FTGMDC FT-8800 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SHISHI FEITONG
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD.
SHISHI FEITONG COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD.
Chaosen Building, Yongning Xinyi Development Zone,
Shishi City, Fujian, China 362700
TEL:[phone]
FAX:[phone]
http://www.cnft168.com
Automatic Identification System
AIS Marine Equipment
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AIS (Class.A)

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PREFACE
Thank you for using Feitong FT-8800 Automatic Identification System, to ensure your
proper operation please study this manual closely.
Our product provide a safety information and voyage data during navigation. All mes-
sage and data processing is from AIS transceiver.
FT-8800 AIS is fully compliant with IMO GMDSS regulation and easy operation including
sound and light alarm function, its a very safe amd reliable product.
We wish you have a wonderful voyage!
SAFETY NOTICE
WARNING
Active SOS button is used only in Emergency case ,otherwise will
cause a penalty
WARNING
LCD static electric product handle with care
DO NOT ATTEMPT DISASSEMBLE EQUIPMENT
Do not random dismantle equipment authorized person only
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Avoid to electric shock

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CONTENT
1. SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................1
■INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................1
■RELATED DATA ...............................................................................................................1
2. MAIN FUNCTION ...........................................................................................................2
■AIS FUNCTION................................................................................................................2
■VESSEL APPROACH ALARM...........................................................................................2
■TARGET VESSEL LIST (DISTANCE,BEARING,MMSI) ......................................................2
■GPS NAVIGATION FUNCTION ....................................................................................... 2
3. SPECIFICATION ..............................................................................................................3
■MAIN SET ........................................................................................................................3
■AIS TX ..............................................................................................................................3
■AIS RX ..............................................................................................................................3
4. MAIN PANEL ..................................................................................................................4
■FRONT PANEL.................................................................................................................4
■REAR PANEL....................................................................................................................4
DDATA PORT 1.......................................................................................................................5
DDATA PORT 2.......................................................................................................................5
5. BASIC OPERATION .........................................................................................................6
■ON/OFF ...........................................................................................................................6
■BRIGHTNESS ADJUST .....................................................................................................6
■CONTRAST ADJUST ........................................................................................................6
■DISPLAY MODE............................................................................................................... 6
■KEYPAD BACKLIGHT ......................................................................................................6
■VOICE ON/OFF................................................................................................................6
■DISPLAY RANGE CONTROL ...........................................................................................6
■TARGET VESSEL BASIC INFORMATION ........................................................................6
■TARGET VESSEL DETAIL INFORMATION ......................................................................6
■TARGET DISPLAY MODE ................................................................................................ 6
DINDIVIDUAL TARGET DATA................................................................................................7
DENHANCE TARGET VESSEL ................................................................................................7
DTARGET VESSEL LIST ..........................................................................................................7
6. MAIN OPERATION .........................................................................................................8
■MESSAGE FUNCTION .....................................................................................................8
PACKING LIST
FT-8800 main set.................................................................................................................. 1 Pc
FT-8800 bracket.................................................................................................................... 1 Pc
GPS antenna with cable ...................................................................................................... 1 set
Installation accessory .......................................................................................................... 1 set
FT-8800 operation manual ................................................................................................. 1 Pc
IMPORTANT NOTICE
yMain set must be tted in proper position and to avoid any vibration during voyage
cause it damaged.
yDo not use other brand power supply it may destroy equipment.
yDo not random dismantle equipment to avoid warranty service right suspend.
yKeep away from moisture and to avoid exposure sunshine directly.
yPower supply need connect with casing ground to avoid static electric and lightning.
yOur equipment is for voyage reference only, and company does not take any respon-
sibility in maritime accident or other legal liability.

