OPERATOR

MANUAL

GMDSS Marine Radio

Decoder

FMD15

FMD

September 1999 V 1.xx

ATTENTION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The FMD15 has two M5 threaded holes on either side for the supplied thumb screws, so that it can be fitted to the universal mounting bracket. The length of the thumb screws has been so determined, that, together with the bracket and the lock washers, they can only penetrate approx. 5mm into the thread.

Should you use alternative fitting methods or screws, please make sure that they do not penetrate the thread by more than 5mm.

By using longer screws, the integrated electronic could be damaged !!

September 1999 V 1.xx

Contents

1. Introduction description

1.2. Operation

1.3. Keypad

2. Receiver

2.1. Operation

3.

3.1.

Decoding of messages

Selecting mode and decoding

Message Transmission Types

3.2.

3.3.

Programming of channels

Recalling of stored channels

3.4. Message

4. Automatic reception and decoding

5.

4.1. Programming the timer function

4.1.1. Input of new ON/OFF times

4.1.2.. Deleting ON/OFF times

4.2.

4.3.

4.4

Interrupting and restarting the timer

Reading stored messages

Printing out stored messages

NAVTEX, reception and decoding

5.1.

5.2.

Section of transmitting station

Selecting type of message

5.3. Printer

5.4.

5.5.

5.6.

5.7.

5.8.

5.9.

5.10. List of NAVTEX transmission stations

Suppressing repeated messages

Alarm for A, B and D messages

Printing out parameter status

Returning to standby mode

Displaying and dealing with errors

Termination by high error rate

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NMEA, printer and navigation log

7.1. Printing of NMEA data log

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8.1.

8.2.

8.3.

8.4.

System (SET UP)

Setting of time and date

Setting of owner’s and vessel’s name

Printing out system data status

Memory store deletion and reset

9. Installation

9.1. Delivery

9.2. Installation of unit

Dimensions

9.3.

9.4.

9.5.

9.6.

9.7.

9.8.

Table and ceiling installation

Power supply connection

NMEA interface connection

Antenna and earth connection

Installation of long-wire antenna on back-stay

Installation of active antenna MD-AA

Installation of R+R active antenna

Printer paper change

Active antenna power supply

LF audio out-put

10. FMD15 Accessories

10.1. 24V DC/DC converter

10.2. DC/DC converter installation

10.3. DC936-DC/DC converter for 9-36V to 12V

10.4. MD-AA - active antenna

10.5. MLB – marine long-wire balun for back-stay

10.6. F3A and F6A suppression filters

10.7. M20-ALS – active loudspeaker for FMD15

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General

11.2.

11.3. controller

11.4. Signal processor decoder

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LCD

11.6.

11.7.

11.8. Power supply for active antenna

11.9. Approvals

12. General Information and transmitting stations

12.1. Stations, frequencies and transmission times

12.3.

12.4.

12.5.

12.6.

Antenna reception on board

Morse code tables

Examples 13.

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13.1. Status print out of timer parameters Baltic / North Seas 61.

13.2. NAVTEX reports print out

13.3.

13.4.

13.5.

Print out of weather report

Print out of navigation log

NAVTEX parameter status print out

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Appendix

14.1. Service and Maintenance

14.2.

Warranties

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Software up-date enquiry form

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14.5.2. Further acoustic alarms

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1. Introduction

1.1. Short

The Fastnet marine decoder FMD15contains the following functions: a) Receiver a high quality receiver with the following important

features:

Range : 1

from 100 kHz to 13 MHz

: 1 pre-programmed

Modes : FSK CW b) Morse, Telex and SITOR Decoder

By means of a PLL signal processor and an integrated microcomputer the following codes are automatically deciphered:

Morse code signs :

RTTY (radio teletype) :

40 to 100 Bpm

50 Baud

SITOR FEC : 100 Baud (NAVTEX) d) NMEA printer and navigation log

Print out of data via the NMEA interface. When connected to a

GPS, a navigation log can be stored and printed out.

1.2. Operation

The back-lit, high contrast LCD display and an easy to use keypad, allow a user friendly operation of the

FMD15. System information and stored decoded messages can be printed out by the integrated thermal printer on 80mm paper

Functions cursor to the left answer <NO> cursor to the right answer <YES> cursor upwards scroll upwards increase values cursor downwards decrease values confirm entry activate cursor position read memory contents start decoding display memory contents switch on back-lighting start printing select (P) print and/or (W) write print space return to higher menu level end process return to standby mode g SET UP menu

1. Receiver

1.1. Operation

The receiver requires practically no operation.

The NAVTEX frequency (518.0 kHz) is pre-programmed

Further this model has one further pre-programmed frequency, according to a defined sailing region.

The frequencies of a transmitting station are normally set down internationally and are rarely changed. However, this preprogrammed frequency has been allotted the following parameters:

Morse

RTTY

SITOR-FEC

The message decoding mode has not been laid down, as it is expected, that, in the next few years, various stations will change their transmission from Morse or RTTY to SITOR-FEC. On the following pages you can find a list of the present codes used.

It is not necessary to adjust the mode in the receiver. This is done automatically, when selecting the decoding mode.

3. Decoding of Messages

The FMD15 can store and decipher NAVTEX, MORSE, RTTY and

SITOR codes, which then can be read and/or printed out in plain language. In radio signal traffic there are many other kinds of keyed codes. As they are not for use by the general public, they cannot be decoded by the FMD15.

Weather and navigational warnings for shipping are transmitted in one of the above-mentioned codes, which can be decoded by the FMD15.

The signal tone (NF) received is fed to a PLL signal Decoder, which filters out the audio signals and transforms them into digital information. This in turn will be converted into legible symbols by the integrated microprocessor.

The type of code used by the individual station, can be found in the appropriate manuals for marine radio stations. The codes used vary: for MORSE also : CW,A1,A1A, telegraphy for RTTY also : F1B, telex for SITOR also : FEC,F1B

3.1Selecting Mode and Decoding

In various manuals, the type of code used by a station is shown mostly as A1A, F1B etc. The following list is an oversight of types of transmission generally used in marine radio transmission. The required adjustments to receiver and Decoder are also listed

Message Transmission Types

receiver

decoder set up Mode up

A1A – Morse-telegraphy with non-damped carrier e.g.

Roma

CW set

Morse

A2A - Morse – Telegraphy in double side band method

A3A – audio radio in

Double side band e.g.

BBC, DLT etc.

F1B – FM telex signal

From Pinneberg

F1B – FM telex special

Signal for NAVTEX

F1B – FM telex (MSI

Frequencies e.g. Portishead:

4211kHz(402)

F1C – FM tele-facsimile

From Bracknell Pinneberg

Etc

F3E – VHF audio radio from

88kHz to 108kHz

H3E – AM radio, SSB with

Carrier e.g. Murmansk

J3E – SSB radio

R3R – as H3E however with a

Reduced carrier e.g. Niton

* - not available with FMD 15

CW

*

FSK

FSK

FSK

FSK

Morse

*

RTTY

SITOR-

NEC

SITOR-

NEC

*

* *

* *

*

*

*

*

3.2.Programming the Channels.

Point cursor with key<DOWN> to 5: channels and press

<ENTER>.

Display shows:

CODE : RTTY

STORE : YES

PRINT : YES

The following parameters can be assigned to each channel:

Mode

SITOR

CODE store decoded messages STORE

Morse,

YES/NO

RTTY, print out decoded messages

This is done as follows :

PRINT YES/NO using <UP> and <DOWN> point cursor to select the appropriate column ((CODE, STORE, PRINT).) press <ENTER> at selected column. To select type of code, scroll with the same key to shift from RTTY to SITOR to Morse and return to RTTY and so on. to select STORE and PRINT use <ENTER> similarly to select between N(NO) and Y(YES)

YES - in column STORE means that the message will be stored

YES - in column PRINT means that the message will be printed

out simultaneously.

After checking that the parameters and the desired set up is correct, return to NAVTEX standby mode by pressing <EXIT> twice.

3.3 Recalling Stored Channels to recall a channel press

the following picture appears on the display:

__

twice

This means that the receiver is receiving the pre-programmed frequency. The bottom line shows that the code being used is

RTTY (Radio Tele Type) at a transmission rate of 50 Baud/m.

After a short phase for the decoder to synchronise, the decoded text will appear on the top line.

