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Furuno FELCOM 70 Operator's Manual

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SHIP EARTH STATION
FELCOM 70

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  • Page 1 Back INMARSAT FLEET F77 SHIP EARTH STATION FELCOM 70...
  • Page 2 The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free. Your Local Agent/Dealer Your Local Agent/Dealer 9-52 Ashihara-cho, 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya 662-8580, JAPAN Nishinomiya 662-8580, JAPAN Telephone : Telephone : 0798-65-2111 0798-65-2111 0798-65-4200 0798-65-4200 FIRST EDITION : FIRST EDITION : FEB. FEB.
  • Page 3 Do not remove any label. If a label the eyes. is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer. Leave the equipment powered while underway. Terminal, Communication WARNING Unit...
  • Page 4 2.10 Call hold and transfer ....................2-7 2.11 Internal communication ..................... 2-7 2.12 Various call procedures ..................... 2-8 2.13 To call FELCOM 70 ....................2-9 2.14 Phone book entry ...................... 2-9 2.15 Phone book editing....................2-11 2.16 Analogue telephone ....................2-12 3.
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. OPERATION FROM PC ................4-1 4.1 Installing the PC program................... 4-1 4.2 Starting up ......................... 4-3 4.3 Phone book ....................... 4-5 4.4 Traffic Log........................4-7 4.5 Traffic log settings...................... 4-9 4.6 Traffic log printout viewer - normal calls (Cct) ............4-11 4.7 Traffic log printout viewer - Mobile Packet Data Service calls (MPDS) .....
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6.1.5 Connecting to server..................6-12 6.1.6 Traffic log ...................... 6-16 6.1.7 AT-commands....................6-17 6.1.8 Troubleshooting .................... 6-19 6.2 Mobile Packet Data Service (USB) ................6-22 6.2.1 Introduction....................6-22 6.2.2 Connecting up....................6-23 6.2.3 PC setup....................... 6-24 6.2.4 MPDS-setup ....................6-26 6.2.5 Checking default settings................
  • Page 7 Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment. Features The FELCOM 70 mainly consists of an antenna unit, communication unit, distress alert unit, and a handset. The FELCOM 70 provides telephone, facsimile, and data services. The main features of the FELCOM 70 are •...
  • Page 8 FURUNO FELCOM 70 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE INMARSAT FLEET F77 SHIP EARTH STATION FELCOM 70 1. ANTENNA UNIT Gain Greater than 20.3dBi Axial Ratio Less than 2.0dB Antenna Beamwidth 16 deg. approx. (at -3dB) Stabilization Triple-axis control type Positioning AZ: 0° to 360°...
  • Page 9 FURUNO FELCOM 70 4. POWER SUPPLY Power supply & rated 100-240 VAC: 1.47 A – 0.89 A Current 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION Category of unit Antenna unit: To be installed in a Exposed area Others: To be installed in a protected area Ambient Temperature Complies with Inmarsat SDM and IEC60945 (Ed.4)
  • Page 10 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION viii...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION General The FELCOM 70 consists of the Above Deck Equipment (ADE) and Below Deck Equipment (BDE). Above Deck Equipment - ADE The FELCOM 70 Above Deck Equipment consists of: • Servo stabilized antenna dish with RF-Transceiver • Mast mounted radome, or •...

  • Page 12: Communication Services

    1. INTRODUCTION Communication services FELCOM 70 provides the following services: • ISDN: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI) - 56 kbps Mobile Data Service - 4.8 kbps speech - 64 kbps speech - 3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps) (e.g. G4 FAX) •...

  • Page 13: Operation From Handset

    OPERATION FROM HANDSET Display Panel and Key Panel of ISDN Handset Handsfree microphone Display indicators: appears at hook OFF ISDN flashes when receiving a call ALPHA Net provider & Ocean Region Ready for call appears when loudspeaker is ON appears when selecting ALPHA letters on the keypad, e.g.

  • Page 14: Switching On

    2. OPERATION FROM HANDSET Switching ON The ON/OFF switch located on the upper end of the Communication Unit switches all basic units of the FELCOM 70 terminal on/off: • the ISDN Handset • the Communication Unit (CU), and • the Antenna Unit.

  • Page 15: Sim Card

    • Phone book • Allowed and preferred Net service providers Note: FELCOM 70 can be used with or without SIM card. The Net service provider, however, sometimes requires the use of SIM card. The SIM card driver is located on the upper end of the Communication Unit, see page 2-3.

  • Page 16: Felcom 70 Starts Up

    2. OPERATION FROM HANDSET FELCOM 70 starts up FELCOM 70 automatically initializes the system and searches for the satellite. Furuno Fleet Enumerating Euro-ISDN Initializing Searching Ready for call See “3.2 Satellite search” in this manual to restart a search manually.

  • Page 17: Redialing

    The Redial Memory stores the last 30 called and received numbers (since incoming IMN numbers are not conveyed from “ashore”, the received numbers are listed by local MSN numbers.) The data are erased when disconnecting the handset or FELCOM 70 is switched off. To redial calls made:...

  • Page 18: Dialing From Phone Book

    2. OPERATION FROM HANDSET Dialing from phone book 1 Press the phone book key and scroll through ALPHA the phone book. ›› BT Furuno 2 Press the hook ON/OFF key to call the selected number. ALPHA Calling ... Incoming calls The handset rings when receiving a call.

  • Page 19: Call Hold And Transfer

    Note: If the telephone lack the *-key, 103 may be dialed instead, f.ex.: When receiving a call, the caller’s MSN number will appear in the display (if programmed). When FELCOM 70 is busy with a satellite link call, it is possible to make internal calls.

  • Page 20: Various Call Procedures

    2. OPERATION FROM HANDSET 2.12 Various call procedures Short number dialing from Phone Book (prefix 23) fetches and sends the telephone number stored in the Phone Book under short number 15. Short number dialing (prefix 23) through selected Net service provider fetches and sends the telephone number stored under short number 15 via the selected Net service provider (KDDI=no.3).

  • Page 21: To Call Felcom 70

    2.14 Phone book entry The entries in the FELCOM 70 phone book may consist of maximum 15 characters and 15 digits. Typical 6-character/8-digit entries yield a total of 85 phone numbers. The number/name list is stored in the Communication Unit.
  • Page 22 2. OPERATION FROM HANDSET 5 Enter the telephone number e.g.: ALPHA Number... pqrs pqrs 008167244700 6 Pressing stores the entry in the phone book. Saving ›› Nera ASA Neratek 7 Press to revert to idle. Ready for call The character table shows all the characters accessible. Key Uppercase Lowercase Notes: .

  • Page 23: Phone Book Editing

    See number If "Sort by ShrtNo" is selected, the function Copy Sort by ShrtNo switches to "Sort by Name". ALPHA Add Entry Add name: Furuno Satcom_ Edit ALPHA appears when letters are Number: number 004767244700 to be entered. ALPHA Edit name...

  • Page 24: Analogue Telephone

    2. OPERATION FROM HANDSET 2.16 Analogue telephone 1 Speaker 2 Keypads 3 R-button (not used) 4 Storing / Microphone muting 5 Last number redial 6 Hook on / off 7 Line cable outlet 8 Microphone 9 Memory (stored numbers) 10 Volume control 11 Ringing signal High / Low Outgoing call 1 Lift handset and receive dial tone...
  • Page 25 2. OPERATION FROM HANDSET Abbreviated call 1 Lift handset and receive dial tone 2 Press [MINNE] button. 3 Press relevant storing address (0 – 9). The subscriber number is automatically dialled. Note: If you put the analogue phone, facing the key pad down for holding on call, the line will cut.
  • Page 26 2. OPERATION FROM HANDSET This page is intentionally left blank. 2-14...

