NAV6plus User Guide

MAN 3008.00
Issue 2.0

ICS Electronics Limited.

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Important Information
This equipment is not approved for use by SOLAS convention
vessels within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS)
It is intended for use by leisure craft and other non-SOLAS vessels
wishing to participate within GMDSS

Safety Warnings
Do not use the sensor as a grab-handle
This instrument is for use as an aid to sailors and should not lead
to a reduction in the level of good seamanship required at all times
Reception of messages cannot always be guaranteed as this
depends on local radio propagation
The correct magnetic variation must be input at the navigation
instruments (e.g. GPS, electronic compass) for the accurate
display of COG, set, waypoint bearing and heading.

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Contents
Quick Start..................................................................................................... 5
Introduction.................................................................................................... 5
NAV6plus Features ....................................................................................... 6
Advanced Operation ................................................................................... 20
NAVTEX Mode ............................................................................................ 20
Navigate Mode ............................................................................................ 26
Setup Mode ................................................................................................. 31
Alarm Operation .......................................................................................... 48
Printing NAVTEX and Navigation Log ........................................................ 49
Output to a PC or Plotter............................................................................. 50
Installation ................................................................................................... 51
Installation of NAVTEX Sensor ................................................................... 53
Mounting the Display Unit ........................................................................... 56
Connecting Up............................................................................................. 58
Testing the NAV6 After Installation ............................................................. 65
Maintenance and Trouble Shooting ............................................................ 66
Warranty...................................................................................................... 68
Glossary ...................................................................................................... 69
Packing List and Options ............................................................................ 69
Specification ................................................................................................ 70
Outline Drawings ......................................................................................... 72
Appendix I: NAVTEX Station Database ...................................................... 73
Appendix II: Message Type Indicators........................................................ 77
Appendix III: NMEA Sentences Supported ................................................. 77
Appendix IV. Optimising NAVTEX Reception. ............................................ 78
Appendix V. Frequently Asked Questions .................................................. 82
Appendix VI. Sensor cabling ....................................................................... 85
Appendix VII: NAV6 Menu Navigation ........................................................ 88

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Congratulations on purchasing this ICS Electronics Ltd product. It is

not only an excellent NAVTEX receiver, but a first class instrument
repeater. It may be the only display you will ever need at your navigation
position. We hope that it gives you many years of reliable service.
Please take the time to read this manual carefully as it contains some
essential information regarding the operation and maintenance of the
product and a useful background to the NAVTEX system.
We recommend that you regularly visit the ICS website
www.icselectronics.co.uk for information on updates, the availability of
software enhancements, further options and support. The support pages
contain frequently asked questions about the Nav6 that you may find
useful. There is also a NAVTEX database providing a list of operational
NAVTEX stations and their details.
The IMO and various national coastguards also operate informative
websites that you may wish to visit; see www.icselectronics.co.uk/links.

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QUICK START
You will find this product extremely easy to operate. Please don't be
intimidated by the comprehensive nature of this manual. In reality,
receiving your first NAVTEX messages could not be simpler.
• Follow the installation guidelines
• Re-check the cable connections
• The NAV6plus has no ON/OFF switch, it will start up as soon as
power is applied

• If you have not connected a GPS navigation receiver, make sure

that you set the date and time on the screen which will appear at
start up
• Wait for your first NAVTEX message. If you are within range of a
NAVTEX transmitter, you should not need to wait for more than four
hours.
• Refer to “Appendix IV : NAV6 Menu Navigation” for an overview of
the available operating modes & how to switch between them.
• Read the “Basic Operation” section to find out how to use some of
the commonly used features of this product
• If you then want to get the best from the system, read the rest of the
manual!

INTRODUCTION
What Is NAVTEX?
NAVTEX is a worldwide system for the broadcast and automatic
reception of maritime safety information (MSI) in English by means of a
narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. NAVTEX provides shipping with
navigational and meteorological warnings and urgent information.
NAVTEX is an element of the IMO/IHO worldwide Navigational Warning
Service (WWNWS) as defined by IMO Assembly Resolution A.706(17).
It is included within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS). Since 1 August 1993, a NAVTEX receiving capability has
become mandatory equipment for certain vessels under the provisions
of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
NAVTEX broadcast information is available to all seafarers, free of
charge.

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How Does NAVTEX Work?

NAVTEX transmissions are sent from stations situated worldwide. The
power of each transmission is regulated to avoid the possibility of
interference between transmitters. Each station is allocated a 10-minute
time slot every 4 hours so that many stations can share the same
frequency. Stations typically have a transmission range of 250 – 300
Nm.

NAV6PLUS FEATURES
Display Unit
• The Display Unit uses a high resolution backlit LCD to display
NAVTEX messages in a choice of text sizes.
• The display unit contains a large non-volatile memory to store
NAVTEX messages, NAVTEX station database, all of the user
settings, filter options, LCD contrast and backlight levels. All
messages and settings are retained during power down.
• Several messages can be displayed at once (depending upon the
length of the message) and messages can be scrolled with a single
keypress.
• Messages can be filtered and sorted using a number of user
selectable criteria.
• The NAV6plus can act as an NMEA instrument repeater and is
capable of displaying data in a choice of formats.
• The NAV6plus can be connected to a printer or computer to print
NAVTEX messages and Navigation logs.
• Audible and visible alarms can be set up to indicate reception of
SAR and/or New Messages.
• A sleep mode allows long standby periods with minimum power
consumption, such as when the vessel is left in a marina with main
batteries being trickle charged from the shore.

Sensor Unit
• The Sensor Unit contains a dual receiver that can receive on both
490kHz and 518kHz simultaneously.
• Multiple sensors and displays can be connected together.

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BASIC OPERATION
The NAV6plus is a flexible & powerful tool for receiving, storing &
viewing NAVTEX messages. To assist you in getting the best from your
NAV6plus, read this section which contains short cuts to the most
commonly used NAVTEX operations. Read the rest of the manual for a
comprehensive guide to the NAV6plus.
First, find your way around the keypad and the display.

The Keypad
softkeys

FUNCTION PAGE VIEW MODE

navigation pad
• Centre keys are a ‘navigation pad’ ( UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT ).
• Softkeys are situated on either side of the navigation pad. The
current function is shown on the soft-key menu area at the bottom of
the LCD.
• The MODE softkey switches between the three operating ‘modes’
(NAVTEX, Navigate & Setup).
• The VIEW softkey switches between ‘views’ in each operating
‘mode’. If a ‘view’ has several ‘pages’ associated with it then these
are selected with the page softkey.
• Operate the keys in this order to get to the mode that you want:
MODE → VIEW → PAGE → FUNCTION

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Tip: Pressing a Softkey cycles through a series of options. The Softkey

labels change indicating what the current function of the Softkeys are,
pushing a different Softkey key will lead you to different options.
If you don't want the options on offer, keep pushing the same Softkey to
return back to where you first started.
The Display
At the bottom of the display is the softkey menu area:

Current option

Current softkey function

The softkey menu area shows what each softkey does in the current
operating mode.
• The top line of each softkey menu box indicates the option that is
currently selected.
• The bottom line of each softkey menu box indicates the current
function of that softkey.
The example above shows the NAV6plus in NAVTEX Mode.

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At the top of the display is a status bar:

The status information is displayed as a series of icons. The meaning of

the icons is as follows:

Message identifier for the upper most message

An alarm is active

NMEA / GPS position data available

490 kHz reception available

518 kHz reception available

Receiving message now

Signal Carrier, but no message

Sensor communication fault

SAR message received

NEW message received

UTC Time

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Viewing & Scrolling Through NAVTEX Messages

To view NAVTEX messages you must first select the NAVTEX Mode.

Use the right hand softkey to change modes until ‘NAVTEX Mode’ is
visible in the right hand softkey menu box.

You can now use the UP, DOWN, LEFT & RIGHT keys to scroll
through any previously received messages that already show on the
display.

• UP & DOWN keys scroll line by line

• LEFT & RIGHT keys scroll message by message

The messages currently displayed are a sub-set of all the

messages stored in memory. Whether you can see a particular
message or not depends upon the current station selection,
message filter and age limit settings and the sort order applied (see
following sections for details).
There is a dark coloured scroll bar down the right hand side of the
display to assist in navigating through the messages.

Message Storage
All received NAVTEX messages are stored in the NAV6plus regardless
of whether you have them selected for viewing or not. The memory size
provides enough storage for all messages received in any 72 hour
period (in fact much longer). You can even change your mind later and
view a message that was received previously but not displayed at the
time by simply changing a 'filter preset' , message 'filter setting' or 'age
limit'.

• Messages to be displayed are selected from the NAV6plus memory

by applying a 'filter preset' and message age limit setting.

After using the NAV6plus for a while you may notice that if you
receive a particular message more than once there will only ever be
one copy in view. The NAV6plus stores only the best version of a
message. It even attempts to repair corrupted messages by
comparing copies of the same message!

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Filter Presets
The messages currently available for viewing are selected from all the
messages stored in memory by applying 'Filter View' presets’.

There are 5 separate filter view presets, each preset has its own set of 4
'filter page settings'.

• Filter page settings are used to define which messages are in view
and which messages are hidden from view.

To view the 'active' filter preset number go to [NAVTEX Mode⇒ ⇒Filter

View]. You will notice that the left hand softkey is labelled PRESET and
a number from 1 to 5 is visible. This number is the current 'active' filter
preset number.

• Each of the 5 presets has its own 4 filter pages associated with it
(518 Types, 518 Stns, 490 Types & 490 Stns)

1 of 5 490 Types
Preset Page
2 of 5 Left 490 Stns Centre
Preset Hand Page Left
3 of 5 Key 518 Types Key
Preset Press Page Press
4 of 5 518 Stns
Preset Page
5 of 5
Preset

1 of 5 518 Types Filter Navtex

Preset Page View Mode

• Pressing the PRESET softkey will change the active preset number.

You will notice that the filter page settings change as each different
'preset number' is selected.

Note that the 'active preset' is always the preset that is applied to
the NAVTEX message display.

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• Presets can be used to switch quickly between different sets of

messages filter selections.

For instance, if you want to show just ‘weather warnings from all stations
in range’, you can set up a preset number to do just that.

• Although the presets are pre-programmed, you can customise them

to meet your exact requirements.

Tip : Start by using 'preset 1' for normal operation, only use the other
presets once you are familiar with the way presets work and want to
switch quickly between different sets of message selections.
Station Selection
If you leave all NAVTEX stations selected for viewing (subject to your
current location) you may quickly become overwhelmed with NAVTEX
messages.

By filtering out unwanted stations, you can greatly reduce the amount of
unnecessary messages that are displayed. Station filtering can be
automatic or by manual selection.

• Automatic selection can be used if a GPS is connected to the

system. The 'in range' stations are then calculated based on the
information stored in the station database.

• Manual Station selection is used whenever a GPS position fix is

unavailable, or can be used to override an automatic selection.

View the current stations settings.

⇒Filter View⇒
Go to [NAVTEX Mode⇒ ⇒490 or 518 Stns Page].

Pick the required 'preset number' (use preset 1 if you are just starting for
the first time)

• You will notice that each 'station setting can be changed between
On, Off or Auto.

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Setting Operation
On Messages from station always in view (see note 1)
Off Messages from station never in view
Auto Messages from station only viewed when nearest or in
range depending upon setting (see note 1)
note 1 : messages are only displayed if they also fall within the ageing
limit, error limit and message category filter settings.

An * (asterisk) to the right of the station name indicates that the station is
currently selected.

Automatic Station Selection Using GPS

Many users will just want to display messages from the nearest
NAVTEX station, or only from stations that provide information in their
cruising area. This is easily achieved by connecting a GPS receiver and
letting the NAV6plus automatically make the best selection.

⇒Filter View⇒
Go to the [NAVTEX Mode⇒ ⇒490 or 518 Stns Page].

Select the required 'active preset number' (use preset 1 if you are just
starting for the first time).

• Use the LEFT or RIGHT key to move between the 'In Range' or
'Nearest' setting.

• Provided all the station names have 'Auto' next to them and the
GPS position fix is valid, an asterisk will appear to the right of the
currently selected station names.

