Instruction Manual
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...cause harmful interference. struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-M506. The IC-M506 vhf marine transceiver is subject to water including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may occur. i ... l'appareil ne cause pas de brouillage prejudiciable. Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. With proper care, this Icom product. DDFEATURES ❍ Integrated AIS Receiver * ❍ NMEA 2000™ Connectivity * ❍ 2 minutes Last Call Voice Recording ❍ S uperb Active...
...cause harmful interference. struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-M506. The IC-M506 vhf marine transceiver is subject to water including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may occur. i ... l'appareil ne cause pas de brouillage prejudiciable. Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. With proper care, this Icom product. DDFEATURES ❍ Integrated AIS Receiver * ❍ NMEA 2000™ Connectivity * ❍ 2 minutes Last Call Voice Recording ❍ S uperb Active...
Instruction Manual
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... ■■Received Call log 65 ■■Transmitted Call log 67 ■■DSC Settings 68 ■■Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder...72 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS 74−78 ■■Intercom operation 74 ■■RX Hailer function 75 ■■Hailer operation 75 ■■...
... ■■Received Call log 65 ■■Transmitted Call log 67 ■■DSC Settings 68 ■■Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder...72 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS 74−78 ■■Intercom operation 74 ■■RX Hailer function 75 ■■Hailer operation 75 ■■...
Instruction Manual
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... scrambler unit is installed)..........78 ■■Voice recorder function 78 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions 79−88 ■■About AIS 79 ■■AIS Classes 79 ■■Function screen 80 ■■About the detail screen 83 ■■AIS Settings 87 10 N MEA 2000 CONNECTION (Depending on versions 89...
... scrambler unit is installed)..........78 ■■Voice recorder function 78 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions 79−88 ■■About AIS 79 ■■AIS Classes 79 ■■Function screen 80 ■■About the detail screen 83 ■■AIS Settings 87 10 N MEA 2000 CONNECTION (Depending on versions 89...
Instruction Manual
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... channels, Menu items, Menu settings, and so on. ➥ Push to set to selects and toggles the regular channel and Weather channel. AIS [ ]* (p. 86) Push to display the AIS plotter on . Dualwatch/Tri-watch [ ] (p. 18) ➥➥ Push to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch. ➥➥ .... • Some channels are set the input data, selected item, and so on the left side of the display. *Some versions of IC-M506 do not have an AIS receiver. Channel/Weather channel [ ] (pp. 9, 11) Push to only low power. 3 i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] ➥ ...
... channels, Menu items, Menu settings, and so on. ➥ Push to set to selects and toggles the regular channel and Weather channel. AIS [ ]* (p. 86) Push to display the AIS plotter on . Dualwatch/Tri-watch [ ] (p. 18) ➥➥ Push to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch. ➥➥ .... • Some channels are set the input data, selected item, and so on the left side of the display. *Some versions of IC-M506 do not have an AIS receiver. Channel/Weather channel [ ] (pp. 9, 11) Push to only low power. 3 i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] ➥ ...
Instruction Manual
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...comply' is received, alarm sounds and the screen below is 11 connected to your transceiver, you can transmit individual DSC calls to selected AIS targets on the transponder without 12 needing to stop the alarm and then select the intership channel specified in step e. • A ... 4 5 6 7 i A fter communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal 8 operating mode. 9 ✓✓ Convenient! 10 When the optional MA-500TR class b ais transponder is displayed. 1 Push [ALARM OFF] to enter the target's MMSI code. 13 See pages 72 and 102 for more details. 14 15 16 30...
...comply' is received, alarm sounds and the screen below is 11 connected to your transceiver, you can transmit individual DSC calls to selected AIS targets on the transponder without 12 needing to stop the alarm and then select the intership channel specified in step e. • A ... 4 5 6 7 i A fter communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal 8 operating mode. 9 ✓✓ Convenient! 10 When the optional MA-500TR class b ais transponder is displayed. 1 Push [ALARM OFF] to enter the target's MMSI code. 13 See pages 72 and 102 for more details. 14 15 16 30...
Instruction Manual
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... an individual DSC call type is automati- 4 cally set to Routine. 5 See page 102 for connecting instructions. 6 To ensure correct operation of the AIS target is displayed. • Make sure the transceiver is in this case, the call can also go to the next step whenever the detail screen... of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 71) Step 1: Transponder's operation qqSelect a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or dan- wwPush [DSC] to display the voice channel selection screen, and then push [Y]/[Z] to enter the target...
