NT–1800 REF Manual

UM–NT1800–1.3
Third Edition
March, 2011

Operation & Installation

for

MODEL NT–1800
Dual Channel
NAVTEX Receiver
( R e c e i v e r Unit: PROTECTED EQUIPMENT UNDER I E C 6 0 9 4 5 – 2 0 0 2 )
( A n t e n n a Unit : EXPOSED EQUIPMENT UNDER I E C 6 0 9 4 5 – 2 0 0 2 )
Valid for Software Version 1.0

sales@ japan–mar i na.co.jp

www.japan–mar i na.co.jp

Printed in Japan
NT–1800 REF Manual
T/A Certificate
 EC Declaration of Conformity

We, the undersigned,

Ma nuf act ur er Japan Marina Co. Ltd.

A dd res s 36–2–1001 Udagawacho, Shibuya–ku, Tokyo 150–0042
Countr y Japan
P ho ne nu mb er +81–3–3461–3606
Fax number +81–3–3496–2078
E-ma i l s a le s @ ja pa n– ma r in a.c o . jp

declare, under our sole responsibility, that the following equipment:

Equipment Description NAVTEX Receiver

Manufacturer Japan Marina Co. Ltd.
Brand J MC
Equipment Model Name NT–1800
Equipment Category
･ Receiver Cabinet Protected equipment under I EC 60945 Ed. 4.0, 2002
･ Antenna Unit Exposed equipment under I EC 60945 Ed. 4.0, 2002

conforms with the relevant requirements of the Council Directive 96 / 98 / EC of

20th December 1996 as last amended by Directive 2002/75/EC, based on the
following standards:

SOLAS 74, as ammended, Regs. IV/7.IV/14, X3 IEC 61097–6 Ed.2, 2005

IMO Resolution MSC.148( 77) IEC 60945 Ed. 4.0, 2002
IMO Resolution A .6 94( 17 ) IEC 61162–1 Ed. 2.0, 2000
I M O R e s o l t i o n 9 7 ( 7 3 )14.7.1.4 (2000 HSC Code) ITU–R M.540–2(06/90)
I M O R e s o l t i o n 3 6 ( 6 3 )14.6.1.4 (1994 HSC Code)) ITU–R M.625–3(10/95)

Conformity certified by EU Notified Body BV (No. 0062) EC Type Examination

Certificate No. 20251/A0 EC

Name and position of person representing Hisashi Ichikawa,

manufacturer or his authorised representative President
Signature Place and Date:
Tokyo, 29th October, 2010
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WARRANTY

WA R R A N T Y

Japan Marina Co. Ltd. ( JMC) warrants the NT–1800 NAVTEX Receiver and its active
antenna ANT–200M against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year
from the date of shipping from the factory, during which time JMC will, at its option, either
repair or replace products that prove to be defective.

Users shall ship defective products, freight prepaid, back to JMC, address given below, for
warranty service.

The warranty shall not apply to defects caused by:

● Misuse or incorrect usage not covered by this manual
● Static discharges / lightning strikes to the antenna or to the receiver or other types of
natural disaster
● RF power from radio transmitters in excess of 30V RMS at the antenna input
● Improper or inadequate maintenance by the user
● Unauthorized service including modifications, realignment of the receiver/antenna
● User–supplied software or interfacing
● Operation outside the environmental specifications listed in the manual, or
● Improper installation

The above warranty applies to the original user who purchased the products direct from
JMC. If your unit was supplied by a JMC–authorized dealer, different warranty terms and
conditions may apply. Please contact your dealer for details.

Before returning the units to JMC for warranty service, please obtain JMC’s return
authorization from the head office.

When shipping the unit to JMC (address given below) or its dealers for service, please be
sure to include the following types of information:
･ Serial number
･ Software release (VER) date and revision ( REV.) number
･ Power supply voltage
･ Installation details, including antenna height and surrounding environment
･ Detailed description of trouble
･ Valid proof of direct purchase from JMC
･ Invoice marking “ MADE IN JAPAN, being returned for repairs.”

● Obtain return authorization from:

Japan Marina Co. Ltd.
36–2–1001 Udagawacho, Shibuya–Ku, Tokyo 150–0042
PHONE : +81–3–3461–3606 FAX:: +81–3–3496–2078
E–Mail: sales@japan–mar ina.co.j p

● Ship the unit to:

Japan Marina Co. Ltd. (effective October, 2010)
3–10–6 Motohongoucho, Hachiouji City, Tokyo 192–0051
PHONE : +81–42–623–5660

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

< WARNINGS >

1. INSTALLATION & OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

THE DISPLAY CABINET IS IN THE “PROTECTED” EQUIPMENT
CATEGORY AS DEFINED UNDER IEC 60945(2002), AND IS NOT
WEATHERIZED FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION/OPERATION. ANY
DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY THROUGH WATER
INTRUSION IS NOT COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER’S OR
DEALER’S WARRANTY.

2. INSTALLATION & OPERATING PROCEDURES

ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE
EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE THE SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS
MANUAL IS NOT COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER’S OR
DEALER’S WARRANTY.

CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR WARRANTY CONDITIONS.

3 . LIABILITY
● OPERATION
NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS DEALER IS LIABLE FOR
ANY LOSS OF LIFE, BODILY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE
PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR
FROM BEING, FOR ANY REASON, UNABLE TO EITHER OPERATE
THE EQUIPMENT OR RECEIVE INTENDED NAVTEX MESSAGES.

● MANUAL
REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO PREPARE THIS
MANUAL. HOWEVER, NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS
DEALER ASSUMES ANY LIABILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS.

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

< CAUTIONS >

1: Operational – Memory Retention Period

Do not leave the equipment switched off for more than 10 days
continuously, or all stored messages will be erased, whether
they are protected or not. Important messages you wish to
preserve should be out put to an optional printer or to a PC via
an appropriate rear panel interface connector (RS–232C,
RS–422 or I/O DATA) if the equipment is to be kept turned off
for extended periods of time.

2: Operational – “Memory–Full” Indication

As soon as the equipment has stored a total of 199
messages, the following caution will show up in the bottom
command / prompts line along with 3 beeps:

MEMORY FULL ! [ CLR ] TO ACKNLG .

The oldest message will then be erased from memory
automatically af ter reception of a next new message. As
soon as you notice t he above warning, be sure to
acknowledge each unread message by pressing  , and if
necessar y, press  to protect important messages you
wish to retain for permanent storage.

3: Environmental Safety – Equipment Disposal

The display cabinet and the active antenna unit are
considered environmentally safe in their original, assembled
forms. However, if either unit is to be discarded for any reason,
be sure to follow all relevant local ordinances/regulations, and
contact your dealer or the manufacturer (contact information
given below) for assistance or instructions before disposing
of it. Do not destroy the cabinet or the antenna casing.

 Japan Marina Co. Ltd.

36–2–1001 Udagawacho, Shibuya–Ku, Tokyo 150–0042
PHONE : +81–3–3461–3606, FAX : +81–3–3496–2078
E–Mail: sales@japan–mar ina.co.j p

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List of Contents

List of Contents – 1 / 2
Page
1. Typical NAVTEX Message Screen
1.1. Introduction 1-1
1.2. Indication of Reception and Storage of New NAVTEX Message 1-6
2. Control Panel Functions 2-1
3. Basic Operating Procedure
3.1. Introduction 3-1
3.2. Turning the Equipment On/Off 3-1
3.3. Adjusting Screen Brightness 3-2
3.4. Adjusting Keypad Backlighting Level 3-2
3.5. Switching First and Second Receivers 3-2
3.6. Scrolling NAVTEX Messages 3-3
3.7. Stopping Audible and Visual Alarm 3-4
3.8. Protecting Messages for Permanent Storage
3.8.1. Introduction 3-5
3.8.2. Protecting Procedure 3-5
3.8.3. Removing Protection Tag 3-6
4. Customizing Operation via Menu System
4.1. Introduction 4-1
4.2. Accessing the Menu System 4-1
4.3. Selecting Screen Background Colors 4-2
4.4. Selecting Message Font Types 4-2
4.5. Turning on/off Screen Sleep Mode
4.5.1. Introduction 4-3
4.5.2. Turning Sleep Mode on 4-3
4.5.3. Setting Times to Reduced Brightness Levels 4-4
4.6. Selecting Frequencies for Second Receiver 4-4
4.7. Turning on/off Keypress Beep 4-5
4.8. Selecting and Rejecting Transmitters 4-6
4.8.1. Introduction 4-6
4.8.2. Setting Procedure 4-6
4.9. Selecting and Rejecting Message Types 4-8
4.9.1. Introduction 4-8
4.9.2. Setting Procedure 4-8
4.10. Searching Memory for Stored Messages 4-11
4.11. Selecting Output Messages
4.11.1. Introduction 4-12
4.11.2. Outputting Live NAVTEX Messages 4-13
4.11.3. Outputting All Stored Messages 4-14
4.11.4. Outputting NAVTEX Messages of Specific Receiver 4-15
4.11.5. Outputting NAVTEX Messages of Specific Station 4-16
4.11.6. Outputting NAVTEX Messages of Specific Message Type 4-17
4.11.7. Outputting All Displayed NAVTEX Messages 4-18
4.11.8. Outputting Specific NAVTEX Message 4-19
4.12. Setting Output Ports
4.12.1. Introduction 4-20
4.12.2. Enabling/Disabling I/O Ports 4-20
4.12.3. Selecting Communications Protocols 4-22
4.12.4. Selecting Bit Formats and Data Transfer Rates 4-23
4.13. Performing Self–Diagnostic Tests
4.13.1. Introduction 4-26
4.13.2. Activating Self–Diagnostic Test Function 4-26
4.13.3. Checking Test Results 4-27
4.14. Turning on/off Message Alarms 4-28
4.15. Resetting the System 4-29

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5. User–Level Troubleshooting
5.1. Power–Up Problems 5-1
5.2. No Message Reception 5-2
5.3. Message Storage Problems 5-4
5.4. Poor Reception 5-5
5.5. Blank Message Screen 5-6
5.6. Uncontrollable Screen Brightness 5-6
5.7. No Beep from Keypress 5-6
5.8. No Response to Keypress 5-7
5.9. No Message Alarm Indication 5-7
5.10. No Message Alarm Output 5-8
5.11. No External Outputs 5-8
5.12. External Control Problem 5-9
6. User–Level Maintenance Instructions
6.1. Maintenance on the Equipment Cabinet 6-1
6.2. Maintenance on Electrical Connections 6-1
6.3. Maintenance on The Active Antenna Unit 6-2
6.4. Self–Diagnostic Tests 6-2
6.5. Recommended Spare Parts 6-3
7. Installation
7.1. Receiver Cabinet Installation
7.1.1. General Precautions 7-1
7.1.2. Mounting the Receiver Cabinet 7-1
7.2. Antenna Installation
7.2.1. Installation Site Requirements 7-3
7.2.2. Precautions for Cabling 7-3
7.3. Electrical Connections
7.3.1. Introduction 7-5
7.3.2. Connector Pin Assignments and Connections 7-7
7.4. INS Port Data and Command Sentences
7.4.1. Received NAVTEX Sentence Format 7-15
7.4.2. Controlling Receiver Operation via INS (RS–422) Port 7-17
7.4.3. Checking Current Settings via INS (RS–422) Port 7-18
7.4.4. Alarm Output Sentence Formats 7-19
7.4.5. Alarm Acknowledgement 7-20
7.4.6. Proprietary Sentence (Switching 2nd Receiver Frequency) 7-20
8. Summarized Theory of Operation
8.1. What is NAVTEX? 8-1
8.2. Operating Frequencies 8-1
8.3. Service Area 8-1
8.4. Error Correction 8-1
8.5. NAVTEX Receiver–General 8-2
8.6. The NT–1800 NAVTEX Receiver 8-2
8.7. Operating Principle of NT–1800 8-3
9. Specifications 9-1
10. List of Alarms
10.1. Message Alarms 10-1
10.2. Operational Alarms 10-1
11. List of Abbreviations 11-1
12. User Settings To Be Stored in Non–Volatile Memory 12-1
13. List of Components To Be Shipped 13-1

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Typical NAVTEX Message Screen

1. Typical NAVTEX Message Screen

1.1. Introduction
The illustration below represents a typical NAVTEX message screen, showing a new
message received on the first ( 518 kHz ) receiver. A similar screen will show up when the
equipment is switched to receive a second receiver (490 kHz or 4209.5 kHz) message. A
brief description of on–screen indications is given below and in the following pages.

Figure 1-1 Typical NAVTEX Message Screen ( First Receiver Page )

① ② ③ ④

⑤ 1ST RCVR MSG (12 /1 2)   STANDBY

⑥ GD36 INEW MESSAGEIIALARM ! II ⑦
241700 UTC SEP 07 ⑧
DISTRESS INFORMATION NO, 273
JAPAN COAST GUARD RECEIVED
243MHZ DISTRESS ALERT.
⑨ DETECTION TIME 241250UTC
LOCATION 29–21–36N 125–16–22E.

SHIPS IN THE VICINITY ARE REQUESTED TO

KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT AND REPORT ANY
INFORMATION TO THE COAST GUARD. ⑪
⑩ NNNN
STORED (CER= 00%)

⑫
⑬ MORE NEW MSG LEFT !

① Indication of Receiver in Use to Display Current Messages

･ 1ST RCVR: First receiver, 518 kHz
･ 2ND RCVR 1 : Second receiver, 490 kHz or 2ND RCVR 2 : 4209.5 kHz
The two receivers can be switched by pressing  or by means of a software
command from an IBS/INS terminal via the rear panel RS – 422 connector ( INS port).
See paragraph 7.4 for details.

② Message No. and Total No. of Messages Stored

The message number of the currently displayed message along with the total number of
stored messages is indicated in the following format:
Examples:
・ 12/12 : Message #12 ( newest message ) of 12 messages stored
・ 1/12: Message #1 ( oldest message ) of 12 messages stored

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1. Typical NAVTEX Message Scree n ( continued – 2 / 6 )

1.1. Int roduction ( continued – 2 / 5 )

③ Message Scrolling Keys

The keys that can be used to manually scroll messages across the current screen are
indicated.
・  : Line–by–line scrolling by pressing  / 
・  : Message–by–message scrolling by pressing /
NOTE: When a type–D message ( SAR, piracy and armed robbery information) is received on either the first or
second receiver, automatic scrolling will be disabled until the user acknowledges the message with  or with a
software command from an IBS /INS terminal via the rear–panel RS – 422 connector. See paragraph 7.4 for details.

④ Receiver Operating Status Indication

The current status of receiver operation is indicated here.
・ ABORTED : The receiver has failed to lock onto the current transmission, due,
for example, to weak signal level or noise interference. No
message will be displayed or stored.
NOTE: Signal propagation conditions change greatly with time. You might not be able
to receive a signal in the daytime that can be received at night; this is normal and
should not be considered as a sign of receiver malfunction.

・ ACQUIRING : The receiver is currently in the process of locking onto the start
of the current message transmission.
・ LOCKED : The receiver has locked onto current NAVTEX transmission,
allowing a message to be received. As soon as the equipmet
starts receiving the message, this indication will be replaced by
RCVNG MSG.
・ RCVNG MSG: The receiver is properly receiving a message after locking onto
current transmission. This blinking indication will stay until the
end–of–message code NNNN (⑩) is received.
NOTE: Whether to display or output the message to external devices depends on the
character error rate ( CER, ⑫) and on the selection/rejection settings to be made
via the procedure in paragraph 4.8.

・ STANDBY : The receiver is idling, waiting for a NAVTEX message

transmission to begin. Most stations transmit messages every 4
hours.

⑤ Operating Status Line

The current status of receiver operation, text scroll keys, etc. are indicated here.
Examples:
・ 1ST RCVR MSG : Message received on the first receiver is currently displayed.
・ 2ND RCVR MSG : Message received on the second receiver (490 or 4209.5 kHz) is
currently displayed.
・  : Message can be scrolled line by line by pressing  /  .
・ STANDBY : Receiver is idling, waiting for a NAVTEX message transmission.
See ④ above for details.

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Typical NAVTEX Message Screen

1. Typical NAVTEX Message Screen ( continued – 3 / 6 )

1.1. Introduction ( continued – 3 / 5 )

⑥ Message Identification ( Message ID)

The ID of the currently displayed message is shown here. A red–colored ID represents
a warning message. A message ID consists of the following elements: station ID,
message type, and message serial number, as in the following example.

Figure 1-2 NAVTEX Message ID Format – Example

G D 3 6
*1 Transmitter ID
( B1 character ) *3 Message serial number
( B3 & B4 characters )
* 2 Message Type

( B2 character )
*1: ID of the transmitter from which the message was received.
Examples : G in NAVAREA ⅩⅠ: Okinawa, Japan
L in NAVAREA Ⅲ : Limnos, Greece
P in NAVAREA Ⅰ: Ijmuiden, Netherlands

* 2: Type ( category) of this message ( subject indicator)

Examples : A : Navigational warnings
B : Weather warnings
D : Search and rescue, piracy and armed robbery information
*3: Serial number of this message
Each message within the same category group is allocated a serial number between 00 and 99 by each
transmitter. A message with number 00 is always received on each transmission regardless of rejection
settings, and will be displayed and stored in memory.

⑦ Alarm Tag IIALARM !III

This tag represents a visual alarm and is turned on when a NAVTEX message of one of
the following types has been received.
･ Type–A Message: Navigational warning ( i nitially disabled)
･ Type–B Message: Weather warning ( initially disabled )
･ Type–D Message: Search and rescue, piracy and armed robbery information. All text
characters will be displayed in red to distinguish it from other type
alarm messages.
･ Type–L Message: Additional navigational warning ( initially disabled )

NOTE: When a type–D message has been

< CAUTION >
received, an audible alarm will also be
turned on, beeping at approx. 1–second Silencing the audible alarm constitutes
intervals. To silence the alarm sound, your acknowledgement of the current
press  . A second keypress resets the alarm message.
alarm and removes the alarm tag.

The alarm for the message types A, B and L is initially disabled. It can be enabled via
SYSTEM MENU – 9:TURN ON / OFF MESSAGE ALARM. See paragraph 4.14 for details.

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Typical NAVTEX Message Screen

1. Typical NAVTEX Message Screen ( continued – 4 / 6 )

1.1. I n t r o d u c t i o n ( continued – 4 / 5 )

⑧ New Message Tag IINEW MESSAGEII

This indication ( tag) shows that the currently displayed NAVTEX text is a new message
that you have not yet read or acknowledged.

To acknowledge it, simply press  or  , turning the tag off.

If two or more new messages have been left unread, the following caution message will
be displayed at the screen bottom, prompting you to read them. Press  again to
display, or scroll the text up to, the next one by pressing  /  .

MORE NEW MSG LEFT !

The NEW MESSAGE tag for the current message will be automatically removed 24
hours after its reception, if it is left unacknowledged ( i.e. if  is not pressed).

⑨ NAVTEX Message
If message text exceeds the screen display area, you can scroll it line–by–line by
pressing  /  . Holding down either key accelerates the scroll.
To read other messages, press / ( for message–by–message scrolling). Holding
down either key accelerates the scroll.

Type–D messages ( S A R , piracy and armed robbery information) will be displayed in

red. A new type–D message will remain fixed on screen until:
･ it is acknowledged by pressing  or by means of a *1 software command through
an INS / IBS terminal interfaced to the rear panel RS– 422 connector, or
･ another new type–D message is received.
*1: See paragraph 7.4.5 for details.
NOTE: Forced carriage return 
When the number of characters in a line exceeds 40, an internally generated carriage return symbol, shown above,
will be automatically inserted in the 40th character position to divide the last word, forcing the rest of the characters
in the word to shift to the top of the next line. This symbol will be replaced by an underscore ( _ ) ( hex 5F ) when it is
printed or output to an IBS / INS device via the RS–422 port.

⑩ End–of–Message Indication NNNN

The appearance of these four successive N characters indicates the end of the
currently displayed NAVTEX message.
NOTE: Some messages including those from Chinese stations, end with NN ( 2 Ns) instead of NNNN ( 4 Ns ), in
which case, the equipment will consider that the transmission has not ended properly, and will not, therefore,
display and store such a message, or will append it to a new message, if received within a specified period of time,
and display the two messages combined. The RS–232C port (printer port) may be set to output such messages.
See paragraph 4.9 for setting instructions.

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1. Typical NAVTEX Message Screen ( continued – 5 / 6 )

1.1. Introduction ( continued – 5 / 5 )

⑪ Indication of Message Storage Status

This indication shows whether or not the displayed NAVTEX message has been stored
in the internal non–volatile memory.
･ *1 STORED: The message has been stored.
When message reception has been completed with a character error rate ( CER,⑫ ) of
33% or less, the received NAVTEX message together with its ID will be displayed and
stored in memory, making it possible to recall it onto the screen at a later time.
If the same message is received with a lower CER on the next transmission, the
previously stored message will be replaced with the new one. However, if the first
message was received with a CER of 4% or less, message replacement will not take
place on subsequent reception with a lower CER.
When the CER exceeds 33%, the message and its ID will not be displayed and will not
be stored in memory, allowing a retransmission of the same message to be displayed
and stored.
*1: If the message selection/rejection settings are made so that a particular message type is rejected from storage,
this indication will not be displayed regardless of a CER being smaller than 33%. See paragraph 4.9 for the related
setting instructions.

⑫ Character Error Rate (CER) Indication

CER is the percentage ratio of the total number of corrupt characters represented by
asterisks (*) to the total number of characters received in a message, including control
codes ( sync . signal, carriage returns, line feeds, letter/numeral shift, etc.).
If a message is received with a CER equal to or greater than 33%, the message will not
be displayed and stored in memory, allowing the same message to be received again
on its next transmission. No CER reading will be available on the current transmission.
See paragraph ⑪ for more information on CER.

⑬ Message Prompt Line

This line indicates the receiver’s response for the user’s keypress or displays prompts
related to reception of new or alarm NAVTEX messages on the first or second receiver,
or related to message storage, like the examples below.
･ ALARM MESSAGE RECEIVED ON 2ND RCVR
･ MORE UNREAD ALARM *2 MSG LEFT
･ 2ND *3 RCVR RECEIVED NEW MSG
･ MORE NEW MSG LEFT
･ STORAGE LIMIT IS REACHED
･ MEMORY FULL ! *4 [ CLR ] TO *5 ACKNLG.
*2 MSG = MESSAGE, *3 RCVR = RECEIVER
*4 [ CLR ] =  *5 ACKNLG = ACKNOWLEDGE

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1. Typical NAVTEX Message Screen ( continued – 6 / 6 )

1.2. Indication of Reception and Storage of New NAVTEX Message

● Indicating Reception of New Message – First Receiver
The equipment visually indicates the reception of a new NAVTEX message by attaching
a tag (i NEW MESSAGE i ) to the message ID, as in the example below. The tag will be
turned off 24 hours after reception or when you press  .
Figure 1-3 First Receiver Receiving New NAVTEX Message – Example
Message ID Tag indicating reception of new message

IB27 INEW MESSAGEI

270300 UTC SEPT 07
WWJP73 RJTD 270000
IMPORTANT WARNING FOR YOKOHAMA NAVTEX
AREA
270000 UTC ISSUED AT 270300 UTC
DEVELOPING LOW 1008HPA AT 43N 134.E
MOVING ENE 20 KNOTS
･･････････････････････････････････････････････
･･････････････････････････････････････････････
｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡｡
NNNN
STORED ( CER= 00% )

End–of–message indication

Successful storage indication Character error readout

● Indicating Reception of New Message – Second Receiver

When the first receiver message screen is currently showing, the reception of a new
message on the second receiver is indicated with message “ 2ND RCVR RECEIVED
NEW MSG ” blinking in the prompt line at the screen bottom, as in the example below. To
read it, switch to the second receiver page by pressing  .

Figure 1-4 Indication of New Message Reception on Second Receiver – Example

..................................................
NNNN
STORED ( CER= 00% )
2ND RCV R RECEI VE D N E W M S G

This message blinks .

● Indicating Successful Storage of New Message

When a new NAVTEX message has been received with a character error rate (CER) of
33% or less, the message will be displayed and stored in non–volatile memory together
with its ID; this condition is displayed with indication “ STORED ” at the end of the
message together with its CER reading, as in the example above.
If the CER exceeds 33%, the currently received message will not be stored and will not
be displayed. No CER reading will be available.

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Control Panel Functions

2. Control Panel Functions

The figure below shows the control panel of the equipment. A summary description of the
functions the keys provides is given below and in the following pages.

Figure 2-1 Control Panel

① ③ ⑤ ⑦ ⑨ ⑪ ⑬ ⑮


  

 

② ④ ⑥ ⑧ ⑩ ⑫ ⑭ ⑯ ⑰

① Screen Brightness Key 

Repeated pressing of this key adjusts the screen brightness in a total of 8 steps
including a completely dark level. The last used level is stored in memory. The
brightness level returns to its maximum on next power–up when the equipment is
switched off with the level set to its minimum. See paragraph 4.5 for related information.

② Power Key – 1/2

Figure 2-2 Opening Message – Example
This key turns the unit on/off. A first
keypress turns it on, displaying an
opening message like the example WELCOME TO NAVTEX RECEIVER
at right for approximately five
seconds.
SOFTWARE VER. 1.0 REV_1.1A1
To turn the unit off, press and hold DATE OCT 06, 2007
down  for 2–3 seconds until a
power–off countdown window Version and date information is an example.

shows up as illustrated at right,

indicating that a power–off
sequence has started. Figure 2-3 Power–Off Countdown Window

Keep on pressing the key until all SHUTTING DOWN NAVTEX RECEIVER
five bars have disappeared, and
then release it to completely switch WAIT !–––––
the unit off. This delayed action
helps prevent an accidental shutoff
and resultant loss of data. Countdown bars
Releasing the key with at least one countdown bar showing cancels the power–off
sequence.

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② Power Key – 2/2

After the unit is switched on, the opening message window will be replaced with another
window listing the current settings of receiver control parameters, as in the example
below.

Figure 2-4 Current Settings of Receiver Control Parameters – Example

CURRENT SETTINGS
1: FIRST RECEIVER:
REJECTED STATIONS:
REJECTED MESSAGE TYPES: G I M
NO P Q R S T U W X Y
2: SECOND RECEIVER:
REJECTED STATIONS:
REJECTED MESSAGE TYPES: G I M
NO P Q R S T U W X Y
3: KEYPRESS BEEP: ON
4: DISABLED MSG ALARMS: A B L
5: RECEIVING MSG OUTPUT: OFF
6: 2ND RECEIVER FREQ.: 4 90KHZ
7: DISPLAY SLEEP MODE: 5 MIN./ 30MIN.

IPRESS [ CLR] OR [ ENT] TO START.

Blinks in reverse video.

The above list will stay on for approximately 20 seconds before the message screen
shows up, replacing it automatically.

To turn the list off immediately, press  or .