According to the selected mode in 3.2., the decoded text can only be read in the display or stored in the memory and printed out.

The selection can be altered by pressing key <PRINT>. The following functions for selection will appear on the bottom line:

_ _

P _

_ S display only display and print simultaneously display and store simultaneously

P S display, store and print simultaneously.

This will not influence the mode selection in 3.2.

3.4. Message Memory

The FMD15 possesses two separate independent memory stores. One for NAVTEX messages (see chap.5) and one for

Morse, RTTY and SITOR messages.

The latter has a capacity of about 15000 characters. A message of maximum 3750 characters can be stored in a data record. Should a message be longer, further data records will be automatically opened. All in all, 100 data records can be filed with a total capacity of 15.000 characters. Should the memory store be full, a new message will be stored by replacing the oldest messages.

The most up-to-date messages will always be available.

It can happen that a new message of only a few characters replaces the oldest message containing 3750 characters. At this moment the store contents have been reduced to 11250 characters.

On completion of the message, every data record will be stored with a identification in form of date and time

(TTMMhhmm).

Should the FMD15 be switched off during storage, whether deliberately or not (e.g. power interruption), the actual data record will not be stored because of lack of signal ending.

Because of strong disturbance (e.g. starting the motors with weak batteries), it can happen that the identification of data records may be partly or completely deleted. In this case, it may be possible to read messages only partly or not at all. On restarting the unit it can happen that all messages in the memory are deleted for safety reasons, because the unit cannot recognise the identifications.

Thereafter newly decoded messages will be stored correctly.

4. Automatic Reception and Decoding

The FMD15 has a timer function for the storage of 9 programmes.

Each storage contains a starting time, stop time and the channel number of a stored frequency (similar to that in a video recorder). The transmission times of weather messages can be found in the usual manuals but to be on the safe side it is recommended to add some time before and after the start/stop times.

For reference the following transmission times can be used:

MORSE transmissions approx. 30 mins.

The FMD15 will automatically switch to the required frequency at the selected start time and will decode according to the input parameters. The decoded message will be stored, according to the parameters, in the assigned channel if "STORE" was answered with <YES>. It will be directly printed out if "PRINT" was answered with <YES>.

On reaching the stop time, the FMD15 will switch back automatically into standby mode i.e. the basic mode for NAVTEX reception).

4.1. Programming the Timer Function

Starting from standby mode: press key to call up menu 1 use key to select TIMER press

4.1.1. Input of New Timer ON/OFF Times

On the display will appear:

from

Use the cursor keys to enter the required start and stop times and the channel number. The keys <NO> and <YES> move the cursor to the required position. The keys <UP> and <DOWN> change the figure value.

Keys <UP> and <DOWN> have an auto-repeat function, which means the selected value will increase or decrease in steps as long as the key is depressed. As long as you have not pressed

<ENTER> you can change the value as often as required.

Having checked that all values are correct press <ENTER>. By pressing <ENTER> once more you can enter further programme rows.

4.1.2. Deleting Timer ON/OFF Times

Call up TIMER menu as in 4.1.

On display will appear:

DELETE ROW NO. : 1__

Use the cursors <UP> and <DOWN> to select the number of the row to be deleted and activate by pressing <ENTER>. To leave the TIMER mode without a row deletion, press <EXIT>.

Press <EXIT> once more to return to the standby mode

The maximum length of time in the timer function is 60 minutes.

However it is possible to put in the same start time as the previous stop time. In the case where to programmed times overlap, the newer start time is dominant

Should a timer function be interrupted my manual operation e.g. calling up another frequency, the unit will still return to standby mode on reaching the stop time

4.2. Interrupting and Restarting the Timer

An actual timer programme can be interrupted by pressing the

<STDBY> key. The unit will switch back automatically to the standby mode at the respective stop time. It is possible to restart the unit during operation by switching it off for approx. 3 to 5 seconds.

When switched on the unit returns to its programmed status.

4.3 Reading Stored Messages

Stored messages can be read on the display as often as desired.

The complete data record store disposes of more than 20000 characters. Of this amount approx. 5500 are reserved for NAVTEX messages, the rest for Morse, RTTY and SITOR together. When the storage space is full, the oldest message will be automatically deleted. However this is done separately for NAVTEX and other messages. Meaning that the oldest NAVTEX message cannot be replaced by a new RTTY message, only by a new NAVTEX message and vice versa. Each message is identified by date and time in the following form: TT.MM.HH.MM (day, month, hour, minutes).

Press key to recall READ MEMORY use keys and to select the type of

message to be read (NAVTEX or CHANNEL) and press <ENTER>. press key

The display will now show, when in NAVTEX, the list of messages with

NAVTEX identification (e.g. JA34), and when in CHANNEL the display will show the stored messages by date and stop time in number sequence DD.MM.HH.MM (Day, month, hour minutes).

Place cursor on selected message. now press the key appears on the display.

and the selected message keys <UP> and <DOWN> enable you to "turn the pages". On reaching the end of the message or by pressing <EXIT>,the read out will end. by pressing <EXIT> once more you will return to standby mode.

4.4 Printing Out Stored Messages

Stored messages can be printed out as often as required.

Select the message to be printed out as READ MEMORY (see 4.3.) press key to call up READ MEMORY select message to be printed out by pressing key printed out from start to finish. the message will be

Printing can be stopped by pressing <EXIT>

It is possible to print only a part of the message e.g. only the sector applicable to your sailing region. This is done as follows: press key<DISPLAY> and message appears on display.

"turn the pages" with the cursors <UP> and <DOWN> by pressing <PRINT> the printer will commence from the displayed page press <EXIT> when required or allow printing to continue until the message has ended press <EXIT> twice to return to standby mode

5. NAVTEX, Reception and Decoding

When the unit is in standby mode, it is automatically operating as a

NAVTEX receiver and therefore a manual activation is not necessary

ATTENTION:

During the reception of other stations, also when receiving a message programmed to be stored by the timer, NAVTEX cannot be received.

However, depending on your position, you should put in the necessary system parameters to enable the best possible NAVTEX information.

In put of the parameters is done as follows: press key <SET UP> to call up set up menu with cursor <DOWN> spring to position 4 - NAVTEX press <ENTER> to enter NAVTEX menu

Display will show

1 FREQU. 5 REPEAT

2 STATION 6 ALARM

3 MESSAGE 7 STATUS

4 PRINT 8 EXIT

5.1. Selection of Transmitting Stations

With cursor <DOWN> to position 2 – STATION press <ENTER>and the display will show:

STATIONS

ABCDEFGHIJKLM

NOPQRSTUVWXYZ

NAVTEX stations are identified by the letters -A- to -Z-. Stations from which messages should be received are represented by capital letters, and stations from which messages should be suppressed with small letters. use the cursors letter to select an individual use the cursors capitals to small letters to change the letters from

An up-to-date list of NAVTEX transmission stations can be found at the end of this chapter. having checked that all adjustments are correct press return to NAVTEX menu. The selected adjustment will be stored.

5.2. Selecting Type of Message to

Cursor on position -3- MESSAGE and press

Similar to station selection , the messages are identified by letters and the selection of messages is analogue.

The international definition of the letters is navigational

B =

C = ice

D =

E =

DECCA

H = prognosis

F = pilot service messages messages

I = OMEGA messages

SATNAV

K = messages about other electronic navigational assistance

L = additional navigational warnings

V - Y = special services, tests

Z = no message available

Messages of type -A-,-B- and-D- cannot be suppressed. selection will be stored and by pressing key return to NAVTEX menu.

5.3. Printer

In NAVTEX <SET UP> cursor on PRINT and press key <ENTER>

You can select now whether you wish the message to be printed out while being received or, stored, to be printed out on desire, by answering with keys <YES> and <NO>. by pressing key the selection will be stored and the system returns to NAVTEX menu.

5.4. Suppressing Repeated Messages

Current NAVTEX messages are transmitted repeatedly usually every

4 or 6 hours. A repeat message, which has already been stored and printed out, can be suppressed.

As before cursor on position 5 – REPEAT and enter.

Answer the question with <YES> or <NO> and store with key

5.5 Alarm for A, B and D messages

Should the FMD15 receive messages of the type A, B or D they can be alerted with an acoustic alarm.

Cursor position 6 - ALARM and enter.

If you wish alarm activated for A, B and D type messages press

<YES> press to store and return to NAVTEX menu.

