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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER
FA-70
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER FA-70 Model www.furuno.com...
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  • Page 3 How to discard a used battery Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. If a battery is used, tape the + and - terminals of the battery before disposal to pre- vent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to install or operate the equipment. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not WARNING avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not CAUTION avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
  • Page 5 0.3 m 0.3 m GPA-C01 Do not install the equipment where it may get wet from rain 0.3 m 0.3 m Transponder FA-70 or water splash. Power PR-240 0.9 m 0.6 m Water in the equipment can result Supply Unit in fire, electrical shock or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Equipment List ......................1-1 1.2 Included Items and Local Supplies ................1-4 1.3 Required Tools and Materials ..................1-5 1.4 AIS Transponder FA-70 ..................... 1-5 1.5 GPS Antenna ......................1-6 1.6 VHF Antenna (option) ....................1-7 1.7 AC-DC Power Supply (option) ................... 1-8 1.8 Wiring .........................

  • Page 7: Foreword

    FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FA-70 FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FURUNO FA-70 Class B AIS Tran- sponder. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
  • Page 8 MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device. The MMSI and Static Data must be entered only by a FURUNO dealer or other appropriately qualified installer of marine communications equipment on board vessels.

  • Page 9: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Antenna Unit VHF Antenna GPA-017S, CX4-3/FEC GPA-C01, or GPA-017* *: Option Radiotelephone AIS Transponder FA-70 (Built in VHF Splitter) POWER ERROR SILENT NMEA2000 Sensor NAV Equipment or External Display or Sensor Ship’s Mains 12-24 VDC NAV Equipment or Sensor...
  • Page 10 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS This page is intentionally left blank. viii...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installer.msi – setup.exe Install file of AIS setting tool USBDriver – cdc.cat Install file of USB driver ForWindows7 (required to connect the FA-70 FURUNO_AIS.inf with USB CDC) PC requirements ® ® Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit), ®...
  • Page 12 1. INSTALLATION Optional supply Name Type Code No. Remarks Antenna Unit GPA-017 GPS antenna GPA-017S GPA-C01 AC/DC Power Supply PR-240 Unit Cable Assembly TNC-PS/PS-3D- 001-173-110-10 For GPA-017S, TNC- L15M-R TNC (15 m) FRU-NMEA- 001-533-060 Max. 6 m PMMFF-010 FRU-NMEA- 001-533-070 PMMFF-020 FRU-NMEA- 001-533-080...
  • Page 13 1. INSTALLATION Name Type Code No. Remarks Right Angle Mounting NO.13-QA330 001-111-910-10 For GPS antenna Base L-Angle Mounting NO.13-QA310 001-111-900-10 For GPS antenna Base Handrail Mounting NO.13-RC5160 001-111-920-10 For GPS antenna Base Micro T-Connector FRU- 001-507-050 MM1MF1MF1001 Termination Resistor FRU- 001-507-070 (Micro) MM1000000001...

  • Page 14: Included Items And Local Supplies

    1. INSTALLATION Included Items and Local Supplies AIS Transponder • AIS Transponder (1 pcs) • Tapping screws (4 pcs) • Documents (1 set) • AIS Setting Tool (1 pcs) Antenna Unit • Antenna Unit (1 pcs) GPA-017S GPA-C01 Cable assembly •...

  • Page 15: Required Tools And Materials

    • Keep the unit away from electromagnetic field-generating equipment such as mo- tors and generators. • A magnetic compass will be affected if the FA-70 is placed too close to it. Observe the compass safe distances noted in the safety instructions to prevent disturbance to the magnetic compass.

  • Page 16: Gps Antenna

    1. INSTALLATION GPS Antenna CAUTION Do not connect the GPS antenna connector to ground. Short circuit can result. Install the GPS antenna unit referring to the outline drawing at the back of this manual. When selecting a mounting location for the antenna, keep the following in mind: •...

  • Page 17: Vhf Antenna (Option)

    1. INSTALLATION VHF Antenna (option) Location The location of the VHF antenna should be carefully considered. It may be necessary to relocate the VHF radiotelephone antenna to minimize interference effects. To min- imize interference effects, the following guidelines apply: • Select a location out of the radar and inmarsat beams. Those beams will obstruct or prevent reception of the AIS signal.

  • Page 18: Ac-Dc Power Supply (Option)

    1. INSTALLATION How to attach the plug M-P-5 Lay the coaxial cable and attach an M-type plug to the cable as follows. Plug assembly Contact sleeve 30 mm Sheath 5 mm 2 mm Conductor Cut conductor Solder both Insulator Braided shield here.

  • Page 19: Wiring

    NMEA0183 port. : Optional or local supply Note 1: The FA-70 does not have a power switch. Install an external device (power switchboard, etc.) from which to control its power. Note 2: Connect the VHF antenna to the “VHF ANT” port, and the VHF radiotelephone to the “VHF RADIO”...
  • Page 20 How to waterproof the connector for VHF antenna and VHF radiotelephone Wrap the connector for VHF antenna and VHF radiotelephone with vulcanizing tape. Connection with the PC and NavNet TZtouch2/3 The FA-70 may be connected to a PC or TZTL12F/TZTL15F/TZT12F/TZT16F/ TZT19F. See the figure below for connection examples. CAUTION PC connected by USB is only powered by a battery.

