INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER

MA-500TR

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
 FOREWORD IMPORTANT
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
The MA-500TR class b ais transponder is designed and before using the transponder.
built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsman-
ship. With proper care, this product should provide you with SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-
years of trouble-free operation. struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the MA-500TR.
We appreciate you making the MA-500TR your transpon-
der of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of
“technology first.” Many hours of research and development
went into the design of your MA-500TR. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
D FEATURES RWARNING!
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
❍ Full dot-matrix display visually shows real-time
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
vessel traffic information
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
❍ IPX7 waterproof protection NOTE of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
❍ 3 lines of NMEA0183 Input/Output
❍ GPS receiver comes with the MA-500TR
❍ Collision-risk management functions CLEAN THE TRANSPONDER THOROUGHLY WITH
FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, otherwise, the
❍ Integration with Icom VHF transceivers*
keys and switch may become inoperable due to salt crystal-
* See the leaflet that comes with the transponder for details of the
lization.
corresponding transceiver.

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FCC INFORMATION SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS NMEA connector cable
DC power cable (OPC-2059)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the (OPC-2014)
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the • The OPC-2014 has 15
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable leads, numbered 1 to 15.
protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter- Mounting bracket
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television For the mounting bracket
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
Knob bolts Flat washers
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
(M5)
ference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Screws (5×20) Spring washers

• Increase the separation between the equipment and (M5)
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician MXG-5000 gps receiver is included with MA-500TR.
for help.
MXG-5000 (Referred to as Internal GPS)
Cable length: Approx. 10 m (32.8 ft)
• An instruction sheet comes with the MXG-
5000. Please read it before installing and
operating the MXG-5000.

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 RADIO OPERATOR WARNING
Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW
FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Expo- THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF
sure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC
greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a minimum MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT.
W ARN ING of 5 meters (measured from the lowest point of IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR
the antenna) vertically above the main deck and TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPO-
all possible personnel. This is the minimum safe separation SURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING
distance estimated to meet all RF exposure compliance re- RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO
quirements. This 5 meter distance is based on the FCC Safe ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE
Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance of 3 meters RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
added to the height of an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate LIMITS.
for all vessels.
Determining MPE Radius
For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RADIUS
be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter vertically HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF ABOUT 3M
between the antenna, (measured from the lowest point of the PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC.
antenna), to the heads of all persons AND all persons must THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM
stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius. POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXI-
MUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A VESSEL MOUNTED
Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are SYSTEM.
within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons
(such as driver or radio operator) are shielded from antenna
field by a grounded metallic barrier. The MPE Radius is the
minimum distance from the antenna axis that person should
maintain in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the allow-
able MPE level set by FCC.

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ABOUT CE 1
CE versions of the MA-500TR which display
2
• INSTALLATION NOTES
The installation of this equipment should be made in such a the “CE” symbol on the serial number label, 3
manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic comply with the essential requirements of the
field exposure limits (1999/519/EC). European Radio and Telecommunication Ter-
4
minal Directive 1999/5/EC. 5
The maximum RF power available from this device is 2 watts.
The antenna should be installed as high as possible for maxi- This warning symbol indicates that this equip- 6
mum efficiency and that this installation height should be ment operates in non-harmonised frequency 7
at least 5 meters above ground (or accessible) level. In the bands and/or may be subject to licensing con-
case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable ditions in the country of use. Be sure to check 8
height, then the transmitter should neither be continuously that you have the correct version of this radio 9
operated for long periods if any person is within 5 meters of or the correct programming of this radio, to
the antenna, nor operated at all if any person is touching the comply with national licensing requirement. 10
antenna. 11
In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter 12
being activated for long periods. (actual recommendation lim- 13
its are specified as an average of 6 minutes) Normally the
transmitter is not active for long periods of time. Some radio 14
licenses will require that a timer circuit automatically cuts the
transmitter after 1 to 2 minutes etc.
15
16
Similarly some types of transmitter, SSB, CW, AM, etc. have
a lower ‘average’ output power and the perceived risk is even
lower.

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 ABOUT CE
• List of Country codes (ISO 3166-1)
DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY Country Codes Country Codes
1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI
We Icom Inc. Japan
1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku
Osaka 547-0003, Japan 0560 2
3
Belgium
Bulgaria
BE
BG
19
20
Lithuania
Luxembourg
LT
LU
Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the
essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test
Bad Soden 2nd Dec. 2010 4 Croatia HR 21 Malta MT
Place and date of issue
Suite measurements have been performed.
Icom (Europe) GmbH
5 Czech Republic CZ 22 Netherlands NL
Kind of equipment: CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER
Communication Equipment
Auf der Krautweide 24, 6 Cyprus CY 23 Norway NO
Type-designation: ma- 500tr 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus,
Germany
7 Denmark DK 24 Poland PL
Authorized representative name
Version (where applicable):
Y. Furukawa
8 Estonia EE 25 Portugal PT
This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised
standards, specifications or documents:
General Manager
9 Finland FI 26 Romania RO
i) IEC 62287-1 Ed.1
ii) ITU-R M.1371-3 10 France FR 27 Slovakia SK
iii) ITU-R M.825-3
iv) IEC 60945 2002 11 Germany DE 28 Slovenia SI
v) EN 60950-1 2006 A11：2009 Signature
vi) 12 Greece GR 29 Spain ES
vii)
viii) 13 Hungary HU 30 Sweden SE
14 Iceland IS 31 Switzerland CH
15 Ireland IE 32 Turkey TR
16 Italy IT 33 United Kingdom GB
17 Latvia LV

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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transponder to an BE CAREFUL! The transponder rear panel will become
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric hot when operating continuously for long periods of time.
shock. Place the transponder in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
use by children.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transponder to a
power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. BE CAREFUL! The transponder meets IPX7* require-
This could cause a fire or damage the transponder. ments for waterproof protection. However, once the tran-
sponder has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be
RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between guaranteed because of possible damage to the transponder’s
the DC plug at the back of the transponder and fuse holder. If case or the waterproof seal.
an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transponder * Except for the DC power and cloning cable connectors.
may be damaged.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: NEVER place the transponder where normal CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not
operation of the vessel may be hindered or where it could expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
cause bodily injury. operate this device under FCC regulations.

KEEP the transponder at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. performance when used with an Icom transponder.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an
DO NOT use or place the transponder in areas with tem-
Icom transponder in the event Icom transponder is used with
peratures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F) or, in
equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,
when cleaning, as they will damage the transponder surfaces. France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
If the transponder becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with MarineCommander is a trademark of Icom Incorporated.
a soft, dry cloth. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD.......................................................................... i 5 OTHER FUNCTIONS................................................23–27
IMPORTANT........................................................................... i ■ Message......................................................................23
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS........................................................ i ■ Waypoint......................................................................24
FCC INFORMATION............................................................. ii ■ Lost target...................................................................27
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.................................................. ii 6 MENU MODE OPERATION......................................28–34
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING........................................... iii ■ General.......................................................................28
ABOUT CE........................................................................... iv ■ Menu mode items........................................................28
PRECAUTIONS.................................................................... vi 7 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS....................35–42
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................... vii ■ Connections................................................................35
1 OVERVIEW.......................................................................1 ■ Fuse replacement.......................................................38
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION.................................................2–6 ■ Antenna.......................................................................38
■ Front panel.....................................................................2 ■ Transceiver connection................................................39
■ Function display.............................................................4 ■ Mounting the transponder...........................................41
3 PREPARATION..........................................................7–13 ■ MB-75 installation........................................................42
■ MMSI code setting.........................................................7 8 MAINTENANCE.......................................................43–45
■ Initial setting mode........................................................9 ■ Troubleshooting...........................................................43
4 BASIC OPERATION.................................................14–22 ■ Error message.............................................................44
■ Turning power ON........................................................14 ■ Diagnostics..................................................................44
■D  isplay backlight and contrast settings.......................15 9 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTION...................................46
■ Plotter display operation..............................................15 ■ Specifications..............................................................46
■ Target list display operation.........................................16 ■ Option..........................................................................46
■ Danger list display operation.......................................17 10 TEMPLATE.....................................................................47
■ About the detail screen...............................................17 11 AtoN CODE AND DESCRIPTION..................................49
■ Individual DSC call
(Possible only when a transceiver is connected).................22
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 OVERVIEW 1
D ABOUT AIS D AIS Classes 1
AIS is an acronym for “Automatic Identification System.” There are four types of AIS stations; vessels, base stations,
An AIS transponder is a short range data radio unit, used Aids to Navigation (AtoN) and Search and Rescue (SAR). 2
primarily for collision-risk management and navigation safety. 3
It automatically transmits and receives vessel information There are two classes of AIS units, which are installed on
such as the vessel name, MMSI code, vessel type, position vessels; Class A and Class B. 4
data, speed, course, destination and more. Information is ex-
5
changed among the vessels and/or base stations on the VHF Under the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention, all
maritime mobile band. The information helps to identify other SOLAS vessels, as described below, are required to install a 6
nearby vessels or stations by displaying the received data on Class A AIS transponder:
a plotter or a radar screen. • Upwards of 300 gross tonnage engaged on international
7
Other vessel
voyages. 8
• Passenger vessels, irrespective of size, engaged on inter-
(Class A AIS)
national voyages. 9
Other vessel
(Class B AIS) • Upwards of 500 gross tonnage not engaged on international 10
voyages.
11
A Class B AIS transponder is designed to be interoperability 12
with Class A units, but not to impact the Class A network.
Vessel information Many commercial vessels, and some leisure craft, not clas- 13
sified as requiring a Class A unit, choose to install a Class B 14
unit to avoid accidents at sea.
Base Station
15
16
Your vessel
(Class B AIS)