③ Keypad Dimmer Key 

Pressing this key adjusts the keypad backlighting level in a total of 8 steps including a
completely switched–off level.

The last used level will be stored in memory. When the equipment is switched off with
the level at its minimum, the keypad will be lit at the highest level at next power–up time.

④ Audible Monitor Key 

Pressing this key allows you to audibly monitor the reception of a NAVTEX transmission.
To monitor the sound continuously, hold down the key. As soon as it is released, the
audible output is turned off.

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⑤ Screen Page Key 

Pressing this key switches the message screen between the first receiver screen page
and the second receiver screen page.
For example, if the current screen is currently showing the first receiver page ( i.e. 518
kHz NAVTEX message display), a first keypress changes the display to show the
second receiver page ( i.e. 490 kHz /4209.5 kHz message display). A second press
changes it back to the first receiver page. See paragraph 3.5 for more details.

⑥ Alarm Stop Key 

The equipment will alarm you audibly through a built–in buzzer and visually by turning
on an alarm tag ( iALAR M ! I ) in reverse video on the message screen upon reception
of an important NAVTEX warning ( type–D message, for example). A type–D message
text will be displayed in red. See paragraph 3.7 for more details.

Pressing this key silences the < CAUTION >

audible alarm. A second key–
Silencing the audible alarm constitutes
press removes the alarm tag,
your acknowledgement of the current
resetting the alarm. Observe the
alarm message/condition.
CAUTION at right.

If other types of warning messages ( e.g. type–A messages) were received in addition to
a D–type message, pressing the key silences the audible alarm for all warnings at a
time.
A new type–D message received on either the first receiver or second receiver will
remain fixed on screen and will not automatically scroll until:
･ this key is pressed *1twice to acknowledge it,
･ the user remotely *2acknowledges it from an IBS / INS terminal connected to the
rear–panel RS–422 connector ( INS port ), or
･ another new type–D message has been received on either receiver.

If more alarm messages are left unread in memory, a next alarm message will be
displayed after the above keypress. However, no audible alarm will be available.
*1: A first keypress turns off the alarm sound only.
*2: See paragraph 7.4 for information on the command format.

⑦ Up Key 
･ When a NAVTEX message is being displayed, pressing this key scrolls the message
screen downward one line at a time, allowing you to view message lines hidden
beyond the screen’s upper text display limit. When the newest message ( e.g.
200 / 200 ) is reached, a further keypress displays the oldest one ( e.g. 1 / 200 ).
Holding down the key accelerates text scrolling.
･ When a menu is displayed, pressing this key selects vertically listed options upward.
Press  after highlighting the desired option.

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⑧ Left Key 
･ When a NAVTEX message is being displayed, a single press of this key scrolls the
message text by one message forward timewise, displaying a newer message.
･ Holding down the key accelerates the scroll.
When the screen is showing the newest message ( e.g. 200 / 200 ), a further keypress
returns you to the oldest message ( e.g. 1 / 200 ).

･ When a currently displayed menu has horizontally listed options, pressing this key
selects (i.e. highlights) those options in a leftward direction. Be sure to press 
after highlighting the desired option.

⑨ Enter Key 
･ When a NAVTEX message is being displayed, pressing this key displays the newest
message ( e.g. 200/200).

･ When a menu is being displayed, pressing this key:

- completes the selection of a desired option,
- executes the function selected or,
- finalizes the current setting.

⑩ Down Key 
･ When a NAVTEX message is being displayed, pressing this key scrolls the message
screen upward one line at a time, allowing you to view message lines hidden beyond
the lower text display limit of the screen.

･ When the screen is showing the oldest message ( e.g. 1/ 200), further keypress
returns you to the newest message (e.g. 200/ 200).
･ Holding down the key accelerates the scrolling.

･ When a menu is being displayed, pressing this key selects ( highlights ) vertically
listed options downward. Be sure to press  after highlighting the desired option.

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⑪ Message/Station Selection Key – 1/2

･ When the screen is showing a NAVTEX message, pressing this key displays a
summary list of the transmitter IDs and message types that are currently selected as
in the example below so that the equipment displays and stores messages of the
selected types from the selected transmitters.

Figure 2-5 List of Currently Selected Stations and Message Types – Example

< FIRST RECEIVER >

MEM. SELECTED STATIONS :

A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

MEM. SELECTED MESSAGES:

A B C D E F H J K L
V Z MEM : to be stored in memory
SECOND RECEIVER 1: 490 kHz
SECOND RECEIVER 2: 4209.5 kHz
< SECOND RECEIVER 1 >

MEM. SELECTED STATIONS :

A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

MEM. SELECTED MESSAGES:

A B C D E F H J K L
V Z

All transmitters and most of major message types are initially selected so that the
equipment will display and store those selected types of messages from all stations in
the coverage area.

A particular station or a particular message type can be rejected from display or

storage via the menu system. Detailed instructions are given in paragraph 4.8.

 → SYSTEM MENU → 4:MAKE SEL / REJ SETTING → 1 / 2 / 3 → 1 / 2 → 

To turn off the above lists, press .
NOTE: Message types A ( navigational warning), B ( meteorological warning), D ( SAR, piracy and armed robbery
information) and L ( additional navigational warning) are always selected for storage in memory and output to the
I / O ports, and cannot be rejected due to the relevant IMO resolutions and IE C requirements.

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⑪ Selection/Station Key – 2/2

･ When option “ 4:MAKE SEL / REJ SETTING ” on the SYSTEM MENU is currently
accessed for selection/rejection settings, this key selects the station or message type
you specify for display and storage, and/or output to the I/O ports (RS–232C,
RS–422 and I/O DATA connectors ). An example of station selecting procedure is
illustrated below.

Currently selected stations (SL ) are shown in green. Rejected stations ( RJ) are in
red.

Using  /  and /, highlight first the ID of the station of which messages you
wish to display, store, and/or output to the I/O ports, and then, specify the target
device ( ME for memory, PR for RS–232C & I/O DATA, IN for RS–422). To select the
currently rejected ( RJ ) setting on each device, press  .
See paragraph 4.8 for details.

Figure 2-6 Selecting Stations – Example

 SYSTEM MENU
Target Devices:

4:MAKE SEL / REJ SETTING ME: memory

PR: printer port ( RS–232C )
1:SYNCHRONIZ E BOTH RECEIVERS I N : INS port ( RS–422 )
2:FIRS T RECEI V ER ( 518KHZ )
3:SECOND RECEI V ER
2:FIRST RECEI VER
1:STATIONSI
2:MESSAGES
1: STAT ION S ( M Em o r y PR in te r IN s )
ME PR IN ME PR IN ME PR IN
A: SL SL SL J: SL SL SL S: SL SL SL
B: SL SL SL K: SL SL SL T: SL SL SL
C: RJ RJ SL L: SL SL SL U: SL SL SL
D: SL SL SL M: SL SL SL V: SL SL SL
E: SL SL SL N: SL SL SL W: SL SL SL
F: SL SL SL O: SL SL SL X: SL SL SL
G: SL SL SL P: SL SL SL Y: SL SL SL
H: SL SL SL Q: SL SL SL Z: SL SL SL
I: SL SL SL R: SL SL SL

Station C is currently rejected from display and storage ( ME ), and from output to
printer ( PR ). Its messages are to be output to the INS ( I N ) terminal alone. To select
it to display and store its messages, press  after specifying ME using  / .

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⑫ Right Key 
･ When a NAVTEX message is being displayed, a single press of this key scrolls the
message text by one message backward timewise, displaying an older message.
See NOTE below.

･ When the oldest message ( e.g. 1 / 200 ) is currently displayed, further keypress
returns you to the newest message ( e.g. 200 / 200 ).

･ Holding down the key accelerates the scroll.

･ When a menu has horizontally listed options, pressing this key selects ( highlights )
those options in a rightward direction. Be sure to press  after highlighting the
desired option.

⑬ New Message Key – 1/2

･ When a new NAVTEX message has been received and stored, a NEW MESSAGE
tag is automatically attached to the message ID as in the example below to indicate
that the message is new.

Figure 2-7 Indication of Reception of New Message

NEW MESSAGE Tag

IB76 INEW MESSAGEI

160301 UTC JUN 07
WWJP83 RJTD 160000
VITAL WARNING FOR YOKOHAMA NAVTEX AREA
DEVELOPING LOW 1004HPA AT 37N 147E MOVING
NE AT 15 KNOTS.
･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････
･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････
･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････
NNNN
STORED (CER= 00%)

MORE NEW MSG LEFT !

More new messages are left unread. Scroll to


next one by further pressing or  /
and
 / .

･ Pressing  removes the tag from the message ID, meaning that you have
acknowledged its reception.

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⑬ New Message Key – 2/2

･ The new message tag will be automatically removed 24 hours after reception of that
message, even if you forget to acknowledge it.

< CAUTION >

Removal of the iNEW MESSAGEi tag
constitutes your acknowledgement of
the currently displayed new message.

･ The above example shows that a number of new messages have been received, as
indicated by the bottom line prompt “ MORE NEW MSG LEFT !.” Pressing  will
recall the next new message onto the screen It can also be displayed by pressing
 /  ( for line–by–line viewing) or /( for message–by– message viewing).
･ If no additional new message is left in memory, further keypress will cause the
following message to show blinking for a few seconds at the bottom, indicating an
operational error.

Figure 2-8 Indication of All New Messages Being Acknowledged

NNNN
STORED (CER= 00%)

NO NEW MSG LEFT !

No additional new message is left in memory.

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⑭ Message/Station Rejection Key – 1/2

･ When a NAVTEX message text is currently being displayed, pressing this key turns
on a summary list of the transmitter IDs and message types that are rejected
( deselected) via the *1 menu system on both the first and second receivers as in the
example below, and not to be displayed and stored.

Figure 2-9 List of Currently Rejected Stations and Message Types – Example

< FIRST RECEIVER >

MEM. REJECTED STATIONS :

MEM. REJECTED MESSAGES:

G I M
N O P Q R S T U W X Y MEM: not to be stored in memory
SECOND RECEIVER 1: 490 kHz
< SECOND RECEIVER *21 > SECOND RECEIVER 2: 4209.5 kHz

MEM. REJECTED STATIONS :

MEM. REJECTED MESSAGES:

G I M
N O P Q R ST U W X Y

* 1:  → SYSTEM MENU → 4:MAKE SEL / REJ SETTING

Detailed instructions are given in paragraph 4.8.

* 2: SECOND RECEIVER 1 = 490 kHz, SECOND RECEIVER 2 = 4209.5 kHz

･ The following message types are always selected; they cannot be rejected due to the
relevant *3IMO resolutions and *4IEC regulations related to navigational safety:
- Type A : Navigational Warning
- Type B : Meteorological Warning
- Type D : SAR ( search and rescue), Piracy and Armed Robbery Information
- Type L : Additional Navigational Warning
*3 : IMO Resolution MSC.148 ( 77) *4 : IEC 61097–6 Ed.2

･ A message with serial number 00 will always be displayed and stored despite
rejection settings.

･ To turn off the above lists, press either  or  . Pressing  turns the lists off
and displays the SYSTEM MENU instead.

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⑭ Message/Station Rejection Key – 2/2

･ When option “ 4:MAKE SEL / REJ SETTING ” on the SYSTEM MENU is currently
accessed for selection/rejection settings, this key rejects the user–specified station or
message type so that its messages are not to be displayed and stored in memory, not
to be output to the printer port (RS–232C) or not to be output to the INS port
(RS–422).
An example of station rejecting procedure is illustrated below. The status of each
target device is either SL ( selected) or RJ ( rejected).

Figure 2-10 Rejecting Stations – Example

 SYSTEM MENU
Target Devices:
ME: memory
4:MAKE SEL / REJ SETTING PR: printer port ( RS–232C )
1:SYNCHRONIZ E BOTH RECEIVERS I N : INS port ( RS–422 )
2:FIRS T RECEI V ER ( 518KHZ )
3:SECOND
2:FIRSTRECEI
RECEIVVER
ER

1:STATIONSI
2:MESSAGES
1: STAT ION S ( M Em o r y PR in te r IN s )
ME PR IN ME PR IN ME PR IN
A: SL SL SL J: SL SL SL S: SL SL SL
B: SL SL SL K: SL SL SL T: SL SL SL
C: SL SL SL L: SL SL SL U: SL SL SL
D: SL SL SL M: SL SL SL V: SL SL SL
E: SL SL SL N: SL SL SL W: SL SL SL
F: SL SL SL O: SL SL SL X: SL SL SL
G: SL SL SL P: SL SL SL Y: SL SL SL
H: SL SL SL Q: SL SL SL Z: SL SL SL
I: SL SL SL R: SL SL SL

Station C is selected so that its messages are to be displayed and stored in memory
( ME ), and to be output to printer ( PR ) and INS ( I N) terminal. To reject C so as not
to display and store its messages, press  after specifying ME using / .


･ Using  /  and /, select the station ID first, specify the target device ( ME,
PR or IN) to which you do not wish to store or output the station’s messages, and
then press  . Make sure that the status of the device changes from S L to R J . For
instance, when ME is set to the RJ status, any messages from that station will not be
displayed or stored.

･ While other menu is being displayed, pressing this key produces three quick beeps to
indicate an operational error.

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⑮ Menu Key 
･ Pressing this key opens a menu termed “ SYSTEM MENU,” as shown below, to
customize the operation to suit your specific needs, to test the receiver performance
off–line, or to reset the entire system to the initial settings. See paragraphs in section
4 for greater details.

Figure 2-11 SYSTEM MENU

･ To turn the menu off, press SYSTEM MENU

 again or *1  . 1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS
2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
･ A desired menu option can
3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
be selected by highlighting it
4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
with  /  , followed by 5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES
. 6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
9: TURN ON /OFF MESSAGE ALARM
0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

･ The functions of each option are summarized below.

1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS : Selects display background colors, turns
on/off screen sleep mode, or selects
message font types.
2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES: Selects 490 or 4209.5 kHz.

3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP: Turns on/off keypress beep.

* 2 4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS : Selects or rejects transmitters or message
types that are to be displayed and stored.
output to RS–232C, I/O DATA and RS–422
ports.
5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES : Searches memory for stored messages by
station and/or message type.
6: SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES : Selects messages to be output externally.
7: SET OUTPUT PORTS: Sets output ports on/off, selects protocols,
formats, etc.
8: START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS: Executes self–diagnostic tests.
* 3 9: TURN ON / OFF MESSAGE ALARM : Turns on/ off message alarms.
*4 0: RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS: Initializes user–made settings.

*1: Pressing this key turns the menu off and returns you to the first receiver screen.
*2: Types A, B, D and L messages cannot be rejected due to relevant IMO resolutions.
*3: Alarm for type–D messages cannot be turned off due to relevant IMO resolutions.
*4: Stored messages will not be erased from memory by executing this function.

Detailed information on each menu option is given in section 4.

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⑯ Store Message Key 

･ This key is used to place a specific NAVTEX message in permanent storage, thereby
protecting it from being automatically erased from memory after the maximum
message storage limit ( 200 messages for each receiver) is reached.
･ Pressing this key attaches a “ PROTECTED” tag to the ID of the message you wish to
protect, and pressing  *removes the tag from the message, as in the example
below. *User confirmation is required. See ⑰ below.

Figure 2-12 Attaching / Removing Message Protection Tag – Example

Protection tag is attached.

KA66
170520 UTC JUN 07  KA66 PROTECTED
170520 UTC JUN 07
UNDERWATER RESEARCH ･･･ UNDERWATER RESEARCH ･･･
OPERATED VEHICLE ･････････ OPERATED VEHICLE ･････････
･････････････････････････････ ･････････････････････････････
･････････････････････････････ ･････････････････････････････
･････････････････････････････  ･････････････････････････････

NNNN NNNN
STORED (CER=00%) STORED (CER=00%)

Protection tag is removed.

･ Up to 50 messages can be protected from automatic erasure ( for each of the first and
selected second receivers). An attempt to protect messages beyond this limit causes
an operational error, turning on the following caution message in the message prompt
line ( screen’s bottom line):

STORAGE LIMIT IS REACHED !

･ The message storage capacity will increase by 50 to 250 messages when 50
received messages in each receiver are protected.

⑰ Clear Key 
The major functions this key provides are:
･ *1 removing message protection tag ( PROTECTEDI ) from the currently displayed
protected NAVTEX message.
･ removing new message tag ( IINEW MESSAGEII ) from a new message, and
･ turning off all menus at a time, returning to the first receiver message page when
making settings via the *2 menu system.

*1:Removing the message protection tag requires your confirmation, as ARE YOU SURE ?
shown at right. 1: NO ( CANCEL )
Use  / to select the desired option and then press . 2: YES ( EXECUTE )

*2: See section 4 for more information. [▲ ] [▼ ] [ ENT ]

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3. Basic Operating Procedure

3.1. Introduction

This section describes the basic operating procedure, allowing you to operate your NAVTEX
receiver from the front keypad without prior knowledge of the NAVTEX system. The
functions that are available from the keypad are summarized in section 2 (Control Panel
Functions ). It is assumed that a specified antenna and appropriate power supply are
connected to the equipment.

3.2. Turning the Equipment On /Off

To turn the equipment on, gently press  once.

Figure 3-1 Opening Message – Example
An opening message like the
example at right will show up and
stay for approximately five seconds, WELCOME TO NAVTEX RECEIVER
indicating the model name, software
version number and release date.
The numbers shown are examples. SOFTWARE VER. 1.0 REV_1.1A1
DATE OCT 06, 2007

Turning Equipment Off

Figure 3-2 Power–Shutdown Countdown Window
To turn the unit off, press and hold
down  for two to three seconds
until a power–shutdown countdown SHUTTING DOWN NAVTEX RECEIVER
window shows up as illustrated at WAIT !–––
right, indicating that a power–off
sequence has just started.
Countdown bars

･ Keep on pressing the key until all countdown bars have disappeared, and then release
the key to completely switch the unit off. This delayed action avoids an accidental shutoff
and loss of message data.
･ Releasing the key with at least one countdown bar still showing cancels the
power–shutdown sequence.

Turning Opening Message Off

･ After the unit is switched on, the opening message window will be replaced with another
window listing the current settings of receiver control parameters, as in the example
shown in Figure 2–4.

･ The above list will stay on for approximately 20 seconds before the NAVTEX message
screen shows up, replacing it automatically.

･ To turn the list off immediately, press  or  .

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3.3. Adjusting Screen Brightness

･ The screen brightness level can be changed in a total of eight steps to suit the ambient
lighting condition by repeatedly pressing  .
･ To extend the service life of the LED backlighting lamps, the level can be changed in two
steps automatically after a user–preset time period. See paragraph 4.5 for detailed
information on the screen sleep mode.
･ The screen background is initially white. You can change it to black or blue via the
instructions given in paragraph 4.3.

3.4. Adjusting Ke ypad Backlighting Level

･ The keypad backlighting level can be changed in a total of eight steps to suit the ambient
lighting condition by repeatedly pressing  .
･ The last used level will be stored in memory. However, if the minimum level was used
last time, it will return to the maximum level on next power–up.

3.5. Sw itching First and Second Receivers

･ The message display initially shows first receiver page, showing the NAVTEX message
received on the first ( 518 kHz ) receiver.
･ To display the second receiver page to show messages received on the second receiver
( * 490 kHz or * 4209.5 kHz ), press  . A second keypress will switch the display back
to the first receiver page. To externally switch the second receiver with a command via
the RS–422 connector ( INS port), see paragraph 7.4.6 for instructions.
･ Pressing  will also return you to the first receiver page when you are making settings
via the menu system.

Figure 3-3 Switching First and Second Receivers

1ST RCVR M S G ( 15/ 15 )
IB07
210520 UTC JUN 07
･･････････････････････････････････
First Receiver Page

 ･･････････････････････････････････
NNNN

STORED (CER=00%)

2ND RCVR1 M S G ( 10/ 10 )

KA23
* Frequency Indication: 210635 UTC JUN 07
･ RCVR1 = 490 kHz ･･････････････････････････････････
Second Receiver Page
･ RCVR2 = 4209.5 kHz
･･････････････････････････････････
See paragraph 4.6 for NNNN
instructions. STORED (CER=00%)

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3.6. Scrolling NAVTEX Messages

The displayed NAVTEX text can be scrolled line by line or down or message by message
with the use of the following pairs of keys:

・  / : Line–by–line scrolling.

- Pressing  scrolls the text downward, allowing more message lines hidden beyond
the lower screen limit to show up. Holding down the key accelerates scrolling.
When the top line of the newest message ( e.g. 13/ 13 ) is reached, further keypress
displays the last line of the oldest message ( e.g. 1/ 13 ).

- Pressing  acts in the opposite way, allowing more lines hidden beyond the upper
screen limit to show up. Holding down the key accelerates scrolling.
When the bottom line of the oldest message ( e.g. 1/13 ) is reached, further keypress
displays the top line of the newest message ( e.g. 13/ 13 ).

・ /: Message–by–message scrolling.

- Pressing once scrolls the text by one message timewise forward to show a next
newer message, as in the example below.

Figure 3-4 Forward Message Scrolling – Example 1

1ST RCVR MSG 12 9 /130 1ST RCVR MSG 13 0 /130

- Holding down the key accelerates the scroll speed. After the newest message is
reached, further keypress displays the oldest one.

Figure 3-5 Forward Message Scrolling – Example 2

1ST RCVR MSG 13 0 /130 1ST RCVR MSG 1/130

- Pressing once scrolls the text by one message timewise backward to show a next
older message, as in the example below.

Figure 3-6 Backward Message Scrolling – Example – 1

1ST RCVR MSG 110/130 1ST RCVR MSG 10 9 /130

- Holding down the key accelerates the scroll speed. After the oldest message is
reached, further keypress displays the newest one.

Figure 3-7 Backward Message Scrolling – Example – 2

1ST RCVR MSG 1/130 1ST RCVR MSG 13 0 /130

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3.7. Stopping Audible and Visual Alarm
Your equipment will warn you audibly and visually upon reception of a vital NAVTEX
message ( type–D message ), such as SAR information, piracy, or armed robbery warning.
An example type–D alarm message is given below, showing the visual alarm ( called the
alarm tag) attached to the message ID. The ID and text are also displayed in red to
indicate that the message below is a type–D alarm message, distinguishable from other
alarm messages (type–A: navigational, type–B: weather, or type–L: other alarm).

Figure 3-8 Visual Alarm Indication for Type–D Message – Example

Message ID and text are shown in Visual alarm indication ( alarm tag)
red also as visual alarm. This can be turned off with second pressing of .
JD36 IIA LAR M! ii
210500 UTC JUN 07
SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION UNDERWAY FOR
A PASSENGER WHO WENT OVERBOARD･･･････････
･･････････････････････････････････････････････････
NNNN
STORED (CER=00%)

M O R E U N R E AD AL AR M M S G L E F T !

To silence the audible alarm, simply press . This message indicates more
alarm messages are left
If another D type message was received before the unread in memory
current one, its audible alarm will also be stopped.
Pressing the key again will turn off the visual alarm indication ( iALARM !ii, alarm tag),
resetting the alarm.
A type–D message will remain fixed and will not automatically scroll until it is acknowledged
or until another D message is received on either receiver.
NOTE: Each alarm can be acknowledged and reset individually with the appropriate software command via the RS–422
port. See paragraph 7.4.5 for details.

If additional alarm messages are left < CAUTION >

unread in memory, that condition will be Silencing the audible alarm
indicated as in the example above. constitutes your acknowledgement
Pressing  again will recall the next of the current alarm message.
unread alarm message onto the screen.

Figure 3-9 Visual Alarm Indication for Type–A Message – Example

The equipment can also be Message ID alone is shown in red.
set to alert you to a
navigational warning ( type–A KA88 IIA L A R M ! I I
message), a weather warning 270520 UTC JUN 07
( type–B message) or other BOMBING EXERCISE WILL BE CONDUCTED DAILY IN
warning ( type–L message) via ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････
the menu system described in
paragraph 4.14.

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3.8. Protecting Messages for Permanent Storage

3.8.1. Int roduction
Initially, all stored NAVTEX messages will be automatically erased one by one from memory
on a first–in–first–out basis as the equipment continues receiving new messages after the
message storage capacity limit ( 200 messages) is reached. If you wish to protect a specific
message for permanent retention in memory, proceed via the steps given below. Up to
50 messages can be protected across each receiver screen, and are saved in a separate
area of the non–volatile memory, allowing an additional 50 new messages to be stored in
each of the first receiver and the selected second receiver.

3.8.2. Protecting Procedure

Figure 3-10 Protecting a Specific Message from Automatic Erasure – Step 1

ID of message to be saved
(1) Using / and/or To protect this message, press .
 /  , display the KB67
message you wish to
save. If two or more 211740 UTC JUN 07
messages are being DENSE FOG EXPECTED IN AREAS BOUNDED BY ･･･
shown, the ID of that ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････
message should be ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････
brought to the top NNNN
STORED (CER= 00%)
message line, as in
the example at right. MORE UNREAD NEW MSG LEFT!
Figure 3-11 Protecting a Specific Message from Automatic Erasure – Step 2
Message protection tag
(2) Press  . This will
attach a message KB67 IIPROTECTEDii
protection tag 211740 UTC JUN 07
( PROTECTED tag) DENSE FOG EXPECTED IN AREAS BOUNDED BY ･･･
to the message ID as ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････
in the example at ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････
right, indicating that NNNN
the message is now STORED (CER= 00%)
protected against
M OR E UNR EAD N EW M S G L EF T!
automatic erasure.
NOTE: If the message you wish to protect is a new message, the NEW MESSAGE tag will be replaced with the
PROTECTED tag.

Storage Limit Indication

Attempting to protect messages in excess 50 will cause the following error message to
be turned on blinking in the message prompt line for a few seconds.

S TO R AG E L I M I T I S R E AC H E D !

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3.8.3. Removing Protection Tag

The protection tag on a specific message can be removed via the following steps:

(1) Using / and/or  /  , display the message from which you wish to remove the
tag.

(2) Press  . This will cause the following caution window to pop up, asking you to
confirm your action.

ARE YOU SURE ?

1: NO ( CANCEL )i
2: YES ( EXECUTE )
[▲ ] [▼ ] [ ENT ]

(3) Press  or  to highlight option “2:YES (EXECUTE)” and then press .

(4) If there are more messages you wish to remove the protection tag from, repeat the
above steps.

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4. Customizing Operation via Menu System

4.1. Introduction
The equipment should work normally with the initial factory settings. Some of the settings,
such as keypress beep on/off, screen background color, rejection of certain transmitters or
message types and alarm on/off, however, may be changed to suit your specific operating
needs via the menu system without degrading the performance.