5.6 Print out of NAVTEX parameter status

For your own control you can print out the input of the parameters

Cursor on position 7 and enter to print out STATUS

You will receive a simple and clear print out, making it easy to control, that all input parameters are correct.

5.7.Returning to standby mode

This can be done either by pressing the key twice or:

Cursor on position 8 <EXIT> and press <ENTER>.

The display will now show the standby mode.

5.8. Displaying and dealing with errors

The SITOR code used by NAVTEX can recognise errors. Every data field, to which a character has been assigned, will be repeated and have a relationship of 4:3 bit. Only when both data fields match and are valid does the corresponding character appear as a capital letter. Should it be recognised as valid only once, then it will appear as a small letter. If both assigned data field characters be non-valid, then it will appear as an * (asterisk). It is not common form of expression. We are of the opinion that a small letter holds more information than an asterisk *.

5.9.Termination by high error rate

When deciphering NAVTEX, the error rate of the decoded signal will be examined. Should the acceptance rate be exceeded, then the print out, if activated, will be interrupted and the message will be automatically deleted from the memory store.

5.10. Current list of NAVTEX transmission stations (02/98)

North Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Finnish Gulf:

Bodoe R, NOR

Cullercoats R, G,

Oostende R, BEL

Oostende R, BEL

Rogaland R, NOR

Stockholm Radio

(64 28N, 2126E)

Stockholm Radio

(55 29N, 14 19E)

Stockholm Radio

(59 16N, 18 43E)

Vardoe R, NOR

LGP B 0018, 0418, 0900, 1218, 1618, 2100

GCC G 0048, 0448, 0848, 1248, 1648, 2048

OST T 0248, 0648, 1048, 1448, 1848, 2248

OSU M 0200, 0600, 1000, 1400, 1800, 2200

LGQ L 0148, 0548, 0948, 1348, 1748, 2148

SDJ H 0000, 0400, 0800, 1200, 1600, 2000

SDJ

SDJ

LGV

J 0330, 0730, 1130, 1530, 1930, 2330

U 0030, 0430, 0830, 1230, 1630, 2030

V 0300, 0700, 1100, 1500, 1900, 2300

South Atlantic

Bahia Blanca R, ARG

Buenos Aires R, ARG

L2N

L2B

D 0210, 0810, 1410, 2010

F 0510, 1110, 1710, 2310

Comodoro Rivadavia R L2W C 0040, 0640, 1240, 1840

L3I B 0410, 1010, 1610, 2210 Rio Gallegos R, ARG

West Pacific, Sea of Japan

Adak, USA

Antofagasta, CHL

Astoria, USA

Bangkok, THA

Beringovskiy R, FE,CIS

Callao, Peru

Dalian, CHI

Gangzhou, CHI

Guam, USA

Honolulu, USA

Isle de Pascua

Kholmsky R, FE, CIS

Kushiro R, J

Magadan R, FE, CIS

Moji R, J

Mollendo, Peru

Naha R, J

Otaru R, J

Paita, Peru

Petropavlovsk-K R, FE

NOJ X 0340, 0740, 1140, 1540, 1940, 2340

CBA A 0400, 1200, 2000

NMW W 0130, 0530, 0930, 1330, 1730, 2130

F 0050, 0450, 0850, 1250, 1650, 2050

UCT2 E 0040, 0440, 0840, 1240, 1640, 2040

OBC3 U 0320, 0720, 1120, 0520, 1920, 2320

XSZ R 0250, 0650, 1050, 1450, 2250

XSQ N 0210, 0610, 1010, 1410, 2210

NRV V 0100, 0500, 0900, 1300, 1700, 2100

NMO O 0040, 0440, 0840, 1240, 1640, 2040

F 0450, 1250, 2050

UFO B 0010, 0410, 0810, 1210, 1610, 2010

JNX K 0140, 0540, 1940, 1340, 1740, 2140

UVD D 0030, 0430, 0830, 1230, 1630, 2030

JNR

JNB

JNL

H 0110, 0510, 0910, 1310, 1710, 2120

OBF4 W 0340, 0740, 1140, 1540, 1940, 2340

G 0100, 0500, 0900, 1300, 1700, 2100

J 0130, 0530, 0930, 1330, 1730, 2130

OBY S 0300, 0700, 1100, 1500, 1900, 2300

UBE4 C 0020, 0420, 0820, 1220, 1620, 2020

Prince Rupert, CAN

Provideniya R, FE, CIS

Puerto Montt, CHL

Punta Arenas, CHL

San Francisco, USA

Singapore, Jurong

Shanghai, CHI

Talcahuano, CHL

Tofino, CAN

Vladivostok R, SE, CIS

Yokohama R, J

Kodiak, ALS, USA

Long Beach, Cambria

Valparaiso R, CHL

VAJ D 0030, 0430, 0930, 1230, 1630, 2030

UPB F 0050, 0450, 0850, 1250, 1650, 2050

CBP D 0430, 1230, 2030

CBM E 0440, 1240, 2040

NMC C 0400, 0800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2400

9VG C 0020, 0420, 0820, 1220, 1420, 2020

XSG Q 0240, 0640, 1040, 1440, 2240

CBT C 0420, 1220, 2020

VAE H 0110, 0510, 0910, 1310, 1710, 2110

UIK A 0000, 0400, 0800, 1200, 1600, 2000

JGC I 0120, 0520, 0920, 1320, 1720, 2120

NOJ J 0300, 0700, 1100, 1500, 1900, 2300

NMQ9 Q 0045, 0445, 0845, 1245, 1645, 2045

CBV B 0410, 1210, 2010

Indian Ocean, Gulf of Arabia, Red Sea

Ambon, IN

Bombay R, IND

B 0010, 0410, 0810, 1210, 1610, 2010

VWB G 0100, 0500, 0900, 1300, 1700, 2100

HZG G 0005, 0605, 1205, 1805

VRX

PKX

L 0150, 0550, 0950, 1350, 1750, 2150

E 0040, 0440, 0840, 1240, 1640, 2040

PNK A 0000, 0400, 0800, 1200, 1600, 2000

VWM P 0230, 0630, 1030, 1430, 1830, 2230

D 0030, 0430, 0830, 1230, 1630, 2030

A4M M 0200, 0600, 1000, 1400, 1800, 1905

Damman R, ARS

Hong Kong

Jakarta, IN

Jayapura, IN

Madras R, IND

Makkasar, IN

Muscat, Oman

Hamala R, BHR

Serapeum R, EGY

A9M B 0010, 0410, 1810, 1210, 1610, 2010

SUZ

Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea

Alexandria

N 0750,1150,1550,1950

Antalya R, TUR

Augusta

Bari

Cagliari

SUH

TAL

IQA

IPB

Cape Town

Cross Corsen, F

Cross La Garde (Toulon)

IDC

ZSC

Durban

Iraklion R, GRC

Ismailia (Serapeum)