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DNEW MESSAGE EDIT AND SENDING ...............................................................................8
DCHECK SENT MESSAGE .....................................................................................................8
DRECEIVING MESSAGE ........................................................................................................8
DALERT MESSAGE .................................................................................................................9
DLONG RANGE MESSAGE ....................................................................................................9
DCHECK MESSAGE STATUS..................................................................................................9
■VESSEL CHECK ................................................................................................................9
■CHANNEL MANAGEMENT ...........................................................................................10
DCHECK PRESENT CHANNEL ............................................................................................10
DWORKING AREA SETUP (TOTAL 8 WORKING AREA) .....................................................10
■NAVIGATION DATA SETUP ..........................................................................................10
DNAVIGATION STATUS CHECKING LIST ...........................................................................11
DSHIP’S TYPE CHECKING LIST............................................................................................11
■OWN SHIP DATA SETUP ..............................................................................................13
■SYSTEM SETUP..............................................................................................................13
■DIAGNOSTIC .................................................................................................................14
DSELF TEST ..........................................................................................................................14
DPASSWORD SETUP ...........................................................................................................14
DON/OFF RECORDING LIST ...............................................................................................14
DTX/RX SELF TEST ...............................................................................................................14
7. ANTENNA INSTALLATION...........................................................................................15
■VHF ANTENNA..............................................................................................................15
■GPS ANTENNA..............................................................................................................15
8. MAIN SET CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE..........................................................16
■INSTALLATION DIAGRAM............................................................................................16
■CLEANING ....................................................................................................................16
■FUSE REPLACEMENT....................................................................................................16
■DIAMENSION................................................................................................................17
■Q & A .............................................................................................................................18
9. CHANNEL TABLE LIST..................................................................................................19
1. SUMMARY
■INTRODUCTION
FT-8800 is a AIS (Automatic Identication System) ship’s terminal operation system pro-
vide voyage data and message from ship to ship or ship to shore. Its compliant with
A.694(17), IEC62287-1 2006-03 standard requirement and fully matched GMDSS & IMO
rules.
FT-8800 consist of transceiver unit,control unit,display unit, VHF & GPS antenna. Trans-
ceiver unit including VHF Tx×1, TDMA Rx ×2, channel1 to DSC×1, interface port and built
in GPS Rx.
■RELATED DATA
yStatic data
Call sign and ship’s name
MMSI
IMO
Length and beam
Ship’s type
GPS antenna position
yDynamic data
Ship’s position
UTC
COG
SOG
Heading
Navigation status
Rate of turn
yNavigation data
Draught
Dangerous Cargo(Type)
Destination and ETA
ySafety short message

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3. SPECIFICATION
■MAIN SET
1. Transceiver : Tx×1, Rx×3
2. Frequency range : 156.025-162.025MHz
3. Bandwidth : 25KHz or 12.5 KHz
4. Tolerance : ±1000Hz
5. Screen : FSTN122(W) × 92(H)mm 6’’
6. Working voltage : DC12V or 24V
7. Working Temperature : -15°C ~ +55°C
8. Dimension : 235(W) × 145(H) × 70(D)mm
■AIS TX
1. Tx power : 2w or 12.5w (changeable)
2. Modulation : -25dBw (Δfc < ±10KHz)
-60dBw (±25KHz < Δfc < ±6.25KHz)
3. Accuracy : < 3400Hz (bit 0.1)
2400Hz ± 480 Hz (bit 2.3)
2400Hz ± 240 Hz (bit 4-199 or 00001111 format)
1740Hz ± 175 Hz (0101 bit format)
4. Power/us : Delay: 2083us
Increase time ≤ 313us
Decrease time ≤313us
Continuous Tx time ≤323333us
5. Spurious emission : -36dBm (9KHz-1GHz)
-30dBm(1GHz -4GHz)
■AIS RX
1. Sensitivity : -107 dBm (error≤20%)
2. Error : -77 dBm (≤2%)
3. Frequency Interference : 10dB (error≤20%)
4. Near channel selection : 70dB (error≤20%)
5. Spurious Interference : 70dB (error≤20%)
6. Intermodulation response interference : 65dB (error≤20%)
2. MAIN FUNCTION
■AIS FUNCTION
yOwn ship’s data Tx/Rx and display
yStatic data: MMSI (9 digits),ship’s name,call sign,IMO,ship’s size,GPS antenna loca-
tion,ship’s ag
yDynamic: ship’s position(L/L),SOG,COG,ROT,UTC,navigation status
yNavigation data: draught, dangerous cargo(type),destination and ETA.
