1. RC18xx Console Introduction 1.1 Introduction • The FURUNO USA GMDSS Console is an integrated package designed to meet the requirements for Sea Area A3. While other configurations are available, and much of the information is similar, this manual was compiled for use with the A3 configuration.
2. Mechanical Installation 2.1 Mounting of the Console Refer to Furuno USA GMDSS Console Drawing The RC18xx Console is designed to be mounted in two distinct positions: • The first is to fasten the unit to a desk or base. Ten 3/8” holes have been provided to ensure a secure mounting to the selected surface.
Keyboard PP-510 for FS-2570C PP-510 for and IB-583 Felcom 15 AC Failure FURUNO Label Light FS-2570C FM-8500 Meter IB-315 Handset Junction Box Printer Switch for FS-2570C and IB-583 Console Ground Connection FURUNO USA GMDSS DESCRIPTION RC1815 and RC1825 Mechanical Layout...
IC-215 Keyboard Keyboard PP-510 for DSC-60 PP-510 for and DP-6 Felcom 15 AC Failure FURUNO Label Light DSC-60 FM-8500 Meter IB-315 Handset Junction Box Printer Switch for DSC-60 and DP-6 Console Ground Connection FURUNO USA GMDSS DESCRIPTION RC1840 Mechanical Layout...
Refer to RC1815/RC1825 and RC1840 Meter Box Assembly Drawing 3.1.1 Meter Box All power connections to the RC18xx series console are made to the Meter Box. Access to the Meter Box is made by removing four, countersunk phillips, screws from the bottom and sliding the cover back and down. On the inside of the cover is a mechanical layout of the box, to assist with installation.
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3. RC18xx Console Wiring 3.1 Electrical Connections (Continued) Refer to RC1815/RC1825 and RC1840 Meter Box Assembly Drawing 3.1.5 PR-850A Power Supply Determine the AC Input to be used with the PR-850A (Factory setting is for 220 VAC). Using the diagram supplied with the PR-850A, open the supply and set the transformer taps for the correct voltage.
4. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Installations 4.1 DMC-5 (Optional Equipment) Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, DMC-5 and the RC1815/RC1825, DMC-5 Interconnect Drawing 4.1.1 Mounting 1) Mount the DMC-5 in an accessible area on the bridge. (Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, DMC-5, Section 6) 4.1.2 Power Connections 1) Connect 24 VDC to the DMC-5 (Junction Board, TB10).
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4. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Installations 4.2 Felcom 15 Installation Refer to Installation Manual, Felcom 15 4.2.1 IC-215 Communications Unit/Display 1) Mount the IC-215 in the front, desktop area, of the console on the right side. Using the four tapping screws provided. (Refer to the Pg.
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4. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Installations 4.3 FM-8500 Installation Refer to Installation Manual, FM-8500 4.3.1 Transceiver There are two FM-8500’s in the standard console configurations. One unit is mounted in the console, and will not require installation of a NMEA cable or power cable.
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4. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Installations 4.4 FS-1570/FS-2570 Installation Refer to Installation Manual, FS-1570 (150W) / FS-2570 (250W) 4.4.1 Control Unit 1) The FS-2570C (Control Unit) and HS2001 (Handset) have been mounted and wired into the console. 4.4.2 Transceiver Unit 1) The Transceiver is designed for bulkhead mounting using six tapping screws or bolts.
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4. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Installations 4.4 FS-1570/FS-2570 Installation (Continued) Refer to Installation Manual, FS-1570 (150W) / FS-2570 (250W) 4.4.4 Antenna Coupler AT-1560-15 or AT-1560-25 (Continued) 4) Remove the antenna coupler top housing by removing the 8 housing screws. 5) Install the control cable (000-130-484) from the antenna coupler to the transceiver.
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4. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Installations 4.4 FS-1570/FS-2570 Installation (Continued) Refer to Installation Manual, FS-1570 (150W) / FS-2570 (250W) 4.4.5 DSC/Watch Receiver Antenna (Continued) 4) Reassemble the transceiver. 4.4.6 NMEA/IEC-61162 Connection 1) Install a cable, Belden 8302 or equivalent, from the Felcom 15 Junction Box to the FS-1570/FS-2570 transceiver.
