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Furuno FM-8900S User Manual

Furuno FM-8900S
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VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
FM-8900S
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Furuno FM-8900S Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFuruno
ModelFM-8900S
CategoryCordless Telephone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT NOTICES

General Information

General notes and disclaimers about the manual's content and scope.

Product and Battery Disposal

Guidelines for discarding the product and used batteries according to regulations.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning Definitions and Precautions

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION symbols and lists critical safety warnings.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT INFORMATION

Specific Safety Cautions

Cautions regarding distress alert transmission, antenna safety, and warning labels.

TFT LCD Details

Information on pixel behavior and display characteristics of the TFT LCD.

DISTRESS ALERT PROCEDURES

Sending a Distress Alert

Step-by-step guide on how to initiate a distress alert transmission.

DISTRESS ALERT MANAGEMENT

Cancelling a Distress Alert

Procedure to cancel an active distress alert transmission.

FOREWORD AND FEATURES

Introduction and Product Features

Welcomes the owner and lists the main capabilities of the FM-8900S system.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Component Diagram

Illustrates the interconnected components of the FM-8900S system.

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW - TRANSCEIVER UNIT

Controls and Functions

Detailed description of each button and knob on the transceiver unit.

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW - BASIC OPERATIONS

Power, RT Screen, and Display Adjustment

How to power the unit, navigate the RT screen, and adjust display brightness.

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW - CHANNEL MANAGEMENT

Selecting Channel Region and Channels

Steps to select channel regions and specific channels for operation.

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW - TRANSMISSION AND AUDIO

Transmission, Loudspeaker, and CH16 Selection

Basics of transmission, loudspeaker control, and quick CH16 access.

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW - SCANNING FUNCTIONS

Dual Channel (DW) and All Channel Scanning

How to scan two channels or all channels simultaneously.

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Auto Acknowledgement and Priority Settings

Configuring automatic acknowledgement and understanding system priority.

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW - INTERCOM AND SESSIONS

Intercom and Session Management

How to use intercom and manage active communication sessions.

DSC OVERVIEW

What is DSC and Message Types

Explanation of Digital Selective Calling and its various message types.

DSC CALL DETAILS AND ALARMS

Call Contents and Audio Alarms

Details of DSC call components and the function of audio alarms.

DSC CALL SCREEN INTERPRETATION

RX Call Screen Interpretation

How to read and understand received DSC call screens.

DSC TRANSMISSION SCREEN INTERPRETATION

TX Call Screen Interpretation

How to read and understand DSC transmission screens.

DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS - SENDING ALERTS

Distress Alert Overview and Sending (Unedited)

General steps for distress operations and sending alerts without editing.

DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS - SENDING EDITED ALERTS

Sending Distress Alert (Edited)

Procedure to send a distress alert with pre-edited information.

DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS - RECEIVING ALERTS

Receiving a Distress Alert

What happens when your ship receives a distress alert.

DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS - RELAY DECISIONS

Distress Relay Decision Flowchart

Guide to determine if and how to relay a distress alert.

DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Transmitting Distress Acknowledgement

Steps to send a distress acknowledge call via CH16.

DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS - SENDING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Sending Distress Acknowledgement

Procedure to send a distress acknowledge call.

DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS - RELAYING CALLS

Sending Distress Relay to Coast Station

How to relay a distress alert to a coast station.

DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS - RELAYING ALL SHIPS

Sending Distress Relay to All Ships

Procedure to relay a distress alert to all ships.

SENDING DISTRESS RELAY ON BEHALF OF SHIP

Relay to Coast Station

Steps to send a distress relay to a coast station on behalf of another ship.

SENDING DISTRESS RELAY TO ALL SHIPS

Relay to All Ships Procedure

Detailed steps for sending a distress relay to all ships as directed.

RECEIVING AND CANCELING DISTRESS ALERTS

Receiving Distress Relays and Cancelling Alerts

How to handle incoming distress relay messages and cancel alerts.

DSC GENERAL MESSAGE CALLING

Non-Distress Message Procedures and Individual Calls

General procedures for non-distress messages and individual DSC calls.

DSC INDIVIDUAL CALL MANAGEMENT

Sending an Individual Call

Step-by-step guide to initiate an individual DSC call.