• Ensure that all the stations that you want to view have a asterisk by
them.

You can still override an automatic selection by 'forcing' an individual

station 'ON or OFF'

To do this, move the cursor over the station name, use the LEFT &
RIGHT cursor keys to change between ON, OFF (or back to AUTO).

Tip : You may wish to set your ‘home’ station to always 'ON' so that you
can display its messages even if it is not currently an automatically
selected station.

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Note that if a valid GPS position fix becomes unavailable, after a

short time delay all 'auto' stations will turn on and remain on until
the GPS position returns.

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Manual Station Selection

If no GPS position fix is available or no GPS is connected to the system,
you will probably need to manually select or de-select unwanted stations
from view.

⇒Filter View⇒
Go to the [NAVTEX Mode⇒ ⇒490 or 518 Stns Page].

Select the required 'active preset number' (use preset 1 if you are just
starting for the first time).

• Use the UP & DOWN keys to move the cursor over the station
name.

• Use the LEFT & RIGHT cursor keys to change between ON, OFF
(not AUTO)
Message Filtering
You can further reduce the amount of messages that are displayed by
applying filters to the message categories.

⇒Filter View⇒
Go to the [NAVTEX Mode⇒ ⇒490 or 518 Types Page].

• Select the required 'active preset number' (use preset 1 if you are
just starting for the first time).
Each message category type can be turned ON or OFF, or made to
display NEW messages only by using the UP, DOWN, LEFT & RIGHT
keys.

‘New’ Messages

Sometimes it is useful to know which messages have been received

since you last looked at the NAV6plus display. Whenever a message is
received the message header box displays a ‘NEW’ or 'SAR' icon.

Even if a new message is currently out of view, the status bar at the top
of the display will also indicate a ‘NEW’ icon.

⇒Message View]
Go to [NAVTEX Mode⇒

• What was the PAGE soft key has changed to a NEXT NEW key.

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• The left hand softkey is now a MARK READ key.

Once you have read the ‘NEW’ message and want to clear the ‘NEW’
icon, press MARK READ.

The ‘NEW’ icon will disappear from the message header.

• Press NEXT NEW to move on to the next NEW message.

• Once all NEW messages have been marked as read the ‘NEW’ icon
in the status bar at the top of the display will disappear.

Hiding 'marked as read' messages from view

Messages that have been ‘marked as read’ are still displayed but now
without a ‘NEW’ icon.

If you wish, you can automatically hide 'marked as read' messages from
view.

⇒Filter View⇒
Go to [NAVTEX Mode⇒ ⇒490 or 518 Types Page]

• Select the required 'preset number'

• Place the cursor bar over the message categories that you want to
hide and change to ‘New’ instead of ‘On’.

You may wish to leave SAR messages as ‘On’ so that they are not
hidden once read.

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Displaying the Newest Message

To display the newest message at the top of the display.

⇒SortView⇒
Go to [NAVTEX Mode⇒ ⇒Descending Order⇒
⇒Date Criteria].

• The newest message is now at the top of the display.

Caution : Messages are 'date and time' stamped even if there is no

GPS connected and therefore no corrected time reference to work
from.

When you first power up the NAV6plus, if there is no GPS

connected you should manually enter the date and time. From
then on the NAV6plus will keep time until power is removed from
the system.

The NAV6plus 'Calendar & Clock' stops while power is off,

consequently the date and time should be checked and if
necessary corrected each time the system is powered on.

You could choose to just ignore setting the correct date and time,
messages will still be date stamped in a chronological order but
remember that the indicated time of reception will then be wrong.

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Message Ageing

NAVTEX messages become less relevant over time & eventually may
just clutter the display.

In order to reduce the number of obsolete NAVTEX messages that are

being displayed, the NAV6plus uses the concept of a message ‘Age
Limit’.

• By setting an age limit it is possible to hide older messages from

view.

⇒NAVTEX View⇒
Go to [Setup Mode⇒ ⇒Options Page]

• Use the UP or DOWN key to move the cursor over the age limit
setting, the LEFT & RIGHT keys to select a new value.

3 days is an appropriate age limit to select as most NAVTEX messages

have a nominal life of 72 hours.

Set a longer age limit if you want to display NAVTEX messages going
back over previous days and weeks.

Remember all messages are still stored in memory for a

considerable length of time, consequently increasing the age limit
can bring older messages back into view.

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ADVANCED OPERATION
This section provides a detailed description of the ‘advanced’ operation
of your NAV6plus. The three operating modes are described in detail.
Remember to use the right-hand MODE softkey to switch between the
operating modes.

NAVTEX MODE
NAVTEX Mode is only available if a sensor
is (or has been) connected to the display
and the NAVTEX frequency setting on the
NAVTEX options page is set to 518 kHz,
490 kHz or Both.
In NAVTEX Mode, the display consists of a
large area dedicated to displaying NAVTEX
messages, with a status bar at the top, and
descriptions of the softkey functions at the
bottom.
It is possible to scroll up and down the
messages line by line, using the UP and
DOWN keys. Additionally, you can step
through the display, message by message
using the LEFT and RIGHT keys.

Four different ‘views’ can be selected by pressing the VIEW softkey:

Message View
Print View (when enabled in setup)
Sort View
Filter View

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NAVTEX Mode, Message View

Used to view messages. Each new message can be accessed by a
single key press & then marked as read, if required.
The NEXT NEW softkey should be used to move the next new message
to the top of the NAVTEX display, where it can be marked as read by
pressing MARK READ. Note that the message that will be ‘marked as
read’ is indicated in the top left of the status bar. This is particularly
useful when the message’s header has scrolled off the top of the display
area.

NAVTEX Mode, Print View

Allows individual messages to be printed. The ‘Print View’ is only
displayed if the manual print setting is enabled on the [Setup
Mode⇒ ⇒NAVTEX View⇒ ⇒Options Page]. Printing is only possible if an
external printer or PC is installed as part of the system.
The NEXT NEW softkey can be used to move the next new message to
the top of the NAVTEX display where pressing PRINT will print it.

NAVTEX Mode, Sort View

From within this view different sort criteria can be applied to change the
order of the messages on the display. The NAVTEX Mode display can
be sorted in one of three ways by pressing the CRITERIA softkey:
Sort by Station
Sort by Type
Sort by Date
The sort can be further organised in ascending or descending order by
pressing the ORDER softkey.

Sort by Station
Sorts by station name.

Ascending sort is 490 stations A to Z , then 518 stations A to Z.

Messages are ordered by message category A to Z.

Descending sort is 518 stations Z to A, then 490 stations Z to A.

Messages are ordered by message category Z to A.

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Sort by Type
Sorts by message category.

Ascending sort is 490 message category A to Z before 518 message

category A to Z.
Descending sort is 518 message category Z to A before 490 message
category Z to A.

Sort by Date
Sorts by time and date of message reception.

Descending sort puts the newest message at the top of the display.

Ascending sort puts the oldest message at the top of the display.

For sort by date to work properly, the correct time and date should be
set using either time data from the NMEA input, or if this is not available,
time should be entered manually at start-up.

The scroll bar at the right edge of the display indicates how far you have
progressed through the filtered and sorted messages.

The total height of the scroll bar represents the total number of
messages available for viewing with the current filter settings.

The lighter section of the scroll bar represents the messages that are
currently visible on the screen.

The vertical position of the scroll bar represents how far through the
messages you have scrolled.

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NAVTEX Mode, Filter View

This view allows specific stations to be selected for display and the
various message categories to be turned on or off. Use the filter view to
select which message types from which stations you wish to see
displayed.

Presets
Using the filter presets allows quick selection of 5 different filter settings.
Once a preset is selected, the filter settings for that preset may be
changed as required. The filter settings for the active preset will be
applied when NAVTEX messages are next viewed.

Press the PRESET softkey to select a preset.

Set up the 5 filter presets for the stations and message types that you
use most.
For example:
Preset 1 - all message types from nearest station;
Preset 2 - meteorological warnings from nearest station,
Preset 3 - navigational warnings from nearest station;
Preset 4 - new messages of all message types from nearest station;
Preset 5 – new messages of all message types from stations in range)

There are 5 separate Filter View presets. Each preset has its own set of
4 Filter View Pages.

Use the PAGE softkey to select one of the four possible filter pages: 518
Stations, 518 Types, 490 Stations, or 490 Types.

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Message Categories
The picture shows the 518 Types filter
page; the 490 Types filter page is similar.
Each of the message types can be
selected as either On, Off or New
Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the
message type setting that you wish to edit.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to change
the setting.
Set each message type filter to one of the
following:

Setting Notes
On Message type always displayed
Off Message type never displayed
New Message type only displayed when new. Messages marked as
read will not appear.

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Stations
The picture shows the 518 Stations filter
page; the 490 Stations filter page is
similar. Use the UP and DOWN keys to
select the station filter setting that you wish
to edit. Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
The ‘Auto Station Filter’ setting can be
either Nearest or In Range. This setting is
active only when you have a GPS receiver
connected to the NMEA input and it
applies only to stations set to Auto. To
display messages from the nearest station
to your current position, set the auto
station filter to Nearest.
To display messages from all stations in
range of your current position, set the auto
station filter to In Range.
An asterisk appears next to all stations for
which messages will be displayed.
Set the filter for each station to one of the following:
Setting Notes
On Messages from station always displayed
Off Messages from station never displayed
Auto Messages from station displayed only when nearest or in range
depending upon ‘Auto Station Filter’ setting.

Important: You may wish to leave your NAV6plus running whilst your
GPS or instrument system is switched off. Be aware that the Navigate
data items derived from NMEA (including position) will time out after a
short while. If you have chosen to display only the ‘nearest’ NAVTEX
station or stations ‘in range’ it will revert to displaying all stations that are
set to ‘Auto’. As soon as the NMEA data becomes available again only
the ‘Nearest’ or ‘In Range’ stations will be displayed dependant upon
your current settings.

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NAVIGATE MODE
Navigate Mode is only available if there is a GPS or other source of
NMEA 0183 data connected to the NAV6plus NMEA input.
The GPS icon in the status bar at the top of the display will be
illuminated only if there is position data available on the NMEA input.
There are five fixed-format Navigate data display views and four user
configurable views. These can be selected from within the Navigate
Mode using the VIEW softkey. The five fixed views are:
Position View
Combined View
Waypoint View
Conning View
Log View
The User Configurable Views are User Views 1,2,3 and 4.
(Tip: Disable views that are not required, in [Setup Mode⇒Navigate
⇒Options Page and Setup Mode⇒Navigate⇒User View Page]. Display
units can be changed in the Navigate Options page).
Note: Data fields that are not available on the NMEA input are indicated
by a series of dashes (e.g. ---.--).
Important
• The correct magnetic variation must be input at the navigation
instruments (e.g. GPS, electronic compass) for the accurate display
of COG, set, waypoint bearing and heading.
• For the purposes of testing your installation, you may wish to use
your GPS’s simulator mode to generate data for the NAV6plus.
Please check your GPS User Manual to find out whether it transmits
valid NMEA data whilst it is in its simulator mode – many GPS’s do
not set the ‘data valid’ flag in the NMEA sentences during
simulation. As a safety feature, the NAV6plus will ignore any NMEA
sentences where the ‘data valid’ flag is not set.
• The NAV6plus has a built in NMEA simulator mode – please ensure
that it is switched OFF in normal operation.

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Position View
The Position View shows GPS information
(Position, COG and SOG), Depth reading
and Distance log using a large font.

The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT keys

have no function.

Combined View
The Combined View shows all NMEA
input data on one screen using a small
font.

The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT keys

have no function.

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Waypoint View
The Waypoint View shows waypoint
navigation information and a graphical
“rolling road” display of the boat position
and course relative to the course line. The
rolling road display can be used to steer
the boat along the course line whilst
keeping the cross track error within
chosen limits (the XTE limit may be
changed on the [Setup mode⇒ ⇒Navigate
View⇒ ⇒Options Page] ). The Waypoint
View shows the waypoint name, waypoint
position, time to go (TTG in hours, minutes
and seconds), range and bearing to
waypoint, closing speed to way point,
cross track error and COG and SOG.
The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT keys
have no function.

