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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. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Instruction Manual
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The MA-500TR class b ais transponder is designed and built with years of the corresponding transceiver. With proper care, this Icom product. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transponder. This in- struction ...protection ❍ 3 lines of NMEA0183 Input/Output ❍ GPS receiver comes with the MA-500TR ❍ Collision-risk management functions ❍ Integration with Icom VHF transceivers* * See the leaflet that comes with Icom's philosophy of the art technology and craftsmanship. If disregarded, inconvenience only. i Many ...
The MA-500TR class b ais transponder is designed and built with years of the corresponding transceiver. With proper care, this Icom product. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transponder. This in- struction ...protection ❍ 3 lines of NMEA0183 Input/Output ❍ GPS receiver comes with the MA-500TR ❍ Collision-risk management functions ❍ Integration with Icom VHF transceivers* * See the leaflet that comes with Icom's philosophy of the art technology and craftsmanship. If disregarded, inconvenience only. i Many ...
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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 harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) IEC 62287-1 ... LT LU MT NL NO PL PT RO SK SI ES SE CH TR GB v ABOUT CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. 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...
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 harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) IEC 62287-1 ... LT LU MT NL NO PL PT RO SK SI ES SE CH TR GB v ABOUT CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. 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...
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...received data on a plotter or a radar screen. 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 required to install a 6 Class A AIS transponder: • Upwards of 300 gross tonnage engaged on international 7 voyages....of size, engaged on international voyages. 9 • Upwards of 500 gross tonnage not engaged on international 10 voyages. 11 A Class B AIS transponder is exchanged among the vessels and/or base stations on vessels; Class A and Class B. 4 5 Under the Safety Of Life At ...
...received data on a plotter or a radar screen. 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 required to install a 6 Class A AIS transponder: • Upwards of 300 gross tonnage engaged on international 7 voyages....of size, engaged on international voyages. 9 • Upwards of 500 gross tonnage not engaged on international 10 voyages. 11 A Class B AIS transponder is exchanged among the vessels and/or base stations on vessels; Class A and Class B. 4 5 Under the Safety Of Life At ...
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... 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 sequentially select each AIS target icon far- play operation. 2 q DISPLAY MODE KEY [DISP MODE] ...; W hile in the Menu item setting mode, push to select a menu option. (pp. 29, 33) ➥ P ush [Ω] to sequentially select each AIS target icon closest to your vessel (or waypoint, if it , and return to exit it is set ; tion. • shows the target list display operation...
... 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 sequentially select each AIS target icon far- play operation. 2 q DISPLAY MODE KEY [DISP MODE] ...; W hile in the Menu item setting mode, push to select a menu option. (pp. 29, 33) ➥ P ush [Ω] to sequentially select each AIS target icon closest to your vessel (or waypoint, if it , and return to exit it is set ; tion. • shows the target list display operation...
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...previous 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] ...
...previous 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] ...
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... 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 ...the plotter display as long as the unread message is heading. " " is also displayed while transmission is within 60 minutes of the AIS targets. NOTE: When one of your vessel. e BEARING/TCPA INFORMATION ➥ S hows the bearing information from your vessel to ...
... 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 ...the plotter display as long as the unread message is heading. " " is also displayed while transmission is within 60 minutes of the AIS targets. NOTE: When one of your vessel. e BEARING/TCPA INFORMATION ➥ S hows the bearing information from your vessel to ...
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...heading, in 45 degrees steps. • W hen "AC-UP" is displayed, the vessel icon constantly points 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 nm (nautical miles) 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 sequence. (p. 15) • A target box will appear around the selected target icon. ➥...
...heading, in 45 degrees steps. • W hen "AC-UP" is displayed, the vessel icon constantly points 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 nm (nautical miles) 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 sequence. (p. 15) • A target box will appear around the selected target icon. ➥...
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... which are being detected by the transponder. q e w q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of AIS targets which shows all AIS targets being detected by the transponder. The AIS target data is sorted by the transponder. w KEY ENTRY GUIDE Shows the key entry guide. ➥ P ush [Ω]... to sort the danger target data. (p. 17) ➥ P ush [ENT] to display the detail screen 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...
... which are being detected by the transponder. q e w q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of AIS targets which shows all AIS targets being detected by the transponder. The AIS target data is sorted by the transponder. w KEY ENTRY GUIDE Shows the key entry guide. ➥ P ush [Ω]... to sort the danger target data. (p. 17) ➥ P ush [ENT] to display the detail screen 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...
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.... 8 Go to page 9. • Push [CLEAR] to skip the setting, and 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 After being set, it can be set , the following steps are...
.... 8 Go to page 9. • Push [CLEAR] to skip the setting, and 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 After being set, it can be set , the following steps are...