4.2. Accessing the Menu S ystem

Figure 4-1 System Menu
The menu system can be accessed SYSTEM MENU
by simply pressing  . The menu
shown at right should then be turned 1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS
2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
on, indicating that you have activated
3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
the menu system. 4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES
To turn the menu off, press  again 6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
or *1  . 7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
9: TURN ON / OFF MESSAGE ALARM
*1: Pressing  returns you to the first 0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
receiver page, if you are operating on the
second receiver.

Figure 4-2 Returning to Previous Menu or Directly to Message Screen

1ST RCVR MSG (20/20)   STANDBY

IA05 NEW MESSAGE
220603 UTC
FOG INFORMATION AS OF220600UTC
･･････････････････････････････････････････････
･･････････････････････････････････････････････
NNNN SYSTEM MENU
STORED (CER=00%)
1:SELECT BACKGROUND COLORS
････････････････････････････････
･････････････････････････････････
0:RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
5:MAKE SEL/REJ SETTINGS
 1:SYNCHRONIZE BOTH RECEIVERS
2:FIRST RECEIVER (518 KHZ)
3:SECOND RECEIVER
1:SYNCHRONIZE BOTH RECEIVERS

1:STATIONS
2:MESSAGES
2:MESSAGES
 A:
B:
NAVIGATIONAL WARNING
WEATHER WARNING
C: ICE REPORT
D: SEARCH AMD RESCUE INFORMATION,
PIRACY/ARMED ROBBERY
E: WEATHER FORECAST
F: PILOT SERVICE MESSAGE
G: AIS
Menu options can be selected by pressing H: LORAN–C MESSAGE

 /  , followed by  .
I: AIS MESSAGE
J: SATNAV MESSAGE
K: OTHER ELECTRONIC NAVAID MSG
L: ADDITIONAL NAV WARNING

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4.3. Selecting Screen Background Colors

Figure 4-3 Selecting Screen Background Colors

Three different colors (white, SYSTEM MENU

black and blue) are selectable 1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS
for the text screen background. 2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
Initially the background is set to 1: MAKE
3: SELECT 2ND DISPLAY SETTINGS
RECEIVER LANGUAGES
white. 4: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
1: SELECT
5: MAKE BACKGROUND COLORSI
SEL / REJ SETTINGS
6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
The two others can be selected 2: SELECT
7. SET 1:SELECT
OUTPUT MESSAGE
PORTS FONT TYPES
BACKGROUND COLORS
via the following steps: 3: TURN
8. START ON/OFF SLEEP
SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS MODE
1: /WHITEI
9: TURN ON OFF MESSAGE ALARM
0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
2: BLACK
3: BLUE

(1) Highlight option “ 1:MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS” by pressing  /  , followed by

.
(2) Select option “ 1:SELECT BACKGROUND COLORS” in the same manner.

(3) Highlight the desired option with  / again, and then press .
(4) Press  or  to return to the text screen.

4.4. Selecting Message Font Types

Figure 4-4 Selecting Message Font Types

NAVTEX messages are initially
displayed in a bold font for ease SYSTEM MENU
of reading from a distance (2–3 1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS
meters away). 2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
1: MAKE
3: SELECT 2ND DISPLAY SETTINGS
RECEIVER LANGUAGES
A thinner type (normal) font can 4: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
1: SELECT
5: MAKE BACKGROUND COLORS
SEL / REJ SETTINGS
be selected via the following 6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
steps. 2: OUTPUT
7. SET SELECT MESSAGE FONT TYPESI
PORTS
3: TURN
8. START ON/OFF SLEEP
SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS MODE
2:SELECT
9: TURN ON MESSAGE
/ OFF MESSAGE ALARM FONT TYPES
(1) Highlight option “1:MAKE 0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
DISPLAY SETTINGS” by 1: BOLDI
pressing  /  and then 2: NORMAL
.
(2) Select “ 2:SELECT MESSAGE FONT TYPES” in the same manner.

(3) Highlight “ 2:NORMAL” with  /  again, and then press  .

(4) Press  or  to return to the text screen.

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4.5. Turning on/off Screen Sleep Mode

4.5.1. Introduction
Figure 4-5 Turning Screen Sleep Mode on
The screen brightness initially
remains at the level set by SYSTEM MENU
pressing .
1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS
2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
To extend the service life of the 1: MAKE
3: SELECT 2ND DISPLAY SETTINGS
RECEIVER LANGUAGES
backlighting lamps ( white *1LED 4: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
lamps), a screen sleep mode can 1: SELECT BACKGROUND COLORS
5: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
be activated, which automatically 2: SELECT
6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGE
MESSAGES FONT TYPES
7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
reduces the brightness level in two 3: TURN
8. START ON/OFF SLEEP
SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS MODEi
steps when no key is pressed for a 9: TURN ON / OFF MESSAGE ALARM
time period defined by the user. 3:TURN
0. RESET ON/OFF
TO FACTORY SLEEP MODE
DEFAULTS

1: OFF
The sleep mode is initially turned off. To
2: ONI
activate its function and set the time to the
sleep mode, follow the steps given in the 2:TURN ON SLEEP MODE
following paragraphs.
1: STANDARDI
*1: Light–Emitting Diode 2: USER–DEFINED MODE

4.5.2. Turning Sleep Mode on

(1) Highlight option “ 1:MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS” by pressing  /  , followed by

.
(2) Select “ 2:TURN ON/OFF SLEEP MODE” in the same manner.

(3) Select “ 2: ON” in the same manner.

The following options are now selectable:

1:STANDARD : 1 minute to reduced level 1, 15 minutes to reduced level 2
2:USER–DEFINED MODE : times to reduced levels 1 and 2 are selectable in 1–minute
steps. See NOTE below.
NOTE :
Reduced level 1 = approx. half maximum brightness level
Reduced level 2 = backlighting switched off

(4) Select the desired option, and press  .

(5) If you selected “ USER–DEFINED MODE ” at the above step, proceed to the next
paragraph (4.5.3 ) for the setting instructions.

(6) Press  or  to return to the text screen.

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4.5.3. Setting Times to Reduced Brightness Levels

Figure 4-6 Setting Times to Reduced Brightness Levels

If you wish to set the times to
the reduced brightness levels, 3:TURN ON/OFF SLEEP MODE
follow the steps given below.
1: OFF
(1) Select option “ 2:ON.” 2: ONI

(2) Select option “ USER–DEFINED 2:TURN ON SLEEP MODE

MODE.”
1: STANDARD
(3) Highlight option “ 1:TIME TO 2: USER–DEFINED MODEi
BRT LEVEL 1” by pressing
 /. 2:USER–DEFINED MODE
(4) Select the desired time period in 1:TIME TO BRT LEVEL 1I 1 MIN
1–minute steps by 2:TIME TO BRT LEVEL 2 15 MIN
pressing/.
(5) Highlight option “ 2:TIME TO BRT LEVEL 2” by pressing  / .
(6) Select the desired time period in one–minute steps in the same manner.

4.6. Selecting Frequencies for Second Receiver

Figure 4-7 Selecting Second Receiver Frequencies

The following two frequencies are
selectable for the second SYSTEM MENU
receiver’s operation: 1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS
･ 490 kHz (default) 2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
･ 4209.5 kHz 3: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER LANGUAGES
2: SELECT
4: TURN ON / OFF 2ND RECEIVER
KEYPRESS BEEP FREQUENCIES
Initially the second receiver is set 5: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
1: 490KHZI
6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
to 490 kHz. More tan 20 countries, 7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
including Canada, Germany, 2: 4209.5KHZ
8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
France, Iceland, Iran, Romania, 9: TURN ON / OFF MESSAGE ALARM
0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
Spain, Turkey, Portugal, Ukraine
and the U.K., are currently broad–
casting national language messages on this channel, catering mainly for local users.
The NAVTEX service on 4209.5 kHz is primarily intended for users in tropical regions.
Currently, stations in Egypt, Taiwan, Turkey, the United States and Vietnam are operational
on this shortwave frequency. It can be chosen via the following steps or with a software
command from an INS terminal via the RS–422 connector (paragraph 7.4.6):

(1) Highlight option “ 2:SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES” by pressing  / ,

followed by  .
(2) Highlight option “ 2: 4209.5KHZ,“and then press .
(3) Press  or  to return to the text screen.

The above setting will be remembered until the system is reset.

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4.7. Turning on/off Ke ypress Beep

Figure 4-8 Turning on / off Keypress Beep

SYSTEM MENU
Pressing a front panel key
causes the equipment to beep, 1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS
indicating proper actuation of 2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
that key; this is the initial 3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
setting. 4: MAKE SEL/REJ SETTINGS
3: TURN ON /OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
5: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
If you wish to turn off the 6.
1: OFF
SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
keypress beep, follow the 7. 2: O
SET N
OUTPUT PORTS
8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
steps given below. 9: TURN ON / OFF MESSAGE ALARM

To silence keypress beep, select

this option and press .

(1) Highlight option “ 2: OFF” by pressing  /  , followed by  .

(2) Press  or  to return to the previous NAVTEX text screen.

The above setting will be remembered until the system is reset.

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4.8. Selecting and Rejecting Transmitters

4.8.1. Introduction
Initially the equipment is set to *1 display NAVTEX messages from all stations on the air
within the coverage area, *1 store those messages in memory and output them to the printer
port (RS–232C), *2 I / O DATA port and INS port (RS–422). There may be cases where you
do not wish to display, store, or output future messages from specific transmitters that are
not of your concern to your navigational needs. Carrying out the following procedure allows
you to select or reject transmitters independently for message display and storage in
memory, for message output to the printer port, and message for output to the INS port.

A list of the transmitters that are currently rejected from display and storage can be checked
by pressing  with the message screen showing.

*1: A message will be displayed and stored in memory unless its character error rate ( CER ) exceeds 33%. CER is the
ratio of the number of the correctly received characters to the number of corrupt characters per message.
*2: The I / O DATA port (I/O DATA) outputs the same message characters as the printer port.

4.8.2. Set ting Procedure

To reject a specific station, execute the following step–by–step instructions:
(1) Highlight option “ 4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS” by pressing  /  , and then
 . This opens a submenu as shown below with the following options:
1: SYNCHRONIZE BOTH RECEIVERS: Applies same settings to both receivers.
2: FIRST RECEIVER (518KHZ) : Makes settings for first receiver alone.
3: SECOND RECEIVER: Makes settings for second receiver alone.

< CAUTION >

There are NAVAREAs where the same ID is shared by two transmit ters, one on
518 kHz and t he other on 490 or 4209.5 kHz, located in two different countries in
the same ser vice area. In such cases, choosing option “1:SYNCHRONIZE BOTH
RECEIVERS” will result in unintended rejection set tings on either frequency.

Figure 4-9 Making Settings for First Receiver – Step 1

SYSTEM MENU

1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS

2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
4: MAKE SEL/ REJ SETTINGS
5 SEARCH STORED MESSAGES
4: MAKE
6. SELECT SEL
OUTPUT / REJ SETTINGS
MESSAGES
7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
1: SYNCHRONIZE
8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC BOTH
TESTS RECEIVERS
2: FIRST
9: TURN ON / OFFRECEIVER (518KHZ)i
MESSAGE ALARM
0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
3: SECOND RECEIVER
2: FIRST RECEIVER (518KHZ)
1: STATIONSI
2: MESSAGES

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4.8.2. Setting Procedure (continued – 2 / 3 )

(2) Highlight the desired option, and then press  . The above example shows that you
selected option “ 2: F IRST REC EIVER ” to make settings to the first receiver alone.
Another submenu will then open with the following options:
1: STATIONS: Selects or rejects transmitters.
2: MESSAGES: Selects or rejects message types.

(3) Select “1:STAT ION S ” and then press  . This will open a table listing the station IDs,
their memory ( ME ) storage statuses, printer (PR) and INS ( IN) port output statuses, as
in the example below. The status indication is either SL ( selected ) or RJ ( rejected ).
Initially all stations are in the SL status ( i.e. selected) and messages from every station
will be displayed and stored in memory, output to the printer port (RS–232C connector )
and output to the INS port (RS– 422 connector).
Figure 4-10 Making Settings for First Receiver – Step 2

2: F IR ST R E C E IVER ( 5 18KH Z )
1 : STAT ION SI
2 : M1:
ESSAG ES S
STAT ION ( M Em o r y PR in te r IN s )
ME PR IN ME PR IN ME PR IN
A: SL SL SL J: SL SL SL S: SL SL SL
B: SL SL SL K: SL SL SL T: SL SL SL
C: SL SL SL L: SL SL SL U: SL SL SL
D: SL SL SL M: SL SL SL V: SL SL SL
E: SL SL SL N: SL SL SL W: SL SL SL
F: SL SL SL O: SL SL SL X: SL SL SL
G: SL SL SL P: SL SL SL Y: SL SL SL
H: SL SL SL Q: SL SL SL Z: SL SL SL
I: SL SL SL R: SL SL SL

(4) Using  /  , highlight the station whose NAVTEX messages you wish to display and
store in memory, to output to the printer port or to output to the INS port.

(5) With /, highlight the status indication ( SL or R J ) of the target device ( ME, PR or
I N ).

(6) To change the status to R J , press  and to change it back to SL , press  .

The example below shows that you wish to output the messages from station B to the
INS port alone, while preventing them from being displayed and stored in memory or
from being output to the printer port.
Figure 4-11 Making Settings for First Receiver – Step 3

ME PR IN ME PR IN ME PR IN
A: SL SL SL J: SL SL SL S: SL SL SL
B: RJ RJ SL K: SL SL SL T: SL SL SL

Not to be stored Not to be output to To be output to

in memory printer (RS–232C) INS (RS–422)

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4.8.2. Setting Procedure (continued – 3 / 3 )

(7) Likewise, repeat steps (4), (5) and (6) to make the desired RJ/SL settings for other
transmitter IDs.
Do not press  after setting the status with /.

(8) Press  to return to the previous menu, or  to close all menus to return to the
previous text message screen.
This completes the procedure for changing the display and memory storage status,
printer port output status and INS port output status.
NOTE: Those settings can be externally controlled via the INS port with appropriate commands from a PC or IBS / INS
device. See paragraph 7.4 for details.

4.9. Selecting and Rejecting Message Types

4.9.1. Introduction
Initially all message types are to be displayed and stored in memory, to be output to the
printer port ( RS–232C ), I/O DATA port (I / O DATA) and to the INS port ( RS–422 ), except
for the following types:
Figure 4-12 Initially Rejected Message Types
G I M N O P Q R S T U W X Y

If you wish to select some of these types for display and storage in memory or for output to
the printer / INS ports, or to prevent other messages types from being stored, or from being
output to the ports, follow the procedure outlined below.
NOTES:
(1) Message types A ( Navigational warning), B ( Meteorological warning), D ( SAR, piracy and armed robbery information) and L
(Additional navigational warning) are always selected for storage in memory, output to the printer, I / O DATA and INS
ports ; these types cannot be rejected ( i . e . cannot be set to the “ R J” status ).
(2) A message with serial number 00 will always be displayed and stored regardless of storage rejection settings.
(3) Those settings can be externally controlled via the INS port with appropriate commands from a PC or IBS / I NS device.
See paragraph 7.4 for details.

4.9.2. Setting Procedure

To select some of the above initially rejected message types ( e.g. type G: AIS messages ) or
to reject additional message types, execute the following step–by–step instructions. It is
assumed that the SYSTEM MENU is currently being displayed.

(1) Highlight option “ 4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS” by pressing  /  , and then
 . This opens a submenu as shown below with the following options:
1: SYNCHRONIZE BOTH RECEIVERS: Applies same settings to both receivers.
2: FIRST RECEIVER ( 518KHZ ) : Makes settings for first receiver alone.
3: SECOND RECEIVER: Makes settings for second receiver alone.

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4.9.2. Set ting Procedure (continued – 2 / 3 )

(2) Highlight the desired option, and then press  . The example below shows that you
selected option “ 1: SYNCHRONIZE BOTH RECEIVERS” to make the same settings
for the first and second receivers simultaneously. Another submenu will then open
with the following options:

1: STATIONS: Selects or rejects transmitters.

2: MESSAGES: Selects or rejects message types.

(3) Select “2:MESSAGES” and then press .

This will open a table listing the message types and titles, their memory (ME) storage
statuses, printer (PR) and INS ( IN) port output statuses, as in the example below. The
status indication is either SL ( selected ) or RJ ( rejected ).
The statuses of the rest of the message types ( M through Z ) will show up one by one
with repeatedly pressing of  , as in the example in Figure 4–14.

Figure 4-13 Making Same Settings for First and Second Receivers – Step 1

SYSTEM MENU
NOTE: The settings for P R apply also to
1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS the I / O DATA port.
2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
4: MAKE SEL/ REJ SETTINGS
5 SEARCH STORED MESSAGES
4: MAKE
6. SELECT SEL
OUTPUT / REJ SETTINGS
MESSAGES
7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
1: SYNCHRONIZE
8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC BOTH
TESTS RECEIVERS
2: FIRST
9: TURN ON / OFFRECEIVER (518KHZ)
MESSAGE ALARM
0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
3: SECOND RECEIVER
1: SYNCHRONIZE BOTH RECEIVERS
1: STATIONS
2: MESSAGESi
2: MESSAGES ( MEmory PRinter INs ) ME PR IN
A: N AV I G AT I O N A L WA R N I N G SL SL SL
B: M E T E O R O L O G I C A L WA R N I N G SL SL SL
C: I C E R E P O R T SL SL SL
D: S E A R C H A N D R E S C U E I N F O R M A – SL SL SL
T I O N / P I R A C Y A N D A R M E D R O B B E RY
E: METEOROLOGICAL FORECAST SL SL SL
F: P I L O T S E RV I C E M E S S A G E SL SL SL
G: A I S RJ RJ RJ
H: L O R A N – C M E S S A G E SL SL SL
I: P R E S E N T LY N O T U S E D RJ RJ RJ
J: SATNAV MESSAGE SL SL SL
K: OTHER ELECTRONIC NAVAID MSG. SL SL SL
L: A D D I T I O N A L N AV. WA R N I N G SL SL SL

･ Destination Devices : ME: memory PR: printer port ( RS–232C ) IN: INS port ( RS–422)
･ Status : SL : selected RJ: rejected

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4.9.2. Set ting Procedure (continued – 3 / 3 )

Figure 4-14 Checking Statuses of Other Message Types – Example

E: METEOROLOGICAL FORECAST SL SL SL
F: P I L O T S E RV I C E M E S S A G E SL SL SL
G: AIS RJ RJ RJ
H: LORAN–C MESSAGE SL SL SL
I: P R E S E N T LY N O T U S E D RJ RJ RJ
J: SATNAV MESSAGE SL SL SL
K: OTHER ELECTRONIC NAVAID MSG. SL SL SL
L: A D D I T I O N A L N AV. WA R N I N G SL SL SL
M: MESSAGE TYPE M RJ RJ RJ
N: MESSAGE TYPE N RJ RJ RJ
O: MESSAGE TYPE O RJ RJ RJ
P: MESSAGE TYPE P RJ RJ RJ

Rest of message types partially shown by pressing 

(4) Using  /  , highlight the message type that you wish, or do not wish, to store in
memory (ME), to output to the printer port (PR) or to output to the INS port (IN). Types
A, B, D and L cannot be selected at any time, and will be skipped.

(5) With /, highlight the status indication ( SL or R J ) of the target device ( ME, PR or
I N ). To change the status to R J , press  , and to change it back to SL , press  .
The example below shows that you wish to output type G messages (AIS) to the INS
port alone, while preventing them from being stored in memory or from being output to
the printer port.

Figure 4-15 Making Same Settings for First and Second Receivers – Step 2

2: MESSAGES ( MEmory PRinter INs ) ME PR IN

A: N AV I G AT I O N A L WA R N I N G SL SL SL
B: M E T E O R O L O G I C A L WA R N I N G SL SL SL
C: I C E R E P O R T SL SL SL
D: S E A R C H A N D R E S C U E I N F O R M A – SL SL SL
T I O N / P I R A C Y A N D A R M E D R O B B E RY
E: METEOROLOGICAL FORECAST SL SL SL
F: P I L O T S E RV I C E M E S S A G E SL SL SL
G: A I S RJ RJ SL
H: L O R A N – C M E S S A G E SL SL SL
I: P R E S E N T LY N O T U S E D RJ RJ RJ
J: SATNAV MESSAGE SL SL SL
K: OTHER ELECTRONIC NAVAID MSG. SL SL SL
L: A D D I T I O N A L N AV. WA R N I N G SL SL SL

AIS messages are to be output to INS port alone

(6) Likewise, repeat steps (4) and (5) to make the desired RJ/SL settings for other
message types. Do not press  after setting the status with /.

(7) Press  to close all menus to return to the previous text message screen.

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4.10. Searching Memor y f or Stored Messages

NAVTEX messages stored in non–volatile memory are searchable by station and / or

message type via the following steps:

(1) Highlight option “ 5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES ” by pressing  /  ,

followed by  . This opens a submenu with a list of all station IDs, as shown below.
The wild card character (＊) represents all station IDs.

Figure 4-16 Searching for Stored Messages

 SYSTEM MENU

1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS Wild Card representing all

2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES stations
3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGESI
6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
5: SEARCH
7. SET FOR STORED MESSAGES
OUTPUT PORTS
8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
9: TURNSEARCH BY STATION
ON / OFF MESSAGE ALARM
0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
Ai B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ＊
SEARCH BY MESSAGE TYPE
Ai B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ＊

Wild card representing all message types

(2) Using  /  //, select the station of which messages you wish to search for.
For example, if you wish to search for all stored messages sent from station A, highlight
A . If you wish to search for messages of a specific type from all stations, highlight the
wild card character (＊) which represents all transmitter IDs.

(3) Press  . This opens a menu listing all the message types. The wild card (＊)
represents all message types.

(4) Using  /  //, select the desired message type. If you wish to specify all
message types from the station selected at step (2), highlight ＊.

(5) Press  . This allows all messages to be displayed that meet the conditions you set
at above steps (2) and (4).

The displayed messages can be scrolled across the screen line–by–line by pressing
 /  or message–by–message by pressing /.
To return to the menu, press . To return to the previous NAVTEX
text screen, press it once again.

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4.11. Selecting Output Messages

4.11.1. Introduction
The NAVTEX message that is currently being received or previously received messages
stored in memory can be output to external devices ( e.g., a printer, an INS/IBS device) via
the rear panel interface connectors ( I / O p o r t s , i . e . RS–232C, RS–422, I / O DATA ). The
execution of the following instructions allows you to selectively output the desired messages
by specifying various parameters, such as live ( on–line ) or recall–from–storage mode,
receiver type, transmitter ID and message type.

(1) Press  , opening the SYSTEM MENU.

Figure 4-17 Accessing Output Selection Menu

 SYSTEM MENU

1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS

2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES
6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
6: SELECT
8. START OUTPUT MESSAGES
SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
9: TURN ON / OFF MESSAGE ALARM
1: RECEIVING
0. RESET TO FACTORYMSGi ON
DEFAULTS IOFFI
2: ALL STORED MSG
3: MSG SELECTED BY FREQUENCY
4: MSG SELECTED BY STATION
5: MSG SELECTED BY TYPE
6: DISPLAYED MSG
7: SELECTED MSG

(2) Highlight “ 6: SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES” by pressing  /  , followed by

 . This opens a submenu as illustrated above, with the following output mode
options:

1: RECEIVING MSG: Message currently being received

2: ALL STORED MSG: All stored messages
3: MSG SELECTED BY FREQUENCY: Messages selected by specifying receiver
4: MSG SELECTED BY STATION: Messages selected by specifying transmitter
5: MSG SELECTED BY TYPE: Messages selected by specifying message type
6: DISPLAYED MSG: All messages currently displayed
7: SELECTED MSG: Individual messages selected from those
appearing on display

Before the desired output can be obtained, the target output connector ( output port ) must be
enabled ( set to ON) via the instructions in paragraph 4.12. Note that all ports are initially
enabled unless set otherwise previously by your dealer.

NOTE: A forced carriage return ( ) will be replaced by an underscore ( _ ) ( hex 5F ) when it is output to an IBS / INS
terminal or a printer.

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4.11.2. Outpu t t ing Live NAVTEX Messages

This output mode is to be activated when an optional printer is plugged in for realtime,
on–line message printing or when a live NAVTEX output is required for other onboard
applications.

To output live messages as they are received, follow the steps given below. Be sure to set
the printer ( e.g. *1PR–950/PR–950G) or other receiving device properly.

NOTE: A forced carriage return ( ) will be replaced by an underscore ( _ ) ( hex 5F ) when it is output to an IBS / INS
terminal or a printer.

(1) Highlight option “1:RECEIVING MSG” on the SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES

submenu, and then press  .

(2) Press to highlight “ * 2 O N ,” and then press  . Another submenu will then show
up, allowing you to select the first or second receiver, as illustrated below.

Figure 4-18 Outputting Live NAVTEX Message

6: SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES Select this option with , and then

press .
1: RECEIVING MSGi iONi OFF
2: ALL STORED MSG
1: RECEIVING MSG
3: MSG SELECTED BY FREQUENCY
4: MSG SELECTED
1: FIRST BY STATION
RECEIVER (518KHZ)i
5: MSG SELECTED BY TYPE (490KHZ)
2: SECOND RECEIVER
6: DISPLAYED MSG
7: SELECTED MSG
Select desired receiver with
. /

(3) Using  /  , select the desired receiver, and then press  . The equipment will
then start outputting live messages from the receiver selected.

The settings you made via the above steps will be stored in memory.

(4) Press  to return to the previous menu or  to return to the first receiver message
screen.

*1: Before the printer can be used, the data transfer speed through the RS–232C port must be set to 110 baud ( B I T
RATE: 0.11) via the instructions given in 4.12.4.2.

*2: This setting is remembered in memory. It will return to “ O FF” when you execute the system reset via the
instructions in paragraph 4.15.

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4.11.3. Outputting All Stored Messages

To output all the messages stored in memory, follow the steps given below.

NOTE: A forced carriage return ( ) will be replaced by an underscore ( _ ) ( hex 5F ) when it is output to an IBS / INS
terminal or a printer.

(1) Highlight “ 2: AL L STORED MSG ” on the SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES submenu,

and then press  .

The stored messages will then be output one by one.

Figure 4-19 Outputting All Stored Messages

6: SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES

1: RECEIVING MSG ON IOFFI
2: ALL STORED MSGI
3: MSG SELECTED BY FREQUENCY
4: MSG SELECTED BY STATION
5: MSG SELECTED BY TYPE
6: DISPLAYED MSG
7: SELECTED MSG

Select this option with

 /  , and then press  .

The following window will pop up to indicate the outputting action in progress.

OUTPUTTING STORED MESSAGES.

TO CANCEL, PRESS [ CLR ] .

The window will be turned off automatically upon completion of outputting.

To cancel the action, press  .

(2) Press  to return to the previous menu or  to return to the first receiver message
screen.