Conning View
The Conning Display is a unique
analogue display which shows
overlapping vectors for Heading (course
through the water), Course Over the
Ground (COG), Set (a combination of
leeway and tide) and wind. All of these
vectors are displayed relative to the
current heading, which is displayed in
digital form at the top of the screen.

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HEADING COG SET WIND

Heading is shown as a single headed arrow.

Course Over the Ground (COG) is shown as a double headed arrow.
Set is shown as a triple headed arrow - in the familiar manner.
The wind vector displays variable tail patterns according to the strength
of the wind. It follows the usual meteorological wind symbol rules: 5 kts
per half feather, 10 kts per full feather, 50 kts per triangle. Computed Set
and Drift and other related parameters are shown in digital form at the
bottom of the screen.
To take into account various sea states, variable damping levels may be
selected by pressing the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys. The currently
selected level is shown in the top right hand corner of the display. The
damping level can be None, Low, Medium or High. The damping level
affects COG, SOG, Heading and Water Speed and Set and Drift
readings. The UP and DOWN keys have no function.

Log View
The UP and DOWN keys allow the
log to be scrolled forwards and
backwards in time. The LEFT and
RIGHT keys scroll other LOG data
into view.

(Tip: consider the Log View to be a

large piece of paper. The LCD
allowing a smaller view which can
be moved up, down, left and right
displaying a portion of the paper at
any one time)

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The Log View columns are Position, COG, SOG, Heading, Water
Speed, Wind Direction, Wind Speed, Depth and Distance.

User Views
The four user views can be configured to
show either 2,3 or 4 panels (picture shows
a 3 panel view). Each panel can be
configured to show different navigation
information from a range of options. See
the [Setup Mode⇒ ⇒Navigate View⇒ ⇒User
View Page] for more details of the
available options.

The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT keys

have no function.

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SETUP MODE
This mode enables the user to modify the operation of the NAV6plus.
NAVTEX message display presentation, Navigate data presentation,
LCD operation & printing operation are all controlled from Setup Mode.
Setup Mode consists of 3 ‘Views’ that can be selected with the VIEW
softkey. Each View has a number of ‘Pages’ that can be selected with
the PAGE softkey.

General View NAVTEX View Navigate View

LCD Page Options Page Options Page
Options Page 490 Names Page User View Page
518 Names Page Monitor Page
Monitor Page

Setup Mode, General View, LCD Page

The General View LCD Page shows a
checker board pattern that can be used to
set up the LCD.

LCD contrast is adjusted with the LEFT

and RIGHT keys.

LCD brightness is adjusted with the UP

and DOWN keys.

The PRESET softkey is used to store &

select the LCD contrast and brightness
settings.

Select the LCD setting for Day or Night

viewing by pressing PRESET.

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brightness control bars show the current ‘Day’ settings. These can be

changed using the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN keys.

If ‘Night Preset’ is visible in the softkey menu area then the contrast and
brightness control bars show the current ‘Night’ settings. These can be
changed using the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN keys.

Note that the Preset setting that is selected when this page is closed is
the one that is selected.

Sleep Mode
Selecting the ‘Sleep Preset’ will turn off the display and reduce power
consumption to a minimum. However, NAVTEX message reception
continues in the background.
• Push any key to restore the display to full operation.
A short flash of the red LED once every 15 seconds indicates sleep
mode is active.

(Tip: If the LCD is unreadable due to incorrect contrast setting, hold

down the MODE softkey for more than 2 seconds, in any operating
mode, to display the LCD page and reset the LCD contrast and backlight
to 50%. The LCD should now be readable. Adjust the contrast as
required).

Note : Reducing the brightness setting to a low level may result in

an uneven illumination of the display – this is perfectly normal and
not a display fault.

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Setup Mode, General View, Options Page

Option Setting Notes
Year YYYY Year, e.g. 2001
Month MM Month, e.g. 03
Day DD Day, e.g. 15
Hour HH 24 hour clock
Minute mm Minutes
Keyclick OFF No beep on key press
ON Beep on key press
New Message OFF New message alert off
Alert ON Audible alarm for new messages
Antenna Alarm OFF Antenna alarm off
Timed Antenna alarms repeated 5 times, unless
cancelled
Repeated Antenna alarms repeated until cancelled
SAR Alarm OFF SAR alarm off
Timed SAR alarms repeated 5 times, unless
cancelled
Repeat SAR alarms repeated until cancelled
Language English English language menus
Francais French language menus
Portugues Portuguese language menus
Deutsch German language menus
Espanol Spanish language menus
LED Function OFF LED always off
ON LED as power indicator
RX LED as receive indicator
SAR LED as SAR indicator
NEW LED as New Message indicator
Defaults shown in BOLD

This view shows general settings for the display such as Date, Time,
Sound Alarm and other settings. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select
the setting that you wish to edit. Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
Date and time will be taken from NMEA input data if available.
Unless NMEA data is available the date and time must be manually set.
The date and time is used to mark all incoming NAVTEX messages so
that they can be sorted by date and time.
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power is switched on.

Selecting FACTORY RESET will take you

to a choice of reset options.
FULL RESET :
A full factory reset will erase all stored
NAVTEX messages and Navigation log
data. All menu options will return to the
factory default. However, any changes that
you have made to the station database will
not be effected by the full reset.
PARTIAL RESET :
A partial reset will return all menu options
to the factory default. However, any
changes that you have made to the station
database will not be effected by the partial
reset.
Should it be necessary to restore the full
station database then this requires a reload of the program software
using the NAV6 programming kit (ICS Part Number 6100.00)
Contact your supplier for further information.

Setup Mode, NAVTEX View, Options Page

The [Setup Mode⇒ ⇒NAVTEX
View⇒ ⇒Options Page] shows general
settings for NAVTEX operation such
as Antenna, Display, Sound and
Print settings. Use the UP and
DOWN keys to select the setting that
you wish to edit. Use the LEFT and
RIGHT keys to change the setting.

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Option Setting Notes

Font Small Display NAVTEX messages using small
font
Medium Display NAVTEX messages using medium
font
Large Display NAVTEX messages using large
font
Error XX % Percentage character error rate above
Threshold which messages are not displayed. Note
that this setting does not stop messages
with an error rate above the threshold from
being stored in memory
Alphabet Latin Latin alphabet used for NAVTEX
messages.
Cyrillic Latin alphabet with third shift Cyrillic used
for NAVTEX messages
Age Limit None, Maximum age of NAVTEX messages to be
1, 2, 3, 5 displayed. NAVTEX messages older than
Days, 1, 2, the age limit are not displayed
3, 4, 8, 12
Weeks
NAVTEX None No receiver selected. Tip: useful when
Frequency using the display only as a NMEA
instrument repeater
490 kHz 490 kHz only operation
518 kHz 518 kHz only operation
Both Simultaneous 490 and 518 kHz operation
New Message Off New message alert off
Alert On Audible alarm for new messages
Antenna Alarm Off Antenna alarm off
Timed Antenna alarms repeated 5 times, unless
cancelled
Repeat Antenna alarms repeated until cancelled
SAR Alarm Off SAR alarm off
Timed SAR alarms repeated 5 times, unless
cancelled
Repeat SAR alarms repeated until cancelled
Defaults shown in BOLD

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Option Setting Notes

Display Mode Master Set to master if this is the main display.
This display will control the sensor over the
sensor data link. Only one display may be
set to master.
Slave Set to slave if this is a repeater unit. Slave
units do not control the sensor and can
only monitor the sensor data link. There
can be multiple slave displays in a system
Auto Print Off Auto printing off
On Auto printing on. New messages will be
printed when received. The print filter
settings can be used to filter which
messages are printed based upon
message type and station
Manual Print Off Manual printing off. The NAVTEX Mode,
Print View is hidden
On Manual printing on. The NAVTEX Mode,
Print View is enabled
Output Format Data Formatted for PC. Messages printed in raw
format as received.
Printer Formatted for printing. Messages printed
with print header.
Antenna Type Switchable Reported by sensor, cannot be changed
Dual
Firmware X.X Reported by sensor, cannot be changed
Version
Hardware X Reported by sensor, cannot be changed
Revision

Setup Mode, NAVTEX View, Options Page, Print Setup

Press the PRINT SETUP softkey from within the [Setup
Mode⇒⇒NAVTEX View⇒ ⇒Options Page] to display the print filter setup
pages. Press the EXIT softkey to leave the print filter setup.
Note: The print filter setup pages are available only when Auto Print is
enabled.
Use the print filter setup pages to select which message types from
which stations you wish to have automatically printed when received.
The print filtering is independent of the filtering used for the display. It
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screens.
There is a stations and types filter page for each selected receive
frequency. Use the PAGE softkey to select one of the four possible filter
pages: 518 Stations, 518 Types, 490 Stations, or 490 Types.

The picture shows the 490 Types

filter page; the 518 Types filter page
is similar.
Each of the message types can be
selected as either ON or OFF.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to
select the message type setting that
you wish to edit. Use the LEFT and
RIGHT keys to change the setting.

The picture shows the 518 Stations

filter page; the 490 Stations filter
page is similar. Use the UP and
DOWN keys to select the station
filter setting that you wish to edit.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
The ‘Auto Station Filter’ setting can
be either Nearest or In Range. The
setting is active only when you have
a GPS receiver connected to the
NMEA input and it applies only to
stations set to Auto. To print
messages from the nearest station
to your current position, set the auto

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station filter to Nearest. To print messages from all stations in range of

your current position, set the auto station filter to In Range. An asterisk
appears next to all stations for which messages will be printed.

Note : the GPS must be left on or messages from all stations will be
printed, once the GPS position has timed out.

Set the filter for each station to one of the following:

Setting Notes
On Messages from station always printed
Off Messages from station never printed
Auto Messages from station printed only when nearest or in
range depending upon setting.

Setup Mode, NAVTEX View, 518 and 490 Names Pages

The station names setup pages
determine the names of stations
displayed on station filter pages and
in NAVTEX message headers.
The picture shows the ‘518 Names’
page; the ‘490 Names’ page is
similar.

Use the UP and DOWN keys to

select the setting that you wish to
edit. Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys
to change the setting.

The Station Name Selection setting allows the user to select between
‘GPS’ and ‘Manual’ station selection. If ‘GPS’ is selected the NAV6 will
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current location, but within the same NAV area.

If ‘Manual’ is selected, then the user can manually select the transmitting
station name to be displayed for each station letter.

(Tip : You may be sailing in Nav Area II and therefore will pick station
names from Nav Area II. However it is important to realise that the
corresponding station letter in the adjacent Nav Areas may be closer.
For example, the ‘S’ station that you are receiving is the ‘S’ station in an
adjacent Nav Area).

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Setup Mode, NAVTEX View, 518 and 490 Names, Station

Database Setup
Press the STATION DATABASE softkey
from within the [Setup Mode⇒⇒NAVTEX
View⇒⇒518 or 490 Names Page] to display
the station database setup page for 518 or
490 kHz.

Press the EXIT softkey to leave the station

database setup.

The station database page is divided into

two halves. The top half shows a scrolling
list of all stations in the database. The
bottom half shows details of the current
station selected in the station list.

To edit an existing station entry:

Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the station you wish to edit. Use
the LEFT and RIGHT keys to jump to the next or previous station letter
in the database.
Press the EDIT softkey to edit the station
details at the bottom of the display.
The database entry for a typical station
(i.e. ‘Niton’) is shown right.

Data items are selected using UP and DOWN keys. Data items are
changed using LEFT and RIGHT keys.

When editing the station name, use the

LEFT and RIGHT keys to change the
letters. Use the NEXT softkey to accept
the current letter and move the cursor to
the right. Use the BACKSPACE softkey to
delete the current letter and move the

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cursor to the left.

When editing the latitude and longitude fields, use the NEXT softkey to
select the Degrees, Minutes or Cardinal part of the position. Use the
LEFT and RIGHT keys to change the selected item.

