Furuno RC-1800T Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL GMDSS Radio Station RC-1800T Model (FS-1575/FS-2575 installation in field specification) This manual covers the general description of the GMDSS Radio Station. Refer to the separate manuals for detailed information on individual units mounted in the console. www.furuno.com...
- Page 3 How to discard a used battery Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
- Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The operator must read the safety instructions before attempting to operate this equipment. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, DANGER will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury.
- Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING (1)Keep sparks and lit smoking materials away from the lead-acid battery. Make sure the battery room is well ventilated. The battery emits hydrogen gas which can cause explosion. (2)The electrolyte in the lead-acid battery contains sulfuric acid which can be harmful to the human body, particularly to the eyes.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ........................v SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..................vi INTRODUCTION .......................1 1.1 Operational Overview....................1 1.2 Equipment Description ....................1 1.3 Mutual Operation of Equipment ..................2 1.4 Power On/Off ........................ 2 1.5 LED Flexible Light (Option) ................... 3 MAINTENANCE ......................4 2.1 Control Panel ........................ -
Page 7: Foreword
Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance. Features • The RC-1800T table-top radio rack console, which contains an MF/HF transceiver unit, con- forms to the IMO regulations for GMDSS radio equipment. • Contains an SSB radiotelephone w/DSC terminal, NBDP terminal and Inmarsat-C mobile earth station. -
Page 8: System Configuration
NLFL-03W-WB Printer* Printer* (max. 2) (max. 2) • SSAS Alert Unit IC-307 PP-520 PP-520 (max. 3) GMDSS Radio Station RC-1800T Terminal Unit Terminal Unit Terminal Unit Terminal Unit Rectifier Fuse Box* 24 VDC PR-850A SB-180 : Equipment installed in the console •... -
Page 9: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Operational Overview The RC-1800T radio rack console conforms to the IMO regulations for GMDSS radio equipment. The console minimally contains an SSB radiotelephone (w/ MF/HF DSC watch receiver), NBDP terminal unit and Inmarsat-C mobile earth station. Control Unit for SSB radiotelephone No.1 Printer... -
Page 10: Mutual Operation Of Equipment
*: Inmarsat-C instead of NBDP terminal when dual Inmarsat-C are installed Mutual Operation of Equipment The equipment in this radio console are interfaced by FURUNO’s MIF radio interface. For exam- ple, to transmit a message over the SSB radiotelephone or NBDP terminal, the Tx and Rx frequen- cies and class of emission are automatically set on the SSB radiotelephone and then the message is transmitted. -
Page 11: Led Flexible Light (Option)
1. INTRODUCTION LED Flexible Light (Option) The optional LED flexible lights are attached on the top cover of the console. Operate the dimmer knob to turn on/off or adjust the bril- liance of the light. This light does not light during AC power failure; use the emergency light (EMG LIGHT switch, see page 4) instead. -
Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE For maintenance of the units installed in the console and the connected units, refer to the respec- tive operator’s manuals. Control Panel (3) Voltmeter and Ammeter (4) [BUZZER STOP] switch (4) [BUZZER STOP] switch RADIO 24V BATT RADIO 24V BATT BATTERY BATTERY LIGHT... - Page 13 2. MAINTENANCE (3) Voltmeter (Left), Ammeter (Right) Monitor battery voltage and electric current during charging of radio battery. The battery voltage is kept between 25.0 VDC and 28.0 VDC in the flooded lead-acid battery, and 26.7 VDC in the valve-regulated lead-acid battery. (4) BUZZER STOP switch This switch silences the buzzer.
- Page 14 2. MAINTENANCE <For Flooded lead-acid battery (traditional battery)> Turns the battery charger on/off. • [AUTO]: Automatically turns on the battery when the battery voltage is below 25.0 VDC and turns it off when the voltage exceeds 28.0 VDC. While the vessel is underway, set the switch in this position.
- Page 15 2. MAINTENANCE Care of the battery The lead-acid battery powers the radio console when the ship’s main power and emergen- cy power fail, to enable communication in the event of distress. Therefore, follow the points mentioned below to keep the battery in good working order. WARNING Keep sparks and lit smoking materials away from the lead-acid battery.
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Page 16: Maintenance
2. MAINTENANCE Maintenance NOTICE Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant or contact spray to coating or plastic parts of the equipment. Those items contain organic solvents that can damage coating and plastic parts, especially plastic connectors. Do not use chemical cleaners. Remove dust and dirt from the monitor unit with a dry, soft cloth. -
Page 17: Specifications
FURUNO RC-1800T (MA1800T-75) SPECIFICATIONS OF GMDSS RADIO STATION RC-1800T (MA1800T-75) RACK CONFIGURATION SSB radiotelephone FS-1575 (150 W) or FS-2575 (250 W) Inmarsat C MES FELCOM 18 NBDP terminal IB-585 (Inmarsat duplex: no required) Printer PP-520 (2 sets) Power supply unit (option) - Page 18 FURUNO RC-1800T (MA1800T-75) SPECIFICATIONS OF POWER SUPPLY UNIT (OPTION) BATTERY CHARGER (BC-6158/6200) Applicable battery 200AH nominal ship battery Power source 100/110/200/220 VAC, 1 phase, 50/60Hz Output for battery 28 VDC nominal Output current 20 A nominal (30 A max.) Insulation resistance...
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