Furuno FELCOM 12 manual PV test procedure, Press Enter to transmit the PV test request to NCS

8.The MES automatically transmits the distress alert test within two minutes after completion of step 8.

9.When the distress alert test is finished the results of the test are sent to MES.

The entire PV test can be conducted automatically (taking about 15 minutes in total).

PV test procedure

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

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

3.Press [6] to display the Test menu.

4.Press [1] to select PV Test.

			Options
				Test
1.		Login
	.	Logout			PV Test

Start

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Figure 8-3 PV test screen

Note: If the communication unit is not idle when the test is initi- ated the screen displays “MES is not idle now. Cannot start PV Test.” And if not logged in, “Cannot start PV Test. (not Logged-in)” appears.

5. Press [Enter] to transmit the PV test request to NCS.

			Options
				Test
1.		Login
	.	Logout			PV Test

Starting PV Test Process.

Automatic test mode: Normal communication disabled.

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

Figure 8-4 PV test screen

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

7.The screen displays “Current State: Idle (pending!)” when the acknowledge signal is received from the NCS.

8.When testing begins the screen displays “Current State: TEST- ING”.

9.Transmit a message to the LES. The LES, after acknowledging receipt of your message, transmits a message to you.

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