When you have finished entering the data, press the SAVE softkey to
save and update the database or CANCEL softkey to abort the change.
Field Notes
Station The station letter: A to X
Area The Nav-Area: I to XVI
Name The station name as displayed on NAVTEX
messages. Up to 17 characters.
Latitude The transmitter position. Used to determine the
Longitude nearest and in-range stations
Range The stated coverage range of the station in NM.
Used to determine in range stations.
Operational Set to YES when the station becomes
operational. Set to NO when the station is
declared but not yet operational. When set to
NO, the station will be excluded when
determining the nearest and in range stations.

To enter a new station:

Press the NEW softkey to create a new database entry. The rules for
entering a new station are identical to those described above for editing
an existing station. When you have finished entering the data, press the
SAVE or CANCEL softkey as required.

To delete a station :
Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT keys to select the station in the
station list that you wish to delete. Press the DELETE softkey.
Confirm or cancel the deletion by pressing the CONFIRM or CANCEL
softkeys.

Should it be necessary to restore the full station database then this

requires a reload of the program software using the NAV6 programming
kit (ICS Part Number 6100.00)

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Contact your supplier for further information.

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Setup Mode, NAVTEX View, Monitor Page

The monitor page shows a split screen
view of live 490 and 518 kHz
transmissions as they are received.
None of the filtering selected in the
various setup pages is applied.
The monitor page displays ALL
incoming data regardless of error rate.
The monitor page also shows the low
level phasing characters contained
within transmissions (shown as ø
characters) and transmission errors
(shown as ✸ characters).
The two bar graphs display received
signal quality (% error count) in real
time.
They can be used to good effect when
fault finding or checking for the best
position to mount a NAVTEX sensor away from any possible sources of
interference.

Setup Mode, Navigate View, Options Page

The [Setup mode⇒ ⇒Navigate View⇒ ⇒
Options Page] shows general settings
for the navigation screens such as
Display, Waypoint, Log, Print and
View settings.

Use the UP and DOWN keys to select

the setting that you wish to edit. Use
the LEFT and RIGHT keys to change
the setting.

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Option Setting Notes

Distance Units NM Nautical Miles
km Kilometres
mi Miles
Speed Units Kt Knots
Km/h Kilometres per hour
m/s Metres per second
mph Miles per hour
Depth Units ft Feet
m Metres
North Reference True COG and waypoint bearings
displayed relative to true North
Magnetic COG and waypoint bearings
displayed relative to magnetic
North
Heading Reference True Heading and set displayed relative
to true North
Magnetic Heading and set displayed relative
to magnetic North
Wind Speed Units Kt Knots
Km/h Kilometres per hour
m/s Metres per second
mph Miles per hour
Wind Reference True True wind speed and direction
displayed
Relative Relative wind speed and direction
displayed
Damping None, Low, Sets the damping level applied to
Medium, High COG, SOG, Heading, Water
Speed, Set and Drift readings.
Demo Mode Off Real navigation data from the
NMEA input is displayed.
On Simulated navigation data is
displayed. Note: the GPS icon
does not appear on the status bar.
XTE Limit 0.02 to 1 NM Set the cross track error limit used
on the Waypoint View. Increments
in 0.01 NM units.
Log Interval OFF Logging interval as selected.
15, 20, 30 mins
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12

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Option Setting Notes

hours
Auto Print Off Auto printing off
On Auto printing on. Log data will be
printed at the log interval.

Option Setting Notes

Manual Print Off Manual printing off. The Print
softkey on the Navigate Mode,
Log View is hidden
On Manual printing on. The Print
softkey on the Navigate Mode,
Log View is enabled
Position Off Position view disabled
On Position view enabled
Combined Off Combined view disabled
On Combined view enabled
Waypoint Off Waypoint view disabled
On Waypoint view enabled
Conning Off Conning view disabled
On Conning view enabled
Log Off Log view disabled
On Log view enabled
Defaults shown in BOLD

Setup Mode, Navigate View, User View Page

The [Setup Mode⇒ ⇒Navigate View
⇒User View Page] provides settings
for the user view pages.

Set the format for each user view

page to either Off, 2, 3 or 4 panels.

Set the contents of each panel. Panel

1 is displayed at the top and panel 4 is
at the bottom of the page.

Use the UP and DOWN keys to select

the setting that you wish to edit. Use
the LEFT and RIGHT keys to change
the setting.

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Option Setting Notes

Format Off Disable the user view page
2 Panels Display the user view page with two large panels.

3 Panels Display the user view page with one large panel at
the top and two small panels at the bottom.
4 Panels Display the user view page with four small panels.

Panel n See right Choose the data to be displayed in large panels

from the following:
Time, Date, Position, COG, SOG, Heading, Water
Speed, Wind Direction, Wind Speed, Set, Drift,
Distance, Trip, Depth, Turn Rate, Waypoint, Wpt
Position, Range,
Bearing, TTG, Closing Spd, XTE.
Choose the data to be displayed in small panels
from the following:
Time/Date, Latitude, Longitude, Ground, Water,
Wind, Current, Odometer, Depth, Turn Rate,
Waypoint, Wpt Latitude, Wpt Longitude,
Range/Bearing, TTG, Closing Spd, XTE.
Defaults shown in BOLD

Setup Mode, Navigate View, Monitor Page

The monitor page shows a view of live
NMEA 0183 data received at the NMEA
input.

The monitor page displays ALL incoming

sentences and can be paused by pressing
the PAUSE softkey.

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ALARM OPERATION
The NAV6 display contains a buzzer that can generate audible alarms
for the following conditions:

Option Notes
New Message Alert Short beep beep. Not repeated.
Indicates reception of a new NAVTEX message.
SAR Alarm Morse code: Dot dot dot, dash dash dash, dot dot
dot.. S.O.S. Repeated every ten seconds.
Indicates reception of a message type D, Search
And Rescue NAVTEX message.
Antenna Alarm Short dah dee, dah dee. Repeated every eight
seconds.
Indicates that there may be a fault with the NAVTEX
sensor or the cabling; see the Fault Finding section
for more details.

The alarms can be enabled or disabled via the [SETUP MODE,

GENERAL VIEW, OPTIONS PAGE]. When enabled, the SAR Alarm and
Antenna Alarm can be set to repeat 5 times or to repeat continuously.

(Tip: When an alarm is active, pressing any of the softkeys will cancel
the alarm. The normal softkey action will not occur).

(Tip: When an alarm is active, an alarm bell icon will flash on the status
bar).

The red LED found above the softkeys, can be setup (on the Setup
Mode⇒ ⇒General View⇒
⇒Options Page) to flash when there are unread
new messages or SAR messages. This can be useful in a noisy
environment where audible alarms cannot be easily heard.

Note : All alarms are silenced if the display is put into ‘Sleep Mode’.
A short flash of the red LED once every 15 seconds indicates sleep
mode is active.

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PRINTING NAVTEX AND NAVIGATION LOG

The NAV6plus can be configured to function like a GMDSS paper
NAVTEX printer when connected to a suitable serial printer. A dedicated
NAV6printer can be purchased from ICS (ICS order number 918.00).
Alternatively, an ICS NAV4 NAVTEX receiver can be modified to
become a NAV6 serial printer by purchasing a NAV4 to NAV6printer
conversion kit (ICS order number 6100.00).
The NAVTEX auto print facility acts like a GMDSS paper NAVTEX
printer:
• Poor quality messages (error rates over 33%) are not printed.
• All new messages are printed when first received.
• Only messages not excluded by the print filtering are printed.
• Message repeats are printed each time they are received until they
have been received with good quality (error rate of less than 4%).
• Once a good quality message has been received, repeats are not
printed during the next 72 hours. After 72 hours the message is
treated as a new message and printed again.
The Navigation Log auto-print function allows automatic printing of
navigation log entries. Only fields containing valid data are printed.

Setting up a printer
Follow these steps to setup NAVTEX printing.
• Connect the serial printer as described in the “Installation Of Display
Unit” section.
• Test the printer installation by enabling manual print (see Setup
Mode⇒ ⇒NAVTEX View⇒ ⇒Options Page) and printing a NAVTEX
message by pressing the PRINT softkey on the NAVTEX
Mode⇒ ⇒Print View.
• Enable NAVTEX auto print and set the output format to “Printer”;
⇒NAVTEX View⇒
see Setup Mode⇒ ⇒Options Page.
• Enable NAVTEX manual print if you want to be able to the current
print NAVTEX message by pressing the PRINT softkey on the
NAVTEX Mode⇒ ⇒Print View.
• Setup the NAVTEX print filtering to select which message types
from which stations should be printed; see Setup Mode⇒⇒NAVTEX
View⇒⇒Options Page⇒ ⇒Print Setup.

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• Enable Navigate auto print and set the logging interval; see Setup
Mode⇒ ⇒Navigate View⇒ ⇒Options Page.
• Enable Navigate manual print if you want to be able to print the
current page of log entries from the navigation log using the PRINT
softkey on the Navigate Mode⇒ ⇒Log View.

OUTPUT TO A PC OR PLOTTER
The NAV6 can be setup to output NAVTEX messages to a PC or
compatible chart plotter. Setup the NAV6 as per “Setting up a printer”
but with the following exceptions:
• Instead of connecting a serial printer , connect the PC or chart
plotter.
• To test the PC connection, run a terminal application with the serial
port set to 4800 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and print a
NAVTEX message at the NAV6.
• Set the NAVTEX output format to “Data”; see Setup
Mode⇒ ⇒NAVTEX View⇒ ⇒Options Page. This formats the NAVTEX
messages for processing by chart plotter applications.

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INSTALLATION
A basic NAV6plus installation consists of a NAVTEX sensor (for outside
mounting), an LCD Display unit, screw terminal block, 12Vdc power
supply feed and a connection to your GPS NMEA output (if required).

NAVTEX SENSOR

Navtex
NAV6plus DISPLAY

ICS

10m cable
supplied

GPS NMEA 0183 INPUT (optional)

1m cable
1.5A fuse or supplied
circuit breaker

Screw Terminal Block

12V BATTERY

• The maximum permitted length of cable between the display and

sensor is 50m - use ICS cable extension kits if required

Expanded NAV6plus installations can also include:

• NAV6printer, paper roll NAVTEX message & log printer
• Repeater display units
• NAV6hub inter-connect box with 1 or 4 separate NMEA inputs

A full list of NAV6 options and installation accessories can be found on

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INSTALLATION OF NAVTEX SENSOR

The NAVTEX Sensor is a rugged waterproof unit however care should
be taken to position it in a suitable location to optimise reception. If in
any doubt as to the suitability of a location to mount the sensor refer to
Appendix IV.
• The Sensor should be mounted approximately vertical in an
elevated position where it will not be engulfed by sea water
• Avoid close proximity to adjacent obstructions, other antenna or
superstructure by at least 0.5 metres
• Never position the Sensor level with a Radar antenna aperture or
within 1m of a VHF or SSB transmitting antenna
• The ‘top’ of a pushpit rail or radar arch are a favoured locations
• If necessary, raise the NAVTEX sensor on an extension pole to
achieve a clear location

The sensor has a standard marine 1" 14 tpi threaded mount.

Note: due to the wide variety of possible mounting methods

(horizontal rail, vertical rail, deck, etc) ICS do not supply a sensor
mounting bracket as standard. A plastic 25mm rail mount is
available as an option - ICS part number 903.03.

• Other types of brackets and extension pole fittings are readily

available from most marine electronics stores
• Select a bracket type that will allow the sensor cable to pass freely
through the centre of the mounting boss or exit via a slot

Mounting the NAVTEX Sensor

• Place the Sensor on top of the antenna mount
• Holding the top of the Sensor, rotate the large plastic nut on the
bottom in order to engage the thread of the antenna mount
• Continue to tighten the nut until the Sensor is locked
• Note that it is possible to position the Sensor to face whichever way
the user desires
• Do not use a wrench to tighten the nut – hand-tighten only

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Ensure that there

are no
obstructions within
a radius of
0.5metre

Navtex
ICS

Sometimes it is
necessary to elevate
the Sensor clear of
obstructions.

Navtex
ICS

Never position the

Sensor directly
level with a Radar
antenna aperture
or within 1m of a
VHF or SSB
transmitting
antenna.

