own vessel data is
not sent for a time period between 1 and 15 minutes inclusive which is directed
automatically.
The Quiet area has higher priority than the Assigned area in operation.
x When MSG. 22 is received

According to the directions in the message, the “Regional operation area” is
performed.
x When only MSG. 23 is received
According to the directions in the message, the “Regional operation area” in either
Assigned or Quit Mode is performed.
In MSG. 23, however, neither channel nor Tx output power is specified so that the
transmission is performed by 2 W over the international channels (CH2087,
2088).
x When MSG. 22 and 23 are received,
The “Regional operation area” is performed in order of priority according to
MSG. 22(Addressed) > MSG. 23 > MSG. 22(Broadcast) to all vessels.
2-14
2.5 Message
2.5 Message
From this menu, you can send a message using Message 14 and check both TX Log and
RX Log.
These messages are saved in the FA-50.
Send Message
The Send Message function sends a message to all vessels by the CSTDMA method
using Message 14: Safety Related Broadcast Message. This message is a standardized
message previously created by executing For Service -> Edit Message.
One message per minute is allowed to be sent. If trying to send another message within
one minute, a message appears saying “Still sending the previous message. Try again
later.”
If failed, a message appears saying “Failed to send the message (TX: Once a minute)”.
The messages that have been sent are recorded in the TX Log.
Registered messages as
the factory default settings
2-15
2.5 Message
Tx Log
The Tx Log screen displays a maximum number of 20 Logs of the messages sent by
Send Message. When the number of messages stored reaches to the maximum number,
the messages are automatically deleted in lastest order.
x Date/Time :Date and time of ZDA data
x CH :Displays the channel used for transmission.
Normally, the transmission channel is switched between A and B
alternately.
The channel is determined depending on the setting by For Service
-> Channel.
x Message :Displays the contents of the sent messages (16 characters at
maximum).
x Flag :Displays either one of “---, OK, NG”. “---“ stands for “in the
process of determination”, while “OK” stands for “successfully
transmitted” and “NG” “transmission failed”.
Tip:
If a message appears saying “Failed to send the message (TX:
Once a minute)”, it means NG.
2-16
2.5 Message
Rx Log
Displays a maximum number of 20 messages that have been received. When the
number of messages stored reaches to the maximum number, the messages are
automatically deleted in chronological order.
The following three types of messages can be received:
x Message 8 : Broadcast Normal (Binary Broadcast Message)
x Message 12 : Addressed Safety (Safety Related Addressed Message)
x Message 14 : Broadcast Safety (Safety Related Broadcast Message)
Detail screen
x Date/Time : Date and time of ZDA data

x MSG : Displays the type of the message received.
x CH : Displays the channel used for reception.
x MMSI : Displays MMSI of the transmitting station.
x Text : Displays the received messages (16 characters at maximum).
x Flag : “Not Read” means that the message has not been opened by clicking
[Detail], while “Read” means that it has been already opened.
2-17
Chapter 3. Parts Location
3.1 FA-50
3.1 FA-50
230mm
PWR (Green):
Lights up at power ON.
ER(Red):
Lights up when an error in
ROM/RAM or the transmit circuit
is detected.
144mm TX(Blue):
x Lights up during transmission.
x Blinking in orange when a
transmission timeout occurs.
x Lights up orange when an
unregistered MMSI detected.
RX(Yellow):
Lights up during reception.
Figure 3.1.1 FA-50
GPS ANT
NETWORK VHF ANT
90mm
GND
x Power (12 – 24VDC): Red (+), Black (-)
x COM(RS-232C):
White - Blue -> TD A/B
Yellow - Green -> RD H/C
Brown -> 0V
Figure 3.1.2 Connection
3-1
3.1 FA-50
125V/4A
(midget fuse)
Figure 3.1.3 Cover removed
CR3, 22, 37, 1
DIP SW: S4
S2: forced Tx SW R25:Q5 BIAS ADJ
Y1:16.432MHz R404:Q4 BIAS ADJ
GPS:(GN-8093G)
R24: Tx output
125V/4A power adjustment
(midget fuse)
Figure 3.1.4 Shield cover removed
3-2
3.1 FA-50
PWR
(05P0809)
Figure 3.1.5 Back Side
PWR
RX2
(05P0809)
(05P0808B)
RX1
(05P0808A)
Figure 3.1.6 RX board shield cover removed
3-3
3.1 FA-50
Figure 3.1.7 Casing and B side of the MAIN & TX board
GPS antenna relay board

(24P0043)
Figure 3.1.8 GPS Antenna Relay board
3-4
3.1 FA-50
Switching frequency check

Between TP4 and 3: 170 kHz to 230 kHz
R2: 12 VDC AVR ADJ.
Figure 3.1.9 PWR Board (05P0809)
RX2
(05P0808B)
RX1
(05P0808A)
Figure 3.1.10 RX Boards (05P0808A, B)
3-5
3.2 GVA-100: Combined Antenna
VHF ANT
GPS ANT
(150M-W2VN or
(GSC-001)
FAB-151D)
VHF ANT Mounting screws: x 4
Mounting diameter:
40 ‒ 50 mm
Figure 3.2.2 GVA-100 Mounting
Figure 3.2.1 GVA-100
3-6
Distributor (24P0029)
Figure 3.2.3 GAV-100 with the cover removede
Distributor (24P0029)
Figure 3.2.4 Distributor with the cover removed
3-7
24P0029
Figure 3.2.5 DB-1 (Distributor)
3-8
Chapter 4. Menu Tree
4.1 Web browser Screen

Start Internet Explorer and enter “http://172.31.24.3” in the URL field to open the Web
browser screen of FA-50.
Password and Login Name are required when entering to the [Ship Static Edit] menu
from [Initial Setup] and to the [For Service] menu.
For details of Password and Login Name, see Furuno Information: FQ4-2009-014.
Top page of the Web browser screen
4-1
Top Menu Sub Menu-1 Sub Menu-2 Sub Menu-3 Sub Menu-4 Sub Menu-5 Note
IEC61162
Data Type IEC61162 + P-sentence
Off
TX Speed 38400 bps Fixed
COM Port
Auto
RX Speed 38400 bps
Manual
Initial Setup 4800 bps
Cont’d [OK] [Canlcel]

MAC address of LAN I/F
MAC Address ex) 00-D0-1D-02-FA-60
on the MAIN board.
IP Address 172.031.024.003
Network Subnet Mask 255.255.000.000
Cont’d Gateway Address 000.000.000.000
NavNet Port Number 10000
Host Name AIS0 - AIS9
4-2
Continuous: AIS
Continuous: GPS
Continuous: ZDA
Continuous: AIS/GPS
Network AIS Data Output
Continuous: AIS/ZDA
Continuous: GPS /ZDA
Continuous: AIS/ GPS / ZDA
Auto
Initial Setup MMSI 000000000

20 characters at
Cont’d Ship Name
maximum
Ship Static 7 characters at
Call Sign
maximum
Login Name: A: 0 m, B: 0 m
Internal Antenna Position
[furunoservice C: 0 m, D: 0 m
] A: 0 m, B: 0 m
External Antenna Position
Password: C: 0 m, D: 0 m
[FA50] 1 Reserved future use
Cont’d Ship Type 2 WIG

Cont’d 3 Vessel
4 HSC
4-3
5 Special craft
6 Passenger ships
7 Cargo ships
8 Tanker(s)
Initial Setup Ship Static Ship Type
9 Other types of ship
10 – 19
Reserved for regional use
20 – 25
Reserved for future use
MMSI 000000000
Ship Name
Call Sign
Displays the data registered
Internal Antenna A: 0 m, B: 0 m in the [Ship Static] screen of
Position C: 0 m, D: 0 m [Initial Setup].
Own Vessel Data
Own Static
Cont’d External Antenna A: 0 m, B: 0 m
Position C: 0 m, D: 0 m
Ship Type 3 Vessel;
Cargo Type 7 Pleasure craft According to the Ship Type,

a Cargo Type selected in the
[Cargo Type Edit] screen is
[Cargo Type Edit] Refer to page 4-17.
displayed.
4-4
RX1 ex: CH.2087(International)
The values specified by
RX2 ex: CH.2088(International) executing For Service ->
Channel are displayed.
Power ex: 2W
No.1 – 9
High Sea The regional operation area
Lat NE
Lon NE High Sea data contained in the
received MSG. 22 and 23,
Lat SW High Sea which are broadcasted from
VTS, is displayed.
Lon SW High Sea
Ch A 2087 Note:
In this example, the values
Ch B 2088
Own Vessel Data View Channel when no regional operation
TX AB area data has been received
Cont’d Cont’d are described.
[Region List] RX AB
Cont’d No 1
Time --/--/--- --:-- The details of selections
made in Region List (1-9)
Lat NE High Sea are described.
[Detail] Lon NE High Sea
Note:
Cont’d Lat SW High Sea In this example, the values
Lon SW High Sea when no regional operation
area data has been received
Ch A/Band 2087/Default are described.
Ch A/Band 2088/Default
4-5
TXA/TXB,
TRX Mode
TXA/RXB
[Region List] [Detail]
Zone/Power 5nm/12.5W
Enter High Sea
Last Time 7 min The regional operation
area data of MSG. 23 is
Lat NE 35.00.0000’N displayed and,
Lon NE 13600.0000’E according to this data,
FA-50 operates.
Lat SW 34.00.0000’N This data is updated when
Lon SW 135.00.0000’E latest data is received.
Assigned Mode (The regional operation
Own Vessel Data View Channel Report Interval 5 sec area data of MSG. 23 from
VTS is periodically
broadcasted.)
[Group Assignment] TxA/TxB,
TRX Mode Note:
RxA/RxB
The data shown on the left
is for reference purposes.
Last Time 7 min By setting the transmission
prohibited area, these
Lat NE 35.00.0000’N values are displayed based
Lon NE 13600.0000’E on the contents of
Quit Mode
MSG. 23.
Lat SW 34.00.0000’N Operation is performed in
the same manner as
Lon SW 135.00.0000’E Assigned Mode.
4-6
1. ANCHOR Addition and edit of
Message can be performed
2. AGROUND by executing For Service
3. MAN OVER BOARD -> Edit Message.
16 characters at maximum.
Select Message 4. STARBORD SIDE
5. PORT SIDE Note:
Send Message The messages shown on
6. MAYDAY the left are the factory
default settings.
Only MSG TYP of
Message Send Message “xxx” MSG. 14 (Broadcast
Cont’d [Send] Are you sure? Safety), containing 16
[Yes] [No] characters maximum, is
allowed to be sent.
No 1
In Data and Time, ZDA
Date 01/OCT/2008 from the internal GPS are
Time 15:00 displayed.
TX Log
CH A Note:
Message ANCHOR The data shown on the left
is for reference purposes.
Flag OK
4-7
No 1 1) MSG 8, 12, and 14 can be
received.
Date 01/OCT/2008 2) In Data and Time, ZDA from
the internal GPS are displayed.
Time 15:00
3) @ used in Text indicates a
MSG blank.
4) Not Read in Flag switches to
CH B (A) Read when the MSG is read.
MMSI 123456789 (Click on [Detail].)
Note:
Text @@ ----@@ (max.16) The data shown on the left is for
reference purposes.
Message RX Log Flag Not Read (Read)
No 1
Date 01/OCT/2008
Time 15:00
[Detail] MSG Test displays the text received.
CH B
MMSI 123456789
TEXT @@@@@
Type ex) TX ALMs currently occur are
displayed. The data shown on the
UTC 15:00 left is for reference purposes.
Note: TX, RX1, RX2; however,
Alarm Status COG, EPFS, HDG, L/L, SOG
can be set to be either displayed
Description ex) Tx malfunction or not displayed by setting
ON/OFF in the NMEA menu
accessed from For Service.
4-8
The sensors currently used
ex)
are displayed.
Sensor Status Internal DGPS in use
For details, refer to page
Internal SOG, COG in use
8-23.
Version 0550233-01.0x
CPU1 RAM OK/NG
CPU2 RAM OK/NG
Transponder Test ROM OK/NG
RX1 OK/NG PLL-Unlock check of
RX2 OK/NG RX1, 2.
Tests
TX OK/NG
Version 485026400x
Checking the program Ver.
ROM OK/NG/Timeout Error and memory of GPS core.
(GN-8093G)
GPS Test RAM OK/NG/Timeout Error
Checking the current
Antenna OK/NG/Timeout Error flowing into the GPS
ANT.
4-9
Silent Mode and Tanker Mode

Top Menu Sub Menu-1 Sub Menu-2 Sub Menu-3 Note
Normal When selecting For Service -> Other -> Silent and setting to ON, an
Silent
item of [Silent] is added on the menu where a user can turn ON/OFF
(Silent Mode) Silent the Silent function.
Normal When selecting Initial Setup -> Ship Static Data -> Ship Type and
Tx Power setting “8: Tanker”, an item of [Tx Power] is added on the menu
(Tanker Mode) 1W where a user can switch the Tx output power between 1 W and
Normal(2 W).
[Service Mode
Logout]
Version 0550233-01.0x
X1.1-5.B1.14
CPU 1
200806061154
Version Y2.27 3ch
CPU 2
For Service 200806061154
01.l00
FPGA
[Login name]: 20071123
service Class A
[Password]:
Output VDM Class B
652111
All Message
Cont’d
NMEA Class A
Cont’d Output VOD Class B
A+B
Sentence without Use

checksum Don’t use
4-10
Off
EPFS Alarm
On
Off Various Alarm outputs can
L/L, SOG, COG Alarm
On be set to either ON or OFF.
NMEA Off
For Service HDG Alarm
On
[Login name]: Use
service External GNNS
[Password]: Don’t use
652111 [OK] [Cancel]
Off
Cont’d
Demo TOKYO
OSAKA
Broadcast
Settings used when the
Cast Type Unicast received AIS data is sent to
the LAN-connected PC.
Post IP
4-11
Carrier
1010101
110011
1111
PRS
Test2[33%] Training: 0101 Data:
01010101
For Service Test2[50%]
[Login name]: Test2[100%]

service Device Test TX Test Test2[33%] Training: 0101 Data: Selecting a modulation
[Password]: [Select] 00001111 signal pattern of the Tx
Cont’d Cont’d test.
652111 Test3[50%]
Test3[100%]
Cont’d
Test4[33%] Training: 0101
Data:PRS
Test4[50%]
Test4[100%]
Test5 Training: 22Bit
Message18 A-Bch 1sec Rate
(For Emission)
Test2+1Bit(For Ramp)
4-12
A modulation type
Test Type ex) Carrier selected in the Select
menu is displayed.
TX Test [Start] Test Status Stop (Start)
[Start] ON/OFF switches of
[Stop] transmission
RX1 OK/NG A leakage in Tx power is

Rx Test (Loop Back) [Start]
RX2 OK/NG detected and tested.
For Service Device Test Received stations xx stations

RX1 Received packets
Receive Test [Start] xxx packet Receipt status is displayed.
[Login name]: (per 1min)
service RX2 Received packets
xxx packets
[Password]: (per 1min)
652111 RX1SS x–x Strength of received
signals, 10 samples are
RSSI Test [Start] RX2SS x–x displayed.
Cont’d
RX1SS and RX2S are
[Refresh]
refreshed.
Loop back test of the
COM Port Test [Start] Com Port OK/NG
COM port
COM
NavNet Received data is
IO Monitor PCMKD displayed.
GPS
[Refresh] Received data is refreshed.
4-13
All data, except the
Factory Rest without settings in the Network
[Yes] [No]
Memory Clear IP Address setup menu of Initial
Setup, is deleted.
Factory Rest [Yes] [No] All data is deleted.
RX1 2087
RX2 2088
TXA+B/RXA+B
For Service TXA/RXA+B

TXB/RXA+B
[Login name]: TRX Mode AIS operations are
service RXA+B
manually set.
[Password]: RXA
652111
RXB
Channel
Cont’d 2W
TX Power 1W
0W
Auto Manual should be
Channel Selection specified to do a manual
Manual operation.
On Whether the DSC (CH70)
DSC Time Sharing signal is received at RX1,
Off RX2 is determined.
[OK] [Cancel]
4-14
LAT 34.44.4650’N
LON 135.21.2912’E Internal GPS data is
displayed.
SOG/COG 0.0kt/212.8 deg
Internal GPS
MODE/STATUS DGPS/D2D Note:
The data shown on the left
RAIM/PA ON/ON is for reference purposes.
UTC 02102008 092924
1. ANCHOR
For Service
2. AGROUND
MSG to be edited is
[Login name]: 3. MAN OVER BOARD selected.
service
[Password]: 4. STARBORD SIDE
652111 5. PORT SIDE Note:
Message Select
6. MAYDAY The MSG edited here can be
Cont’d sent by executing
Edit Message 7. --------- Message ->
8. --------- Send Message
(MSG. 14).
9. ---------
10. ---------
The MSG selected above is
Edit Message edited (16 characters
maximum).
[OK] [Cancel]
4-15
For Service Off Setting On : terminates
Silent Mode transmission and allows
On reception only
[Login name]:
service Other International
Channel Selection Switching the channel.
[Password]: USA
652111 [OK] [Cancel]
R&D Menu
x Login Name: developer
x Password: 38603800
4-16
Table 4.1 Ship Type List
9. 10 – 19 20 – 25
1. 6. 7.
2. 3. 5. 4. 8. Other Reserved Reserved
Reserved Passenger Cargo
WIG Vessel Special craft HSC Tanker(s) types of for regional for future
future use ship ships
ship use use
0. All Ship of this type 0. Fishing 0. Pilot vessel 0. All Ship of this type
1. Carrying DG, HS, or MP, IMO 1. Carrying DG, HS, or MP, IMO hazard or pollutant
1. Towing 1. Search and rescue vessels
hazard or pollutant category X category X
2. Towing and length of
2. Carrying DG, HS, or MP, IMO the tow exceeds 2. Carrying DG, HS, or MP, IMO hazard or pollutant
2. Tugs
hazard or pollutant category Y 200mn or breadth category Y
exceeds 25m
3. Engaged in dredging
3. Carrying DG, HS, or MP, IMO 3. Carrying DG, HS, or MP, IMO hazard or pollutant
or under water 3. Port tenders
hazard or pollutant category Z category Z
operations
4. Vessels with
4. Carrying DG, HS, or MP, IMO 4. Engaged in diving 4. Carrying DG, HS, or MP, IMO hazard or pollutant 1 –9
anti-pollution facilities or 1–9
hazard or pollutant category OS operations category OS Reserved
equipment Reserved for
5. Engaged in military for future
5. Reserved for future use 5. Low enforcement vessels 5. Reserved for future use regional use
operations use
6. Spare- for assignments to
6. Reserved for future use 6. Sailing 6. Reserved for future use
ocal vessels
7. Spare- for assignments to
7. Reserved for future use 7. Reserved for future use
local vessels
8. Medical transponders
(as defined in the 1949
8. Reserved for future use 8. Reserved for future use
Geneva Conventions and
Additional Protocols)
9. Ship according to RR
9. Reserved for future use Resolutions No. 9. No additional information
18(Mob-83)
4-17
Chapter 5. Block5.1Diagrams
System Configuration
5.1 System Configuration

The FA-50 is Class B AIS device using CSTDMA (Carrier Sense TDMA) technology
and consists of an AIS transponder unit and a VHF/GPS antenna unit,
Two types of antennas are supplied and users can select either one according to their
need.
1) Combined antenna consisting of VHF/GPS antennas: GVA-100
(Distributor: DB-1 equipped)
2) VHF/GPS separate type
- VHF antenna: FAB-151D or 150M-W2VN
- GPS antenna: GPA-017S or GPA-017
Figure 5.1.1 System Configuration Diagram of FA-50
The external input/output ports are provided as NETWORK (RJ-45) and

