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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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... receiver comes with the MA-500TR ❍ Collision-risk management functions ❍ Integration with Icom VHF transceivers* * See the leaflet that comes with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. This in- CLEAN THE TRANSPONDER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER ...the MA-500TR your MA-500TR. Equipment damage may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transponder. If disregarded, inconvenience only. The MA-500TR class b ais transponder is designed and built with the transponder for...
... receiver comes with the MA-500TR ❍ Collision-risk management functions ❍ Integration with Icom VHF transceivers* * See the leaflet that comes with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. This in- CLEAN THE TRANSPONDER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER ...the MA-500TR your MA-500TR. Equipment damage may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transponder. If disregarded, inconvenience only. The MA-500TR class b ais transponder is designed and built with the transponder for...
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ABOUT CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on conformity with the essential requirements of Country codes (ISO 3166-1) Country 1 Austria 2 Belgium ...vii) viii) 0560 Bad Soden 2nd Dec. 2010 Place and date of issue Icom (Europe) GmbH Communication Equipment Auf der Krautweide 24, 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany Authorized representative name Y. Kind of equipment: CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER Type-designation: ma- 500tr Version (where applicable): This compliance is based on our sole responsibility that any applicable...
ABOUT CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on conformity with the essential requirements of Country codes (ISO 3166-1) Country 1 Austria 2 Belgium ...vii) viii) 0560 Bad Soden 2nd Dec. 2010 Place and date of issue Icom (Europe) GmbH Communication Equipment Auf der Krautweide 24, 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany Authorized representative name Y. Kind of equipment: CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER Type-designation: ma- 500tr Version (where applicable): This compliance is based on our sole responsibility that any applicable...
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...4 5 Under the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention, all SOLAS vessels, as described below, are required to install a 6 Class A AIS transponder: • Upwards of 300 gross tonnage engaged on international 7 voyages. 8 • Passenger vessels, irrespective of size, engaged on international voyages....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 the VHF maritime mobile band. An AIS transponder is a short range data radio unit, used primarily for "Automatic Identification System."...
...4 5 Under the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention, all SOLAS vessels, as described below, are required to install a 6 Class A AIS transponder: • Upwards of 300 gross tonnage engaged on international 7 voyages. 8 • Passenger vessels, irrespective of size, engaged on international voyages....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 the VHF maritime mobile band. An AIS transponder is a short range data radio unit, used primarily for "Automatic Identification System."...
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...the 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] ➥ H old down for 1 second to turn the...
...the 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] ➥ H old down for 1 second to turn the...
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...range information from your vessel to the selected AIS target. ➥ S hows the CPA (Closest Point of Approach) information of the selected AIS target whose CPA is within 60 minutes of "MM." - D Plotter display After the transponder is turned ON, the plotter display automatically ...is connected and it . • "PRIORITY INTERRUPTED 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...
...range information from your vessel to the selected AIS target. ➥ S hows the CPA (Closest Point of Approach) information of the selected AIS target whose CPA is within 60 minutes of "MM." - D Plotter display After the transponder is turned ON, the plotter display automatically ...is connected and it . • "PRIORITY INTERRUPTED 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...
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... your vessel, and the closest target is sorted by the distance from your vessel to the target list display, which shows all AIS targets being detected by the transponder. The AIS target data is located on the top of the list. q D Danger list display In the target list display, push [DISP MODE...] to switch to the danger list display, which helps you to CPA (unit: minute) q e w q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of AIS targets which are being detected by the transponder. w KEY ENTRY GUIDE Shows the key entry guide. ➥ P ush [∫] or [√] to select an...
... your vessel, and the closest target is sorted by the distance from your vessel to the target list display, which shows all AIS targets being detected by the transponder. The AIS target data is located on the top of the list. q D Danger list display In the target list display, push [DISP MODE...] to switch to the danger list display, which helps you to CPA (unit: minute) q e w q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of AIS targets which are being detected by the transponder. w KEY ENTRY GUIDE Shows the key entry guide. ➥ P ush [∫] or [√] to select an...
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... setting The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be set , the following steps are not needed. Go to reset the transponder. After being set , the MMSI code appears. 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 "OK" or "NG" (No Good). • If "NG" is...
... setting The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be set , the following steps are not needed. Go to reset the transponder. After being set , the MMSI code appears. 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 "OK" or "NG" (No Good). • If "NG" is...
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... beep sounds after pushing [ENT] in steps t and y for setting details. u Input the same MMSI code which was entered in step y. In this case, the transponder operates as your MMSI code. • Group ID : The first one digit is "0." • Coast station ID : The first two digits are "0." ENT] [CLEAR] y...CLEAR] to cancel, and go to save. Then, push [ENT] to the plotter display. 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 See pages 9 to enter the MMSI ...
... beep sounds after pushing [ENT] in steps t and y for setting details. u Input the same MMSI code which was entered in step y. In this case, the transponder operates as your MMSI code. • Group ID : The first one digit is "0." • Coast station ID : The first two digits are "0." ENT] [CLEAR] y...CLEAR] to cancel, and go to save. Then, push [ENT] to the plotter display. 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 See pages 9 to enter the MMSI ...
