Operator'S Manual: Class A Ais

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CLASS A AIS
Model FA-170
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
General
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The operator must read the safety instructions before attempting to operate this equipment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

WARNING could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

CAUTION can result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action Mandatory Action
WARNING WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Immediately turn off the power at the
Do not open the equipment. switchboard if the equipment is
emitting smoke or fire.
Only qualified personnel should work
inside the equipment. Continued use of the equipment can
cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a
Do not approach the antenna closer FURUNO agent for service.
than listed below when it is
transmitting. Make sure no rain or water splash
The antenna emits radio waves that leaks into the equipment.
can be harmful to the human body.
Fire or electrical shock can result if water
RF power density on antenna aperture Distance leaks in the equipment.
100 W/m2 N/A
10 W/m2 0.04 m Do not operate the equipment with
2 W/m2 0.09 m wet hands.
Immediately turn off the power at the Electrical shock can result.
switchboard if water leaks into the
equipment or something is dropped
in the equipment.
Continued use of the equipment can

cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a
FURUNO agent for service. WARNING LABEL
A warning label is attached to the AC-DC power
Do not disassemble or modify the supply. Do not remove the label.
equipment. If the label is missing or damaged, contact a
FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury
can result. WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not Unit: PR-240 Power Supply
remove cover. No user-serviceable
Do not place liquid-filled containers parts inside. Name: Warning Label (1)
on the top of the equipment. Type: 86-003-1011-3
CodeNo.: 100-263-233-10
Fire or electrical shock can result if a
liquid spills into the equipment.
About the TFT LCD
Use the proper fuse. The TFT LCD is constructed using the latest LCD
techniques, and displays 99.99% of its pixels. The
Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or remaining 0.01% of the pixels may drop out or blink,
permanent damage to the equipment. however this is not an indication of malfunction.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
System overview
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) was originally developed to aid the Vessel Traffic Ser-
vices (VTS) by use of a VHF transponder working on Digital Selective Call (DSC) at VHF CH70,
and is still in use along the UK coastal areas and others. Some time later the IMO developed a
Universal AIS using the new sophisticated technology called Self-Organized Time Division Multi-
ple Access (SOTDMA) based on a VHF Data Link (VDL).
The system operates in three modes – autonomous (continuous operation in all areas), assigned
(data transmission interval remotely controlled by authority in traffic monitoring service) and polled
(in response to interrogation from a ship or authority). It is synchronized with GPS time to avoid
conflict among multiple users (IMO minimum 2000 reports per minute and IEC requires 4500 re-
ports on two channels). The VHF channels 87B and 88B are commonly used and in addition there
are local AIS frequencies. Shipborne AIS transponders exchange various data as specified by the
IMO and ITU on either frequency automatically set up by the frequency management telecom-
mand received by the DSC receiver on ship.
Other ship1
Own ship VTS Center
Transmits and receives Own ship transmits

static/dynamic data* static/dynamic data*
VTS Center sends various

information including
weather conditions and
Transmits and receives frequency assignments.
Other ship2 static/dynamic data*
*: Static data - MMSI, Name, etc.

Dynamic data - Position, heading, COG, etc.
AIS system
Not all ships carry AIS
The Officer of the Watch (OOW) should always be aware that other ships, and in particular leisure
craft, fishing boats and warships, and some coastal shore stations (including Vessel Traffic Ser-
vice centers) might not be fitted with AIS.
The OOW should also be aware that AIS fitted on other ships as a mandatory carriage require-
ment might be switched off by the master if its use might compromise the security of the vessel.
Thus, users are therefore cautioned to always bear in mind that information provided by AIS may
not be giving a complete or correct “picture” of shipping traffic in their vicinity.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Use of AIS in collision avoidance

As an anti-collision aid, the AIS has the following advantages over radar:
• Information provided in near real-time

• Capable of instant presentation of target course alterations
• Not subject to target swap
• Not subject to target loss in clutter
• Not subject to target loss due to abrupt maneuvers
• Able to “detect” ships within VHF/FM coverage, including in some circumstances, around bends
and behind islands.
When using the AIS for anti-collision purposes it is important to remember that the AIS is an ad-
ditional source of navigation information. It does not replace other navigational systems. The AIS
may not be giving a complete or correct “picture” of shipping traffic in its vicinity.
The use of the AIS does not negate the responsibility of the OOW to comply with all collision reg-
ulation requirements, especially the maintaining of a proper look-out. The prudent navigator uses
all aids available to navigate the ship.
Erroneous information
Erroneous information implies a risk to other ships as well as your own. Poorly configured or im-
properly calibrated sensors might lead to incorrect information being transmitted. It is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that all information entered into the system is correct and up to date.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .................................................................................................................. vii
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................... ix
1. OPERATION ..........................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Description of Controls ...............................................................................................1-1
1.2 How to Turn the Power On and Off ............................................................................1-2
1.3 How to Adjust the Panel and Display Brilliance..........................................................1-3
1.4 Display Overview........................................................................................................1-4
1.5 Menu Overview...........................................................................................................1-5
1.5.1 Menu operating procedure .............................................................................1-5
1.5.2 How to select a menu option ..........................................................................1-6
1.5.3 How to enter numeric data .............................................................................1-6
1.5.4 How to use the software keyboard for alphanumeric input ............................1-6
1.6 How to Enter Voyage-Related Data ...........................................................................1-7
1.7 How to Set the Notification .......................................................................................1-10
1.8 How to Select a Display............................................................................................1-11
1.8.1 Plotter display...............................................................................................1-12
1.8.2 Target list......................................................................................................1-14
1.8.3 Dangerous (target) list..................................................................................1-15
1.8.4 How to interpret the [TARGET DETAIL] screen ...........................................1-16
1.8.5 Own ship data ..............................................................................................1-18
1.8.6 Alert display..................................................................................................1-19
1.9 Messages .................................................................................................................1-20
1.9.1 How to send a message ...............................................................................1-20
1.9.2 How to receive messages ............................................................................1-22
1.9.3 How to use the message box (MSG BOX) ...................................................1-22
1.10 Regional Operating Channels ..................................................................................1-24
1.10.1 How to view channel information..................................................................1-24
1.10.2 How to edit/view regional channels ..............................................................1-25
1.11 How to Enable/Disable the Key Beep.......................................................................1-28
1.12 Long Range ..............................................................................................................1-28
1.12.1 How to set up long range response..............................................................1-28
1.12.2 How to broadcast own ship data ..................................................................1-29
1.13 Pilot Plug (FA-1703, option) .....................................................................................1-30
1.14 Viewing Initial Settings..............................................................................................1-31
1.15 Setting for Time Difference.......................................................................................1-32
2. INLAND AIS OPERATION ....................................................................................2-1

2.1 How to Activate the Inland AIS ...................................................................................2-1
2.2 Selecting AIS Mode ....................................................................................................2-2
2.3 How to Enter Voyage-Related Data ...........................................................................2-3
2.4 Static Data ..................................................................................................................2-8
2.5 Target List and Dangerous Target List .......................................................................2-9
2.5.1 Target list........................................................................................................2-9
2.5.2 Dangerous (target) list..................................................................................2-11
2.5.3 How to interpret the [TARGET DETAIL] screen ...........................................2-11
2.6 Inland AIS Specific Messaging .................................................................................2-14
2.6.1 How to send a text message ........................................................................2-14
2.6.2 How to view a sent text message.................................................................2-16
2.6.3 ETA and RTA messages ..............................................................................2-16
2.6.4 No. of persons message ..............................................................................2-20
2.6.5 EMMA warning message .............................................................................2-21
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2.6.6 Water level message.................................................................................... 2-22

2.7 Viewing Initial Settings ............................................................................................. 2-23
2.8 Setting for Time Difference ...................................................................................... 2-24
2.9 How to Select Menu Language ................................................................................ 2-24
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................3-1
3.1 Maintenance............................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Replacement of Fuse ................................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................3-3
3.4.1 Monitor unit test.............................................................................................. 3-3
3.4.2 Transponder test ............................................................................................ 3-4
3.4.3 VHF communication test ................................................................................ 3-5
3.4.4 TX on/off log................................................................................................... 3-6
3.5 Alerts .......................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.6 GPS Monitor............................................................................................................... 3-8
3.7 Displaying Sensor Status ........................................................................................... 3-9
3.8 How to Restore Default Settings .............................................................................. 3-10
3.9 AIS-SART Test Indication in Target List .................................................................. 3-10
APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE .......................................................................................AP-1

APPENDIX 2 ALERTS, IDS, MEANINGS AND MEASURES...................................AP-7
APPENDIX 3 PARTS LIST/LOCATION..................................................................AP-10
APPENDIX 4 CHANNEL LISTS AND ERI CODES ................................................AP-11
APPENDIX 5 ABBREVIATIONS, UNITS AND SYMBOLS ....................................AP-13
APPENDIX 6 RADIO REGULATORY INFORMATION .........................................AP-18
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................SP-1
INDEX.......................................................................................................................... IN-1
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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the FA-170
FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FA-170 AIS Transponder. We are
confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and
reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and
reliability throughout the world. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global
network of agents and dealers.
Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly operated
and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation and maintenance procedures in
this manual.
We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.
Features
The FA-170 is a universal AIS (Automatic Identification System) for open sea and inland
waterways, capable of exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or
coastal stations.
It complies with IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, IMO MSC.302(87), A.694, ITU-R M.1371-5 and DSC
ITU-R M.825. It also complies with IEC 61924-2, IEC 61993-2 (Type testing standard) and IEC
60945 Ed. 4 (EMC and environmental conditions).
The FA-170 consists of VHF and GPS antennas, a transponder unit, a monitor unit, and several
associated units. The transponder contains a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on two parallel
VHF channels, a DSC channel 70 receiver, interface, communication processor, and internal GPS
receiver. The internal GPS is a 12-channel all-in-view receiver with a differential capability, and
provides UTC reference for system synchronization to eliminate clash among multiple users. It
also gives position, COG and SOG when the external GPS fails.
The main features are:
• Safety of navigation by automatically exchanging navigational data between ships and between
ship and coast
• Static data:
- MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
- IMO number (where available)
- Call sign & name
- Length and beam
- Type of ship
- Location of position-fixing antenna on the ship
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• Dynamic data:
- Ship’s position with accuracy indication and integrity status
- Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)
- Course over ground (COG)
- Speed over ground (SOG)
- Heading
- Rate of turn (ROT) where available
• Voyage-related data
- Ship’s draught
- Navigational status (manual input)
- Hazardous cargo (type)
- Destination and ETA (at master’s discretion)
• Short safety-related messages, free messages
• LCD panel satisfies the IMO minimum requirements plus simple plotting modes
• Interfaces for radar, ECDIS, PC for future networking expansion
• GPS/VHF combined antenna for easy installation available
• Built-in GPS receiver for UTC synchronization and backup position-fixing device
• The Inland AIS feature is based on CCNR (Vessel Tracking and Tracing Standard for Inland
Navigation). Inland AIS receives and sends SOLAS AIS information, and interfaces automatic
data input such as blue sign, draught (in centimeters), air draught (height from waterline), haz-
ardous cargo blue cone indication, euro ship identifier and inland ship type. Further, the inland
AIS sends ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) to lock, bridge, terminal, etc. and displays response
as RTA (Requested Time of Arrival) from the lock, bridge or terminal. Information receivable
from land stations include EMMA warning, water level data, etc.
Program Numbers
Unit & PC board Program No. Version No. Date of modification
Monitor Unit 0550256 01.uu
(MAIN: 20P8200D)
Transponder Unit 0550255 01.uu
(R-MOD: 05P0892)
Transponder Unit 48504650 uu
(GPS: 20P8211)
uu: Minor modification
CE Declarations
With regards to CE declarations, please refer to our website (www.furuno.com), for further infor-
mation about RoHS conformity declarations.
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OR
GPS antenna
VHF antenna VHF antenna
GPA-017S
GPS/VHF
combined antenna
GVA-100-T
Distributor unit
DB-1
MONITOR UNIT
FA-1702
(two units may
be connected)
TRANSPONDER UNIT
FA-1701
External display, NavNet2,

NavNet 3D, Pilot plug (FA-1703),
Sensor
Alarm system
Beacon receiver
LAN
Blue Sign
Power supply : Standard supply

PR-240 : Optional or local supply
GPS-017S Exposed to the weather

GVA-100-T Exposed to the weather
FA-1701 Protected from the weather
FA-1702 Protected from the weather
100/110/115/200/ 12-24 VDC DB-1 Protected from the weather
24 VDC
220/230 VAC PR-240 Protected from the weather
1ø, 50/60Hz
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1. OPERATION
1.1 Description of Controls
A CLASS A
TYPE
B MMSI 123123123
POSN 34º 31.1234Ń
135º 24.5678É
HDG 310º
SOG 10.0kn COG 135º
RNG 3 .0NM BRG 225º
CPA 2 .0NM 20'00"
: CURSOR ENT : SELECT : RANGE DISP : NEXT
1 2 3
4 5 6
No. Key name Function(s) when pressed

1 BRILL key • Displays brilliance setting pop-up window.
• Switches between Day and Night display modes.
2 DISP key • Cycles through display screens.
• Switches between Day and Night display modes when brilliance
pop-up window is active.
• Closes all active menu windows and returns to the last used display
screen.
3 MENU/ESC key • Opens the menu.
• Goes back one layer in the menu.
• Closes the settings screen, when displayed, and returns to the
menu.
4 Power key • Short press to turn the unit on.
• Long press to turn the unit off.
5 NAV STATUS key Opens the [NAV STATUS] settings window.
6 ENT/ACK key • Confirms the currently selected item on the menu.
• Confirms adjusted settings.
• Acknowledge alerts.
7 Cursorpad • Move the selection cursor.
• Plotter display: W or X changes display range.
• TARGET LIST display: W or X changes pages.
• OWN INFORMATION display: W or X switches between informa-
tion tabs.
• ALERT display: W or X switches between the alert list and the alert
log. S or T selects an alert.
Note: The nominal viewing distance is 70 cm.
This manual uses the following terminology for the sake of brevity:
Terminology Example Meaning

Select Select [MSG]. Use the Cursorpad to select [MSG].
W, S, X, T Press X. Press the corresponding arrow on the Cursorpad.
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1. OPERATION
1.2 How to Turn the Power On and Off

Press the power key to turn the equipment on. When powered, the equipment
sounds a beep then proceeds in the sequence shown below.
To turn the power off, press and hold the power key .
PROGRAM NO. 0550255 - xx . xx

SERIAL NO. 1000-42xx - xxxx
ROM(T): OK
RAM(T): OK
ROM(M): OK
RAM(M): OK
This indication flashes to show the unit is ready for use. The
automatic startup test results are displayed when tests are
completed.
Indication Description
PROGRAM NUMBER Displays the program number for this FA-170. The indication
"XX.XX" is replaced with the version number.
SERIAL NUMBER Displays the serial number for this FA-170.
ROM(T) / RAM(T) Displays the ROM/RAM test results for the connected FA-1701.
ROM(M) / RAM(M) Displays the ROM/RAM test results for the FA-1702.
The startup screen displays the program version number, serial number and the re-
sults of the ROM and RAM data test, showing "OK" or "NG" (No Good) as the result.
The message "- PRESS ANY KEY -" flashes to indicate that the test is complete.
Press any key to close the test results. If "NG" appears for any of the check results
after the startup test is completed, contact your dealer for advice.
When no errors occur at startup, the plotter display is shown after the test is complet-
ed.
If there is no response from the transponder unit or AIS symbols do not appear, the
message “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears on the screen. Press any key to
erase the message. Check the connection between the monitor unit and the transpon-
der unit.
The FA-170 should be powered while underway or at anchor. The master may switch
off the AIS if he believes that the continual operation of the AIS might compromise the
safety or security of his ship. The AIS should be restarted when it is safe to do so.
The equipment transmits own ship static data within two minutes of start-up and it is
transmitted at six-minute intervals thereafter. Static data includes MMSI number, IMO
number, call sign, ship name, ship length and width, ship type and GPS antenna po-
sition.
In addition to static data, ship’s dynamic data is also transmitted. This data includes
position with quality indication, SOG, COG, rate of turn, heading, etc. Dynamic data is
transmitted every 2 seconds to 3 minutes depending on ship’s speed and course
change. Voyage-related data, such as ship’s draught, hazardous cargo, destination
and estimated time of arrival, are also transmitted at six-minute intervals.
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The FA-170 starts receiving data from AIS-equipped ships as soon as it is turned on,
and those ships’ locations are shown on the plotter display with the AIS symbol. (To
learn more about the plotter display, see section 1.8.) With connection of a radar or
ECDIS, the AIS target symbols may be overlaid on the radar or ECDIS.
Note 1: If no navigation sensor is installed or a sensor such as a gyrocompass has
failed, the AIS automatically transmits “not available data” to AIS-equipped ships.
Note 2: The reporting intervals are as follows:
Ship’s navigational status Nominal reporting interval
Ship at anchor or moored or aground or not under command and 3 minutes
not moving faster than 3 kn
Ship at anchor or moored or aground or not under command and 10 seconds
moving faster than 3 kn
Ship speed 0-14 kn 10 seconds
Ship speed 0-14 kn and changing course 3 1/3 seconds
Ship speed 14-23 kn 6 seconds
Ship speed 14-23 kn and changing course 2 seconds
Ship speed faster than 23 kn 2 seconds
Ship speed faster than 23 kn and changing course 2 seconds
Note 3: The screen refreshes slower in low ambient temperature. (See the specifica-
tions at the back of this manual for detailed information on recommended ambient
temperatures.)
1.3 How to Adjust the Panel and Display Brilliance

The panel and display brilliance may be adjusted as follows:
1. Press the BRILL key to show the [BRILL LEVEL SETUP] pop up window.
If there is no operation within five seconds, the pop up window automatically clos-
es.
BRILL LEVEL SETUP (DAY)
DISPLAY (0 ~ 17) : 15
PANEL (0 ~ 17) : 15
DISP : NIGHT ENT : SET

2. Press S or T to adjust the panel brilliance; W or X to adjust the display brilliance.
The default panel and display brilliance settings are 15 and 15, respectively. To
restore default settings see section 3.8.)
Note: The display brilliance can also be adjusted by pressing the BRILL key sev-
eral times to cycle through brilliance levels.
3. Press the ENT/ACK key to close the setting screen and apply the settings.
How to switch between day and night displays

You can change the background and text color to suit the time of day.
1. Press the BRILL key to show the [BRILL LEVEL SETUP] pop up window.
2. Press the DISP key while the pop up window is shown. The pop up window closes
and the display settings change.
3. Repeat the procedure to reverse the settings.
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1. OPERATION
1.4 Display Overview

The FA-170 display is made up of three major areas, as indicated in the Plotter display
example figure below.
Status bar
A CLASS A
TYPE
B MMSI 123123123
Currently selected display or
POSN 34º 31.1234Ń menu is shown in the middle
135º 24.5678É section of the screen.
HDG 310º
CPA 2 .0NM 20'00"
: CURSOR ENT : SELECT : RANGE DISP : NEXT Guidance box
The guidance box contents change according to the currently selected display or
menu.
The status bar shows various icons indicating the status of the equipment and shows
the vessel’s own MMSI. The icons which can be displayed in the status bar are listed
in the table below, along with a brief description.
Icon Icon name Description

Operational status The dotted line rotates in a clockwise motion to indicate that the
equipment is working normally.
Contents mini-map Shows the location of the currently selected menu/display, indi-
cated as a green box in the mini-map. The figure below shows
the “locations”, as displayed in the mini-map.
Plotter Menu
Target list
Own (ship) information
Alert NAV STATUS
Class A AIS mode Displayed when the equipment is using the Class A AIS mode.
SOLAS AIS mode Displayed when the equipment is using the SOLAS AIS mode.
INLAND AIS mode Displayed when the equipment is using the INLAND AIS mode.
RX (Receive) Displayed when both A and B channels are set to receive mode
(includes OFF). Shown only with CLASS A and INLAND AIS
modes.
TRX (Transmit) Displayed when either channel A or B are set to transmit mode.
HIGH (power) Displayed when the transmit power level is set to [HIGH].
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1. OPERATION
Icon Icon name Description

LOW (power) Displayed when the transmit power level is set to [LOW].
SEND Displayed during message transmission for all messages, ex-

cept routine messages.
MSG Displayed when there are unread messages.
MMSI Own ship MMSI.
1.5 Menu Overview

You can access the various functions of your FA-170 from the menu. If you get lost in
operation, press the MENU/ESC key until you return to the main menu. A complete
menu tree is provided in "MENU TREE" on page AP-1.
Note: Inland AIS mode menus may differ from the menus shown in this chapter. For
INLAND AIS mode, see "INLAND AIS OPERATION" on page 2-1.
1.5.1 Menu operating procedure

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to display the main menu.
MENU
1 MSG
2 STATUS
3 USER SET
4 INITIAL SET
5 CH INFO
6 DIAGNOSTICS
SERVICE
2. Select a main menu item, then press the ENT/ACK key.
3. Select a sub-menu then press the ENT/ACK key.
There are two types of sub-menus: option selection and data input. (Some sub-
menus combine both.) Below are examples of each type of sub-menu.
USER SET USER SET
1 KEY BEEP : ON 1 KEY BEEP : ON
2 TIME DIFF : +00:00
ON Options 2 TIME DIFF : +00:00
3 AUTO SORT : ON 3 AUTO SORT : ON
OFF
: HIDE
window : +000:00
Data input window
4 SART TEST 4 SART TEST HIDE
5 LONG RANGE SET 5 LONG RANGE SET (numerical)
6 NOTIFICATION SET 6 NOTIFICATION SET [-14:00~14:00]
7 ACTIVATE 7 ACTIVATE
4. Select a menu item then press the ENT/ACK key.

