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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL INMARSAT MINI-C MOBILE EARTH STATION FELCOM 16 MODEL www.furuno.co.jp...
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  • Page 3 • Save this manual for future reference. • The wrong use or modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO will cancel the warranty How to discard this product Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION WARNING Use the proper fuse. Do not open the equipment. Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire or Hazardous voltage which can permanent damage to the equipment. cause electrical shock, burn or serious injury exists inside This equipment is intended for marine the equipment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ....................... vii SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................ix INMARSAT C SYSTEM OVERVIEW ..............x LRIT COMPLIANCE..................xvii 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW ................. 1-1 1.1 Communication Unit ....................1-1 1.1.1 Turning the power on/off.................. 1-1 1.1.2 Diagnostics ..................... 1-1 1.2 Terminal Unit (PC) Operation ..................
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.10 E-mail Service/SMS Station List.................2-34 2.11 E-mail Setup.......................2-37 2.12 Saving, Loading System Settings ................2-38 2.12.1 Saving system settings to a floppy disk............2-38 2.12.2 Loading system settings to the terminal unit ...........2-38 3. FILE OPERATIONS..................3-1 3.1 Files and Working Areas ....................3-1 3.2 Preparing Files ......................3-2 3.2.1 Preparing a routine file ..................3-2 3.2.2 Preparing a confidential file ................3-3...
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.4 EGC Messages......................4-33 4.4.1 Displaying and reprinting EGC messages............. 4-33 4.4.2 Displaying EGC closed network ID (ENID) ............ 4-34 4.4.3 Displaying the EGC message log ..............4-35 5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING.............. 5-1 5.1 Data Reporting......................5-1 5.1.1 Setting a data report..................
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX ...................... AP-1 Menu Tree ........................AP-1 International Telex/Telephone Country Code List.............AP-8 LES List.........................AP-15 International Telex Abbreviations ...................AP-16 International Telegraphy Alphabet..................AP-17 Messages........................AP-18 Parts List ........................AP-21 Parts Location .......................AP-22 SPECIFICATIONS................... SP-1 INDEX....................... IN-1...

  • Page 9: Foreword

    FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for considering and purchasing the FELCOM 16 Inmarsat Mini-C Mobile Earth Station. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. The FELCOM 16 mainly consists of a communication unit and an antenna unit.
  • Page 10 FOREWORD Features • E-mail facility. (To transmit E-mail, register with an LES provider which provides e-mail services. E-mail charges are calculated separately.) • Built-in Enhanced Group Call (EGC) receiver. May be set to operate as EGC-only receiver. • Store-and-forward telex communication (public telex network) •...

  • Page 11: System Configuration

    SHIP'S MAINS 100-115/200-230 VAC AC-DC PRINTER 1φ, 50/60 Hz Power Supply PR-240 SHIP'S MAINS PERSONAL 12-24 VDC FURUNO INMARSAT MINI-C MOBILE EARTH STATION COMPUTER POWER (PC/AT compatible) COMMUNICATION UNIT IC-216 (with internal GPS receiver) : Standard JUNCTION BOX IC-315 : Option...

  • Page 12: Inmarsat C System Overview

    INMARSAT C SYSTEM OVERVIEW Introduction The Inmarsat C system provides worldwide telex and data transmission and reception of written information to owners of an Inmarsat C transceiver or a terrestrial telex network via satellite. Further, e-mail may be sent via the internet. Communication mode is store-and-forward telex, which means all information sent are first stored at an LES and then delivered to designated party.
  • Page 13 INMARSAT C SYSTEM Inmarsat C System Configuration Same as left Same as left Same as left Satellite 0.0 m 0.0 m 0.0 m -/+: To set option -/+: To set option -/+: To set option AOR-West AOR-East OCC: Operation Control Center SCC: Satellite Control Center NCS: Network Coordination Station MES: Mobile Earth Station...
  • Page 14 INMARSAT C SYSTEM The Inmarsat C system consists of the Operation Control Center (OCC), Satellite Control Centers (SCC), Network Coordination Stations (NCS), Land Earth Stations (LES) and Mobile Earth Stations (MES). The OCC, located at Inmarsat’s London headquarters, coordinates a wide range of activities in the Inmarsat system, including commissioning of mobile earth stations.
  • Page 15 INMARSAT C SYSTEM xiii...
  • Page 16 INMARSAT C SYSTEM Communications Network The illustration below shows the Inmarsat C communications network. Network NCS/NCS Signaling Link Coordination Station (NCS) NCS/LES NCS Common Channel Signaling Link Mobile Earth Station (MES) MES Signaling Data Channel Data Terminal Communications Equipment (DTE) Data Circuit Network Land Earth...
  • Page 17 INMARSAT C SYSTEM Types of MES There are three types of MES: class 1, class 2 and class 3. This FELCOM 16 is a class 2 MES. Class 1: 1) Transmits messages to LES 2) Receives messages from LES Class 2: 1) The functions of class 1 plus operation as an EGC receiver when not transmitting or receiving.
  • Page 18 INMARSAT C SYSTEM This page is intentionally left blank.

  • Page 19: Lrit Compliance

    LRIT COMPLIANCE This equipment can function as a marine communications terminal for the LRIT (Long-Range Identification and Tracking) system, as prescribed by the IMO regulation MSC.202(81). The LRIT uses the FELCOM's Data Report/Polling feature for LRIT position reporting. The LRIT system is fully automatic, thus no operation is required of the user. However, follow the guidelines shown below to use this equipment as an LRIT device.
  • Page 20 LRIT COMPLIANCE Notes on the LRIT system • Power the equipment and keep it logged in at all times except for special occasions such as when the ship is dry-docked for repairs. Position information is automatically sent at fixed intervals, thus no operation is required. However, keep the equipment in a ready state to received commands from the LRIT data center.

  • Page 21: Operational Overview

    OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Communication Unit The communication unit is the heart of the FELCOM 16 system, transmitting and receiving messages via the Inmarsat system. INMARSAT MINI-C MOBILE EARTH STATION POWER Switch Status LEDs POWER: Lights (in green) when power is on. LOGIN: Lights (in green) when logged in;...

  • Page 22: Terminal Unit (Pc) Operation

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Terminal Unit (PC) Operation All operations are carried out from the terminal unit (local supply), through an easy-to-follow menu system. In this manual the PC is referred to as “Terminal Unit.” Note that it is necessary to supply a printer. PC requirements •...

  • Page 23: Controls Description

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.2.2 Controls description The FELCOM 16 is almost 100% keyboard controlled. Operation is carried out with the function keys, numbered F1-F10 at the top of the terminal unit’s keyboard. Controls Cancels key input and returns to previous display screen. F1-F10 These are the function keys.

  • Page 24: Shortcut Keys

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Ctrl Works in combination with alphabet keys as follows: Ctrl + [M]: Same as Enter. Ctrl + [H]: Same As Back Space. Ctrl + [I]: Same as Insert. Ctrl + [V]: Same as Overwrite+Insert. Num Lock Turns numeric input on or off. Note that you cannot enter alphabet when the Num LED is lit.

