NAV5 GMDSS N AVTEX R ECEIVER

Approved for Compulsory fit on SOLAS Vessels

ICS

ICS Electronics Ltd

have a world-wide
reputation in the
design and
manufacture of
MF/HF radio data
communications
equipment. As well
as supplying
DSC, NAVTEX,
Weather Facsimile,
and Satellite NAVTEX is an important element of the Global The ICS NAV5 is supplied with a
Maritime Distress and Safety System. The comprehensive user manual, power lead, paper
systems to the International Maritime Organisation requires that all roll and U mounting bracket.
marine market, vessels over 300grt are fitted with a type approved
ICS equipment is NAVTEX receiver. Several antenna options are possible: The ICS
NAVTEX messages are broadcast in English on passive NAV-ANT/w NAVTEX antenna with
extensively used by
518kHz. Each NAVTEX transmitting station has NAV-CLAMP/a mounting bracket and cable
coast radio stations
a range of approximately 300nm, broadcasting and the NAV-ACTIVE broad band active
and navies through- weather forecasts, gale-warnings, navigation antenna.
out the world. warnings, electronic navigation system status
messages (GPS, Decca, Loran, Omega), ice Options include 490kHz or 4209.5kHz second
The NAVTEX reports and search and rescue information. receiver, a Cyrillic script print facility,
service provides Routine broadcasts are made every four hours NAV-PSX mains/battery power unit and
and provided the NAV5 is kept switched on, FMT2 flush panel mounting kit.
English language once a message has been printed, repeats will not
text information be reprinted within 72 hours. Certain message
categories such as gale warnings and search and FEATURES
world-wide up to
rescue information can be transmitted at any  Type approved to ETS300-065, EN 60945
300 miles offshore.
time. Search and rescue messages will activate
Navigation and ITU-RM. 540-2 specifications.
the acoustic alarm. In addition to the standard
warnings, search transmissions in English on 518kHz, certain  Wheelmarked to meet European Maritime
and rescue authorities may transmit in their national Equipment Directive requirements.
language on 490kHz or use 4209.5kHz.
information,  Simple to install and use.
weather forecast The NAV5 is a reliable, compact, rugged, easy to  Compact, rugged construction.
use equipment which has been designed to meet
and meteorological the latest IMO, ITU and ETS NAVTEX  Low acoustic noise thermal printer.
warnings are specifications. It is type approved for IMO  User friendly station and message category
transmitted at GMDSS fitting and includes all the facilities selection via an LCD display and keypad.
required for reception and printing of NAVTEX
regular intervals. messages. The NAV5 is user friendly and very  Capable of receiving on 518kHz and either
easy to set up, using an LCD display and keypad. 490kHz or 4209.5kHz simultaneously, with
The NAV5 is It not only fulfils the basic need to print the optional second receiver module.
approved for NAVTEX messages in English but with the
 Optional NAV-ANT/w passive high
compulsory fit on addition of an optional internal module it can
receive either non-English messages on 490kHz reliability remote antenna containing no
SOLAS vessels. active components.
or tropical transmissions on 4209.5kHz. Unlike
most competitive products the NAV5 can receive  Self Test facility.
message broadcasts on two frequencies
 Cyrillic script print-out option.
simultaneously, either 518kHz/490kHz or
518kHz/4209.5kHz.  Table top, deckhead and panel mounting.
NAV5 Technical Specifications

ICS
RECEIVER PRODUCT CODE:
Receive Frequency: 518 kHz 915.01 NAV5 518 kHz
Optional Frequencies
490 kHz, 4209.5kHz Printing NAVTEX receiver, with
Sensitivity <2 microvolts 'U' mounting bracket and one
Frequency Stability:
+/- 10 Hz paper roll.
Antenna Input 50 ohms 915.07 NAV5 - CYRILLIC
518 kHz Printing NAVTEX
CONTROLS Power ON/OFF,
receiver, as NAV5 above
Display backlight DIM, Paper with CYRILLIC alphabet printing.
advance, Alarm cancel, Four OPTIONS
menu programming keys 905.03: NAV-ANT/w 518 &
DISPLAY 2 x 16 character line backlit LCD 490 kHz Passive NAVTEX
antenna, PL socket connection.
INPUTS 518kHz NAVTEX antenna
White glass fibre construction
50ohms with 1" nut/ bolt mount fitting.
490kHz or 4209.5kHz 903.01: NAV-CLAMP Stainless
antenna 50ohms Steel stand-off mounting bracket
for NAV-ANT/w
ALARMS Vital message receipt
903.00: NAV-CABLE 20 20m
POWER SUPPLY Paper out antenna cable with connectors for
Voltage: 9-30 volts DC NAV-ANT/w
Power Consumption: 1.5 watts standby 905.02: NAV-ACTIVE Multi -
2.5 watts printing Frequency antenna, 0.92M S/S
ENVIRONMENTAL rod with stand-off bracket, 20 m
Temperature Range: 0to +40C operating cable and 10 - 30 Vdc power
Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing supply unit.
913.20: FMT2 Flush mounting kit for
TYPE APPROVAL NAV5
EN 60945: 1997-EMC clauses 913.08: NAV-RCV 4209.5 Second
IMO Resolutions A525 (13); channel 4209.5 kHz receiver
A694 (17) ITU-RM. 540-2, ETS option for NAV5
300-065:1992 913.09: NAV-RCV 490 Second channel
PRINTER 490 kHz receiver option for NAV5
Type: Thermal 40 characters 913.13: NAV-ROLLS box of eight
per line NAVTEX paper rolls
Character Size: 7 x 5 matrix 913.07: NAV-PSX auto revert to DC
Paper Roll: 80mm wide x 20m long change over power supply unit
Paper Out Audible and visual 110 / 230 Vac & 24 Vdc input -
alarms 24 Vdc output.
MOUNTING Desk-top, bulkhead or CIS-CERT: Russian Register of Shipping
Certificate
panel mount
CHI-CERT: Chinese Register of Shipping
WEIGHT 1.5kg Certificate
DIMENSIONS 252W x 106H x 120D mm 3017.00 Technical manual

Dimensions:

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ICS Electronics has a policy of continuous product improvement and reserve the right to vary in detail from the
specifications contained in this brochure.
NAV5 Rev D 01/08/2001 2001 ICS Electronics Ltd

ICS Electronics Ltd,

Unit V, Rudford Industrial Estate, Ford, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0BD, England.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1903 731101 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1903 731105
Email: sales@icselectronics.co.uk Web Site: www.icselectronics.co.uk