  • Page 27: Handset Functions

    HANDSET FUNCTIONS Overview ››Sat. Search Opening Search ››Find Any Searching...IOR Tuning to IOR MENU Phone setup AOR-W Elevation 0 Elevation 17 Logging On Ready for call Set Network AOR-E Priority Call Elevation: 0...90 Ports Information Region 4 ›› #1: 4.8 Speech Region 5 #2: 64K Speech Region 6...
  • Page 28 ›› Clear Causes none 1.05 Alarms List ›› rts/cts Only appears with Info Log xon/xoff trans* Diagnostics On xon/xoff 1.30 ›› 010d29m02s E 059d52m11s N 1.30 Speed : 10.5 Furuno Marine 2 Course: 098 reverts to idle *: Can not be used.

  • Page 29: Satellite Search

    3. HANDSET FUNCTIONS Satellite search Some geographic locations allow contact with more than one Ocean Region satellite. It is recommended to choose an Ocean Region providing good signal quality and cost-effective communication. Use the Satellite Coverage Map on next page to select the Ocean Region at your location: Atlantic Ocean Region West: AOR-W...
  • Page 30 3. HANDSET FUNCTIONS LONGITUDE 180 W 160 W 140 W 120 W 100 W 80 W 60 W 40 W 20 W 20 E 40 E 60 E 80 E 100 E 120 E 140 E 160 E 180 E 60 N 60 N 30 N...

  • Page 31: Phone Setup

    Phone setup 3.3.1 Active MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number) When making a call , the device connected to FELCOM 70 identifies itself by its MSN number. Although specific MSN numbers may be programmed in ISDN handset for both the 4.8K Speech and 64K Speech services, only one can be active at one time for outgoing calls.

  • Page 32: Ringer

    Increasing 3.3.4 Answer beep FELCOM 70 may be set to emit a signal in the handset when an outgoing call is answered. The signal will also sound when a call is transferred at the remote end. The signal is not active during handsfree calls.

  • Page 33: Backlight On/Off

    Dimmer [100%] 3.3.6 Protocol FELCOM 70 allows selection between the following ISDN protocols. • Euro ISDN for connection to equipment conforming to the European ISDN standard (default) • NI-1 protocol: Not used Note: All ISDN device and the CU must use the same protocal.

  • Page 34: Software Version

    3. HANDSET FUNCTIONS 3.3.7 Software version This function displays the ISDN Handset software version. 1 Open the MENU and scroll down to Phone setup, Sat. Search and select the SW version function. ››Phone setup Set Network Call Serial Ports Information ››Active MSN Keyclick 2 Press...

  • Page 35: Priority Calls

    3. HANDSET FUNCTIONS Priority calls The Priority Call functions only appear in the ISDN Handset connected to the Distress Alert Unit. The following call priority levels are recognized by the Inmarsat system. Safety Call Urgency Call Distress Test Test Buzzer For Safety Call or Urgency Call, specific telephone numbers are prompted for that must be provided by the Net service provider.

  • Page 36: Distress Alarm

    3. HANDSET FUNCTIONS Distress Alarm The Distress Alert Unit allows activation of an alert transmission. Messages concerning the alarm transmission and reception are displayed on the connected ISDN Handset. Testing the Distress Alert Unit Call service no. 33 to arrange an alarm test transmission with the Land Earth Station (LES).

  • Page 37: Setting Serial Ports

    3. HANDSET FUNCTIONS Setting serial ports The data speed, format and flow control for the RS-232 A and B ports are set up as follows: Sat. Search ››Phone setup 1 Open the MENU and scroll down to Serial Ports. Set Network Priority Call Ports Information...

  • Page 38: Information Available

    28 Feb 2005 101476 Ver. 3.0 28 Feb 2005 HW(fwd):A98853 IOR Spot: 5 Ready for call 1.05 ››Clear Causes Alarm List 1.30 Info Log Only appears with Diagnostics ON 010d29m02s E 1.30 059d52m11s N Speed: 10.5 Furuno Marine 2 Course: 098 3-12...

  • Page 39: Operation From Pc

    OPERATION FROM PC Installing the PC program The vtLite Mobile program allows FELCOM 70 to be operated or configured from a PC, including functions such as: • Phone book • Traffic log • Configuration of ports (ISDN/analogue/RS-232/USB/RS422) For an explanation of the functions, see later in this manual.
  • Page 40 Double-click the “furuno.bat” icon. 3 Connect the serial cable between the PC serial port and the RS-232 port on the FELCOM 70 Communication Unit. See previous page. 4 Start the vtLite Mobile program by clicking Start>Programs>vtLite Mobile. 5 Switch ON the Communication Unit.

  • Page 41: Starting Up

    4. OPERATION FROM PC Starting up • Switch ON FELCOM 70. See figure on page 2-3 for location of the ON/OFF switch. • Turn ON the PC and click Start>Programs>vtLite Mobile. 1 The satellite search program is initialized. See also "3.2 Satellite search".
  • Page 42 4. OPERATION FROM PC Note: It is recommended that the signal strength reading (S/N=Signal/Noise ratio) should be at least 550, typically 660. The antenna will automatically fine-tune to the best signal and accept it. Clicking Seek starts the search again. If required, select a specific satellite by clicking New.

  • Page 43: Phone Book

    1 Clicking Book opens the Phone book. 2 Scroll through list to wanted entry. Example: dialing on the analogue telephone or ISDN keypad 2 3 1 0 # fetches and sends the telephone number stored under short number entry 10. FURUNO...
  • Page 44 Note: The book is also used with the restriction “Dial from book only”, see "Restricted dialing setup" on page 5-11. Terrestrial network is normally "not in use" in the Inmarsat system. FURUNO Netwk:         Default Net Default Saving entries to PC (Owner level only) 5 Click File to save, load or replace the phone book.

  • Page 45: Traffic Log

    • Mobile Data Service calls Packet switched data calls (Mpds) including: • Mobile Packet Data Service calls The FELCOM 70 owner may set the log output mode as follows, (see "4.5 Traffic log settings"): • paused • cleared (stops logging and clears the log) •...
  • Page 46 4. OPERATION FROM PC Circuit switched calls: Clicking Cct displays the list of calls. 3 Scroll to wanted call record and press to display details of the selected call. 4 The call details include data such as dialed number, start of the call, duration, service and terminal Id.

  • Page 47: Traffic Log Settings

    4. OPERATION FROM PC Traffic log settings (owner level only, see "Shifting to owner level" on page 5-4.) 1 In the Main window, clicking Log opens the Traffic log window, which displays the current log mode, number of unprinted calls, and whether logging of incoming calls is enabled/disabled.
  • Page 48 4. OPERATION FROM PC Mobile Packet Data Service calls: 4 Clicking Mpds in the Traffic log (window 1 on previous page) opens the list of Mobile Packet Data Service call records. 5 Print outputs all unprinted calls (tagged with a hash): •...

  • Page 49: Traffic Log Printout Viewer - Normal Calls (Cct)

    4. OPERATION FROM PC Traffic log printout viewer - normal calls (Cct) The viewer lists tagged call records. Records that have been printed out previously are marked with a hash. The record file can be printed out or saved to disk.

