Furuno RC-1800F Operator's Manual page 372

8. The MES automatically transmits the distress alert test within two
minutes after completion of step 8.
9. When the distress alert test is finished the results of the test are
sent to MES.
The entire PV test can be conducted automatically (taking about
15 minutes in total).
PV test procedure
1. Confirm that the communication unit is in idle condition and
logged in.
2. Press [F7] to display the Options menu.
3. Press [6] to display the Test menu.
4. Press [1] to select PV Test.
Options
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
If the communication unit is not idle when the test is initi-
Note:
ated the screen displays "MES is not idle now. Cannot start
PV Test." And if not logged in, "Cannot start PV Test. (not
Logged-in)" appears.
5. Press [Enter] to transmit the PV test request to NCS.
Options
1. Login
2. Logout
1. PV Test
3. Abort
2. PV Test Result
Starting PV Test Process.
4. Select NCS
3. Self Test
Automatic test mode: Normal communication disabled.
5. Ocean Region
4. Distress Alarm Button Test
Do not press any distress button unless you are in distress.
6. Test
6. Press [Esc] to return to the standby display.
7. The screen displays "Current State: Idle (pending!)" when the
acknowledge signal is received from the NCS.
8. When testing begins the screen displays "Current State: TEST-
ING".
9. Transmit a message to the LES. The LES, after acknowledging
receipt of your message, transmits a message to you.
Test
PV Test
Figure 8-3 PV test screen
Test
PV Test
Figure 8-4 PV test screen
Start
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