Polaris Sirius-3 Quick start guide

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Sirius-3
GMDSS Tri-Channel Navtex Receiver
Owner’s & Installation Manual
Preliminary Version Ver. 2.1

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Owner´s Manual
Congratulations with your new Sirius-3 GMDSS Navtex with touch
screen operations.
Disclaimer
Sirius is a brand name owned by Polaris Electronics A/S, Denmark.
We reserve the right to change specifications and instructions given
in this manual without notices.
No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the
manual, although every care has been taken to make it as complete
and accurate as possible.
This manual includes firmware release April 2010.
Polaris Electronics A/S
Kaerholt 1
DK-9210 Aalborg SO
Denmark
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.polaris-as.dk

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Contents Page
Safety Notices …................................................................ 4
About Sirius-3 …................................................................ 5
Touch Screen .................................................................... 5
Receiving Mode………………………………………………………………. 6-7
Filters, Systems Settings etc……….…….…………………………….. 8-9
System Settings ………………………………………………………………. 10-11
Declaration of Conformity ……………………………………………… 12
Green Passport ……………………………………………………………... 13
Standard Format of Navtex Messages…………………………….. 14
Subject Indicators .………………………………………………………... 15
Installation …………………………………………………………………….. 16
Connection to Power …………………………………………………….. 16
Antenna Connection ……………………………………………………… 16
Connection to Ground …………………………………………………... 17
Gonnection to Printer .…………………………………………………… 17
Compass Safe Distance ………………………………………………….. 17
Sirius-3 Connectors ……………………………………………………….. 18
Connection to Power …………………………………………………….. 18
Connection to GPS ………………………………………………………... 19
Connection to ECDIS …………………………………………..…………. 20
Connection to MUTE ……………………………………………………… 20
Connection to Alarm Relay ……………………………………………. 20
Connection to AUX ………………………………………………………… 21
Warranty ……………………………………………………………………….. 21
Warranty Service …………………………………………………………… 21
On Board Service …………………………………………………………… 21
Validity ………………………………………………………………………….. 22
End of Life Statement ……………………………………………………. 22

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Safety Notices
Before installation please read the Installation Manual carefully. The
equipment must be 10-32 V DC powered only.
Do not open the Sirius-3 or the active antenna. Unauthorized
opening will invalidate the warranty.
The equipment is designed for operation in temperatures between -
15oC and +55oC. Do not use the Navtex in temperatures which
exceed this range.
The Sirius-3 is waterproof from the front only.
A Navtex is an aid to safe navigation and should not lead to a
reduction in the level of good navigation practice.
The propagation of radio signals may vary over time. No liability can
be accepted for the non reception of Navtex messages.
Connection to a source of UTC data to NMEA 0183 is recommended
for the best operation and automatic date-time information.

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About Sirius-3
Your Sirius-3 has been designed to meet all requirements for use on
board a SOLAS convention vessel.
The Navtex has three separate receiver channels, 490 kHz, 518 kHz
and 4,209.5 kHz, for simultaneous reception of Navtex messages. It
can be set up to filter stations and/or message types that are not
required by the user, however, some message categories at 518 kHz
are mandatory and cannot be switched off.
There is no on/off switch, as the equipment must always be must
turned on, so that Navtex messages are received even in port. If the
equipment is installed with an external switch at the main electrical
switchboard, please, be sure that the equipment is turned on at
least one hour before departure.
Touch Screen
The touch screen is the only Man-Machine-Interface.
The screen is designed for fingertip operation only. Please, do not
use sharp instruments when keying the icons or texts.

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Receiving Mode
When your Sirius-3 is properly installed and tested the equipment is
very easy to use.
The following icons are used:
Press to switch between daylight and night colour.
Press to select filters, systems settings etc.
Press to select a listing of all received messages. It is
possible to select a single message from the list by touching it.
Furhermore, you can select or deselect 490 and/or 4,209.5 kHz
messages in the right side. You cannot deselect 518 kHz, as the
monitoring of this frequency is mandatory.
Press to select or accept.

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When the Sirius-3 is in standard receiving mode the latest Navtex
messages are shown on the screen. You can select a message by
touching the text and then using or you can double click on the
message you want to read in full text.
If a message consists of more than 10 lines you can toggle up and
down with the arrows in the right side.

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Filters, Systems Settings etc.
Filter Coast Station(s) by designator and/or frequencies
Filter Messages by designators. Please note A, B, D and L
are mandatory and will always be displayed
Locked messages. If messages are locked they can be
deleted here only and not by the delete all message icon.
Visible messages. A maximum of 1,000 messages are
selectable, however, we recommend no more than 400.
Delete all messages. For safety reasons you have to confirm
your choice. Please notice that locked messages cannot be deleted
here.
Systems Settings. e.g. screen setup, sound, etc.

