Service Manual: Nera C

Nera C
Service Manual
INMARSAT-C MOBILE EARTH STATION
Contents
Check List......................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. General
1.1 General...........................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Configuration ...............................................................................................................1-2
1.3 Connection ...................................................................................................................1-3

1.3.1 Antenna and terminal unit ..............................................................................1-3
1.3.2 [Junction] port ................................................................................................1-3
1.3.3 [LAN] port......................................................................................................1-5
1.3.4 [DTE] port ......................................................................................................1-5
1.3.5 [D-GPS] port ..................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2. Block Description

2.1 Configuration.................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Nera C.............................................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Boards in each unit .........................................................................................2-2
2.2 Antenna unit, IC-115 .....................................................................................................2-4

2.2.1 ANT RF board (16P0207) ..............................................................................2-4
2.2.2 Antenna element .............................................................................................2-5
2.3 Terminal unit, IC-215 ....................................................................................................2-6

2.3.1 RF CON/CPU board (16P0208A) ..................................................................2-7
2.3.2 TERM CPU board (16P0209) ........................................................................2-19
2.3.3 Memory contents ............................................................................................2-26
2.3.4 PWR board (16P0211)....................................................................................2-29
Chapter 3. Location of Parts

3.1 Terminal unit, IC-215 ....................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Antenna unit, IC-115 .....................................................................................................3-8
3.3 Distress alert received unit, IC-305 and ALARM unit, IC-306.....................................3-10
3.4 Junction Box, IC-315 (Option)......................................................................................3-12
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Chapter 4. Set up
4.1 System menu (F8)..........................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Setting by DTE port........................................................................................4-1
4.1.2 System menu (F8)...........................................................................................4-2
1. Distress Alert Setup: [F8]-1.........................................................................4-2
2. System Setup: [F8]-2 ...................................................................................4-2
3. Editor Setup (Close the TEXT editor display.) : [F8]-3 ..............................4-4
4. Terminal Setup: [F8]-4 ................................................................................4-5
5. EGC Setup: [F8]-5.......................................................................................4-5
6. Auto Mode Setup: [F8]-6 ............................................................................4-5
7. Email Setup: [F8]-7 .....................................................................................4-6
8. Directories: [F8]-8 .......................................................................................4-6
9. Configuration: [F8]-9 ..................................................................................4-7
4.2 Setting from Command Window...................................................................................4-8

4.2.1 Remote Box Setup ..........................................................................................4-8
4.2.2 Setting of Internal GPS transmitting cycle......................................................4-9
4.3 Jumper setting of IC-305 and 306 .................................................................................4-11
4.4 PR-240 power alteration................................................................................................4-12
Chapter 5. Maintenance
5.1 PV (Performance Verification) test................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 PV test sequence.............................................................................................5-1
5.1.2 Procedure ........................................................................................................5-2
5.2 Self test ..........................................................................................................................5-5

5.2.1 Self test when the system is turned on ............................................................5-5
5.2.2 Self test from function menu...........................................................................5-5
5.2.3 TROUBLE message........................................................................................5-6
5.3 Status monitor................................................................................................................5-8

5.3.1 Items on the status monitor .............................................................................5-8
5.3.2 NG analysis .....................................................................................................5-11
5.4 Checking BPSK waveform............................................................................................5-13
5.5 LED ...............................................................................................................................5-14

5.5.1 IC-215 .............................................................................................................5-14
5.5.2 IC-305, 306 .....................................................................................................5-16
5.6 DIP switch and Reset switch on IC-215 ........................................................................5-17
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5.7 Checking LES Information............................................................................................5-18
5.8 Changing Back-up battery on TERM CPU board .........................................................5-20
5.9 Clearing Memory...........................................................................................................5-21
5.10 Distress alert test..........................................................................................................5-22
5.11 Saving and loading of system setting...........................................................................5-24
Chapter 6. Updating program

6.1 Updating program..........................................................................................................6-1
6.1.1 Checking program version ..............................................................................6-1
6.1.2 Procedure ........................................................................................................6-2
6.2 Program files..................................................................................................................6-3
6.3 Installing Terminal software to PC ................................................................................6-3
Chapter 7. Messages
7.1 Status display.................................................................................................................7-1
7.1.1 Display of bottom left .....................................................................................7-1
7.1.2 Display of bottom center.................................................................................7-4
7.1.3 Display of bottom right ...................................................................................7-5
7.1.4 Display of upper part.......................................................................................7-6
7.1.5 Display of status display part ..........................................................................7-7
7.2 Messages for Operation .................................................................................................7-8

7.2.1 Messages for [F1], File menu .........................................................................7-8
7.2.2 Messages for [F3], Transmit menu .................................................................7-8
7.2.3 Messages for [F5]-1, Data Report menu.........................................................7-9
7.2.4 Messages for [F7]-6-1, PV test .......................................................................7-9
7.2.5 Messages for Printer (Output from TERM CPU) ...........................................7-9
7.3 Cautions and information message................................................................................7-10
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Appendix 1) Inmarsat system ................................................................. AP1-1

AP1.1 System Overview ..........................................................................................AP1-1
AP1.1.1 System Configuration ........................................................................AP1-1
AP1.1.2 Inmarsat C Services ...........................................................................AP1-3
AP1.1.3 Destination Type ................................................................................AP1-4
AP1.1.4 Charging.............................................................................................AP1-6
AP1.1.5 Network .............................................................................................AP1-7
AP1.1.6 Frequency assignment........................................................................AP1-9
AP1.2 Message & Signal Transfer...........................................................................AP1-10

AP1.2.1 Ship- originated Call ..........................................................................AP1-10
AP1.2.2 Shore- originated Call ........................................................................AP1-12
AP1.2.3 Log in/Log out ...................................................................................AP1-15
AP1.2.4 Distress Alert .....................................................................................AP1-16
AP1.3 Channel types and Signal processing............................................................AP1-17

AP1.3.1 Channel types.....................................................................................AP1-17
1. NCS CC/LES TDM Channel ...................................................................AP1-18
2. Signaling Channel ....................................................................................AP1-19
3. MES Message Channel ............................................................................AP1-21
AP1.3.2 Signal Processing...............................................................................AP1-22
1. Signal processing Flow for Each Channel...............................................AP1-22
Appendix 2) Menu Tree............................................................................. AP2-1

AP2.1 Menu Tree.....................................................................................................AP2-1
Appendix 3) Coast station service list ................................................. AP3-1

AP3.1 Inmarsat C coast station service list .............................................................AP3-1
Appendix 4) E-mail..................................................................................... AP4-1

AP4.1 Features.........................................................................................................AP4-1
AP4.2 Limitations ....................................................................................................AP4-2
AP4.3 Precautions....................................................................................................AP4-2
AP4.4 Network Setup menu ....................................................................................AP4-3
AP4.5 Setting LES ...................................................................................................AP4-5
AP4.6 Setting Active Port........................................................................................AP4-7
AP4.7 Message Log .................................................................................................AP4-8
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AP4.8 Connection and setting..................................................................................AP4-9

AP4.8.1 Connection to single PC ....................................................................AP4-9
AP4.8.2 Connection of multiple PCs...............................................................AP4-11
AP4.8.3 Connection to multiple networks.......................................................AP4-12
AP4.9 Function settings ...........................................................................................AP4-14
AP4.9.1 DHCP.................................................................................................AP4-14
AP4.9.2 SMTP Enable IP Address ..................................................................AP4-15
AP4.9.3 Mail Gateway.....................................................................................AP4-16
AP4.9.4 Selective forwarding ..........................................................................AP4-18
AP4.9.5 Message size ......................................................................................AP4-20
AP4.9.6 Attachment conversion ......................................................................AP4-21
AP4.10 E-mail Client Setup (Outlook Express Ver.6).............................................AP4-22
AP4.11 Windows XP LAN setting ..........................................................................AP4-29
AP4.12 Connection check........................................................................................AP4-32

AP4.12.1 Checking by Ping command ............................................................AP4-32
AP4.12.2 SMTP error message list..................................................................AP4-33
AP4.13 US ASCII code list......................................................................................AP4-34
Appendix 5) Specifications...................................................................... AP5-1
Exploded View............................................................................................. D-1
Electrical Parts List.................................................................................... E-1
Schematic Diagrams ................................................................................. S-1
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Check Check
ListList
- Check for waterproofing of the antenna.

- The receiving signal from selected satellite is not obstructed by other objects, such as a
crane. See AP1-2 for the satellite antenna direction.
1. Installation
The table 1 lists check items of the installation.
Table 1. Items to be checked of installation
No. Item to be checked Result Reference to

The current of the power supply cable, such
1 Power supply cable as for the back up battery, is 5 to 7 A when
transmitting.
- The designated cable is used.
30m: TP5FBAW-5DFBB
2 Antenna cable 50m: 8D-FB-CV
100m: 12D-SFA-CV
- The antenna cable is waterproofed.
Check for connection of the IC-305.
3 Other cable
Check for connection of the IC-306.
IC-115: Antenna unit
Grounding IC-215: Terminal unit
4
PR-240: Power supply unit
- 220 VAC
5 PR-240 specification - The power is supplied from both the main 4-12
source and the emergency source.
6 Connector The antenna connector is connected securely.
Indication The indication is sealed around the terminal
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: IMN, AAB, CS, etc unit.
2. Program version
See chapter 6.
The program version is checked by “Diagnostic Test” (keystroke: [F7]-7-3).
For the detail version, type “Nera” while pressing [Ctrl].
Table2. Program version
Program Detail version

TERM CPU 1650162-01.xx Ver
RF CON/CPU 1650159-01.xx Ver
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3. Settings
Table 3 lists check items for the setting.
Table 3. Items to be set
No. Items to be set Result Reference to

[F8]-2: Command Window
1 DMC-5 4-8
“Remote Box Setup”
2 IC-305 4-8
“Remote Box Setup”
4-8
3 IC-306 “Remote Box Setup”
IC-306 jumper setting 4-11
4 Distress Alert setup [F8]-1: Distress Alert setup 4-2
System Date & Time
Date: ZDA
Time: TDM frame data
IMN
Re-enter:
Type “IMN” while holding [Ctrl].
MES Operation Mode
INMARSAT C
EGC
NAV Port
OFF
INT: Internal GPS (Option)
EXT: External GPS
Active Port
INT
ALL
Message Output Port
System setup INT
5 4-2 to 4-4
([F8]-2) EXT
INT+EXT
AUTO
EGC Output Port
INT
INT+EXT
Network
- IP Address
- Subnet mask
- DHCP(ON/OFF)
- Gateway
Mail Gateway
- Attach(UUENCODE/BINARY)
- Delivery To(PC Mailer/Server)
- Server IP
- Address Mode(FIXED/AUTO)
- Mail Address
- Auto Delivery keyword
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4. Checking
Table 4 is the check list for items to be set.
Table 4. Check list for items to be set
Refere
No. Items to be checked Result
nce to
When [ALARM RESET] is pressed, the
1 IC-306
buzzer and LED is an active.
2 IC-305 [F7]-7-4: Distress Alert Button Test 5-22
[F7]-7-4: Distress Alert Button Test
** DMC setting should be set to “SES(EGC)
3 DMC-5 only. If it is set to VHF and MF/HF, 5-22
the distress alert is released from VHF and
MF/HF device. **
4 Error/Trouble message The message does not appear. 5-6
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5 Diagnostics Test All Diagnostic Test ([F7]-7-3) is OK. 5-5
Position 5-8
4-3
Course/Speed (Displaying VTG data) 2-15
Current NCS
5-8
The receivable ocean region is set.
Antenna Power Supply 5-11
BBER: OK 5-11
6 Status C/N (The value is stable.) 5-11
31 to 34 dB and above: OK 5-13
Rx AGC Level: OK 5-11
REF Offset Freq.: OK 5-12
Synthe Local: OK 5-12
Send Level
Normally, “0” for receiving, 5-11
“255” for transmitting
7 FDD [F1]: Read/Write
Prints correctly.
- When turning on the unit while holding [LF]:
Printer
8 All character is printed.
(PP-510)
- When turning on the unit while holding
[NLQ]:The printer setting value is printed.
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5. Communication test
Before the test, check followings.
1) C/N of the status display is OK.
2) Its value is stable.
3) “Current Status” is “Idle”.
5.1 Log in
When Log in ([F7]-1) is succeeded, “Successful Login” appears.
If the trouble message appears, see the list below.
Table 5. TROUBLE message
TROUBLE message Description Remedy

ANT Power voltage The supplied voltage error - Change IC-115 or PWR board.
abnormality for the antenna unit - Check the antenna cable.
1. Too many retries.
2. MES Signalling Failure, 1-3. Login failed
Login Request not sent to 4. The transmit level is not - Change IC-115 or RF CON/CPU.
NCS. within the rating. - Check the antenna cable.
3. Login failed. ( actuality, no appears)
4. Carrier power level
5.2 PV test
PV test is started by [F7]-7-1. OK When “Overall Result” is “Pass”. See page 5-1.
The PV test result ([F7]-7-2) should be printed out.
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5.3 Loop back test

Start Loop back test which the message is send back to the own ship. The transmitting and
receiving message should be printed out.
1) Make a test message by “New” ([F1]-1).

2) Set following items by “Transmit Message” ([F3]-1).
- Priority : Normal
- Destination Type : TELEX
- Country/Ocean Code : The Ocean region to be selected
POR: 582, IOR: 583, AOR-W: 584, AOR-E: 581
- Station ID : To enter the own IMN
- LES ID : LES
- Option
Confirmation : ON
Send Delay : 00:00
Delivery Dela : Immediate
Code : IA5
3) Move the cursor onto “Transmit” and press [Enter].

4) Select “YES” and press [Enter] to start the transmission.
5) When the same message is received after 5 to10 minutes, the test result is OK. If the
message cannot received correctly, confirm “Delivery” in “Send Message Log”
([F6]-1). See page 7.
5.4 EGC receiving

The alarm is checked by following the message priority.
The alarm is sounded from IC-305 and the Terminal unit by DIS/URG Message.
See page 2-17. The EGC receiving message should be printed out. See page 4-6.
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6. Delivering
Before delivering, the following instruction is needed.
1) How to release the distress alert, use distress communication, cancel the false distress alert*
and stop the alarm.
2) How to register the “station list”.
3) How to “log in/log out”.
4) How to communicate by using “E-Mail and FAX”.
5) How to confirm the “delivery status”.
6) How to save and load the system setting value, such as the station list. See page 5-24.
7) Necessary items to be reported for inquiry when the trouble occurs.
- Error in detail, frequency, symptom
- Condition after changing the Ocean region and LES
- Following condition in status monitor;
current NCS, own ship position, C/N, BBER, Rx AGC Level, REF Offset Freq,
Synthe Local, Antenna Power Supply,
- Error message, Information message
*: Canceling the distress alert

To cancel the distress alert, report by the priority message (Priority: Distress ) to proper RCC
via LES which is used to transmit the distress alert.
Example;
NAME, CALLSIGN, ID NUMBER, POSITION
Cancel my INMARSAT-C distress
Alert of DATE, TIME UTC.
=Master+
7. Clearing memory
When the trouble occurs, clear the memory before changing the board or the units.
To clear the memory, turn on the unit while pressing [DEL]. The clearing is finished when
buzzer is sounded three times. See page 5-21.
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Check List
Non-delivery Notification Failure Codes
ABS Absent subscriber. The mobile terminal is not logged-in to the ocean region.
ACB Access barred.
ADR Addressee refuses to accept message.
ANU Deleted. The message has not been delivered within an hour and is therefore deleted.
ATD Attempting to deliver the message.
BK Message aborted. Is used when a fax or PSTN-connection is cleared abnormally.
BUS Busy.
CCD Call cut or disconnected.
CI Conversation impossible.
CIE The CES ran out of processing/communications capacity to process your message.
CNS Call not started.
DTE Data terminal equipment. Used when an X.25 subscriber has cleared the connection
during the call attempt.
ERR Error.
FAU Faulty.
FMT Format error.
FSA Fast select acceptance not subscribed.
IAB Invalid answerback from destination.
IAM Was unable to process the address information in the following message:
IDS Invalid data from ship.
IDT Input data timeout
IFR Invalid facility request.
IMS Message size is invalid, 7932 characters maximum.
IND Incompatible destination.
INH Was unable to establish the type of message from following header:
INV Invalid.
ISR Invalid ship request.
LDE Maximum acceptable message length or duration has been exceeded.
LEF Local equipment failure.
LPE Local procedure error.
MBB Message broken by higher priority.
MCC Message channel congestion.
MCF Message channel failure.
MKO Message killed by operator.
MSO Machine switched off.
NA Correspondence with this subscriber is not admitted.
NAL No address line is present.
NC No circuits.
NCH Subscriber’s number has been changed.
NDA There was no delivery attempt.
NFA No final answerback.
NIA No initial answerback.
NOB Not obtainable.
NOC No connection.
NP No party. The called party is not, or is no longer, a subscriber.
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NTC Network congestion.

OAB Operator aborted.
OCC Subscriber is occupied.
OOO Out of order.
PAD Packet assembler/disassembler.
PRC Premature clearing.
PRF Protocol failure.
RCA Reverse changing acceptance not subscribed.
REF There was a failure in the remote equipment.
RLE Resource limit exceeded.
RPE Remote procedure error.
RPO RPOA out of order.
SCC Call completed successfully.
SHE MES hardware error.
SNF The satellite network has failed.
SPE MES protocol error.
SUC Test results being delivered.
TBY Trunks busy.
TGR TDM group reset.
TIM Timeout.
TMD Too many destinations.
UNK Unknown. Is used when no other failure code are suitable.
WFA Wrong final answerback.
WIA Wrong initial answerback.
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1.2 Configuration
Chapter 1. General
1.1 General
Nera C is a successor of "Nera C12". Nera C is a communication system of
Class 2 Inmarsat C which is smaller and lighter than "Nera C12". The operation is the
same as "Nera C12".
Nera C has 10BASE-T port to communicate by E-mail from PC connected to
LAN. The power supply is DC +12 V to 24 V.
Class 1: Inmarsat C communication only. Cannot receive EGC message.

Class 2: During Inmarsat C communication, cannot receive EGC message.
Class 3: Installed two individual receivers. During Inmarsat C communication, EGC
message can be received.
Table 1.1.1 Nera C12 and Nera C
Nera C12 Nera C

DC 24 V 174 W or less DC 12 V to 24 V 160 W or less
Power supply
(Including printer) (Including printer)
Antenna unit 195φx266H 3 kg 126φx155H 1.4 kg
Communication unit 72Hx230Wx271D 4 kg Built-in type of TLX terminal and
communication unit
Monochrome LCD: Color LCD:
Terminal unit
250Hx300Wx165D 6 kg 270Hx320Wx112D 4.5 kg
Printer PP-510 PP-510
Distress alert button Connecting 2 sets Built-in type of Distress alert
button.
Connecting Distress alert
Incoming Indicator Up to 2 set connectable Received unit and 2 sets of
ALAM unit. (Max. 3 sets)
EXT DTE port 2nd DTE, PC (Not used) PC
D-GPS port No Yes
Built-in GPS Yes (GN-78, option) Yes (GN-79, option)
LAN No Yes (10BASE-T)
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1.2 Configuration
1.2 Configuration
To use the cable other than TP5FBAW-5DFBB, optional N-TNC converting cable is
needed to both the antenna unit and the terminal unit.
Fig.1.2.1 Nera C system configuration
1-2
1.3 Connection
1.3 Connection
1.3.1 Antenna and terminal unit
The antenna unit, IC-115 and terminal unit, IC-215 are connected by the coaxial cable.
This coaxial cable includes 1530.0 MHz to 1545.0 MHz receiving RF signal, 1626.5
MHz to 1646.5 MHz transmitting RF signal, 1575.42 MHz receiving GPS RF signal
and the power supplied to the antenna unit. The transmitting voltage is +29 V DC and
the receiving voltage +7 V DC.
The loss of the coaxial cable is about 10 dB at 1.6 GHz.
To use the cable other than TP5FBAW-5DFBB, optional N-TNC converting cable is
needed to both the antenna unit and the terminal unit.
Fig.1.3.1 Connection of antenna unit and terminal unit
1.3.2 [Junction] port

[Junction] port is connected to the junction box (IC-315).
Fig.1.3.2 Connecting to Junction Box
1-3
1.3 Connection
1) Connecting the distress alert received unit and ALAM unit

The distress alert received unit: IC-305 and up to 3 ALARM units: IC-306 are
connected to port #1 to #4 in parallel. The electrical rating of port #3 and #4
(TD/RD-A/B) connecting line is RS-485. Each unit needs to be set for identification
such as DIS, RCV-1, 2 and 3. And IC-305 and IC-306 are controlled by the setting of
“Command Window” in [F8]-2: system menu. Terminal unit communicated to these
units recognizes each unit by this setting.
2) Connecting NAV data (IEC-61162)

Ports #6 and #7 (TD-A/B) are used for transmitting NAV data. To transmit NAV data,
optional GPS receiving board (GN-79) is needed.
Ports #8 and #9 (RD-A/B) are used for receiving NAV data. The external GPS data
needs to be connected.
3) Connecting DMC-5
Ports #11 to #15 are DMC-5 connecting terminals. The electrical rating is C. Loop.
DMC-5 is controlled by the setting of “Command Window” in [F8]-2: system menu.
Note) RS-485
This is like RS-422 (balanced). It is half-duplex, and not just point-to-point but like
Ethernet since all devices (nodes) on it share the same “bus”. The driver output signal
level (loaded minimum) is +/-1.5 V.
1-4
1.3 Connection
1.3.3 [LAN] port

10Base-T, RJ-45 connector is used for Ethernet LAN. Terminal unit includes the mail
gateway function such as SMTP and POP3 so that the E-mail communication is
available from the PC connected to LAN by using Inmarsat C.
Up to 32 k bite data is sent from the Inmarsat C.
Fig.1.3.3 LAN system
1.3.4 [DTE] port

The specification of the input/output signal is RS-232C. Data communication is
available by connecting PC. When installing another terminal unit(PC), it should be
connected to [DTE] port by using the straight cable.
Commercial printer for Windows and PP-510 can be connected to “Printer” port on PC.
Printer setting is made through “Printer setting” menu ([F1]-8).
With the commercial printer, error messages, such as “WARNING, TROUBLE: XXX”
are not printed out.
1.3.5 [D-GPS] port

The receiving signal, 1530 MHz to 1545 MHz is output at the level of 50Ω, -103 dBm
to -86 dBm.
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Chapter 2. Block Description
2.1 Configuration
2.1 Configuration
2.1.1 Nera C
Fig.2.1.1 shows the block diagram of the terminal unit, Nera C.
Fig.2.1.1 Block diagram of terminal unit, Nera C
2-1
2.1 Configuration
2.1.2 Boards in each unit

Table 2.1.1 lists the function of boards in each unit.
Table 2.1.1 Boards in each unit
Unit Board Function Remarks

1) Consisting of RF amplifier circuit and
the dielectric filter which dividing
TX/RX signal.
The difference from
2) Changing TX and RX circuit by
Nera C12.
antenna supplied voltage, TX 29 V/RX
1) The diplexer is changed
7 V.
to the dielectric filter.
3) Automatically the transmission is
ANT RF 2) The circulator is not
stopped when the temperature of the
(16P0207) installed.
board is over +95 °C.
3) TX/RX voltage is changed
- Receiving gain: 36 dB+3 dB NF=2.0 dB
Antenna from +29/18 V to +29/7 V.
max. (Output: -108 to -90 dBm)
(IC-115) 4) The continuous-time of
- Transmitting gain: Outputs +42dBm by
transmitting is limited.
inputting +3 +3 dBm
- Continuous-time of transmitting: 8
minutes
Directional characteristics
Horizontal: Non-directivity
Daisy loop Vertical: EL=90°: 0 dBi and more
type antenna EL= 5°: +1.3 dBi and more
Polarization
Right circular polarization wave
RX: Changing RF signal, -120 dB to –100
dBm from antenna unit to I signal and
Q signal of the base band.
After decoding, the signal is sent
Term CPU board.
TX: After encoding the data from Term
When replacing RF
CPU board, the data is modulated at
Terminal RF CON/CPU board,
DDS and changed to TX RF signal,
unit CON/CPU remove the EEPROM(U15)
+14 dBm.
(IC-215) (16P0208A) from old board and put it on
Oscillation circuit: The following
the new board.
frequencies are oscillated at DDS and
PLL synthesizer circuit.
TX=1626.5 MHz to 1646.5 MHz
RX=1530 MHz to 1545 MHz
EEPROM(U15): Memorizing FW/RT ID,
DNID and ENID. See page 2-27.
2-2
2.1 Configuration
I/F rating
- Printer: Centronics
- PC: RS-232C
Communicating with followings; - Distress Alert Received/
TERM/CPU LCD, Printer, PC, Distress Alert Received ALERT unit : RS-485
(16P0209) unit, ALERT unit, NAV data, Ethernet, - NAV data inputting:
FDD, keyboard and RF-CON/CPU board. GGA, GLL, WPL, VTG,
RMA, RMB, RMC, MTW,
DBT, VDR, BWC, BWR
and ZDA
Switching power supply
Input voltage: 10.8 V to 31.2 V
Maximum input current: 13 A (When
inputting 10.8 V)
Output voltage: 29, 7, 6.5, 3.3, 5 V and
PWR
LCD power supply
(16P0211)
Terminal Detecting status monitor signal:
unit - CHECK V: Antenna Power supply
(IC-215) - ANT C: Send Level
Changing ANT TX/RX power supply by
HPA ON signal
SW Consisting of the distress alert button, the
(16P0212) buzzer and the power switch.
Consisting of the bypass capacitor for
PWR C
EMC and the power reverse
(16P0214)
connection protector diode.
GPS 12 CH parallel GPS receiver. Outputs
Receiver GLL, GGA, VTG, RMC, GSV and ZDA by Option
(GN-79) IEC-61162 data.
MCN Relay board for wiring between Term CPU
(16P0226) board and LCD.
FDD FDD for 2HD and 2DD FD
640x480 dots and 262,144 color display.
LCD (In specification, IC-215 display uses 16
colors.)
Junction
Junction box for [JUNCTION] port of
box Option
terminal unit. Terminal board only.
(IC-315)
Distress IC-305 and IC-306 have the
Alert Consisting of I/F and the driver which same board.
Received DIST communicates with Term CPU board by Maximum of 3 IC-306 unit
unit and (16P0213A) RS-485 signal conductor. and IC-305 unit are
ALERT RCV Communication contents: The control of connected in parallel.
unit
(16P0213B) the buzzer and the button and the The setting of the unit
(IC-305/ recognition of the unit number. recognition number is
306) necessary.
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2.2 Antenna unit, IC-115

The antenna unit consists of ANT RF board (16P0207), ANT B(16P0206) and the daisy
loop type antenna element.
2.2.1 ANT RF board (16P0207)

ANT RF board consists of the transmitting RF amplifier circuit, the receiving RF
amplifier circuit, the voltage changing circuit of TX/RX circuit and the heat protecting
circuit. The band pass filter is installed at the input/output unit of RF circuit to divide
RF signal. Fig.2.2.1 shows the block diagram of the ANT RF board.
• Receiving gain: 36d B+ 3dB NF=2.0 dB max.