■VESSEL APPROACH ALARM
yCPA setup
yLED alert remind
yVoice remind(0.1-6.0nm)
yAlarm remind(0.1-6.0nm)
■TARGET VESSEL LIST (DISTANCE,BEARING,MMSI)
yRange selection (0.1-48nm)
yZoom in target vessel data message
yTarget vessel details data
■GPS NAVIGATION FUNCTION
yL/L, SOG, COG, UTC, Date display
yWaypoint storage and recall
yDestination (Distance, Bearing, ETA)
yO course alarm

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DDATA PORT 1
PIN DEFINITION FUNCTION
1 AIS data Rx+
RS-422 38400 b/s
AIS data input/output port
2 AIS data Rx-
3 AIS data Tx+
4 AIS data Tx-
5 GND
6 GND
7 Up grade Software upgrading
8 Up grade
9 +5VDC +5VDC output
DDATA PORT 2
PIN DEFINITION FUNCTION
1 NMEA+ 4800b/s 0183 signal GPS input
2 NMEA-
3 NMEA- 4800b/s 0183 signal GYRO input
7 NMEA+
4 TXD- RS-422 38400b/s AIS data output
8 TXD+
9 TXD- RS-422 4800b/s 0183 signal GPS
data output
10 TXD+
5 Alarm Contact point for external alarm
6 Alarm
4. MAIN PANEL
■FRONT PANEL
Class-A Automatic Identification System
LCD Display LED Indicator Keypad
FT-8800
ALM
RXD
TXD
ENTCLR
MENU
WPT
POWER
CE
SCAN DUAL LOW
VOL SQL
URCY
MSG
■REAR PANEL
qVHF ant port wGound
ePower connector rData port 1(AIS input/output)
tData port 2(AIS/GPS/Alarm) ySpare
uGPS ant port iSpeaker
oAudio output

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DINDIVIDUAL TARGET DATA
qAIS Rx,Tx
wVoice ON/OFF
eNavigation status
rLong distance message
tAlarm message
yReceiving message
uTarget vessel basic information
iTarget select
oTarget vessel receiving min/sec
!0 Total target
!1 Range
DENHANCE TARGET VESSEL
qShip’s location
wTarget SOG
eTarget COG
rTarget vessel receiving min/sec
tAIS class
yTotal target
uOwn ship’s L/L, COG, SOG
iTarget vessel bearing distance
DTARGET VESSEL LIST
qTotal target and number
wUTC
eDATE
rTarget vessel list
tOwn ship’s COG, SOG
yOwn ship’s L/L
uHeading & ROT (GYRO)
iFunction display
5. BASIC OPERATION
■ON/OFF
Press [POWER] key to switch on or press [POWER] key remain 3 second to switch
o.
■BRIGHTNESS ADJUST
Press [POWER] key for (low, mid, high) brightness adjust.
■CONTRAST ADJUST
Press [1] keypad to enter adjustment and then press [1] for proper contrast.
■DISPLAY MODE
Press [3] keypad remain 1 sec to change display mode.
■KEYPAD BACKLIGHT
Press [2] keypad remain 1 sec to enter adjustment and then press [2] select 4 dier-
ent level.
■VOICE ON/OFF
Press [0] keypad remain 1 sec to change.
■DISPLAY RANGE CONTROL
Press [F2] and then [Y][Z]control range display (0.1nm-48nm).
■TARGET VESSEL BASIC INFORMATION
Press [Y][Z]check vessel basic information in general status.
■TARGET VESSEL DETAIL INFORMATION
Press [F3] check present target vessel dynamic & static data message.
■TARGET DISPLAY MODE
Press [F1] check 3 dierent mode.
11:38 ¼º¾»²´[ TARGET PLOT ]
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MMSI:413691980[A] 0:07
C.SIGH:BVCG5
LAT: 24°31.20
LON:118°33.22
COG: 306°
SOG: 0.1kt
BRG: 216°
RNG: 12.48nm
RXD TIME: 0.01
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16nm §
SOG:0.0kt
POS:24°41.179N 118°41.490E ROT:____°Î
COG:202° HDG: ___°SATE:6
HDG: 306°
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Ê216°
12.5nm
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16nm §
24°31.20
118°33.22
0.0kt
272°
0:04
[A]
TARG
81
OWN:
202°
0.0kt
24°41.19
118°41.49 ROT:____°Î
N
W E
S
HDG: ___°
POS:
SOG:0.0¶
¶N24°41.211E118°41.895
COG:202°
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BRG:nm RNG MMSI181/180COG SOG TYPE
[ TARGET LIST ]
19.7 243° 413052520 0° 0.1 [A]
! 36.8 168° 441901000 232° 20.2 [A]
12.0 169° 412701530 234° 11.1 [A]
5.56 174° 412451822 22° 4.7 [B]
20.1 123° 413272000 233° 13.3 [A]
25.2 27° 413444690 322° 0.0 [A]
5.74 160° 412432670 227° 10.5 [A]
Ë
Ì
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ROT:____°Î
HDG: ___°

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NOTE: Total 16 messages for saving
DALERT MESSAGE
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [CFM] to enter message edit
3. Press [Y][Z]for selection alert message and
then press [CFM] to enter
4. Press [Y][Z]select message
5. Press [CFM] to confirm alert message and
then the alert is deleted.
