Pv Test Procedure - Furuno FELCOM 15 Operator's Manual

8.4.2

PV test procedure

1. Confirm that the terminal unit is in idle condition and logged in.
2. Press the function key [F7] to display the Options menu.
3. Press the [6] key to choose Test.
4. Press the [1] key to choose PV Test.
Note: If the terminal unit is not idle when the test is initiated, the screen
5. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to transmit the PV test request to NCS.
6. Press the [Esc] key to return to the standby display.
7. The screen displays "Current State: Idle (pending!)" when you receive the
acknowledge signal from the NCS.
8. When preparations for testing have been completed, "Current State:
TESTING" appears at the bottom of the screen.
9. Transmit a message to the LES. The LES, after acknowledging receipt of
your message, transmits a message to you.
10. Though a prompt asks you to test distress alert, do not press any key. The
distress alert test is automatically conducted two minutes later.
11. When testing has been completed, "Current State: IDLE" appears at the
bottom of the screen.
12. The test results appear on the PV Test Result screen. See the next section
for how to interpret the results.
Options
Test
1. Login
2. Logout
1. PV Test
3. Abort
2. PV Test Result
4. Select NCS
3. Self Test
5. Ocean Region
4. Distress Alarm Button Test
6. Test
displays "MES is not idle now. Cannot start PV Test." And if you are
not logged in, "Cannot start PV Test. (not Logged-in)" appears.
Options
Test
1. Login
2. Logout
1. PV Test
3. Abort
2. PV Test Result
Starting PV Test Process.
4. Select NCS
3. Self Test
Automatic test mode: Normal communication disabled.
5. Ocean Region
4. Distress Alarm Button Test
Do not press any distress button unless you are in distress.
6. Test
PV Test
Start
Yes
PV test screen
PV Test
PV test screen
8. MAINTENANCE
No
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