Page 3 - IMPORTANT NOTICES
i IMPORTANT NOTICES z The descriptions in this manual are intended for readers with a solid knowledge of English. z No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written permission. z If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement. z The contents of this manual an...
Page 4 - ii; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION; Mandatory Action; WARNING; WARNING; Safety instructions for the operator
ii 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 ha...
Page 5 - iii; Safety instructions for the installer
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iii CAUTION Observe the following compass safedistances to prevent interference to amagnetic compass: Turn off the power at the switchboardbefore beginning the installation. Fire or electrical shock can result if thepower is left on. Do not install the equipment where itmay get w...
Page 6 - iv; TABLE OF CONTENTS
iv TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD .................................................................................................................... vSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ....................................................................................... vii 1. INSTALLATION .........................
Page 7 - FOREWORD; A Word to the Owner of the FA-50
v FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FA-50 Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FA-50 AIS Transponder. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality ma...
Page 8 - Program Version; Item
FOREWORD vi z Interfaces for radar, PC for future networking expansion z GPS/VHF combined antenna for easy installation available z Built-in GPS receiver for position-fixing device Program Version **: Minor change Item Program No. Version No. Date FA-50 AIS Transponder Main Program 0550233 01.** Jul...
Page 9 - vii; SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
vii SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS AIS TRANSPONDER FA-50 HUB SENSOR OR 12-24 VDC IF-1500AIS OR FR-8xx2 SERIES GPS* (ex. GP-150)SPEED LOGGYROCOMPASSSATELLITE COMPASS NAVNETRADARCHART PLOTTERECDISPILOT PLUG PC w/FAISPC MX EXTERNAL DISPLAY : Standard supply: Optional supply: Local supply NAVNET EXTERNAL DISPLAY...
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS viii This page is intentionally left blank.
Page 11 - INSTALLATION; Equipment List; Standard supply; Name
1-1 1. INSTALLATION 1.1 Equipment List Standard supply Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks AIS transponder FA-50 - 1 Antenna unit GVA-100 - 1 GPS/VHF combined GPA-017S - 1 set GPS antenna GPA-017 - 1 set GPS antenna w/10 m cable Distributor DB-1 - 1 For GVA-100 Spare parts SP05-05801 001-031-960 1 set 4A...
Page 12 - Optional supply
1. INSTALLATION 1-2 Optional supply Note: One FA-50 can be installed on a network. Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks AC-DC power supply PR-240-CE - 1 Whip antenna CP05-11001 001-034-670 1 For outside Japan Antenna cable set CP20-02700 004-381-160 1 For GPA-017S CP20-02710 004-381-170 1 For GPA-017S CP2...
Page 13 - AIS Transponder FA-50; Mounting considerations, mounting; VHF Antenna; Location
1. INSTALLATION 1-3 1.2 AIS Transponder FA-50 Mounting considerations, mounting The FA-50 can be mounted on a desktop, deck or on a bulkhead. When selecting a mounting location, keep the following points in mind: • The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable. • Locate the unit away fr...
Page 14 - Cabling; Horizontal separation distance
1. INSTALLATION 1-4 Cabling • Use coaxial cable type 5D-2V or the equivalent. • The cable should be kept as short as possible to minimize signal attenuation, and the maximum length is 50 meters. • All outdoor-installed connectors on coaxial cables should be fitted with preventive isolation such as v...
Page 15 - GPS Antenna; Extending antenna cable
1. INSTALLATION 1-5 1.4 GPS Antenna 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 in mind the following points. • Select a location out of the radar beam. The radar beam will obstruct or prevent re- ...
Page 17 - GPS/VHF Combined Antenna; Mounting procedure
1. INSTALLATION 1-7 1.5 GPS/VHF Combined Antenna Install the combined antenna unit referring to the outline drawing. When selecting a mounting location for the antenna, keep in mind the following points. • Select a location out of the radar beam. The radar beam will obstruct or prevent re- ception o...
Page 18 - Installing distributor DB-1
1. INSTALLATION 1-8 GPS/VHF combined antenna Installing distributor DB-1 The length of the cable between the distributor and transponder is 1 m so locate the distributor within 1 m from the transponder. Fix the distributor on the bulkhead, facing the cable entrance downward. Remove the lid of the di...
Page 20 - Wiring
1. INSTALLATION 1-10 1.7 Wiring Connect power source, LAN cable, VHF antenna and ground wire as shown below. RED BLACK PC, HUB,NAVNET GROUND GROUND WIREIV-1.25sq LAN CABLEP5E-4PTX-BL (2 m or 10 m) AIS TRANSPONDER POWER CABLE(supplied) 12-24 VDC*1 RS-422 RATING*2 Switchboard breaker + - : Standard : ...