... an individual DSC call type is automati- 4 cally set to Routine. 5 See page 102 for connecting instructions. 6 To ensure correct operation of the AIS target is displayed. • Make sure the transceiver is in this case, the call can also go to the next step whenever the detail screen... of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 71) Step 1: Transponder's operation qqSelect a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or dan- wwPush [DSC] to display the voice channel selection screen, and then push [Y]/[Z] to enter the target...
Instruction Manual
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.... • To reply, push [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level. • Y ou can check the MMSI code or the name, if programmed, of the AIS target on the display. ➥➥ If the acknowledgement 'Unable to comply' is received, push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then return to...
.... • To reply, push [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level. • Y ou can check the MMSI code or the name, if programmed, of the AIS target on the display. ➥➥ If the acknowledgement 'Unable to comply' is received, push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then return to...
Instruction Manual
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...Class B unit to identify other nearby vessels or stations by displaying the received data on inter- There are required to install a Class A AIS transponder: • Upwards of 300 gross tonnage engaged on international voyages. • Passenger vessels, irrespective of 500 gross tonnage not engaged... vessels; Class A and Class B. national voyages. • Upwards of size, engaged on a plotter or a radar screen. 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on the VHF maritime mobile band. The information helps to avoid accidents at sea. Information is exchanged among the vessels and/or...
...Class B unit to identify other nearby vessels or stations by displaying the received data on inter- There are required to install a Class A AIS transponder: • Upwards of 300 gross tonnage engaged on international voyages. • Passenger vessels, irrespective of 500 gross tonnage not engaged... vessels; Class A and Class B. national voyages. • Upwards of size, engaged on a plotter or a radar screen. 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on the VHF maritime mobile band. The information helps to avoid accidents at sea. Information is exchanged among the vessels and/or...
Instruction Manual
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... type. You can select your desired type using the [DISP] key. plotter, target list and danger list, and you can select the display type from "AIS SET" in the menu screen, the plotter screen is connected and it receives signals from a satellite. w R otate dial or push to select the... whose CPA is within 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA is displayed. If the GPS is displayed. D Plotter screen After select the "AIS" icon in the menu screen (p. 87) 3 • W hen "N-UP" is displayed, the top of the plotter screen repre- 4 sents North. • W hen "AC-UP" is ...
... type. You can select your desired type using the [DISP] key. plotter, target list and danger list, and you can select the display type from "AIS SET" in the menu screen, the plotter screen is connected and it receives signals from a satellite. w R otate dial or push to select the... whose CPA is within 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA is displayed. If the GPS is displayed. D Plotter screen After select the "AIS" icon in the menu screen (p. 87) 3 • W hen "N-UP" is displayed, the top of the plotter screen repre- 4 sents North. • W hen "AC-UP" is ...
Instruction Manual
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...display range. ➥ P ush [Y]/[Z] to the top of the plotter screen. • W hen your vessel moves less than your dealer for details. 81 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) w e q r t y t YOUR VESSEL ICON Your vessel icon appears in the center of the screen. • W hen "N-UP...in the direction it's heading. AIS target: Base Station AIS target: Search and Rescue (SAR) AIS target: Aids to Navigation (AtoN) AIS target: AIS-SART, MOB and EPIRB-AIS *A vessel is marked with a diagonal line. Ask your CPA and TCPA settings. (Dangerous target) AIS target: Lost target* The ...
...display range. ➥ P ush [Y]/[Z] to the top of the plotter screen. • W hen your vessel moves less than your dealer for details. 81 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) w e q r t y t YOUR VESSEL ICON Your vessel icon appears in the center of the screen. • W hen "N-UP...in the direction it's heading. AIS target: Base Station AIS target: Search and Rescue (SAR) AIS target: Aids to Navigation (AtoN) AIS target: AIS-SART, MOB and EPIRB-AIS *A vessel is marked with a diagonal line. Ask your CPA and TCPA settings. (Dangerous target) AIS target: Lost target* The ...
Instruction Manual
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...9 10 w 11 12 13 q THE NUMBER OF DANGEROUS TARGETS 14 Shows the number of the selected 6 AIS target. (p. 83) 7 • P ush [DSC] to transmit DSC call to selected AIS target. w TARGET INFORMATION Shows the following dangerous target information: • MMSI code or name, if the name ...) 82 q w q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of the selected AIS target. (p. 83) • P ush [DSC] to transmit DSC call to selected AIS target. w DANGER TARGET INFORMATION 16 Shows the following AIS target information: • MMSI code or name, if the name is programmed. ...
