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4.5.5 Long Range SRM
When the transponder is connected to a long range communication system via the long range
communication port then long range interrogations may be received. These are requests for
information from a distant base station beyond normal AIS operation range.
LONG RANGE SRM
holds all received Long Range Interrogation messages.
Turn the knob to traverse the message list.
Figure 28
Long Range SRM
Turn the knob to traverse the message list and highlight your choice. Read the message content
by pressing the knob.
When pressing the
FUNC
button, system will ask whether the highlighted message should be
deleted. Press knob to confirm your choice.
4.6 Inland Messages
The M5 has capability to send Inland ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) messages and receive
Inland RTA (Recommended Time of Arrival) messages which are used when communicating with
ports, locks and bridges on the inland water ways. Note that the menu is only available when the
unit is operating under inland mode.
Figure 29
Inland Message
LR MESSAGE INBOX
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Dangerous Targets :0
----- MMSI ------- DATE/TIME ------ ACK---
1.
619931371 T 23:25
YES
MESSAGE TEXT
2013/01/17 23:26:55
Targets Received :10
Requ. MMSI 619931371
211111111
Requ. NAME BSHTEST
TIME 2011/01/17 23:25:45
TX ACK YES
LAT(NE)
20.383333
Interrogation area
LON(NE)
123.966667
LAT(SW)
19.583334
LON(SW)
123.049995
NE
SW
MENU
MESSAGES
INLAND MESSAGES
NAV.
STATUS
SHIP SETTING
INLAND SETTING
TRANSCEIVER
SYS CONFIG
DIAGNOSTICS
MAIN MENU
ETA/RTA INBOX
ETA OUTBOX
CREATE ETA MSG.
POB OUTBOX
CREATE POB MSG
EMMA WARNING
INLAND MESSAGES
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Dangerous Targets :0
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4.6.1 ETA/RTA Inbox
The received messages of ETA (RFM21) and RTA (RFM22) can be read in the ETA/RTA Inbox.
Turn the knob to traverse the message list and highlight your choice. Read the message content
by pressing the knob.
Figure 30
ETA/RTA Inbox and Message Information
4.6.2 ETA Outbox
The submenu displays log of sent ETA (RFM21) messages. Turn the knob to traverse the
message list and highlight your choice. Read the message content by pressing the knob.
Figure 31
ETA Outbox and Message Information
4.6.3 Create ETA Message
For more information about ETA settings, please refer to 4.9.2.
In this submenu users can compose ETA (RFM21) message. By entering into the submenu, users
will be prompted to select the addressee from the target list. Here you can either pick the
addressee from the list or press ESC to leave the target list and enter the MMSI number manually.
TX CHANNEL
gives you the option to send the message through channel A, B or Alternate. By
Alternate, which is the default option, the system will select the channel automatically.
ETA/RTA INBOX
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Dangerous Targets :0
IL
------ MMSI ---- TYPE --- DATE/TIME--READ
1
. 200000001 RFM21 T 17:07 NO
MESSAGE INFORMATION
2013/01/17 23:27:10
Dangerous Targets :0
Sour. MMSI 200000001
DEST. MMSI 211000001
TIME 2013/07/03 17:07:00g
Fairway Number [ABCDE]
UN Country [UK]
ETA [00/00 00:00]
READ YES
TX ACK YES
Type RFM21
Fairway Hectometre [LMNO]
Num Of TugBoat [7]
Terminal Code [FGHIJK]
UN Location [BTG]
Air Draught (m) [0.00 m]
IL
ETA OUTBOX
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Dangerous Targets :0
IL
---DEST. MMSI -- TYPE -- DATE/TIME---- TX
1
. 200000001 RFM21 T 17:13 YES
MESSAGE INFORMATION
2013/01/17 23:27:10
Dangerous Targets :0
Sour.
MMSI 211000001
DEST.
MMSI 200000001
TIME 2013/07/03 17:13:50
Fairway Number [ABCDE]
UN Country [UK]
ETA [12/24 13:50]
TX OK YES
RX ACK YES
Fairway Hectometre [LMNO]
Num Of TugBoat [6]
Terminal Code [FGHIJK]
UN Location [BTG]
Air Draught (m) [10.99 m]
IL
ABK INFO Received by the addressed AIS
[10.99 m]