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4.11.4. Outputting NAVTEX Messages of Specific Receiver

If you wish to output all NAVTEX messages received from either receiver ( first or second
receiver) alone, carry out the following step–by–step procedure:

NOTE: A forced carriage return ( ) will be replaced by an underscore ( _ ) ( hex 5F ) when it is output to an IBS / INS
terminal or a printer.

(1) Highlight option “ 3:MSG SELECTED BY FREQUENCY ” on the SELECT OUTPUT

MESSAGES submenu, and then press  . This turns on another submenu with the
following options, enabling you to select the desired receiver, as in the example
illustrated below:

1: FIRST RECEIVER ( 518 KHZ ): Outputs first receiver messages.

2: SECOND RECEIVER : Outputs second receiver messages.

Figure 4-20 Outputting Stored Messages of First Receiver – Example

6: SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES

1: RECEIVING MSG ON IOFFI
2: ALL STORED MSG
3: MSG SELECTED BY FREQUENCYi
4: MSG SELECTED BY STATION
3: MSG
5: MSG SELECTED
SELECTED BY FREQUENCY
BY TYPE
6: DISPLAYED MSG – ALL ( 518 KHZ )
1: FIRST RECEIVER
7: DISPLAYED MSG – SPECIFIC
2: SECOND RECEIVER

To derive first receiver messages from memory, select

this option with  / , and then press  .

(2) Highlight the desired option, and then press  . The following window will pop up to
indicate the outputting action in progress.

OUTPUTTING STORED MESSAGES.

TO CANCEL, PRESS [ CLR ] .

The window will be turned off automatically upon completion of outputting.

To cancel the action, press .

(3) Press  to return to the previous menu or  to return to the first receiver message
screen.

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4.11.5. Outpu t ting NAVTEX Messages of Specific Station

If you wish to output all messages received from a specific NAVTEX transmitting station,
carry out the following step–by–step procedure:

NOTE: A forced carriage return ( ) will be replaced by an underscore ( _ ) ( hex 5F ) when it is output to an IBS / INS
terminal or a printer.

(1) Highlight option “ 4:MSG SELECTED BY STATION” on the SELECT OUTPUT

MESSAGES submenu, and then press  . This turns on another submenu with a list
of station IDs, enabling you to select the desired transmitter, as in the example
illustrated below:

Figure 4-21 Outputting Stored Messages Received from Station D – Example

6: SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES

1: RECEIVING MSG ON IOFFI
2: ALL STORED MSG
3: MSG SELECTED BY FREQUENCY
4: MSG SELECTED BY STATIONi
5: MSG SELECTED
4: MSG BY TYPE
SELECTED BY STATION
6: DISPLAYED MSG – ALL
A B C MSG
7: DISPLAYED iDi – SPECIFIC
E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Select desired station ID with /, and then press

.

(2) Using /, highlight the desired ID, and then press  . The following window will
pop up to indicate the outputting action in progress.

OUTPUTTING STORED MESSAGES.

TO CANCEL, PRESS [ CLR ] .

The window will be turned off automatically upon completion of outputting.

To cancel the action, press .

(3) Press  to return to the previous menu or  to return to the first receiver message
screen.

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4.11.6. Outputting NAVTEX Messages of Specific Message Type

If you wish to output all messages of a specific message type, carry out the following
step–by–step instructions:

NOTE: A forced carriage return ( ) will be replaced by an underscore ( _ ) ( hex 5F ) when it is output to an IBS / INS
terminal or a printer.

(1) Highlight option “ 5: MSG SELECTED BY TYPE ” on the SELECT OUTPUT

MESSAGES submenu, and then press  . This turns on another submenu with a list
of message types, enabling you to select the desired message type, as in the example
illustrated below:

Figure 4-22 Outputting Stored Messages of Message Type D – Example

6: SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES

1: RECEIVING MSG ON IOFFI
2: ALL STORED MSG
3: MSG SELECTED BY FREQUENCY
4: MSG SELECTED BY STATION
5: MSG SELECTED BY TYPEi
6: DISPLAYED MSG – ALL
5: MSG SELECTED BY TYPE
7: DISPLAYED MSG – SPECIFIC
A B C iDi E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Select desired message type with /, and then

press  .

(2) Using /, highlight the desired message type, and then press  . The following
window will pop up to indicate the outputting action in progress.

OUTPUTTING STORED MESSAGES.

TO CANCEL, PRESS [ CLR ] .

The window will be turned off automatically upon completion of outputting.

To cancel the action, press .

(3) Press  to return to the previous menu or  to return to the first receiver message
screen.

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4.11.7. Outputting All Displayed NAVTEX Messages

If you wish to output all messages currently displayed, follow the steps given below.

NOTE: A forced carriage return ( ) will be replaced by an underscore ( _ ) ( hex 5F ) when it is output to an IBS / INS
terminal or a printer.

(1) Highlight “ 6: D I S P L AY E D MSG” on the SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES submenu,

and then press  . This turns all menus off, showing the current message screen, as
in the example illustrated below.

Figure 4-23 Outputting All Currently Displayed Messages – Example

Select this option with  /  , and then press  .
6: SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
1: RECEIVING MSG ON IOFFI
2: ALL STORED MSG
3: MSG SELECTED BY FREQUENCY
4: MSG SELECTED BY STATION
5: MSG SELECTED BY TYPE
6: DISPLAYED MSG
7: SELECTED MSG

KB53
020310 UTC JUL 07
IMPORTANT WARNING FOR KUSHIRO NAVTEX AREA.
STATIONARY FRONT FROM 37N 115E TO 37N 120E,
37N 130E TO 36N 142E

NNNN
STORED (CER= 00%)

IA27
020240 UTC JUL 07
SAR EXERCISES BY AEROPLANES, STARTING AT
2300Z TO 1800Z, DAILY FROM 30 JUN TO JUL.
AREA BOUNDED BY 33-46N 134-45E, 33-46N 135-08E,
33-30N 135-22E, 33-24N-135-45E, 32-44N 135-52E.

NNNN
STORED (CER= 00%)

PRESS [ ENT ] TO O U T PU T O R [ C L R] TO E X I T

All currently displayed messages will be output by pressing .

(2) Press  to output all the displayed messages, or  to cancel the function.

The previous message screen will return automatically upon completion of the output.

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4.11.8. Outputting Specific NAVTEX Message

If you wish to output a specific message out of all currently displayed messages, carry out
the following procedure:

NOTE: A forced carriage return ( ) will be replaced by an underscore ( _ ) ( hex 5F ) when it is output to an IBS / INS
terminal or a printer.

(1) Highlight “ 7: SELECTED MSG” on the SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES submenu, and
then press  . This turns all menus off, showing the current message screen, as in
the example illustrated below.

Figure 4-24 Outputting Specific Message – Example

Select this option with  /  , and then press  .

6: SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
1: RECEIVING MSG ON IOFFI
2: ALL STORED MSG
3: MSG SELECTED BY FREQUENCY
4: MSG SELECTED BY STATION
5: MSG SELECTED BY TYPE
6: DISPLAYED MSG
7: SELECTED MSG

KB53
020310 UTC JUL 07
IMPORTANT WARNING FOR KUSHIRO NAVTEX AREA.
STATIONARY FRONT FROM 37N 115E TO 37N 120E,
37N 130E TO 36N 142E

NNNN
STORED (CER= 00%)

i IA27
020240 UTC JUL 07
SAR EXERCISES BY AEROPLANES, STARTING AT
2300Z TO 1800Z, DAILY FROM 30 JUN TO JUL.
AREA BOUNDED BY 33-46N 134-45E, 33-46N 135-08E,
33-30N 135-22E, 33-24N-135-45E, 32-44N 135-52E.

NNNN
STORED (CER= 00%)

PRESS [ENT] TO OUTPUT OR [CLR] TO EXIT

To output this message, select its ID with  / , and then press  .

(2) Using  /  , highlight the ID of the desired message as in the example above, and
then press  .

To cancel the function, press  instead of .

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4.12. Setting Output Ports

4.12.1. Introduction
In order for external devices ( e.g. printer, IBS/INS component) to receive live or stored
NAVTEX messages properly through the desired rear panel I/O connector ( RS–232C,
RS–422 or I / O DATA connector), it is necessary to set the following parameters to the port
selected.
Figure 4-25 Opening Submenu for Setting Output Ports
SYSTEM MENU
Output Port Parameters:
1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS
･ Status ( enabled or disable d ) 2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
3: TURN ON/OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
･ Communications Protocol 4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
･ Bit Format and Output Rate 5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES
6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
The following instructions allow you to 8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
set these parameters as required by the 7: SET
9: TURN ON /OUTPUT PORTS
OFF MESSAGE ALARM
data–receiving device plugged into the 0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
1: SET PORTS ON / OFF
desired connector. 2: SELECT PROTOCOLS
3: SET BIT FORMAT & RATE
(1) Press  , opening the SYSTEM MENU.
(2) Highlight “ 7: SET OUTPUT PORTS” by pressing  /  , followed by  . This
opens a submenu as illustrated above, with the following output options:

1: SET PORTS ON/OFF : Enables or disables desired port.

2: SELECT PROTOCOLS: Selects protocols for desired port.
3: SET B IT FORMAT & RAT E: Sets correct bit format and data rate.

4.12.2. Enabling / Disabling I / O Ports

4.12.2.1. RS–232C Port

The RS–232C port is mainly intended as a printer interface, and is initially enabled so that
the message types selected in paragraphs 4.11.2 through 4.11.8 will be output via this port.
If, for any reason, you wish to disable it, follow the steps given below.

Figure 4-26 Selecting Output Ports for Enable /Disable Settings – 1

(1) Highlight “1:RS–232C” and press . 7: SET OUTPUT PORTS

1: SET PORTS ON / OFF
(2) Using /, highlight “ OFF.” 2: SELECT PROTOCOLS
1: SET PORTS ON / OFF
3: SET BIT FORMAT & RATE
(3) Press  to complete or  to cancel.
1: RS– 232Ci ON OFF
2: RS–422 ON OFF
(4) Press  to return to the previous
submenu or  to return to the first 3: I / O DATA ON OFF
receiver text page.

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4.12.2.2. RS–422 Port

The RS– 432 port, designed as an interface with an IBS/INS system, is also initially enabled
so that the NAVTEX message types selected in paragraphs 4.11.2 through 4.11.8 will be
output via this port. If, for any reason, you wish to disable it, follow the steps given below.

Figure 4-27 Selecting Output Ports for Enable /Disable Settings – 2

(1) Highlight “ 2 : RS–422” and press . 7: SET OUTPUT PORTS

1: SET PORTS ON / OFF
(2) Using /, highlight “ OFF.” 2: SELECT PROTOCOLS
1: SET PORTS ON / OFF
3: SET BIT FORMAT & RATE
(3) Press  to complete, or  to cancel.
1: RS–232C ON OFF
(4) Press  to return to the previous 2: RS – 422i ON OFF
submenu or  to return to the first 3: I / O DATA ON OFF
receiver text page.

NOTE: The input lines to the RS–422 connector are insulated from the ship’s ground by opto–isolators.

4.12.2.3. I / O DATA Port

The I / O DATA port is also initially enabled so that the message types selected in
paragraphs 4.11.2 through 4.11.8 will be output via this port. If, for any reason, you wish to
disable it, carry out the following step–by–step instructions:

Figure 4-28 Selecting Output Ports for Enable /Disable Settings – 3

(1) Highlight “ 3 : I / O DATA” and press . 7: SET OUTPUT PORTS

1: SET PORTS ON / OFF
(2) Using /, highlight “ OFF.” 2: SELECT PROTOCOLS
1: SET PORTS ON / OFF
3: SET BIT FORMAT & RATE
(3) Press  to complete or  to cancel. 1: RS–232C ON OFF
2: RS–422 ON OFF
(4) Press  to return to the previous
3: I / O DATAi ON OFF
submenu or  to return to the first
receiver text page.

NOTE: The message outputs available from the I / O DATA port are the same as those from the printer port
( RS–232C).

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4.12.3. Selecting Comm unications Protocols

The following communications protocols are initially assigned to the three output ports
described in paragraph 4.12.

･ IEC 61162–1 ( NMEA–0183 Ver. 2.0 & greater ): RS–422 Port

･ Asynchronous non–handshaking: RS–232 Port and I / O DATA Port

Of the three ports, only the I / O DATA port can select either the IEC 61162–1 or the
asynchronous non–handshaking transfer mode. If your application using that port requires
the IEC 61162–1 as its protocol, follow the steps given below.

NOTE : If you wish to connect a serial printer other than the PR–950 / PR–950G to the RS–232C or the I / O DATA port,
be sure to turn off its hardware flow control and set it to “ X–ON / X–OFF,” if available, or an erratic printout can result.

(1) Highlight option “ 2:SELECT PROTOCOLS” on the SET OUTPUT PORTS submenu,
and press  . This turns on another submenu for selection of the protocols, as
illustrated below.

Figure 4-29 Accessing Submenu for Selection of Protocols for I / O DATA Port

SYSTEM MENU

1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS

2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES
6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
7: SET
9: TURN ON /OUTPUT PORTS
OFF MESSAGE ALARM
0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
1: SET PORTS ON / OFF
(2) To change the protocol 2: SELECT PROTOCOLS
for the I / O DATA port 3: SET BIT FORMAT & RATE
2: SELECT PROTOCOLS
to the IEC 61162–1,
press , highlighting 1: RS– 232C I EC61162 NONE (ASCII)
option IEC61162, as 2: RS– 422 I EC61162 NONE (ASCII)
shown below. 3: I / O DATAI I EC61162 NONE (ASCII)

Protocols are selectable for this port only.

Figure 4-30 Selecting Protocol for I/O DATA Port

(3) Press  to complete the
2: SELECT PROTOCOLS
selection.
1: RS– 232C I EC61162 NONE (ASCII)
2: RS– 422 I EC61162 NONE (ASCII)
3: I / O DATAI iI EC61162i NONE (ASCII)

(4) Press  to return to the previous submenu or  to return to the first receiver text
page.

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4.12.4. Selecting Bit Formats and Data Transfer Rates

4.12.4.1. Introduction
The following instructions allow you to select the correct bit format ( number of data bits, stop
bits, parity bit status ) and bit rate ( baud rate: 110, 4800, 9600 etc.) that are required by the
application using each I/O port for correct data transfer.

Figure 4-31 Accessing Submenu for Selection of Bit Formats and Rates

(1) Highlight option “ 3:SET BIT

SYSTEM MENU
FORMAT & RATE” on the SET
OUTPUT PORTS submenu, and 1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS
then press  . 2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
Another submenu (SET BIT 5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES
FORMAT & RATE ) will then be 6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
turned on as shown at right to 8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
specify the port for which you wish 7: SET
9: TURN ON /OUTPUT PORTS
OFF MESSAGE ALARM
to select those parameters. 0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
1: SET PORTS ON / OFF
2: SELECT PROTOCOLS
(2) Using  /  , select the desired port. 3: SET B IT FORMAT & RATE
The procedure given below assumes that 3: SET BIT FORMAT & RATE
the SET BIT FORMAT & RATE submenu
is currently displayed. 1: RS– 232C
2: RS– 422
3: I / O DATA

4.12.4.2. Selecting Parameters for RS–232C Port

The parameters for the RS–232C port are initially set as follows:

Figure 4-32 Checking Current Parameters for RS–232C

･ Data Bits: 8 bits
3 : SET BIT FORMAT & RATE
･ Stop Bits: 1 bit
･ Parity: None 1: RS– 232C
2: RS– 422
･ Bit Rate: 110 baud 1: RS–232C
3: I / O DATA
1: DATA BITSI 7 I8I
The current parameter
2: STOP BITS I1I 2
values can be checked by
selecting “ 1:RS–232C ” 3: PARITY ODD INONEI
as shown at right. 4: BIT RATE i0.11 4.8 9.6 19.2 38.4

NOTES: 0 . 11 = 11 0 baud

(1) If an optional P R – 9 5 0 / PR–950 G printer is plugged into the RS–232C port, be sure to select the following
parameters before it can be used to print messages correctly:

DATA BITS = 8, STOP BITS = 1, PARITY = NONE, BIT RATE = 0.11 (110 baud)
(2) If you wish to connect a serial printer other than the PR–950 / PR–950G to the RS–232C port, be sure to turn off its
hardware flow control and set it to “ X–ON / X–OFF,” if available, or an erratic printout can result.

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4.12.4.2. Selecting Parameters for RS–232C Port ( continued – 2 / 2 )

If your RS–232C application requires a different set of parameters, select the appropriate
values by following the steps given below:

(1) Press  /  to highlight the desired parameter.

For example, to change the parity bit status to non–parity, highlight “ 3:PARITY.”

(2) Press /to highlight the desired value, and then press  .

For example, highlight “ NONE” and press .

Figure 4-33 Changing Parity Bit Status Parameter – Example

1: RS–232C
1: DATA BITS 7 I8I
2: STOP BITS I1I 2
3: PARITYI ODD INONEI
4: BIT RATE i0.11 4.8 9.6 19.2 38.4

(1) Highlight this with  / .

(2) Highlight this with /, and press  .
(3) Press  to return to the previous submenu or  to return to the first receiver text
page.

4.12.4.3. Selecting Parameters for RS–422 Port

The parameters for the RS–422 port are initially set as follows:

Figure 4-34 Checking Current Parameters for RS–422

･ Data Bits: 8 bits 3: SET BIT FORMAT & RATE

･ Stop Bits: 1 bit 1: RS– 232C

･ Parity: Odd parity 2: RS– 422
3: I / O DATA
･ Bit Rate: 4800 baud 2: RS–422
1: DATA BITSI 7 I8I
The current parameter values 2: STOP BITS I1I 2
can be checked by selecting 3: PARITY iODD NONE
“ 2:RS–422” as shown at right. 4: BIT RATE 0.11 4.8 9.6 19.2 38.4

Each parameter can be changed in the same manner as in the example given above
( paragraph 4.12.4.2). Be sure to press  after selecting the desired value.

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4.12.4.4. Selecting Parameters for I / O DATA Port

The parameters for the I/O DATA port are initially set as follows:

･ Data Bits: 8 bits

･ Stop Bits: 1 bit
･ Parity: Odd parity
･ Bit Rate: 4800 baud

NOTES:
(1) The message outputs available from the I / O DATA port are the same as those from the printer port
( RS–232C).

(2) If you wish to connect a serial printer other than the PR–950 / PR–950G to the I / O DATA port, be sure to turn off its
hardware flow control and set it to “ X–ON / X–OFF,” if available, or an erratic printout can result.

The current parameter values can be checked by selecting “ 3:I / O DATA” on the SET BIT
FORMAT & RATE submenu, as shown below.

Figure 4-35 Checking Current Parameters for I/O DATA Port

SYSTEM MENU

1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS

2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES
6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
7: SET
9: TURN ON /OUTPUT PORTS
OFF MESSAGE ALARM
0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
1: SET PORTS ON / OFF
2: SELECT PROTOCOLS
3: SET B IT FORMAT & RATE
3: SET BIT FORMAT & RATE
1: RS– 232C
2: RS– 422
3: I / O DATA

3: I / O DATA
1: DATA BITSI 7 I8I
2: STOP BITS i1i 2
3: PARITY iODDi NONE
4: BIT RATE 0.11 I4.8I 9.6 19.2 38.4

Each parameter value can be changed using  / and / in the same man– ner as
in the example given in paragraph 4.12.4.2.

Be sure to press  after selecting the desired value.

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4.13. Performing Sel f –Diagnostic Tests

Figure 4-36 Starting Self–Diagnostic Test

4.13.1. Introduction
SYSTEM MENU

Selecting option “ 8: START 1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS

SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS ” 2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
opens a test report window 3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
as shown at right and at the 5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES
same time initiates auto– 6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
matically the built–in function 7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
of self–diagnostic tests to
9: TURN ON / OFF MESSAGE ALARM
check the integrity of important 8: START
0. RESET SELF–DIAGNOSTIC
TO FACTORY DEFAULTS TESTS
hardware components of the
SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TEST REPORT
equipment.
1: TESTING RECEIVERS
NOTE: The test functions cannot be executed
during live message reception.
1ST RCVRI(518KHZ)I STARTING

2ND RCVR (490KHZ)

The self–diagnostic tests should be
conducted once a year as a part of
regular maintenance. 2: TESTING ROM
3: TESTING RAM
4: TESTING ALARM
5: TESTING KEYPAD LAMPS
The following components will be
checked: SOFTWARE VER. 1.0 REV_1.1A1
DATE OCT 06, 2007
･ First Receiver ( 518 kHz )
･ Second Receiver ( 490 kHz or 4209.5 kHz, currently selected )
･ ROM ( flash memory embedded in CPU chip, for software storage )
･ RAM ( DRAM embedded in CPU chip , for software execution) and ( SRAM mounted on CPU
PCB, capacitor – b a c k e d , for message/ID storage)
･ Alarm ( audible)
･ Keypad dimmer lamps

4.13.2. Activating Self–Diagnostic Test Function

(1) Allow the equipment to warm up for at least 30 minutes before activating the test
function if the unit was switched off before the test.

(2) Press  to open the system menu, highlight “ 8: START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC

TESTS ” and press  . A test report window will show up as in the example above,
and the tests will start automatically. To cancel the execution, press  . If reception of
a NAVTEX message is already in progress, the function cannot be activated, and the
following caution will be turned on, blinking in reverse video.

iWAIT FOR MESSAGE RECEPTION TO END!i

Press  to turn it off, returning to the text screen.

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4.13.3. Checking Test Results

Figure 4-37 Results of Self–Diagnostic Test – Example

The function will be terminated 8: START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

automatically just after
completion of the keypad SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TEST REPORT
dimmer lamp test ( TESTING 1: TESTING RECEIVERS
KEYPAD LAMPS on the test 1ST RCVR((518KHZ)((518KH OK
report). The test report window
0123456789 ( ).,=?
will remain to allow the user to
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
check the tests results. The
2ND RCVR (490KHZ ) OK
figure at right shows an
0123456789 ( ).,=?
example of the test report
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
showing the results of the
2: TESTING ROM OK
self–diagnostic tests.
3: TESTING RAM OK
4: TESTING ALARM COMPLETE
5: TESTING KEYPAD LAMPS COMPLETE

SOFTWARE VER. 1.0 REV_1.1A1

DATE OCT 06, 2007

The result of each check will be available in one of the following indications:

・ OK: Tested hardware is functioning normally ( for test items 1, 2 and 3).
・ FAILED: Malfunction of tested hardware is detected ( for test items 1, 2 and 3 ).
If this indication shows up, see section 5 ( User–Level Troubleshooting) for
actions to be taken, or contact your dealer for assistance.
NOTE: If the receiver test result is “ FAILED,” check to be sure that the unit has been turned on
for at least 30 minutes before starting the test. This warm–up period is necessary for the internal
test oscillators to become stable. The “ FAILED ” indication should not be immediately
interpreted as a sign of receiver malfunction if the unit was tested shortly after power–up.

・ COMPLETE: Test is completed ( for test items 4 and 5 ). The user should check whether
the tested hardware component functioned correctly.

(1) Result of Audible Alarm Test

Execution of the test “4:TESTING ALARM ” checks the buzzer function of the audible
alarm circuit. On successful completion of the test, the buzzer should sound three slow
beeps. If no sound is heard, see section 5 (User–Level Troubleshooting) for actions to
be taken, or contact your dealer for assistance.

(2) Result of Keypad Backlighting Lamp Test

Execution of the test “ 5:TESTING KEYPAD LAMPS ” checks the light–emitting diodes
(LEDs) that illuminate the keys and their control circuit. All keys should be lit blinking at
the maximum level during the test. If no key is lit or if some of the keys remain
extinguished, see section 5 ( User–Level Troubleshooting) for actions to be taken, or
contact your dealer for assistance.

This test result should be checked in a dark environment for ease of inspection.

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4.14. Turning on/off Message Alarms

The alarm function for types A ( navigational warning), B ( meteorological warning) and L
( additional navigational warning) messages is initially disabled unless it was already set
otherwise by your dealer. If you wish to enable some or all of the message alarms, follow the
steps given below. The alarm for type–D messages ( SAR, piracy and armed robbery
information) cannot be disabled due to the relevant IMO resolutions.

(1) Press  , opening the system menu.

(2) Using  /  , highlight “ 9: TURN ON/OFF MESSAGE ALARMS” and then press
 . The current alarm ON / OFF status will then be displayed on a submenu as in the
example below.
Figure 4-38 Initial Alarm Status

SYSTEM MENU

1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS

2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES
6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
9: TURN ON / OFF MESSAGE ALARMS
0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
9: TURN ON/OFF MESSAGE ALARMS
1: MESSAGE A:I ON iOFF
2: MESSAGE B: ON iOFF
3: MESSAGE D: ON
4: MESSAGE L: ON iOFF

Enabled / Disabled Status

(3) Highlight the desired message type with  /  , and then highlight status indication
“ ON ” by pressing, as in the example below.

Figure 4-39 Enabling Alarm for Type–B Messages

9: TURN ON/OFF MESSAGE ALARMS

1: MESSAGE A: ON iOFFi
2: MESSAGE B:i iONi OFF
3: MESSAGE D: ON
4: MESSAGE L: ON iOFFi

Press to highlight ON.

Be sure to press  after selecting the desired setting.

(4) Press  to return to the previous submenu or  to return to the first receiver text
page.

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4.15. Reset ting the S yste m

If, for any reason, you wish to reset the system to return all current operational settings to
the initial factory settings, follow the steps given below. Initialization of the settings does not
affect the message storage; all stored messages will be retained.

Figure 4-40 Resetting the System – Step 1

(1) Press , opening the system SYSTEM MENU

menu. 1: MAKE DISPLAY SETTINGS

2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES
(2) By pressing  /  , highlight 3: TURN ON / OFF KEYPRESS BEEP
4: MAKE SEL / REJ SETTINGS
“ 0:RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS” 5: SEARCH FOR STORED MESSAGES
and then press  . This opens a 6. SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES
7. SET OUTPUT PORTS
submenu, asking you to confirm 8. START SELF–DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
whether to reset the system, as 9: TURN ON / OFF MESSAGE ALARMS
illustrated at right. 0. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

0: RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

ARE YOU SURE ?
1: NO ( CANCEL )
2: YES ( EXECUTE )

(3) Press  to highlight “ 2: YES ( EXECUTE ) ” as shown below.

Figure 4-41 Resetting the System – Step 2

0: RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

ARE YOU SURE ?
1: NO ( CANCEL )
2: YES ( EXECUTE )

Press  after highlighting this

option with .
(4) Press  . This will reset the system and initialize all the settings you have made, and
then return you automatically to the first receiver text page.

Attention to NAVTEX Printer Users

If you are using an optional PR–950/PR–950G printer or other serial printer plugged into the
RS–232C connector to print NAVTEX messages on–line, be sure to set the menu option
RECEIVING MSG on the SELECT OUTPUT MESSAGES submenu to “ ON” again via the
instructions in paragraph 4.11.2 on completion of the resetting. No printout will result if the
above menu option is set to “OFF,” which is the default setting.