5. Depending on the menu selected, select an option or input alphanumeric data,
then press the ENT/ACK key.
6. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
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1. OPERATION
1.5.2 How to select a menu option

The procedure below shows how to select an option from a menu.
1) A window showing the options for the item selected is overlaid on the sub-menu.
For example, the options for [KEY BEEP] are as shown below.
USER SET
1 KEY BEEP : ON
ON Options
3 AUTO SORT : ON
OFF
:
window
4 SART TEST HIDE
5 LONG RANGE SET
6 NOTIFICATION SET
7 ACTIVATE
2) Press S or T to select option desired, then press the ENT/ACK key.
1.5.3 How to enter numeric data

The procedure below shows how to enter numeric data.
TEST TARGET MMSI
Cursor position 000000000

is highlighted.
1) Select the appropriate numeric character. Press S to display numeric characters
cyclically in ascending order. Press T to display numeric characters cyclically in
descending order.
2) Press W or X to shift the cursor.
3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to finish entering data.
4) After entering all data, press the ENT/ACK key to register input.
1.5.4 How to use the software keyboard for alphanumeric input

The software keyboard appears when alphanumeric input is possible. Software key-
board operation requires the use of the Cursorpad and the ENT/ACK key.
No. of characters Total characters input

Cursor position is before cursor Maximum characters allowed
shown as a blue bar.
Keyboard operation keys
Backspace - Erase the character to the
left of the cursor.
Delete - Erase the character to the right
of the cursor.
Cursor locators - Press ► to move the
cursor right, ◄ to move the cursor left.
SET - Apply the changes.
Current selection is highlighted in blue.
1. Referring to the figure above, press the arrow keys to select a character or key-
board operation.
2. Press the ENT/ACK key to confirm your selection.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete the alphanumeric input.
4. Select [SET], then press the ENT/ACK key.
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1.6 How to Enter Voyage-Related Data

There are six items on the [NAV STATUS] menu that you will need to enter at the start
of a voyage.
• Navigational status • Cargo type • ETA(LT/UTC) (Arrival time)

• Destination • No. of persons • Draught
1. Press the NAV STATUS key to open the [NAV STATUS] menu.
The [NAV STATUS] setting is selected by default
NAV STATUS
NAV STATUS : 12 PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING
AHEAD OR TOWING ALONGSIDE
DESTINATION : KOBE
[DESTINATION LIST]
ETA[UTC] : 12/MAY 12:32
CARGO TYPE : 24 WIG
CARRYING DG, HS, OR, MP(OS)
DRAUGHT : 0 . 0m
NO. OF PERSONS : 1
: CURSOR ENT : SELECT : TAB
2. If your navigational status is different from that shown, follow the procedure below.
If it is the same as shown, go to step 3.
1) Press the ENT/ACK key. The [NAV STATUS] options pop up window appears.
2) Input the appropriate status, then press the ENT/ACK key. Refer to the data
below to select appropriate navigational status.
00: UNDERWAY USING ENGINE *1: RESERVED FOR FUTURE AMENDMENT OF

01: AT ANCHOR NAVIGATIONAL STATUS FOR SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS,
02: NOT UNDER COMMAND OR MP, OR IMO HAZARD OR POLLUTANT CATEGORY C,
03: RESTRICTED MANEUVERABILITY HIGH SPEED CRAFT (HSC)
04: CONSTRAINED BY HER DRAUGHT
05: MOORED *2: RESERVED FOR FUTURE AMENDMENT OF
06: AGROUND NAVIGATIONAL STATUS FOR SHIPS CARRYING
07: ENGAGED IN FISHING DANGEROUS GOODS (DG), HARMFUL SUBSTANCES
08: UNDERWAY SAILING (HS) OR MARINE POLLUTANTS (MP), OR IMO HAZARD
1 OR POLLUTANT CATEGORY A, WING IN GROUND (WIG)
09: RESERVED FOR HIGH SPEED CRAFT (HSC)*
2
10: RESERVED FOR WING IN GROUND (WIG)* *3: Not selectable for this type of equipment.
11: PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL TOWING ASTERN
12: PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING AHEAD OR TOWING ALONGSIDE
13: RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
14: AIS-SART (ACTIVE), MOB-AIS, EPIRB-AIS*3
15: DEFAULT (ALSO USED BY SART, MOB, EPIRB UNDER TEST)
3. Select [DESTINATION], then press the ENT/ACK key. The software keyboard ap-
pears for direct input.
Enter the desired destination then press the ENT/ACK key. You can use up to 20
alphanumeric characters and enter up to 20 destinations.
A list of destinations can also be accessed by selecting [DESTINATION LIST].
DESTINATION LIST
Operation selection bar <SET> <EDIT> <CUT> <COPY> <PASTE>
DESTINATION 01 / 20
01 SEATTLE
02 OSAKA
03 SAN FRANCISCO
04 YOKOHAMA
Destinations 05 BRISBANE
06 ABERDEEN
07 = NO ENTRY =
08 = NO ENTRY =
CURSOR EXEC FUNC BACK
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Referring to operation descriptions in the table below, press W or X to select an

operation, press S or T to select an entry in the list, then press the ENT/ACK key
to confirm the selection.
Operation Description
<SET> Set the current selection as the destination.
<EDIT> Rename the selected destination.
<CUT> Cut the current selection to temporary memory, leaving the entry empty.
The destination can now be pasted as a different entry.
<COPY> Copy the current selection to temporary memory. The destination can
now be pasted as a different entry.
<PASTE> Paste the entry in temporary memory.
Note 1: Only one entry can be stored in temporary memory at a time. If
you <CUT> two entries successively, the first is deleted.
Note 2: Entries over-written with <PASTE> cannot be restored.
4. Select [ETA (LT/UTC)], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up window
shown below appears.
ETA (UTC)
ETA month
ETA day 12 / 10 12:32 ETA time
in 24hr format
Note 1: The ETA indication appears as "ETA [LT]" when a time offset is set from
[TIME DIFF] in the [USER SET] menu. When the setting for [TIME DIFF] is not
changed from the default (+00:00) setting, the ETA indication appears as "ETA
[UTC]".
Note 2: Where a GPS is not connected, or the signal is lost/interrupted, the ETA
indication appears as ETA [UTC]. Further, the settings pop up window displays
"NOTE: INPUT THE UTC" at the bottom of the pop up window.
5. Set the ETA date and time, referring to the figure above, then press the ENT/ACK
key.
6. Select [CARGO TYPE], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up win-
dow shown below appears.
CARGO TYPE
30 FISHING
7. Select type of vessel/cargo, referring to the table on the following page, then press
the ENT/ACK key.
Note 1: Only the second digit for the type of vessel is entered here; the first digit
is entered on the [INITIAL SET] menu, during installation.
Note 2: When [Tanker] is selected and the Nav status is [Moored], output power
is automatically switched to 1 W when SOG is less than 3 knots. Further, in the
above condition, when SOG becomes higher than 3 knots, a beep sounds. (The
pop-up message "TX POWER CHANGED" also appears to notify you that the Tx
power has changed). To erase the pop-up message, press the ENT/ACK key or
reduce SOG to below 3 knots.
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10 FUTURE USE ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 60 PASSENGER SHIPS ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE
11 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 61 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)
12 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 62 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y)
13 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 63 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z)
14 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 64 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS)
15 FUTURE USE 65 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE
19 FUTURE USE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 69 PASSENGER SHIPS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
20 WIG ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 70 CARGO SHIPS ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE
21 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 71 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)
22 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 72 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y)
23 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 73 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z)
24 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 74 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS)
25 WIG FUTURE USE 75 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE
29 WIG NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 79 CARGO SHIPS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
30 FISHING 80 TANKER(S) ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE
31 TOWING 81 TANKER(S) CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)
32 LENGTH OF THE TOW EXCEEDS 200M OR BREADTH EXCEEDS 25M 82 TANKER(S) CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y)
33 ENGAGED IN DREDGING OR UNDERWATER OPERATIONS 83 TANKER(S) CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z)
34 ENGAGED IN DIVING OPERATIONS 84 TANKER(S) CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS)
35 ENGAGED IN MILITARY OPER ATIONS 85 TANKER(S) FUTURE USE
36 SAILING 86 TANKER(S) FUTURE USE
37 PLEASURE CRAFT 87 TANKER(S) FUTURE USE
38 FUTURE USE 88 TANKER(S) FUTURE USE
39 FUTURE USE 89 TANKER(S) NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
40 HSC ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 90 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE
41 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 91 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)
42 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 92 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y)
43 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 93 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z )
44 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 94 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS)
45 HSC FUTURE USE 95 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP FUTURE USE
49 HSC NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 99 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
50 PILOT VESSEL
51 SEARCH AND RESCUE VESSELS WIG: Wing in ground
52 TUGS HSC: High speed craft
53 PORT TENDERS DG: Dangerous goods
54 VESSELS WITH ANTI-POLLUTION FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT HS: Harmful substances
55 LAW ENFORCEMENT VESSELS MP: Marine pollutants
56 SPARE-FOR ASSIGNMENTS TO LOCAL VESSELS 0-9: Undefined
57 SPARE-FOR ASSIGNMENTS TO LOCAL VESSELS
58 MEDICAL TRANSPORTS
59 SHIPS & AIRCRAFT OF STATES NOT PARTIES TO AN ARMED CONFLICT
8. Select [DRAUGHT], then press the ENT/ACK key.

DRAUGHT
9. Input the ship’s draught (setting range: 0 m to 25.5 m) then
press the ENT/ACK key. 00 . 0
[0.0~25.5]m
10. Select [NO. OF PERSONS], then press the ENT/ACK

NO. OF PERSONS
key.
01 0 0
[0~8191]
11. Input total number of persons aboard the ship (setting range: 0-8191) then press
the ENT/ACK key. If the total number of person aboard the ship is more than
[8191], the indication is fixed at [8191].
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1.7 How to Set the Notification

The [NOTIFICATION SET] menu is used to set the following items:
• Enable or disable the alert buzzer.

• Notifications for received [ADDRESSED] and [BROADCAST] messages.
• Notifications for collision detection.
To change the settings in the [NOTIFICATION SET] menu, do the following:
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu.

2. Select [USER SET], then press NOTIFICATION SET
the ENT/ACK key. [ALERT]
BUZZER : ON
3. Select [NOTIFICATION SET], [RX MESSAGE]
ADDRESSED : POPUP
then press the ENT/ACK key. BROADCAST : POPUP + BUZZER
The [NOTIFICATION SET] [COLLISION DETECT]
screen appears. INDICATION : POPUP
CPA THRESHOLD : 6.0NM
4. Select the [BUZZER] item be- TCPA THRESHOLD : 60min
low [ALERT], then press the : CURSOR ENT : SELECT ENT : BACK
ENT/ACK key. The settings

pop up window appears.
5. Select [ON] to enable the alert buzzer, or select [OFF] to disable the alert buzzer,
then press the ENT/ACK to confirm the setting.
6. Select the [ADDRESSED] item below [RX MESSAGE], then press the ENT/ACK
key. The settings pop up window appears.
7. Select the appropriate setting, referring to the table below, then press the ENT/
ACK key.
Setting Description
POPUP + BUZZER Enable both the pop up indication and the buzzer.
POPUP Enable only the pop up indication. (No buzzer.)
OFF Disable notifications.
8. Set the notifications for [BROADCAST] RX messages and [COLLISION DETECT]
in the same manner.
9. Select the [CPA THREHOLD] item in [COLLISION DETECT], then press the ENT/
ACK key to show the setting window for [CPA THREHOLD] is as shown.
10. Press S or T to set a range, then press the ENT/ACK key. The available ranges
are 0.0 NM to 6.0 NM.
11. Select the [TCPA THREHOLD] item in [COLLISION DETECT], then press the
ENT/ACK key to show the setting window for [TCPA THREHOLD] is as shown.
Note: When both CPA and TCPA are below the [CPA THREHOLD] and [TCPA
THREHOLD] setting values, the collision alarms is available.
12. Press S or T to set a time, then press the ENT/ACK key. The available time is 0
min to 60 min.
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1.8 How to Select a Display

Use the DISP key to select a display. Each time the key is pressed, the display chang-
es in the sequence shown below.
Plotter display
TYPE A CLASS A
B MMSI 123123123
POSN 34º 31.1234Ń
135º 24.5678É
HDG 130º
CPA 2 .0NM 20'00"
: CURSOR ENT : FUNC : RANGE DISP : NEXT
Dangerous target1-8
list(201)
DANGEROUS LIST 12:32:01
NAME/MMSI/TYPE CPA[NM] TCPA AGE[ ‘ ]
Alert list A
SAMPLE SHIP_002 312:32:01
.3 Target list
-10’00” 1-8 0 (334)
ALERT B
TARGET LIST
SAMPLE SHIP_003 3 .4 -10’00” 0
LIST : 6 LOG : 20 NAME/MMSI/TYPE RNG[NM] BRG[ º ] AGE[ ‘ ]
SAMPLE
A SHIP_004 3 .5 -15’00” 0
TIME [UTC] ALERT 01 /06 SAMPLE SHIP_001 3 .3 180.0 0
B BS:123456789 3 .6 -20’30”
B
30/ JAN 17:20 TX MALFUNCTION SAMPLE SHIP_002 3 .3 095.0 0
SAMPLE SHIP_005 3 .7 -25’30” 0
29/ JAN 17:50 ANTENNA VSWR EXCEEDS LIMIT SAMPLE SHIP_003 3 .3 182.0 0
SAR {SAR/VESSEL} 3 .8 -10’00” 0
28/ JAN 08:20 RX CHANNEL 1 MALFUNCTION B BS:123456789 3 .3 056.0 0
{SART ACTIVE} 3 .9 -15’00” 0
27/ JAN 12:35 RX CHANNEL 2 MALFUNCTION A SAMPLE SHIP_005 3 .3 084.0 0
SAMPLE SHIP_008 3 .1 -20’00” 0
26/ JAN 03:45 GENERAL FAILURE SAR {SAR/VESSEL} 3 .3 039.0 0
: CURSOR ENT : FUNC
{SART ACTIVE} : PAGE 3 .3 DISP : 045.0
NEXT 0
25/ JAN 09:36 ACTIVE AIS-SART
A
ID:001 : TX MALFUNCTION SAMPLE SHIP_008 3 .3 054.0 0
: CURSOR : TAB DISP : NEXT : CURSOR ENT : FUNC : PAGE DISP : NEXT
Note: The last displayed list is shown.
Own (ship) information

OWN INFORMATION
SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE
EXTERNAL
UTC 12/NOV/2014 17 :20 :00 2 DGPS
POSN 34 º 44 .5000 Ń PA HIGH

135 º 21.3000 É RAIM UNUSED
ROT 108 . 7 º/min ( ) HDG 130º
SOG 10 .0 kn COG 135 .0º
: TAB DISP : NEXT
The [DANGEROUS LIST] and [TARGET LIST] are displayed dependent on which list
was last displayed. For example, if the [DANGEROUS LIST] is viewed at any time, the
[TARGET LIST] is hidden in the above cycle and can only be viewed by sorting the
[DANGEROUS LIST]. See section 1.8.2 for details.
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1.8.1 Plotter display

The plotter display, which automatically appears after the power-on sequence, shows
various information for AIS-equipped ships, AIS-SARTs, etc. within the range select-
ed. The display is fixed at a north-up orientation.
Data for ship target

A target marker (hollow triangle) indicates the presence of a vessel equipped with AIS
in a certain location and course. To view detailed information about a vessel, see
paragraph 1.8.2.
If two or more targets occupy a similar position, the display priority order is: selected
target (surrounded by a broken box, as shown in the example below) > non-selected
target.
Target type
(CLASS A, CLASS B, TYPE A CLASS A
DANGER is displayed here when a
BS, AtoN, SAR, B MMSI 123123123
target is calculated to be on a
AIS-SART, MOB-AIS, POSN 34º 31.1234Ń collision course with your vessel. If
135º 24.5678É
EPIRB-AIS, INLAND) HDG 310º no signal is received from target,
SOG 10.0kn COG 135º LOST is displayed. The target data
RNG 3 .0NM BRG 225º is deleted seven minutes after the
CPA 2 .0NM 20'00" loss of signal from the target.
Key guidance bar : CURSOR ENT : SELECT : RANGE DISP : NEXT
MMSI: Target’s MMSI

Own ship symbol NAME: Target vessel’s name (if available)
Selected target POSN: Target’s last known position
HDG: Target’s heading
AIS-SART SOG: Target’s Speed Over Ground
COG: Target’s Course Over Ground
Target (black)
RNG: Range to target from own ship
B Base station BRG: Bearing to target
CPA: Range and time to approach to the target
For a full list of AIS icons, and their from own ship
meanings, see Appendix 5, at the
back of this manual.
How to operate the plotter display
1. Press the DISP key to show the plotter display.
2. Press W or X to select a range. The available ranges are (in nm): 0.125, 0.25, 0.5,
0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, and 24.
3. Press S or T to select a target. The selected target is highlighted in a blue col-
ored broken box. Further, the selected target’s basic data are displayed on the
right-side of the screen.
4. To view a target’s detailed data, or to sort the target list, select the desired target,
then press the ENT/ACK key. The [FUNCTION] pop up window appears.
FUNCTION
NEW MSG
SORT ENT VIEW DETAIL SORT
(NORMAL) NAME REQUEST (DANGER)
• [SORT (NORMAL)]: Press W to display and sort the [TARGET LIST] into range
order.
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• [SORT (DANGER)]: Press X to display and sort the [DANGEROUS TARGET

LIST] in range order.
Note: When [SORT (DANGER)] is selected, all non-dangerous targets are hid-
den on the plotter display and the plotter screen is surrounded by a red box, as
shown in the figure below.
A CLASS A
TYPE DANGER
Plotter surrounded B MMSI 123123123
by red line. Only POSN 34º 31.1234Ń
dangerous targets 135º 24.5678É
HDG 310º
are displayed. SOG 10.0kn COG 135º
CPA 2 .0NM 20'00"
: CURSOR ENT : SELECT : RANGE DISP : NEXT
To show any targets which were hidden by this option, select [SORT (NOR-
MAL)] from the [FUNCTION] pop up window.
• [VIEW DETAIL]: Press the ENT/ACK key to open the [TARGET DETAIL]
screen.
• [NEW MSG]: Press S to open the text input window to create an AIS message
to send to the selected target.
• [NAME REQUEST]: Press T to send a name request to the target vessel’s AIS.
Note: Name requests cannot be sent to the same target within a short period,
regardless of target. If you have requested the name of a target too soon after
the last request, the pop up message "CANNOT REQUEST NAME" appears.
Wait a short while before requesting the name again.
Note 1: A target is declared a lost target under the conditions shown in the table be-
low. A target is erased from the screen seven minutes (For AIS-SART, 18 minutes)
after no signal is received from the target.
Target declared as
Ship’s navigational status
lost target after:
Class A
Ship at anchor or moored or aground or not under 7 minutes
command and not moving faster than 3 kn.
Ship at anchor or moored or aground or not under 50 seconds
command and moving at more than 3 kn.
0 to 14 kn speed 50 seconds
0 to 14 kn speed with course change 50 seconds
14 to 23 kn speed 30 seconds
14 to 23 kn speed with course change 30 seconds
Speed higher than 23 kn 10 seconds
Speed higher than 23 kn with course change 10 seconds
Class B
Speed over ground less than 2 kn 7 minutes
Speed over ground 2 kn or higher 150 seconds
Note 2: When a target is considered to be on a collision course, the audible alert

sounds (if active). Take suitable measures to avoid collision.
Note 3: "DANGER" appears next to the target type when a target is considered to be
on a collision course. Further, when a target becomes a lost target, "LOST" appears
next to the target type.
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1.8.2 Target list

The [TARGET LIST] can store up to 2048 AIS targets and AIS-SARTs being detected
by the FA-170. Targets are displayed across several pages, in the order which they
are detected. The list can be sorted in range order, from closest to farthest.
Note: The last viewed list is displayed when the DISP key is pressed to show either
the [TARGET LIST] or the [DANGEROUS LIST]. To view the [TARGET LIST] when
the [DANGEROUS LIST] is displayed, follow the procedure outlined in step 3 on the
following page.
1. Press the DISP key until the [TARGET LIST] is displayed.
Currently displayed target group.
Time at which the list was last sorted. Total detected targets is displayed in
Selected target is highlighted. brackets.
TARGET LIST 12:32:01 1-8 (334) NAME/MMSI/TYPE: Target’s
A
NAME/MMSI/TYPE RNG[km] BRG[ º ] AGE[ ‘ ] MMSI, name or type is displayed.
SAMPLE SHIP_001 3 .3 180.0 0
B
SAMPLE SHIP_002 3 .3 095.0 0
Where name data is available,
Target type symbols. SAMPLE SHIP_003 3 .3 182.0 0 the vessel name is displayed.
See Appendix 5 of the B BS:123456789 3 .3 056.0 0
RNG[km]: Range from OS to
SAMPLE SHIP_005 3 .3 084.0 0
operator’s manual for a SAR {SAR/VESSEL} 3 .3 039.0 0 target.
full list of AIS symbols SAR {SAR/AIRCRAFT}
A
3 .3 045.0 0
BRG[ º ]: Bearing to target.
SAMPLE SHIP_008 3 .3 054.0 0
and their meanings. : CURSOR ENT : FUNC : PAGE DISP : NEXT AGE[ ‘ ]: Time (in minutes) since
the target data was last updated.
The [NAME/MMSI/TYPE] column of the [TARGET LIST] displays the target ves-
sel’s type in the following formats:
Where the target type is CLASS A/CLASS B/AtoN

The name of the vessel is displayed when the name data is available. Where the
name data is not available, the vessel’s MMSI is displayed.
Where the target type is SAR(VESSEL/AIRCRAFT)/SART/MOB/EPIRB

The format in which data is displayed is listed in the table below.
TYPE Display format TYPE Display format
SAR vessel "SAR/VESSEL" MOB Active "MOB ACTIVE"
SAR aircraft "SAR/AIRCRAFT" MOB Test "MOB TEST"
SART Active "SART ACTIVE" EPIRB Active "EPIRB ACTIVE"
SART Test "SART TEST" EPIRB Test "EPIRB TEST"
Where the target type is BASE STATION
"BS:(Base station’s MMSI)" is displayed.
Note 1: If there is no data for the target selected, the fields are displayed as "=NO
TARGET=".
Note 2: Targets are automatically sorted in range order (closest to farthest) when
no key is operated for 30 seconds. Target order is then updated every five sec-
onds.
Active AIS-SARTs take priority and are displayed at the top of the list.
Note 3: When [AUTO SORT] on the [USER SET] menu is [OFF], the range and
bearing to a target are updated. However, target order is not updated. To manu-
ally sort targets, see step 2.
Note 4: To select a target on the plotter display, press S or T to select the target
then press the ENT/ACK key. Press S to cycle through targets from nearest to
furthest; T to cycle through targets from farthest to nearest.
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2. Press T or S to scroll through the first 100 targets, press W or X to scroll through
the targets in groups of 8 (next/previous 8 targets).
The indication "NEXT 100 TARGETS" appears at the bottom of the list if more tar-
gets are available. Select the indication, then press the ENT/ACK key to show the
next 100 targets.
The indication "PREVIOUS 100 TARGETS" appears at the top of the list if there
is one or more pages of targets before the one currently displayed. Select the in-
dication, then press the ENT/ACK key to show the previous 100 targets.
3. To view target data, or to sort the target list, select the desired target, then press
the ENT/ACK key. The target list options pop up window is displayed.
FUNCTION
NEW MSG
• [SORT (NORMAL)]: Press ◄ to sort the [TARGET LIST] into range order. The closest target is
displayed at the top of the list.
• [SORT (DANGER)]: Press ► to display and sort the [DANGEROUS TARGET ]LIST in range
order. The closest target is displayed at the top of the list.
• [VIEW DETAIL]: Press the ENT/ACK key to open the [TARGET DETAIL] screen.
• [NEW MSG]: Press ▲ to open the text input window to create an AIS message to send to the
selected target.
• [NAME REQUEST]: Press ▼ to send a name request to the target vessel’s AIS.
Name requests cannot be sent to the same target within a short period, regardless of target. If
you have requested the name of a target too soon after the last request, or the target is out of
range, or the target has set their AIS to RX only mode, the pop up message "CANNOT
REQUEST NAME" is displayed. Wait a short while before requesting the name again.
1.8.3 Dangerous (target) list

Dangerous targets are targets which are calculated to be on a collision course with
your vessel. When a dangerous target is detected, the target and its available details
can be viewed in the [DANGEROUS TARGET LIST].
Note: The operations available from the [DANGEOUS TARGET LIST] are the same
as the [TARGET LIST] operations. To view the [DANGEROUS LIST] when the [TAR-
GET LIST] is displayed, follow the procedure outlined in step 3 of section 1.8.2.
Time at which the list was last sorted.