Page 22 - Setting and Adjustments; COM PORT setup, Network setup; Start up
1. INSTALLATION 1-12 1.8 Setting and Adjustments After installing the equipment, set up the COM port, Network and own ship's static in-formation (MMSI, ship's name, call sign, antenna position and type of ship). The FA-50 is set up from the PC or external display. The procedure below shows how to se...
Page 23 - COM PORT setup
1. INSTALLATION 1-13 3. Enter URL as http://172.31.24.3 and press the Enter key. This number is the de-fault value of FA-50. 4. Click Initial Setup to show the Initial Setup screen. COM PORT setup 1. Click COM Port Setup to show the COM Port Setup screen. 2. The default setting for Data Type is IEC6...
Page 24 - NETWORK setup
1. INSTALLATION 1-14 IEC61162: Transmit and receive IEC61162 format data via COM port. (P-sen- tences are received but not transmitted. P-sentence is FURUNO’s original sen-tence.) IEC61162+P-sentence: Transmit and receive IEC61162+P sentences format data via COM port. Off: FA-50 transmits no data fr...
Page 25 - Ship static
1. INSTALLATION 1-15 Continuous AIS/GPS: Output AIS/GPS data continuously. Select if interfaced with FAISPC_MX. Continuous AIS/ZDA: Output AIS/ time data continuously. Select if interfaced with FAISPC_MX. Continuous GPS/ZDA: Output GPS/time data continuously. Select if interfaced with FAISPC_MX. Con...
Page 27 - OPERATION; Sending/receiving messages
2-1 2. OPERATION 2.1 AIS Transponder FA-50 The FA-50 has no power switch. Power is fed from the ship's switchboard, and a pow-er switch on the switchboard turns the FA-50 on or off. When powered, the PWR LED (green) on the cover lights. The three other LEDs on the cover blink or light with equip-men...
Page 28 - Messages; Sending a message
2. OPERATION 2-2 2.2 Messages 2.2.1 Sending a message Pre-defined messages (maximum 16 characters for each message) are stored in the Send Message screen. You can send a message among them once in a minute. 1. Click Message on the main menu. 2. Click Send Message. 3. Choose the message. Message 1 th...
Page 29 - Confirming receiving messages
2. OPERATION 2-3 2.2.2 Confirming receiving messages You can confirm the received messages on the RX Log screen. Click RX Log on the Message menu. Click Detail to show the full message. To change the page, click <<Page (x/x). Flag field shows Read or “Not Read” for each message received. Messa...
Page 30 - Own Vessel Data Display
2. OPERATION 2-4 2.3 Own Vessel Data Display The Own Vessel Data display shows your ship’s various data. 1. Show the main menu.2. Click Own Vessel Data. MMSI: Nine-digit numberShip Name: 20 characters, maxCall sign: 7 characters, max.Internal/External Antenna Position: Shows GPS and external GPS ant...
Page 33 - Alarm Status; Alarm Status Indication
2. OPERATION 2-7 2.4 Alarm Status The alarm status log shows alarms violated. Click “Alarm Status” on the top menu to show the alarm status log. Alarm Status Indication Meaning TX TX malfunction (and Error LED lights.) RX1 TDMA RX1 Board trouble. TX stopped on corresponding TX channel. RX2 TDMA RX2 ...
Page 34 - Sensor Status; Indication
2. OPERATION 2-8 2.5 Sensor Status The sensor status display provides information about sensors connected to the FA-50. 1. Show Top Menu. 2. Click Sensor Status. *1: Whichever navigator is in use.*2: Displayed for 30 seconds after changing channel parameters. Indication Meaning Remarks DGPS in use (...
Page 35 - Maintenance; NOTICE
3-1 3. MAINTENANCE,TROUBLESHOOTING 3.1 Maintenance Regular maintenance helps good performance. Check the items listed below monthly to keep your equipment in good working order. Item Check point, remedy Wiring Check that each cable and wire are securely fastened.Refasten if necessary. Ground Check g...
Page 36 - Part; Symptom
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-2 3.2 Replacing the Fuse The fuse (4A) inside the FA-50 protects it from overcurrent and equipment fault. If the unit cannot be powered, that is, the PWR (power) LED is off, the fuse may have blown. If this happens, turn off the power to the FA-50, open the body cov...
Page 37 - Diagnostics
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 3-3 3.4 Diagnostics The built-in diagnostic facility displays program version no. and TX text, then checks RAM, ROM, RX channels and GPS antenna for proper operation. 1. Open Internet Explorer and display the main menu. 2. Click Tests to show the Tests display. 3. Cli...
Page 39 - APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE
AP-1 APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE Initial Setup COM Port Setup Data Type ( IEC61162 , IEC61162+P-sentence, Off) TX Speed ( 38400 bps ) RX Speed ( Auto , Manual ( 4800 bps , 38400 bps)) Network Setup MAC AddressIP Address ( 172.031.024.003 ) Subnet Mask ( 255.255.000.000 ) Gateway Address ( 000.000.000.000 )...