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■ Front panel
Function display (p. 4) qw e q DISPLAY MODE KEY [DISP MODE]
<Common>
➥ Push to switch the display mode between the plotter,
target list and danger list. (pp. 4−6)
r ➥ While in the Menu mode, push to exit it, and return to
w the plotter, target list or danger list display which was
selected before you entered the Menu mode.
e
t w LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS [Ω]/[≈]
<Common>
y While in the Menu item setting mode, push to select a
u menu option. (pp. 29, 33)
<In the plotter display>
➥ Push [Ω] to sequentially select each AIS target icon far-
thest from your vessel (or waypoint, if it is set; see page
24 for setting detail). (p. 15)
o i Speaker ➥ Push [≈] to sequentially select each AIS target icon
closest to your vessel (or waypoint, if it is set; see page
24 for setting detail). (p. 15)
The angle brackets show common or special display op-
• A target box will appear around the selected target or waypoint
erations, as described below:
icon.
• <Common> shows the common operation.
• <In the plotter display> shows the plotter display opera- <In the danger list display>
tion. ➥ Push [Ω] to sort the AIS target data by CPA (Closest
• <In the target list display> shows the target list display Point of Approach). (p. 17)
operation. ➥ Push [≈] to sort the AIS target data by TCPA (Time to
• <In the danger list display> shows the danger list dis- CPA). (p. 17)
play operation.
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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2

e UP AND DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√] y CLEAR KEY [CLEAR]

<Common> <Common>
➥ While in the Menu mode, push to select a menu item. ➥ Push to cancel the entered function, or return to the pre- 2
(pp. 9, 28) vious screen. (pp. 10, 13, 23)
➥ Push to select a voice channel in the voice channel se- ➥ While in the Menu mode, push to exit it, and return to the
lection screen. (p. 21) previous screen. (pp. 9, 28)
<In the plotter display> ➥ Push to stop an alarm. (pp. 15−17)
Push to select the display range. (p. 15) u DSC KEY [DSC]
<In the target or danger list display> <Common>
Push to select an AIS target in the target or danger list ➥ When the AIS target is selected, or the detail screen is
display. (pp. 16, 17) displayed, push to display the voice channel selection
screen. (p. 22)
r ENTER KEY [ENT]
➥ After selecting the voice channel, push to transmit an
<Common>
Individual DSC call to the selected AIS target. (p. 22)
➥ Push to display the detail screen of the selected AIS
target. (pp. 15−17) This function is available only when a transceiver is con-
➥ Push to save the input data. (pp. 8, 10, 15) nected to the transponder. (p. 39)
➥ Push to enter the Menu item setting mode. (pp. 9, 28) i POWER/BRILL KEY [POWER•BRILL]
➥ While in the Menu item setting mode, push to select a <Common>
menu option. (pp. 11, 12, 16, 29, 32−34) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to turn the power ON or OFF.
➥ While searching for a GPS satellite, push [ENT] to dis- (p. 14)
play the GPS information screen. (p. 14, 31) • After turning ON the power, the opening screen will appear.
t MENU KEY [MENU] ➥ Push to show the display backlight and contrast adjust-
<Common> ing screen. (p. 15)
➥ Push to enter the Menu mode. (pp. 9, 28) o MAN OVERBOAT KEY [MOB]
➥ While in the Menu mode, push to exit it, and return to <Common>
the plotter, target list or danger list display which was Hold down for 1 second to set the waypoint. (p. 25)
selected before you entered the Menu mode. • The MOB alarm sounds, and a flag icon appears on your current
position.
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 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display
There are three display types; plotter, target list and danger list, q DISPLAY TYPE
and you can select your desired type using the [DISP MODE] key. Shows the selected display type.
• When “N-UP” is displayed, the top of the plotter display repre-
NOTE: When one of the following messages is displayed on sents North.
the function display, push [CLEAR] to clear it. • When “AC-UP” is displayed, the top of the plotter display repre-
• “PRIORITY INTERRUPTED LAST ATTEMPTS” is displayed sents the direction your course is heading.
when the transponder cannot make a periodic transmission
because the transponder detects a transmit signal. w RANGE/CPA INFORMATION
• “BASE STATION INHIBITING AIS TX FOR MM MIN”* is dis- ➥ Shows the range information from your vessel to the se-
played when the transmission is inhibited by a base station lected AIS target.
for the displayed time period. ➥ Shows the CPA (Closest Point of Approach) information
*The transmission inhibit period is displayed instead of “MM.” of the selected AIS target whose CPA is within 6 nm
-“ ” is also displayed while transmission is inhibited. (nautical miles) and TCPA (Time to CPA) is within 60
minutes of your vessel.
D Plotter display e BEARING/TCPA INFORMATION
After the transponder is turned ON, the plotter display automati- ➥ Shows the bearing information from your vessel to the
cally appears, if the GPS receiver is connected and it receives selected AIS target.
signals from a satellite. It shows the display range and the icons
➥ Shows TCPA information of the selected AIS target
of the AIS targets.
whose CPA is within 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA is
w e within 60 minutes of your vessel.

q r r MESSAGE ICON
Appears when a message is received.
t • The message icon stays on the plotter display as long as the
unread message is stored in the RX log memory.
y

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u
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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2

1
t TARGET BOX • Description of the icons
2
Shows the selected AIS target (or waypoint, if it is set; see
Icon Description 3
pages 24–26 for setting detail).
• When a target box appears, push [ENT] to display the detail AIS target: Vessel 4
screen of the selected AIS target or waypoint. The tip of the target triangle automatically points 5
in the direction it’s heading.
y YOUR VESSEL ICON
The icon blinks when the AIS target is closer than 6
Your vessel icon is displayed in the center of the display.
your CPA and TCPA settings. (Dangerous target)
• When “N-UP” is displayed, the vessel icon automatically points 7
in the direction you are heading, in 45 degrees steps. AIS target: Lost target*
• When “AC-UP” is displayed, the vessel icon constantly points to The target triangle is marked with a diagonal line. 8
the top of the plotter display.
• When your vessel moves less than 2 knots, the icon is displayed AIS target: Base Station 9
as “ .” 10
AIS target: Search and Rescue (SAR)
u KEY ENTRY GUIDE 11
Shows the key entry guide.
➥ Push [Ω] or [≈] to select each AIS target icon (or way-
AIS target: Aids to Navigation (AtoN) 12
point), in sequence. (p. 15)
Waypoint 13
• A target box will appear around the selected target icon.
➥ Push [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected 14
*A vessel is regarded as a “Lost target” after a specified pe-
AIS target or waypoint. (pp. 15–17) 15
riod of time has passed since the vessel last transmitted
i DISPLAY RANGE data. (p. 27) 16
Shows the selected display range. The “Lost target” icon disappears from the plotter display 6
• 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24 nm (nautical miles) are minutes and 40 seconds after the vessel was regarded as a
selectable. “Lost target.” Ask your dealer for details.

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■ Function display (Continued)

D Target list display D Danger list display
In the plotter display, push [DISP MODE] to switch to the tar- In the target list display, push [DISP MODE] to switch to the
get list display, which shows all AIS targets being detected by danger list display, which helps you to find any dangerous
the transponder. target whose CPA is within 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA is
The AIS target data is sorted by the distance from your ves- within 60 minutes of your vessel.
sel, and the closest target is located on the top of the list. q
q

e
e

w
w
q THE NUMBER OF DANGEROUS TARGETS
q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of AIS targets which are being detected
Shows the number of AIS targets which are being detected by the transponder.
by the transponder.
w KEY ENTRY GUIDE
w KEY ENTRY GUIDE Shows the key entry guide.
Shows the key entry guide. ➥ Push [Ω] or [≈] to sort the danger target data. (p. 17)
➥ Push [∫] or [√] to select an AIS target. (p. 16) ➥ Push [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected
➥ Push [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS target. (p. 17)
AIS target. (pp. 16, 17)
e DANGER TARGET INFORMATION
e TARGET INFORMATION Shows the following dangerous target information:
Shows the following AIS target information: • MMSI code or name, if the name is programmed.
• MMSI code or name, if the name is programmed. • CPA : Closest Point of Approach (unit: nautical mile)
• Range (RNG) from your vessel to the target (unit: nautical mile) • TCPA: Time to CPA (unit: minute)
• Bearing (BRG) from your vessel to the target (unit: degree)
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 PREPARATION 3
■ MMSI code setting 1
The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self
2
ID) code can be set at power ON. If the MMSI code has al- 3
ready been set, the following steps are not needed. Go to
page 9. 4
This initial code setting can be performed only once. 5
After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer or 6
distributor. e  After the opening test is completed, “No MMSI” appears
when no MMSI code is set.
7
q  Hold down [POWER•BRILL] for 1 second to turn ON the • If the MMSI code has already been set, the MMSI code appears. 8
power. Go to page 9.
• A long beep sounds, and the opening screen appears. • Push [CLEAR] to skip the setting, and go to the plotter display. 9
In this case, the transponder operates as just an AIS receiver.
10
11
12
13
[POWER•BRILL] 14
15
w  The opening screen displays the results of the opening 16
test (ROM, RAM and backup data test); “OK” or “NG” (No
Good).
• If “NG” is displayed, hold down [POWER•BRILL] for 1 second to turn
OFF the power, then ON again to reset the transponder. If there is no
change, contact your dealer or service center.
☞ Continued on the next page.
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■ MMSI code setting (Continued)

r  Push [ENT] to enter the MMSI code setting mode. y After inputting the 9-digit code, push [ENT].
t Push [∫] or [√] to input the specific 9-digit MMSI code. • The MMSI confirmation screen appears.
• Push [≈] to move the cursor forward.
• Push [Ω] to move the cursor backward.
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel, and go to the plotter display. In this
case, the transponder operates as just an AIS receiver.

