Instruction Manual
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Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. INSTRUCTION MANUAL CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER MA-500TR This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. INSTRUCTION MANUAL CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER MA-500TR This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Instruction Manual
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... MANUAL - With proper care, this Icom product. struction manual contains important operating instructions for details of the corresponding transceiver. If disregarded, inconvenience only. We appreciate you making the MA-500TR your MA-500TR. This in- EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RWARNING! The MA-500TR class b ais transponder is designed and built with the transponder for the MA-500TR. D FEATURES ❍ F ull dot...
... MANUAL - With proper care, this Icom product. struction manual contains important operating instructions for details of the corresponding transceiver. If disregarded, inconvenience only. We appreciate you making the MA-500TR your MA-500TR. This in- EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RWARNING! The MA-500TR class b ais transponder is designed and built with the transponder for the MA-500TR. D FEATURES ❍ F ull dot...
Instruction Manual
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Kind of equipment: CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER Type-designation: ma- 500tr Version (where applicable): This compliance is based on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the following ... MT NL NO PL PT RO SK SI ES SE CH TR GB v Furukawa General Manager Signature • List of issue Icom (Europe) GmbH Communication Equipment Auf der Krautweide 24, 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany Authorized representative name Y. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami...and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed. ABOUT CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc.
Kind of equipment: CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER Type-designation: ma- 500tr Version (where applicable): This compliance is based on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the following ... MT NL NO PL PT RO SK SI ES SE CH TR GB v Furukawa General Manager Signature • List of issue Icom (Europe) GmbH Communication Equipment Auf der Krautweide 24, 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany Authorized representative name Y. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami...and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed. ABOUT CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc.
Instruction Manual
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..., destination and more. Information is exchanged among the vessels and/or base stations on international 10 voyages. 11 A Class B AIS transponder is designed to be interoperability 12 with Class A units, but not to impact the Class A network. vessels, base stations...Passenger vessels, irrespective of size, engaged on international voyages. 9 • Upwards of AIS stations; Other vessel (Class B AIS) Other vessel (Class A AIS) Vessel information Your vessel (Class B AIS) Base Station D AIS Classes 1 There are four types of 500 gross tonnage not engaged on the VHF maritime ...
..., destination and more. Information is exchanged among the vessels and/or base stations on international 10 voyages. 11 A Class B AIS transponder is designed to be interoperability 12 with Class A units, but not to impact the Class A network. vessels, base stations...Passenger vessels, irrespective of size, engaged on international voyages. 9 • Upwards of AIS stations; Other vessel (Class B AIS) Other vessel (Class A AIS) Vessel information Your vessel (Class B AIS) Base Station D AIS Classes 1 There are four types of 500 gross tonnage not engaged on the VHF maritime ...
Instruction Manual
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...appear around the selected target or waypoint icon. ➥ P ush [Ω] to sort the AIS target data by CPA (Closest Point of Approach). (p. 17) ➥ P ush [≈] to sort the AIS target data by TCPA (Time to the plotter, target list or danger list display which was selected... and return to CPA). (p. 17) see page 24 for setting detail). (p. 15) ➥ P ush [≈] to sequentially select each AIS target icon closest to sequentially select each AIS target icon far- tion. • shows the target list display operation. • shows the danger list dis- w LEFT AND ...
...appear around the selected target or waypoint icon. ➥ P ush [Ω] to sort the AIS target data by CPA (Closest Point of Approach). (p. 17) ➥ P ush [≈] to sort the AIS target data by TCPA (Time to the plotter, target list or danger list display which was selected... and return to CPA). (p. 17) see page 24 for setting detail). (p. 15) ➥ P ush [≈] to sequentially select each AIS target icon closest to sequentially select each AIS target icon far- tion. • shows the target list display operation. • shows the danger list dis- w LEFT AND ...