COM/POWER.
The NETWORK port, which complies with Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T standard, is used
to connect with external AIS display devices such as NAVNET and PC-MKD in the
LAN.
The COM/POWER port is used for the power line and the I/O signal line. For use as the
power supply line, 12 to 24 VDC input is connected, while an external display device,
such as Radar, or a sensor is connected complying with RS-422 standard, for use as the
signal line.
In the table below, IEC-61162 I/O data passing through the COM port and NETWORK
port are described.
In addition to the sentences shown below, PFEC sentences are included.
5-1
5.1 System Configuration
Table 5.1.1 NMEA Input Data/Sentence Name
Sentence name
Data Remarks
(priority)
AIS alarm acknowledgment ACK
Disabled, responded with
AIS interrogation request (AIR)
transmission disabled (ABK)
Ship and voyage static data SSD, VSD
Datum reference data DTM
Position data GNS>GLL>GGA>RMC
Speed over ground (SOG)
VBW>RMC>VTG>OSD Use of VBW requires HDT.
Course over ground (COG)
Not supported by Furuno AD
Heading HDT>OSD
format.
RAIM display GBS
Request for area and sensor
AIQ
data
Internal ZDA>RMC>
Date and time data
MSG4/11:UTC field
DSC data DSC, DSE
Broadcast binary message (BBM)
Safety-related broadcast binary Required to be sent in a
BBM
message fixed format.
Addressed binary message (ABM)
Safety-related addressed Disabled, responded with
(ABM)
binary message transmission disabled (ABK)
Table 5.1.2 NMEA Output Data/Sentence Name
Sentence name
Data Remarks
(priority)
x AIS target display data
x Handling of safety-related
messages Serial output sentences concerning
AI VDM
x Handling of external received messages
applications
x System control
x AIS target display data
x Handling of safety-related
messages Serial output sentences concerning
AI VDO
x Handling of external messages to be transmitted
applications
x System control
x Response to BBM
x Incorrect input from external
Address binary AI ABK
devices
x Response to (AIR)(BBM)(ABM)
Regional CH assignment Msg. AI ACA, AI ACS ACS: Additional information of ACA
Alarm status AI ALR
Text transmission AI TXT
5-2
5.2 Block Diagrams
5.2 Block Diagrams

5.2.1 General
The FA-50 unit consists of the PWR board, RX1&RX2 boards, and MAIN&TX board.
Table 5.2.1 Boards function
Board Main features

Converts the AIS Rx signals in a band of 150/160 MHz to the 1st IF
signal in 51.136 MHz and further to the 2nd IF signal in 36 kHz; then
RX1
output them to the MAIN&TX board.
(05P0808A)
Equipped with Pre-AMP and a distributing circuit to distribute the Rx
signals to the RX2 board. Not compatible with the RX2 board.
Converts the AIS Rx signals in a band of 150/160 MHz to the 1st IF
RX2 signal in 51.236 MHz and further to the 2nd IF signal in 36 kHz; then
(05P0808B) output them to the MAIN&TX board. Not compatible with the RX1
board.
Consists of the functional components including system control, digital
MAIN&TX circuit of input/output interface, modulation/demodulation circuit,
(05P0814) analog circuit of the transmission part which produces 1 W and 2 W
outputs, power supply for the analog/digital circuits, and GPS receiver.
The power input of 12 to 24 VDC is converted by a switching regulator
supply to provide +12 VDC output.
PWR
It consists of the components including diode-protected reverse
(05P0809)
connection protection, input low-voltage protection & input over-voltage
protection, output short-circuit protection device with a poly-switch.
PWR
FA-50 (05P0809)
J2 J1
GPS ANT
J6 J3
GPS TB GPS
(24S0043) (GN-8093G)
VHF ANT
J12 12 -24VDC COM/POWER

J17
J13
J2
J1
RX1 J4 J5 COM TD-A/B
(05P0808A) COM RD-A/B
J9
NETWORK
J1
RX2
GND
(05P0808B) J4 J4
J1
MAIN & TX
(05P0814) RJ-45
10/100BASE-T
Figure 5.2.1 FA-50 Block Diagram
5-3
5.2 Block Diagrams
5.2.2 RX1, 2 Boards (05P0808A, B)

The RX1, 2 boards convert the AIS Rx signals in a band of 150/160 MHz to the IF
signal in 36 kHz (2nd IF) to output to the MAIN&TX board.
Table 5.2.2 RX1, 2 Boards specifications
Item Specifications
TDMA: 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz
Rx Frequency
DSC: 156.525 MHz(CH70)
Rx Sensitivity -107 dBm or less (PER: 20% or less)
DSC Rx Sensitivity
-107 dBm or less (BER: 10-2 or less)
(156.525MHz)
High Input Rx Sensitivity PER: 10% or less at –7 dBm input
Adjacent Channel Rejection
+25 kHz, -31 dBm or greater (PER: 20% or less)
Ratio
Inter-modulation Product +50 kHz, +100 kHz, -36 dBm or greater
Ratio (PER: 20% or less)
+500 kHz, -23 dBm or greater (PER: 20% or less)
+1 MHz, -23 dBm or greater (PER: 20% or less)
Sensitivity Suppression +2 MHz, -23 dBm or greater (PER: 20% or less)
Antenna Impedance 50Ω
1st IF RX1: 51.136 MHz RX2: 51.236 MHz
2nd IF 36 kHz
PLL Reference Frequency RX1: 25.55 MHz + 1 ppm RX2: 25.6 MHz + 1 ppm
1st Local Frequency RX1: Fo+51.136 MHz RX2: Fo+51.236 MHz
2nd Local Frequency RX1: 51.1 MHz RX2 : 51.2 MHz
1. RX1 Board (05P0808A)

The Rx signal from the antenna is passed through BPF of 156 to 162 MHz composed in
L/C and entered to Pre-AMP in Q1 to be amplified by 6dB or so. This output signal is
divided to the RX1 and RX2 receipt circuits by T1.
U1 is a 1st IF conversion circuit. The receipt frequency: Fo in 152 to 162 MHz and the
1st Lo frequency Fo + 51.136 MHz of PLL synthesizer output are mixed and a 51.136
MHz component of the 1st IF signal is extracted at the next stage: FL1.
The 1st IF signal is passed through the IF amplification circuits in Q6, FL2, and Q8;
then inputted to the 2nd IF frequency conversion circuit of U7. In the 2nd IF frequency
conversion circuit, the Y1: 25.55 MHz reference oscillator and the 2nd Lo signal
doubled in Q11 are mixed and passed through 36 kHz LPF composed in U6 at the next
stage; then the 2nd IF signal of 36 kHz is extracted to be outputted to the MAIN&TX
board.
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5.2 Block Diagrams
The 36 kHz signal output is inputted to the AGC circuit consisting of Q12, CR6, U9,
and Q13. Q13 output of the AGC circuit controls CR4: a pin diode as well as a gain of
Q8. AGC is controlled by the receipt input of –50 dBm or greater.
Figure 5.2.2 RX1 Block Diagram
2. RX2 Board (05P0808B)

The signal divided from the Rx signal in RX1 is inputted. The circuit structure of RX2
is same as RX1 except that the 1st IF signal is in 51.236 MHz. Accordingly, the local
oscillator frequency and IF FILs are different.
Table 5.2.3 Major Differences of RX1, 2 Boards
Difference RX1 board RX2 board

Y1: Reference frequency 25.55 MHz ± 1 ppm 25.6 MHz ± 1 ppm
1st Lo frequency Fo + 51.136 MHz Fo + 51.236 MHz
2nd Lo frequency 51.1 MHz 51.2 MHz
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5.2 Block Diagrams
Not used RX Mute
(CR4)
PIN DET
Q13 U9 (CR6) Q12
ATT
1st MIX 2nd MIX

J1 (U1)
JP1 (U7)
36kHz
BPF BPF Q6 BPF Q8 U6 x2
FL1: 51.236MHz FL2: 51.236MHz

51.2MHz Y1:25.60MHz
(X’tal FIL) (X’tal FIL)
(REF. OSC)
BPF Q11 U8
U3 BPF
x2
Fr + 51.236MHz
VCO PLL
Q2 U2 (CR2, 3) (U4) 25.60MHz 12V
ST PLL, DATA PLL, CLK PLL
UNLOCK
J4
12V
RX2 (05P0808B)
Not used
J3
Figure 5.2.3 RX2 Block Diagram
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5.2 Block Diagrams
5.2.3 MAIN&TX Board (05P0814)

The MAIN&TX board consists of the functional components including system control,
digital circuit of input/output interface, modulation/demodulation circuit, transmission
circuit, power supply circuit, and GPS receiver.
1. MAIN Circuit
3.3V 1.5V
PWR
Dip SW REG. Block

12V
+1.5V/+1.8V
+3.3V/+5V
18.432MHz
CPU
(SH4) FPGA Reset N
220MHz Flash ROM
32 16
(4MByte)
3.3V 1.5V
18.432MHz IRQ
SDRAM
Rx Block FPGA Reset N x3 (2MByte)
32
RX2 Freq. set SDRAM

TX (2MByte)
RX 12V 3.3V 1.8V
RX1 UNLOCK ERR
(05P0808A) 12V
32
5V
FPGA 2 TX ON RX RF
36kHz X’tal FIL
122.88MHz
CODEC
36kHz
X3
Register/Data Set VHF ANT
368.64MHz
RX2 Freq. set
RX2 DDS
(05P0808B) UNLOCK 8
12V
Tx Block
5V
18.432MHz
FPGA Reset N 16
SDRAM
32
(16MByte)
MPU
Dip SW
FPGA 1 32 32 LAN I/F LAN
Data
GPS ANT GN-8093G COM

MODE RS422 I/F (RS-422)
RESET
x4
MAIN&TX
(05P0814)
Figure 5.2.4 Digital Circuit Diagram
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5.2 Block Diagrams
The digital circuit consists of CPU, FPGA 1, FPGA 2, and their peripheral circuits.
Main functions are described below.
Table 5.2.4 Main Functions of Digital Block
Component Function
x Demodulation of IF signal sample data
CPU
x Data backup
x Slot generation
x PLL setting
x CPU function
- Transmission control of Class B messages
- Output AIS receipt data
- Area control
- Communication with the external units
FPGA 1 - Handling of sensor inputs signal
x CPU peripheral circuit
- LAN interface
LAN controller: LAN91C111 [SMSC] 10/100 Base-T supported
- Serial interface (GPS, COM port)
Asynchronous serial baud rate 4800/38400 bps 8-n-1
Transmission: RS-422, Receipt: RS-422/IEC61162-1
x Transmission/receipt data coding (NRZi/HDLC)
x Receipt processing
- CODEC interface
- Digital filter
- S-LEVEL detection
FPGA 2
- Carrier sense feature
x Transmission processing
- Generate DDS reference clock
- DDS interface (modulation of transmission data)
Table 5.2.5 Functions of Panel LEDs
LED Color Function

POWER Green Power ON indicator, which lights up at power ON.
Error indicator, BITT error (controlled by SH-4)
ERROR Red
Lights up when an error in ROM/RAM or the Tx circuit is detected.
AIS message Rx indicator, which lights up for 50msec at AIS
RX Yellow
message reception (controlled by FPGA 2)
Blue: AIS message Tx indicator, which lights up for 1 sec or longer
at AIS transmission (controlled by FPGA_2)
Blue or
TX Yellow: Blinking at TX Time out (Tx error indicator), blinking in a
Yellow
cycle of 200 msec when transmission fails 2 or more times.
Lights up orange when an unregistered MMSI detected.
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5.2 Block Diagrams
2. TX Circuit
In the TX circuit block diagram shown below, and the TX signal is GMSK modulated
signal.
This signal is used to generate an AIS message by controlling DDS from FPGA 2.
The “TX” signal passes through BPF in 150/160MHz, is amplified in Q5 and Q4 and
finally generates a 2 W or 1 W output. The Tx output power is adjusted by R24 to
produce an output of 2 W.
While monitoring the Tx output power, when a Tx error is detected, for example, in the
case where Tx output power is detected in spite of no transmission performed or where
Tx output power is not detected in spite of transmission performed, the ERROR LED
(red) lights up.
Tips: Adjustment at factory (No adjustment in field)

x R25 can be adjusted so as to place a voltage of 45 mV between both ends of R41
(1Ω) (between TP15 and 20) by a bias adjustment of Q5.
**about 1 VDC at 2 W output power**
x R404 can be adjusted so as to place a voltage of 20 mV between both ends of
R338 (0.33Ω) (between TP19 and 20) by a bias adjustment of Q4.
**about 150 mVDC at 2 W output power**
x R24 can be adjusted so as to produce an output of 2 W by an adjustment of the Tx
output power.
3.3VA TX+ 3.3VA TX+
TX
BPF U2 BPF U1 BPF
Buff AMP Buff AMP
12VA TX+ 12VA TX+

RX RF
Q5 Q4 T/R ANT
SW
TX MON
R25 DET
R404 U7
BIAS ADJ U9
APC R24
BIAS ADJ PWR ADJ
Q1, 6 Q2
TX ON 1W/2W
Figure 5.2.5 TX Circuit
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5.2 Block Diagrams
R25:
Q5 BIAS ADJ
Q5: DRV
TP15 R404:
Q4 BIAS ADJ
Q4: PA
TP20, 19
R24: Power ADJ
Figure 5.2.6 Locations where transmission adjustment is made
3. SW REG Circuit
The voltage of 12 VDC from the PWR board is converted on the MAIN&TX board to
provide various power voltages required in individual circuits.
Figure 5.2.7 Power Circuit
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5.2 Block Diagrams
5.2.4 PWR Board (05P0809)

The power input of 12 to 24 VDC is converted by a switching regulator supply to
provide +12 VDC output.
Table 2.5.6 PWR Board specifications
Item Specifications
Input Voltage 12 to 24 VDC (+9.6 to +31.2 VDC)
Rated Output Voltage 12.0 VDC ± 5 %, Ripple voltage 100 mVp-p
Current Consumption 2.0 to 1.0 A
Output Current: at the Tx state 1.5 A (0.8 A at the Rx state)
Switching Frequency 200 kHz (170 kHz to 230 kHz), not adjusted
Efficiency 75 % at least
At output short-circuit, protected by a blown fuse or
Output Short-circuit Protection
polyswitch
Input Reverse-connection
At input reverse-connection, protected by a blown fuse
protection
The power supply turns off at an input voltage of +6 to 9
Input Low-voltage Protection
VDC.
The power supply turns off at an input voltage of +34 to
Input Over-voltage Protection
38 VDC.
J2
TP1 J1
L1
1, 3, 5, 7, 9 RT1
(RUEF185)
SW Reg. REC +12V
CR1
12 - 24VDC 2, 4, 6, 8
(Q1, T1) (CR4, C21 -26)
1, 3, 5, 7
2, 4, 6, 8 , 10
C4, 5, 12 C2, 3, 24
Not mount
6V AVR
TP4
Q2, 3, CR3 TP2
U1(LTC3803ES6_5)
R6
R5
VSC DET SW Reg. 12V ADJ.

VSB Over Volt Control
Low Volt R2
TP3
U4 U3(PC357N1) TP5
R4
R7
(MB3771PF)
POWER
(05P0809)
Figure 5.2.8 Block Diagram of POWER Board
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5.2 Block Diagrams
The power input ranging from 12 to 24 VDC is passed through the power supply
reverse-connection protection diode in CR1 and the common mode filter in L1 and then
inputted to the switching regulator circuit. U1 drives Q1 using switching regulator
control IC. When an out-of-range power supply voltage is detected in the input
low-voltage/over-voltage detection circuit, U4 controls U1(switching regulator control)
to turn off.
An adjustment of switching power output is made to provide an output of +12 VDC by
adjusting R2.
Switching frequency check

Between TP4 and 3: 170kHz-230kHz
R2: 12V AVR ADJ.
Figure 5.2.9 POWER Board
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Chapter 6. Updating6.1Program
Updating Program
6.1 Updating Program

6.1.1 Preparation of Update
1. Connections
When updating the program, the PC and FA-50 should be connected via HUB in the
LAN connection. As a LAN cable, a straight cable should be used.
Note: When LAN connection between the PC and FA-50 is not interfaced by HUB, a
cross cable should be used. Refer to page 6-6.
HUB
PC FA-50
LAN NETWORK 12 - 24VDC
Cross cable
Fig. 6.1.1 Connections
2. Program files
The last two letters “xx” of the program folder name, UPFA50_01xx indicate the detail
version. Files in the program holder are as follows.
- FA50: application file

- FA50B: boot program file
- IDCODE, nLDFA50, nLDFA50B, nwuppg, nUPFA50: file for updating program
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6.1.2 Procedure
To update the program, first of all, you should open the Web browser screen of FA-50
and do below;
- Select “For Service -> CLEAR MEMORY ” to open the CLEAR MEMORY menu,
where click and run Factory Reset.
- Select “For Service -> Version” to open the Version menu, where check the
program version.
To access the For Service menu, Password：xxxxxx must be entered. This Password is
same as that of FS-2570. Refer to Furuno Information FQ4-2009-014.
Step-1
1. Download the program folder of FA-50 to PC.
2. Select “Network connection” from the start menu on PC, select “Local area
connection” and open the property.
3. Select “Internet protocol (TCP/IP)” in [General] tag and click “Property” button.
4. Place a checkmark to the left of “Use the following IP address option (S)” and enter
the IP address and the subnet mask. The setting of Default Gateway is not required.
- IP address: 172.31.1.1
- Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Note: The default IP address of FA-50 is predefined with 172.31.24.3.
Therefore, the IP address to be set on the PC should be 172.31.xxx.xxx except
172.31.24.3 so as to establish LAN connection with FA-50.
IP Address: 172.31.1.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
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Step-2
5. Turn off the power of FA-50.
6. Connect the PC and FA-50 via HUB in the LAN connection.
7. Open the program folder and double-click the Batch file “nUPFA50”. The following
Command prompt window appears.
“172.31.1.1” is the IP address of the PC.
8. Turn on the power of FA-50. Within about 10 seconds, a message appears saying
“P0>connection IPaddress=172.31.24.3”.
172.31.24.3” is the IP address of the FA-50.
9. Within 10 seconds or so after the message: “P0>connection Ipaddress=172.31.24.3”

appears on the screen, uploading of a boot program for applications automatically
starts and, when finished, a message saying “P0>finish upload program.
(size=204xxx)” appears. The upload completes within 20 seconds or so.
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10. Within a few seconds after the message: “P0>finish upload program.
(size=204xxx)” appeared, the messages of “P0>connection Ipaddress=172.31.24.3”
and “P0>finish upload program. (size=204xxx)” disappear, and only a message
saying “>>my Ipaddress=172.31.1.1” is displayed on the screen.
11. “P0>connection Ipaddress=172.31.24.3” message appears within a few seconds.
And after about 15 seconds, uploading of the application program automatically
starts.
When finished, “P0>finish upload program. (size=1615xxx)” message appears.
Updating program is completed within approximately 20 seconds.
12. When a message saying “Press any key to continue ...” appears, press the [Enter]
key. The Command prompt screen closes.
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Reference 1:
When the program update is failed
To update the program, turn ON the power of FA-50. Then the updating starts
automatically. If the update does not start even after 10 seconds or longer have elapsed,
LAN connection (communication) between the PC and FA-50 has failed.
Check the connection and reboot the PC and HUB to retry.
See connection error shown below.
Connection error
Program writing error
Press any key continues….
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Reference 2:
Procedure to update when HUB is not available
Basically, a program update should be performed with the LAN connection established
between the PC and FA-50 via HUB. If the HUB is not available, however, you can
follow the steps described below:
Procedure
1. Connect between the PC and FA-50 with a cross cable.
2. Open the program folder and double-click the Batch file “nUPFA50”. The following
Command prompt window appears.
3. Within a second, power OFF/ON the FA-50.

If the update does not start even after 10 seconds or longer have elapsed, an error
message is displayed as below. Power OFF/ON the FA-50 again. Depending on the
timing, the update can be started.
Connection error between FA-50 and the PC
Connection error
between FA-50 and PC
(time-out error)
4. The update is completed when a message saying “P0>finish upload program.

