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Furuno INMARSAT-C FELCOM 18 User Manual

Furuno INMARSAT-C FELCOM 18
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INMARSAT-C MES
FELCOM 18
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
www.furuno.com
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Furuno INMARSAT-C FELCOM 18 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFuruno
ModelINMARSAT-C FELCOM 18
CategoryMarine Radar
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT NOTICES

General

General information regarding the manual, equipment, and company details.

How to discard a used battery

Guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible disposal of used batteries.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Warnings

Key warnings for safe operation, covering electrical, handling, and environmental hazards.

Warning Label

Information about the warning label attached to the terminal unit and its importance.

FOREWORD

Features

Highlights the main capabilities and compliance standards of the FELCOM18.

1. INMARSAT C SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction

Overview of the Inmarsat C system, its services, and primary applications.

1.2 Communications Network

Explains the Inmarsat C satellite coverage and the overall communication network architecture.

2. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

2.1 Terminal Unit

Details the main components and functions of the FELCOM terminal unit.

2.2 Keyboard

Describes the FELCOM keyboard layout and function key assignments for operation.

2.5 Standby Display

Explains the information presented on the standby display and system status monitor.

3. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION

3.1 System Settings

Guides through configuring essential system settings like date, time, and operation mode.

3.3 Login and Logout

Procedures for logging into and out of the Inmarsat C system for communication.

3.4 EGC Settings

Configuration options for receiving Enhanced Group Call (EGC) messages.

4. FILE OPERATIONS

4.2 Preparing Files

Instructions on creating and preparing routine and confidential message files.

4.3 How to Save Files

Methods for saving message files to SD cards or internal memory.

4.4 How to Open Files

Procedures for opening existing message files for editing or transmission.

5. INMARSAT COMMUNICATIONS

5.1 How to Send a Message

Detailed steps for preparing and sending messages via various communication types.

5.2 Receiving

Explains how the FELCOM receives, alarms, and manages incoming messages.

5.4 EGC Messages

Information on displaying, saving, and managing Enhanced Group Call (EGC) messages.

6. DATA REPORT AND POLLING

6.1 Data Reporting

How to configure automatic data transmission from the ship to the home office.

6.2 Polling

Procedures for making polling commands and understanding polling reception.

6.4 EPADR (Enhanced Pre-Assigned Data Reporting)

Details on setting up EPADR for efficient maritime data reporting and LRIT compliance.

7. DISTRESS OPERATIONS

7.1 How to Send the Distress Alert

Step-by-step guide on sending a distress alert without specifying the nature of distress.

7.2 How to Send the Distress Alert with Nature of Distress Specified

Procedure for sending a distress alert with detailed information on the nature of distress.

7.4 How to Test the DISTRESS Button

Instructions on how to test the functionality of the DISTRESS button without sending a real alert.

8. OTHER FUNCTIONS

8.1 How to Abort an Operation

How to stop or cancel ongoing transmission, receiving, or scanning operations.

8.2 How to Scan NCS Common Channels

Procedure for scanning different NCS common channels for communication.

8.5 How to Find LES Information

How to view downloaded LES data and understand status descriptions.

9. E-MAIL BY PC

9.2 How to Connect the FELCOM to a Single PC

Steps to connect the FELCOM terminal to a PC via LAN for email communication.

9.3 Function Settings

Configuration of network settings for PC email connectivity, including IP address and DHCP.

9.4 SMTP Error Messages

A table listing common SMTP error messages and their meanings.

10. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

10.1 General Checking and Maintenance

Routine checks and maintenance procedures for the FELCOM terminal unit and its components.

10.2 Diagnostics

How to perform diagnostic tests on the FELCOM to check system status and identify issues.

10.3 Performance Verification (PV) Test

Procedure for conducting a Performance Verification test to ensure proper system functionality.

10.8 Troubleshooting

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common equipment problems and symptoms.

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