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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
E-Mail:
Website: [email protected]
www.icselectronics.co.uk
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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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
Safety Warnings
This instrument is for use as an aid to sailors and should not lead to a reduction in the level of good seamanship required at all times
Reception of messages cannot always be guaranteed as this depends on local radio propagation
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Contents
Quick Start...................................................................................... 5
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....................................................................................... 25
Packing List And Options .............................................................. 25
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 28
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Congratulations on purchasing this superb ICS Electronics Ltd product. We hope that it gives you many years of reliable and trustworthy service. Please take the time to read this manual carefully as it contains some essential information regarding the operation and maintenance of the product and a useful background to the NAVTEX system.
We recommend that you regularly visit the ICS website www.icselectronics.co.uk
for information on updates, the availability of software enhancements, further options and support. 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.
The IMO and various national coastguards also operate informative websites that you may wish to visit; see www.icselectronics.co.uk/links .
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You will find this product extremely easy to operate.
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Follow the installation guidelines
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Re-check the cable connections
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Apply
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Set up the Nav6 display product to enable printing
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Switch on the Nav6 Printer
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You can now print Navtex messages and/or NMEA data.
Your Nav6 Printer can be used in conjunction with a Nav6 or
Nav6plus Navtex receiving system, or with a Nav6 Repeater to provide a permanent record of Navtex messages, NMEA data or ship’s log, as appropriate.
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
In a Nav6 Navtex system the Nav6 Printer can be used to print messages from pre-selected stations and/or message types automatically, as they are received.
The Nav6 Printer can also be used to print manually-selected messages whenever they are required (for forwarding on to crew members etc).
Nav6plus / Nav6aplus Navtex System
In a Nav6plus or Nav6aplus Navtex system the Nav6 Printer can be used to print messages from pre-selected stations and/or message types automatically, as they are received.
The Nav6 Printer can also be used to print manually-selected messages whenever they are required (for forwarding on to crew members etc).
If you have an integrated navigation system (which also has a GPS receiver) which is connected to the NMEA input of the Nav6plus, you can print a log at pre-programmed intervals. The information printed may include the following:
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Position
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Course and speed through the water
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Log of distance travelled
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Wind speed and direction
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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.
If you are using the Nav6 Repeater as a large format display for your
GPS or integrated navigation system you can print a log at preprogrammed intervals. The information printed may include the following:
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Position
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Course and speed through the water
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Log of distance travelled
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Wind speed and direction
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Depth
The Nav6 Printer can also be used to print the full contents of the
Nav6 Repeater NMEA log file at any time, under manual control.
Permanent installation of the Nav6 Printer can be made using the Ubracket provided. Alternatively, the optional FMT-4 flush panel mounting kit may be purchased.
Please read the installation section of this user guide thoroughly before attempting installation of the NAV6 printer.
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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.
PWR SBY
Y
P
F
N
Paper Feed
Start set-up procedure
Stop Alarm. Stop / restart printer
Power on / off
F: Paper Feed
Press and hold the F button to feed the paper.
N: Start set-up procedure
Press the N button to enter set-up mode.
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Y: Stop Alarm. Stop / restart printer
When the printer is on, it can be put into / out of standby by pressing the Y button. This can enable print-outs to be paused if required.
When in standby mode, the front red ‘SBY’ LED is not illuminated
P: Power on / off
Once power has been applied, the printer can be switched on and off by pressing the red power P button.
Several buttons have second functions. These are used when responding to the 'SET-UP' menu prompts.
There are two LEDs along the top of the Nav6 Printer
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PWR
•
SBY
ON when power is applied to the printer
ON when the printer is ready to print
The alarm will sound under the following circumstances:
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Paper
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Low battery (supply is less than 9 volts)
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Switch on the Nav6 Printer by apply 12V to its power connections and pressing the red power P button
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The “PWR” light will illuminate, and the Nav6 Printer will sound one short beep
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The "SBY" light will illuminate
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The printer will perform several line feeds
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The Nav6 Printer is then ready to print
Test the interface between the Nav6 display product and the Nav6
Printer as follows :
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On the Nav6 display product set “manual print” to “On” and the output format to “Printer” ( Setup Mode, NAVTEX View, Options
Page)
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On the Nav6 display product print a NAVTEX message to the printer by pressing the PRINT softkey on the NAVTEX Mode,
Print View
If the message is not printed then follow the fault finding guide at the end of this manual.
