Furuno 16 manual xviii, Notes on the LRIT system

LRIT COMPLIANCE

Notes on the LRIT system

•Power the equipment and keep it logged in at all times except for special occasions such as when the ship is dry-docked for repairs. Position information is automatically sent at fixed intervals, thus no operation is required. However, keep the equipment in a ready state to received commands from the LRIT data center. Combined use for routine messages, distress messages and SSAS (Ship Security Alert System) is possible.

•The source of position data for this equipment is its internal GPS receiver thus no external receiver is necessary.

•This equipment must be powered in the following manner.

-Conn the equipment to both main and emergency power sources (via AC-DC power unit PR-240).

•If an error message appears, take the necessary measures to restore normal operation as soon as possible. Shown below are representative alarms.

-WARNING: External NAV equipment failure.

Position data is not correctly input from the external GNSS equipment. Check the GNSS equipment and the wiring between it and the FELCOM.

- WARNING: Internal GPS UNIT failure.

Position data is not correctly input from the internal GPS receiver. If this alarm occurs frequently, have the set checked.

- WARNING: Synchronization loss. Please check the current Ocean Region. -

- WARNING: BBER over 80%. Scanning NCS start manually.

Problem with receiving the Inmarsat-C signal. Check if the current sea area is suitable for your position. If it is not, change the sea area. If the area is suitable and the alarm continues, check the antenna and antenna cable. Request service if the problem persists.

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