• Transmitting gain: Changing +3 +3 dBm, to +
42 dBm
• Continuous-time of transmitting: 8 minutes
Fig.2.2.1 Block diagram of ANT RF board
To control the voltage changing of TX/RX circuit, the voltage, 29 V (TX)/7 V (RX)
supplied from the terminal unit is detected by the comparator, U3. The output controls
Q8 and Q9 to generate the voltage of 5 V RX P and 5 V TX P.
The heat protector is installed to stop the transmission automatically when the
temperature of the board is more than +95 °C. To detect the heat of the board, the heat
detecting switch, U1 is installed on the center of the ANT RF board. When detecting
+95 °C, 5VTx P is set to OFF via NAND, U4 to stop the transmission.
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2.2.2 Antenna element

Antenna unit consists of the element, the 3 dB hybrid and the reflector.
The antenna unit is called “DAISY LOOP ANT antenna”. ANT RF output,
42 dBm of 1.6 GHz is radiated from the antenna by 14 dBW of EIRP. The receiving
signal of the power flux density, -148 dBW/m2 to –136 dBW/m2 of 1.5 GHz is input to
ANT RF receiving circuit with the level of –141 dBm to –129 dBm.
- TX/RX antenna gain: more than 1.3 dBi

(When the antenna elevation angle is +5°.)
- Directional characteristics
Horizontal: Non-directivity
Vertical:
1.3 sin to 1.5 sin (El - 5) dBi
(+5° < El <+90°)
-2.7 cos + 4 cos [4.5 (cos - 5) ] dBi
(-15° < El <+5°)
- Polarization:
Right circular polarization wave
Fig.2.2.2 Antenna element
Fig.2.2.3 shows the vertical directivity diagram at 1.5GHz band.

(Horizontal Directivity: Non-directivity)
Fig. 2.2.3 Vertical directivity diagram
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2.3 Terminal unit, IC-215

The terminal unit consists of PWR board (16P0211), RF CON/CPU board (16P0208A) and
TERM CPU board (16P0209).
RF CON/CPU board and TERM CPU board are communicated by RS-232C.
The transmitting control unit such as Nera C 10/11/12 has the function of RF CON/CPU
board, and the terminal unit such as IC-511/IB-581 has the function of TERM CPU board.
Fig.2.3.1 shows the configuration of the terminal unit.
Fig.2.3.1 Configuration of Terminal unit
Note) When changing RF CON/CPU board, use EEPROM, U15 which memorizes
the ID (Forward/Retune ID) for communication, the ENID (Fleet Net ID) for
receiving EGC Fleet Net broadcasting, DNID (Data Network ID) for the data
reporting service.
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2.3.1 RF CON/CPU board (16P0208A)

The following describes the function of RF CON/CPU board.
Analog part
- Dividing the received RF signal to [D-GPS] terminal for D-GPS decoder.
- Dividing the received RF signal to GPS receiving board (GN-79, option).
- Changing the received RF signal to the IF signal: 1.2 kHz.
- Generating the 400 kHz TX/RX frequencies at PLL synthesizer circuit. (TX: 1626.5 MHz
to 1646.5 MHz Rx: 1530.0 MHz to1545 MHz)
- BPSK modulating at DDS.
Fig.2.3.2 shows the synchronizing detection circuit.
Fig.2.3.2 Synchronizing detection circuit
CPU
- Controlling communication protocol of Inmarsat C.
- TX/RX signal processing
- TX/RX changing
- Controlling AGC, PLL and DDS circuit
- Communicating with TERM CPU
- Controlling the Distress Alert Received unit(IC-305) and the Alarm unit(IC-306)
- Handling IEC-61162 (NMEA) data
- Monitoring SYN, CHECK V (the supplied voltage for the antenna) and ANT C (Antenna
current)
Memory (see page 2-27)

- RAM: Backed up for 72 hours
- EEPROM: Memorizing FW/RT ID, ENID, DNID
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Fig.2.3.3 Block diagram of RF CON/CPU board
1) Receiving part
Receiving circuit
The RF signal from the antenna unit is input to the receiving circuit by the diode switch,
CR20. FL13 of the receiving circuit is B.P.F of 1.5 GHz.
The BPSK modulating RF signal is changed to 1.2 kHz intermediate frequency at Hybrid
(U21) and DBM (U12 and U9) and then input to CPU (U14) as I and Q signals. The local
oscillator frequency input to DBM is 1.2 kHz lower than the receiving frequency.
The interference from MCA: Multi-Channel Access (1513 MHz to 1525 MHz) is reduced
by L.P.F consisted of inductor and capacitor (about 5 MHz) after changing the frequency at
U12/U9 (IF: 1.2 kHz).
At Hybrid, U21 and DBM, U12 and U9, the I signal and Q signal of 1.2 kHz IF signal are
taken from the BPSK modulated receiving RF signal to input to CPU, U14.
The Lissajous waveform is monitored by [J10]. AGC is controlled by the pin diodes, CR31
and CR32. The AGC signal is generated from the I signal and Q signal input to CPU. The
BPSK modulating signal is processed at U14 to send message to TERM CPU board.
The process of NCS/LES TDM channel signal processing at U14 (CPU) is as follows.
BPSK de-modulation (I signal and Q signal)

-- Detecting the unique word (Tuning the flame) -- De-permuting – De-Interleaving
-- Viterbi decoding -- De-scramble -- Taking the packet --
Sending to TERM CPU board
Fig.2.3.4 shows the block diagram of the RF CON/CPU receiving circuit.
Fig.2.3.4 Block diagram of RF CON/CPU receiving circuit
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Frequency control
For example, when the receiving frequency from the satellite differs from the carrier
frequency input to the de-modulating circuit, the error rate is increased.
CPU detects the frequency difference and the phase difference of I signal and Q signal. The
detection data controls the frequency of the TX/RX PLL synthesizer oscillator (TCXO:
16.8 MHz) so that the output frequency is equal to the receiving frequency by controlling
the PLL synthesizer output frequency.
The standard oscillator, 16.8 MHz is controlled by the 1 kHz step at the first FFT.
Fig.2.3.5 shows the block diagram of the RF CON/CPU receiving frequency control.
The frequency complemented value is checked at “REF Offset Freq” in Status display.
“OK” appears when the Offset Freq. is less than 150 Hz.
Fig.2.3.5 Block diagram of RF CON/CPU receiving frequency control
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2) Transmission part
BPSK modulation
The transmission frequency is set at CPU. The data is processed by the data to be
transmitted according to the channel below.
- Transmitting MES signaling channel

Message – Scrambling -- Convolutional encoding -- Adding unique word --
BPSK modulating
- Transmitting MES message channel

Message -- Scrambling -- Convolutional encoding -- Adding unique word --
Interleaving -- Permuting encoder -- Adding pre-ambling -- BPSK modulating
- Transmitting NCS/LES TDM channel

Message -- Scrambling -- Convolutional encoding -- Adding unique word --
Interleaving -- Per-muting encoder -- BPSK modulating
DDS (AD9832) modulates the phase of the DDS output frequency. The BPSK modulating is
made at DDS by the input digital data. PLL oscillation output frequency is 1.6 GHz band
which is BPSK modulated. This signal is the transmitting output of the terminal unit with
amplifying to the output of +14 dBm.
Fig.2.3.6 shows the block diagram of RF CON/CPU transmission frequency control.
Fig.2.3.6 Block diagram of RF CON/CPU transmission frequency control
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PLL and DDS circuit

DDS output is about 1.6 MHz. When transmitting, it is BPSK modulated.
Fig.2.3.7 shows the block diagram of DDS.
Fig.2.3.7 Block diagram of DDS
U4 divides it into 16 frequencies to change to about 100 kHz. About 100 kHz is mixed to
the reference oscillation frequency, 16.8 MHz to generate about 16.9 MHz. This frequency
is input to PLL OSC in U20 and divided into 42 frequencies to generate 400 kHz. This
frequency is the reference frequency of PLL synthesizer circuit, so that PLL frequency step
is 400 kHz.
Fig.2.3.8 shows the block diagram of PLL.
Fig.2.3.8 Block diagram of PLL
Before generating the standard frequency of PLL synthesizer circuit, PLL reference
frequency, that is, DDS output frequency is used based on the necessary oscillation
frequency. The used data is the frequency data sent to DDS which is 2.5 kHz step.
Fig.2.3.9 shows the frequency step of PLL and DDS.
Fig.2.3.9 Frequency step of PLL and DDS
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3) CPU
CPU, HD64F7065 is 32 bit single tip microcomputer with DSP function. It consists of ROM
(256 kbyte), RAM (8 kbyte), A/D (8 channels), D/A (2 channels), Timer (8 channels),
watch-dog timer (1 channel) and Serial communication I/F (3 channels).
RF CON/CPU board communicates with TERM CPU board by TD and RD signals which
are I/F of RS-232C.
- Controlling communication protocol of Inmarsat C.

- TX/RX Signal processing - Changing TX and RX circuit
- AGC controlling - Controlling PLL and DDS circuit
- Communicating with TERM CPU - Handling of NMEA data
- Controlling the IC-305 and the IC-306
- Monitoring SYN, V CHK and I ANT signals
Fig.2.3.10 shows the CPU connecting signal.
Fig.2.3.10 CPU connecting signal
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4) Memory
EEPROM (8 kbyte) and SRAM (256 kbyte) are connected to CPU. SRAM is backed up by
C90 (2.2 F) super capacitance for 72 hours.
Table 2.3.1 lists the memory contents of RF CON/PU board.
Table 2.3.1 Memory contents of RF CON/CPU board
Memory Volume Contents

SRAM
256 kbyte [F7]-6:LES information
(U22, CY62136VLL)
Forward/Return ID: 2x3 bytes
EEPROM ENID, DNID: 64x2 bytes
64 kbyte
(U15, CAT25C64AP) [F8]-1, [F8]-2, [F8]-5, [F8]-9-3, [F8]-9-4,
[F7]-5, [F7]-7-2 (See page 2-27)
Note) When replacing RF CON/CPU board,

remove the EEPROM(U15) old board and put it
on the new board.
Fig.2.3.11 Configuration of EEROM
Forward/Return ID
This is the secret ID used for the communication between MES and LES. Forward ID is
used from LES to MES, Return ID is used from MES to LES.
The sum of both ID is 2x3 bytes. Each ID is 6-figure HEX code.
DNID
After making a contract, the information provider sends the ID for data network (DNID) to
MES via LES.
The service such as data reporting is based on the DNID. When DNID is received from LES,
it is listed into “F5-3/Data Network ID” automatically. DNID information consists of 2
bytes.
ENID
To get the EGC broadcasting Fleet NET service, the contract is needed. The information
provider sends the ID for group call (ENID) to MES via LES.
When ENID is received from LES, it is listed into “F4-2/EGC Network ID List”
automatically.
DNID information consists of 2 bytes.
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5) Handling of NMEA
The external NMEA signal is connected to RF CON/CPU board via [JUNCTION] port. GPS
receiver, GN-79 (Option) is installed. The selection of the external or internal NMEA data is
set by “NAV Port” ([F8]-2: System setup).
The priority sequence of the talker is GP>TR>LC>LA>DE>OM>II>IN. The priority
sequence of the position data is GGA>RMC>GLL>RMA.
Fig.2.3.12 shows the NMEA data connection.
Fig.2.3.12 NMEA data connection
Table 2.3.2 Receivable NMEA data

Nera C GPS (GN-79)
Formatter Description
receiving formatter formatter output
GGA O GPS fix data
GLL O(Ver2.0) O Geographic position, L/L
GSV O GNSS satellites in view
WPL O Waypoint location
VTG O O Course over ground and speed
Recommended minimum specific
RMA O
LOLAN-C data
Recommended minimum navigation
RMB O
information
Recommended minimum specific GNSS
RMC O O
data
MTW O Water temperature
DBT O Depth below transducer
BWC O Bearing and distance to waypoint
Bearing and distance to waypoint, rhumb
BWR O
line
VDR O Set and drift
ZDA O Time and date
Optional GPS receiver, GN-79

- NMEA-0183 Ver.2.3 -Datum: WGS 84
- Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz - Tracking code: C/A code
- Receiving channel/ tracking: 12 channels/Parallel - Maximum tracking satellite: 12
- UTC tuning pulse output: 1 second pulse
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6) Connecting IC-305 and IC-306

The Distress Alert Received unit, IC-305 and Alarm unit, IC-306 (a maximum of 3) are
connected to RF CON/CPU board via RS-485 rating interface.
The function of the distress alert and the incoming indicator of the distress message and the
emergency messages are provided to IC-305.
IC-305 and IC-306 are connected in parallel. Each unit is recognized by the jumper setting.
RF CON/CPU board is communicated with IC-305 and IC-306 at 1200 bps. No regular
communication with DMC-5.
Fig.2.3.13 shows the IC-305 and IC-306 connection.
Fig.2.3.13 IC-305/306 connection
Table 2.3.3 Jumper setting of IC-305/306
IC-305 (DIST) IC-306 (RCV1) IC-306 (RCV2) IC-306 (RCV3)

JP 1 Jumper Open Jumper Open
JP 2 Jumper Jumper Open Open
S1, 2 Yes No No No
S3 No Yes Yes Yes
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7) Handling of Alarm
Table 2.3.4 lists the alarm output.
Table 2.3.4 Alarm output
EGC message reception

Alarm when
TLX/E-mail DIS ACK
Unit Category detecting
reception reception
DIS URG following to “TROUBLE”
SAF
IC-215 Output Output Output Output Not output Output
IC-305 Not output Output Output Output Not output Not output
IC-306 Output Not output Not output Not output Not output Output
Table 2.3.5 lists the difference of the alarm between IC-305 and IC-306.
Table 2.3.5 Difference of the alarm between IC-305 and IC-306
Unit Status LED Buzzer

Normal Lights out OFF
IC-305
Distress button: ON ON/OFF every 100ms ON/OFF every 100ms
(Distress
Distress activates Lighting ON
button)
Receiving Distress ACK 1.2S ON, 0.3S OFF 1.2S ON, 0.3S OFF
ALM ACK switch: ON ON while pressing ON while pressing
IC-305 EGC: After receiving DIS and
1.2S ON, 0.3S OFF 1.2S ON, 0.3S OFF
(ALM ACK URG priority message
button) EGC: After receiving DIS and
URG priority message 0.1S ON, 1.9S OFF 0.1S ON, 1.9S OFF
ALM ACK Switch: ON
ALM RESET switch: ON ON while pressing ON while pressing
IC-306 After receiving the message 1S ON, 2S OFF 1S ON, 2S OFF
(ALM After receiving the message
Lights out OFF
RESET ALM RESET switch: ON
button) Detected the errorsee note) 1S ON, 2S OFF 1S ON, 2S OFF
After detected the error
0.1S ON, 1.9S OFF 0.1S ON, 1.9S OFF
ALM RESET Switch: ON
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Table 2.3.6 lists the alarm stop.

Table 2.3.6 Alarm stop
Unit Reset switch Action

IC-215 [F10]: Stop Alarm All alarm is stopped.
ALARM ACK The alarm period is changed.
IC-305
(Receiving EGC msg.) (From 1.2S ON, 0.3S OFF to 0.1S ON, 1.9S OFF)
After receiving:
Only the alarm of the unit which reset switch is pressed is
changed its alarm period.
IC-306 ALARM RESET
Detecting the error:
Only the alarm of the unit which reset switch is pressed is
stopped.
Note) “ALM” is released by following condition.

“WARNING: Synchronization loss. Please check the current Ocean Region.”
(When the RX signal is not received, the scanning is not made automatically. Select the proper ocean
region.)
- “BBER” is over 80 %
“BBER over 80%. Scanning NCS start manually.”
(When the RX signal is not received, the scanning is not made automatically. Select the proper ocean
region.)
- Printer paper empty

“Can't print. PRINTER NOT READY.”
“Can't print. Paper Low.”
- When the data from internal GPS and the external NAV is not input
“WARNING: Internal GPS UNIT failure.”
“WARNING: External NAV equipment failure.”
- When the position data is input manually and the position data updating is requested (every
4 hours )
“INF: Please update current ship position.”
- When detecting the error, the following messages appear.

“TROUBLE: ANT power voltage abnormality”
“TROUBLE: ALARM UNIT Fault”
“TROUBLE: DMC Connection abnormality”
“TROUBLE: DISTRESS ALERT Fault”
“TROUBLE: Synthesizer UNLOCK”
“TROUBLE: Carrier Power Level”
“TROUBLE: GPS module”
“Memory full for received msg.”
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2.3.2 TERM CPU board (16P0209)

TERM CPU board, which is the same as the terminal unit of Nera C 12, controls LCD, a
printer, a keyboard, FDD, Ethernet and DTE (PC).
Fig.2.3.14 shows the block diagram of the TERM CPU board.
Fig.2.3.14 Block diagram of TERM CPU board
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The function is as follows.

- Communicating with RF CON/CPU board (RS-232C, Asynchronous communication)
Baudrate : 4800
Data length : 8 bits
Stop bit : 1 bit
Parity : ODD
Flow control line : Yes
Communication control: Only TX/RX data
- LCD (U12) control: 640x480 pixel 262,144 color display
(In specification, IC-215 display uses 16 colors.)
- Backed up by Lithium battery
- Printer connection (U7) : Connecting the Centronics conformance printer (PP-510)
- Keyboard connection (U7): Connecting the PC keyboard
- FDD (U7): For 2HD/2DD
- LAN: Ethernet
- Connecting to PC (DATA)
1) Communicating RF CON/CPU board

RF CON/CPU board reply to the command from TERM CPU board if necessary while the
TERM CPU board does not reply to the command from RF CON/CPU board.
When the RF CON/CPU board does not replay to the command within 2 seconds, TERM
CPU board sends the command up to 2 times. If the RF CON/CPU board does not replay
after that, the error message “No response from Communication unit” appears.
Commands from TERM CPU board to RF CON/CPU board

1) Outputs when changing EGC channel (F8-9-3). The data is memorized by RF
CON/CPU board. Note: One wave operation only
2) When Abort (F7-3) operating. This command is to stop the current processing, such as
scanning and transmitting.
3) When operating Alarm Stop (F10).
4) When the transmission is started, the storing area of the TX message is provided to the
memory on RF CON/CPU board.
5) Login (F7-1). (Login started).
6) Logout (F7-2). (Logout started.)
7) When “Forced clear” is operated such as [F7]-3 and [F3]-2. (Displays Forced Clear
started.)
8) When starting the transmission of the message.
9) When starting PV TEST (F7-7-1). (Performance Verification Test started.)
10) When canceling the TX message (F3-2/Cancel). Cancels when the message status is
Pending, Rejected, Fail or Waiting. Opens the storing area of TX message.
11) When requesting the message delivery (F3-3/Request Delivery Status).
12) When selecting the common channel (F7-4/Select NCS).
13) When selecting the ocean region (F7-5/Ocean Region).
14) When forwarding Receiver Message Log and EGC Log (F6-2 and 3).
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15) When starting the data report (F5-1).

16) When starting the self test for RF CON/CPU board (F7-7-3).
17) When starting the Distress Button Test (F7-7-4).
Information from RF CON/CPU board to TERM CPU board

1) When receiving the network information.
2) The information of the current channel type (NCSCC, LES TDM, MES Sig.CH, MES
Msg.CH and Retuning)
3) The description of the RX message (LES ID, Date, Priority, Size, Msg. Refe. No,.Sub
Add.)
4) EGC message
5) Login/out status
6) The information of tuning TDM Bulletin Board and SCD(signaling channel descriptor).
7) The number of the RX message in RF CON/CPU board.
8) BBER. Sends every 8.64 seconds.
9) The information of the current TDM information (Not Synchronized., NCSCC, LES
TDM, Joint NCSCC and TDM, and ST-BY NCSCC)
10) The information of the tuning NSC information
11) PV Test result
12) The transmitting result of the message (F6-1). (Sending, Success, Failed, Rejected,
Pending, Unknown)
13) The delivery information of the message (F3-3). (Msg. Refe No., Status, Attempts,
Failure Code and Add.)
14) MES status. (The information appeared in the display below.)
15) Displaying of the position data. Blinks if not updated within 4 hours.
16) Displaying of the WP data
17) Displaying of the self status (Updates every 5 seconds: BBER, C/N, Send Level, RX
AGC Level, REF Offset Freq., Syhnthe Local, Antenna Power Supply)
18) Displaying the result of the self test.
19) Caution command when the error occurs from RF CON/CPU board.
20) Polling data (F5-1)
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2) Controlling LCD (In specification, IC-215 display uses 16 colors)

U12, HD64412F controls the LCD of TFT (Thin Film Transistor color liquid crystal
display) active matrix. It is 262,144 color display and the control line, R, G and B has 6
lines. The standard color is gray, blued, red, magenta, green, cyan, brown, yellow, white and
light white. The color of the display is set by [F8-4/Window Color]. The LCD angle of field
is;
Horizontal: right and left 70°; vertical: 45° for upside, 55° for downward.
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the glass of LCD panel and the backlight.
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3) Ethernet
Ethernet (10BASE-T) port is installed to connect to LAN. POP3 and SMTP is installed to
the terminal unit.
- SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
Protocol for forwarding the mail between the mail servers on the network.
- POP3(Post Office Protocol)
Protocol for forwarding the mail received at the mail server to the local computer.
E-mail service such as “Out Look” is available by connecting Nera C to LAN.

The network of Nera C is set by [F8]-2 “Network”.
Fig.2.3.15 shows the connection example when using KDDI SatMail-C service.
Nera C (MES)
Fig.2.3.15 Example of Network
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Table 2.3.7 [F8]-2 System Setup menu (abstract)
IP Address
Note) When OFF is selected in DHCP setting.
Subnet mask
Network
ON
DHCP
OFF
Gateway
SMTP Enable IP Address
Send Limit Size(KB) 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 16, 32
UUENCODE
Attach
BINARY
PC Mailer
Delivery To
Mail Gateway Server
Server IP
FIXED
Address Mode
Auto
Mail Address Note) When FIXED is selected in Address Mode
Mail Address Keyword Note) When Auto is selected in Address Mode
** Network ** (Refer to AP-4)

IP Address/Subnet Mask
Default settings are as below.
IP address: 172.31.16.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
DHCP(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

With DHCP turned on, IP address and subnet mask are automatically assigned when a
DHCP server resides on a LAN. The default DHCP setting is OFF.
Gateway
Set gateway IP address when mail is sent from a PC on a different network through a router.
** Mail Gateway ** (Refer to AP-4)

Specify the IP address of the PC which is to be used to send and receive e-mail. A PC not
specified cannot send e-mail but it can receive e-mail. If no IP address is specified, all PCs
connected to the LAN can send and transmit e-mail.
Send Limit Size(KB)

To choose maximum message size to send within shipboard LAN. The choices are 2, 4, 6, 8,
10 and 32 (KB).
Attach
Using the default setting, mail (MIME encoded) sent from a PC in a network is encoded
with UUENCODE. For Inmarsat C use UUENCODE.
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Delivery To: PC Mailer/Server

- PC Mailer: Received messages are stored in the Nera C. Messages are transmitted
by the PC’s e-mail client.
- Server: When a mail server is installed on a LAN, received mail is forwarded to the
mail server via the LAN.
Server IP
When Server is selected in “Delivery To” setting.
Address Mode
- FIXED: When Server is selected in Delivery To setting;
Message is sent mail address specified in Mail Address.
- Auto: When Server is selected in Delivery To setting;

When the keyword (entered in Auto Delivery Keyword) is found in the text of
a message, the message is sent to the address which appears after the keyword.
If the keyword is not found the mail is delivered to “Mail Address.”
Mail Address
When FIXED is selected in Address Mode setting. Refer to “Address Mode” setting.
Mail Address Keyword

When Auto is selected in Address Mode setting. Refer to “Address Mode” setting.
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4) Back up
I/O interface of U7 (FDC37C935APMQFP), which has RTC function and the function of the
interface of the printer and FDD, and S-RAM of U3 and U4 (K6T1008C2E) are backed up
by Lithium battery. The RTC data is used as a time stamp;
- [F1]-3: Save
- [F6]: Log
2.3.3 Memory contents

Table 2.3.8 lists the volume and the memorized contents of each memory.
Table 2.3.8 Memory volume
Board Parts number Model Volume Remarks

RF CON U22: S-RAM CY62146VLL 256 kbyte Backup (C90)*
/CPU U15: EEROM CAT25C64P 64 kbits Serial EEPROM
(16P208) U14: CPU HD64F7065A 256 kbyte Built-in ROM
8 kbyte Built-in RAM
TERM U3and U4: S-RAM K6T1008C2E (128 Kx8)x2 Backup (BATT-1)**
CPU U14: Flash ROM MBM29F800BA 8 M bits
(16P0209) U22 and U23: D-RAM MSM5118165D F 1 M (word)×16 (bit)x2
U13: D-RAM MSM5118165D F 1 M (word)×16 (bit)
U28: CPU HD6417615 AF 8 k bytes Built-in RAM
Note)
*: S-RAM, U22 on RF CON/CPU board is backed up by the charge of the capacitor, C90
(2.2F) for 72 hours as well as optional GPS board, GN-79.
**: S-RAM, U3 and U4 on TERM CPU board is backed up by the lithium battery
(BATT-1: CR2450 F2ST2L) for more than 2 years. The battery life is about 5 years.
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The memory contents of DRAM used to TERMCPU board is as follows.

