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NAVTEX System User Guide

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Summary of Contents for Nav6plus

Page 1: ...time of going to print We reserve the right to change specifications equipment installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous product development and imp...

Page 2: ...ipate 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...

Page 3: ...ensor 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 O...

Page 4: ...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 u...

Page 5: ...e 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 INTRODUCTI...

Page 6: ...er 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...

Page 7: ...way around the keypad and the display 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...

Page 8: ...eep 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 The softkey menu area shows what each softkey does in the curre...

Page 9: ...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 R...

Page 10: ...oloured 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 yo...

Page 11: ...NAV6plus NAVTEX System User Guide 11...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...iewing 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 di...

Page 14: ...iver and letting the NAV6plus automatically make the best selection Go to the NAVTEX Mode Filter View 490 or 518 Stns Page Select the required active preset number use preset 1 if you are just startin...

Page 15: ...NAV6plus NAVTEX System User Guide 15 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...

Page 16: ...ges that are displayed by applying filters to the message categories Go to the NAVTEX Mode Filter View 490 or 518 Types Page Select the required active preset number use preset 1 if you are just start...

Page 17: ...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 yo...

Page 18: ...rk 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 Th...

Page 19: ...ages from view Go to Setup Mode NAVTEX View 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 lim...

Page 20: ...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 disp...

Page 21: ...nt 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...

Page 22: ...y 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...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...cted 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...

Page 25: ...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 d...

Page 26: ...e 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 d...

Page 27: ...ion COG and SOG Depth reading and Distance log using a large font The UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT keys have no function Combined View Combined View Combined View Combined View The Combined View shows all N...

Page 28: ...te 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...

Page 29: ...unt 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 l...

Page 30: ...Views User Views 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 fro...

Page 31: ...D 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 Setup Mode General View LCD Page Setup Mode Genera...

Page 32: ...urn 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 re...

Page 33: ...epeated until cancelled Language English English language menus Francais French language menus Portugues Portuguese language menus Deutsch German language menus Espanol Spanish language menus LED Func...

Page 34: ...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 NA...

Page 35: ...ges Age Limit None 1 2 3 5 Days 1 2 3 4 8 12 Weeks Maximum age of NAVTEX messages to be displayed NAVTEX messages older than the age limit are not displayed NAVTEX Frequency None No receiver selected...

Page 36: ...w format as received Printer Formatted for printing Messages printed with print header Antenna Type Switchable Reported by sensor cannot be changed Dual Firmware Version X X Reported by sensor cannot...

Page 37: ...ys 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...

Page 38: ...when nearest or in range depending upon setting Setup Mode NAVTEX View 518 and 490 Names Pages Setup Mode NAVTEX View 518 and 490 Names Pages Setup Mode NAVTEX View 518 and 490 Names Pages Setup Mode...

Page 39: ...ing 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 corres...

Page 40: ...olling 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 s...

Page 41: ...n 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...

Page 42: ...NAV6plus NAVTEX System User Guide 42 Contact your supplier for further information...

Page 43: ...shown as 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 checki...

Page 44: ...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 win...

Page 45: ...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...

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Page 47: ...peed 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 Gro...

Page 48: ...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...

Page 49: ...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...

Page 50: ...TER 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 o...

Page 51: ...h 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 di...

Page 52: ...NAV6plus NAVTEX System User Guide 52 page 62 of this user guide...

Page 53: ...y 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...

Page 54: ...no obstructions within a radius of 0 5metre Never position the Sensor directly level with a Radar antenna aperture or within 1m of a VHF or SSB transmitting antenna Navtex ICS ICS Sometimes it is nec...

Page 55: ...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 optiona...

Page 56: ...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 St...

Page 57: ...play 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 Moun...

Page 58: ...Mounting Plate Option NAV4 to NAV6 Conversion Mounting Plate Option See fitting instructions supplied with the NAV4 to NAV6 Conversion Mounting Plate kit CONNECTING UP CONNECTING UP CONNECTING UP CONN...

Page 59: ...ilver 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 Power requirement...

Page 60: ...ITE 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 be...

Page 61: ...ct 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 N...

Page 62: ...Grounding 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 ben...

Page 63: ...t and no flow control 9 way D type female pin number Signal NAV6 display connection 1 No connection 2 RX Black Paired with brown 3 TX Brown 4 No connection 5 GND Black Paired with red 6 No connection...

Page 64: ...ion 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 Note When mul...

Page 65: ...he 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...

Page 66: ...operating Sleep Mode Press any key to activate the display No NAVTEX messages received in view No NAVTEX channel selected see No 518 or 490 icon on the status line below Check you are in range of a NA...

Page 67: ...ftware Upgrade Software Upgrade 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...

Page 68: ...bished 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 firs...

Page 69: ...e following NAV6 ancillary parts can be purchased ICS Part No Option 6020 00 U bracket on surface 3 way mounting kit 6020 17 NAV4 NAV6 conversion mounting kit 6020 03 Display unit suncover 919 00 NAV6...

Page 70: ...perating 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...

Page 71: ...t 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 highe...

Page 72: ...NAV6plus NAVTEX System User Guide 72 OUTLINE DRAWINGS OUTLINE DRAWINGS OUTLINE DRAWINGS OUTLINE DRAWINGS...

Page 73: ...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...

Page 74: ...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...

Page 75: ...0 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...

Page 76: ...NAV6plus NAVTEX System User Guide 76 information was correct on the date of publication Please check our website www icselectronics co uk for information on updates to the station database...

Page 77: ...No message on hand APPENDIX III NMEA SENTENCES SUPPORTED APPENDIX III NMEA SENTENCES SUPPORTED APPENDIX III NMEA SENTENCES SUPPORTED APPENDIX III NMEA SENTENCES SUPPORTED Data Item Taken from NMEA Se...

Page 78: ...ciated 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 yo...

Page 79: ...eed 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...

Page 80: ...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 b...

Page 81: ...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...

Page 82: ...plus 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...

Page 83: ...ge 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 attempti...

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Page 85: ...lay BLACK of YELLOW pair WHITE with BLACK band DATA A from display WHITE of WHITE pair WHITE twisted with BLACK BLACK with WHITE band DATA B from display BLACK of WHITE pair Screen Silver Screen nomin...

Page 86: ...t 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 W...

Page 87: ...00 ohm Sensor current consumption check Sensor current consumption check Sensor current consumption check Sensor current consumption check All sensor types Set Digital Test Meter to DC 200mA range Pow...

Page 88: ...ia Descending Order Sort View Type Criteria NAVTEX Mode Preset 1 490 Types Page Preset 2 490 Stns Page Preset 3 518 Types Page Filter View Preset 4 518 Stns Page Preset 5 Position View Combined View W...

Page 89: ...Page Pre set Day Night NAVTEX View Sleep Options Page Print Set up5 490 Types1 490 Stns 1 518 Types1 518 Stns1 490 518 Names Pages1 Station database New Save Cancel Purge 4 Confirm Cancel Edit Save C...

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