DLONG RANGE MESSAGE
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [CFM] to enter message edit
3. Press [Y][Z]for selection long range message
and then press [CFM] to enter
4. Press [Y][Z]select message
5. Press [CFM] to confirm long range message
and then the message is deleted.
DCHECK MESSAGE STATUS
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [CFM] to enter message edit
3. Press [Y][Z]for selection message status and
then press [CFM] to enter
■VESSEL CHECK
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [Y][Z]select vessel check then press
[CFM] to enter
3. Press [Y][Z]for selection, press [A][B]to
modify
4. After modification press [CFM] to request
checking
6. MAIN OPERATION
■MESSAGE FUNCTION
NOTE: Please follow by main set instruction
DNEW MESSAGE EDIT AND SENDING
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [CFM] to enter message edit
3. Press [CFM] to edit new message
4. Press [Y][Z]for selection edit, press [A][B]to
modify
5. Press [CLR] to enter edit message status
6. Use keypad to edit message
7. Press [CFM] to save
8. Press [CFM] again to send message
DCHECK SENT MESSAGE
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [CFM] to enter message edit
3. Press [Y][Z]for selection sent message then
press [CFM] to enter
4. Press [Y][Z]select target message
5. Press [CFM] check message
NOTE: Total 8 messages for saving
DRECEIVING MESSAGE
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [CFM] to enter message edit
3. Press [Y][Z]for selection receiving message
and then press [CFM] to enter
4. Press [Y][Z]for selection target message
5. Press [CFM] check message details
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1. TASK CH: CH1:2087 CH2:2088
2. SYNC STATUS: Base Station
3. POS INFO: INT
4. COG INFO: INT
5. SOG INFO: INT
6. HDG INFO: invalid
7. ROT INFO: invalid
[ STATUS MESSAGE ]
SOG:0.0kt
POS:24°41.186N 118°41.490E ROT:____°Î
COG:202° HDG: ___°SATE:6
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[ NEW MESSAGE ]
DOP:9.9 SOG:4.0kt
POS:24°41.062N 118°41.502E ROT:____°Î
COG:180° HDG: ___°
PUSH:ÀOPTION ÁMODIFY ÂEDIT
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TYPE:B]
NAME:JS
MSG1:NONE
MSG2:NONE
>MMSI:415000003
NAME:
MSG1:NONE
MMSI:000000000
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[ STATION- 1 ]
TYPE:A]
[ STATION- 2 ]
[ INTERROGATION ]
DOP:9.1 SOG:1.2kt
POS:24°41.164N 118°41.497E ROT:____°Î
COG:180° HDG: ___°
PUSH:ÀOPTION ÁMODIFY ÆEXIT
03:33 ¼½¾¿²³
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ACK DATE TIME MMSI TYPE
[ TXD MESSAGE ]
FIX:2D SOG:3.3kt
POS:24°41.051N 118°41.502E ROT:____°Î
COG:180° HDG: ___°
PUSH:ÀOPTION ÅVIEW ÆEXIT
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ACK LR-C ACK DATE TIME TO MMSI
[ LR-C MESSAGE ]
SATE:2 SOG:4.4kt
POS:24°41.054N 118°41.503E ROT:____°Î
COG:180° HDG: ___°
PUSH:ÀOPTION ÅACK ÆEXIT
03:33 ¼½¾¿²³
Î __/__ 01:58 COME>965623812 CAST