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Do not locate the

0.5 metre
0.5 metre Sensor within in
a 'closed loop' of
rigging or on a
VHF antenna lower safety rail.

Navtex
GPS antenna
ICS

Navtex
ICS
Allow 0.5m clearance
around the Sensor

Sensor Extension Whip Option

Provided the NAVTEX sensor has been mounted in accordance with the
fitting instructions, the optional ‘whip extension’ is not required.
If you appear to be experiencing inadequate reception performance, you
should first consider moving the sensor to a more suitable location.
If this is not possible, the optional whip extension could be tried,
however any resulting improvement to reception is likely to be
dependent on several factors. Refer to Appendix IV. Optimising
NAVTEX Reception.

45cm whip extension option - ICS part number 6010.07

Fitting 45cm whip extension option - ICS part number 6010.07

Remove the plastic blanking plug on the top of the Sensor Unit.
• Apply a smear of grease to the thread to ensure that salt deposits
do not cause the thread to seize up

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• Screw in the Extension Whip

Sensor Unit Cable

The sensor cable is attached at the sensor and cannot be disconnected.
The standard 10m cable length may be extended to a maximum total
length of 50m by using ICS sensor cable extension kits:
ICS part number 6020.19 10m-sensor cable extension kit
ICS part number 6020.18 30m-sensor cable extension kit
• Shortening of the cable will not effect performance

Routing of the Sensor Cable

The sensor cable connects to the display unit screw terminal block or an
expanded system NAV6hub unit.
• The direction to route the cable is from ‘sensor’ to ‘display’
• Leave a service loop in the cable, close to the sensor location
(under the deck is a good place) that will allow the sensor cable to
be pulled back and a connection made should the sensor ever need
to be removed for service

• Strap the cable at regular intervals to stop any vibration, taking care
to avoid potential tripping hazards
• Avoid bending the cable through tight radii of less than 4cm
• Where the cable passes through tubes, bulkheads or decking, use
rubber grommets or glands to prevent chaffing

A waterproof deck gland ( ICS part number 2520.08 ) is recommended

for the sensor cable when passing it through a fibreglass or wooden
deck surface.

MOUNTING THE DISPLAY UNIT

The Display Unit is waterproof when flush panel mounted and can be
installed above or below decks as required. Standard display fitting is
through a round hole cut in a flat panel with two fixing screws.
• The ‘U’ bracket mounting kit option - ICS part number 6020.00 is

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required to mount the display on a bulkhead, tabletop or to hang it

from a deckhead

The best viewing angle is square on to the display.

Select a suitable mounting location, one that is that is flat, free from
excessive heat and vibration and which is convenient for routing the 1m
long connecting cable.
• When panel mounting consider rear cable access
• Avoid direct sunlight. If mounting the display unit in an exposed
location protect it when not in use by using the suncover option -
ICS part number 6020.03
• Position the Display at least 0.5metres away from other electronic
equipment including GPS antennas, VHF radios, Radar etc.
• Observe recommended ‘Compass safe’ distance of 1m

The display unit cable connects directly to the ‘screw terminal block’ (or
inside an expanded system NAV6hub). Mount the terminal block close
to the display (1m max.) in a convenient, accessible but dry location.

Mounting the Display Unit

You will need: 102mm (4") hole saw
3mm drill for fixing screws.
Cross head screwdriver.
Drilling template, (remove from centre pages)
Method:
• Prepare the flat mounting surface, check behind for the necessary
clearance, a minimum of 50mm is required.
• Use the drilling template to mark out the centres for the 102mm hole
and the two 3mm holes.
• Double check all is clear behind the panel and drill the holes.
• Remove the two screw covers from the Display Unit.
• Apply a releasing agent (grease or petroleum jelly) to the rubber
seal around the back of the NAV6. This will prevent the seal from
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• Position the NAV6 over the holes and insert the screws.
• Carefully tighten the screws, do not over-tighten the screws.
• Clip the screw covers in place, should you have difficulty replacing
the screw covers, slightly slacken off the screws.

U - Bracket Mounting Option

See fitting instructions supplied with the U-bracket Mounting Kit.

NAV4 to NAV6 Conversion Mounting Plate Option

See fitting instructions supplied with the NAV4 to NAV6 Conversion
Mounting Plate kit.

CONNECTING UP
The display connecting cable consists of six twisted pairs within a foil
screen and drain wire:
Twisted Pair Core Colour Signal description
RED twisted with BLACK RED 12V input
BLACK GND input
BLUE twisted with BLACK BLUE NMEA A input
BLACK NMEA B input
BROWN twisted with BLACK BROWN RS232 TX output
BLACK RS232 RX input
WHITE twisted with BLACK WHITE sensor DATA B
BLACK sensor DATA A
YELLOW twisted with BLACK YELLOW sensor POWER o/p
BLACK sensor GND o/p
GREEN twisted with BLACK GREEN programming signal
BLACK spare
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The sensor cable consists of two twisted pairs, within a foil screen with
drain wire:
Twisted Pair Core Colour Signal description Display
connection
YELLOW YELLOW with POWER from display YELLOW of
twisted BLACK band YELLOW pair
with BLACK BLACK with POWER GND from BLACK of
YELLOW band display YELLOW pair
WHITE WHITE with DATA A from display WHITE of
twisted BLACK band WHITE pair
with BLACK BLACK with DATA B from display BLACK of
WHITE band WHITE pair
Screen Silver Screen (nominally 0V) Silver

Note, some early sensor types used a ‘core number to colour’

scheme. If your sensor cable has a black outer cover, refer to
Appendix VI for cross-reference detail.

Power requirement
The NAV6 display should be connected to a nominal 12Vdc switched
power supply capable of providing a continuous 350mA.
• Use a minimum of 2mm cross section power cable (not supplied) to
connect to the power supply source.

NAV6plus wiring detail.

• Connect the display unit to one side of the terminal strip, connect
the other system items and power supply to the other side
• Wire cores connect ‘same colour’ to ‘same colour’
• Wire cores are twisted and paired together, take care not to mix the
black cores

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• When inserting cores into the terminal strip take care not to screw
down on the plastic insulation

NAV-6 ANTENNA

Navtex
ICS
WHITE/BLACK WHITE

BLACK/WHITE BLACK NAV-6

DISPLAY
YELLOW/BLACK YELLOW

BLACK/YELLOW BLACK

SCREEN DRAIN SCREEN DRAIN

GREEN
RED BLACK*
+12V
BATTERY GND BLACK

A BLUE

B BLACK

GPS TX BROWN
SENSOR
RX BLACK

* Not connected

NAV6 PRINTER
NAV 6 Printer

Note. the ‘black’ of the ‘green pair’ in not used, it is folded and
sleeved back out of the way.

Connecting the Sensor

• Connect the YELLOW and BLACK twisted pair from the sensor to
the YELLOW and BLACK twisted pair of the display
• Connect the WHITE and BLACK twisted pair from the sensor
display to the WHITE and BLACK twisted pair of the display
• Connect the silver, (screen) wires together. Do not connect them to
a power supply 0V, refer to note below regarding system grounding

Power supply
Connect the RED wire to boat’s positive (12V) supply and the BLACK
wire to negative (0V) supply.

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• You may want the NAV6 to remain operating even when the rest
of your instruments are turned off. To allow for this the display
unit should be connected to a ‘keep alive’ or ‘direct to battery’
power source
Remember the display unit has no power switch of its own and will
remain on whenever power is applied. So to allow the system to be
turned off when leaving the boat, or for system isolation for service a
1.5A circuit breaker or a 1.5A fuse and switch should be installed in the
power supply feed cable.

Note. Vessels that require hull isolation may need to install a DC to

DC converter. 24V vessels should install a 24V / 12V DC to DC
converter. If in doubt ask your dealer.

Connecting NMEA data

• Connect the BLUE and BLACK twisted pair from the Display Unit to
the NMEA data source (GPS)
• Connect the BLUE core to the NMEA A signal.
• Connect the BLACK core to the NMEA B signal.

(Trouble shooting: Note that NMEA signal terminology can vary between
manufacturers – try swapping the BLUE and BLACK wires if the NMEA
input does not work initially – no damage will be done)

Source of NMEA data

You call still receive NAVTEX messages even without a GPS being
connected, however if you do connect a GPS to the NAV6plus it will:
• Synchronise its internal clock with UTC time
• Automatically filter the message display to show only messages
from NAVTEX stations that are within recommended range
• Display a wide variety of NMEA data in a selection of formats

The NAV6plus is compatible with most GPS receivers or sources of

NMEA 0183 data that include a GPS. It may be necessary to set-up the
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the user guide of your GPS for details.

• Appendix III lists all the NMEA sentences supported by the
NAV6plus
If you connect a networked instrument system (with GPS) you may need
an NMEA adapter box to convert a proprietary serial data protocol ( such
as Raymarine’s Seatalk ) to the standard NMEA format used by the
NAV6plus. Refer to the instrument systems user guide for details.

We do not guarantee compatibility with all GPS receivers or all

instrument systems. However, this can normally be achieved for most
systems by a skilled installer. For notes on achieving compatibility with
various systems, see Appendix V. Frequently Asked Questions. Note
that this section is regularly updated on our web site:
www.icselectronics.co.uk
If you are uncertain of your abilities in this area, you are strongly advised
to seek the services of a qualified marine electronics installer.

System Grounding
Normally it is not necessary to install a grounding connection. Where
local electrical interference is thought to be limiting receiver
performance, it can sometimes be of benefit to ground the screen of the
cable that connects the Sensor Unit to the Display Unit.
Connect the silver (screen) of the interconnecting cables at the display
terminal block to a low noise electrical ground. This can either be a
specially installed ground plate, or the keel bolts on a non-encapsulated
keel, or bonded hull skin fitting. Use a minimum cable size of at least
1.5mm². If electrical isolation is to be maintained then this should be
done via a 0.1uF 50V capacitor. If in doubt consult your dealer.

Connecting a PC, Printer or Plotter

The NAV6plus supports a RS232 serial data connection to external
equipment;
• A PC RS232 COM port (via ICS Cable option 6020.09)
• Printer or chart plotter (via ICS Cable option 6020.10)

To display NAVTEX messages or logbook information on your PC, use a

terminal emulator program such as HyperTerminal.

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The PC serial port or printer should be set to 4800 baud, 8 data bits, no
parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

9 way “D” type female

Signal NAV6 display connection
pin number
1 No connection -
2 RX Black (Paired with brown)
3 TX Brown
4 No connection -
5 GND Black (Paired with red)
6 No connection -
7 No connection -
8 No connection -
9 No connection -
PC 9pin RS232 interface port to NAV6 pin assignment, only 3 pins are
connected.

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Connecting Multiple Display Units

Where multiple displays are required, these may be purchased as an
option (ICS part number 6003.00). In addition, a NAV6hub is required to
interconnect the equipment (ICS part number 919.00).

For full details on using the NAV6hub within an extended NAV6 system,
please refer to the NAV6hub User Guide.

NAV-6 ANTENNA
Navtex
GPS
SENSOR

ICS NAV-6
DISPLAY

NAV6
HUB

NAV-6 PRINTER
NAV-6
NAV6 Printer
DISPLAY

BATTERY

Note: When multiple displays are used, only the main display must
be set to master ‘Display Mode’ and all other displays must be set
to be slaves; see Set-up Mode, NAVTEX View, Options Page.

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TESTING THE NAV6 AFTER INSTALLATION

• Carefully check all connections
before applying power

• Switch on the power supply by

closing the 1.5A circuit breaker or
power panel switch

• Check that the red LED illuminates

for approximately 8 seconds and
then goes out and the start-up page
appears on the NAV6 display. The
start-up progress bar at the bottom
of the page will disappear when the
system is ready to use. Press any
key to show the next screen

Sensor
Check that both the ‘490’ and the ‘518’ icon appear on the status line at
the top of the NAVTEX display.
If the correct icons do not appear, refer to the Maintenance and Trouble
Shooting section.

NMEA input
When the display is receiving GPS data the ‘GPS’ icon will appear on
the status line at the top of the NAVTEX display. If the icon does not
appear, ensure that the NMEA source is operating and check the NMEA
data connections; you may have to swap the NMEA DATA A and DATA
B wires.