...9 10 w 11 12 13 q THE NUMBER OF DANGEROUS TARGETS 14 Shows the number of the selected 6 AIS target. (p. 83) 7 • P ush [DSC] to transmit DSC call to selected AIS target. w TARGET INFORMATION Shows the following dangerous target information: • MMSI code or name, if the name ...) 82 q w q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of the selected AIS target. (p. 83) • P ush [DSC] to transmit DSC call to selected AIS target. w DANGER TARGET INFORMATION 16 Shows the following AIS target information: • MMSI code or name, if the name is programmed. ...
Instruction Manual
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... differ, depending on versions) ■■About the detail screen The detail screen displays the information about the selected AIS target. D C ontent lists of Class A vessels' DETAIL screens • AIS Class • Bearing • MMSI Code • Rate Of Turn • Ship Name • Bow to... detail screen, pushing [CLEAR] returns to the previous screen, which was displayed before entering the detail screen. ➥ Push to select an AIS target in the target list screen, danger list screen, or plotter screen and then push [INFO] or [ENT]. • The detail screen...
... differ, depending on versions) ■■About the detail screen The detail screen displays the information about the selected AIS target. D C ontent lists of Class A vessels' DETAIL screens • AIS Class • Bearing • MMSI Code • Rate Of Turn • Ship Name • Bow to... detail screen, pushing [CLEAR] returns to the previous screen, which was displayed before entering the detail screen. ➥ Push to select an AIS target in the target list screen, danger list screen, or plotter screen and then push [INFO] or [ENT]. • The detail screen...
Instruction Manual
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...) • Range (ON POS : ON Position, 15 OFF POS : OFF Position) • Type of Base Station targets' DE- TAIL screens • AIS Class • Position Accuracy • MMSI Code (H: High, L: Low) • Position (Latitude, • Range Longitude) • Bearing D C ontent...4 • Speed Over Ground • Altitude 5 • Course Over Ground 6 D C ontent lists of AtoN targets' DETAIL 7 screens • AIS Class • Bearing 8 (AtoN existence • Bow to Antenna length 9 (REAL, VIRTUAL)) • MMSI Code • Stern to Antenna length •...
...) • Range (ON POS : ON Position, 15 OFF POS : OFF Position) • Type of Base Station targets' DE- TAIL screens • AIS Class • Position Accuracy • MMSI Code (H: High, L: Low) • Position (Latitude, • Range Longitude) • Bearing D C ontent...4 • Speed Over Ground • Altitude 5 • Course Over Ground 6 D C ontent lists of AtoN targets' DETAIL 7 screens • AIS Class • Bearing 8 (AtoN existence • Bow to Antenna length 9 (REAL, VIRTUAL)) • MMSI Code • Stern to Antenna length •...
Instruction Manual
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... on versions) D C ontent lists of AIS-SART targets' DETAIL screens • Type of AIS Target • Bow to Antenna length • MMSI Code • Stern to Antenna length • Call Sign • Port side to Antenna • IMO Number ... Accuracy • Date (H: High, L: Low) • Time • Range • Bearing • Rate Of Turn D C ontent lists of MOB targets' DETAIL screens • Type of AIS Target • Stern to Antenna length • MMSI Code • Port side to Antenna • Call Sign length • IMO Number • Starboard side to...
... on versions) D C ontent lists of AIS-SART targets' DETAIL screens • Type of AIS Target • Bow to Antenna length • MMSI Code • Stern to Antenna length • Call Sign • Port side to Antenna • IMO Number ... Accuracy • Date (H: High, L: Low) • Time • Range • Bearing • Rate Of Turn D C ontent lists of MOB targets' DETAIL screens • Type of AIS Target • Stern to Antenna length • MMSI Code • Port side to Antenna • Call Sign length • IMO Number • Starboard side to...
Instruction Manual
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...L: Low) • Time • Range • Bearing • Rate Of Turn • Bow to Antenna length D AIS combo screen 1 You can display the AIS plotter during basic operation. (p 9) q P ush [AIS] to display the AIS plotter on the left side of the 2 screen. 3 ➥ P ush to select an operating channel. ➥ P ...ush to select a vessel. 4 • A softkey [INFO] will appear. 5 ➥ P ush [INFO] or [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS target. 6 ➥ P ush [MENU] to enter the Menu screen. (p. 91) 7 ➥ P ush [CLEAR] to exit the...
...L: Low) • Time • Range • Bearing • Rate Of Turn • Bow to Antenna length D AIS combo screen 1 You can display the AIS plotter during basic operation. (p 9) q P ush [AIS] to display the AIS plotter on the left side of the 2 screen. 3 ➥ P ush to select an operating channel. ➥ P ...ush to select a vessel. 4 • A softkey [INFO] will appear. 5 ➥ P ush [INFO] or [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS target. 6 ➥ P ush [MENU] to enter the Menu screen. (p. 91) 7 ➥ P ush [CLEAR] to exit the...