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4. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Installations 4.5 IB-583 NBDP Terminal Refer to Installation Manual, FS-1570 (150W) / FS-2570 (250W) 4.5.1 Mounting 1) Mount the IB-583 in the front, desktop area, of the console on the left side. Using the four tapping screws provided. (Refer to Pg.
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5. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Setup 5.1 General • When the installations are completed, proceed through the setup procedures. • The MMSI number and INMARSAT number will be needed to complete the setup and testing procedures. 5.1.1 Powering Up Equipment 1) Power on the PR850A. Power on the battery charger. 2) Install the printer paper and turn on the printers.
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5. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Setup 5.2 DMC-5 (Optional Equipment) Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, DMC-5 5.2.1 General The setup and testing of the DMC-5 should be completed last. This unit expects all equipment, in the console, to already be operational. *Watch* Pos: NG 00:00 Manual input ? [ SET UP ] Key 1) After powering up the DMC-5 for the first time the screen should be as shown above.
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5. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Setup 5.2 DMC-5 (Continued) Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, DMC-5 5.2.4 SES Input (INMARSAT C Terminal) *Watch* Pos: auto 00:00 VHF MF/HF 1) The display should appear as shown above, if it does continue to step 2. If not record the error and check the appropriate equipment.
5. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Setup 5.3 Felcom 15 Refer to the Installation Manual, Felcom 15 5.3.1 General 1) Insert a good, formatted, floppy disk into the Terminal. 2) Power up the Felcom 15, the status screen should show OK indications and the GPS should indicate 3D. 5.3.2 IMN Input (Refer to Pg.
5. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Setup 5.4 FM-8500 Refer to the Installation Manual, FM-8500 5.4.1 General This setup must be performed on both FM-8500’s. 1) Power up the unit. 2) Press the [1] (Position) key. The Longitude/Latitude and UTC time should be displayed. This NMEA information is supplied by the Felcom 15. If it is not displayed check the NMEA cables and connections.
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5. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Setup 5.4 FM-8500 (Continued) Refer to the Installation Manual, FM-8500 5.4.4 RT Settings System menu < > V P ID DSC RT CH PO 1) Using the arrow keys, select RT and press the [ENT] key. 2) Press the [2] key to select USA/WX ON, then press the [ENT] key. 5.4.5 Protection Setting System menu <...
5. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Setup 5.5 FS-1570/FS-2570 Refer to the Installation Manual, FS-1570 (150W) / FS-2570 (250W) 5.5.1 General 1) Power up the unit and press the [1/RT] key. 2) Press the [3/TEST]. Allow the test to complete and verify all checks are OK. 5.5.2 RT Operation 1) On each band, verify that the antenna automatically tunes when the [LOG/TUNE] key is pressed.
5. RC1815/RC1825 Equipment Setup 5.6 IB-583 NBDP Terminal Refer to the Installation Manual, FS-1570 (150W) / FS-2570 (250W) 5.6.1 General 1) Power up the unit. 2) Press the [F6] key, to enter the System menu. 3) Use the arrow keys to select Change. 4) Use the down arrow key to highlight Self Test.
6. RC1840 Equipment Installations 6.1 DMC-5 (Optional Equipment) Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, DMC-5 and the RC1840, DMC-5 Interconnect Drawing 6.1.1 Mounting 1) Mount the DMC-5 in an accessible area on the bridge. (Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, DMC-5, Section 6) 6.1.2 Power Connections 1) Connect 24 VDC to the DMC-5 (Junction Board, TB10).
6. RC1840 Equipment Installations 6.2 DP-6 NBDP Terminal Refer to the Installation Manual, DP-6 6.2.1 Main Unit 1) Mount the DP-6 Main Unit. Route the provided cables from the console to the Main Unit. The following cables are provided in the console for the Main Unit (Refer to Pg.
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6. RC1840 Equipment Installations 6.3 DSC-60 DSC/Watch Receiver Refer to the Installation Manual, DSC-60 The DSC-60 DSC/Watch Receiver has been mounted and wired into the console. Only the antenna needs to be installed. A label is attached to the DSC-60 front panel to show if the unit is setup for an active or passive antenna.
