Operator'S Manual: Navtex Receiver
Operator'S Manual: Navtex Receiver
Operator'S Manual: Navtex Receiver
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
NAVTEX RECEIVER
MODEL NX-300
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions for the Operator
WARNING CAUTION
Do not open the cover of Keep heater away from equipment.
the equipment.
A heater can melt the equipment's power
Only qualified personnel cord, which can cause fire or electrical
should work inside the shock.
equipment.
Use the proper fuse.
Immediately turn off the power at the
ship's mains switchboard if water or Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or
foreign object falls into the equipment equipment damage.
or the equipment is emitting smoke or
fire. Do not operate the equipment with wet
hands.
Continued use of the equipment can cause
fire, electrical shock and serious injury. Electrical shock can result.
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Safety Instructions for the Installer
WARNING CAUTION
Do not open the cover Ground the equipment to
unless totally familiar with prevent mutual interference.
electrical circuits and
service manual.
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD ................................................................................................................... vi
A Word to NX-300 Owners .................................................................................................................. vi
EQUIPMENT LISTS........................................................................................................ ix
2. OPERATION ............................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Control Description .....................................................................................................................2-1
3. SYSTEM MENU.......................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Units of Measurement ................................................................................................................3-1
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3.5 Delete All Messages ...................................................................................................................3-4
4. OTHER FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................4-1
4.1 DEMO Mode...............................................................................................................................4-1
6. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................6-1
6.1 Installation of Display Unit ..........................................................................................................6-1
6.4 Interfacing...................................................................................................................................6-4
Declaration of Conformity
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FOREWORD
A Word to NX-300 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO NX-300 NAVTEX Receiver. We are confident
that you will enjoy many years of operation with this fine piece of equipment.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and
reliability throughout the world. Our extensive global network of agents and dealers furthers this
dedication to excellence.
The NX-300 is just one of the many FURUNO developments in the field of marine radio
communication. The NX-300 provides cost-effective price, high sensitivity and simple operation
in one compact and light-weight unit. In addition to its fundamental function of receiving
NAVTEX broadcasts, this unit can also function as nav data display when connected to
navigation equipment.
This unit is designed and constructed to ensure the user many years of trouble-free operation.
To obtain full performance from the equipment, however, you should carefully read and follow
the recommended procedures for installation, operation and maintenance. No machine can
perform its intended functions unless it is installed and maintained properly.
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Features
NAVTEX (Navigational Telex) is a worldwide coastal telex broadcasting system. Coastal
NAVTEX broadcasting stations with specific ID's transmit Navigational warnings, Meteorological
warnings, Search and Rescue (SAR) information and other navigational information for
NAVTEX receiver-equipped vessels sailing in coastal waters.
The FURUNO NX-300 NAVTEX receiver receives NAVTEX messages and automatically
displays them together with station ID and message category information.
The service range of a NAVTEX station is typically 200-400 nautical miles. A NAVTEX station
normally broadcasts every 4 hours.
The NAVTEX message is relevant for all types and sizes of vessels. The NX-300 is shipped
from the factory equipped to receive 7 specific types of NAVTEX messages from all NAVTEX
stations. However unnecessary stations can be rejected or necessary stations can be added by
the "manual station selection" facility.
If ship's position data is fed from navigation equipment, the NX-300 automatically decides in
which NAVAREA the vessel is navigating, and selects stations. (NAVAREAs are geographical
zones defined by the International Maritime Organization.)
• Unattended operation once required data is entered.
• Received data is not saved nor displayed when the error rate exceeds the percentage you set
(max 39%).
• No paper required
• Designed for voluntary carriage on recreational craft and small workboats
• Compact, stylish display and antenna units
• Memory of up to 28,000 characters for last 72 hours
• Navigation data can be fed through external input (connection with navigation aid required).
• Bright 95 x 60 mm LCD with adjustable contrast and brilliance
• Memory backup with a long-life lithium battery
• Low power consumption
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
H-field
ANTENNA UNIT
NX-3H-D
Antenna Cable
(10 m)
NAVTEX RECEIVER
NX-300-D
FURUNO
MENU ENT
GPS navigator
DISP DIM
FREQ
Personal Computer
PWR
Power Cable
(2 m)
12-24 VDC
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EQUIPMENT LISTS
Standard supply
Name Type Qty Remarks
NAVTEX Reveiver NX-300-D 1 Including hanger and knob bolts
Antenna Unit NX-3H-D H-field type with 10 m cable
Installation Materials Power/Data cable (Type: MJ-A7SPF0005-020,
Code No.: 000-139-384)
1 set
Tapping screw (4 pcs., for fixing NAVTEX
receiver, Type: 5x20, Code No.: 000-802-081)
Spare Parts Fuse (2 pcs., Type: FGMB 1A, Code No.: 000-
1 set
114-805)
Accessories Hard cover (Type: 20-016-1091, Code No.: 100-
1 set
297-032)
Optional equipment
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1. PRINCIPLE OF NAVTEX SYSTEM
1.1 How NAVTEX Works
There are many types of navigational and meteorological information available on radio, such
as NAVAREA, HYDROPAC, etc. However, these systems rely heavily upon the operator's
experience and skill in tuning the radio and interpreting messages. In addition, constant
monitoring to pick up wanted information among a vast volume of messages is not practical with
a limited radio staff.