DANGEROUS LIST 12:32:01 1-8 (201)
NAME/MMSI/TYPE: Target’s MMSI,
NAME/MMSI/TYPE CPA[NM] TCPA AGE[ ‘ ]
A
SAMPLE SHIP_002 3 .3 -10’00” 0
name or type is displayed. Where
B
SAMPLE SHIP_003 3 .4 -10’00” 0 name data is available, the vessel
SAMPLE SHIP_004 3 .5 -15’00” 0 name is displayed.
B BS:123456789 3 .6 -20’30”
SAMPLE SHIP_005 3 .7 -25’30” 0
CPA[NM]: Range to approach to the
SAR {SAR/VESSEL} 3 .8 -10’00” 0 target from own ship.
SAR {SAR/AIRCRAFT}
A
3 .9 -15’00” 0 TCPA: Time to approach to the
SAMPLE SHIP_008 3 .1 -20’00” 0
target from own ship.
: CURSOR ENT : FUNC : PAGE DISP : NEXT
AGE[ ‘ ]: Time (in minutes) since the
Selected target is highlighted. target data was last updated.
Target type symbols. See Appendix 5 for a
full list of AIS symbols and their meanings.
Note: If there are no dangerous targets detected, list shows the message "=NO TAR-
GET=".
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1.8.4 How to interpret the [TARGET DETAIL] screen

The [TARGET DETAIL] screen shows available detailed information about the select-
ed target.
Lost and dangerous targets have the appropriate icon displayed at the top right, as
indicated in the lost target example below.
TARGET DETAIL TYPE A

CLASS A LOST The LOST icon is displayed for
RNG 3.02NM MMSI 201503030 lost targets.
BRG 225.4º NAME MUSASHIMARU The DANGER icon is displayed
SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE QUALITY
for dangerous targets.
POSN 34 º 44 .5000 Ń CPA 2.0NM
135 º 21 .3000 É TCPA 20'00" When data input to the FA-170 is
ROT 108 . 7 º/min ( ) HDG 130 º
interrupted or stopped, indications
SOG 10 .0 kn COG 135 .0º
: TARGET : TAB MENU : BACK
for all tabs appear as “----”.
There are five tabs available for viewing; [SENSOR], [VOYAGE], [IDENTITY],
[SCALE] and [QUALITY]. Press W or X to select a tab and show its information.
The selected target’s bearing ([BRG]), range ([RNG]), [MMSI] and [NAME] are dis-
played at the top of the screen regardless of the selected tab. For lost or dangerous
targets, the appropriate icon is displayed at the top right of the screen.
The information displayed on each tab varies, depending on the type of target select-
ed.
The tables on the following pages list each tab’s contents, along with a brief descrip-
tion.
SENSOR tab
Contents Description
POSN Target’s last known position. Displayed for all target types.
ROT Target’s Rate Of Turn. Displayed only for CLASS A, SART, MOB and EPIRB target
types.
ALT Altitude. Displayed only for SAR VESSEL and SAR AIRCRAFT target types.
SOG Target’s Speed Over Ground. Displayed only for CLASS A, CLASS B, SAR VESSEL,
SAR AIRCRAFT, SART, MOB and EPIB target types.
COG Target’s Course Over Ground. Displayed only for CLASS A, CLASS B, SAR VESSEL,
HDG Target’s last known heading. Displayed only for CLASS A, CLASS B, SART, MOB and
EPIRB target types.
CPA Range to target. Displayed for all target types.
TCPA Time to approach to target. Displayed for all target types.
VOYAGE tab
The VOYAGE tab is only displayed for CLASS A target types.
NAV STATUS Target’s navigational status (see section 1.6 for details).
DESTINATION Target’s destination.
ETA Target’s Estimated Time of Arrival at the above destination.
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IDENTITY tab
The IDENTITY tab is only displayed for CLASS A, CLASS B, SAR VESSEL, SAR AIR-
CAFT and AtoN target types.
CALL SIGN Target’s call sign. Not displayed for AtoN target types.
IMO NO. Target’s International Maritime Organization registration number.
TYPE OF SHIP Target’s ship type. Displayed only for CLASS A and CLASS B target types.
REAL AtoN Displayed as "YES" for physical aids to navigation, "NO" for virtual aids to nav-
igation. Displayed only for AtoN target types.
TYPE OF AtoN The type of aids to navigation. Displayed only for AtoN target types.
VENDER ID Target’s AIS maker's ID. Displayed only for CLASS B target types.
SCALE tab
The SCALE tab is only displayed for SAR VESSEL, SAR AIRCRAFT and AtoN target
types.
SHIP SIZE(LENGTH, BEAM) Target’s ship size (length, beam). Displayed for all above target
types.
ANT POSN(X,Y) Position of target’s antenna. Displayed for all above target types.
DRAUGHT Target ship’s draught. Displayed only for CLASS A target types.
PI Off-position indicator. Displayed only for AtoN target types.
QUALITY tab
The QUALITY tab is displayed for all target types.
PA Position Accuracy for target ship. (HIGH: High accuracy, LOW: Low accuracy.)
RAIM Target’s RAIM status. (USED: Using RAIM, UNUSED: Not using RAIM.).
TIME STAMP Time at which the target was last detected. Not displayed for AIS base stations.
POSN Target’s position quality. Possible position qualities are shown in the list below:
QUALITY Quality indication Meaning
[NO POSITION] Position data not available.
[MANUAL POSITION] Position data is input manually.
[DEAD RECKONING POSITION] Position calculated by dead reckoning.
[OUTDATED POSITION > 200 M] More than 200 m from last estimated posi-
tion.
[POSITION > 10 M] Difference of more than 10 m from last es-
timated position.
[POSITION WITH RAIM > 10 M] Difference of more than 10 m from last es-
timated position.
[POSITION < 10 M] Difference of less than 10 m from last esti-
mated position.
[POSITION WITH RAIM < 10 M] Difference of less than 10 m from last esti-
mated position.
[VALID POSN WITH NO TIME No time stamp available.
STAMP]
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1.8.5 Own ship data

The [OWN INFORMATION] display shows your ship’s data across four tabs. The in-
formation displayed is shown in the figure below. This data should be checked once
per voyage or once per month, whichever is shorter. Data may be changed only on
the authority of the master.
The Officer of the Watch should periodically check position, SOG and sensor informa-
tion for quality.
OWN INFORMATION OWN INFORMATION

SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE
12/NOV/2014 17 :20 :00 EXTERNAL
UTC
2 DGPS
NAV STATUS 12 PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING
135 º 21.3000 É
DESTINATION KOBE
RAIM UNUSED ETA (UTC) 10/MAY 10:51
ROT 108 . 7 º/min ( ) HDG 130 .0º NO. OF PERSONS 1850
SOG 10 .0 kn COG 135 .0º
: TAB DISP : NEXT : TAB DISP : NEXT
SENSOR tab VOYAGE tab

Press ► or ◄ to cycle
through the tabs.
SHIP SIZE LENGTH BEAM Y MMSI 291 740 917
120m 60m NAME FURUNOMARU
ANT POSN Y X 2
IMO NO. 0123456789
1 INTERNAL
60m 0m 1
CALL SIGN @SEVEN@
2 EXTERNAL
80m 15m TYPE OF SHIP 24 WIG
0 ARRYING DG, HS, OR, MP(OS)
DRAUGHT 12 .3m X
SCALE tab IDENTITY tab
The table below list each tab’s contents along with a brief description.
Tab Item Description

[SENSOR] [UTC], [LT] Date and time.
[UTC]: Universal Time, Coordinated.
[LT]: Local time.
Note: For more information on these indica-
tions, see section 1.15.
[POSN] OS (Own Ship) position.
[ROT] Rate of Turn.
[SOG] Speed Over Ground.
[PA] Positioning accuracy.
[RAIM] RAIM status.
[USED]: RAIM is currently in use.
[UNUSED]: RAIM is not currently in use.
[HDG] Heading.
[COG] Course Over Ground.
GPS status GPS currently in use.
[VOYAGE] [NAV STATUS] Current navigational status.
[DESTINATION] Current destination.
[ETA [UTC]], [ETA [LT]] Estimate Time of Arrival (ETA) at the desti-
nation.
[NO. OF PERSONS] Number of people aboard your vessel.
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Tab Item Description

[IDENTITY] [MMSI] Own ship’s MMSI.
[NAME] Own ship’s name.
[IMO NO.] Own ship’s IMO number.
[CALL SIGN] Own ship’s call sign.
[TYPE OF SHIP] Own ship’s vessel type. See section 1.6,
step 7 for details.
[SCALE] [SHIP SIZE] Own ship’s length and beam.
[ANT POSN] Antenna position.
[INTERNAL]: position of internal antenna.
[EXTERNAL]: position of external antenna.
[DRAUGHT] Own ship’s draught.
Sensor priority
When the signal is not received from the sensor, if the multiple sensors are connected,
the sensor in use is switched according to the priority shown as the table below.
OWN INFORMATION
SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE
UTC 12/NOV/2014 17 :20 :00 EXTERNAL Sensor in use
DGPS
135 º 21.3000 É RAIM UNUSED
ROT 108 . 7 º/min ( ) HDG 130 º
SOG 10 .0 kn COG 135 .0º
: TAB DISP : NEXT
Priority Sensor in use Indication on [SENSOR] tab

High 1 External DGNSS in use (corrected) EXTERNAL DGPS
2 Internal DGNSS in use (corrected; INTERNAL DGPS
Message 17)
3 Internal DGNSS in use (corrected;
beacon)
4 External EPFS in use (uncorrected) EXTERNAL GPS
5 Internal GNSS in use (uncorrected) INTERNAL GPS
Low 6 No position NO FIX
1.8.6 Alert display

The alert display shows the date and time alerts were generated. For further details,
see section 3.5.
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1.9 Messages
You may send and receive messages via VHF channels, to a specified MMSI or all
AIS-equipped ships in the area. Messages can be sent to warn of safety of navigation;
for example, an iceberg sighted. Routine messages are also permitted.
Short safety-related messages are only an additional means to broadcast safety infor-
mation. They do not remove the requirements of the GMDSS.
When a message is received, the equipment beeps and pop up appears, indicating
the type of message received.
Sent messages are stored in the [MSG BOX] (message box) under the [OUTBOX] tab.
Received messages are stored in the [MSG BOX] under the [INBOX] tab.
The FA-170 can store up to 20 transmitted and up to 20 received messages. When

the [INBOX] or [OUTBOX] becomes full, the oldest message in the box is automatical-
ly deleted to make room for the latest.
1.9.1 How to send a message

This procedure applies to Class A AIS, for Inland AIS, see section 2.6.1.

2. Select [MSG], then press the ENT/ACK key.
MSG
1 NEW MSG
2 MSG BOX
3. [NEW MSG] is selected. Press the ENT/ACK key. The [NEW MSG] screen ap-
pears.
NEW MSG (TEXT) <SEND MSG>

MSG TYPE : ADDRESSED
TO : 000000000
CH : ALTERNATE
RETRY : 3
TEXT : Use the software keyboard
( 0 / 85 ) to enter the message here.
: CURSOR ENT : SELECT MENU : BACK
4. [MSG TYPE] is selected, press the ENT/ACK key to change the type of message
you wish to send. The options pop up shown below appears.
MSG TYPE
BROADCAST Message to all vessels.
ADDRESSED Message to specified vessel only.
5. Select the appropriate message type, then press the ENT/ACK key.
For broadcast messages, skip to step 8.
6. Select [TO], then press the ENT/ACK key. A numerical settings pop up appears.
7. Input the MMSI of the ship you wish to send this message to, then press the ENT/
ACK key to close the pop up. See section 1.5 for how to input data.
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8. Select [CH] (Channel), then press the ENT/ACK key. The channel select options
pop up appears.
CH Sends the same message to both channel A and channel B.

BOTH A & B Sends the message to channel A. If channel A is set to RX
only and channel B is set to TXRX, the message is sent to
ONLY A
channel B.
ONLY B
ALTERNATE Sends the message to channel B. If channel B is set to RX
only and channel A is set to TXRX, the message is sent to
channel A.
Sends messages on alternating channels. In other words, if the last message
sent on channel A, the next message is sent on channel B.
9. Select the appropriate option, then press the ENT/ACK key.
10. Select [RETRY], then press the ENT/ACK key. The retry attempts setting pop up
appears.
11. Press S to increase the retry attempts, T to decrease the retry attempts. The
maximum setting for retries is 3. Press the ENT/ACK key to apply the setting and
close the pop up.
12. Press T to highlight the message text, then press the ENT/ACK to display the
software keyboard.
13. Input the new message text, referring to section 1.5.4. The maximum number of
characters allowed is as follows:
• BROADCAST: 90 characters.
• ADDRESSED: 85 characters.
14. Press S or T to highlight [<SEND MSG>] at the top right of the screen, then press
the ENT/ACK key. A confirmation pop up appears.
15. Select [YES] to send the message or [NO] to cancel the message, then press the
ENT/ACK key.
Note: The following pop up messages may be displayed during sending or after the
message has been sent.
Pop up message Description
MESSAGE SENT SUCCESSFULLY. Displayed after a message is sent successfully.
NO TEXT IN MESSAGE Displayed when the message body is blank and <SEND
MSG> is selected.
FAILED TO SEND MESSAGE. The message failed to send. The code (indicated as "X"
(CODE:X) in the example to the left) indicates the reason for the fail-
ure.
"CODE:1" indicates that the message was not acknowl-
edged by the recipient.
"CODE:2" indicates that the message failed to send.
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1.9.2 How to receive messages

When a message is received, the equipment beeps and a pop up message appears
on the screen. The table below lists the possible messages with a brief description. To
enable/disable these pop ups, see section 1.7.
Pop up message Description

TEXT MESSAGE RECEIVED. Displayed when a broadcast message is received.
TEXT MESSAGE RECEIVED. Displayed when an addressed message is received.
MMSI/NAME. MMSI appears by default, however, where name data is
available, the vessel name is also displayed.
1.9.3 How to use the message box (MSG BOX)

How to view a received message
To view message contents, follow the procedure below.
1. Press the ENT/ACK to close the pop up window.

2. Press the MENU/ESC key to show the main menu.
4. Select [MSG BOX], then press the ENT/ACK key. The [OUTBOX] tab is displayed
by default. Press X to display the [INBOX] tab.
MSG BOX ( TEXT )

OUTBOX: 10 INBOX: 12 Indication Meaning
TIME [UTC] FROM 01 / 10
30 /MAY 17 : 20 BROADCAST This message has been viewed.
29 /MAY 16 :05 BROADCAST
This message is unviewed.
28 /MAY 16 :15 ENTERPRISE
27 /MAY 17 :20 BROADCAST Broadcast message
26 /MAY 17 :20 NEPTUNE
25 /MAY 17 :20 BROADCAST Addressed message
24 /MAY 17 :20 NAUTILUS
: CURSOR ENT : FUNC : TAB MENU : BACK
5. Select the message you wish to view, then press the ENT/ACK key. The message
options pop up window shown below appears.
FUNCTION INBOX MSG DETAIL ( TEXT )

VIEW DETAIL MSG TYPE ADDRESSED
TIME [UTC] 28 / MAY 16 : 15
NEW MSG FROM 987654321 / ENTERPRISE
TEXT POWERED BY FURUNO ELECTRONICS.
( 21)
: MESSAGE : BOX MENU : BACK
Select [VIEW DETAIL], then press the ENT/ACK key to display the received mes-
sage’s contents. The figure above shows an example of a received message.
Select [NEW MSG], then press the ENT/ACK key to send a message back to this
message’s sender.
6. Press S or T to view other messages, press W or X to switch between viewing
an [INBOX] message and an [OUTBOX] message.
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How to view sent messages

1. Press the ENT/ACK to close the pop up window.
2. Press the MENU/ESC key to show the main menu.
4. Select [MSG BOX], then press the ENT/ACK key. The [OUTBOX] tab is displayed
by default.
Indication Meaning
MSG BOX ( TEXT )
OUTBOX: 10 INBOX: 12 This message was sent
TIME [UTC] TO 01 / 10 OK successfully.
OK 30 /MAY 18 : 25 BROADCAST
NG 29 /MAY 16 :05 BROADCAST NG This message was not sent.
NO
ACK 28 /MAY 16 :15 TITANIC
NO Waiting for recipient to
OK 27 /MAY 17 :20 NAUTILUS ACK
OK 26 /MAY 17 :20 BROADCAST acknowledged this message.
NO
ACK 25 /MAY 17 :20 BROADCAST Broadcast message
NG 24 /MAY 17 :20 MUSASHIMARU
: CURSOR : FUNC : TAB MENU : BACK
ENT
Addressed message
5. To view the contents of a message, highlight the message then press the ENT/
ACK key. The message options pop up window appears.
Select [VIEW DETAIL] to display the received message’s contents. The figure be-
low shows an example of a received message.
Select [NEW MSG] to send another message to the recipient.
OUTBOX MSG DETAIL ( TEXT )

MSG TYPE ADDRESSED
TIME [UTC] 28 / MAY 16 : 15
TO 123456789 / TITANIC
TEXT ICEBERG COORDINATES RECEIVED.
( 39 / 85) THANK YOU!

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1.10 Regional Operating Channels

AIS operates primarily on two dedicated VHF channels, CH 2087 and CH2088. Where
these channels are not available regionally, the AIS is capable of being automatically
switched to designated alternate channels by means of a message from a shore facil-
ity. Where no shore based AIS or GMDSS sea area A1 station is in place, the AIS
should be switched manually as in paragraph 1.10.2.
A regional operating area is set with the procedure shown below. The most recent
eight areas are memorized.
• Automatic setting of VHF DSC (channel 70) from shore-based AIS.

• Automatic setting by AIS message from shore-based AIS.
• Setting by shipboard system such as ECDIS.
• Manual setting
The default area is as follows:
• Tx power: 12.5 W
• Channel no. 2087, 2088
• Tx/Rx mode: Tx/Rx
1.10.1 How to view channel information

Do the following to view current channel information. To edit channel information, see
paragraph 1.10.2.
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.

2. Select [CH INFO]. The [CH INFO] pop up window appears.
CH INFO Select to display the regional

channel list.
1 REGION LIST Current channel’s details.
PWR HIGH PWR: Power.
CH A 2087 CH A: Channel used for channel A.
CH B 2088 CH B: Channel used for channel B.
TX / RX A TXRX TX / RX A: Channel A TX/RX
settings.
TX /RX B TX TX / RX B: Channel B TX/RX
settings.
3. Press the DISP key to close the display.
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1.10.2 How to edit/view regional channels

You may display the status of regional operating areas currently memorized in the
equipment. Nine of any combination of AIS message from shore-based AIS, DSC
message, manual settings and commands from ECDIS or a PC may be registered and
one will be [HIGH SEA].
• AIS and DSC messages registered within last two hours cannot be edited.
• An item labeled [HIGH SEA] cannot be edited. ([HIGH SEA] are data used for inter-
national waters not controlled by shore-based AIS.)
• If two areas overlap one another the older data is deleted.
• Data older than 24 hours is deleted.
• Area data is deleted when it is more than 500 miles from the area for which it was
registered.
2. Select [CH INFO], then press the ENT/ACK key.
3. Select [REGION LIST] then press the ENT/ACK key. The REGION LIST has four
pages of data related to each region, displayed on the left-side of the screen as
shown in the figure below. The right side of the screen displays your current posi-
tion, current region and the selected region.
Press W or X to change pages.
Right-side of the screen

Own Ship’s current position.
34º 44. 5Ń / 135º21. 3´ E REGION LIST

PWR CH A CH B
1: H 2087 / TXRX 2088 / RX
2: H 2087:/ Region
TXRX 2088 / RXvessel is currently in.
your
3: H 2087 / TXRX 2088 / RX
4: L (Blue-shaded
1111 / TXRX 2222 / OFF square)
5: H 3333 / TXRX 4444 / TXRX
6: L 3087:/ Region selected
TXRX 3088 / RX in the [REGION LIST].
7: L 3087 / TXRX 3088 / RX
8: L (Square is highlighted
3087 / TXRX 3088 / OFF in blue)
500NM 9 : = NO ENTRY =
CURSOR ENT : EDIT : DATA MENU : BACK
Left-side of the screen
34º 44. 5Ń / 135º21. 3´ E REGION LIST REGION LIST

PWR CH A CH B AGE FROM
1: H 2087 / TXRX 2088 / RX 1: 1 : 59 MMSI : 123456789
2: H 2087 / TXRX 2088 / RX 2: 11 : 59 MMSI : 123456789
3: H 2087 / TXRX 2088 / RX 3: = HIGH SEA =
4: L 1111 / TXRX 2222 / OFF 4:
5: H 3333 / TXRX 4444 / TXRX 23 : 59 MANUAL INPUT
5: 19 : 59 MANUAL INPUT
6: L 3087 / TXRX 3088 / RX 6:
7: L 3087 / TXRX 3088 / RX 12 : 00 MMSI : 987654321
7: 23 : 59 MMSI : 987654321
8: L 3087 / TXRX 3088 / OFF 8:
500NM 9 : = NO ENTRY = 23 : 59 MMSI : 987654321
9: = NO ENTRY =
CURSOR ENT : EDIT : DATA MENU : BACK
: DATA MENU : BACK
REGION LIST REGION LIST

LAT LON LAT LON
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
9: = NO ENTRY = 9: = NO ENTRY =
: DATA MENU : BACK : DATA MENU : BACK
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The data displayed on each page of the [REGION LIST] is described in the table
below.
Data Description
Region number Up to eight regions can be assigned and set up. The ninth region
is reserved for open seas and is displayed as "= HIGH SEA =".
The region you are currently in is highlighted in blue (no. 1 in the
example on the previous page).
PWR • H: High power TX setting.
• L: Low power TX setting.
CH A/CH B Channel A/B’s frequency and TX/RX settings.
AGE Time since the channel was registered.
FROM Cause/origin of the last change.
LAT/LON Latitude and Longitude of the region’s corners.
4. Select the desired region number. You can select a region to edit from any page
in the [REGION LIST]. The selected region is highlighted in blue on the plotter
screen.
5. Press the ENT/ACK key to show the selected region’s details. The region is high-
lighted in light red on the plotter screen, as shown in the figure below.
Coordinates for the top-right

34º 44. 5Ń / 135º21. 3´ E EDIT REGION corner of the region.
[AREA] LAT LON
37º 10 .0 Ń 137º 45 .0 É Coordinates for the bottom-left
33º 50 .0 Ń 135º 00 .0 É
Selected region is H 200NM W 131NM corner of region.
highlighted in light ZONE : 3NM W 137NM
Transition zone setting.
red color. [CH] (1 to 8 NM)
PWR : HIGH
CH A : 2087 / TXRX
500NM CH B : 2088 / RX <SAVE>
Region channel settings.
6. The [LAT] setting for the top-right corner of the region is already selected; press
the ENT/ACK key. Input the latitude for the top-right position (northeast point) of
the AIS operating area then press the ENT/ACK key.
7. Press X to select the [LON] setting for the top-right corner, then press the ENT/
ACK key. Input the longitude for the right-top position (northeast point) of the AIS
operating area then press the ENT/ACK key.
8. Press X to select the [LAT] setting for the bottom-left corner, then press the ENT/
ACK key. Enter latitude for the bottom-left position (southwest point) of the AIS
9. Press X to select the [LON] setting for the bottom-left corner, then press the ENT/
ACK key. Enter longitude for the bottom-left position (southwest point) of the AIS
Note: The overall area for the selected region in displayed in height (H) and width
(H) values, in gray text. If the set region is less than 20 nautical miles or more than
200 nautical miles long/wide, the height and width values are displayed in red text.
Adjust the dimensions so the length/width of the region is more than 20 nautical
miles and less than 200 nautical miles.
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10. Press X to select the setting for [ZONE], then press the ENT/
TRANS ZONE
ACK key. A numerical input pop up window appears. The tran-
sition zone works as a buffer between your current region and 0
the regions immediately adjacent to your current region. When
any vessel enters the transition zone, messages sent from the [ 1~8 ]
adjacent region channel A are received via your region’s chan-
nel B. This helps to locate vessels in adjacent regions.
11. Input the size of the transition zone for this region, then press the ENT/ACK key.
12. Press X to select [PWR], then press the ENT/ACK key to show the
channel power options. PWR
13. Select [HIGH] or [LOW] power desired then press the ENT/ACK key. HIGH
LOW
14. Select the channel indication for [CH A], then press the ENT/ACK key. A
CH A
numerical input pop up window appears.
2087
15. Input the channel number for [CH A] then press the ENT/ACK key.
16. Press X to select the transmit/receive settings, then

TX/RX A & B
press the ENT/ACK key. An options pop up window ap-
A : TXRX / B : TXRX
pears. A : TXRX / B : RX
17. Select the appropriate setting, then press the ENT/ACK A : RX / B : TXRX
A : RX / B : RX
key. A : RX / B : OFF
[TXRX]: Transmit and receive. A : OFF / B : RX
[RX]: Receive only.
[OFF]: Disable the channel.
18. Press X to select [<SAVE>], then press the ENT/ACK key. A confirmation pop up
window appears.
Select [YES] to apply the new settings and return to the [REGION LIST], [NO] to
cancel the new settings and return to editing the region.
Note: If you enter invalid data, a pop up message stating the reason for the error
appears. The table on the following page lists the pop up messages for these er-
rors and the recommended action for each error.
Pop up error message Recommended action
INVALID CHANNEL Check the channel setting, re-input the settings.
INVALID REGION SIZE. Check the region size is less than 200 NM and more than
20 NM. Adjust your region size.
INVALID REGION. ADJUST SIZE OR Check your region size and location, there is at least one
LOCATION. other region overlapping. Resize or relocate your region.
INVALID OPERATION: REGION Check the overlapping regions.
CANNOT BE OVERWRITTEN. Adjust your region size or location.
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1.11 How to Enable/Disable the Key Beep

You can turn off the beep, which sounds for valid key input.