[∫], [√],
[Ω], [≈]
[ENT]
[CLEAR]

NOTE: The coast station ID or the group ID cannot be en- u Input the same MMSI code which was entered in steps t
tered as your MMSI code. and y for the confirmation. Then, push [ENT] to save.
i  After the MMSI code has been saved, the transponder au-
• Group ID : The first one digit is “0.” tomatically enters the Initial setting mode. See pages 9 to
• Coast station ID : The first two digits are “0.” 13 for setting details.
If you enter a code that starts with “0” or “00,” an error beep
sounds after pushing [ENT] in step y. The Initial setting mode can also be entered from the
Menu mode. (p. 9)

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 PREPARATION 3

■ Initial setting mode 1

The Initial setting mode allows you to set the vessel’s infor- D MMSI code 2
mation that is exchanged among the vessels and/or base Enter the vessel’s MMSI code. 3
stations. And, you can set the seldom-changed NMEA Input/ See page 7 for setting details.
Output settings. • If the MMSI code has already been set, you cannot change this. 4
5
NOTE: After the MMSI code programming, the transpon- D Name
der automatically enters the Initial setting mode. In this Enter the vessel’s name of up to 20 characters. 6
case, skip steps q and w. See page 13 for setting details. 7
Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode.
q  D Call Sign 8
w Push [∫] or [√] to select “Initial Setting,” then push [ENT]. Enter the Call Sign of up to 7 characters.
The Call Sign is a unique designation ID for a station.
9
Push [∫] or [√] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].
e 
r Enter the characters or select the desired option. See page 13 for setting details. 10
The procedures are described on pages 10 to 13.
11
t Repeat steps e and r to set other items.
y Push [CLEAR] to exit the Initial setting mode, and return 12
to the Menu mode.
u Push [CLEAR] to exit the Menu mode.
13
14
[∫]
[ENT] 15
[√] 16
[CLEAR]

[MENU]

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■ Initial setting mode (Continued)

D Internal/External GPS Antenna Position D Type of Ship
Set these measurements to indicate the internal and/or exter- Select your vessel type.
nal GPS antenna position on the vessel.
• Internal GPS antenna : The GPS antenna which is connected to ➥ Push [∫] or [√] to select your vessel type from the list,
the [GPS] connector. then push [ENT] to save and return to the Initial setting
• External GPS antenna : The GPS antenna which is connected to one mode.
of the NMEA lines. (p. 37)
[∫]
q Push [∫] or [√] to select “A,” “B,” “C” or “D.”
[ENT]
• A : Bow to Antenna
• B : Stern to Antenna [√]
• C : Port side to Antenna
• D : Starboard side to Antenna
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen.
w Push [Ω] or [≈] to input the value into that item.
A and B : Between 0 and 511 meters (0 and 1676.5 feet)
C and D : Between 0 and 63 meters (0 and 206.6 feet) • Type of Ship List
e Repeat steps q and w to input other values.
r Push [ENT] to save and return to the Initial setting mode. 30 Fishing 52 Tugs
31 Towing 53 Port tender
[∫], [√],
[Ω], [≈] 32 Towing & two < 200m 54 Vessels with anti pollution
[ENT] 33 Engaged in Dredging 55 Law enforcements Vessel
[CLEAR] 34 Engaged in Diving 58 Medical Transports
35 Engaged in Military 59 Ships RR Resolution NO18
36 Sailing 60 Passenger Ship
This screen shows the inter- 37 Pleasure Craft 70 Cargo Ship
nal GPS antenna set screen. 50 Pilot 80 Tanker
To show the external GPS antenna set screen, select “Set 51 Search & Rescue Vessel
10 EXT GPS POS” in the “Initial Setting” mode. (p. 9)
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1
D NMEA Input/Output ports
• NMEA1/NMEA2/NMEA3 data speed • GPS Input1/GPS Input2/GPS Input3 2
The data communication speed (baud rate) can be set for Set the NMEA1, NMEA2 and NMEA3 Input ports’ capability. 3
each Input/Output port; NMEA1 and NMEA3.
q Push [∫] or [√] to select “GPS Input1,” “GPS Input2” or 4
NOTE: The data communication speed of NMEA2 is fixed
to 38400 bps. NMEA2 is used for communication between
“GPS Input3.” 5
• “GPS Input1” is for the NMEA1, “GPS Input2” is for the NMEA2
the transponder and the Icom MarineCommander™ sys- and “GPS Input3” is for the NMEA3 ports setting. 6
tem or a GPS receiver. w Push [ENT] to toggle this function ON or OFF.
• You can also turn the function ON by pushing [≈], or OFF by
7
q Push [∫] or [√] to select “NMEA1” or “NMEA3.”
• NMEA1 : Used for communication between the transponder and
pushing [Ω]. 8
ON : The GPS information that is received from the ex-
a transceiver or a GPS receiver. (Default: 4800 bps)
ternal GPS receiver of the selected port is sent to
9
• NMEA3 : Used for communication between the transponder and
a navigational equipment or a GPS receiver. the transponder. 10
(Default: 4800 bps) (Default for “GPS Input2” and “GPS Input3”)
• You cannot select “NMEA2.” OFF : The GPS information that is received from the ex- 11
w Push [ENT] to select the data communication speed be- ternal GPS receiver of the selected port is not sent 12
tween 4800 bps and 38400 bps into that item. to the transponder. (Default for “GPS Input1”)
• You can also select the option by pushing [Ω] or [≈]. e Repeat steps q and w to set other ports’ capability. 13
e Repeat steps q and w to set another port. r Push [CLEAR] to save and return to the Initial setting
r Push [CLEAR] to save and return to the Initial setting mode.
14
mode.
15
[∫], [√], [∫], [√],
[Ω], [≈] [Ω], [≈] 16
[ENT] [ENT]
[CLEAR] [CLEAR]

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■ Initial setting mode

D NMEA Input/Output ports (Continued)
• AIS Output • Remote ID
Set the NMEA2 output port’s capability. Set a Remote ID number between 80 and 89.
This function should normally be set to “AIS.” The Remote ID is included in the sentence of the format for
the Icom own NMEA.
q Push [∫] or [√] to select “AIS Output.”
w Push [ENT] to select either “AIS” or “AIS+GPS.”
• You can also select the option by pushing [Ω] or [≈].
q Push [∫] or [√] to select “Remote ID.”
w Push [Ω] or [≈] to set a Remote ID number between 80
AIS : The NMEA2 output port sends only the AIS and 89.
information to the connected device. (Default) e Push [CLEAR] to save and return to the Initial setting
AIS+GPS : The NMEA2 output port sends both the AIS mode.
and GPS information to the connected device.
This setting is recommended for use in an area
where there are few vessels. In areas crowded [∫], [√],
with AIS equipped vessels, a large amount of [Ω], [≈]
information is received. The output of GPS in-
[CLEAR]
formation has priority, so the NMEA2 output
port may not send some AIS information cor-
rectly. However, the transponder displays the
AIS information on it’s LCD correctly.
e Push [CLEAR] to save and return to the Initial setting
mode.

[∫], [√],
[Ω], [≈]
[ENT]
[CLEAR]

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 PREPARATION 3

1
D Name and Call Sign settings
q Push [∫] or [√] to select the “Set Name” or “Set Call Sign” e Repeat step w to input all characters. 2
that you want to program, then push [ENT] to enter the set- r Push [∫], [√], [Ω] or [≈] to select “FINISH,” then push
3
ting mode. [ENT] to save and return to the Initial setting mode.
4
[∫] [∫], [√],
[ENT] [Ω], [≈] 5
[√] [ENT] 6
7
8
9
w Push [∫], [√], [Ω] or [≈] to select the desired character in 10
the table, then push [ENT] to input it. 11
• Select “ ,” then push [ENT] to move the cursor forward.
• Select “ ,” then push [ENT] to move the cursor backward. 12
• Select “SPACE,” then push [ENT] to input a space.
• Select “DELETE,” then push [ENT] to delete a character. 13
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen.