- U22 and U23
- U13
Table 2.3.9(a) Memory contents
Saving area
RF CON/CPU(16P208A) TERM CPU(16P0209)
Contents
U3,4:S-RAM
U22:S-RAM U15: U14: U14:
Backup
Backup(C90) EEPROM CPU Flash ROM
(BATT-1)
1.Display EGC O
F4: Message (32k Byte)
EGC 2.EGC Network
O(64)
ID(ENID)
1.Data Report O(x4)
2.Message
F5: O(x4)
Report
Report
3.Data Network
O(64)
ID(DNID)
1.Send O
(Max. 32k
Message Log Byte:32 logs)
2.Reciver O
F6: (Max. 32k
Message Log Byte:32 logs)
Log
O
3.EGC Log (Max. 32k
Byte:32 logs)
4.Log O(50 logs)
5.Ocean Region O
6.LES
F7: O
Information
Option
7-2.PV Test
O
Result
1.Distress
O
Alert Setup
2.System Setup O
3.Editor Setup O
4.Terminal
F8: O
Setup
Setup
5.EGC Setup O
6.Auto Mode
O
Setup
7.E-Mail Setup O
8.Directories O
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Table 2.3.9(b) Memory contents
Saving area
RF CON/CPU(16P208A) TERM CPU(16P0209)
Contents
U3,4:S-RAM
U22:S-RAM U15: U14: U14:
Backup
Backup(C90) EEPROM CPU Flash ROM
(BATT-1)
O
9-1.Station List
(99 stations)
O
9-2.LES List (44 stations
x4)
F8:
9-3.EGC O
Setup (4ch x4)
Channel List
9-4.NCS O
Channel List (20ch x4)
9-5.E-Mail
O
Service List
Forward/Return ID O
RF CON/CPU Program O
TERM CPU Program O
O
Internal GPS (option) (Power:
Backup)
TERM CPU(16P0209)
O
: U7(RTC)
Note)
When replacing RF CON/CPU board, remove the EEPROM from the old board and put it
on the new board.
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2.3.4 PWR board (16P0211)

The input voltage of this switching power supply is from 10.8 V to 31.2 V. The maximum
output current is 13 A when the input voltage is 10.8 V.
Fig.2.3.16 shows the block diagram of the PW board.
Fig.2.3.16 Block diagram of PW board
Output voltage
- +29V (TX: 3A)/+7V (RX:0.2 A): Antenna unit power supply (Controlling by the HPA ON
signal from RF CON/CPU board.)
- +6.5V, +3.3V and +5.0V
- VH1 and VH 2: Power supply for LCD (Controlling CFL CTRL signal from TERM CPU
board.)
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Protection circuit
- Protecting from the reversed polarity connection (Setting the diode at the power input part
to fuse the power cable.)
- Protecting from the over current.
Detecting status monitoring signal

- CHECK V: Detecting “Antenna Power Supply” of the status monitor.
- ANT C: Detecting “Send Level” of the status monitor.
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Chapter 3. Location of Parts
Color LCD
270
Distress alert button
FDD
(For 2HD and 2DD) Power switch
320
Fig.3.1.1 Terminal unit, front view
[JUNCTION]
[PRINTER] [DTE]
[D-GPS]
(L-band) [KEY BOARD]
[LAN]
[ANT] (10BASE-T)
[POWER]
(12 V to 24 V)
122
Fig.3.1.2 Terminal unit, rear view
3-1
[JUNCTION]
[PRINTER] [DTE]
[D-GPS]
(L-band)
TERM CPU board
(16P0209)
PWR board RF CON/CPU board

(16P0211) (16P0208A)
[LAN]
[ANT] (10BASE-T)
INT GPS (Option)

(GN-79)
PWR C
(16P0214) FDD
(JU-226A032FCK2149)
Fig.3.1.3 Boards in Terminal unit with cover removed
[KEY BOARD]
Fig.3.1.4 Terminal unit with RF CON/CPU board removed
3-2
DIP SW (S1) TCXO ADJ. (R398) CPU RUN (CR25)

(Blinking every
second)
Watchdog DET (CR6)
TCXO CHK (J11)
Flash ROM
(RF CON Program) With Shield cover
[ANT]
POWER (CR11)
LOG IN (CR12)
TX (CR13)
to INT GPS (J4)
ERROR (CR14) to D.GPS ANT (J5)
EEPROM
(U15, FW/RTID,
DNID, ENID ID)
J10:I/Q check
Fig.3.1.5 RF CON/CPU board (16P0208A), side A
Fig.3.1.6 RF CON/CPU board (16P0208A), side B
3-3
Q2I Reset SW (S3)

ULTRA I/O Reset SW (S2)
PRINTER JUNCTION DTE
CPU Reset SW (S1)
U4: S-RAM
CPU RUN (CR3) U3: S-RAM
[KEY BOARD]
Blinking every
U7:ULTRA I/O
second
U12:Q2I JP1:Disconnecting
(LCD CONT) back-up battery
U14: F-ROM
(Program)
U13: RAM
U22: DRAM
U23: DRAM
[LAN]
Lithium Battery (10BASE-T)
DIP switch (S5) U30: Ethernet

(ALL OFF) U28: CPU
CONT
Not used,
Ethernet
normally ON
CR8: Rx ON
CR4
CR9: Tx ON
CR5
Communication check
CR6
CR7
Fig.3.1.7 TERM CPU board (16P0209)
3-4
PWR board (16P0211)

+29 V ADJ. 130 kHz ADJ.
PWR C board
J5 J4 J2 J3 (16P0214)
DC IN
(J1)
VH (J6)
Pin No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
J
J3 29/7 V 29/7 V GND GND - - - - -
HPA
J4 6.5 V GND 3.3V GND GND CHK V ANT C GND
ON
CFL
J5 GND 5V GND 3.3 V GND 6.5 V - -
CTRL
Fig.3.1.8 PWR board (16P0211) and PWR C board (16P0214)
LCD (NL6448BC33-46)
SW board(16P0212)
Fig.3.1.9 Panel with LCD removed
3-5
** Handling flat cable connector **
J6note1)
J9note2)
FDD connector
Fig.3.1.10 Connector allocation
Note 1) Disconnecting flat cable from J6

To disconnect the flat cable, gently, set the locking tab to vertical position and then pull
out the cable from the connector. Excess force will damage the connector tab. To
connect the cable, reverse the above procedure.
Slowly
Flat cabl
J6 p.c.b
Fig.3.1.11 Flat cable connector, J6
3-6
Note 2) Disconnecting flat cable from J9

To disconnect the flat cable;
1. Release the locking tabs by pushing the tabs toward the cable. Excess force will
damage the connector.
2. Pull out the cable.
To connect the cable, reverse the above procedure.
1 mm
Release tabs.
Fig.3.1.12 Flat cable connector, J9
Note 3) Disconnecting flat cable from FDD connecter

To disconnect the flat cable;
1. Release the locking tabs by pushing the tabs toward the cable. Excess force will
damage the connector.
2. Pull out the cable.
To connect the cable, reverse the above procedure.
Flat cable Pushing with equality power

about 1mm slowly.
Fig.3.1.13 FDD connector
3-7
φ156
Antenna element
258
Reflecter
1.4kg
Fig.3.2.1 Antenna unit Fig.3.2.2 Antenna unit with cover removed
Antenna connector
(TNC)
GND Connects to 25.4φpipe

(Ridge: 16 to 25.4 mm)
Fig.3.2.3 Antenna unit, bottom view
3-8
Note: To connect the antenna and ANT RF,

insert the connector directly.
ANT RF (16P0207)
Fig.3.2.4 Antenna unit with antenna element removed
Q4 (PA: PTF10045)
U1:
Heat detecting switch
from/to ANT (J1) Q7 (RX RF 1st AMP:

ATF 35143)
Fig.3.2.5 ANT RF board
3-9
3.3 IC-305 and IC-306
3.3 Distress alert received unit, IC-305 and

ALARM unit, IC-306
JP1: short
JP2: short
16P0213A
S1 S3 S2
Fig.3.3.1 IC-305:Distress alert received unit Fig.3.3.2 IC-305 with panel removed
JP1
JP2
16P0213B
S1 S3 S2
Fig.3.3.3 IC-306:ALARM unit Fig.3.3.4 IC-306 with panel removed
3-10
3.3 IC-305 and IC-306
Setting of JP1 and JP2 and installing S1, 2 and 3
16P0213 board has type A and type B. It differs from the jumper setting of JP1 and 2
and the presence of S1, S2 and S3.
Table 3.3.1 16P0213A and B
A type B type
DISTRESS RCV-1 RCV-2 RCV-3
JP1 Short Open Open Short
JP2 Short Short Open Open
S1 YES NO NO NO
S2 YES NO NO NO
S3 NO YES YES YES
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3.4 Junction Box, IC-315 (Option)
3.4 Junction Box, IC-315 (Option)
160
120
H=40
Fig.3.4.1 Junction box, IC-315
Table 3.4.1 IC-315 terminal number
Terminal number Signal Terminal number Signal

1 Vcc (ALM) 11 DMC OUT-H
2 GND 12 DMC OUT-C
IC-305/306
3 TD/RD-A 13 DMC DMC CHECK
4 TD/RD-B 14 DMC IN-C
5 N.C 15 DMC CTR
6 TD-A
7 TD-B
NAV
8 RD-A
9 RD-B
10 GND
3-12
Chapter 4. Set up
**The brightness adjustment of the display

Press [F6] while holding [Alt] to decrease the brightness of the display at 8 levels.
To increase the brightness, press [F7] while holding [Alt].
4.1 System menu (F8)

4.1.1 Setting by DTE port
The terminal unit: PC which is connected to the DTE port of the Terminal unit: IC-215
shows the same display as the one of the IC-215. Normally, The main system setting is
made by the IC-215. Table 4.1.1 lists the setting by the PC connected to DTE port.
Table 4.1.1 Setting by the DTE port
Setting Note
[F8]-2. System Setup IMN only
[F8]-3. Editor Setup All
[F8]-4. Terminal Setup All
[F8]-6. Auto Mode Setup All
[F8]-7. Email Setup All
[F8]-8. Directories All
1. Station List
2. LES List
5. E-mail Service List
Following files are saved and
[F8]-9. Configuration loaded. See page 5-24.
- Station.dat
6. Save/Load - LES.dat
- Emaile.dat
- DTE.dat (Except Network
setup in [F8]-2 menu.)
[F10]:Alarm stop For DTE port or IC-215
4-1
4.1.2 System menu (F8)

1. Distress Alert Setup: [F8]-1
Item Contents Description

LES which sends the distress alert is selected. The
default is AOR-E(NCS:144). When the distress alert is
released out of the selected ocean region, it is sent to the
synchronized NCS. The explanation to the user is
LES ID Select LES required. When the selected ocean region differs from the
LES setting, the message, “Pre-set LES ID for
DISTRESS ALERT is invalid in this ocean. Please input
preferred LES ID in the menu [Distress Message Setup]”
appears.
The time when the position data is updated is used for the
Update Time 00:00 to 23:59
system’s time.
It is input automatically from NMEA data. The data is
updated every time the data is input. The manual input
Position LAT/ LON
has higher priority. The manual input data is saved for
one hour.
Protocol Maritime The value is fixed to Maritime for maritime operation.
Undesignated to
When installing, the value should be set to
Nature Piracy or Armed
“Undesignated”.
attack
The data is input automatically from NMEA data. The
Course 0 to 999 sentence is VTG.
The manual input has higher priority. The manual input
data is saved for one hour.
Speed 0 to 99 The course data, 999 and the speed data, 99 are
processed as invalid data at the coast station.
2. System Setup: [F8]-2

The data is input automatically. The time data is
System Date calculated from the TDM frame signal, and the date data
& Time uses the data from ZDA. If there is no ZDA, the input date
is used.
The input IMN is displayed in the status display.
IMN (Indication only)
To re-enter, type “IMN” while holding [Ctrl].
Normally, set to “INMARSAT-C”.
MES
INMARSAT C/ When set to INMARSAT C, the message communication
Operation
EGC and the EGC reception is available. When set to EGC,
Mode
only EGC reception is available.
4-2
- INT: Sets when the built-in GPS is installed

(GN-79: option)
- EXT: Sets when the external GPS is connected.
Note that the alarm is released when the NMEA
NAV Port OFF/ EXT/ INT
data is stopped. See page 2-15.
- OFF: Inputs manually the position data from [F9].
Note that the alarm is released when the data is
not updated every 4 hours.
The received message is output to the Terminal
INT
unit: IC-215 only.
Active Port The transmission and the reception is available
ALL from the Terminal unit: IC-215, the PCs connected
to DTE and LAN port.
INT Setting for the message output. Only valid when the
setting of “Active Port” is ALL.
EXT - INT: Outputs to the Terminal unit: IC-215.
- EXT: Outputs to DTE and LAN port.
INT+EXT - INT+EXT: Outputs to the IC-215, DTE and LAN
Message
port.
Output Port
- AUTO: Outputs to the ports according to Sub
Address.
AUTO
Note) Sub Address;
IC-215 and LAN port: 000
DTE: 001
Setting for the message output. Only valid when the
INT
setting of “Active Port” is ALL.
EGC Output
- INT: Outputs to the Terminal unit:IC-215.
Port
- EXT: Outputs to DTE and LAN port.
INT+EXT - INT+EXT: Outputs to the IC-215, DTE and LAN
port.
IP Address Default setting: 172.31.16.1
Subnet mask Default setting: 255.255.0.0
With DHCP turned on, IP address and subnet mask
Network are automatically assigned when a DHCP server
DHCP
(See page AP4) resides on a LAN. The default DHCP setting is
OFF.
Set gateway IP address when mail is sent from a
Gateway
PC on a different network through a router.
Specify the IP address of the PC which is to be
used to send and receive e-mail. A PC not specified
SMTP Enable IP
cannot send e-mail but it can receive e-mail. If no
Address
IP address is specified, all PCs connected to the
LAN can send and transmit e-mail.
Mail Gateway
Send Limit Size 2,4,6,8,10,16,32KB
(See page AP4)
UUENCODE;
Using the default setting, mail (MIME encoded) sent
Attach from a PC in a network is encoded with
UUENCODE. For Inmarsat C use UUENCODE.
BINARY
4-3
PC Mailer
Server;
Delivery To
When a mail server is installed on a LAN, received
mail is forwarded to the mail server via the LAN.
Server IP (When Server is selected in Delivery To setting.)
FIXED (When Server is selected in Delivery To setting.);
Message is sent mail address specified in Mail
Mail Gateway Address.
(See page AP4) Auto (When Server is selected in Delivery To setting.);
Address Mode When the keyword (entered in Auto Delivery
Keyword) is found in the text of a message, the
message is sent to the address which appears after
the keyword. If the keyword is not found the mail is
delivered to “Mail Address.”
Mail Address (When FIXED is selected in Address Mode setting.)
Mail Address Keyword (When Auto is selected in Address Mode setting.)
Command for the direct access to RF CON/CPU
Command board.
Window JOB No.: NERASERVICE
Password: Nera C
3. Editor Setup (Close the TEXT editor display.) : [F8]-3

Setting for TEXT input character
- Telex: Limits for the character used for ITA2 code.
Text Mode Telex/Ascii - Ascii: Limits for the character used for Ascii code.
When transmitting, the text is changed to the
selected code in the Transmit message display.
Setting for the character for TEXT editing.
- Insert: Inputs the character to the cursor position.
Edit Mode Insert/Overwrite
- Overwrite: Overwrites the character at the cursor
position.
ON/OFF setting for Word Wrap of TEXT editing.
When Word Wrap is set to ON, the word in the end
Word Wrap ON/ OFF
of line is split to two parts. The latter half followed
by a hyphen is jumped to the next line.
Line No. ON/OFF ON/OFF setting for TEXT line number.
Tab Wide 2/4/8Char Tab setting for TEXT editor. Selects from 2, 4 or 8.
Setting for the character number per a line.
When Text mode is set to Telex, the character
Column Width Max 80
number is fixed to 69. When set to Ascii, the
character number is fixed to from 40 to 80.
Setting for the cursor type.
Cursor Type Block/ Underline
- Block: ! - Underline: _
Setting for scrolling.
- Full: The full of the display is moved up and down
Scroll Full/Half Screen by [PgUp] and [PgDn].
- Half Screen: The half of the display is moved up
and down by [PgUp] and [PgDn].
4-4
4. Terminal Setup: [F8]-4

YY - MM - DD Setting for the way of the data display such as the one
Date Disp.
MMM - DD - YY in the status display and the time stamp for the Log
Form
DD - MMM - YY menu.
Setting for the currency unit registered by the LES list.
Currency Unit SDR to OTHER The communication rate is shown in the Transmit
Message (F3-1).
ON/OFF setting for the Screen Saver. When it is set to
Screen Saver ON/OFF ON, the screen saver appears if the system has not
been used for 10 minutes.
Window Color
Setting for the window color.
Setup
Window Color
Setting for the window color. Returns the color to the
Default Color
default.
5. EGC Setup: [F8]-5

Additional Position Area set by Pos.
Navarea Inputs Navarea
“Fixed Area” is where you enter fixed areas (max.
Receive EGC Fixed Area 3) for chart correction service. However, this service
Area is not yet available; enter no data.
ON/ OFF setting for the WP area designated by the
Way point
navigational system.
Station Code Selects NAVTEX station.
NAVTEX Ice Report to
ON/ OFF setting for the receiving message type.
QRU (no message)
6. Auto Mode Setup: [F8]-6

Auto Log When set to ON, Log is automatically printed out
ON/OFF
Print every time the date is changed.
ON/ OFF setting for the message receiving alarm.
When receiving the message, the alarm is released
Receive Alarm ON /OFF
to IC-215 and the ALARM unit. All alarm is stopped
by the operation of [F10]:STOP ALM of IC-215.
4-5
Auto Receive
ON/OFF Setting for the automatic saving of the message.
Message Save
Auto Receive
ON/OFF Setting for the automatic printing of the message.
Message Print
Data Report Setting for the printing of the data report and
ON/OFF
& Polling Print polling.
System
Fleet NET
Auto EGC Setting for the automatic saving according to the
Safety NET (Rou.)
Message Save EGC message.
Safety NET (Saf.)
Safety NET (Urg./Dis.)
System Setting for the automatic printing according to the
Fleet NET EGC message.
Auto EGC
Safety NET (Rou.) When “Safety NET(Saf)” is set to OFF in “Auto
Message Print
EGC Message Save”, “Safety NET(Saf.)” it is
Safety NET (Saf.) automatically set to ON.
7. Email Setup: [F8]-7

Setting for the LES. The LES for sending the E-mail
Select station is selected from “Email service list” made by
[F8]-9-5.
8. Directories: [F8]-8

Message Setting for the directory which the received message is
Select Directory
Directory saved.
How to set the directory.
1. Select the directory.
2. Press [↓].
EGC 3. Press [Insert].
Message Select Directory 4. Enter the directory name.
Directory 5. Press [Enter].
6. Press [↑].
7. Press [Enter] and then select the directory.
8. Press [ESC] to return the status display.
4-6
9. Configuration: [F8]-9

When registering the station more than two, the
station is divided into groups by this setting.
Station Group This function is available when the station for
sending the message is selected by Transmit
Message ([F3]-1).
Station Name Inputs the station name.
Setting by which Destination Type the message is
Destination Type
sent. Selects from TELEX to SPEC (Prefixed).
Inputs when Prefix is selected from Destination
1. Station List Prefix code
Type.
(Max.99 stations)
Registers the country or the ocean code of the
Country/Ocean Code
station for sending the message.
Registers the station number of the station for
Station ID
sending the message.
T30 (FAX)
Modem Type When Destination Type is set to FAX, select T30
(FAX).
E-mail Address Registers the E-mail address.
Remark Sets to Remark if necessary.
Name Registers LES name.
2. LES List ID Registers LES number.
(Max. 64 stations Remark Sets to Remark if necessary.
x 4) Registers the communication charge of each
Charge
Destination Type if necessary.
3.EGC
Max. 4ch x 4
channel List
Registers the additional channel.
4.NCS
Max. 20ch x 4
Channel List
Service Station
Registers the LES name.
Name
(Enter ID: max. 9 char.)
Service ID
EX) Comsat: INET, Station12: 400
LES ID (AORW) to
Registers the LES number of each service region.
IOR
5.E-mail To:
Service List
(Max. 16 stations) Cc: Registers according to the header format of the
Subject: LES.
Separator
Setting which code is used when the attached file is
sent.
Attach File (MIME)
Code: OFF, BASE64 and UUENCODE
When set to off, the attached file is not sent.
Save to FD
6. Save/Load See page 5-24
Load from FD
4-7
4.2 Setting from Command Window

Followings are set by “Command Window” in [F8]-2: System menu;
- The ON/OFF setting of DMC-5, IC-305 and IC-306 unit
- The NMEA data transmitting cycle
When the alarm unit is installed, the jumper setting for this unit is also needed.
See page 4-11.
4.2.1 Remote Box Setup

When IC-305, IC-306 or DMC-5 are connected, Command Window ([F8]-2, system
menu) controls the installation setting.
1. Select “Command window” ([F8]-2) and then press [Enter].
2. Open the service mode.

JOB NO.: Type “NERASERVICE” and [Enter]
Password: Type “Nera C” and [Enter]
Reversed.
In Service mode, the [Main Menu] display is reversed.
3. Press [1] and then [Enter] to select “1. Remote Box Setup”. Start setting according
to the installation.
4-8
4. When “1. DMC” is installed, press [1] and then [Enter]. The ON/OFF setting display
appears. Press [1] and then [Enter] to set the installation of DMC to ON.
5. Other remote units are set by following the same procedure.
6. To return to the status display, press [Esc].
4.2.2 Setting of Internal GPS transmitting cycle
The cycle of transmitting signal output from the internal GPS (Option) is set.
The minimum of the sentence output cycle from Nera C is set up in 30 seconds
from 1 with a bundle. Each sentence is output with the cycle of the house long one of
the minimum cycle or default cycle that were set up. When “Data Output Interval” is set
to1 second, each sentence is output with the following cycle.
ZDA: 1s, GGA: 2s, RMC: 2s, GLL: 2s, VTG: 2 s, GSV: 10 s
1. Select “Command window” ([F8]-2) and then press [Enter].
2. Open the service mode.

JOB NO.: Type “NERASERVICE” and [Enter]
Password: Type “Nera C” and [Enter]
Reversed.
In Service mode, the [Main Menu] display are reversed.
4-9
3. Press [2] and then [Enter] to select “2. Internal GPS Setup”.
4. Press [1] and then [Enter]. “Data Output Interval” display appears for setting.
5. To register the settings, press [Enter].
6. To return to the status display, press [Esc].
4-10
4.3 Jumper setting of IC-305 and 306
4.3 Jumper setting of IC-305 and 306

A maximum of 3 IC-306 unit is connected. The jumper setting of the 16P0213 board is
required for recognition of each IC-305 unit. See table 4.3.1.
The 16P0213 board has two types, type A for the IC-305 unit and type B for the IC-306
unit. Each type is recognized by the jumper setting of JP1 and JP 2 and the presence of
S1, S2 and S3.
Table 4.3.1 Boards 16P0213A and 16P0213B
A type (IC-305) B type (IC-306)

DISTRESS RCV-1 RCV-2 RCV-3
JP1 Short Open Short Open
JP2 Short Short Open Open
S1 Yes No No No
S2 Yes No No No
S3 No Yes Yes Yes
JP1: short JP1

JP2: short JP2
16P0213A 16P0213B
S1 S3 S2 S1 S3 S2
Fig.4.3.1 IC-305 (Distress Alert Received unit) Fig.4.3.2 IC-306 (ALARM unit)
4-11
4.4 PR-240 power alteration
4.4 PR-240 power alteration

PR-240 is shipped for 220 VAC power connection. The power alteration between 230 V
and 115 V is made as below without soldering.
Change tap connection.

See Fig. 4.4.1. Change jumper connection.
See Fig. 4.4.2.
Step 1. Changing tap connection
Fig. 4.4.1 Changing tap connection The white wire is connected to #1 and
the black #2 in 220 VAC sets. Both
Fig. 4.4.1 Changing tap connection
white and black wire are connected to
#1 in 115 VAC sets.
Step 2. Changing jumper connection
Change the connection of red

wire depending on ship’s mains.
Fig. 4.4.2 Changing jumper connection
4-12
Chapter5.15.PV (Performance
Maintenance Verification) test
5.1 PV (Performance Verification) test

PV test is for checking the MES function. The signal (message) is exchanged between
MES and LES.
5.1.1 PV test sequence

1. Select PV test on the Test menu.
2. The MES requests NCS to conduct PV test.
3. The NCS acknowledges request for testing.
4. The MES, upon receiving acknowledgement from NCS, goes into pending state.
5. NCS select a (not busy) LES to perform the test.
6. The LES transmits a test message to the MES.
7. The MES transmits the test message to the designated LES.
8. Distress alert testing. The MES transmits the distress alert transmission test.
The distress alert is automatically transmitted within two minutes.
9. When the distress alert test is finished the results of the PV test are sent to MES.
5-1
5.1.2 Procedure
Before starting the PV test, check the following.
1) Log in to the system ?
2) The message below left of Current Status is “IDLE” ?
3) C/N is “OK” ?
Procedure
1. Press [F7/Option], [7] and then [1] to show PV Test start display.
Fig.5.1.1 PV Test start Yes/No display
2. Select “Yes” and then press [Enter].
Fig.5.1.2 PV Test start display
3. PV test is started. To check the PV test progress, see Current Status or the message
in the display.
1) When NCS replays, “PENDING” appears on Current Status.