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5. User–Level Troubleshooting

A list of common troubles the user may experience while operating the equipment is given
below along with recommended remedies for such troubles. If a problem persists, contact
your dealer for assistance, giving as much information as possible about the symptom,
self–diagnostic tests results ( paragraph 4.13 ), power supply voltage, antenna configuration,
operating frequency, control and menu settings used, serial number of, and *1 software
version (VER.) and revision (REV.) numbers of, your equipment.
*1 The software version and revision numbers are displayed in the opening message window that appears briefly at
power–up. Those data will also be displayed when the self–diagnostic tests are conducted (paragraph 4.13).

< WARNING >

NO USER–SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE THE CABINET. QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL SHOULD MAKE IT SURE TO SWITCH THE EQUIPMENT OFF AND
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE OPENING THE CABINET FOR INSPECTION
OR REPAIRS.

5.1. Pow er–Up Problems

The following description of the symptoms assumes that the equipment was working
correctly for some time after its initial installation.

Symptom Suggested Solution

1. Check if the power cord is plugged into the

three–pin rear panel connector ( POWER).
2. Check if the power cord is connected to the
ship’s DC power source with the correct
polarity.
NOTE: Reversing the power cord polarity causes the
fuse ( 3A) to blow.

3. Check the voltage of the power source.

NOTE: The nominal power supply voltage is 24 VDC.
The equipment works safely over the voltage range
from 11 to 36 VDC.
The equipment cannot be turned on. 4. Check the fuse inside the rear panel fuse
holder. If it is found blown, replace it with a
correct replacement ( 3A, 5.2X20mm).
5. If it blows again, unplug the active antenna
cable from the rear panel connector, and
then check if the problem persists. If it does
not, suspect that the antenna amplifier or
the cable developed a short. Replace the
antenna and cable.
6. If replacing the antenna still does not correct
the problem, suspect that the Main PCB has
become defective. Ask your dealer/qualified
engineer to check each board by
replacement.
7. If all attempts above fail, ask your
dealer/qualified service engineer to replace
the CPU PCB.

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5.2. No Message Reception

The following description of the symptoms assumes that NAVTEX messages were properly
received for some time after initial installation.

Symptom Suggested Solution

No messages can be displayed 1. Check the current message rejection ( RJ)

except for warning messages. settings by pressing  .

No NAVTEX messages can be received, 2. Select all desired message types for display
except for navigational warnings, and memory storage, via the steps given in
weather warnings, SAR /piracy/armed paragraph 4.9.
robbery warnings or other warnings.

No messages can be displayed 1. Check the current station rejection (RJ)

from desired transmitters. settings by pressing  .

No NAVTEX messages can be displayed 2. Select the IDs of all desired transmitters for
from some transmitters at any time even display and storage in memory, via the steps
if you are within the coverage areas.
given in paragraph 4.8.

1. The same message was received before or

the currently receiving message has a
character error rate (CER) > 33%.
See subparagraphs ④ , ⑪ and ⑫ in
paragraph 1.1 for details.

2. Run the self–diagnostic tests via the steps

given in paragraph 4.13, and check if the
receiver test result is “ OK.”

No messages can be displayed If the test result indication shows “ FAILED,”

suspect that the receiver PCB has become
despite correct selection settings defective. Ask your dealer or qualified
and appearance of “RCVNG MSG.” engineer to check all wiring harnesses
to / from the PCB and to replace the PCB if
No NAVTEX messages can be displayed necessary. The chance of any receiver
regardless of the correct display and being out of tune is very small in normal
storage selection ( S L ) settings for all usage.
desired messages or transmitters, or
regardless of the “RCVNG MSG” status
indication during reception. 3. Check if you are located within the service
area covered by the ground wave of the
desired station. The ground wave coverage
normally extends to 200 – 400 nautical miles
from each station during daytime hours.

4. Check the broadcast schedule of the

desired station. Each station usually
transmits messages for 5 to 10 minutes at
intervals of 4 hours.

5. Check the active antenna unit and / or

cabling by replacement.

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5.2. No Message Reception (continued – 2 / 3 )

Symptom Suggested Solution

1. Check if you are located within the service
area covered by the ground wave of the
desired station. The area is normally 200 to
No messages can be received in the 400 nautical miles from each station during
daytime. daytime hours. At night, MF NAVTEX
signals ( 518 / 490 kHz) can travel
distances in excess of 1000 nautical miles
No NAVTEX messages can be received depending on the season and ionospheric
on 518 kHz or 490 kHz during daytime conditions. Nighttime signal propagation
hours despite appropriate station and changes greatly with the season.
message type selection ( S L ) settings.
2. Check the broadcast schedule of the
desired station. Each station usually
transmits for 5 to 10 minutes at intervals of 4
hours. Currently transmitting stations may
be outside the coverage area.
1. Check if the antenna cable is correctly
plugged into the rear panel BNC connector
receptacle.
2. Check if the BNC plug is properly installed
onto the cable.
Check also the coupling connectors, if used
for cable extension.
3. Check by replacing the active antenna.
The antenna preamplifier unit may have
been destroyed by static discharges.
If a correct replacement is not available, run
at least 5 meters of insulated wire from the
BNC connector’s center conductor as a
No messages can be received even temporary long wire antenna, and place it
during a broadcasting time and while as high as possible from the ground level.
in the service area.
< WARNING >
DO NOT SHORT THE OTHER END OF
No NAVTEX messages can be received
THE WIRE ANTENNA TO GROUND, OR
regardless of being in the service area of a
DAMAGE TO THE UNIT’S POWER
currently transmitting station and of SUPPLY WILL RESULT.
appropriate message type and station
selection settings. 4. If replacing the antenna still does not solve
the problem, check the voltage at the center
conductor of the antenna connector. It
should be 8V+ at 490 and 518 kHz, and
12V+ at 4209.5 kHz.
If no voltage is present or if it is extremely
low, ask your dealer/qualified engineer to
check the wiring to / from the Main PCB first
and to replace the PCB, if necessary.
5. If all attempts above fail to correct the
problem, ask your dealer/qualified
engineer to check the related connections
to/from the Main PCB first and to replace
the PCB, if necessary.

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5.2. No Message Reception (continued – 3 / 3 )

Symptom Suggested Solution

The symptom is an indication that the antenna
circuit has become defective.
1. Replace it with one known to be good.
No messages can be received at any
time on the first or the second 2. If a correct replacement antenna is not
available, run approx. 5 meters of insulated
receiver with a good replacement wire from the center conductor of the
antenna plugged in, but the results of appropriate connector as a temporary long
the self–diagnostic tests are “OK” for wire antenna, and place it as high as
both receivers. possible from the ground level.
< WARNING >
No NAVTEX messages can be received
at any time and anywhere on either the DO NOT SHORT THE OTHER END OF
first or the second receiver after the THE WIRE ANTENNA TO GROUND, OR
antenna is replaced with one known to DAMAGE TO THE UNIT’S POWER
be good. The self–diagnostic tests SUPPLY WILL RESULT.
(paragraph 4.13) show that both 3. If replacing the antenna still does not solve
receivers are working properly. the problem, ask your dealer/qualified
engineer to check the antenna
coupler/selector circuit inside the rear apron
for faulty or broken connections.

1. The symptom suggests that either receiver

has got out of alignment. Ask your
No messages can be received at any dealer/qualified engineer to check the
time on the first or the second connections to/ from the receiver PCB
receiver with a good replacement and / or replace the PCB.
antenna plugged in, and the results 2: The Main PCB has also become defective
of the *self–diagnostic tests are and/or some of the internal connections to
“ FAILED” for both receivers. the PCB have become faulty or broken. Ask
your dealer/ qualified engineer to check the
* 30 minute warm–up period required related wiring harnesses to/ from the CPU
before test. PCB first and to replace the PCB, if
necessary.

5.3. Message Storage Problems

Symptom Suggested Solution

Messages will be erased from memory after 60
Some stored messages disappear hours, unless they are protected from automatic
erasure.
from memory after some time.
Put the “ PROTECTED” tag to each desired
message via the steps in paragraph 3.8.

The symptom indicates that the memory

None of the received messages is backup circuit on the CPU PCB is failing. Ask
stored after power–off. your dealer or qualified engineer to replace the
CPU PCB.
The memory retains stored messages for at
All messages disappear from least 10 days after power–off. Print out desired
memory after continued power–off messages using an optional printer before
switching the unit off for extended periods of
for some time. time continuously.

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5.4. Poor Reception

The following description of the symptoms assumes that NAVTEX messages were properly
received for some time after initial installation time, and all message types and transmitter
IDs you wish to receive are selected ( via the steps in paragraphs 4.8 & 4 .9 ).

Symptom Suggested Solution

1. Check if you are located within the service
area covered by the ground wave of the
desired station. The area is normally 200 to
400 nautical miles from each station during
daytime hours. At night, NAVTEX signals
can travel distances in excess of 1000
nautical miles depending on the season and
ionospheric conditions.
2. Run the self–diagnostic tests as per
paragraph 4.13, and check the receiver test
results. If the result for the receiver in
question is “ FAILED,” ask your
dealer/qualified service engineer to check
the related wiring harnesses to / f rom the
receiver PCB or replace the PCB.
3. Check if you have recently installed an
electronic device near the receiver cabinet
receiver or near the antenna. Turn off or
relocate such equipment away from the
Messages can be received in the NAVTEX receiver, and see if any
daytime, but with many error improvement can be obtained.
characters ( ) at all times.
* 4. Unplug the antenna cable from the rear
panel BNC connector, and check the
voltage at the center conductor. It should be
NAVTEX messages can be received but 8V+ on the ACTIVE ANT and 518 kHz
with many error characters (asterisks) connectors, and 12V+ on the 490 /4209.5
and often cannot be stored. kHz connector. If no voltage is present or
the voltage is extremely low, ask your
dealer/qualified service engineer to check
the related connections to / from the Main
PCB first and to replace the PCB, if
necessary.
5. Suspect that the preamplifier in the active
antenna unit is failing or water intruded into
the cable via the junction. Check by
replacing the amplifier unit and /or the cable.
If a correct replacement antenna is not
available, run at least 5 meters of insulated
wire from the center conductor of the
appropriate connector as a temporary long
wire antenna, and place it as high as
possible from the ground level.

< WARNING>
DO NOT SHORT THE OTHER END OF
THE WIRE ANTENNA TO GROUND, OR
DAMAGE TO THE UNIT’S POWER
SUPPLY WILL RESULT.

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5.5. Blank Message Screen

The following description of the symptom assumes that your NAVTEX receiver was properly
working for some time after initial installation time.

Symptom Suggested Solution

1. Check to be sure that the power source
voltage is within the 11–36V range.
2. Repeatedly press  to check if the
normal brightness returns.
3. Suspect that the LCD module or Main PCB
The NAVTEX receiver can be has become defective. Ask your
turned on but the message screen dealer/ qualified service engineer to check
remains blank. the related connections to/ from the module
and the Main PCB, and replace the module
and / or the PCB.
4. Suspect that the Main PCB has become
defective. Ask your dealer/qualified
engineer first to check the related
connections to / from the PCB, and to
replace the PCB, if necessary.

5.6. Uncontrollable Screen Brightness

The following description of the symptom assumes that your NAVTEX receiver was properly
working for some time after initial installation time.

Symptom Suggested Solution

1. Check to be sure that the power source
The NAVTEX receiver can be voltage is within 11–40V range.
turned on but the message screen
brightness cannot be controlled. 2. Suspect that the Main PCB has become
defective. Ask your dealer/qualified
engineer to check the wiring harnesses
The brightness level does not change to /from the PCB first and to replace the
by pressing  . PCB, if necessary.

5.7. No Beep from Ke ypress

The following description of the symptom assumes that your NAVTEX receiver was properly
working for some time after initial installation time.

Symptom Suggested Solution

1. Check if the keypress beep function is
disabled. Refer to paragraph 4.7 for
No keypress beep is heard. instructions.
2. Ask your dealer /qualified engineer to check
the related wiring to /from the keypress
buzzer.

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5.8. No Response to Keypress

The following description of the symptom assumes that your NAVTEX receiver was properly
working for some time after initial installation time.

Symptom Suggested Solution

1. Check to be sure that the power source
voltage is within the 11–40V range.

2. Reset the system, returning all settings to

the factory’s initial settings via the
procedure given in paragraph 4.15.
The NAVTEX receiver can be
3. Suspect that the Main PCB or the Keypad
turned on but does not respond to PCB has become defective. Run the
any keypress. self–diagnostic tests ( as per paragraph
4.13), and check the result of the RAM and
ROM tests. If the either test result is
“ FAILED,” ask your dealer/ qualified service
engineer to check the related connections
to /from these PCBs first, and to replace
either or both PCBs, if necessary.

5.9. No Message Alarm Indication

The following description of the symptom assumes that your NAVTEX receiver was properly
working for some time after initial installation time.

Symptom Suggested Solution

No audible or visual alarm indication

The alarm function for type–A and type–B
is available when navigational messages are initially disabled. To turn it on,
warnings ( type–A messages) or refer to paragraph 4.14 for instructions.
meteorological warnings ( type–B
messages) are received.
1. Run the self–diagnostic tests as per the
steps given in paragraph 4.13, and check
the result of the alarm test.
If no beep is heard on completion of the
tests, suspect that a fault has developed in
No audible alarm indication is the wiring harness to/from the message
available when a Search & Rescue buzzer or the buzzer has become defective.
( SAR ) or distress message is Ask your dealer/qualified engineer to check
the related wiring harnesses and the buzzer.
received.
2. Suspect that the Main PCB has become
faulty. Run the self–diagnostic tests and
check the result of the RAM and ROM tests.
If the result is “ FAILED,” ask your
dealer/qualified engineer to check the PCB
by replacing.

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5.10. No Message Alarm Output

The following description of the symptom assumes that your NAVTEX receiver was properly
working for some time after initial installation time.

Symptom Suggested Solution

1. The alarm function for type–A and type–B

messages are initially disabled. To turn it on,
refer to paragraph 4.14.
2. Run the self–diagnostic tests via the steps
in paragraph 4.13, and check the results of
the RAM and ROM tests. If the test result is
No alarm output is available from “ FAILED,” suspect that the Main PCB has
the rear panel ALARM connector. become faulty. Ask your dealer/qualified
engineer to check the PCB by replacing.
3. Suspect that some of the connections
to/from the connector have loosened or the
Main PCB has become faulty. Ask your
dealer/qualified engineer to check the
related wiring harness terminations.

5.11. No External Outputs

The following description of the symptom assumes that your NAVTEX receiver was properly
working for some time after initial installation time.

Symptom Suggested Solution

1. Check to be sure that all ports are enabled

( set to ON) and that the communications
protocol of your application matches that of
the port (rear panel connector) in use. See
paragraph 4.12.

2. Press  and then check that the memory

No messages can be output from storage (ME), printer port output (PR) and
the memory to the printer or I / O INS port output (IN) settings are set to the
DATA port or to the INS port “ SL” status. See paragraphs 4.8 and 4.9 for
despite correct connections to the details.
appropriate rear panel connector. 3. Suspect that some of the connections
to / from the connectors have become
loosened or broken. Ask your dealer/
qualified engineer to check for faulty wiring
harness terminations.
4. Suspect that the Main PCB has become
defective. Ask your dealer / qualified
engineer to check the PCB first and replace
it if necessary.

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5.12. External Control Problem

The following description of the symptom assumes that your NAVTEX receiver was properly
working for some time after initial installation time.

Symptom Suggested Solution

1. Check to be sure that the RS–422 ( INS)

port is enabled ( set to ON). See paragraphs
4.12.1 through 4.12.4 for details.

2. Check to be sure that the communications

protocol of your application matches that of
the RS–422 ( INS) port. See paragraph
4.12.2.2 for details.
3. Check the bit format and baud rate of your
application match those of the RS– 422 port
parameters. See paragraph 4.12.4 for
Alarm acknowledgement cannot be details.
controlled remotely from IBS / INS
terminals despite correct 4. Suspect that some of the internal
connections to the INS port (RS–422 connections to / from the connectors have
become loosened or broken. Ask your
connector). dealer/qualified engineer to check for faulty
wiring harness terminations.

5. Run the self–diagnostic tests as per

paragraph 4.13, and check the results of the
RAM and ROM tests.
If the indication of either result is “ FAILED,”
suspect that the Main PCB has become
defective. Ask your dealer / qualified
engineer to check the PCB and related
wiring harnesses first and to replace it if
necessary.

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6. User–Level Maintenance Instructions

To ensure long–term trouble–free operation, the user should regularly follow the
maintenance instructions described in this section.

6.1. Maintenance on the Equipment Cabinet

Keep the equipment, away from sea splashes, direct sunlight and other heat–generating
sources, and make sure that air around the cabinet is circulating freely. If the equipment is
not going to be used for extended periods of time, dismount the cabinet from the vessel
and place them in dry storage. Be sure to switch the equipment off before removing
electrical connections from the rear panel.

< WARNINGS >

1. BE SURE TO TURN IF OFF AND UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE BEFORE OPENING
THE CABINET FOR INSPECTION.
2. CHEMICAL SOLVENTS, SUCH AS PAINT THINNERS AND BENZENES, MUST NOT
BE USED TO CLEAN THE CABINET OR SCREEN FILTER, OR PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THOSE PARTS WILL RESULT.
3. ALL MESSAGES STORED IN MEMORY, INCLUDING PROTECTED ONES, WILL BE
ERASED IF THE UNIT IS TO BE TURNED OFF CONTINUOUSLY IN EXCESS OF 10
DAYS. IMPORTANT MESSAGES SHOULD BE PRINTED OUT OR SAVED INTO
APPROPRIATE STORAGE MEDIA VIA A PC CONNECTED TO THE RS–422 PORT.

To clean the cabinet surface, a neutral type household detergent intended for office
equipment is recommended. Cleaning the acrylic filter on the LCD screen should be a
maintenance routine to avoid using a high brightness level. To clean the screen filter, use a
piece of slightly wet cloth. If stains persist, the cloth may be moistened with a neutral type
household detergent.

To prolong LCD Screen’s Service Life

To increase the service life of the LCD screen ( life of the white LED lamps for backlighting),
it is recommended that the screen sleep mode be activated as per the instructions in
paragraph 4.5.

6.2. Maintenance on Electrical Connections

The high humidity marine environment can cause electrical contacts in the rear panel
connectors to corrode over time. Vibrations and shocks normally encountered on the vessel
in motion can cause the electrical contacts to become loosened. Corroded or loose contacts
will become responsible for erratic, intermittent operation or performance degradation. To
avoid such possible problems, conduct the following maintenance operations at least once a
year:
● Unplug all the cables from the rear panel, and check to be sure that contact surfaces,
including the pins in the rear–panel mounted receptacles are free from corrosion.
● Check the connections at the ship’s DC power source for freedom from any sort of
corrosion.
● Correct any problem using a high quality contact–cleaning agent (contact rejuvenator).
< WARNINGS >
1. BE SURE TO TURN THE EQUIPMENT OFF BEFORE REMOVING / INSTALLING THE
CONNECTIONS FROM / TO THE REAR PANEL CONNECTORS.
2. SANDPAPER WILL DAMAGE THE CONTACT SURFACE AND MUST NOT BE USED.

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6.3. Maintenance on The Active Antenna Unit

The NA–2000 active antenna or an optional active antenna unit ( e . g . ANT– 900 , a l l
consisting of a 1.2m fiberglass whip, a preamplifier housing and coaxial cabling), requires
maintenance at least once every six months:

1. Whip Section
・ Clean the surface with a piece of soft cloth moistened with neutral household
detergent, while checking for any sign of damage.

・ Check to be sure that the whip is tightly screwed into the socket on the preamplifier
case, and that the set screw ( hex socket head type) is tightened.

・ Check to be sure that the knurled metallic base is free from damage or corrosion.
Corrosion may be removed with a piece of wood, and then coated with water–
proofing paint. A metallic tool can damage the surface and should not be used

2. Preamplifier Housing
・ Clean the surface with a piece of soft cloth moistened with neutral household
detergent, while checking for any sign of damage.

・ Check to be sure that the housing is securely screwed onto the pole ( if installed on a
marine mount) or the mounting hardware is properly secured to the mast ( if user– or
dockyard–supplied hardware is used).

< CAUTION >

Do not open the housing ; no user–serviceable parts are inside.

3. Cabling
・ Clean the exposed section with a soft cloth moistened with neutral household
detergent, while checking to be sure that the surface is free from any sign of damage.

・ If the installation uses a double–ended female coaxial coupler for cable extension,
check to be sure that the jointed section is properly protected with self–bonding
taping and there is no sign of damage.

< WARNING >

THE CENTER CONDUCTOR OF THE COAXIAL CABLE IS AT +8 / +12VDC
WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS SWITCHED ON. DO NOT SHORT THE
CENTER CONDUCTOR TO GROUND, OR DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL
POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CAN RESULT.

6.4. Self–Diagnostic Tests

Once every 12 months, conduct the self–diagnostic tests as per the procedure described in
paragraph 4.13, and consult your dealer / qualified service engineer for advice if the result
indication of any tested item shows “FAILED” repeatedly.

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6.5. Recommended Spare Parts

A list of the spare parts recommended for the maintenance and servicing for three to five
years is given below. Replacing parts, except for the active antenna unit, should be done by
your dealer or a qualified service engineer. The user should not open the receiver cabinet for
inspection or replacing suspected parts. The part number of each product may change
depending on its production lot or its availability. If ordered parts are not available,
equivalent substitutes will be supplied.

Table 6-1 Recommended Spare Parts

Part Name Part Number Quantity

Fuse 3A / 5.2X20mm 10
Plugs:
Coaxial Cable Plug ( Antenna Plug) BNC–58 / U 2
Power Cable Plug 14P–3F 1
* I / O DATA Plug
1 CP111–8P 1
*2 RS–422/232C Plug HDEB–9S 1
*3 Coaxial Cable Plug ( Extension) PL–259 1

Active Antenna Unit: NA–2000

Preamplifier Unit ANT–2KM–BASE 2
Whip Element ( 1.2m) ANT–2K–ROD 1

Printed Circuit Boards ( PCBs ):

Receiver PCB S602–RCV–X*4 1
Main PCB M613–MAIN–X*4 1
Keypad PCB M401–KEY–X*4 1

*1 Not needed unless the I / O DATA port is used in your applications.

*2 Not needed unless RS–232C / RS–422 port is used in your applications.
*3 Dealer–supplied. Not needed unless the cable is extended with a PL–258 connector.
*4 The suffix (last digit) will change depending on production lot.

Table 6-2 Other Parts Available As Replacements

Part Name Part Number

TFT LCD Module ( LCD display panel) LQ057AC111

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7. Installation

7.1. Receiver Cabinet Installation

7.1.1. General Precautions

The receiver cabinet is constructed to withstand the humid and corrosive marine
environment, but is designed to be installed or operated inside the wheelhouse or chartroom.
The cabinet is a “protected” category product under the IEC 60945–2002 standard, and is
not waterproof. Serious damage will result to the electronics inside the cabinet when it is
exposed to salt water spray or splash.

Additional Requirements:
(1) For long term trouble–free service, the proposed site for installation should be:
・ dry, well–ventilated and free as much as possible from shocks and engine vibrations.
・ away as much as possible from high temperature outlets ( such as exhaust fans and
heaters ), and as much as possible from areas where the unit is likely to be constantly
exposed to direct sunlight.

(2) To prevent reception of weak NAVTEX signals from being interfered with, the unit
should also be located away as much as possible from other onboard electronics,
especially those emitting pulsed signals, such as echo sounders and radars.

7.1.2. Mounting the Receiver Cabinet

The receiver cabinet is primarily designed to be mounted on a tabletop with the mounting
bracket supplied and weights approximately 2.3 kg in total. The dimensions necessary for
installation are given in Figure 7–1. Provide sufficient clearance behind the cabinet for
cabling termination and maintenance checks.
Using a total of four appropriate wood screws or bolt/nut combinations through its four
mounting holes ( 9 mm in diameter each), secure the bracket to the selected site.
Make sure that the mounting surface is strong enough to support the unit against shocks or
vibrations that are likely to be encountered with the ship in motion.

Compass Safe Distances ( in energized condition):

・ Receiver Cabinet alone: 0.45m ( standard), 0.30m ( steering)
・ Cabinet with Bracket: 0.60m ( standard), 0.35m ( steering)

< WA R NI N GS >
1. DO NOT PLACE THE UNIT IN AN UNVENTILATED, SEALED ENCLOSURE,
SUCH AS A THEFT–DETERRENT CABINET, OR OVERHEATING AND
MALFUNCTION WILL RESULT.

2. DAMAGE CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO WATER SPRAY OR TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT

WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.

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7.1.2. Mounting the Display Cabinet ( continued – 2/2)

Be sure to attach a serrated plastic washer to the inside of each arm before placing the
cabinet in the bracket. This pair of washers is supplied separately in the plastic bag that
contains the power cable, fuses, plugs, etc., and prevents the cabinet from leaning forward
or backward with the clamping knobs tightened.

After tilting the cabinet to a desired viewing angle, tighten the clamping knobs firmly.

Figure 7-1 Installation Dimensions

215

Dimensions in millimeters
Weight (approx.):
・ Cabinet only: 1.7 kg
・ Cabinet + Bracket: 2.3 kg

Compass Safe Distances:

・ Cabinet only:
45 cm ( STD), 30 cm ( STG)
・ Cabinet + Bracket:
60 cm ( STD), 35 cm ( STG)

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7.2. Antenna Installation

Figure 7–2 shows the installation dimensions of the active antenna unit ( NA–2000). The
equipment does not support the use of a wire antenna. The receiver input is low impedance
and is not suitable for wire antenna connection. The power (8V+/10 mA) to the antenna is
automatically fed when the cable is plugged into the coax connector (BNC type receptacle)
on the receiver’s rear panel.

7.2.1. Installation Site Requirements

For best results and a prolonged service life, the active antenna unit should be installed:
・ at a site free from continuous, heavy shocks and vibrations,
・ away as much as possible from the feedpoint or radiating elements of HF / MF
communications antennas, radar scanners and INMARSAT antennas, and
・ away as much as possible from, and above, any metallic obstructions.

IMPORTANT – Grounding Antenna Unit

The active antenna unit must be grounded to the ship’s nearest earth ground via the
grounding wire (700 mm) attached to the socket side of the preamplifier housing to:
・ improve reception of NAVTEX messages from distant transmitters,
・ increase the system’s overall sensitivity for stable reception of weak signals, or
・ minimize adverse effects of nearby metallic structures including other antennas.
If the installation requires a longer grounding wire, a short length of similar wire may be
added.
< WARNING >
LOCATING THE ACTIVE ANTENNA CLOSE TO THE FEED POINT OR
RADIATING ELEMENTS OF AN HF/MF TRANSMITTING ANTENNA CAN
DESTROY THE PREAMPLIFIER IN THE CYLINDRICAL HOUSING.

