Troubleshooting; Diagnostics; Monitor Unit Test - Furuno UAIS TRANPONDER FA-150 Operator's Manual

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Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting table below provides common symptoms of trouble and
the means to rectify them. If you cannot restore normal operation, do not
attempt to check inside the equipment. Refer any repair work to a qualified
technician.
Symptom
Power
Cannot turn on the power.
Transmitting, receiving messages
Cannot transmit or
receive.
Can transmit but message
is sent to wrong party.
Position data
No position data
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Diagnostics

The FA-150 provides diagnostic tests to check the monitor unit and
transponder unit for proper operation.
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Monitor unit test

The monitor unit test shows program no., and checks the ROM, RAM, LCD and
controls.
1. Press the MENU key to open the main menu.
2. Select DIAGNOSTICS then press the ENT key.
Troubleshooting
• Check that the power connector is firmly fastened.
• Check the power supply.
• Check that the VHF antenna cable is firmly
• Check the VHF antenna for damage.
• For TX message, try different TX channel.
• On the SET MSG TYPE sub-menu, check that
• Check the GPS antenna for damage.
• Check the GPS antenna cable and its connectors.
For service technician.
Not accessible by user.
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
Remedy
fastened.
(operating sequence: MENU, MSG, CREATE
MSG, SET MSG TYPE, CHANNEL)
ADRS TYPE is selected to ADRS-CAST and
MMSI is correct, before sending a message.
(operating sequence: MENU, MSG, CREATE
MSG, SET MSG TYPE, ADRS TYPE and MMSI)
[DIAGNOSTICS]
MONITOR TEST
TRANSPONDER TEST
PWR ON/OFF HISTORY
TX ON/OFF HISTORY
MEMORY CLEAR
ACTIVATE KEY
FOR SERVICE
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