  • Page 25: Function Keys

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.2.4 Function keys The function menus, which you access by pressing the function keys (F1-F10) at the top of the keyboard, control most operations of this unit. Transmit Reports File Options Position Logs StopAlarm Edit Setup Prt Sc Lock SysRq &...

  • Page 26: Standby Display

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Standby Display After the equipment is turned on and the diagnostic test has been conducted, the standby display appears, showing the system status monitor. The system status monitor provides various operating information. For a detailed description, see paragraph 7.4.

  • Page 27: Display Indications

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.3.1 Display indications The display is divided in three sections: 1) The function menu area 2) The working area 3) The operating status area 1) Function File Edit Transmit Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Menu 2) WORKING AREA 3) Operating Status (3a)
  • Page 28 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW (2) Communication unit status IDLE Idle (awaiting receiving, awaiting transmitting) IDLE (PENDING) Awaiting reply from LES SENDING Sending RECEIVING Receiving LOGIN Logged in with NCS LOGOUT Logging out with NCS Data Report Sending data report TESTING PV (Performance Verification) testing TEST SETUP Requesting PV testing SCANNING...
  • Page 29 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW TEST-DISTRESS ALERT Sending test distress alert to LES WAITING FOR ACTIVATION Waiting start of PV test WAITING FOR TEST RESULT Waiting for results of PV test CLEARING Clearing PV test PV TEST is Completed. PV test is completed. PV TEST Failure.
  • Page 30 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW (7) Other information No display No receive message in memory, or printer is operating. REC. MESSAGE EXISTS Displayed when a routine message has (Reverse video) not been printed, or a confidential message is received. Data Report When data reporting is activated. (Reverse video) Message Report Message report setting is activated.

  • Page 31: Menu Overview

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Menu Overview Operation of the FELCOM 16 is carried out through a menu system which you access with the function keys at the top of the screen. The example below shows how to choose menu options from the Editor Setup menu. 1.

  • Page 32: Error Messages And Alerts

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 3. Press the [↑] or [↓] key to choose option desired and press the [Enter] key. 4. Press the [Esc] key. Note 1: On some menus the update window appears after you press the [Esc] key. This is done to ask you to confirm settings. Yes is selected in the Update window;...

  • Page 33: Choosing A Printer

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Choosing a Printer Choose the printer to use as follows: 1. Press the [F1] key to display the File menu. File Edit Transmit Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm File 1. New ALT-N 2. Open ALT-O 3. Close ALT-Q 4.
  • Page 34 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW (This page intentionally left blank.) 1-14...

  • Page 35: System Initialization

    SYSTEM INITIALIZATION This chapter provides the information necessary for initializing the FELCOM 16. Once the equipment is initialized, you need do no more than press a few keys to transmit and receive. Inmarsat assigns an MES an Inmarsat Mobile Number (IMN) when it applies for Inmarsat registration and it is entered during the installation of the MES.
  • Page 36 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 3. Press the [↓] key twice to choose MES Operation Mode. 4. Press the [Enter] key to open the MES operation mode options window. Setup System Setup System Date & Time 01:53 02-02-25 (YY-MM-DD) MES Operation Mode INMARSAT-C Nav Port INMARSAT-C...

  • Page 37: Pc Window Setup

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION PC Window Setup The Terminal Setup menu provides for set up of the PC window. Set up includes selection of date display format, currency unit and window colors. 1. Press the [F8] key to choose the Setup menu. 2.
  • Page 38 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 10. You may change the background and foreground colors for the various display screens on the PC window as follows: a) Choose Window Color Setup. Window Color Setup Window : Base Window Fore Color : L_WHITE Back Color : BLUE To Change: ENTER To Change Value: L<=>R Window color setup menu b) Window is selected;...

  • Page 39: Login And Logout

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Login and Logout Each time the terminal unit is turned on, register your vessel with the Inmarsat C system to enable communications between your vessel and an LES. This is called login. Note that you can transmit or receive EGC messages even if you are not logged If you will not be using the FELCOM 16 for a prolonged period, you should logout from the Inmarsat C system, before turning off the terminal unit.
  • Page 40 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Note: The terminal unit must be “idle” to login. (“Current State: IDLE” appears at the bottom of the screen.) When it is not idle, “Ignored: MES is not idle.” appears. Press the [Esc] key to return to the standby display.

  • Page 41: Logout

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.3.2 Logout 1. Press the [F7] key to display the Options menu. 2. Press the [2] key to display the logout screen. Note: The terminal unit must be “idle” to logout. When it is not idle, “Ignored: MES is not idle.”...

  • Page 42: Egc Settings

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION EGC Settings 2.4.1 What is the EGC (Enhanced Group Call) service? The EGC service enables EGC information providers to send SafetyNET FleetNET and System messages via an LES to a specific groups of ships, or to all ships within a defined geographical area. Each type of EGC service is sent as follows: 1) The information provider prepares the message, and then accesses the appropriate Country of the international telex network to send the message...
  • Page 43 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2) FleetNET This service allows authorized information providers such as commercial subscription services, shipping companies and governments, which have registered with a LES that supports FleetNET , to broadcast messages to selected group of MESs. Typical applications of FleetNET a) Fleet or company broadcasts b) News broadcasts c) Commercial weather services...

  • Page 44: Egc Setup

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.4.2 EGC setup The FELCOM 16 receives EGC messages directed to its present position and Navarea without further programming. The EGC Setup screen lets you choose additional areas for which to receive messages and also the Navtex station and type of message for Coastal Warning (NAVTEX Re-broadcast).
  • Page 45 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 7. Press the [Enter] key to open the navarea entry window. Setup EGC Setup Receive EGC Area Additional Position Navarea Fixed Area Waypoint (from NAV Equipment) NAVTEX Station Code Type of Message (Can't reject other report) Ice reports OMEGA messages Meteo.
  • Page 46 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 10. Press the [↓] key to choose Station Code. 11. Press the [Enter] key to open the station code entry window. Setup EGC Setup Receive EGC Area Additional Position Navarea Fixed Area Waypoint (from NAV Equipment) NAVTEX Station Code Type of Message (Can't reject other report) Ice reports...

  • Page 47: Adding Egc Channels

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.4.3 Adding EGC channels The EGC Channel List stores EGC channels. There are currently four EGC channels, one for each satellite. These four channels are pre-programmed into the unit and marked in the EGC Channel List with asterisks. When more EGC channels become available you can add them to the list as below.
  • Page 48 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 5. Press the [Enter] key to open the EGC channel list entry screen. Setup Configuration EGC Channel List ENTER: Set ESC: Quit 11080* 12580* 11080* 10840* 11088* EGC channel list entry screen 6. Enter EGC channel frequency code. The EGC channel frequency code range is 6000-14000.

