OPERATOR'S MANUAL CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER Model FA-70 www.furuno.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES General • This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users. • The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury. • Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO. • If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to install or operate the equipment. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions for the Installer WARNING CAUTION Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent interference to a magnetic compass: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment. Only qualified personnel can work inside the equipment. Type Turn off the power at the switchboard before beginning the installation. Fire or electrical shock can result if the power is left on. Do not install the equipment where it may get wet from rain or water splash.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................v SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS .......................................................................................vii 1. INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 2. SHIP INFORMATION INPUT ........................................................................
FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FA-70 Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FA-70 Class B AIS Transponder. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
FOREWORD Usage notes MMSI Obtain own ship's MMSI (9 digit number) before the installation. Depending on your location, it may be illegal to input the MMSI and static data by the user (EG: United States of America, FCC regulations). Incorrect or inaccurate input of static data may also be deemed illegal. For users in the U.S.A, have your local FURUNO dealer or qualified FURUNO technician input the MMSI and static data.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS VHF Antenna CX4-3/FEC Antenna Unit GPA-017S, GPA-C01, or GPA-017* *: Option VHF Radiotelephone AIS Transponder FA-70 (Built in VHF Splitter) POWER ERROR RX SILENT TX PC NMEA2000 Sensor or External Display NAV Equipment or Sensor Ship’s Mains 12-24 VDC NAV Equipment or Sensor Contact Switch (Silent Switch) : Standard supply : Optional or local supply vii
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1. INSTALLATION 1.
1. INSTALLATION Optional supply Name Antenna Unit 1-2 Type Code No.
1. INSTALLATION Name Type Code No. MJ-A6SPF0003020C 000-154-029-10 MJ-A6SPF0003050C 000-154-054-10 MJ-A6SPF0003100C 000-168-924-10 MJ-A6SPF0003150C 000-159-643-10 Micro T-Connector FRUMM1MF1MF1001 001-507-050 Termination Resistor (Micro) FRUMM1000000001 001-507-070 FRUMF000000001 001-507-060 FRU-0505-FF-IS 001-077-830-10 Cable Assembly In-Line Terminator Remarks Max.
1. INSTALLATION 1.2 Included Items and Local Supplies AIS Transponder • AIS Transponder (1 pcs) • Self-tapping screw (4 pcs) • Documents (1 set) • AIS Setting Tool (1 pcs) Antenna Unit • Antenna Unit (1 pcs) GPA-017/017S GPA-C01 Cable assembly • PWR/NMEA1/SILENT cable (1 pcs): 2 m • NMEA2000 cable (1 pcs): 2 m • Spare fuse (5A, 2 pcs) Local supplies • 5D-2V cable 1-4 • USB cable: max.
1. INSTALLATION 1.3 Required Tools and Materials The following tools should be prepared in advance for this installation. 3 1 4 2 No. 1 2 3 4 Name Phillips-head screw driver Ground wire Self-vulcanizing tape Vinyl tape* Remarks #3, for securing the cable cover IV-1.25sq For waterproofing the junction of connectors *: For cosmetic purposes, black color vinyl tape (cable color) is recommended. 1.
1. INSTALLATION 1.5 GPS Antenna CAUTION Do not connect the GPS antenna connector to ground. Short circuit can result. Install the GPS antenna unit referring to the outline drawing at the back of this manual. When selecting a mounting location for the antenna, keep the following in mind: • Select a location out of the radar and inmarsat beams. The radar beam will obstruct or prevent reception of the GPS satellite signal. • There should be no interfering object within the line-of-sight to the satellites.
1. INSTALLATION 1.6 VHF Antenna (option) Location The location of the VHF antenna should be carefully considered. It may be necessary to relocate the VHF radiotelephone antenna to minimize interference effects. To minimize interference effects, the following guidelines apply: • Select a location out of the radar and inmarsat beams. Those beams will obstruct or prevent reception of the GPS satellite signal.