2. Select [USER SET], then press the ENT/ACK key.
USER SET
1 KEY BEEP : ON
ON
3 AUTO SORT : ON
OFF
4 SART TEST : HIDE
5 LONG RANGE SET
6 NOTIFICATION SET
7 ACTIVATE
3. [KEY BEEP] is already selected, press the ENT/ACK key.

4. Select [ON] or [OFF] as appropriate then press the ENT/ACK key.
1.12 Long Range

The long range function sets the following:
• How to reply to a request for own ship data from a distant station (for example, an
Inmarsat C station).
• Whether to transmit your ship's position to a satellite via the AIS VHF communica-
tion link or not.
1.12.1 How to set up long range response

Select how to reply to a request for own ship data from a distant station, for example,
an Inmarsat C station. The available options are [AUTO] (automatically) or [MANUAL]
(manually).

3. Select [LONG RANGE SET], then press the ENT/ACK key.
USER SET
1 LONG
KEY RANGE SET:
BEEP ON
2 TIME
1 LR DIFF
RESPONSE : : AUTO
+00 : 00
3 2 LR BROADCAST
AUTO SORT : ON
: ON
4 SART TEST : HIDE
5 LONG RANGE SET
6 NOTIFICATION SET
7 ACTIVATE
4. Select [LR RESPONSE] then press the ENT/ACK key.

5. Select [AUTO] (auto reply) or [MANUAL] (manual reply) as appropriate then press
the ENT/ACK key.
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Manual reply
For manual reply, the requesting ship's MMSI, name and information requested ap-
pear. Select [REFUSE], then press the ENT/ACK key to send no data, or select [RE-
PLY], then press the ENT/ACK to send data. The screen then changes according to
your selection.
INFORMATION
NAME: HMSS TITANIC Name of requesting station or
[LONG RANGE REQUEST DETAILS] vessel.
NAME/CALL SIGN/IMO NO. DATE TIME
DESTINATION LENGTH/BEAM Information requested by the long
POSN COG range station is displayed here.
SOG DRAUGHT
TYPE OF SHIP NO. OF PERSONS
REPLY REFUSE
Automatic reply
For automatic reply, the pop up message shown below appears when an automatic
reply is sent. Requested data is automatically transmitted. Press the ENT/ACK key to
close the message.
INFORMATION
NAME: HMSS TITANIC Name of requesting station or
[LONG RANGE RESPONSE DETAILS] vessel.
NAME/CALL SIGN/IMO NO. DATE TIME
DESTINATION LENGTH/BEAM Information sent to the long
POSN COG
range station is displayed here.
SOG DRAUGHT
TYPE OF SHIP NO. OF PERSONS
ENT : CLOSE WINDOW
1.12.2 How to broadcast own ship data

You can broadcast own ship data to a satellite via the AIS VHF communication link.

2. Select [USER SET] then press the ENT/ACK key.
3. Select [LONG RANGE SET] then press the ENT/ACK key.
4. Select [LR BROADCAST] then press the ENT/ACK key.
5. Select [ON] or [OFF] as appropriate then press the ENT/ACK key.
[ON] sends your ship's position, and other data to a satellite via the AIS VHF com-
munication link.
Note: The availability of this function depends of equipment specifications. The menu
is not shown unless so equipped.
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1. OPERATION
1.13 Pilot Plug (FA-1703, option)

A pilot plug, which is connected between the AIS and a PC, is required to feed AIS
information to a PC. The plug is required for the ships passing through the Panama
Canal and the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The specifications for the pilot plug are as
shown below.
Item Specifications
Baud rate 38400 bps
Note: The following setting is required for the FA-170. If the pilot
does not function, check these the following items.
• COM port settings: [INITIAL SET] menu o [I/O PORT]. The se-
lected port for the pilot plug must be set to [EXT DISPLAY].
• Check the pilot plug connection at both the FA-170 and the con-
nected PC.
Type AMP 206486-1 (9-pin, male)
Signal TX-A: Pin 1
connection TX-B: Pin 4
RX-A: Pin 5
RX-B: Pin 6
SHIELD: Pin 9
Connector for AIS Connector for PC

206486-1 206485-1
Pilot Plug connectors for FA-1703
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1. OPERATION
1.14 Viewing Initial Settings

The [INITIAL SET] menu, which is locked with a password to prevent accidental
changes to the ship’s details, is where the installer enters ship’s MMSI, internal and
external antenna positions, ship type, I/O port settings and network settings. You can
view the settings on this menu as follows.
1. Press the MENU/ESC to open the menu.
2. Select [INITIAL SET], then Press the ENT/ACK key.
3. Select item to view then press the ENT/ACK key.
SHIP’S INFORMATION
MMSI 234567891
NAME PERSEPHONE
IMO NO. 987654321
CALL SIGN @SEVEN@
Note: The availability of some TYPE OF SHIP 24 (WIG)
CARRYING DG, HS, OR, MP(OS)
functions depends on the
[LONG RANGE]
equipment specifications of your CH C 0075
CH D 0076
vessel. Some items are not
MENU : BACK
displayed unless the vessel is
equipped accordingly. ANTENNA POSITION
[SHIP SIZE ] LENGTH BEAM
120m 60m Y
Password access is required to [ANT POSN] Y X 2
1 INTERNAL 60m 0m
change these settings. Contact 2 EXTERNAL 80m 15m 1
your local dealer to change the [ANT POSN] A,B C,D

1 INTERNAL 60 , 60 30 , 30 0
settings if required. 2 EXTERNAL 40 , 80 45 , 15 X
MENU : BACK
ALERT ENABLE
WARNING1 WARNING2 HI
ENABLE : 8 DISABLE : 0 ENABLE : 10 DISABLE : 0
001 014 005 011
002 026 007 025
INITIAL SET 003 029 008 032
1 SHIP’S INFORMATION 004 030 009 035
2 ANTENNA POSITION 010 LO
001 : TX MALFUNCTION
3 ALERT ENABLE
: CURSOR MENU : BACK
4 I / O PORT
5 PORT PRIORITY I / O PORT
6 NETWORK PORT MODE SPEED
COM1 LONG RANGE 38400baud
7 EDIT : LOCK COM2 EXT DISPLAY 38400baud
COM3 EXT DISPLAY 38400baud
The [INITIAL SET] menu is SENSOR1 SENSOR 4800baud
SENSOR2 SENSOR 4800baud
preset at installation and the SENSOR3 SENSOR 4800baud
[EDIT] function requires MENU : BACK
password access. To change
these settings, contact your PORT PRIORITY
PRIORITY LL /SOG / COG HDG ROT
local dealer. 1st SENSOR1 SENSOR3 SENSOR3
2nd SENSOR2 SENSOR1 SENSOR1
3rd SENSOR3 SENSOR2 SENSOR2
4th COM4 COM6 COM6
5th COM5 COM4 COM4
6th COM6 COM5 COM5
7th LAN LAN LAN
MENU : BACK
Displayed as “NET- NETWORK

WORK (NAVNET)” IP ADDRESS
SUBNET MASK
172 . 031 . 024 . 004
255 . 255 . 000 . 000
when the network type GATEWAY
OWN SFI
000 . 000 . 000 . 000
AI0001
is set to [NAVNET]. [RX SFI]
LL/SOG/COG GP0001
HDG GP0002
ROT GP0002
MENU : BACK
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1. OPERATION
1.15 Setting for Time Difference

You can set the time difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) to show the
local time.

USER SET
1 KEY BEEP ON
2 TIME DIFF +00 : 00
3 AUTO SORT ON
4 SART TEST HIDE
5 LONG RANGE SET
6 NOTIFICATION SET
7 ACTIVATE
3. Select [TIME DIFF], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up window is
displayed.
+0 0 : 0 0
[-14:00~14:00]
4. Select the desired time difference then press the ENT/ACK key. You can change
the value with S or T, the digit with X or W. The setting range is -14:00 to +14:00.
Note: When a UTC time offset is set, the time display indication for messages and
NAV STATUS screen is indicated as "LT" (Local Time). When there is no offset, the
time display indication for messages and the NAV STATUS screen is indicated as
"UTC" (Coordinated Universal Time).
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2. INLAND AIS OPERATION
This section provides the operating procedures for the Inland AIS feature, which al-
lows use of the AIS transponder on inland waterways or the open sea. Only those pro-
cedures that are different from the Class A AIS transponder are presented.
Ships with Inland AIS transponders on board autonomously determine their actual po-
sition using the Global Positioning System (GPS), which is part of the AIS transpon-
der. Furthermore they broadcast their ID and position to other ships over a distance of
10 to 30 kilometers (depending on the geographical environment). Other ships in the
area receive this information and are able to display their own position and that of oth-
er ships. Inland AIS helps the skipper in his direct nautical decisions, especially in crit-
ical situations, like the approach of a bend or a constriction.
Further, authorities have the possibility to allow electronic submission of cargo lists,
for example, for transports of dangerous cargo. The standard for “Electronic Report-
ing” (ERI) allows the digital, language independent submission of cargo or passenger
reports from ships or agencies to authorities. In combination with electronic data ex-
change between the authorities of different countries this results in less reporting for
the skippers. On the other hand all cargo information is available to authorities in case
of an accident.
2.1 How to Activate the Inland AIS

Input your key number (received from dealer) to activate the Inland AIS. (If the key was
input during the installation, activation key input is not necessary.)
3. Select [ACTIVATE] then press the ENT/ACK key.
ACTIVATE
DEVICE ID AB-12-C3-ZD-AA-N4
ACTIVATE KEY : _ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _ INACTIVATED
ENT : SELECT MENU : BACK
4. Press the ENT/ACK key to display the alphanumeric pop up window.The selected
digit cycles through digits in the following order when S is pressed: 1, 2 ... 9, 0,
A, B, C ... X, Y, Z, 1, 2... press T to cycle through digits in the opposite direction.
Press X or W to move the selection cursor.
5. Input the activation key, then press the ENT/ACK key.
If you entered the activation key correctly, the indication "ACTIVATED!" appears then
the system is automatically restarted. The FA-170 starts up with the SOLAS mode ac-
tive.
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2.2 Selecting AIS Mode

The Inland AIS has two operating modes: Inland (inland waterways) and SOLAS (SO-
LAS compliant class A AIS transponder). Select desired mode as follows:
1. Press the NAV STATUS key to open the [NAV STATUS] menu.
NAV STATUS
VOYAGE SHIP’S INFO SCALE
DESTINATION : KOBE
[SOLAS LIST ]
[INLAND LIST ]
(
ETA UTC ) : 10 / MAY 10 : 51
AIS MODE : SOLAS
DYNAMIC INFO RATE : AUTO
2. Press T to select [AIS MODE] then press the ENT/ACK key. The mode selection
pop up window appears.
AIS MODE
SOLAS
INLAND
3. Select [SOLAS] or [INLAND] as appropriate then press the ENT/ACK key. The
AIS mode icon at the top of the screen changes to display the selected mode.
Inland mode active SOLAS mode active

You are asked if you are sure to reboot the system. Select [YES] then press the ENT/
ACK key to reboot the unit.
Notes on Inland AIS operation

• IMO No. is transmitted with all zeros.
• The draught used in Inland AIS is “Inland draught”.
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2.3 How to Enter Voyage-Related Data

Before you embark on a voyage using Inland AIS, set the various related data (see the
list below) on the [NAV STATUS] menu.
• Navigational status • ERI code

• Destination • No. of blue cones (for hazardous cargo)
• Arrival time • Cargo status
• AIS mode currently in use • No. of persons
• Rate at which your vessel’s dynamic • Length and beam of ship
information is transmitted • Draught
1. Press the NAV STATUS key.
The [NAV STATUS] setting is selected by default.
NAV STATUS
DESTINATION : KOBE
[SOLAS LIST ]
[INLAND LIST ]
ETA (UTC) : 10 / MAY 10 : 51
AIS MODE : SOLAS
DYNAMIC INFO RATE : AUTO
2. If your navigational status is different from that shown, follow the procedure below.
If it is the same as shown, go to step 3.
1) Press the ENT/ACK key. The [NAV STATUS] options pop up window appears.
2) Input the appropriate status, then press the ENT/ACK key. Refer to the data
below to select appropriate navigational status.
00: UNDERWAY USING ENGINE *1: RESERVED FOR FUTURE AMENDMENT OF
01: AT ANCHOR NAVIGATIONAL STATUS FOR SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS,
02: NOT UNDER COMMAND OR MP, OR IMO HAZARD OR POLLUTANT CATEGORY C,
03: RESTRICTED MANEUVERABILITY HIGH SPEED CRAFT (HSC)
04: CONSTRAINED BY HER DRAUGHT
05: MOORED *2: RESERVED FOR FUTURE AMENDMENT OF
06: AGROUND NAVIGATIONAL STATUS FOR SHIPS CARRYING
07: ENGAGED IN FISHING DANGEROUS GOODS (DG), HARMFUL SUBSTANCES
08: UNDERWAY SAILING (HS) OR MARINE POLLUTANTS (MP), OR IMO HAZARD
1 OR POLLUTANT CATEGORY A, WING IN GROUND (WIG)
09: RESERVED FOR HIGH SPEED CRAFT (HSC)*
2
10: RESERVED FOR WING IN GROUND (WIG)* *3: Not selectable for this type of equipment.
11: PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL TOWING ASTERN
12: PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING AHEAD OR TOWING ALONGSIDE
13: RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
14: AIS-SART (ACTIVE), MOB-AIS, EPIRB-AIS*3
15: DEFAULT (ALSO USED BY SART, MOB, EPIRB UNDER TEST)
3. Select [DESTINATION], then press the ENT/ACK key. The software keyboard ap-
pears for direct input. See section 1.5.4 for how to use the software keyboard.
Enter the desired destination then press the ENT/ACK key. You can use up to 20
alphanumeric characters and enter up to 20 destinations.
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A list of destinations can also be accessed by selecting [SOLAS LIST] (displayed

as DESTINATION LIST once accessed, as shown in the figure below) or [INLAND
LIST] as appropriate for your AIS mode.
DESTINATION LIST
DESTINATION 01 / 20
01 KOBE
02 OSAKA
03 TOKYO
04 YOKOHAMA
Destinations 05 KAWASAKI
06 ABERDEEN
07 = NO ENTRY =
08 = NO ENTRY =
CURSOR ENT EXEC FUNC MENU BACK
SOLAS destinations list
INLAND DESTINATION LIST

INLAND DESTINATION 01 / 20
01 DE TRI 01234 11111 56789
02 00000 00000
03 00000 00000
04 00000 00000
Destinations 05 00000 00000
06 00000 00000
07 00000 00000
08 00000 00000
INLAND destinations list
Referring to operation descriptions in the table below, press W or X to select an

operation, press S or T to select an entry in the list, then press the ENT/ACK key
to confirm the selection.
<SET> Set the currently selection as the destination.
<EDIT> Rename the selected destination. The software keyboard appears when
<EDIT> is selected. See section 1.5.4 for how to use the software key-
board.
<CUT> Cut the current selection to temporary memory, leaving the entry empty.
The destination can now be pasted as a different entry.
Note: Only one entry can be stored in temporary memory at a time. If
you <CUT> two entries successively, the first is deleted.
<COPY> Copy the current selection to temporary memory. The destination can
now be pasted as a different entry.
<PASTE> Paste the entry stored in temporary memory to the selected destination
number.
Note: Entries over-written with <PASTE> cannot be restored.
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4. Select [ETA (LT/UTC)], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up window
ETA (UTC)
ETA month
in 24hr format
Note 1: The ETA indication appears as "ETA [LT]" when there a time offset is set
from [TIME DIFF] in the [USER SET] menu. When the setting for [TIME DIFF] is
not changed from the default (+00:00) setting, the ETA indication appears as
"ETA [UTC]".
Note 2: Where a GPS is not connected, or the signal is lost/interrupted, the ETA
indication appears as ETA [UTC]. Further, the settings pop up window displays
"NOTE: INPUT THE UTC" at the bottom of the pop up window.
5. Set the ETA date and time, referring to the figure on the previous page, then press
the ENT/ACK key.
6. Confirm that the AIS mode selected is correct for this voyage. If a mode change
is necessary, change the mode (See section 2.2), then repeat this procedure after
the system restarts. If no change is required, go to step 7.
7. Select [DYNAMIC INFO RATE], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop
up window shown to the right appears.
DYNAMIC INFO RATE
If the report rate from a base station is used, this setting is
AUTO
ignored. For that reason, this setting is not always the same 10 sec
as the actual report rate. 5 sec
2 sec
8. Select the appropriate interval to send dynamic informa-
tion, then press the ENT/ACK key.
Note 1: This setting is fixed to [AUTO] when [AIS MODE] is set to [SOLAS].
Note 2: The new settings take effect after approximately 8 minutes. In the mean-
time, the [AUTO] setting is used, regardless of the on-screen indication.
9. Press X to display the [SHIP’S INFO] tab.
NAV STATUS
ERI CODE : 8160 TANKBARGE
BLUE CONES : UNKNOWN

UN/LOADED : --------
CREW : 254
PASSENGER : 8190
PERSONNEL : 254
NO. OF PERSONS : 8191
10. [ERI CODE] is selected. Press the ENT/ACK key to edit the ERI code type for this
voyage.
For [SOLAS] mode, the [ERI CODE] item is replaced with [CARGO TYPE].
11. Input the ERI code, referring to "ERI Codes" on page AP-12, then press the ENT/
ACK key.
Note: When [Tanker] is selected and the Nav status is [Moored], output power is
automatically switched to 1 W when SOG is less than 3 knots. Further, in the
above condition, when SOG becomes higher than 3 knots, a beep sounds. (The
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pop-up message "TX POWER CHANGED" also appears to notify you that the Tx
power has changed). To erase the pop-up message, press the ENT/ACK key or
reduce SOG to below 3 knots.
For SOLAS mode, input the cargo type, referring to step 7 of section 1.6.
12. Select [BLUE CONES], then press the ENT/ACK key. The pop up window shown
below appears.
BLUE CONES
NO . OF CONES 0
NO . OF CONES 1
NO . OF CONES 2
NO . OF CONES 3
B-FLAG
UNKNOWN
Depending on the cargo, up to four “cones” have to be shown on the mast, in day-
light with cones and nighttime with blue lights. The greater the number of the
cones the more hazardous the cargo.
• Select [NO. OF CONES 0] if your ship is not carrying hazardous cargo.
• Select [B-FLAG] if your ship carries explosives or hazardous cargo that ex-
ceeds the hazard level expressed with cones.
• Select [UNKNOWN] if you are unsure of cargo type.
13. Set [BLUE CONES] as necessary, then press the ENT/ACK key.
14. Select [UN/LOADED], then press the ENT/ACK key. The UN/LOADED
pop up window shown to the right appears.
LOADED
15. Select [LOADED] for vessel loaded with cargo, [UNLOAD- UNLOADED
ED] for vessel with no cargo, or [- - -] if you are unsure of the
loading status.
16. Select [CREW] is now selected, then press the ENT/ACK key.
17. Enter number of crew (0-254) then press the ENT/ACK key.
18. Select [PASSENGER], then press the ENT/ACK key.
19. Enter number of passengers (0-8190) then press the ENT/ACK key.
20. Select [PERSONNEL], then press the ENT/ACK key.
21. Enter number of shipboard personnel (persons other than passengers and crew,
0-254) then press the ENT/ACK key.
Note: The number of crew, passengers and shipboard personnel are sent in
RFM55 messages.
22. [NO. OF PERSONS] is selected; press the ENT/ACK key.
23. Enter the total number of persons (sum of crew, passengers and shipboard per-
sonnel) on-board then press the ENT/ACK key.
Note: If the value entered for [CREW], [PASSENGER], [PERSONNEL] or [NO.
OF PERSONS] exceeds the maximum setting listed in the steps above, the value
appears as maximum for that item.
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24. Press X to display the [SCALE] tab.