  • Page 50: Traffic Log Printout Viewer - Mobile Packet Data Service Calls (Mpds)

    4. OPERATION FROM PC Traffic log printout viewer - Mobile Packet Data Service calls (MPDS) The viewer lists tagged call records. Records that have been printed out previously are marked with a hash. The record file can be printed out or saved to disk.

  • Page 51: Configuration From Pc

    CONFIGURATION FROM PC Menu functions Point at icons and double-click the mouse to open menus and functions. 3. Restrict Exit Menu 1. Restrict 2. Access SIM usage dial code 1. ISDN Exit Menu 2. Net service 4. Set 6. USB 2.

  • Page 52: Function Reference List

    Restrict dial Only allows calls from Phone Book. List of barred numbers may be established. Access code Set personal codes for using FELCOM 70. Restrict SIM usage Only allows calls with specific card, no card or any card. Software update prep.

  • Page 53: Access Level

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC Access level The FELCOM 70 user program (vtLite Mobile) is accessible from two levels: • USER LEVEL • OWNER LEVEL – accessed by owner level password. Warning: To prevent misuse, passwords other than default must be entered before putting the FELCOM 70 in operation.

  • Page 54: Functions Requiring Owner Level

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.3.2 Functions requiring owner level Programming of the functions below requires that the user access is set to OWNER LEVEL: • Traffic log settings/printouts • Modifying password • Net Service provider names • Restricted dial • Restricted SIM usage •...
  • Page 55 5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC Changing owner level password 3 Open the Set access level window again, and click Edit to modify the owner password. Key in: • Current password • New password (10 - 12 digits) • Retype to confirm 4 Click Ok following each entry and store new password.

  • Page 56: Selecting Default Net Service Provider

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC Selecting default Net service provider The default Inmarsat Net service provider for a satellite (Ocean Region) is automatically used if the user does not select another one when making a call. Make sure that you choose the Net service provider who commissioned the equipment.
  • Page 57 5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 4 Clicking Edit or pressing at the satellite region selected in step 2, displays the list of available Net service providers. COM1 5 Scroll to required Net provider: , and press to enter chosen Net as default. Save stores the selected Net provider for this satellite (Ocean Region).

  • Page 58: Phone Setup

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC Phone setup This phone setup menu includes the functions: • Limitation of call duration • Setting time zone • Indication of received calls(See next page.) Double-click the Phone setup menu icon in the Function menu to access the functions.
  • Page 59 5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 1 Double-click the MPDS Call Waiting icon. Exit Menu 3. MPDS Call 4. Set time 2. Call 7. Message duration guard Waiting zone indication 2 Click the Enab or Disab button. 3 Click the Save button to store the setting. Set time zone The UTC time is displayed, getting from the GPS.
  • Page 60 5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC Message indication When the Massage Indication function is set On, a received data and/or fax call is signaled in all FELCOM 70 Display Handsets: The ringing stops when pressing , or when the Call is finished.

  • Page 61: Advanced Functions

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC Advanced functions “9 Customize” is accessible from OWNER LEVEL only. The OWNER LEVEL is protected by password. For shifting to owner level and assignment of password, see "5.3 Access level". “ 4 Alarms and messages” is accessible when Diagnostics is turned ON. The Advanced functions include the following menus.

  • Page 62: Access Control

    E.g. the entry "0087" in the barred list prevents all mobile-to-mobile calls. • Dial from Book only, which restricts calls to the numbers in FELCOM 70 Phone Book. It is still possible to append: an entry with number field "0047"...

  • Page 63: Restricted Dialing Setup (Owner Level Only)

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.7.2 Restricted dialing setup (owner level only) "Barred list" and phone book are established as follows: 1 Open the Restricted dialing window as shown on the previous page. 2 The Restricted dialing window shows which list is currently active. Edit allows selection of restriction mode.

  • Page 64: Access Code (Owner Level Only)

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.7.3 Access code (owner level only) Access code can be activated for 4.8 kbps speech and 64 kbps speech only. When the access code function has been activated, the user is always prompted for a 1-8 digit personal code when making a call. All telephones are activated.

  • Page 65: Restricted Sim Usage

    2 The SIM restrictions window shows an example with the setting Allowed SIM: No SIM. Click Any (default) to set FELCOM 70 for operation from a specific card only. Lock SIM: 3 Click Lock and insert the actual SIM card.

  • Page 66: Software Update Preparation

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC Software update preparation 1 Open the Function menu and then Advanced function menu. 2 Double-click the Software update prep icon. 3 Press the YES button. 4 To view update description press the Descr button. 5 Press the OK button. The update information is printout.

  • Page 67: Configuration Menu

    Exit Menu 1. Access 3. Software 4. Alarms control updata prep. and messages Configuration speech service. The user can set FELCOM 70 to map all Exit Menu 2. Net service 4. Set 1. ISDN 7. RxL-Band providers diagnostics configuration Setup “unknown”...

  • Page 68: Net Service Providers (Owner Level Only)

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.9.2 Net service providers (owner level only) Adding, editing, or removing entries in the list of Net service providers. 1 Via the Function menu > Advanced functions menu, double-clicking the Net service providers icon in the Configuration menu displays the list of Net service providers including their station codes.

  • Page 69: Set Diagnostics

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.9.3 Set diagnostics Additional system information is displayed when diagnostics is turned On. See also “5.1 Menu functions”. 1 Double-click the Set diagnostics icon via the Function menu > Advanced functions menu > Configuration menu. 2 Click On or Off as required. Exit Menu 1.

  • Page 70: Dual-Port Usb

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.9.4 Dual-port USB The Dual-port USB allows several programs to operate at the same time via a single USB port. Connect a USB cable between the USB port of the communication unit and the USB port of PC. •...
  • Page 71 5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 4 Clicking Save opens Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard which allows the selection of new USB drivers required to achieve parallel operation via the USB port. 5 The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard installs the Nera dual port modem driver required for Dual Port operation.
  • Page 72 5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 8 Clicking the Modem tab shows the new driver installations (examples): COM6 to be used for vtLite Mobile COM3 to be used for dial-ups Nera control Port COM6 9 Open vtLite Mobile and click Port. Select the Port COM setting for the new driver, i.e.

  • Page 73: Spot Beam Report Method

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.9.5 Spot beam report method 1 Double-click the Spot beam report method icon via the 1. ISDN Exit Menu 2. Net service 4. Set 6. USB configuration providers diagnostics Function menu > Advanced functions menu > 9.

  • Page 74: Information Available

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.10 Information available Miscellaneous version Id information The Information available function displays the terminal forward Id and system versions. 1 Open the Function menu > Advanced functions menu > Information available menu. 2 Double-clicking the miscellaneous version Id information icon displays the available data.

  • Page 75: Customization Menu (Owner Level Only)

    Phone name setup 2 Double-clicking the Phone name setup icon in the Customization menu displays the Phone name, i.e. FURUNO F77. To change, key in uppercase/lowercase letters as required. Use Del to modify. Save stores the changes. This name appears at some screen.

  • Page 76: Routing Of Incoming Calls

    Routing of incoming calls When applying for IMN numbers, a Terminal Id (OID/DID) is received from the Net service provider. All devices connected to FELCOM 70 can make outgoing calls. For incoming calls it must be assured that the Terminal Ids and MSN numbers configured are as commissioned.
  • Page 77 5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC Routing of incoming calls (examples) The table below illustrates the use of appropriate Terminal Ids for the various services combined with examples incoming IMN numbers. * Preprogrammed, see table on previous page. Note: If the Net service provider does not specify which Terminal Id should be used with the various IMN numbers, select Term.

