6. MENU OPERATION 1) Rotate the ENTER knob to select [+0.00 kHz] then push the knob. 2) Rotate the ENTER knob to adjust the receiving frequency (setting value: -0.20 to +0.20). 6.13 External Alarm Setting The [EXTERNAL ALARM] menu enables/disables output of the contact signal for urgency, safety and routine frequencies to an external alarm system. 1. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [SYSTEM] on the [MENU] screen then push the knob. 2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [EXTERNAL ALARM] then push the knob.
6. MENU OPERATION 6.15 Address Book You can register a maximum of 50 MMSI or the address name (max. 20 letters) in the memory. 6.15.1 List for address data 1. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [DSC] on the [MENU] screen then push the knob. 2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [ADDRESSBOOK] then push the knob. When 50 addresses are registered, this is not available. Key/knob ENTER CANCEL 6.15.2 Function • Move the cursor by rotating the ENTER knob.
6. MENU OPERATION 3. With [NAME] selected, push the ENTER knob. 4. Enter the address name (max. 20 letters) with the numeric keys then push the ENTER knob. 5. With [MMSI] selected, push the ENTER knob. 6. Enter the MMSI with the numeric keys then push the ENTER knob. 7. With [REGISTER] selected, push the ENTER knob. 6.15.3 How to edit addresses 1. Open the [ADDRESS BOOK] screen. 2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select the address to edit then push the knob. : 24 : 20 :6 LIST Push the ENTER knob. 3.
6. MENU OPERATION 6.15.4 How to delete addresses Open the [ADDRESS BOOK] screen then follow the applicable procedure below. Individual address 1. Rotate the ENTER knob to select the address to delete then press the 4 key. 2. With [DELETE SELECTION] selected, push the ENTER knob. 3. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [Yes] then push the knob. Address by type 1. Press the 6 key several times to select desired type. 2. Press the 4 key. 3. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [DELETE LIST] then push the knob. 4.
6. MENU OPERATION 6.16 TX Message Preparation For the individual, PSTN, group and test messages, you can create messages and store them in the memory for future use. You can edit, send or delete these messages. A maximum of 100 messages can be stored into the memory. 6.16.1 List for message files 1. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [DSC] on the [MENU] screen then push the knob. 2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [MSG FILE] then push the knob.
. MENU OPERATION • 3 key: Go to the detailed information screen for the next message file. • 4 key: Delete the selected message file. The following message appears on the screen. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [Yes] then push the knob. 6.16.2 Individual calls 1. Open the [MESSAGE FILE] list. 2. Press the 5 key to open the [MESSAGE FILE ENTRY] screen. 3. With [MSG TYPE] selected, push the ENTER knob. 4. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [INDIVIDUAL MSG] then push the knob. 5.
6. MENU OPERATION 13. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [FILE NAME] then push the ENTER knob. 14. Enter the file name (max. 20 letters) with the numeric keys. 15. With [REGISTER] selected, push the ENTER knob. 6.16.3 Group calls To receive group calls, register the group MMSI as follows: 1. Open the [MESSAGE FILE] list. 2. Press the 5 key to open the [MESSAGE FILE ENTRY] screen. 3. With [MSG TYPE] selected, push the ENTER knob. 4. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [GROUP MSG] then push the knob. 5.
6. MENU OPERATION 8. Enter the telephone no. (up to 16 digits) with the numeric keys then push the ENTER knob. 9. With [DSC FREQ] selected, push the ENTER knob. 10. Rotate the ENTER knob to select DSC frequency referring to "How to set DSC frequency" on page 5-2 then push the knob. 11. With [FILE NAME] selected, push the ENTER knob. 12. Enter the file name (max. 20 letters) with the numeric keys. 13. With [REGISTER] selected, push the ENTER knob. 6.16.5 Test call 1. Open the [MESSAGE FILE] list. 2.
6. MENU OPERATION 3. Push the ENTER knob to open [MESSAGE FILE EDIT] screen. 4. Rotate the ENTER knob to select the item to edit then push the knob. 5. Change the setting accordingly. 6. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [REGISTER] then push the knob. 7. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [Yes] then push the knob. 6.16.7 How to send prepared messages How to send without modification 1. Open the [MESSAGE FILE] list. 2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select the message file desired then press the OTHER DSC MSG key.
6. MENU OPERATION Prepared messages by type 1. Press the 6 key several times to select the desired type. 2. Press the 4 key. 3. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [DELETE LIST] then push the knob. 4. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [Yes] then push the knob. All prepared messages 1. Press the 4 key. 2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [DELETE ALL LISTS] then push the knob. 3. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [Yes] then push the knob. 6.
