Furuno 16 manual PV test procedure, Automatic test mode Normal communication disabled

7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING

7.3.2PV test procedure

1.Confirm that the communication unit is in idle condition and logged in.

2.Press the [F7] key to display the Options menu.

3.Press the [7] key to choose Test.

4.Press the [1] key to choose PV Test.

			Options
				Test
1.		Login
					PV Test
	. Logout
	.
.
.
	.

Start

Yes No

PV test screen

5. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to transmit the PV test request to NCS.

				Options
					Test
1.			Login
		.	Logout			PV Test
.
				Starting PV Test Process.
.				Press any key to escape.
.
	.

PV test screen

Note: If the terminal unit is not idle when the test is initiated, the screen displays “Ignored: MES is not idle now. Cannot start PV Test.” And if you are not logged in, “Ignored: MES is not Login. Please operate Login.” appears.

6.Press the [Esc] key to return to the standby display.

7.The (automatic) testing sequence is as follows:

a)The screen displays “Current State: Idle (pending!)” when you receive the acknowledge signal from the NCS.

b)When preparations for testing have been completed, “Current State: TESTING” appears at the bottom of the screen. Further, the following message appears.

Automatic test mode: Normal communication disabled.

Do not press any distress button unless you are in distress.

c)Receive a message from the LES. Send a test message to the LES.

d)Then, the distress alert test is automatically conducted after you have sent a test message. Do not operate the equipment at this time.

e)When testing has been completed, “Current State: IDLE” appears at the bottom of the screen.

8.The test results appear on the PV Test Result screen. See the next section for how to interpret the results.

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