Troubleshooting - Furuno GS-100 Operator's Manual

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Troubleshooting

This section provides simple troubleshooting procedures which the user can follow to
restore normal operation. If you cannot restore normal operation, do not attempt to
check inside the unit. Any trouble should be referred to a qualified technician.
You cannot turn on the power.
No picture appears.
There is no response when a key
is pressed.
Position is not fixed.
Position is wrong.
Data are not transmitted to exter-
nal equipment.
Heading output stops because of
the antenna location.
The icon shown in the right ap-
pears on the display.
Symptom
7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
Remedy
• Check for damaged power cable and connector.
• Check if the power cable is firmly fastened.
• Check the battery for proper voltage output.
Press the BRILL key followed by the cursorpad ( )
to increase the display brilliance.
Turn off and on the power. If no change, ask your
dealer.
Check if the antenna connector is firmly fastened.
Check the number of satellites on the integrity dis-
play. If there are two or less, check for obstructions
between antenna unit and satellites.
Check if the correct geodetic chart system is cor-
rectly selected on the [7 System Setting] - [1 Sys-
tem] - [3 Datum] menu.
• Check if the data format is correct on the [5 I/O]
menu.
• The TX interval may be set to off. Select the prop-
er interval.
• Check the appropriate settings on the external
equipment.
• Check the connections:
• Connect the TD-A of the GS-100 to the RD-A
of the external equipment.
• Connect the TD-B of the GS-100 to the RD-B
of the external equipment.
Check the antenna location.
• Check for interfering objects near the antenna.
• Check the installation site and mounting base for
vibration.
• Check for antenna of radar, radio equipment, etc.
near the installation site.
• : The SC-30 is installed. Mount the GS-
1001.
• : The antenna vibration frequency is
over 5G. When these icons appear frequently,
change the antenna location or implement the
measures against the vibration.
• : The common satellite for antenna 1
and 2 is blocked. Try to change the antenna loca-
tion.
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