Page 40 - APPENDIX 2 VHF CHANNEL LISTS; USA mode
AP-2 APPENDIX 2 VHF CHANNEL LISTS USA mode Ch No. Frequency (MHz) Ch No. Frequency (MHz) 1001 156.05 1088 157.425 - - 2001 160.65 1003 156.15 2002 160.7 - - 2003 160.75 1005 156.25 2004 160.8 6 156.3 2005 160.85 1007 156.35 2007 160.95 1018 156.9 8 156.4 1019 156.95 9 156.45 1020 157 10 156.5 1021 1...
Page 41 - International mode
APPENDIX 2 VHF CHANNEL LISTS AP-3 CH13, 67: operate on 1W. International mode Ch No. Frequency (MHz) Ch No. Frequency (MHz) 1001 156.05 1088 157.425 1002 156.1 2001 160.65 1003 156.15 2002 160.7 1004 156.2 2003 160.75 1005 156.25 2004 160.8 6 156.3 2005 160.85 1007 156.35 2007 160.95 1018 156.9 8 15...
Page 42 - Parts lists; F U R U N O; Model; ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
AP-4 APPENDIX 3 PARTS LIST, LOCATIONS Parts lists F U R U N O Model FA-50 Unit ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Blk.No. NAME TYPE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MAIN&TX 05P0814 POWER 05P0809 RX1 05P0808A RX2 05P0808B GPS TB 24P0043 Tranponder 001-034-470 001-034-460 001-015-620 001-015-630 005-955-290 CODE NO.
Page 43 - Parts location
APPENDIX 3 PARTS LIST, LOCATIONS AP-5 Parts location Transponder MAIN&TX Board05P0814 RX1 Board05P0808A RX2 Board05P0808B POWER Board05P0809 GPS TB24P0043
Page 44 - APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE; Sentence data
AP-6 APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE Sentence data Input sentencesACK, AIQ, BBM, DSC, DSE, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, OSD, RMC, SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG Output sentencesABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, TXT, VDM, VDO Transmission intervalABK: With each eventACA, ACS: At RX/Switch information the regionALR: 25 s during ...
Page 45 - Serial interface I/O circuit
APPENDIX 4 DIGITAL INTERFACE AP-7 Serial interface I/O circuit Input/Output Buffer Sentence description Input sentences AIQ-AOIS query BBM-AIS broadcast binary message RS422_TD RS422_RD NMEA_RD SN65LBC179DR COM_TD_BCOM_TD_A COM_RD_BCOM_RD_A GND 470 Ω 110 Ω PC400 2.2k Ω $--AIQ,ccc,*hh<CR><LF...
Page 53 - SPECIFICATIONS OF CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER
SP-1 SPECIFICATIONS OF CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER FA-50 E4442S01A 1 GENERAL 1.1 Type Class B AIS Transponder 1.2 RX capacity 2250 report/minute, 1channel 4500 report/minute, 2channel 1.3 RX system CSTDMA dual wave simultaneous reception 1.4 Synchronous framing Indirect synchronize from external oscilla...
Page 55 - COATING
SP-3 E4442S01A 7.4 Bearing vibration IEC 60945 8 COATING COLOR 8.1 GPS antenna unit N9.5 8.2 Transponder N2.5
Page 56 - PACKING LIST
ＰＡＣＫＩＮＧ ＬＩＳＴ 24AA‑X‑9853 ‑5 GVA‑100,GVA‑100‑T N A M E O U T L I N E DESCRIPTION/CODE № Q'TY 1/1 ユニット UNIT 複合空中線部 GPS/VHF COMBINED ANTENNA GVA‑100 000‑053‑810‑00 1 ** 工事材料 INSTALLATION MATERIALS CP24‑00141 ｺﾈｸﾀ(N) CONNECTOR N‑P‑8DFB 座金 000‑140‑463‑00 2 ｺﾝﾍﾞｯｸｽ PLASTIC BAND CV‑200HT 000‑8...
Page 57 - 工事材料表
CODE NO. 005-955-560-00 TYPE CP24-00502 略 図 OUTLINE 名 称 NAME 数量Q'TY 用途／備考 REMARKS 番 号 NO. 型名／規格 DESCRIPTIONS 1/1 -3 INSTALLATION MATERIALS 工事材料表 24AC-X-9403 ﾋﾞﾆ-ﾙﾃｰﾌﾟ NO360 VINYL TAPE 0.2X19X10000 ｸﾛ ｴｽﾛﾝ 1 000-835-215-00 1 CODE NO. 変換ｹｰﾌﾞﾙ組品 CONVERT CABLE ASSY. NJ-TP-3DXV-1 1 000-123-809-00 2 COD...
Page 65 - INDEX
IN-1 INDEX A AC-DC power supply .................................1-9alarm status ...............................................2-7 C COM PORT ..............................................1-13 D distributor ...................................................1-8 F Fuse .................................