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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING

Cleaning
The NAV6 NAVTEX System may be cleaned when necessary by wiping
with a cloth dampened with fresh water. Do not use solvents.

Fault Finding
Fault Possible cause
LCD blank, RED LED Green wire connected to 12V
On Disconnect green wire – it should not be
connected other than for programming
LCD blank, RED LED No power
off Check that 12V is connected to RED wire and
0V to its BLACK pair
RED LED flashing with Low voltage
a period of 2 seconds. There is insufficient voltage supplying the
Display not operating. display
RED LED flashing with Sleep Mode
a period of 15 seconds. Press any key to activate the display
Display not operating.
No NAVTEX messages No NAVTEX channel selected; see ‘No 518 or
received (in view) 490 icon on the status line’ below.
Check you are in range of a NAVTEX station.
Check message age limit setting, decreases
age limit to bring older messages into view.
Check for SIG or ERR on status line; see
below.
• No error icon, refer to Appendix VI.
SIG on status line • If this icon appears for short periods –
(signal fault) don’t worry – it’s caused by one or more
NAVTEX stations transmitting carrier but
no modulation, or by local interference.
• If this icon persists then you may have a
receiver error or interference from nearby
equipment.
Check for possible causes. Identify the local
source of interference by turning off items of
equipment (e.g. battery charger) until the SIG
icon is cleared
No 518 or 490 icon on Check that one or both NAVTEX channels are
the status line selected, if it’s not possible to select a channel
(no channel selected) the sensor is unavailable, refer to ERR below.

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Fault Possible cause

ERR on status line • No power to Sensor
(communications error) • No communications to Sensor
Check connections to sensor. Check for 12V
between YELLOW wire and its BLACK pair
• Display Mode set to “Slave”
Always set the ‘Display Mode’ to “Master” in
single display systems.
• Two or more master displays connected
to a sensor
Set the ‘Display Mode’ on one display to
master and set all other displays to slave
No GPS indicator on No GPS data on NMEA input.
status line Check the NMEA data connections.
Check that the GPS unit is switched on.
Check that the GPS unit is set to output
compatible NMEA sentences .

Software Upgrade
The NAV6plus has FLASH memory based software. This allows the
NAV6plus to be upgraded when new software releases are developed.
Please check our website www.icselectronics.co.uk for information on
new releases.

Input Fuse
The NAV6plus has a built-in re-settable fuse on its 12V input. This fuse
will trip if the unit due to a fault condition draws excessive currents.
Power must be disconnected from the unit for 10 seconds in order for
the fuse to reset.

Sensor Output Fuse

The NAV6plus has a built-in re-settable fuse on its sensor output power
connector. This fuse will trip if a fault condition on the sensor unit draws
excessive currents. The sensor unit power must be disconnected for 10
seconds in order for the fuse to reset.

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WARRANTY
ICS Electronics Ltd warrants to the original end-user that this product
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and
upon proof of purchase, the product will be repaired or replaced (with
the same or a similar model, which may be a refurbished model) at ICS
Electronics’ option, without charge for either parts or labour. For
warranty repair, the unit must be returned, carriage pre-paid, to the ICS
Electronics Ltd. dealer from whom it was first purchased. This limited
warranty shall not apply if the product is modified, tampered with,
misused, subjected to abnormal working conditions (including, but not
limited to lightning and immersion in water) and use with power supplies
and other options not specifically recommended by ICS Electronics Ltd.

Please contact us for further details of our warranty repair procedure.

[email protected]

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GLOSSARY
COG Course Over Ground
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
IMO International Maritime Organisation
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
RS485 Serial data communication interface
RS232 Serial data communication interface
SAR Search and Rescue
SOG Speed Over Ground
SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea
TTG Time To Go
XTE Cross Track Error

PACKING LIST AND OPTIONS

Packing List
For the NAV6 System contents – please see the packing list enclosed.

Options
The following NAV6 ancillary parts can be purchased:
ICS Part Option
No.
6020.00 U-bracket, on surface 3 way mounting kit
6020.17 NAV4/NAV6 conversion mounting kit
6020.03 Display unit suncover
919.00 NAV6hub for connecting multi-repeater systems 1 x NMEA 0183 input
919.01 NAV6hub for connecting multi-repeater systems 4 x NMEA 0183 input
6020.16 Cable deck gland
903.03 Plastic Rail Mount for NAVTEX sensor - suitable for 25mm S/S rails
918.00 NAV6 paper roll printer
6020.09 NAV6 PC serial interface cable
6010.07 45cm S/S sensor whip extension
6020.19 10m NAVTEX sensor cable extension kit
6020.18 30m NAVTEX sensor cable extension kit
916.03 NAV6repeater NMEA GPS/instrument repeater display (second
NAVTEX display)
6020.22 10m repeater display cable extension kit
6020.23 30m repeater display cable extension kit
6030.00 Flash Programming kit (updates NAV6plus display from a PC)

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SPECIFICATION
Technical Specifications

NAV6plus NAVTEX Sensor

Dual channel receiver
518kHz and 490kHz simultaneously
10m attached connecting cable

NAVTEX Sensor (general)

Waterproof to IEC 60945.
Frequency Stability: +/-10 Hz.
RS485 serial data I/O port.
Data decoding in accordance with ITU-R 540-2.
Power
Supplied by display unit.
Physical
Height 200mm.
Width (base)110mm.
Depth (max)155mm.
Operating Temperature Range -10 to +50degC.
Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing.
Weight (without cable) 420 g (approx.).
Industry standard 1"14tpi threaded base.
Extension Whip (option), length 45 cm/ 3/8" x 24 tpi thread.

NAV6plus Display Unit

Operating Temperature Range 0 to +50degC.
Humidity 0 to 95%.
Weight (without cable) 445 g.
Display type
1/2vga (480 x 320 pixels) 6"monochrome LCD with 4 grey levels
and CFL backlight.
Controls
4 x function keys, 4 x navigation keys. With LED backlight.
Alarm
Programmable Vital message reception acoustic alarm.
Message Storage
Sufficient non-volatile storage for more than 3 days of NAVTEX
transmissions under normal operating conditions.
Physical

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Height 198mm, width 138mm, depth 40mm.

Mounting
Panel ‘instrument’ mounting (standard) hole size 102mm
diameter.
‘U’ bracket on surface mount (option).
Connection
1 metre cable with screw terminal block.
Expanded system connection with NAV6hub.
Environmental
Inside/outside mounting.
Waterproof to IEC945 (exposed category)
IEC 945 (EMC).
CE marked.
Power requirements
Voltage range 10.8V to 15.6V.
Consumption (Typical)
Backlight full 310 mA (3.8 W at 12V).
Backlight off 165 mA (2.0 W at 12V).
Sleep mode 115 mA (1.4 W at 12V).
Data input
NMEA input port, meets the electrical requirements of NMEA
0183.
NMEA GPS/Instrument system interface supports NMEA 0183
V2.0 or higher.
Input/output Interface Specification
Preferred NMEA sentences: RMC, HDT, HDG, VBW, MWV,
VLW, DPT, ROT, VDR, RMB and BWC.
Minimum recommended NMEA sentences: RMC and RMB.
Data output:
RS232 serial data, supports the printing of vessel ‘Log reports‘
and NAVTEX message text to NAV6printer or a computer
system running compatible software.
NMEA logging Interval
off,15, 20, 30 mins, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,12 hours.
256 log entries.
NMEA Repeater Display
9 user selectable NMEA instrument and navigation screens.

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OUTLINE DRAWINGS

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APPENDIX I: NAVTEX STATION DATABASE

518kHz NAVTEX Stations
Id Area Country Name Latitude Longitude Range (NM) Op
A 01 Norway Svalbard 78°4'N 13°38'E 450 Yes
A 02 France Corsen 48°28'N 5°3'W 300 Yes
A 03 Russia Novorossiysk 44°43'N 37°47'E 300 Yes
A 04 USA Miami 25°30'N 80°23'W 240 Yes
A 09 Iran Bushehr 28°58'N 50°50'E 300 Yes
A 11 Indonesia Jayapura 2°31'S 140°43'E 300 Yes
A 13 Russia Vladivostok 43°7'N 131°53'E 280 No
A 15 Chile Antofagusta 23°40'S 70°25'W 300 Yes
B 01 Norway Bodo 67°16'N 14°23'E 450 Yes
B 03 Ukraine Mariupol 47°6'N 37°33'E 280 Yes
B 04 Bermuda Bermuda Harbour 32°23'N 64°41'W 280 Yes
B 07 Namibia Walvis Bay 23°3'S 14°37'E 380 Yes
B 09 Bahrain Bahrain 26°9'N 50°28'E 300 Yes
B 11 Indonesia Amboina 3°42'S 128°12'E 300 Yes
B 13 Russia Kholmsk 47°2'N 142°3'E 300 Yes
B 15 Chile Valparaiso 32°48'S 71°29'W 300 Yes
C 01 Russia Murmansk 68°58'N 33°5'E 140 Yes
C 03 Ukraine Odessa 46°29'N 30°44'E 280 Yes
C 04 Canada Sept -Iles 50°11'N 66°7'W 300 Yes
C 07 South Africa Cape Town 33°41'S 18°43'E 500 Yes
C 08 Mauritius Mauritius 20°10'S 57°28'E 400 Yes
C 11 Singapore Singapore 1°20'N 103°42'E 400 Yes
C 12 USA San Francisco 37°55'N 122°42'W 350 Yes
C 13 Russia Petropavlosk 53°0'N 158°40'E 280 No
C 15 Chile Talcahuano 36°42'S 73°6'W 300 Yes
D 01 Sweden Grimeton 57°6'N 12°23'E 299 Yes
D 02 Spain Coruna 43°22'N 8°27'W 400 Yes
D 03 Turkey Istanbul 41°4'N 28°57'E 300 Yes
D 04 Canada Sept -Iles 50°11'N 66°7'W 300 Yes
D 11 Indonesia Ujungpandang 5°6'S 119°26'E 300 Yes
D 12 Canada Prince Rupert 54°18'N 130°25'W 300 Yes
D 13 Russia Magadan 59°40'N 151°1'E 000 No
D 15 Chile Puerto Montt 41°29'S 72°57'W 300 Yes
E 03 Turkey Samsun 41°17'N 36°20'E 300 Yes
E 11 Indonesia Jakarta 6°7'S 106°52'E 300 Yes
E 12 USA Savannah 32°8'N 81°42'W 200 Yes
E 13 Russia Beringovskiy 64°10'N 179°02'W 000 No
E 15 Chile Magallanes 52°56'S 70°54'W 300 Yes
F 01 Russia Arkhangelsk 64°33'N 40°32'E 300 Yes
F 02 Acores Horta 38°32'N 28°38'W 640 Yes
F 03 Turkey Antalya 36°53'N 30°42'E 300 Yes
F 04 USA Boston (Ice Rep) 41°43'N 70°31'W 200 Yes
F 06 Uruguay La Paloma 34°40'S 54°9'W 280 Yes
F 09 Iran Bandar Abbas 27°8'N 57°4'E 300 Yes
F 11 Thailand Krung Thep 13°44'N 100°34'E 200 Yes
F 13 Russia Providenia Bukhta 64°10'N 173°10'W 000 No
F 15 Chile Isla De Pascua 27°9'S 109°25'W 300 Yes
G 01 UK Cullercoats 55°4'N 1°28'W 270 Yes
G 02 Spain Tarifa 36°1'N 5°34'W 400 Yes
G 04 USA New Orleans 29°53'N 89°55'W 200 Yes
G 08 India Mumbai 19°5'N 72°50'E 299 Yes
G 09 Saudi Arabia Damman 26°26'N 50°6'E 390 Yes
G 11 Japan Naha 26°9'N 127°46'E 400 Yes
G 15 Chile Isla De Pascua 27°9'S 109°25'W 300 Yes
H 01 Sweden Bjuroklubb 64°28'N 21°36'E 300 Yes
H 03 Greece Iraklion 35°20'N 25°7'E 280 Yes
H 04 Canada Prescott 44°20'N 81°10'W 300 Yes