Own vessel and convoy Own vessel and convoy
vessel lengths vessel beams
NAV STATUS
[CONVOY EXTENSION]
EA : 0000dm EC : 0000dm Convoy
EB : 0000dm ED : 0000dm layout
LS 0dm BS 0dm 2
1
LC 0dm BC 0dm
DRAUGHT : 0000cm Own ship

draught
25. Referring to the table below, input the length and beam of your vessel and the con-
voy vessel. The values are displayed as decimeters.
Menu
Description
item
Convoy Convoy EA
[EA] Length of convoy vessel A.
vessel vessel
[EB] Length of convoy vessel B.
[EC] Beam of convoy vessel A.
[ED] Beam of convoy vessel B.
LC
[LS] Own ship length. (Display only,
not available for input.)
[BS] Own ship beam. (Display only, not
Convoy LS available for input.)
Own
ship vessel [LC] Shows the total length of the convoy.
(Display only, not available for input.)
[BC] Shows the total beam of the convoy.
EB (Display only, not available for input.)
EC BS ED
BC
Press the arrow keys to move the selection cursor and highlight the item you wish
to edit, then press the ENT/ACK key. A numerical input pop up window appears
for the selected item.
26. Select [DRAUGHT], then press the ENT/ACK key to display the
DRAUGHT
[DRAUGHT] setting pop up window. The setting range is [0] cm
to [2000] cm.
0000
27. Input the draught, then press the ENT/ACK key.
[0 , 2000 ]
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2.4 Static Data

The [OWN INFORMATION] display shows your ship’s data across four tabs. The in-
formation displayed is shown in the figure below. This data should be checked once
per voyage or once per month, whichever is shorter. Data may be changed only on
the authority of the master.
The Officer of the Watch should periodically check position, SOG and sensor informa-
tion for quality.
UTC 12/NOV/2014 17 :20 :00 EXTERNAL NAV STATUS 12 PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING
2 DGPS AHEAD OR TOWING ALONGSIDE
POSN 34 º 44 .5000 Ń PA HIGH DESTINATION KOBE
135 º 21.3000 É RAIM UNUSED ETA(UTC) 10 /MAY 10:51
CREW 255
ROT 708 . 7 º/min ( ) HDG 130 .0º BLUE SIGN YES PASSENGER 8191
SOG 10 .0 kn COG 135 .0º BLUE CONES NO. OF CONES 1 PERSONNEL 255
UN/LOADED UNLOADED NO. OF PERSONS 8191
SENSOR tab VOYAGE tab

Press ► or ◄ to cycle
through the tabs.
[CONVOY EXTENSION]
EA 500dm EC 250dm
MMSI 2974091719
EB 500dm EC 250dm NAME FURUNOMARU
LS 1000dm BS 500dm 2
LC 2000dm BC 1000dm
1
IMO NO. 0123456789
[ANT POSN] A, B, C, D CALL SIGN @SEVEN@
1 INT 400dm,600dm,250dm,250dm ENI @EIGHT@
2 EXT 200dm,800dm,400dm,100dm
DRAUGHT 0cm
TYPE OF SHIP 24 WIG
ARRYING DG, HS, OR, MP(OS)
SCALE tab IDENTITY tab
Note 1: The above displays are when INLAND mode is active. When SOLAS mode is
active, they are same as in CLASS A AIS.
Note 2: The [TYPE OF SHIP] indication on the [IDENTITY] tab changes to display the
ERI code when INLAND mode is active.
Update rate of dynamic ship information
Ship’s dynamic conditions and nominal reporting interval

Ship’s dynamic conditions Nominal reporting interval
Ship at anchor or moored or aground or not under 3 minutes
command and not moving faster than 3 kn
Ship at anchor or moored or aground or not under 10 seconds
command and moving faster than 3 kn
Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 0-14 kn 10 seconds
Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 0-14 kn 3 1/3 seconds
speed and changing course
Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 14-23 kn 6 seconds
Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 14-23 kn and 2 seconds
changing course
Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving faster than 23 2 seconds
kn
Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving faster than 23 2 seconds
kn and changing course
Ship operating in inland waterway mode Assigned between 2 seconds
and 10 minutes
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2.5 Target List and Dangerous Target List
2.5.1 Target list

The [TARGET LIST] can store up to 2048 AIS targets and AIS-SARTs being detected
by the FA-170, in the order which they are detected. The list can be sorted in range
order, from closest to farthest.
1. Press the DISP key until the [TARGET LIST] or [DANGEROUS LIST] appears.
Currently displayed target group.
Time at which the list was last sorted. Total detected targets is displayed in
Selected target is highlighted. brackets.
TARGET LIST 12:32:01 1-8 (334) NAME/MMSI/TYPE: Target’s
A
NAME/MMSI/TYPE RNG[km] BRG[ º ] AGE[ ‘ ] MMSI, name or type is displayed.
SAMPLE SHIP_001 3 .3 180.0 0
B
SAMPLE SHIP_002 3 .3 095.0 0
Where name data is available,
Target type symbols. SAMPLE SHIP_003 3 .3 182.0 0 the vessel name is displayed.
See Appendix 5 of the B BS:123456789 3 .3 056.0 0
RNG[km]: Range from OS to
SAMPLE SHIP_005 3 .3 084.0 0
operator’s manual for a SAR {SAR/VESSEL} 3 .3 039.0 0 target.
full list of AIS symbols SAR {SAR/AIRCRAFT}
A
3 .3 045.0 0
BRG[ º ]: Bearing to target.
SAMPLE SHIP_008 3 .3 054.0 0
and their meanings. : CURSOR ENT : FUNC : PAGE DISP : NEXT AGE[ ‘ ]: Time (in minutes) since
the target data was last updated.
Note: The last views list ([DANGEROUS LIST] or [TARGET LIST]) is displayed.
Targets are displayed in groups of 100, however only eight targets are displayed
on the screen at any time. The following operations are used in the TARGET LIST.
Press S or T. Scroll up or down the list of targets. The selected target
is highlighted.
Press W or X. Move to the next group of targets (next 8 targets).
Select [NEXT 100 TAR- Move to the next page of the target list (next 100 targets).
GETS], then press the Note: Displayed only if more than 100 targets are detect-
ENT/ACK key. ed.
Select [PREVIOUS 100 Move to the previous page of the target list (last 100 tar-
TARGETS], then press the gets).
ENT/ACK key. Note: Displayed only if more than 100 targets are detect-
ed.
Select a target, then press Display the selected target’s details. See section 1.8.4
the ENT/ACK key. for details.
The [NAME/MMSI/TYPE] column of the [TARGET LIST] displays the target ves-
sel’s type in the following formats:
For CLASS A/CLASS B/AtoN type targets

Where the vessel name is available, the name is displayed. Where no name data
is available, the MMSI is displayed.
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For SAR(VESSEL/AIRCRAFT)/SART/MOB/EPIRB type targets
TYPE Display format

SAR Vessel "SAR/VESSEL"
SAR Aircraft "SAR/AIRCRAFT"
SART Active "SART ACTIVE"
SART Test "SART TEST"
MOB Active "MOB ACTIVE"
MOB Test "MOB TEST"
EPIRB Active "EPIRB ACTIVE"
EPIRB Test "EPIRB TEST"
AIS Base Station "BS: (station’s MMSI/name)"
Note 1: If there is no data for the target selected, the fields are displayed as "=NO
TARGET=".
Note 2: Targets are automatically sorted in range order (closest to farthest) when
no key is operated for 30 seconds. Target order is then updated every five sec-
onds.
Active AIS-SARTs take priority and are displayed at the top of the list.
Note 3: When [AUTO SORT] on the [USER SET] menu is [OFF], the range and
bearing to a target are updated. However, target order is not updated. To manu-
ally sort targets, see step 2.
Note 4: To select a target on the plotter display, press S or T to select the target
then press the ENT/ACK key. Press S to cycle through targets from nearest to
furthest; T to cycle through targets from farthest to nearest.
2. To view target data, or to sort the target list, select the desired target, then press
the ENT/ACK key. The target list options pop up window appears.
FUNCTION
NEW MSG
• [SORT (NORMAL)]: Press W to display and sort the [TARGET LIST] into range
order. The closest target is displayed at the top of the list.
• [SORT (DANGER)]: Press X to display and sort the [DANGEROUS TARGET
LIST] in range order. The closest target is displayed at the top of the list.
• [VIEW DETAIL]: Press the ENT/ACK key to open the [TARGET DETAIL]
screen.
• [NEW MSG]: Press S to open the text input window to create an AIS message
to the selected target.
• [NAME REQUEST]: Press T to send a name request to the target vessel’s AIS.
Note: Name requests cannot be sent to the same target within a short period,
regardless of target. If you have requested the name of a target too soon after
the last request, or the target is out of range, or the target has set their AIS to
RX only mode, the pop up message "CANNOT REQUEST NAME" is displayed.
Wait a short while before requesting the name again.
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2.5.2 Dangerous (target) list

Dangerous targets are targets which are calculated to be on a collision course with
your vessel. When a dangerous target is detected, the target and its available details
can be viewed in the [DANGEROUS TARGET LIST].
The operations available from the [DANGEROUS TARGET LIST] are the same as the
[TARGET LIST] operations. See section 2.5.1 and section 2.5.3 for details.
Time at which the list was last sorted.

DANGEROUS LIST 12:32:01 1-8 (201)
NAME/MMSI/TYPE: Target’s MMSI,
NAME/MMSI/TYPE CPA[km] TCPA AGE[ ‘ ]
A
SAMPLE SHIP_001 3 .3 -10’00” 0
name or type is displayed. Where
B
SAMPLE SHIP_002 3 .4 -10’00” 0 name data is available, the vessel
SAMPLE SHIP_003 3 .5 -15’00” 0 name is displayed.
B BS:123456789 3 .6 -20’30” 0
SAMPLE SHIP_005 3 .7 -25’30” 0
CPA[km]: Range to approach to the
SAR {SAR/VESSEL} 3 .8 -10’00” 0 target from own ship.
SAR {SAR/AIRCRAFT}
A
3 .9 -15’00” 0 TCPA: Time to approach to the
SAMPLE SHIP_008 3 .1 -20’00” 0
target from own ship.
: CURSOR ENT : FUNC : PAGE DISP : NEXT
AGE[ ‘ ]: Time (in minutes) since the
Selected target is highlighted. target data was last updated.
Target type symbols. See Appendix 5 for a
full list of AIS symbols and their meanings.
Note: When no dangerous targets are detected, the list shows the message "= NO
TARGET =".
2.5.3 How to interpret the [TARGET DETAIL] screen

The [TARGET DETAIL] screen shows available detailed information about the select-
ed target.
Lost and dangerous targets have the appropriate icon displayed at the top right, as
indicated in the lost target example below.
TARGET DETAIL TYPE A
CLASS A LOST The LOST icon is displayed for
RNG 1.87km MMSI 201503030 lost targets.
BRG 225.4º NAME MUSASHIMARU The DANGER icon is displayed
SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE QUALITY
for dangerous targets.
POSN 34 º 44 .5000 Ń CPA 2.0km
135 º 21 .3000 É TCPA 20'00" When data input to the FA-170 is
ROT 108 . 7 º/min ( ) HDG 130 º
interrupted or stopped, indications
SOG 18.5km/h COG 135 .0º
: TARGET : TAB MENU : BACK
for all tabs appear as “----”.
There are five tabs available for viewing; [SENSOR], [VOYAGE], [IDENTITY],
[SCALE] and [QUALITY]. Press W or X to change the tab currently displayed.
The selected target’s bearing ([BRG]), range ([RNG]), [MMSI] and [NAME] are dis-
played at the top of the screen regardless of the selected tab. For lost or dangerous
targets, the appropriate icon is displayed at the top right of the screen.
The information displayed on each tab varies, depending on the type of target select-
ed.
The tables on the following pages list each tab’s contents, along with a brief descrip-
tion.
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SENSOR tab
POSN Target’s last known position. Displayed for all target types.
ROT Target’s Rate Of Turn. Displayed only for CLASS A, SART, MOB and EPIRB target
types.
ALT Altitude. Displayed only for SAR VESSEL and SAR AIRCRAFT target types.
SOG Target’s Speed Over Ground. Displayed only for CLASS A, CLASS B, SAR VESSEL,
COG Target’s Course Over Ground. Displayed only for CLASS A, CLASS B, SAR VESSEL,
HDG Target’s last known heading. Displayed only for CLASS A, CLASS B, SART, MOB and
EPIRB target types.
CPA Range to target. Displayed for all target types.
TCPA Time to approach to target. Displayed for all target types.
VOYAGE tab
The VOYAGE tab is only displayed for CLASS A target types and has two pages.
NAV STATUS Target’s navigational status (see section 1.6 for details).
DESTINATION Target’s destination.
ETA Target’s Estimated Time of Arrival at the above destination.
BLUE SIGN Indicates if the target is carrying hazardous cargo.
BLUE CONES Indicates the number of blue cones (type of hazardous cargo) carried by the
target.
UN/LOADED Indicates if the target is loaded or unloaded.
CREW Indicates the number of crew aboard the vessel/aircraft.
PASSENGERS Indicates the number of passengers aboard the vessel/aircraft.
PERSONNEL Indicates the number of personnel aboard the vessel/aircraft.
NO. OF PERSONS Indicates the total number of people aboard the vessel/aircraft.
IDENTITY tab
The IDENTITY tab is only displayed for CLASS A, CLASS B, SAR VESSEL, SAR AIR-
CAFT and AtoN target types.
CALL SIGN Target’s call sign. Not displayed for AtoN target types.
IMO NO. Target’s International Maritime Organization registration number.
TYPE OF SHIP Target’s ship type. Displayed only for CLASS A and CLASS B target types.
REAL AtoN Displayed as "YES" for physical aids to navigation, "NO" for virtual aids to nav-
igation. Displayed only for AtoN target types.
TYPE OF AtoN The type of aids to navigation. Displayed only for AtoN target types.
VENDER ID Target’s AIS maker's ID. Displayed only for CLASS B target types.
ENI Target’s ENI (Unique European Vessel Identification Number).
ERI CODE Target’s ERI (Electronic Reporting International ship type) code.
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SCALE tab
The SCALE tab is only displayed for SAR VESSEL, SAR AIRCRAFT and AtoN target
types.
SHIP SIZE(LENGTH, BEAM) Target’s ship size (length, beam). Displayed for all above target
types.
ANT POSN(X,Y) Position of target’s antenna. Displayed for all above target types.
DRAUGHT Target ship’s draught. Displayed only for CLASS A target types.
PI Target’s position. Displayed only for AtoN target types.
CONVOY Target’s convoy length and beam.
QUALITY tab
The QUALITY tab is displayed for all target types.
PA Position Accuracy for target ship. (H: High accuracy, L: Low accuracy.)
RAIM Target’s RAIM status. (USED: Using RAIM, UNUSED: Not using RAIM.).
TIME STAMP Time at which the target was last detected. Not displayed for AIS base stations.
POSN Target’s position quality. Possible position qualities are shown in the list below:
QUALITY Quality indication Meaning
No position Position data not available.
Manual position Position data is input manually.
Dead reckoning position Position calculated by dead
reckoning.
Outdated position > 200 m More than 200 m from last
estimated position.
Position > 10 m Difference of more than 10 m from last es-
timated position.
Position with RAIM > 10 m Difference of more than 10 m from last es-
timated position.
Position < 10 m Difference of less than 10 m from last esti-
mated position.
Position with RAIM < 10 m Difference of less than 10 m from last esti-
mated position.
Valid position with no time stamp No time stamp available.
HDG/SOG/ Target’s gyro/speed sensor quality. Possible sensor qualities are shown in the list
COG QUALI- below:
TY Quality indication Meaning
HIGH Target is equipped with sensors which
meet the requirements of the VTT Stan-
dard for Inland Navigation.
LOW Target is not equipped with sensors which
meet the requirements of the VTT Stan-
dard for Inland Navigation.
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2.6 Inland AIS Specific Messaging

All sent and received messages are stored in their respective message box. Refer to
the appropriate section below for how to view messages once they are sent or re-
ceived.
2.6.1 How to send a text message

MSG
1 TEXT
2 ETA/RTA
3 NO. OF PERSONS
4 EMMA WARNING BOX
5 WATER LEVEL BOX
3. [TEXT] is selected, press the ENT/ACK key.

TEXT
1 NEW MSG
2 MSG BOX
4. Select [NEW MSG], then press the ENT/ACK key.

NEW MSG (TEXT) <SEND MSG>
MSG TYPE : ADDRESSED
TO : 000000000
CH : ALTERNATE
RETRY : 3
TEXT : Use the software keyboard
( 0 / 85 ) to enter the message here.
5. [MSG TYPE] is selected, press the ENT/ACK key to change the type of message
you wish to send. The options pop up shown below appears.
MSG TYPE
BROADCAST Message to all vessels.
ADDRESSED Message to specified vessel only.
7. Select [TO], then press the ENT/ACK key. A numerical settings pop up appears.
8. Input the MMSI of the ship you wish to send this message to, then press the ENT/
ACK key to close the pop up. See section 1.5 for how to input data.
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9. Select [CH] (Channel), then press the ENT/ACK key. The channel select options
pop up appears.

ONLY A
channel B.
ONLY B
channel A.
10. Select the appropriate option, then press the ENT/ACK key.
appears.
close the pop up.
13. Press T to highlight the message text, then press the ENT/ACK to display the
software keyboard.
14. Input the new message text, referring to section 1.5.4. The maximum number of
characters allowed is as follows:
• BROADCAST: 90 characters.
• ADDRESSED: 85 characters.
15. Press Sor T to highlight [<SEND MSG>] at the top right of the screen, then press
the ENT/ACK key. A confirmation pop up appears.
16. Select [YES] to send the message or [NO] to cancel the message, then press the
ENT/ACK key.
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2.6.2 How to view a sent text message

MSG
1 TEXT
2 ETA/RTA
3 NO. OF PERSONS
4 EMMA WARNING BOX
5 WATER LEVEL BOX
3. Select [TEXT], then press the ENT/ACK key.

4. Select [MSG BOX], then press the ENT/ACK key. The message box appears.
Indication Meaning
MSG BOX ( TEXT )
OUTBOX: 10 INBOX: 12 This message was sent
TIME [UTC] TO 01 / 10 OK successfully.
OK 30 /MAY 18 : 25 BROADCAST
NG 29 /MAY 16 :05 BROADCAST NG This message was not sent.
NO
ACK 28 /MAY 16 :15 TITANIC
NO Waiting for recipient to
OK 27 /MAY 17 :20 NAUTILUS ACK
OK 26 /MAY 17 :20 BROADCAST acknowledged this message.
NO
ACK 25 /MAY 17 :20 BROADCAST Broadcast message
NG 24 /MAY 17 :20 MUSASHIMARU
: CURSOR : FUNC : TAB MENU : BACK
ENT
Addressed message
FUNCTION INBOX MSG DETAIL ( TEXT )

VIEW DETAIL MSG TYPE ADDRESSED
TIME [UTC] 28 / MAY 16 : 15
NEW MSG FROM 987654321 / ENTERPRISE
TEXT POWERED BY FURUNO ELECTRONICS.
( 21)
message’s sender.
2.6.3 ETA and RTA messages

The purpose of an ETA message is to apply for a time slot at a lock, bridge or terminal.
(Hereafter “lock” refers to lock, bridge or terminal.) The message contains your ship's
ETA at the lock, air draught, the number of assisting tugboats required and the partic-
ulars of the lock (country code, location code, etc.).
Upon receipt of your ETA message, the lock authority responds with an RTA (Re-
quested Time of Arrival) message, usually within 15 minutes of receipt of the ETA
message. The RTA message contains lock operational status, requested time of ar-
rival and the particulars of the lock (country code, location code, etc.).
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How to send an ETA message

3. Select [ETA/RTA], then press the ENT/ACK key.
ETA/RTA The [NEW MSG] option in the [ETA/RTA]

1 NEW MSG pop up window is not available for selection
2 MSG BOX in [SOLAS] mode.
NEW MSG (ETA) <SEND MSG>
TO : 000000000
CH : ALTERNATE
RETRY : 3
DESTINATION : DE TRI 01234 11111 56789
COUNTRY CODE DE LOCATION CODE TRI
FAIRWAY NO. 01234 TERMINAL CODE 11111
FAIRWAY HECT 56789
ETA[UTC] : 12/MAY 12:32
AIR DRAUGHT : 0 .0cm
NO. OF TUGBOATS : 0
5. [TO] is selected. Press the ENT/ACK key. to display the MMSI settings pop up
window.
6. Enter the MMSI of the lock/bridge/terminal you want to pass through then press
the ENT/ACK key.
7. Select [CH], then press the ENT/ACK key.
ONLY A
channel B.
ONLY B
channel A.
8. Select the channel over which to send the message then press the ENT/ACK key.
appears.
close the pop up.
11. Select [DESTINATION] then press the ENT/ACK key. The [INLAND DESTINA-
TION LIST] appears.
<SET> <EDIT> <CUT> <COPY> <PASTE>
INLAND DESTINATION 01 / 20
01 DE TRI 01234 11111 56789
02 00000 00000
03 00000 00000
04 00000 00000
05 00000 00000
06 00000 00000
07 00000 00000
08 00000 00000
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12. Referring to section 2.3, select or edit an existing destination or create a new des-
tination. The figure below shows an example destination and the edit pop up win-
dows.

<SET> <EDIT> <CUT> <COPY> <PASTE>
INLAND DESTINATION 01 / 20 Editing pop up window.
01 DE TRI 01234 11111
INLAND 56789
DESTINATION
02
03 DE TRI 01234 11111 56789
04
05 00000 00000
FAIRWAY NO. 01234 TERMINAL CODE 11111 Currently selected
FAIRWAY HECT 56789 destination’s details.
When setting an destination for the [INLAND DESTINATION LIST] the following
details are required.
• Country code: The UN country code of your destination. (Referring to ISO
3166.)
• Three letter location code.
• Fairway number and hectometer.
• Terminal code.
Note: For location codes, fairway numbers (and hectometers) and terminal codes,
refer to the ERI (Electronic Reporting International) Guide Part IV Annex 2 for ex-
amples.
13. Input or edit the destination as appropriate, then press the ENT/ACK key.
Press S to increase the value (or the next character, in alphabetical order), press
T decrease the value (or the previous character, in alphabetical order). Press X
to move the selection cursor to the right, W to move the cursor to the left.
14. Select [<SET>], then press the ENT/ACK key.
15. Select [ETA (UTC)], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up window
ETA (UTC)
ETA month
in 24hr format
16. Select [AIR DRAUGHT], then press the ENT/ACK key.