(size=1615xxx)” appears on the screen.
5. When a message saying “Press any key to continue ...” appears, press the [Enter] key.
The Command prompt screen closes.
Press any key continues….
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6.1.3 After updating
1. Execute Memory Clear

Executing Memory Clear restores the factory default settings.
Before executing Memory Clear, take notes of the set values of “Ship Static Edit” in
the [Initial Setup] menu to use them to reset later.
By executing Memory Clear,

the Static data, such as MMSI,
is deleted.
Procedure:
1. Start Internet Explorer and enter “http://172.31.24.3” in the URL field to open the
Web browser screen of FA-50.
2. Execute the steps as follows:
Service -> Password input -> Memory Clear -> Factory Reset.
Reference:
- Factory Reset without IP Address:
The setting values excluding those of “Network Setup” in “Initial Setup” are
restored to the factory defaults.
- Factory Reset:
All of the set values are restored to the factory defaults.
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2. Check the Program Version
Check it from the Web browser screen of FA-50.
Procedures:
Web browser screen of FA-50.
2. Execute For Service -> Password input:xxxxxx -> Version to open the menu, where
check the program version.
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Chapter 7.of TxMeasurement
7.2 Measurement Output Power and Frequency
7.1 Overview
You can control the Tx output power manually either by operating from the menu in the
Web browser screen of FA-50 or by setting [S2] on the MAIN&TX board of FA-50 to
ON.
Whichever method you choose, this procedure must be completed within 15 seconds.
When 15 seconds has passed, the transmission automatically terminates.
7.1.1 Connecting Measurement Devices

A power meter with a load of 50Ω is connected to the [VHF ANT] terminal of FA-50.
As shown in the figure below, frequency measurement is performed in such a manner
where an output of the pickup coil of 5 to 10t of wire wound around the antenna coaxial
cable is entered to the frequency counter.
50Ω Power meter (5W)

VHF Antenna
Power Meter
VHF ANTENNA
50ohm
FA-50 Dummy Load
NETWORK
HUB Frequency
Counter
Allow the device to warm up for
LAN a certain time.
PC URL: 172.31.24.3
PC IP Address: 172.31.24.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
Note:
Between PC and FA-50: LAN Cross cable
Between PC, HUB and FA-50: LAN Straight cable
Figure 7.1.1 Connecting Measurement Devices
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7.2 Measurement of Tx Output Power and Frequency

7.2.1 Transmission Control from Web browser Screen
Procedures
1. Connect measurement equipment (a power meter, a frequency counter) and a PC
with the FA-50.
2. After powering up the FA-50, establish a LAN connection between the PC and
FA-50 and open the Web browser screen of FA-50.
Tip: To open the Web browser screen, enter “172.31.24.3” in the URL field.
3. Select [For Service] and enter a password in the Password field; then click [Login]
to proceed to the [For Service] menu.
In this case, “xxxxxx” should be entered in the Password field. This is the same as
what required when making System settings of GMDSS equipment such as
FS-2570.
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4. From the [For Service] menu, open the [Channel] screen and specify a Tx channel
and a Tx output power. The Tx channel should be specified in the [RX1] field. The
Tx output power should be specified in the [TX Power] field. When completing the
settings above, in the [Channel Selection], switch the setting from “Auto” to
“Manual ” and click [OK].
In the [RX1] field, a Tx channel should be specified.
In the [TX Power] field, Tx

output power should be
specified.
In the [Channel Selection],

switch the setting from
“Auto” to “Manual”.
When completing, click [OK].
5. Return to the [For Service] menu and open the [Device Test] menu.
6. Press the [Select] button in the “TX Test” screen and select a modulated signal from
the pull-down menu. In this case, select a non-modulated signal: “Carrier” and click
[OK].
For details of
modulated
signals, refer to
page 7-7.
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7. Click the [Start] button in the “Tx Test” screen. The “Tx Test” screen changes. Click
[Start] to start a transmission, [Stop] to stop the transmission. The Tx output power
automatically turns off within 15 seconds. Therefore, measurement of the Tx output
power and frequency must be finished within 15 seconds.
Displays a modulated signal selected.
- Tx output power standard:

1 W, 2 W + 1.5 dB (IEC62287 standard) about +40%.
- Frequency deviation:
+ 500 Hz
8. To change the channel or Tx output power of the other channel, return to the step 4
and continue.
9. When completing the measurements, open the [Channel] screen from the [For
Service] menu, where switch the setting of [Channel Selection] from “Manual” to
“Auto” and click [OK].
Tips:
If the Channel Selection is left unchanged as “Manual”, the settings of Tx Mode,
Channel, and Tx Power specified in the [Channel] menu are effective in the FA-50
operation.
Accordingly, even when MSG. 22, 23, containing the regional operation area setting
managed from VTS, are received, the system should operate with the Manual setting
values and cannot receive signals from other ships and VTS.
To confirm the currently-operating channel and the Tx output power, go to the [Own
Vessel Data] screen from the Top menu.
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7.2.2 Transmission Control by S2 on MAIN&TX Board

Procedures
1. Connect measurement equipment (Power meter, Frequency counter) and PC with
the FA-50.
2. Remove the cover of FA-50.
3. Turn ON S2. While the transmission state is kept for 15 seconds, measure the Tx
output power and the frequency.
Push SW2 with thin rod

or the like through the
hole of shield cover.
SW2
- Tx output power standard:

1 W, 2 W + 1.5 dB (IEC62287 standard) about ±40%.
- Frequency deviation:
± 500 Hz
4. When completing the measurements, restore the original conditions.
What kind of signal is a transmission signal?

It is a modulated signal with a currently-set Tx output power. By default, a
non-modulated signal with a Tx output power of 2 W is defined.
· - Tx output power: 2 W fixed
· - Modulated signal: For details of the modulated signal defined in the [TX Test]
· screen from the [For Service] menu, refer to page 7-7.
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7.3 Tx Output Power Adjustment
Note:
After the antenna is connected, if a Tx output power measurement does not
meet the standerd, replace the antenna with a dummy with a resistance of
50Ω to check whether the antenna is OK.
7.3.1 Tx Output Power Adjustment

This adjustment is made by using R24 on the MAIN & TX board. It is made under Tx
power output of 2 W. There is no adjustment point for 1 W output separately.
MAIN & TX board
Y1(TCXO ): 18.432MHz
No frequency adjustment point
R24: Tx output power adjustment
Figure 7.3.1 Output Power Adjustment Point on MAIN Board
7.3.2 Tx Frequency Adjustment

Implementation of Y1(TCXO) requires no adjustment.
If a deviation of ±500 Hz or greater is found, the MAIN & TX board must be replaced.
Y1 (TCXO): 18.432 MHz is a reference clock frequency of the MAIN & TX board.
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Tips: What are the meanings of individual modulated signals?

From the [For Service] menu, select [Device Test] and press the [Select] button; then
open the pull-down menu where a list of modulated signals is displayed.
When measuring a Tx output power or a frequency, select a “Modulated signal” among
the signals from “Carrier” to “PRS” which are transmitted continuously in the table
below.
The AIS test signals: burst signals (one Packet: 26.6msec) from “Test2” cannot be used
to measure the Tx output power on the power meter.
Table 7.3.1 Description of Modulated Signals
Modulated signal Description

Carrier Non-modulated signal, continuously transmitted (for 15 seconds)
Modulated signal, a series of “1010101” continuously transmitted
10101
(for 15 seconds)
110011
(for 15 seconds)
1111
(for 15 seconds)
Modulated signal, a series of “Random” continuously transmitted
PRS
(for 15 seconds)PRS: Pseudo Random Sequence
Test2[33%] Training: 0101 Duty 33% : 1 fram // 2250 x 33% = 742 packets
Data: 01010101 Training: 0101: 24 bit, Data is transmitted by “01010101: 168bits”.
Duty 50% : 1 fram // 2250 x 50% = 1125 packets
Test2[50%] Training: 24 bits consisting of a pattern of “0101”, Data is transmitted by
“01010101: 168 bits”.
“01010101: 168 bits”.
Training: 24 bits consisting of a pattern of “0101”, Data is transmitted by
Data: 00001111
“00001111: 168 bits”.
“00001111: 168 bits”.
“00001111: 168 bits”.
Training: 24 bits consisting of a pattern of “0101”, Data is transmitted by
Data: PRS
“Random: : 168 bits”.
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Duty 33%
Test5 Training: 22Bit
Training: 22 bits, Rampup: 8 bits
Message18 A-Bch 1sec
Message 18 is transmitted by switching between A and B channels every
Rate
second.
(For Emission)
Test2+1Bit(For Ramp) At the end of the data of Test2, 1bit (1) is added.
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Chapter 8. Maintenance
8.1 For Service
This chapter describes the details of various menus including “For

Service”, “Alarm Status”, “Sensor Status”, “Tests”, and “(Silent)”.
8.1 For Service

As a service menu, the [For Service] menu is provided to recall this menu, a password is
required. For details of password, see Furuno Information: FQ4-2008-014. The Login
Name and Password required in this menu differ from those to go through Initial Setup
-> Ship Static Edit.
Recall the [For Service] menu

Web browser screen of FA-50, where click the [For Service] button.
http://172.31.24.3
For Service
2. To proceed to the [For Service] menu, type in ” xxxxxx” in the Password field and
click the [Login] button. This Password is same as that of GMDSS equipment such
as FS-2570.
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8.1 For Service
8.1.1 Version
In this screen, program version can be checked.
Table 8.1.1 Version Display
Display
Item Description
Example
Version 0550233-01.0x Displays a version of the FA-50 program.
Displays an exact version of MAIN CPU (U15) and a creation
X1.105B1.14
date in a format of “yyyymmddhhmm”.
CPU 1 20080606115
Where X indicates an application and B does a version of the
4
boot program.
Y2.27 3ch Displays an exact version of CPU 2(SH4: U31) and a creation
CPU 2 date in a format of “yyyymmddhhmm”.
20080351756 Y indicates a version of the application program.
01.11 Displays an exact version of FPGA 2(U38/15) and a creation
FPGA
20071123 date in a format of “yyyymmdd”.
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8.1 For Service
8.1.2 NMEA
In this menu, settings of VDM output, VDO output, checksum, and alarm can be made.
Table 8.1.2 NMEA Menu Items
Setting Item Remarks

Class A
Select a type of output message of VDM.
Output VDM Class B
Normally, Class B should be specified.
All Message
Class A
Select a type of output message of Null VDO.
Output VDO Class B
Normally, Class B should be specified.
A+B
Use Determines whether to accept a sentence at the
Sentence without
external GPS depending on the presence or
checksum Don t use absence of a checksum.
Off Determines whether to output an alarm when
EPFS Alarm
On reception at the external EPFS is disabled.
L/L, SOG, COG Alarm reception at the internal (external) GPS: L/L,
On SOG, COG is disabled.
HDG Alarm
On reception at the external HDG is disabled.
Use
External GNNS Determines whether to use the external GPS.
Don t use
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8.1 For Service
Example of Alarm Status on the Web browser Screen

Note:
When no alarm occurs, “Nothing Data” is displayed.
1. Output VDM
VDM (VHF Data Link Message) is a message received from other ships or VTS.
According to the settings as described below, a message type of the received VDM
message is specified to be outputted to the COM port and LAN port.
・ Class A
AIS messages of MSG. 1 to 63 are outputted. Where the messages
reporting to other ships are omitted.
・ Class B
AIS messages of MSG. 1 to 24 are outputted. Where the messages
reporting to other ships are omitted.
・ All Message
All AIS messages of MSG. 0 to 63 are outputted. Where the messages
reporting to other ships are included.
Tips:
As a number to express a type of message such as MSG. 1 or 2, 6 binary digits can be
used.
Therefore, numbers from 0 to 63 can be used to identify individual types of messages.
As of now, different types of messages including MSG. 1 to 24 are defined. MSG. 0 and
MSG. 25 through 63 are not yet defined. For details of the message types, refer to
Appendix 3.
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2. Output VOD
NULL VDO (VHF Data Link Own-vessel Message) is an own vessel data including
dynamic and static information that is not used for VHF transmission. According to the
settings as described below, a message format used to output the received message is
determined. On the AIS display device, information contained in the received message
is displayed in the specified format. In other words, this setting is used to convert a
message format to what is acceptable by the display device to produce an output.
The message is outputted to the COM port and LAN port.
・ Class A
The NULL VDO output is produced using MSG. 1(Position Report), 5(Static
and Voyage Related message).
・ Class B
The NULL VDO output is produced using MSG. 18(Standard Class B
Equipment Position), MSG. 24(Class B Static data).
・ Class A+B
The NULL VDO output is produced using MSG. 1, 5, 18, and 24.
3. Sentence without checksum

According to the settings as described below, whether or not to retrieve the data in a
sentence from the external GPS is determined depending on the presence or absence of
checksum attached to the sentence.
In IEC62287 standard, the external GPS data must use sentences including Check Sum
and/or Mode Indicator.
・ Use
Sentences without checksum are also retrieved.
・ Don’t use
Sentences without checksum are not retrieved.
For a sentence with checksum, its checksum is checked and, if an error is
found, it is not retrieved.
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4. EPFS Alarm
When a position data from the external GPS is lost or invalid, whether or not to issue
the “External EPFS lost” alarm is determined. No connection to the external GPS
should designate a setting of “Off”.
The position data sentences, including GNS, GGA, RMC, and GLL, are individually
given a different priority depending on the presence or absence of the positioning mode.
Priority of the relating sentences is described below:
GNS > GLL (with the Mode indicator) > GGA > RMC (with the Mode indicator) >
GLL (without the Mode indicator) > RMC (without the Mode indicator)
5. L/L, SOG, COG Alarm

When L/L (position data), SOG (Speed over ground), or COG (Course over ground)
data from the built-in (external) GPS Note is lost or invalid, whether or not to issue either
alarms below is determined.
Note:
If the built-in GPS does not determine positions, no external GPS data is used.
Therefore, this alarm means an error on the built-in GPS.
- L/L: no sensor position in use
- SOG: no valid SOG information - COG: no valid COG information
When determining the validity of L/L, SOG, or COG data, it takes 30 seconds to
determine that it is valid, while 5 seconds invalid. Priority of the relating sentences is
described below:
- L/L: GNS > GLL (with the Mode indicator) > GGA > RMC (with the Mode
indicator) > GLL (without the Mode indicator) > RMC (without the Mode
indicator
- SOG, COG: VBW > RMC > VTG > OSD
Note:
VBW becomes valid only when HDG data is valid.
6. HDG Alarm
When an HDG data is lost or invalid, whether or not to issue the HDG alarm (Heading
lost/invalid) is determined. No connection to the HDG data should designate a setting of
“Off”.
The data becomes valid at the time of input start, while 5 seconds passes until it
becomes invalid.
Priority of the relating sentences is described below:
- HDT > OSD
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7. External GNNS
This setting is used to determine whether or not to use a position data from the external
GPS. No connection to the external GPS should require a setting of “Don’t use”.
For AIS in Class B, the External GNNS data is not mandatory.
The position data sentences of GNS, GGA, RMC, and GLL are acceptable. Priority of
these sentences is same as described in “4. EPFS Alarm” on page 8-6. Priority of GNSS
to be retrieved is described below:
external DGPS > built-in DGPS > external GPS > built-in GPS
Note:
- Use
Determines that the external GPS is used.
- Don’t use
Determines that no external GPS is used.
Tips: Requirements when data from the external GPS is used

1) The datum of the external GPS should be WGS84, where the DTM sentence is
outputted and the coordinates of WGS-84 are determined.
2) A valid RAIM sentence (GBS) should be received and expected deviations of the
latitude and longitude should be less than 10 m.
3) The external GPS-determined position should be within 26 m of the built-in
GPS-determined position.
4) The data format complies with IEC61162-1 including Mode Indicator and Check
Sum.
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8.1.3 Demo
In this menu, reception of the actual VHF link is ignored in the simulator mode and the
system operates as if it receives the AIS signal recorded in Tokyo Bay and Osaka Bay.
The simulated AIS targets of Class A including 9 ships in the Tokyo Bay area and 5
ships in the Osaka Bay area are displayed. Similar to the normal operation, the
scenario-based data, including VDM and VDO sentences, is outputted to the external
equipment.
The external or built-in GPS data and/or heading data are not required. The own ship’s
static data and navigation data including MMSI, IMO NO, and ANT POS are specified
with the predefined values. The position data is used to create the same situation as
when they were entered externally.
The Demo mode remains active even when powering off.
Off
TOKYO
OSAKA
Table 8.1.3 Own Ship’s Data in DEMO Mode
Own Dynamic Data 1: Tokyo Bay 2: Osaka Bay

DATE Current date/time Current date/time
LAT 35° 12.410’N 34° 31.000’N
LON 139° 43.458’E 135° 04.000Ｅ
SOG 0.0kt 8.0kt
COG 270.0° 90°
ROT 0.0° /min 0.0° /min
HDG 270.0° 90°
PA H H
GPS EXT DGPS EXT DGPS
RAIM UNUSE UNUSE
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Table 8.1.4 Other Ship’s Data in DEMO Mode
1: Tokyo Bay 2: Osaka Bay

Target
MMSI Initial value of Initial value of
Name SOG SOG
Pos. Pos.
35° 05.146N 15, 12, 8, 5, 34° 30.000N
DEM0 999999000 8.0kt
139° 38.996E 4kt variable 135° 16.000E
28, 8, 10, 12, 8,
35° 24.319N 34° 34.567N
DEM1 999999001 3, 6, 8 kt 8.0kt
139° 40.447E 135° 04.000E
variable
35° 00.948N 6, 5, 7, 8, 6, 34° 29.567N
DEM2 999999002 16.0kt
139° 48.116E 4 kt variable 135° 04.000E
35° 10.408N 12, 10, 1, 3, 7, 34° 34.567N
DEM3 999999003 12.0kt
139° 47.138E 8 kt variable 135° 10.110E
35° 47.279N 16, 12, 10, 8, 34° 32.621N
DEM4 999999004 0.0kt
139° 40.195E 5 kt variable 135° 07.1790E
35° 08.593N 15, 12, 8, 5, 4,
DEM5 999999005
139° 46.916E 15 kt variable
35° 12.755N 12, 8, 5, 4,
DEM6 999999006
35° 14.497N 8, 7, 6, 5, 2, 4,
DEM7 999999007
35° 10.747N 7, 6, 5, 2, 4, 5,
DEM8 999999008
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8.1.4 Cast Type
1. Broadcast
Normally, Broad cast should be specified.
Within the same network or all networks, AIS data is transmitted directing to any
number of targets.
2. Unicast
Designating one address in the same network, AIS data is transmitted to this particular
target.
When designating an address in a different network, select Initial Setup -> Network
Setup, and specify “Gateway Address” with the IP address of the Router.
- IE URL = > FA-50 IP Address
PC
FA-50 Router (PC-MKD)
Network A Network B
- Network Setup -> Gateway Address =>Router IP Address

- Unicast -> Post IP = > PC IP Address
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8.1.5 Device Test
1. TX Test
Refer to “Chapter 7. Measurement”.
In the TX Test menu, select a modulated signal and control a transmission start
operation.
The signal selected in this menu is modulated on the channel specified in the Channel
menu.
2. Rx Test (Loop Back)

In this menu, the Tx PA circuit is turned OFF to detect a leakage of signal on the RX1
and RX2 boards.
More specifically, when a certain message has been transmitted 10 times and if the
message can be received 5 times, it is judged as OK.
The signal level is tested using a signal ranging from -60 to -70dBm in terms of SSG.
For example, if RX1 “NG” is shown, a failure occurs on the RX1 board.
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3. Receive Test
In this menu, the reception status on the RX1 and RX2 boards can be checked.
- Received stations:
It indicates a total number of Class A and B stations currently active in
receiving.
- RX1 Received packets (per 1min):
It indicates the number of packets from the Class A and B stations received
within 1 minute on the RX1 board.
- RX2 Received packets (per 1min)
It indicates the number of packets from the Class A and B stations received
within 1 minute on the RX2 board.
Note:
Packet transmission is affected by the ship speed. In the Regional operating areas,
the Tx channel also varies.
4. RSSI Test
In this screen, signal strengths of the received signals corresponding to 10 packets
synchronized to UTC are displayed. The RX1/SS column contains data of the signals
received on the RX1 board, while the RX2/SS column on the RX2 board. Click
[Refresh] to update the data.
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70
60
50
40
30
20
10
SS
0
-110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10dBm
SSG
Figure 8.1.1 SS vs. SSG Input Characteristic
5. COM Port Test