  • Page 78: Msn Configuration

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.13 MSN configuration You are prompted to enter the owner level password (default: 1234567890). For security, the password should be changed before or after configuration of a device. See “Changing owner level password” on page 5-5. Click to open Device Manager for configuration of ISDN/analogue/RS-232/ RS-422/USB.

  • Page 79: Isdn Handset W/Distress Alarm

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.13.1 ISDN Handset w/Distress Alarm • ISDN Handsets will automatically be configured with Handset MSNs in the Device Manager. • The first ISDN Handset connected to the Distress Alert Unit will be given MSN20 and MSN30. This handset will thus respond to both these MSNs.
  • Page 80 5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC To open device manager, see previous page. Right- clicking a Dedicated Handset and then clicking Handset Configuration starts the Handset Setup Wizard. Enter Name/Location of the installed Handset, as requipment Require Access Code per call must be unchecked to allow this Handset to be used without entering a code.

  • Page 81: Testing The Distress Alarm

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.13.2 Testing the Distress Alarm Right clicking a Dedicated Handsets as indicated allows activating the buzzer in the Distress Alert Unit. Clicking OK in the window appearing stops the alarm buzzer. See also “3.6 Distress Alarm” in this manual. Deleting an ISDN Handset Unplug the ISDN Handset to be deleted and rightclick the same in the Dedicated Handset list.

  • Page 82: Isdn Port

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.13.3 ISDN port Open device manager and click the New ISDN button to open ISDN Setup Wizard. Select the required service: • 4.8 kbps standard speech service • 64 kbps speech service • 3.1 kHz Audio •...

  • Page 83: Rs-232 Port

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.13.4 RS-232 port Open device manager and click [---] button of the RS232 on the Serial Ports- 64K UDI to open Serial Port Setup window. Key in MSN number if not using the recommended one. Click Proceed button to enter number.

  • Page 84: Usb Port

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.13.5 USB port Open device manager and click [---] button of the USB on the Serial Ports-64 K UDI. Click to open Serial Port Setup. Key in MSN number if no using the recommended one. Click Proceed button to enter number.

  • Page 85: Analogue Port

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.13.6 Analogue port Open device manager and right-click the device in the Analog Telephony Ports box to open analogue port setup window. Select the required service: • 4.8 kps standard speech service • 64 kbps speech service •...

  • Page 86: Saving And Reloading Configurations

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.14 Saving and reloading configurations The FELCOM 70 configuration settings may be stored on the PC hard disk, e.g. prior to replacing software. Procedure 1 Open the Device Manager window as indicated. 2 Clicking Devices > Save config to a file automatically stores the data in a “Config.
  • Page 87 5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC Configuration printout viewer The list is sorted by Terminal Id. Print to local printer Save to disk Terminal ld and MSN number Tyep of service Individual device settings Distress Alarm, if attached Name/location, if entered 5-37...

  • Page 88: Print Handling Setup

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.15 Print handling setup Clicking Configure>Print handling opens the Printout from modem window. The Printout from modem window is used for setting of default output of Traffic log, Modem configuration, etc. The following settings are selectable. Default print action: Normally, choose Print to screen which causes the file to be output via the Printout viewer.

  • Page 89: Ethernet Interface

    5. CONFIGURATION FROM PC 5.16 Ethernet interface Port configuration gets an additional tag for Telnet settings. Click Configure > Port and Telnet settings tag. If Enable access via LAN is ticked then vtLite will attempt to communicate using a raw telnet connection to the server address given in the server box. It will use the default telnet port 23.
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  • Page 91: Data Communication

    • E-commerce • VPN - Virtual Private Network Land Earth Station, FELCOM 70 SBS (Shared Base Station) assigns channels to the MPDS user and handles the MPDS communication. Terminals in MPDS mode share PC w/Windows data channels with other users.

  • Page 92: Connecting Up

    Flow control: Modem Drivers Win 2000/XP: - Std 33.600 bps SILENCE ISDN ISDN ISDN ISDN TEL 4 ISDN ISDN TEL 3 RS-232 RS-232 RS-422 ISDN ISDN FELCOM 70 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 PC serial port...

  • Page 93: Mpds-Setup

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.1.3 MPDS - setup (Windows XP is used as an example) Ensure that vtLite Mobile is closed. 1 Open the Control Panel on the PC and double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon. 2 Click the Modems tab. Click Add, see next page.
  • Page 94 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 3 In the Add Hardware Wizard window check "Don't detect my modem", and click Next. Select Standard 33600 bps Modem in the Models field, and click Next. 4 Select the port to which the Modem driver should be installed. Click Next and then Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 95 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 5 Opening the Phone and Modem Options window confirms the established modem connection. Select “Standard 33600 bps Modem”. Note: The setup for data transfer to the CU is based on the Windows 2000/XP default parameters: 8 data bits - no parity - 1 stop bit - flow ctrl: Hardware Clicking Properties allows checking the parameters.
  • Page 96 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 7 Click Create a new connection to open the New Connection Wizard. Click Next. 8 Check Connect to the Internet. Click Next. Check Set up my connection manually. Click Next.
  • Page 97 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 9 Check “Connect using a dial-up modem”. Click Next. 10 Check “Modem Standard 33600 bps Modem.” Click Next. Enter the name for the connection e.g. MPDS. Click Next.
  • Page 98 Check Anyone's use, and click Next. Note: Hash # may be omitted on some PCs/ Windows versions. 12 Enter name and password for the connection. Uncheck Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection. Click Next. Complete the New Connection, click Finish. FURUNO...

  • Page 99: Checking Default Settings

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.1.4 Checking default settings 1 Double-click Network Connections in the Control Panel. 2 Right-click the MPDS dial-up connection and click Properties.
  • Page 100 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 3 Check settings in the MPDS Properties window: • Modem - Standard 33600 bps Modem (COM1) • Phone number: **94#. Click Configure. 4 In the Modem Configuration window, check that the Maximum speed (bps) is set to 115200. 6-10...
  • Page 101 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 5 In the MPDS Properties window, click Networking and check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. Click Settings. 6 In the PPP Settings window, Negotiate multi-link for single link connections should be unchecked. 6-11...

  • Page 102: Connecting To Server

    If provided for the specific server connection, enter the User name and Password. Dialing **94# establishes the MPDS connection via the default Net provider (to HomeLES, see system overview). Click Dial to establish the connection to the server. See Connection in progress on next page. FURUNO 6-12...
  • Page 103 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Connection in progress Displayed on the PC screen: The FELCOM 70 ISDN Handset displays: (must be in diagnostic mode). MPDS: TUNED AOR-E Spot:6 MPDS:Registering AOR-E Spot:6 MPDS:Registered AOR-E Spot:6 MPDS:Connected AOR-E Spot:6 6-13...
  • Page 104 6. DATA COMMUNICATION When connected: Open the browser/program to be used on the connection. http://www.furuno.co.jp/ Connection status Appears when right-clicking the MPDS dial-up icon or clicking the PC icons in the lower right corner of the screen. Note: Click Disconnect when shutting down the call.
  • Page 105 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Switching between MPDS and ISDN mode The connection window provides sensing on the telephone number. If dialing an international number instead of **94#, the terminal switches back to ISDN mode of operation. Examples: Dialing MPDS via default Net service provider **94# (no subscriber number is sent to the Net provider).

  • Page 106: Traffic Log

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.1.6 Traffic log C/No In the vtLite idle window, clicking Log lets you select between traffic logs for packet switched data (MPDS) and all other circuit switched call types. Clicking the right arrow key expands the level of detail on entries listed. In the Traffic Log window: MPDS: note that this information is included for information only and should not be used e.g.