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... the Initial setting mode. u Input the same MMSI code which was entered in step y. The Initial setting mode can also be entered as just an AIS receiver. In this case, the transponder operates as your MMSI code. • Group ID : The first one digit is "0." • Coast station ID : The first...
... the Initial setting mode. u Input the same MMSI code which was entered in step y. The Initial setting mode can also be entered as just an AIS receiver. In this case, the transponder operates as your MMSI code. • Group ID : The first one digit is "0." • Coast station ID : The first...
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...; Remote ID Set a Remote ID number between 80 and 89. 3 PREPARATION ■ Initial setting mode D NMEA Input/Output ports (Continued) • AIS Output Set the NMEA2 output port's capability. This function should normally be set a Remote ID number between 80 and 89. w P ush [Ω] or...[√] to select either "AIS" or "AIS+GPS." • You can also select the option by pushing [Ω] or [≈]. The output of the format for use in - q Push [∫] or [√] to the connected device. This setting is recommended for the Icom own NMEA. However, the ...
...; Remote ID Set a Remote ID number between 80 and 89. 3 PREPARATION ■ Initial setting mode D NMEA Input/Output ports (Continued) • AIS Output Set the NMEA2 output port's capability. This function should normally be set a Remote ID number between 80 and 89. w P ush [Ω] or...[√] to select either "AIS" or "AIS+GPS." • You can also select the option by pushing [Ω] or [≈]. The output of the format for use in - q Push [∫] or [√] to the connected device. This setting is recommended for the Icom own NMEA. However, the ...
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... for nighttime operation. 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. The display backlight lights the function display and keys, and is selected, the display range and the 2 icons of the selected AIS target whose CPA is less 14 than 60 minutes to your vessel. BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ D isplay backlight and contrast settings You...
... for nighttime operation. 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. The display backlight lights the function display and keys, and is selected, the display range and the 2 icons of the selected AIS target whose CPA is less 14 than 60 minutes to your vessel. BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ D isplay backlight and contrast settings You...
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...target list display. e P ush [ENT] to turn it 's detail screen. (p. 17) NOTE: The alarm buzzer sounds when a malfunction occurs or an AIS target is displayed, push [CLEAR] again to select either "North up" or "COG up." • Y ou can also select the option by the transponder... and bearing information. q Push [DISP MODE] several times to enter the Menu mode. r P ush [CLEAR] to save and return to select the desired AIS target. w P ush [∫] or [√] to the Menu mode. 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Plotter display operation (Continued) D Setting the display type (North...
...target list display. e P ush [ENT] to turn it 's detail screen. (p. 17) NOTE: The alarm buzzer sounds when a malfunction occurs or an AIS target is displayed, push [CLEAR] again to select either "North up" or "COG up." • Y ou can also select the option by the transponder... and bearing information. q Push [DISP MODE] several times to enter the Menu mode. r P ush [CLEAR] to save and return to select the desired AIS target. w P ush [∫] or [√] to the Menu mode. 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Plotter display operation (Continued) D Setting the display type (North...
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... the popup screen is displayed, push [CLEAR] again to turn it OFF. ■ About the detail screen 1 The detail screen shows information about the selected AIS 2 target. see step q). The dangerous target data is sorted. q Push [DISP MODE] several times to select the danger list display. • Push... [Ω] to sort the AIS target data by CPA. • Push [≈] to sort the AIS target data by CPA or TCPA (you can choose either; BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Danger list display operation The danger ...
... the popup screen is displayed, push [CLEAR] again to turn it OFF. ■ About the detail screen 1 The detail screen shows information about the selected AIS 2 target. see step q). The dangerous target data is sorted. q Push [DISP MODE] several times to select the danger list display. • Push... [Ω] to sort the AIS target data by CPA. • Push [≈] to sort the AIS target data by CPA or TCPA (you can choose either; BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Danger list display operation The danger ...
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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 • ...
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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 ...
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... step q, a voice channel will be set to 4800 bps to send an Individual DSC call using the transponder. (p. 11) q S elect the desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or danger list display. (pp. 15-17) • Y ou can operate with the transponder for the target vessel...transceiver* is connected to the transponder, you can transmit an Individual DSC call without needing to enter the vessel's MMSI code, by simply selecting it's AIS target and the voice channel you wish to use the transponder's data information and make the call, "DSC Transmission FAILED" appears. y After receiving...
... step q, a voice channel will be set to 4800 bps to send an Individual DSC call using the transponder. (p. 11) q S elect the desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or danger list display. (pp. 15-17) • Y ou can operate with the transponder for the target vessel...transceiver* is connected to the transponder, you can transmit an Individual DSC call without needing to enter the vessel's MMSI code, by simply selecting it's AIS target and the voice channel you wish to use the transponder's data information and make the call, "DSC Transmission FAILED" appears. y After receiving...