  • Page 21: Ship Information Input

    When setting from the PC, install the USB driver and PC software (see sections 2.1 and 2.2). When setting from the external display, open the home screen, and then se- lect [Settings] - [Initial Setup] - [NETWORK SENSOR SETUP] - [FA-70] in order to dis- play the menus.

  • Page 22: How To Install The Ais Setting Tool

    2. SHIP INFORMATION INPUT How to Install the AIS Setting Tool Note: Install the AIS setting tool with administration rights. 1. Set the supplied CD-ROM in the CD drive. 2. Click [AIS_Setting_Tool]. 3. Click [setup.exe]. 4. Click [Next]. 5. Click [Next]. To change the installation folder, click [Browse] and select the folder before clicking [Next].

  • Page 23: How To Start And Quit The Ais Setting Tool

    2. SHIP INFORMATION INPUT 6. Click [Next] to start the installation. When the installation is completed, the dialog box shown below appears. 7. Click [Close] to finish. The shortcut icon for [AIS_Setting_Tool.exe] is created on your desktop. 8. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD drive. How to Start and Quit the AIS Setting Tool 1.

  • Page 24: Overview Of The Ais Setting Tool

    • [Connect]: Connects to the FA-70. • [Disconnect]: Disconnects from the FA-70. [Refresh All] Obtains the latest data from the FA-70, and then updates all settings of all menu tabs. [Apply All] Saves all settings in all tab pages, and then transmits the data to the FA-70.

  • Page 25: Initial Setup

    Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device. The MMSI and Static Data must be entered only by a FURUNO dealer or other appropriately qualified in- staller of marine communications equipment on board vessels.
  • Page 26 [Silent Mode] When selecting [Software Switch] in the [Silent Mode Controller] menu, the [Silent Mode] menu (see right-hand figure) appears on the screen. Select the FA-70 function from [Normal (TX/RX)] or [RX Only]. [Normal (TX/RX)]: The FA-70 transmits and re- ceives.

  • Page 27: Settings And Status

    SETTINGS AND STATUS IO setup (input/output port) You can change the input/output settings from the [IO Setup] menu. [CAN Unique Number], [CAN Address]: Display only. [IO Setup] menu for PC Menu item Description [Common] [Port Priority (Heading)] Set the input port priority for heading data. [1st], [2nd], [3rd] [NMEA2000] [CAN Unique Number]...

  • Page 28: Own Vessel Data Screen

    To take a screenshot, click [Screenshot] at the bottom right of the screen. [Sensor Status] Shows the information about the sensors connected to the FA-70. • Internal DGNSS in Use: DGNSS currently in use. • Internal GNSS in Use: GNSS currently in use.

  • Page 29: Alert Status

    3. SETTINGS AND STATUS Menu item Description [GNSS Status] (for the PC) Shows the GNSS information. • [UTC]: Universal Time Coordinated • [LAT]: Latitude • [LON]: Longitude • [SOG]: Speed over ground • [COG]: Course over ground • [PA]: Positioning accuracy •...

  • Page 30: Io Monitor

    3. SETTINGS AND STATUS For the PC, click [Open] of [Alert Log] to show the alerts that occurred in the past (max. 20 alerts). 01/JAN/2020 18:30 01/JAN/2020 18:31 01/JAN/2020 18:32 01/JAN/2020 18:35 01/JAN/2020 18:37 • [Time [UTC]]: Shows the time and date when the alert occurred. •...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    If the unit cannot be powered, that is, the POWER LED does not light, the fuse may have blown. If this happens, turn off the power to the FA-70, and check the fuse. If the fuse has blown, find out the reason before replacing it. If it blows again after re- placement, contact your dealer for advice.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    3) Start the AIS Setting Tool. AIS Transponder FA-70 The FA-70 has no power switch. Power is fed from the ship's switchboard, and a pow- er switch on the switchboard turns the FA-70 on or off. The table below shows the function for each LED.

  • Page 33: Diagnostics

    • Temperature error • Power amplifier voltage error • MMSI not registered • Noise level error (CSTDMA mode only) Diagnostics The FA-70 provides diagnostic tests to check the transponder unit for proper opera- tion. [Tests] screen for PC Menu item Description [Test Start] (for the PC) Click to start the test.
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  • Page 35: Appendix 1 Menu Tree

    APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE AIS Setting Tool (PC) Bold italic: Default Initial Setup Status (Shows the status for transmission and reception of AIS.) TX Mode (SOTDMA, CSTDMA) SART Test RX (OFF, ON) : This menu item is displayed when DSC Monitoring (OFF, ON) [TX Mode ] is set to [SOTDMA].
  • Page 36 Clear GNSS (Clears the GNSS test result.) IO Monitor Port (NMEA1, NMEA2, NMEA2000) TZTL12F/15F, TZT12F/16F/19F On the home screen, select [Settings] - [Initial Setup] - [NETWORK SENSOR SETUP] - [FA-70] in order to display the menus. Menu Bold italic: Default AIS Status (Shows the status for transmission and reception of AIS.)
  • Page 37 Sensor Status (Shows the sensor information.) Alert Status (Shows IDs and occurrence times of alerts currently occurred.) Tests Transponder Test (Shows the self test result for the FA-70.) GNSS Test (Shows the self test result for the internal GNSS core.) Refresh Menu (Yes, No) : Fixed to [AIS: 38400 bps] when [Output Mode] is set to [AIS] or [AIS + GNSS].