2) When the test is automatically started, “TESTING” appears on Current
Status.
3) The message for the test is sent from LES to MES.
4) The message for the test is sent from MES to LES.
5) The distress alert test is started automatically two minutes later.
6) The PV test result information is sent from LES to MES.
4. After finishing the test, “IDLE” appears on Current Status.
5. Check the PV test result.
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Checking PV test result

To check the test result, press [F7/Option], [7] and then [2]. To print out the test result,
press [P] while holding [Ctrl].
Fig.5.1.3 PV Test result display
- Test Date & Time: Displays the date and the time of PV test.
- Attempts: Displays how many times PV test is tried after the last PV test is succeeded.
- BBER: Bulletin Board Error Rate. When the error rate is low, “Pass” appears. When it
is high, “Fail” appears.
- Shore to Ship Attempts: Number of tests initiated by LES

Display example: First attempt, Second attempt, Third attempt, Third attempt
failed
- Ship to Shore Attempts: Number of tests initiated by MES

Display example: First attempt, Second attempt, Third attempt, Third attempt
failed
- Distress Alert: When the distress alert test is OK, “Pass” appears.
Pass: Not Applicable, Test OK, Nature of Distress: not Default, Null Data,
Automatically Activated
Fail: No Response, Incorrect Protocol, Invalid Data Format
- Signal Strength: When the signal strength of the signal from MES which is received
by LES is within the tolerance, “Pass” appears.
Pass: Less than Std. Level, Greater than or equal to Std. Level, Greater than Std
level +3, +6, +10, +13, +16dB
Fail: No response, unreadable
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- Overall Result: When the PV test result is pass, “Pass” appears.

Pass: Applicable tests pass
Fail: Forward message transfer fail, Return message transfer fail, Signal
unreadable, Signal level excessive, Distress alert test fail, Unspecified
fail
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5.2 Self test
5.2 Self test

The self test is started from the function menu or when the system is turned on. When
detecting the system trouble, the message followed by “TROUBLE:” appears.
5.2.1 Self test when the system is turned on

The test listed in table 5.2.1 is automatically started. When detecting “NG”, change the
tested board.
Table 5.2.1 Test when the system is turned on
Parts to be tested Test content Display when detecting error

U22 SRAM Read/Write check TROUBLE: RFCON CPU RAM NG.
RF CON/CPU
Read/Write check of CPU built-in
board U14 TROUBLE: RFCON CPU ROM NG.
ROM
5.2.2 Self test from function menu

1. Press [F7/Option], [7] and then [3] to show the self test start display.
Fig.5.2.1 Self Test start Yes/No display
2. Select “Yes” and then press [Enter]. When the test is started, “Now testing” appears.
3. Fig.5.2.2 shows the display when the test is finished.
Fig.5.2.2 Test result display
Note: When the optional GPS board is not installed in terminal unit(IC-215),
“**” appears on the result of the GPS test.
4. Press [Esc] to return the status monitor display.
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5.2 Self test
5.2.3 TROUBLE message

Table 5.2.2 lists the trouble message.
Table 5.2.2 TROUBLE message
Message Description Work to be required

When detecting the error of CPU
ROM on RF CON/CPU board. This
TROUBLE:
error occurs when the self test is
RFCON CPU ROM NG.
started from the function menu or
by turning on the system. Changes RF CON/CPU
When detecting the error of RAM board.
on RF CON/CPU board. This error
TROUBLE:
occurs when the self test is started
RFCON CPU RAM NG.
from the function menu or by
turning on the system.
When detecting the error of
EEPROM on RF CON/CPU board.
TROUBLE: This error occurs when the writing 1. Changes EEPROM.
RFCON CPU EEPROM of ID, DNID, ENID and [F8]-1, 2. Changes RF CON/CPU
NG. and [F8]-2 is started. And when the board.
self test is started from the function
menu.
When detecting the unlock of the
TROUBLE: Changes RF CON/CPU
PLL synthesizer circuit on RF
Synthesizer UNLOCK. board.
CON/CPU board.
1. Checks the antenna
TROUBLE: When detecting the antenna
coaxial cable.
ANT power supplied voltage (Tx29V/Rx7V) is
2. Changes the antenna unit.
voltage abnormality. not the ratings.
3. Changes PWR board.
1. Checks the wiring.
2. Changes IC-306.
When detecting the communication
TROUBLE: 3. Changes RF CON/CPU
error between IC-306 and RF
ALARM unit Fault. board.
CON/CPU board.
4. Changes TERM CPU
board.
2. Checks DMC-5.
TROUBLE: When detecting the communication
3. Changes RF CON/CPU
DMC connection error between DMC-5 and RF
board.
abnormality. CON/ CPU board.
4. Changes TERM CPU
board.
2. Changes IC-305.
TROUBLE: When detecting the communication
3. Changes RF CON/CPU
DISTRESS ALERT error between IC-305 and TERM
board.
UNIT Fault. CPU board.
4. Changes TERM CPU
board.
TX current could not be detected 1. Changes IC-115.
TROUBLE: by PWR board at transmission, that 2. Changes RF CON/CPU
Carrier power level. is no transmission. board.
(Actuality, no appears) 3. Changes PWR board.
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5.2 Self test
When detecting the error of 1. Changes EEPROM (U15).

TROUBLE:
EEPROM (U15) on RF CON/CPU 2. Changes RF CON/CPU
EEPROM ERROR.
board. board.
TROUBLE:
Invalid MES ID,
When the FW/RT ID memorized to
This equipment is Changes EEPROM
EEPRPOM (U15) on RF CON/CPU
defected. (U15).
board is deleted.
Please contact
Nera SatCom.
Note)
MES ID (Forward ID and Return ID) is memorized to EEPROM (U15) on RF
CON/CPU board. The serial number is needed when ordering the EEPROM for
the ship.
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5.3 Status monitor
5.3 Status monitor

5.3.1 Items on the status monitor
Fig.5.3.1 shows the status monitor display.
Fig.5.3.1 Status monitor display
- Date: Current date
- Time: The time calculated from the frame number of NCS TDM.
- Position: Position data of own ship (either manual entry or automatic input by
navigation aid)
- Waypoint: The destination position data from the external navigational system. (WPL)
- Course: Head direction (VTG)
- Speed: Ship speed (VTG)
- Current NCS: NCS of the current receiving ocean region.
- Current Channel: The current used channel. (such as NCS common channel, MES
message channel etc)
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5.3 Status monitor
- Current TDM: TDM type (NCS common TDM or LES TDM)
- MES Status: Busy or Idle
- GPS Status:
When GGA sentence is input from the external GPS, the status of the external GPS is
displayed as follows.
CST (Cold Start): Calculates without the almanac data.
ACQ (Acquired): Acquires the almanac data.
IMP (Impossible): The reception is not available.
INT (Interrupted): The interruption occurs during GPS reception.
ALM: Receives the almanac data.
2D/3D: Positioning in two or three dimensions
- DCE memory: The empty volume of the memory of the S-RAM in RF CON/CPU board.
- BBER: Bulletin Board Error Rate (%)
- C/N (Carrier/Noise): The quality of the received signal. “OK” appears when it is
more than 31dB.
- Send Level: Checks the transmission level. “OK” appears when it is more than 123
for transmitting, less than 32 for receiving.
(Normally, 0 appears for receiving, 255 for transmitting.)
- Rx AGC Level: Checks RX circuit. “OK” appears when the level is more than 60.
When the value is near 255, the receiving signal is not input to RF
CON/CPU board from the antenna unit. U14 (CPU) on RF CON/CPU
board generates AGC voltage to control pin diodes, CR31 and CR32
based on BPSK modulated I- and Q-signals.
- REF Offset Freq.: The difference between the RX frequency and the internal
oscillation frequency. “OK” appears when the Offset Freq. is
less than 150 Hz.
- Synthe Local: Checks of PLL synthesizer circuit on RF CON/CPU board.
- Antenna Power Supply: “NG” appears when the antenna cable is disconnected or
short.
- Water Temperature: MTW
- Water Current
Direction: Direction of the tide (VDR) Depth: Depth of water (DBT)
Speed: Speed of the tide (VDR)
Note) Refer 5.3.2 for the underlined item.
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5.3 Status monitor
Table 5.3.1 Update timing of each item in status display
Every 30 seconds,
Item Every 30 seconds or when the status Every 5 seconds
is changed
Date
Time
Position O(Max. 30 sec)
Waypoint O
Course O
Speed O
Current NCS O
Current Channel O
Current TDM O
MES Status O
GPS Status O
DCE memory O
BBER O
C/N O
Send Level O
Rx AGC Level O
REF Offset Freq. O
Synthe Local O
Antenna Power Supply O
Water Temperature O
Water Current O
Depth O
Every 30 seconds, Max. 30 seconds

or when the status is changed
Fig. 5.3.2 Update timing of each item in bottom of status display
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5.3 Status monitor
5.3.2 NG analysis
BBER
When the receiving error rate of the bulletin board which is on the top of TDM channel
is over 80%, the message, “WARNING: BBER over 80%. SCANNING NCS start
manually” appears. Check the RX circuit on RF CON/CPU board.
C/N
“NG” appears when the RX signal is weak. The BPSK modulated I signal and Q signal
at RF CON/CPU board is input to U14 (CPU) to output C/N data. When the C/N level
of the RX signal is more than 31dB, “OK” appears. The followings are the parts which
the error may be occurred;
- Antenna unit
- Antenna coaxial cable
- Coaxial connector
- RX circuit on the RF CON/CPU board
- Antenna blocking
Send Level
The send level detects the current supplied to the antenna unit and displays as the send
level. PWR board detects the send level. Normally, the value is fixed to “0” when
receiving and “255” when sending.
**When the log-in;
When the receiving is normal, the error occurred at the transmission part of the
antenna unit or RF CON/CPU board, results in the login failure, and then following
message appears.
- Too many retries.
- MES Signalling Failure, Login Request not sent to NCS.
- Login failed.
The followings are the parts which the error may be occurred;
- Antenna unit
- RF CON/CPU board
- PWR board
Antenna Power Supply

It is detected from the voltage, TX 29 V/RX 7 V supplied to the antenna unit. This
voltage is divided at R97, R98 and R99 on the PWR board, and the Check V signal is
sent to RF CON/CPU board. When the voltage is out of the ratings for transmitting and
receiving, “NG” appears. The followings are the parts which the error may be occurred;
- Antenna coaxial cable
- Antenna unit
- PWR board
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5.3 Status monitor
Rx AGC Level
The BPSK modulated I signal and Q signal at RF CON/CPU board is input to U14
(CPU) to output C/N data. RF CON/CPU board outputs the AGC voltage (Reverse
AGC) based on the I signal and Q signal. The circuit to be controlled is the pin diodes
of CR31 and CR32. “OK” appears when the level is more than 60.
When the value is near 255, the receiving signal is not input to RF CON/CPU board
from the antenna unit.
The followings are the parts which the error may be occurred;
- Antenna unit
- RF CON/CPU board.
REF Offset Freq.

The error rate is increased when the RX frequency from the satellite differs from the
carrier frequency input to the mixing circuit. This is the correction value of the carrier
frequency input to mixing circuit. RF CON/CPU board detects the frequency difference
to the RX frequency and the phase difference between I signal and Q signal. These data
are fed back as DDS data. DDS output is the reference frequency of the PLL synthesizer
circuit. PLL synthesizer output frequency is changed by controlling this frequency to
match to the RX frequency.
“OK” appears when the Offset Freq. is less than 150 Hz.
Synthe Local
RF CON/CPU board monitors the PLL unlock signal, U20 of the PLL synthesizer
circuit. The error may be occurred;
- RF CON/CPU board.
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5.4 Checking BPSK waveform
5.4 Checking BPSK waveform

To check the strength of the RX signal and the synchronization status, the Lissajous
waveform which is the CPU processed BPSK signal is observed. For example, the
disconnection of the antenna coaxial cable connector is found out by observing the
waveform.
J10
#1: I
#2: Q
#3: GND
Fig.5.4.1 RF CON/CPU board
a) During sugnal searching b) C/N small (32) c) C/N strong (42)
d) Async e) Noise
Fig.5.4.2 Processed BPSK waveform
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5.5 LED
5.5 LED
5.5.1 IC-215
Fig.5.5.1 shows the LED on RF CON/CPU board.
CR25: CPU RUN

(ON/OFF every 1 sec)
CR6: Watchdog DET
CR11: POWER
CR12: LOG IN
CR13: TX
CR14: ERROR
Fig.5.5.1 LED on RF CON/CPU board (16P0208A)
Table 5.5.1 LED Function
LED No. Function Status

ON: When detecting error.
CR6 Detecting Watchdog
OFF: Normal
CR11 Displaying Power ON/OFF ON: When turning on the system.
- ON: When MES is login mode.
- Blinking: When MES is during logout
CR12 Displaying Log in
mode and synchronized to
TDM signal.
CR13 Displaying TX ON: During the transmission.
ON: When detecting the error of ROM,
CR14 Displaying Error detection RAM, EEPROM, SYN, ANT-C and
CHK-V.
Displaying RF COM/CPU Blinks every 1 second when
CR25
RUN RFCON/CPU board is worked.
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5.5 LED
Fig.5.5.2 shows the LED on TERM CPU board (16P0209).
S2: ULTRA I/O Reset

S3: QZI Reset
S1: CPU Reset
CR3: CPU RUN

Blinks every 1 sec.
Not used.
Always ON Ethernet
CR4 communication check
CR5 CR8: RX ON
CR6 CR9: TX ON
CR7
Fig.5.5.2 LED on TERM CPU board (16P0209)
Table 5.5.2 LED function
LED No. Function Status

Blinks every 1 second when
CR3 Displaying TERM CPU RUN
CPU board is worked.
CR4 Not used Always ON
CR8 Displaying Ethernet On when receiving.
CR9 communication check On when transmitting.
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5.5 LED
5.5.2 IC-305, 306

Fig. 5.5.3 shows the LED on IC-306 board.
CR5
U3
Note) CR5 on IC-306 is installed to
the same place on the IC-305.
Fig.5.5.3 LED on IC-306 board
Unit LED No. Function Status

IC-305 Blinks every 1 second when
CR5 Checking of U3.
IC-306 no error is detected.
Note)
1) When the ACK button of IC-305 board is pressed, ACK LED is on and the buzzer is
released.
2) NEVER press the distress alert button. The distress alert test is started by
“Distress Alert Button Test” ([F7]-7-4). Before the test, the antenna should be
disconnected.
3) When the button on IC-306 is pressed, LED is on and the buzzer is released.
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5.6 DIP switch and Reset switch on IC-215
5.6 DIP switch and Reset switch on IC-215

Fig.5.6.1 and Fig.5.6.2 show the switches on the RF CON/CPU board and TERM CPU
board.
S1: Dip SW S2: ULTRA I/O Reset
S1: CPU Reset S3: QZI Reset
S5: Dip SW
Fig.5.6.1 Dip Switch on RFCON/CPU board Fig.5.6.2 Switches on TERM CPU board
Table 5.6.1 lists the function of DIP switch.

Table 5.6.1 Function of DIP switch
Factory
Board S1 Function
default
#1 OFF For factory adjustment (For writing the boot program.)
RFCON/CPU #2 OFF
Not used
(S1) #3 OFF
#4 OFF For factory adjustment
#1 OFF Not used
TERM CPU #2 OFF For factory adjustment
(S5) #3 OFF (For the check for ALM function)
#4 OFF Not used
Table 5.6.2 lists the function of the reset switch on the TERM CPU board. No need to
work for these switches.
Table 5.6.2 Function of Reset switch
Switch Action
S1: CPU Reset Reset switch for CPU (U28). Same as the power-on and off.
S2: ULTRA I/O Reset Reset switch for ULTRA I/O (U7). (I/O action remains stopping.)
S3: QZI Reset Reset switch of QZ1(U21) for controlling LCD.
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5.7 Checking LES Information

LES information is downloaded from NCS automatically at the log in and displayed to
“LES Information” ([F7]-6).
1. Press [F7][6] and then [Enter] to select “LES Information”.

2. LES Information below appears.
LES Information
LES ID Name Status Services TDM ch.
201 xxxxxxx 11111000 AS-----------EL 12345

202 (B8 ~ B1)
203
207
210
211
212
LES ID: LES number
Name: Displays the LES name registered from LES List ([F8]-9-2). Displays blank
when the name is not registered.
Status: See the table below.
Table5.7.1 Status
Bit No. Status Flag Description

1 600 bps
B8 Return link speed
0 300 bps
Operational or 1 Operational
B7
spare satellite operation 0 spare
1 In service
B6 LES Status
0 Out of service
1 clear
B5 LES Status
0 congested
Used only by land earth 1 Terrestrial links open
B4
stations 0 Terrestrial links closed
B3-1 spare 0
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Services: Displays LES service by the character when the bit is 1.
Table 5.7.2 Service
Bit No. Flag Description Display

1 Maritime distress alerting A
1B8
0 No Maritime distress alerting Not displayed
1 SafetyNET traffic S
1B7
0 No SafetyNET traffic Not displayed
1 Inmarsat-C traffic C
1B6
0 No Inmarsat-C traffic Not displayed
1 Store and Foward T
1B5
0 No Store and Foward Not displayed
1 Half duplex H
1B4
0 No Half duplex Not displayed
1 Full duplex D
1B2
0 No Full duplex Not displayed
1 Closed network N
1B2
0 No Closed network Not displayed
1 FleetNET traffic F
1B1
0 No FleetNET traffic Not displayed
Prefixed store and forward message
1 P
supported
2B8
Prefixed store and forward message not
0 Not displayed
supported
1 Land mobile alerting
2B7
0 No Land mobile alerting
Not used
1 Aero-C service supported
2B6
0 Aero-C not service supported
1 ITA2 transmission supported I
2B5
0 ITA2 transmission not supported Not displayed
1 Data transmission supported B
2B4
0 Data transmission not supported Not displayed
1 Basic X.400 supported X
2B2
0 Basic X.400 not supported Not displayed
1 Enhanced X.400 supported E
2B2
0 Enhanced X.400 not supported Not displayed
1 Low power C MES supported L
2B1
0 Low power C MES not supported Not displayed
TDM ch.: Displays TDM channel used by LES for transmitting.
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5.8 Changing Back-up battery on TERM CPU board
5.8 Changing Back-up battery on TERM CPU board
Take care to avoid short-circuit of the battery. This could

CAUTION! create a burn or fire hazard. Do not dispose of battery in
a fire or an incinerator; this may cause an explosion!
Type of lithium battery: CR2450-F2ST2L

Code number: 000-144-941
Backup BATT
Fig.5.8.1 TERM CPU board
When the communication log is erased by power-on and off, the back-up battery should
be replaced. The life of the battery is about five years.
Procedure
1. Remove TERM CPU board.
2. Remove JP1 (Back-up line) and then replace the battery.
3. Re-set JP1 and TERM CPU board and then turn on the system while holding [DEL]
to start the memory clear. The normal window is displayed and the buzzer is
released 3 times every 1 second.
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5.9 Clearing Memory
5.9 Clearing Memory

The memory clear is required when the battery on TERM CPU board is replaced or the
error is occurred.
Note)
The contents of S-RAM, U3 and U4 on TERM CPU board is deleted.
See page 2-27 for the memory contents.
Procedure
1. Turn on the system while holding [DEL].
2. The normal window is displayed and the buzzer is released 3 times every 1 second.
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5.10 Distress alert test

Before starting the test, disconnect the antenna connector.
The test is made without transmitting “DISTRESS” of the terminal unit, IC-305 and
DMC-5.
Note)
- When IC-305 and DMC-5 settings of “Remote Box Setup” in “Command Wind”
([F8]-2: System Setup) are not ON, the test is invalid.
- DMC-5 is set only to SES.
1. Open “Diagnostic Test” (keystroke:[F7][7][4]).
Fig. 5.10.1 Test Start display
2. Press [Enter]. The alarm is sounded repeatedly from the main unit and IC-305.
Displays below appear.
Fig. 5.10.2 CAUTION display
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3. Press any [DISTRESS] on the Terminal unit, IC-305 and DMC-5 more than 4
seconds. The beep is sounded rapidly for 3 seconds. Then, it returns to the test mode
sound. The system is normal when the message below appears in “CAUTION”
window.
**Pressed [DISTRESS] button** **Message**

- Test for the Terminal unit : Distress Button work correctly.
- Test for IC-305 : Distress ALEART work correctly.
- Test for DMC : DMC work correctly.
4. To return to the original display, press [Esc].

For DMC-5, the message, “Wait for dist ack” is displayed. Turn off the unit once and
then set the DMC again.
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5.11 Saving and loading of system setting

For the back up of the system setting, the setting value is saved and loaded onto/from
the floppy disk.
Saving
1. Press [F8][9][6] to show “Save/Load” display.
2. Select “Save to FD” and press [Enter].
3. Select the item to be saved. When selecting “1. All”, items from “2. Station List” to
“5. Other” are saved.
4. Select [Yes] and press [Enter].
5. When “OK to Save ?” display appears, select “Yes” and then press [Enter].
Table 5.11.1 File name when saving
Item File name Description

2. Station List STATION.DAT [F8]-9-1: STATION list
3. LES List LES.DAT [F8]-9-2: LES list
4. E-Mail Service List EMAIL.DAT [F8]-9-5: E-MAIL service list
Other settings for the terminal unit
[F8]-3: Editor Setup, [F8]-4: Terminal Setup,
DTE.DAT
[F8]-7: E-Mail Setup, [F8]-2: Network Setup,
[F8]-2: IMN
5. Other Settings for DCE
[F8]-2: System Setup(Other than IMN),
SYSTEM.DAT [F8]-5: EGC Setup,
[F8]-9-3: EGC Channel list,
[F8]-9-4: NCS Channel list,
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Loading
1. Press [F8][9][6] to show “Save/Load” display.
2. Select “Load from FD” and press [Enter].
3. Select the item to be loaded. When selecting “1. All”, items from “2. Station List” to
“5. Other” are loaded.
4. Select [Yes] and then press [Enter]. Items in the floppy disk is loaded to the terminal
unit.
Note)
Refer to 4-1 pages for “Save/Load” operation in the [DTE] port (PC terminal).
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Chapter 6. Updating 6.1
program
Updating program
6.1 Updating program

The program for TERM CPU and RF CON/CPU is updated.
To update the program, insert the floppy disk to the floppy disk drive and then turn on
the terminal unit, IC-215. The updating starts automatically.
Table 6.1.1 Program number
Program Program number

TERM CPU 1650162-01.xx
RF CON/CPU 1650159-01.xx
6.1.1 Checking program version

1. Check the program version of RF CON CPU and TERM CPU by the self-test
([F7/Option]-[7/TEST]-[3/Self Test]).
Program Version number
Fig. 6.1.1 Checking program version
2. Checking detail program version

After the test, press [F] [E] [L] [C] [O] [M] while holding [Ctrl] to show the program
version in detail.
Detail Program Version number
Fig. 6.1.2 Checking detail program version
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6.1 Updating program
6.1.2 Procedure
1. Set the floppy disk, TERM CPU or RF-CON CPU to the floppy disk drive of the
terminal unit.
2. Turn on the system.
3. The following message appears.

When TERM CPU is updated.
FD Boot Ver1.03
IC-215 Terminal Software update for Nera C
Loading: LOADING_A.BIN----Xsec
Nera C Term CPU Software Update

Are you sure update ? (Y/N)_
When RF-CON CPU is updated.
FD Boot Ver1.03
MAC Address writer for Nera C
Loading: UPRFCON.BIN----Xsec
Nera C Rfcom CPU Software Update

Are you sure update ? (Y/N)_
4. Press [Y] to update the program.
5. The updating program starts automatically. The following message appears.

Now erasing
Now Updating program
Updating xx % (last xxx sec)

Execute STEP1
Execute STEP2
Now erasing
xxx percent completed
6. The updating is finished with the following message/display appears.

The status display appears automatically.

Finish Version up.data
Please power OFF, and remove the FD
7. Turn off the system, and turn it on again.
8. Check the program version of RF CON CPU and TERM CPU by the self-test.
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6.2 Program files
6.2 Program files

Each program disk contains following files. Note that the file size is reference only.
Table 6.2.1 Program files
TERM CPU RF-CON CPU

File Size File Size
Boot.ini 1k Boot.ini 1k
Termcpu.bin 683k Loadrfc.bin 5k
Loadfd_a.bin 46k Rfconcpu.bin 360k
Uprfcon.bin 43k
6.3 Installing Terminal software to PC

The terminal software of Nera C is required to install to the PC connected to
[DET] port.
- Type: 16-5-0164 - Code No.: 000-4438-920
- Program number: 1650164-xx
OS: Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP
Memory: 32 MB and more
Free space on the hard disk: 20 MB and more
CPU: Pentium 100 MHz and more
Floppy disk drive: Available
The procedure to update terminal software is the same as that of software installation.
To install/update terminal software;

1. Insert PC terminal program floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
2. Double click "setup.exe" file, and the installation starts automatically.
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6.2 Program files
3. Follow instruction which appears on the screen. When updating Nera C

terminal software, overwrite "F15PC.EXE" file.
1. Click “NEXT”. 2. Check the folder to which the program

is installed and then click “NEXT”.
3. Click “NEXT”. 4. Click “NEXT”.
5. Wait until the process is completed. 6. Click “Finish”.
4. After installation, turn off the PC and on it again. To run Nera C terminal
software, double click "F15PC.EXE" icon.
“F15PC.EXE” icon
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6.2 Program files
Note)
1. When the Nera C terminal for PC is used, the installation is automatically
started by opening “F15PC.EXE”.
2. Change setting “Active Port” of [F8] [2] of IC-215 to “All”.
3. Some item of [F8] cannot be set by PC terminal.
4. Commercial printer for Windows and PP-510 can be connected to “Printer” port on
PC. Printer setting is made through “Printer setting” menu ([F1]-8).
With the commercial printer, error messages, such as “WARNING, TROUBLE:
XXX” are not printed out.
When “Windows printer”

is selected. “Printer setup” appears, select to printer.
Program disks contain following files. The file size is reference only.
Terminal program for PC

File Size File Size
_inst32i.ex_ 288 k Setup.exe 45 k
_isdel.exe 8k Setup.ini 1k
_setup.1 407 k Setup.ins 80 k
_setup.lib 200 k Setup.iss 1k
Disk1.id 1k Setup.pkg 1k
Following files are automatically created every time F15.EXE is executed.
- F15PC.LOG: Communication log file ([F6]-4), saving 32 logs.

