Powering The System - Furuno Inmarsat FleetBroadband FELCOM251 Installation Manual

6.2

Powering the System

6.2.1 Switching the Communication Unit on
Using the power switch
Note: If you have the 19" rack version of the Communication Unit, you can use the on/
off switch in the front panel. See "19" rack Communication Unit: Using the front power
switch" on page 6-3.
To switch on the Communication Unit, use the On/Off switch in the connector panel.
It normally takes approximately two to four minutes for the Communication Unit switch
On and be fully operational with a Satellite Lock. Note that this time may vary.
19" rack Communication Unit: Using the front power switch
If you have the 19" rack version of the Communication Unit, make sure the switch at
the back of the unit is turned on, then flip the switch in the front panel to "|" to switch
on the Communication Unit.
It normally takes approximately two to four minutes for the Communication Unit switch
On and be fully operational with a Satellite Lock. Note that this time may vary.
CAUTION
When the system is powered on, stay clear
of the antenna! The antenna emits radio fre-
quency energy, not only when the system is
used. Always keep a minimum distance of
1.3 m from the FELCOM501 Antenna Unit
and 0.6 m from the FELCOM251 Antenna
Unit.
6. STARTING UP THE SYSTEM
6-3