DSC INDIVIDUAL CALL RESPONSES

Handling Unable Acknowledgements

How to respond when unable to acknowledge an individual DSC call.

DSC GROUP CALL MANAGEMENT

Sending a Group Call

Procedure for initiating a DSC group call.

DSC GROUP CALL RECEIVING

Receiving a Group Call

How to handle incoming DSC group calls.

DSC PSTN CALL MANAGEMENT

Sending a PSTN Call

Steps to initiate a telephone call via DSC.

DSC PSTN CALL RECEIVING AND CAUTIONS

Receiving PSTN Calls and Cautions

How to handle incoming PSTN calls and important call cautions.

DSC ALL SHIPS CALL MANAGEMENT

Sending an All Ships Call

Procedure to send a DSC call to all ships.

DSC ALL SHIPS CALL RECEIVING

Receiving an All Ships Call

How to handle incoming All Ships DSC calls.

DSC POSITION CALL MANAGEMENT

Requesting Other Ship's Position

How to request the position of another vessel via DSC.

DSC POSITION CALL RESPONSES

Handling Position Requests and Replies

Managing requests for your position and replying to others.

DSC POLLING REQUEST MANAGEMENT

Receiving and Replying to Polling Requests

How to handle polling requests from coast stations and provide replies.

DSC SPECIAL MESSAGE TYPES

Neutral Craft Call Operations

Sending and receiving DSC messages indicating neutral craft status.

DSC MEDICAL TRANSPORT CALL MANAGEMENT

Medical Transport Call Operations

Sending and receiving DSC messages about medical transport.

MENU OPERATION - ACCESSING MENUS

MENU Screen Navigation

How to navigate to and exit the main menu system.

MENU OPERATION - CHANNEL AND MEMORY

Volume, Channel Region, and Memory Settings

Configuring handset volume, channel regions, and memory channels.

MENU OPERATION - MEMORY CONFIGURATION

Memory Channel Configuration

How to turn memory channels on or off for selection.

MENU OPERATION - PRINTING AND POSITION

Message Printing and Position Setting

Enabling message printing and setting the unit's position.

MENU OPERATION - DATE, TIME, AND TIMEOUT

Date, Time, and Timeout Settings

Setting the system's date, time, and session timeout periods.

MENU OPERATION - INTERCOM AND AUTO REVERT

Intercom Naming and Auto Revert Settings

Assigning names to intercom terminals and configuring auto revert.

MENU OPERATION - CH16 SWITCHING

Automatic Switch to CH16

Configuring automatic channel switching to CH16 under certain conditions.

MENU OPERATION - ALARM AND APPLICATION SETTINGS

External Alarm and RT Application Settings

Configuring external alarms and RT application display settings.

MENU OPERATION - ADDRESS BOOK

Address Book Management

Managing address book entries: list, register, edit, and delete.

MENU OPERATION - TX MESSAGE FILES

TX Message File Management

Managing saved message files: list, individual, group, PSTN, test.

MENU OPERATION - DELETING MESSAGES AND LOG FILES

Message and Log File Deletion

Removing saved message files and managing call log files.

MENU OPERATION - AUTO ACK SETTINGS

Configuring Auto Acknowledgement Details

Setting automatic acknowledgement for various DSC message types.

MENU OPERATION - SOUND SETTINGS

Audio Settings Configuration

Adjusting key click, speaker, and alarm volumes.

REMOTE HANDSET OPERATION

Remote Handset Controls and Functions

Overview of buttons and functions on the remote handset.

REMOTE HANDSET OPERATION - BASIC FUNCTIONS

Power, RT Screen, and Display Information

Handset power, RT screen displays, and relevant information.

REMOTE HANDSET OPERATION - DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast

How to adjust display brightness and contrast on the remote handset.

REMOTE HANDSET OPERATION - CHANNEL SELECTION

Channel Region and Channel Selection

How to select channels and regions using the remote handset.

REMOTE HANDSET OPERATION - TRANSMISSION AND AUDIO

Transmission, Loudspeaker, and CH16 Selection

Handset transmission, loudspeaker control, and CH16 access.

REMOTE HANDSET OPERATION - INTERCOM AND TERMINAL ID

Intercom and Terminal ID Management

Making intercom calls and managing terminal IDs on the handset.