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Id Area Country Name Latitude Longitude Range (NM) Op

H 06 Dutch Antilles Curacao 12°10'N 68°52'W 250 Yes
H 09 Saudi Arabia Jeddah 21°23'N 39°11'E 390 Yes
H 11 Japan Moji 33°52'N 130°36'E 400 Yes
H 12 Canada Tofino 48°56'N 125°32'W 300 Yes
H 15 Chile Antofagusta 23°40'S 70°25'W 300 Yes
I 02 Islas Canarias Las Palmas 28°9'N 15°25'W 400 Yes
I 03 Turkey Izmir 38°21'N 26°35'E 300 Yes
I 07 South Africa Port Elizabeth 33°57'S 25°31'E 500 Yes
I 11 Japan Yokohama 35°22'N 139°36'E 400 Yes
I 15 Chile Valparaiso 32°48'S 71°29'W 300 Yes
J 01 Sweden Gislovshammer 55°29'N 14°19'E 300 Yes
J 03 Bulgaria Varna 43°4'N 27°46'E 350 Yes
J 04 Canada Sydney 46°11'N 59°54'W 300 Yes
J 11 Japan Otaru 43°12'N 141°0'E 400 Yes
J 12 Alaska Kodiak 57°46'N 152°34'W 200 Yes
J 15 Chile Talcahuano 36°42'S 73°6'W 300 Yes
K 01 UK Niton (N.France) 50°35'N 1°18'W 270 Yes
K 03 Greece Kerkyra 39°45'N 19°52'E 280 Yes
K 11 Japan Kushiro 42°59'N 144°23'E 400 Yes
L 01 Norway Rogaland 58°39'N 5°36'E 450 Yes
L 03 Greece Limnos 39°52'N 25°4'E 280 Yes
L 11 Hong Kong Hong Kong 22°13'N 114°15'E 299 Yes
L 15 Chile Magallanes 52°56'S 70°54'W 300 Yes
M 01 Belgium Oostende (Thames) 51°11'N 2°48'E 150 Yes
M 02 Morocco Casablanca 33°36'N 7°38'W 180 No
M 03 Cyprus Cyprus 35°10'N 33°26'E 200 Yes
M 06 Argentina Ushuaia Prefectur 54°48'S 68°18'W 280 Yes
M 09 Oman Muscat 23°37'N 58°31'E 270 Yes
M 11 China Sanya 18°14'N 109°30'E 250 Yes
N 01 Norway Orlandet 63°40'N 9°33'E 450 Yes
N 03 Egypt El Iskandariya 31°12'N 29°52'E 350 Yes
N 04 USA Portsmouth 36°44'N 76°1'W 280 Yes
N 06 Argentina Rio Gallegos 51°37'S 69°3'W 280 Yes
N 11 China Guangzhou 23°9'N 113°29'E 250 Yes
O 01 UK Portpatrick 54°51'N 5°7'W 270 Yes
O 03 Malta Malta 35°49'N 14°32'E 400 Yes
O 04 Canada St Johns 47°37'N 52°40'W 300 Yes
O 06 Argentina Comodoro Rivadavi 45°51'S 67°25'W 280 Yes
O 07 South Africa Durban 29°48'S 30°49'E 500 Yes
O 11 China Fuzhou 26°2'N 119°18'E 250 Yes
O 12 Hawaiian Islands Honolulu 21°22'N 158°9'W 350 Yes
P 01 Netherlands Ijmuiden 52°27'N 4°35'E 110 Yes
P 03 Israel Hefa 32°49'N 35°0'E 200 Yes
P 04 Canada Thunder Bay 48°26'N 89°13'W 300 Yes
P 06 Argentina Bahia Blanca 38°43'S 62°6'W 280 Yes
P 08 India Madras 13°8'N 80°17'E 299 Yes
P 09 Pakistan Karachi 24°51'N 67°3'E 400 Yes
P 11 Taiwan Meilung 23°59'N 121°37'E 350 Yes
P 11 Taiwan Lintou 23°33'N 119°38'E 350 Yes
P 11 Taiwan Linyuan 22°29'N 120°25'E 540 Yes
P 11 Taiwan Keelung 25°8'N 121°45'E 540 Yes
P 11 Vietnam Hai Phong 20°43'N 106°44'E 400 No
Q 01 Ireland Malin Head 55°22'N 7°21'W 400 Yes
Q 03 Croatia Split 43°30'N 16°29'E 085 Yes
Q 04 Canada Sydney 46°11'N 59°54'W 300 Yes
Q 06 Argentina Mar Del Plata 38°3'S 57°32'W 280 Yes
Q 11 China Shanghai 31°7'N 121°33'E 250 Yes
Q 12 USA Long Beach 35°31'N 121°3'W 350 Yes
R 01 Iceland Reykjavik 64°5'N 21°51'W 550 Yes
R 02 Portugal Monsanto 38°44'N 9°11'W 530 Yes

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Id Area Country Name Latitude Longitude Range (NM) Op

R 03 Italy Roma 41°48'N 12°31'E 320 Yes
R 04 Greenland Reykjavik 64°5'N 21°51'W 550 Yes
R 06 Argentina Buenos Aires 34°27'S 58°37'W 560 Yes

Id Area Country Name Latitude Longitude Range (NM) Op

R 11 China Dalian 38°52'N 121°31'E 250 Yes
R 12 Puerto Rico San Juan 18°28'N 67°4'W 200 Yes
S 01 UK Niton 50°35'N 1°18'W 270 Yes
S 04 Canada Iqaluit 63°44'N 68°33'W 200 No
S 11 Malaysia Labuan 5°54'N 118°0'E 350 Yes
S 16 Peru Paita 5°5'S 81°7'W 200 Yes
T 01 Belgium Oostende 51°11'N 2°48'E 050 Yes
T 03 Italy Cagliari 39°14'N 9°14'E 320 Yes
T 04 Canada Iqaluit 63°44'N 68°33'W 200 No
T 11 Malaysia Kuching 4°27'N 114°1'E 350 Yes
U 01 Estonia Tallinn 59°30'N 24°30'E 300 Yes
U 03 Italy Trieste 45°41'N 13°46'E 320 Yes
U 04 Canada Fundy 43°45'N 66°10'W 300 Yes
U 11 Malaysia Port Kelang 5°25'N 100°24'E 350 Yes
U 16 Peru Calleo 12°3'S 77°9'W 200 Yes
V 01 Norway Vardo 70°22'N 31°6'E 450 Yes
V 03 Italy Augusta 37°14'N 15°14'E 320 Yes
V 04 Canada Fundy 43°45'N 66°10'W 300 Yes
V 11 South Korea Chukpyon 37°3'N 129°26'E 200 Yes
V 11 Mariana Islands Guam 13°34'N 144°50'E 100 Yes
W 01 Ireland Valentia (Dublin) 51°27'N 9°49'W 400 Yes
W 03 France La Garde 43°6'N 5°59'E 250 Yes
W 04 Greenland Kook Islands 64°4'N 52°1'W 400 No
W 11 Vietnam Da Nang 16°5'N 108°13'E 400 Yes
W 11 South Korea Pyonsan 35°36'N 126°29'E 200 Yes
W 12 USA Astoria 46°10'N 123°49'W 216 Yes
W 16 Peru Mollendo 17°1'S 72°1'W 200 Yes
X 03 Spain Valencia 38°43'N 0°9'E 300 Yes
X 04 Canada Labrador 53°18'N 60°33'W 300 Yes
X 09 Egypt Serapeum 30°28'N 32°22'E 200 Yes
X 11 Vietnam Ho Chi Minh-City 10°47'N 106°40'E 400 Yes
X 12 Alaska Kodiak 57°47'N 152°32'W 200 Yes

490kHz NAVTEX Stations

Id Area Country Name Latitude Longitude Range (NM) Op
A 06 Uruguay La Paloma 34°40'S 54°9'W 280 Yes
C 01 UK Portpatrick 54°51'N 5°7'W 270 Yes
E 02 France Corsen 48°28'N 5°3'W 300 Yes
G 02 Portugal Monsanto 38°44'N 9°11'W 530 Yes
I 01 UK Niton 50°35'N 1°18'W 270 Yes
J 02 Acores Horta 38°32'N 28°38'W 640 Yes
J 11 South Korea Chukpyon 37°3'N 129°26'E 200 Yes
K 11 South Korea Pyonsan 35°36'N 126°29'E 200 Yes
S 03 France La Garde 43°6'N 5°59'E 250 Yes
S 04 Canada Iqaluit 63°44'N 68°33'W 200 No
T 01 UK Niton (N. France) 50°35'N 1°18'W 270 Yes
U 01 UK Cullercoats 55°4'N 1°28'W 270 Yes
W 11 Vietnam Hai Phong 20°43'N 106°44'E 400 No

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information was correct on the date of publication. Please check our

website www.icselectronics.co.uk for information on updates to the
station database.

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APPENDIX II: MESSAGE TYPE INDICATORS

NAVTEX broadcasts use following message type letter:
A Navigational warnings
B Meteorological warnings
C Ice reports
D Search and rescue information, and pirate warnings
E Meteorological forecasts
F Pilot service messages
G DECCA messages
H LORAN messages
I OMEGA messages (Note: OMEGA has been discontinued)
J SATNAV messages (i.e. GPS or GLONASS)
L Navigational warnings - additional to letter A
V Notice to Fishermen (U.S. only)
W Environmental (U.S. only)
X Special services - allocation by IMO NAVTEX Panel
Y Special services - allocation by IMO NAVTEX Panel
Z No message on hand

APPENDIX III: NMEA SENTENCES SUPPORTED

Data Item Taken from NMEA Sentences
Time RMC GGA GLL ZDA
Date RMC ZDA
Lat/Long RMC GGA GLL
Heading (True) *HDT *HDG VHW
Heading (Magnetic) *HDG VHW
Water Speed *VBW VHW
Course (True) RMC VTG
Course (Magnetic) RMC VTG
Ground Speed RMC *VBW VTG
Wind Speed *MWV #VWR #VWT
Wind Angle *MWV #VWR #VWT
Distance VLW
Trip VLW
Depth *DPT DBT
Rate Of Turn *ROT
Waypoint RMB BWC BWR APB
Name RMB BWC BWR
Lat/Long ETA RMB ZTG
Range RMB BWC BWR
Closing Speed RMB WCV
Bearing (True) RMB BWC BWR APB
Bearing (Magnetic) BWC BWR APB
Cross Track Error RMB XTE APB

* SOLAS required sentence # Obsolete

Note that the if a data item is present in more than one sentence, then it
is taken from the leftmost sentence in the table entry above.
I.e. if Range is available in BWC and BWR, it will be taken from BWC.

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APPENDIX IV. OPTIMISING NAVTEX RECEPTION.

When sailing within a published NAVTEX service area, reception
coverage can extend to as much as 200 - 300 nautical miles. If the
NAVTEX signal has to cross land to any significant extent, attenuation
may occur and this can reduce the reception range to as little as 50
miles. Range can increase significantly at night, it can sometimes extend
to as much as 1000 miles. Some NAVTEX stations reduce transmitter
power at night to avoid overlap of signals into other sea areas.

Background electrical noise in a marina, the presence of high cliffs and

the masts of surrounding vessels can all contribute to poorer NAVTEX
reception when in harbour, rather than at sea.

To ensure you get the best reception possible, always mount the
NAVTEX sensor in a location that is free of other electrical equipment.
Take care to avoid locations that are close to wind generators, battery
charges, shore power transformers and any associated electrical power
wiring. If you have any doubt regarding the suitability of a proposed
sensor location, first make a temporary ‘test’ installation to confirm that
the reception performance meets your requirement before committing
time and effect to a full sensor installation that you may later have to
change.