Israel, Haifa

Istanbul R, TUR

Izmir R, TUR

Kerkyra R, GRC

ZSD

SVH

TAH

TAN

SVK

N 0610, 1010, 1410, 1810

F 0050, 0450, 0850, 1250, 1650, 2050

S 0300, 0700, 1100, 1500, 1900, 2300

U 0320, 0720, 1120, 1520, 1920, 2320

T 0310, 0710, 1110, 1510, 1910, 2310

C 0020, 0420, 0820, 1220, 1620, 2020

A 0000, 0400, 0800, 1200, 1600, 2000

W 0340, 0740, 1140, 1540, 1940, 2340

O 0220, 0620, 1020, 1420, 1820, 2220

H 0110, 0510, 1910, 1310, 1710, 2110

X 0750, 1150, 1550, 1950

P 0230, 0630, 1030, 1430, 1830, 2230

D 0030, 0430, 0830, 1230, 1630, 2030

I 0120, 0520, 0920, 1320, 1720, 2120

K 0140, 0540, 0940, 1340, 1740, 2140

Limnos R, GRC

Malta,

Mariupol R, UK, CIS

Odessa R, UK, CIS

Port Elizabeth

Roma, I,

Samsun R, TUR

Split R, CRT

Tarifa, ESP

Troodos R, CYP

Varna R, BUL

SVL L 0150, 0550, 0950, 1350, 1750, 2150

9HD O 0220, 0620, 1020, 1420, 1820, 2220

USU B 0100, 0500, 0900, 1300, 1700, 2300

UTW C 0230, 0630, 1030, 1430, 1830, 2230

ZSQ

IAR

TAF

9AS

EAC

5BA

LZW

I 0120, 0620, 1020, 1420, 1820, 2220

R 0250, 0650, 1050, 1450, 1850, 2250

E 0040, 0440, 0840, 1240, 1640, 2040

Q 0250, 0650, 1050, 1450, 1850, 2250

G 0100, 0500, 0900, 1300, 1700, 2100

M 0200, 0600, 1000, 1400, 1800, 2200

J 0130, 0530, 0930, 1330, 1730, 2130

Atlantic, Bering Sea, English Channel, Norwegian Sea

Arkhangelsk R, RU, CIS

Bermuda

Boston, USA

Horta, AZR

Ijmuiden Coastguard, NLPBK

UGE F 0200, 0600, 1000, 1400, 1800, 2200

ZBM B 0010, 0410, 0810, 1210, 1610, 2010

NMF F 0445, 0845, 1245, 1645, 2045, 0045

CTH F 0050, 0450, 0850, 1250, 1650, 2050

Labrador, CAN

La Coruna ( NW Spain ) EAF

P 0348, 0748, 1148, 1548, 1948, 2348

VOK X 0350, 0750, 1150, 1550, 1950, 2350

Las Palmas ( Canary I. ) EAL

Lisbon, POR

D 0030, 0430, 0830, 1230, 1630, 2030

I 0120, 0520, 0920, 1320, 1720, 2120

CTV R 0250, 0650, 1050, 1450, 1850, 2250

NCF A 0000, 0400, 0800, 1200, 1600, 2000 Miami, USA

Montreal, CAN

Murmansk R, RU, CIS

New Orleans, USA

Niton R, G

Portpatrik R, G

Portsmouth, USA

Reykjavik R, ISL

VFN X 0340, 0740, 1140, 1540, 1940, 2340

UMN C 0120, 0520, 0920, 1220, 1720, 2120

NMG G 0300, 0700, 1100, 1500, 1900, 2300

GNI S 0018, 1418, 0818, 1218, 1618, 2018

GPK O 0130, 0530, 0930, 1330, 1730, 2130

NMN N 0130, 0530, 0930, 1330, 1730, 2130

TFA

San Juan,Puerto Rico,USANMR

Sept Isles, CAN

R 0318, 0718, 1118, 1518, 1918, 2318

R 0200, 0600, 1000, 1400, 1800, 2200

VCK C 0020, 0420, 0820, 1220, 1620, 2020

VON O 0220, 0620, 1020, 1420, 1820, 2220 St. Johns, CAN

Sydney, NS, CAN

Tarifa ( Gibraltar )

Thunder Bay, CAN

Wiarton, CAN

Yarmouth, CAN

VCO

EAC

VBA

VBC

VAU

Q 0240, 0640, 1040, 1440, 1840, 2240

G 0100, 0500, 0900, 1300, 1700, 2100

P 0230, 0630, 1030, 1430, 1830, 2230

H 0110, 0510, 0910, 1310, 1710, 2110

U 0320, 0720, 1120, 1520, 1920, 2320

7. NMEA Printer and Navigation Log

7.1. Printing of NMEA Data

The FMD15 can be used as an NMEA printer. In this mode NMEA signals are fed via the NMEA 0183 interface unaltered to the integrated or external printer.

Please note, that only data, which are defined as NMEA data, can be processed.

The unit, which is destined to supply NMEA data (GPS, compass, log etc.), should be connected to the NMEA input of the FMD15.

Activating the NMEA print function: press key <SET UP> press key no. 3 to call up NMEA press key no. 1 to call up NMEA PRINT

The FMD15 is now operating as an NMEA 0183 printer. When data comes from the connected device it will be printed out unaltered.

Since NMEA data is transmitted in a one second rhythm, it is advisable not to leave the unit in this mode for a longer period, in order to save paper.

This function of the FMD15 is suitable for checking and documenting NMEA signals.

To leave this mode: press key <EXIT> three times to return to standby mode.

ATTENTION:

During the function <NMEA PRINT> the FMD15 cannot operate other functions. This means that cannot receive NAVTEX messages nor do the timer functions operate!!

7.2. Activating Log

When connected via NMEA 0183 interface to an external GPS, it is possible with the FMD15 to receive, store and print out the NMEA data record "GPS transit specific $ GPRMC", which is practically a complete record of the route.

The formula for this data record must read as follows:

$GPRMC,111111,A,2222.222,N,33333.333,W,44.555.,

666666,77.,E*CS

All variants of this $GPRMC data record with the different periods and commas will be recognised and processed. Other data records other than RMC type will not be recognised!!

The RMC data record has been defined however as the standard data record for GPS equipment, so that all well known models can be easily connected.

The contents of the data record are:

111111

A

-time in hhmmss

-identity if data valid (A) or invalid (V)

2222.222

N

33333.333

W

44.44

-latitude in degrees, minutes, 1/1000mins

-direction - (N) north, (S) south

-longitude in degrees, minutes, 1/1000mns

-direction - (W) west, (E) east

555

666666

-speed over ground (SOG in Kns)

-heading over ground (degrees)

-date as DDMMYY

77 -deviation value

This data record will be memorised and stored by the FMD15. The storage can hold 50 data records. When the storage is full, the data will be automatically printed out.

To control the continual amount of data, two parameters can be selected to define the information according to your personal wish.

Parameter 1: time from 1 to 99 minutes

You can select, in which time intervals the position should be stored, even when there has been no movement (e.g. at anchor, in berth). will

If <00> is entered as time parameter, there be no time-defined entry. This saves data records being stored and printed out, when the vessel is stationary for a longer period of time.

Parameter 2: positional movement in minutes (1 to 9nm)

You can also select, independent from the time interval, a distance after which the position of your vessel should be documented. For easy calculation, the values north/south and east/west are separated.

To activate the log: press <SET UP> key press no. 2 to enter GPS LOG to activate the log function press <YES>. (press <NO> to switch off) use cursor <DOWN> to spring to position TIME select the TIME interval with keys <YES>/<NO> use cursor <DOWN> to spring to position WAY select the WAY interval with keys <YES>/<NO> press key <EXIT> 4 times to return to stand-by

• call up the GPS LOG

• press <PRINT>

When the print out has ended, the display will ask:

<DELETE ALL?>

Press <YES> to delete all position data in the storage or press

<NO> to save the data. On receipt of new data, the oldest will be automatically deleted.

Using the above function, it is manually possible to print out the log daily. An automatic deletion after print out was deliberately waived to make it possible to repeat the print out, should there be a printer error.

The FMD15 navigation log function will work even when other functions e.g. reception, decoding are in process. Only when an incoming NAVTEX message or a longer decoding is taking place, will the position log be interrupted, however it will commence immediately at the end of the message. At any given time, 50 position data will be stored. After every 50 th value, the storage will be printed out automatically. This does not take place during message decoding or when the FMD15 is being operated manually, but as soon as the FMD15 returns to the stand-by mode.

However, you can print out the actual stored data at any time.

To do this:

8. System (SET UP)

8.1 Setting of Time and Date

• Press key <SET UP> to enter the SETUP menu 1

• The display will show:

1 TIME 5 CHANNELS

2 TIMER 6 VESSEL

3 NMEA

4 NAVTEX

7 STATUS

8 EXIT

The cursor is already on position 1 - TIME

• Press to set the TIME

• By using the cursors hours, minutes etc. Positions you can select the

• Using the cursors required.

you can alter the values as

• Having checked that all values are correct, press and return to the <SET UP> menu. The selected time has now been stored.

8.2. Setting of Owner's and Vessel's Names

The name of the owner and of the ship can be entered into the

FMD15. They will then appear on the bottom line at the end of each print out.

• use the cursor <DOWN> to spring to position 6 – VESSEL

• press <ENTER> to call up menu position 1 OWNER.

The display will show:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMN

NPQRSTUVWXYZ -_

OWNER´s NAME

Using the cursors <YES> and <NO> you can select the letters A to

Z, (-) hyphens and (_)spaces. The selected letter is allotted by pressing <DOWN>. The letter can be deleted again by pressing

<UP>. When the owner's name has been correctly selected, press

<ENTER> to store.

The same procedure should be used for storing the vessel's name.

