4. MAINTENANCE
4-3
4.4 Diagnostics
The FA-70 provides diagnostic tests to check the transponder unit for proper opera-
tion.
[Tests] screen for PC
Red Orange
• Memory error
• RX1/2 PLL unlock error
• TX PLL unlock error
• TX power error
• GPS antenna short
• Lost position
• VSWR error
• Temperature error
• Power amplifier voltage error
• MMSI not registered
• Noise level error (CSTDMA mode only)
Menu item Description
[Test Start] (for the PC) Click to start the test.
[Transponder Test] The program version number appears on the first line. The RAM,
ROM, two RX channels (A and B) and TX are checked for proper op-
eration, and the results are displayed as "OK" or "NG" (No Good). For
any NG, contact your dealer for advice. When the VHF splitter board
is connected, "Used" appears, not connected, "Unused" appears on
the last line.
[GNSS Test] The program version number appears on the first line. The ROM,
RAM, Flash ROM, the connection with antenna (including power line)
and COM (communication) are checked for proper operation, and the
results are displayed as [OK] or [NG] (No Good). For any NG, contact
your dealer for advice.
[Clear GNSS] (for the PC) Click to initialize the internal GNSS core. The confirmation message
"Clear GNSS. Are you sure?" appears. Click [Yes] to initialize.
POWER
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ERROR
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RX
SILENT
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TX
POWER LED
ERROR LED (See the table below.)
RX LED
TX LED
SILENT LED
xx
xx