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Open the paper loading door
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Press N button to start the set-up procedure
The current baud rate will be printed.
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Press Y button to accept the current setting
The baud rate should be 4800 for Nav6 applications, if you need to change it then :
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Press N button
A choice of 6 settings are displayed
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0) 300 1) 600 2) 1200
3) 2400 4) 4800 5) 9600
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Press N button to step through the choices (to select 4800 press the N button 4 times)
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Press Y button to accept the setting
The current baud rate will be printed.
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Press Y button to accept the current setting
The current linefeed setting will be printed.
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Press Y button to accept the current setting
The linefeed setting should be OFF for Nav6 applications, if you need to change it then :
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Press N button
The linefeed setting will toggle & be printed out.
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Press Y button to accept the current setting or
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Press N button to change the current setting
A “Setup complete” message will be printed.
PWR SB Y
F
N
Y
P
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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.
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Set NAVTEX “auto print” to “On” (Setup Mode, NAVTEX View,
Options Page)
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Set the NAVTEX output format to “Printer” (Setup Mode,
NAVTEX View, Options Page)
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Set the NAVTEX print filtering to select which message types from which stations should be printed (Setup Mode, NAVTEX
View, Options Page, Print Setup)
Auto printing of NAVTEX messages will now occur when new NAVTEX message transmissions are received from the selected stations
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Set NAVTEX “manual print” to “On” (Setup Mode, NAVTEX
View, Options Page)
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Use PRINT softkey on the Navtex Mode, Print View to print the Navtex message currently at the top of the screen
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Set Navigate “auto print” to “On” and set the required logging interval (Setup Mode, Navigate View, Options Page)
Auto printing of Navigation logs will now occur at the chosen Navigate logging interval.
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Set Navigate “manual print” to “On” if you want to be able to print the current page of log entries from the navigation log using the
PRINT softkey on the Navigate Mode, Log View
When printing Navtex messages and you do not require the full
Navtex header (including UTC date & time, the source frequency and station name) then set the output format to “data” rather than
“printer”. The Navtex message identifier is still printed but two lines of print are saved for every Navtex message printed. To make use of this feature :
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Set the NAVTEX output format to “Data” (Setup Mode, NAVTEX
View, Options Page)
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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
Always use the F button to feed the paper clear of the mechanism.
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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.
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To remove the remaining paper, open the paper loading door.
Push a top corner of the door to release the locking door catch
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Tear off the paper where it enters the printer mechanism
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Remove the old paper roll
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Remove the plastic spindle from inside the paper roll
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Press F button to feed the remaining paper through the printer mechanism
DO NOT PULL THE PAPER THROUGH THE PRINTER AS THIS
ACTION MAY DAMAGE THE PRINTER MECHANISM
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Place the new roll onto the spindle with the paper emerging from the top of the roll pointing towards you
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Mount the new roll and spindle onto the roll bracket
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Insert the paper into the slot at the base of the printer mechanism, and feed it in as far as it will go
It is important that the edge of the new paper roll is cut straight and that the paper is dry. Use a pair of scissors to prepare a clean straight paper edge.
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Check that the paper roll is correctly aligned with the print mechanism as shown below
CORRECT INCORRECT
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Press F button until the paper appears through the door exit
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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.
The paper roll size is 80mm x 20m with a maximum diameter of
42mm and an internal spindle (hole) diameter of 12mm.
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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.
The NAV6 Printer should not be mounted in a position where spray can reach it in a rough sea, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
Installation of the Nav6 Printer is straightforward and can be carried out with just a drill and screwdriver.