  • Page 107: At-Commands

    FELCOM 70 terminal in MPDS mode. This is implicitly done when using the **94# dial string. This command will make the FELCOM 70 terminal Register at the RLES when the Windows dial Up adapter sets up a PPP connection to the H-LES (Internet).
  • Page 108 It is included for information only. However when you are not able to establish the Dial Up Adapter, the "FURUNO" procedure has been to try the At+Wreg=1 , in order to verify whether or not this has been a SBS or RLES problem.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.1.8 Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause Action Wrong setup of • Make sure the vtLite 1. No contact with modem or Communication Unit. settings are correct, see busy RS-232 configuration. vtLite Mobile uses the same port. • Try autodect if problems with the connection.
  • Page 110 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Checking your configuration Connection attempt fails quickly and reports a hardware error with the modem Check that no other application for example hyperterminal or vtLite is using the serial port and check that the serial cable is properly connected between the PC and the terminal.
  • Page 111 The versions of the software components used in your system are shown in menu “Advanced functions” -> “Information available” -> “Misc version Id”. Use the up/down arrow keys to navigate the list. Minimum Modem software requirements: • FELCOM 70: 3.0 system version (vtLite function no.982). 6-21...

  • Page 112: Mobile Packet Data Service (Usb)

    • E-commerce • VPN - Virtual Private Network Land Earth Station, FELCOM 70 SBS (Shared Base Station) assigns channels to the MPDS user and handles the MPDS communication. Terminals in MPDS mode share data channels with other users. PC w/Windows...

  • Page 113: Connecting Up

    The programs may be reinstalled when the USB installation has been completed. Procedure: 1 Insert the CD enclosed with the manual. 2 With the terminal ON, connect the USB cable in both FELCOM 70 and the 3 Windows opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. See next page. Modem Drivers Win 2000/XP: Mdm4nera.inf...

  • Page 114: Pc Setup

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.2.3 PC setup Setting up a connection (Windows XP is used as an example) Ensure that vtLite Mobile is closed. 1 The Found New Hardware Wizard opens when the USB cable has been connected. Check "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click Next. 2 Check "Don't search.
  • Page 115 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 3 In the Install new modem window click Have disk. Windows selects the CD drive and detects the USB driver on the CD automatically. Click Ok. 4 Select the NERA Generic USB Modem. Click Next and then Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 116: Mpds-Setup

    Select Nera Generic USB Modem. NERA Generic USB Modem Note: The setup for data transfer to the FURUNO terminal is based on the Windows 2000/XP default parameters: 8 data bits - no parity - 1 stop bit - flow ctrl: Hardware Clicking Properties allows checking the parameters.
  • Page 117 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 3 Click Create a new connection to open the New Connection Wizard. Click Next. 4 Check Connect to the Internet. Click Next. Check Set up my connection manually. Click Next. 6-27...
  • Page 118 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 5 Check Connect using a dial-up modem. Click Next. 6 Check “Modem-NERA Generic USB Modem.” Click Next. Enter the name for the connection e.g. MPDS. Click Next. Modem - NERA Generic USB Modem [COM3] 6-28...
  • Page 119 Check Anyone's use, and click Next. Note: Hash # may be omitted on some PCs/ Windows versions. 8 Enter name and password for the connection. Uncheck Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection. Click Next. Complete the New Connection, click Finish. FURUNO 6-29...

  • Page 120: Checking Default Settings

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.2.5 Checking default settings 1 Double-click Network Connections in the Control Panel. 2 Right-click the MPDS dial-up connection and click Properties. 6-30...
  • Page 121 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 3 Confirm settings in the MPDS Properties window: "Modem - NERA Generic USB Modem". Phone number: **94# Click Configure. Modem - NERA Generic USB Modem [COM3] 4 In the Modem Configuration window, check that the Maximum speed (bps) is set to 115200.
  • Page 122 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 5 In the MPDS Properties window, click Networking and check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. Click Settings. 6 In the PPP Settings window, Negotiate multi-link for single link connections should be unchecked. 6-32...

  • Page 123: Connecting To Server

    If provided for the specific server connection, enter the User name and Password. Dialing **94# establishes the MPDS connection via the default Net provider (to HomeLES, see system overview). Click Dial to establish the connection to the server. See Connection in progress on next page. FURUNO 6-33...
  • Page 124 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Connection in progress Displayed on the PC screen: The FELCOM 70 ISDN Handset displays: (must be in diagnostic mode). MPDS: TUNED AOR-E Spot:6 MPDS:Registering AOR-E Spot:6 MPDS:Registered AOR-E Spot:6 MPDS:Connected AOR-E Spot:6 6-34...
  • Page 125 6. DATA COMMUNICATION When connected: Open the browser/program to be used on the connection. http://www.furuno.co.jp/ Connection status Appears when right-clicking the MPDS dial-up icon or clicking the PC icons in the lower right corner of the screen. Note: Click Disconnect when shutting down the call.
  • Page 126 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Switching between MPDS and ISDN mode The connection window provides sensing on the telephone number. If dialing an international number instead of **94#, the terminal switches back to ISDN mode of operation. Examples: Dialing MPDS via default Net service provider **94# (no subscriber number is sent to the Net provider).

  • Page 127: Traffic Log

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.2.7 Traffic log C/No In the vtLite idle window, clicking Log lets you select between traffic logs for packet switched data (MPDS) and all other circuit switched call types. Clicking the right arrow key expands the level of detail on entries listed. In the Traffic Log window: MPDS: note that this information is included for information only and should not be used e.g.

  • Page 128: At-Commands

    FELCOM 70 terminal Register at the RLES when the Windows dial Up adapter sets up a PPP connection to the H-LES (Internet). sets the FELCOM 70 terminal back to Normal mode (SCPC HSD) mode. Note: Local echo of keyboard entries is set to ON with the commands: Note that all the above commands are not required if you use the Dial String **94# to select MPDS;...
  • Page 129 It is included for information only. However when you are not able to establish the Dial Up Adapter, the "FURUNO" procedure has been to try the At+Wreg=1 , in order to verify whether or not this has been a SBS or RLES problem.

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.2.9 Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause Action Wrong setup of • Check cable connection. 1. No contact with Communication Unit. modem: • Disconnect USB cable, and reconnect. • On PC, open Phone and Modem options and check whether USB Modem driver is connected to COM port.
  • Page 131 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Problem Probable cause Action • Remove vtLite Mobile and USB 5. Using vtLite drivers, see problem 1. Mobile via USB fails: • Reinstall vtLite Mobile. Wrong setting in dialup. • Check properties>options>idle time 6. Disconnects before hang up. after some time: •...
  • Page 132 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Checking your configuration Connection attempt fails quickly and reports a hardware error with the modem Check that no other application for example hyperterminal or vtLite is using the serial port and check that the serial cable is properly connected between the PC and the terminal.
  • Page 133 The versions of the software components used in your system are shown in menu “Advanced functions” -> “Information available” -> “Misc version Id”. Use the up/down arrow keys to navigate the list. Minimum Modem software requirements: • FELCOM 70: 3.0 system version (vtLite function no.982). 6-43...

  • Page 134: Mobile Data Service (Rs-232)

    The Mobile Data Service offers 64 kbps connection to the international ISDN/PSTN network. The service is suitable for applications such as high-speed file transfer, store-and-forward video, e-mail and internet. (PPP = Point-to-Point Protocol). Land Earth Station, FELCOM 70 ISDN/PSTN PC w/Windows 2000 or later Internet Home service Office LAN with...