In this screen, a result of the Loop back test on the COM port is indicated by OK/NG.
Before starting the test, make a jumper connection between TX and RX data in the
COM port.
- Between White (TD-A) and Yellow (RD-H)
- Between Blue (TD-B) and Green (RD-C)
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8.1.6 IO Monitor
In this screen, reception data at the selected port is monitored. Click [Refresh] to update
the data.
- COM : Monitoring input signals on the serial port
- NavNET : Monitoring input signals on the LAN port number: 10021
- PCMKD : Monitoring input signals on the LAN port number: 10033
- GPS : Monitoring reception data on the built-in GPS
Example of IO Monitor Display
COM: port N/C

NavNet: shared with
PCMKD：FAISPC_B
GPS: built-in GPS
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8.1.7 Memory Clear

Executing Memory Clear automatically reboots the FA-50.
1. Factory Rest without IP Address

The settings in [Initial Setup], except those in [Network Setup], are cleared.
2. Factory Reset
All of the set values are cleared and restored to the factory defaults.
Tip:
Memory clear can be also executed by setting a DIP switch: S4 on the MAIN & TX
board. Refer to Page 8-27.
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8.1.8 Channel
In this screen, Channel and Operation mode can be set manually. To do a manual setting,
the setting of “Channel Selection” should be switched from “Auto” to “Manual”.
When conducting frequency measurement or Tx power measurement, the “Manual”
setting is effective.
1. RX1
The channel data specified in this field is reflected on the RX1 board.
At a measurement of Tx power, by selecting Device Test -> TX Test, a transmission is
performed over the channel set in the RX1 field and by the Tx output power set in the
Tx Power field.
By default, the international AIS channel number of “2087” is set.
When Channel Selection is set to Auto, the channel changes according to a command
issued from the Regional operating areas. When Manual, the specified channel is
effective in operation.
The channel in operation is displayed in View Channel of Own Vessel Data.
2. RX2
The channel data specified in this field is reflected on the RX2 board.
By default, the international AIS channel number of “2088” is set.
When Channel Selection is set to Auto, the channel changes according to a command
issued from the Regional operating areas. When Manual, the specified channel is
effective in operation.
The channel in operation is displayed in View Channel of Own Vessel Data.
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3. TRX Mode
This field is effective when Channel Selection is set to “Manual” in the mode setting.
When Channel Selection is set to “Auto”, the Operation mode changes according to a
command issued from the Regional operating areas. When Manual, the specified mode
is effective in operation.
The mode in operation is displayed in View Channel.
Note:
RX1 differs from RXA, while RX2 differs from RXB. In the Regional operating
areas, Rx1 could be RxB, while Rx2 could be RxA.
4. TX Power:2W/1W/0W
This field is effective when Channel Selection is set to “Manual” in the Tx power
setting.
When Channel Selection is set to “Auto”, the Operation mode changes according to a
command issued from the Regional operating areas. When Manual, the specified mode
is effective in operation. The mode in operation is displayed in View Channel.
At a measurement of Tx power, by selecting Device Test -> TX Test, a transmission is
performed over the channel set in the RX1 field and by the Tx output power set in this
field.
5. Channel Selection: Auto/Manual

When conducting a Manual operation of RX1, RX2, TRX Mode, or TX Power, this
field should be set to “Manual”. The “Manual” setting has a higher priority than “Auto”.
For example, it is used when performing a measurement of Tx power or frequency
deviation. If the area data has not been stored for some reason, the area data cannot be
received over the international AIS channel. In this case, the “Manual” mode is set once
to select the current channel used in the Regional operating areas to retrieve the area
data and then the “Auto” mode is reset.
6. DSC Time Sharing

Class B-AIS, like Class A-AIS, can receive DSC signals.
For Class B-AIS, a receive method is defined, where a dedicated DSC receiver or AIS
receiver is used to receive AIS and DSC signals by a time sharing technique.
FA-50 is not equipped with a DSC (CH70)-specific receiver; therefore, by switching
either RX1 or RX2 boards for AIS signal reception to DSC reception, both AIS and
DSC signals can be received using a time sharing technique.
DSC messages that can be received include VTS messages directing to individuals and
all vessels as well as Distress alert messages.
- on : DSC signals are received.
(By sharing the RX board, both AIS and DSC receptions are carried out.)
- off: No DSC signal is received. (The RX board is specifically for AIS reception.)
Note:
When a Distress alert is received, the position data of the distressed ship is sent by
PFEC sentence to PC-MKD (Japanese Spc.: FAISPC_B). No output is produced on
NAVNET 3 device or Radar.
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Table 8.1.5 Time Period of DSC Signal Reception
Board for DSC Signal Monitoring Time Board for DSC Signal Monitoring Time
Reception (each hour) Reception (each hour)
RX1(2) 5:30∼5:59 RX1(2) 35:30∼35:59
RX2(1) 6:30∼6:59 RX2(1) 36:30∼36:59
RX1(2) 20:30∼20:59 RX1(2) 50:30∼50:59
RX2(1) 21:30∼21:59 RX2(1) 51:30∼51:59
Tips: AIS Tx operations during DSC monitoring

1. During DSC signal monitoring, if any DSC message has not been received, an AIS
message can be sent.
2. While transmitting an AIS message, a DSC message cannot be received.
3. During DSC receiving, an AIS message cannot be sent.
4. When a request for a slot-designated transmission (FATDMA transmission) by MSG.
15 is received from VTS, the transmission should be carried out despite during DSC
receiving. Accordingly, DSC messages cannot be received at that time.
5. When MSG. 22 or a DSC management message requests that the AIS operation
channel should be specified with CH70, 1070, 2070, 1470, and 2470, this channel is
considered as an abnormal channel and the reception mode over the international
channel is activated (RXA+B) and the AIS transmission should be terminated. The
transmission will resume when the ship left the designated area.
6. When setting Channel Selection to “Manual” in the Channel set menu
- When RX1(2) is specified with CH70, both DSC reception and AIS
transmission are carried out over CH70.
- When RX1(2) is specified with CH1070, 2070, 1470, or 2470, AIS
transmission/reception are carried out over the designated channel.
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8.1.9 Internal GPS

In this screen, positioning conditions of the built-in GPS (GN-8093G) are displayed.
The FA-50 can receive the sentences including RMC, GBS, GSA, ZDA, and PFEC
from GPS.
If the built-in GPS does not determine positions, reporting does not start.
8.1.10 Edit Message

In this screen, a message can be edited and sent by executing Message -> Send Message
(MSG. 14). For Class B, a message must have been edited before sending.
In [Message Select], select a number of the message to be edited and edit it in [Edit
Message]. A message can contain 16 characters at maximum. The following messages
have been edited. These messages can be edited again.
1. ANCHOR 2. AGROUND 3. MAN OVER BOARD
4. STARBORD SIDE 5. PORT SIDE
6. MAYDAY 7-10. undefined
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8.1.11 Other
1. Silent Mode
In this mode, a Tx operation is completely prohibited and the FA-50 operates as a
reception-only unit.
In the “Channel” screen, the set value of 2/1/0 W in [Tx Power] is used to control APC
in the PA circuit.
To be able to enter the Silent Mode, set [Silent Mode] to “On” to add an item of [Silent]
to the Top page of the Web browser screen. By selecting this item, either “Normal” or
“Rx Only” can be specified.
Entering the Silent Mode, the mode indication of FAISPC_B switches to “Reception
Mode”.
2. Channel Selection
This field is used to switch a Channel between International and USA. For several lists
of channels, refer to Appendix 2.
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8.2 Alarm Status
8.2 Alarm Status

In this screen, alarms currently raised are shown. When an event of the alarm terminates,
the corresponding alarm display automatically disappears.
The errors shown on the screen are TX, RX1, RX2, EPFS, L/L, SOG COG, and HDG.
The alarm outputs of COG, EPFS, HDG, L/L, and SOG, however, can be set to be either
displayed or not displayed by setting ON/OFF in the NMEA menu accessed from For
Service. For details, refer to page 8-3.
Alarm output ON/OFF settings

in the NMEA menu.
Table 8.2.1 List of Alarm Status Outputs by Model
Error FA-100
Description FA-30 FA-50
Display FA-150
Transmission failure, transmission
TX Tx malfunction Yes No Yes
disabled
Antenna VSWR exceeds Antenna VSWR failure. Continued
ANT Yes No No
limit operation is allowed.
RX1 board failure. Transmission is
CH1 Rx channel 1 malfunction suspended over the relating Tx Yes Yes Yes
channel.
RX2 board failure. Transmission is
CH2 Rx channel 2 malfunction suspended over the relating Tx Yes Yes Yes
channel.
DSC RX board failure. Continued
CH70 Rx channel 70 malfunction Yes No No
operation is allowed.
MKD connection lost MKD connection is lost. Continuous
MKD (Minimum Keyboard and operation is allowed. (The actual Yes No No
Display) display is different from this.)
Data from the external navigator is Yes/
EPFS External EPFS lost Yes No
lost. Continuous operation is allowed. No
L/L No sensor position in use No position data is available. Yes No Yes/No
No valid SOG information
SOG Invalid SOG data Yes No Yes/No
(SOG:Speed Over Ground)
No valid COG information
COG (COG:Course Over Invalid COG data Yes No Yes/No
Ground)
HDG Heading lost/invalid HDG data is lost/invalid. Yes No Yes/No
No valid ROT information
ROT No HDG data nor $TI-ROT data Yes No No
(ROT:Rate of Turn)
FAIL System failures in general Yes No Yes
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8.2 Alarm Status
1. TX (Tx malfunction)
It is displayed when no Tx output is detected in spite of CPU performing a
transmission operation, or when a Tx output is detected in spite of CPU not
performing a transmission operation. When this error is detected, a failure occurs
on the MAIN&TX board.
2. CH1 (Rx channel 1 malfunction)

A signal of “PLL Unlock/Lock” in the PLL circuit on the RX1 board is checked.
When this signal is detected, the transmission over the relating channel is
suspended. It is possible that a failure occurs on the RX1 board.
3. CH2 (Rx channel 2 malfunction)

A signal of “PLL Unlock/Lock” in the PLL circuit on the RX2 board is checked.
When this signal is detected, the transmission over the relating channel is
suspended. It is possible that a failure occurs on the RX2 board.
4. EPFS (External EPFS lost)

It is displayed when no position data is inputted from the external GPS, when data
input is suspended for 5 seconds or longer, or when Invalid data is detected.
The input sentences relating to position data include GNS, GLL, GGA, and RMC.
5. L/L (No sensor position in use)

It is displayed when no position data is inputted from both internal and external
GPS devices, or when Invalid data is detected on both inputs. The input sentences
relating to position data entered from the external device include GNS, GLL, GGA,
and RMC.
6. SOG (No valid SOG information)

It is displayed when no SOG data is inputted from both internal and external GPS
devices, or when Invalid data is detected on both inputs. The sentences relating to
SOG include VBW, RMC, VTG, and OSD.
7. COG (No valid COG information)

It is displayed when no COG data is inputted from both internal and external GPS
devices, or when Invalid data is detected on both inputs. The sentences relating to
COG include VBW, RMC, VTG, and OSD. Where VBW is used only when HDT is
effective.
8. HDG (Heading lost/invalid)

It is displayed when no heading data is found or when the data is Invalid. The
sentences relating to heading include HDT(HC invalid) and OSD. Where VBW is
used only when HDT is effective.
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8.3 Sensor Status

The status of sensors currently used is displayed.
Table 8.3.1 Details of Sensor Status
Status Display Description

UTC Clock Lost UTC is lost.
External DGPS in Use External DGPS is in use.
Internal DGPS in Use Internal DGPS is in use.
External GPS in Use External GPS is in use.
Internal GPS in Use Internal GPS is in use.
External SOG/COG in Use External SOG/COG is in use.
Internal SOG/COG in Use Internal SOG/COG is in use.
Heading Valid Heading is in use.
Channel Management After 60 seconds from receiving an area change command,
Parameters Changed it disappears.
Table 8.3.2 Sentences used
Data Sentences
GNS > GLL: (with the Mode indicator) > GGA > RMC (with the Mode
Position indicator) > GLL (without the Mode indicator) > RMC (without the Mode
indicator)
VBW > RMC > VTG > OSD
SOG /COG
Note: VBW is used only when HDT is effective.
Heading HDT > OSD
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8.4 Tests
8.4 Tests
In this screen, two options: Transponder Test and GPS Test are displayed.
8.4.1 Transponder Test
1. Version
It indicates a program version.
2. CPU1 RAM
It displays a test result of RAM used in the CPU with FPGA built in. This test is
performed when the Web browser screen opens and the result is displayed here. If
NG, a failure exists on the MAIN&TX board.
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3. CPU2 RAM
It displays a test result of RAM used in the SH4 CPU. This test is performed at
power on and the result is displayed here. If NG, a failure exists on the MAIN&TX
board.
4. ROM
It displays a test result of ROM used in the SH4 CPU. It is continuously checked. If
NG, a failure exists on the MAIN&TX board.
5. RX1
It displays a result of checking if PLL Lock/Unlock is detected on the RX1 board.
If Lock is detected, it displays OK.
If NG, a failure occurs on the RX1 board.
6. RX2
It displays a result of checking if PLL Lock/Unlock is detected on the RX2 board.
If Lock is detected, it displays OK.
If NG, a failure occurs on the RX2 board.
7. TX
It displays “NG” when no Tx output is detected in spite of transmission performed,
or when a Tx output is detected in spite of no transmission performed.
If “NG”, a failure occurs on the MAIN&TX board.
8.4.2 GPS Test

Clicking on this button invokes a command for starting a self test toward the built-in
GPS receiver (GN-8093G) and the test is started. The test results can be seen on the
screen.
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1. Version
It indicates a version number of the program installed on the GPS receiver on the
MAIN&TX board. If NG is shown, a failure occurs on the GPS receiver
(MAIN&TX board).
2. ROM
It displays a test result of ROM in the GPS receiver. Or it indicates “Time Out
Error” when serial communication between FPGA and GPS receiver has failed.
If NG is shown, a failure occurs on the GPS receiver (MAIN&TX board).
3. RAM
It displays a test result of RAM in the GPS receiver. Or it indicates “Time Out
Error” when serial communication between FPGA and GPS receiver has failed.
4. Antenna
This test detects a current flowing through the GPS antenna and check if the current
measurement meets the specification value. If out of spec, “NG” is indicated.
Or it indicates “Time Out Error” when serial communication between FPGA and
GPS receiver has failed.
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8.5 DIP Switches and LEDs

8.5.1 DIP Switches
The settings of DIP switches are read in at startup.
Table 8.5.1 Functions of DIP Switches
DPSW
Function
4 3 2 1 Code
N/A OFF OFF OFF 0 At normal operation
Clear all, except IP address.
N/A OFF OFF ON 1 (Same function as selecting Memory Clear ->
Without IP Reset)
Clear IP address and clear DDS offset.
N/A OFF ON OFF 2
(Initial Setup -> Network Setup menu)
Clear all and clear DDS offset.
N/A OFF ON ON 3 (Same function as selecting Memory Clear ->
Factory Reset)
N/A ON OFF OFF 4 MAC rewrite mode (used at a factory)
N/A ON OFF ON 5 For development debugging
N/A ON ON OFF 6 Not used
N/A ON ON ON 7 For development debugging
ER: Red LED
Note:
When powering on with any
DIP switches set ON, the ER
lamp (red) flashes.
DIP SW: S4
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8.5.2 LED
1. Panel LEDs
Table 8.5.2 Functions of Panel LEDs
LED Color Function

POWER Green Power ON indicator, which lights up at power ON.
Error indicator, BITT error (controlled by SH-4)
ERROR Red Lights up when an error in ROM/RAM or the transmit circuit is
detected.
Blue: Data transmission indicator, which lights up for 1 sec or
longer at AIS transmission (controlled by FPGA_2)
Blue or Yellow: blinking at TX Time out (transmission error indicator),
TX
Yellow flashes in a cycle of 200 msec when transmission fails 2 or
more times in a row.
Lights up in orange when an unregistered MMSI detected.
Data receipt indicator, which lights up for 50 msec at AIS reception
RX Yellow
(controlled by FPGA_2)
((PWR)) (ER)) ((TX)) ((RX))
LEDs
2. NETWORK port LEDs
LAN communication active,

normal operation
Right-hand side LED: light up
Left-hand side LED: blinking
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Chapter 9.Chapter
Q&A 9. Q&A
Q1. Can messages be exchanged between Class A and B system? 1-13

Yes. However, the Message number of static data and the dynamic data is different.
Q2. What are differences between Class A units and Class B (CS) device?
AP3-1
While both devices use a same packet format, Class A device method SOTDMA
(Self Organized Time Division Multiple Access) technology in synchronization
with UTC and Class B device method CSTDMA (Carrier Sensing Time Division
Multiple Access) technology.
In the CSTDMA technology, to avoid interfering a transmission schedule of a class
A station, transmissions from the class A station are monitored using a carrier
sensing (CS) function and, when no transmitting wave is detected, a transmission
from the own unit can be conducted.
Q3. How are the report messages handled? 1-13, AP3-5

Those messages are handled in different manners by the Class A FA-150 and Class
B (CS) FA-50.
Dynamic data is handled in MSG.1, 2, and 3 on Class A device, while MSG.18 on
Class B device; a report is sent at intervals ranging from 2 seconds to 3 minutes by
Class A device, while at intervals of 3 minutes if 2 kt or less, or at intervals of 30
seconds if faster than 2 kt by Class A device.
Static data is handled in MSG.5 on Class A device, while MSG.24A and B on Class
B device, and such messages are sent at intervals of 6 minutes.
Q4. Service area? 1-13

Class B system offers a facility for small ships including Non-SOSAL ships with
Tx output power of 2 W. Depending on the antenna height, it is generally assumed
as 5 to 8 nm between ships and 20 nm between a coastal station and a ship.
Q5. Is it possible to receive a DSC distress alert? 8-18

Yes. However, only Japanese PC-MKD Spc.: FAISPC_B in the position data of the
distress ship can be displayed. No data is displayed on the external display devices
such as NAVNET3 and Radar screens.
DSC and AIS signals are not continuously received because they are listened by a
time-sharing method. Also responding to the received Distress alert with a receipt
acknowledgement is not allowed.
Q6. Is DSC reception continuously performed? 8-18

No. DSC and AIS signals are not continuously received because they are listened
by a time-sharing method.
Q7. Is there any method to set the unit to receive-only? 8-20

Yes. Select For Service -> Other and set [Silent Mode] to “On” to add an item of
[Silent] to the Top page of the Web browser screen. Then open the Silent menu,
where you can choose “Rx Only” to set to receive-only or “Normal” to the normal
mode.
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Q8. Is the tanker mode available? 2-10

Yes. Select Initial Setup -> Ship Static Edit, where set [Ship Type] to “Tanker” to
enter the Tanker Mode. In the Tanker Mode, an item of “Tx Power” is added in the
top page of the Web browser screen and clicking it allows you to manually select
Tx output power.
Q9. In the Demo mode, is the own ship position data required? 8-8
No. It is not required to connect with any sensor inputs of, for example, the built-in
GPS or the external GPS.
Q10. Is it required to connect with the external sensors of, for example, the
external GPS?
No, it is not required. This is also not required for HDG. ROT does not need to be
connected because it is not defined in the dynamic data.
Q11. Is it required to connect with the HDG data input?

No, it is not required.
Q12. Is it allowed to use the combined antenna of FA-150? 1-2

Yes. It can be used on both equipment.
Q13. How much is the power source voltage? 5-11, 3-2

FA-50 operates on a power supply voltage from +9.6 to +31.2 VDC. If the power
supply voltage goes out of spec, an input low-voltage protection circuit or an input
over-voltage protection circuit is activated to prohibit from power on. And
functions of short-circuit protection and power supply reverse connection
protection are implemented by a midget fuse: 125 V/4 A. This fuse is installed on
the MAIN&TX board.
Q14. What is a password?