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... [CLEAR] to save and return to the connected device. This setting is recommended for the Icom own NMEA. In areas crowded with AIS equipped vessels, a large amount of information is included in the sentence of GPS in an area where there are few ...the Initial setting mode. [CLEAR] 12 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 Initial setting mode. However, the transponder displays the AIS information on it's LCD correctly. 3 PREPARATION...
... [CLEAR] to save and return to the connected device. This setting is recommended for the Icom own NMEA. In areas crowded with AIS equipped vessels, a large amount of information is included in the sentence of GPS in an area where there are few ...the Initial setting mode. [CLEAR] 12 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 Initial setting mode. However, the transponder displays the AIS information on it's LCD correctly. 3 PREPARATION...
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... top of the plotter display represents North. ENT] [CLEAR] [MENU] ■ Target list display operation The target list display shows all AIS targets being detected by the distance from your vessel, and the closest target is displayed, push [CLEAR] again to select "North up/COG...[Ω] or [≈]. w P ush [∫] or [√] to enter the Menu mode. The AIS target data is sorted by the transponder, including their range and bearing information. q Push [MENU] to select the desired AIS target. e P ush [ENT] to display it OFF. 16 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Plotter display ...
... top of the plotter display represents North. ENT] [CLEAR] [MENU] ■ Target list display operation The target list display shows all AIS targets being detected by the distance from your vessel, and the closest target is displayed, push [CLEAR] again to select "North up/COG...[Ω] or [≈]. w P ush [∫] or [√] to enter the Menu mode. The AIS target data is sorted by the transponder, including their range and bearing information. q Push [MENU] to select the desired AIS target. e P ush [ENT] to display it OFF. 16 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Plotter display ...
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... to the previous screen before you entered the voice channel selection screen in this function. y After receiving the acknowledgement from the AIS target, use the transponder's data information and make the call , "DSC Transmission COMPLETED" appears. NOTE: The data communication speed (baud rate) of NMEA1... busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. • If the transceiver cannot make the 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 also go to...
... to the previous screen before you entered the voice channel selection screen in this function. y After receiving the acknowledgement from the AIS target, use the transponder's data information and make the call , "DSC Transmission COMPLETED" appears. NOTE: The data communication speed (baud rate) of NMEA1... busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. • If the transceiver cannot make the 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 also go to...
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...select the message that you want to 8 read, then push [ENT]. 9 • The contents of up to 161 characters can be received from an AIS equipped vessel in the RX log memory. (See to exit the Menu mode. 11 12 13 14 15 16 23 t P ush [CLEAR] to return ...to the previous screen. 10 y P ush [CLEAR] three times to the right) Appears Plotter display 1 D Message logs 2 The transponder automatically stores the last 20 received 3 messages in the RX log memory. The oldest message is automatically deleted when a new 4 message is stored in the...
...select the message that you want to 8 read, then push [ENT]. 9 • The contents of up to 161 characters can be received from an AIS equipped vessel in the RX log memory. (See to exit the Menu mode. 11 12 13 14 15 16 23 t P ush [CLEAR] to return ...to the previous screen. 10 y P ush [CLEAR] three times to the right) Appears Plotter display 1 D Message logs 2 The transponder automatically stores the last 20 received 3 messages in the RX log memory. The oldest message is automatically deleted when a new 4 message is stored in the...
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... ON or OFF. • Y ou can also turn ON the function by pushing [≈], or OFF by pushing [Ω] or [≈]. Auto : The transponder automatically searches for the SBAS satellite that is determined according to the Menu mode. [CLEAR] 34 The channel to be useful when your vessel is... monitoring. ➥ P ush [Ω] or [≈] to select an SBAS Satellite number be set according to the message received from an AIS Base Station. ➥ Push [CLEAR] to return to the position of your vessel is in the SBAS Search item, you should normally be - 6 MENU...
... ON or OFF. • Y ou can also turn ON the function by pushing [≈], or OFF by pushing [Ω] or [≈]. Auto : The transponder automatically searches for the SBAS satellite that is determined according to the Menu mode. [CLEAR] 34 The channel to be useful when your vessel is... monitoring. ➥ P ush [Ω] or [≈] to select an SBAS Satellite number be set according to the message received from an AIS Base Station. ➥ Push [CLEAR] to return to the position of your vessel is in the SBAS Search item, you should normally be - 6 MENU...
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...7 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Connections About the installation distance from the compass: KEEP the transponder at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from this con- 3 nector and a 12 V power source. 4 r HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15 PIN (NMEA IN/OUT) Connects an Icom MarineCommander™ system, naviga- 5 tion equipment, external GPS receiver, etc. w e ... connecting the DC power cable and 13 NMEA connector cable leads, cover the cable and leads 14 with it with other AIS information. NOTE: Important notes and how to install the MXG5000 are described on the instruction sheet that comes with a ...