17. Enter your ship's air draught then press the ENT/ACK key. (Air draught is the ver-
tical distance measured from the ship's waterline to the highest point on the ship.)
18. Select [NO. OF TUGBOATS], then press the ENT/ACK key.
19. Enter the no. of assisting tugboats (0-6) your ship requires then press the ENT/
ACK key. Enter [0] for none.
the ENT/ACK key. The system will now attempt to send the message.
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How to view sent ETA messages and received RTA messages

A lock authority responds to an ETA message with an RTA message. An RTA mes-
sage contains the date and time the lock authority requests that your ship arrive to the
lock, lock status and the particulars of the lock (country code, location code, etc.)
When an RTA message is received, a pop up showing the message "RTA MESSAGE
RECEIVED." appears. The pop up also shows the sender’s MMSI ID, or the sender’s
name it if is included in the message.
To view past messages, do the following:

3. Select [ETA/RTA], then press the ENT/ACK key.
4. Select [MSG BOX], then press the ENT/ACK key. The message box appears.
MSG BOX (ETA/RTA)
OUTBOX(ETA): 10 INBOX(RTA): 12 Indication Meaning
TIME [UTC] FROM 01 / 10
30 /MAY 17 : 20 BROADCAST This message has been viewed.
29 /MAY 16 :05 BROADCAST
This message is unviewed.
28 /MAY 16 :15 ENTERPRISE
27 /MAY 17 :20 BROADCAST Broadcast message
26 /MAY 17 :20 NEPTUNE
25 /MAY 17 :20 BROADCAST Addressed message
24 /MAY 17 :20 NAUTILUS
: CURSOR ENT : FUNC : TAB MENU : BACK
Press W or X to switch between the [OUTBOX(ETA)] and [INBOX(RTA)] tabs.

INBOX MSG DETAIL (RTA)

FUNCTION MSG TYPE RTA
VIEW DETAIL TIME [UTC] 30 / AUG 18 : 30
FROM MMSI / Sender’s name appears here
NEW MSG
DESTINATION DE TRI 01234 11111 56789
FAIRWAY NO. 01234 TERMINAL CODE 11111
FAIRWAY HECT 56789
ETA[UTC] 12/MAY 12:32
STATUS LIMITED OPERATION
message’s sender.
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2.6.4 No. of persons message

A number of persons message informs authorities or ships how many persons (pas-
sengers, crew, shipboard personnel) you have on board your ship. Send this message
on request or in case of an accident or other event.

2. Select [MSG] then press the ENT/ACK key.
3. Select [NO. OF PERSONS] then press the ENT/ACK key.
NO. OF PERSONS
1 NEW MSG
2 MSG BOX

NEW MSG (PERSONS) <SEND MSG>
MSG TYPE : IFM / ADDRESSED
TO : 000000000
CH : ALTERNATE
RETRY : 3
NO. OF PERSONS : 0
5. [MSG TYPE] is selected; press the ENT/ACK key.

MSG TYPE
IFM / BROADCAST IFM message to all vessels on the same channel.
IFM / ADDRESSED IFM message to specified vessel only.
RFM / BROADCAST RFM message to all vessels on the same channel.
RFM / ADDRESSED RFM message to specified vessel only.
IFM messages require the total number of people on board.
RFM messages require a breakdown of the total people on board (No. of crew,
passengers and personnel).
7. Select [CH], then press the ENT/ACK key.
ONLY A
channel B.
ONLY B
channel A.
8. Select the channel to use to send the message then press the ENT/ACK key.
appears.
close the pop up.
11. Select and enter the total number for [NO. OF PERSONS] (IFM message) or
[CREW], [PASSENGER] and [PERSONNEL] (RFM message), then press the
ENT/ACK key.
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the ENT/ACK key. The system will now attempt to send the message.
2.6.5 EMMA warning message

EMMA (European Multiservice Meteorological Awareness) warnings are sent by base
stations to skippers to inform them of special meteorological situations. EMMA does
not provide continuous weather information, but only warnings of wind, rain, snow and
ice, thunderstorm, fog, extreme temperatures (low and high), flood, fire in the forest.
These messages are additional to the Notices to Skippers warnings.
The information includes the following:

• Start time of validity • Minimum value
• End time of validity • Maximum value
• Fairway section start and end • Classification of warning
co-ordinates • Wind direction
• Type of weather warning
When you receive an EMMA warning, the "EMMA WARNING RECEIVED" pop up
window appears and shows the MMSI or name of the sending agency. To see the con-
tents of the message, do the following:

3. Select [EMMA WARNING BOX] then press the ENT/ACK key.
4. Select a message then press the ENT/ACK key.
The EMMA warning message looks something like example below. To view the
other messages, press S or T.
EMMA WARNING MSG DETAIL
TIME [UTC] 30 /SEP 17: 20 Time and date the
FROM 123456789 / NAUTILUS message was received.
TERM [UTC] 26 /JAN 15: 00 ~ 26 / JAN 18 :00 Time frame (from date/time
AREA 34 º25 .0000 ‘N 34 º35 .0000 ‘N to date/time) and area
134 º25 .0000 ‘E ~ 134 º35 .0000 ‘E (coordinates) of the warning.
TYPE WIND
VALUE (MIN~MAX) 36 ~ 50 [km/h] Type of weather warning,
CLASS MEDIUM class of warning and other
WIND DIRECTION NORTH EAST details of the warning.
: MESSAGE MENU : BACK
Item Description
TYPE [FIRE IN THE FORESTS], [FOG], Units of measurement are as follows:
[FLOOD], [HIGH TEMPERATURE], • km/h (wind)
[LOW TEMPERATURE], [RAIN], • °C (temperature)
[SNOW AND ICE], [THUNDER- • cm/h (snow)
STORM], [WIND] • l/m2h (rain)
• m (visibility distance in fog)
MIN, MAX VALUE The minimum and maximum value of respective item over one hour. For ex-
ample, if the minimum and maximum values for snow and ice are 1 and 4 re-
spectively, this means that 1-4 cm of snow or ice has fallen in one hour.
The indication range is -254 to +254, or "- - - -" in case where a value is not
reported, for example, fire in the forests and flood.
CLASS Weather classification: [SLIGHT], [MEDIUM], [STRONG/HEAVY] or "- - - - -
- - -" (unknown)
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Item Description
WIND DIRECTION [NORTH], [NORTH EAST], [EAST], [SOUTH EAST], [SOUTH], [SOUTH
WEST], [WEST], [NORTH WEST] or "- - - -" (Where no wind data is avail-
able.)
5. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the message.
2.6.6 Water level message

The water level message is sent by base stations to inform skippers about actual wa-
ter levels in their area. It is additional short-term information to the water levels distrib-
uted via Notices to Skippers. The message contains the country code (location),
gauge ID and water level.
When you receive a water level message, a pop up displays "WATER LEVEL MES-
SAGE RECEIVED.".
To see the contents of the message, do the following:
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

3. Select [WATER LEVEL BOX] then press the ENT/ACK key.
4. Select a message then press the ENT/ACK key.
WATER LEVEL MSG DETAIL

TIME [UTC] 30 /SEP 17: 20 Time/date received, sender’s
FROM 123456789 / NAUTILUS details and country code.
COUNTRY CODE JP
GAUGE ID WATER LEVEL
0007 4 . 24m
0015 5 . 33m
National unique gauge ID Positive or negative value
0255 1 . 23m
2047 - 1 . 22m
: MESSAGE MENU : BACK
5. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the message.
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2.7 Viewing Initial Settings

The [INITIAL SET] menu, which is locked with a password to prevent accidental
changes to the ship’s details, is where the installer enters ship’s MMSI, internal and
external antenna positions, ship type, I/O port settings and network settings. You can
view the settings on this menu as follows.
1. Press the MENU/ESC to open the menu.
2. Press the ENT/ACK key twice.
3. Select item to view then press the ENT/ACK key.
In INLAND mode,
SHIP’S INFORMATION the IMO no. is shown
MMSI 234567891
NAME PERSEPHONE as “000000000” and
IMO NO. 000000000
CALL SIGN @SEVEN@ the type of ship is not
ENI 00100000
shown.
Note: The availability of some SPEED QUALITY HIGH
[LONG RANGE]
functions depends on the equip- CH C 0075 COURSE QUALITY HIGH
CH D 0076 HEADING QUALITY HIGH
ment specifications of your vessel. BLUE SIGN SW USE
MENU : BACK
Some items are not displayed
unless the vessel is equipped ANTENNA POSITION
[SHIP SIZE ] LENGTH BEAM
accordingly. 120dm 60dm Y
[ANT POSN] Y X 2
1 INTERNAL 60dm 0dm
Password access is required to 2 EXTERNAL 80dm 15dm 1
change these settings. Contact your [ANT POSN] A,B C,D

1 INTERNAL 60 , 60 30 , 30 0
local dealer to change the settings if 2 EXTERNAL 40 , 80 45 , 15 X
required. MENU : BACK
ALERT ENABLE
WARNING1 WARNING2 HI
ENABLE : 8 DISABLE : 0 ENABLE : 10 DISABLE : 0
001 014 005 011
002 026 007 025
INITIAL SET 003 029 008 032
1 SHIP’S INFORMATION 004 030 009 035
2 ANTENNA POSITION 010 LO
001 : TX MALFUNCTION
3 ALERT ENABLE
4 I / O PORT
5 PORT PRIORITY I / O PORT
6 NETWORK PORT MODE SPEED
COM1 LONG RANGE 38400baud
7 EDIT : LOCK COM2 EXT DISPLAY 38400baud
The [INITIAL SET] menu is COM6
SENSOR1
EXT DISPLAY
SENSOR
38400baud
4800baud
preset at installation and the SENSOR2 SENSOR 4800baud
SENSOR3 SENSOR 4800baud
[EDIT] function requires MENU : BACK
password access. To change
these settings, contact your PORT PRIORITY
PRIORITY LL /SOG / COG HDG ROT
local dealer. 1st SENSOR1 SENSOR3 SENSOR3
2nd SENSOR2 SENSOR1 SENSOR1
3rd SENSOR3 SENSOR2 SENSOR2
4th COM4 COM6 COM6
5th COM5 COM4 COM4
6th COM6 COM5 COM5
7th LAN LAN LAN
MENU : BACK
NETWORK
IP ADDRESS 172 . 031 . 024 . 004
SUBNET MASK 255 . 255 . 000 . 000
GATEWAY 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
SFI AI0001
[RX SFI]
Displayed as “NET- LL/SOG/COG
HDG
GP0001
GP0002
WORK (NAVNET)” when ROT GP0002
the network type is set to MENU : BACK

[NAVNET].
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2.8 Setting for Time Difference

You can set the time difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) to show the
local time.

USER SET
1 KEY BEEP ON
3 LANGUAGE ENGLISH
4 AUTO SORT ON
5 SART TEST HIDE
6 LONG RANGE SET
7 NOTIFICATION SET
8 ACTIVATE
3. Select [TIME DIFF], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up window is
displayed.
+0 0 : 0 0
[-14:00~14:00]
4. Select the desired time difference then press the ENT/ACK key. You can change
the value with S or T, the digit with X or W The setting range is -14:00 to +14:00.
Note: When a UTC time offset is set, the time display indication for messages and
NAV STATUS screen is indicated as "LT" (Local Time). When there is no offset, the
time display indication for messages and the NAV STATUS screen is indicated as
"UTC" (Coordinated Universal Time).
2.9 How to Select Menu Language

You can select the language for menu window among ENGLISH, FRENCH, DUTCH
and GERMAN. The default language is ENGLISH.

3. Select [LANGUAGE], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up window
is displayed.
ENGLISH
FRENCH
DUTCH
GERMAN
4. Select the desired language then press the ENT/ACK key.

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3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
WARNING NOTICE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant
Do not open the equipment. or contact spray to coating or plastic
parts of the equipment.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the Those items contain organic solvents that
equipment. can damage coating and plastic parts,
especially plastic connectors.
3.1 Maintenance
Regular maintenance is necessary to maintain performance. A monthly maintenance
program should be established and should at least include the items listed in the table
below.
Item Check point

Connectors Check that all connectors on the rear panel of the transponder unit
and monitor unit are firmly connected.
Cabling Check cabling for damage. Replace if damaged.
Ground terminal Check the ground terminal on the monitor unit and transponder unit
for rust. Clean if necessary.
Ground wire Check that the ground wire on the monitor unit and transponder unit
is firmly fastened.
Monitor unit, Dirt and dust should be removed from units with a soft, dry cloth. For
Transponder the LCD, wipe it carefully to prevent scratching, using tissue paper
unit. and an LCD cleaner. To remove dirt or salt deposits, use an LCD
cleaner, wiping slowly with tissue paper so as to dissolve the dirt or
salt. Change paper frequently so the salt or dirt will not scratch the
LCD. Do not use solvents such as thinner, acetone or benzene for
cleaning any unit; they can remove paint and marks and deform the
equipment.
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3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
3.2 Replacement of Fuse

The transponder unit contains a 8A fuse which protects the equipment from overvolt-
age, reverse polarity and equipment fault. If the power cannot be turned on, the fuse
may be blown. Contact your local dealer for advice.
Unit Fuse type Specification Code No.

Transponder unit FA-1701 FGMB-S 125V 8A PBF 12 to 24 VDC 000-191-004-10
WARNING
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or

result in damage to the equipment.
3.3 Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting table below provides common symptoms of trouble and the
means to rectify them. If you cannot restore normal operation, do not attempt to check
inside the equipment. Refer any repair work to a qualified technician.
Symptom Remedy
Power
Cannot turn on the • Check that the power cable between the transponder and
power. monitor units for damage.
• Check the power supply.
Transmitting, receiving messages
Cannot transmit or • Check that the VHF antenna cable is firmly fastened.
receiver. • Check the VHF antenna for damage.
• For TX messages, try a different TX channel.
CLASS A: See section 1.9.1.
INLAND: See section 2.6.1.
Can transmit but Check that the[ MSG TYPE] is set to [ADDRESSED] and the
message is sent to MMSI entered at [TO] is correct.
wrong party. For CLASS-A, see section 1.9.1.
For INLAND: See section 2.6.1.
Position data
No position data. • Check the GPS antenna for damage.
• Check the GPS antenna cable and its connectors.
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3.4 Diagnostics
The FA-170 provides diagnostic tests to check the monitor unit and transponder unit
for proper operation.
3.4.1 Monitor unit test

The monitor unit test shows program no., and checks the ROM, RAM, LCD and con-
trols.

2. Select [DIAGNOSTICS] then press the ENT/ACK key.
DIAGNOSTICS
1 MONITOR TEST
2 TRANSPONDER TEST
3 COMMUNICATION TEST
4 TX ON/OFF LOG
5 CLEAR MEMORY
3. [MONITOR TEST] is already selected; press the ENT/ACK key.
MONITOR TEST
PROGRAM NO. 0550256-XX.XX
SERIAL NO. XXXXXX
ROM OK
RAM OK
MENU : BACK
“XX.XX” indicates software version number.

a) The screen in the test displays the monitor unit’s program number and serial
number.
b) The ROM and RAM are checked. The results of the ROM/RAM check are
shown as "OK" or "NG" (No Good). If "NG" appears, try the test again. If "NG"
still appears, contact your dealer for advice.
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3.4.2 Transponder test

The transponder tests two aspects of the transponder: transponder memory and inter-
nal GPS receiver.
To run this test, do the following:

3. Select [TRANSPONDER TEST] then press the ENT/ACK key.
4. The transponder program number and serial number are displayed and the ROM
and RAM are checked. The results of the ROM and RAM check are displayed as
"OK" or "NG" (No Good). For any "NG", contact your dealer for advice.
TRANSPONDER TEST
PROGRAM NO. 0550255-XX.XX
SERIAL NO. 1000-42xx-xxx
ROM OK
RAM OK
GPS OK
MENU : BACK
The GPS test results are displayed the format shown below.
OK: Normal
NG: No Good - Appears along with reason for NG.
• ROM ERROR
• RAM ERROR
• MEMORY ERROR
• COM ERROR
• ANTENNA ERROR
5. Press the MENU/ESC key to return to the [DIAGNOSTICS] sub-menu.
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3.4.3 VHF communication test

The VHF communication test checks for proper transmission and reception over the
VHF channel.

3. Select [COMMUNICATION TEST] then press the ENT/ACK key.
COMMUNICATION TEST < START > Select [START], then press the ENT/ACK
TEST TARGET : 000000000 [ 15NM~25NM TARGETS ] key to begin the communications test.
CH A RESULT -- MMSI RNG
CH B RESULT -- 1: 111111110 15NM Available test targets list showing the
[ NG REASONS ] 2: 222222220 16NM MMSI of each target and range to target.
1=NO RESPONSE 3: 333333330 17NM
2=NO MMSI 4: 444444440 17NM
3=RECEIVE ONLY 5: 555555550 19NM The FA-170 automatically selects targets
4=SILENT MODE 6: 666666660 20NM with a range of 15 NM to 25 NM for this
5=OTHER 7: 777777770 20NM
8: = NO ENTRY =
list with CLASS A type targets listed
above other types.
4. Input the required MMSI, referring to the list at the right of the screen. You can
also select the test target from the list at the right of the screen using the arrow
keys, then press the ENT/ACK key.
5. Select [START] then press the ENT/ACK key.
When the test is complete, the COMMUNICATION TEST < STOP >
TEST TARGET : 000000000 [ 15NM~25NM TARGETS ]
results are displayed for both CH A RESULT MMSI RNG
channel A and B, along with a CH B RESULT
[ NG REASONS ]
1: 111111110 15NM
2: 222222220 16NM
reason for test failure where ap- 1=NO RESPONSE 3: 333333330 17NM
2=NO MMSI 4: 444444440 17NM
plicable. 3=RECEIVE ONLY 5: 555555550 19NM
6: 666666660 20NM
"OK": Normal 4=SILENT MODE
7: 777777770 20NM
5=OTHER
"NG": No Good. Unable to com- 8: = NO ENTRY =
municate with specified vessel’s : CURSOR : SELECT

ENT : BACK MENU
(MMSI) channel.
The result "NG" appears with a number explaining the failure. The number and
meanings are listed in the table below.
Number Reason Measures
1 No response. The message was not Change targets, then repeat the test.
acknowledged by the test target.
2 Own ship MMSI is not set. Refer to the installation manual for this equipment
and input the MMSI.
3 The FA-170 is set to “receive only” Change the setting for [CH INFO] to [TX/RX AorB]
and cannot send a test message. from the [REGION LIST]. See section 1.10.2.
Note: The system automatically transmits when
the setting is changed to [TX/RX AorB].
4 The FA-170 is in silent mode and Disable silent mode.
cannot send a test message.
5 Less than one minute interval be- Wait for more than one minute, then repeat the
tween messages sent. test.
6 Failed for an unknown reason. (Oth-
There may be an obstacle (land mass, etc.) be-
er than those above.) tween your vessel and the test vessel. Manually
input a different test target MMSI then repeat the
test.
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3.4.4 TX on/off log

The [TX ON/OFF LOG] shows the date and time at which transmissions were started
or stopped. The time and date at which unit was turned off is also displayed.

3. Select [TX ON/OFF LOG] then press the ENT/ACK key.
TX ON/OFF LOG
TX-OFF TIME [UTC] REASON
TX-ON 008 / 020
-- /---/---- --:--:-- EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION
30/APL/2015 8:35:00
29/APL/2015 17:20:00 CH MANAGEMENT COMMAND
29/APL/2015 8:35:00
38/APL/2015 8:35:00
37/APL/2015 8:35:00
: CURSOR ENT : BACK
The reasons which may be displayed are listed in the table below, along with their
meaning.
Reason Meaning
POWER OFF Transmission disabled due to unit power off.
SILENT MODE Transmission disabled due to unit operating in SI-
LENT mode.
CH MANAGEMENT COMMAND Transmission disabled due to CH INFO receive
mode.
EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION Transmission disabled due to equipment malfunc-
tion.
INVALID CONFIGURATION Transmission disabled due to invalid settings.
4. Press S or T to move the cursor and display other log entries.
The cursor selects two lines, as shown in reverse video in the figure above. The
contents of each log entry are:
• Top line: Date and time at which transmission was turned off and reason trans-
mission was turned off.
Note: If transmission is turned off for more than 15 minutes, one of the reasons
listed below is displayed.
Reason Meaning
"POWER OFF" Transmission ceased as the power was turned
off.
"SILENT MODE" Transmission ceased due to activation of [SI-
LENT] mode.
"CH MANAGEMENT COMMAND" Transmission ceased due to current channel set-
tings.
"EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION" Transmission ceased due to equipment fault.
"INVALID CONFIGURATION" Transmission ceased due to invalid settings.
• Bottom line: Date and time at which transmission was turned on.
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3.5 Alerts
The buzzer sounds for equipment errors and is accompanied by a flashing indication
at the bottom of the screen. Press the ENT/ACK key to silence the buzzer and ac-
knowledge the alert.
If there are multiple alerts, each alert must be acknowledged individually.
The indication at the bottom of the screen remains until the alert cause is removed or
rectified.
Alert code Alert message
Alert icon Number of unacknowlegdge alerts

To see which alert(s) has been violated, display the [ALERT] log as shown in the pro-
cedure below.
1. Press the DISP key to show the [ALERT] log.

ALERT
LIST : 6 LOG : 20
TIME [UTC] ALERT 01 /06
30/ JAN 17:20 TX MALFUNCTION
29/ JAN 17:50 ANTENNA VSWR EXCEEDS ..
28/ JAN 08:20 RX CHANNEL 1 MALFUNCTION
Alert icons 27/ JAN 12:35 RX CHANNEL 2 MALFUNCTION
26/ JAN 03:45 UTC SYNC INVALID
Selected alert’s 25/ JAN 09:36 ACTIVE AIS-SART
alert ID and ID:001 : TX MALFUNCTION
description. : CURSOR : TAB DISP : NEXT
2. Use S or T to select an alert. Each alert is displayed with the date and time at
which it was generated. Where there is no date/time data available, the date/time
indication appears as “- -/- - - - -:- -”.
Select an alert to display the alert ID and brief description in the box at the bottom
of the screen, as shown in the example above.
3. Press W or X to change the displayed tab.
The [LIST] tab shows active alerts only, in order from newest to oldest.
The [LOG] tab shows the latest 20 alerts which have been acknowledged and rec-
tified.
Each active alert entry is accompanied by an alert icon, indicating the state of the alert.
The alert icons displayed on the FA-170 are listed in the table below with a brief de-
scription.
Icon Priority Meaning Icon Priority Meaning
Warning Active-unacknowledged Warning Active-responsibility transferred

notification, icon is flashing.* notification, icon is lit steadily.
Warning Active-silenced notification, Warning Active-acknowledged
icon is flashing.* notification, icon is lit steadily.
Warning Rectified-unacknowledged Caution Active, icon is lit steadily.
notification, icon is flashing.*
*: Flashing at 0.5 second intervals.
See "ALERTS, IDS, MEANINGS AND MEASURES" on page AP-7 for a full list of
alerts, alert IDs, their meanings and possible countermeasures.
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3.6 GPS Monitor

The GPS monitor display shows information about the built-in GPS receiver, including
position, speed over ground, course over ground, date, time, mode position accuracy,
position-fixing status and RAIM status.