14
[∫], [√], 15
[Ω], [≈]
[ENT]
16
[CLEAR]

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 4 BASIC OPERATION

■ Turning power ON
IMPORTANT: BE SURE to connect the GPS receiver to e  After the opening test is completed, the MMSI code ap-
the transponder before turning the power ON. (p. 35) pears, if the code has already been set.
• “No MMSI” appears when no MMSI code is set. (p. 7)
q  Hold down [POWER•BRILL] for 1 second to turn ON the
power.
• A long beep sounds, and the opening screen appears.

r  The GPS search display appears while searching for a

[POWER•BRILL] GPS satellite.
• While searching, the GPS information screen can be displayed
by pushing [ENT], or you can enter the Menu mode by pushing
w  The opening screen displays the results of the ROM, RAM [MENU]. (pp. 28, 31)
and backup data test, “OK” or “NG” (No Good).
• If “NG” is displayed, hold down [POWER•BRILL] for 1 second to turn
OFF the power, then ON again to reset the transponder. If there is no
change, contact your dealer or service center.

t When the GPS receiver receives signals from a satellite,

the transponder automatically displays the position data
on the plotter display. (p. 15)
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 BASIC OPERATION 4

■D
 isplay backlight and ■ Plotter display operation 1
contrast settings When the plotter display is selected, the display range and the
2
icons of the AIS targets appear. You can change the display range 3
You can adjust the display backlight and contrast settings. and type (North up or COG up) to suit your operating style.
The display backlight lights the function display and keys, and 4
is convenient for nighttime operation. q Push [DISP MODE] several times to select the plotter dis- 5
Also, you can adjust the display contrast between objects and play.
the background. w Push [∫] or [√] to select the desired display range. 6
• 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24 nm (nautical miles) are
q Push [POWER•BRILL] to display the popup screen to ad- selectable. 7
just the display backlight and contrast level. e Push [≈] to sequentially select each AIS target icon clos- 8
w Push [∫] or [√] to select “Backlight” or “Contrast,” which- est to your vessel (or waypoint, if it is set; see page 24 for
ever one you want to adjust. setting detail), in sequence. 9
e Push [Ω] or [≈] to adjust the level. Or, push [Ω] to select each AIS target (or waypoint) icon 10
• Backlight : Between 1 and 7, or OFF farthest from your vessel, in sequence.
• Contrast : Between 1 and 8 • A target box will appear around the selected target (or waypoint) 11
r Push [ENT] to save the settings and turn OFF the popup icon.
12
screen. • Shows the range and bearing information from your vessel to the
• If no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the backlight and selected AIS target. 13
contrast levels are saved, and the popup screen automatically • Shows the CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to
turns OFF. CPA) information of the selected AIS target whose CPA is less
14
than 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA is less than 60 minutes to 15
Convenient! your vessel.
Each push of [POWER•BRILL] after the popup screen is dis- r Push [ENT] to display it’s detail screen. (p. 17) 16
played, also adjusts the display backlight level.
NOTE: The alarm buzzer sounds when a malfunction oc-
curs or an AIS target is closer than your CPA and TCPA
settings, depending on the presetting. (pp. 29, 30, 33, 44)
➥ To stop the alarm buzzer, push [CLEAR].
• If the popup screen is displayed, push [CLEAR] again to turn it OFF.
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■ Plotter display operation (Continued)

D Setting the display type (North up/COG up)
■ Target list display operation
Select the display type between “North up” and “COG up.” The target list display shows all AIS targets being detected
by the transponder, including their range and bearing infor-
q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode. mation.
w Push [∫] or [√] to select “North up/COG up,” then push The AIS target data is sorted by the distance from your ves-
[ENT]. sel, and the closest target is located on the top of the list.
e Push [ENT] to select either “North up” or “COG up.” Their range and bearing information is automatically updated
• You can also select the option by pushing [Ω] or [≈]. every 5 seconds, then the AIS target data is sorted.
North up : The top of the plotter display represents North.
COG up : The top of the plotter display represents the di- q Push [DISP MODE] several times to select the target list
rection your course is heading. display.
r Push [CLEAR] to save and return to the Menu mode. w Push [∫] or [√] to select the desired AIS target.
t Push [CLEAR] to exit the Menu mode. e Push [ENT] to display it’s detail screen. (p. 17)

[∫], [√], NOTE: The alarm buzzer sounds when a malfunction oc-
[Ω], [≈] curs or an AIS target is closer than your CPA and TCPA
[ENT] settings, depending on the presetting. (pp. 29, 30, 33, 44)
[CLEAR] ➥ To stop the alarm buzzer, push [CLEAR].
• If the popup screen is displayed, push [CLEAR] again to turn
[MENU] it OFF.

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■ Danger list display operation ■ About the detail screen 1

The danger list display shows any dangerous target whose The detail screen shows information about the selected AIS
2
CPA (Closest Point of Approach) distance is less than 6 nm target. The contents differ, depending on the AIS class. 3
(nautical miles), and TCPA (Time to CPA) time is less than 60 In the detail screen, pushing [CLEAR] returns to the previ-
minutes to your vessel. ous screen, which was displayed before entering the details 4
The dangerous target data is sorted by CPA or TCPA (you screen. 5
can choose either; see step q). See pages 18 to 21 for the detail screen of each AIS class.
Their CPA and TCPA information is automatically updated 6
every 5 seconds, then the dangerous target data is sorted. 7
q Push [DISP MODE] several times to select the danger list 8
display. 9
• Push [Ω] to sort the AIS target data by CPA.
• Push [≈] to sort the AIS target data by TCPA. 10
w Push [∫] or [√] to select the desired AIS target.
e Push [ENT] to display it’s detail screen. (See to the right)
11
12
NOTE: The alarm buzzer sounds when a malfunction oc-
curs or an AIS target is closer than your CPA and TCPA
13
settings, depending on the presetting. (pp. 29, 30, 33, 44) 14
➥ To stop the alarm buzzer, push [CLEAR].
• If the popup screen is displayed, push [CLEAR] again to turn 15
it OFF.
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■ About the detail screen (Continued)

D The detail screens of “Class A” vessels
• AIS Class Detail screen 3/6
• MMSI Code • A : Bow to Antenna
• Ship Name • B : Stern to Antenna
• Country Name • C : Port side to Antenna
• Call Sign • D : Starboard side to Antenna
• IMO Number • Length
• Beam
• Draught

• CPA
• TCPA
• Latitude
• Longitude • Type of Ship
• Speed Over Ground • Navigation Status
• Course Over Ground

• Heading
• Position Accuracy
(H: High, L: Low) • Destination
• Range • Date
• Bearing • Time
• Rate Of Turn

Detail screen 4/6

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 BASIC OPERATION 4

1
D The detail screens of “Class B” vessels
2
• AIS Class Detail screen 3/5
• MMSI Code 3
• Ship Name • A : Bow to Antenna
• Country Name • B : Stern to Antenna 4
• C : Port side to Antenna
• Call Sign
• D : Starboard side to Antenna
5
• Length
• Beam
6
• Vendor ID 7
• CPA
• TCPA
8
• Latitude
• Longitude
• Type of Ship 9
• Speed Over Ground 10
• Course Over Ground
11
12
• Heading
• Position Accuracy
13
(H: High, L: Low)
• Range
14
• Bearing 15
16

Detail screen 4/5

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■ About the detail screen (Continued)

D The detail screens of a “Base Station” D The detail screens of an “SAR”

• AIS Class • AIS Class

• MMSI Code • MMSI Code
• Latitude • Latitude
• Longitude • Longitude

• Position Accuracy • Speed Over Ground

(H: High, L: Low) • Course Over Ground
• Range • Position Accuracy
• Bearing (H: High, L: Low)
• Range
• Bearing
• Altitude

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1
D The detail screens of an “AtoN”
2
Detail screen 2/4
• AIS Class 3
• MMSI Code
• A : Bow to Antenna 4
• B : Stern to Antenna
• C : Port side to Antenna 5
• D : Starboard side to Antenna
• Length 6
• Beam
• CPA 7
• TCPA
• Latitude 8
• Longitude
• Position Accuracy
• Position Indicator
(ON POS : ON Position,
9
(H: High, L: Low)
• Range
OFF POS : OFF Position) 10
• AtoN existence
• Bearing (REAL, VIRTUAL) 11
• Type of AtoN
(See page 49) 12
Detail screen 3/4 • Description of AtoN
13
14
15
16

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■ Individual DSC call (Possible only when a transceiver is connected)