Î __/__ 01:35 COME>415000099 CAST
Î __/__ 01:33 COME>415000099 CAST
Î 4/10 07:24 COME>415000099 CAST
Î 4/10 07:23 COME>415000099 CAST
Î 4/10 07:22 COME>415000099 CAST
Î 4/05 12:20 COME>216284302 CAST
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Î 4/11 02:04 COME>415890008 CAST
VIEW DATE TIME MMSI TYPE
[ RXD MESSAGE ]
PUSH:ÀOPTION ÅVIEW ÆEXIT
SATE:4 SOG:2.3kt
POS:24°41.073N 118°41.502E ROT:____°Î
COG:180° HDG: ___°
03:33 ¼½¾¿²³
Î 00:00:18 AIS:HDG lost/invalid
Î 00:00:18 AIS:EXT EPFS lost
Î 00:00:18 AIS:no sensor POS INFO
Î 00:00:48 AIS:no valid COG INFO
Î 00:00:48 AIS:no valid SOG INFO
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ACK TIME DESCRIPTION
[ ALM MESSAGE ]
FIX:2D SOG:3.3kt
POS:24°41.054N 118°41.503E ROT:____°Î
COG:180° HDG: ___°
PUSH:ÀOPTION ÅACK ÆEXIT

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6. Press [CFM] to renew navigation data
7. Press [CNL] to exit
DNAVIGATION STATUS CHECKING LIST
NO NAVIGATION STATUS
00 Under way using engine(default)
01 At anchor
02 Not under command
03 Restricted maneuverability
04 Constrained by her draught
05 Moored
06 Aground
07 Engaged in shing
08 Under way sailing
09 Reserved for future amendment of navigational status for HSC
10 Reserved for future amendment of navigational status for WIG
11-15 Reserved for future use
DSHIP’S TYPE CHECKING LIST
10 Reserved for future use:all type vessel
11 Reserved for future use:loading DG/HS/OR/MP class A vessel
12 Reserved for future use:loading DG/HS/OR/MP class B vessel
13 Reserved for future use:loading DG/HS/OR/MP class C vessel
14 Reserved for future use:loading DG/HS/OR/MP class D vessel
15-18 Reserved for future use:Spare
19 Reserved for future use:Empty
20 WIG:all type vessel
21 WIG: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class A vessel
22 WIG: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class B vessel
23 WIG: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class C vessel
24 WIG: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class D vessel
25-28 WIG: Spare
29 WIG: Empty
30 In shing
31 On towing
32 Towboat(Length over 200m,width over 25m)
5. Press [CNL] to exit
NOTE: You may request for 2 station and main set will acknowledge the mes-
sage.
■CHANNEL MANAGEMENT
DCHECK PRESENT CHANNEL
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [Y][Z]for selection channel manage-
ment and then press [CFM] to enter
3. press [CFM] check main set present channel
DWORKING AREA SETUP (TOTAL 8 WORKING
AREA)
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [Y][Z]for selection channel manage-
ment and then press [CFM] to enter
3. Press [Y][Z]for select working area setup and
then press [CFM] to enter
4. Press [Y][Z]for selection, [A][B]to modify
5. After modication press [CFM] for saving
NOTE: If working area setup is own ship’s area then the main set automatic set-
up to “CH1” & “CH2”.