1. INSTALLATION How to attach the plug M-P-5 Lay the coaxial cable and attach an M-type plug to the cable as follows. Plug assembly 30 mm Sheath 5 mm Contact sleeve 2 mm Conductor Braided shield Insulator Coupling ring Solder both sides of hole. Cut conductor here. 1. Remove the sheath by 30 mm. 2. Bare 23 mm of the center conductor. Trim braided shield by 5 mm and tin. 3. Slide coupling ring onto cable. 4. Screw the plug assembly on the cable. 5.
1. INSTALLATION 1.8 Wiring Connect the equipment, referring to the figure below and the interconnection diagram at the back of this manual. Antenna Unit GPA-017 or GPA-C01 VHF Antenna CX4-3/FEC VHF Radiotelephone TNC-P-3, 10 m 5D-2V 5D-2V or VHF ANT VHF ANT port Antenna Unit GPA-017S VHF RADIO VHF RADIO port Option*: 8D-FB-CV, 30/40/50 m Local supply*: RG-10/UY, 20 m or TNC-PS/PS-3DL15M-R, 15 m *: NJ-TP-3DXV (1 m) is required.
1. INSTALLATION How to waterproof the connector for VHF antenna and VHF radiotelephone Wrap the connector for VHF antenna and VHF radiotelephone with the self-bonding tape. Connection with the PC and NavNet TZtouch2/3 The FA-70 may be connected to a PC or TZTL12F/TZTL15F/TZT12F/TZT16F/ TZT19F. See the figure below for connection examples. CAUTION PC connected by USB is only powered by a battery. Short circuit can result if the PC is connected to ground.
2. SHIP INFORMATION INPUT You must set the ship static information after the installation of the equipment. The FA70 is set up from the PC or external display (TZTL12F*/15F* or TZT12F/16F/19F). When setting from the PC, install the USB driver and PC software (see sections 2.1 and 2.2). *: The software version 07.01 or later is required. 2.1 How to Install the Driver The CD-ROM for PC software and USB driver is supplied as standard. Note 1: Install the driver with administration rights.
2. SHIP INFORMATION INPUT 2.2 How to Install the AIS Setting Tool Note: Install the AIS setting tool with administration rights. 1. Set the supplied CD-ROM in the CD drive. 2. Click [AIS_Setting_Tool]. 3. Click [setup.exe]. 4. Click [Next]. 5. Click [Next]. To change the installation folder, click [Browse] and select the folder before clicking [Next].
2. SHIP INFORMATION INPUT 6. Click [Next] to start the installation. When the installation is completed, the dialog box shown below appears. 7. Click [Close] to finish. The shortcut icon for [AIS_Setting_Tool.exe] is created on your desktop. 2.3 How to Start and Quit the AIS Setting Tool 1. Double-click the shortcut icon for [AIS_Setting_Tool.exe]. Select the COM port to connect. Connect/Disconnect 1 2 3 1 : Minimize the window. 2 : Maximize the window. (Operation is not available.
2. SHIP INFORMATION INPUT 2.4 Initial Setup You can set up the the TX/RX mode, own ship's static information (MMSI, ship's name, call sign, antenna position and type of ship), and silent mode from the [Initial Setup] menu. You must set the ship static information. [Status] ([AIS Status] on the external display), [Serial Number]: Display only. [Initial Setup] menu for PC Most of the menu items are same between the PC and external display. For details, see "MENU TREE" on page AP-1.
2. SHIP INFORMATION INPUT Menu item [Ship Static] [MMSI] [Ship Name] [Call Sign] [Ship Type] [Cargo Type] [Serial Number] [Antenna Position] Description Enter the ship’s MMSI (nine digits). The available MMSI numbers are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Note 1: When the ship’s MMSI has already set, the numer is displayed. Note 2: You can enter the MMSI only once. When changing the MMSI, contact your dealer. Note 3: When the MMSI is not set, you can not transmit the data.
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3. SETTINGS AND STATUS 3.1 AIS Transponder FA-70 The FA-70 has no power switch. Power is fed from the ship's switchboard, and a power switch on the switchboard turns the FA-70 on or off. The table below shows the function for each LED. LED POWER Color Green Blue SILENT Blue ERROR Red Orange RX TX Green Green Orange Meaning When the power is on, the POWER LED lights in green for CSTDMA mode. When the power is on, the POWER LED lights in blue for SOTDMA mode.