  • Page 135: Connecting Up

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.3.2 Connecting up Installation Connect the RS-232 serial cable between the serial port on the PC and the RS-232 port on the CU. The default settings are: 115200 bps Data speed: 8 data bits, Format: no parity, 1 stop bit Flow control: Hardware (RTS/CTS)

  • Page 136: Pc Setup

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.3.3 PC setup Setting up a connection (Windows XP is used as an example) Ensure that vtLite Mobile is closed. 1 Open the Control Panel on the PC and doubleclick the Phone and Modem Options icon. 2 Click the Modems tab. Click Add, see next page.
  • Page 137 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 3 In the Add Hardware Wizard window check "Don't detect my modem", and click Next. Select Standard 33600 bps Modem in the Models field, and click Next. 4 Select the port to which the Modem driver should be installed. Click Next and then Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 138 Select “Standard 33600 bps Modem”. Click the Advanced tag and enter command “AT+WS45=1.” Note: The setup for data transfer to the Furuno terminal is based on the Windows 2000/XP default parameters: 8 data bits - no parity - 1 stop bit - flow ctrl: Hardware Clicking Properties allows checking the parameters.
  • Page 139 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 7 Click Create a new connection to open the New Connection Wizard. Click Next. 8 Check Connect to the Internet. Click Next. Check Set up my connection manually. Click Next. 6-49...
  • Page 140 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 9 Check Connect using a dial-up modem. Click Next. Check "Modem - Standard 33600 bps Modem". Click Next. 10 Enter the name for the connection e.g. Mobile Data Service via RS-232. Click Next. Enter phone number. (Through some Net Providers, dialing 28 automatically connects you to the ISP - Internet Service Provider).
  • Page 141 11 Check Anyone's use, and click Next. Some Internet Service Providers require user name and password (also on number 28). Uncheck Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection. Click Next. FURUNO 12 Complete the New Connection, click Finish. 6-51...

  • Page 142: Checking Default Settings

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.3.4 Checking default settings 1 Double-click Network Connections in the Control Panel. 2 Right-click the Mobile Data Service via RS-232 dial-up connection and click Properties. 6-52...
  • Page 143 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 3 Check settings in the Mobile Data Service via RS-232 Properties window: • Modem - Standard 33600 bps Modem (COM1) • Phone number: 28 Click Configure. 4 In the Modem Configuration window, check that the Maximum speed (bps) is set to 115200.
  • Page 144 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 5 In the Mobile Data Service via RS-232 Properties window, click Networking and check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. Click Settings. 6 In the PPP Settings window, Negotiate multilink for single link connections should be unchecked. 6-54...

  • Page 145: Connecting To Server

    Note: The vtLite Mobile program must be closed down prior to dialing up the server. If provided for the specific server connection, enter the User name and Password. Click Dial to establish the connection to the server. See Connection in progress on next page. FURUNO 6-55...
  • Page 146 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Connection in progress Displayed on the PC screen: Open the browser/program to be used on the connection. Connection status Appears when right-clicking the Mobile Data Service via RS-232 dial-up icon or clicking the PC icons in the lower right corner of the screen. Note: Click Disconnect when shutting down the call.

  • Page 147: Troubleshooting

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.3.6 Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause Action Wrong setup of • Make sure the vtLite settings are 1. No contact with Communication Unit. correct, see RS-232 configuration. modem or busy vtLite Mobile uses the same • Try autodect if problems with the port.

  • Page 148: At Commands

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.3.7 AT commands General The AT command set allows you to configure the Mobile Data Service function directly from your PC keyboard. The AT characters are a prefix to the commands you issue to the Mobile Data Service.
  • Page 149 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Operating modes The Mobile Data Service function may operate in three modes: • Command mode The Mobile Data Service responds to AT commands. No remote communication occurs. • Online command mode A data call is taking place and an escape sequence has been initiated, after which the Mobile Data Service will respond to AT commands during the call.
  • Page 150 6. DATA COMMUNICATION hook control: sets the Mobile Data Service ON-hook when in Online Data Mode. Disconnects the line and terminates the call. returns to Online Data Mode when in Online Command Mode during a data call. sets responses sent by the Mobile Data Service: : the Mobile Data Service returns responses like OK or ERROR.
  • Page 151 6. DATA COMMUNICATION basic message set extended with all of the above. Default resets the Mobile Data Service configuration to last saved command. Also clears the call if used when in Online Command Mode. repeats last command. Re-executes the last AT command string issued to the Mobile Data Service, including redialing a telephone number.
  • Page 152 Inmarsat system. displays capabilities supported by FELCOM 70 displays manufacturer identification. displays equipment identification. displays software revision. [n<format>] [,m<parity>] specifies the local serial port start-stop (asynchronous) character framing between the PC and the FELCOM 70. displays current settings. 6-62...
  • Page 153 PC - to – FELCOM 70, reference number m : 0 = no flow control 1 = XON/XOFF (software flow control) 2 = CTS (hardware flow control) Default [r+(PC-to-WP rate)] specifies the data rate at which PC – FELCOM 70 interface accepts commands. displays current settings. 6-63...
  • Page 154 9600 bps 19200 bps 38400 bps Example: specifies a data rate of 9600 bps between the PC and the FELCOM 70 CU. indicates which PCCA standard the Mobile Data Service complies with. selects Net Provider (XXX = LES access code) Example: selects Telenor.
  • Page 155 S-Register commands S-registers are special memory locations in FELCOM 70 for storing specific configuration and operating parameters. specifies automatic answer at the n ring.
  • Page 156 6. DATA COMMUNICATION stores the ASCII decimal code for the carriage return character. Authorized codes within: 0 to 127. <n> sets value of register. displays current value of register. sets the CARRIAGE RETURN code to 13 ( -key). Default. stores the ASCII decimal code for the line feed character. Authorized codes: 0 to 127.
  • Page 157 6. DATA COMMUNICATION sets delay before examining DTR (108/2) after dialing and when online with a mobile-to-net call. Range: 0-255 hundredths of a second. <n> sets delay value. displays current delay value. sets delay to 5 (corresponding to 50 milliseconds). Default.

  • Page 158: Dte Interface

    Clear To Send Ring indicator 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 Signal source DTE means the signal goes from the PC to FELCOM 70. Signal source DCE means the signal goes from FELCOM 70 to the PC. 6-68...
  • Page 159 ON indicates that DCE (FELCOM 70) is prepared to accept data from DTE (PC). 107 Data Set Ready Signal from FELCOM 70 that when ON indicates that a data call setup is in progress. 108 Data Terminal Ready Signal from PC. This signal is used in the Hotline mode and indicate when going from OFF to ON that the PC wants to make a data call.

  • Page 160: Mobile Data Service (Usb)

    The Mobile Data Service offers 64 kbps connection to the international ISDN/PSTN network. The service is suitable for applications such as high-speed file transfer, store-and-forward video, e-mail and internet. (PPP = Point-to-Point Protocol). Land Earth Station, FELCOM 70 PC w/Windows ISDN/PSTN 2000 or later Internet Home service Office LAN with...
  • Page 161 The programs may be reinstalled when the USB installation has been completed. Procedure: 1 Insert the CD enclosed with the manual. 2 With the terminal ON, connect the USB cable in both FELCOM 70 and the 3 Windows opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. See next page. Modem Drivers Win 2000/XP: Mdm4nera.inf...