■NAVIGATION DATA SETUP
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [Y][Z]for selection Navigation data set-
up and then press [CFM] to enter
3. Press [Y][Z]for selection, [A][B]to modify
4. Press [CLR] to enter edit
5. Use keypad to input data
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08:32 ¼½¾¿²³
CH1:2087 BW:NARROWMODE:
CH2:2088 BW:NARROWMODE:TX
TX POWER:LOW ZONE SIZE: 5nm
AREA(NE): N 24°41.1 E 118°41.5
AREA(SW): N 25°41.1 E 118°42.5
SOURCE:
UTC: 11/06/19 06:10
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AREA:1
[ TASK AREA SET ]
SOG:0.0kt
POS:24°41.212N 118°41.505E ROT:____°Î
COG:0° HDG: ___°SATE:3
PUSH:ÀOPTION ÁMODIFY ÆEXIT
03:46 ¼½¾¿²³
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CH1:2087 MODE:RX/TX BW:WITE
CH2:2088 MODE:RX/TX BW:WITE
TX POWER:HIGH ZONE SIZE:1nm
AREA(NE): N 00°00.00 E 000°00.0
AREA(SW): N 00°00.00 E 000°00._
SOURCE: NATIVE
UTC: 00/00/00 00:00
[ CURRENT CHANNEL ]
SOG:1.4kt
POS:24°41.162N 118°41.496E ROT:____°Î
COG:177° HDG: ___°SATE:4
03:47 ¼½¾¿²³
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[ SET NAV STATUS ]
DOP:9.1 SOG:1.7kt
POS:24°41.167N 118°41.496E ROT:____°Î
COG:180° HDG: ___°
PUSH:ÀOPTION ÁMODIFY ÆEXIT
µ NAV STATUS: [00]
under way using engine
DRAUGHT: 2.1m
CREN: 12
DESTINATION:
ETA TIME: 3/28 12:00
SHIP TYPE: [70] cargo ship

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82 Tanker: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class B vessel
83 Tanker: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class C vessel
84 Tanker: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class D vessel
85-88 Tanker: Spare
89 Tanker: Empty
90 Other type:all vessel in this type
91 Other type: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class A vessel
92 Other type: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class B vessel
93 Other type: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class C vessel
94 Other type: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class D vessel
95-98 Other type: Spare
99 Other type: Empty
NOTE: WIG:Wing-in Ground; DG:Dangerous Goods;
HSC:High Speed Craft; MP:Marine Pollution
■OWN SHIP DATA SETUP
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [Y][Z]for selection own ship’s data and
then press [CFM] to enter
3. Press [6] to enter own ship data display
4. Press [Y][Z]select, [A][B]to modify
5. Press [CLR] to enter edit data
6. Input ship’s data
7. Press [CFM] update new data
8. Press [CNL] to exit
■SYSTEM SETUP
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [Y][Z]for selection system setup and
then press [CFM] to enter
3. Press [Y][Z]to select item, [A][B]to modify
4. Press [CNL] to exit
33 Dragging and under water work
34 Diving work
54 Anti-polution vessel
55 Coastguard
56-57 Spare:reserved for local vessel
58 Medical transport boat
59 Marine regulation 18(mob-83) vessel
60 Passenger ship:All type vessel
61 Passenger ship: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class A vessel
62 Passenger ship: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class B vessel
63 Passenger ship: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class C vessel
64 Passenger ship: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class D vessel
65-68 Passenger ship:Spare
69 Passenger ship:Empty
70 Cargo: All type vessel
71 Cargo: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class A vessel
72 Cargo: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class B vessel
73 Cargo: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class C vessel
74 Cargo: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class D vessel
75-78 Cargo ship: Spare
79 Cargo ship: Empty
35 For military use
36 On voyage
37 Leasure boat
38-39 Reserved for future use
40 HSC: All type vessel
41 HSC: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class A vessel
42 HSC: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class B vessel
43 HSC: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class C vessel
44 HSC: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class D vessel
45-48 HSC: Spare
50 Pilot
51 Seach and rescue vessel
52 Tugboat
53 Harbor transport boat
80 Tanker: All type vessel
81 Tanker: loading DG/HS/OR/MP class A vessel
03:48 ¼½¾¿²³
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DOP:2.5 SOG:0.0kt
POS:24°41.185N 118°41.497E ROT:____°Î
COG:180° HDG: ___°
PUSH:ÀOPTION ÁMODIFY ÆEXIT
ALM BRG: 6.0nm
ALM VOL: 2
ALM TYPE: S/LED
NEAR DISP: OFF
TASK DISP: OFF
TIME ZONE: +08:00
LR-C MODE: AUTO
GPS OUT: ALL
AIS TXD: ON
MOVE ALM: OFF
REACH ALM: 1nm
YAW ALM: OFF
IN COM1: 4800B/S
IN COM2: 4800B/S
AUX1 P/I: 38.4k/s
AUX2 P/I: 38.4k/s
LR-C COM1:4800B/S
DGPS COM1:4800B/S
[ SYSTEM SETTING ]
03:47 ¼½¾¿²³
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SHIP NAME:FTGMDCµ
INT GPS ANT EXT GPS ANT
C.SIGH:FT-8700
MMSI:412441226 IMO NO: 888888888
A:000m
B:000m
C: 00m
D: 00m
A:511m
B:511m
C: 03m
D: 00m
[ OWN SHIP INFO ]
DOP:2.5 SOG:0.0kt
POS:24°41.184N 118°41.497E ROT:____°Î
COG:180° HDG: ___°
PUSH:ÀOPTION ÂEDIT ÆEXIT

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7. ANTENNA INSTALLATION
■VHF ANTENNA
The antenna position is very important that will minimize radio interference and
good for a long distance communication.Please follow below instruction:
yVHF antenna must install in vertical position and have to avoid any other metal
objects at least 0.5m also make sure no block at 360°surrounding area.