Instruction Manual
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... screen. (pp. 9, 28) ➥ P ush to stop an alarm. (pp. 15−17) u DSC KEY [DSC] ➥ W hen the AIS target is selected, or the detail screen is displayed, push to display the voice channel selection screen. (p. 22) ➥ A fter selecting the voice channel, push... to transmit an Individual DSC call to the selected AIS target. (p. 22) This function is available only when a transceiver is connected to the transponder. (p. 39) i POWER/BRILL KEY [POWER•BRILL] &#...
... screen. (pp. 9, 28) ➥ P ush to stop an alarm. (pp. 15−17) u DSC KEY [DSC] ➥ W hen the AIS target is selected, or the detail screen is displayed, push to display the voice channel selection screen. (p. 22) ➥ A fter selecting the voice channel, push... to transmit an Individual DSC call to the selected AIS target. (p. 22) This function is available only when a transceiver is connected to the transponder. (p. 39) i POWER/BRILL KEY [POWER•BRILL] &#...
Instruction Manual
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... LAST ATTEMPTS" is displayed when the transponder cannot make a periodic transmission because the transponder detects a transmit signal. • "BASE STATION INHIBITING AIS TX FOR MM MIN"* is displayed when the transmission is inhibited by a base station for the displayed time period. *The transmission inhibit period is...AC-UP" is displayed, the top of your vessel to clear it receives signals from your vessel to the selected AIS target. ➥ S hows TCPA information of the selected AIS target whose CPA is within 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA (Time to CPA) is within 60 minutes of...
... LAST ATTEMPTS" is displayed when the transponder cannot make a periodic transmission because the transponder detects a transmit signal. • "BASE STATION INHIBITING AIS TX FOR MM MIN"* is displayed when the transmission is inhibited by a base station for the displayed time period. *The transmission inhibit period is...AC-UP" is displayed, the top of your vessel to clear it receives signals from your vessel to the selected AIS target. ➥ S hows TCPA information of the selected AIS target whose CPA is within 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA (Time to CPA) is within 60 minutes of...
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...hen "N-UP" is displayed, the vessel icon automatically points in the direction you are selectable. 1 • Description of the icons 2 Icon Description 3 AIS target: Vessel 4 The tip of the target triangle automatically points 5 in 45 degrees steps. • W hen "AC-UP" is displayed, the ...in sequence. (p. 15) • A target box will appear around the selected target icon. ➥ P ush [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS target or waypoint. (pp. 15-17) i DISPLAY RANGE Shows the selected display range. • 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24...
...hen "N-UP" is displayed, the vessel icon automatically points in the direction you are selectable. 1 • Description of the icons 2 Icon Description 3 AIS target: Vessel 4 The tip of the target triangle automatically points 5 in 45 degrees steps. • W hen "AC-UP" is displayed, the ...in sequence. (p. 15) • A target box will appear around the selected target icon. ➥ P ush [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS target or waypoint. (pp. 15-17) i DISPLAY RANGE Shows the selected display range. • 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24...
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... following dangerous target information: • MMSI code or name, if the name is within 60 minutes of the selected AIS target. (p. 17) e DANGER TARGET INFORMATION Shows the following AIS target information: • MMSI code or name, if the name is programmed. • Range (RNG) from your... vessel to the target (unit: nautical mile) 6 • Bearing (BRG) from your vessel. q e w q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of AIS targets which are being detected by the distance from your vessel to display the detail screen of your vessel, and the closest target is sorted...
... following dangerous target information: • MMSI code or name, if the name is within 60 minutes of the selected AIS target. (p. 17) e DANGER TARGET INFORMATION Shows the following AIS target information: • MMSI code or name, if the name is programmed. • Range (RNG) from your... vessel to the target (unit: nautical mile) 6 • Bearing (BRG) from your vessel. q e w q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of AIS targets which are being detected by the distance from your vessel to display the detail screen of your vessel, and the closest target is sorted...