6. RC1840 Equipment Installations 6.4 Felcom 15 Installation Refer to Installation Manual, Felcom 15 6.4.1 IC-215 Communications Unit/Display 1) Mount the IC-215 in the front, desktop area, of the console on the right side. Using the four tapping screws provided. (Refer to Pg.
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6. RC1840 Equipment Installations 6.5 FM-8500 Installation Refer to the Installation Manual, FM-8500 6.5.1 Transceiver There are two FM-8500’s in the standard console configurations. One unit is mounted in the console, and will not require installation of a NMEA cable or power cable.
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6. RC1840 Equipment Installations 6.6 FS-5000 Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, FS-5000 6.6.1 Transceiver Unit 1) Mount the Transceiver Unit. Leave at least 25mm space behind the transceiver. This will allow access for service. (Refer to Pgs. 3-10 and 3-11 of the Installation Manual) 2) Remove the front cover.
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6. RC1840 Equipment Installations 6.6 FS-5000 (Continued) Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, FS-5000 6.6.2 Control Unit (Continued) 6) Mount the handset hanger and connect to the HANDSET port on the control unit. 7) Reassemble the control unit and attach to the mounting bracket. 6.6.3 Antenna 1) The antenna is to be provided by the Dealer.
7. RC1840 Equipment Setup 7.1 General • When the installations are completed, proceed through the setup procedures. • The MMSI number and INMARSAT number will be needed to complete the setup and testing procedures. 7.1.1 Powering Up Equipment 1) Power on the PR850A and PR300. Power on the battery charger. 2) Install the printer paper and turn on the printers.
7. RC1840 Equipment Setup 7.2 DMC-5 (Optional Equipment) Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, DMC-5 7.2.1 General The setup and testing of the DMC-5 should be completed last. This unit expects all equipment, in the console, to already be operational. *Watch* Pos: NG 00:00 Manual input ? [ SET UP ] Key 1) After powering up the DMC-5 for the first time the screen should be as shown above.
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7. RC1840 Equipment Setup 7.2 DMC-5 (Continued) Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, DMC-5) 7.2.4 SES Input (INMARSAT C Terminal) *Watch* Pos: auto 00:00 VHF MF/HF 1) The display should appear as shown above, if it does continue to step 2. If not record the error and check the appropriate equipment.
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7. RC1840 Equipment Setup 7.3 DP-6 NBDP Terminal Refer to the Installation Manual, DP-6 7.3.1 General 1) Power up the Terminal and main Units. 2) Press the [F6] key, to enter the System menu. 3) Use the arrow keys to select Change. 4) Use the down arrow key to highlight Self Test.
7. RC1840 Equipment Setup 7.4 DSC-60 DSC/Watch Receiver Refer to the Installation Manual, DSC-60 7.4.1 General 1) Power up the unit. 2) Press the [3/TEST] key, to start the self-test. 3) The test will run automatically and print the results. 4) Verify all test are OK and press the [CANCEL] key to return to normal operation.
7. RC1840 Equipment Setup 7.5 Felcom 15 Refer to the Installation Manual, Felcom 15 7.5.1 General 1) Insert a good, formatted, floppy disk into the Terminal. 2) Power up the Felcom 15, the status screen should show OK indications and the GPS should indicate 3D. 7.5.2 IMN Input (Refer to Pg.
7. RC1840 Equipment Setup 7.6 FM-8500 Refer to the Installation Manual, FM-8500 7.6.1 General This setup must be performed on both FM-8500’s. 1) Power up the unit. 2) Press the [1] (Position) key. The Longitude/Latitude and UTC time should be displayed. This NMEA information is supplied by the Felcom 15. If it is not displayed check the NMEA cables and connections.
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7. RC1840 Equipment Setup 7.6 FM-8500 (Continued) Refer to the Installation Manual, FM-8500 7.6.4 RT Settings System menu < > V P ID DSC RT CH PO 1) Using the arrow keys, select RT and press the [ENT] key. 2) Press the [2] key to select USA/WX ON, then press the [ENT] key. 7.6.5 Protection Setting System menu <...
