Contents
SAFETY NOTICES ........................................................................................... 4
QUICK START ................................................................................................. 5
ABOUT SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX ......................................................... 6
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 7
SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX CONTROLS ................................................. 8
OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 9
SETUP MODE ................................................................................................ 14
SYSTEM ALARMS ......................................................................................... 22
ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY .......................................................................... 24
ANTENNA INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 34
OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 39
EXTERNAL RECEIVER ................................................................................. 39
MAINTENANCE GUIDE ................................................................................. 39
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................... 40
NAVTEX STATIONS LIST ............................................................................. 43
END OF LIFE STATEMENT .......................................................................... 47
PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................................................ 48
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................................................ 49
SOFTWARE REVISIONS ............................................................................... 50
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SAFETY NOTICES
WARNING: Do not connect the SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX main unit directly to an AC
electrical supply, as an electric shock or fire hazard could result.
WARNING: Do not connect the SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX system to a DC supply
exceeding 31 V or reverse the supply polarity.
CAUTION: Do not bypass the built in fuse
CAUTION: The SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX system is designed for operation in the
temperature range -15
C to +55
C. Do not use the system in environments which exceed this
range.
CAUTION: The SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX unit is not water-proof. Consequently it must
be located in a dry place and must be protected from direct contact with water.
CAUTION: Do not locate the SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX unit in a position where;
a) the controls of the vessel may be obstructed.
b) it may obstruct normal movement around the vessel.
c) it may cause bodily injury.
CAUTION: Unauthorised opening of the SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX unit or antenna
units will invalidate the warranty.
CAUTION:
NAVTEX is for use as an aid to navigation and should not lead to a reduction in
the level of good seamanship required at all times.
CAUTION: Reception of NAVTEX messages cannot always be guaranteed and is
dependent on the quality of radio propagation at the time. No liability can be accepted for the non
transmission or non reception of NAVTEX messages.
CAUTION:
Compass Safe Distances
SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX main unit compass safe distance 0.87m
Compass deviation;
0.3º at 0.65m
1º at 0.41m
.
Recommendation
Connection of a source of UTC data to either COM 1 or 2 is strongly
recommended for best operation of the SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX.