Checking the quality of NAVTEX Reception

The NAV6 NAVTEX ‘monitor page’, shows live reception diagnostic
information, this can be helpful when proving a system is receiving
correctly and can assist in evaluating a proposed sensor site.
The monitor page is access by selecting; SETUP MODE, NAVTEX
VIEW, MONITOR PAGE.
The information shown on the monitor page is totally independent of
normal operation, station and message type selection filters. As soon as
live NAVTEX reception is detected, received information will start to flow
across the display in real time. Non-printing, transmitter-idle and phasing
characters are displayed as well as actual message text.
The top half of the monitor screen is dedicated to displaying 490kHz
reception data, the lower half 518kHz. The current reception error rate is
displayed as a percentage of errors alongside the associated bar graph.

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The bar graph is a visual guide to reception quality.

When reception quality is good, the reported error rate will be low ( <4%
). Note that the bar graphs give a visual indication of the error rate and
an indication of the trend (increasing or decreasing error rate). The error
rate is calculated as an average over a large number of received
characters.

Note that once a transmission stops and the transmitter shuts down, any
error rate that was previously displayed will slowly return back to 0%.

Evaluating a proposed sensor location

A methodical approach when evaluating a proposed sensor site would
be to note down the average error rate from each station.
Then make a change to the proposed sensor location, take a new set of
% error readings and consider your options.
Ideally you need to receive from at lest one distant station that is 100
miles or more away or you may find it impossible to get any received
error count at all.
As most NAVTEX stations just transmit for a maximum of ten minutes at
a time in every four hours, you will have to work quickly.
Alternatively, take your time and make a new set of readings after four
hours has elapsed.

Fine tuning the sensor installation

If you want to increase the sensitivity of your system and hence the
range of reception, you can try connecting the screen of the sensor
interconnecting cable from the connecting block direct to a good
electrical ground. This can either be a specially installed ground plate, or
the keel bolts on a non-encapsulated keel.

Refer to Sensor installation section for full details of recommended

grounding arrangements.

Take careful note of reception error rates on the NAVTEX monitor page
both before and after attaching a ground connection. Note that
connection to an inappropriate or electrically noisy ground point can

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sometimes give unpredictable results and may even reduce overall

reception performance.

Tip : Don’t just make a new ground connection and assume that it will
make things better, check that reception is better before putting your
tools away.

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Isolating sources of on board interference

Select NAV6 NAVTEX ‘monitor page’,
Wait until the next scheduled transmission time of a distant station (100
miles or more away).
• Observe the average reception error rate (if any reception)

• Turn off all sources of A.C. power usage, battery chargers, inverters,
generators and shore power

• Note the average reception error while receiving the distant station

• Turn on all sources of A.C. power usage, one at a time noting any
increase in reception errors

Reception errors may also be caused by close proximity of D.C.

powered equipment. In this case repeat the above test but include all
D.C. powered instruments on board as well.

Should any item be proven to have a significant negative effect to

reception consult a qualified marine electrician for advice.

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APPENDIX V. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Why are the 'Station Names' missing form all message headers?
A. The text font size currently selected is ‘Medium’ or ‘Large’, station
names are only displayed when the 'Small ' font is selected.

Q. All NAVTEX messages have disappeared from view, why?

If I toggle through all the available screens using the 'Mode soft
key' only the Navigate and the Set-up screen show, why no
NAVTEX screen?
A. The 'Antenna Frequency' setting is currently set to 'NONE'.
Go to the NAVTEX options set-up page and select a receive
'Frequency'.
° If you have a NAV6 select either 490 kHz or 518 kHz
° If you have a NAV6plus you can select either of the above or 'BOTH'
for both frequencies at the same time.

Q. How do I connect my Raymarine (Raytheon) ST40 / ST60 / ST80

instrument system to my NAV6plus ?
A. Buy a Raymarine 'SeaTalk to NMEA bridge' from your local dealer.
This will convert the instrument data present on the SeaTalk bus into the
NMEA format that the NAV6plus can understand. Make sure that this
unit was manufactured later than May 2002 as there are software
incompatibilities in earlier models.

Q. Is there a 24V version available?

A. An isolated 24V to 12V converter, ICS Pt No. 500.13, is available.

Q. My 12V boat has a metal hull & requires all equipment to be fully
Isolated from ground?
A. An isolated 12V to 12V converter, ICS Pt No. 500.02, is available.

Q. Is there a simple way to go to the latest message in view?

A. In NAVTEX Mode select the Sort View, change to Date Criteria and
then select Descending Order. The latest and all new message will then
appear at the top of the display.

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Q. I am experiencing various problems interfacing my NAV6 to

Raymarine (or Raytheon as it used to be) equipment.
A. Certain Raymarine (previously Raytheon) equipment offers the facility
to bridge instrument data transmitted on SeaTalk to an NMEA output.
Unfortunately this bridging facility is not comprehensive in all cases, for
instance a RC520 will display wind information if it is available on the
SeaTalk interface, but does not bridge the wind data to its NMEA output
interface.
We recommend that you carefully read the user manual for any
Raymarine products that you own before connecting an NMEA output to
the NAV6's NMEA input. You may find that the data that you wish to
display on the NAV6 is not output by the Raymarine equipment (as in
the example above).
In these cases we recommend that you purchase a Raymarine Seatalk
to NMEA bridge product and use this to bridge Seatalk instrument data
to the NAV6's NMEA input.

Q. I am experiencing problems with my Raymarine E85001

Seatalk/NMEA/RS232C Interface Box
A. NAV6plus customers attempting to interface to Raymarine SeaTalk
systems using a Raymarine E85001 SeaTalk to NMEA Interface Box
may experience problems with the data contained within the RMB
(recommended minimum navigation) sentence. Please ensure that you
have the latest software from Raymarine in your E85001. E85001
Versions 6 and earlier (any E85001 unit purchased before May 2002) do
not transmit the RMB sentence correctly which may result in one or
more of the following symptoms on the NAV6plus:
1. no cross track error (XTE).
2. incorrect closing speed.
3. incorrect range.
4. incorrect bearing.
Please contact your Raymarine dealer to obtain an update for your
E85001.
Please note that the SeaTalk bridge does not convert all SeaTalk data
elements to the NMEA equivalent. Please consult the user manual from
your SeaTalk bridge which will indicate which data items you will be able
to view on your NAV6plus.

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APPENDIX VI. SENSOR CABLING

The NAVTEX sensor cable consists of two twisted pairs of wire cores,
within an overall foil screen and a screen-drain wire.

Sensor cable type: White outer cover, 7mm overall diameter.

White sensor cables can be extended to a maximum total length ‘Sensor
to display’ of 50m.
WHITE sensor cable
Twisted Pair Core Colour Signal description Display
connection
YELLOW YELLOW with POWER from display YELLOW of
twisted BLACK band YELLOW pair
with BLACK BLACK with POWER GND from BLACK of
YELLOW band display YELLOW pair
WHITE WHITE with DATA A from display WHITE of
twisted BLACK band WHITE pair
with BLACK BLACK with DATA B from display BLACK of
WHITE band WHITE pair
Screen Silver Screen (nominally 0V) Silver

Sensor cable type: Black outer cover, 9mm overall diameter.

BLACK sensor cable

Twisted Pair Core Signal description Display
marking connection
WHITE of pair ‘ONE’ WHITE POWER from display YELLOW of
ONE twisted with YELLOW YELLOW pair
with BLACK sleeve
BLACK POWER GND from BLACK of
display YELLOW pair
WHITE of pair ‘TWO’ WHITE DATA A from display WHITE of
TWO twisted WHITE pair
with BLACK BLACK DATA B from display BLACK of
WHITE pair
Screen Silver Screen (nominally 0V) Silver

Older sensor types use a ‘core pair number to colour’ scheme with a
yellow sleeve to indicate power pair. The pair number is printer in black,

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repeating every 7cm along the white cores.

Black sensor cables should not normally be extended beyond the

standard length supplied, contact ICS technical support for further
information if you intend to extent black cables by more than a couple of
meters.

In the event of the ‘yellow sleeve’ becoming detached from the number
ONE white core, you may find it difficult to identify pair ONE from pair
TWO. In this case strip back the outer cover until a number comes into
view.

Sensor cable continuity check.

Using a Digital Test Meter with a 200K ohms range setting it is possible
to check the continuity of the disconnected sensor cable.
This can help when fault finding a possible sensor connection problem.

Sensor cable type: WHITE

• Place the Negative meter probe on screen / SILVER and leave it in
place for the following tests
• Place the Positive meter probe on YELLOW with BLACK band
A correct reading would be greater than 1Meg ohm
• Move Positive meter probe to BLACK with YELLOW band.
A correct reading would be less than 10 ohm
• Move the Positive meter probe to WHITE with BLACK band
A correct reading would be approximately 8000 to 9000 ohm
• Move the Positive meter probe to BLACK with WHITE band
A correct reading would be approximately 8000 to 9000 ohm

Sensor cable type: BLACK

• Place the Negative meter probe on screen / SILVER and leave it in
place for the following tests

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• Place the Positive meter probe on YELLOW (WHITE of pair ONE

twisted with BLACK). A correct reading would be greater than 1Meg
ohm
• Move Positive meter probe to BLACK (of pair ONE). A correct
reading would be less than 10 ohm
• Move the Positive meter probe to WHITE of pair TWO (twisted with
BLACK). A correct reading would be approximately 16000 to 18000
ohm
• Move the Positive meter probe to BLACK of pair TWO. A correct
reading would be approximately 16000 to 18000 ohm

Sensor current consumption check

All sensor types,
• Set Digital Test Meter to DC 200mA range
• Power up the NAV6
• Lift the yellow (or YELLOW with BLACK band), Note, ‘ERR’ will
display if sensor was previously working
• Insert Test Meter in line, (‘ERR’ will clear), read DC mV on test
meter. A correct reading would be between 60 and 80mA

Sensor voltage check

All sensor types,
• Set Digital Test Meter to 20Volt DC range
• Power up the NAV6
• Measure voltage across the YELLOW and BLACK pair. A
measurement in the range ‘10.2 to 15 volts’ is correct

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APPENDIX VII: NAV6 MENU NAVIGATION

4 3 2 1
FUNCTION PAGE VIEW MODE
Mark Read Next New Message
View
Print Next New Print 2
View
Date Ascending
2
Criteria Order
Station
4 Descending
3 Sort
Criteria Order View
4
Type NAVTEX
Criteria Mode
2
Preset 1 490 Types
Page
4 3
Preset 2 490 Stns
Page
4 3
Preset 3 518 Types Filter
Page View
4 3
Preset 4 518 Stns
Page
4
Preset 5

1
Position
View
Combined 2
View
Waypoint 2
View
Conning 2 Navigate
View Mode
User 1,2,3,4 2
View
Log 2
View
1
Options General
Page View
LCD
3
Page
Options
2
Page
3
490 Names NAVTEX
Page View
3
518 Names Setup
Page Mode
3
Monitor
Page
Options
2
Page 3
User View Navigate
Page 3 View
Monitor
Page

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NAVTEX - Mode1
Message - View Notes:
Next New 1. Receiver type selection,
Mark read controls whether this option
Print - View2 is displayed.
Next new
Print 2. Only displayed if manual
Sort - View NAVTEX printing ON
Order 3. Only displayed if manual
Ascending navigate log printing ON
Descending
Criteria 4. Only displayed if the station
Date database memory is full
Station 5. Only displayed if auto
Type NAVTEX printing ON
Filter - View
6. Only displayed if enabled
Pre-set 1,2,3,4,5
1 on navigate options page
490 Types - Page
1
490 Stns – Page
1
518 Types – Page
Navigate – Mode, 518 Stns - Page 1
6
Position – View
6
Combined - View
6
Waypoint - View
6
Conning - View
6
User 1,2,3,4 - View
6
Log - View
Print3
Set-up - Mode
General - View
Options - Page
Factory reset
Confirm
Cancel
LCD - Page
Pre-set
Day
Night
NAVTEX – View Sleep
Options - Page
Print Set-up5
490 Types1
1
490 Stns
518 Types1
518 Stns1
490, 518 Names - Pages1
Station database
New
Save
Cancel
4
Purge
Confirm
Cancel
Edit
Save
Cancel
Purge4
Confirm
Cancel
Delete
Confirm
Cancel
Exit
Monitor - Page
Navigate - View
Options - Page
User View - Page
Monitor - Page
Pause

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