  • Page 162: Pc Setup

    1 The Found New Hardware Wizard opens when the USB cable has been connected. Check "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click Next. FELCOM 70 2 Check "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install". Click Next.
  • Page 163 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 3 In the Install new modem window click Have disk. Windows selects the CD drive and detects the USB driver on the CD automatically. Click Ok. 4 Select the NERA Generic USB Modem. Click Next and then Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 164 Nera Generic USB Modem Properties Nera Generic USB Modem Note: The setup for data transfer to the FURUNO terminal is based on the Windows 2000/XP default parameters: 8 data bits - no parity - 1 stop bit - flow ctrl: Hardware Clicking Properties allows checking the parameters.
  • Page 165 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 7 Click Create a new connection to open the New Connection Wizard. Click Next. 8 Check Connect to the Internet. Click Next. Check Set up my connection manually. Click Next. 6-75...
  • Page 166 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 9 Check Connect using a dial-up modem. Click Next. Check "Modem - NERA F77 USB Modem". Click Next. Modem - NERA F77 USB Modem [COM3] 10 Enter the name for the connection e.g. Mobile Data Service via USB. Click Next.
  • Page 167 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 11 Check Anyone's use, and click Next. 12 Enter name and password for the connection. Uncheck Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection. Click Next. Complete the New Connection, click Finish. FURUNO 6-77...

  • Page 168: Checking Default Settings

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.4.3 Checking default settings 1 Double-click Network Connections in the Control Panel. 2 Right-click the Mobile Data Service via USB dial-up connection and click Properties. Mobile Data Service via USB Disconnected FURUNO F77 USB Modem 6-78...
  • Page 169 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 3 Confirm settings in the Mobile Data Service via USB Properties window: "Modem – NERA Generic USB Modem". Phone number: 28 Click Configure. Mobile Data Service via USB Properties Modem - NERA Generic USB Modem [COM3] 4 In the Modem Configuration window, check that the Maximum speed (bps) is set to 115200.
  • Page 170 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 5 In the Mobile Data Service via RS-232 Properties window, click Networking and check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. Click Settings. 6 In the PPP Settings window, Negotiate multi-link for single link connections should be un-checked. 6-80...

  • Page 171: Connecting To Server

    Note: The vtLite Mobile program must be closed down prior to dialing up the server. Enter the User name and Password provided for the specific server connection. Click Dial to establish the connection to the server. See Connection in progress on next page. FURUNO 6-81...
  • Page 172 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Connection in progress Open the browser/program to be used on the connection. Connection status Appears when right-clicking the Mobile Data Service via USB dial-up icon or clicking the PC icons in the lower right corner of the screen. Note: Click Disconnect when shutting down the call.

  • Page 173: Troubleshooting

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.4.5 Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause Action Wrong setup of • Check cable connection. 1. No contact with Communication Unit. modem: • Disconnect USB cable, and reconnect. • On PC, open Phone and Modem options and check whether USB Modem driver is connected to COM port.
  • Page 174 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Problem Probable cause Action • Remove vtLite Mobile and USB 5. Using vtLite drivers, see problem 1. Mobile via USB fails • Reinstall vtLite Mobile. Wrong setting in dialup • Check properties>options>idle time 6. Disconnects before hang up. after some time •...

  • Page 175: Mobile Data Service (Isdn)

    The Mobile Data Service complies with the communication protocol defined by the Inmarsat Fleet system. The transmission data rate over the satellite link is 64/128 kbps for FELCOM 70. The Mobile Data Service offers connection to the international ISDN/PSTN network.
  • Page 176 2. Connect the ISDN cable between the ISDN USB adapter and the ISDN port on the communication unit of the FELCOM 70. We recommend Eicon Diva ISDN USB Adapter. 3. Turn on the FELCOM 70 and PC. Windows opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. ISDN...

  • Page 177: Pc Setup

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.5.3 PC setup Setting up a connection (Windows XP is used as an example) Ensure that vtLite Mobile is closed. 1. Open the Control Panel on the PC and double-click the Network Connections icon. 2. Click Create a new connection to open the New Connection Wizard. Click Next.
  • Page 178 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 3. Select “European ISDN (DSS1) type switch. Click Next. Enter MSN 60 for 64 kbps ISDN data service, or MSN 65 for 128 kbps (shown in example). Click Add to enter the MSN, and Next to continue. 4.
  • Page 179 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 5. Check Connect using a dial-up modem. Click Next. Check “ISDN channel Eicon DIVA 2.01 S/T (USB)” for 64 kbps transmission, or “All available lines multi-linked” for 128 kbps (example). Click Next. 6-89...
  • Page 180 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6. Enter the name for the connection e.g. Mobile Data Service via ISDN 128 kbps (example). Click Next. Enter phone number (through some Net Providers, dialing 90628# automatically connects you to the ISP-Internet Service Provider). When set up for 64 kbps transmission, dialing 28# connects you to the ISP. Click Next.
  • Page 181 Uncheck Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection. Click Next. Complete the New Connection, click Finish. FURUNO 9. Click Dial to establish the connection to the server (the example applies to 128 kbps transmission). See Connection in progress later.
  • Page 182 6. DATA COMMUNICATION 10. In the Mobile Data Service via ISDN 128 kbps Properties window, click the Networking tab and check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. Click Settings. 11. In the PPP Settings window, Negotiate multilink for single link connections should be checked for 128 kbps transmission and unchecked for 64 kbps.
  • Page 183 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Connection in progress Open the browser/program to be used on the connection. Connection status The following status window appears when right-clicking the Mobile Data Service via ISDN 128 kbps dial-up icon in the Network Connections window or clicking the PC icons in the lower right corner of the screen. Note: Click Disconnect when shutting down the call.

  • Page 184: Troubleshooting

    6. DATA COMMUNICATION 6.5.4 Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause Action Wrong setup of • Close vtLite if used via the USB port. 1. No contact Communication Unit. with modem: • Check cable connection. • Disconnect USB or RS-232 cable, and reconnect. •...
  • Page 185 6. DATA COMMUNICATION Action Problem Probable cause • Enter any name/password to ensure a Some PCs always 8. Username successful call. require username/ and password password illegal • VtLite only autodetects COM1 – COM6. Wrong COM port 9. Problem Select appropriate port manually. using vtLite via USB •...
  • Page 186 6. DATA COMMUNICATION This page is intentionally left blank. 6-96...

  • Page 187: Troubleshooting

    Problem Probable cause Action • Toggle the ON/OFF switch The CU is not switched The FELCOM 70 CU power to ON. indicator does not light up. • Switch off, wait 10 secs and switch back on. Power is not connected.
  • Page 188 "No the display. response from net" or • The FELCOM 70 terminal is "Not authorized for not properly commissioned. this service". Check with the Net Service Provider or verily that “Network status information”...
  • Page 189 No GPS GPS alarm, or no GPS readout may use up 15 minutes if FELCOM 70 has switched off for more than 6 hours. If not the case, GPS will report position to the vtLite Mobile and handset display when the system logs on to the satellite.

  • Page 190: Alarms And Messages

    7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.2 Alarms and messages 7.2.1 Introduction Furuno ISDN Handset in idle When idle, the ISDN Handset displays as Ocean Region follows. Service provide Status Ready for call Signal strength Indicator The alarm indicator flashes when an alarm Alarm indicator condition occurs.
  • Page 191 7. TROUBLESHOOTING Alarms and Messages function The following information may be read out: • Active alarms and warnings that are not yet read • Information log, list of previous alarm conditions, warnings and event information • Clear cause log, list of abnormal conditions that have caused a call to be cleared •...