To provide all mariners with up-to-the-minute information automatically, the NAVTEX system
was developed.
NAVTEX is an acronym meaning Navigational Telex, and as its name shows, it is a kind of
narrow band radio teletype system for sending (by frequency shift keying) text messages
expressed in a 7-unit code. The difference is that a NAVTEX transmitter transmits nine control
characters (header code) ahead of the main message, so that the receiver can identify the
station, message type and serial number automatically.
If the stations were to transmit without any rule, the system would collapse due to mutual
interference. To avoid this problem, the following rules apply.
• The transmission schedule is determined so that two or more stations having a common
service area may not overlap in time.
• Each station transmits with minimum required power to cover its service area (200 nautical
miles nominal).
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1.3 Message Format
For automatic identification of messages, each message starts with eight control characters,
called "Header codes".
The first four characters are always "ZCZC" and common to all messages. This part is used for
message synchronization. The latter four characters are designated as b1, b2, b3 and b4 to
indicate origin, category and serial number of the message.
Character b1 is the identification letter of the NAVTEX station; "A" to "Z". Character b2 indicates
the type of message, "A" to "Z", as listed below. Character b3 and b4 indicate the serial number
of the message. The serial numbers are counted up from "01" to "99", and start from "01" again.
Number "00" is specially reserved for important emergency messages, such as a search and
rescue (SAR) message.
Header code
Type of message
"A" - "Z"
(See the list below.)
Station ID
"A" - "Z"
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1.4 Display Indications
NEW: Displayed when AUTO: Displayed when you
SAR: Displayed when
message is displayed for select AUTO mode in
message type D is
the first time. STATION SELECTION.
displayed.
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1.5 NAVTEX Station Map
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1.6 NAVTEX Station List
Station
NAV Station Name 518kHz 490kHz
Country Station Name Latitude Longitude
area (Less than 18 characters) B1 B1
Characters
Malin Head 10 55 22 N 07 21 W Q
France Niton 5 50 35 N 01 18 W K
Netherlands Coast
Netherlands Den Helder 10 52 06 N 04 15 E P
Guard
Rogaland Radio 14 58 48 N 05 34 E L
Vardoe Radio 12 70 22 N 31 06 E V
Svalbard 8 78 04 N 13 38 E A
Ørlandet Orlandet 8 63 40 N 09 33 E N
Karlskrona Gislovshammar 13 55 29 N 14 19 E J
Gothenburg
Grimeton 8 57 06 N 12 23 E D
(Grimeton)
United
Cullercoats 11 55 02 N 01 26 W G I,U
Kingdom
Portpatrick 11 54 51 N 05 07 W O C
Oostende 8 51 11 N 02 48 E M
Russian
Murmansk 8 68 58 N 33 05 E C
Federation
Archangel 9 64 33 N 40 32 E F
Niton 5 50 35 N 01 18 W T
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Station
NAV Station Name 518kHz 490kHz
Country Station Name Latitude Longitude
area (Less than 18 characters) B1 B1
Characters
II Spain Tarifa 6 36 01 N 05 34 W G
Las Palmas 10 28 10 N 15 25 W I
Egypt Alexandria 10 31 12 N 29 52 E N
Serapeum 8 30 28 N 32 22 E X
Corfu Kerkyra 7 39 37 N 19 55 E K
Lemnos Limnos 6 39 52 N 25 04 E L
Israel Haifa 5 32 49 N 35 00 E P
Italy Roma 4 41 48 N 12 31 E R
Augusta 7 37 14 N 15 14 E S,V
Cagliari 8 39 14 N 09 14 E T
Trieste 7 45 41 N 13 46 E U
Malta Malta 5 35 49 N 14 32 E O
Russian
Novorossiysk 12 44 42 N 37 44 E A
Federation
Astrakhan 9 46 18 N 47 58 E W
Turkey Istanbul 8 41 04 N 28 57 E D
Samsun 6 41 17 N 36 20 E E
Antalya 7 36 53 N 30 42 E F
Izmir 5 38 22 N 26 36 E I
Ukraine Mariupol 8 47 06 N 37 33 E B
Odessa 6 46 29 N 30 44 E C
Bermuda
IV Bermuda 7 32 23 N 64 41 W B
(UK)
Prescott Wiarton 7 44 20 N 81 10 W H
St. Johns 9 47 30 N 52 40 W O
Thunder Bay 11 48 25 N 89 20 W P
Sydney, Nova
Sydney, NS 10 46 10 N 60 00 W Q,J
Scotia
Yarmouth 8 43 45 N 66 10 W U,V
(Con’t on next page)
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Station
NAV Station Name 518kHz 490kHz
Country Station Name Latitude Longitude
area (Less than 18 characters) B1 B1
Characters
Labrador 8 53 42 N 57 01 W X
Iqaluit, NU 11 63 43 N 68 33 W T S
Denmark
(Greenland-We Godthaab(Nuuk) 14 64 04 N 52 01 W W
st Coast)
Boston 6 41 43 N 70 30 W F
New Orleans 11 29 53 N 89 57 W G
Chesapeake Portsmouth 10 36 43 N 76 00 W N
Savannah, GA 12 32 08 N 81 42 W E
Netherlands
Curacao 7 12 10 N 68 52 W H
Antilles
La Paloma 9 34 40 S 54 09 W F A
Montevideo 10 34 52 S 56 19 W N.I.