It is described in Furnuno Information: FQ4-2009-014.
A password to access the For Service menu is same as the one for GMDSS, for
example, FS-2570.
To enter the Ship Static Edit menu from Initial Setup, Login Name:
“furunoservice” and Password: model name must be entered.
Q15. How to connect to the Radar. 1-8

FR-8002 series Radar cannot directly connect to the FA-50.
IF-1500AIS interfaces between the COM port(FA-50) and the NMEA
port(FR-8002). It is because FR-8002 is not provided with a function for
screening and sorting AIS targets. IF-1500AIS does this process and outputs the
results by PFEC sentences to FR-8002. FR-2xx7 series Radar can be directly
connected to the COM port.
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Q16. How to setup the connection between FA-50 and NAVNET 3. 2-7
Firstly, establish a LAN connection.
To setup NAVNET 3, select Installation Wizard -> DHCP Server and set it “ON”;
then open the [Global] tag, select Data Source and set AIS: “FA-50”.
Q17. Although HDG data has not been inputted to the FA-50, HDG data is
displayed on the FA-50 screen after connecting to NAVNET 3. 2-7
It is because NAVNET 3 is set so as to share the Heading Data with FA-50.
To share the Heading data, select Installation Wizard -> DHCP Server and set it
“ON”; then open the [Own] tag and select the NMAE Port1: Heading connection
port, where Input Source type should be set to “Heading”.
Q18. Although the IP address is entered in the URL field, the Web browser
screen of FA-50 does not appear. 1-4
Make sure that the network setup of the PC has been correctly defined and the
network connection is normally established. If they are OK, the IP address of
FA-50 may have been changed.
To reset the IP address of FA-50 to the initial value, set the DIP switch: S4-#2 to
the ON position and reboot the FA-50. Then the DIP switch: S4-#2 must be reset
from “ON” to “OFF”.
Q19. What are the values of the allowable error of Tx power output and the
frequency deviation? 7-2
According to the IEC62287 standard, the allowable error of Tx power output is
+1.5 dB, frequency deviation is +500 Hz.
Q20. Where is the adjustment of Tx output power made? 7-6

It is made by using R24 on the MAIN & TX board.
Using a thin screwdriver, R24 can be adjusted through a hole provided on the
shield cover.
To perform a continuous transmission, press SW2 (the red button SW) on the
MAIN&TX board or select For Service -> Device Test -> TX Test. In either case,
a continuous transmission is allowed only for 15 seconds.
Q21. Is there any simple way to measure the sensitivity on SSG? 8-12
Enter an AIS Rx frequency from SSG and select For Srvice -> Device -> RSSI
Test, you can see the value you need. For an input value of –110 dBm, “16” or so
can be displayed.
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Q22. Only few targets can be received. How to check this problem?
8-12, 8-16
It could be a failure of the antenna, Rx sensitivity, or operation channel. Any
failure on the RX1 & 2 boards can be checked by selecting For Service -> Device
Test -> RX Test (Loop Back).
Or, if you are in the sea area during “Regional operating areas”, select Own Vessel
Data -> View Channel to check the current operation channel. If the current
channel differs from the operation channel specified, select For Service ->
Channel and set the correct operation channel by “Manual” to be able to receive
area data and perform the “Regional operating areas”. Channel Selection must be
reset to “Auto” afterward.
Q23. Is it allowed to common use of the “Rx A” and “Rx B” ? 5-4

No. It is not allowed because the different 1st IF is used, its frequency is “51.136
MHz” on RX1 (05P0808A), and “51.236 MHz” on RX2 (05P0808B).
Q24. About the panel LED indicators. 3-1, 8-27

Normally, only the power LED (green) lights up. The TX LED lights up in “blue”
during transmission or "yellow" when an unregistered MMSI is detected.
The RX LED lights up at reception. The ERR LED lights up in “red” when a
ROM/RAM failure or a transmission error is detected. It does not mean an error
when a sensor input is interrupted.
Q25. What is the red switch on the MAIN&TX board for? 7-5
This is the “S2” switch. Pressing this switch brings about a continuous
transmission state for 15 seconds to allow measurement of the transmission output
and frequency.
To conduct a transmission control from the menu, select For Service -> Device
Test -> Tx Test and click [Start].
Q26. Is there any method to cease External EPFS ALM? 8-3

Yes. Select For Service -> NMEA -> EPFS ALM and set it “OFF”.
Q27. How to do a program update. Chapter 6

LAN connection of PC and FA-50 should be connected via HUB.
To update the program, click on a batch file: nUPFA50 and power on the FA-50.
Then an update process automatically starts and completes within 20 seconds or so.
If no HUB is installed, use a cross cable to establish a LAN connection and click
the batch file and power on the FA-50 immediately.
Q28. Is it allowed to edit a short message? 8-19

Yes. To do this, select Service -> Edit Message. For Class B system, such a short
message must be a safety related MSG.14 broadcasting to all vessels and have
been once edited. It can contain 16 characters at maximum.
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Q29. The HDG data inputted from the COM port is not accepted.
8-13, 8-14
Select For Service -> Device Test -> COM Port Test and conduct a loop back test
of the COM port. If NG, a failure exists on the MAIN&TX board.
If talker is “HC”, the data is invalid.
Q30. Abnormal operations are observed. 8-15

Execute the steps as follows: For Service -> Memory Clear -> Factory Rest.
Q31. What settings are required to be set by a user? 2-8

They are items in the menu shown by selecting Initial Setup -> Ship Static Edit. If
MMSI is not registered, the TX LED lights up in “orange” and no transmission is
allowed. To other settings, the factory defaults can be applied.
Q32. What items are required to be checked? 2-11, 8-11, 8-19

They include the following: Internal GSP should receive signals, the registration
data in Own Vessel Data is correct, and being capable of receiving. If a failure is
suspected during reception, follow the steps: For Service -> Device Test -> RX
Test (Loop Back) and run the test.
Q33. No AIS data is displayed. 2-6

Select Initial Setup -> Network Setup -> AIS Data Output, check if the setting is
Continuous: GPS, ZDA. If so, change it to Continuous: AIS.
Q34. About requirements for transmission.

To start a transmission, MMSI registration must be done and the built-in GPS has
determined positions.
After power on, the system boots up and a reporting process starts 1 minute later.
At this point of time, however, the built-in GPS must have determined positions.
Q35. How to confirm that the external GPS data has been inputted.
Note that, if the built-in GPS does not determine positions, no external GPS data
can be used.
Select For Service -> NMEA -> EPFS Alarm and set it “ON” and check for an
EPFS alarm. If no EPFS alarm is appeared, it is OK.
Q36. Does the reporting rate change immediately following a change of the
ship speed? AP3-1
When the ship speed goes up across 2 knot, the reporting rate immediately
changes to a cycle of 30 seconds.
In contrast to this, when the ship speed goes down across 2 knot, the reporting rate
does not change to a cycle of 3 minutes unless the same ship speed is kept for 3
minutes or longer.
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Q37. What conditions should be met when using the external GPS?
8-7, AP3-1
Priority of GPS is defined as the following:
external DGPS > built-in DGPS > external GPS > built-in GPS
To use the external GPS, must be met the following conditions:
1) The datum of the external GPS should be WGS84.
2) GBS should be received and expected deviations of the latitude and longitude
should be less than 10 m respectively.
3) The external GPS-determined position should be within 26 m of the built-in
4) IEC 61162-1 including Mode Indicator and Check Sum should be satisfied.
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Appendix 1. Specifications
1. GENERAL
1.1 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: Auto-suspend for detecting TX more than 1 second
1.8 Regulations IMO MSC.140 (76), IEC 62287-1, ITU-R M.1371-2,
DSC ITU R M.825-3, IEC 60945 ed.4 adopted
2. TRANSMITTER
2.1 Frequency range 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz (F1D)
2.2 Output power 1 W/2 W
2.3 Channel interval 25 kHz
2.4 Frequency deviation ±3 ppm or less
2.5 Transmit speed 9600 bps ± 50 ppm
2.6 Spurious Emission 9 kHz to 1 GHz, -36 dBm or less
1 GHz to 4 GHz, -30 dBm or less
3. AIS RECEIVER
3.1 Frequency range 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz (DSC: 156.525 MHz)
3.2 Oscillator frequency 1st local oscillator: f + (51.136/51.236 MHz)
2nd local oscillator: 51.1/51.2 MHz
3.3 Intermediate frequency 1st: 51.136/51.236 MHz, 2nd: 36 kHz
3.4 Receiving system Double-conversion superheterodyne
3.5 Sensitivity -107 dBm (PER 20% or less)
3.6 Error at high input level -7 dBm
3.7 Co-channel rejection 10 dB
3.8 Adjacent channel selectivity: 70 dB
3.9 Spurious response 70 dB (50 MHz to 520 MHz)
AP1-1
3.10 Inter-modulation 65 dB
3.11 Sensitivity suppression 86 dB (±5 MHz, ±10 MHz)
4. DSC RECEIVER (TIMESHARING SYSTEM)

4.1 Frequency 156.525 MHz (CH70)
4.2 Sensitivity -107 dBm or less
4.3 Error at high input level -7 dBm
4.4 Co-channel rejection 10 dB
4.5 Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB
4.6 Spurious response 70 dB
4.7 Inter-modulation 65 dB
4.8 Sensitivity suppression 84 dB
5. GPS RECEIVER
5.1 Receiving frequency 1575.42 MHz
5.2 Tracking code C/A code
5.3 Number of channel 12 channels parallel, 12 satellites
5.4 Position fixing method All in view, 8-state Kalman filter
5.5 Position accuracy 10 m approx., 95% of the time,
(HDOP ≤ 4) DGPS: 5m approx., 95% of the time
5.6 Tracking velocity 900 kts
5.7 Position fixing time Warm start: 36 s typical, Cold start: 43 s typical
5.8 Geoids WGS84
5.9 Position update interval 1s
5.10 DGPS data correcting By AIS information
6. INTERFACE
6.1 COM I/O
Input: RS-422 (38.4kbps) / IEC61162-1 (4800bps)
ACK, BBM, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT,
OSD, RMC, SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG, AIQ, DSC,
DSE, PFEC
AP1-2
Output: RS-422 (38.4kbps) ABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, VDM,

VDO, TXT, PFEC
6.2 NETWORK Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Input: ACK, BBM, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT,
OSD, RMC, SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG, AIQ, DSC,
DSE, PFEC
Output: ABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, GGA, VDM, VDO, VTG, ZDA,
TXT, PFEC
6.3 Function alarm LED indication, series data output
7. POWER SUPPLY
12 to 24 VDC: 2.0 to 1.0 A
8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
8.1 Ambient temperature
Antenna unit -30°C to +70°C
Transponder -15°C to +55°C
8.2 Relative humidity 93% at +40°C
8.3 Degree of protection
Antenna unit IPX6
Transponder IP20
8.4 Bearing vibration IEC 60945
9. COATING COLOR
9.1 GPS antenna unit N9.5
9.2 Transponder N2.5
AP1-3
Appendix 2. Channel Lists
The operation channels of Class B (CS) AIS should be the channels with a bandwidth of
25 kHz specified in R/R AP-18, ITU-R Rec. M.1084-4.
The channel numbers assigned to the Duplex channels for the purpose of Simplex
operation are determined as described below:
- For Simplex operation of the Ship station frequency, 1000 + Duplex channel.
For example, for the channel number of “1060” assigned to the channel 60, both
transmission and reception are carried out at 156.025 MHz.
- For Simplex operation of the Coast station frequency, 2000 + Duplex channel.
For example, for the channel number of “2060” assigned to the channel 60, both
transmission and reception are carried out at 160.625 MHz.
- Simplex channels are indicated by one/tow-digit channel number.
1. International Mode Channel
Ch No. Frequency Ch No. Frequency

1001 156.05 2001 160.65
1002 156.1 2002 160.7
1003 156.15 2003 160.75
1004 156.2 2004 160.8
1005 156.25 2005 160.85
6 156.3
1007 156.35 2007 160.95
8 156.4
9 156.45
10 156.5
11 156.55
12 156.6
13 156.65
14 156.7
15 156.75
16 156.8
17 156.85
1018 156.9 2018 161.5
1019 156.95 2019 161.55
1020 157.0 2020 161.6
1021 157.05 2021 161.65
1022 157.1 2022 161.7
1023 157.15 2023 161.75
AP2-1

1024 157.2 2024 161.8
1025 157.25 2025 161.85
1026 157.3 2026 161.9
1027 157.35 2027 161.95
1028 157.4 2028 162.0
1060 156.025 2060 160.625
1061 156.075 2061 160.675
1062 156.125 2062 160.725
1063 156.175 2063 160.775
1064 156.225 2064 160.825
1065 156.275 2065 160.875
1066 156.325 2066 160.925
67 156.375
68 156.425
69 156.475
70 156.525
71 156.575
72 156.625
73 156.675
74 156.725
75 156.775
76 156.825
77 156.875
1078 156.925 2078 161.525
1079 156.975 2079 161.575
1080 157.025 2080 161.625
1081 157.075 2081 161.675
1082 157.125 2082 161.725
1083 157.175 2083 161.775
1084 157.225 2084 161.825
1085 157.275 2085 161.875
1086 157.325 2086 161.925
2087 (International
1087 157.375 161.975
AIS CH)
2088 (International
1088 157.425 162.025
AIS CH)
AP2-2
2. USA Mode Channel

To enter the USA Mode, from [For Service], Click and Open [Other], where “Channel
Selection” can be set to “USA”. In the USA Mode, CH1002, 1004, 1060, 1062 are
eliminated from the International Mode. CH13 and 67 operate at 1 W.
1001 156.05 2001 160.65

2002 160.7
1003 156.15 2003 160.75
2004 160.8
1005 156.25 2005 160.85
6 156.3
1007 156.35 2007 160.95
8 156.4
9 156.45
10 156.5
11 156.55
12 156.6
13 156.65
14 156.7
15 156.75
16 156.8
17 156.85
1018 156.9 2018 161.5
1019 156.95 2019 161.55
1020 157.0 2020 161.6
1021 157.05 2021 161.65
1022 157.1 2022 161.7
1023 157.15 2023 161.75
1024 157.2 2024 161.8
1025 157.25 2025 161.85
1026 157.3 2026 161.9
1027 157.35 2027 161.95
1028 157.4 2028 162.0
2060 160.625
1061 156.075 2061 160.675
2062 160.725
AP2-3
1063 156.175 2063 160.775

1064 156.225 2064 160.825
1065 156.275 2065 160.875
1066 156.325 2066 160.925
67 156.375
68 156.425
69 156.475
70 156.525
71 156.575
72 156.625
73 156.675
74 156.725
75 156.775
76 156.825
77 156.875
1078 156.925 2078 161.525
1079 156.975 2079 161.575
1080 157.025 2080 161.625
1081 157.075 2081 161.675
1082 157.125 2082 161.725
1083 157.175 2083 161.775
1084 157.225 2084 161.825
1085 157.275 2085 161.875
1086 157.325 2086 161.925
2087 (International
1087 157.375 161.975
AIS CH)
2088 (International
1088 157.425 162.025
AIS CH)
AP2-4
Appendix 3. Class B AIS
Appendix(CS)
3. Class B System
AIS (CS) System
AP3.1 Overview of Class B (CS)

Class B AIS system has tow types, CSTDMA and SOTDMA (Class A).
The FA-50 is Class B AIS device using CSTDMA (Carrier Sense TDMA) technology
developed for Non-SOLAS ships.
Class B AIS device should comprise one transmission and reception processes for two
AIS TDMA signals and one DSC (CH70).
The process of DSC reception can be accomplished by time-sharing between TDMA
and DSC. The FA-50 use a time-sharing method, while observing the watching times as
described below:
Minutes past UTC hour

05:30 – 05:59 35:30 – 35:59
06:30 – 06:59 36:30 – 36:59
20:30 – 20:59 50:30 – 50:59
21:30 – 21:59 51:30 – 51:59
AP3.1.1 Differences between Class A and Class B

1. Dynamic Data
Class A AIS device transmits dynamic data reports using MSG.1, 2, 3. Class B AIS
device does this using MSG.18. MSG.18 is transmitted at reporting intervals as
described below, unless directed by MSG.23.
x If SOG is greater than 2 knots: 30 seconds
x If SOG is 2 knots or less: 3 minutes
Note:
When the ship speed goes up across 2 knots, the reporting rate immediately
changes to a cycle of 30 seconds. In contrast to this, when the ship speed goes
down across 2 knots, the reporting rate does not change to a cycle of 3
minutes unless the same ship speed is retained for 3 minutes or longer.
The position data and SOG/COG data to be reported are derived from the same GPS
receiver. As a requirement, a GPS receiver must be built in the system.
Optionally, GPS data from external devices can be used.
In this case, the following conditions must be met.
x The datum of the external GPS should be WGS84. And the DTM sentence is
outputted and the coordinates of WGS-84 are determined.
x A valid RAIM sentence (GBS) should be received and expected deviations of
the latitude and longitude should be less than 10 m.
AP3-1
x The external GPS-determined position should be within 26 m of the built-in

x The data format complies with IEC 61162-1 including Mode Indicator and
Check Sum.
Note:
It is not required to connect Class B AIS device with the external GPS data.
The heading data input is also optional. No ROT data is included in the report
so that its input is not necessary.
2. Static Data
Class A AIS device transmits static data reports using MSG.5.
Class B AIS device does this using MSG. 24 (24A, 24B). As with Class A, these
messages are transmitted every 6 minutes. A message should be also transmitted when a
data change occurs.
These messages should be transmitted separately in two parts, where MSG. 24B is
transmitted within 1 minute following MSG. 24A.
x MSG. 24A: Ship name etc.
x MSG. 24B: Ship type/Cargo type, Vendor ID, Call sign, Ship size etc.
3. Transmitting Short Messages

Class A AIS device is allowed to transmit all of the following sentences: MSG. 6:
Addressed Binary Message, MSG. 8: Binary Broadcast Message, MSG.12: Safety
Related Broadcast Message, MSG.14: Safety Related Broadcast Message.
Class B AIS device is allowed to transmit only safety (broadcast) -related messages:
MSG.14 and users should select one from the pre-configured messages.
These messages can contain 16 characters maximum and be transmitted only once in a
minute.
On the Web browser screen of FA-50, open [Send Message] from the Message menu
and select and send a message among the pre-edited messages. To edit a message, go to
the [Edit Message] screen from the “For Service” menu.
4. Initialization Report
At power on, Class B AIS device monitors TDMA channels for 1 minute synchronizing
with the signals received from Class A AIS stations to determine a Carrier Sense: CS
detection threshold.
If an empty slot is found, MSG.18, as a first report, is transmitted.
At power on, Class A AIS device monitors VHF links for 1 minute synchronizing with
UTC to enter the network. MSG.1, as a first report, is transmitted.
AP3-2
5. Packet Format
In both Class A and B AIS, it takes about 26.7 ms to complete a transmission of one
packet. From Training sequence to End flag, a packet is configured in the same manner
in both Class A and B. Differences are found in the Start-Buffer and the End-Buffer.
While a value of 12 bits in the End-Buffer is reserved for a distance delay equivalent to
a delay distance of 100 nm for Class A, a value of 2 bits equivalent to a delay distance
of 30 nm for Class B.
Class A
Start-Buffer Training sequence Start flag Data FCS End flag End-Buffer
(8BIT) (24bit) (8bit) (164bit) (16bit) (8bit) (24BIT)
Distance delays; 12bit
Class B
Start-Buffer Training sequence Start flag Data FCS End flag End-Buffer
(23BIT) (24bit) (8bit) (164bit) (16bit) (8bit) (9BIT)
CS: 20bit Distance delays; 2bit
6. Carrier Sense (CS) Detection

Class B (CS) AIS device monitors transmissions from a Class A station using a carrier
sense (CS) function to avoid interfering a transmission schedule of the Class A station,
and, only when no transmission signal is detected, an own transmission can be
conducted.
The CS function monitors reception signal levels and, when a signal level greater than
the predefined CS threshold is detected, terminates the transmission. This function,
however, is operable for the signals from Class A stations and not to those from Class B
stations.
Tips: The CS detection threshold should be determined based on the reception
noise levels measured for previous 60 seconds on each reception channel
separately. The threshold should be determined by measuring the
background noise: the minimum energy level and adding an offset of 10
dB to the measurement. The minimum CS detection threshold should be
–107 dBm. The value of –107 dBm is a minimum sensitivity value
required.
Training sequence Start flag Data FCS End flag End-Buffer

