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Nav6 Printer User Guide
MAN 3036.00
Issue 1.0
ICS Electronics Limited.
Unit V, Rudford Industrial Estate
Ford, Arundel, West Sussex
BN18 0BD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1903 731101
Fax: +44 (0)1903 731105
sales@icselectronics.co.uk
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support@icselectronics.co.uk
www.icselectronics.co.uk
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The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication
were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print. We
reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation and
maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous
product development and improvement. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic
or otherwise without permission in writing from ICS Electronics Ltd. No liability
can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although
every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.
Copyright  2001, ICS Electronics Limited. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise without permission in writing from ICS Electronics Ltd. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Nav6 Printer User Guide Important Information This equipment is not approved for use by SOLAS convention vessels within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) It is intended for use by leisure craft and other non-SOLAS vessels wishing to participate within GMDSS...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction..................5 How To Operate Your Nav6 PRINTER..........7 Initial Operation................9 Printer Setup................... 9 Nav6 / Nav6plus / Nav6 Repeater Setup ........11 Tearing off a Print-out ..............13 Paper Loading ................14 INSTALLATION ................17 Maintenance and Trouble Shooting..........22 Warranty..................
  • Page 4 The support pages contain frequently asked questions about the Nav6 that you may find useful. There is also a NAVTEX database providing a list of operational NAVTEX stations and their details.

  • Page 5: Quick Start

    The following three paragraphs relate to the three Nav6 display products (Nav6, Nav6plus & Nav6 Repeater) - read the one that applies to your Nav6 system for an overview of what you can print. Nav6 Navtex System Nav6...
  • Page 6 Log of distance travelled • Wind speed and direction • Depth The Nav6 Printer can also be used to print the full contents of the Nav6 display NMEA log file at any time, under manual control. Nav6 Repeater Nav6 Repeater Nav6 Repeater...

  • Page 7: How To Operate Your Nav6 Printer

    Control Buttons Control Buttons Control Buttons The Nav6 Printer has a small number of control buttons. The control buttons are located under the paper loading door. Push a top corner of the door to release the locking door catch. Pr i n t e r...
  • Page 8 'SET-UP' menu prompts. LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs There are two LEDs along the top of the Nav6 Printer • ON when power is applied to the printer • ON when the printer is ready to print Alarms...

  • Page 9: Initial Operation

    Press the N button to start the set-up procedure The current baud rate will be printed. • Press the Y button to accept the current setting The baud rate should be 4800 for Nav6 applications, if you need to change it then : • Press the N button...
  • Page 10 Press the Y button to accept the current setting The current linefeed setting will be printed. • Press the Y button to accept the current setting The linefeed setting should be OFF for Nav6 applications, if you need to change it then : • Press the N button The linefeed setting will toggle &...

  • Page 11: Nav6 / Nav6Plus / Nav6 Repeater Setup

    NAV6 / NAV6PLUS / NAV6 REPEATER SETUP NAV6 / NAV6PLUS / NAV6 REPEATER SETUP You will need to set up your Nav6 display to enable printing to the Nav6 Printer. There are four types of print format – any combination of print formats is supported.
  • Page 12 Nav6 Printer User Guide Manual Printing of the Navigation Log Manual Printing of the Navigation Log Manual Printing of the Navigation Log Manual Printing of the Navigation Log • Set Navigate “manual print” to “On” if you want to be able to print...

  • Page 13: Tearing Off A Print-Out

    TEARING OFF A PRINT-OUT Use a gentle up or downward and sideways motion to tear the paper at the exit point of the Nav6 Printer case. DO NOT PULL THE PAPER THROUGH THE PRINTER AS THIS ACTION MAY DAMAGE THE PRINTER MECHANISM...

  • Page 14: Paper Loading

    PAPER LOADING PAPER LOADING The Nav6 Printer is supplied with one roll of paper fitted. At the end of this paper roll the Nav6 Printer will sound an alarm and printing will stop. Early warning that the paper is about to run out is given by red stripes on the paper.
  • Page 15 Nav6 Printer User Guide • Check that the paper roll is correctly aligned with the print mechanism as shown below CORRECT INCORRECT • Press the F button until the paper appears through the door exit...
  • Page 16 Nav6 Printer User Guide New supplies of paper rolls can be ordered from ICS dealers or directly from ICS in the UK. Tel +44 (0) 1903 731101 Fax +44 (0) 1903 731105 Quote order code: NAVTEX Rolls. This specifies a box of eight rolls of paper.

  • Page 17: Installation

    The U-bracket supplied can be used to mount the Nav6 Printer above or below a horizontal (or almost horizontal) surface. If the Nav6 Printer is to be mounted through a flat panel, it is advised that you purchase the FMT-4 flush mounting kit option.
  • Page 18 Nav6 Printer User Guide Electrical Installation Electrical Installation Electrical Installation Electrical Installation An overview of the Nav6 Printer system connections is shown below: N AV Na v t ex NAV-6 DISPLAY WHITE WHITE BLACK BLACK YELLOW YELLOW BLACK BLACK SCREEN DRAIN...
  • Page 19 Connecting to a Power Supply Connecting to a Power Supply Connecting to a Power Supply The Nav6 Printer should be powered from a nominal 12Vdc switched supply, capable of providing a continuous 2A (in addition to the current required by the Nav6 display).
  • Page 20 Connects to a Nav6 Display Connects to a Nav6 Display • Connect the printer interface cable to the Nav6 & wire it into your Nav6 display as follows : • The connection to the Nav6 Display should be made with the cable supplied •...
  • Page 21 Nav6 Printer User Guide Self Test Self Test Self Test Self Test The self test procedure tests the operation of the Nav6 Printer and prints a status report. To start the self test: • Turn off the Nav6 Printer •...

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Trouble Shooting

    The last three lines of this printout test the printer A shortened version of the self test is carried out automatically each time the Nav6 Printer is switched on, but the results are not reported unless a fault is detected...
  • Page 23 • Run a system self test, refer to ‘self test’ section for details Should any item on the self-check fail, turn the Nav6 Printer off and on again and repeat the system self test. If any item on the self check list fail a second time, contact your suppler for advice or contact the ICS Electronics Technical Helpline for assistance.
  • Page 24 In the first instance : Contact the dealer who supplied your unit for further instructions. If you are still not satisfied contact the ICS Electronics Technical Helpline for assistance. Telephone +44 (0)1903 738706 Facsimile +44 (0)1903 738747...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    PACKING LIST AND OPTIONS PACKING LIST AND OPTIONS Packing List Packing List Packing List Packing List For the Nav6 Printer contents – please see the packing list enclosed. Options Options Options Options The following Nav6 Printer ancillary parts can be purchased:...
  • Page 26 Nav6 Printer User Guide New supplies of paper rolls can be ordered from ICS dealers or directly from ICS in the UK. Tel +44 (0) 1903 731101 Fax +44 (0) 1903 731105 Quote order code: NAVTEX Rolls. This specifies a box of eight rolls of paper.
  • Page 27 Nav6 Printer User Guide Nav6 Printer Connections Nav6 Printer Connections Nav6 Printer Connections Nav6 Printer Connections Should you need to make up a new interface cable for the Nav6 Printer, the connections should be : Function Not used Screen Not used...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Nav6 Printer User Guide SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Approval Standards Power Voltage range 10.8V to 15.6V Consumption (Typical) Standby 125mA (1.5 W at 12V) Printing 210 mA (2.5 W at 12V) Printer Unit Operating Temperature Range 0 to +40degC Storage Temperature Range...

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