Instruction Manual
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... ID) code can be set , the following steps are not needed. Go to the plotter display. 9 In this case, the transponder operates as just an AIS receiver. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ☞ Continued on the next page. 7 If the MMSI code has already been set at power ON.
... ID) code can be set , the following steps are not needed. Go to the plotter display. 9 In this case, the transponder operates as just an AIS receiver. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ☞ Continued on the next page. 7 If the MMSI code has already been set at power ON.
Instruction Manual
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The Initial setting mode can also be entered as just an AIS receiver. NOTE: The coast station ID or the group ID cannot be entered from the Menu mode. (p. 9) 8 Then, push [ENT] to enter the MMSI code ...
The Initial setting mode can also be entered as just an AIS receiver. NOTE: The coast station ID or the group ID cannot be entered from the Menu mode. (p. 9) 8 Then, push [ENT] to enter the MMSI code ...
Instruction Manual
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...save and return to the connected device. This setting is recommended for the Icom own NMEA. This function should normally be set a Remote ID number between 80 and 89. In areas crowded with AIS equipped vessels, a large amount of information is included in the sentence of ...port may not send some AIS information cor- However, the transponder displays the AIS information on it's LCD correctly. AIS : The NMEA2 output port sends only the AIS information to the connected device. (Default) AIS+GPS : T he NMEA2 output port sends both the AIS and GPS information to the ...
...save and return to the connected device. This setting is recommended for the Icom own NMEA. This function should normally be set a Remote ID number between 80 and 89. In areas crowded with AIS equipped vessels, a large amount of information is included in the sentence of ...port may not send some AIS information cor- However, the transponder displays the AIS information on it's LCD correctly. AIS : The NMEA2 output port sends only the AIS information to the connected device. (Default) AIS+GPS : T he NMEA2 output port sends both the AIS and GPS information to the ...
Instruction Manual
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... level. ■ Plotter display operation 1 When the plotter display is performed for setting detail), in sequence. 9 Or, push [Ω] to select each AIS target icon clos- 8 est to your vessel (or waypoint, if it is less than 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA is set; w P ush... automatically turns OFF. see page 24 for 5 seconds, the backlight and contrast levels are selectable. 7 e P ush [≈] to sequentially select each AIS target (or waypoint) icon 10 farthest from your vessel, in sequence. • A target box will appear around the selected target (or waypoint) 11...
... level. ■ Plotter display operation 1 When the plotter display is performed for setting detail), in sequence. 9 Or, push [Ω] to select each AIS target icon clos- 8 est to your vessel (or waypoint, if it is less than 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA is set; w P ush... automatically turns OFF. see page 24 for 5 seconds, the backlight and contrast levels are selectable. 7 e P ush [≈] to sequentially select each AIS target (or waypoint) icon 10 farthest from your vessel, in sequence. • A target box will appear around the selected target (or waypoint) 11...
Instruction Manual
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...the plotter display represents North. North up ," then push [ENT]. t P ush [CLEAR] to the Menu mode. q Push [DISP MODE] several times to select the desired AIS target. w P ush [∫] or [√] to select the target list display. w P ush [∫] or [√] to display it OFF. 16 e P ush ...[ENT] to enter the Menu mode. The AIS target data is sorted by the distance from your CPA and TCPA settings, depending on the top of the list. q Push [MENU] to select either...
...the plotter display represents North. North up ," then push [ENT]. t P ush [CLEAR] to the Menu mode. q Push [DISP MODE] several times to select the desired AIS target. w P ush [∫] or [√] to select the target list display. w P ush [∫] or [√] to display it OFF. 16 e P ush ...[ENT] to enter the Menu mode. The AIS target data is sorted by the distance from your CPA and TCPA settings, depending on the top of the list. q Push [MENU] to select either...