6. MENU OPERATION 6.18 Special Messages Permission to transmit NEUTRAL CRAFT and MEDICAL TRANSPORT is enabled or disabled as follows: 1. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [DSC] on the [MENU] screen then push the knob. 2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [SPECIAL MSG] then push the knob. 3. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [NEUTRAL] or [MEDICAL] then push the knob. 4. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [ABLE] or [UNABLE] then push the knob. 6.
6. MENU OPERATION Note: Distress frequencies can be stored on the routine frequency memory. This is convenient for backing up the watch-keeping receiver. Distress, urgency and safety frequencies 1. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [DSC] on the [MENU] screen then push the knob. 2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [DISTRESS SCAN] then push the knob. 3. Rotate the ENTER knob to select frequency band then push the knob. 4. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [ON] or [OFF] as appropriate then push the knob.
6. MENU OPERATION Default: [2] Turn beep on (setting: [1] - [3]) or off (setting: [0]) when a key is pressed. Default: [MUTE] Turn the speaker on or off when the handset is off hook. Rotate the ENTER knob to set volume then push the knob. Default: [500NM] Turn sound alarm on or off for the distress alarm received from a ship in distress which is more than 500 NM from your ship. 6.21 Alarm Lists The [ALARM] menu shows all currently violated alarms.
7. NBDP SYSTEM OVERVIEW 7.1 How to Turn on the NBDP System Turn on the terminal unit and the printer with their respective power switches. Floppy disk drive Power switch TERMINAL UNIT IB-583 SD card drive Power switch TERMINAL UNIT IB-585 Power switch PRINTER PP-510 Note 1: To power on the system, turn on the control unit then turn on the NBDP terminal unit. Note 2: The printer PP-510 prints messages. Refer to its operator's manual for operation. 7.2 Description of Equipment 7.2.
7. NBDP SYSTEM OVERVIEW Features of the IB-583 The IB-583 has a battery (Type: CR2450-F2ST2L, Code no.: 000-144-941) on its TERM/CPU Board (16P0209) and its life is about six years. When the voltage of the battery gets low, the time is wrong. When this occurs, contact your dealer about replacement of the battery. Russian mode The terminal unit is fitted with both English and Russian modes. Select the desired mode as below: "English-mode": Turn on the terminal unit while pressing the E key.
7. NBDP SYSTEM OVERVIEW Note 1: The correct letters may not be entered when connecting a keyboard except the supplied one. Note 2: Both Russian and English input are available in the Russian mode. Put the keytop label supplied on the keyboard during the Russian mode. Note 3: The carriage-return and line-feed codes "CR LF" are automatically sent with pressing the Enter key during NBDP communication. Press the ← or ↓ key if you want to send only "CR" or "LF".
7. NBDP SYSTEM OVERVIEW 7.3.2 Menu overview Menu selection File Press a function key to open a menu. To display the [File] menu, for example, press the function key F1. 1: New 2: Open 3: Close Selection of menu items and options 4: Delete Press a numeric or alphabet key to select a menu item. You can also select a menu item to press the ← or → key then press the Enter key. Menu options can be selected by the ← or → key. After selecting an option, press the Enter key to register your selection.
7. NBDP SYSTEM OVERVIEW Function key F2: [Edit] menu The [Edit] menu provides a full line of editing features. Edit 1: Undo 2: Cut 3: Copy 4: Paste 5: Select All 6: Search 7: Replace 8: Goto Top 9: Goto Bottom 0: Goto Line A: Change Text 1: Cancel the last change (cut, copy or paste). 2: Remove the selected text and store it in the paste buffer. (Previous text in the paste buffer is cleared.) 3: Copy the selected text and store it in the paste buffer. (Previous text in the paste buffer is cleared.
7. NBDP SYSTEM OVERVIEW Function key F4: [Window] menu The [Window] menu lets you display the corresponding data of the window below. Window 1: Calendar 2: Distress Frequency Table 3: Screen Saver* OFF ON 1: Display desired calendar month and year. To change year or month, select item with the ↑ or ↓ key and change setting with the ← or → key. 2: Display all distress frequencies (see the following table). 3: Turn on or off the screen saver function. For details, see section 8.7.
7. NBDP SYSTEM OVERVIEW Function key F6: [System] menu The [System] menu is mainly for use by technicians and contains diagnostic tests. To change settings, select [Change] from the item [Setup] and operate the arrow keys to select item and option. Press the Enter key to register the selection and close the menu.
