Foreword, Features, General | Furuno FS-1570, FS-2570 instruction

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing the FS-1570 (150 W)/FS-2570 (250 W) SSB Radiotelephone. We are confident you will discover why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

Dedicated in the design and manufacture of marine electronics equipment for over half a century, FURUNO Electric Company has gained an unrivaled reputation as a world leader in the industry. This is the result of our technical excellence as well as our worldwide distribution and service network.

Please carefully read and follow the safety information and operating and maintenance instructions set forth in this manual before attempting to operate the equipment and conduct any maintenance. Your unit will perform to the utmost of its ability only if it is operated and maintained in accordance with the correct procedures.

Note: The example screens shown in this manual may not match the screens you see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment settings.

Features

The FS-1570/FS-2570 is an MF/HF SSB Radiotelephone with a built-in DSC/Watch Receiver, all contained in a surprisingly compact cabinet. An NBDP (Narrow Band Direct Printing) Terminal Unit is optionally available.

Data is displayed on a large, easy-to-read backlit LCD. Operation is simplified by the use of few keys and easy-to-follow menus.

The built-in DSC/watch receiver produces and receives digital selective calls for quick and efficient establishment of distress, urgency, safety and routine communications with other ships and coast stations that install any MF/HF DSC facilities.

The main features are

General

•Fully meets the following regulations: IMO A.694(17), IMO A.804(19), IMO A.806(19), IMO A.813(19), IMO MSC 68(68), IEC 60945, IEC 61907-3/8/9, IEC-61162-1, EIV-300/338, ITU-R M.493-10, M.541-8, M.1082-1, EN 300 373, EN 300 338, EN 300 033 and ETS 300 067.

•One-touch testing facility

•Automatic entry of position with manual override

•Optional printer can automatically print out DSC and NBDP received messages and test results.

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Furuno FS-1570, FS-2570 manual Foreword, Features, General