Comodoro
18 45 51 S 67 25 W C,O
Rivadavia
Uruguay La Paloma 9 34 40 S 54 09 W F A
Port Elizabeth 14 34 02 S 25 33 E I
Durban 6 30 00 S 31 30 E O
Madras 6 13 08 N 80 10 E P
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Station
NAV Station Name 518kHz 490kHz
Country Station Name Latitude Longitude
area (Less than 18 characters) B1 B1
Characters
IX Bahrain Hamala 6 26 09 N 50 28 E B
Serapeum
Egypt Serapeum 8 30 28 N 32 22 E X
(Ismailia)
Quseir Kosseir 7 26 06 N 34 17 E V
Iran Bushehr 7 28 59 N 50 50 E A
Bandar Abbas 12 27 07 N 56 04 E F
Oman Muscat 6 23 36 N 58 30 E M
Pakistan Karachi 7 24 51 N 67 03 E P
X 0 NONE
Guangzhou 9 23 08 N 113 32 E N
Fuzhou 6 26 01 N 119 18 E O
Shanghai 8 31 08 N 121 33 E Q
Dalian 6 38 52 N 121 31 E R
Ambon 5 03 42 S 128 12 E B
Makassar 8 05 06 S 119 26 E D
Jakarta 7 06 06 S 106 54 E E
Kushiro 7 42 57 N 144 36 E K
Yokohama 8 35 14 N 139 55 E I
Moji 4 34 01 N 130 56 E H
Naha 4 26 05 N 127 40 E G
Korea,
Chukpyun Chukpyong 9 37 03 N 129 26 E V J
Republic of
Miri 4 04 28 N 114 01 E T
Sandakan 8 05 54 N 118 00 E S
Davao 5 07 04 N 125 36 E K
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Station
NAV Station Name 518kHz 490kHz
Country Station Name Latitude Longitude
area (Less than 18 characters) B1 B1
Characters
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung 9 22 29 N 120 25 E P
(Linyüan)
Associate
Member of Hong Kong 9 22 13 N 114 15 E L
IMO
Tofino 6 48 55 N 125 35 W H
Honolulu 8 21 22 N 158 09 W O
Cambria 7 35 31 N 121 03 W Q
Astoria 7 46 10 N 123 49 W W
Adak 4 51 54 N 176 38 W X
Russian
XIII Kholmsk 7 47 02 N 142 03 E B
Federation
Murmansk 8 68 46 N 32 58 E C
Arkhangelsk 11 64 51 N 40 17 E F
Astrakhan 9 45 47 N 47 33 E W
XIV 0 NONE
Valparaiso 10 32 48 S 71 29 W B,I
Talcahuano 10 36 42 S 73 06 W C,J
Callao 6 12 03 S 77 09 W U
Mollendo 8 17 01 S 72 01 W W
Ecuador Guayaquil 9 02 17 S 79 52 W M
Note: The list shows the stations listed at Longwave Navtex Broadcasts (2004).
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2. OPERATION
2.1 Control Description
All operation of the NX-300 is carried out with the controls on the front panel of the display unit.
FURUNO
MENU ENT
DISP DIM
Omnipad
• Shifts cursor and display.
• Selects items on menus.
PWR
Removing the hard cover Opens menu or MENU ENT Registers items on menus.
To remove the hard cover, squeeze message display.
it at its top and bottom right (or left)
corners and pull it toward you. DISP DIM Adjusts panel dimmer
Opens message
Pressure selecting display and contrast.
or navigational
data display. FREQ Selects 518 kHz or 490 kHz.
(See page 2-12.)
Pressure
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Note: The NX-300 should be turned on for the duration of a voyage so that important warning
messages will not be missed.
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2.3 Adjusting Dimmer and Contrast
1. Press the [DIM] key to show the dimmer and contrast setting window.
Note: If you press the [MENU] key again at the main menu, the message waiting screen
appears.
2. Press or to select menu item. As you operate or , the selected item appears in
reverse video. For example, select FUNCTIONS.
3. Press the [ENT] key to open menu selected.
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4. Press ! or " to select menu item and press the [ENT] key. For example, select RCV ALARM.
Corresponding option menu appears.
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d) Press ! or " to select RECEIVE or IGNORE depending on whether you want to select or
deselect the station.
e) Press the [ENT] key.
f) Repeat steps b) to e) to select or deselect other stations.
g) Press the [MENU] key or [DISP] key to close the STATION SELECTION menu.
4. Press ! or " to select a message you want to change the current setting.
5. Press the [ENT] key to show the following window.
6. When you change RECEIVE into IGNORE for message type A, B, D or L, the following
window appears to confirm. For all other message types proceed to step 8.
7. Press # or $ to select YES or NO. Select YES to change the current setting, or NO not to
change.
8. Press the [ENT] key.
9. Repeat steps 4 to 8 to select or deselect other message types.
10. Press the [MENU] key or [DISP] key to close the MESSAGE SELECTION menu.
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2.7 Setting Functions (FUNCTIONS menu)
See menu description below for detailed information.