- F15PC.REP: Settings in “Message, Data Report” ([F5]-1,2) menu from terminal unit
- F15PC.RXM: Receiving message ([F6]-2 and –3) log files, saving 32 logs or 32 kB.
- F15PC.TXM: Sending message ([F6]-1) log file, saving 5 logs.
- F15PC.DAT: Includes following settins;
Editor Setup ([F8]-3), Terminal Setup ([F8]-4), Auto Mode Setup ([F8]-6),
E-Mail Setup ([F8]-7), Directory ([F8]-8), Station List (F8-9-1),
LES List ([F8]-9-2), E-Mail Service List ([F8]-9-5) and Printer Setting ([F1]-8)
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Chapter 7. Messages
7.1 Status display

7.1.1 Display of bottom left
The display of “a” part

1. “DCE F15 Ver.0x”: Normally displaying the version number of RF CON/CPU board.
Note) “FFA” is added when the device is FFA version.
2. “Running Report Program (POLL)”: During Program Report by Polling.
Note) This message is not displayed by FFA version.
3. When detecting the error, the following messages appear.
“TROUBLE: ANT power voltage abnormality”
“TROUBLE: ALARM UNIT Fault”
“TROUBLE: DMC Connection abnormality”
“TROUBLE: DISTRESS ALERT UNIT Fault”
“TROUBLE: Synthesizer UNLOCK”
“TROUBLE: Carrier Power Level”
“TROUBLE: GPS module”
“Memory full for received msg.”
4. “TX ON”: During transmitting.
Note) This message is not displayed by FFA version.
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7.1 Status display
The display of “b” part

1. “CALLING”: During Calling.
2. “WAITING FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT”:
When waiting the receiving acknowledgement from the coast station.
3. “RECEIVING EGC MESSAGE”: When receiving EGC message.
4. “WAITING FOR BACKOFF” : When waiting the transmission of the data report.
Login/Logout ([F7]-1, 2)
5. “Successful Login.” : When Login is succeeded.
6. “Login failed.” : When Login is failed.
7. “Successful Logout.” : When Logout is succeeded.
8. “Logout failed.” : When Logout is failed.
Distress alert
9. “Successful Distress Alert.” : When the release of the distress alert is succeeded.
10. “Distress Alert failed."” : When the release of the distress alert is failed.
Forced clearing ([F7]-3(Abort))

11. “Successful Forced Clearing.”:
When stopping the scan, the transmission and the reception.
12. “Forced Clearing failed.”: When the forced clearing is failed.
Communication from Ship to Shore

13. “SENDING MESSAGE PACKETS”:
While the transmission message packet is send.
14. “WAITING FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT”:
When waiting the receiving acknowledgement from LES after sending the message.
15. “Successful sending to LES.”:
When the transmission of the message to LES is succeeded.
16. “Sending message failed.” : When the transmission of the message to LES is failed.
17. “Call rejected.” : When LES rejects the transmission message.
18. “Call pending.” : When LES stops the communication temporary.
Communication from Shore to Ship

19. “Received Call.” : When receiving the call from LES.
20. “Received Call (ITA2).” : When receiving the call from LES.
21. “RECEIVING MESSAGE PACKETS”:
During the reception of the receiving message packet.
22. “CLEARING” : When clearing the reception sequence.
23. “Successful receiving.” : When receiving the message successfully.
24. “Receiving failed.” : When the reception is failed.
Data Report ([F5]-1)

25. “Successful Data Report.”: When the data report is succeeded.
26. “Data Report failure.”: When the data report is failed.
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7.1 Status display
PV TEST ([F7]-7-1)
27. “*PV TEST CALL is rejected.” : When PV test is rejected by LES.
28. “*PV TEST CALL is pending.” : When PV test is pended.
29. “*TEST--RECEIVING MESSAGE” : During the reception of the message from LES.
30. “*TEST--SENDING MESSAGE” : During the transmission of the message to LES.
31. “*TEST--DISTRESS ALERT” : During the transmission of the distress message to LES.
32. “*WAITING FOR ACTIVATION” : When waiting the PV test is started.
33. “*WAITING FOR TEST RESULT” : When waiting for the result of the PV test from LES.
34. “*CLEARING” : When clearing the PV test mode.
35. “PV TEST is Completed.” : When the PV test is completed.
36. “PV TEST Failure.” : When the PV test is failed.
The display of “c” part

1. Idle : Idle. Waits for the transmission or the reception.
2. Idle (Pending) : Idle. Waits for the reception from LES.
3. Sending : During the transmission of the message.
4. Receiving : During the reception of the message.
5. Login : During the process of Login.
6. Logout : During the process of Logout.
7. Distress Alert : During the release of the distress alert.
8. Data Report : During the transmission of the data report.
9. Testing : During the PV test.
10. Test Setup : During the request of the PV test.
11. Scanning : During NCS common channel scanning.
12. EGC RECEIVER : When the mode is set to EGC receiver mode.
13. Delivery Status Req. : During the transmission of the delivery status request.
14. Forced Clearing :
During the forced clearing of the scan, the transmission and the reception.
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7.1 Status display
7.1.2 Display of bottom center
b c
d
The display of “a” part: Displaying the frame sync

1. “Retuning” : During the change of the channel or the transmission.
2. “SYNC (NCS)” : During the synchronization to NCS common channel.
3. “SYNC (LES) ” : During the synchronization to LES TDM channel.
4. “MES Sig. Ch” : When changing to MES signaling channel.
5. “MES Msg. Ch” : When changing to MES message channel.
6. “UNSYNC” : When un-synchronizing.
The display of “b” part: Displaying the receiving ocean region

7. “NCS: AOR-W” : The west area of Atlantic Ocean.
8. “NCS: AOR-E” : The east area of Atlantic Ocean.
9. “NCS: IOR” : Indian Ocean.
10. “NCS: POR” : Pacific Ocean.
The display of “c” part: Displaying Log-in/out status

11. “LOGOUT” : When logout from the ocean region.
12. “LOGIN” : When login to the ocean region.
13. “LOGIN (Blinking)” : During the registration to the ocean region.
The display of “d” part

14. “ ” : When the saving memory of the RX message is empty or the
printer is working.
15. “REC.MESSAGE EXIST” (Blinking) : When the printer does not work after
receiving the message or the secret confidential message is received.
16. “Data Report” (Reverse display) : When the data report is set to ON.
17. “Message Report” (Reverse display) : When the message report is set to ON.
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7.1 Status display
7.1.3 Display of bottom right
The display of “a” part

1. “Date & Time (UTC)”:
The data is input automatically. The time data is calculated from the TDM frame
signal, and the date data uses the data from ZDA. If there is no ZDA, then manual
input date([F8]-2) is used. Updates every one minute.

2. “Position (L/L)”:
Displays own ship’s position data. The external navigation system, the GNSS and
the manual input are selected by the system setting. When NAV data is input, the
data is updated every 30 seconds. When the manual input is selected and the data is
not updated for more than 4 hours, the blinking starts and the buzzer is released
every 30 seconds.
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7.1 Status display
7.1.4 Display of upper part
a b
The display of “a” part: Distress alert

1. “ ”: No distress alert.
2. “Sending Distress Alert” : When the distress alert is sent.
3. “Sending Distress Alert Test ” : When the distress alert test is sent (PV Test).
4. “Distress Acknowledgement Received”:
When the distress acknowledgement from the LES is received after sending the
distress alert.
5. “Distress Message Call Activated”:
When the message which category is set to distress is sent.
6. “Distress Message Call Acknowledged”:
When the distress message acknowledgement from the LES is received after sending
the message which category is set to distress.
7. "Distress Button Test Mode" : During the Distress Alert Button Test ([F7]-7-4).

8. “ ” : During idle mode.
9. Stand alone Mode : When the preset LES is set to NCS.
10. Restoration Mode (Network Update Received)
11. Restoration Mode (Blinking) : When NCS is out of order.
12. Restoration Mode (Reverse display):
When the preset LES displays the NCS common channel which is out of order.
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7.1 Status display
7.1.5 Display of status display part
1. “Sending Distress Alert” : When the distress alert is sent.

2. “Distress Acknowledgement Received”:
When the distress acknowledgement from the LES is received after sending the distress
alert.
3. “Distress Message Call Activated”:
When the message which category is set to distress is sent.
4. “Distress Message Call Acknowledged”:
When the distress message acknowledgement from the LES is received after sending
the message which category is set to distress.
5. Distress buttons are under test. Cancel the test mode if a real distress alert needs to send.
When during the distress button test mode. ([F7]-7-4).
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7.2 Messages for Operation

7.2.1 Messages for [F1], File menu
1. “Overwrite?”
2. “OK to save?”
3. “OK to delete file?”
4. “Can't delete.”
5. “Enter new filename”
6. “Can't rename.”
7. “Insert new disk for drive”
8. “And select media type”
9. “Format start.”
10. “xx% Completed.”
11. “Format completed.”
12. “Format failed.”
13. “Press any key to escape.”
14. “Abort process.”
15. “Drive not ready.”
16. “Write protected.”
17. “Drive error.”
18. “Checking”
19. “Decode?”
20. “Now decoding...”
21. “Complete.”
22. “Decode failed.”
23. “This terminal not support this code.”
24. “Decoded %d file(s).”
25. “This file is not encoding.”
26. “File is already exist. Overwrite?”
27. "Directory not found.”
7.2.2 Messages for [F3], Transmit menu

1. “Input Error: Message File.”
2. “Input Error: Country/Ocean Code.”
3. “Input Error: Station ID.”
4. “Input Error: Modem Type.”
5. “Input Error: E-Mail Address.”
6. “Input Error: LES ID.”
7. “Input Error : Send Delay.”
8. “Input Error : Prefix Code.”
9. “Invalid character detected in message.”
10. “Don't support E-Mail service in this NCS.”
11. “Input Error: Too many stations.”
12. “Message file is too large (but enable to send).”
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13. “Attach file is too large.”

14. “Attach file '%s' is not found.”
15. “Message is entered in sending Queue. Press any key.”
16. “Can't enter this message to sending Queue. Press any key.”
7.2.3 Messages for [F5]-1, Data Report menu

1. “Input Error: Country/Ocean Code.”
2. “Input Error: Station ID.”
3. “Input Error : LES ID.”
4. “Input Error: Interval Time”
5. “Input Error: Start Time”
6. “Input Error: Modem Type”
7. “Input Error: Report Contents”
8. “Input Error: Report Times”
9. “Input Error: Destination”
10. “Input Error: E-Mail Address”
11. “Don't support E-Mail service in this NCS.”
12. “Input Error: Prefix Code”
7.2.4 Messages for [F7]-6-1, PV test

1. "Starting PV Test Process."
"Automatic test mode: Normal communication disabled."
"Do not press any distress button unless you are in distress."
7.2.5 Messages for Printer (Output from TERM CPU)

1. “Can't enter in Print Que.”
2. “Print Que is Full.”
3. “Can't print. PRINTER NOT READY.”
4. “Can't print. Paper Low.”
5. “Disk full. Can't enter in Print Que.”
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7.3 Cautions and information message

Note that the number of each message is not displayed.
176 I NF: Logout request accepted. Please wait.

229 I NF: Frequency Offset NG.
000 Sig nalling Channel congestion.
001 L ost TDM.
002 Reservation L ost.
003 The L ES is out of service.
004 T oo many retries.
Messages for self test error

144 TROUB LE: RFCON CPU ROM NG.
146 TROUB LE: RFCON CPU RAM NG.
152 TROUB LE: RFCON CPU EEPROM NG.
Messages for system trouble error

230 TROUB LE: Synthesizer UNLOCK.
226 TROUB LE: ANT power voltage abnormalty.
227 TROUB LE: INCOMMING INDICATOR Fault.
228 TROUB LE: DMC connection abnormality.
236 TROUB LE: DISTRESS ALERT UNIT Fault.
224 TROUB LE: Carrier power level.
234 TROUB LE: EEPROM ERROR.
235 TROUBLE: Invalid MES ID, This equipment is defected. Please contact Nera SatCom.
Messages for warning

231 WARNING: Memory Full for receive message.
233 WARNING: Message received for DTE PORT. Please turn on DTE port equipment.
249 WARNING: Internal GPS UNIT failure.
240 WARNING: External NAV equipment failure.
242 WARNING: Can not enter new ENID. Memory Full for ENIDs.
248 WARNING: Can not enter new DNID. Memory Full for DNIDs.
143 WARNING: Synchronization loss. Please change EGC Channel.
128 WARNING: Synchronization loss. Please check the current NCS.
128 WARNING: Synchronization loss. Scanning NCS started automatically.
128 WARNING: BBER over 80%. Scanning NCS start manually.
131 WARNING: Can not find NCS CC in preferred region.
Scanning all region is started.
132 WARNING: Can not find NCS CC in all region. Scanning is continued.
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Messages for information

“208 INF: [DISTRESS] Button switch activated.”
“250 INF: DMC switch activated.”
“251 INF: DMC activation has been canceled.”
“252 INF: DISTRESS ALERT UNIT switch activated.”
“253 INF: DISTRESS ALERT UNIT activation has been canceled.”
*** Distress Button Test ***

“209 INF: [DISTRESS] Button works correctly.”
“237 INF: DMC works correctly.”
“238 INF: DISTRESS ALERT UNIT works correctly.”
“254 INF: Distress Buttons enter into TEST MODE.”
“239 INF: Distress Buttons return to NORMAL MODE.”
“241 INF: Please update current ship position.”

“246 INF: NCS has gone outage. ( RESTORATION Mode )”
“247 INF: You can select preferred LES by Network Information Window.”
“243 INF: Distress Priority Message received.”
“245 INF: Urgent Priority EGC Message received.”
“244 INF: Distress Priority EGC Message received.”
“256 INF: ENID ***** was entered by EGC message.”
“257 INF: ENID ***** was deleted by EGC message.”
“258 INF: DNID ***** was entered by Polling.”
“259 INF: DNID ***** was removed by Polling.”
“260 INF: Pre-set LES ID for DISTRESS ALERT is overriden by LES ***.”
*** Login ***

“017 Successful Login.”
“019 Login failed.”
“020 Login aborted.”
“022 MES Signalling Failure, Login Request not sent to NCS.”
“021 Timeout! Login Acknowledgement not received.”
“024 Login failed because of RESTORATION mode Network.”
*** Logout ***

“025 Successful Logout.”
“026 Logout failed.”
“027 Logout aborted.”
“029 MES Signalling Failure, Logout Request not sent to NCS.”
“028 Timeout! Logout Acknowledgement not received.”
“030 Logout failed because of RESTORATION mode Network.”
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*** Distress Alert ***

“080 Distress Alert activated.”
“081 Distress Alert completed.”
“082 Distress Alert Test completed.”
“083 Distress Alert Test aborted.”
“084 Distress Alert Test failed.”
“089 Distress Alert not sent to LES, trying to use NCS.”
“087 Distress Alert not sent to NCS. NCS scanning is started.”
“088 MES Signalling Failure, Distress Alert Test not sent.”
“085 Timeout! Distress Alert not acknowledged.
Distress Alert abandoned, Please re-send Distress Alert.”
“086 Timeout! Distress Test not acknowledged.”
“090 Low-Power-C mode does not supply Distress Call.”
“091 Timeout! Distress Acknowledgement not received. Scanning NCS started automatically.”
*** Failed Timeout ***

“092 Distress Alert aborted.”
“093 DISTRESS ALERT interrupt accepted.”
“094 Distress Alert not sent to NCS. Distress Alert abandoned. Please re-send Distress Alert.”
*** Distress Alert ***

“095 Pre-set LES ID for DISTRESS ALERT is invalid in this ocean.
Please input preferred LES ID in the menu [Distress Message Setup].”
*** Transmit ***

“049 Successful Sending message to LES.”
“050 Sending message failed.”
“051 Sending message aborted.”
“057 MES Signalling Failure, during sending message.”
“052 Sending message aborted by LES because of”note1) See page 7-14.
“053 LES protocol error detected, Invalid Assignment.”
“054 Call rejected by LES because of” note2) See page 7-15.
note1)
“055 Call pending by LES because of” See page 7-14.
“056 Selected LES not exist in current region.”
“058 Awaiting message transfer.”
“059 Message sendding failure, unauthorized DNID LES_ID pare.”
“060 Successful Delivery Status Request.”
“061 Delivery Status Request is failed.”
“062 Delivery Status Request is aborted.”
“063 MES Signalling Failure, Delivery Status Request not sent.”
“015 Timeout! LES response not received.”
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*** Receive ***

“065 Successful Receiving message.”
“066 Receiving message failed.”
“067 Receiving message aborted.”
“069 MES Signalling Failure, during receiving message.”
“070 Receiving message aborted by LES because of” note1) See page 7-14.
*** Data Report ***

“122 Successful Poll Acknowledgement Sending.”
“123 Poll Acknowledgement Sending failed.”
“113 Successful Data Report Sending.”
“120 Data Report aborted.”
“119 Reserved access failure, trying unreserved access.”
“121 Data Report faild, too long report.”
“114 Data Report failed, unauthorized DNID.”
“115 Data Report failed, MES is not login.”
“118 MES Signalling Failure, Data Report failed.”
“116 Data Report failed, selected LES not exist in current region.”
“117 Data Report failed, TDM LOST.”
“124 Successfull Data Report Programing by Polling.”
“125 Data Report Programing failure by Polling, invalid parameters.”
“126 Data Report Program has been initiated by Polling.”
“127 Data Report Program has been stopped by Polling.”
*** PV TEST ***

“097 PV TEST is completed.”
“098 PV TEST is failed.”
“099 PV TEST is aborted.”
“101 MES Signalling Failure, during PV TEST.”
“102 Receiving Test Failure, Timeout while waiting on NCS CC.”
“103 Sending Test Failure, Too many retries.”
“104 PV TEST is aborted by LES because of” note1) See page 7-14.
note1)
“105 PV TEST is pending by LES because of” See page 7-14.
“106 PV TEST is rejected by LES because of” note2) See page 7-15.
“107 PV TEST aborted because of RESTORATION mode.”
“108 Please activate Distress Alert TEST within 2 min.”
“109 TIMEOUT !! Distress Alert Test is automatically activated.”
*** Forced Clear ***

“033 Successful Forced Clearing.”
“034 Forced Clearing failed.”
“035 Forced Clearing aborted.”
“037 MES Signalling Failure, Forced Clear not sent.”
“036 Timeout! Clear not received.”
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Note 1)
The messages followed by “aborted by LES because of” and “pending by LES
because of” are as follows. These messages are sent from LES.
“LES timeout.”
“MES protocol error detected.”
“LES hardware error detected.”
“operator forced clear.”
“MES forced clear.”
“LES protocol error detected.”
“MES fatal hardware error detected.”
“MES timeout.”
“unrecognised presentation code.”
“unable to decode.”
“IWU number is invalid.”
“MES has not subscribed.”
“requested service unavailble.”
“access to requested service denied.”
“invalid service.”
“invalid address.”
“destination MES not commissioned.”
“destination MES not logged in.”
“destination MES barred.”
“requested service not provided.”
“protocol version not supported.”
“Unrecognized PDU type.”
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Note 2)
The messages followed by “rejected by LES because of” are as follows. These
messages are sent from LES.
“signalling failure.”
“LES message store full.”
“requested destination not service.”
“satellite congestion.”
“terrestrial congestion.”
“requested service not provided.”
“request in queue.”
“request barred.”
“MES not logged in.”
“MES not commissioned.”
“waiting TDM assignment.”
“illegal request”
“LES not in service.”
“requested service unavailable.”
“access to requested service denied.”
“invalid service.”
“invalid address.”
“unable to decode.”
“IWU number is invalid.”
“MES has not subscribed.”
“protocol version not supported.”
“PSTN modem type not supported.”
“Unrecognised PDU type.”
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Command answer sentence

“301 Ignored: You are connected with DTE 2 port.”
“302 Ignored: Format Error.”
“303 Ignored: Undefined Command.”
“310 Ignored: Can not abort current process.”
“311 Ignored: Can not Forced Clear current process.”
“312 Ignored: Awaiting message transfer, Can not start PV TEST.”
“313 Ignored: PV TEST has been already started, and now pending.”
“314 Ignored: Sending Message not exist.”
“315 Ignored: Distress Request command not received.”
“316 Ignored: Can not start Distress Alert Test now.”
“320 Ignored: MES is not idle.”
“321 Ignored: Now receiving EGC message.”
“322 Ignored: MES is not Login. Please operate Login.”
“323 Ignored: Current Network is restoration mode.”
“324 Ignored: NCS Common Channel Failure.”
“340 Send message already exist in DCE.”
“341 Message not exist.”
“342 Service request not received.”
“350 Input Error: Service Code”
“351 Input Error: Message Reference No.”
“352 Input Error: Destination Type”
“353 Input Error: LES ID”
“354 Input Error: NCS ID”
“355 Input Error: Channel No.”
“356 Input Error: Date or Time”
“357 Input Error: MES Mode”
“358 Input Error: Navigation Select”
“359 Input Error: Sub_address”
“360 Input Error: Port Select”
“361 Input Error: Geographical Coordinate”
“362 Input Error: Navarea Code”
“363 Input Error: Fixed Area Code”
“364 Input Error: WMO Area Code”
“365 Input Error: NAVTEX Code”
“366 Input Error: EGC Auto Sellection”
“367 Input Error: Protocol Code”
“368 Input Error: Nature Code”
“369 Input Error: Course Data”
“370 Input Error: Speed Data”
“No response from communication unit.”:

Message output from TERM CPU when no response is sent from RF CON/CPU after
sending the command from TERM CPU.
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*** Mail ***

“Can’t delivery a mail to server.”
“DHCP server not exist.”
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Appendix 1) Inmarsat system
AP1.1 System Overview
AP1.1.1 System Configration

Fig. AP1.1.1 shows the configration of the Inmarsat system.
OCC
SCC
NCS
LES LES LES
Same as left Same as left Same as left
Satellite
MES
AOR-W AOR-E IOR POR

Atlantic Ocean Region-West Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean
Region-East Region Region
Fig. AP1.1.1 Configration of Inmarsat system
Table AP1.1.1 Bodies and Roles
Body Role
It is located at Inmarsat’s London headquaters
Operation Control Center (OCC)
and controls the system for 24 hours.
It is responsible for operating the satellites
Satellite Control Center (SCC)
owned by the Inmarsat.
Each ocean region has its NCS which monitors
Network Coordination Center (NCS) and controls communications traffic between the
LES and the satellite.
It acts as an interface between the MES and the
Land Earth Station (LES) terrestrial telecommuniations network via the
satellite.
Mobile Earth Station (MES) It is the ship installed the Inmarsat .
AP1-1
Fig.AP1.1.2 shows the Inmarsat coverage area.
Fig. AP1.1.2 Inmarsat coverage area
Table AP1.1.2 Satellite position and NCS
Satellite
Region Satellite Name Inmarsat C NCS Inmarsat B NCS
Position
Atlantic Ocean
Inmarsat-3, F2 15.5°W Goonhilly Comsat
Region-East (AOR-E)
Atlantic Ocean
Inmarsat-3, F4 54.0°W Goonhilly Comsat
Region-west (AOR-W)
Pacific Ocean Region
Inmarsat-3, F3 178.0°E Sentosa Comsat
(POR)
Indian Ocean Region
Inmarsat-3, F1 64.0°E Thermopylae Thermopylae
(IOR)
Inmarsat website URL: http://www.inmarsat.com/index.cfm
AP1-2
AP1.1.2 Inmarsat C Services

The Inmarsat C system provides the following communication services.
(1) Store-and-forward Telex message service
(2) EGC (Enhanced Group Call) broadcasting: Safety Net and Fleet Net
(3) Distress alerting and safety service
The following services are also available.