  • Page 49: Saving, Printing Egc Messages Automatically

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.4.4 Saving, printing EGC messages automatically You may choose the EGC messages to save and print as follows: Automatically saving EGC messages 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [5] key to display the Auto Mode Setup menu. Auto Mode Setup Auto Log Print Receive Alarm...
  • Page 50 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Automatically printing EGC messages 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [5] key to display the Auto mode setup menu. 3. Press the [↓] key to choose Auto EGC Message Print and then press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 51: Adding Ncs Channels

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Adding NCS Channels This section shows you how to add NCS channels to the NCS Channel List. 19 channels can be listed per each ocean region. Currently, there are four NCS channels, and they are marked with asterisks in the list. Add NCS channels to the list as below when they become operational.
  • Page 52 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 13. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to register input. Note: If the ID or frequency entered is invalid the message "Input Error: NCS ID" (for invalid ID) or "Input Error: Channel No." (for invalid frequency) appears.

  • Page 53: Les List

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION LES List The LES List provides for storage of 44 LES names per ocean region. By entering approximate toll charges in the LES list, you can see that information on the Transmit message menu. 2.6.1 Setting toll charges Main LES (LES name and ID) are already registered in the FELCOM 16;...
  • Page 54 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 3. Press the [2] key to display the LES List. LES List Ctrl+P: Print ENTER: List Entry ESC: Quit AOR (WEST) AOR (EAST) Name Name Name Name Telenor S.S.Inc Telenor S.S.Inc Telenor S.S.Inc Stratos M.N. Stratos M.N. Stratos M.N.

  • Page 55: Registering Les To Les List

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.6.2 Registering LES to LES list Follow the procedure below to register newly constructed LESs. 1. Press the [F8], [8] and [2] keys to show the LES list. 2. Use the arrow keys to place the cursor where desired. For example, choose 005 in the AOR(WEST) column.

  • Page 56: Editing The Les List

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Name Remarks : Charge (US$/256bit) TELEX *****.** *****.** E-Mail *****.** *****.** PSDN *****.** X400 *****.** DNID *****.** SPEC *****.** Erase the Name to delete this LES. LES list, text entry window 5. Enter LES name (maximum 15 characters). 6.

  • Page 57: Printing The Les List

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.6.4 Printing the LES list 1. Press [F8], [8] and [2] to display the LES list. 2. To print the LES list, press the [P] key while pressing the [Ctrl] key. LES List ( Printed at 02-02-25 02:33 ) +++++ AOR (WEST) ++++ Name LES ID...

  • Page 58: Station List

    Setup Position StopAlarm Setup Configuration Station List Group Station Name Type Code ID / Address E-Mail abc@ furuno.co.jp E-Mail xyz@ furuno.co.jp Seagull TELEX 463609999 Page Up, Page Down: Move Ctrl+P: Print Sort (Ctrl+G: Group, Ctrl+N: Station Name, Ctrl+T: Type) Sample station list 4.
  • Page 59 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION TELEX E-Mail PSDN X400 DNID SPEC TELEX (Prefixed) (Prefixed) PSDN (Prefixed) X400 (Prefixed) DNID (Prefixed) SPEC (Prefixed) Destination (communication) type options TELEX: Telex communication FAX: Facsimile service E-Mail: E-mail (electronic mail) Service SMS: Short Message Service PSDN: Packet Switched Data Network - to an office computer via a data network using X.25 standard.
  • Page 60 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 12. Press the [Enter] key to close the window. 13. Press the [Esc] key to return to the station list. 14. To enter another “Telex” station repeat the procedure from step 4 on page 2-24. 15. Press the [Esc] key three times to return to the standby display. Procedure for FAX 1.
  • Page 61 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Procedure for E-mail 1. Press the [↓] key to choose Address. 2. Press the [Enter] key to open the e-mail address entry window. 3. Enter recipient’s e-mail address. 4. Press the [Enter] key to close the window. 5.

  • Page 62: Editing The Station List

    Setup Position StopAlarm Setup Configuration Station List Group Station Name Type Code ID / Address E-Mail abc@ furuno.co.jp E-Mail xyz@ furuno.co.jp Seagull TELEX 463609999 Page Up, Page Down: Move Ctrl+P: Print Sort (Ctrl+G: Group, Ctrl+N: Station Name, Ctrl+T: Type) Station list...

  • Page 63: Printing The Station List

    2. press the [P] key while pressing the [Ctrl] key. Station List ( Printed at 02-02-25 02:38 ) Group Name Type Dest, ID, Modem / Address Remarks E-Mail abc@ furuno.co.jp E-Mail xyz@ furuno.co.jp Seagull TELEX 463609999 Station Name Subscriber's Number...

  • Page 64: Entering Own Ship's Position

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Entering Own Ship’s Position When the internal GPS navigator is abnormal, manually enter position as below. 1. Press the [F9] key to display the Position menu. File Edit Transmit Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Ship Position 34:30.00N 135:30.00E Ship position window...

  • Page 65: Creating A Directory

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Creating A Directory Incoming and outgoing messages may be saved to the hard disk. If no directory is specified, all messages are saved to the My Documents folder (in Windows Vista, messages are saved to the Felcom16 folder in Documents). 2.9.1 Creating a directory where to store messages The procedure below shows how to create a directory on the root directory in the...
  • Page 66 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 5. Enter directory name and press the [Enter] key. Entered name appears. Message Directory (Windows XP) Note 1: To create a directory within a directory at step 5, repeat steps 4 and Note 2: To return to the above stage, place the cursor on [ ] and then ●●...

  • Page 67: Specifying Directory Where To Store Messages

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.9.2 Specifying directory where to store messages You may specify the directory where to store messages on the hard disk as follows: 1. Press the [F8] and [7] keys to show the Directories menu. 2. Press the [↑] key to choose Message Directory and press the [Enter] key. Message directory 3.

  • Page 68: E-Mail Service/Sms Station List

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.10 E-mail Service/SMS Station List E-mail service providers and SMS stations are already registered in the FELCOM 16. To add new e-mail service providers or SMS stations, follow the procedure below. 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2.
  • Page 69 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 4. Press the [↓] to choose a blank line in the Station Name column and then press the [Enter] key. Service LES Name Service ID (E-Mail) (SMS) LES ID(AORW) (AORE) (POR) (IOR) Subject: Separator: SMS: Attach File(MIME) Enter data for LES which offers e-mail services.
  • Page 70 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 16. Press the [↓] key to choose LES ID. 17. Press the [Enter] key to open the LES ID entry window. 18. Enter ID of AOR-W. 19. Press the [Enter] key to close the window. 20. Repeat steps 17-19 to enter AOR-East, POR and IOR. 21.

  • Page 71: E-Mail Setup

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.11 E-mail Setup Choose the LES where to forward e-mail. Also, you may need to register with an LES which provides e-mail services. 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [6] key to choose E-mail Setup. Setup E-Mail Setup LES Name...