  • Page 38: Appendix 2 Alert Lists

    (The ERROR LED RF AMP Too Hot, VSWR Exceeds Limit, lights in red or orange.) Current to RF AMP Regulated Check the VHF antenna and FA-70 connec- tions. Reason: TX PLL Error, TX Power Abnormal Contact your dealer. Reason: No MMSI Check that the own ship MMSI is set.

  • Page 39: Appendix 3 Nmea2000/0183 Input/Output Data

    APPENDIX 3 NMEA2000/0183 INPUT/ OUTPUT DATA CAN bus (NMEA2000) input/output Input PGN Description 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060160 ISO Transport Protocol, Data Transfer 060416 ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management - BAM Group Function 060928 ISO Address Claim 065240 ISO Commanded Address 126208 NMEA - Request Group Function...
  • Page 40 APPENDIX 3 NMEA2000/0183 INPUT/OUTPUT DATA Description Output cycle (ms) 129801 AIS Addressed Safety Related Message 129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message 129803 AIS Interrogation 129804 AIS Assignment Mode Command 129805 AIS Data Link Management Message 129806 AIS Channel Management 129807 AIS Group Assignment 129809 AIS Class B “CS”...

  • Page 41: Appendix 4 Radio Regulatory Information

    APPENDIX 4 RADIO REGULATORY INFORMATION USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    FURUNO FA-70 SPECIFICATIONS OF CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER FA-70 GENERAL Type Class B AIS Transponder RX capacity 2250 report/minute, 1 channel 4500 report/minute, 2 channel RX system SOTDMA or CSTDMA (user select), dual wave simultaneous reception Synchronous framing UTC direct or UTC indirect (SOTDMA)
  • Page 43 FURUNO FA-70 DSC RECEIVER (TIMESHARING SYSTEM) Frequency 156.525 MHz (CH70) Sensitivity -107 dBm (BER1% or less) Error at high input level -7 dBm (BER1% or less) Co-channel rejection -10 dB or more Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB or more Spurious response...
  • Page 44 FURUNO FA-70 NMEA2000 PGN Input 059392/904, 060160/416/928, 065240, 126208, 127250 Output 059392/904, 060928, 126208/464/992/993/996/998, 127258, 129025/026/029/038/039/040/041/540, 129792/793/794/795*/796/797/798, 129801/802/803/804*/805/806/807/809/810/811/812*/813* *: SOTDMA only POWER SUPPLY 12-24 VDC (9.6-31.2 V): 1.8-0.9 A (TX), 0.3-0.2 A (RX) ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Ambient temperature Antenna unit -25°C to +70°C Transponder -15°C to +55°C...

  • Page 45: Packing List

    TAPPING SCREW 999-999-551-70 NMEA2000ｹｰﾌﾞﾙ NPD-MM1MF1000G02M NMEA2000 CABLE 999-999-551-60 電源ﾃﾞｰﾀｹｰﾌﾞﾙ 61110000000101 PWR/NMEA1/SILENT CABLE 999-999-551-50 図書 DOCUMENT 取扱説明書(英) OME-45150-* OPERATOR'S MANUAL (EN) 000-197-396-1* （*）は、ﾀﾞﾐｰｺｰﾄﾞに付き、注文できません。 （*）　THIS CODE CANNOT BE ORDERED. (*1)は、FA-70-E用です。 (*1):　FOR FA-70-E. (*2)は、FA-70-E-S用です。 (*2):　FOR FA-70-E-S. （略図の寸法は、参考値です。 DIMENSIONS IN DRAWING FOR REFERENCE ONLY.） C4515-Z01-B...
  • Page 46 28/Jan/2020 H.MAKI...
  • Page 47 7/Apr/2017 H.MAKI...
  • Page 48 Mar.27'07 R.Esumi...
  • Page 50 Цялостният текст на ЕС декларацията за съответствие може да се намери на следния интернет адрес: Spanish Por la presente, Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. declara que el tipo de equipo (ES) radioeléctrico arriba mencionado es conforme con la Directiva 2014/53/UE. El texto completo de la declaración UE de conformidad está disponible en la dirección Internet siguiente:...
  • Page 51 O texto integral da declaração de conformidade está disponível no seguinte endereço de Internet: Romanian Prin prezenta, Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. declară că menționat mai sus tipul de (RO) echipamente radio este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE. Textul integral al declarației UE de conformitate este disponibil la următoarea adresă...

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