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press ! or " to select FUNCTIONS.
3. Press the [ENT] key to display the FUNCTIONS menu.
4. Press ! or " to select menu item and press the [ENT] key.
5. Press ! or " to select option desired.
6. Press the [ENT] key to register your selection.
7. Press the [MENU] key twice to close the menu.
RCV ALARM: The audible alarm may be generated when message type A, B, D or L is received.
The default setting is ON.
KEY BEEP: The equipment can emit a beep tone when a control is operated. The default setting
is ON.
ERROR RATE: When character error occurs due to noise interference during signal propagation,
erroneous character is displayed as “∗”.
When the character error rate is within the percentage you set (0-39%), the NX-300 displays the
message and stores it. When it exceeds the percentage you set, the NX-300 neither displays nor
stores the message. You may set the threshold level of character error rate as desired and the
default setting is 33%.
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SCROLLING: This menu item lets you select how to scroll the message display. The default
setting is AUTO-SLOW.
AUTO-SLOW: Long press of ! or " scrolls line-by-line slowly automatically. Touch and
release " to scroll manually.
AUTO-FAST: Long press of ! or " scrolls line-by-line automatically, faster than AUTO-
SLOW. Touch and release " to scroll manually.
SKIP-$$: The U.S. National Weather Service broadcasts weather information via the
U.S. Coast Guard NAVTEX stations. Their messages contain $$, the
continue indicator. You can quickly jump to the next continue indicator. Long
press of ! or " skips to $$.
SAVE MESSAGE TO PC: Select to download message to a PC. See the next paragraph.
Wiring
Your equipment provides a wiring diagram that shows how to connect to a PC using a DSUB 9-
pin connector. Refer to the interconnection diagram for details.
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press ! or " to select SYSTEM MENU.
3. Press the [ENT] key to show the SYSTEM MENU.
4. Press " to select WIRING INFO?.
5. Press the [ENT] key to show the wiring info display.
A DSUB 25-pin (EIA-232) may also be used to make the connection. In this case the wiring
diagram is as follows.
1 RD2 WHITE
2 SG BLUE 7 GND
3 SD YELLOW 3 RXD
4 RD GREEN 2 TXD
5 + RED 4 RTS
6 - BLACK 5 CTS
7 FG 6 DSR
- + 20 DTR
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Setting for communication software on PC
Downloading messages to a PC
Set up the computer to receive data. Messages are downloaded to a PC character by character
during reception.
To download all messages saved in NX-300, do the following;
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press ! or " to select FUNCTIONS.
3. Press the [ENT] key to show the FUNCTIONS menu.
4. Press " to select SAVE MESSAGE TO PC.
5. Press the [ENT] key. The following display appears.
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9. Press the [ENT] key to save. The following messages appear in order.
To cancel saving,
press the [ENT] key
Note2: When a PC or a serial printer is connected to the NX-300, received messages are
displayed on a PC or printed on a serial printer but not displayed or saved to the NX-300 in the
following cases;
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2.8 Selecting Language
You can select language displayed on the NX-300. Languages are English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, and Portuguese.
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press to select LANGUGE.
3. Press the [ENT] key. The following menu appears. (ENG: English, FRA: French, GER:
German, ITA: Italian, SPA: Spanish, DUT: Dutch, DEN: Danish, POR: Portuguese)
The latest
message Unread message
D type message
For A, B or L type
message
2. Operate the Omnipad to select the message to display. If more than 15 messages are
saved, the scroll bar appears at the rigth side of the display. Press or to scroll the
display.
3. Press the [ENT] key to display the message selected.
Note: If you want to see the received frequency (518 kHz or 490 kHz) also, change the window
mode as shown on page 4-2.
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2.10 Sample Messages
When message is displayed, press ! or " to scroll message and press # or $ to display the
other message. When the oldest or newest message is displayed, the beep sounds.
Scroll bar
Main message
Main message
Termination code
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2.11 Displaying Navigation Data
With navigation data input the NX-300 can display navigation data, in addition to its primary
function.
1. Press the [DISP] key to display the receiving messages log.
2. Press the [DISP] key again to display navigation data.
3. To return to the receiving message log, press the [DISP] key again.
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2.12 Selecting Receive Frequency
1. Press the [FREQ] key to show the frequency window.
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3. SYSTEM MENU
3.1 Units of Measurement
When navigational data is fed to the NX-300, you can select units of distance and speed to use.
Distance/speed can be displayed in nautical miles/knots, kilometers/kilometers per hour, or
miles/ miles per hour. The default setting is nautical miles/knots.
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press ! or " to select SYSTEM MENU.
3. Press the [ENT] key. The SYSTEM MENU appears.
5. Press ! or " to select combination desired; nm, kt; km, km/h; mi, mi/h.
6. Press the [ENT] key.
7. Press the [MENU] key or [DISP] key to close the SYSTEM MENU.
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3.2 Time Difference (using local time)
GPS uses UTC time. If a GPS receiver feeds nav data to the NX-300 and you would rather use
local time, enter the time difference (range: -13:30 to +13:30) between local time and UTC time.
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press ! or " to select SYSTEM MENU.