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... (you can choose either; q Push [DISP MODE] several times to select the danger list display. • Push [Ω] to sort the AIS target data by CPA. • Push [≈] to display it OFF. ■ About the detail screen 1 The detail screen shows information about the ... your vessel. see step q). w P ush [∫] or [√] to the right) NOTE: The alarm buzzer sounds when a malfunction occurs or an AIS target is sorted by TCPA. Their CPA and TCPA information is automatically updated every 5 seconds, then the dangerous target data is displayed, push [CLEAR] again...
... (you can choose either; q Push [DISP MODE] several times to select the danger list display. • Push [Ω] to sort the AIS target data by CPA. • Push [≈] to display it OFF. ■ About the detail screen 1 The detail screen shows information about the ... your vessel. see step q). w P ush [∫] or [√] to the right) NOTE: The alarm buzzer sounds when a malfunction occurs or an AIS target is sorted by TCPA. Their CPA and TCPA information is automatically updated every 5 seconds, then the dangerous target data is displayed, push [CLEAR] again...
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4 BASIC OPERATION ■ About the detail screen (Continued) D The detail screens of "Class A" vessels • AIS Class • MMSI Code • Ship Name • Country Name • Call Sign • IMO Number • CPA • TCPA • Latitude • Longitude • ...
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ About the detail screen (Continued) D The detail screens of "Class A" vessels • AIS Class • MMSI Code • Ship Name • Country Name • Call Sign • IMO Number • CPA • TCPA • Latitude • Longitude • ...
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D The detail screens of "Class B" vessels • AIS Class • MMSI Code • Ship Name • Country Name • Call Sign • Vendor ID • CPA • TCPA • Latitude • Longitude • ...
D The detail screens of "Class B" vessels • AIS Class • MMSI Code • Ship Name • Country Name • Call Sign • Vendor ID • CPA • TCPA • Latitude • Longitude • ...
Instruction Manual
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4 BASIC OPERATION ■ About the detail screen (Continued) D The detail screens of a "Base Station" • AIS Class • MMSI Code • Latitude • Longitude • Position Accuracy (H: High, L: Low) • Range • Bearing D The detail screens of an "SAR" • AIS Class • MMSI Code • Latitude • Longitude • Speed Over Ground • Course Over Ground • Position Accuracy (H: High, L: Low) • Range • Bearing • Altitude 20
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ About the detail screen (Continued) D The detail screens of a "Base Station" • AIS Class • MMSI Code • Latitude • Longitude • Position Accuracy (H: High, L: Low) • Range • Bearing D The detail screens of an "SAR" • AIS Class • MMSI Code • Latitude • Longitude • Speed Over Ground • Course Over Ground • Position Accuracy (H: High, L: Low) • Range • Bearing • Altitude 20
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D The detail screens of an "AtoN" • AIS Class • MMSI Code • CPA • TCPA • Latitude • Longitude • Position Accuracy (H: High, L: Low) • Range • Bearing Detail screen 3/4 Detail screen 2/4 ...
D The detail screens of an "AtoN" • AIS Class • MMSI Code • CPA • TCPA • Latitude • Longitude • Position Accuracy (H: High, L: Low) • Range • Bearing Detail screen 3/4 Detail screen 2/4 ...
Instruction Manual
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... appears. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by simply selecting it . NOTE: The data communication speed (baud rate) of the AIS target is displayed. w P ush [DSC] to display the voice channel selection screen, then push [∫] or [√] to select the desired voice ... operate with this case. r After making the Individual DSC call, "DSC Transmission COMPLETED" appears. y After receiving the acknowledgement from the AIS target, use the transponder's data information and make the DSC call on channel 70, then wait for details of the transceivers which can also ...
... appears. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by simply selecting it . NOTE: The data communication speed (baud rate) of the AIS target is displayed. w P ush [DSC] to display the voice channel selection screen, then push [∫] or [√] to select the desired voice ... operate with this case. r After making the Individual DSC call, "DSC Transmission COMPLETED" appears. y After receiving the acknowledgement from the AIS target, use the transponder's data information and make the DSC call on channel 70, then wait for details of the transceivers which can also ...