When a transceiver* is connected to the transponder, you can
[∫]
transmit an Individual DSC call without needing to enter the
vessel’s MMSI code, by simply selecting it’s AIS target and
the voice channel you wish to use on the transponder. [√]
The transceiver will use the transponder’s data information
and make the DSC call on channel 70, then wait for the target [DSC]
vessel to acknowledge it. After receiving the acknowledge-
ment ‘Able to comply,’ use the transceiver to communicate with
the target vessel on the predetermined voice channel.
*See the leaflet that comes with the transponder for details of the trans-  OTE: When a base station is selected in step q, a
N
ceivers which can operate with this function. voice channel will be specified by the base station,
See pages 39 and 40 for connecting instructions. therefore you cannot change the channel. The tran-
sponder will display “Voice Channel is specified by the
NOTE: The data communication speed (baud rate) of Base station,” in this case.
NMEA1 must be set to 4800 bps to send an Individual e Push [DSC] to make the Individual DSC call.
DSC call using the transponder. (p. 11) • “DSC Transmitting” appears.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
q Select the desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or becomes clear.
danger list display. (pp. 15–17) • If the transceiver cannot make the call, “DSC Transmission FAILED”
• You can also go to the next step whenever the detail screen of appears.
the AIS target is displayed. r After making the Individual DSC call, “DSC Transmission
w Push [DSC] to display the voice channel selection screen, COMPLETED” appears.
then push [∫] or [√] to select the desired voice channel. t Push [CLEAR] to return to the previous screen before you
• Voice channels are already preset into the transponder in recom- entered the voice channel selection screen in step w.
mended order. y After receiving the acknowledgement from the AIS target,
use the transceiver to communicate. See the transceiver’s
manual for details.
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 OTHER FUNCTIONS 5
■ Message 1
D Receiving a message D Message logs 2
A safety-related message of up to 161 characters can be re- The transponder automatically stores the last 20 received 3
ceived from an AIS equipped vessel in the area. messages in the log memory.
When a message is received, a beep sounds three times, The oldest message is automatically deleted when a new 4
and the message icon appears on the plotter display. (The message is received. 5
message icon does not appear on the target list or danger
list display.) q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode. 6
The contents of the message can be checked in the receive w Push [∫] or [√] to select “Message,” then push [ENT]. 7
message log, as described to the right. e Push [∫] or [√] to select “RX Log,” then push [ENT].
The message icon stays on the plotter display as long as the r Push [∫] or [√] to select the message that you want to 8
unread message is stored in the RX log memory. read, then push [ENT]. 9
• The contents of the selected message are displayed.
NOTE: The transponder automatically stores the received t Push [CLEAR] to return to the previous screen. 10
messages in the RX log memory. (See to the right) y Push [CLEAR] three times to exit the Menu mode.
11
12
Appears 13
14
15
16

Plotter display

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 5 OTHER FUNCTIONS

■ Waypoint
D Display a waypoint list D Add a waypoint
Up to 100 waypoints can be stored in the waypoint list. The position information that you want to memorize can be
added as a waypoint.
q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode.
w Push [∫] or [√] to select “Waypoint,” then push [ENT]. q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode.
e Push [∫] or [√] to select “List,” then push [ENT]. w Push [∫] or [√] to select “Waypoint,” then push [ENT].
r Push [∫] or [√] to select the desired waypoint. e Push [∫] or [√] to select “Add,” then push [ENT].
• Push [Ω] to sort the waypoint data by Name. • Your current position information is displayed.
• Push [≈] to sort the waypoint data by Range. r Push [∫] or [√] to select “Name,” then push [ENT].
t Push [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected t Push [∫], [√], [Ω] or [≈] to select the desired character in
waypoint. the table, then push [ENT] to input it.
• Select “ ,” then push [ENT] to move the cursor forward.
• Select “ ,” then push [ENT] to move the cursor backward.
• Select “SPACE,” then push [ENT] to input a space.
• Select “DELETE,” then push [ENT] to delete a character.
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen.

[∫], [√],
[Ω], [≈]
[ENT]
[CLEAR]

y Repeat step t to input a waypoint name of up to 10 char-

y Push [CLEAR] to return to the previous screen. acters.
u Push [CLEAR] three times to exit the Menu mode. u Push [∫], [√], [Ω] or [≈] to select “FINISH,” then push
[ENT] to set and return to the previous screen.
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1
i Push [∫] or [√] to select “LAT:,” then push [ENT].
2
[∫], [√],
o Push [∫], [√], [Ω] or [≈] to set the desired latitude data in
[Ω], [≈]
3
the table, then push [ENT] to input it.
• Select “ ,” then push [ENT] to move the cursor forward. [ENT] 4
• Select “ ,” then push [ENT] to move the cursor backward.
• Select “N,” then push [ENT] to input N; North latitude.
[CLEAR] 5
• Select “S,” then push [ENT] to input S; South latitude. 6
• “W” and “E” cannot be input.
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen. 7
[∫], [√],
!3 Push [∫], [√], [Ω] or [≈] to select “FINISH,” then push 8
[ENT] to set and return to the previous screen.
[Ω], [≈]
!4 Push [∫] or [√] to select “SAVE,” then push [ENT] to save 9
[ENT]
[CLEAR]
the waypoint data and return to the “WAYPOINT” screen. 10
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen.
11
[∫]
[ENT] 12
[√] 13
!0 Push [∫], [√], [Ω] or [≈] to select “FINISH,” then push
[CLEAR]
[ENT] to set and return to the previous screen. 14
!1 Push [∫] or [√] to select “LON:,” then push [ENT].
!2 Push [∫], [√], [Ω] or [≈] to set the desired longitude data
15
in the table, then push [ENT] to input it. 16
• Select “ ,” then push [ENT] to move the cursor forward. !5 Push [CLEAR] twice to exit the Menu mode.
• Select “ ,” then push [ENT] to move the cursor backward.
• Select “W,” then push [ENT] to input W; West longitude.
Convenient!
• Select “E,” then push [ENT] to input E; East longitude.
• “N” and “S” cannot be input.
Each time you hold down of [MOB] also adds a waypoint. See
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen. page 26 to edit the waypoint data.
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■ Waypoint (Continued)
D Edit a waypoint
A waypoint’s name, latitude and longitude data can be ed- u Enter a waypoint name, latitude data and longitude data,
ited. as described in steps t to !3 of “D Add a Waypoint” on
pages 24 and 25.
q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode. i Push [∫] or [√] to select “SAVE,” then push [ENT] to save
w Push [∫] or [√] to select “Waypoint,” then push [ENT]. the edited data and return to the “EDIT WAYPOINT” list
e Push [∫] or [√] to select “Edit,” then push [ENT]. screen.
• The “EDIT WAYPOINT” list is displayed. • Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen.
r Push [∫] or [√] to select the desired waypoint.
[∫]
• Push [Ω] to sort the waypoint data by Name.
• Push [≈] to sort the waypoint data by Range. [ENT]
t Push [ENT] to enter the edit item selection screen. [√]
[CLEAR]

o Push [CLEAR] three times to exit the Menu mode.

y Push [∫] or [√] to select the top item (waypoint name),

then push [ENT].

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D Delete a waypoint
■ Lost target 1
A waypoint can be deleted from the waypoint list. A vessel is regarded as a “Lost target” after a specified period
2
of time has passed since the vessel last transmitted data, as 3
q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode. described below.
w Push [∫] or [√] to select “Waypoint,” then push [ENT]. The “Lost target” icon disappears from the plotter display 4
e Push [∫] or [√] to select “Delete,” then push [ENT]. 6 minutes and 40 seconds after the vessel was regarded as a 5
• The “DELETE WAYPOINT” list is displayed. “Lost target.” Ask your dealer for details.
r Push [∫] or [√] to select the desired waypoint. 6
• Push [Ω] to sort the waypoint data by Name. The criteria to become a Lost target: 7
• Push [≈] to sort the waypoint data by Range.
Except
t Push [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected way- Vessel type
Class B
Class B 8
point.
y Push [ENT] to display the confirmation screen. Except Class B : Vessel is at anchor, moored 9
and moving less than 3 knots
u Push [Ω] or [≈] to select “OK,” then push [ENT] to de- 1
Class B : Vessel is moving less than
18 min. 18 min. 10
lete the selected waypoint data and return to the “DELETE
WAYPOINT” list screen.
2 knots 11
Vessel is at anchor, moored and moving
• Select “Cancel” to cancel deleting. 2
more than 3 knots
1 min. N/A 12
[ENT] Vessel is moving between 0 and 14 knots 13
3 (Except Class B), or between 2 and 14 knots 1 min. 3 min.
[≈]
(Class B) 14
[Ω]
4
Vessel is moving between 0 and 14 knots
1 min. N/A 15
while changing course
5 Vessel is moving between 14 and 23 knots 36 sec. 90 sec. 16
Vessel is moving between 14 and 23 knots
6 36 sec. N/A
while changing course
7 Vessel is moving more than 23 knots 12 sec. 30 sec.
i Push [CLEAR] three times to exit the Menu mode.
Vessel is moving more than 23 knots while
8 12 sec. N/A
changing course
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■ General ■ Menu mode items

q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode. The Menu mode contains the following items.
w Push [∫] or [√] to select the desired item, then push [ENT]. Item Ref. Item Ref.
e Select the desired option or check the screen contents.
North up/COG up* p. 16 User Setting
The procedures are described on pages 29 to 34.
• Some items are not described in this section. See the list to the CPA/TCPA • RCV MSG BUZZ p. 33
right for the specified pages. • Alarm p. 29 • Internal GPS p. 33
r Repeat steps w and e to select or check other items. • Slow Warn p. 29 - SBAS Function p. 34
t Push [CLEAR] to exit the Menu mode. • CPA, TCPA p. 30 - SBAS Search p. 34
Message - SBAS Satelite p. 34
[∫] • RX Log* p. 23 Initial Setting
[ENT] Waypoint • Set MMSI* pp. 7, 9
[√] • List* p. 24 • Set Name* pp. 9, 13
[CLEAR] • Add* p. 24 • Set Call Sign* pp. 9, 13
• Edit* p. 26 • Set INT GPS POS* p. 10
[MENU]
• Delete* p. 27 • Set EXT GPS POS* p. 10
Own Static p. 30 • Set Type of Ship* p. 10
Own Dynamic p. 31 • Set Input/Output* p. 11
GPS Information p. 31 Channel Information p. 34
Alarm Status p. 32 Diagnostics
User Setting • Monitor Test* p. 44
• Key Beep p. 32 • Transponder Test* p. 45
• Alarm Buzzer p. 33 • Version Information* p. 45

*These items are not described in this section. See the specified page.