• Use cursor <DOWN> to spring to menu position <2> SHIP

• Press <ENTER> to call up above display.

8.3. Print Out of System Data

The following system data can be printed out:

• Navigation log ON/OFF and (by ON) trigger parameters

• programmed reception channels and their

• mode

• message storage

• message direct print out

• programmed timer status 1 to max. 9

• unit type and version number

• name of owner and ship if entered

To activate the print out:

• press <DOWN> and spring to position 7 - <STATUS>

• press <ENTER> to commence printing

NAVTEX parameters can be printed out separately under menu position 3 - NAVTEX.

Data storage:

All stored data, such as system parameters, receiver parameters, timer status, stored messages etc. remain stored for at least 3 months, and under optimal conditions up to 12 months. This is possible because of the integrated NiCd battery, which is continually charged when the unit is in operation.

It is recommended that in a case, where the unit should be out of operation for a longer period, that you print out the system data and the NAVTEX parameters and file them. Should their be a loss of data, you can re-enter the old data from the print out.

8.4. Memory Store, Deletion and Reset

All programmed system parameter data can be deleted i.e. can be reset to the standard parameters. Equally, all stored messages can be deleted. In this case the programmed timer status, navigation log status and NAVTEX parameters will also be deleted. It is therefore recommended, that you print out the system and NAVTEX status, before you commence this function

(see chapters 8.3. and 5.7.)

To activate the deletion function:

1. Switch off the unit - <OFF>

2. Hold key <NO> and

3. Switch on - <ON>

4. Release key <NO>

The display will show:

Clear whole memory ?

YES / NO

5. answer by pressing <YES> or <NO>

6. Switch the unit off for a few seconds and switch on again.

All data and news programmable, are deleted and can now be newly programmed.

9. Installation

9.1. Delivery contents

Please check, that the following contents, necessary for the installation of the FMD15 are supplied:

• 1 pc

• 2 pcs

• 4 pcs

• 4 pcs

• 4 pcs t

• 1 pc

• 1 pc

• 1 pc

• 1 pc pre-assembled power connection cable universal mounting brackets self holding spacers lock washers M5 thumbscrews M5 spare fuse 2A slow-blow 5 x 20mm fuse, 300mA slow-blow 5 x 20mm (active antenna) mounting hole template instruction manual

9.2. Installation of unit

The two universal mounting brackets allow:

• desk top fitting

• wall fitting

Additionally the FMD15 can be fitted at 4 different angles. Screw the brackets with the 4 screws to the wall or ceiling, using the adhesive template in order to bore the holes in the correct positions.

On each side of the FMD15, there are two M5 threaded holes for fitting at the required angle with the thumb screws. Beforehand, press the self-holding spacers into the selected holes. These keep the brackets at a defined distance from the casing and has been accounted for in the template.

Before boring the holes, we recommend you to attach the brackets, power supply and antenna cables, and select the final mounting position.

Using the template, bore the holes in the exact positions and screw on the brackets. Hold the FMD15 at the selected angle and attach with the thumb screws into the holes with the spacers.

ATTENTION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The FMD15 has two M5 threaded holes on either side for the supplied thumb screws, so that it can be fitted to the universal mounting bracket. The length of the thumb screws has been so determined, that, together with the bracket and the lock washers, they can only penetrate approx. 5mm into the thread.

Should you use alternative fitting methods or screws, please make sure that they do not penetrate the thread by more than 5mm.

By using longer screws, the integrated electronic could be damaged !!

Dimensions: mounting holes

Desk Top Mounting

Wall Mounting:

9.3. Power Supply Connection

Plug the pre-assembled cable supplied into the socket at the rear.

The clip on connection is self-locking. To release, the lock clip must be pressed in the direction of the casing with a suitable tool.

The unit was manufactured to operate on a supply voltage of 11V to

15V DC (12V battery). The FMD15 has reverse battery and over voltage protection. Should an incorrect connection take place, check the fuse and if necessary, replace.

The power cable is shielded to suppress disturbances. The open end is ready for connection and is fitted with a terminal strip.

page 9.8. white yellow yell./green green brown

The connection should be as near as possible to the distribution panel or the battery. It is most important, that the current is completely free of interference. Should there be any doubt, we recommend, that you fit a suppression filter.

Before switching on, we recommend you to test the polarity and the voltage at the terminals on the unit.

9.4. NMEA Interface Connection

Using the FMD15 as navigation log or NMEA printer, the NMEA interface must be connected with an external NMEA device (e.g.

GPS) The TX+ / TX- of the external unit must be connected to the

RX+ / RX- of the FMD15.

9.5. Antenna and earth connection

The antenna socket is designed to be fitted to a coaxial cable connection with a BNC plug and impedance of 50 Ω . No provision has been made for the connection of high impedance, unshielded antennæ.

The reception quality depends, to a high degree, on the quality of the antenna used. A good antenna guarantees good reception.

We recommend the use of a well tuned passive antenna or a high performance active antenna. Cheap active antenna do not provide the desired results due to bad cross-modulation characteristics.

Long wire antenna (e.g. on the back-stay) should be used in connection with an impedance matching balun transformer.

Important for good reception is of course good earthing of the ship's power supply and the FMD15. An adequately dimensioned grounding sponge and properly matched antenna will result in optimum performance.

For installation recommendations, see the following pages:

Antenna – MLB Long-wire for Sailing Yachts and – Whip for Motor Vessels

Back-stay

10-15 m insulator

Attach no other units to the back-stay!

Marine balun transformer with integrated overvoltage protection (MLB) insulator coax. cable RG58

50 Ω input

FMD15

Connection cable

M20-KDC

X

Filter

LINE LOAD

F6A green/yellow white yellow

P le ase e n su re that the ve sse l’s p ow e r sup ply is fre e o f inte rfe re n ce , e ithe r by in stalling a sup pre ssio n filte r be tw e e n th e p ow e r to th e d e code r, or a se p arate b atte ry ( e m e rge ncy su pp ly for rad io transm issio n an d G P S nav igation )

CU wire min.

16mm

Use 2-channel shielded cable for power and NMEA hull waterline earth terminal ground-plate

MD-AA Active Antenna active antenna MD-AA

Antenna must be earthed.

Mounting tubular holder must be connected with vessel’s ground.

Best installation position is the highest point of vessel.

Coax. Cable

RG58 up to 30 m

RG213 over 30 m

Filter

LINE LOAD

F6A

Please ensure that the vessel’s power supply is free of interference, either by installing a suppression filter between the power to the decoder, or a separate battery (emergency supply for radio transmission and GPS navigation) earth terminal

50 Ω input green/yellow white yellow

CU wire min.

16mm²

Connecting

Cable M20-KDC

FMD15

Use only 2-pole shielded cable hull waterline ground-plate

R+R Active Antenna

Coax. Cable

RG58

With integrated

SSB amplifier grn/yell

50 Ω in-put grn/yell

M20-KDC connect. cable active antenna R+R filter

LINE LOAD

F6A white yellow earth terminal

CU wire min. 16mm²

FMD15

ATTENTION!

Please do not earth filter to unit

(yellow/green)

Use only 2-pole shielded cable

Please ensure that the vessel’s power supply is free of interference, either by installing: a suppression filter between the power to the decoder, or: a separate battery

(emergency supply for radio transmission and GPS navigation) hull waterline ground- plate

9.6, Printer Paper Change

The FMD15 has a thermal printer, paper width: 80mm. The diameter of the paper roll must not exceed 45mm and the diameter of the core, no more than 12mm. The standard supplied roll has an approximate length of 25 metres and prior to reaching the end, a colour indication will appear, reminding you to change the roll.

Changing the roll:

1. Switch the unit off

2. Remove paper roll lid

3. Pull the old roll and core rod upwards to remove, making sure that there are no paper remains are left in the mechanism!

4. Stick the core rod through the new roll and replace in the holder.

5. Cut the end of the roll as in sketch

6. Feed the paper through the guide until the paper appears at the tear-off blade.

7. Straighten the paper by pulling parallel.

8. Replace the lid.

9. Switch on the unit

10. Print out one of the stored messages to test if the printer is working correctly.

9.7. Active Antenna Power Supply

The FMD15 has an integrated feeder for a power supply of 12V and maximum current consumption of 250mA, for an active antenna, which means that any interconnected supply units in the antenna cable are superfluous.