3. Press the [ENT] key to open the SYSTEM MENU.
11. Press the [MENU] key or [DISP] key to close the SYSTEM MENU.
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3.3 Time Display
When navigational data is fed to the NX-300, you may display the time in 12-hour or 24-hour
notation. The default setting is 24-hour notation. AM or PM is shown when 12-hour notation is
selected.
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press ! or " to select SYSTEM MENU.
3. Press the [ENT] key. The SYSTEM MENU appears.
4. Press " to select TIME DISP.
5. Press the [ENT] key. The following window appears.
6. Press # to select YES. If you want to cancel, press the [ENT] key to select NO before
pressing #.
7. Press the [ENT] key.
8. Press the [MENU] key or [DISP] key to close the SYSTEM MENU.
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3.5 Delete All Messages
This function deletes all messages NX-300 saves.
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu.
2. Press ! or " to select SYSTEM MENU.
3. Press the [ENT] key to show the SYSTEM MENU.
4. Press " to select DELETE ALL MESSAGES.
5. Press the [ENT] key. The following window appears.
You may choose what data to display in the three cells below the date and time indications on the
nav data display. The choices of data are speed, course, range, bearing, power source voltage
and position in latitude and longitude (not available for “LEFT” or “RIGHT”).
01-JAN-00 15:37:40
LARGE
LEFT RIGHT
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3. Press the [ENT] key to show the USER DISPLAY menu. The cursor is now on the LARGE
field. LARGE means the center indication on the nav data display.
5. Operate the Omnipad to select item desired. (SPD: Speed, CSE: Course, RNG: Range to
destination, BRG: Bearing to destination, PWR: Power source voltage, L/L: position in
latitude and longitude)
6. Press the [ENT] key.
7. Select the items LEFT and RIGHT and set their options like you did for LARGE, referring to
Figure 3-12 for location of indications.
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4. OTHER FUNCTIONS
4.1 DEMO Mode
The DEMO mode provides simulated operation of this unit. Connection of antenna is not
necessary. You may select stations and messages manually or automatically and demo
messages are received. All controls are operative.
Press the [PWR] key while pressing to turn the power on. “SET DEMO MODE!” appears
momentarily. “DEMO” appears at the top of the screen when the DEMO mode is active.
DEMO mark
To escape the DEMO mode, press the [PWR] key while pressing . “RESET DEMO MODE!”
appears momentarily.
Press the [PWR] key while pressing to turn the power on. “SET VIEW MODE!” appears
momentarily. “VIEW” is displayed at the upper left corner of the display.
To quit the VIEW mode,: repeat above procedure. “RESET VIEW MODE!” appears.
Press the [PWR] key while pressing to turn the power on. “RESET BACKUP DATA!” appears
momentarily while data is being cleared. Then, all default settings are restored.
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4.4 Changing Received Message Log Window
You can show received frequency on the received message log as shown below.
1. Press the [PWR] key while pressing !to turn the power on and release the keys after
display appears.
2. Press the [DISP] key to show the received message log. The received frequencies (518 kHz
and 490 kHz) are displayed on the window.
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5. MAINTENANCE &
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
5.1 Maintenance
Check the following points regularly to maintain performance:
• Check that connectors on the rear panel are firmly tightened and free of rust.
• Check that the ground system is free of rust and the ground wire is tightly fastened.
• Check that battery terminals are clean and free of rust.
• Check the antenna for damage. Replace if damaged.
• Dust and dirt on the keyboard and display screen may be removed with a soft cloth. Do not
use chemical cleaners to clean the equipment; they may remove paint and markings.
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7. Press the [ENT] key to start the test. The equipment checks ROM, RAM, SIO and internal
battery, and the results are individually displayed as OK or NG (No Good). Program
numbers appear at the bottom of the display. If any NG is displayed, contact your dealer.
Note 1: SIO requires a special connector to check. “03” appears as the result when no
connector is connected.
Note 2: CNT is the number of times test has been consecutively executed.
0850191-XX.XX
1451414-XX.XX
XX: Program version no.
Note: If no key is pressed within approx. five seconds, the equipment automatically
displays the following message to inform you that it is now going to check the LCD.
9. The test repeats. Turn off the power to stop the test.
Note: When the battery is dead, all default settings are restored.
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5.4 Replacement of Fuse
The 1 A fuse in the snap-in fuse holder on the power cable protects the equipment from
equipment fault and reverse polarity of the ship’s mains. If the fuse blows find out the cause
before replacing it. If the fuse blows again after replacement, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer
for advice. Use only a 1 A fuse – use of a different fuse will damage the equipment and void the
warranty.
CAUTION
Use the proper fuse.
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6. INSTALLATION
6.1 Installation of Display Unit
Mounting considerations
The display unit can be installed on a tabletop, on the overhead, or in a panel (optional flush
mounting kit required). Refer to the outline drawings at the end of this manual for installation
instructions. When selecting a mounting location, keep in mind the following points:
• Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents.
• The unit is waterproof thus it can be installed outdoors. However, locate it of direct sunlight, (or
in a suitable, ventilated enclosure) to prevent heat which can build up inside the cabinet.
• The mounting location should be well ventilated.
• Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal.
• Allow sufficient maintenance space at the sides and rear of the unit and leave sufficient slack
in cables, to facilitate maintenance and servicing.
• Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent deviation of a magnetic compass;
Standard compass, 0.5 m, Steering compass, 0.3 m.