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D CPA/TCPA 1
• Alarm • Slow Warn
You can turn the collision alarm function ON or OFF. The GPS receiver calculated COG data of a vessel that is at 2
anchor or drifting is unreliable, and therefore the CPA and TCPA
data may not be calculated correctly. If a vessel is anchored in
3
q Push [∫] or [√] to select “Alarm.”
w Push [ENT] to toggle this function ON or OFF. your alarm zone, the unreliable data can cause the collision 4
• You can also turn ON the function by pushing [≈], or OFF by alarm to sound many times, even if there is no real danger. To
pushing [Ω]. prevent this, when the anchored vessel’s SOG is less than this 5
set value, the Slow Warn function assumes that vessel’s COG
ON : “COLLISION ALARM” appears on the display, and is fixed towards your vessel and an alarm will sound. 6
the alarm buzzer sounds* repeatedly when an AIS
target is closer than your CPA and TCPA settings, as
7
q Push [∫] or [√] to select “Slow Warn.”
explained to page 30. (default) w Push [Ω] or [≈] to input the value between 0.1 and 4.9 kt 8
*The alarm buzzer sounds only when the alarm buzzer (in 0.1 kt steps), or select OFF. (default: 1.0 kt)
function is turned ON. (p. 33) 9
e Push [CLEAR] to save and return to the Menu mode.
OFF : The collision alarm function is OFF. 10
e Push [CLEAR] to save and return to the Menu mode.
[∫], [√], 11
[∫], [√], [Ω], [≈]
[Ω], [≈]
12
[CLEAR]
[ENT] 13
[CLEAR] 14
15
NOTE: If other vessels at anchor or drifting come into your 16
alarm zone, the Slow Warn alarm will sound again. Only if
the previous vessel disappears from the Dangerous List
(pp. 6, 17), and then re-enters the list, can a new Slow
Warn or regular alarm sound, depending on the vessels
SOG, or CPA and TCPA. The Slow Warn function operates
in the same way if your vessel is at anchor and other ves-
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■ Menu mode items

D CPA/TCPA (Continued) D Own Static
This screen shows your static vessel information such as
• CPA, TCPA MMSI code, Vessel Name, Call Sign, Internal/External GPS
Enter CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to antenna position and Type of Ship.
CPA) values.
These settings help you find a dangerous target to avoid a  hen the Own Static screen is displayed, push [≈] to se-
q W
collision. The icon blinks on the plotter display and/or the lect the next page, or push [Ω] to select the previous page.
alarm buzzer sounds, when the AIS target is closer than your w Push [CLEAR] to return to the Menu mode.
CPA and TCPA settings.

q Push [∫] or [√] to select either “CPA” or “TCPA.”

w Push [Ω] or [≈] to input the value into that item.
• CPA : Between 0.1 and 6.0 nm (in 0.1 nm steps)
(default: 1.5 nm)
• TCPA : Between 1 and 60 minutes (in 1 minute steps)
(default: 20 min)
e Repeat steps q and w to input the value into the other
item.
r Push [CLEAR] to save and return to the Menu mode.

[∫], [√],
[Ω], [≈]
[ENT]
[CLEAR]

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1
D Own Dynamic D GPS Information
This screen shows your dynamic vessel information such as The GPS Information screen shows the viewable GPS satel- 2
lite’s information, when the internal or external* GPS receiver
Latitude and Longitude data, SOG, COG, GPS receiver type, 3
UTC date and time, PA, RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integ- is connected.
rity Monitoring) function availability and Latitude and Longi- *Only when the transponder receives the sentence format 4
“GSA” or “GSV” from the external GPS receiver.
tude error data. 5
• An internal GPS has no RAIM function. When the internal GPS is
used, “RAIM,” “LAT ERROR” and “LON ERROR” are not displayed. q When the GPS Information screen is displayed, push [≈] 6
• An external GPS requires a RAIM function. When the external GPS to select the next page, or push [Ω] to select the previous
is used, “RAIM,” “LAT ERROR” and “LON ERROR” are displayed. page. 7
q When the Own Dynamic screen is displayed, push [≈] to
• The icons of the satellites being used, blink. 8
select the next page, or push [Ω] to select the previous 9
The GPS antenna of your vessel is
page.
w Push [CLEAR] to return to the Menu mode.
located in the center of the North,
South, East and West screen, and
10
the visible GPS satellite icons are 11
When a non-differential GPS displayed.
receiver is connected, PA is
12
normally ‘L.’ However, if the 13
values of “LAT ERROR” and
“LON ERROR” are less than
SAT : Satellite number
14
5.0 meters (16.4 feet), PA
changes to ‘H.’
LEVEL : Signal strength level 15
When a differential GPS re- 16
ceiver is connected, PA is
normally ‘H.’ However, if the
values of “LAT ERROR” and
“LON ERROR” are more
than 15.0 meters (49.2 feet),
PA changes to ‘L.’ w Push [CLEAR] to return to the Menu mode.
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■ Menu mode items (Continued)

D Alarm Status D User Setting
The Alarm Status screen shows the type, date and time of the The User setting mode allows you to set the seldom-changed
last 25 malfunctions that were detected. settings, and you can “customize” the transponder operation
Even if the alarm buzzer function is turned OFF, the alarm to suit your preferences and operating style.
status is displayed here. (p. 33)
q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode.
q When the Alarm Status screen is displayed, push [∫] or w Push [∫] or [√] to select “User Setting,” then push [ENT].
[√] to scroll the screen. e Push [∫] or [√] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].
w Push [CLEAR] to return to the Menu mode. r Select the desired option, shown in the Menu below.
The procedures are described to the right and continued
[∫]
Time on the next page.
Date t Repeat steps e and r to select other items.
[√]
Alarm type
y Push [CLEAR] to save and return to the Menu mode.
[CLEAR] u Push [CLEAR] to exit the Menu mode.
[∫]
[ENT]
[√]
• Description of the Alarm type [CLEAR]

Alarm type Description [MENU]

GPS Appears when “GPS Malfunction” is detected.
RX Appears when “RX Malfunction” is detected.
Appears when “CH A Noise Level Malfunction” is <SETTING ITEMS>
CH A
detected. • Key Beep
Appears when “CH B Noise Level Malfunction” is You can select the silent operation, or you can have confirma-
CH B
detected. tion beeps sound when you push a key.
TX Appears when “TX Malfunction” is detected. ➥ Push [ENT] to toggle this function ON or OFF.*
Appears when “Antenna Open or Short Malfunction” ON : A beep sounds when pushing a key. (default)
ANT
or “Antenna High VSWR Malfunction” is detected. OFF : The key beep is OFF. (Silent operation)
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1
• Alarm Buzzer • Internal GPS 2
Turn the alarm buzzer function ON or OFF. The Internal GPS setting mode allows you to set the internal
GPS settings.
3
➥ Push [ENT] to toggle this function ON or OFF.* 4
q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode.
ON : The alarm buzzer sounds when a malfunction oc-
w Push [∫] or [√] to select “User Setting,” then push [ENT].
5
curs or an AIS target is closer than your CPA and
TCPA settings*. (default) e Push [∫] or [√] to select “Internal GPS,” then push [ENT]. 6
*The alarm buzzer sounds only when the collision alarm r Push [∫] or [√] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].
function is turned ON. (p. 29) t Select the desired option, shown in the Menu below. 7
OFF : The alarm buzzer is OFF. The procedures are described to the right and continued 8
on the next page.
• Received Message Buzzer (RCV MSG BUZZ) y Repeat steps r and t to select other items. 9
Turn the received message buzzer function ON or OFF. u Push [CLEAR] to save and return to the User Setting 10
mode.
➥ Push [ENT] to toggle this function ON or OFF.* i Push [CLEAR] twice to exit the Menu mode. 11
ON : The buzzer sounds three times when a message is [∫] 12
received. (default)
OFF : The received message buzzer is OFF.
[ENT] 13
[√]
14
[CLEAR]
*You can also turn ON the function by pushing [≈], or OFF 15
[MENU]
by pushing [Ω]. 16

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■ Menu mode items

D User Setting (Continued)

<SETTING ITEMS>
- SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System) Function - SBAS Satellite
The SBAS transmits signals to correct errors and improve When “Manual” option is selected in the SBAS Search item,
accuracy and reliability in data received from regular GPS you should manually select the SBAS Satellite which covers
satellites. When this function is ON, the transponder uses the the zone your vessel is monitoring.
corrected data. ➥ Push [Ω] or [≈] to select an SBAS Satellite number be-
➥ Push [ENT] to toggle this function ON or OFF. tween 120 and 138. (default: 120)
• You can also turn ON the function by pushing [≈], or OFF by
pushing [Ω].
ON : The SBAS function is ON. (default) D Channel information
OFF : The SBAS function is OFF. The channel information screen shows the channels 2087
and 2088 information in which safety-related messages are
- SBAS Search transmitted to, and received from, the AIS targets.
Set the SBAS search function to “Manual” or “Auto.” The channel to be used is automatically set according to the
This function should normally be set to “Auto.” message received from an AIS Base Station.

