Pv Test Procedure - Furuno Felcom 15 Operator's Manual

8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
10. When the distress alert test is finished, the LES sends the results of the PV
test to the MES.
8.3.2

PV test procedure

1. Confirm that the terminal 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.
8-4
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
Test
1. Login
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.
PV Test
Yes
PV test screen
PV Test
PV test screen
Start
No