(24bit) (8bit) (164bit) (16bit) (8bit) (24BIT)
RF signal
CS detction
window
Threshold level
833us 2083us
To=0us 832us 1979us 3328us 24.128ms 26.670ms

End of slot.
2396us 25.729ms Beginning of next slot
Class B Class B
Beginning of training sequence End Flage
Class A Class A
Beginning of training sequence End Flage
AP3-3
7. Reporting Method
Class A AIS device is a system synchronizing with UTC.
Class B AIS device synchronizes with the position reports, such as MSG.1, 2, and 3,
from Class A AIS device and uses them to determine the CS: Carrier Sense.
If no report can be received from Class A stations, Class B equipment conducts
transmissions at own intervals and, when any signal from a Class A station is received,
it synchronizes with that station.
Reporting is performed as described below.
Term Description Value

Reporting Interval SOG > 2kt: 30 sec.
Reporting interval as specified
(RI) SOG ≤ 2kt: 3 min.
Nominal
Nominal time-period for transmission defined by
Transmission Time
RI
(NTT)
Transmission Time interval of possible transmission periods, TI= RI/3 or 10 s
Interval (TI) centred around NTT whichever is less
Time-period where a transmission attempt is
Candidate Period
made (excluding time periods indicated
(CP)
unavailable)
Number of CP in TI 10
CP Tx
CP
CP
CP
CP
CP
NTT - 0.5TI NTT + 0.5TI
RI
1) Randomly define a CP: Candidate Period for reporting “10” in the TI.
2) Starting with the first CP in TI, test for CS and transmit if the status of CP is
“unused”, otherwise wait for the next CP.
3) A transmission should be abandoned if all 10 CPs are “used”; then the operation
proceeds to the next reporting period.
AP3-4
AP3.2 VDL Messages

MSG FA-50 FA-50
Message Remark
No. Rx Tx
Opt
1 Position Report (Scheduled) No
(Yes)
Opt
2 Position Report (Assigned) No
(Yes)
Position Report Opt
3 No
(When interrogated) (Yes)
Opt
4 Base Station Report No
(Yes)
Opt
5 Static and Voyage Related Data No
(Yes)
6 Addressed Binary Message No No
7 Binary Acknowledge No No
Opt
8 Binary Broadcast Message No
(Yes)
Standard SAR Aircraft Position Opt
9 No
Report (Yes)
10 UTC and Date Inquiry No No
Opt
11 UTC/Date Response No
(Yes)
Opt Note) Information can also be
12 Safety Related Addressed Message No
(Yes) transferred via Message 14
Shall be transmitted if the option to process Message
13 Safety Related Acknowledge No Opt
12 is implemented
Opt
14 Safety Related Broadcast Message Opt Transmit with predefined text only,
(Yes)
Class B”CS” shall respond to
interrogations for Message 18 and Message 24
15 Interrogation Yes No
It shall also respond to interrogations for Message 19
by a Base Station
16 Assigned Mode Command No No (Message 23 is applicable to the”CS” instead)
Opt
17 DGNSS Broadcast Binary Message No
(Yes)
Standard Class B Equipment Position Opt A Class B”CS” AIS shall indicate “1” for “CS” in flag
18 Yes
Report (Yes) bit 143
Extended Class B Equipment Opt Transmit ONLY as response to
19 Yes
Position Report (Yes) Base Station interrogation
20 Data Link Management Message Yes No
Opt
21 Aids-to-Navigation Report No
(Yes)
Use of that function may be different in certain
22 Channel Management Message Yes No
regions
23 Group Assignment Yes No
Opt
24 Class B(CS) Static data Yes There are Part A and Part B.
(Yes)
AP3-5
AP3.3 Configurations of Transmission Messages

AP3.3.1 Message 14
Use of Safety Related Broadcast Message
The contents of Message 14 should be preconfigured and the transmission should not
exceed one-time period. The table below specifies the maximum number of data bits
used for Message 14 and, based on the assumption that the theoretical maximum of
stuffing bits will be needed.
Number of time
Maximum data bits Stuffing bits Total buffer bits
periods
1 136 36 56
The Class B “CS” AIS should only accept an initiation of Message 14 only once a
minute by a user manual input. Automatic repetition is not allowed.
The Message 14 may have precedence over Message 18.
AP3.3.2 Message 18
Class B Position Report
Class B Position Report must be periodically and autonomously conducted.
Number
of bits
Message ID 6 Identifier for Message 18; always 18
Used by the repeater to indicate how many times a message has
Repeat
2 been
indicator
repeated. 0-3; shall be 0 for Class B”CS” transmissions
User ID
30 MMSI number
User ID
Reserved for Reserved for definition by a competent regional or local authority.
regional or local 8 Shall be
applications set to zero, if not used for any regional or local application.
Speed over ground in 1/10 kn steps (0-102.2 kn)
SOG 10
1 023 = not available, 1 022 = 102.2 kn or higher
1 = high (<10 m)
Position
1 0 = low (>10 m)
accuracy
shall be combined with RAIM information if available
Longitude in 1/10 000 min (±180 degrees, East = positive (as per 2´s
Longitude 28 complement), West = negative (as per 2´s complement).
181 degrees (6791AC0 hex) = not available = default)
Latitude in 1/10 000 min (±90 degrees, North = positive (as per 2´s
Latitude 27 complement), South = negative (as per 2´s complement),
91 degrees (3412140 hex) = not available = default)
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Course over ground in 1/10° (0-3 599),

COG 12
3 600 (E10h) = not available = default; 3 601-4 095 shall not be used
True heading 9 Degrees (0-359) (511 indicates not available = default)
UTC second when the report was generated by the EPFS (0-59
Time stamp 6 60 if time stamp is not available, which shall also be the default value
61, 62, 63 are not used by the Class B”CS” AIS
Reserved for Reserved for definition by a competent regional authority. Shall be set
regional 2 to zero, if not used for any regional application. Regional applications
applications should not use zero
Class B unit 0 = Class B SOTDMA unit (shall not be used for the Class B”CS”)
1
flag 1 = Class B”CS” unit
Class B display 0 = No display available; not capable of displaying Messages 12 and 14
1
flag 1 = Equipped with integrated display displaying Messages 12 and 14
Class B DSC 0 = not equipped with DSC function
1
flag 1 = equipped with DSC function (dedicated or time-shared)
0 = Capable of operating over the upper 525 kHz band of the marine
Class B band band
1
flag 1 = Capable of operating over the whole marine band
(irrelevant if Class B Message 22 flag is 0)
0 = No Frequency management via Message 22 , operating on AIS 1,
Class B
1 AIS 2 only
Message22 flag
1 = Frequency management via Message 22
0 = Station operating in autonomous mode = default
Mode Flag 1
1 = Station operating in assigned mode
RAIM flag of electronic position fixing device;
RAIM-flag 1 0 = RAIM not in use = default;
1 = RAIM in use (valid data for expected position error)
Communication
state selector 1 1 = ITDMA communication state follows
flag
Communication
19 ITDMA communication state (1100000000000000110)
state
Total number of
168 Occupies one time period
bits
AP3-7
AP3.3.3 Message 24
Class B (CS) Static data
This message shall be used by Class B “CS” shipborne mobile equipment. This message
consists of two parts: A and B. Message 24B should be transmitted within 1 min
following Message 24A.
In the case of an interrogation for Message 24, the response should include both Part A
and B.
Message 24 Part A:
Number
of bits
Repeat Used by the repeater to indicate how many times a message has
2
indicator been repeated. 0 = default; 3 = do not repeat any more
User ID 30 MMSI number
Part number 2 Identifier for the message part number; always 0 for Part A
Maximum 20 characters 6-bit ASCII,
Name 120 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ = not available =
default
Total
number of 160 Occupies one time period
bits
Message 24 Part B:
Number
of bits
Repeat Used by the repeater to indicate how many times a message has
2
indicator been repeated. 0 = default; 3 = do not repeat any more
User ID 30 MMSI number
Part number 2 Identifier for the message part number; always 1 for Part B
0 = not available or no ship = default
Type of ship
1-99 = as defined in § 3.3.8.2.3.2 of ITU-R M.1371-1
and 8
100-199 = preserved, for regional use
cargo type
200-255 = preserved, for future use
Unique identification of the Unit by a Number as defined by the
Vendor ID 42 manufacturer (option; "@@@@@@@" = not available =
default).
Call sign of the MMSI-registered vessel. 7 x 6 bit ASCII
Call Sign 42
characters, "@@@@@@@" = not available = default.
Dimension
of
Dimensions of ship in meters and reference point for reported
ship/referen 30
position (see ITU-R M.1371-1)
ce for
position
Spare 6
Total
number of 168 Occupies one time period
bits
AP3-8
AP3.3.4 Message 23
Group Assignment Command
The group assignment command is issued by a base station using an operation
management message addressing to Class B AIS stations.
Numbe
Parameter r Description
of bits
Used by the repeater to indicate how many times a
Repeat Indicator 2 message has been repeated. 0 – 3; default = 0; 3 = do not
repeat any more
Source ID 30 MMSI of assigning station
Spare 2 Spare. Shall be set to zero
Longitude of area to which the group assignment applies;
Longitude 1 18 upper right corner (north-east); in 1/10 min
(±180°, East=positive, West=negative)
Latitude of area to which the group assignment applies;
Latitude 1 17 upper right corner (north-east); in 1/10 min
(±90°, North=positive, South=negative)
Longitude of area to which the group assignment applies;
Longitude 2 18 lower left corner (south-west); in 1/10 min
(±180°, East=positive, West=negative).
Latitude of area to which the group assignment applies;
Latitude 2 17 lower left corner (south-west); in 1/10 min
(±90°, North=positive, South=negative)
0 = all types of mobiles (default); 1 = reserved for future
use; 2 = all types of Class B mobile stations; 3 = SAR
Station type 4 airborne mobile station; 4 = AtoN station; 5= Class B”CS”
shipborne mobile station (IEC 62287 only); 6 = inland
waterways; 7 to 9 = regional use; 10 to 15 = for future use
0= all types (default)
Type of ship and 1...99 see Table 19 of ITU-R M.1371-1
8
cargo type 100...199 reserved for regional use
200...255 reserved for future use
Spare 22 Reserved for future use. Not used. Shall be set to zero
This parameter commands the respective stations to one of
the
following modes:
Tx/Rx mode 2
0 = TxA/TxB, RxA/RxB (default); 1 = TxA, RxA/RxB , 2 =
TxB,
RxA/RxB, 3 = reserved for future use
This parameter commands the respective stations to the
Reporting Interval 4
reporting interval given in next page Table
0 = default = no quiet time commanded; 1 – 15 = quiet time
Quiet Time 4
of 1 to 15 min
Spare 6 Spare. Not used. Shall be set to zero
Total 160 Occupies one time period
AP3-9
Reporting interval settings using Message 23
Reporting interval Reporting interval for

field setting Message18
0 As given by the autonomous mode
1 10 min
2 6 min
3 3 min
4 1 min
5 30 s
6 15 s
7 10 s
8 5s
9 Next shorter reporting interval
10 Next longer reporting interval
11 – 15 Reserved for future use
Note:
If the dual channel operation is interrupted by the Tx/Rx mode command 1 or 2, the
values of reporting intervals shown above become doubled.
AP3-10
AP3.4 Regional operating area

The FA-50 stores three types of area data concerning the Channel management area,
Assigned area, and Quiet area. When the own ship stays in either of these areas, the
corresponding rule should be observed during each operation.
AP3.4.1 Channel Management

This is an area designated by DSC or Message22 transmitted from a base station.
While the own ship stays in either of these areas, the area data specified for the
corresponding area, such as channel, transmission power and etc., should be used during
operation.
The sea area excluding the area designated by a base station is international waters and
used by the next channel for operation.
・Channel A: 2087 ・Channel B: 2088
・Zone size: 5 nm ・Transmission power: 2 W (1 W in the Tanker mode)
・Tx/Rx Mode: dual channel transmission/reception
Contents of Message22
Number
of bits
Used by the repeater to indicate how many times a message
Repeat indicator 2 has been repeated. See § 4.6.1; 0-3; 0 = default; 3 = do not
repeat any more
Station ID 30 MMSI number of base station
Spare 2 Not used. Should be set to zero
Channel number according to Recommendation ITU-R
Channel A 12
M.1084, Annex 4
Channel number according to Recommendation ITU-R
Channel B 12
M.1084, Annex 4
0 = Tx A/Tx B, Rx A/Rx B (default)
1 = Tx A, Rx A/Rx B
Tx/Rx mode 4
2 = Tx B, Rx A/Rx B
3-15: not used
Power 1 0 = high (default), 1 = low
Longitude 1, (or 18 Longitude of area to which the assignment applies; upper
most significant bits right corner (north-east); in 1/10 min, or 18 MSBs of
18
(MSBs) of addressed addressed station ID 1 (±180°, East = positive, West =
station ID 1) negative). 181 = not available
Latitude of area to which the assignment applies; upper right
Latitude 1, (or 12
corner (north-east); in 1/10 min, or 12 LSBs of addressed
least significant bits
17 station ID 1, followed by 5 zero bits
(LSBs) of addressed
(±90 , North = positive, South = negative). 91° = not
station ID 1)
available
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Longitude 2, (or 18 Longitude of area to which the assignment applies; lower left
MSBs of addressed 18 corner (south-west); in 1/10 min, or 18 MSBs of addressed
station ID 2) station ID 2 (±180°, East = positive, West = negative)
Latitude of area to which the assignment applies; lower left
Latitude 2, (or 12
corner (south-west); in 1/10 min, or 12 LSBs of addressed
LSBs of addressed 17
station ID 2, followed by 5 zero bits (±90°, North = positive,
station ID 2)
South = negative)
Addressed or
0 = broadcast geographical area message = default;
broadcast message 1
1 = addressed message (to individual station(s))
indicator
Channel A 0 = default (as specified by channel number);
1
bandwidth 1 = 12.5 kHz bandwidth
Channel B 0 = default (as specified by channel number);
1
bandwidth 1 = 12.5 kHz bandwidth
The transitional zone size in nautical miles should be
Transitional zone calculated by adding 1 to this parameter value. The default
3
size parameter value should be 4, which translates to 5 nautical
miles.
Spare 23 Not used. Should be set to zero
Total number of bits 168
Channel Management Area Operations

The area registration can contain 8 different area data at maximum. In the
fully-registered state containing 8 different data, if a new area setting is requested by a
base station, the older area data is deleted in chronological order to accept a new
registration.
If a new designated area includes an area coinciding with the registered area, that area is
once deleted and registered as a part of the new area.
The existing area should be deleted in the following cases:
x When the registered area is now at a distance of 500 nm or farther from the
own ship location.
x When a time period of 5 weeks or longer has elapsed from the date of
registration.
For example, if an unauthorized channel, such as CH70, 1070, 2070, 1470, or 2470, is
requested, both channels can operate in the reception mode of the international channel.
When the channel switches to an international channel by request of an abnormal
channel, the Tx/Rx Mode designated by Message 23 should not be observed until a
correct channel is specified by Message 22 or DSC.
If a channel change occurs due to the event where the own ship enters into a new region
or the transitional zone, transmissions are prohibited for 1 minute.
AP3-12
AP3.4.2 Assigned Area

This is an area designated by Message 23 transmitted from a base station. When the
own ship stays in this area, the Assigned Mode becomes effective and the transmission
rate specified in the Message 18 and the Tx/Rx Mode are observed during operation.
1. Only one Assigned area is allowed to be registered. The Assigned command is

effective only for a short time period of 4 to 8 minutes and periodically invoked
from a base station.
To define the Assigned area, the following conditions should be fully met.
1) The own ship should stay in the area designated in the Message 23.
2) The values specified in "Station Type" are identical between this device and
he Message 23.
- 0 = All types of mobile units (default)
- 2 = All types of Class B mobile stations
- 5= Class B “CS” shipborne mobile stations (For FA-50, predefined in the
program.)
3) The set value in “Ship type” and the value in “Type of Ship” specified in the
Message23 are identical.
4) In the Message 23, “Quiet Time” is specified with “0”.
5) In the Message 23, the value of L/L is correctly set.
6) The own ship does not stay in the transitional zone in the channel
management area.
2. The Assigned area can be deleted in the following cases:
1) When a timeout occurs (about 4 to 8 min) in the Assigned Mode,
2) When the own ship goes out of the Assigned area, and
3) When a new Assigned area is accepted.
3. Operation modes in the Assigned area in the transitional zone are described below:
1) When the own ship stays in the area belongs to both the Assigned area and the
transitional zone, the Autonomous Mode is active during operation.
2) When the own ship has gone out of the transitional zone and the Assigned
area with no timeout issued is registered in the database, the Assigned Mode
becomes active.
3) While the own ship stays in the transitional zone, if a condition for deleting
the Assigned area is met, its area data shall be deleted from the database.
4) In the Assigned area, unlike the channel management area, a concept of
transitional zone is not introduced.
5) During a stay in the transitional zone, the Assigned area data can be shown on
the WEB screen.
6) Despite during a stay in the transitional zone, the Assigned area data can be
shown on PC-MKD (FAISPC).
4. The Assigned area data is not backed up. At power off, the area data shall be
deleted.
AP3-13
5. To accept the Assigned area, the following conditions must be met:

1) Dimensions in height and width of the area should fall within a range of 1 to
200 nm.
2) The latitudes should be less than 80 degrees north latitude and 80 degrees
south latitude respectively.
3) The own ship should stay in the area.
6. Priorities are assigned to the Assigned area and Quiet area as described below:
1) Either the Assigned area or the Quiet area can be specified in one Message 23
so that both areas cannot be specified at a time.
2) The Quiet area is given a higher priority than the Assigned area.
AP3-14
AP3.4.3 Quiet Area

This is an area designated by Message 23 transmitted from a base station. When the
own ship stays in this area, the Quiet Mode becomes effective and the periodic
messages of Message 18 and Message 24 are not transmitted. As a response messages to
Message15, however, the Message18 and Message 24 can be transmitted.
1. Only one Quiet area is allowed to be registered. To register the Quiet area, the
following conditions must be met:
1) The own ship should stay in the area designated in the Message 23.
2) The values specified in "Station Type" are identical between this device and
he Message 23.
- 0 = All types of mobile units (default)
- 2 = All types of Class B mobile stations
- 5= Class B “CS” shipborne mobile stations (For FA-50, predefined in the
program.)
3) The set value in “Ship type” and the value in “Type of Ship” specified in the
Message 23 are identical.
4) In the Message 23, “Quiet Time” is specified with a value between 1 to 15
min inclusive.
5) In the Message 23, the value of L/L is correctly set.
6) The own ship should stay outside of the transitional zone.
7) The own ship should not operate in the Quiet Mode.
2. The Quiet area can be deleted in the following cases:
1) When a timeout occurs in the Quiet Mode,
2) When the own ship goes out of the Quiet area.
Once the Quiet area is set, the area data shall not be deleted from the database until
any deleting condition is met.
The Quiet area data is not backed up. At FA-50 power off, the area data shall be
deleted.
3. Operation modes in the Quiet area in the transitional zone are described below:
1) When the own ship stays in the area belongs to both the Quiet area and the
transitional zone, any commands of the Quiet area are ignored during
operation.
2) When the own ship has gone out of the transitional zone and the Quiet area
with no timeout issued is registered in the database, the Quiet Mode becomes
active.
3) While the own ship stays in the transitional zone, if a deleting condition in the
Quiet area is met, the Assigned area data shall be deleted from the database.
4) In the Quiet area, unlike the channel management area, a concept of
transitional zone is not introduced.
AP3-15
Appendix 4. IEC61162
AppendixSentences
4. IEC61162 Sentences
AP4.1 List of IEC Sentences used in FA-30/50/150

