Performance Verification (Pv) Test; Pv Test Sequence - Furuno FELCOM 15 Operator's Manual

8. MAINTENANCE
8.4

Performance Verification (PV) Test

After the FELCOM is installed, the installer usually confirms that it is functioning
properly, by logging in and conducting the PV test. The PV test consists of the
message reception test, message transmission test and distress alert test.
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The results of the test appear on the PV test result display.
The PV test cannot be conducted from an external terminal unit. Note also that
the test can be initiated by an LES.
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PV test sequence

1. Choose PV Test from the Test menu.
2. The NCS acknowledges request for testing.
3. The MES, upon receiving acknowledgment from NCS, goes into pending
state.
4. NCS will choose a (not busy) LES to perform the test.
5. The LES transmits a test message to the MES.
6. The MES transmits a test message to the LES.
7. The LES receives test message.
8. The MES automatically transmits the distress alert test within two minutes
after completion of step 7.
9. When the distress alert test is finished, the results of the test are sent to the
MES.
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