Pv Test Procedure - Furuno FELCOM 16 Operator's Manual

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.
5. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to transmit the PV test request to NCS.
Note: If the terminal unit is not idle when the test is initiated, the screen
6. Press the [Esc] key to return to the standby display.
7. The (automatic) testing sequence is as follows:
a) The screen displays "Current State: Idle (pending!)" when you receive the
acknowledge signal from the NCS.
b) When preparations for testing have been completed, "Current State:
TESTING" appears at the bottom of the screen. Further, the following
message appears.
c) Receive a message from the LES. Send a test message to the LES.
d) Then, the distress alert test is automatically conducted after you have sent a
test message. Do not operate the equipment at this time.
e) When testing has been completed, "Current State: IDLE" appears at the
bottom of the screen.
8. 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
Options
1. Login Test
2. Logout
1. PV Test
3. Abort
2. PV Test Result
Starting PV Test Process.
4. Select NCS
3. Self Test
Press any key to escape.
5. Ocean Region
4. Distress Alarm Button Test
6. Test
displays "Ignored: MES is not idle now. Cannot start PV Test." And if
you are not logged in, "Ignored: MES is not Login. Please operate
Login." appears.
Automatic test mode: Normal communication disabled.
Do not press any distress button unless you are in distress.
7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
PV Test
Yes
Yes
PV test screen
PV Test
PV test screen
Start
No
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