7.2.2. Precautions for Cabling

・ To minimize the effect of interference from other onboard electronics, the coaxial cable
from the antenna unit should not be run close to, and in parallel with, transmit antenna
feed lines, radar waveguides, echo sounder transducer cables, control cables, power
cables, etc. from such equipment. The same requirements apply also to the routing of
the long wire antenna.
・ If the cable is extended with coaxial connectors ( e.g. PL–258 /PL–259 pairs ) , be sure to
make the junctions waterproof using self–bonding tape or other appropriate sealant.

< WARNING >

THE CENTER CONDUCTOR OF THE COAXIAL CABLE IS AT +8 VDC ( OR AT +12V
WITH THE SECOND OPERATING AT 4209.5 KHZ ) WITH THE EQUIPMENT
SWITCHED ON. DO NOT SHORT THE CENTER CONDUCTOR TO GROUND OR
DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL CIRCUITRY CAN RESULT.

< CAUTION >

Water intrusion into the coax cable will electrically damage the cable, making
it impossible to use it as a feeder any longer. A serious drop in sensitivity will
result.

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7.2.2. Precautions for Cabling ( continued –2 / 2 )

Figure 7-2 NA–2000 Active Antenna Unit Dimensions

The dimensions are in millimeters

except for the socket section at
the base of the preamplifier
housing.

The socket is internally threaded

so that it can accept a 1”–14
straight thread standard marine
pole. To prevent possible
loosening, apply a suitable
locking compound over the
threads before screwing the
socket over the pole.

< WARNING >

DO NOT USE A WRENCH,
PLIERS OR SIMILAR TOOL TO
SCREW THE HOUSING ONTO
THE POLE, OR DAMAGE TO
THE SOCKET’S THREADS
WILL RESULT.

The preamplifier housing may be

secured to a suitable pole of less
than 9 centimeters in diameter,
using a set of appropriate
mounting hardware ( e.g.
stainless steel hose clamps and
bands ).

IMPORTANT
Be sure to connect this
line to ship’s nearest
earth ground to improve
reception of weak
NAVTEX signals.

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7.3. Electrical Connections

7.3.1. Introduction
All electrical connections to the equipment are to be made via the connector receptacles
and terminal installed on the rear panel and the rear apron. The figure below shows the rear
view of the equipment. Overall connections are illustrated in Figure 7–4. A summary
description of the necessary connections to each component is given in the next
paragraphs.

< CAUTIONS >

1. All cables should be plugged in with the equipment switched off.
2. Power cables specif ied for use with the F–2000 /F– 3 000 or DEBEG
4620/ DEBEG 4630 Navigation Sounders cannot be used as alternative
cables.

Figure 7-3 Rear View

⑧ ⑥ ④ ⑤

⑦ ③ ① ②

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Figure 7-4 Overall Connections

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7.3.2. Connector Pin Assignments and Connections

The pin assignments of the connectors and connections to the pins are illustrated below.

① Power Supply Receptacle

Figure 7-5 Power Supply Receptacle (Front View)

Pin # 1 ( * 1 24V+) Pin # 3 (Ground )

Pin # 2 ( – )
・ Mating Female Type Plug: 14P–3F

The power cable supplied is approx. 3 meters long and is of two–wire shielded type,
normally terminated in a 3–hole female type plug at one end, with 3 conductors
open–ended each at the other end. Exercise CAUTIONS 1 below.

After pushing the plug into the above receptacle and tightening its coupling ring,
connect the three conductors as follows:
・ Black conductor: to negative ( – ) terminal of ship’s power source
・ White conductor: to positive ( + ) terminal of ship’s power source (*124 VDC)
・ Shield ( braid ): to ship’s earth ground

*1Nominal input voltage. The equipment operates safely over the 11–to–40V range.
< CAUTIONS >
1. The DC power cable specified for use with the F–2000/F–3000W or
DEBEG 4620/DEBEG 4630 cannot be plugged into the above receptacle.
2. Reversing the power cable polar i t y (black and white connections) causes
the fuse to blow.

② Cabinet Ground Terminal

Figure 7-6 Cabinet Ground Terminal

The receiver cabinet, which is electrostatically coated

inside, can be grounded to the vessel’s earth ground
without grounding the negative line of the ship’s
power source. In situations where it is required, or
desirable, to ground the cabinet for safety reasons or
*2EMC compliance, connect from this terminal to an
appropriate earth ground in the vessel using a thick
wire.
The ground wire should be as short as possible to
reduce the chance of picking up interference from
other onboard electronics.
*2EMC = electromagnetic compatibility

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③ Fuse Holder
Figure 7-7 Fuse Holder
A 3–ampere (3A) cartridge fuse ( 5.2X20 mm,
slow–blow type) is inserted in the holder.

< CAUTION >

Reversing the power cable polarity causes the fuse to blow.

< WARNING >

AN INCORRECTLY RATED FUSE OR INCORRECT TYPE FUSE WILL BLOW AT
POWER–UP OR WILL NOT PROTECT THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REMOTE EVENT
OF A TROUBLE OVERLOADING ITS POWER SUPPLY.

④ Antenna Receptacle (BNC) for Active Antenna NA–2000

Figure 7-8 Antenna Connector for NA–2000

Plug the NA–2000 three–frequency active

antenna into this connector receptacle.

+8V/12V at center conductor

・ Mating Plug: BNC–58/U or equivalent

ANT

< WARNING >

THE CENTER CONDUCTOR OF THE BNC RECEPTACLE IS AT 8V/12V+ WHEN
THE EQUIPMENT IS TURNED ON. DO NOT SHORT THE CENTER
CONDUCTOR TO GROUND OR DAMAGE TO INTERNAL PARTS MAY RESULT.

NOTE: Use of Long Wire Antenna

Since this input connector is designed to impedance–match the active antenna unit ( 50
Ω nominal), it is not suitable for connection to a wire antenna that requires a high input
impedance for good results. However, if you wish to use a long wire antenna as an
emergency backup, be sure to insulate the other end of the wire to avoid
short–circuiting the preamplifier power supply (8V or 12V) to ground.

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⑤ RS–422 Connector
Connections from an IBS/INS device are to be plugged into this receptacle. A D–Sub 9
female type plug mates with this connector. The pin assignments are illustrated below.

Figure 7-9 RS–422 Connector Pin Assignments (Front View)

Pinn# 1 (NC) P i n # 5 (GND)

P i n # 6 ( R X + ), Sig. Line A P i n # 9 (TX–), Sig. Line B

P i n # 7 ( R X – ), Sig. Line B P i n # 8 ( T X + ), Sig. Line A

NOTES:
(1) This interface consists of a MAX3490 RS–422 transceiver. Brief specs. are given below. For details, see the
parts manufacturer’s ( MAXIM ) data sheets.

- Input High Voltage : 2V (min.), Input Low Voltage : 0.8V (max.)

- Input Current ( signal lines A & B ) : 1.0 mA @12V, –0.8 mA @ –7V
- Receiver Input Impedance: 12 kΩ
(2) Pins #1, #2, #3 and #4 : No internal connections ( NC)
(3) Input lines (pins #6 and #7) are insulated from ship’s ground by opto–isolators.

・ Mating Plug: HDEB–9S (supplied) or equivalent

After making connections, check to be sure that the RS–422 port is enabled ( as per
paragraph 4.12.2 ) and that a correct set of parameters is selected ( as per paragraphs
4.12.3 and 4.12.4 ) for your applications.

The command formats used to control communications with an INS/IBS device are
given in paragraph 7.4.

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RS–422 Transceiver Data Sheet – 1 / 3

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⑥ RS–232C Connector
An optional serial printer (PR–950/PR–950G) is to be plugged into this receptacle. A
D–Sub 9 female type plug mates with this connector. The pin assignments are
illustrated below.

Figure 7-10 RS–232C Connector Pin Assignments (Front View)

Pin # 2 ( RXD) Pin # 3 ( TXD)

Pin # 1 (NC) Pin# 5 (GND)
NOTE: Pins #1, #4, #5, #6,
#7, #8 and #9 : No internal
connections ( NC)

Pin # 6 ( NC) Pin # 9 (NC)

・ Mating Plug: HDEB–9S (supplied) or equivalent

After making connections, check to be sure that the RS–232C port is enabled ( as per
paragraph 4.12.2 ) and that a correct set of parameters is selected ( as per paragraphs
4.12.3 and 4.12.4) for your applications.
Connections to PR–950/PR–950G
The connections from the RS–232C port to the serial printer are illustrated below. A
2–meter cable, terminated in appropriate mating plugs at both ends is normally supplied
with each printer.

Figure 7-11 Connections between RS–232C Port and PR–950/PR–950G

CP111–8P

Port Parameter Settings for PR–950/PR–950G

The serial requires the following parameter settings for the RS–232C port:
･ DATA BITS: 8
･ STOP BITS: 1
･ PARITY: NONE
･ BIT RATE: 0.11 (=110 baud)
See paragraph 4.12 for detailed instructions.

Flow Control for Other Brand Printers

If other brand serial printer ( e.g. SEIKOSHA DPU–414) is to be connected, be sure to
disable its hardware flow control, and set the flow control to “ X–ON/X–OFF.” The
NT–1800 does not support a handshaking protocol.

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⑦ I / O DATA Connector
The I/O DATA port is primarily for data communications with other onboard devices
using IEC 61162–1 ( NMEA–0183 ) as the interface. It also provides a port ( comprising
pins #4, #5 and #6) for software updating, and a regulated 12V DC 200 mA output for
powering light–duty applications.

Figure 7-12 I/O DATA Connector Pin Assignments (Front View)

# 1 ( IEC 61162 In + ), Sig. Line A Pin # 7 ( +12V, 200 mA )

# 2 ( IEC 61162 In – ), Sig. Line B # 8 ( IEC 61162 Out – ) ,S. Line B

# 3 ( IEC 61162 Out + ), Sig. Line A # 6 ( Reserved for software

updating)

# 4 ( Reserved for software updating) # 5 ( Reserved for software

updating)
・ Mating Plug: CP111–8P or equivalent (supplied)

< WARNINGS >

1. PINS #4, #5 AND #6 ARE TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE SPECIFIED
PROGRAMMING TOOL. CONNECTING ANY OTHER DEVICE TO THESE PINS
CAUSES THE EQUIPMENT TO BE LOCKED UP.
2. CURRENT DRAIN FROM PIN # 7 MUST NOT EXCEED 200 MILLIAMPS.

⑧ ALARM Output Connector

The ALARM output connector provides an open/c lose (make/break) switch
simultaneously via two pairs of mechanical relay contacts, electrically isolated from
each other and from the equipment circuitry, when the message alarm is activated. This
connector is to be used to activate an alarm sounder mounted at a remote location. The
pin assignments are given below.
To connect an external alarm device, use pins #1–#2 pair or pins #3–#4 pair.

Figure 7-13 ALARM Output Connector Pin Assignments (Front View)

Pin #1 (Alarm 1) Pin #4 (Alarm 2)

Pin #2 (Alarm 1) Pin #3 (Alarm 2)

・ Mating Plug: CP111–4P or equivalent ( supplied)

NOTE: Alarm messages compliant with IEC 61162–1 $CRARL sentence format are available from the RS–422 (INS)
port, and not from this connector.

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7.4. INS Port Data and Command Sentences

The equipment supports the following IEC 61162–1 data sentence formats for
communications with an INS / IBS system via the RS–422 port. It is assumed that the port is
set to “ON” via the procedure given in paragraph 4.12.2.2.

7.4.1. Received NAVTEX Sentence Format

The first line of a NAVTEX message text will be output in the following format:
,
$CRNRX XXX XXX XX aaXX X , , , , ,,,,, . , . , ,
X X X X A c - - - - - c *hh< CR > < LF >
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩

① Number of sentences 001 – 999

② Sentence number 001 – 999
③ Sequential message number 00 – 99 ( used to uniquely identify messages of same ID)
④ NAVTEX message ID characters (B 1, B 2 , B 3 , B 4 )
⑤ Frequency index: 0 = not received over air, 1= 490 kHz, 2 = 518 kHz, 3 = 4209.5 kHz
⑥ Null fields (UTC, day, month and year data characters not available. See NOTE 1 . )
⑦ Total number of characters in this series of NRX sentences
⑧ Total number of bad characters
⑨ Status indication:
･ Status “ A” = reception of NAVTEX message in correct format
･ Status “ V ” = reception of NAVTEX message in incorrect format
⑩ Message body (first line of message text characters). A forced carriage return () on
screen will be replaced with an underscore ( _ ) ( hex 5F ) when it is output. See NOTE 2
for information on the output format for undefined ASCII characters ( IEC 61162–1,
paragraph 5.1.3 )

The data characters in fields ④, ⑤, ⑥, ⑦, ⑧ and ⑨ are output in the first message line
only; they are null fields in the subsequent message lines, as shown below.

,
$CRNRX XXX XXX XX , , , , , , , , , , , , c - - - - - c*hh < CR > <LF>
NOTES :
1: The equipment does not have a built–in realtime clock (RTC) and does not interface with a GPS sensor. Therefore,
the UTC, day, month and year data characters are output as null fields. To check message aging, an internal time
reference derived from the CPU clock ( 24.00 MHz ) by frequency division is used.

2: Undefined characters used in a displayed /stored NAVTEX message are communicated to the INS port in hexa-
decimal form using code delimiter ( ^, hex 5E ) as follows:

･ *1Comma ( ): , ^2C
･ *2Error character asterisk ( * ): ^2A
･ Carriage return < CR > and line feed < LF > : ^0D ^0A
*1: To discriminate from field delimiter
*2: To discriminate from checksum field delimiter

An example INS output of a NAVTEX message is given below.

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7.4.1. Received NAVTEX Sentence Format ( continued –2 / 2 )

An example 518 kHz NAVTEX message text is given below.

IB45
260909 UTC MAR 07
WWJP83 RJTD 260600
VITAL WARNING FOR YOKOHAMA NAVTEX AREA
260600UTC ISSUED AT 260900UTC
COLD FRONT FROM 48N 157E TO 42N 156E 36N
151E 30N 147E 25N 140E
GALE WARNING WESTERN SEA OFF SANRIKU
WITH MAX WINDS 35 KNOTS
WARNING(NEAR GALE) EASTERN SEA OFF
SANRIKU, NORTHERN SEA OFF KANTO,
SOUTHERN SEA OFF KANTO, EASTERN SEA OFF
TOKAI
NEXT WARNING WILL BE ISSUED BEFORE
261500UTC
=

NNNN

The INS port output from the above message consists of 11 NRM sentences, numbered 001
through 011, ( message ID = IB45, *1total characters= 426 with no corrupt characters) as
follows:

$CRNRX , 011 , 001 , 15 , IB45 , 2 , , , , , 426 , 0 , A , IB45^0D^0A260909 UTC MAR 07^0D^0AWWJP83 *02
$CRNRX , 011, 002 , 15 , , , , , , , , , , RJTD 260600^0D^0AVITAL WARNING FOR YOKOHAMA NAVTEX*03
$CRNRX , 011, 003 , 15 , , , , , , , , , , AREA^0D^0A260600UTC ISSUED AT 260900UTC^0D^0ACOLD*69
$CRNRX , 011, 004 , 15 , , , , , , , , , , FRONT FROM 48N 157E T O 42N 156E 36N^0D^0A 151E 30*1F
$CRNRX , 011, 005 , 15 , , , , , , , , , , N 147E 25N 140E^0D^0AGALE WARNING WESTERN SEA OFF *70
$CRNRX , 011, 006 , 15 , , , , , , , , , , SANRIKU ^0D^0AWITH MAX WINDS 35 KNOTS^0D^0AWARNING*0E
$CRNRX , 011, 007 , 15 , , , , , , , , , , (NEAR GALE) EASTERN SEA OFF ^0D^0ASANRIKU^2C NORTH*0E
$CRNRX , 011, 008 , 15 , , , , , , , , , , ERN SEA OFF KANTO^2C^0D^0ASOUTHERN SEA OFF KANTO*16
$CRNRX , 011, 009 , 15 , , , , , , , , , , ^2C EASTERN SEA OFF ^0D^0ATOKAI^0D^0ANEXT WARNING *10
$CRNRX , 011, 010 , 15 , , , , , , , , , , WILL BE ISSUED BEFORE ^0D^0A261500UTC^0D^0A =^0D^0A*07
$CRNRX , 011, 011 , 15 , , , , , , , , , , ^0D^0ANNNN^0D^0A *41
*1: Total characters include carriage return (CR) and line feed ( LF) codes.

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7.4.2. Controlling Receiver Operation via INS (RS–422) Port

To externally control receiver operation via the RS–422 port, the equipment supports the
following command sentence ( IEC 61162–1 format ). Up to 10 commands will be stacked
and executed sequentially. Using the transmitter mask and message mask, the user can
select the station IDs and message types for message storage in the non–volatile memory,
for message output to the RS–422 port ( INS port ) or to the RS–232C port ( printer port ).
Message types A, B, D and L, however, cannot be rejected. Previous selection/rejection
settings manually entered via the keypad will be changed accordingly.

$ - - NRM , X , X , hhhhhhhh , hhhhhhhh *hh < CR > < LF >

① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥

① Device identifier ( e.g. IN=INS device, AI=AIS)

② Function code: 0 to 9
0 = request messages, 1 = set/report storage mask, 2 = set/report printer mask
3 = set/report INS mask, 4 to 9 = reserved
③ Frequency index: 1 to 9
1= 490 kHz, 2 = 518 kHz, 3 =4209.5 kHz, 4 to 9 = reserved
CAUTION: If the index for the second receiver that is not currently
selected is specified, the command will be ignored.
④ Transmitter ID mask in hex ( 32 bits in total)
LSB = station A, bit 1 = station B, bit 25 = station Z, bits 26 to 32 = reserved
To select a station, its corresponding bit should be set to “ 1.” To reject a station, its
corresponding bit should be set to “ 0.”
For example, to select only stations E, J, M and T for storage, or output to the INS or
printer port, set the transmitter ID masks as follows:

0 0 0 8 1 2 1 0 hex
0 0 0 8 1 2 1 0 ( hex)
0000 0000 0000 1000 0001 0010 0001 0000 ( binary)
ZY XWVU TSRQ PONM LKJI HGFE DCBA (station)

⑤ Message type mask in hex ( 32 bits in total):

LSB = type A, bit 1= type B, bit 25 = type Z, bits 26 to 32 = reserved
To select message types only A, B, D, F and L for storage or output to the INS or printer
port, set the message ID masks as follows:
0 0 0 0 0 8 2 B hex
0 0 0 0 0 8 2 B ( hex)
0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 1000 0 010 10 11 ( binary)
ZY XWVU TSRQ PONM LKJI HGFE DCBA (type)
NOTE: Message types A, B, D and L must always be selected due to the relevant IMO resolution, and their
corresponding bits cannot be set to “ 0.”

⑥ Checksum in hex
The checksum value must be calculated by the user.

The current settings can be checked by a query command described in next paragraph.

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7.4.3. Checking Current Settings via INS (RS–422) Por t

The equipment accepts the following query command sentence via the RS–422 port (INS
port), and reports to the user the current B1B 2 mask settings, indicating the status of
message storage in the non–volatile memory, and message output to the INS port and the
RS–232C port ( printer port) for all frequencies.

$ - - CRQ , NRM * hh< CR >< LF >

① ②

① Device identifier ( e.g. IN=INS device, AI=AIS)

② Checksum in hex

Example: Device identifier = IN ( INS device), checksum = 3A hex

$ INCRQ , NRM * 3A< CR >< LF >

A total of nine output sentences will then be sent back to the INS device like the examples
below.

$CRNRM,1,1,03FFFFFF,02200EBF * 32: Settings for 490 kHz, to non–volatile memory

$CRNRM,2,1,03FFFFFF,02200EBF * 31: Settings for 490 kHz, to printer port
$CRNRM,3,1,03FFFFFF,02200EBF * 30: Settings for 490 kHz, to INS port
$CRNRM,1,2,03FFFFFF,02200EBF * 31: Settings for 518 kHz, to non–volatile memory
$CRNRM,2,2,03FFFFFF,02200EBF * 32: Settings for 518 kHz, to printer port
$CRNRM,3,2,03FFFFFF,02200EBF * 33: Settings for 518 kHz, to INS port
$CRNRM,1,3,03FFFFFF,02200EBF * 30: Settings for 4209.5 kHz, to non–volatile memory
$CRNRM,2,3,03FFFFFF,02200EBF * 33: Settings for 4209.5 kHz, to printer port
$CRNRM,3,3,03FFFFFF,02200EBF * 32: Settings for 4209.5 kHz, to INS port

NOTE: The above examples represent the default mask settings.

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7.4.4. Alarm Output Sentence Formats

7.4.4.1. Output Format for Alarm Being Activated

An alarm output sentence like the example below will be output to the RS–422 (INS) port
when the equipment receives an alarm NAVTEX message or if the equipment develops a
failure or malfunction. The output will be repeatedly available at 30–second intervals until
the alarm condition is acknowledged and reset manually by pressing  twice*1 on the
equipment or until the appropriate acknowledgement command (paragraph 7.4.5) is fed via
the port from the INS terminal.

$CRALR ,, 003 , A , V , NAVTEX : Search and Rescue information*72< CR > < LF >
① ②③ ④ ⑤
NOTE: The equipment does not use UTC as the time source, and therefore sends a null field in place of the
time–of–alarm–condition–change field.

① Local alarm number:

001 = Navigational warning ( type–A message )
002 = Meteorological warning ( type–B message )
003 = SAR, piracy, armed robbery information ( type–D message )
004 = Receiver malfunction
005 = Self–diagnostic test failure
006 = General failure
② Alarm conditions:
A= threshold exceeded ( i.e. alarm condition exists )
V= threshold not exceeded ( i.e. alarm condition is non–existent )
③ Alarm acknowledgement status
A= acknowledged
V= unacknowledged
④ Alarm description text
⑤ Checksum
03 = Navigational warning
0F = Meteorological warning
72 = SAR, piracy and armed robbery information

The other alarm output sentences are as follows:

$CRALR ,, 001 , A , V , NAVTEX:Navigational warning*03< CR > < LF >

$CRALR ,, 002 , A , V , NAVTEX:Meteorological warning*0F< CR > < LF >
*1: Pressing the key once silences the audible indication alone, allowing the output sentence to continue every 30
seconds. A second keypress resets all the currently active alarms.

7.4.4.2. Output Format for Alarm Being Acknow ledged

When active alarms are acknowledged, the following sentences will be output once:

$CRALR ,, 001 , V , A , NAVTEX :Navigational warning *03< CR > < LF >

$CRALR ,, 002 , V , A , NAVTEX :Meteorological warning *0F< CR > < LF >
$CRALR ,, 003 , V , A , NAVTEX : Search and Rescue information*72< CR > < LF >

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7.4.4.3. Output Format After Alarm Being Acknowledged

Within one minute after the issuance of the above sentences or after  is pressed twice,
the following outputs will be repeated at one–minute intervals. This condition will continue
until another alarm message is received.

$CRALR ,, 001 , V , V , NAVTEX : Navigational warning*14 < CR > < LF >

$CRALR ,, 002 , V , V , NAVTEX : Meteorological warning*18 < CR > < LF >
$CRALR ,, 003 , V , V , NAVTEX : Search and Rescue information*65 < CR > < LF >

7.4.5. Alarm Acknowledgement

The following command format is supported to acknowledge and reset the current alarm
condition via the RS–422 ( INS ) port:
$– – ACK , 003 *h h < CR > < LF >
① ② ③

① Device identifier ( e.g. IN=INS device, AI=AIS)

② Local alarm number
001 = Navigational warning
002 = Meteorological warning
003 = Search and rescue (SAR) information
③ Checksum:
If the device identifier is IN (INS device), for example, the above command format for
each alarm is as follows:
$INACK , 001 *5 3 < CR > < LF > : to acknowledge Navigational warning
$INACK , 002 *5 0 < CR > < LF > : to acknowledge Meteorological warning
$INACK , 003 *5 1 < CR > < LF > : to acknowledge SAR information

7.4.6. Proprietary Sentence (Switching 2nd Receiver Frequency)

The following command ( I E C 6 11 6 2 – 1 proprietary format sentence) is used to externally
switch the second receiver frequency between 490 kHz and 4209.5 kHz:

$PJMCR , 0 , 1 *hh < CR > < LF >

① ② ③
① Receiver index:
0 = Second receiver
1 to 9 = Reserved
② Receive frequency index:
1 = 490 kHz
2 = Not assigned
3 = 4209.5 kHz
③ Checksum: See the examples below.
Examples:
To switch the frequency, an INS device should send the following command sentences to
the equipment via the RS–422 port:
･ Switching to 490 kHz: $PJMCR , 0 , 1 *47< CR >< LF >
･ Switching to 4209.5 kHz: $PJMCR , 0 , 3 *45< CR >< LF >

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8. Summarized Theor y of Operation

8.1. What is NAVTEX?

NAVTEX, a system of broadcast and automatic reception of global maritime safety
information by means of direct display/printing telegraphy, is part of the *1 GMDSS
infrastructure, defined by *2 IMO Assembly resolution A.706 (17). Broadcasting is
accomplished by a worldwide network of dedicated coastal stations regularly sending
weather information, navigational warnings, search–and–rescue (SAR) information and
other related messages, all in an easy–to–read text format, to mariners free of charges.

8.2. Operating Frequencies

At present three frequencies are officially allocated by the *3 ITU for NAVTEX broadcasting
service: 518 kHz, 490 kHz and 4209.5 kHz. All *4 SOLAS convention vessels are required to
carry a receiver dedicated to receiving NAVTEX transmissions automatically on all the
above frequencies.
Transmissions on 518 kHz are in English and of general interest to vessels navigating
international waters, while the 490 kHz service is primarily targeted at those working most of
the time in areas close to transmitting stations, providing more localized information in
national languages. Some stations also broadcast information to local users on 4209.5 kHz.
Stations on each frequency transmit NAVTEX messages usually for a period of 10 minutes
on a time–sharing basis to avoid cross–station interference.

8.3. Service Area

The coverage area of a 518 kHz station is normally 200 to 400 nautical miles in daytime
hours, depending on the transmitting power level, and a signal travels along the surface. At
night some of the signal often travels more than double the daytime coverage by being
reflected a number of times between the surface and the ionosphere, a band of ionized
atmospheric layers 50 to 400 km above the surface. The 490 kHz service area is less than
the 518 kHz coverage due to lower transmit power levels, but the nighttime coverage often
extends greatly due to ionospheric reflections. The 4209.5 kHz broadcast, though catering
mainly for inshore users and covering much less areas in the daytime, can be received from
more than 1000 miles away during hours of darkness.