  • Page 192: Alarms

    7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.2.2 Alarms Alarms and messages menu 1 Double-click Active alarms and warnings to open List of active alarms window. 2 The List of active alarms displays the alarms and warnings that are not yet read. An alarm will remain active until the problem has been solved. Pressing right-arrow displays detailed information and moves the alarm to the Information Log.
  • Page 193 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Statistics list and Error log are used for faultfinding purposes only. 6 The Restart log indicates why and when the system was restarted. Alarm list Ref. Alarm Information Solution Burst not sent Internal Information No need for action if terminal Missing output operates normally.

  • Page 194: Clear Causes

    7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.2.3 Clear causes Clear cause window List of possible clear cause messages 1001 Call cleared by MES terminal 1011 Call failed, MES terminal busy 1012 Call cleared, MES terminal busy 1021 Call failed, MES time-out (no answer) 1081 Call failed, MES terminal not installed 1091 Call failed, MES terminal out-of-service...
  • Page 195 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 12B1/3 SES is clearing due to timeout of timer channel_not_ready, before reception of CHANNEL_READY. 12B1/4 SES is clearing due to timeout of timer TS003, Wait for assignment from NCS during shore_call 12B1/5 SES is clearing due to timeout of timer TS008, no_distress_channel_assignment 12B1/6 SES is clearing due to timeout of timer TS005,...
  • Page 196 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 12B1/37 Used in CONTROL_PP to indicate a preemption of a ship- or shore-call, for a MES initiated distress-call. 12B1/38 Used in DTLXMNG_DPP to indicate a timeout of timer TS308, no mark has been received from the LES. 12B1/41 Printer not ready.
  • Page 197 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 12B1/71 Internal call manager busy 12B1/72 Congestion, can't connect lines, internal dialing. 12B1/73 Congestion, can't get line, internal dialing. 12B1/74 Internal number unallocated 12B1/75 Incompatible destination for internal call 12B1/76 Invalid CallRef, (Too late, another call process got the call) 12B1/77 Too late, another call process got the call, (ISDN: non_selected_user_clearing)
  • Page 198 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 12C2 Call cleared, no credit card valid message received 12C3 Call failed, MES time-out (no terrestrial answer) 12C4 Call cleared, authentication query not received 12C5 Call cleared, supplementary services signalling error 12C6 Call cleared, supplementary services signalling error 12C7 Call cleared, supplementary services signalling error 12C8...

  • Page 199: Troubleshooting: Real Time Status Indications

    7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.2.4 Troubleshooting: Real time status indications Access to AT-commands Instead of using the PC hyperterminal facility, access can easily accomplished using vtLite Mobile. Start vtLite again: You cab now key at + wreg =1 from vtLite. Note: For access to all advanced status indications, enable traffic log. Read information MPDS status: inactive...
  • Page 200 7. TROUBLESHOOTING MPDS in traffic log explanation: SRejTx: <count1> <count2> The counters are respectively the number of SREJ supervisory frames send and received. This indicates errors in the forward and return path respectively. Tx 5ms: <count1> Tx20ms: <count2> The counters are respectively the number of 5 ms and 20 ms bursts sent by the terminal.

  • Page 201: Troubleshooting: Other Logs

    7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.2.5 Troubleshooting: Other logs Mobile Packet Data Service calls Clicking Mpds in the Traffic log window opens the list of Mobile Packet Data Service call records. Pressing at a record when in window (2) displays detailed call data. MPDS network used (Home LES) # Tagged for printout Forward errors...

  • Page 202: Throughput

    TCP. Example: Dr.TCP http://www.dslreports.com/drtcp/ Note: FURUNO assumes no responsibility or liability for this software. Be sure to backup the registry BEFORE changing it. The method required to change window size may differ depending on OS or router.

  • Page 203: List Of Terms

    M4 Inmarsat Multi-Media Mini-M. MES Mobile Earth Station, a user terminal for an Inmarsat system; the FELCOM 70 terminal is an MES for the Inmarsat GAN system; MES may also be called SES (Ship Earth Station) or, if on aircraft, AES (Aeronautical Earth Station).
  • Page 204 PIN Personal Identification Number. POR Pacific Ocean Region. PPP Point-to-Point Protocol, protocol used for serial data communication via the FELCOM 70 RS-232 or USB port. PUK Personal Unblocking Key, code that allows unblocking a SIM card. RF Radio Frequency. R LES Regional Land Earth Station sets terminal in MPDS list.

  • Page 205: System Description

    NCS: Network Coordinating Station, one in each Ocean Region (supervises all messages and signals sent in the Inmarsat system). LES: Land Earth Station w/Net service providers interconnects fixed telecommunication networks with the Inmarsat system. MES: Mobile Earth Station (FELCOM 70, user terminal for the Inmarsat system). TELEPHONE NETWORKS DATA NETWORKS Overview of the Inmarsat GAN system.
  • Page 206 AOR-E Indian Ocean Region Pacific Ocean Region The coverage area of the satellites for FELCOM 70 (GAN) is shown on page 3-4. Communication is possible in areas marked with ellipse. Transmission frequencies The Inmarsat GAN terminals operate in the following frequency bands: •...
  • Page 207 Tracking At the end of a search, FELCOM 70 performs a fine-tuning of the antenna position around the strongest detected signal. The fine-tuning is obtained by conical scan function based on an antenna rate sensor and a tilt sensor.
  • Page 208 MSN (Mobile Subscriber Number) assigned to each unit. Control interface The RS-232 or USB port allows connection of a PC for configuration of FELCOM 70. A PC program that provides the software to operate and configure FELCOM 70 terminal is supplied on the enclosed CD.
  • Page 209 The Net service provider issues your user licence and IMN (Inmarsat Mobile Number) phone numbers. It is also responsible for the billing of calls (charges). The FELCOM 70 may respond to individual IMN numbers, giving the possibility to transfer a call directly to each device attached to it.
  • Page 210 601234789 the MES Return ID and type of service. 64 kbps data (Gr.4 fax) 123456/ABCDEF 64 kbps data 601234890 FELCOM 70 incorporates a configuration 123456/ABCDEF 64 kbps data 601234481 table that contains Originating Id for every 64 kbps data device connected and type of service.
  • Page 211 9. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Calls to Mobiles See figure. The FELCOM 70 terminal receives incoming calls via the IMN phone numbers. IMN numbers are assigned to the following ports by the user: • ISDN port • RS-232 serial data port • RS-422 serial data port •...
  • Page 212 T.ID Type To "connect" a Terminal Id to a physical line, 123456/ABCDEF 4.8kbps speech 761234567 FELCOM 70 incorporates a translation table. 4.8 kbps speech This table can contain up to 100 ID translations, 123456/ABCDEF 64 kbps data 601234789 and each Terminal Id in use is programmed with 64 kbps data (Gr.4 fax)

  • Page 213: Appendix: Terminal Identities

    APPENDIX: TERMINAL IDENTITIES Term. ld Service Inmarsat services 01 - 0F Voice B: 16.8, M: 4.8, Mini-M: 4.8, F: 4.8 11 - 1F B: 9.6, M: 2.4, Mini-M: 2.4 21 - 2F B: 9.6, M: 2.4, Mini-M: 2.4 31 - 3F Telex 41 - 4F 51 - 5F...

  • Page 214: Appendix: Maintenance Parts

    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 215 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE PARTS DIP LNA TR block HPA block (HPA pcb, HPA CONT pcb, PWR pcb) AP-3...

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