  • Page 72: Saving, Loading System Settings

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.12 Saving, Loading System Settings System settings (as well as messages) may be saved to a selected folder and loaded onto the terminal unit. This is useful for having backup copies of system settings. 2.12.1 Saving system settings 1.

  • Page 73: Loading System Settings To The Terminal Unit

    2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.12.2 Loading system settings to the terminal unit 1. Press the [F8] key to show the Setup menu, then press the [8] key to open the Configuration menu. 3. Press the [6] key to choose Save/Load. 4. Press the [↓] key to choose Load, and press the [Enter] key. 1.
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  • Page 75: File Operations

    FILE OPERATIONS This chapter describes how to prepare, edit, save and print files (messages). Files and Working Areas To create a new message it is necessary to open a new file. After a new file is opened, one of two working areas in the internal memory is secured to create the message.

  • Page 76: Preparing Files

    3. FILE OPERATIONS Preparing Files There are two types of files: routine and confidential. Files can be assigned a file name and saved to the hard disk for later use. A message may contain maximum 32 Kbytes of characters. 3.2.1 Preparing a routine file 1.

  • Page 77: 3.2.2 Preparing A Confidential File

    3. FILE OPERATIONS 3.2.2 Preparing a confidential file If communicating with another FURUNO FELCOM, you can prepare a confidential message by entering “S???-addressee code(-password):” in the first line of the message text. You can also receive confidential messages containing this header from a land subscriber or any MES.

  • Page 78: Editor Menu Setup

    3. FILE OPERATIONS 3.2.3 Editor menu setup The Editor menu sets the parameters of the text editor. 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [2] key to display the Editor Setup menu. File Edit Transmit Reports Logs...

  • Page 79: Working With Text

    <[1] UNTITLED1> 0001 WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL ENJOY MANY YEARS OF OPERATION WITH Highlight 0002 THIS INMARSAT STANDARD C MOBILE EARTH STATION CONGRATULATIONS 0003 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CHOICE OF FURUNO FELCOM ---- * ---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------< TELEX 173 Char. [ Line 3 Col.

  • Page 80: Copying And Pasting Text

    [F2] key and then the [3] (Paste) key. Copying and pasting text 1. Choose the text you want to copy. <[1] UNTITLED1> 0001 THE FURUNO FELCOM INMARSAT STANDARD C MOBILE EARTH STATION, A 0002 SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT PACKAGE FOR VIRTUALLY EVERY VESSEL.
  • Page 81 3. FILE OPERATIONS Insert (with Citation) When you reply to a received message, you can insert the received message. “>” is placed at the head of the received message to distinguish it from your message. Select All Chooses the entire current file for cut and copy. Search and Replace Searching text The Search feature lets you search for text in a forward or backward direction.
  • Page 82 3. FILE OPERATIONS 8. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key. When the unit finds the word, the cursor stops at the first character of the word. If the string could not be found, the message “Not Found (To Quit: ESC)”...
  • Page 83 3. FILE OPERATIONS 10. Press the [↓] or [↑] key to choose Query or All. Query: Stop at each occurrence of word to answer yes or no to replacement. All: Replace every occurrence of word without stopping to confirm. 11. Press the [Esc] key. The following display appears. Replace Start? Replace start window 12.

  • Page 84: Saving Files

    3. FILE OPERATIONS Saving Files After you have created a message you may wish to save it to the hard disk, for future use. You can save a message two ways: Save it without losing your place on the screen (called “save”), or save it before clearing the screen (called “close”). 3.3.1 Save file, retain place on screen 1.

  • Page 85: Save File, Clear Screen

    NT THAT YOU WILL ENJOY MANY YEARS OF OPERATION WITH 2. Open ALT-O STANDARD C MOBILE EARTH STATION FELCOM 3. Close ALT-Q S ON YOUR CHOICE OF FURUNO FELCOM. 4. Save ALT-S 5. Delete ALT-D 6. Rename Save this message? 7.

  • Page 86: Opening Files

    Open 1. New ALT-N SEIZOU 2. Open ALT-O 3. Close ALT-Q THE FURUNO FELCOM INMARSAT STANDARD C MOBILE EARTH STATION, A 4. Save ALT-S SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT PACKAGE FOR VIRTUALLY EVERY VESSEL. UNIT 5. Delete ALT-D 6. Rename 7. Print ALT-P 8.

  • Page 87: Opening A File When Both Working Areas Are Occupied

    3. FILE OPERATIONS 3.4.3 Opening a file when both working areas are occupied If both working areas in the memory are occupied when you attempt to open a file, you are asked if you want to save the file currently chosen before clearing it to open another file.

  • Page 88: Saving A File Under A New Name

    NT THAT YOU WILL ENJOY MANY YEARS OF OPERATION WITH 2. Open ALT-O STANDARD C MOBILE EARTH STATION FELCOM 3. Close ALT-Q S ON YOUR CHOICE OF FURUNO FELCOM. 4. Save ALT-S 5. Delete ALT-D 6. Rename Save this message? 7.

  • Page 89: Printing Files

    3. FILE OPERATIONS 7. Press the [Enter] key. Note: Should you decide to save the file under the original name, skip step 6. The screen shown at the top of the next page appears. Overwrite the file by pressing the [Enter] key, or choose “No” and press the [Enter] key to escape Overwrite confirmation screen Printing Files...

  • Page 90: Combining Files

    3. FILE OPERATIONS Combining Files In the procedure below we’ll combine file A and B. 1. Open file A. 2. Open file B. 3. Place the cursor at the beginning of file B. While pressing and holding down the [Shift] key, press the [↓] key to highlight the entire file. (You can also choose a portion of the file.) 4.

  • Page 91: Deleting Files

    3. FILE OPERATIONS Deleting Files 1. Press the [F1] key to display the File menu. 2. Press the [5] key. A list of files stored on the hard disk appears. Sample delete screen 3. Press the [↑] or [↓] key to choose the file you want to delete. To verify the contents of that file, tap the space bar.

  • Page 92: Renaming Files

    3. FILE OPERATIONS Renaming Files Do the following to rename a file. 1. Press the [F1] key. 2. Press the [6] key. File, rename 3. Press the [↑] or [↓] key to choose the file you want to rename. 4. Press the [Enter] key. Rename Enter new filename Test...

  • Page 93: Decoding E-Mail Attachment

    3. FILE OPERATIONS 3.10 Decoding E-mail Attachment When you can't read an e-mail attachment because it has been coded by MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions), you may decode it as below. 1. Save the MIME-coded file to the hard disk. (See paragraph 4.2.5 for the procedure.) This step is not necessary if Auto Receive Message Save is turned on in the Auto Mode Setup menu.
  • Page 94 3. FILE OPERATIONS 7. To change file name, press the [Backspace] key to erase the file name, new file name and then press the [Enter] key. After decoding the file the screen looks something like the one shown below. MIME Decode Checking 'E0970715.001' .