- Polling: The facility whereby an operational center sends a instruction to selected
MES, to perform a defined task, such as return a pre-assigned data report.
- Data reporting: Data report, such as ship’s position is sent regularly to a terrestrial
subscriber.
- E-mail
Table AP1.1.3 lists each service of the Inmarsat system.
Table AP1.1.3 Comparison of each Inmarsat sytem service
Inmarsat system
Service
A B C M Mini M
Voice Available Available Not available Available Available
Only sends
TEXT to PSTN
FAX Available Available Available Available
for Ship to Shore
direction.
Telex Available Available Available Not available Not available
Data
Available Available Available (DNID) Available Available
communication
HSD
Available Available Not available Not available Not available
Communication
Store-and-forward Telex service

The following briefly describes how a MES sends a ship-to-shore message.
1) When the MES sends a message, it transmits a channel assignment request to the
LES. Then, the LES assigns the channel to the MES. After receiving a channel
assignment, the MES starts transmitting the message in packets.
2) The LES stores the received message and reconfigured the message. The LES
checks the received packets for errors, and if it finds any, returns acknowledgement
packets identifying the packets in error to ask to send the message again. The
reconfigured message is send to the intended destination via public network.
3) When the land subscriber sends the message, LES sends the message in packets to
MES. The MES checks the received packets for errors, and if it finds any, returns
acknowledgement packets identifying the packets in error to ask to send the
message again. The MES stores the received message and reconfigured the
message to output.
AP1-3
4) The communication speed is 600 Baud. It takes about 5 minutes to 10 minutes until
the other station receives the message. Check the message “Delivery status” sent
from LES whether the other station receives the message or not.
AP1.1.3 Destination Type

TELEX: The MES can send and receive messages to and from a telex terminal
connected to the international telex networks.
The standard alpha-numeric character set known as Telex or ITA2 or 5-bit
packeted.
This character set is based on 5-bit codes, and supports only upper case
characters, so any lower case characters entered on your MES will be
received at the destination as upper case.
Note that if the destination is a Inmarsat C terminal, this limitation is
ignored.
PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network):
The MES can send and receive messages to and from a computer or E-mail
service on the international PSTN (telephone) landlines. If the land
subscriber uses a modem T30 FAX, the MES can send messages to the fax.
PSDN (Packet Switched Data Network):
The MES can send and receive messages to and from a computer or E-mail
service on the international PSDN (data) landlines.
These networks are also known as the X.25 networks.
The Internet E-mail service uses this network.
X.400 (Electronic Mail):
The MES can send and receive messages to and from registered subscribers
to E-mail services which use the X.400 communications standards
(protocol) on the PSDN landlines.
This service is not available yet.
DNID (Data reporting Network ID):
For a data reporting closed network, the owner/shipping company must
register the MES with the relevant operational center. The center arranges
with an Inmarsat-C CES to download data reporting network identification
information, comprising a data network identification (DNID) code and a
member number within the group.
CSDN (Circuit Switched Data Network):
This service is not available yet.
SPEC: 2-digit codes
Special service provided by a LES is accessible, using a special access code.
Two-digit codes are examples of special access code.
E-mail: E-mail can be sent through the LES which supports E-mail service.
The MES must register with the LES at first time and use the mail format
specified by each LES.
22.5k byte image file can be attached to the E-mail if the LES supports.
AP1-4
IA5: Known as ASCII, characters 7-bit codes. Supporting characters in messages

sent or received using international alphabet 5. Specify this code to transmit
English containing lower case alphabet.
ITA2: Known as 5 bit packed. International Telegraph Alphabet 2 supports only
upper case. Specify this code for message which contains only No.2
international communications alphabet. ITA2 code is transmitted faster than
IA5 code. Land-based telex machines use ITA2. The LES converts all codes
into ITA2. Codes which cannot be converted is shown with a question mark.
DATA: Known as 8-bit data format. Used when sending data.
Table AP1.1.4
Message Destination Network Destination Type Code Remarks

Inmarsat-C TELEX IA5
Telex terminal TELEX IA5
English
FAX terminal PSTN IA5 Modem Type : T30 FAX
E-mail PSDN IA5
Inmarsat-C PSDN DATA
Telex terminal not available
Japanese
FAX terminal not available
E-mail PSDN DATA
Telex terminal TELEX IA5 Thermopylae only
Russian
FAX terminal not available
E-mail PSDN DATA
Data
Landlines PSDN DATA
SPEC: 2-digit codes (Max.enter 5 digits or Charcters)

32 Medical Advice
38 Medical Assistance
39 Maritime Assistance
41 Meteorological reports
42 Navigational Hazards and warnings
43 Ship position reports
31 Maritime enquiries
33 Technical assistance
37 Time and charges requested at end of call
91 Loop back test
AP1-5
AP1.1.4 Charging
The maximum size of the transmitted message is 32 kbyte. Table AP1.1.5 shows the
sample of KDDI charge list.
Table AP1.1.5 Charges from Inmarsat C As of Dec. 1 , 2002
From From
Japanese
Japa nese Foreign
Comm. Terminals Terminals
Destination
Type
C(yen)
C(yen) C(SDR)
Every 256bit
Telex 26 0.15
To Japan Fax 26 0.15
Data 26 0.15
Telex 63 0.36
To countries beyond Japan
(The rates are the same for calls to all countries/areas.) Fax 30 0.17
Data 27 0.16
Telex 71 0.41
To Inmarsat-
Inmarsat-A
Fax 44 0.25
Telex 62 0.36
To Inmarsat-
Inmarsat-B
Fax 35 0.20
To Inmarsat-
Inmarsat-F (Fleet77) Fax 33 0.19
To Inmarsat-
Inmarsat-M Fax 40 0.23
Telex 30 0.17
To Inmarsat-
Inmarsat-C
Data 30 0.17
To Inmarsat-
Inmarsat-Mini-
Mini-M Fax 33 0.19
Other charges (charges is every reference or message)
Message status(every
status reference) 30 0.17
Call confirmation
confirmation(every reference) 30 0.17
Notice form KDDI for undelivered Free
* KDDI Land Earth Station (LES) can be used from all four ocean regions (POR, IOR, AOR-W ,and
AOR-E) . The rates are the same for calls from all these ocean regions.
* Normal transmission rate consists of 32 alphanumeric characters per 256bit unit.
If the ship terminal has a transmission rate of 1 character per 5 bits, it is possible to transmit 51
characters per 256bit unit.
* The "header" portion of the message which contains various information such as the name of sender,
address, etc., is also subject to charges.
The "header" portion usually costs the equivalent of about three 256bit units.
AP1-6
AP1.1.5 Network
Fig.AP1.1.3 shows the Inmarsat C channels and signals.
Fig. AP1.1.3 Channels and signals
NCS Common Channel

This channel is transmitted continuously (24 hours/day) by the NCS. The MES is
received the NCS common channel when not engaged in message transfer. Its main
functions are;
a. informing that the message is sent from the shore to MES.

b. informing the confirmation when MES sends the message to the shore.
c. polling commands.
d. EGC message transmission.
e. sending the acknowledgement for inquiry of Login and logout from MES.
f. Network information transmission.
LES TDM Channel (Time Division Multiplex Channel)

This channel is used to control the lines when the message is sent from LES to MES.
AP1-7
NCS/LES Signaling Channel

All LES is linked to NCS and this channel.
a. contacting to NCS and then confirming whether the MES is login or not, when the
shore sends the message to MES.
b. forwarding EGC message to NCS.
c. forwarding NCS received distress alerts to LES.
MES Message Channel

This channel is used when the message is sent to LES from MES. Each LES has a
number of MES message channels assigned to it by the NCS. Allocation of MES
message channels to MESs is done by the LES via LES TDM channel (the assignment
packet).
MES Signaling Channel

This channel is used when MES sends the line controlling packets (channel assignment
request, distress call, data reporting, etc.) to LES or NCS. This channel is worked by the
combination of the slot aloha and the reserve access mode. The channel to be used and
the slot information is transmitted by the NCS common channel and the LES TDM
channel.
NCS/NCS Signaling Link

This is a data link between NCS. It is used when the information about MES in its
coverage area is exchanged.
AP1-8
AP1.1.6 Frequency assignment

The MES operates in the TX frequency, 1626.5 MHz to 1646.5 MHz and the RX
frequency, 1530.0 MHz to 1545.0 MHz.
The channel numbers ae assigned in increments of 5 kHz as follows. The frequency
used to LES or NCS from the satellite is 6 GHz, to the satellite from LES or NCS is 4
GHz.
Table AP1.1.6 Frequency
Channel No. TX (MHz) RX (MHz)

6000 1626.500 —
6002 1626.505 —
↓ ↓ —
8000 1631.500 1530.000
8002 1631.505 1530.005
↓ ↓ ↓
13998 1646.495 1544.995
14000 1646.500 1545.000
- TX (MHz)=1626.5 + 0.0025(Xch-6000)
- RX (MHz)=1530.0 + 0.0025(Xch-8000)
AP1-9
AP1.2 Message & Signal Transfer

AP1.2.1 Ship- originated Call
Fig. AP1.2.1 shows how an MES sends a ship-to-shore message, using store-and
forward techniques.
Fig. AP1.2.1 Ship to Shore communication flow
AP1-10
Ship-to-shore Message Transfer Steps
1. The MES normally receives the NCS common channel and decodes the information
which is included in the NCS common channel to know the LES TDM channel.
2. The MES tunes to the LES TDM channel for the required LES.
3. The MES sends an “Assignment Request” packet on a signaling channel informed

by the BB (Bulletin Board) and SCD (Signaling Channel Descriptor).
4. In response to the “Assignment Request” packet, the LES informs the NCS that it is
communicating with the MES.
5. The LES sends the MES an “Assignment” packet. This establishes the link between
LES and MES.
6. The MES sends the message on the assigned message channel and the slot timing.
7. After the LES receives all messages it sends "Acknowledgement" to the MES.
8. This “Acknowledgement” packet contains a list of any packets that were missed or
received in error. Reception of an "Acknowledgement" packet prompts the MES to
retransmit any messages in error.
9. When all messages are received error free, the LES sends “Clear” to the MES and
tells the NCS that the MES is idle.
AP1-11
AP1.2.2 Shore- originated Call

Fig. AP1.2.2 describes how a subscriber to the public telecommunications networks can
send a message to an MES.
Fig. AP1.2.2 Shore to Ship communication flow
AP1-12
Shore-to-ship Message Transfer Steps
1. On receipt of the call over the public networks, the LES checks its MES database, to
ensure that the MES is valid and logged-in.
2. The LES sends the result (MES status) to over the public networks.
3. If the MES is logged-in, the LES accepts and stores the incoming message.
4. The LES sends “MES Status Request Announcement” packet to NCS via
“Interstation Signaling Link (ISL). This packet requests the calling to the MES.
5. The NCS checks its database to find the status of the MES, and returns this
information to the LES.
MES status
- Not in the region
- Idle (free)
- Busy (not free)
6. If the MES is idle, the NCS transmits “Announcement” packet over its common
channel to the MES to inform the message. LES is also informed the message.
7. The MES receives the announcement and finds the message, which LES sends it
and the LES TDM channel to be used. And then, the MES tunes to the LES TDM
channel to be used.
8. The MES finds the frequency of the signaling channel and the slot number from BB
(Bulletin Board) and SCD (Signaling Channel Descriptor) to send “Assignment
response”.
9. The MES transmits the “Assignment response” packet to the LES. This establishes
the connection between MES and LES.
10. The LES sends a "MES status" packet to the NCS indicating busy status.
11. The LES transmits the message on the LES TDM channel to the MES.
12. After the message is transmitted, the LES sends “Acknowledgement request” packet
to the MES.
13. The MES sends “Acknowledgement” packet, which contains a list of any packets
that were missed or received in error. Reception of an "Acknowledgement" packet
prompts the LES to retransmit any messages in error.
14. After all packets have been received error free, the MES sends the
“Acknowledgement” packet.
AP1-13
15. If there are no further calls, the LES begins the call clearing process by sending a
“Clear” packet.
16. After receiving the “Clear” packet the MES synchronizes to the NCS common
channel to go to idle status.
17. The LES tells the NCS that the MES is idle.
18. The NCS updates its data base to show the MES is idle.
AP1-14
AP1.2.3 Log in/Log out

Each time the DTE and Communication Unit are turned on, the vessel should be
registered with the Inmarsat C system to enable communications between vessel and
LES. This is called login.
If the vessel is not going to be using the equipment for a prolonged period it should
logout from the Inmarsat C system so the vessel can be registered as inactive.
Log in
Fig. AP1.2.3 Log in flow
Log out
Fig. AP1.2.4 Log out flow
AP1-15
AP1.2.4 Distress Alert
MES LES NCS

( MES logged-in)
Tunes to NCS CC
NCS CC
Decodes BB
(LES network data)
Permanently assigned TDM

Channel
Tunes to CES TDM (Continuous transmission on
defined frequency)
Tunes to SES SES Signalling Channel
Signalling
Channel (DISTRESS ALERT)
CES TDM
Tunes to CES TDM
(DISTRESS ALERT ACK)
ISL
Records MES distress alerted
(DISTRESS ALERT)
Demand Assigned TDM

Channel
(assigned temporarily on a
SES Signalling Channel demand basis)
(DISTRESS ALERT)
Records MES distress alerted
NCS CC

ISL
(DISTRESS)
( MES logged-out) SES Signalling Channel
(DISTRESS ALERT)
Enforces a log-in for MES
sending distress alert.
NCS CC
Fig. AP1.2.5 Distress Alert flow
AP1-16
AP1.3 Channel types and Signal processing
AP1.3.1 Channel types

A MES uses the following channels for the communications.
1) NCS Common Channel (NCS CC)

2) LES TDM Channel
3) MES Signaling Channel
4) MES Message Channel
Details of each channel are tabulated below.
Table AP1.3.1
NCS Common LES TDM MES Signalling MES Message

Channel Channel Channel Channel
MES signalling
MES signalling NCS, LES
(Line control), MES to LES
Use (Line control), signalling
LES to MES message
EGC, etc. (Line control)
message
Contents Refer to section AP1.1.5
TDM
TDMA
(Time Division SCPC (Single
Continuous (Time Division
TX method Multiplex), Channel Per
TDM Multiplex
Continuous or Carrier)
Access)
on demand
1200
8.64sec/frame 8.64sec/frame 1200
symbols/sec,
Speed 1200 1200 symbols/sec
28 slots
symbols/sec symbols/sec (2nd Gen.SV)
(2nd Gen.SV)
Packet 640 bytes 640 bytes 15 bytes 128 bytes
Bulletin Board Every frame Every frame - -
Scrambling Yes Yes Yes Yes
Encoding Yes Yes Yes Yes
Signal
Unique word 128 symbols 128 symbols 64 symbols 128 symbols
process
Permuting Yes Yes - Yes
(TX)
Preamble - - - Yes (192bits)
Interleaving Yes Yes - Yes
Number of Symbols 10368 symbols 10368 symbols 316 symbols 10368 symbols
TDM: Time Division Multiplex. A process for transmitting two or more channel signals
simultaneously to MES over a common channel path by using successive time
intervals (time slots) for different channels.
TDMA: Time Division Multiplex Access. A system which allows a plural number of
MES to access an LES (NCS) over a single transmission line by assigning
each MES a time slot on the TDM channel in which to transmit over.
SCPC: Single Channel Per Carrier. Enables assignment of channel for a call.
AP1-17
1. NCS CC/LES TDM Channel

The NCS common channel and LES TDM channels share a common overall structure.
The TDM channels are based on fixed-length frames of 10368 symbols tarnsmitted at
1200 symbols/s giving a frame time of 8.64S. 10,000 frames are transmitted every day
(8.64s x 10000= 24 hours).
Each frame carries a 639 byte information field, followed by a flush byte (all 0s).
The first packet in the information field is always the Bulletin Board (BB) packet.
The bulletin board contains information on the network configuration and the correct
frame number.
8.64sec (10368 TDM symbols)
TDM Frame TDM Frame TDM Frame
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
0 Type Length 1 Packet descriptor
Network Version 0 (gero) when in

Frame Format CES TDM
Frame Number
2-F Frame descriptor

Sig Channel
Count E Spare
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Channel Local Spare
1 TDM descriptor
Origin ID
Bulltin Board Packet Status
14 Service descriptor
Services
Signalling Channel
Rnd Interval Randomizing Interval
Descriptor Packet
Check sum
14
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Message
0 Type Length 1 Packet descriptor
or Signlling Packet
A C D S L AE Spare
Satellite Freq. Code Indicating the channel of the

640 signalling channel
28 x 2bit
Slot State
Markers
Check sum
13
Fig. AP1.3.1 TDM frame configuration
AP1-18
2. Signaling Channel
The MES signalling channel packet is always a fixed length of 15 bytes (120 bits). This
channel is used for signalling from MES to LES and NCS. For example, the packet
"Assignment Request" contains MES ID, LES ID, message size, and information of
network to be connected. Further, short messages such as data reporting (ship's position,
speed and course, etc.) is sent to LESs and NCSs on this channel.
The signalling channel is based on the frame length of 8.64 seconds. Each frame is
divided into 28 slots and the transmission rate for a burst within a slot is 1200 symbols/s
for second generation satellite. There are two types of access to the signalling channel:
reserved and unreserved. For reserved access the slot that is to be used by the MES is
pre-allocated by the LES (Bulletin Board). For unreserved access the MES selects
slot(s) unreserved for data transmission.
8.64 sec
1 2 3 4 K 26 27 28
UW Convolutional Encoded Data

(64 Symbols) (253 Symbols)
316 Symbols
(263.5ms)
370 Symbols
(2nd Generation Satellite, 1200 symbols per second)
Fig. AP1.3.2 Signalling Channel Frame Format
AP1-19
Note)
P: Priority (Distress/Normal)
C: Continuation (Last packet in sequence, Another packet to follow)
Type: Packet type
Logical Channel No.: Communication Channel
Fig. AP1.3.3 Signaling Channel Packet Formats
AP1-20
3. MES Message Channel

The message channels operate in TDMA mode and are controlled by the LES. Message
channels are used by MESs to transfer messages to an LES. Each LES has one or more
message channels assigned to it by the NCS.
Allocation of a message channel to an MES is performed by the LES using assignment
packets. Each message channel may be used by several MESs simultaneously engaged
in From-Mobile calls.
The message channel is quasi-continuous mode with variable frame duration depending
on the length of the message to be transferred.
A maximum frame length is 640 bytes or 5 packets. The first packet of a message
contains a mssage header, destination address and message data. The remaining packets
contain message data only. It takes 8.64 seconds to send 5 packets or one frame. The
message can be up to 32k bytes, that is, about 50 frames can be sent consecutirely.
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Packet No. 1 1
C R Length
C : Delivery Class
(Immediate/Deferred)
Logical Channel Number R : Confirmation Request
Presentation Control Message format (ITA2 or IA5)
Last Count Number of whole characters in
last packet of message
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Additional Information
1
Messagre Packet
No.1
127 Data
Flush byte : all “0”
128
Messagre Packet Check sum
No.2 127
Flush byte : all “0” 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 14

256
Packet No. 2-5 1
Messagre Packet
No.3

512
Messagre Packet
No.4
Data

640
Messagre Packet
No.5

640
Check sum
127
Fig. AP1.3.4 Message Channel
AP1-21
AP1.3.2 Signal Processing

1. Signal processing Flow for Each Channel
Messages are processed on each channel as below.
Fig. AP1.3.5 Signal processing Flow for Each Channel
AP1-22
Scrambling
Scrambling prevents 0 or 1 from continuing excessively; if 0 or 1 continues, clock
recovery would be reduced at the BPSK modulator. For scrambling, the output is
gained by inputting to the output from the scramble generator and the modulo-2 adder
(exclusive OR).
Data
Scrambling DATA
Generator OUT
G +
+ (To encoder)
Modulo-2 adder
(exclusive OR)
G=X3+X4+X5+X7
LSB MSB (Shift Register)

X0 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7
Start state : 1000000
Fig. AP1.3.6 Scrambling
Convolutional Encoding
The convolutional encoding is a method that the receiving side controls to decrease the
random error occurred at the communication path so that the redundancy bit is added
to the data bit. The convolutional encoder used by the Inmarsat C consists of the 7 bits
shift register (constraint length-7) and two modulo-2 adderes (exclusive OR). The
scrambled bit string is output as the half-rate coded symbols.
exclusive OR
+
G1=X0+X2+X3+X5+X6
G1
Formatted Coded symbols
(Scrambled) data (To interleaver)
X0 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6
(Half-rate: Output of 2 bits
Start state : 0 0 0 0 0 0 G2 with input of 1 bit)
G2=X0+X1+X2+X3+X6
+
exclusive OR
Fig. AP1.3.7 Encoding
AP1-23
Unique Word
The 252 symbols from the encoder are affixed with an unique word (uw) to be used for
bit synchronization at the recorder. The uw is 64 bits in length on the MES signaling
channel and 64x2 bits on the NCS/CES TDM channel.
BPSK modulator
Interleaving and or
Permuting Encoder symbol UW
interleaver
(added)
Fig. AP1.3.8 UW
Interleaving and Permuting Encoder

The figure below shows the interleave matrix, consisting of 64 rows by 162 columns.
Symbol data comes in column by column. Note that columns 0 and 1 are filled with
unique words.
Column
0 1 2 ……………………………… 161
Row 0 1 65 10177
1 2 66 10177
2 3 67 10177
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
62 63 127 10239
63 64 128 10240
Bit stream
UW 64bits UW 64bits 1 2 3 … 64 65 … 128 ……………… 10177 … 10240
Fig. AP1.3.9 Interleave Matrix
The first 64 symbols of convolutional encoder output go to column 2, rows 0 to 63.

The next 64 symbols to column 3, rows 0 to 63 and so on.
The interleave block is transmitted on a row by row basis. The symbols in a row are
transmitted in ascending order of column position; that is, the two identical unique
word symbols are transmitted first. However, rows are not transmitted in a sequential
order; they are transmitted according to a permuted sequence. If the rows in the
interleave block are numbered from i = 00 to i = 63 sequentially and the transmitted
order is from j = 0 sequentially through to j = 63; then, i and j are related by
i = (jx39) modulo 64
1 st output j = 0 : i = (0x3S) modulo 64 = 0
Modulo 64 is the remainder of division by 64.
AP1-24
Column
0 1 2 ………………………………161
Row 0 1 65 10177
1 2 66 10177
2 3 67 10177
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
62 63 127 10239
63 64 128 10240
25 row ……………… 39 row 0 row

(Last frame ) (1st frame )
Fig. AP1.3.10 Permuting
Preambling
For easy synchronization at the receiving side, the preamble is added to the top of the
message channel data. Preamble consists of the carrier recovery (128 bits) and the
clock regeneration (64 bits).
n frame 2nd frame 1sd frame
(max : 50)
10240bits 128bits
DATA UW …………… DATA UW DATA UW Preamble
clock regeneration : carrier recovery : 128bits

64bits all = 1
Fig. AP1.3.11 Preambling
AP1-25
BPSK Modulation
BPSK is a kind of phase modulation using a digital signal. Depending on carrier phase
difference, BPSK is expressed as 0 or 1. Data signal “0” is not phase shifted; data
signal “1” is phase shifted 180 degrees. DDS of Nera C is for the BPSK
modulation.
H L L H L
BPSK modulator
Carrier BPSK modulated signal
Digital signal
Phase no phase Phase Phase
change change change change
by 180° by 180° by 180°
Fig. AP1.3.12 BPSK Modulation
Frame synchronization
Detects a unique word to synchronize to the frame signal.
De-permuting
Demodulated signal is de-permuted and input to the interleave matrix.
De-interleaving
Reassembles the message in the interleave matrix.
Viterbi Decoding
Decodes the viterbi-encoded signal. If any error is found, it is automatically corrected.
The burst error is also corrected by combining with the interleaving.
De-scrambling
Scrambled signal is decoded.
AP1-26
Appendix 2) Menu Tree
AP2.1 Menu Tree
AP2.1 Menu Tree

Table below shows the menu list. Factory-default is screened.
Table AP2.1 Menu List
Function Menu-1 Menu-2 Menu-3 Menu-4

1. New (Alt + N)
2. Open (Alt + O)
3. Close (Alt + Q)
4. Save (Alt + S)
F1: 5. Delete (Alt + D)
File 6. Rename
7. Print (Alt + P)
2HD(1.44 MB)
8. Format Disk
2DD(720 kB)
9. MIME (Decode) (Select file)
1. Cut (Del)
2. Copy (Alt + C)
3. Paste (INS)
4. Insert
(with Citation)
5. Select All (Alt + A)
Search Word
1. Search (Alt + F) Forward
Direction
Back
Search Word (Enter Search Word)
6. Serch or Replace Replace Word (Enter Replace Word)
F2:
Forward
Edit 2. Replace (Alt + R) Direction
Back
Query
Query or All
All
1. Top of Text
(Home)
7. Go to Line
2. End of Text (End)
3. Go to Line Line No. (Enter Line No.)
1. Time
8. Time or Pos. Ins.
2. Position
9. Change Window
(Alt + V)
Note: ( ) in the table shows the short cut key. For example, when the short cut key is
(Alt + o), press [o] while holding [Alt] to open the file.
(Con’d)
AP2-1
AP2.1 Menu Tree

Normal
Priority
Distress
Message File Select File (Select file)
Station Name Select Station (Select Station)
TELEX
FAX
E-Mail
CSDN
PSDN
X400
DNID
Distention Type
SPEC
TELEX (Prefixed)
FAX (Prefixed)
PSDN (Prefixed)
X400 (Prefixed)
DNID (Prefixed)
SPEC (Prefixed)
F3: Prefix code
1. Transmit
Transmit (When Prefixed item is selected (Enter 2 digits)
Message
in Destination Type menu.)
Destination Type Country/Ocean Code (Enter max. 4 digits)
Station ID (Enter max. 15 digits)
T30 FAX
V21 V.21
300 bps Duplex
V22 V.22
1200 bps Duplex
V22B V.22bis
2400 bps Duplex
Mode Type V23 V.23
(When FAX or FAX 600/1200b ps
(Prefixed) is selected V26B V.26bis
in Destination Type menu.) 2400/1200 bps
V26T V.26ter
2400 bps Duplex
V27T V.27ter
4800/2400 bps
V32 V.32
9600 bps Duplex
Other
(Con’d)
AP2-2
AP2.1 Menu Tree