• After you install this equipment, perform All Clear as in paragraph 4.3 on page 4-1.
Tabletop Overhead
Flush mounting
There are two types of flush mounting kits. For details, see the outline drawings at the end of this
manual.
6-1
6.2 Installation of Antenna Unit
Mounting considerations
Install the antenna unit referring to the antenna installation diagram at the end of this manual.
When selecting a mounting location for the antenna unit, keep in mind the following points:
• Do not shorten the antenna cable (10 m cable fitted to the antenna).
• The length of the whip antenna for the NX-3E should be no longer than 1.2 m and no larger
than 5 mm in diameter to prevent antenna damage. Do not use a 2.5 m whip antenna. Use
spring washer (supplied) for whip antenna.
• Do not install the antenna unit within beamwidth of the radar.
• If the antenna cable is to be passed through a hole which is not large enough to pass the
connector, you may unfasten the connector with a needle nose pliers and 3/8-inch open-end
wrench. Refasten it as shown in Figure 6-2, after running the cable through the hole.
• If you install the antenna unit except the NX-3E and the NX-3H, contact your dealer.
Shield
Clamp nut
Center pin (soldered)
Connector shell
6-2
6.3 Wiring
The figure below shows where to connect cables on the rear of the display unit.
ANTENNA UNIT
NX-3H-D
10 m
2m
POWER
(12-24 VDC) Ground
1 A FUSE (+ Line)
Black
- +
Red
To personal computer
To navigational equipment
Note: The fuse holder contains a spring that fixes the fuse. To prevent detachment of the spring,
which would cause loss of power, tie the line as shown in Figure 6-4.
Fuse holder
+ line (red)
Tie here.
6-3
Grounding
• The ground wire (local supply) should be 1.25 sq or larger for Navtex Receiver. The ground
wire should be as short as possible.
• The signal ground and frame ground are separated, however the power line is not isolated.
Therefore, if connecting other equipment which has signal ground connected to frame ground,
the earth lamp will light. Especially, for positive ground battery separate the frame ground of
the external equipment from the earth. If not, the equipment may be damaged.
External equipment
The power supply port is commonly used for connection of external equipment such as
navigation equipment or a PC. Refer to the interconnection diagram on page S-1 for connection.
6.4 Interfacing
This equipment can receive navigation data in RS-232C format. For example, it can receive
position data from GPS navigator GP-31/GP-36 for display on its screen. If you want to connect
equipment which outputs data in a format other than RS-232C, a level converter is required for
interface. Consult FURUNO dealer for details.
6-4
MENU TREE
MENU STATION SELECTION MODE (AUTO, MANUAL)
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FURUNO NX-300
1 NAVTEX RECEIVER
1.1 Receiving Frequency 518 kHz or 490 kHz
1.2 Mode of Reception F1B
1.3 Sensitivity 2 mV e.m.f. (50 ohms), 4% error rate
1.4 Message Category A: Navigation warning
B: Meteorological warning
C: Ice report
D: Search and rescue information/ piracy and armed robbery
E: Meteorological forecast
F: Pilot message
G: Decca message
H: Loran-C message
I: Omega message
J: Differential omega message
K: Other electronic navigational aid and system message
L: Navigational warning (additional)
M to Y: Reserved – presently not used
V: Notice to Fishermen (US only)
Z: QRU (no message on hand)
2 DISPLAY SECTION
2.1 Display System 4.5-inch (95 x 60 mm) Monochrome LCD, 120 x 64 pixels
2.2 Display Modes Message Selection Mode, NAV Data Mode,
Message Display Mode
2.3 Message Storage 28,000 Characters
3 ANTENNA UNIT
3.1 Selectable Antenna NX-3H-D: H-field antenna for NX-300-H-D
Others: Local supply antenna for NX-300-N-D
3.2 Input Impedance 50 ohms
3.3 Power supply +5.0 VDC
4 INTERFACE
4.1 Input Data NMEA0183 Ver.1.5/2.0, RS-232C, 4800 bps
GGA, GLL, RMB, ZDA
4.2 Output Data Message data for personal computer, RS-232C, 4800 bps
Data length: 8, Stop bit: 1, Parity: None
T/R Code: CR+LF, XON/XOFF Control, Local echo: ON
SP - 1 E5629S01D
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FURUNO NX-300
5 POWER SUPPLY
12-24 VDC: 180-90 mA
6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
6.1 Ambient Temperature Antenna unit: -25°C to +70°C
Navtex receiver: -15°C to +55°C
6.2 Relative Humidity 95% at 40°C
6.3 Water proofing Antenna unit: IEC-IPX6
Navtex receiver: IEC-IPX5
6.4 Vibration ±1 mm ±10%, 5 to 13.2 Hz,
Maximum acceleration 7 m/s2, 13.2 to 100 Hz (IEC 60945)
7 COATING COLOR
7.1 Navtex receiver Chassis: 2.5GY5/1.5, Panel: N3.0
7.2 Antenna Unit N9.5
SP - 2 E5629S01D
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A)マストへの取付け MAST MOUNTING
表 1 TABLE 1
a)マスト取付金具CP20-01111(工事材料)でマストに固定する。 b)パイプのみを使うとき
USE MAST MOUNTING KIT CP20-01111. USE A PIPE ONLY. φ156
寸法区分(mm) 公差(mm)
DIMENSIONS TOLERANCE
0 < L ≦ 50 ±1.5
50 < L ≦ 100 ±2.5
A A
100 < L ≦ 500 ±3
表 2 TABLE 2
ケーブル固定板
CABLE FIXTURE 型式 質量(kg)
テープを巻く TYPE MASS(±10%)
テープを巻く
WIND TAPE NX-3H-D(NX-300) 0.94
116
WIND TAPE
NX-7H(NX-700) 0.6
パーカー
クランプ コンベックス
取付補助金具 HOSE CLAMP (現地手配)
MOUNTING BRACKET
120
パイプ パイプ CABLE TIE
PIPE PIPE (LOCAL SUPPLY)
コネクタに力がかからない CABLE TIE
アンテナケーブル よう、余裕を持たせる。 (LOCAL SUPPLY) パイプで傷つかないよう
ANTENNA CABLE LEAVE SLACK HERE TO RELIEF コンベックス ケーブルを脇へよける。
(現地手配) KEEP CABLE ASIDE TO AVOID
STRESS ON CONNECTOR. INJURY FROM PIPE.