  • Page 95: Inmarsat C Communications

    INMARSAT C COMMUNICATIONS This chapter explains how to transmit and receive. Before conducting any communications, be sure to login with the NCS in your area, following the instructions in paragraph 2.3.1. To transmit e-mail, you may need to register for e-mail services with an LES which provides such services.

  • Page 96: Transmitting Prepared Message

    4. INMARSAT C COMMUNICATIONS Message, subscriber, destination type and code Message Subscriber Destination Type Code Remarks Inmarsat C MES Telex Telex Telex ITA2 English PSTN Modem type “T30 FAX” E-mail E-mail Inmarsat C MES PSDN DATA Russian Not available E-mail E-mail DATA Inmarsat C MES...
  • Page 97 Station Na Station Na RxIF AGC Level OK (135) Group Station Name Type Code ID / Address Destination TELEX REF Offset Freq OK ( 0Hz) FURUNO TELEX Waypoint Country Synthe 1st local FRNINMBTSTS TELEX 343199999 Station 65-2111 3rd local Seagull E-Mail Seagull@furuno.co.jp...
  • Page 98 Telex or FAX). For e-mail address, press the Space bar to choose “To” “Cc,” Blank, “To”… consecutively. * = Max. 10 telex stations, 7 FAX, 10 e-mail and one SMS. Station List Group Station Name Type Code ID / Address FURUNO TELEX FRNINMBTSTS TELEX 343199999 Seagull E-Mail Seagull@furuno.co.jp...
  • Page 99 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS (6) Press the [Enter] key to open the attach file window. Transmit <[1] UNTITLED1> Transmit Message 1. Transmit Message 2. Cancel Priority Normal 3. Request Delivery Status Message File Message now being edited Size Station Name Cost ********.**(US$) Destination Type E-Mail...
  • Page 100 BBER Time Priority 01:32 (UTC) Normal Message File SEISETU.TXT Send level Size Position Station Name FURUNO RxIF AGC Level Cost ********.** (US$) Destination Type TELEX REF Offset Freq Waypoint Prefix Code Synthe 1st local Country/Ocean Code 3rd local Station ID...
  • Page 101 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS Note 3: Messages sent to the message queue may contain up to 32 KB of data. If data is larger than 32 KB, the message “Cannot enter this message to sending Queue. Press any key.” appears. 30.
  • Page 102 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS TRANSMIT MESSAGE STATUS The terminal unit displays transmit message status as follows: Message Send failed. This appears if the message could not be transmitted because of technical reasons such as satellite malfunction, signal degradation, or no reply from LES. Try to transmit the message again.
  • Page 103 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4. Press the [↓] key twice to choose the Destination Type. 5. Press the [Enter] key to open the destination type options window. Transmit <[1] UNTITLED1> Transmit Message 1. Transmit Message 2. Cancel Priority Normal 3. Request Delivery Status Message File Message now being edited Size...
  • Page 104 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS Communication type: TELEX 1. Press the [↓] key to choose Country/Ocean Code. 2. Press the [Enter] key to open the country/ocean code entry window. Transmit <[1] UNTITLED1> Transmit Message 1. Transmit Message 2. Cancel Priority Normal 3.
  • Page 105 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 7. Type either recipient’s telex subscriber number (ship-to-shore) or IMN (ship-to-ship). 8. Press the [Enter] key to close the window. 9. Press the [↓] key to choose LES ID. 10. Press the [Enter] key to open the LES ID entry window. Transmit <[1] UNTITLED1>...
  • Page 106 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS Communication type: FAX 1. Press the [↓] key to choose Country/Ocean Code. 2. Press the [Enter] key to open the country/ocean code entry window. 3. Enter telephone country code of recipient, referring to the list in the Appendix. 4.
  • Page 107 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS Communication type: E-mail 1. Press the [↓] key to choose Address. 2. Press the [Enter] key to open the address entry window. Transmit <[1] UNTITLED1> Transmit Message 1. Transmit Message 2. Cancel Priority Normal 3. Request Delivery Status Message File Message now being edited Size...
  • Page 108 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 10. Press the [Enter] key to open the select file window. Transmit <[1] UNTITLED1> Transmit Message 1. Transmit Message 2. Cancel Priority Normal 3. Request Delivery Status Message File Message now being edited Size Station Name Cost ********.**(US$) Destination Type E-Mail...

  • Page 109: Transmitting A File Stored On The Hard Disk

    4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4.1.3 Transmitting a file stored on the hard disk 1. Close any open files. 2. Press the [F3] key to display the Transmit menu. File Edit Transmit Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Transmit 1. Transmit Message 2.

  • Page 110: Canceling Transmission On A Message Awaiting Transmission

    4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS Note: When an e-mail with attachment is transmitted, the file volume increases by 1.5 times because of MIME coding. In this case, you can do the following to lower toll charges: a) Select file to attach from Message File. b) Choose DATA from Code.

  • Page 111: Requesting Delivery Status

    Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Transmit <[1] UNTITLED1> 1. Transmit Message Cancel Message File Station Priority Send Status Delivery FURUNO Telenor S.S.Inc Normal Waiting FELCOM FUSA Telenor S.S.Inc Normal Sending Cancel ---- * ---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------< ASCII 25 Char. [ Line 2 Col.
  • Page 112 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS Message status list description No.: Message number Message File: File name. For no file name, “edit msg. 00X” appears (X = number from 001-999). Station: Name of remote party (recipient) LES: The LES which received the message. Priority: Normal only Send Status:...
  • Page 113 1. Press the [F3] key to display the Transmit menu. 2. Press the [3] key to display the Request Delivery Status list. Request Delivery Status Message File Station Priority Send Status Delivery FURUNO KDDI Normal 02-02-25 16:10 edit msg.002 FURUNO KDDI Normal Request delivery status display 3.

  • Page 114: Accessing The Code Number Services

    4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4.1.6 Accessing the code number services A range of special safety and general maritime services, known as the code number services, may be transmitted. The list on the next page shows the code number services available. To access a code number service do the following: 1.
  • Page 115 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS Maritime safety service code number services Code Content Remarks Maritime enquiries Desirable for requesting information including service offerings. Medical advice Used for requesting medical advice. Technical assistance Desirable for addressing technical enquiries to appropriate personnel. Time and charges Desirable for mobile operator when sending requested at end of call traffic for a third party.

  • Page 116: Displaying The Send Message Log

    2. Press the [1] key to show the Send Message Log. The contents are the same as the Request Deliver Status list. (See page 4.17.) Send Message Log Message File Station Priority Send Status Delivery FURUNO KDDI Normal Waiting FURUNO KDDI Normal Sending...

  • Page 117: Receiving

    4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS Receiving 4.2.1 When a message is received Each time the FELCOM 16 receives a telex or e-mail it displays the message “Successful Receiving message.” If Auto Receive Message Save and Auto Receive Message Print in the Auto Mode Setup are set for ON, the message is automatically saved and printed (except confidential and password affixed messages).