yMust be away radar,SSB and other radio antenna 3m or above
yTwo VHF antenna can not install at the same horizontal line within 10m range
should be installed in dierent level position at least 2.5m
yWater proof is needed for cable plug connect
yBelow picture is for your reference.
VHF Antenna
■GPS ANTENNA
The GPS antenna is not necessary in higher position but have to make sure no ob-
ject block at 360°surrounding area.
■DIAGNOSTIC
DSELF TEST
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [Y][Z]for selection self test and then
press [CFM] to enter
3. press [CFM] start self test
DPASSWORD SETUP
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [Y][Z]for selection self test and then press [CFM] to enter
3. Press [Y][Z]for selection password setup and then press [CFM] to enter
4. Input 6 digits old password
5. Input 6 digits to renew and then press [CFM] for saving.
NOTE: the default P/W is “000000”
DON/OFF RECORDING LIST
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [Y][Z]for selection self test and then
press [CFM] to enter
3. Press [Y][Z] to select on/o record and then
press [CFM] to enter
DTX/RX SELF TEST
1. Press [MENU] to enter main operation
2. Press [Y][Z]for selection self test and then press [CFM] to enter
3. Press [Y][Z]to select Tx/Rx test and then press [CFM] to enter
4. Press P/W to start Tx/Rx self test
DOP:4.7 SOG:1.7 kt
POS:24°41.193N 118°41.502E ROT:____°Î
COG:214°
14:42 ¼½¾¿²³
HDG: ___°
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[ ON/OFF HISTORY ]
2016/03/09 03:42:00
2011/07/03 00:00:51
2011/07/03 00:00:51
20__/__/__ __:__:__
20__/__/__ __:__:__
20__/__/__ __:__:__
20__/__/__ __:__:__
TASKT TIME:0003h
PUSH:ÀOPTION ÁMODIFY ÆEXIT
2016/03/09 03:42:00 OFF POWER
ON POWER
OFF POWER
ON POWER
OFF POWER
ON POWER
OFF POWER
ON POWER
11:51 ¼º¾»²´
1. TX UNIT:
[ SYSTEM TEST ]
normal
2. DSC RX CH:normal
3. AIS RX CH1:[04044 ]
[02957 ]
14:22
normal
4. AIS RX CH2:normal
5. VHF ANT:normal
6. INT EPFS:normal
7. EXT GPS:invalid
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SOG:0.0kt
POS:24°41.185N 118°41.491E ROT:____°Î
COG:202° HDG: ___°FIX:2D

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■DIAMENSION
Class-A Automatic Identification System FT-8800
ALM
RXD
TXD
ENTCLR
MENU
WPT
POWER
CE
SCAN DUAL LOW
VOL SQL
UIC
URCY
MSG
8. MAIN SET CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE
■INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
4800b/s 0183 HDG Input GYRO Compass
4800b/s 0183 GPS Input GPS Signal
RS-422 38400b/s
AIS Data Output ECDIS
RS-422 4800b/s
GPS Data Output
Radar
Alarm Switch
DC 24V
External Alarm
AC 220V
DC 13.8V/6A Input
GPS Antenna
VHF Antenna
FT-8800
(Main Set)
Power
Stabilizer
■CLEANING
Use soft cloth to remove dust only and the chemical solvent or alcohol is prohibited.
■FUSE REPLACEMENT
If fuse is burn or main set stop operate, you need to check and replace fuse in the
fuse cover.