2. Select [STATUS], then press the ENT/ACK key.
3. Select [INTERNAL GPS], then press the ENT/ACK key.
INTERNAL GPS
UTC 28/NOV/2014 16:26:15
LAT 34º44.5000Ń
LON 135º21.3000É
SOG 110.9kn
COG 350.0º
MODE DGPS
STATUS NO FIX
PA HIGH
RAIM UNUSED
MENU : BACK
Indication Description Indication Description

UTC Date and time MODE Selected GPS mode
• [GPS]: GPS is used for position fix.
• [DGPS]: DGPS is used for position
fix.
• [NO FIX]: The system is unable to cal-
culate a position fix.
LAT Latitude of current position STATUS GPS status
• [2D]: Two dimensional GPS fix.
• [3D]: Three dimensional GPS fix.
• [D2D]: Two dimensional DGPS fix.
• [D3D]: Three dimensional DGPS fix.
• [DOP]: Dilution of precision fix.
• [NO FIX]: The system is unable to cal-
culate a position fix.
LON Longitude of current position PA Position accuracy
(HIGH = Less than 10 m, LOW = more
than 10 m)
SOG Speed Over Ground RAIM Current RAIM status
(USED or UNUSED)
COG Course Over Ground
4. Press the DISP key to close the display.
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3.7 Displaying Sensor Status

The [SENSOR STATUS] screen shows currently connected sensors’ status.
1. Press the MENU/ESC key.

2. Select [STATUS], then press the ENT/ACK key.
3. Select [SENSOR STATUS] then press the ENT/ACK key.
SENSOR STATUS
SENSOR STATUS 01 /04
01 : No. 1 EXTERNAL DGNSS IN USE
02 : No. 4 INTERNAL DGNSS IN USE (MESSAGE 17)
03 : No. 7 INTERNAL SOG / COG IN USE
04 : No. 10 OTHER ROT SOURCE IN USE
4. Press the DISP key to close the display. The table below lists the possible sensor
status messages and their meanings.
Sensor Status Message Meaning

EXTERNAL DGNSS IN USE Using external DGNSS
EXTERNAL GNSS IN USE Using external GNSS
INTERNAL DGNSS IN USE Using internal DGNSS beacon
(BEACON)
INTERNAL DGNSS IN USE MSG 17 corrects internal GNSS with differential correction
(MESSAGE 17)
INTERNAL GNSS IN USE Using internal GNSS
EXTERNAL SOG/COG IN USE Using external SOG/COG
INTERNAL SOG/COG IN USE Using internal SOG/COG
HEADING VALID Heading data normal
RATE OF TURN INDICATOR IN USE ROT data normal
OTHER ROT SOURCE IN USE Value calculated from HDT, or ROT device used and talker
is other than TI.
CHANNEL MANAGEMENT Channel changed (displayed about 30 s)
PARAMETERS CHANGED
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3.8 How to Restore Default Settings

You may clear all or specific settings to start afresh with default settings. When all data
is cleared, the default settings for all items in the [USER SET] menu are restored. Ad-
ditionally all messages and the alert history are cleared. GPS data is also cleared;
however, MMSI and IMO numbers, ship’s name and call sign are not cleared.
3. Select [CLEAR MEMORY] then press the ENT/ACK
CLEAR MEMORY
key.
CLEAR ALL
4. Select [CLEAR ALL], [CLEAR MONITOR SET] or CLEAR MONITOR SET
[CLEAR GPS] as appropriate then press the ENT/ CLEAR GPS
ACK key. A confirmation pop up window appears.
CLEAR ALL Restores all settings to default, except items in the [INITIAL SET]
menu (MMSI No., IMO No., ship’s name and call sign, etc.)
CLEAR MONITOR Restore default settings for dimmer, contrast, key beep and noti-
SET fications.
CLEAR GPS Clears GPS Almanac to receive latest Almanac.
5. Select [YES] then press the ENT/ACK key.
For [CLEAR ALL] and [CLEAR MONITOR SET], a beep sounds then the equip-
ment restarts.
3.9 AIS-SART Test Indication in Target List

The FA-170 can confirm if an AIS-SART station is functioning correctly. This test re-
quires message 1 data or Message 14 data. Note that this setting is deactivated when
the power is turned off.
Note: This function tests if an AIS-SART station is functioning correctly. It is not a
SART diagnostic tool for FA-170.
USER SET
1 KEY BEEP ON
3 AUTO SORT ON
4 SART TEST HIDE SHOW
5 LONG RANGE SET HIDE
6 NOTIFICATION SET
7 ACTIVATE
3. Select [SART TEST], then press the ENT/ACK key.

4. Select [SHOW], then press the ENT/ACK key.
6. Press the DISP to show the [TARGET LIST]. If the [DANGEROUS TARGET] is
displayed, switch to the [TARGET LIST], referring to step 3 of section 1.8.2.
7. Select [SART] then press the ENT/ACK key to show detailed information for the
AIS-SART station.
8. Confirm that the [STATUS] field is showing "SART TEST".
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APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE
Class-A Menu Tree Bold Italic : Default
MAIN MENU
ɚ 1 MSG
ɚ 2 STATUS
ɚ 3 USER SET
ɚ 4 INITIAL SET
ɚ 5 CH INFO
ɚ 6 DIAGNOSTICS
ɘ 7 SERVICE (For service personnel only)
1 MSG
ɚ NEW MSG
ɘ MSG BOX 䓪 INBOX
䓒 OUTBOX
2 STATUS
ɚ INTERNAL GPS
ɘ SENSOR STATUS
3 USER SET
ɚ KEY BEEP (ON , OFF)
ɚ TIME DIFF (-14:00 to +14:00, default: +00:00 )
ɚ AUTO SORT (ON , OFF)
ɚ SART TEST (SHOW, HIDE )
ɚ LONG RANGE SET 䓪 LR RESPONSE (AUTO , MANUAL)
ɕ 䓒 LR BROADCAST (ON , OFF)
ɚ NOTIFICATION SET
ɕ ɚ ALERT ʊ BUZZER (ON , OFF)
ɕ ɚ RX MESSAGE 䓪 ADDRESSED (POPUP+BUZZER , POPUP, OFF)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 BROADCAST (POPUP+BUZZER , POPUP, OFF)
ɕ ɕ
ɕ ɘ COLLISION DETECT 䓪 INDICATION (POPUP+BUZZER , POPUP, OFF)
ɕ 䓚 CPA THREHOLD (0.0 NM to 6.0 NM, 6.0 NM )
ɕ 䓒 TCPA THREHOLD (0 min to 60 min, 60 min )
ɘ ACTIVATE
4 INITIAL SET
ɚ SHIP'S INFORMATION
ɕ ɚ MMSI (000000000 to 999999999,default: --------- )
ɕ ɚ NAME (Maximum 20 characters, default: BLANK )
ɕ ɚ IMO NO. (0000000000 to 1073741823)
ɕ ɚ CALL SIGN (Maximum 7 characters, default: BLANK )
ɕ ɚ TYPE OF SHIP (00 to 99)
ɕ ɘ LONG RANGE 䓪 CH C (0075, 1075 , 0076, 1076)
ɕ 䓒 CH D (0075, 1075, 0076, 1076 )
ɚ ANTENNA POSITION
ɕ ɚ SHIP SIZE 䓪 LENGTH (0m to 800m)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 BEAM (0m to 100m) *: The setting ranges depend on the
ɕ ɘ ANT POSN* 䓪 INTERNAL Y (0 m ) length/beam of ship size.
ɕ 䓚 INTERNAL X (0 m )
ɕ 䓚 EXTERNAL Y (0 m ) **: Displayed only when
ɕ 䓒 EXTERNAL X (0 m ) connected to BAMS.
ɚ ALERT ENABLE 䓪 WARNING1 (001,002,003,004,014,026,029,030) (ON , OFF)
ɕ 䓒 WARNING2 (005,007,008,009,010,011,025,032,035,BAM**) (ON , OFF)
ɕ
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ɕ
ɚ I/O PORT
ɕ ɚ COM1 䓪 MODE (EXT DISPLAY , LONG RANGE, BEACON, MONITOR, DISABLE)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 SPEED (57600baud, 38400baud , 4800baud)
ɕ ɚ COM2 (SAME AS COM 1)
ɕ ɕ COM4 䓪 MODE (EXT DISPLAY , LONG RANGE, SENSOR, BEACON, MONITOR, DISABLE)
ɕ ɚ SENSOR1 䓪 MODE (SENSOR , DISABLE)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 SPEED (Fixed at 4800baud)
ɕ ɚ SENSOR2 (SAME AS SENSOR 1)
ɕ ɘ SENSOR3 (SAME AS SENSOR 1)
ɕ
ɚ PORT PRIORITY
ɕ ɚ 1st 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1 , SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3 , COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3 , COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɚ 2nd 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2 , SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1 , SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1 , SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɚ 3rd 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3 , COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2 , SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2 , SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɚ 4th 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4 , COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6 , LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6 , LAN)
ɕ ɚ 5th 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5 , COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4 , COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4 , COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɚ 6th 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6 , LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5 , COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5 , COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɘ 7th 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN )
ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN )
ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN )
ɕ
ɚ NETWORK
ɕ ɚ IP ADDRESS (000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255, default: 172.031.024.004 )
ɕ ɚ SUBNET MASK (000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255, default: 255.255.000.000 )
ɕ ɚ GATEWAY (000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255)
ɕ ɚ OWN SFI (AI0001 to AI9999)
ɕ ɘ RX SFI 䓪 LL/SOG/COG
ɕ 䓚 HDG
ɕ 䓒 ROT
ɕ
ɚ NETWORK (NAVNET)
ɕ ɚ GATEWAY (000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255)
ɕ ɚ NAVNET PORT (10000 to 30000)
ɕ ɚ HOST NAME (AIS0 to AIS9)
ɕ ɚ AIS INFO (ON , OFF)
ɕ ɚ ZDA INFO (ON, OFF )
ɕ ɘ GPS INFO (ON, OFF )
ɕ
ɘ EDIT
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5 CH INFO
ɘ REGION LIST
ɚ AREA (top right corner coordinates) 䓪 LAT; default: --º --.-' - (current coordinates)
ɕ 䓒 LON; default: --º --.-' - (current coordinates)
ɚ AREA (bottom left corner cordinates), same as top right coordinates.
ɚ ZONE (1 to 8, default: 5 )
ɘ CH 䓪 PWR (HIGH , LOW)
䓚 CH A (Channel no./TXRX, RX, OFF); default: 2087/TXRX .
䓒 CH B (Channel no./TXRX, RX, OFF); default: 2088/TXRX .
6 DIAGNOSTICS
ɚ MONITOR TEST
ɚ TRANSPONDER TEST
ɚ COMMUNICATION TEST
ɚ TX ON/OFF LOG
ɘ CLEAR MEMORY (CLEAR ALL , CLEAR MONITOR SET, CLEAR GPS)
7 SERVICE (Requires password access. For service personnel only)
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Inland Menu Tree Bold Italic : Default
MAIN MENU
ɚ 1 MSG
ɚ 2 STATUS
ɚ 3 USER SET
ɚ 4 INITIAL SET
ɚ 5 CH INFO
ɚ 6 DIAGNOSTICS
ɘ 7 SERVICE (For service personnel only)
1 MSG
ɚ TEXT 䓪 NEW MSG
ɕ 䓒 MSG BOX
ɚ ETA/RTA 䓪 NEW MSG*
ɕ 䓒 MSG BOX *: Not available in SOLAS mode.
ɚ NO. OF PERSONS 䓪 NEW MSG
ɕ 䓒 MSG BOX
ɚ EMMA WARNING BOX
ɘ WATER LEVEL BOX
2 STATUS
ɚ INTERNAL GPS
ɘ SENSOR STATUS
3 USER SET
ɚ KEY BEEP (ON , OFF)
ɚ TIME DIFF (-14:00 to +14:00), default: +00:00
ɚ LANGUAGE (ENGLISH , FRENCH, DUTCH, GERMAN)
ɚ AUTO SORT (ON , OFF)
ɚ SART TEST (SHOW, HIDE )
ɚ LONG RANGE SET 䓪 LR RESPONSE (AUTO , MANUAL)
ɕ 䓒 LR BROADCAST (ON , OFF)
ɚ NOTIFICATION SET
ɕ ɚ ALERT ʊ BUZZER (ON , OFF)
ɕ ɚ RX MESSAGE 䓪 ADDRESSED (POPUP+BUZZER , POPUP, OFF)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 BROADCAST (POPUP+BUZZER , POPUP, OFF)
ɕ ɕ
ɕ ɘ COLLISION DETECT 䓪 INDICATION (POPUP+BUZZER , POPUP, OFF)
ɕ 䓚 CPA THREHOLD (0.0 NM to 6.0 NM, 6.0 NM )
ɕ 䓒 TCPA THREHOLD (0 min to 60 min, 60 min )
ɘ ACTIVATE
4 INITIAL SET
ɚ SHIP'S INFORMATION
ɕ ɚ MMSI (000000000, 200000000 to 799999999 or 982000000 to 987999999, default: ---------)
ɕ ɚ NAME (Maximum 20 characters, default: BLANK )
ɕ ɚ IMO NO. (Fixed at 0000000000 )
ɕ ɚ CALL SIGN (Maximum 7 characters, default: BLANK )
ɕ ɚ ENI (Maximum 8 characters, default: BLANK )
ɕ ɚ TYPE OF SHIP* (00 to 99) *: Displayed only for SOLAS mode of AIS.
ɕ ɚ LONG RANGE 䓪 CH C (0075, 1075 , 0076, 1076)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 CH D (0075, 1075, 0076, 1076 )
ɕ ɚ SPEED QUALITY (HIGH, LOW )
ɕ ɚ COURSE QUALITY (HIGH, LOW )
ɕ ɚ HEADING QUALITY (HIGH, LOW )
ɕ ɘ BLUE SIGN (USE , UNUSE)
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ɕ
ɚ ANTENNA POSITION 䓪 SHIP SIZE 䓪 LENGTH (0dm to 8000dm)
ɕ 䓀䓒 BEAM (0dm to 1000dm)
ɕ 䓒 ANT POSN*** 䓪 INTERNAL Y (0dm )
ɕ ***: The setting ranges depend on the 䓚 INTERNAL X (0dm )
ɕ length/beam of ship size. 䓚 EXTERNAL Y (0dm )
ɕ 䓒 EXTERNAL X (0dm )
ɚ ALERT ENABLE
ɕ ɚ WARNING1 (001,002,003,004,014,026,029,030)* *: Displayed for alert modes
ɕ ɕ (501,502,503,504,514,526,529,530)** other than ALERT IF2.
ɕ ɘ WARNING2 (005,007,008,009,010,011,025,032,035)*
ɕ (505,507,508,509,510,511,525,532,535,BAM) **: Displayed only for
ɕ ALERT IF2 alert
ɚ I/O PORT
ɕ ɚ COM1 䓪 MODE (EXT DISPLAY , LONG RANGE, BEACON, MONITOR, DISABLE)
ɕ ɕ COM4 䓪 MODE (EXT DISPLAY , LONG RANGE, SENSOR, BEACON, MONITOR, DISABLE)
ɕ ɚ SENSOR1 䓪 MODE (SENSOR , DISABLE)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 SPEED (Fixed at 4800baud)
ɕ ɚ SENSOR2 (SAME AS SENSOR 1)
ɕ ɘ SENSOR3 (SAME AS SENSOR 1)
ɕ
ɚ PORT PRIORITY
ɕ ɚ 1st 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1 , SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3 , COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3 , COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɚ 2nd 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2 , SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1 , SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1 , SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɚ 3rd 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3 , COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2 , SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2 , SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɚ 4th 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4 , COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6 , LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6 , LAN)
ɕ ɚ 5th 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5 , COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4 , COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4 , COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɚ 6th 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5 , COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5 , COM6, LAN)
ɕ ɘ 7th 䓪 LL/SOG/COG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN )
ɕ 䓚 HDG (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN )
ɕ 䓒 ROT (SENSOR1, SENSOR2, SENSOR3, COM4, COM5, COM6, LAN )
ɕ
ɚ NETWORK
ɕ ɚ GATEWAY (000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255)
ɕ ɚ OWN SFI (AI0001 to AI9999)
ɕ ɘ RX SFI 䓪 LL/SOG/COG
ɕ 䓚 HDG
ɕ 䓒 ROT
ɕ
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ɚ NETWORK (NAVNET)
ɕ 䓚 IP ADDRESS (000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255, default: 172.031.024.004 )
ɕ 䓚 SUBNET MASK (000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255, default: 255.255.000.000 )
ɕ 䓚 GATEWAY (000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255)
ɕ 䓚 NAVNET PORT (10000 to 30000)
ɕ 䓚 HOST NAME (AIS0 to AIS9)
ɕ 䓚 AIS INFO (ON , OFF)
ɕ 䓚 ZDA INFO (ON, OFF )
ɕ 䓒 GPS INFO (ON, OFF )
ɕ
ɘ EDIT
5 CH INFO
ɘ REGION LIST
ɚ AREA (top right corner coordinates) 䓪 LAT; default: --º --.-' - (current coordinates)
ɕ 䓒 LON; default: --º --.-' - (current coordinates)
ɚ AREA (bottom left corner cordinates), same as top right coordinates.
ɚ ZONE (1 to 8, default: 5 )
ɘ CH 䓪 PWR (HIGH , LOW)
䓚 CH A (Channel no./TXRX, RX, OFF); default: 2087/TXRX .
䓒 CH B (Channel no./TXRX, RX, OFF); default: 2088/TXRX .
6 DIAGNOSTICS
ɚ MONITOR TEST
ɚ TRANSPONDER TEST
ɚ COMMUNICATION TEST
ɚ TX ON/OFF LOG
ɘ CLEAR MEMORY (CLEAR ALL , CLEAR MONITOR SET, CLEAR GPS)
7 SERVICE (Requires password access. For service personnel only)
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APPENDIX 2 ALERTS, IDS, MEAN-
INGS AND MEASURES
The FA-170 displays alerts at the bottom of the screen, as they occur. You can see all alerts,
current and past, from the [ALERT LIST] screen. The ID for each alert is different, depending on
whether there is a BAM (Bridge Alert Management) system or an AMS (Alert Management
System) connected.
The table on the following page shows the alert ID, displayed message, meaning and measures
for each alert.
Note 1: Detection of RX malfunction

1) Detection of TDMA RX malfunction
Frequency error
PLL chip on TRX-PWR board generates lock or unlock signal for synthesizer.
MPU watches and sets status flag which reflects data of ALR sentence.
ID 003 for RX1, ID 004 for RX2
2) Detection of DSC RX malfunction
General error
A DSC error will occur when the FA-170 cannot detect a correct signal strength from
the DSC receive circuit 120 seconds.
Note 2: Detection of TX malfunction
MPU detects TX malfunction (ID:001) in the following cases:
1) The signal indicated "LOCK" is not received from the PLL chip on the TRX-PWR
board.
2) The voltage of monitoring signal on the TRX-PWR board is abnormal. The reason
for TRX-PWR board malfunction can be a hardware problem or software problem
causing a continuous transmission that exceeds 250 msec.
Note: The hardware stops automatically because of the continuous transmission.
3) Invalid MMSI
4) An excessively high VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) for the AIS antenna de-
tected.
Each active alert entry is accompanied by an alert icon, indicating the state of the alert. The alert
icons displayed on the FA-170 are listed in the table below with a brief description.
Icon Priority Meaning Icon Priority Meaning
Warning Active-unacknowledged Warning Active-responsibility transferred

notification, icon is flashing.* notification, icon is lit steadily.
Warning Active-silenced notification, Warning Active-acknowledged
icon is flashing.* notification, icon is lit steadily.
Warning Rectified-unacknowledged Caution Active, icon is lit steadily.
notification, icon is flashing.*
*: Flashing at 0.5 second intervals.
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APPENDIX 2 ALERTS, IDS, MEANINGS AND MEASURES
Alert ID
Displayed message Priority Meaning Measures
(BAM ID)
001 TX MALFUNCTION Warning Transmission stopped Check antenna and FA-
(501) due to a failure. 170 connections.
Check that the own ship
MMSI is set.
Consult your dealer if
the problem is not recti-
fied.
002 LEGACY/ALERT IF1: Warning High VSWR for the AIS Check the antenna.
(502) ANTENNA VSWR EX- antenna detected. Consult your dealer if
CEEDS LIMIT the problem is not recti-
ALERT IF2: ANTENNA fied.
MALFUNCTION
003 RX CHANNEL 1 MAL- Warning RX1 failure. Circuit board may be
(503) FUNCTION damaged. Contact your
004 RX CHANNEL 2 MAL- Warning RX2 failure. dealer.
(504) FUNCTION
005 RX CHANNEL 70 MAL- Caution Failed to receive DSC
(505) *1 FUNCTION message.
007 UTC SYNC INVALID Caution No synchronization with Internal GPS has no fix.
(507) *1 UTC. Check weather and sur-
roundings for obstacles.
If the error appears fre-
quently, contact your
dealer.
008 MKD CONNECTION Caution Communication failure Check connection be-
(508) *1 LOST between the transpon- tween units. Consult
der and the monitor unit. your dealer if the prob-
lem is not rectified.
009 INT/EXT GNSS POSI- Caution Mismatch of position Check calibration and
(509) *1 TION MISMATCH data between internal location setting for both
GNSS and external GPS antennas.
GNSS. After taking into
account the antenna po-
sition, there is a differ-
ence of over 100 m.
010 NAV STATUS INCOR- Caution Mismatch between Check [NAV STATUS]
(510) *1 RECT ship’s speed and menu settings. Adjust
[NAVSTATUS] informa- settings appropriately.
tion.
011 LEGACY/ALERT IF1: Caution Mismatch between Check connection to
(511)*1 HEADING SENSOR COG and HDT. There is sensor.
OFFSET a difference of over 45°
ALERT IF2: MIS- for more than five min-
MATCH BETWEEN utes at a speed of over
HDG AND COG five knots.
014 ACTIVE AIS-SART Warning AIS-SART message re- Check the message.
(514) ceived.
025 EXTERNAL EPFS Caution Signal from external Check connection to
(525)*1 LOST navigational aids lost or EPFS devices.
interrupted.
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APPENDIX 2 ALERTS, IDS, MEANINGS AND MEASURES
Alert ID
Displayed message Priority Meaning Measures
(BAM ID)
026 NO POSITION SEN- Warning No position data avail- Check connection to
(526) SOR IN USE able. sensor.
029 NO VALID SOG IN- Warning SOG information is in-
(529) FORMATION valid.
030 NO VALID COG IN- Warning COG information is in-
(530) FORMATION valid.
032 HEADING LOST / IN- Caution HDG information is lost
(532) *1 VALID or
invalid.
035 NO VALID ROT INFOR- Caution No ROT information
(535) *1 MATION available.
600950*1 BAM COM ERROR Caution Communication failure Check connection be-
between the BAMS and tween unit and BAM.
the transponder unit.
Note 1: The Alert IDs listed in parentheses are output when the FA-170 is connected to a BAM
(Bridge Alert Management) system.
Note 2: Alert ID 600950 is only output when a BAM (Bridge Alert Management) is connected and
is given “Caution” priority level.
Note 3: Where the [ALERT MODE] is set to [Legacy Ed.1/Ed.2], alert priority level for all alerts is
fixed at “Warning”.
Note 4: Where the [ALERT MODE] is set to [ALERT IF1] or [ALERT IF2] the alerts shown with “*1”
in the table above are assigned “Caution” priority level.
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APPENDIX 3 PARTS LIST/LOCATION
Parts List
This equipment contains complex modules in which fault diagnosis and repair down to component
level are not practical (IMO A.694(17)/8.3.1). Only some discrete components are used. FURUNO
Electric Co., Ltd. believes identifying these components is of no value for shipboard maintenance;
therefore, they are not listed in the manual. Major modules can be located on the parts location
photo on the following pages.
FURUNO Model FA-170