  • Page 118: Setting The Receive Alarm

    4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4.2.2 Setting the receive alarm An audio alarm may be set to sound when a routine or confidential message is received. The factory setting is OFF. Set alarm volume at the PC. 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2.
  • Page 119 View Window. Press the [Esc] key to return. 4. Press the [Enter] key for routine messages and messages with addressee code (no password). Display Receive Message <R0971123.002-> FROM FURUNO TO FRONTIER THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER LAZY DOG. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 1234567890...
  • Page 120 4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS For messages with both addressee code and password, the password entry window appears. Enter the password and then press the [Enter] key. If the password is entered incorrectly, the buzzer sounds. Reenter the password. Receive Message Log Message No.
  • Page 121 English (for example, Japanese). Press the [S] key to save the file to the hard disk. Open the file with a different application. One attachment Display Receive Message <R0021105.001-> FROM : FURUNO TO: FRONTIER 1 attachment 18 bytes, test...

  • Page 122: Automatically Printing Received Messages

    4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4.2.4 Automatically printing received messages You may automatically print received messages (except confidential or password affixed) as follows: 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [5] key to display the Auto Mode Setup menu. Auto Mode Setup Auto Log Print Receive Alarm...

  • Page 123: Automatically Saving Received Messages To The Hard Disk

    4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4.2.6 Automatically saving received messages to the hard disk You may automatically save received messages other than confidential or password-affixed messages to the hard disk as follows: 1. Press the [F8] key. 2. Press the [5] key to display the Auto Mode Setup menu. Auto Mode Setup Auto Log Print Receive Alarm...

  • Page 124: Deleting Received Messages

    4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4.2.7 Deleting received messages 1. Press the [F6] key to display the Logs menu. 2. Press the [2] key to choose Receive Message Log. Receive Message Log Message No. Priority Size Addressee Rec date & Time Status R0971106.001 KDDI...

  • Page 125: Display Log

    Message No. Type Date Time Station Size Cond T0971110.001 TELEX 02-02-25 19:10 FURUNO 12345 Success R0971110.001 TELEX 02-02-25 19:25 Success 50 (max) Ctrl+P: Print Sample display log 3. To scroll the Display Log screen, press the [↓] key several times.

  • Page 126: Automatic Printing Of Display Log

    4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4.3.2 Automatic printing of display log The Display Log can be automatically printed every 24 hours as follows: 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [5] key to display the Auto Mode Setup menu. Auto Mode Setup Auto Log Print Receive Alarm...

  • Page 127: Egc Messages

    4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS EGC Messages When an EGC message is received, RECEIVING EGC MESSAGE appears at the bottom left corner of the display. If Auto Message Save in the Auto Mode Setup is ON, EGC messages are automatically saved. EGC messages are automatically received, printed and saved to the terminal unit selected with EGC Output Port on the System Setup menu.

  • Page 128: Displaying Egc Closed Network Id (Enid)

    Options Setup Position StopAlarm 1. Display EGC Message EGC Network ID List 2. EGC Network ID ENTER: Activate SPACE: Inhibit Ctrl+P: Print ESC: Quit Mark '*' means activation 00001 FURUNO 00002 FURUNO 04001 FURUNO 04002 FURUNO 04003 FURUNO 04005 FURUNO...

  • Page 129: Displaying The Egc Message Log

    4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4.4.3 Displaying the EGC message log 1. Press the [F6] key to show the Logs menu. 2. Press the [3] key to display the EGC message log. EGC Message Log Message No. Priority Size Seq. No. Rec date&Time Type E0021118.028 KDDI Urgent 01641...
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  • Page 131: Data Reporting And Polling

    DATA REPORTING AND POLLING This chapter provides the information necessary for data reporting and polling reception. Data reporting provides automatic data transmission at regular intervals from your ship to your home office. When your ship receives a polling command from your home office; that is, a request for navigation data from your ship, it automatically transmits this data to your home office.

  • Page 132: Setting A Data Report

    5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5.1.1 Setting a data report 1. Press the [F5] key to display the Reports menu. Reports 1. Data Report 2. Message Report 3. Data Network ID Reports menu 2. Press the [1] key to choose Data Report. Data Report 1.
  • Page 133 5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 13. Choose DNID (Data Network ID) desired and press the [Enter] key. (LES ID and Member No. are automatically selected according to DNID.)14. Press the [↓] key to choose Activation. 14. Press the [Enter] key to open the activation options window. 15.

  • Page 134: Setting A Message Report

    5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5.1.2 Setting a message report 1. Press the [F5] key to display the Reports menu. Reports 1. Data Report 2. Message Report 3. Data Network ID Reports menu 2. Press the [2] key to display the Message Report menu. Four addresses may be registered.
  • Page 135 5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 10. Press the [↓] or [↑] key to choose a station. Note: You may sort the list by group name, station name or communication type as follows: Group name: Each press of [Ctrl] + [G] sorts the list by group name, ascending or descending order.
  • Page 136 5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING “Daily” is selected at step 19 (1) Press the [↓] to choose Start Time 1. (2) Press the [Enter] key to open the start time entry window. (3) Key in the start time. (4) Press the [Enter] key to close the window. (5) If necessary, key in the start time of Start Times 2-4.

  • Page 137: 5-1.3 Automatic Printing Of Data Report, Polling Command

    5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5.1.3 Automatic printing of data report, polling command Data reports and polling commands are automatically printed, in the default state. If you do not require automatic printing of data reports or polling commands do the following: 1.

  • Page 138: Polling

    5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING Polling When the FELCOM 16 receives a polling command from your home office it automatically transmits data to your home office. The data are position, speed, bearing and other data sent from a navigator or an interface unit. A polling command from your home office can also activate a data report or message report if the corresponding setting is completed on the FELCOM 16.
  • Page 139 5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING ♦ PIN Code The PIN (Personal ID Number) code is an eight-digit code number agreed upon by communicating parties, and there is no rule for determining PIN code. It is a password used in message reporting. When a ship receives a polling command w/PIN code from a shore subscriber and the code matches that of the ship, the ship sends a message report.

  • Page 140: Other Polling Commands

    KDDI station (Pacific Ocean: 203) specifying telex number 720-5644325. Then, that MES transmits position, speed, bearing, water temperature, current and depth. P???/12345678/TELEX/203/720/5644325/: To have other MES transmit position, speed and bearing by e-mail to abc@furuno.co.jp, for example, use the following command. P???/12345678/EMAIL/203/abc@furuno.co.jp: 5-10...

  • Page 141: Polling Reception

    5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5.2.3 Polling reception No operator intervention is required during polling reception. The printer prints the status of polling reception and transmits data in response to polling request as shown below. TX start frame (time) Data reporting POLLING Message - - - Program Unreserved Data Reporting - - - Received DNID...

  • Page 142: Dnid (Data Network Identification)

    5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING DNID (Data Network Identification) Group data exchange (polling, data reporting) is available by registering with an LES which provides such services. When you make a contract with an information provider, DNIDs are downloaded from the information provider to your FELCOM 16, via the appropriate LES.