...7 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Connections About the installation distance from the compass: KEEP the transponder at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from this con- 3 nector and a 12 V power source. 4 r HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15 PIN (NMEA IN/OUT) Connects an Icom MarineCommander™ system, naviga- 5 tion equipment, external GPS receiver, etc. w e ... connecting the DC power cable and 13 NMEA connector cable leads, cover the cable and leads 14 with it with other AIS information. NOTE: Important notes and how to install the MXG5000 are described on the instruction sheet that comes with a ...
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... Connects to a vessel ground to 15. 36 Use a self-tapping screw (3 × 8 mm). y ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector for AIS signal transmission and reception. (p. 38) CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the...
... Connects to a vessel ground to 15. 36 Use a self-tapping screw (3 × 8 mm). y ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector for AIS signal transmission and reception. (p. 38) CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the...
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... a received GPS signal includes no GBS sentence, the transponder will not receive the signal from the external GPS receiver. *Sent only when the "AIS+GPS" option is 12 9 NMEA2 IN (-) 10 ...to ground. 4 2 NMEA1 OUT (-) • Output level : 5 V/40 mA max. buzzer sounds if a malfunction occurs, or an AIS target is closer than your CPA and TCPA settings. 10 7 NMEA2 OUT (-) ...Icom MarineCommander™ sys- 11 Same as pins 2 and 3 RMC*, GGA*, GNS*, GLL*, VTG*, tem or to a GPS receiver. 8 NMEA2 OUT (+) GSA*, GSV*, GBS*, DTM* The data communication speed (baud rate) is set in "AIS...
... a received GPS signal includes no GBS sentence, the transponder will not receive the signal from the external GPS receiver. *Sent only when the "AIS+GPS" option is 12 9 NMEA2 IN (-) 10 ...to ground. 4 2 NMEA1 OUT (-) • Output level : 5 V/40 mA max. buzzer sounds if a malfunction occurs, or an AIS target is closer than your CPA and TCPA settings. 10 7 NMEA2 OUT (-) ...Icom MarineCommander™ sys- 11 Same as pins 2 and 3 RMC*, GGA*, GNS*, GLL*, VTG*, tem or to a GPS receiver. 8 NMEA2 OUT (+) GSA*, GSV*, GBS*, DTM* The data communication speed (baud rate) is set in "AIS...
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..., the connecting instructions of the serial number to be made to the AIS target using the transponder without entering the target's MMSI code. (p. 22) 4 See the leaflet that comes with the transponder for more information and recommendations. ■ Transceiver connection 1 Connect the transponder and a transceiver using the 2 OPC-2014 nmea connector cable. Tin the...
..., the connecting instructions of the serial number to be made to the AIS target using the transponder without entering the target's MMSI code. (p. 22) 4 See the leaflet that comes with the transponder for more information and recommendations. ■ Transceiver connection 1 Connect the transponder and a transceiver using the 2 OPC-2014 nmea connector cable. Tin the...
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... plotter display does not • T he results of this chart, contact your nearest Icom 3 Dealer or Service Center. 4 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 5 The transponder does not • Bad connection at the power source. • C heck the connection to the transpon-...malfunctions. Cannot transmit. • 1 minute has not passed from turning ON the - 7 ON the transponder power. der. sponder. 14 An error beep sounds after • An AIS target is OFF. 8 MAINTENANCE ■ Troubleshooting 1 The following chart is designed to reset the transpon-...
... plotter display does not • T he results of this chart, contact your nearest Icom 3 Dealer or Service Center. 4 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 5 The transponder does not • Bad connection at the power source. • C heck the connection to the transpon-...malfunctions. Cannot transmit. • 1 minute has not passed from turning ON the - 7 ON the transponder power. der. sponder. 14 An error beep sounds after • An AIS target is OFF. 8 MAINTENANCE ■ Troubleshooting 1 The following chart is designed to reset the transpon-...
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... Appears when the transponder receive cir- RX MALFUNCTION CH A NOISE LEVEL Appears when excessively strong atmospheric noise, or noise signals from other navigation equipment, are received on Channel B. TX MALFUNCTION CONTINUOUS TX Appears when the protective circuit cuts off the AIS signal after 1 ...received. ANT MALFUNCTION Appears when the antenna is displayed when a malfunction occurs that has an error message programmed for it. Monitor test, Transponder test and Version information. • Monitor Test You can check whether all LCD segments turn OFF for 2 seconds. • All OFF...
... Appears when the transponder receive cir- RX MALFUNCTION CH A NOISE LEVEL Appears when excessively strong atmospheric noise, or noise signals from other navigation equipment, are received on Channel B. TX MALFUNCTION CONTINUOUS TX Appears when the protective circuit cuts off the AIS signal after 1 ...received. ANT MALFUNCTION Appears when the antenna is displayed when a malfunction occurs that has an error message programmed for it. Monitor test, Transponder test and Version information. • Monitor Test You can check whether all LCD segments turn OFF for 2 seconds. • All OFF...