Sentence I/O Description FA-150 FA-30 FA-50
AI ABK O Addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement Yes Yes Yes
* ABM I Addressed Binary and safety related Message Yes Yes Yes
AI ACA I AIS Regional Channel Assignment Message Yes Yes No
AI ACA O AIS Regional Channel Assignment Message Yes Yes Yes
AI ACS O Additional information of ACA Yes Yes Yes
* ACK I Acknowledgement alarm Yes Yes Yes
* AIR I AIS Interrogation Request Yes Yes Yes
* AIQ I AIS Query Yes Yes Yes
AI ALR O Set alarm state Yes Yes Yes
* BBM I Broadcast Binary Message Yes Yes Yes
* DSE I Expanded Digital Selective Calling No Yes Yes
* DSC I Digital selective calling information No Yes Yes
* DTM I Datum reference Yes Yes Yes
* GBS I GNSS Satellite fault detection Yes Yes Yes
* GGA I Global positioning system fix data Yes Yes Yes
* GLL I Geographic position, latitude/longitude Yes Yes Yes
* GNS I GNSS fix data Yes Yes Yes
* HDT I Heading true Yes Yes Yes
* LRI O Long Range Interrogation Yes No No
* LRF O Long Range Function Yes No No
Long Range Reply with destination for function request
* LR1 O Yes No No
“A”
Long Range Reply with destination for function request
* LR2 O Yes No No
“B, C, E and F”
Long Range Reply with destination for function request “I,
* LR3 O Yes No No
O, P, U and W”
* OSD I Own ship data Yes Yes Yes
* RMC I Recommended minimum specific GNSS data Yes Yes Yes
* ROT I Rate of turn Yes No No
* SSD I Ship Static Data Yes No Yes
AI TXT O Text transmission Yes No Yes
* VBW I Dual ground/water speed Yes Yes Yes
AI VDM O VHF Data Link Message Yes Yes Yes
AI VDO O VHF Data Link Own-vessel message Yes Yes Yes
* VSD I Voyage Static Data Yes No Yes
* VTG I Course over ground and ground speed Yes Yes Yes
* ZDA I Time and date No Yes No note)
Note:
ZDA uses the data derived from the built-in GPS, the external GPS are not used.
AP4-1
AP4.2 Handling of Sentences

AP4.2.1 Overview
1. Handling of messages
Sentence
Message FA-30 FA-50 FA-150
used
6: Addressed Binary Message No No Yes ABM
12: Safety Related Addressed Message No No Yes BBM
8: Binary Broadcast Message No No Yes ABM
14: Safety Related Broadcast Message No Yes Yes BBM
15: Interrogation No No Yes ALR
Note:
In the cases marked with “No” in the table above, if the message specified is entered, the ABK
sentence describing a disabled transmission is responded to FA30/50/150.
2. Comparisons on Input Data among FA-30/50 and FA-100/150
Item FA-30 FA-50 FA-150

Sentence with
no positioning Valid Invalid Invalid
time
GLL NMEA
Invalid Invalid Invalid
Ver-1.5 support
1. Internal ZDA 1. Internal ZDA 1. External ZDA
2. Positioning time of 2. Positioning time of 2. Positioning time of
Priority of time RMC RMC RMC
3. UTC of 3. UTC of 3. UTC of
MSG4/MSG11 MSG4/MSG11 MSG4/MSG11
Handling of
sentences
Valid Invalid Invalid
without
checksum
Handling of
Talker: invalid only for
talker name of Talker ignored Invalid only for HC
HC
HDT sentence
AP4-2
AP4.2.2 Input Data Processing

1. Processing at Reception Error
When a reception error occurs, the sentence in process becomes invalid.
2. Checking Method for Validity of Sentence

A sentence can be judged as invalid on the following status:
x When the checksum is incorrect
x When the latitude/longitude data contain a null code
x When the latitude data exceeds 90 degrees and the longitude data 180 degrees
respectively
x When the heading data indicates a value other than 0-360 degrees.
x When the ship speed data indicates a value other than 0.0-99.99
x When a reception error occurs in the sentence
x When a sentence in invalid format is entered
x When found a value out of the range specified in the sentence details.
3. Handling of Checksum Field

A sentence with checksum should be checked for validity and, if an error is found, the
sentence is judged as invalid. A sentence without checksum should be judged as invalid
according to the initial setting and causes an error.
Also, from the setting in the PC-MKD menu, sentences without checksum can be made
invalid.
4. Handling of Timeout
When an effective data has not been received for 5 seconds, a timeout occurs and no data
exists.
x It takes 30 seconds for the L/L, SOG, and COG data to become effective, while 5
seconds to cause a timeout.
x HDG, GBS, and DTM become effective instantly at input and it takes 5 seconds for
them to cause a timeout.
x ZDA becomes effective instantly at input and it takes 3 seconds for it to cause a
timeout.
5. Priority of Talker
No priority of talker is defined.
GN, GP, GL, LC, and IN are used to determine a type of navigator.
Talkers except those mentioned above are identified as the default navigators.
AP4-3
6. Handling of Positioning Status

Depending on the Version of NMEA, sentences with no positioning status may not be
accepted.
When a positioning status is contained, only VALID can be accepted. (With a VBW
exception)
7. Priority Processing
RMC and GLL may or may not contain the positioning system mode depending on the
Version of NMEA.
Depending on the presence or absence of the positioning system mode, priorities can be
switched.
x Position (Pos): GNS ( > GLL: with the Mode indicator) > GGA > RMC (with the
Mode indicator) > GLL (without the Mode indicator) > RMC
(without the Mode indicator)
x SOG, COG: VBW > RMC > VTG > OSD
Note: VBW is used only when HDT is valid.
x Heading: HDT > OSD
x RAIM flag: GBS
8. Number of decimal places in the sentence when converting to

the storage data
x Position related: Discard the fifth decimal place
x Speed related: Discard the fourth decimal place
x Time related: Discard all digits to the right of the decimal point
x True heading related: Discard the fourth decimal place
9. Sentences of from LAN, COM port in Common Use

According to the setting, input/output sentences are switched.
(Refer to the section about port attributes and I/O sentences.)
10. Priorities of Ports

LAN port > COM port
AP4-4
11. Correlation between NMEA Ver. and Sentence
Sentence NMEA 1.5 NMEA 2.0 NMEA 3.0

Reference DTM No define No define Yes
GNS No define No define Yes
GLL No Yes Yes
POSITION
GGA See Note Yes Yes
RMC Yes Yes Yes
VBW See Note Yes Yes
VTG See Note Yes Yes
SOG/COG
OSD No define Yes Yes
RMC Yes Yes Yes
HDT See Note Yes Yes
Heading
OSD No define Yes Yes
ROT ROT No define Yes Yes
Yes: Available No: Not available No define: Undefined in the standard
Note:
1) In NMEA183 Ver1.5, no checksum is attached.
2) In the specifications of FA-30/50, sentences without checksum cannot be used by
default; however, setting [Sentence without Checksum] to “use” allows users to use the
sentences without checksum.
3) Despite setting [Sentence without Checksum] to “use”, a sentence with checksum should
be checked and, if the checksum is not correct, the sentence should be discarded as an
invalid sentence.
AP4-5
AP4.2.3 Output Sentences

1. List of Output Sentences
Talker
Transmission
Format I/O Description FA-30 FA-50
Type
Period
Addressed and binary broadcast
AI ABK O Yes Yes At each event
acknowledgement
At reception of
AIS Regional Channel regional area data
AI ACA O Yes Yes
Assignment Message At switching of
regional area data
At reception of
Channel management regional area data
AI ACS O Yes Yes
information Source At switching of
regional area data
25 seconds during
occurrence of an
AI ALR O Set alarm state Yes Yes error, 2 minutes
during normal
operation
AI TXT O Set alarm state Yes Yes At a status change
AI VDM O VHF Data-link Message Yes Yes At VHF reception
VHF Data-link Own-vessel
AI VDO O Yes Yes 1 second
message
Command for determining
At each event and
PFEC idfuc I/O functions and detecting a Yes Yes
every 15 seconds
communication error
Command for switching port
PFEC idatr I/O Yes Yes At each event
attributes
2. Comparisons on Output Data among FA-30/50 and FA-100/150

FA-30 FA-50 FA-150
ABK Yes Yes Yes
ACA Yes Yes Yes
ACS Yes Yes No
ALR Yes Yes Yes
TXT Yes Yes Yes
VDO Yes Yes Yes
VDM Yes Yes Yes
LRF No No Yes
LRI No No Yes
LR1 No No Yes
LR2 No No Yes
LR3 No No Yes
Yes: Output No: No output
AP4-6
FA-30 FA-50 FA-150

VDO MSG 1, 2, 3, 5,
MSG
(Actual VHF No 6, 7, 8, 11, 12,
13, 14, 19, 24
transmission) 13, 15
(Note1)
MSG number of NULL MSG18 MSG 1
MSG 1 & 5
VDO MSG24 MSG 5
or 18 & 24
(When MMSI
No output
undefined) No output No output
(Note2)
NULL VDO output
(When MMSI
ACS not
undefined) NULL output NULL output MMSI of area editor
supported
MMSI field of ACS
(When MMSI
undefined)
No output No output No output
Message to other
ships (Note3)
UTC field in ALR Time of occurrence
NULL output NULL output NULL output
when UTC undefined of alarm
Time of area
UTC field in ACA switching
NULL output NULL output (Note4)
when UTC undefined Time of area
addition
UTC field in ACS ACS not
NULL output NULL output
when UTC undefined supported
Note1: Switching by the menu.

(MSG.1 & 5 or MSG.18 & 24 or MSG. (1 & 5)/ (18/24 alternately)
Note2: In FA-30, normally, MMSI is not set so that the transmission of NULL VDO
terminates.
To produce a NULL VDO output on FA-30, the MMSI dummy mode should be
turned ON.
(Due to a connection to IF-1500AIS, the default on FA-30 is assumed to be an initial
value of dummy MMSI of 999,999,000 to output NULL VDO.)
During the dummy mode, a VDM output containing a message to other ships is not
produced.
Note3: Basically, a message to other ships is not outputted by VDM.
During the dummy mode, VDM outputs are not produced regardless of the value of
dummy MMSI.
Note4: On FA-100/150, the following outputs, for example, are produced.
At normal transmission:
$AIACA,0,3544.45,N,13535.22,E,3543.55,N,13534.33,E,8,8087,1,8088,1,0,1,M,
1,235959.00*34<CR><LF>
Information of international waters:
$AIACA,0,,N,,E,,N,,E,8,2087,1,8088,1,,10,1,M,1,000000.00*34<CR><LF>
AP4-7
AP4.3 Sentence Description

ABK Addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement
The ABK sentence is issued when a process initiated by the received ABM, AIR, or BBM
sentence has completed or terminated.
This sentence provides information on whether ABM communication requested by either
Message6 or Message12 of ITU-R M.1371 has been successfully completed or failed. The
ABK process uses information received in Message7 and 13 of ITU-R M.1371.
When receiving Message7 or 13 of VHF data link or receiving a failure of Message6 or 12,
the AIS unit transfers the ABK sentence to the external application.
This sentence is used to transfer the processes of AIR sentences (Message15 of ITU-R
M.1371) and BBM sentences (Message8 and 14 of ITU-R M.1731) on the AIS unit to the
external application.
The external application initiates an interrogation using an AIR sentence or communication
using a BBM sentence.
The AIS unit issues an ABK sentence to transfer a result of the AIR or BBM communication
process.
$--ABK, xxxxxxxxx, a, x.x, x, x *hh<CR><LF>

a b c d e
a: MMSI of the addressed destination AIS unit
b: AIS channel of reception
c: ITU-R M.1371 message ID
d: Message Sequence Number
e: Type of acknowledgement
AP4-8
ABM Addressed Binary and safety related Message

This sentence provides Message6 and 12 of ITU-R M.1371. The ABM provides a means for
exchanging data by AIS to the external application.
The message data is defined solely by the application instead of AIS.
After receiving this sentence, the AIS starts broadcasting on the VHF data link with either
Message6 or 12.
$--ABM, x, x, x, xxxxxxxxx, x, x.x, s--s, x*hh<CR><LF>
a b c d e f g h
a: Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message, 1 to 9
b: Sentence number, 1 to 9
c: Sequential Message identifier, 0 to 3
d: The MMSI of destination AIS unit for the ITU-R M.1371 message
e: AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message
f: ITU-R M.1371 message ID (6 or12)
g: Encapsulated data
h: Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
ACK Acknowledgement alarm

This sentence is used as a receipt acknowledgement of the alarm status reported by a unit.
$--ACK, xxx *hh<CR><LF>

a
a: Local alarm number(identifier)
AP4-9
AIR AIS Interrogation Request

This sentence supports Message15 of ITU-R M.1371.
It provides a means for initiating a request for a certain ITU-R M.1371 message from a distant
AIS station or an AIS base station to the external application.
$--AIR, xxxxxxxxx, x.x, x, x.x, x, xxxxxxxxx, x.x, x *hh<CR><LF>

a b c d e f g h
a: MMSI of interrogated station-1

b: ITU-R M.1371 message requested from station-1 note)
c: massage sub-section (Reserved for future use)
d: number of second message from station-1 note)
e: massage sub-section (Reserved for future use)
f: MMIS interrogated station-2
g: number of message requested from station-2note)
h: massage sub-section (Reserved for future use)
Note)
From a distant mobile AIS station
Message3: Position report
Message5: Ship static and voyage related data
Mesage9: Standard SAR aircraft position report
Message18: Standard class B equipment position report
Message19: Extended class B equipment position report
Message21: Aids-to-Navigation report
From a distant base AIS station
Message4: Base station report
Message17: GNSS broadcast binary message
Message20: Data link management message
Message22: Channel management
AP4-10
ALR Set alarm state

This sentence is used to report an alarm condition and an alarm acknowledge state of a unit.
$--ALR, hhmmss.ss, xxx, A, A, c--c *hh<CR><LF>

a b c d e
a: Time of alarm condition change, UTC
b: Local alarm number(identifier) [identification number of alarm source]
c: Alarm condition (A= threshold exceeded, V=not exceeded)
d: Alarm’s acknowledge state (A=acknowledged, V=unacknowledged)
e: Alarm’s description text
BBM Broadcast Binary Message

This sentence supports issuing ITU-R M.1371 Message8: Binary broadcast message or
Message14: Safety related broadcast message. After receiving this sentence, the AIS starts
VHF broadcast communication of either Message8 or 14 within 4 seconds.
The success or failure of this broadcast is determined by both an ABK sentence and the
process supporting the issue of the ABK sentence. This AIS should be restricted the use of slot
and frame, as well as the amount of data summarized to be separately sent to them. If a
message has the length of 5 slots or more, or AIS broadcast communication has transmitted 20
RATDMA slots or more at the time of the current frame, the AIS returns a receipt notice
saying “Message transfer has failed” by ABK.
$--BBM, x, x, x, x, x.x, s--s, x *hh<CR><LF>

a b c d e f g
c: Sequential message identifier, 0 to 9
d: AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message
e: ITU-R M.1371 message ID, 8 or 14
f: Encapsulated data
Message8: binary data parameter
Message14: Safety related text parameter
g: Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
AP4-11
DTM Datum reference

This sentence provides a local datum and offset data from the reference standard point.
$--DTM, ccc, a, x.x, a, x.x, a, x.x, ccc *hh<CR><LF>

a b c d e f
a: Local datum
WGS84=W84
WGS72=W72
SGS85=S85,
PE90=P90
User define=999
IHO datum code
b: Local datum subdivision code
c: Lat offset, min, N/S
d: Lon offset, min, E/W
e: Altiude offset, m
f: Reference datum
WGS84=W84
WGS72=W72
SGS85=S85
PE90=P90
GBS GNSS Satellite fault detection

This message is used to support RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring).
$--GBS, hhmmss.ss, x.x, x.x, x.x, xx, x.x, x.x, x.x *hh<CR><LF>
a b c d e f g h
a: UTC time of the GGA or GNS fix associated with this sentence
b: Expected error in latitude
c: Expected error in longitude
b: Expected error in altitude
e: ID number of most likely failed satellite
f: Probability of missed detection for most likely failed satellite
g: Estimate of bias on most likely failed satellite
h: Standard deviation of bias estimate
AP4-12
GGA Global positioning system fix data

This sentence provides GPS positioning data, time, and position data.
$--GGA, hhmmss.ss, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, , x,

a b c d
xx, x.x, x.x, M, x.x, M, x.x, xxxx *hh<CR><LF>
e f g h i j k l
a: UTC of position
b: Latitude, N/S
c: Longitude, E/W
d: GPS quality indicator
0=fix not available or invalid,
1=GPS SPS mode, fix valid,
2=differential GPS, SPS mode, fix valid,
3=GPS PPS mode ,fix valid,
4=Real Time kinematic. Satellite system used in RTK mode with fixed integers
5=Float RTK. Satellite system used in RTK mode with floating integers,
6=Dead reckoning mode,
7=Manual input mode,
8=Simulator mode
e: Number of satellites in use, 00-12, may be different from the number in view
f: Horizontal dilution of precision
g: Antenna altitude above/below mean sea level (geoid)
h: Units of antenna altitude, m
i: Geoidal separation (difference between the WGC-84)
j: Units of geoidal separation, m
k: Age of differential GPS data
l: Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023
AP4-13
GLL Geographic position, latitude/longitude

This sentence provides latitude/longitude, positioning time, and status of the ship.
$--GLL, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, hhmmss.ss, A, a *hh<CR><LF>

a b c d e
a: Latitude, N/S
b: Longitude, E/W
c: UTC of position
d: Status
A=data valid V=data invalid
e: Mode indicator
A=Autonomous M=Manual input E=Dead reckoning
D=differential S=Simulator N=Data not valid
GNS GNSS fix data

This sentence provides positioning data obtained by a combination of GNSS
(GPS/GLONASS/Satellite system in the future) or individually by them.
$--GNS, hhmmss.ss, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, , c--c,

a b c d
xx, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x *hh<CR><LF>
e f g h i j
a: UTC of position
b: Latitude, N/S
c: Longitude, E/W
d: Mode indicator 1st char.=GPS, 2nd=GLONASS, 3rd=other satellite system
N=No fix F=Float RTK
A=Autonomous E=Dead reckoning mode
D=Differential M=Manual input mode
P=Precise S=Simulator mode
R=Real time Kinematic
e: Total number of satellites in use, 00-99
f: HDOP
g: Antenna altitude, m, re: mean-sea-level(geoid)
h: Geoidal separation, m
i: Age of differential data
j: Differential reference station ID
AP4-14
HDT Heading true

This sentence provides true heading data.
$--HDT, x.x, T *hh<CR><LF>

a
a: Heading, degree true
OSD Own ship data

This sentence provides the data including heading, course, speed, as well as speed and
direction of a tidal current.
$--OSD, x.x, A, x.x, a, x.x, a, x.x, x.x, a *hh<CR><LF>

a b c d e f g h i
a: Heading, degrees true

b: Heading status A=data valid, V=data invalid
c: Vessel course, degrees true
d: Course reference, B/M/W/R/P
B=bottom tracking log M=manually entered
W=water referenced R=radar tracking (of fixed target)
P=positioning system ground reference
e: Vessel speed
f: Speed reference, B/M/W/R/P
g: Vessel set, degrees true
h: Vessel drift(speed)
i: Speed unit (km/h, Knots, miles/h)
AP4-15
RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data

This sentence provides the data including speed, course, position, date, and time supplied by
GNSS.
$--RMC, hhmmss.ss, A, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, x.x,

a b c d e
x.x, xxxxxx, x.x, a, a *hh<CR><LF>
f g h i
a: UTC of position fix

b: Status (A=data valid V=navigation receiver warning)
c: Latitude, N/S
d: Longitude, E/W
e: Speed over ground, knots
f: Course over ground, degrees true
g: Date: dd/mm/yy
h: Magnetic variation, degrees, E/W
i: Mode indicator
A=Autonomous mode M=Manual input mode
D=Differential mode S=Simulator mode
E=dead reckoning mode N=Data not valid
SSD Ship Static Data

This sentence is used to specify the static parameters of AIS.
$--SSD, c--c, c--c, xxx, xxx, xx, xx, c, aa *hh<CR><LF>

a b c d e f g h
a: Ship’s Call Sign, 1 to 7 characters

b: Ship’s name, 1 to 20 characters
c: Pos. ref., “A”, distance from bow, 0 to 511 meters
d: Pos. ref., “B”, distance from stern, 0 to 511 meters
e: Pos. ref., “C”, distance from port beam, 0 to 63 meters
f: Pos. ref., “D”, distance from starboard beam, 0 to 63 meters
g: DTE indicator flag
0=Keyboard and display are a standard configuration,
and communication is supported.
1=Keyboard and display are either unknown or unable to support
communication.
h: Source identifier
AP4-16
TXT Text transmission