Address
(When E-Mail is (Enter E-mail address:
selected in max. 60 char.)
Destination menu.)
Subject
(When E-Mail is (Enter Subject:
Destination Type max. 60 char.)
selected in
Destination menu.)
Attach File
(When E-Mail is (Select Attach file)
selected in
Destination menu.)
Select LES
1. Transmit Message LES ID (Except E-mail and (Select LES)
F3: DNID)
Transmit ON
Confirmation
OFF
Send Delay (Enter 00:00 to 99:59)
Immediate
Option Delivery Delay
Deferred
IA5
Code ITA2
DATA
Yes
Transmit
No
(Select Transmitted
2. Cancel Message)
3. Request Delivery (Select Transmitted
Status Message)
1. Display EGC (Select EGC
F4: Message)
Message
EGC
2. EGC Network ID
ON
Status
OFF
1
Report Length 2
1. Data Report 3
F5: 2. Data Report DNID
1. Data Report
Reports 3. Data Report Destination LES ID
4. Data Report Member No.
Regular Interval
Activation
Daily
Interval Time
(When Regular (Enter 00:00 to 99:59)
Interval is selected in
Activation menu.)
(Cont’d)
AP2-3
AP2.1 Menu Tree

Report Time (Enter 1 to 999)
(When Regular Interval is
selected in Activation No Limit
menu.)
Start Time 1
(When Daily Interval is (Enter 00:00 to 24:00)
selected in Activation
menu.)
1. Data Report Start Time 2
2. Data Report (When Daily Interval is
1. Data Report (Enter 00:00 to 24:00)
3. Data Report selected in Activation
4. Data Report menu.)
Start Time 3
menu.)
Start Time 4
menu.)
F5: PIN Code
(Enter PIN code:
Reports max. 8 characters.)
ON
Status
OFF
Station Name Select Station
TELEX
FAX
E-Mail
CSDN
1. Message Report
PSDN
2. Message Report
2. Message Report X400
3. Message Report
4. Message Report DNID
Destination Type
SPEC
TELEX (Prefixed)
FAX (Prefixed)
PSDN (Prefixed)
X400 (Prefixed)
DNID (Prefixed)
SPEC (Prefixed)
Prefix code
(When Prefixed code (Enter 2 digits)
is selected in Destination
Type menu.)
(Cont’d)
AP2-4
AP2.1 Menu Tree

Country/Ocean Code (Enter code: max. 4 digits)
Station ID (Enter ID: max. 15 digits)
T30 FAX
V21 V.21
300 bps Duplex
V22 V.22
1200 bps Duplex
V22B V.22bis
2400 bps Duplex
Mode Type V23 V.23
(When FAX or FAX 600/1200 bps
(Prefixed) is selected in V26B V.26bis
Destination Type menu.) 2400/1200 bps
V26T V.26ter
2400 bps Duplex
V27T V.27ter
4800/2400 bps
V32 V.32
9600 bps Duplex
Other
1. Message Report Address
F5: 2. Message 2. Message Report (When E-Mail is (Enter E-Mail Address:
selected in Destination Type max. 60 char.)
Reports Report 3. Message Report
menu.)
4. Message Report
Subject
(When E-Mail is (Enter Subject:
selected in Destination Type max. 60 char.)
menu.)
LES ID (Select LES)
Regular Interval
Activation
Daily
Interval Time
(When Regular Interval is (Enter time: 00:00 to 99:59)
selected in Activation menu.)
Report Times (Enter times: 1 to 999)
(When Regular Interval is
selected in Activation menu.)
No Limit
Start Time 1
(When Daily is selected (Enter time: 00:00 to 24:00)
in Activation menu.)
Start Time 2
Start Time 3
Start Time 4
(Cont’d)
AP2-5
AP2.1 Menu Tree

NAV
NAV + SEA INF
1. Message Report Report Contents
NAV(R)
2. Message Report FILE
F5: 2. Message Report
3. Message Report File
Reports 4. Message Report (When FILE is selected
(Select File)
in Report Contents
menu.)
3. Data Network ID
(Select Transmitted
1. Send Message Log Message)
F6: (Select Received
2. Receive Message Log
Logs Message)
(Select EGC
3. EGC Log Message)
4. Log
Yes
1. Log in
No
Yes
2. Log out
No
Yes
3. Abort
No
AOR (WEST)
AOR (EAST)
4. Select NCS
POR
IOR
Yes
Auto
No
Yes
West-Atlantic
F7: No
Option Yes
5. Ocean Region East-Atlantic
No
Yes
Pacific
No
Yes
Indian
No
6. LES Information
Yes
1. PV Test
No
2. PV Test Result
7. Test Yes
3. Self Test
No
4. Distress Alert Yes
Button Test No
(Cont’d)
AP2-6
AP2.1 Menu Tree

LES ID Select LES
Update Time 00:00 to 23:59
LAT
Position
LON
Protocol Maritime (Fixed)
Undesignated
Fire/Explosion
Flooding
Collision
Grounding
1. Distress Alert Listing
Setup Nature Sinking
Disabled & Adrift
Abandoning ship
Further assistance
required
Piracy or Armed
attack
F8: Note)
Set up Course 0 to 999 Invalid data: 999
Note)
Speed 0 to 99 Invalid data: 99
System Date & Time (Indication only)
Re-enter)
IMN (Enter IMN) Type “IMN” while
holding [ALT]+[Ctrl].
MES INMARSAT C
Operation Mode EGC
OFF
NAV Port EXT
2. System Setup
INT
INT
Active Port
ALL
INT
Message Output Port EXT
(When ALL is selected
in Active port.) INT+EXT
AUTO
EGC Output Port INT
(When ALL is selected in
Active Port.) INT+EXT
(Con’d)
AP2-7
AP2.1 Menu Tree

IP Address
(When OFF is
selected in DHCP.)
Subnet mask
Network (When OFF is
- Network selected in DHCP.)
ON
DHCP
OFF
Gateway
UUENCODE
Attach
BINARY
PC Mailer
Delivery To
Server
Server IP
(When Server is
selected in Delivery To.)
Network Address Mode FIXED
F8: (When Server is
2. System Setup - Mail Gateway Auto
Set up selected in Delivery To.)
Mail Address
(When Server is selected in
Delivery To, and FIXED is
selected in Address Mode.)
Auto Delivery Keyword
(When Server is selected in
Delivery To, and Auto is
selected in Address Mode.)
1. DMC ON/OFF
2. IC-305 ON/OFF
Command Window
3. IC-306-1 ON/OFF
1. Remote Box Setup
4. IC-306-2 ON/OFF
- JOB;
5. IC-306-3 ON/OFF
NERASERVICE
- Password; E: EXT
Nera C 1. Data Output
2. Internal GPS Setup Interval (01 – 30)
E: EXT
(Con’d)
AP2-8
AP2.1 Menu Tree

Telex
Text Mode
Ascii
Insert
Edit Mode
Overwrite
ON
Word Wrap
OFF
ON
Line No.
OFF
3. Editor Setup 2 Char
(At closed file.) Tab Wide 4 Char
8 Char
Column Width
(When Ascii is selected in Max. 80
Text Mode.)
F8:
Block
Set up Cursor Type
Underline
Full Screen
Scroll
Half Screen
YY – MM - DD
Date Disp.
MMM - DD - YY
Form
DD - MMM - YY
SDR
4. Terminal US$
Setup Currency Unit EUR
YEN
(Enter Currency:
OTHER max. 4 characters)
ON
Screen Saver
OFF
(Con’d)
AP2-9
AP2.1 Menu Tree

Window
- Base Window
- RCV Message Display
- EGC Message Display
- EDIT1
- EDIT2
- Function
- SUB Menu1
- SUB Menu2
- SUB Menu3
- SUB Menu4
- Message
For Color
- YELLOW
- MAGENT
- RED
- CYAN
- BLACK
- L-WHITE
- L-MAGENT
- L-RED
Window Color Window Color Setup - L-CYAN
F8: 4. Terminal - L-GREEN
Set up Setup - L-BLUE
- GRAY
- WHITE
- BROWN
Back color
- L-WHITE
- L-MAGENT
- L-RED
- L-CYAN
- L-GREEN
- L-BULE
- GRAY
- WHITE
- BROWN
- MAGENT
- RED
- CYAN
- GREEN
- BLUE
- BLACK
Yes
Default Color
No
(Con’d)
AP2-10
AP2.1 Menu Tree

Additional Position (Enter 1 pos.)
Navarea (Enter area: max. 9)
Receive EGC Area Fixed Area (No need)
ON
Way point
OFF
Station Code A-Z
ON
Ice Report
OFF
ON
Meteo. forecasts
OFF
ON
Pilot service
OFF
5. EGC Setup
ON
DECCA message
NAVTEX OFF
ON
LOLAN message
F8: OFF
Set up ON
OMEGA message
OFF
ON
SAT NAV message
OFF
ON
Other navaid msg
OFF
ON
QRU(no message)
OFF
ON
Auto Log Print
OFF
ON
Receive Alarm
OFF
6. Auto Mode Setup
Auto Receive ON
Message Save OFF
Auto Receive ON
Message Print OFF
Data Report & ON
Polling Print OFF
(Con’d)
AP2-11
AP2.1 Menu Tree

ON
System
OFF
ON
Fleet NET
OFF
Auto EGC Message ON
Safety NET (Routine)
Save OFF
ON
Safety NET (Safety)
OFF
Safety NET ON
6. Auto Mode Setup
(Urgency & Distress) OFF
ON
System
OFF
ON
Fleet NET
Auto EGC Message OFF
Print ON
Safety NET (Routine)
OFF
ON
Safety NET (Safety)
OFF
F8: 7. E mail Setup Select station
Set up Message Directory Select Directory
8. Directories EGC
Select Directory
Message Directory
(Enter Group:
Station Group max. 5 characters)
(Enter Name:
Station Name max. 15 characters.)
TELEX
FAX
E-Mail
CSDN
9. Configuration 1. Station List
(Max. 99 stations) PSDN
X400
DNID
Destination Type
SPEC
TELEX (Prefixed)
FAX (Prefixed)
PSDN (Prefixed)
X400 (Prefixed)
DNID (Prefixed)
SPEC (Prefixed)
(Con’d)
AP2-12
AP2.1 Menu Tree

Prefix code
(When Prefixed code (Enter code: 2 digits)
is selected in
Destination Type menu.)
Country/Ocean
(Enter code: max. 4 digits)
Code
Station ID (Enter ID: max. 15 digits)
T30 (FAX)
V21 V.21
300 bps Duplex
V22 V.22
1200 bps Duplex
V22B V.22bis
2400 bps Duplex
Modem Type V23 V.23
1. Station List (When FAX or FAX
(Max. 99 stations) 600/1200 bps
(Prefixed) is selected in
Destination Type V26B V.26bis
menu.) 2400/1200 bps
V26T V.26ter
2400 bps Duplex
V27T V.27ter
F8: 4800/2400 bps
9. Configuration
Set up V32 V.32
9600 bps Duplex
Other
E-mail Address
(When E-Mail is (Enter E-mail Address:
selected in Destination max. 60 characters )
Type menu.)
(Enter Remark:
Remark max. 20 characters)
(Enter Name:
Name max. 15 characters)
ID (Enter 3 digits)
(Enter Remark:
Remark max. 20 characters)
TELEX
2. LES List FAX
(Max. 64 stations x 4) E-Mail
CSDN
Charge
PSDN
X400
DNID
SPEC
3. EGC channel List (Max. 4 ch x 4)
4. NCS Channel List (Max. 20 ch x 4)
(Con’d)
AP2-13
AP2.1 Menu Tree

Service Station (Enter name:
Name max. 19 characters)
(Enter ID:
Service ID max. 9 characters)
LES ID (AORW) (Enter LES ID)
(AORE) (Enter LES ID)
(POR) (Enter LES ID)
(IOR) (Enter LES ID)
5. E-mail Service List (Enter To:
To: max. 9 characters)
(Max. 16 stations)
(Enter Cc:
Cc: max. 9 characters)
(Enter Subject:
Subject: max. 9 characters)
F8: Separator
(Enter Separator:
9. Configuration max. 9 characters)
Set up
OFF
Attach File (MIME) ON (BASE64)
ON (UUENCODE)
1. ALL
2. Station list
Save to FD 3. LES List
4. E-Mail Service List
5. Other
6. Save/Load
1. ALL
2. Station list
Load from FD 3. LES List
5. Other
F9: LAT
Position LON
F10:
Stop
Alarm
AP2-14
Appendix 3) Coast station service list
AP3.1 Inmarsat C coast station service list

The table below lists the coast station service.
19th April 2002
Land earth station operator Country AOR- E AOR- W IOR POR

Beijing Marine China 311 211
Bezeq Israel 127 327
CAT Thailand 319
CP Radio Marconi Portugal 118
Embratel Brazil 114
France Telecom France 121 021 321 221
France Telecom (Ex DeteSat) France 115 333
KDDI Japan 103 003 303 203
Korea Telecom South Korea 308 208
Morviasputnik (Nudel Les) Russia 117 317
OTE Greece 120 305
Polish Telecom Poland 116 316
Saudi Telecom Co Saudi Arabia 125 325
Singapore Telecom Singapore 328 210
Stratos Mobile Networks Canada 102 002 302 202
Telecom Company of Iran Iran 314
Telecom Italia Italy 105 335
Telenor Satellite Services Inc USA 101 001 201
Telenor Satellite Services AS Norway 104 004 304 204
Turk Telecom Turkey 110 310
Vishipel Vietnam 330
VSNL India 306
Xantic Netherlands 112 012 312 212
Xantic Australia 122 022 322 222
AP3-1
Appendix 4)AP4.2
E-mail
Limitations
Nera C incorporates e-mail protocols, POP3 and SMTP. Connected to a LAN via
the Ethernet (10Base-T) port, the PC in the network can send and receive e-mail via
Nera C. Nera C having the following programs supports commercial PC
e-mail application such as Outlook Express.
TERM CPU : 1650162-01.04 and above
RFCOM CPU : 1650159-01.04 and above
AP4.1 Features
1) DHCP
Network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of IP
configurations on a computer network.
2) Gateway
Received mail is transferred to the specific mail server.
3) Address Mode
Received mail which contains a keyword can be forwarded to the mail address
which appears just after the keyword in a message.
4) SMTP Enable IP Address

A specific PC in a network can send mail.
5) Attach
MIME encoded mail from a PC in the network is automatically decoded in
UNENCODE or BINARY format.
6) Send Limit Size

Maximum outgoing message size (Up to 32 KB) is set for the PC client.
Nera C (MES)
Fig. AP4.1.1 EX)Network connection
AP4-1
AP4.2 Limitations
AP4.2 Limitations
Unlike e-mail software on the PC, Nera C e-mail software;
1) Can send up to 32 e-mails at a time or continuously. Succeeding e-mail must be

transmitted after the completion of the previous one.
2) Allows you to enter up to 60 characters in “Subject” line. Use half-size of letter and
characters for “Subject” line.
3) Can send a message of which line does not exceed 1,000 characters.
4) Can send a mail up to 10 addresses.
5) Does not have “Bcc” field. Nera C changes “Bcc” field to “Cc” field before
transmission.
AP4.3 Precautions
1) Use “Text” format. “HTML” format increases message size, resulting in higher
communication charge.
2) Use 7-bit character code (half-size of letters and characters). Some LESs cannot
handle 8-bit characters. Refer to page AP4-34 for characters which the e-mail can
contain.
3) Set the minimum time interval (2 to 5 minutes) to check for new messages on a
regular basis. Nera C can store received messages up to 32 KB. New data
overwrites the oldest one.
4) Note that Nera C e-mail does not feature e-mail account management.
5) Communication log printed out includes sending and receiving e-mails from PCs in
the network.
6) Add the name of the attachment in the message. Some LES deliver the e-mail and
attachment separately. And the file name of the attachment is always ATTCH.
DAT.
7) Note that when the attachment is received separately from the mail, it is not
delivered to the mail address specified by a keyword, but to “Mail Address”.
AP4-2
AP4.4 Network Setup menu

The table below lists items in “Network Setup”, a sub-menu in “System Setup”.
(Keystroke: [F8][2])
Table AP4.4.1 Network Setup menu
IP Address Use when DHCP is “OFF”.

Subnet mask Use when DHCP is “OFF”.
Network
ON
DHCP
OFF
Gateway Use when DHCP is “OFF”.
Send Limit Size (KB) 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 16, 32
UUENCODE
Attach
BINARY
PC Mailer
Delivery To
Mail gateway Server
Server IP
FIXED
Address Mode
Auto
Mail Address
Mail Address Keyword Set when “Address Mode” is “Auto”.
Network
IP Address/Subnet Mask (See page AP4-9.)
Use when DHCP is OFF.
“172.31.16.1” and “255.255.0.0” are entered respectively at factory.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) (See page AP4-14.)

Set to ON when IP address is automatically assigned from DHCP server.
Gateway (See page AP4-16.)

Enter IP address of Default Gateway (Router) when Nera C is connected to other
network.
Mail Gateway
SMTP Enable IP Address (See page AP4-15.)
Enter IP address of the PC from which e-mail is sent. If IP address is not specified here,
all PCs connected to the LAN can send e-mail. All PCs can receive e-mail.
Send Limit Size (KB) (See page AP4-20.)

Choose the size of outgoing messages among 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 16, and 32.
AP4-3
Attach (See page AP4-21.)

Select the attachment file type to UNENCODE.
Delivery To: PC Mailer/Server (See page AP4-16.)

- PC Mailer : Received messages are sent to the PC in the LAN.
- Server : Received messages are sent to the mail server.
Server IP
When Nera C is connected to the mail server in the LAN, enter IP address of the
mail server.
Address Mode (See page AP4-18.)

- Fixed : The received message is sent to the address designated by “Mail
Address”.
- Auto : The received message is forwarded to the address which appears
just after the keyword in the message. When the keyword is not
found, the message is sent to the address set in “Mail Address”.
Mail Address (See page AP4-18.)

Enter the mail address to be sent when “Address Mode“ is set to “FIXED” or the
keyword is not found if “Address mode” is set to “Auto.
Mail Address Keyword (See AP4-18.)

Enter the keyword (up to 15 character long) if “Address mode” is set to “Auto. The
search of the keyword are made regardless of upper- and lower-case letters.
AP4-4
AP4.5 Setting LES
AP4.5 Setting LES

The message is sent via “E-Mail Station” selected on Nera C and received by
providers supported by each area.
Procedure
1. Press [F8][7] to select “E-Mail Setup”.
Setup
E-Mail Setup
LES Name AOR.W AOR.E POR IOR
01 Telenor
Comsat S.S.Inc 001 101 201 321
6. Auto Mode Setup

7. E-Mail Setup
8. Directories
9. Configuration
2. Press [Enter] to show “E-Mail Setup”.

Setup
E-Mail Setup
Station Name AOR.W AOR.E POR IOR
LES Name AOR.W AOR.E POR IOR
01 Comsat 001 101 201
01 Telenor S.S.Inc 001 101 201 321
Xantic (NED)
02Mode Setup
6. Auto 012 112 212 312
03 SetupStratos M.N.
7. E-Mail 002 102 202 302
04
8. Directories Telenor S.S.AS 004 104 204 304
05
9. ConfigurationKDDI 003 103 203 303
06 Singapore T. 210 328
07
08
3. Select an LES to send e-mail, followed by [Enter].
4. Press [Esc] twice.
Adding LES
To add new LES into “E-Mail Service List”, follow the procedure below.
1. Press [F8][9] to show “Configuration” menu.

Setup
Configuration
1. Station List
2. LES List
3. EGC Channel List
4. NCS Channel List
6. Save/Load
8. Directories
9. Configuration
AP4-5
AP4.5 Setting LES
2. Press [5] to show “E-Mail Service List”.

Setup
Configuration
E-Mail Service List
1. Station List
2. LES List LES Name AOR.W AOR.E POR IOR
3. EGC Channel List
Telenor 001 101 201 321
01 Channel
4. NCS List S.S.Inc
02 Xantic (NED) 012 112 212 312
03 Stratos M.N. 002 102 202 302
04
8. Directories Telenor S.S.AS 004 104 304
05
9. ConfigurationKDDI 003 103 203 303
06 Singapore T. 210 328
07
08
3. Press [ ] to the blank line in “E-Mail Service List”, and press [Enter].
4. Press [Enter] to show “Service LES Name”.

Service LES Name
Service ID
LES ID(AORW)
(AORE)
(POR)
(IOR)
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Separator
Attach File(MIME) OFF
5. Enter new LES name, followed by [Enter].
6. Select “Service ID” and enter the service ID (Special Access Code), followed by [Enter].
7. Select “LES ID” and enter “LES ID” in “AOR-West”, “AOR-East”, “POR” and
“IOR”, followed by [Enter].
8. Move the cursor to “To:” and complete “To:” line. (for example, TO:, to+, etc)
9. Move the cursor to “Cc:” and complete “Cc:” line. (for example, CC:, cc+, etc)
10. Move the cursor to “Subject:” and complete “Subject:” line. (for example, Subject:,
subject+, etc)
11. Move the cursor to “Separator” and enter corresponding character and mark.
(for example, blank space, STX:, etc)
12. Move the cursor to “Attach File (MIME)” and then choose among “ON (BASE64)”,
“ON (UUENCODE) and “OFF”.
13. Press [Enter] to close the window.
14. Press [Esc] four times.
When deleting the list,

use [Back Space] to delete the name in “Service LES Name” window, and then
press [Enter].
AP4-6
AP4.6 Setting Active Port
AP4.6 Setting Active Port

Set “Active Port “ and “Message Output Port” in “System Setup” menu to “ALL” and
“INT” respectively. (Keystroke: [F8][2]) The received message is saved in Nera C
and then transferred to PC.
Procedure
1. Press [F8][2] to show “System Setup” menu.
2. Select “Active Port”.
3. Select “ALL”, followed by [Enter].
4. Select “Message Output Port”.
5. Select “INT”, followed by [Enter].

6. Press [Esc]. The “Update” window appears.
7. Select “Yes”, followed by [Enter] to update the setting.
8. Press [Esc].
Table AP4.6.1 Active Port” and “Message Output Port
INT DTE and LAN ports are inactive.

Active Port
ALL DTE and LAN ports are active.
INT Received message is saved in the memory on Nera C.
Message EXT Received message is output from DTE and LAN ports.
Output Received message is saved in Nera C memory and output
Port INT+EXT
from DTE and LAN ports at a time.
Received message is output according to Sub Address setting.
AUTO
(Internal memory and LAN: 000; DTE: 001)
AP4-7
AP4.7 Message Log
AP4.7 Message Log

Nera C handles four message logs; System, Receiving, Attachment and Sending.
“To:”, “From:” and “Subject:” lines in the header of each mail appear in the log files as
below.
System message log generated by RF CON CPU in Nera includes Log in/out,
Successful Send Message, Successful Receiving Message, INF: Update current ship
position, etc.
Note that delivery notifications are not provided.
Table AP4.7.1 Massage Log
Log type Display example

From Systemlog@IMN number-nerac
System
Subject System Log Message
Basically, sender in the original message
From “text massage@INM number-nerac” appears If the line
Receiving cannot be read.
Basically, subject in the original message
Subject
”Normal massage” appears if the line cannot be read.
From Binary message@INM number-nerac
Attachment
Subject InmarsatC Normal Message
To Mail address
Sending
Subject “Subject” typed in
AP4-8
AP4.8 Connection and setting
Contact with the network administrator who knows the network and/or
applications on board ship
AP4.8.1 Connection to single PC

Received messages are stored in the Nera C and retrieved by the PC’s e-mail
client.
Nera C
1. Parts required
- 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T cross cable
- PC (with LAN port or LAN card)
2. Connection
Connect the LAN port on the terminal unit to the LAN port on the PC with the cross
cable.
3. Setting on Nera C
Default settings of IP address and subnet mask are as below. Change these values if
necessary.
- IP address : 172.31.16.1
- Subnet mask : 255.255.0.0
AP4-9
Procedure
1. Press [F8][2] to open "Sy stem Setup" menu.
2. Select [Network Setup], followed by [Enter].
3. Select Network , followed by [Enter].
4. Select "I P Address" , followed by [Enter].

5. Set "I P address" , followed by [Enter].
6. Select "Subnet Mask" , followed by [Enter].
7. Set "Subnet Mask" , followed by [Enter].
8. Press [Esc] to show "Update" .
9. Select "Yes" , follow ed by [Enter] to update the setting. The message "Press ES C
key to Restart Nera C". appears.
10. Press [Esc]. The updating starts automatically.
4. Settings on PC
Perform network settings on the PC. For details refer to the PC's owner's manual.
For example)
- IP address : 172.31.16.2
- Subnet mask : 255.255.0.0
After setting, check the connection between Nera C and PC by using

“Ping command”. See page AP4-32.
AP4-10
AP4.8.2 Connection of multiple PCs

Received messages are stored in the Nera C and retrieved by one of the PCs in
the network. Once the message is transferred, it is no longer retrieved. Note)See page AP4-26
Nera C
1. Parts required
- Hub (When 100BASE-T PC is connected, a switching hub is needed.)
- 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T straight LAN cable
2. Connection
Using the straight LAN cable, connect Nera C and LAN port on the PC to the
Hub.
necessary.
- IP address : 172.31.16.1 (Default)
- Subnet mask : 255.255.0.0 (Default)
Procedure
Refer page AP4-9 "3. Setting on Nera C" .
4. Setting on PC
Make network settings on the PC. For details refer to the PC's owner's manual.
For example)
- IP address : 172.31.x.x Note)
- Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Note)
IP address assigned to the PC is from "172.31. 0.1" to "172.31.255.254"
except for "172.31.16.1".

“Ping” command. See page AP4-32.
AP4-11
AP4.8.3 Connection to multiple networks

When a gateway (router) is connected to the network, gateway setting is required on
Nera C.
Ex)172.31x.x Ex)172.30x.x
Nera C Nera C
1. Parts required
- Hub (When 100BASE-T PC is connected, the switching hub is required.)
- 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T straight LAN cable
- Router
2. Connection
Refer to the figure above.
1) IP address and Subnet mask
necessary.
- IP address : 172.31.16.1
- Subnet mask : 255.255.0.0
If the Nera C is connected to other network, the network address is changed

accordingly.
Procedure
Refer page AP4-9 "3. Setting on Nera C ".
2) Gateway
3. Select "Network", followed by [Enter].
4. Select "Gat eway", followed by [Enter].
AP4-12
5. Set "g ateway IP address", followed by [Enter].