➥ Push [ENT] to select either “Manual” or “Auto.” ➥ Push [CLEAR] to return to the Menu mode.
• You can also select the option by pushing [Ω] or [≈].
Manual : You have to manually select the SBAS satellite.
This option can be useful when your vessel is in
an area where 2 satellite zones overlap.
Auto : The transponder automatically searches for the [CLEAR]
SBAS satellite that is determined according to the
position of your vessel. (default)

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■ Connections 1
About the installation distance from the compass: e DC POWER CONNECTOR 2
KEEP the transponder at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the Connects the supplied DC power cable between this con- 3
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. nector and a 12 V power source.
4
w r HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15 PIN (NMEA IN/OUT)
q
e
Connects an Icom MarineCommander™ system, naviga- 5
tion equipment, external GPS receiver, etc. using the sup- 6
plied OPC-2014 nmea connector cable.
See page 37 for the pin assignment. 7
Requirements of the external GPS: 8
• The datum of the external GPS receiver must be
r “WGS-84.” 9
• GBS sentence can be input using the RAIM function. 10
y • The external GPS antenna must be installed within
26 m (85.3 ft) of the internal GPS antenna. 11
t
12
q CLONING CABLE CONNECTOR CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable and 13
NMEA connector cable leads, cover the cable and leads
Connects the cloning cable from this connector to a PC.
with a rubber vulcanizing tape, to prevent water seeping
14
Ask your dealer for details.
into the transponder. 15
w INTERNAL GPS RECEIVER CONNECTOR
Connects to the MXG-5000 to receive position data and
Rubber vulcanizing tape 16
transmit it with other AIS information.
 OTE: Important notes and how to install the MXG-
N
5000 are described on the instruction sheet that comes
with it. Be sure to read them before installing and oper-
ating the MXG-5000.
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■ Connections (Continued)
t GROUND TERMINAL D High-density D-sub 15 pin assignment
Connects to a vessel ground to prevent electrical shocks
t r e w q
and interference from other equipment occurring. Use a !0 o i u y
Rear panel view
self-tapping screw (3 × 8 mm). !5 !4 !3 !2 !1

y ANTENNA CONNECTOR NOTE: The OPC-2014 nmea connector cable has 15

Connects to a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connec- leads, numbered 1 to 15.
tor for AIS signal transmission and reception. (p. 38)
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam-
age the transponder.

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1
2
PIN No. PIN No. SPECIFICATIONS SENTENCE FORMAT DESCRIPTION 3
1 GND — — Connects to ground. 4
2 NMEA1 OUT (–) • Output level DSC, RMC, GGA, VTG, GSA, Connects to the NMEA input/output connector of
5
: 5 V/40 mA max. GSV, GBS, DTM, DSE, GNS, a transceiver to transmit an Individual DSC call,
3 NMEA1 OUT (+) (RS-422 balanced type) GLL or to connect to a GPS receiver. (p. 39) 6
The data communication speed (baud rate) can
• Input level RMC, GGA, VTG, GSA, GSV, be selected between 4800 bps (IEC61162-1) and
4 NMEA1 IN (–)
: Less than 2 mA †
GBS , DTM, GNS, GLL
7
38400 bps (IEC61162-2) for each Input/Output
5 NMEA1 IN (+) (at 2 V applied) port. (Default: 4800 bps) 8
6 ALERT1 • Load rating A short occurs between pins 6 and 11 when the alarm 9
: DC 24 V/500 mA max. — buzzer sounds if a malfunction occurs, or an AIS
11 ALERT2 target is closer than your CPA and TCPA settings. 10
7 NMEA2 OUT (–) VDM, VDO, ALR, ACA, ACS, TXT, Connects to the Icom MarineCommander™ sys- 11
Same as pins 2 and 3 RMC*, GGA*, GNS*, GLL*, VTG*, tem or to a GPS receiver.
8 NMEA2 OUT (+) GSA*, GSV*, GBS*, DTM* The data communication speed (baud rate) is 12
RMC, GGA, VTG, GSA, GSV, fixed to 38400 bps (IEC61162-2) for each Input/
9 NMEA2 IN (–)
Same as pins 4 and 5 GBS†, DTM, GNS, GLL Output port. 13
10 NMEA2 IN (+)
14
12 NMEA3 OUT (–) RMC, GGA, VTG, GSA, GSV, Connects to a piece of navigation equipment or
Same as pins 2 and 3 GBS, DTM, GNS, GLL to a GPS receiver. 15
13 NMEA3 OUT (+) The data communication speed (baud rate) can
RMC, GGA, VTG, GSA, GSV, be selected between 4800 bps (IEC61162-1) and
16
14 NMEA3 IN (–)
Same as pins 4 and 5 GBS†, DTM, GNS, GLL 38400 bps (IEC61162-2) for each Input/Output
15 NMEA3 IN (+) port. (Default: 4800 bps)

†When a received GPS signal includes no GBS sentence, the transponder will not receive the signal from the external GPS receiver.
*Sent only when the “AIS+GPS” option is set in “AIS Output.” (p. 12)

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■ Fuse replacement ■ About the VHF antenna

One fuse is installed in the DC power cable. If the fuse blows, A key element in the performance of any communication sys-
track down the source of the problem, have it repaired, and tem is the antenna. The VHF AIS/radio antennas should be
replace the damaged fuse with a new one of the proper rat- mounted in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view in
ing. all directions and as far away from interference as possible,
for the best reception and transmission. When selecting a
mounting location, follow the guidelines below.

Fuse rating: 3 A
- Mount the VHF AIS/radio antennas at least 3 m (9.85 ft.)
away from each other.
- Mount the VHF AIS/radio antennas as high as possible.
- Be sure the location is out of the radar beam.
-B e sure the location will not be shaded by a random antenna
or mast.

VHF AIS antenna VHF radio antenna

At least 3 m (9.85 ft.)

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 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 7

■ Transceiver connection 1
• Antenna connector Connect the transponder and a transceiver using the
2
The antenna uses a PL-259 connector. OPC-2014 nmea connector cable. After connecting, an In- 3
dividual DSC call can be made to the AIS target using the
30 mm
q Slide the coupling ring transponder without entering the target’s MMSI code. (p. 22) 4
down. Strip the cable jacket See the leaflet that comes with the transponder for details of 5
and tin the shield. the transceivers which can operate with this function.
Coupling ring 10 mm (tin here)
10 mm tin
6
w Strip the cable as shown at In this section, the connecting instructions of the IC-M504*1, 7
left. Tin the center conduc- IC-M505*1, IC-M603*2 and IC-M604*2 are described as an
1–2 mm tor. example. See the instruction manual of each for transceiver’s 8
connecting instructions. 9
solder solder
e Slide the connector body *1 Requires the first two digits of the serial number to be “21” or
on and solder it. higher. 10
*2 Requires the first two digits of the serial number to be “31” or
 crew the coupling ring onto
rS higher.
11
the connector body. 12
30 mm (13⁄16 in) 10 mm (13⁄32 in) 1–2 mm (1⁄32–3⁄32 in) 13
☞ Continued on the next page. 14
 OTE: There are many publications covering antennas
N
and their proper installation. Check with your local dealer 15
for more information and recommendations. 16

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■ Transceiver connection (Continued)

D IC-M504/M505 D IC-M603/M604
NMEA IN LEAD (Red) GPS receiver/External speaker connector

NMEA OUT LEAD

(White)

Transceiver’s rear panel

• GPS receiver/External speaker connector

Transceiver’s rear panel r NMEAOUT (+) SP (+)
e NMEAOUT (–) SP (–)
• NMEA IN LEAD (Red)
q NMEAIN (–) w NMEAIN (+)
Outer conductor: NMEA IN (−)
Connects to lead 2 of OPC-2014. q NMEA IN (−)
Inner conductor: NMEA IN (+) Connects to lead 2 of OPC-2014.
Connects to lead 3 of OPC-2014. w NMEA IN (+)
• NMEA OUT LEAD (White) Connects to lead 3 of OPC-2014.
Outer conductor: NMEA OUT (−) e NMEA OUT (−)
Connects to lead 4 of OPC-2014. Connects to lead 4 of OPC-2014.
Inner conductor: NMEA OUT (+) r NMEA OUT (+)
Connects to lead 5 of OPC-2014. Connects to lead 5 of OPC-2014.