B B
B)スタンションやパルピットにつけるとき HANDRAIL MOUNTING
レール用アンテナベース No.13-RC5160(取付可能レール直径:φ19∼φ32)
(コード番号:000-806-114)
1-14UNS1B
ねじ山数(25.4mmにつき): 14
ピッチ: 1.8143 mm
オネジ有効長さ: 15.17 mm
オネジ有効径: 24.17 mm
USE HANDRAIL MOUNTING BASE No.13-RC5160
(CODE No.000-806-114, OPTION). THREAD PER 25.4mm (1 INCH): 14 ケーブル固定板
THE DIAMETER OF THE HANDRAIL SHOULD BE FROM PITCH: 1.8143 mm CABLE FIXTURE
φ19mm TO φ32mm. THREAD LENGTH: 15.17 mm
固定ボルト PITCH DIAMETER: 24.17 mm
FIXING BOLT
アンテナベース テープを巻く
ANTENNA BASE WIND TAPE
C アンテナケーブル C
ANTENNA CABLE
注記 1)パイプ(アンテナベース)はアンテナユニットにねじ込んだ後に固定する。
2)アンテナを固定するときはパイプ(アンテナベース)をアンテナにねじ込むこと。
アンテナ側をねじるとコネクタ部やケーブルに無理がかかり、故障の原因となる。
NOTE 1. FASTEN PIPE(ANTENNA BASE) TO ANTENNA UNIT FIRST THEN FIX THEM TO MAST OR HANDRAIL.
2. WHEN FIXING ANTENNA, TURN PIPE OR ANTENNA BASE; NOT THE ANTENNA.
TURNING THE ANTENNA MAY TWIST THE CABLE AND PLACE STRESS ON CONNECTOR.
取付位置
C)取付ける場所が傾斜しているとき ANTENNA BASE MOUNTING MOUNTING LOCATION
オプションのアンテナベースを使う。 アンテナベース基部
USE OPTIONAL ANTENNA BASE No.13-QA330/QA310. MOUNTING DIMENSIONS OF ANTENNA BASE
NAVTEX ANTENNA
傾斜 ナブテックスアンテナ
-5° - 33° 32° - 65° 65° - 98°
INCLINATION レーダービームに入らないこと
DO NOT MOUNT WITHIN RADAR BEAM.
装備方法
D MOUNTING D
METHOD
MAIN MAST
4-M5 皿穴 注記 1)指定外の寸法公差は表1による。 メインマスト
65° 65° 98° COUNTERSUNK
NOTE 1. TABLE 1 INDICATES TOLERANCE OF DIMENSIONS
115
173
173
33° 32° WHICH IS NOT SPECIFIED.
0° 0° 0° φ61
-5°
DRAWN TITLE
Oct. 13, '05 E.MIYOSHI NX-3H-D/NX-7H
φ76
CHECKED 名称
アンテナ 直型アンテナベース L型アンテナベース TAKAHASHI.T 空中線部/アンテナ部
45゚
ベース型式 RIGHT ANGLE ANTENNA BASE L-TYPE ANTENNA BASE NX-700
APPROVED
ANTENNA BASE No.13-QA330 No.13-QA310 Y. Hatai NX-300 外寸図
TYPE
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AUTO-FAST 2-6 M
AUTO-SLOW 2-6 Main menu 2-2
B Maintenance 5-1
D Navarea 1-1
E P
I Rx 1-3
Installation 6-1
Index-1
S
SAR 1-3
Saving to PC 2-6
SCROLLING 2-6
SKIP-$$ 2-6
TEST 5-1
WARNING 1-3
Index-2
FURUNO Worldwide Warranty for Pleasure Boats (Except North America)
This warranty is valid for products manufactured by Furuno Warranty repairs carried out by companies/persons other than a
Electric Co. (hereafter FURUNO) and installed on a pleasure FURUNO national distributor or a certified dealer is not covered
boat. Any web based purchases that are imported into other by this warranty.
countries by anyone other than a FURUNO certified dealer may
not comply with local standards. FURUNO strongly recommends 6. Warranty Limitations
against importing these products from international websites as
the imported product may not work correctly and may interfere When a claim is made, FURUNO has a right to choose whether
with other electronic devices. The imported product may also be to repair the product or replace it.
in breach of the local laws and mandated technical requirements.