REMOTE HANDSET OPERATION - AUDIO SETTINGS

Audio Settings Configuration

Adjusting key click, earpiece volume, and off-hook speaker settings.

REMOTE HANDSET OPERATION - TESTING AND VERSIONS

Testing, Versions, and Squelch

Performing system tests, viewing versions, and managing squelch.

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Daily Test Procedures

Steps to conduct daily tests for operational checks.

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING - ROUTINE OPERATIONS

Routine Maintenance and Simple Troubleshooting

Regular maintenance tasks and solutions for common operational issues.

TROUBLESHOOTING - WARNING AND CAUTION MESSAGES

Interpreting Warning and Caution Messages

Explains error messages, their meanings, and recommended remedies.

TROUBLESHOOTING - TEST CALLS

Performing Test Calls

How to send test signals to verify DSC functionality.

APPENDIX 1: MENU TREE

Transceiver Unit Menu Structure

Hierarchical view of all menu options available on the transceiver.

APPENDIX 1: MENU TREE - REMOTE HANDSET

Remote Handset Menu Structure

Hierarchical view of menu options for the remote handset.

APPENDIX 2: MARINE VHF CHANNEL LISTS

International Channels

List of international VHF channels and their corresponding frequencies.

APPENDIX 2: MARINE VHF CHANNEL LISTS - REGIONAL CHANNELS

USA and Weather Channels

VHF channels specific to USA regions and weather broadcasts.

APPENDIX 2: MARINE VHF CHANNEL LISTS - CANADIAN CHANNELS

Canadian Channels and Weather Channels

VHF channels for Canada and weather broadcasts.

APPENDIX 2: MARINE VHF CHANNEL LISTS - INLAND WATERWAYS

Inland Waterways Channels

VHF channels designated for inland waterway navigation.

APPENDIX 2: MARINE VHF CHANNEL LISTS - PRIVATE CHANNELS

Private Channels

List of private VHF channels, often for specific uses.

APPENDIX 3: ABBREVIATIONS LIST

Glossary of Abbreviations and Icons

Definitions for common abbreviations and explanations of icons used in the manual.

APPENDIX 4: DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1) - INPUT SENTENCES

GPS, Time, and GNSS Input Formats

Formats for receiving GPS, time, and GNSS data from external systems.

APPENDIX 4: DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1) - ADDITIONAL INPUT SENTENCES

RMC, VDM, and ACK Input Formats

Input sentence formats for RMC, VDM, and ACK data.

APPENDIX 4: DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1) - OUTPUT SENTENCES

DSC, DSE, TLL, and ALR Output Formats

Formats for transmitting DSC, DSE, TLL, and ALR data.

APPENDIX 4: DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1) - P-SENTENCES

P-Sentence Descriptions

Details on P-sentences for equipment information and message calls.

APPENDIX 4: DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1) - SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

Interface Schematic Diagram

Circuit diagram illustrating the digital interface connections.

APPENDIX 5: PARTS LIST

Transceiver Unit and Handset Parts

List of electrical parts for the transceiver unit and handset.

APPENDIX 5: PARTS LIST - JUNCTION BOX

Junction Box IF-8900 Parts

List of electrical parts for the junction box.

APPENDIX 6: PARTS LOCATION

Transceiver Unit and Handset Component Locations

Visual guide to the location of components within the transceiver unit and handset.

APPENDIX 6: PARTS LOCATION - REMOTE STATIONS AND JUNCTION BOX

Remote Station and Junction Box Component Locations

Visual guide to component locations in remote stations and junction box.

APPENDIX 7: THERMAL PRINTER UTP-58E

Printer Usage, Cautions, and Specifications

Guidelines for using and maintaining the thermal printer, including cautions.

APPENDIX 7: THERMAL PRINTER UTP-58E - DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

DIP Switch Configuration

How to set DIP switches for printer specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS - GENERAL AND TRANSMITTER

General and Transmitter Specifications

Details on channels, stability, emission class, display, and transmitter specs.

SPECIFICATIONS - RECEIVER, DSC, INTERFACE, POWER, ENVIRONMENT

Receiver, DSC, Interface, Power, and Environmental Specs

Specs for receiver, DSC, interface, power supply, and environmental conditions.

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