8.4. Error Correction

Signal propagation conditions constantly vary with time of the day and also with the season.
The signal arriving at the receiver can be corrupted or distorted at any time by static
discharges, natural noise, abnormal solar activity, unstable ionospheric conditions,
interference between the signal coming directly from the transmitter and the one reflected
from the ionosphere, etc. It is therefore likely that a vital NAVTEX message can be missed
due to signal corruption or distortion at the receiving end.
In order to ensure that each message is properly received within its intended area of
coverage, a station sends out the same message twice, some hours apart, each with its
identification code ( known a s B1 character), message type code ( B 2 character) and a
two–digit serial number ( B 3B 4 , ranging 00 to 99). In addition, the system employs a mode
of transmission called forward error correction (FEC), transmitting each alphanumeric
character in the message twice at very short intervals. If the same character is received
twice, the receiver considers it to be a true character. If either of the received characters is
different or corrupted, the receiver treats it as an invalid letter, and displays or prints an
asterisk (*) in its place, thereby securing the reliability of a received message.

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8.5. NAVTEX Receiver – General

A NAVTEX receiver that complies with the relevant IMO resolutions and regulations for
wheel mark certification is programmed to automatically receive and display/print a
message, and avoids a repeated reception of the same message by checking the ID and
numbering of each message. Using the ID and message type data attached to each
message, the user can also program the receiver to reject certain transmissions and
message types that are not of importance while in the current area, except for SAR and
other urgent warning messages classified as type D messages.

An audible and visual alarms are automatically triggered upon reception of such a message.
To silence the alarm, the user must manually, or via an appropriate command from an INS
terminal, acknowledge the message arrival. Received messages are either printed on paper
( for a receiver with a built–in printer) or displayed on a screen with memory for storage and
retrieval ( for a receiver with an integral LCD screen).

8.6. The NT–1800 NAVTEX Receiver

The NT–1800 receiver has two built–in receivers on the same receiver board, with the first
receiver devoted to receiving 518 kHz broadcast at all times and the second receiver
receiving either 490 kHz or 4209.5 kHz signal as selected by the user through the menu
system. Received messages are displayed across an 8–inch liquid crystal display ( LCD)
and stored permanently or temporarily as specified by the user.

Up to 200 messages, each with an average of 500 characters, received on the first and
second receivers are separately stored and then automatically erased from memory 60
hours after the time of reception on a first–in–first–out basis. However, up to 50 messages
can be protected against automatic erasure, and are stored in a separate area of the
non–volatile message memory, in which case a total of 250 new messages can be stored in
memory for each receiver.

When a transmission occurs on the first and second receiver frequencies at the same time,
the equipment receives both signals, displaying the first receiver message while storing the
second receiver message in memory for later retrieval. An appropriate caution message
shows up in the screen bottom prompt line to indicate the reception of a new NAVTEX
message on the second receiver.

Reception of a type–D message ( SAR, piracy and armed robbery information) activates the
audible and visual alarms. The received message text then is shown in red, making it easy
to discriminate it from navigational ( type–A) and weather ( type–B) warnings. The audible
alarm also sounds differently to indicate that a type–D message has been received. The
alarm can be acknowledged remotely by an IBS/INS terminal connected to the RS–422 port
on the rear panel. When a type–D message is received on the second receiver alone, the
display automatically switches to the second receiver page, showing its message in red
while sounding the alarm in the same manner as on the first receiver.

The stored messages can be output via three interface ports mounted on the rear panel for
IBS/INS or other onboard applications The user can specify the ID, frequency and type of
the messages you wish to output. An optional printer can also be plugged in to print the
current message in real time or those recalled from the non–volatile memory.

*1 : Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, *2 : International Maritime Organization

*3 : International Telecommunications Union, *4 : Safety of Life at Sea

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8.7. Operating Principle of NT–1800

Figure 8–1 shows interconnections between the printed circuit boards (PCBs) comprising
the NT–1800 system and interface connections from the PCBs to data input/output ports
and peripheral devices. A functional block diagram of the receiver PCB is given in Figure
8–2..

To follow the circuit description below, see also the block diagram and schematics of the
receiver PCB and Main PCB attached.

Receiver Circuit
To receive the three NAVTEX frequencies ( 518 kHz, 490 kHz and 4209.5 kHz), the system
incorporates two independent receivers ( first and second receivers) plus a local oscillator
that is switched into operation when the second receiver frequency is changed to 4209.5
kHz. All receivers are mounted on the receiver PCB (S602–RCV–A).

Both 518 and 490 kHz signals picked up at the *active antenna’s preamplifier pass through
a bandpass filter (L4, L19) and are then amplified by a common RF amplifier (Q4).

*The active antenna contains three passband filters, independently tuned to the three frequencies, each followed by a
single stage preamplifier. The 490 kHz filter and 4209.5 kHz filter are switched by a relay when the second receiver
frequency is changed.

The amplified signals are then separately filtered by crystal filters (F1 for 518 kHz, F2 for
490 kHz) to avoid cross–channel interference and reject interference adjacent to each
frequency.

A 4209.5 kHz signal goes through its devoted bandpass filter ( L3, L6). After being amplified
by RF amplifier Q5, it is fed to a diode mixer ( D3, D4), which converts the 4209.5 kHz signal
into a 490 kHz signal through heterodyne action using a local oscillator output ( 3719.5 kHz)
derived from crystal oscillator U3 ( 29.756 MHz) through a divide–by–8 frequency divider
( embedded in U3’s package). The 490 kHz output is then fed to the 490 kHz crystal filter F2
through a switch (U1, Q6).

After passing through the appropriate crystal filter, each signal is again amplified ( by Q10 for
518 kHz, Q11 for 490 kHz ) and then fed to an FM detector ( U9 for 518 kHz, U10 for 490
kHz ), which demodulates a frequency–shifted (carrier±85 Hz) RF NAVTEX signal into a
stream of baseband pulses at 100 baud using quadrature detection technique. The detected
output is then fed to the CPU via a lowpass filter and comparator chain (U11 for 518 kHz,
U12 for 490 kHz) and an opto–isolator (K7 for 518 kHz, K8 for 490 kHz).

To test whether each receiver is functioning properly, two NAVTEX signal generators are
provided on the same PCB, each consisting of crystal–controlled oscillator (U5 for first
receiver, U4 for second receiver) and common divide–by–16 frequency divider U2. When
the self–diagnostic test function is activated via the menu, each generated signal will be
mixed by diode mixer D5 with the 3719.5 kHz output from local oscillator U3, producing test
signals at 518 kHz and 490 kHz. They will then be fed to their respective amplifiers in the
same manner as live NAVTEX signals are processed.

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8.7. Operat ing Principle of NT–1800 ( continued –2 / 2 )

CPU Circuit
The Main PCB (M613–MAIN–X) carries a CPU circuit and a power supply circuit. The CPU
is a 16–bit single–chip microcomputer (U10) clocked at 24 MHz by crystal–controlled
oscillator X1, and on–chip flash ROM for program software and on–chip RAM providing
memory space for data processing of the demodulated signals.

An external static RAM (SRAM) chip (U5, 512 kB) is mounted for the storage of messages
and IDs, and is backed up by large capacity capacitor C6 (1.0 farad) for approx. 10 days in
the event the unit is placed in a continuous power–off condition. A portion of the memory
capacity is allocated as a video RAM (VRAM) to hold text for display on the LCD screen.

U3 is factory–programmed to act as a display controller to perform various display control

functions and text scrolling. The input / output interface between the CPU and externally
connected devices consists of three external ports: U4 for the RS–232C and I/O DATA
ports, U12 for the RS–422 port.

Power Supply Circuit

The power supply circuit consists mainly of a switch–mode voltage regulator (U55), a power
transformer (T51), a DC–to–DC converter (U52) (or U57 3–terminal voltage regulator) and a
3–terminal voltage regulator (U56), producing various regulated outputs (3.3V for IC chips,
±12V for RS–232C port, +12V for the receiver PCB, +5V for RS–422 port, etc.) required for
operation of the entire Main PCB circuitry.
The voltages (+8V and +5V) required for receiver operation are derived from the +12V
output through 3–terminal regulators (U7 and U8) on the receiver board.

Should the power line polarity be reversed accidentally, diode D51 will cause the fuse F1
(3A) to blow, thereby protecting the input circuit from possible damage. A varistor (VA51) is
placed across the DC input line to protect the power supply circuit from possible damage in
the event voltage transients on the ship’s power line voltage exceed 40V.

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Figure 8-1 Interconnections

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Figure 8-2 Functional Block Diagram – Receiver Board

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Figure 8-3 CPU Circuit – Main Board

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Figure 8-4 Power Supply Circuit – Main Board

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Figure 8-5 LCD Backlight Control Circuit – Main PCB

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Figure 8-6 Keypad Board

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9. Specifications

(1) IEC 60945–2002 Equipment Category:

･ Receiver Cabinet : Protected
･ Active Antenna Unit : Exposed
(2) Receive Frequencies :
･ First Receiver : 518 kHz
･ Second Receiver : 490 kHz and 4209.5 kHz, front panel–selectable or by
*1proprietary command sentence via RS–422 port
(3) Type of Receiver :
･ First Receiver: 518 kHz straight amplifier
･ Second Receiver:
- 490 kHz : 490 kHz straight amplifier
- 4209.5 kHz : Down–conversion to 490 kHz
(4) Antenna Input: Coaxial : 50 Ω ( nominal), matched with NA–2000 active
antenna
(5) Input Protection: 30 VRMS for 15 minutes over 100 kHz–28 MHz range
(6) Active Antennas:
・Standard: Preamplified 1.2m glass–fiber whip ( NA–2000) for
reception of 518 kHz, 490 kHz and 4209.5 kHz, with
1–meter RG–58 /U coaxial cable attached, terminated in
BNC and PL–259 plugs for cable extension.
(7) Message Display: 5.7” ( diagonal) color TFT, QVGA (320X240 pixels)

(8). Receiver Sensitivity : Better than the following value for message reception with
character error rate (CER) of less than 4%:
･ 1 μV e.m.f. to coaxial input
(9) Demodulator : Quadrature detector, crystal–controlled

(10) Mode of Reception : F1B with forward error correction ( AnnexⅡ to ITU–R REC.
476–3, M.540–2 and 625 B–mode)
･ Single Frequency: Automatic reception and display of message transmitted
on 518 kHz or on user–selected second receiver
frequency ( 490 kHz or 4209.5 kHz)
･ Dual Frequency: Automatic, simultaneous reception of 518 kHz and
user–selected second receiver frequency (490 kHz or
4209.5 kHz ), with automatic display of first receiver’s live
messages while storing second receiver messages in
memory when NAVTEX broadcasts occur at both
frequencies simultaneously.

(11) Second Receiver Selection: 490 kHz or 4209.5 kHz selectable via menu system or
*1 proprietary command sentence via RS–422 port
*1 :See paragraph 7.4.6 for detail.
(12) Source of Time : Derived from CPU clock 24.00 MHz for calculation of time
passage to handle message aging. No real time clock
( RTC ) is used.

(13) User Interface Language : English ( menus, status, prompts, cautions)

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(14) Text Display:

･ NAVTEX Messages : 40 characters per line, 18 lines per screen. A forced
carriage return symbol *2() divides the last word at 40th
character position if the number of character in a line
exceeds 40.
Maximum capacity of characters / line: 4096
* 2 Hex 5F ( _ ) is output to RS–232C or RS–422 port.
･ Statuses & Prompts : 1 line (40 characters maximum) at screen’s upper and lower
edges
(15) Indication of Message Reception and Storage
･ Message Reception: Tag iNEW MESSAGEi is attached to message ID.
･ Storage: Indication “ STORED” is turned on at the end of each
satisfactorily received message together with a character
error rate (CER= XX%) readout
(16) Message Scrolling:
･ Live Messages : Automatic, except for new SAR messages
･ Stored Messages : Manual, line–by–line or page–by–page scrolling
(17) Message Storage:
･ Capacity : 200 messages ( average 500 characters per message) for
each of 518 kHz, 490 kHz and 4209.5 kHz receivers. Up to
an additional 50 messages can be stored ( for 518 kHz
and 490 kHz or 4209.5 kHz) if stored messages are
protected.
- Maximum storage of characters: 106,496 / frequency
- Maximum characters/ message: More than 8000
If the equipment receives a message with a character
error rate (CER) of > 4% and ≦ 33%, it will store the
message but will receive the same message to be
transmitted subsequently. If the subsequent message has
a lower CER, it will automatically replace the previously
stored one. If a message is received with a CER > 33%, it
will not be stored.
･ Duration : 60 hours 20 minutes from successful reception of each
message, or until the storage limit is reached, after which
old messages will be automatically erased from memory
on a first–in–first–out basis except for user–protected
messages that cannot be erased from memory until their
protection tags are removed manually. Time source is
derived from the CPU clock (24.00 MHz) to compute
message aging.
・Storage without Power: Protected messages are stored for at least 10 days after
power is removed continuously.

(18) Message Protection: Up to 50 messages on each receiver screen can be

protected against automatic erasure, and are saved in a
separate area of the non–volatile message memory.
Protection of a user–selected message can be cancelled
to allow automatic erasure after a 60–hour time passage.
Protected messages are indicated with *3 tag
iPROTECTEDi attached to the message ID.
*3 Removing the tag requires user confirmation.

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(19) Message ID Storage:

･ Capacity : 200 IDs of successfully received messages (with CER ≦
33%) on each of 518 kHz, 490 kHz and 4209.5 kHz
･ Duration : 60 hours 20 minutes after receipt or until the storage limit
( 200 for each frequency) is reached.

(20) Stored Message Outputs : The following messages can be selectively output via the
RS–422, RS–232C and I / O DATA ports manually through
the menu system or externally with station and message
ID mask settings from an INS terminal:
･ All currently displayed messages or currently displayed
messages of user’s choice
･ All stored messages
･ Stored messages of user’s choice by specifying
frequency, transmitter or message type

(21) External I/O Interfaces:

･ Printer Interface : RS–232C port ( M A X 3 2 3 2 transceiver)
･ IBS/INS : RS–422 port ( M A X 3 4 9 0 transceiver) with input lines
optically isolated
･ NMEA–0183/IEC 61162–1: 8–pin connector ( I/O DATA port)
･ Alarm Activation Output : 2 isolated pairs of relay contacts ( ALARM port)
･ Control Commands: IEC 61162–1 formatted sentences. Up to 10 commands
can be stacked for sequential execution.

(22) Message Alarm Specifications:

･ Audible Indication: Beeping from front–facing piezoelectric buzzer
- 1–second intervals: Type D messages
- 3–second intervals: Types, A, B and L messages
･ Visual Indication: Red tag iALARM !i attached to ID
ID and message text displayed in red color for type–D
messages.
･ Acknowledgement/Muting: Manually with front panel button or by means of IEC
61162–1 format command ( $- -ACK command) via RS–422
input port.
･ Alarm Conditions Output: IEC 61162–1–compliant $CRALR sentences containing
local alarm number and alarm text via RS–422 output port.
See paragraph 7.4.4 for details.
NOTE : See section 10 ( List of Alarms ) for additional information on alarms.

(23) Power Requirements : 24 VDC ( nominal), approx. 11W. Floating ground. The unit
operates safely over an 11–to–40V range.

(24) Cabinet Size & Weight: 238/ 196 ( W ) X 217/ 196 ( H) X 194 ( D ) mm
Approx. 2.3 kg with mounting bracket attached

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(25) Compass Safe Distances ( in Energized Condition):

・ Cabinet with Bracket: 60 cm ( standard ), 35 cm ( steering)

・ Cabinet only: 45 cm ( standard ), 30 cm ( steering)

(26) Ambient Temperatures :

ﾟ
–15 to 55 C ( cabinet, operating)
ﾟ
–40*1 to 70 C ( cabinet, storage)
ﾟ
–25 to 55 C ( active antenna, operating)
ﾟ
–40*2 to 70 C ( active antenna, storage)

(27) Compliant Standards: The equipment complies with the following standards:
・ SOLAS 74, as ammended, Regs. IV/7. IV/14, X3
・ IMO Resolution MSC.148(77)
・ IMO Resolution A.694(17)
・ IMO Resoltion 97(73)14.7.1.4 (2000 HSC Code)
・ IMO Resoltion 36(63)14.6.1.4 (1994 HSC Code)
・ IEC 61097–6 Ed.2
・ IEC 60945 Ed.4 ( 2002)
・ IEC 61162–1, IEC 61162–2
・ ITU–R 540–2
・ ITU–R 625–3
・ EN 300 065V 1.1.3
・ EN 301 011V 1.1.1

*1:The temperature must be returned to, and left at –15ﾟC and above for at least 1 hour, before the equipment can be
switched on.

*2:The temperature must be returned to, and left at –25ﾟC and above for at least 1 hour, before the equipment can be
switched on.

NOTE: Specifications, other than those specified under the above standards, are subject to change without notice or
obligation.

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List of Alarms

10. List of Alarms

10.1. Message Alarms

● Alarm for D–Type Message
･ Enabled / Disabled Status: Enabled at all times.
･ Triggering Condition: To be triggered upon reception of a D–type message.
･ User Interface:
- Audible: Beeping at approx. 1–sec. intervals by alarm buzzer.
- Visual: Attaching iA L A R M ! i tag to message ID and
displaying both message ID and text in red.

● Alarm for A–, B–, and L–Type Messages

･ Enabled/Disabled Status: Initially disabled, and can be individually enabled by the
user. See paragraph 4.13 for instructions.
･ Triggering Condition: To be triggered upon reception of an A–, B– or L–type
message.
･ User Interface:
- Audible: Beeping at approx. 3–sec. intervals by alarm buzzer.
- Visual: Attaching iA L A R M ! i tag to message ID and
displaying message ID in red.

10.2. Operational Alarms

● Storage Limit Alarm:
･ Enabled/Disabled Status: Enabled at all times.
･ Triggering Condition: To be triggered at time of trying to protect NAVTEX
messages for permanent storage in excess of 50.
･ User Interface:
- Audible: Beeping 3 times in quick succession by small buzzer.
- Visual: Displaying warning “ STORAGE LIMIT IS REACHED ! ”
in prompt line at screen’s bottom.
● Memory–Full Alarm:
･ Enabled/Disabled Status: Enabled at all times.
･ Triggering Condition: To be triggered on reception of additional new NAVTEX
message with 199 messages already stored.
･ User Interface:
- Audible: Beeping 3 times in quick succession by small buzzer.
- Visual: Displaying warning “ MEMORY FULL ! [ C L R ] TO
A C K N L G.” in prompt line at screen’s bottom.
● Invalid Keypress Alarm:
･ Enabled/Disabled Status: Enabled at all times.
･ Triggering Condition: To be triggered when any key not valid for current
operation is pressed.
･ User Interface:
- Audible: Beeping 3 times in quick succession by small buzzer.
- Visual: Displaying warning “ INVALID KEYPRESS,” blinking.

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11. List of Abbreviations

The abbreviations used in this manual and menus, on screen, control panel and rear panel
are listed below.
A: amperes
ACKNLG: Acknowledge
AI: Automatic identification system (typical device identifier of AIS equipment)
AIS: Automatic identification system
ALM: Alarm
ALR: Alarm (header of alarm output sentence from INS port)
ANT: Antenna
BNC: Type of coaxial connector
BRT: Brightness control key
BSH: Bundesamt für Seeschiffahrt und Hydrographie ( Federal Maritime and
Hydrographic Agency, Germany)
BV: Bureau Veritas (France), EU notified body
CER: Character Error Rate ( ratio of asterisks to total number of characters)
CH: Operating channel ( receiver currently in use)
CLR : Clear key
CPU: Central Processing Unit ( core of single–chip microcomputer on CPU PCB)
CR: Communications receiver ( device identifier of NAVTEX receiver)
CR: Carriage Return code (0D in hexadecimal notation, unprintable)
D: Depth ( part of cabinet dimensions)
dB : decibels ( unit of relative power strength)
DC/AC: DC–to–AC ( DC–to–AC voltage inverter for screen backlighting lamp)
DIM: Dimmer key ( f or keypad backlighting)
DOS/V: Disk Operating System/V ( PC operating system for IBM–compatibles)
DRAM: Dynamic Random Access Memory
EMC: Electromagnetic Compatibility
EN : Europäische Norm ( = European Standards)
ENT: Entry key
F: Frequency
FEC: Forward Error Correction ( error–correcting protocol in NAVTEX system)
FL : Fluorescent Lamp ( screen backlighting lamp)
FM : Frequency Modulation
FREQ : Frequency
FSK : Frequency Shift Keying ( modulation technique for NAVTEX transmission)
FWE : Flash–memory Write Enable ( CPU–embedded flash memory programming)
F/C : Frequency Converter ( used to receive 4209.5 kHz on second receiver)
GMDSS : Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
GND : Ground
GPS : Global Positioning System, GPS receiver/sensor
H: Height ( part of cabinet dimensions)
HF: High frequency band ( including 4209.5 kHz second receiver frequency)
ID : Identification code (identification of transmitter)
IEC : International Electrotechnical Commission
IMO : International Maritime Organization
IN: Integrated Navigation (device identifier of INS equipment)
INS/IBS: Integrated Navigation System/Integrated Bridge System
ISO : International Standardization Organization
I/O : Input / Output
kB : kilobytes
kg : kilograms
LED: Light–Emitting Diode
LSB: Least Significant Bit
LST: Local Standard Time
LAT/LON: Latitude / Longitude coordinates
LCD : Liquid Crystal Display
LF: Line Feed code (0A in hexadecimal notation, unprintable)

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m: meters
mA: milliamperes
min: minutes
mm: millimeters
ME or MEM : Memory ( non–volatile memory for message storage)
MF : Medium frequency broadcast band ( including 490 kHz and 518 kHz)
MON : Monitor ( audible monitor)
MSG : Message ( NAVTEX message)
MPU: Microprocessing Unit
NC : No connection ( no internal connection)
NMEA : U.S. National Marine Electronics Association
NNNN : End–of–message indication ( specified under IMO/IEC regulations)
NRX: NAVTEX receiver ( header of message output from INS port)
para.: paragraph
PC : Personal Computer
PCB : Printed Circuit Board
PR : Printer
PWR : Power
QVGA : Quarter VGA ( screen resolution, 320X240 pixels)
RAM : Random Access Memory ( embedded in CPU chip)
RCVNG : Receiving
RCVR : Receiver
REC : Recommendation ( ITU Recommendation)
REF : Reference
REJ : Reject, rejected
REV: Revision ( software revision number)
RH: Relative Humidity
RJ: Reject, rejected
ROM : Read–Only Memory ( embedded in CPU chip)
RTC : Real Time Clock
RX : Receive, receiver
RMRS : Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
S: Signal
SAR : Search And Rescue
SEL : Select, selected
SIG : Signal
SL: Select, selected
SOLAS : Safety of Life at Sea
SRAM : Static RAM ( non–volatile memory for message storage)
STD : Standard compass
STG : Steering compass
STO : Store
TFT: Thin–Film Transistor ( technology of color LCD )
TX : Transmit, transmitter
TXD : Transmit data ( Send data )
UTC : Universal Time Coordinated ( = GMT in common usage)
V: volts
VCC : Operating voltage of IC chips used
VDC : Volts DC
VER : Version ( software version)
VGA: Video Graphics Array ( screen resolution, 640×480 pixels )
W: Width ( part of cabinet dimensions )
W: watts
WX: Weather
XTAL : Crystal ( quartz crystal oscillator)
Z: GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

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12. User Settings To Be Stored in Non–Volatile Memory

The following user–made settings will be stored in the non–volatile memory. Settings
indicated in Italic type fonts are factory defaults.

● Screen Brightness Level: Last used level

● Keypad Dimmer Level: Last used level

● Settings via Menu System

・ Background Color: WHITE, BLACK, BLUE
・ Message Font Type: NORMAL, BOLD
・ Screen Sleep Mode
- On/Off Status: ON, O F F
- On/Off Time Period: STANDARD, USER–DEFINED MODE
・ *1Second Receiver Frequency: 490 KHZ, 4209.5 KHZ
・ Keypress Beep: ON, OFF
・ *2Station Selection/Rejection Settings ( common to first and second receivers)
- Storage in Memory:
Selected Stations: A to Z ( all stations )
Rejected Stations: None
- Output to Printer Port (RS–232C) and I/O DATA port:
Selected Stations: A to Z ( all stations )
Rejected Stations: None
- Output to INS Port (RS–422):
Selected Stations: A to Z ( all stations )
Rejected Stations: None
・ *2Message Type Selection/Rejection ( common to first and second receivers)
- Storage in Memory:
Selected Types: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, K, L , V , Z
Rejected Types: G, I, M, N , O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, W, X, Y
- Output to Printer Port (RS–232C) and I/O DATA port:
Selected Types: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, K, L , V , Z
Rejected Types: G, I, M, N , O, P, Q, R , S, T, U, W, X, Y
- Output to INS Port (RS–422):
Selected Types: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, K, L , V , Z
Rejected Types: G, I, M, N , O, P, Q, R , S, T, U, W, X, Y
・ Output Port Settings ( On/Off, Protocol, Bit Format, Baud Rate):
- RS–232C and I/O DATA: ON, NON E, 8 DATA BITS, 1 STOP B IT, ODD, 0.11
- RS–422: ON, I EC61162, 8 DATA BITS, 1 STOP BIT, ODD, 4.8
- I/O DATA: ON, NON E, 8 DATA BITS, 1 STOP BIT, ODD, 4.8

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･ Message Output ( for printing live messages on–line)

- RECEIVING MSG: ON, OFF

・ *3Message Alarms On/Off

- Type A Message: ON, OFF
- Type B Message: ON, OFF
- Type D Message: ON
- Type L Message: ON, OFF

* 1: Can be controlled via RS–422 port with IEC 61162–1 proprietary command. Last setting is stored in memory.

* 2: Can be controlled via RS–422 port with IEC 61162–1 $CRNRM command. Last settings are stored in memory.
Message types A, B, D and L cannot be rejected.

* 3: Type D message alarm is always set to ON; the user cannot change the status.

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13. List of Components To Be Shipped

The following set of components is usually shipped by the manufacturer, either as standard
or optionally. The same information is usually given in the shipping documents ( INVOICE,
PACKING LIST, e t c . as requested by the user) to be attached to the shipment. If your
equipment is purchased from a JMC–authorized dealer, or if it is an OEM model, a different
set of components may be delivered. Contact your dealer for details.