Unit MONITOR UNIT,
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST TRANSPONDER UNIT
Blk.No.
TYPE, NAME LOCATION
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
20P8200D, MAIN MONITOR UNIT FA-1702
05P0894, C-IF MONITOR UNIT FA-1702
05P0893, TRX-PWR TRANSPONDER UNIT FA-1701
05P0891, T-IF TRANSPONDER UNIT FA-1701
20P8211, GPS TRANSPONDER UNIT FA-1701
05P0892, R-MOD TRANSPONDER UNIT FA-1701
Parts Location
Monitor Unit
Remove the C-IF board, then remove the grounding plate to expose the main board.
C-IF board Grounding MAIN board

(05P0894) plate (20P8200D)
Transponder unit
T-IF board R-MOD board

05P0891 05P0892 Bottom layer
Middle layer
Top layer
TRX-PWR
board
05P0893
GPS board 20P8211
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APPENDIX 4 CHANNEL LISTS AND
ERI CODES
International mode VHF channel list
Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq.
1001 156.05 1065 156.275 1088 157.425 2024 161.8
1002 156.1 1066 156.325 2001 160.65 2025 161.85
1003 156.15 67 156.375 2002 160.7 2026 161.9
1004 156.2 68 156.425 2003 160.75 2027 161.95
1005 156.25 69 156.475 2004 160.8 2028 162
6 156.3 70 156.525 2005 160.85 2060 160.625
1007 156.35 71 156.575 2007 160.95 2061 160.675
1018 156.9 72 156.625 8 156.4 2062 160.725
1019 156.95 73 156.675 9 156.45 2063 160.775
1020 157 74 156.725 10 156.5 2064 160.825
1021 157.05 75 156.775 11 156.55 2065 160.875
1022 157.1 76 156.825 12 156.6 2066 160.925
1023 157.15 77 156.875 13 156.65 2078 161.525
1024 157.2 1078 156.925 14 156.7 2079 161.575
1025 157.25 1079 156.975 15 156.75 2080 161.625
1026 157.3 1080 157.025 16 156.8 2081 161.675
1027 157.35 1081 157.075 17 156.85 2082 161.725
1028 157.4 1082 157.125 2018 161.5 2083 161.775
1060 156.025 1083 157.175 2019 161.55 2084 161.825
1061 156.075 1084 157.225 2020 161.6 2085 161.875
1062 156.125 1085 157.275 2021 161.65 2086 161.925
1063 156.175 1086 157.325 2022 161.7 2087 161.975
1064 156.225 1087 157.375 2023 161.75 2088 162.025
USA mode VHF channel list

Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq. Ch No. Freq.
1001 156.05 1065 156.275 1088 157.425 2024 161.8
1066 156.325 2001 160.65 2025 161.85
1003 156.15 67 156.375 2002 160.7 2026 161.9
68 156.425 2003 160.75 2027 161.95
1005 156.25 69 156.475 2004 160.8 2028 162
6 156.3 70 156.525 2005 160.85 2060 160.625
1007 156.35 71 156.575 2007 160.95 2061 160.675
1018 156.9 72 156.625 8 156.4 2062 160.725
1019 156.95 73 156.675 9 156.45 2063 160.775
1020 157 74 156.725 10 156.5 2064 160.825
1021 157.05 75 156.775 11 156.55 2065 160.875
1022 157.1 76 156.825 12 156.6 2066 160.925
1023 157.15 77 156.875 13 156.65 2078 161.525
1024 157.2 1078 156.925 14 156.7 2079 161.575
1025 157.25 1079 156.975 15 156.75 2080 161.625
1026 157.3 1080 157.025 16 156.8 2081 161.675
1027 157.35 1081 157.075 17 156.85 2082 161.725
1028 157.4 1082 157.125 2018 161.5 2083 161.775
1083 157.175 2019 161.55 2084 161.825
1061 156.075 1084 157.225 2020 161.6 2085 161.875
1085 157.275 2021 161.65 2086 161.925
1063 156.175 1086 157.325 2022 161.7 2087 161.975
1064 156.225 1087 157.375 2023 161.75 2088 162.025
Note: 1 W power on CH13 and CH67.
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APPENDIX 4 CHANNEL LISTS AND ERI CODES
ERI Codes
ERI code AIS code

Full First Second
U Ship name (EN) digit digit
code
8000 No VESSEL., TYPE UNKNOWN 9 9
8010 V MOTOR FREIGHTER 7 9
8020 V MOTOR TANKER 8 9
8021 V MOTOR TANKER, LIQUID CARGO, TYPE N 8 0
8022 V MOTOR TANKER, LIQUID CARGO, TYPE C 8 0
8023 V MOTOR TANKER, DRY CARGO AS IF LIQUID (E.G. CEMENT) 8 9
8030 V CONTAINER VESSEL 7 9
8040 V GAS TANKER 8 0
8050 C MOTOR FREIGHTER, TUG 7 9
8060 C MOTOR TANKER, TUG 8 9
8070 C MOTOR FREIGHTER WITH ONE OR MORE SHIPS ALONGSIDE 7 9
8080 C MOTOR FREIGHTER WITH TANKER 8 9
8090 C MOTOR FREIGHTER PUSHING ONE OR MORE FREIGHTERS 7 9
8100 C MOTOR FREIGHTER PUSHING AT LEAST ONE TANK-SHIP 8 9
8110 No TUG, FREIGHTER 7 9
8120 No TUG, TANKER 8 9
8130 C TUG, FREIGHTER, COUPLED 3 1
8140 C TUG, FREIGHTER/TANKER, COUPLED 3 1
8150 V FREIGHTBARGE 9 9
8160 V TANKBARGE 9 9
8161 V TANKBARGE, LIQUID CARGO, TYPE N 9 0
8162 V TANKBARGE, LIQUID CARGO, TYPE C 9 0
8163 V TANKBARGE, DRY CARGO AS IF LIQUID (E.G. CEMENT) 9 9
8170 V FREIGHTBARGE WITH CONTAINERS 8 9
8180 V TANKBARGE, GAS 9 0
8210 C PUSHTOW, ONE CARGO BARGE 7 9
8220 C PUSHTOW, TWO CARGO BARGES 7 9
8230 C PUSHTOW, THREE CARGO BARGES 7 9
8240 C PUSHTOW, FOUR CARGO BARGES 7 9
8250 C PUSHTOW, FIVE CARGO BARGES 7 9
8260 C PUSHTOW, SIX CARGO BARGES 7 9
8270 C PUSHTOW, SEVEN CARGO BARGES 7 9
8280 C PUSHTOW, EIGHT CARGO BARGES 7 9
8290 C PUSHTOW, NINE CARGO BARGES 7 9
8310 C PUSHTOW, ONE TANK/GAS BARGE 8 0
8320 C PUSHTOW, 2 BARGES AT LEAST ONE TANKER/GAS BARGE 8 0
8390 C PUSHTOW, 9 OR MORE BARGES AT LEAST ONE TANKER/GAS BARGE 8 0
8400 V TUG, SINGLE 5 2
8410 No TUG, ONE OR MORE TOWS 3 1
8420 C TUG, ASSISTING A VESSEL OR LINKED COMBINATION 3 1
8430 V PUSHBOAT, SINGLE 9 9
8440 V PASSENGER SHIP, FERRY, CRUISE SHIP, RED CROSS SHIP 6 9
8441 V FERRY 6 9
8442 V RED CROSS SHIP 5 8
8443 V CRUISE SHIP 6 9
8444 V PASSENGER SHIP WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION 6 9
8450 V SERVICE VESSEL, POLICE PATROL, PORT SERVICE 9 9
8460 V VESSEL, WORK MAINTENANCE CRAFT, FLOATING DERRICK,
CABLE SHIP, BUOY SHIP, DREDGE 3 3
8470 C OBJECT, TOWED, NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 9 9
8480 V FISHING BOAT 3 0
8490 V BUNKERSHIP 9 9
8500 V BARGE, TANKER, CHEMICAL 8 0
8510 C OBJECT, NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 9 9
1500 V GENERAL CARGO VESSEL MARITIME 7 9
1510 V UNIT CARRIER MARITIME 7 9
1520 V BULK CARRIER MARITIME 7 9
1530 V TANKER 8 0
1540 V LIQUIFIED GAS TANKER 8 0
1850 V PLEASURE CRAFT, LONGER THAN 20 METRES 3 7
1900 V FAST SHIP 4 9
1910 V HYDROFOIL 4 9
Note: ERI codes 8070, 8440 and 8460 are displayed in abbreviated format.
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APPENDIX 5 ABBREVIATIONS, UNITS
AND SYMBOLS
Numerical abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning
2D Two Dimensional Positioning 3rd Third
3D Three Dimensional Positioning 4th Fourth
1st First 5th Fifth
2nd Second 6th Sixth
A:
ACK Acknowledge ANT Antenna
AGE Time elapsed from acquisition. APR April
AIS Automatic Identification AtoN Aids to Navigation
System AUG August
ALARM Alarm AUTO Automatic
ALT Altitude
B:
BAM Bridge Alert Management BRG Bearing
BASE Base Station BRILL Brilliance
baud Baud rate BS Beam of ship, Back Space, Base
BC Beam of convoy Station
C:
CH Channel CONT Contrast
COG Course Over the Ground CPA Closest Point of Approach
COM, COMM Communication CPU Central Processing Unit
D:
D2D Differential and 2D DGNSS Differential GNSS
D3D Differential and 3D DGPS Differential GPS
DATE Date DIFF Difference
DAY Day DISP Display
DEC December DNGR Danger
DEL Delete DOP Dilution Of Precision
DEST Destination DPTH Depth
DG Dangerous Goods DSC Digital Selective Calling
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APPENDIX 5 ABBREVIATIONS, UNITS AND SYMBOLS
E:
E East ENI Unique European Vessel
Identification Number
EA Extension A ENT Enter
EB Extension B EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating
Radio Beacon
EC Extension C EPFS Electronic Position Fixing
ECDIS Electronic Chart Display System
Information System
EMMA European Multiservice ERI Electronic Reporting Internation-
Meteorological Awareness al (ship type) code
system ESC Escape
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
EXT External
F:
FEB February FL Flood
FI Fire in the forests FO Fog
FIX Fix FUNC FUNCTION
G:
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite GPS Global Positioning System
System
H:
H Height HI High
HDG Heading HS Harmful Substances
HDT Data sentence (Heading-true) (applies to AIS)
HECT Hectometer HSC High Speed Craft
I:
ID Identification INFO Information
IEC International Electrotechnical INT Internal
Commission
IF Interface I/O Input/Output
IFM International Function IP Internet Protocol (Address)
Message
IMO International Maritime ISO International Standards
Organization Organization
J:
JAN January JUN June
JUL July
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L:
L Low, left LO Low
LAN Local Area Network LOG Log
LAT Latitude LON Longitude
LC Length of convoy LR Long Range
LCD Liquid Crystal Display LS Length of ship
L/L Latitude/Longitude LT Local Time
LL Latitude/Longitude
M:
MAR March MMSI Maritime Mobile Services
Identity number
MAX Maximum MP Maritime Pollutant
MAY May (applies to AIS)
MENU Menu MPU Micro processing Unit
MIN Minimum MSG Message
MKD Minimum Keyboard Display MOB Man Overboard
N:
N North NIGHT Night
NAME Name NG No Good
NAV Navigation NO. Number
NAV STATUS Navigational status NOV November
NE Northeast NW Northwest
O:
OCT October ON On
OFF Off OS Other Substances, Own Ship
OK O.K.
P:
PA Position Accuracy PORT Port
PI Position Indicator POSN Position
PLL Phase Locked Loop PWR Power
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R:
RA Rain ROM Read Only Memory
RAIM Receiver Autonomous ROM(M) ROM (Monitor Unit)
Integrity Monitoring ROM(T) ROM (Transponder Unit)
RAIN Rain ROT Rate Of Turn
RAM Random Access Memory RSSI Received Signal Strength
RAM(M) RAM (Monitor Unit) Indication
RAM(T) RAM (Transponder Unit) RTA Requested Time of Arrival
RFM Regional Function Message RX Receive
RNG Range
S:
S South SFI System Function ID
SAR Search And Rescue SIM Simulation
SART Search And Rescue SN Snow and Ice
Transponder
SART ACT. SART active SOG Speed Over the Ground
SE Southeast SOLAS Safety Of Life At Sea
SEP September STW Speed Through the Water
SET Set (i.e., set and drift, or setting SW Southwest, Switch
a value) SYNC Synchronization
T:
TCPA Time to Closest Point of TOW Vessel engaged in towing oper-
Approach ations
TEST Test TRANS Transition
TH Thunderstorm TRX Transceiver
TI Turn rate Indicator TX Transmit
TIME Time
U:
UN/ LOADED or UNLOADED UTC Universal Coordinated Time
LOADED
V:
VHF Very High Frequency VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
W:
W West, Wide WI Wind
WARNING Warning WIG Wing In Ground
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Units
Abbreviation Unit Abbreviation Unit
° degree(s) kn knot(s)
°C degree(s) kbps kilo bit per second
bps bit per second l/m2h liter per square meter hour
cm centimeter m meter
cm/h centimeter per hour min minute(s)
dm decimeter msec millisecond
hr Hour(s) NM nautical mile(s)
km kilometer s second(s)
km/h kilometer per hour
Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Own ship symbol AIS AtoN (physical)
Selected target AIS AtoN (virtual)
Unselected target AIS SART/AIS MOB/EPIRB AIS
B AIS Base Station SAR vessel
SAR aircraft
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APPENDIX 6 RADIO REGULATORY
INFORMATION
USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

• This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment
and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
• This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 9 cm or more away from
person's body.
• This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Canada-Industry Canada (IC)

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and
operated keeping the radiator at least 9 cm or more away from person's body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un
environnement non contr êolé et respecte les règles d'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF)
CNR-102 de l'IC. Cet équipement doit etre installé et utilise en gardant une distance de 9 cm ou plus
entre le dispositif rayonnant et le corps.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful
communication.
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FURUNO FA-170
SPECIFICATIONS OF U-AIS TRANSPONDER

FA-170
1 TRANSPONDER UNIT
1.1 TX/RX frequency 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz
1.2 Class of emission F1D, F2B
1.3 Output power 1 W or 12.5 W selectable
1.4 Impedance 50 ohms
1.5 DSC receiver CH70 fixed, 156.525 MHz
1.6 Bandwidth 25 kHz
2 MONITOR UNIT
2.1 Screen 4.3-inch color LCD, 480 x 272 dots (WQVGA)
2.2 Brilliance control 18 steps
2.3 Visible distance 0.7 m nominal
2.4 Buzzer volume 75 to 85 dB (A)
3 GPS RECEIVER
3.1 Receiving frequency 1575.42 MHz
3.2 Tracking code C/A code
3.3 Number of channel 12 channels parallel, 12 satellites
3.4 Accuracy (dependent on ionospheric activity and multipath)
GPS 13 m max. (2drmsࠊHDOP < 4)
DGPS 5 m max. (2drmsࠊHDOP < 4)
3.5 Tracking speed 1000 kn
3.6 Position fixing time Warm start: 12 s, Cold start: 90 s
3.7 Position update interval 1 second typical
3.8 DGPS data receiving RTCM SC-104 ver-2.1
4 INTERFACE
4.1 Number of ports
Serial 6 ports, IEC61162-1 Ed.4 or IEC61162-2 Ed.1
Sensor input 3 port, IEC61162-1 Ed.4, 4800 bps
Alarm I/O 1 port, Contact closure (normal close or open),
Output level: 50 V, 80 mA max.
LAN 1 port, Ethernet, 100Base-TX, RJ45 connector, Auto MDI/MDIX,
for IEC61162-450 Ed.1
BLUESIGN input 1 port, Relay contact
4.2 Data sentences IEC61162-1/2/450
Input ABM, ACA, ACK, ACM, ACN, AIQ, AIR, BBM, DTM, EPV, GBS,
GGA, GLL, GNS, HBT, HDT, LRF, LRI, OSD, PIWWIVD,
PIWWSPW, PIWWSSD, PIWWVSD, RMC, ROT, SPW, SSD, THS,
VBW, VSD, VTG
SP - 1 E4490S01G
160415
FURUNO FA-170
Output ABK, ACA, ACS, ALC, ALF, ALR, ARC, EPV, HBT, LR1, LR2, LR3,
LRF, LRI, NAK, PIWWIVD, PIWWSPR, PIWWSSD, PIWWVSD,
SSD, TRL, TXT, VER, VDM, VDO, VSD
4.3 Proprietary sentences (output only)
PFEC LBK, AIcmd, idatr, ident, idfnc, pidat, pireq
4.4 IEC61162-450 transmission group
Input MISC, TGTD, SATD, NAVD, PROP
Output Arbitrary (default: TGTD)
4.5 Network function (except IEC61162-450)
Data format SNMP, HTTP, Syslog, Furuno Management Protocol (FMP)
Data sentences same as 4.2 sentences
5 POWER SUPPLY
3.1 Transponder unit 12-24 VDC: 6-3 A
3.2 Monitor unit 12 VDC: 0.3 A max. (supplied from transponder unit)
3.3 AC/DC power supply unit (PR-240, option)
100-115/200-230 VAC, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz
6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
6.1 Ambient temperature
GPS/VHF antenna -30°C to +70°C (storage: -30°C to +85°C)
Other units -15°C to +55°C
6.2 Relative humidity 93% or less at +40°C
6.3 Degree of protection
GPS/VHF antenna IP56
Transponder unit IP20, IP22 (bulkhead mount)
Monitor unit IP22, IP35 (option)
Pilot plug unit IP22 (front panel), IPX0 (chassis)
6.4 Vibration IEC 60945 Ed.4
7 UNIT COLOR
7.1 GPS/VHF antenna N9.5
7.2 Transponder/ Monitor unit N2.5
7.3 Pilot plug unit N2.5
SP - 2 E4490S01G
160415
INDEX
A on/off ..................................................... 1-28
AIS-SART test indication......................... 3-10 L
ALERT display ........................................ 1-19 Long range mode .................................... 1-28
ALERT LIST .............................................. 3-7
ALERT LOG .............................................. 3-7 M
Alert status ................................................ 3-7 Maintenance.............................................. 3-1
Memory clear .......................................... 3-10
C Menu
Channels enterring alphanumeric data.................... 1-6
setting.................................................... 1-25 selecting an option .................................. 1-6
viewing .................................................. 1-24 MENU key ................................................. 1-5
Contrast..................................................... 1-3 Menu language selection ........................ 2-24
Controls..................................................... 1-1 Messages
D EMMA warning (inland AIS) .................. 2-21
Dangerous (target) list.................... 1-15, 2-11 ETA (inland AIS).................................... 2-17
Default settings ....................................... 3-10 receive text, class A .............................. 1-22
Diagnostics received message pop up window ........ 1-22
monitor unit test....................................... 3-3 RTA (inland AIS) ................................... 2-19
TX on/off log ............................................ 3-6 send text message, class A................... 1-20
VHF communication test ......................... 3-5 water level (inland AIS) ......................... 2-22
Dimmer...................................................... 1-3 Monitor unit test......................................... 3-3
DISP key ................................................. 1-11 N
Display NAV STATUS
icons ........................................................ 1-4 enterring voyage-related data ................. 1-7
key guidance ........................................... 1-4 NAV STATUS key .............................. 1-7, 2-3
status bar ................................................ 1-4 No. of persons message (inland AIS) ..... 2-20
E Notifications............................................. 1-10
EMMA warning message (inland AIS) .... 2-21 alert buzzer ........................................... 1-10
ETA message (inland AIS) ...................... 2-16 collision detection .................................. 1-10
received messages ............................... 1-10
F
Fuse replacement ..................................... 3-2 P
Plotter display.......................................... 1-12
G
Power on/off .............................................. 1-2
GPS monitor.............................................. 3-8
R
I
RTA message (inland AIS)...................... 2-19
Initial settings
class A................................................... 1-31 S
inland AIS .............................................. 2-23 Sensor status ............................................ 3-9
Inland AIS Static data display ................................... 1-18
activating ................................................. 2-1 System overview .......................................... iii
EMMA warning message ...................... 2-21 T
ETA message........................................ 2-17 Target list ......................................... 1-14, 2-9
mode selection ........................................ 2-2 Troubleshooting ........................................ 3-2
no. of persons message ........................ 2-20
RTA message ....................................... 2-19
static data ................................................ 2-8
text message ......................................... 2-14
time difference setting .................. 1-32, 2-24
voyage-related data entry ....................... 2-3
water level message ............................. 2-22
K
Key beep
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How to discard this product

How to discard a used battery

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action Mandatory Action

Continued use of the equipment can

Own ship VTS Center

Transmits and receives Own ship transmits

VTS Center sends various

*: Static data - MMSI, Name, etc.

Use of AIS in collision avoidance

• Information provided in near real-time

2. INLAND AIS OPERATION ....................................................................................2-1

2.6.6 Water level message.................................................................................... 2-22

APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE .......................................................................................AP-1

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.

The main features are:

External display, NavNet2,

Power supply : Standard supply

GPS-017S Exposed to the weather

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1.1 Description of Controls

No. Key name Function(s) when pressed

Terminology Example Meaning

1.2 How to Turn the Power On and Off

PROGRAM NO. 0550255 - xx . xx

1.3 How to Adjust the Panel and Display Brilliance

DISP : NIGHT ENT : SET

How to switch between day and night displays

1.4 Display Overview

Icon Icon name Description

Icon Icon name Description

SEND Displayed during message transmission for all messages, ex-

MSG Displayed when there are unread messages.

MMSI Own ship MMSI.

1.5 Menu Overview

1.5.1 Menu operating procedure

4. Select a menu item then press the ENT/ACK key.

1.5.2 How to select a menu option

1.5.3 How to enter numeric data

TEST TARGET MMSI

Cursor position 000000000

1.5.4 How to use the software keyboard for alphanumeric input

No. of characters Total characters input

1.6 How to Enter Voyage-Related Data

• Navigational status • Cargo type • ETA(LT/UTC) (Arrival time)

00: UNDERWAY USING ENGINE *1: RESERVED FOR FUTURE AMENDMENT OF

Referring to operation descriptions in the table below, press W or X to select an

8. Select [DRAUGHT], then press the ENT/ACK key.

10. Select [NO. OF PERSONS], then press the ENT/ACK

1.7 How to Set the Notification

• Enable or disable the alert buzzer.

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu.

ENT/ACK key. The settings

1.8 How to Select a Display

Note: The last displayed list is shown.

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