7. NBDP SYSTEM OVERVIEW Menu item Function [Time & Date] Enter date and time manually. If a navigation device is connected, the time is automatically set when the power is turned on or whenever the time system is switched. Manual entry takes priority over automatic entry. This item cannot be adjusted when using [UTC] or [JST]. [Window Color] Select display colors. For details, see section 8.6. [Self Test] Start diagnostic test.
8. NBDP PREPARATIONS This chapter provides the procedures necessary for preparing the NBDP terminal unit. For automatic telex, you need to register the following: • Your ship's ID and answerback codes mandatory • Stations • Timer programs • Scan channel groups • User channels 8.1 Registration of Answerback & ID Codes Enter your ship's answerback and ID codes as shown below. Note: The answerback and ID codes cannot be changed once entered; be sure to correctly enter the codes. 8.1.
8. NBDP PREPARATIONS 8.1.2 How to register ID codes 1. Press the function key F5 then the 5, 6, 7 or 8 key for IB-585 to enter the Group ID Code (4 or 5 digits), Group ID Code (9 digits), Select ID Code (4 or 5 digits) or Select ID Code (9 digits), respectively. (For IB-583, press the function key F5 then the 6, 7, 8 or 9 key.) Select ID Entry Select ID Code (4/5) _ 2. Enter Group ID or Select ID then press the Enter key. A prompt asks for confirmation of the data. 3.
8. NBDP PREPARATIONS 3. With [Channel] selected, enter a channel number. Note 1: 100 channels can be registered. When you attempt to register more, the message "Channel memory is full. Press any key to escape." appears. In this case delete unnecessary channels to register new ones. Note 2: If the channel entered already exists, the message "Channel by that number already exists. Press any key to escape." appears. Press any key then enter another number. 4. Press the ↓ key to select [Tx Freq].
8. NBDP PREPARATIONS 2. If [Create] is not underlined, press the →, ↑ and Enter keys to underline it. 3. With [Station] selected, enter station name using up to 18 characters. 4. Press the ↓ key to select [ID Code]. Enter station ID code. 5. Press the ↓ key to select [Mode]. Select either communication mode with the ← or → keys. [ARQ]: Automatic Retransmission Request [FEC]: Forward Error Correction 6. Press the ↓ key to select [CH/Table]. Select [Channel] or [ScanTable]. 7.
8. NBDP PREPARATIONS 8.3.2 How to edit/delete stations 1. Press the function key F5 then the 1 key to open the [Station Entry] screen. 2. Press the ↓ key to select a station name from the [Station List]. 3. Press the → key then the ↓ key to select [Change] and press the Enter key. 4. Do one of the following; Edit station: Use the ↑, ↓ and the Backspace keys to make corrections. Delete station: Erase station name with the Backspace key. 5. Press the Enter key twice. 6. Press the Esc key. 8.
8. NBDP PREPARATIONS 8. Press the ↓ key to select [Stop Time]. Enter stop time, in 24-hour notation. 9. Press the ↓ key to select [Receive/Send]. Select operation category; [Receive] or [Send]. If you select [Send], go to step 10. For [Receive], go to step 12. 10. For [Send], insert the floppy disk or the SD card to the drive then press the ↓ key to select [File to Send]. 11. Press the → key to open the TX window, select a file, then press the Enter key twice. 12. Press the Enter key.
8. NBDP PREPARATIONS 8.5.1 How to register scan channel groups You can register ITU and user scan channels as follows: 1. Press the function key F5 then the 3 key to open the [Scan Entry] screen. Scanning Group List Scan Entry Create Change Scanning Set Up : Ch Dwell Time : 4.5 sec (2.7-4.5 sec) Receiving Mode* : AUTO ARQ FEC Auto Search : OFF ON Group Name No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Channel Rx Freq Tx Freq Press the key to scroll the screen.
8. NBDP PREPARATIONS 8. Enter the channel number (ITU or user channels) then press the → key to select [Scan]. Note: If you enter an invalid channel, the message "Channel by that number does not exist. Press any key to escape." appears. Press any key then enter a valid channel. 9. Press the ↓ key to select line No. 2. Enter a channel number. 10. Enter other channel numbers then press the Enter key. A confirmation message appears. 11. Press the Enter key again to save the data.
8. NBDP PREPARATIONS 3. With [Window Color Setup] selected, press the Enter key. 4. Press the ← or → key to select the item to change: [BASE WINDOW], [BACK SCROLL], [EDIT 1-2], [FUNCTION], [SUB MENU 1-3], [MESSAGE]. Window Color Setup Window Fore Color Back Color : [BASE WINDOW : [L-WHITE : [BLUE ] ] ] To Change: ENTER To Change Value: L<=>R 5. Press the ↓ key to select [Fore Color]. 6.