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Use cable ties to restrain the wiring from any vibration that might weaken it over a prolonged period
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The connecting cables should be restrained from movement by securing them to the rear of the Nav6 Printer or to adjacent woodwork
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An overview of the Nav6 Printer system connections is shown below:
ICS
ICS
6
N a v t ex
NAV-6
DISPLAY
RED
2.5A
1.5A
RED
BLACK
BLACK
BATTERY
SCREEN DRAIN
WHITE
BLACK
YELLOW
BLACK
RED
BLACK
WHITE
BROWN
WHITE
BLACK
YELLOW
BLACK
SCREEN DRAIN
RED
BLACK
BLUE
BLACK
GREEN
BLACK
BROWN
WHITE
NAV-6
PRINTER
6
P r i n t e r
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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).
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To allow the unit to be isolated for service, a 2.5A circuit breaker
(or a 2.5A fuse and switch) should switch the power supply to the printer. We recommend that the printer is switched separately from the rest of the Nav6 system
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The connection to the boats power supply should be made with the cable supplied, which may be extended if required
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Use the RED and BLACK twisted pair for connection to the boat’s power supply
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Connect the RED wire to boat’s positive (12V) supply
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Connect the BLACK wire to negative (0V) supply
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The connection between the Nav6 Printer and the Nav6 /
Nav6plus / Nav6 Repeater should be less than 5 metres
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Carefully check all connections before applying power
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Switch on the power supply by closing the 2.5A circuit breaker or power panel switch
Check that the red ‘PWR’ LED illuminates, followed shortly by an audible ‘beep’ and the red ‘SBY’ LED illuminating
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Note that vessels that require isolation may need to install a DC to DC converter – if in doubt ask your dealer
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24V vessels should install the 24V / 12V DC to DC converter
Testing The Nav6 After Installation
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Connect the printer interface cable to the Nav6 & wire it into your
Nav6 display as follows :
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The connection to the Nav6 Display should be made with the cable supplied
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Use the WHITE and BROWN twisted pair for connection to your
Nav6 display (or Nav6hub)
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Connect the WHITE wire to 0V (the BLACK paired with RED on the display cable)
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Connect the BROWN wire to RS232 TX (TX from display)
The printer cable consists of two twisted pairs:
Twisted Pair
BROWN twisted with WHITE
Core Colour
BROWN
RED twisted with BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
RED
Screen Silver
Signal description
RS232 TX
0V input
0V input
12V input
Nominally 0V
Note : if you have a Nav6hub then follow the wiring instructions contained in the
Nav6hub User Manual instead.
Safety Warning
The ICS NAV6 Printer has been designed and manufactured to be completely safe when installed in accordance with these installation instructions.
It is essential that a fuse or circuit breaker be installed in the supply cable. The NAV6 printer is supplied with a DC power cable and in-line
2.5 amp fuse. It is essential that this fuse is included in the finished installation.
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The self test procedure tests the operation of the Nav6 Printer and prints a status report.
To start the self test:
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Turn off the Nav6 Printer
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Hold in the F button and switch on the power with the P button
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After a short delay, release the F button
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A long bleep will sound and a test report is printed
P WR SB Y
Y
P
F
N
Note 1 : Either A, B or C will show here.
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Once the test results are printed normal operation will resume
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If all tests are successfully completed, the following is printed:
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The HEAD RESISTANCE letter is for service use only, and should match the head resistance marked on the printer assembly
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The PAPER SENSOR tests whether the Nav6 Printer can recognise the presence of paper in the roll holder
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CPU and RAM lines test the memory and central processor
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ROM and ROMDATE lines may change in line with product development
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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
The Nav6 Printer may be cleaned when necessary by wiping with a cloth dampened with fresh water. Do not use solvents.
If the Nav6 Printer does not operate as expected, check that:
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The Nav6 Printer is connected to a power supply (10.8 V
15.6V
dc dc
–
) as detailed in the installation section of this user guide.