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■ Mounting the transponder 1

2
D Using the mounting bracket
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transpon- • OVERHEAD MOUNTING 3
der allows overhead or dashboard mounting.
4
q Mount the bracket securely with the 4 supplied screws 5
(5 × 20 mm) to a surface which is more than 10 mm (13⁄32 in)
thick and can support more than 3 kg (6 lb 61 oz). 6
w Attach the transponder to the bracket so that the face of 7
the transponder is at 90° to your line of sight when operat-
ing it. 8
9
About the installation distance from the compass:
KEEP the transponder at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the 10
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. 11
These bolts show a
• MOUNTING ON THE BOARD
mounting example only.
NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display Not supplied with acces-
12
may not be easy to read at some angles. sories. 13
14
15
16

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■ MB-75 installation
An optional MB-75 flush mount kit is available for mount-
ing the transponder to a flat surface, such as an instrument
panel.
Bolt
KEEP the transponder at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from your r
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

q Using the template on the page 47, carefully cut a hole into
the instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the
Clamp r
transponder).
w Slide the transponder through the hole.
t Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so
that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in-
strument control panel.
y Tighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that
the transponder is securely mounted in position.

e Attach the 2 supplied bolts (M5 × 8 mm) on either side of Locking nut
the transponder. t
r Attach the clamps on either side of the transponder. End bolt
• Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transponder’s
body. u Connect the antenna, power cable, GPS receiver and
OPC-2014, then return the instrument control panel to its
original place.
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 MAINTENANCE 8
■ Troubleshooting 1
The following chart is designed to help you correct problems If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve
2
which are not equipment malfunctions. it through the use of this chart, contact your nearest Icom 3
Dealer or Service Center.
4
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 5
The transponder does not • Bad connection at the power source. • Check the connection to the transpon- p. 35 6
turn ON. der.
Cannot transmit. • 1 minute has not passed from turning • Wait for 1 minute from turning ON the —
7
ON the transponder power. transponder power. 8
The plotter display does not • The results of the opening test is “NG” • Hold down [POWER•BRILL] for 1 sec- pp. 7, 9
appear. (No Good). ond to turn the power OFF, then push to 14
turn it ON again to reset the transpon- 10
der. 11
• The transponder is still searching for • Wait until the transponder detects a —
GPS satellites. GPS satellite. 12
The GPS search display does • The GPS receiver is not connected to • Connect the GPS receiver to the tran- p. 35 13
not disappear. the transponder. sponder. 14
An error beep sounds after • An AIS target is not selected. • Select the desired AIS target or display pp. 15,
15
pushing [DSC]. the detail screen of the AIS target. 16, 17
• A transceiver is not connected to the • Connect the transceiver to the transpon- p. 39 16
transponder. der.
The collision alarm does not • The collision alarm function is OFF. • Turn ON the collision alarm function. p. 29
sound. • The alarm buzzer function is OFF. • Turn ON the alarm buzzer function. p. 33

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■ Error message ■ Diagnostics

Error message is displayed when a malfunction occurs that There are two types of diagnostic tests performed — Monitor
has an error message programmed for it. test, Transponder test and Version information.
Message contents Description
• Monitor Test
GPS MALFUNCTION Appears when no GPS data is received.
You can check whether all LCD segments turn ON and OFF
NO GPS DATA
properly.
RX MALFUNCTION Appears when the transponder receive cir-
NO RCV cuit has failed.
Appears when excessively strong atmo-
q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode.
RX MALFUNCTION spheric noise, or noise signals from other w Push [∫] or [√] to select “Diagnostics,” then push [ENT].
CH A NOISE LEVEL navigation equipment, are received on e Push [∫] or [√] to select “Monitor Test,” then push [ENT].
Channel A. r Push [∫] or [√] to select “All ON 2 Sec” or “All OFF 2 Sec,”
Appears when excessively strong atmo- then push [ENT].
RX MALFUNCTION spheric noise, or noise signals from other • All ON 2 Sec : All LCD segments turn ON for 2 seconds.
CH B NOISE LEVEL navigation equipment, are received on • All OFF 2 Sec : All LCD segments turn OFF for 2 seconds.
Channel B. t Push [CLEAR] to return to the “DIAGNOSTICS” screen.
TX MALFUNCTION Appears when no RF power is output, or y Push [CLEAR] twice to exit the Menu mode.
NO TX POWER the transmit circuit has failed.
[∫]
Appears when the protective circuit cuts off
TX MALFUNCTION [ENT]
the AIS signal after 1 second of continuous
CONTINUOUS TX
transmission. [√]
ANT MALFUNCTION Appears when the antenna is open or [CLEAR]
OPEN OR SHORT shorted.
Appears when the high VSWR* is detected [MENU]
ANT MALFUNCTION
(the antenna is mismatched).
HIGH VSWR
*Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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1
• Transponder Test • Version Information
2
You can check whether the transponder units work properly. You can check the version information of SW (Software), FI 3
(Function Image) and the Internal GPS receiver.
q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode. 4
w Push [∫] or [√] to select “Diagnostics,” then push [ENT]. q Push [MENU] to enter the Menu mode. 5
e Push [∫] or [√] to select “Transponder Test,” then push w Push [∫] or [√] to select “Diagnostics,” then push [ENT].
[ENT]. e Push [∫] or [√] to select “Version Information,” then push 6
r The screen shows the results of the ROM, RAM, RX/TX [ENT]. 7
unit, antenna and GPS receiver tests; “OK” or “NG” (No r The screen shows the version information of each item.
Good). t Push [CLEAR] to return to the “DIAGNOSTICS” screen. 8
t Push [CLEAR] to return to the “DIAGNOSTICS” screen. y Push [CLEAR] twice to exit the Menu mode. 9
y Push [CLEAR] twice to exit the Menu mode.
[∫] 10
[∫] [ENT]
[ENT] [√]
11
[√] [CLEAR] 12
[CLEAR]
[MENU] 13
[MENU] 14
15
16

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■ Specifications
D General D Dimensions
• Frequency coverage : 161.975, 162.025 MHz (default) 145 (5 23⁄32)
156.025–162.025 MHz
• Type of emission : 16K0GXW (GMSK)
• Current drain (at 12 V nominal) : TX: 1.5 A, RX: 0.7 A
• Power supply requirement : 9.6 to 15.6 V DC

123 (4 27⁄32)
108.4 (4 9⁄32)
(negative ground)
• Operating temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F
• Antenna impedance : 50 ø nominal
• Intermediate frequency
AIS1 : 1st: 21.700 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz
AIS2 : 1st: 30.875 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz
• Dimensions : 165(W) × 110(H) × 123(D) mm,
6 1⁄2(W) × 4 11⁄32(H) × 4 27⁄32(D) in

91.4 (3 19⁄32)
(Projections not included)

110 (4 11⁄32)
• Weight : Approximately 1.0 kg; 2 lb 20 oz
• I/O connector : High-density D-sub 15 pin

D Transmitter
• Output power :2W
• Modulation system : GMSK 165 (6 1⁄2) 31.4 77 (3 1⁄32)
(1 1⁄4)
• Conducted Spurious emissions : Less than –36 dBm Unit: mm (inch)

D Receiver
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
• Sensitivity (20% Packet Error Rate) : –110 dBm
• Intermodulation rejection ratio : More than 65 dB
• Spurious response rejection ratio : More than 74 dB (AIS)
More than 70 dB (DSC) ■ Option
• Adjacent channel selectivity : More than 70 dB
• Conducted spurious emission : Less than –57 dBm (AIS) • MB-75 flush mount kit
Used to mount the transponder to a panel.
This equipment meets IEC 62287-1 specifications.
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 TEMPLATE 10
165 (6 1⁄2) 1
146 (5 3⁄4) 2
3
4
R12 (Max.)
5
6
7
8
9
10

110 (4 11⁄32)
92.4 (3 5⁄8)
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2 RACON 18 BEACON, SAFE WATER 5
3 OFF SHORE STRUCTURE 19 BEACON, SPECIAL MARK 6
4 SPARE 20 CARDINAL MARK N 7
5 LIGHT, WITHOUT SECTORS 21 CARDINAL MARK E
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7 LEADING LIGHT FRONT 23 CARDINAL MARK W
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8 LEADING LIGHT REAR 24 PORT HAND MARK 10
9 BEACON, CARDINAL N 25 STARBOARD HAND MARK 11
10 BEACON, CARDINAL E 26 PREFERRED CHANNEL PORT HAND
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12 BEACON, CARDINAL W 28 ISOLATED DANGER
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13 BEACON, PORT HAND 29 SAFE WATER 14
14 BEACON, STARBOARD HAND 30 SPECIAL MARK 15
15 BEACON, PREFERRED CHANNEL PORT HAND 31 LIGHT VESSEL / LANBY
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