  • Page 143: Enabling/Disabling Dnid

    5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5.3.2 Enabling/Disabling DNID DNID can be enabled or disabled as follows: 1. Press the [F5] key followed by the [3] key to show the Data Network ID list. 2. Press the [↓] or [↑] key to choose desired DNID from the data network ID list. 3.
  • Page 144 5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING (This page intentionally left blank.) 5-14...

  • Page 145: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS This chapter describes how to abort operation, scan NCS, choose EGC and NCS channels and display LES information. Aborting an Operation You can abort transmission, receiving or scanning (on the NCS common channel) as follows: 1. Press the [F7] key to display the Options menu. Options 1.

  • Page 146: Scanning Ncs Common Channel

    6. OTHER FUNCTIONS Scanning NCS Common Channel When “unsync” condition (UNSYNC displayed at bottom center of the screen) continues for six minutes and error rate in received message is greater than 80% (BBER indication reads more than 80), choose suitable ocean region. Note that the FELCOM 16 must be IDLE and the MES mode must be INMARSAT C in order to scan common channel.

  • Page 147: Choosing Egc Receiving Channel

    6. OTHER FUNCTIONS Choosing EGC Receiving Channel EGC channel can be selected when the terminal unit is set to operate as an EGC-only receiver. However, this procedure is shown for reference only; currently there is only one EGC channel per NCS. 1.

  • Page 148: Choosing Ncs Channel

    6. OTHER FUNCTIONS Choosing NCS Channel You may select NCS common channel as shown below. Currently, each satellite transmits one global beam. In the future, the satellites will transmit multiple spot beams, namely, the NCS will have multiple channels. The below procedure is provided for reference. 1.

  • Page 149: Les Information

    6. OTHER FUNCTIONS LES Information Each time you log in LES data is automatically downloaded through the NCS common channel to the FELCOM 16, and saved to the LES Information display. You may view this display as follows: 1. Press the [F7] key to show the Option menu. Options Options 1.
  • Page 150 6. OTHER FUNCTIONS Services: Alphabet shown only when Flag is “1” for a bit. Bit No. Flag Meaning Display Maritime distress alerting No Maritime distress alerting None SafetyNET traffic No SafetyNET traffic None Inmarsat-C traffic No Inmarsat-C traffic None Store and Forward No Store and Forward None Half Duplex...

  • Page 151: Maintenance, Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides the information necessary for the maintenance and checking of the FELCOM 16. Please read the safety information at the beginning of this manual before attempting any maintenance procedure. General Checking and Maintenance Turn off the power before conducting any maintenance procedures other than the cleaning of the communication unit.

  • Page 152: Diagnostics

    7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnostics The system is equipped with a diagnostic test which check it for proper operation. 7.2.1 Self test at power on The terminal unit performs the ROM sum check and RAM read and write test when turned on. If the test results are normal the equipment goes into standby. If error is found you cannot transmit.
  • Page 153 7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Options Test 1. Login 2. Logout Diagnostic Test 1. PV Test 3. Abort Program No. 2. PV Test Result TERMINAL 1650166-** RFCON CPU 1650160-** 4. Select NCS 3. Self Test ** = Version no. 5. Ocean Region 4.

  • Page 154: Performance Verification (Pv) Test

    7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Performance Verification (PV) Test After the FELCOM 16 is installed, the installer usually confirms that it is functioning properly, by logging in and conducting the PV test. This test consists of the receiving a test message from an LES, transmitting a message to an LES and a distress alert test.

  • Page 155: Pv Test Procedure

    7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7.3.2 PV test procedure 1. Confirm that the communication unit is in idle condition and logged in. 2. Press the [F7] key to display the Options menu. 3. Press the [7] key to choose Test. 4. Press the [1] key to choose PV Test. Options Test 1.

  • Page 156: Results Of Pv Test

    7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7.3.3 Results of PV test 1. At the standby display, press the [F7] key to display the Options menu. 2. Press the [7] key to display the Test menu. 3. Press the [2] key to display the results of the PV test. Options Test 1.

  • Page 157: System Status Monitor

    7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING System Status Monitor The system status monitor, which is always displayed, provides date, time, equipment status and navigation data. File Edit Transmit Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm IMN: 443156710 Date 02-02-25 BBER Time 01:32 (UTC) OK ( 0 dB) Send Level OK ( 0) Position...

  • Page 158: Replacing The Fuse

    7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING DCE Memory: Memory remaining in communication unit BBER: Bulletin Board Error Rate (%) C/N: Check of circuit status with LES, receiving circuit in antenna unit and RF CON/CPU Board in communication unit. OK appears for figure greater than 31.

  • Page 159: Error Messages

    Carrier power level too high or Have a licensed too low. radiocommunications technician check the set. EEPROM ERROR. EEPROM trouble. Contact a FURUNO agent or dealer for advice. Invalid MES ID, This MES ID is corrupted. Have a licensed equipment is radiocommunications technician check the set.

  • Page 160: Warning Messages

    7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7.6.2 Warning messages Messages in this category are prefixed with “WARNING:” Warning messages Error Message Meaning Action BBER over 80%. BBER (Bulletin Board Error Select NCS manually. Rate) exceeded 80%. Scanning NCS start manually. Cannot enter new Memory for DNIDs is full.

  • Page 161: Appendix

    APPENDIX Menu Tree F1: File 1. New 2. Open 3. Close 4. Save 5. Delete 6. Rename 7. Print 8. Print Setting No Printer Windows Printer PP-510 F2: Edit 1. Cut 2. Copy 3. Paste 4. Insert (With Citation) 5. Select All 6.
  • Page 162 APPENDIX F3: Transmit 1. Transmit Message Priority Not used. Message File Station Name TELEX Destination Type Prefix Code (Prefix selected) E-Mail Country/Ocean Code Station ID PSDN Modem Type X400 (FAX, FAX prefixed selected) DNID Address (For e-mail) SPEC Subject (For e-mail) TELEX (Prefixed) Attach File (For e-mail) FAX (Prefixed)
  • Page 163 APPENDIX F5: Reports 1. Data Report 1. Data Report 1 Status ON: Enhanced Data Report ON: Usual Data Report Position Only Report Length Position and Course/Speed Position and Course/Speed with SEA INF DNID selection Destination Regular Interval, Daily Activation 00:10-99:59; 00:10 Interval Time (Regular Interval chosen) 1-999;...
  • Page 164 APPENDIX LES ID LES selection Activation Regular Interval, Daily Interval Time 00:10 - 99:59; 00:10 (Regular Interval chosen) Report Times 1 - 999; 1, - - - (No Limit) Start Time 1 (Daily chosen) 00:00 - 23:59 Start Time 2 (Daily chosen) 00:00 - 23:59 Start Time 3 (Daily chosen) 00:00 - 23:59...
  • Page 165 APPENDIX F8: Setup 1. System Setup System Date & Time Date input IMN input MES Operation Mode INMARSAT-C, EGC Nav Port* Active Port* Message Output Port* EGC Output Port* Network Setup* Command Window * Not used. (For service technicians.) 2. Editor Setup Text Mode Telex, Ascii Edit Mode...
  • Page 166 APPENDIX 4. EGC Setup Additional Position 1 position Navarea 9 areas max. Fixed Area Waypoint* * Not used Station Code Type of Message Ice reports ON, OFF Meteo. forecasts ON, OFF Pilot service ON, OFF DECCA messages ON, OFF LORAN messages ON, OFF OMEGA messages ON, OFF...
  • Page 167 APPENDIX AP-7...

