ICS Nav6 User manual

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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
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Copyright 2001, ICS Electronics Limited. All rights reserved.

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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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QUICK START
QUICK STARTQUICK START
QUICK START
You will find this product extremely easy to operate.
•Follow the installation guidelines
•Re-check the cable connections
•Apply power
•Set up the Nav6 display product to enable printing
•Switch on the Nav6 Printer
•You can now print Navtex messages and/or NMEA data.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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
Nav6Nav6
Nav6 Navtex System
Navtex SystemNavtex System
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
Nav6plus / Nav6aplusNav6plus / Nav6aplus
Nav6plus / Nav6aplus Navtex System
Navtex SystemNavtex System
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
•Course and speed through the water
•Log of distance travelled
•Wind speed and direction
•Depth
The Nav6 Printer can also be used to print the full contents of the
Nav6 display NMEA log file at any time, under manual control.
Nav6 Repeater
Nav6 RepeaterNav6 Repeater
Nav6 Repeater
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 pre-
programmed intervals. The information printed may include the
following:
•Position
•Course and speed through the water
•Log of distance travelled
•Wind speed and direction
•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.
Installation of the Printer Unit
Installation of the Printer UnitInstallation of the Printer Unit
Installation of the Printer Unit
Permanent installation of the Nav6 Printer can be made using the U-
bracket 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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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR NAV6 PRINTER
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR NAV6 PRINTERHOW TO OPERATE YOUR NAV6 PRINTER
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR NAV6 PRINTER
Control Buttons
Control ButtonsControl Buttons
Control Buttons
The Nav6 Printer has a small number of control buttons. The control
buttons are located under the paper loading door. Push a top corner
of the door to release the locking door catch.
Basic Controls
Basic ControlsBasic Controls
Basic Controls
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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NAV Printer PWR SBY
F
N
Y
P
Paper Feed
Start set-up procedure
Stop Alarm. Stop / restart printer
Power on / off

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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.
LEDs
LEDsLEDs
LEDs
There are two LEDs along the top of the Nav6 Printer
•PWR ON when power is applied to the printer
•SBY ON when the printer is ready to print
Alarms
AlarmsAlarms
Alarms
The alarm will sound under the following circumstances:
•Paper out
•Low battery (supply is less than 9 volts)

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INITIAL OPERATION
INITIAL OPERATIONINITIAL OPERATION
INITIAL OPERATION
•Switch on the Nav6 Printer by apply 12V to its power
connections and pressing the red power P button
•The “PWR” light will illuminate, and the Nav6 Printer will sound
one short beep
•The "SBY" light will illuminate
•The printer will perform several line feeds
•The Nav6 Printer is then ready to print
Test the interface between the Nav6 display product and the Nav6
Printer as follows :
•On the Nav6 display product set “manual print” to “On” and the
output format to “Printer” ( Setup Mode, NAVTEX View, Options
Page)
•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.
PRINTER SETUP
PRINTER SETUPPRINTER SETUP
PRINTER SETUP
•Open the paper loading door
•Press the N button to start the set-up procedure
The current baud rate will be printed.
•Press the
Y button to accept the current setting
The baud rate should be 4800 for Nav6 applications, if you need to
change it then :
•Press the
N button
A choice of 6 settings are displayed

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0) 300 1) 600 2) 1200
3) 2400 4) 4800 5) 9600
•Press the N button to step through the choices (to
select 4800 press the N button 4 times)
•Press the
Y button to accept the setting
The current baud rate will be printed.
•Press the Y button to accept the current setting
The current linefeed setting will be printed.
•Press the
Y button to accept the current setting
The linefeed setting should be OFF for Nav6 applications, if you
need to change it then :
•Press the
N button
The linefeed setting will toggle & be printed out.
•Press the Y button to accept the current setting
or
•Press the
N button to change the current setting
A “Setup complete” message will be printed.
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N
Y
P