Check that the in-line fuse has not blown
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The connections to the Nav6 display (or to the Nav6hub) are correct as described above
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If there is no sign of life from the printer, check that a small piece of paper is not jammed under the print head
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If the printer operates but nothing is printed, check that the paper roll is of a type recommended by ICS and that heat sensitive side of the paper is uppermost
Paper
Out Alarm
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Check that the paper roll is correctly fitted
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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.
Telephone +44 (0)1903 738706
Facsimile +44 (0)1903 738747
Email: [email protected]
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Printer J am
Mishandling of the paper when installing a new paper roll can sometimes cause the printer to jam.
If the moving printer head is allowed to catch the edge of the paper roll the printer mechanism may stall. This will result in a ‘printer fault’ being reported by the unit (alarm : ‘bleep’, ‘bleep’, ‘bleep’).
This condition may be avoided by first ensuring that the new paper roll has a flat cleanly cut edge.
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Consult the ‘Paper Loading’ instructions for details of the paper load procedure
Should a paper jam occur, do not pull on the paper or try to force the printer head sideways as such action may cause damage to the printer and may invalidate your warranty.
As the procedure to clear a ‘stalled printer’ involves disassembly of the main unit it is recommended that this should only be attempted by authorised service personnel.
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
Email: [email protected]
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From time to time software upgrades may be available. Please check our website for information on new releases.
ICS Electronics Ltd warrants to the original end-user that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, the product will be repaired or replaced (with the same or a similar model, which may be a refurbished model) at
ICS Electronics’ option, without charge for either parts or labour. For warranty repair, the unit must be returned, carriage pre-paid, to the
ICS Electronics Ltd. dealer from whom it was first purchased. This limited warranty shall not apply if the product is modified, tampered with, misused, subjected to abnormal working conditions (including, but not limited to lightning and immersion in water) and use with power supplies and other options not specifically recommended by
ICS Electronics Ltd.
Please contact us for further details of our warranty repair procedure.
For the Nav6 Printer contents – please see the packing list enclosed.
The following Nav6 Printer ancillary parts can be purchased:
Option
NAV-PSX: Mains/battery auto standby power unit (220/110V AC and 24V DC input with 13.8V DC output)
FMT-4: Flush panel mounting kit
NAV-ROLLS: Box of eight paper rolls
ICS Part Number
913.07
913.19
913.13
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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.
The paper roll size is 80mm x 20m with a maximum diameter of
42mm and an internal spindle (hole) diameter of 12mm.
Specifications may be changed without notice.
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Should you need to make up a new interface cable for the Nav6
Printer, the connections should be :
7
8
5
6
9
10
Pin
3
4
1
2
Function
Not used
Screen
Not used
Not used
Serial B (negative)
Serial A (positive)
0V input
12V input
Not used
Not used
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The label on the rear of the Nav6 Printer identifies each connection.
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Pin 1 is located closest to the edge of the Nav6 Printer case.
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The power supply input should be within the range 10.8 –
15.6Vdc.
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Approval Standards
tba
Power
Voltage range
Consumption (Typical)
Standby
Printing
Printer Unit
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Humidity
Mounting
Weight (without cable)
Printer Specification
Type
Character Matrix
Paper Roll
Paper Out
Front Panel
10.8V to 15.6V
125mA (1.5 W at 12V)
210 mA (2.5 W at 12V)
0 to +40degC
-20 to +55degC
0 to 95%
Below decks
1200 g (approx.)
Controls
Thermal, 40 chars per line
7 x 5
80mm wide x 20m long
Audible alarm
Four push-button switches located under the paper load door
Power ON/OFF
Paper feed
Two menu set up keys
Interface Parameters
serial RS232 compatible
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
Baud rate 4800
Auto Linefeed
Rear Connections
Alarms
Mounting
Selectable (Default : OFF)
10 way plug in connector
Paper Out
Low battery supply
<
9vdc
Shelf/bulkhead
FMT-4 panel mount option
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