Products imported into other countries as described previously The FURUNO warranty is only valid if the product was correctly
shall not be eligible for local warranty service. installed and used. Therefore, it is necessary for the customer to
comply with the instructions in the handbook. Problems which
For products purchased outside of your country please contact result from not complying with the instruction manual are not
the national distributor of Furuno products in the country where covered by the warranty.
purchased.
FURUNO is not liable for any damage caused to the vessel by
This warranty is in addition to the customer´s statutory legal using a FURUNO product.
rights.
The following are excluded from this warranty:
1. Terms and Conditions of Warranty
a. Second-hand product
FURUNO guarantees that each new FURUNO product is the
b. Underwater unit such as transducer and hull unit
result of quality materials and workmanship. The warranty is
valid for a period of 2 years (24 months) from the date of the c. Routine maintenance, alignment and calibration
invoice, or the date of commissioning of the product by the services.
installing certified dealer.
d. Replacement of consumable parts such as fuses,
lamps, recording papers, drive belts, cables, protective
2. FURUNO Standard Warranty covers and batteries.
The FURUNO standard warranty covers spare parts and labour d. Magnetron and MIC with more than 1000 transmitting
costs associated with a warranty claim, provided that the product hours or older than 12 months, whichever comes first.
is returned to a FURUNO national distributor by prepaid carrier. e. Costs associated with the replacement of a transducer
(e.g. Crane, docking or diver etc.).
The FURUNO standard warranty includes:
f. Sea trial, test and evaluation or other demonstrations.
Repair at a FURUNO national distributor
All spare parts for the repair g. Products repaired or altered by anyone other than the
Cost for economical shipment to customer FURUNO national distributor or an authorized dealer.
3. FURUNO Onboard Warranty h. Products on which the serial number is altered,
defaced or removed.
If the product was installed/commissioned and registered by a
certified FURUNO dealer, the customer has the right to the i. Problems resulting from an accident, negligence,
onboard warranty. misuse, improper installation, vandalism or water
penetration.
The FURUNO onboard warranty includes
j. Damage resulting from a force majeure or other natural
catastrophe or calamity.
• Free shipping of the necessary parts
• Labour: Normal working hours only k. Damage from shipping or transit.
• Travel time: Up to a maximum of two (2) hours
• Travel distance: Up to a maximum of one hundred l. Software updates, except when deemed necessary
and sixty (160) KM by car for the complete journey and warrantable by FURUNO.
m. Overtime, extra labour outside of normal hours such as
4. Warranty Registration weekend/holiday, and travel costs above the 160 KM
allowance
For the Standard Warranty - presentation of product with serial
number (8 digits serial number, 1234-5678) is sufficient. n. Operator familiarization and orientation.
Otherwise, the invoice with serial number, name and stamp of
the dealer and date of purchase is shown.
For the Onboard Warranty your FURUNO certified dealer will FURUNO Electric Company, March 1, 2011
take care of all registrations.
5. Warranty Claims
FURUNO U.S.A., Limited Warranty provides a twenty-four (24) months LABOR and twenty-four (24) months PARTS
warranty on products from the date of installation or purchase by the original owner. Products or components that are
represented as being waterproof are guaranteed to be waterproof only for, and within the limits, of the warranty
period stated above. The warranty start date may not exceed eighteen (18) months from the original date of purchase
by dealer from Furuno USA and applies to new equipment installed and operated in accordance with Furuno USA’s
published instructions.
Magnetrons and Microwave devices will be warranted for a period of 12 months from date of original equipment
installation.
Furuno U.S.A., Inc. warrants each new product to be of sound material and workmanship and through its authorized
dealer will exchange any parts proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use at no charge for a
period of 24 months from the date of installation or purchase.
Furuno U.S.A., Inc., through an authorized Furuno dealer will provide labor at no cost to replace defective parts,
exclusive of routine maintenance or normal adjustments, for a period of 24 months from installation date provided the
work is done by Furuno U.S.A., Inc. or an AUTHORIZED Furuno dealer during normal shop hours and within a radius
of 50 miles of the shop location.
A suitable proof of purchase showing date of purchase, or installation certification must be available to Furuno U.S.A.,
Inc., or its authorized dealer at the time of request for warranty service.
This warranty is valid for installation of products manufactured by Furuno Electric Co. (hereafter FURUNO). Any
purchases from brick and mortar or web-based resellers that are imported into other countries by anyone other than a
FURUNO certified dealer, agent or subsidiary may not comply with local standards. FURUNO strongly recommends
against importing these products from international websites or other resellers, as the imported product may not work
correctly and may interfere with other electronic devices. The imported product may also be in breach of the local
laws and mandated technical requirements. Products imported into other countries, as described previously, shall not
be eligible for local warranty service.
For products purchased outside of your country please contact the national distributor of Furuno products in the
country where purchased.
Furuno U.S.A., Inc. is proud to supply you with the highest quality in Marine Electronics. We know you had several
choices when making your selection of equipment, and from everyone at Furuno we thank you. Furuno takes great
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