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9. CHANNEL TABLE LIST
Channel NO. Frequency Channel NO. Frequency Channel NO. Frequency Channel NO. Frequency
1001 156.0500 1204 156.2125 1282 157.1375 2082 161.7250
1003 156.1500 1205 156.2625 1283 157.1875 2083 161.7750
1005 156.2500 1206 156.3125 1284 157.2375 2084 161.8250
1006 156.3000 1207 156.3625 1285 157.2875 2085 161.8750
1007 156.3500 1208 156.4125 1286 157.3375 2086 161.9250
1018 156.9000 1209 156.4625 1287 157.3875 2087 161.9750
1019 156.9500 1210 156.5125 1288 157.4125 2088 162.0250
1020 157.0000 1211 156.5625 2001 160.6500 2201 160.6625
1021 157.0500 1212 156.6125 2002 160.7000 2202 160.7125
1022 157.1000 1213 156.6625 2003 160.7500 2203 160.7625
1023 157.1500 1214 156.7125 2004 160.8000 2204 160.8125
1024 157.2000 1215 156.7625 2005 160.8500 2205 160.8625
1025 157.2500 1216 156.8125 2006 156.3000 2206 160.9125
1026 157.3000 1217 156.8625 2007 160.9500 2207 161.9625
1027 157.3500 1218 156.9125 2008 156.4000 2218 161.5125
1028 157.4000 1219 156.9625 2009 156.4500 2219 161.5625
1061 156.0750 1220 157.0125 2010 156.5000 2220 161.6125
1063 156.1750 1221 157.0625 2011 156.5500 2221 161.6625
1064 156.2250 1222 157.1125 2012 156.6000 2222 161.7125
1065 156.2750 1223 157.1625 2013 156.6500 2223 161.7625
1066 156.3250 1224 157.2125 2014 156.7000 2224 161.8125
1067 156.3750 1225 157.2625 2015 156.7500 2225 161.8625
1068 156.4250 1226 157.3125 2016 156.8000 2226 161.9250
1069 156.4750 1227 157.3625 2017 156.8500 2227 161.9750
1070 156.5250 1228 157.4125 2018 161.5000 2228 162.0125
1071 156.5750 1260 156.0375 2019 161.5500 2260 160.6375
1072 156.6250 1261 156.0875 2020 161.6000 2261 160.6875
1073 156.6750 1262 156.1375 2021 161.6500 2262 160.7375
1074 156.7250 1263 156.1875 2022 161.7000 2263 160.7875
1075 156.7750 1264 156.2375 2023 161.7500 2264 160.8375
1076 156.8250 1265 156.2875 2024 161.8000 2265 160.8875
1077 156.8750 1266 156.3375 2025 161.8500 2266 160.9375
1078 156.9250 1267 156.3875 2026 161.9125 2278 161.5375
1079 156.9750 1268 156.4375 2027 161.9625 2280 161.6375
1080 157.0250 1269 156.4875 2028 162.0000 2281 161.6875
1081 157.0750 1270 156.5375 2060 160.6250 2282 161.7375
1082 157.1250 1271 156.5875 2061 160.6750 2283 161.7875
1083 157.1750 1272 156.6375 2062 160.7250 2284 161.8375
1084 157.2250 1273 156.6875 2063 160.7750 2285 161.8875
1085 157.2750 1274 156.7375 2064 160.8250 2286 161.9375
1086 157.3250 1275 156.7875 2065 160.8750 2287 161.9625
1087 157.3750 1276 156.8375 2066 160.9250 2288 162.0125
1088 157.4250 1277 156.8875 2078 161.5250
1201 156.0625 1278 156.9375 2079 161.5750
1202 156.1125 1280 157.0375 2080 161.6250
1203 156.1625 1281 157.0875 2081 161.6750
■Q & A
Power
Can’t switch on
yCheck power plug is properly connect
yCheck DC± is correct or shorted
yCheck fuse is OK
yCheck power converter
yCall authorized person for service
Tx/Rx
No Tx/Rx
yCheck VHF antenna connector
yCheck VHF antenna is damaged
Tx normal but other ship can’t
obtain own ship’s data
yCheck TX LED is ashing
yCheck MMSI setup correct
Ship’s position data
Target mark not in display No own ship position,check GPS
No position data
yCheck GPS antenna
yCheck GPS cable and plug
Voice reminding frequently
yWhen you get into harbor please off voice re-
minding
yReset distance for voice reminding
Vessel approach but no voice
reminding Voice o or setup distance is too near
Screen not clear Check brightness & contrast control

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