6. Press [Esc] to show "Update".
7. Select "Yes", followed by [Enter].
8. Press [Esc].
Note)
When the router supports DHCP and IP address is assigned automatically, set DHCP
in [Network] menu on Nera C to ON.
Settings on PC
Make network settings on the PC. For details refer to the PC s owner s manual.
- IP address : 172.31.x.x Note 1)

- Subnet mask : 255.255.0.0
Note 1)
IP address assigned to the PC is from "172.31. 0.1" to "172.31.255.254" except for
"172.31.16.1".
If the Nera C is connected to other network, the network address is changed
accordingly.
Note 2)
When the router supports DHCP and IP address is assigned automatically, set TCP/IP
setting on the PC to Obtain an IP address automatically .

AP4-13
AP4.9 Function settings

AP4.9.1 DHCP
When a DHCP server is connected to the LAN, IP address and subnet mask are
automatically assigned by following steps below.
Nera C
Procedure
2. Select "Network Setup", followed by [Enter].
3. Select "Network", followed by [Enter].
4. Select "DHCP", followed by [Enter].
5. Select "ON", followed by [Enter].

6. Press [Esc] to show [Update].
7. Select "Yes", followed by [Enter]. The message "Press ESC key to Restart
Nera C." Appears.
8. Press [Esc]. The system automatically restarts and new settings are loaded.
9. Check IP address allocated to Nera C after setting.

AP4-14
AP4.9.2 SMTP Enable IP Address

Specify IP address of the PC from which e-mail is sent. If IP address is not specified,
all PCs connected to the LAN can send e-mail.
For example, when IP address of “172.31.16.5” is entered, only the PC of which IP
address is “172.31.16.5” in the LAN can send a mail.
Nera C
Procedure
1. Press [F8][2] to open “System Setup” menu.
2. Select “Network Setup”, followed by [Enter].
3. Select “Mail Gateway”, followed by [Enter].
4. Select “SMTP Enable IP Address”, followed by [Enter].
5. Set “IP address” for mail service, followed by [Enter].

7. Select “Yes”, followed by [Enter] to update the setting.
8. Press [Esc].
AP4-15
AP4.9.3 Mail Gateway

When a mail server is connected to the LAN, the received mail can be transferred to
the mail server. To do so, follow steps below.
The figure below shows a LAN to which a mail server is connected.
- Mail server IP address : 172.31.16.10

- LAN domain name : ship.nera.co.jp
- Transferred mail address : [email protected] (IP Address: 172.31.16.2)
Nera C
Procedure
When a mail server is not connected to the LAN, below setting is unnecessary.
1. Press [F8][2] to show “System Setup” menu.
2. Select “Network Setup”, followed by [Enter].
4. Select “Delivery To”, followed by [Enter].
AP4-16
5. Select “Server”, followed by [Enter].

Note) Meaning of “PC Mailer”;
Received messages are sent to the PC in the LAN.
6. Select “Server IP”, followed by [Enter].
7. Enter IP address of the mail server, followed by [Enter].
8. Select “Address Mode”, followed by Enter].
9. Select “FIXED”.
Note) Meaning of “Auto”;
The received message is forwarded to the address which appears just
after the keyword in the message. When the keyword is not found, the
message is sent to the address set in “Mail Address”.
10. Select “Mail Address”, followed by [Enter].
11. Enter the mail address received at the mail server, followed by [Enter].
13. Select “Yes”, followed by [Enter]. The message “Press ESC key to Restart
Nera C.” appears.
14. Press [Esc]. The system restarts automatically and new settings are loaded.
When “Delivery To” setting is changed only to “Server” from “Pc mailer”, the
system restart automatically and settings are loaded.
AP4-17
AP4.9.4 Selective forwarding

This function is used by the sender when sending the message. Make sure that
all senders know how to write the keyword and the mail address.
The message can be forwarded to the address which appears just after a keyword.
For example, if the keyword is /+forward+/ and the address is
[email protected] ,
/+forward+/[email protected] is typed on the top of the message.
Note)
1) Do not enter a space between the keyword and the mail address.
2) Up to 10 mail address can be entered.
- Mail server IP address : 172.31.16.10

- LAN domain name : ship.nera.no
- Mail address to forward to : [email protected] (IP Address: 172.31.16.2)
- Keyword : /+forward+/
Nera
ship.nera.no
N era C
MSG.1 MSG. 2 MSG. 3

To: ****@***.*** To: ****@***.*** To: ****@***.***
Subject: …….. Subject: …….. Subject: ……..
Test mail Test mail Test mail

/+forward+/nera_ [email protected] /+forward+/[email protected] This is test message……
/+forward+/[email protected] This is test message……
This is test message……
AP4-18
Procedure
4. Select “Delivery To”, followed by [Enter].

5. Select “Server”, followed by [Enter].
6. Select “Server IP”, followed by [Enter].
7. Enter the mail “server IP address”, followed by [Enter].
8. Select “Address Mode”, followed by [Enter].
9. Select “Auto”.
Note) Meaning of “Fixed”;
The received message is sent to the address designated by “Mail
Address”.
10. Select “Mail Address”, followed by [Enter].
11. Enter the “Mail address”, followed by [Enter].
When the keyword is not found, the message is sent to the address set in “Mail
Address”.
12. Select “Auto Delivery Keyword”, followed by [Enter].
13. Enter the keyword, followed by [Enter]. The keyword is up to 15 characters.

Note)Use characters which appear rarely in the text field. Make sure that all
senders know how to write the keyword and the mail address.

15. Select “Yes”, followed by [Enter]. The message “Press ESC key to Restart
Nera C.” appears.
16. Press [Esc]. The system restarts automatically and new settings are loaded.
When “Deliver To” is changed from “PC mailer” to “Server”, the system restarts
and settings are loaded.
AP4-19
AP4.9.5 Message size

The Nera C administrator may limit the size of outgoing messages. When the
message size is larger than the preset value, the message is not sent out with “Data size
too large” indication.
Note that an attachment is encoded and its size increases about 1.5 times.
Procedure
4. Select “Send Limit Size (KB)”, followed by [Enter].
5. Choose the maximum message size among 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 32.

7. Select “Yes”, followed by [Enter].
8. Press [Esc].
AP4-20
AP4.9.6 Attachment conversion

When a sending e-mail attachment from a PC in the network is MIME encoded, the
system converts it into UNENCODE (Default) or BINARY attachment according to
menu setting.
Note 1) BINARY is selected when the e-mail of the land subscriber does not
support UNENCODE attachment.
Note 2) Note that some LES do not handle BINARY attachments. Contact your
LES for details.
Procedure
4. Select “Attach”, followed by [Enter].
5. Choose “UUENCODE” or “BINARY”, followed by [Enter].

6. Press [Esc] to open [Update].
7. Select “Yes”, followed by [Enter].
8. Press [Esc].
AP4-21
AP4.10 E-Mail Client Setup
AP4.10 E-mail Client Setup (Outlook Express Ver.6)
applications on board ship.
The mail software on a PC is set for LAN e-mail, referring to the instruction for the
software.
Table below lists the necessary settings on the PC when Nera C is set to “PC
Mailer” in “Mail Gateway” menu.
PC setting when setting to Pc Mailer
Item Setting Remarks

POP3 server IP address of Nera
POP3 port number 110 Cannot be changed.
SMTP server IP address of Nera
SMTP port number 25 Cannot be changed.
User account IMN number Cannot be changed.
POP3 password IMN number Cannot be changed.
Received sender’s address is the address
Mail address Provider mail address
of e-mail station.
Signature Any Setting is not received.
Server
Pc Mailer
AP4-22
Following explains how to set Outlook Express mail software.
1. Run “Outlook Express”.
2. Select “Account” from “Tool”. “Internet Account” appears.
3. Click “Add” and select “Mail”. “Your Name” appears.
Click “Add” and

select “Mail”.
4. Enter desired name into “Display Name” in “Your Name” and then click “NEXT”.
“Internet E-Mail Address” appears.
5. Enter desired “mail address” into “E-Mail Address” in “Internet E-mail Address”
and then click “NEXT”. The entered address is not used for the communication.
“E-Mail Server Name” appears.
AP4-23
6. Set following items in “E-Mail Server Name”.

- My incoming mail server is a server : POP3.
- Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP or HTTP) server : IP address set on Nera C.
- Outgoing mail (SMTP) server : IP address set on Nera C.
The default IP address of Nera C is “172.32.16.1”. After entering IP address,

click “NEXT. “Internet Mail Login” appears.
“POP3”
IP address set on Nera C
IP address set on Nera C
AP4-24
7. Set following items in “Internet Mail Login”.

- Account name : Enter “IMN” registered on Nera C.
- Password : Enter “IMN” registered on Nera C.
Enter IMN.
Enter IMN.
Tick here.
Remove the tick.
8. Click “NEXT” after setting. “Congratulations” appears.
9. Click “Finish” in “Congratulations”. “Internet Accounts” appears.
AP4-25
10. Select “Account” name registered at step 7 in “ Internet Accounts” and click
“Properties”. “xxxx Properties” appears.
11. Select “Advanced” and set “Server Port Number” as follows. Then, click “OK”.
- Outgoing mail (SMTP) : 25
- Incoming mail (POP3) : 110
Set to 25.
Set to 110.
When the mail server is not

connected to the LAN;
Tick here when the message is received
by more than one PC. The message is
received by other PC in the LAN.
12. Select “Option” from “Tool” in “Out Look Express”. “Options” appears.
AP4-26
13. Click “Send” tab, tick “Plain Text” in “Mail Sending Format”, and select “Plain
Text setting” to set followings items. Then, click “OK”.
- MIME : Tick here.
- Encode text using : None
- Allow 8-bit characters in headers : Remove the tick.
Tick here.
Set to “NONE”.
Tick here.
Remove the tick.
14. Click “General” tab. Check “Check for new message every minute (S)” and
then set it to “5 minutes”.
AP4-27
Set to 5 minutes.
15. Click “OK”.
AP4-28
AP4.11 Windows XP LAN Setting
AP4.11 Windows XP LAN setting
applications on board ship.
For example; To setup the PC for network connection (single PC and

multiple PCs)see page AP4-9 to AP-11
1. Open “Control Panel”.
Network and Internet Connections
2. Select “Network and Internet Connections”. “Network Connections” appears.
“Local Area Connection” icon
3. Select “Local Area Connection” icon and right-click. Then, click “Properties”.
“Local Area Connection Properties” appears.
“Local Area Connection Properties”
AP4-29
4. Click “General” tab and check the tick to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Tick here.
5. Click “Properties”. “Internet Protocol Properties” appears.
“Internet Protocol Properties”
AP4-30
6. Tick “Use the following IP address” and set IP address and subnet mask.
Tick here. See notes

1 and 2.
Set IP address and

subnet mask.
7. Click “OK” to register the setting value.
Note 1
Set IP address and subnet mask as follows when the default IP address (172.32.16.1)
and subnet mask (255.255.0.0) are used.
- IP address: 172.32.16.x
Enter a number other than 1 to “x”. 1 is for Nera C.
- Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Note 2
To allocate IP address from the server automatically, tick “Obtain an IP address
automatically” and set “DHCP” in “Network” menu on Nera C to ON.
Note 3
When connecting to other network by using the router, set IP address of “Gateway”.
AP4-31
AP4.12 Connection check

AP4.12.1 Checking by Ping command
Ping command is used for checking the connection between Nera C and the PC.
Type “ping” and IP address of Nera C in “Command prompt” on the PC. For
example, when IP address is “172.31.16.1”, type “ping 172.31.16.1”. When Nera C
is connected to the PC correctly, the replay message (Reply from -) appears as
below. When the message “Request time out.” appears, check the network connection
and IP address of Nera C.
This command is only available on the PC.
Example of reply message:

Reply from 172.31.16.1: bytes=32 time=10ms TTL=32
Reply from 172.31.16.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=32
No reply message:
Request time out.
Set “Device” to 10 Mbps and Half Duplex when the LAN card is 100 Mbps.
The Nera C LAN port specification is 10 Mbps and Half duplex.
Replay message
No reply message
Other commands
- ipconfig /all : Displays all commands about TCP/IP
- netstat –a : Displays all active TCP connections and the TCP and UDP ports on
which the computer is listening.
AP4-32
AP4.12.2 SMTP error message list

When Nera C fails to communicate with mail software on the PC, following
SMTP error messages appear.
552: sorry, system busy now.
The TX message queue is full.
451: current LES out of service area.
Selected service provider is not within current ocean area.
503: no target address.
Delivery address has not been set.
503: Too many address.
The number of delivery addressed is more than the system can handle.
503: Send message type mismatch.
Address parameter error
503: Send massage parameter mismatch.
Address parameter error
501: Illegal address.
Invalid character used in delivery address, or invalid domain name (no period
entered)
501: Mail data abnormal.
Abnormal mail header
552: Data size too large.
Message size is larger than “Send Size Limit” value in the “Mail Gateway”
menu.
450: Your address access denied.
The SMTP Enable IP Address on
AP4-33
AP4.13 US ASCII code list
AP4.13 US ASCII code list
b7b6 00 00 01 10 10 11 11
b5 0 1 01 1 0 1 0 1
0
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0 0 0 0 0 NUL TC7(DLE) SP 0 @ P ` p
0 0 0 1 1 TC1(SOH) DC1 ! 1 A Q a q
0 0 1 0 2 TC2(STX) DC2 ” 2 B R b r
0 0 1 1 3 TC3(ETX) DC3 # 3 C S c s
0 1 0 0 4 TC4(EOT) DC4 $ 4 D T d t
0 1 0 1 5 TC5(ENQ) TC8(NAK) % 5 E U e u
0 1 1 0 6 TC6(ACK) TC9(SYN) & 6 F V f v
0 1 1 1 7 BEL ’ 7 G W g w
TC10(ETB)
1 0 0 0 8 FE0(BS) CAN ( 8 H X h x
1 0 0 1 9 FE1(HT) EM ) 9 I Y i y
1 0 1 0 10 FE2(LF) SUB * : J Z j z
1 0 1 1 11 FE3(VT) ESC + ; K [ k {
1 1 0 0 12 FE4(FF) IS4(FS) , < L \ l |
1 1 0 1 13 FE5(CR) IS3(GS) - = M ] m }
1 1 1 0 14 SO IS2(RS) . > N ^ n
1 1 1 1 15 SI IS1(US) / ? O _ o DEL
AP4-34
Appendix 5) Specifications
1. GENERAL
1.1 Transmitting Frequency 1626.5 to 1646.5 MHz
1.2 Receiving Frequency 1530.0 to 1545.0 MHz
1.3 Channel Interval 5 kHz
1.4 G/T Better than -23 dB/K (elevation angle 5°)
1.5 EIRP 12 to 16 dBW (elevation angle 5°)
1.6 Modulation BPSK
1.7 Modulation Rate 1200 sps
1.8 Coding Convolution with coding rate 1/2 and constraint length 7
1.9 Decoding Viterbi decoder
1.10 Navigation Data Interface IEC61162-1, Internal GPS Board (option)
INPUT DATA SENTENCES BWC, BWR, GGA, GLL, VTG, WPL, RMA, RMB,
RMC, MTW,DBT, VDR, ZDA
OUTPUT DATA SENTENCES GGA, ZDA, GLL, VTG, RMC, GSV
2. ANTENNA UNIT
2.1 Antenna Type Daisy Loop Antenna
2.2 Gain
Horizontal : Omnidirectional
Vertical : Angle of elevation: 90° at 0 dBi or more
Angle of elevation : 5° at +1.3 dBi or more
2.3 Declination Clockwise circular
2.4 Axial Ratio Within 6 dB (5° to 90°)
2.5 VSWR 1.5 or less/ 50 ohm
3. POWER SOURCE
3.1 Terminal Unit 12-24 VDC: 13.0-5.0 A (Transmit), 1.7-0.9 A (Receive)
4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
4.1 Ambient Temperature
Above deck equipment: -35°C to +55°C
Below deck equipment: -15°C to +55°C
AP5-1
4.2 Relative Humidity 95% (at +40°C)

4.3 Waterproof (IEC 60529)
Antenna Unit IPX6
Others IPX0
4.4 VIBRATION IEC 60945
5. COATING COLOR
5.1 Antenna Unit Upper: N9.5, Lower: 2.5PB3.5/10
5.2 Terminal Unit N3.0
5.3 Others 2.5GY5/1.5
AP5-2
D-1
CONNECTORASSY.
BRACKETASSY.
H.FL-LP-BNC-BJL=60
(004-439-230)
KNOBASSY.
(004-439-650) CONNECTORBOARD
SCREW 16-018-3402
M3X8 (100-297-801)
WINGBOLT (000-881-404)
M4X10 RFCON/CPUPCB
(000-862
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(100-297-813) FDD
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(000-804-539) 16P0209 (000-809-433)
(004-439-300)
FDFIXINGPLATE
. SCREW
16-018-3102
(004-439-110) 3X8
(100-297-701)
(000-803-253)
INVERTERCOVER FLATCABLE
16-018-3205 SMCD26X110AD-P1.0-S4
(100-297-760)
CHASSIS
16-018-3101
(100-297-693)
(FPC)
CABLE
MCNPCB SML2CD30X40BD8P0.5S4
SQUAREBUSH 16P0226
SB1909-F (004-439-220)
(000-126-024) LCD
NL6448BC33-46 PANELASSY. SCREW
SHIELDFOAM (004-439-090) 3X8
16-018-310
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(005-950-570) PANELGASKET
FILTER
16-018-3004 16-018-3003
SPRING
05-085-1013 PANEL
16-018-3001
LID PANELASSY.
05-085-1011 PWSHEET DESTRESSCOVER
16-018-3002 ASSY.
SHFTHOLDER APPROVED
05-085-1012 TITLE
2002.12.26
CHECKED
PIN IC-215
05-085-1014 2002.12.26
TERMINAL UNIT
DRAWN
Nera C 2002.12.26
DWG. NO. C5635-E01-A
D-2
DOME
16-018-1001
(100-297-963)
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IC-115/116
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ANTENNARFMODULEASSY.
(004-439-030)-IC-115
(004-439-580)-IC-116
ANTENNABASEASSY.
IC115/116
(004-439-620)
APPROVED
TITLE
2002.12.26
CHECKED IC-115
2002.12.26
IC-116 ANTENNA UNIT
Nera C DRAWN
Nera Mini-C 2002.12.26

D-3
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CABLEFIXINGPLATE(3) (000-881-404)
16-018-4006
(100-300-971)
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APPROVED
TITLE
2002.12.26
IC-305 DISTRESSALERT/RECEIVEDCALLUNIT
CHECKED
IC-306 ALARMUNIT
2002.12.26
DRAWN
Nera C 2002.12.26
Model IC-215
Nera SatCom Unit
TERMINAL UNIT
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Ref.Dwg. C5635-K01-A Page
2002 12 Blk.No. E-1
SYMBOL TYPE CODE No. REMARKS SHIPPABLE
ASSEMBLY
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

2B2 16P0208A, RF CON/CPU 004-439-680
2B3 16P0209, TERM/CPU 004-439-300
2B5 16P0212, SW 004-439-100
2B6 16P0226, MCN 004-439-220
2B10 16P0214, PWR-C 004-439-170
2B11 16P0223, PWR HIC 004-439-150
2B12 16P0221, PWR HIC 004-439-130
2B13 16P0224, PWR HIC 004-439-160
2B15 16P0220, PWR-HIC 004-439-140
PANEL ASSEMBLY
IC-215 004-439-090 with 16P0212
IC-215 004-439-640 without 16P0212
POWER ASSEMBLY
2B4/10 IC-215 004-439-110 16P0211, PWR/16P0214, PWR-C
MINI KEYBOARD
BTC-5100C PS/2 004-442-400
LCD LCD
2B7 NL6448BC33-46 000-144-814
FDD FDD
2B8 JU-226A032FC 000-146-045
GPS RECEIVER
2B9 GN-79 000-146-179 GN-79L5A-N, Option
CABLE w/CONNECTOR
W1 16-167 (8-5, 3P) 004-439-340 PH Connector
W3 16-166 (4-4P) 004-439-330 PH Connector
W4 16-165 (9-9P) 004-439-320 PH Connector
W5 16-164 (7-7P) 004-439-310 PH Connector
W6 16-169 (3-3P) 004-439-360 PH Connector
W8 51065-0700-PHR7-L040 000-146-174
W9 H.FL-2LP-FHSB-A (100) 000-146-259
W10 16-168 (11-11P) 004-439-350 PH Connector
W11 H.FL-LP-BNC-BJ L=60 000-146-253
W12 SML2CD30X40BD8P0.5S4 000-146-187 FPC CABLE
W13 SMCD26X110AD-P1.0-S4 000-146-260 16S0377-0
Model IC-115
Nera SatCom Unit
ANTENNA UNIT
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Ref.Dwg. C5635-K04-A Page
2002 12 Blk.No. E-2
SYMBOL TYPE CODE No. REMARKS SHIPPABLE
ASSEMBLY
ANTENNA ELEMENT ASSY.

IC-115/116 004-439-010 16P0206+Element
ANTENNA CASE ASSY.

IC-115 004-439-030 16P0207
Contents of Drawings
Name Type Dwg. No. Page Remark

Nera C
Interconnection Nera C C5635-C01 S-1
diagram
Antenna unit IC-115 C5635-K04 S-2
ANT RF 16P0207 C5635-K05 S-3
Terminal unit IC-215 C5635-K01 S-4
16P0209(1/3) C5635-K07 S-5
TERM CPU 16P0209(2/3) C5635-K08 S-6
16P0209(3/3) C5635-K09 S-7
16P0208A(1/3) C5635-K10 S-8
RF CON/CPU 16P0208A(2/3) C5635-K11 S-9
16P0208A(3/3) C5635-K12 S-10
16P0211(1/2) C5635-K02 S-11
PWR
16P0211(2/2) C5635-K03 S-12
SW 16P0212 C5635-K13 S-13
A: Distress Alarm
DIS/RCV I 16P0213A/B C5635-K06 S-14
B: Incoming IND
16P0220 C5635-K14 S-15
16P0221 C5635-K15 S-16
16P0222 C5635-K16 S-17
PWR HIC Used for PWR p.c.b
16P0223 C5635-K17 S-18
16P0224 C5635-K18 S-19
16P0225 C5635-K19 S-20
AC/DC power supply PR-240 C5003-K02 S-21
PR-240
PLE p.c.b (PR-240) PLE24HSZ-P C5003-K03 S-22
S-0
Nera ASA
Nera SatCom AS
Bergerveien 12, PO Box 91
N-1375 Billingstad, Norway
Tel: +47 67 24 47 00
Fax: +47 67 24 46 21
www.nera.no

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1.2 Configuration ...............................................................................................................1-2

1.3 Connection ...................................................................................................................1-3

Chapter 2. Block Description

2.2 Antenna unit, IC-115 .....................................................................................................2-4

2.3 Terminal unit, IC-215 ....................................................................................................2-6

Chapter 3. Location of Parts

3.2 Antenna unit, IC-115 .....................................................................................................3-8

3.4 Junction Box, IC-315 (Option)......................................................................................3-12

4.2 Setting from Command Window...................................................................................4-8

4.3 Jumper setting of IC-305 and 306 .................................................................................4-11

4.4 PR-240 power alteration................................................................................................4-12

5.2 Self test ..........................................................................................................................5-5

5.3 Status monitor................................................................................................................5-8

5.4 Checking BPSK waveform............................................................................................5-13

5.5 LED ...............................................................................................................................5-14

5.6 DIP switch and Reset switch on IC-215 ........................................................................5-17

5.7 Checking LES Information............................................................................................5-18

5.8 Changing Back-up battery on TERM CPU board .........................................................5-20

5.9 Clearing Memory...........................................................................................................5-21

5.10 Distress alert test..........................................................................................................5-22

5.11 Saving and loading of system setting...........................................................................5-24

Chapter 6. Updating program

6.2 Program files..................................................................................................................6-3

6.3 Installing Terminal software to PC ................................................................................6-3

7.2 Messages for Operation .................................................................................................7-8

7.3 Cautions and information message................................................................................7-10

Appendix 1) Inmarsat system ................................................................. AP1-1

AP1.2 Message & Signal Transfer...........................................................................AP1-10

AP1.3 Channel types and Signal processing............................................................AP1-17

Appendix 2) Menu Tree............................................................................. AP2-1

Appendix 3) Coast station service list ................................................. AP3-1

Appendix 4) E-mail..................................................................................... AP4-1

AP4.2 Limitations ....................................................................................................AP4-2

AP4.4 Network Setup menu ....................................................................................AP4-3

AP4.5 Setting LES ...................................................................................................AP4-5

AP4.6 Setting Active Port........................................................................................AP4-7

AP4.7 Message Log .................................................................................................AP4-8

AP4.8 Connection and setting..................................................................................AP4-9

AP4.10 E-mail Client Setup (Outlook Express Ver.6).............................................AP4-22

AP4.11 Windows XP LAN setting ..........................................................................AP4-29

AP4.12 Connection check........................................................................................AP4-32

AP4.13 US ASCII code list......................................................................................AP4-34

Appendix 5) Specifications...................................................................... AP5-1

Exploded View............................................................................................. D-1

Electrical Parts List.................................................................................... E-1

Schematic Diagrams ................................................................................. S-1

- Check for waterproofing of the antenna.

Table 1. Items to be checked of installation

No. Item to be checked Result Reference to

Table2. Program version

Program Detail version

No. Items to be set Result Reference to

Table 4. Check list for items to be set

Table 5. TROUBLE message

TROUBLE message Description Remedy

5.3 Loop back test

1) Make a test message by “New” ([F1]-1).

3) Move the cursor onto “Transmit” and press [Enter].