This supply unit is not activated when leaving the factory, because when attaching a balun transformer (impedance matcher), there would be a short circuit burden and other types of antennæ would have a 12V burden on the coupling.

To activate the power supply for the active antenna: remove the lid of the unit by unscrewing the six screws on the rear of the unit. Put in the 5 x 20mm / 500mA tubular glass fuse which is supplied into the fuse holder next to the main fuse.

ATTENTION:

SHOULD IT BE NECESSARY TO CHANGE THIS FUSE AT ANY TIME,

NEVER USE STRONGER FUSES, AS THIS COULD LEAD TO

DESTRUCTION OF POWER SUPPLY PARTS!!

9.8. Audio output

The FMD15 does not have a LF amplifier nor integrated speakers.

This means one cannot hear or control acoustically. For every day use, this is unnecessary with the FMD15, as the signal strength is displayed. Maximum is twelve arrows but from seven arrows upwards, the signal is strong enough to be decoded. However the strength of the signal can be influenced by strong noise ratio or interfering signals.

Optionally, you can order a shielded cable of about 50cm and a

3.5mm jack, on which there is an LF signal sound of approximately 1 Vpp, which can be made audible over a suitable amplifier and speaker.

Fastnet Radio offer a loudspeaker with integrated 12V DC amplifier, which can be connected simply to the 3.5mm jack.

10. FMD15 Accessories

10.1. 24V DC/DC Converter

The FMD15 can be operated with a DC/DC converter. This offers the following advantages:

• input voltage range 9V to 36V

• constant output voltage 12.5V

This means that the FMD15 can be operated by 12V and 24V batteries. The DC/DC converter has an integrated filter, which suppresses interference from the ship's voltage supply and offers additionally, a galvanic separation between the power supply and the unit. (An advantage for aluminium hulls).

10.2. Converter Installation

Vessel’s power supply

9 to 36 volt

15

10.3. DC936-12 DC/DC Converter from 9V-36V DC to 12V DC

With the DC/DC converter, DC936-12, it is possible to operate electronic 12V nominal voltage devices with a 24V on board network. Vice versa, with the 936-24,a 24V a unit can be operated with a 12V network. The maximum power consumption of the unit connected can be as high as 30 Watt.

By an input voltage from 9V to 36V, the output voltage will be constant. The input and output voltages are galvanically separated. The efficiency is between 75 and 82%, depending on the fluctuation of load. Special filters have been integrated at input and output, to suppress noise voltage and radiation interference and which guarantee interference free operation of connected devices and from the onboard network. We recommend that you use shielded cables for input and output.

For this reason, an earth connection has been provided for at both terminals.

Technical Information:

Dimensions:

Connections:

Input voltage:

Type DC936-12:

Type DC936-24:

150 x 102 x 36 mm (l x b x h)

PG11 terminal screws

9 to 36 Volt DC

12V output voltage

max.

24V output voltage max. output current 1.25A

10.4. MD-AA Active Antenna for FMD15, 20, 50 and 55

Description:

The MD-AA active antenna has been specially developed and tuned for the Fastnet Radio GMDSS

Marine Decoder series FMDxxx, but can also be used for any other receiver in the above range.

It was mainly designed for the reception of vertically polarised waves in the long, medium and short ranges.

Extra value has been placed on a greater spacing interval between the signal and the interference level, rather than reaching a higher output potential.

Carefully tuned for this purpose, the antenna electronics adapt themselves to a low noise level, vertical linear impedance transformer, which guarantees the highest possible signal interference immunity. By using the most modern shielded circuits, damage, caused by over-voltage, such as atmospheric or electrostatic lightning, will generally be ruled out.

The electronics are installed in a shockproof, UV and oil resistant casing, which optimally protects them against mechanical or atmospheric damage. The robust N-connection in the antenna is weathering resistant.

A fitting coaxial cable (RG214/RG58) serves simultaneously to branch off reception signals as well as to supply the distribution voltage.

A universally fitting mount for the installation on tubular or plain surfaces is standard supply.

The latest versions of FMDs have an integrated antenna -adapted power supply, which can be activated on desire.

In this case, only a suitable coaxial cable, connected to the decoder's antenna input, is required, making the additional installation of an antenna power supply unnecessary.

Technical data.

Frequency range: 100kHz to 30MHz

Nom. impedance: 50 Ω

VSWR

HF connection:

Power supply:

Voltage:

Consumption:

<2

N-socket via HF connection

12V DC (10 - 16V) max. 65mA at 12V

E1=E2=0V/m type 75dB

3. level E1=E2=0V/m type 95dB

Dimensions:

Weight: see sketch approx. 400 gr.

Temperature range: -25°C to +55°C

Tubular mounting

∅ 19 to 26 mm

Ordering information:

MD-AA Antenna incl. holder

And N-plug for RG58/U

Voltage

AA-PS: (optional) feed

10.5. MLB Marine Long-Wire Balun Transformer for Back-Stay

The function of the MLB is to match impedance of the high Ohm longwire stay antenna with the 50 Ω antenna input. The balun is connected to the antenna input with a shielded 50 Ω coaxial cable. This leads the antenna signal to the receiver input but not the noise voltage interference. This results in a vital improvement in the quality of reception.

With its special matching transformer, it enables you to use an insulated stay, with a length between 6 and 25 metres, as an antenna for a reception range from 100kHz to 30MHz.

An over-voltage protection against electrostatic charging during lightning storms has been built in. insulator stay insulator

coaxial cable

RG58/U

Order information: MLB marine long-wire balun transformer

10.6. F3A/F6A suppression filter

Practically every piece of electrical or electronic equipment on board, which is connected to the vessel's power supply, such as the generator, the battery charger, pumps, refrigerator etc., cause disturbances within the power supply. This could interfere with the function of sensitive electronic equipment, such as a receiver.

This filter suppresses a great deal of such disturbance, which may reach the decoder via the power supply. It can be simply fitted between the power supply and the unit.

Order Information: F3A (F6A) suppression filter 3A (6A)

10.7. M20-ALS - active loudspeaker for FMD15

The FMD15 has an integrated LF amplifier with a loudspeaker for the acoustic reproduction of the reception signal. For the everyday use of the

FMD15 this is not necessary.

For testing the initial installation of the particular antenna, it is very useful for searching disturbing influences and for servicing and updating purposes, it is necessary to receive the reception signal acoustically.

The M20-ALS is an active speaker with an integrated amplifier. When fitted to the audio-output, it makes it possible to hear the reception signal.

The M20-ALS functions with 12 volt DC

(10-15V).

Technical information:

Dimensions: 91 x 145 x100mm (WxHxT)

Supply: 12V DC (10-15V)

Input supply: 3 Vss max.

Output: 15 Watt peak max.

Delivery Contents:

ALS

Power cable

LF cable

Connector to

FMD15 with LF output.

Order information: M20-ALS active loudspeaker for FMD15

11. Technical Data

11.1. General:

Dimensions

Weight

: Receiver 222 (W) x 146 (H) x 55 (D) mm

incl. brackets 288 (W) x 170 (H) x 65 (D) mm

: approx. 1.5 kg

Power Supply : 12 V nominal (11 to 15 V DC),

: optional 10 to 36 V

Consumption : 150 mA in Stand-by,

Fuse

: 250 ma decoding

: 600 mA operating,

1,2 A printing

: Spare Fuse, 2 A slow blow, 5x20mm

11.2 Receiver:

Frequency Range : 518,0 kHz (NAVTEX) and

1channel between 100 kHz to 13 MHz

Modulation : CW

Receiver System : Double Superheterodyne Receiver with

Pre-selection

PLL Synthesiser tuning

: selective band filter

IF :

IF filter

Audio Filter

Display

: quartz 10.7 MHz

: 900 - 1700 Hz

: LCD panel display

Antenna Input : 50 Ohm asym., BNC Connector

Audio Output : internal to PLL signal converter

external 3.5mm jack bush

with approx. 1 Vss signal level

11.3. Micro-Controller

System Processor

Program Memory

Data Memory

System Clock

: SAB80C535 Siemens

: 64K x 8 EPROM

: 32K x 8 S-RAM

: 15360 MHz

11.4 Signal-Converter - Decoder

Converter : NF PLL lock system

Decoding

Timer

: Morse 40 tp 100 Bpm

RTTY 50 Baud

SITOR 100 Baud

NAVTEX

: 9 - user programmable

11.5. LCD Display

Display module : L2014 Seiko or equivalent

Display area : 71 X 21 mm

Resolution : Text mode 4 lines 20 rows back-lit

11.6. Printer

Printer mechanism : MTP 401 Seiko

Printer head : Thermal head printer

Resolution : 5 x 7 dots per character

Printer speed : 0,6 characters per second

Paper width : 80 mm, print width 67 mm

Print lifetime : 500000 characters

11.7. NMEA Interface (receive only!)

Interface :

