Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency
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Sirius-3
GMDSS Tri-Channel Navtex Receiver
Owner’s & Installation Manual
Preliminary Version Ver. 2.1
Page 1: ...Sirius 3 Navtex 3 Frequency 1 Sirius 3 GMDSS Tri Channel Navtex Receiver Owner s Installation Manual Preliminary Version Ver 2 1 ...
Page 2: ...ge specifications and instructions given in this manual without notices No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the manual although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible This manual includes firmware release April 2010 Polaris Electronics A S Kaerholt 1 DK 9210 Aalborg SO Denmark Telephone 45 9631 7900 Fax 45 9631 7901 E mail info polar...
Page 3: ... of Navtex Messages 14 Subject Indicators 15 Installation 16 Connection to Power 16 Antenna Connection 16 Connection to Ground 17 Gonnection to Printer 17 Compass Safe Distance 17 Sirius 3 Connectors 18 Connection to Power 18 Connection to GPS 19 Connection to ECDIS 20 Connection to MUTE 20 Connection to Alarm Relay 20 Connection to AUX 21 Warranty 21 Warranty Service 21 On Board Service 21 Validi...
Page 4: ...mperatures between 15o C and 55o C Do not use the Navtex in temperatures which exceed this range The Sirius 3 is waterproof from the front only A Navtex is an aid to safe navigation and should not lead to a reduction in the level of good navigation practice The propagation of radio signals may vary over time No liability can be accepted for the non reception of Navtex messages Connection to a sour...
Page 5: ...r however some message categories at 518 kHz are mandatory and cannot be switched off There is no on off switch as the equipment must always be must turned on so that Navtex messages are received even in port If the equipment is installed with an external switch at the main electrical switchboard please be sure that the equipment is turned on at least one hour before departure Touch Screen The tou...
Page 6: ... daylight and night colour Press to select filters systems settings etc Press to select a listing of all received messages It is possible to select a single message from the list by touching it Furhermore you can select or deselect 490 and or 4 209 5 kHz messages in the right side You cannot deselect 518 kHz as the monitoring of this frequency is mandatory Press to select or accept ...
Page 7: ... latest Navtex messages are shown on the screen You can select a message by touching the text and then using or you can double click on the message you want to read in full text If a message consists of more than 10 lines you can toggle up and down with the arrows in the right side ...
Page 8: ...ways be displayed Locked messages If messages are locked they can be deleted here only and not by the delete all message icon Visible messages A maximum of 1 000 messages are selectable however we recommend no more than 400 Delete all messages For safety reasons you have to confirm your choice Please notice that locked messages cannot be deleted here Systems Settings e g screen setup sound etc ...
Page 9: ...Sirius 3 Navtex 3 Frequency 9 About Information about firmware versions etc Home ...
Page 10: ...urce Sound Choose if sound should be on off when messages alarms are received or when using touch screen Furthermore you can see the status of Central Muting if connected GPS Status If a printer is connected you can print a position label with UTC Time and Date These labels are useful when you write positions in the logbook or in case of an Emergency ...
Page 11: ...Sirius 3 Navtex 3 Frequency 11 Printer Select printer on or off if connected Antenna Power on or off red light is on ...
Page 12: ...Sirius 3 Navtex 3 Frequency 12 Declaration of Conformity A Declaration of Conformity is downloadable from our web site http www polaris as dk Default asp Action Details Item 835 ...
Page 13: ...Sirius 3 Navtex 3 Frequency 13 Green Passport A Green Passport is downloadable from our web site http www polaris as dk Default asp Action Details Item 835 ...
Page 14: ... Frequency 14 Standard Format of Navtex Messages B1B2B3B4 B1 Transmitter Identity B2 Subject Indicator B3B4 Consecutive number Time of Origin not all stations use ToO Series Identity consecutive number and message text ...
Page 15: ...ion E Meteorological Forecasts F Pilot Service Messages G Avaiable H LORAN Messages I Avaiable J SATNAV Messages K Other Electronic Navaid Messages L Navigation Warnings other than A V Special Services W Special Services X Special Services Y Special Services Z No Message on hand Services marked by asterisks cannot be rejected by the receiver ...
Page 16: ...recommended to include a fuse in the power supply The male power plug can be mounted in the right female connector only Antenna Connection Mount a male PL259 plug on the antenna cable Sirius 3 is designed for NA 3S Active Antenna but you can use a passive whip antenna as well If you connect an active antenna go to SYSTEMS SETTINGS and press ANTENNA POWER When the indicator turns red the Sirius 3 s...
Page 17: ...erformance Connection to Printer A USB printer P N SIR PRN can be connected to the Sirius 3 If you connect a Printer to the USB port go to SYSTEMS SETTINGS and press the PRINTER button Compass Safe Distance Distance to compass must be at least 70 cm Do not install the Navtex closer to magnetic compasses ...
Page 18: ...rius 3 Connectors Connection to Power Use the Sirius Power Cable PWR Pin Number Connection Notes 1 V Ship s Supply 12 24 2 V Ship s Supply 12 24 3 4 V Ship s Supply V 5 V Ship s Supply V 6 V Ship s Supply 12 24 7 8 9 V Ship s Supply V ...
Page 19: ... When a GPS is connected UTC is automatically updated Sirius 3 will receive the information from these NMEA sentences RMC Time and Date GGA Position If a printer is connected as well you can print vessel s position with DTG NMEA 0183 in out Pin Number Connection Notes 1 GND 2 3 4 TX Option 5 TX Option 6 7 8 RX NMEA 0183 Input 9 RX NMEA 0183 Input ...
Page 20: ...o Alarm Relay Input on pin3 and 7 see the ECDIS port table ECDIS port Alarm Relay and Mute Pin Number Connection Notes 1 GND 2 Mute A Mute Input 3 Alarm com Alarm relay 4 TX IBS port Output 5 TX IBS port Output 6 Mute B Mute Input 7 Alarm No Alarm relay 8 RX IBS port Input 9 RX IBS port Input Do you want to download new firmware please use a USB key Just mount the USB in the USB port restart the u...
Page 21: ... any other costs are the responsibility of the customer Maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the contract price of the products claimed to be defective ON BOARD SERVICE can be arranged by Polaris Electronics A S or local service dealers upon request Labour costs for the repair replacement of the defective modules parts will be free of charge provided a valid warranty is confirmed Overtim...
Page 22: ...nstallation use or repair of the product Consequential damages include but are not limited to any loss of profit property damage or personal injury The terms of warranty as described does not affect your statutory rights All enquiries relating to this warranty or approved service agents should be sent to Polaris Electronics A S Telephone 45 9631 7900 Kaerholt 1 Fax 45 9631 7901 DK 9210 Aalborg SO ...