7. RC1840 Equipment Setup 7.7 FS-5000 Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, FS-5000 7.7.1 General 1) Power up the Transceiver and Control Head. 2) Start the self-test by pressing the [RCL] key, enter 9900 and then press the [ENT] key. This test should show OK. If an error code appears, record it. (Refer to Pg.
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7. RC1840 Equipment Setup 7.7 FS-5000 (Continued) Refer to the Operator’s/Installation Manual, FS-5000 7.7.4 Manual 2182 kHz Tuning Preset 1) Press the [2182] key. 2) Press the [TX TUNE] key, TX TUNING: OK will appear when the tuning is complete. 3) Open the coupler and record the status of the LED’s CR1-CR23.
9. RC1840 Equipment Lists FS-5000 - Transceiver Item Name Part No. Qty. Operator & Installation Manual FS-5000 Transceiver 000-056-738 FS-5000 - Cables Item Name Part No. Qty. Control Cable 000-106-043 FS-5000 - Control Unit Item Name Part No. Qty. Control Unit 000-056-731 Antenna Coupler 000-056-874...
9. RC1840 Equipment Lists DP-6 - Main Unit Item Name Part No. Qty. Main Unit - DP-6 Operator's Manual Operator's Guide Installation Manual Copper Strap 590-300-310 Tapping Screw 000-867-553 Flat Washer 000-864-128 DB25 000-120-946 DP-6 - Terminal Unit Item Name Part No.
Emergency Light Assy. RC1-800-011 Meter RC1-500-067 AC Failure Light Assy. RC1-500-069 AC Failure Light Label RC1-500-068 Furuno USA GMDSS Label RC1-800-034 Bulb, 3w, 24v (equiv. to 1820) RC1-800-020 Fuses, 2 Amp, Mini ATM Type RC1-800-026 PP-510 Roll Paper (Single Ply) AYT214...
000-146-652 24 VDC Handset 1 from NBDP FS-2570C Meter IC-305 Notes: FURUNO USA GMDSS 1) Local Supplied DESCRIPTION Factory Supplied 2) All External Connections Must be Fused. RC1815 / RC1825 Keyboard 3) Two FM-8500's supplied with each console, Interconnect Drawing...
DSC-60 Control Unit IC-305 NMEA from IC-315 Keyboard Notes: FURUNO USA GMDSS 1) Local Supplied DESCRIPTION Factory Supplied 2) All External Connections Must be Fused. RC1840 3) Two FM-8500's supplied with each console, Interconnect Drawing only one shown for simplification.
IC-215 NMEA Junction Box Junction FM-8500 Keyboard See Notes IC-305 Notes: FURUNO USA GMDSS 1) Local Supplied DESCRIPTION Factory Supplied Keyboard 2) All External Connections Must be Fused. RC1840 3) Two FM-8500's supplied with each console, Detailed Interconnect Drawing only one shown for simplification.
Output +24VDC Inline Breakers FS-1570 Fuses FS-2570 FS-1570: 20 A Ground FS-2570: 35 A FURUNO USA GMDSS Notes: Part Number DESCRIPTION Meter Box Assembly 1) Local Supplied RC1-800-031 Factory Supplied RC1815 / RC1825 2) All External Connections Must be Fused.
Inline Breakers Inline Breakers Fuses 20A Fuses FS-5000: 60 A Battery 24 VDC Ground Output PR300 FS-5000 FURUNO USA GMDSS Transceiver Notes: Part Number DESCRIPTION AC Input 100 to 240 Meter Box Assembly 1) Local Supplied RC1-800-031 Factory Supplied RC1840...
See RC1815 / RC1825 / RC1840 DMC-5 NMEA Interconnect Drawings RXD-H RXD + RXD-C RXD - FURUNO USA GMDSS Notes: 1) Local Supplied DESCRIPTION Factory Supplied Felcom 15 2) All External Connections Must be Fused. IC-315 Junction Box 3) Two FM-8500's supplied with each console, only one shown for simplification.