Baud rate

Data String

0183

: 4800 baud

: $GPRMC for log

11.8. Supply for Active Antenna

Supply

Power

Fuse

: nom. 12 V

: max. 250 mA

: spare fuse, 500 mA slow blow, 5x20mm

11.9. Approvals

CE Conformity Explanation

Inspected by IEC 945 3 rd edition

Basic Standard for GMDSS Equipment

12. Information Stations, Reception Conditions

12.1 Stations, Frequencies and Transmission Times

The most complete and exact listing is to be found in the

Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 3

Radio Weather Services and Navigational Warnings

An annually up-dated edition is issued by :

Hydrographer of the Navy

Admiralty List of Radio Signals

Taunton

Somerset TA1 2DN

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1823 337900

Fax: +44 1823 334752

This book can be purchased by Fastnet Radio or in every qualified nautical bookshop.

Fastnet Radio prepare the latest information for the most important sailing regions in Europe and will gladly send this on request.

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12.3. Beaufort Scale of Wind Force

Beaufort

Scale

Description Average

Wind Force in

Average

Wind force m/s in kn

0 calm <0.2 <1

Chart

Description in the Weather

1 light air 0.3 – 1.5 1 – 3 slight breeze gentle breeze

1.6 – 3.3

3.4 – 5.4

4 –6

7 – 10

11 – 15 5.5 – 7.9

5 breeze fresh breeze 8.0 – 10.7

6 strong breeze 10.8 – 13.8

16 – 21

22 – 27

7 moderate gale 13.9 – 17.1 28 – 33

8

9

10

11 fresh gale strong gale whole gale storm

17.2 – 20.7

20.8 – 24.4

24.5 – 28.4

28.5 – 32.6

34 – 40

41 – 47

48 – 55

56 – 63

12 hurricane

12.4. Sea Swell

See table on page 417 of the Admiralty List of Signals NP 283(1).

12.5. Antenna Reception On Board

Today radio receivers belong to standard equipment on board all sea-going vessels.

Too little attention is paid to the fact, that a receiver functions only as good as the quality of the antenna being used.

What should one take into account when choosing the antenna?

• The frequency range of the antenna must have the same range as the receiver, at least have the same range that is going to be used.

• The output impedance of the antenna must match the input impedance of the receiver. In other words, the antenna and the receiver must conform.

• The antenna and the cables leading to the receiver should transmit the least possible interference to the receiver.

This entails proper grounding of the receiver and the antenna.

Receivers used in the maritime sector are usually constructed to function within a range of 100kHz to 30MHz i.e. from the lowest

LW range to the top of the SW range. This corresponds to a wavelength of 3000 metres to 10 metres, which is a vast range.

Since the length of an antenna is in a fixed ratio to a wavelength, it is understandable that it only matches one frequency properly. When using a long-wire antenna e.g. insulated back-stay, a suitable matching transformer should be fitted between the antenna and the lead to the receiver. There are such adapters, e.g. a marine balun (MLB)

(balanced/unbalanced), which match the antenna via a shielded cable to the receiver quite satisfactorily. The antenna should be installed as high as possible away from any disturbing factors. Practically every electric or electronic device send out interfering signals, which should not reach the receiver. Modern devices carrying a CE approval are more or less disturbance free. In the case of older devices, it is necessary to take steps to decrease the interference which they cause. The lead from the antenna to the receiver must be non-dissipative, well shielded coaxial cable with the same impedance as the receiver input.

Usually it is laid parallel to other disturbing cables and electric devices, A badly shielded cable will pick up local interference and pass it on to the receiver. The receiver itself should be connected to a grounding plate at the least possible distance.

A passive long-wire antenna installed in the best possible position with a matching impedance and a shielded lead cable, is usually sufficient to allow a satisfactory reception quality.

Alternatively you can install an active antenna. The input resistance of the amplifier of an active antenna is very high, so that only a very short whip is necessary. The output resistance of the amplifier is 50 Ω throughout the specified range, so that a corresponding coaxial cable of also 50 Ω is sufficient to carry an antenna signal without further loss of impedance to the receiver input. The difficulty in the realisation of a good active antenna is to make the integrated amplifier and the impedance converter linear and that it is not over-modulated by strong signals from nearby transmission stations which cause self generated interference signals to be passed on to the receiver. As a rule this is only possible with an efficient amplifier and the corresponding power consumption, it is a challenge therefore, for the developer to find the best solution between the highest linearity and the lowest consumption.

Because of the smaller dimensions, it is easier to find a suitable position for installation of an active antenna far away enough from disturbing influences. The lead to the receiver via the shielded coaxial cable is uncritical. Using a high quality active antenna will give an optimum reception.

12.6. MORSE Code Table

The FMD15 will recognise the following code and translate accordingly:

MORSE Code Character Remarks

•

–

A

•

–

•

–

Ä

•

– –

•

– displayed as „a“

–

• • • B

–

•

–

• C

– – – –

CH

–

• • D

• E

• •

–

• F

– –

• G

• • • • H

• • I

•

– – –

J

–

•

–

K

•

–

• • L

– –

M

–

• N

– –

•

– – displayed as „n“

– – –

O

•

– –

• P

– –

•

–

Q

•

–

• R

• • • S

–

T

• •

–

U

• •

– –

Ü

• • •

–

V

•

– –

W

–

• •

–

X

–

•

– –

Y

– –

• • Z

MORSE Code Character

•

– – – –

1

• •

– – –

2

Remarks

• • •

– –

3

• • • •

–

4

• • • • • 5

–

• • • • 6

– –

• • • 7

– – –

• • 8

– – – –

• 9

– – – – –

0

–

•

– –

•

–

–

•

– –

•

–

• •

–

•

–

•

–

•

–

•

– – –

• • •

•

–

•

–

•

–

–

• • •

–

= Equal symbol / new line

• •

– –

• •

– –

• •

– –

•

–

• •

–

•

–

• • • •

–

•

– – – –

•

_-_ Minus Symbol, Hyphen

–

•

–

•

–

_!_ mark

–

•

–

•

–

_+_ End of message

• • •

–

•

–

_sk_ End of transmission

• • • • • • • • _err_

•

–

• • • -w- wait

•

–

• •

–

_-_ Hyphen

• • •

– – –

• • • _sos_ Distress

Other national special signs or distorted characters are shown as an asterisk (*)

13. Examples

13.1. Status Print Out of Timer Parameters for Baltic and North Sea

STATUS INFORMATION

GPS-LOG: TIME: 99 min Distance: 9nm

MODE

RTTY

STORE

YES

PRINT

NO

PROGRAMMED TIMER FUNCTIONS:

1. from 5:30 to 5:40

2. from 6:02 to 6:06

3. from 10:10 to 10:20

4. from 11:12 to 11:35

GMDSS MARINE RADIO DECODER FMD15 1.1*

OWNER SHIP

ATTENTION.

For up-to-date transmission times, please see the latest

Admiral List of Signals Volumes NP283(1) and (2), otherwise do not hesitate to contact us, Fastnet Radio in Hamburg and we will gladly send you the latest information of the most important stations.

13.2. Examples of NAVTEX Print Out

NAVTEX message - Station Wales, South Coast

WZ 899

WALES SOUTH COAST - BARRY

WELSH WATER BARRY WEST BUOY 51-22N

03-17W UNLIT

NNN

NAVTEX 518kHz SA33 12-03-94 0:53UTC

NAVTEX message - Station Split Radio

SPLIT RADIO NAV WNG 243/92

SINCE DEC 16TH 1992 N OF CLIFF MULD (43

31 06 N-15 55 30 E)

ANCHORED WAVEGRAPHIC STATION MARKED

WITH W-FLASHLIGHT.

500 MTRS BERTH REQUESTED.

NNN

NAVTEX 518 kHz QA08 11-03-94 22:58UTC

13.3 Example of Weather Report

TURKEY. LOW 1002 SOUTH OF SPAIN, MOVING

NORTHEAST SLOWLY.