Instruction Manual
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... up" is displayed, the top of the plotter display repre- sents North. • W hen "COG up /COG UP: Select the display type for AIS receiver. • Alarm You can turn the collision alarm function ON or OFF. sents the direction your course is displayed. w Rotate dial or push to... select the "AIS SET" icon and then push the softkey below the icon. • AIS settings menu is heading. 87 q P ush [MENU]. D North up " is displayed, the top of the plotter display...
... up" is displayed, the top of the plotter display repre- sents North. • W hen "COG up /COG UP: Select the display type for AIS receiver. • Alarm You can turn the collision alarm function ON or OFF. sents the direction your course is displayed. w Rotate dial or push to... select the "AIS SET" icon and then push the softkey below the icon. • AIS settings menu is heading. 87 q P ush [MENU]. D North up " is displayed, the top of the plotter display...
Instruction Manual
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... sound, depending on the vessels SOG, or CPA and TCPA. The icon blinks on the plotter display and/or the alarm buzzer sounds, when the AIS target is closer than this , when the anchored vessel's SOG is less than your alarm zone area. 1 • CPA, TCPA 2 Enter CPA (Closest Point of..., the Slow Warn alarm will sound. If a vessel is anchored in the same way if your vessel is at anchor or drifting is selected. 88 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) • Slow Warn The GPS receiver calculated COG data of Approach) and TCPA (Time to 3 CPA) values.
... sound, depending on the vessels SOG, or CPA and TCPA. The icon blinks on the plotter display and/or the alarm buzzer sounds, when the AIS target is closer than this , when the anchored vessel's SOG is less than your alarm zone area. 1 • CPA, TCPA 2 Enter CPA (Closest Point of..., the Slow Warn alarm will sound. If a vessel is anchored in the same way if your vessel is at anchor or drifting is selected. 88 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) • Slow Warn The GPS receiver calculated COG data of Approach) and TCPA (Time to 3 CPA) values.
Instruction Manual
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... Radio Frequency/Mode/Power 129808 DSC Call Information 9 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 10 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 11 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report 12 129793...
... Radio Frequency/Mode/Power 129808 DSC Call Information 9 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 10 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 11 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report 12 129793...
Instruction Manual
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...12 NOTE for NMEA In/Out and AF Out leads: The connectors are attached to the NMEA 2000 network*. *Some versions of IC-M506 do not have a NMEA 2000 connector. Rubber vulcanizing tape y NMEA 2000 CONNECTOR Connects to keep the leads together. CAUTION: After connecting ...500TR using the transponder without entering the target's 4 MMSI code. 5 * The OPC-2014 is supplied with an adhesive tape, as shown below, to the AIS target using the OPC-2014* cable. t DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects to remove the connector. u COMMAND MICROPHONE JACK Connects to the optional Command microphone. (p....
...12 NOTE for NMEA In/Out and AF Out leads: The connectors are attached to the NMEA 2000 network*. *Some versions of IC-M506 do not have a NMEA 2000 connector. Rubber vulcanizing tape y NMEA 2000 CONNECTOR Connects to keep the leads together. CAUTION: After connecting ...500TR using the transponder without entering the target's 4 MMSI code. 5 * The OPC-2014 is supplied with an adhesive tape, as shown below, to the AIS target using the OPC-2014* cable. t DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects to remove the connector. u COMMAND MICROPHONE JACK Connects to the optional Command microphone. (p....
Instruction Manual
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... extension cable for optimal performance when used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 110 Up to a selected AIS targets. • UT-112 voice scrambler unit Ensures private communications. 32 codes are available... commandmicIV™. Usable length is 18 meters (60 feet) maximum. • MA-500TR class b ais transponder To transmit individual DSC calls to two OPC-1541 can be connected. Icom is not responsible for installation details. SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 13 D Dimensions 157 (6.2) 113.8 (4.5) Unit:...
... extension cable for optimal performance when used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 110 Up to a selected AIS targets. • UT-112 voice scrambler unit Ensures private communications. 32 codes are available... commandmicIV™. Usable length is 18 meters (60 feet) maximum. • MA-500TR class b ais transponder To transmit individual DSC calls to two OPC-1541 can be connected. Icom is not responsible for installation details. SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 13 D Dimensions 157 (6.2) 113.8 (4.5) Unit:...