8. NBDP PREPARATIONS Default for each preset Preset1 (original) Brightness Base window Back scroll Edit1 Edit2 Function Sub menu1 Sub menu2 Sub menu3 Message 8.
9. NBDP FILE OPERATIONS This chapter mainly describes how to create, save, open, edit and print files. The [Edit] menu provides a full lineup of editing facilities, including search and replace. 9.1 How to Open and Close Files To create a telex message, you need to make a new file with the File Open command. When you open a new file, it is placed (opened) in one of two working areas. When both working areas are occupied, you must close a file to open a new file. This is done with the File Close command.
9. NBDP FILE OPERATIONS 2. Press the 1 key to select [New]. The title bar shows [UNTITLED 1] or [UNTITLED 2]. The cursor marks the location where you can type text. 3. Type your message. Note: Do not use the lower case letters, or the symbols #, &, *, $ and % in telex messages. Also, do not put "$$$" in the middle of a TX message, but at the end. The communication line is automatically disconnected when this string is detected. To enter "$$$" when editing a message, press the Ctrl + Q keys for IB-585.
9. NBDP FILE OPERATIONS 9.3.2 How to save a file 1. Press the function key F1 to open the [File] menu. 2. Press the 3 key to select [Close]. The [Close Text] window appears. Close Text Save file ? Yes ( UNTITLED1 ) No 3. With [Yes] selected, press the Enter key. 4. Enter the file name, using up to eight characters. You can use any alphabet or numeric on the keyboard. You can not use the symbols shown below. You can add an extension at the end of the file name, for example, .
9. NBDP FILE OPERATIONS How to cut text 1. Place the cursor on the first character of the text to cut. 2. Highlight the text to cut by pressing and holding the Shift key while pressing the → key. If you highlighted the text which you do not want to cut by mistake, press the ← key to adjust the highlight. <[1]UNTITLED1> CONGULATULATION ON YOUR CHOICE OF DP-6 INMARSAT B MOBILE EARTH STATION. WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL ENJOY MANY YEARS OF OPERATION WITH THIS FINE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT The highlight 3.
9. NBDP FILE OPERATIONS 5. Place the cursor at the exact spot in the message where the text now in the paste buffer memory is to start then press the Ins or Insert key. Working Area 1 1 Open file 3 Open file Floppy Disk or SD card 2 Transfer (copy) Paste Buffer Memory Working Area 2 4 Paste (Combine) Copy and paste flow diagram 9.4.4 How to search text The [Search] feature lets you search for text in a forward or backward direction. 1.
9. NBDP FILE OPERATIONS 3. Press the ↓ key to select [Replace with] then type a new word. 4. Press the → key. 5. Press the ↑ or ↓ key to select [Forward] or [Backward] to search the file in a forward or backward direction respectively from the cursor position. 6. Press the → key. 7. Press the ↑ or ↓ key to select whether you want to be queried or not each time the word is found. [Query]: Stop at each occurrence of the word to answer yes or no for replacement.
9. NBDP FILE OPERATIONS 3. Press the 2 key. A list of files on the floppy disk or the SD card appears. Open Text Load/Merge(TAB:Change) [A:\TEST1. ] File name Size Date & Time LOG File 52 12-04-10 17:25 TEST1. 120 12-04-10 16:30 TEST2. 151 12-04-10 9:25 TEST3. 180 12-04-10 20:16 NBDP 169 12-04-10 6:23 [ End of Directory 4 Files exist To select : ENTER ] 1454000 bytes free To view : SPACE To quit : ESC 4. Press the ↑ or ↓ key to select a file. 5. Press the Enter key.
9. NBDP FILE OPERATIONS 3. Press the function key F1. 4. Press the 3 key to save the file. 5. Press the Y key. 6. Press the Backspace key to erase the original name then enter a new name. 7. Press the Enter key. 9.8 How to Delete Files Insert the floppy disk or the SD card in the drive and do the following to delete unnecessary files. 1. Press the function key F1. 2. Press the 4 key. 3. Press the ↑ or ↓ key to select the file to delete then press the Enter key. 4. Press the Enter key again.
10. NBDP TRANSMISSION, RECEPTION This chapter mainly shows you how to transmit and receive telex messages. 10.1 Manual Calling NOTICE Before calling, watch the intended TX frequency carefully to confirm that is unoccupied. The simplest way to communicate with a telex subscriber is manual calling. For the ARQ mode, you can display beforehand the message to send, or type your message manually. 1. Press the function key F3 to open the [Operate] menu.