  • Page 168: International Telex/Telephone Country Code List

    APPENDIX International Telex/Telephone Country Code List Telephone Telex Country Area and Country Remarks for Telex Code Country Code Code Afghanistan Alaska Albania Algeria American Samoa American Virgin Is. Telex calls to former WUI subscribers, insert the figure "9" after the destination code "208". Andorra Angola Anguilla...
  • Page 169 APPENDIX Telephone Telex Country Area and Country Remarks for Telex Code Country Code Code Cambodia Kampuchea Rep. Cameroon Canada Disregard the figure "0" at head of subscriber number. Canary Is. Destination code is the same as for Spain. Cape Verde Cayman Is.
  • Page 170 APPENDIX Telephone Telex Country Area and Country Remarks for Telex Code Country Code Code Falkland Is. (Malvinas) Faroe Is. Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany (Fed, Rep. of) formerly East Germany formerly West Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland...
  • Page 171 APPENDIX Telephone Telex Country Area and Country Remarks for Telex Code Country Code Code Jamaica Japan KDDI (for 5 digits) Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Subscriber numbers are 770XX Korea (Demo, People's (899) Rep. of) Korea (Rep. of) Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia (formerly USSR) Lebanon Lesotho Liberia...
  • Page 172 APPENDIX Telephone Telex Country Area and Country Remarks for Telex Code Country Code Code Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar (formerly Burma) Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger 2XXXX other numbers are for Semi-automatic calls. Nigeria Niue Is.
  • Page 173 APPENDIX Telephone Telex Country Area and Country Remarks for Telex Code Country Code Code Reunion Subscriber numbers are 916XXX Romania Disregard the figure "0" at head of subscriber number. Russian Federation Rwanda Saipan San Marino Sao Tome & Principe Manual calls Saudi Arabia Senegal Seychelles...
  • Page 174 APPENDIX Telephone Telex Country Area and Country Remarks for Telex Code Country Code Code Turks & Caicos Is. Tuvalu U. A. E. Abu Dhabi 2XXXX, 3XXXX, 5XXXX Ajman 695XX Dubai 4XXXX Fujairah 8XXXX Ras Al Khaimah 9XXXX Sharjah 68XXX Umm Al Qaiwain 697XX Uganda Ukraine...

  • Page 175: Les List

    APPENDIX Telephone Telex Country Area and Country Remarks for Telex Code Country Code Code Zaire Telex calls to places other than Kinshasa Subscriber beginning with 2XXXX can be made as Semi-automatic calls. Zambia Zanzibar Zimbabwe Telephone Telex Ocean Remarks Ocean Area Ocean Region Region Access Access Code...

  • Page 176: International Telex Abbreviations

    APPENDIX International Telex Abbreviations . f f r i f l l o a l i s t i s ’ e l l l l a t i s AP-16...

  • Page 177: International Telegraphy Alphabet

    APPENDIX International Telegraphy Alphabet FIGURES LETTERS FIGURES LETTERS BELL CARRIAGE RETURN LINE FEED LETTERS FIGURES SPACE BLANK * = Cannot be entered. AP-17...

  • Page 178: Messages

    APPENDIX Messages Below are the various operational messages and their meanings. Messages are arranged according to function key. [F1] File 1. "Overwrite?" You are asked if you are sure to overwrite file name entered. 2. "OK to save?" You are asked if you are sure to save a file. 3.
  • Page 179 APPENDIX [F3]: Transmit 1. "Input Error : Message File." Invalid message selected for transmission. 2. "Input Error : Country/Ocean Code." Invalid country/ocean code entered. 3. "Input Error : Station ID." Invalid station ID entered. 4. "Input Error : Modem Type." Invalid mode type entered.
  • Page 180 APPENDIX 6. "Input Error : Modem Type" Invalid modem type entered. 7. "Input Error : Report Contents" Invalid report contents entered. 8. "Input Error : Report Times" Invalid number of report times entered. 9. "Input Error : Destination" Invalid destination entered. 10.

  • Page 181: Parts List

    This equipment contains complex modules in which fault diagnosis and repair down to component level are not practical (IMO A.694(17)/8.3.1. Only some discrete components are used. FURUNO Electric Co., Ltd. believes identifying these components is of no value for shipboard maintenance; therefore, they are not listed in the manual. Major modules can be located on the parts location photos on the next several pages.

  • Page 182: Parts Location

    APPENDIX Parts Location Communication unit PWR C Board (16P0227) PWR Board RF CON/CPU (16P0217) Board (16P0208 B) INT GPS Assy. (GN809 7) Communication unit, cover opened, INT GPS assy. installed Antenna unit ANT RF Board (16P0216) ANT B Board (16P0206) Antenna Element Antenna Case Antenna unit, cover opened...

  • Page 183: Specifications

    FURUNO FELCOM 16 SPECIFICATIONS OF INMARSAT C MES FELCOM 16 GENERAL Transmitting Frequency 1626.5 to 1646.5 MHz Receiving Frequency 1530.0 to 1545.0 MHz Channel Interval 5 kHz Better than -23 dB/K (elevation angle 5°) EIRP 7 to 16 dBW (elevation angle 5°)
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  • Page 185: Index

    INDEX E-mail Aborting, 6-1 service list, 2-34 setup, 2-37 ENID, 4-34 Colors Error messages, 7-9 background, 2-3 foreground, 2-3 Communication unit Files description, 1-1 combining, 3-15 testing, 7-2 decoding MIME files, 3-18 Currency unit, 2-3 deleting, 3-16 opening, 3-12 printing files on hard disk, 3-15 Data report renaming, 3-17 preparing, 5-2...
  • Page 186 INDEX Message report, 5-4 printing received messages (automatically), Messages 4-28 deleting received, 4-30 receive alarm, 4-24 preparation of confidential, 3-3 receive alarm on/off, 4-24 preparation of routine, 3-2 saving received messages to hard disk printing received automatically, 4-28 (automatically), 4-29 saving received automatically, 4-29 Replacing text, 3-8 Messages (alerts), AP-18...
  • Page 187 INDEX Transmitting canceling, 4-16 code number services, 4-20 delivery status (automatic receipt), 4-18 file stored on hard disk, 4-15 message to station not on station list, 4-8 message to station on station list, 4-2 Warning messages, 7-10 Window color, 2-3 IN-3...

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