Shore-Based Maintenance (Sbm); Annual Recertification - Furuno VR-7000 Operator's Manual

test is conducted by a engineer authorized by the Ship's Electric Installation Contractors' Associ-
ation of Japan.
2.2.3

Shore-Based Maintenance (SBM)

The capsule of the Float-free DRU has the same functionality of an satellite EPIRB (Emergency
Position-Indicating Radio Beacon). So, it is required to conduct the Shore-Based Maintenance
(SBM) within five years from installation or previous SBM. The SBM is not defined in the regula-
tion. However, do the SBM to keep the performance. Also, the battery in the capsule must be re-
placed during the SBM because the expiration date of the battery is five years from manufacture
or replacement date. Ask a workshop responsible for the satellite EPIRB to conduct the SBM.
2.3

Annual Recertification

All units in the VDR system must undergo an annual performance test, in accordance with SOLAS
regulations. This test is conducted by a test engineer authorized by the manufacturer and certified
by a relevant ship classification society.
For foreign-flagged vessel
Contact a test engineer authorized by the manufacturer and certified by a relevant ship classifica-
tion society for the VDR annual performance test.
For Japanese-flagged vessel
Contact a service station of the Japan Ship-Machinery Quality Control Association for the VDR
annual performance test.
Remote analysis
1. The remote analysis request window, as shown in the figure below, appears.
Note: While the request window is displayed, a beep sounds every 30 seconds.
[Yes]: Start the remote analysis. Go to step 2.
[Later]: The window for request of remote analysis appears again after 30 seconds. If OK, go
to step 2.
[No]: Cancel the remote analysis. The message "Remote Analysis not performed" appears.
Press any key to clear the window.
Remote Analysis Ready?
Yes Later No
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