SECONDARY DEPRESSION 1019 SOUTH OF THE

BALEARIC ISLANDS

MOVING NORTH. HIGH 1941 HEBRIDES WEAKENI

NG A LITTLE, LITTLE MOVING WEST. RIDGE

1025 AZORES STATIONARY.

FORECASTS FOR FRIDAY, 00 UTC:

(D0) WIND FORCE BEAUFORT

GOLFE DU LION (42.2N 04.5E) SST: 18 C

11 4 RAIN

FR 18Z: E 8-9 / 11 4 M RAIN

SA 00Z: E

SA 06Z: E

8-9

8

/

/

10

10

3 M

3 M

TS

SH

SA 12Z: E 8

6-7

/ 10 2 M RAIN

/ 9

2 RAIN

2 M RAIN SU 00Z: E

BALEARIC ISLANDS (39.4N 03.7E) SST: 20 C

FR 12Z: S 6 / 8 2 M //

FR 18Z: SE-S 5-6 / 7 2 M SH

SA 00Z: S 4-5 /

SA 06Z-: SW 4-5 /

SA 12Z: SW-W 5 /

SA 18Z: W 5 /

SU 00Z: SW-W 6 / 7

1.5 M RAIN

1.5 M SH

2 M RAIN

2 M //

CH04 10100kHz RTTY 12-11-99 9:52UTC

GMDSS MARINE RADIO DECODER FMD15 1.02

FASTNET RADIO AG FASTNET LADY

13.4. Example of Navigation Log

Navigation Log, partial print out

N A V I G A T I O N S L O G : 060999

TIME LAT LONG SPEED COU

063743 5454.534 N 00946.945 E

063945 5454.468 N 00947.084 E

064044 5454.439 N 00947.325 E

064544 5454.557 N 00946.951 E

064646 5454.528 N 00947.110 E

065243 5454.490 N 00947.107 E

070247 5454.521 N 00947.096 E

071238 5454.533 N 00946.976 E

071442 5454.530 N 00947.018 E

01.0

00.6

01.7

00.3

00.4

00.6

01.3

00.5

DATE

198 060999

113 060999

037 060999

051 060999

161 060999

183 060999

284 060999

073118 5454.513 N 00947.082 E

074324 5454.460 N 00946.900 E

00.5

00.4

01.0

346 060999

348

290

336

060999

060999

060999

13.5. Example of NAVTEX Status Information

NAVTEX - STATUS - INFORMATION:

FREQUENCY: 518kHz

abcdefGhiJklmnOpqrSTuvwXyz

MESSAGES: ABcDEfghilkLmnopqrstuvwxyz

DIRECT PRINT: YES

REPEAT: YES

ALARM: NO

STORED MESSAGES:

GB59 GA78 GL01 GA72 GA70 GL21 GL19 GA53

GA50 TA61 TA53 TA31 TA03 TA23 SA28 SA27

SL07 SA19 SA17 SA05 SA72 SA68 SA60 SA08

SA95 GA53 SB24 OB86 SB24 SA28 SL07 SA19

SA05 SA72 SA68

GMDSS MARINE RADIO DECODER

SHIP

FMD15 2.72E

OWNER

VAR

01 W

01 W

01 W

01 W

01 W

01 W

01 W

01 W

01 W

01 W

01 W

14. Appendix

14.1. Service and Maintenance

Your FMD15 has been designed to require only a minimum of maintenance. When changing paper rolls it is advisable to ascertain that dust that may have collected in the paper compartment is removed. There are no parts inside the case and service should be left to qualified personnel.

14.2. Service Organisations

This product has been designed and manufactured to the highest standards and has undergone rigorous testing in extreme environments. In the unlikely event that service may be required, the unit should be returned to the dealer from which it was purchased. If that presents a problem then service is available from any of the following organisations:

FASTNET RADIO AG

Deelböge 5-7

22297 Hamburg

Tel.: + 49 40 369898-0

Fax: + 49 40 369898-10 e-mail:

[email protected]

http://www.fastnet.de

Attention: Please return this unit to the dealer from whom it was purchased, for guarantee repairs. Whenever a unit is returned for servicing please include a complete fault description, a copy of your warranty card and / or proof of purchase.

14.3. Warranty

Fastnet Radio AG guarantees that the materials and the manufacturing of all products are delivered, according to the specifications, in a faultless condition.

The guarantee period on parts and labour is 24 months after the date of purchase. Parts, subject to wear and tear, such as lamps, fuses batteries, bearings etc. are not covered with this guarantee.

Guarantee servicing will be carried out by authorized service dealers or the national agency for Fastnet Radio AG products.

Products returned, which were purchased by Fastnet Radio, will be repaired free of charge or replaced. Freight or custom's charges or other extra charges are the responsibility of the customer. In no way must the costs of guarantee repairs exceed the original purchasing price.

Service-deployment – The request for servicing must be given in writing to Fastnet-Radio AG in Hamburg. Fastnet-Radio will then arrange the deployment of servicing. Servicing on board can be carried out by the nearest authorized service-partner. The labour costs for the repair or rather the replacement of defective modules or parts will be carried out without charge as long as a guarantee is valid. Overtime, waiting time travel and board costs, insurance , custom's or other extra costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Additional costs connected with the survey or replacement of components e.g. costs of docking slipping, divers and preventative measures are not covered by this Fastnet-Radio guarantee.

Validity: These guarantee regulations are only valid under presentation of a guarantee certificate or the receipt with serial number.

Additionally the installation and the operation must be in line with the user manual.

The guarantee commitments are not valid for damages caused by improper operation, accidents, damages, lack of servicing, water damages or damages caused by unauthorized personnel.

Fastnet-Radio AG will not accept responsibility for loss caused by coincidental damages out of other contracts, even when these have been caused by lack of servicing or in connection with the sale, the installation the operation or the repair of the product.

To clarify: coincidental damages include to a certain extent e.g. loss of value, material or personal damage claims and are not part of the contents of these guarantee commitments.

These guarantee obligations have taken into consideration the national legal jurisdiction

14.4. Software Maintenance

A great number of features of this product are controlled by software which is secured in 2 EPROM firmware chips. Changes in particular requirements as well as general product improvements can therefore be updated by simply exchanging new EPROM chips against those installed. This can normally be done by a skilled technician and your dealer will gladly assist you. This manual contains a coupon for one free update. Further updates are chargeable and should be ordered through your dealer or directly from Fastnet Radio at the address mentioned above.

Up-date Enquiry : should you have an enquiry, please fill out the attached form completely, and return it to Fastnet Radio

ENQUIRY

To

Fastnet Radio AG

Deelböge 5-7

22297 Hamburg

Subject: Software Up-date FMD15

Please send me information concerning a software up-date for the FMD15 to the following address:

Name

Street

: __________________________________

: __________________________________

Zip code/City : ______ / ___________________________

Country __________________________________

Telephone : _____ / _______ / ________________

Tele-fax : _____ / _______ / ________________

FMD15: Serial Number : _______________

A copy of the invoice is attached: YES/NO

_______________ ______

_____________________

14.5. Error Alarm

The FMD15 has an integrated control function . In case of an error, an acoustic alarm will sound. This is a combination of short and long beep tones.

14.5.1. „PRINTER-ERROR“ Alarm

Should there be a fault in the printer (e.g. paper jam or end of the paper roll), the display will show “PRINTER ERROR”, at the same time an alarm will sound in the form of two short beeps.

This will occur every 15 minutes.

Should the fault occur during the decoding of a message, the message will be stored automatically and after the fault has been rectified, the message can be printed out.

14.5.2 Further Acoustic Error Alarms

Nr. Sequence Explanation

01 •

−−

− driver

•• LCD

• LCD

04 •. LCD

03 ••

19 ••

−−

−−

• − printer

21 • − • − • date

• time,

Function err_wait_01 err_wait_2 err_wait_3 err_wait_016 err_prn err_RTC err_RTC_set err_sence

These error alarms can happen sporadically, caused by external or internal influence such as power fluctuation, interference in the power supply, static discharge etc. They can generally be reset by pressing the <EXIT> key. If this does not work, switch the unit off for approx. 5 seconds.

Should this error alarm continue to occur, then most likely there is a fault in the unit and should be brought to one of the authorised service centres to be examined.