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About. Information about firmware versions, etc.
Home

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Systems Settings
Screen Setup. Brightness and contrast
Time. Adjust date and time if not connected to GPS or other
UTC source.
Sound. Choose if sound should be on/off when
messages/alarms are received or when using touch screen.
Furthermore, you can see the status of Central Muting, if
connected.
GPS. Status. If a printer is connected you can print a position
label with UTC Time and Date. These labels are useful when you
write positions in the logbook or in case of an Emergency

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Printer. Select printer on or off –if connected.
Antenna Power on or off –red light is on.

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Declaration of Conformity
A Declaration of Conformity is downloadable from our web site:
http://www.polaris-as.dk/Default.asp?Action=Details&Item=835

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Green Passport
A Green Passport is downloadable from our web site:
http://www.polaris-as.dk/Default.asp?Action=Details&Item=835

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Standard Format of Navtex Messages
B1B2B3B4 B1 Transmitter Identity
B2Subject Indicator
B3B4Consecutive number
Time of Origin (not all stations use ToO)
Series Identity, consecutive number and message text

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Subject Indicators
A Navigational Warnings*
B Meteorological Warnings*
C Ice Reports
D Search and Rescue Information*
E Meteorological Forecasts
F Pilot Service Messages
G Avaiable
H LORAN Messages
I Avaiable
J SATNAV Messages
K Other Electronic Navaid Messages
L Navigation Warnings (other than A)*
V Special Services
W Special Services
X Special Services
Y Special Services
Z No Message on hand
Services marked by asterisks cannot be rejected by the receiver.

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Installation
The Sirius-3 Navtex set consists of
·Sirius-3 Navtex
·1.5 m Power Cable
·User & Installation Manual
·Test Sheet
Connection to Power
Please use the 1.5 m Power Cable with plug. Connect the Sirius-3 to
12 or 24 VDC (10-30 VDC). Red wire to + and black to -. It is
recommended to include a fuse in the power supply.
The male power plug can be mounted in the right female connector
only.
Antenna Connection
Mount a male PL259 plug on the antenna cable. Sirius-3 is designed
for NA-3S Active Antenna but you can use a passive whip antenna as
well.
If you connect an active antenna go to SYSTEMS SETTINGS and press
ANTENNA POWER. When the indicator turns red, the Sirius-3
supplies voltage through the coax. If you connect a passive whip do
not switch antenna power on.

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Connection to Ground
Connect ground to the Sirius-3 Navtex for better performance.
Connection to Printer
A USB printer (P/N SIR PRN) can be connected to the Sirius-3.
If you connect a Printer to the USB port go to SYSTEMS SETTINGS
and press the PRINTER button.
Compass Safe Distance
Distance to compass must be at least 70 cm. Do not install the
Navtex closer to magnetic compasses.

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Sirius-3 Connectors
Connection to Power
Use the Sirius Power Cable.
PWR
Pin Number Connection Notes
1 +V Ship’s Supply 12/24
2 +V Ship’s Supply 12/24
3
4 -V Ship’s Supply - V
5 -V Ship’s Supply - V
6 + V Ship’s Supply 12/24
7
8
9 -V Ship’s Supply - V

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Connection to GPS (NMEA 0183):
Use the NMEA port to connect a GPS. The sub-D pins are to be
connected as described below.
When a GPS is connected UTC is automatically updated.
Sirius-3 will receive the information from these NMEA sentences:
-RMC (Time and Date)
-GGA (Position)
If a printer is connected as well you can print vessel’s position with
DTG.
NMEA 0183 in/out
Pin Number Connection Notes
1 GND
2
3
4 TX+ Option
5 TX- Option
6
7
8 RX- NMEA 0183 Input-
9 RX+ NMEA 0183 Input+

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Connection to ECDIS:
The Sirius-3 can be connected to an ECDIS by the NMEA port.
Please, contact your ECDIS dealer for information on the
connections.
Connection to MUTE
Signal from Central Mute to be connected to pin 2 and 6. Please, see
the ECDIS port table.
Connection to Alarm Relay:
Input on pin3 and 7, see the ECDIS port table.
ECDIS port, Alarm Relay and Mute
Pin Number Connection Notes
1 GND
2 Mute A Mute Input +
3 Alarm com Alarm relay
4 TX+ IBS port Output +
5 TX- IBS port Output -
6 Mute B Mute Input -
7 Alarm No Alarm relay
8 RX- IBS port Input -
9 RX+ IBS port Input +
Do you want to download new firmware please use a USB key. Just
mount the USB in the USB port, restart the unit and follow the
instructions on the screen. Do not interrupt firmware updates
during the process.