● Receiver Console (Cabinet), NT–1800: Standard 1 set

● Active Antenna Assembly, NA–2000: Standard 1 set

1
・ Preamplifier with * 10m coax cable terminated in BNC plug
・ Whip, 1.2m

● Receiver Mounting Bracket: Standard 1 pc

● Cabinet Clamping Knob, M8X15: Standard 2 pcs

● Power Supply Cable: Standard 1 set

3m, 2–conductor shielded, terminated in type 14P–3F plug

● *2 Plugs:
・ CP111–4P ( ALARM port): Standard 1 pc
・ CP111–8P ( I / O DATA port): Standard 1 pc
・ HDEB–9S ( RS–232C, RS–422 ports ): Standard 2 pcs

● Fuse (3A, 125V, 5.2 X20 mm): Standard 2 pcs

● Reference Manual, *3 UM–NT1800–1.3: Standard 1 copy

*1 OEM models are supplied with 1m RG–58 / U coax cable terminated in a PL–259 type plug.
*2: Equivalent substitutes may be supplied.
*3:OEM models are supplied with their specified edition numbers.

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Rev. 4.2
July, 2010

Worldwide NAVTEX Transmitters

NOTES:
1. The list is current to July 2010, and does not include stations that were installed or became fully operational after the issuance of this
publication.
For accurate, up–to–date information, contact the relevant authorities controlling the NAVTEX service (coast guards, maritime safety
administrations, etc.) in the area of interest, or obtain a copy of the latest update of IMO publication GMDSS.1/Cir.12, accessible via the
IMO website homepage ( www.imo.org → [ Circulars ] → [ GMDSS ] ). U.S. users can obtain latest U.S. NAVTEX information by
accessing the U.S.C.G. Navigation Center website (www . navcen . uscg . gov/marcomms/gmdss / NAVTEX . htm).

2. The listed times are the regular transmission times announced by each station and in UTC (GMT/Z). To inform users of emergency
messages, such as SAR, navigational and weather warnings, unscheduled broadcast can occur between the regular 4–hour time slots.

3. Unless otherwise specified, the schedule on the second receiver frequency is on 490 kHz, and the language is English.

4. The second receiver frequency is initially set to 490 kHz. The frequency can be changed to 4209.5 kHz via the following steps:
(1) Press  to open the SYSTEM MENU .
(2) Highlight “2: SELECT 2ND RECEIVER FREQUENCIES,” and then press .
(3) Highlight “2: 4209.5KHZ” and then press .
(4) Press  to close all menus, returning to the message text screen.

To switch to the second receiver message screen page, press  . A second keypress switches it back to the first receiver screen page
(518 kHz). To switch the receivers externally via a software command, see paragraph 7.4.6 of the user manual.

Displaying Non–Alphabetical Characters on 490 kHz/4209.5 kHz

The equipment does not support non–English alphabetical characters, e.g. Chinese, Greek, Korean and Russian fonts, and phonetic
symbols broadcast on the second receiver frequency and will not display such characters at all or will display them corrupted.

5. Check to be sure that the transmitters you wish to receive are currently selected (i.e. set to the SL status) for message display, message
storage in memory or message output to the printer port (RS–232C)/INS port (RS–422), depending on your applications. Messages from
rejected stations cannot be displayed or output externally. See paragraph 4.8 in the user manual for detailed information.

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NAVAREA Map

NAVAREAs ( Navigational Warning Areas ) defined at 10th International Hydrographic Conference, 1972.
Russian stations, except for the one at Novorossiysk (NAVAREA III) and a new station at Tiksi (NAVAREA XXI), are located in NAVAREA XIII,
but for the convenience of the user, those in European part of the country are listed also in NAVAREA I.

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NAVAREA Ⅰ ( Europe / N . Atlantic , English Channel , North Sea , Norwegian Sea , Baltic Sea , Barents Sea )

Transmitter ID Transmission Schedule (UTC /Z)

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Oostende/ Dover Strait M 02:00, 06:00 , 10:00 , 14:00, 18:00, 22:00
Belgium
Oostende T 03:10, 07:10 , 11:10 , 15:10, 19:10, 23:10
Estonia Tallinn U 03:20, 07:20 , 11:20 , 15:20, 19:20, 23:20

France Niton/ U.K. station K T 01:40, 05:40 , 09:40 , 13:40, 17:40, 21:40 03:10, 07:10, 11:10, 15:10, 19:10, 23:10
German
Germany Pinneberg S L 03:10, 07:10 , 11:10 , 15:10, 19:10, 23:10
01:50, 05:50 , 09:50 , 13:50, 17:50, 21:50
Reykjavik / Greenland E.C. X K 03:50, 07:50 , 11:50 , 15:50, 19:50, 23:50 Icelandic
Iceland 01:40, 05:40, 09:40, 13:40, 17:40, 21:40
Reykjavik/Saudnes R E 02:50, 06:50 , 10:50 , 14:50, 18:50, 22:50 00:40, 04:40, 08:40, 12:40, 16:40, 20:40
Malin Head Q 02:40, 06:40 , 10:40 , 14:40, 18:40, 22:40
Ireland
Valencia/ Dublin W 03:40, 07:40 , 11:40 , 15:40, 19:40, 23:40
Netherlands Ijmuiden/ PBK radio P 02:30, 06:30 , 10:30 , 14:30, 18:30, 22:30

Svalbard (Isfjord) A 00:00, 04:00 , 08:00 , 12:00, 16:00, 20:00

Bodo/ B 00:10, 04:10 , 08:10 , 12:10, 16:10, 20:10
Norway Rogaland L 01:50, 05:50 , 09:50 , 13:50, 17:50, 21:50
Vardoe V 03:30, 07:30 , 11:30 , 15:30, 19:30, 23:30
O/ rlandet N 02:10, 06:10 , 10:10 , 14:10, 18:10, 22:10
Russia Arkhangelsk F 00:50, 04:50 , 08:50 , 12:50, 16:50, 20:50
(NAVAREA XIII) Murmansk C 00:20, 04:20 , 08:20 , 12:20, 16:20, 20:20
Bjuröklubb / Stockholm H 01:10, 05:10 , 09:10 , 13:10, 17:10, 21:10
Sweden Gislövshammar J 01:30, 05:30 , 09:30 , 13:30, 17:30, 21:30
Grimeton I 01:20, 05:20 , 09:20 , 13:20, 17:20, 21:20
Portpatrick O C 02:20, 06:20 , 10:20 , 14:20, 18:20, 22:20 00:20, 04:20, 08:20, 12:20, 16:20, 20:20
United Kingdom Cullercoats G U 01:00, 05:00 , 09:00 , 13:00, 17:00, 21:00 03:20, 07:20, 11:20, 15:20, 19:20, 23:20
Niton E I 00:40, 04:40 , 08:40 , 12:40, 16:40, 20:40 01:20, 05:20, 09:20, 13:20, 17:20, 21:20

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NAVAREA Ⅱ ( Atlantic Coasts of France, Portugal & Spain , We s t A f r i c a )

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC /Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Cameroon Douala ( Planned )
03:20, 07:20, 11:20, 15:20, 19:20, 23:20 Portuguese
Cape Verde Sao Vicente U P 02:30, 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, 18:30, 22:30

Côte D’Ivoire Abidjan (Planned)

French
Ouessant A E 00:00, 04:00 , 08:00 , 12:00, 16:00, 20:00 00:40, 04:40 , 08:40 , 12:40, 16:40, 20:40
France Niton/ U.K. station K T 01:40, 05:40 , 09:40 , 13:40, 17:40, 21:40 03:10, 07:10, 11:10, 15:10, 19:10, 23:10
Ouessant (NAVAREA Ⅲ) W 03:40, 07:40, 11:40, 15:40, 19:40, 23:40

Mauritania Nouadhibou ( Planned )

Morocco Casablanca M 02:00, 06:00 , 10:00 , 14:00, 18:00, 22:00
Portuguese (Planned)
Horta F J 00:50, 04:50 , 08:50 , 12:50, 16:50, 20:50
01:30, 05:30, 09:30, 13:30, 17:30, 21:30
Portuguese
Portugal Porto Santo / Madeira P M 02:30, 06:30 , 10:30 , 14:30, 18:30, 22:30
02:00, 06:00, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, 22:00
Portuguese
Monsanto R G 02:50, 06:50 , 10:50 , 14:50, 18:50, 22:50 01:00, 05:10, 09:00, 13:00, 17:00, 21:00
French
Senegal Dakar C M 00:20, 04:20 , 08:20 , 12:20, 16:20, 20:20
02:00, 06:00, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, 22:00
Spanish
La Coruña D W 00:30, 04:30 , 08:30 , 12:30, 16:30, 20:30 03:40, 07:40, 11:40, 15:40, 19:40, 23:40
Las Palmas Spanish
I A 01:20, 05:20 , 09:20 , 13:20, 17:20, 21:20
00:00, 04:00 , 08:00 , 12:00, 16:00, 20:00
Spain Spanish
Tarifa G T 01:00, 05:00 , 09:00 , 13:00, 17:00, 21:00 03:10, 07:10, 11:10, 15:10, 19:10, 23:10
Spanish
Cabo de La Nao / Valencia X M 03:50, 07:50 , 11:50 , 15:50, 19:50, 23:50 02:00, 06:00, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, 22:00

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NAVAREA Ⅲ ( Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea, Aegean Sea, Black Sea ) – 1/2

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC/Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Algeria Bordj–El–Kiffan B Even hours + 10 minutes
Bulgaria Varna* J 01:30, 05:30 , 09:30 , 13:30, 17:30, 21:30

Croatia Split / Hvar Island s Q 02:40, 06:40 , 10:40 , 14:40, 18:40, 22:40

Cyprus Cyprus Radio M 02:00, 06:00 , 10:00 , 14:00, 18:00, 22:00

Alexandria N 02:10, 06:10 , 10:10 , 14:10, 18:10, 22:10

Egypt
Serapeum ( Ismailia) X 4209.5 kHz – English: 07:50 , 11:50
French
France Ouessant W S 03:40, 07:40 , 13:40 , 15:40, 19:40, 23:40
03:00, 07:00 , 11:00 , 15:00, 19:00, 23:00

Kerkyra K 01:40, 05:40 , 09:40 , 13:40, 17:40, 21:40

Greece Iraklion / Kriti H 01:10, 05:10 , 09:10 , 13:10, 17:10, 21:10

Limnos L 01:50, 05:50 , 09:50 , 13:50, 17:50, 21:50

Israel Haifa P 00:20, 04:20 , 08:20 , 12:20, 16:20, 20:20

Rome ( Roma ) R 02:50, 06:50 , 10:50 , 14:50, 18:50, 22:50

Cagliari / Sardegna T 03:10, 07:10 , 11:10 , 15:10, 19:10, 23:10

Italy
Augusta / Sicilia V 03:30, 07:30 , 11:30 , 15:30, 19:30, 23:30

Trieste U 03:20, 07:20 , 11:20 , 15:20, 19:20, 23:20

Malta Callsign: 9HD O 02:20, 06:20 , 10:20 , 14:20, 18:20, 22:20

Romanian
Romania* Constanta Radio L 01:50, 05:50 , 09:50 , 13:50, 17:50, 21:50

*Varna Radio also broadcasts information in English on behalf of Romania.

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Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC/Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz) 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR

Russia Novorossiysk A 03:00, 07:00 , 11:00 , 15:00, 19:00, 23:00

Spain Cabo de La Nao / Valencia Spanish

X M 03:50, 07:50 , 11:50 , 15:50, 19:50, 23:50
02:00, 06:00, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, 22:00
Syria Lattakia Operational but details unavailable
Turkish
Antalya F D 00:50, 04:50 , 08:50 , 12:50, 16:50, 20:50
00:30, 04:30 , 08:30 , 12:30, 16:30, 20:30
Turkish
Istanbul D B 00:30, 04:30 , 08:30 , 12:30, 16:30, 20:30
00:10, 04:10 , 08:10 , 12:10, 16:10, 20:10
Turkey Istanbul M M 02:00, 06:00 , 10:00 , 14:00, 18:00, 22:00 4209.5 kHz – Turkish:
02:00, 06:00, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, 22:00
Turkish
Izmir I C 01:20, 05:20 , 09:20 , 13:20, 17:20, 21:20
00:20, 04:20 , 08:20 , 12:20, 16:20, 20:20
Turkish
Samsun E A 00:40, 04:40 , 08:40 , 12:40, 16:40, 20:40 00:00, 04:00 , 08:00 , 12:00, 16:00, 20:00
Antalya D 00:30, 04:30 , 08:30 , 12:30, 16:30, 20:30

Turkey Istanbul B 00:10, 04:10 , 08:10 , 12:10, 16:10, 20:10

(Turkish Broadcast) Izmir C 00:20, 04:20 , 08:20 , 12:20, 16:20, 20:20

Samsun A 00:00, 04:00 , 08:00 , 12:00, 16:00, 20:00

Kerch G U 01:00, 05:00 , 09:00 , 13:00, 17:00, 21:00 03:20, 07:20 , 11:20 , 15:20, 19:20, 23:20
Ukraine
Odessa C X 00:20, 04:20 , 08:20 , 12:20, 16:20, 20:20 03:50, 07:50 , 11:50 , 15:50, 19:50, 23:50

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NAVAREA Ⅳ ( North America / Atlantic Coasts, Caribbean Sea ) – 1/2

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC/Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Bermuda ( U.K.) Bermuda Harbour B 00:10, 04:10, 08:10, 12:10, 16:10, 20:10

French
Iqaluit, NT T S 03:10, 07:10, 11:10, 15:10, 19:10, 23:10
03:00, 07:00, 11:00, 15:00, 19:00, 23:00

Labrador, NL X 03:50, 07:50, 11:50, 15:50, 19:50, 23:50

Wiarton/ Prescott, ON H 01:10, 05:10, 09:10, 13:10, 17:10, 21:10

Riviere–au–Renard, QC French
C D 00:20, 04:20, 08:20, 12:20, 16:20, 20:20
(Sept-Iles) 00:35, 04:35, 08:35, 12:35, 16:35, 20:35
Canada
French
Sydney, NS Q J 02:40, 06:40, 10:40, 14:40, 18:40, 22:40
02:55, 06:55, 10:55, 14:55, 18:55, 22:55
French
Yarmouth, NB U V 03:20, 07:20, 11:20, 15:20, 19:20, 23:20
03:35, 07:35, 11:35, 15:35, 19:35, 23:35

Thunder Bay, ON P 02:30, 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, 18:30, 22:30

Greenland, W.C.
(Denmark) Nuuk / Kook Island W 03:40, 07:40, 11:40, 15:40, 19:40, 23:40

Dutch Antilles Curaçao H 01:10, 05:10, 09:10, 13:10, 17:10, 21:10

Veracruz ( Planned )
Mexico
Cozumel ( Planned )

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NAVAREA Ⅳ ( North America / Atlantic Coasts, Caribbean Sea ) – 2/2

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC/Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Cape Cod / Boston, MA F 00:45, 04:45, 08:45, 12:45, 16:45, 20:45

Miami, FL A 00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00

4209.5 kHz – English (Planned)
New Orleans, LA G G 03:00, 07:00, 11:00, 15:00, 19:00, 23:00 03:00, 07:00, 11:00, 15:00, 19:00, 23:00
United States
*NOTE Chesapeake / Portsmouth, VA N 01:30, 05:30, 09:30, 13:30, 17:30, 21:30

San Juan / Isabella, PR R 02:00, 06:00, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, 22:00

Savannah, GA E 00:40, 04:40, 08:40, 12:40, 16:40, 20:40

Venezuela Planned

*NOTE : The U.S. transmitters on the Pacific Coasts and in Hawaii are listed in N AVA R E A X I I and the station on Guam is in N AVA R E A X I .

NAVAREA Ⅴ ( South America / Brazil )

There are currently no NAVTEX services available in this area.

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NAVAREA Ⅵ ( South America / A t l a n t i c C o a s t s )

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC/Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Spanish
Bahia Blanca P D 02:30, 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, 18:30, 22:30
00:30, 04:30, 08:30, 12:30, 16:30, 20:30

R F Spanish
Buenos Aires 02:50, 06:50, 10:50, 14:50, 18:50, 22:50
00:50, 04:50, 08:50, 12:50, 16:50, 20:50

Argentina O C 02:20, 06:20, 10:20, 14:20, 18:20, 22:20 Spanish

Comodoro Rivadavia 00:20, 04:20, 08:20, 12:20, 16:20, 20:20
Broadcast in Q E Spanish
English and Spanish
Mar del Plata 02:40, 06:40, 10:40, 14:40, 18:40, 22:40
00:40, 04:40, 08:40, 12:40, 16:40, 20:40

N B Spanish
Rio Gallegos 02:10, 06:10, 10:10, 14:10, 18:10, 22:10
00:10, 04:10, 08:10, 12:10, 16:10, 20:10

M A Spanish (under trial)

Ushuaia / Tierra de Fuego 02:00, 06:00, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, 22:00
00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00
Spanish
Uruguay La Paloma F A 00:50, 04:50, 08:50, 12:50, 16:50, 20:50 00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00

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NAVAREA Ⅶ ( Southern Africa )

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC / Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Namibia Walvis Bay B 00:10, 04:10, 08:10, 12:10, 16:10, 20:10

Cape Town C 00:20, 04:20, 08:20, 12:20, 16:20, 20:20

South Africa Durban O 02:20, 06:20, 10:20, 14:20, 18:20, 22:20

Port Elizabeth I 01:20, 05:20, 09:20, 13:20, 17:20, 21:20

NAVAREA Ⅷ ( Indian Ocean )

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC / Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Chennai ( Madras) B 02:30, 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, 18:30, 22:30
India
Mumbai ( Bombay) G 01:00, 05:00, 09:00, 13:00, 17:00, 21:00

Port Blair / Andaman Is. Planned

Mauritius Cassis C 00:20, 04:20, 08:20, 12:20, 16:20, 20:20

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NAVAREA Ⅸ ( Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, Caspian Sea)

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC / Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Bahrain Hamala B 00:10, 04:10, 08:10, 12:10, 16:10, 20:10

Serapeum/ Ismailia 4209.5 kHz – English

X X 03:50, 07:50, 11:50, 15:50, 19:50, 23:50
07:50, 11:50
Egypt
Kosseir V 03:30, 07:30, 11:30, 15:30, 19:30, 23:30
Persian
Bushehr/Persian Gulf A D 00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00 00:30, 04:30, 08:30, 12:30, 16:30, 20:30
Persian
Iran Bandar Abbas/Persian Gulf F I 00:50, 04:50, 08:50, 12:50, 16:50, 20:50 01:20, 05:20, 09:20, 13:20, 17:20, 21:20
Fereydoon Kenar G 01:00, 05:00, 09:00, 13:00, 17:00, 21:00
(Caspian Sea)

Oman Muscat M 02:00, 06:00, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, 22:00

Pakistan Karachi P 02:30, 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, 18:30, 22:30

Saudi Arabia Jeddah H 07:05, 13:05, 19:05

NAVAREA Ⅹ ( Aus tr al ia )

There are currently no NAVTEX services available in this area. Australia broadcasts coastal warnings via the International SafetyNET service
(AUSCOAST).

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NAVAREA XI (North/South Pacific, East China Sea, Sea of Japan, Taiwan Strait) – 1/ 2

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC / Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Dalian ( 大連 ) R 02:50, 06:50, 10:50, 14:50, 22:50

Fuzhou ( 福州 ) O 02:20, 06:20, 10:20, 14:20, 22:20

Guangzhou ( 廣州 ) N 02:10, 06:10, 10:10, 14:10, 22:10

China (中國)
Sanya ( 三亞) M 02:00, 06:00, 10:00, 14:00, 22:00

Shanghai ( 上海 ) Q 02:40, 06:40, 10:40, 14:40, 22:40

Korean
Pyongyang (平壌) D A 00:30, 04:30, 08:30, 12:30, 16:30, 20:30
00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00
D.P.R. of Korea Korean
(N. Korea) Hamhung (咸興) E B 00:40, 04:40, 08:40, 12:40, 16:40, 20:40
00:10, 04:10, 08:10, 12:10, 16:10, 20:10

Hong Kong (香港) Hong Kong Radio / VRX L 01:50, 05:50, 09:50, 13:50, 17:50, 21:50

Ambon B 00:10, 04:10, 08:10, 12:10, 16:10, 20:10

Jakarta E 00:40, 04:40, 08:40, 12:40, 16:40, 20:40

Indonesia
Jayapura A 00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00

Makassar D 00:30, 04:30, 08:30, 12:30, 16:30, 20:30

Otaru (小樽 ) J 01:30, 05:30, 09:30, 13:30, 17:30, 21:30

Kushiro ( 釧路 ) K 01:40, 05:40, 09:40, 13:40, 17:40, 21:40

Japan (日本) Moji ( 門司 ) H 01:10, 05:10, 09:10, 13:10, 17:10, 21:10

Naha ( 那覇 ) G 01:00, 05:00, 09:00, 13:00, 17:00, 21:00

Yokohama ( 横浜 ) I 01:20, 05:20, 09:20, 13:20, 17:20, 21:20

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NAVAREA XI (North/South Pacific, East China Sea, Sea of Japan, Taiwan Strait) – 2/2

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC/ Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Miri/ Kuching T 03:10, 07:10, 11:10, 15:10, 19:10, 23:10
Malaysia Sandakan/ Labaun S 03:00, 07:00, 11:00, 15:00, 19:00, 23:00
Penang U 03:20, 07:20, 11:20, 15:20, 19:20, 23:20

Manila ( Planned ) J 01:30, 05:30, 09:30, 13:30, 17:30, 21:30

Philippines Puerto Princesa ( Planned ) I 01:20, 05:20, 09:20, 13:20, 17:20, 21:20
Davao ( Planned ) K 01:40, 05:40, 09:40, 13:40, 17:40, 21:40
Korean
Chukpyon ( 竹辺 ) V J 03:30, 07:30, 11:30, 15:30, 19:30, 23:30
01:30, 05:30, 09:30, 13:30, 17:30, 21:30
Korea (韓国)
Korean
(Republic of Korea) Pyonsan ( 辺山 ) W K 03:40, 07:40, 13:40, 15:40, 19:40, 23:40
01:40, 05:40, 09:40, 13:40, 17:40, 21:40

Singapore POCC (Port Op. Cont. Centre) C 00:20, 04:20, 08:20, 12:20, 16:20, 20:20
4209.5 kHz – English :
Keelung ( 基隆 ) 02:30, 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, 18:30, 22:30

Taiwan (台灣 ) All transmitters are remotely P 02:30, 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, 18:30, 22:30 490 kHz & 4209.5 kHz – Chinese:
controlled from Keelung. 03:30, 03:50, 07:30, 07:50, 11:30, 11:50
15:30, 15:50, 19:30, 19:50, 23:30, 23:50

Thailand Bangkok / Nonthaburi F 00:50, 04:50, 08:50, 12:50, 16:50, 20:50

United States Guam V 01:00, 05:00, 09:00, 13:00, 17:00, 21:00

Ho Chi Minh Ville/ XVS X 03:50, 07:50, 11:50, 15:50, 19:50, 23:50

Vietnam 490 kHz – Vietnamese 4209.5 kHz – English :

Haiphong W 02:30, 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, 18:30, 22:30
03:40, 15:40
Da Nang/ XVT K 02:30, 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, 18:30, 22:30

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NAVAREA XII (North America / Pacific Coasts)

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC /Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Tofino, BC H 01:10, 05:10, 09:10, 13:10, 17:10, 21:10
Canada
Prince Rupert, BC D 00:30, 04:30, 08:30, 12:30, 16:30, 20:30

Spanish
Ecuador Ayora Radio L A 01:50, 05:50, 09:50, 13:50, 17:50, 21:50
00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00

La Paz ( Planned )
Mexico Manzanillo ( Planned )
Salina Cruz ( Planned )
Astoria, OR W 01:30, 05:30, 09:30, 13:30, 17:30, 21:30

Cambria, CA Q 00:45, 04:45, 08:45, 12:45, 16:45, 20:45

United States Honolulu, HI O 00:40, 04:40, 08:40, 12:40, 16:40, 20:40
*NOTE
Kodiak, AK J 03:00, 07:00, 11:00, 15:00, 19:00, 23:00

Point Reyes, CA C 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00, 24:00

( San Francisco)

*NOTE: The U.S. stations on the Atlantic Coasts are listed in NAVA REA Ⅳ, and the station on Guam is in NAVAR EA XI .

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NAVAREA XⅢ ( Russian Federation / Far East Maritime Province, Caspian Sea, White Sea, Barents Sea)
NAVAREA XXI (Russian Federation/Laptev Sea/Arctic Ocean)
NAVAREA Ⅲ (Russian Federation/Black Sea)

Transmitter ID Transmission Time ( UTC/Z )

Region Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Kholmsk B 00:10, 04:10, 08:10, 12:10, 16:10, 20:10

Magadan D 00:30, 04:30, 08:30, 12:30, 16:30, 20:30

Okhotsk G 01:00, 05:00, 09:00, 13:00, 17:00, 21:00

Maritime Province
(Far East) Petropavlovsk–Kamchatsky C 00:20, 04:20, 08:20, 12:20, 16:20, 20:20

Vladivostok A 00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00

Caspian Sea Astrakhan W 03:40, 07:40, 11:40, 15:40, 19:40, 23:40

White Sea Arkhangelsk F 00:50, 04:50, 08:50, 12:50, 16:50, 20:50

Barents Sea Murmansk C 00:20, 04:20, 08:20, 12:20, 16:20, 20:20

Laptev Sea Tiksi* Q 02:40, 06:40, 10:40, 14:40, 18:40, 22:40

( N AVA R E A XXI) (1st July to 30th October)

Black Sea Novorossiysk A 03:00, 07:00, 11:00, 15:00, 19:00, 23:00

( N AVA R E A III)

*Tiksi transmitter is operational from 1st July to 30th October.

NAVAREA XIV (South Pacific, New Zealand)

There are currently no NAVTEX services available in this area.

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NAVAREA XV (South America /Chilean Coasts )

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC/ Z )

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
A 04:00, 12:00, 20:00 ( English )
Antofagasta
H 00:00, 08:00, 16:00 ( Spanish)

Isla de Pascua F 04:50, 12:50, 20:50 ( English )

(Easter Island) G 00:50, 08:50, 16:50 ( Spanish)
E 04:40, 12:40, 20:40 ( English )
Punta Arenas / Magallenes 00:40, 08:40, 16:40 ( Spanish)
L
Chile
D 04:30, 12:30, 20:30 ( English )
Puerto Montt
K 00:30, 08:30, 16:30 ( Spanish)
C 04:20, 12:20, 20:20 ( English )
Talcahuano
J 00:20, 08:20, 16:20 ( Spanish)
B 04:10, 12:10, 20:10 ( English )
Valparaiso
I 00:10, 08:10, 16:10 ( Spanish)

NAVAREA XⅥ (South America /Peruvian Coasts)

Transmitter ID Transmission Time (UTC/Z)

Country Transmitter Site 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR 1st RCVR 2nd RCVR
( 518 kHz)
Callao U 03:20, 07:20, 11:20, 15:20, 19:20, 23:20
Peru Mollendo/ Matarani W 03:40, 07:40, 11:40, 15:40, 19:40, 23:40
Paita S 03:00, 07:00, 11:00, 15:00, 19:00, 23:00

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