This sentence is used to transmit a text message.
$--TXT, xx, xx, xx, c--c *hh<CR><LF>

a b c d
a: Total number of messages, 01 to 99

b: Message number, 01 to 99
c: Text identifier
d: Text message
VBW Dual ground/water speed

This sentence provides the data of speed through the water and speed over ground.
$--VBW, x.x, x.x, A, x.x, x.x, A, x.x, A, x.x, A *hh<CR><LF>

a b c d e f g h i j
a: Longitudinal water speed, knots

b: Transverse water speed, knots
c: Status: water speed (A=data valid, V=data invalid)
d: Longitudinal ground speed, knots
e: Transverse ground speed, knots
f: Status: ground speed (A=data valid, V=data invalid)
g: Stern transverse water speed, knots
h: Status: stern water speed (A=data valid, V=data invalid)
i: Stern transverse ground speed, knots
j: Status: stern ground speed (A=data valid, V=data invalid)
AP4-17
VDM VHF Data Link Message

This sentence is used to transfer all contents of the AIS message packets that are defined by
ITU-R M.1371 and received over the VHF data link (VDL) using a 6 bit field type. This
structure is provided to transfer a long binary message using multiple sentences.
$--VDM, x, x, x, a, s—s, x *hh<CR><LF>

ab c d e f

d: AIS Channel, “A” or “B”
e: Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message
f: Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
VDO VHF Data Link Own-vessel message

This sentence is used to provide information collected for AIS broadcast communication. To
summarize the data, a 6 bit field type is used. This sentence has the same structure as VDM.
$--VDO, x, x, x, a, s—s, x *hh<CR><LF>

a b cd e f

d: AIS Channel, “A” or “B”
e: Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message
f: Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
AP4-18
VSD Voyage Static Data

This sentence is used to input information about a voyage. This information changes on rare
occasion during a voyage.
$--VSD, x.x, x.x, x.x, c--c, hhmmss.ss, xx, xx, x.x, x.x *hh<CR><LF>
a b c d e f g h i
a: Type of ship and cargo category, 0 to 255

b: Maximum present static draught, 0 to 25.5 meter
c: Persons on-board, 0 to 8191
d: Destination, 1-20 characters
e: Est. UTC of destination arrival
f: Est. day of arrival at destination, 00 to 31 (UTC)
g: Est. month of arrival at destination, 00 to 12 (UTC)
h: Navigational status, 0 to 15
ex) 0=under way using engine 1=at anchor
2=not under command ----etc----
i: Regional application flags, 0 to 15
VTG Course over ground and ground speed

This sentence provides the data of speed over ground and course over ground.
$--VTG, x.x, T, x.x, M, x.x, N, x.x, K, a *hh<CR><LF>

a b c d e
a: Curse over ground, degrees true

b: Curse over ground, degrees magnetic
c: Speed over ground, knot
d: Speed over ground, km/m
e: Mode indicator
A=Autonomous mode M= Manual input mode
D=Differential mode S= Simulator mode
E=Dead reckoning mode N=Data not valid
AP4-19
ｶﾊﾞｰｸﾐﾋﾝﾊﾟﾈﾙﾊﾘﾏｰｸ
COVER ASSEMBLY PANEL LABEL
FA-50 05-097-2527-0
(001-034-490)
ｶﾊﾞｰ
COVER
02-158-1004-1
ｼｰﾙﾄﾞｹｰｽ2
SHIELD CASE 2
05-096-2521-1
(100-338-381-10)
ﾒｲﾝｼｰﾙﾄﾞｸﾐﾋﾝﾄﾞｳｺｳｼﾞｸｵｻｴｲﾀ
ﾄﾞｳｺｳｼﾞｸ4
MAIN SHIELD ASSEMBLY SHAFT FIXING PLATE
SHAFT 4
FA-50 05-097-2522-1 +ﾊﾞｲﾝﾄﾞｺﾈｼ
05-097-2523-1
(001-034-480) BINDING HEAD SCREW
M3X6 SUS304
(000-162-664-10)
ｹｲｺｸﾗﾍﾞﾙ(2) ﾒｲﾝｼｰﾙﾄﾞ
WARNING LABEL(2) MAIN SHIELD
03-129-1001-3 05-097-2521-1 ｼｰﾙﾄﾞﾌｵｰﾑ
SHIELDED FORM
81TS 5-5.5 *1.0M*
PWRﾌﾟﾘﾝﾄ
RX2ﾌﾟﾘﾝﾄ PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD 05P0809(LF)
05P0808B(LF) (001-034-460)
(001-015-630)
RX1ﾌﾟﾘﾝﾄﾐﾆﾋﾟﾝｸﾐﾋﾝ(1)
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MINI PIN ASSY(1)
MAIN&TXﾌﾟﾘﾝﾄ L-110
05P0808A(LF)
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (000-165-839-10)
(001-015-620)
05P0814(LF) ﾐﾆﾋﾟﾝｸﾐﾋﾝ(1)
(001-034-470) MINI PIN ASSY(1) TRｵｻｴｲﾀ
L-70 TR FIXING PLATE
(000-165-834-10) 05-097-2515-1
+-ﾅﾍﾞｾﾑｽB (100-343-661-10)
ｸｰﾙｼｰﾄ
WASHER HEAD SCREW *B*
SILICON RUBBER
05-097-2516-0 M3X12 C2700W MBNI2
ｷｬｯﾌﾟｽﾍﾟｰｻ (100-343-670-10) (000-163-184-10)
ｹｰﾌﾞﾙ(ｸﾐﾋﾝ)
CAP SPACER CABLE ASSEMBLY
CS-10S ｸﾞﾛﾒﾂﾄ
05S9462-2
(000-164-960-10) GROMMET
(000-165-389-12)
ｼｬｰｼ C-30-NG-79-D-UL
CHASSIS (000-165-420-10)
05-097-2511-1
(100-343-621-10)
+-ﾅﾍﾞｾﾑｽA
+-ﾅﾍﾞｾﾑｽB WASHER HEAD SCREW *A*
WASHER HEAD SCREW *B* M3X10 C2700W MBNI2
M3X8 C2700W MBNI2 (000-163-157-10) ﾌﾞｯｼﾝｸﾞ
(000-163-190-10) STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING
+-ﾅﾍﾞｾﾑｽB SR-6P-4
WASHER HEAD SCREW *B* (000-165-933-10)
M4X12 C2700W MBNI2
(000-163-192-10) GPS TBﾌﾟﾘﾝﾄ
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
+ﾅﾍﾞPﾀｲﾄUIｻﾞﾂｷ 24P0043A
PAN HEAD P-TIGHT SCREW (001-041-520)
3X8 SWRM10
ｹｰﾌﾞﾙ(ｸﾐﾋﾝ)
(000-158-071-10)
ﾍﾞｰｽ CABLE ASSEMBLY
BASE CHASSIS MJ145-TMP-1.5D-L090
05-097-2512-1 (000-164-699-10)
(100-343-631-10)
ｺﾈｸﾀﾊﾟﾈﾙｸﾐﾋﾝ
CONNECTOR PANEL ASSEMBLY
FA-50
(001-034-500)
ﾍﾞｰｽ
BASE ｺﾈｸﾀﾊﾟﾈﾙ
02-158-1003-1 CONNECTOR PANEL
(100-337-561-10) 05-097-2513-2
ﾖﾋﾞﾋﾝ
SPARE PARTS ﾊﾟﾈﾙｼｰﾄ
SP05-05801 PANEL SHEET
ﾋｭｰｽﾞ 05-097-2514-1
GLASS TUBE FUSE
FGMB 125V 4A PBF 2
(000-157-482-10)
ｺｳｻﾞｲ
INSTALLATION MATERIALS
CP05-11401
+ﾄﾗｽﾀﾂﾋﾟﾝﾈｼﾞ1ｼﾕ
SELF TAPPING SCREW
4X20 SUS304 4 ﾌﾞﾝﾊﾟｲﾊﾞｺ
(000-158-850-10) DISTRIBUTION BOX
ﾌｿﾞｸﾋﾝ DB-1
ACCESSORIES (000-054-087)
FP05-06110
(000-011-840)
AISﾋｮｳｼﾞｿﾌﾄCD
AIS VIEWER 1
FAISPC-MX50
ﾌｿﾞｸﾋﾝ
MODEL FA-50
ACCESSORIES
FP05-06100
(000-013-180)
AISﾋﾖｳｼﾞｿﾌﾄCD
APPROVED CHECKED DRAWN UNIT FA-50 船舶識別装置
AIS DISPLAY SOFTWARE CD-ROM 1
FAISPC-B/OM-44431-C 4 Aug2008 4 Aug2008 4 Aug2008 CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER
Y.Kamba T.Yoshida S.Kubota DWG.NO. C4442-E01-A
Contents of Drawings
Name Type Dwg. No. Page

Interconnection
FA-50 C4442-C01 S-1
diagram
FA-50
FA-50 C4442-K01 S-2
Schematic diagram
05P0814 1/9 (I/O & CONNECTOR) C4442-K02 S-3
05P0814 2/9 (LAN & GPS) C4442-K03 S-4
05P0814 3/9 (CPU & MEMORY) C4442-K04 S-5
05P0814 4/9 (FPGA1) C4442-K05 S-6
MAIN&Tx board 05P0814 5/9 (FPGA2 & DDS) C4442-K06 S-7
05P0814 6/9 (CLK & DDS) C4442-K07 S-8
05P0814 7/9 (TX PART) C4442-K08 S-9
05P0814 8/9 (CODEC) C4442-K09 S-10
05P0814 9/9 (POWER) C4442-K10 S-11
POWER board 05P0809 C4442-K11 S-12
IF-1500AIS
Interconnection IF-1500AIS C4435-C01 S-13
diagram
Distributor DB-1 C4417-K15 S-14
AC/DC power supply PR-240CE C5003-K04 S-15
S-0
1 2 3 4 S-1
*1
100-115/ DPYC-1.5 ホイップアンテナ
200-230VAC AC DC + WHIP ANTENNA
1φ,50/60Hz IN AC/DC OUT -
電源ユニット FAB-151D(JAPAN ONLY)
簡易型船舶自動識別装置 150M-W2VN *2
+ DC AC/DC POWER CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER
- IN SUPPLY UNIT
A PR-240 *2 FA-50
PE *1 COM/POWER
IV-1.25sq. VHF ANT *1 *1 GPS ANTENNA
5D-2V OR *1
2m
J17 J1 FM-MP-5 RG-10/UY,MAX.50m FM-MP-5
アンテナ構成は選択とする
12-24VDC (+) アカ RED 1 DC_P(+) GPA-017S
SELECT ANTENNA CONFIGURATION
(-) クロ BLK 2 DC_M(-)
0.2m
MJ-A7SPF MJ-A7SPF0003-050C,5m,φ6 J9 GPA-017
1 *4 1 TD-A
シロ WHT シロ WHT 複合空中線部
IF-1500AIS 2
P
2 TD-B
TNC-J-3
クロ BLK アオ BLU GPS ANT TNC-P-3 GPS/VHF ANTENNA
または OR 3 10m
キ YEL キ YEL 3 RD-H *2 GVA-100
P *2
GPS航法装置 4 ﾐﾄﾞﾘ GRN ﾐﾄﾞﾘ GRN 4 RD-C TNCP-NJ
5 TNC-PS-3D-15,15m ホイップアンテナ
GPS NAVIGATOR アカ RED チャ BRN 5 0V *1
6 WHIP ANTENNA
GP-150 アオ BLU DRAIN *1 N-P-8DFB FAB-151D(JAPAN ONLY)
7 NJ-TP-3DXV,1m N-P-8DFB 8D-FB-CV,30/50m *2
JB *1 RG-10/UY,MAX.20m *1 150M-W2VN *2
GSC-001
外部表示器／センサー
EXT. DISPLAY/SENSOR
0.8m
(RS-422/IEC61162-1)
スイッチングハブ NETWORK N-J-3
*1 *3 RJ45 SWITCHING HUB *2 *3
RJ45 RJ45 J1 VHF M-P-3 1m
B PC LAN CABLE (CAT5)
TX_P 1
P5E-4PTX-BL,2/10m
P
1 E_TD_P ANT 分配器 N-P-8DFB
TX_N 2 2 E_TD_N N-J-3 N-P-8DFB 8D-FB-CV,30/50m *2
外部 *1 *3 RJ45 DISTRI- 1m RG-10/UY,MAX.20m *1
RX_P 3 3 E_RD_P BUTOR
表示器 LAN CABLE (CAT5) NC 4 4 NC TNC-P-3
P P GPS 1m DB-1
EXTERNAL NC 5 5 NC ANT
DISPLAY RX_N 6 6 E_RD_N
7 MAIN &
NC 7 NC TX & GPS
P
(AUTO MDI/MDI-X) NC 8 8 NC
05P0814
GND *1
IV-1.25sq.
注記
*１）造船所手配。
C *２）オプション。
*３）Auto MDI/MDI-X対応でないHUBのときは、ストレートケーブルを使用する。
*４）COMラインを使用しないときは、芯線がショートしないようテープで絶縁する。
DRAWN TYPE
NOTE Jan. 8 '08 T.YAMASAKI FA-50
*1: SHIPYARD SUPPLY. CHECKED 名称
簡易型船舶自動識別装置
Jan. 9 '08 T.TAKENO
*2: OPTION. APPROVED
Jan.18'08 R.Esumi 相互結線図
*3: USE STRAIGHT LAN CABLE WHEN A HUB W/O AUTO MDI/MDI-X FUNCTION IS USED. SCALE MASS NAME
*4: IF COM LINES ARE NOT USED, TAPE THEM TO PREVENT SHORT-CIRCUIT. kg CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER
DWG.No. REF.No.
C4442-C01- B 05-097-2002-0 INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM
S-2
S-3
S-4
S-5
S-6
S-7
S-8
S-9
S-10
S-11
S-12
S-13
1 2 3 4
AIS受信機
NavNet2
AIS RECEIVER 12-24VDC 船舶用レーダー/プロッタ
J17
MARINE RADAR/PLOTTER
FA-30/50 (+) 2m
1 ｱｶ RED 接続箱
(-) 2 ｸﾛ BLK *3 *3 *3
AIS IN DATA OUT MJ-A6SPF 指示部／制御部
A J9 JB *1 MJ-A7SPF0003-050C,5m,φ6
MJ-A7SPF MJ-A6SPF0012-050C/100C,
5/10m,φ6
MJ-A6SPF DATA2
RDP-149 DISPLAY UNIT
TD-A 1 ｼﾛ WHT ｷ YEL 1 TD-A TD-A 1 1 TD1-A RPU-015 PROCESSOR UNIT
P P
TD-B 2 ｱｵ BLU ﾐﾄﾞﾘ GRN 2 TD-B IEC61162-1/2 TD-B 2 2 TD1-B (MODEL 18x4C/19x4C ser.)
RD-A 3 ｷ YEL ｼﾛ WHT 3 RD-A RD-A 3 3 RD1-H
P P
RD-B 4 ﾐﾄﾞﾘ GRN ｸﾛ BLK 4 RD-B RD-B 4 4 RD1-C
GND 5 ﾁｬ BRN ｱｶ RED 5 GND NC 5 5 NC
DRAIN ｱｵ BLU 6 GND FG 6 6 SHIELD
MJ-A6SPF0003-050C,5m,φ6
7 FG
*2
*1
TTYCS-4 JB *1
FA-150 COM1/2
TD_A 1
MAX.30m
ｷ YEL
AISインターフェイスユニット
TD_B 2
P
ﾐﾄﾞﾘ GRN AIS INTERFACE UNIT MJ-A7SPF0007
*3 指示部
GND_ISO 3
P
ｼﾛ WHT IF-1500AIS -050C,5m,φ6 MJ-A7SPF DATA1
DISPLAY UNIT
RD_A 4 ｸﾛ BLK ｷ YEL ｼﾛ WHT 1 TD1-A RDP-148/150
P
RD_B 5 ｱｶ RED ﾐﾄﾞﾘ GRN ｱｵ BLU 2 TD1-B (MODEL 17x4C ser.)
GND_ISO 6 ｼﾛ WHT ｷ YEL 3 RD1-H (FR-8002 ser.)
P
COM1_JP 7 ｸﾛ BLK ﾐﾄﾞﾘ GRN 4 RD1-C
COM1_JP 8 NC 5 +12V
NC 6 GND
7 SHIELD
B CB-100
*1
TTYCS-4
TD4-A 25 同上
(FA-100) TD4-B 26 P
DITTO
GND_ISO 27
RD4-A 28 *3
P FUSE MJ-A3SPF 12-24VDC
RD4-B 29
MJ-A15A3F0013-035-3A 3A
GND_ISO 30 12-24VDC ｼﾛ WHT 1 V_IN(+)
3.5m,φ6
ｸﾛ BLK 2 GND(-)
3 FG
GND *1
IV-2sq.
C 注記
＊１）造船所手配。
DRAWN TYPE
＊２）オプション。 27/Mar/09 T.YAMSAKI IF-1500AIS
＊３）コネクタは工場にて取付済み。 CHECKED 名称
27/Mar/09 T.TAKENO AISインターフェイス
NOTE APPROVED
*1. SHIPYARD SUPPLY. 3/Apr/09 R.Esumi 相互結線図
SCALE MASS NAME
*2. OPTION. kg AIS INTERFACE UNIT
*3. CONNECTOR PLUG FITTED AT FACTORY. DWG.No.
C4435-C01- F INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM
S-14
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・FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer

All rights reserved. Printed in Japan A : OCT . 2009

Pub. No. SME-44420-A

1.2 Overview of AIS Class B System ····································································· 1-13

Chapter 2. Initial Setup

2.1 COM Port Setup ································································································ 2-2

2.2 Network Setup ··································································································· 2-5

2.3 Ship Static Setup ·······························································································2-8

2.4 Own Vessel Data ····························································································· 2-11

2.5 Message ·········································································································· 2-15

Chapter 3. Parts Location

3.2 GVA-100: Combined Antenna ···········································································3-6

Chapter 4. Menu Tree

Chapter 5. Block Diagrams

5.2 Block Diagrams ·································································································5-3

Chapter 6. Updating Program

6.1.3 After updating ··························································································6-7

7.2 Measurement of Tx Output Power and Frequency ············································7-2

7.3 Tx Output Power Adjustment ·············································································7-6

6. HDG Alarm ···························································································· 8-6

8.2 Alarm Status ·································································································· 8-21

8. HDG (Heading lost/invalid) ································································ 8-22

8.3 Sensor Status ·································································································· 8-23

8.4 Tests ················································································································ 8-24

8.5 DIP Switches and LEDs ················································································· 8-27

Q6. Is DSC reception continuously performed? ······················································ 9-1

Q10. Is it required to connect with the external sensors of

Q31. What settings are required to be set by a user? ············································· 9-5

Appendix 1. Specifications ···························································AP1-1

Appendix 2. Channel Lists ····························································AP2-1

2. USA Mode Channel ························································································ AP2-3

Appendix 3. Class B AIS (CS) System

AP3.2 VDL Messages ························································································ AP3-5

AP3.3 Configurations of Transmission Messages ·············································· AP3-6

AP3.4 Regional operating area ······································································· AP3-11

Appendix 4. IEC61162 Sentences

AP4.2 Handling of Sentences············································································· AP4-2

AP4.3 Sentence Description··············································································· AP4-8

OSD Own ship data ·············································································· AP4-15

Parts List ··············································································································· E-0

Contents of Drawings ·························································································· S-0

2. Method of Connecting FA-50 to PC and Access Method (2-5)

4. Comparison between Class A and B (1-13)

FA-50 (Class B) FA-150 (Class A)

LAN connection check

6. Action of after Board Replacement

x Built-in GPS: required

Figure 1.1.1 System Configuration Diagram of FA-50

1.1.2 Equipment List

Table 1.1.1 Standard Supplies

Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks

Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks

1.1.4 Opening Web browser screen of FA-50

Specify the IP address with 172.31.24.xxx

Specify the subnet mask with

1.1.5 Connecting External Display

1. Example of NavNet 3 Connection