Contents

SSB Radiotelephone 00080933802 Distress Alert Calling Procedure Safety Instructions Iii Table of Contents Sending Distress Alert DSC Overview Preparing TX Calls Nbdp Preparations Vii Viii General FeaturesForeword PC Board Program No On Display Remarks Program NumberDSC/watch receiver Nbdp with optional Nbdp Terminal Unit IB-581/IB-583 FS-2570 250 W System Configuration Xii FS-1570 150 W FS-1570/2570 Specifications of SSB Radiotelephone DSC/WATCH Keeping Receiver Digital Selective Calling IB-581 IB-583 Interface Description of controls Power switch Turns the power on/offOperational Overview ControlsFURUNO Panel Dimmer, LCD Contrast Turning the Power On/Off DSC standby screen IndicationsDSC standby screen Radiotelephone screen Scanning Routine DSC Frequencies Loudspeaker Manual Entry of Position and Time Automatic Acknowledge On/Off After last digit Controls become inoperative System CharacteristicsAutomatic setting of working frequency Equipment priority Power supply units Power Supply Unit optionAC and DC power switches Choosing class of emission SSB RadiotelephoneTransmitting Rotate the Enter knob to set band or channel desired Choosing channel, frequencyChoosing channel Choosing band and band channel with the Enter knob Entering frequency with the numeric keys TuningChoosing frequency Enter frequency by one of the methods below Monitoring transceiver output power Using the handset Displaying IA, IC, VC or RF Reducing transmitter power Monitoring traffic on intended transmit frequency RF gain sensitivity adjustmentReceiving Meter Squelch frequency Squelch control, squelch frequencyNoise blanker Squelch on/off Telex Communications Intercom Replace the cover Turn on the control unit When Automatic Tuning Fails Entry is selected push the Enter knob User ChannelsRegistering user channels Window shown below appears Channels may be registered Deleting individual user channels FAX Enable/DisablePress the Cancel key to close the menu Deleting user channels Speaker Setting in Off Hook This page intentionally left blank DSC Call What is DSC?Call over Public Switched Telephone Network Pstn DSC Overview Contents of a DSC call Case of Accidental Trans Mission of the Distress Alert Distress alert call and reply Individual call Audio AlarmsBasic procedure radiotelephone Alarm Frequency interval Distress receive call Interpreting Call DisplaysReceive calls Received message Individual receive call Individual send call Send callsDistress send call This page intentionally left blank Russian version Distress OperationsSending Distress Alert Distress Operations Rotate Enter knob to scroll Push the Enter knob to open the time input window Push the Enter knob to open the Input Type menu Compose Communicating by Nbdp Terminal Unit Receiving a Distress Alert Action for ship receiving distress alert on MF band Distress alert received on MF band Compose message Distress acknowledge call in progress Distress alert received on HF band Sending the distress relay to coast station on HF band Action for ships receiving distress alert on HF band Compose message Push the Enter knob to open the DSC FREQ. menu Distress relay sel call in progress Category distress transmit sure? Sending distress relay to coast station Sending Distress Relay on Behalf of a Ship in Distress Push the Enter knob to open the Nature menu Compose message ID in Dist No Info Nature Sinking Communicate with the coast station Sending distress relay to all ships Ship in distress and time, manually or automatically Push the Enter knob to open the Nature menu Distress relay all call in progress Receiving Distress Relay from Coast Station Receiving Distress Relay All Ships This page intentionally left blank Sending an all ships call CALLING, ReceivingAll Ships Call CALLING, Receiving Sending message by Nbdp Terminal Unit Receiving an all ships call Sending an individual call Individual Call NBDP-ARQ Routine or ships business priority How to Set Working Frequency, Channel How to Set DSC Frequency Press Call key for forced transmission No response! Try calling again? Able acknowledge call receivedUnable acknowledge call received Can send acknowledge Can send Unable Automatically Setting ACQ /SQ key Sending automatic acknowledge ACK BQ with comply type Unable Manually acknowledging individual call with Able Call Type Able Acknowledgement Manually acknowledging individual call with Unable Display changes as below Compose message Group CallSending a group call MHZ Priority Routine COM. Type Telephone COM. Freq Receiving message by Nbdp Terminal Unit Receiving a group call Sending a geographical area call Geographical Area Call ↓ 10 → Area 34 N 140 W ↓ 10 → Receiving a geographical area call Sending a neutral craft call Neutral Craft Call Sending message by Nbdp Terminal Unit Receiving a neutral craft call Sending a medical transport call Medical Transport Call Receiving a medical transport call Sending a polling call Polling Call Call Type Station ID Polling acknowledge call received Automatic reply Receiving a polling call After the call is sent the DSC standby screen appears Manual reply Sending own ships position to other station Position CallFinding position of other station Position call requesting other ship’s position Pos acknowledge call received Automatic reply Position call other ship requests your positionAcknowledge call received Manual reply Sending a Pstn call, receiving acknowledge back ACK BQ Pstn Call Push the Enter knob to open the TEL NO. menu Compose message Then, one of the following displays appears Waiting for acknowledgement Unable acknowledge call received Receiving a Pstn call, sending acknowledge back ACK BQ Shortly thereafter, one of the following messages appears Charge Information Charge Time 00H 12M 34S Opening a log file To view the contents of a file, do the followingLog File Erasing Message Files Preparing Individual Calls Preparing TX Calls NBDP-FEC COM. Freq No Info DSC Freq Enter file name and number as shown on the next How to Enter File Name and Number Preparing Group Calls Preparing Geographical Area Calls Call Type GROUP6CALL Preparing Pstn Calls Preparing Test Calls Editing before sending Sending Prepared CallsSending without modification Printing List of Send Message Files Deleting Send Message Files Setting Alarms DSC/WATCH Receiver Setup Can send acknowledge Can send Unable manually Manually Auto Ack Menu Sample printouts Printing Messages Routine frequencies Setting Scan FrequenciesDistress frequencies Local channels International channelsDistress channels Volume setup Adjusting Volume Nbdp terminal unit, printer and keyboard Nbdp System OverviewTurning on the Nbdp System Communication status display Features of the IB-583Description of Equipment Terminal unit Keyboard Keyboard Underline Function Keys, Menu OperationMenu conventions Inverse video Selecting menu items and options Menu overviewSelecting menus File menu Function key description Copy Edit menuUndo Cut Call Station Cancel SendingTimer Operation Function key F3 Operate menu Displays desired calendar month and year. To change Setting with ← or → keyFunction key F4 Window menu Window menu Select ID Entry Function key F5 Station menuGroup ID Entry TX/RX MSG Save SetupSlave Delay Function key F6 System menu Cursor is choosing Window Color Setup press the Enter key Answerback code entry screen Nbdp PreparationsRegistering Answerback Code & ID Codes Registering answerback code ID code screen Station ListRegistering ID codes Message for confirmation of code entered Station entry screen Registering stations Scanning group list OK/Cancel promptEditing/Deleting stations Timer operation entry screen Timer ProgrammingRegistering timer programs User channel entry screen Editing/Deleting timer programs To quit, press the Esc key Scan Channel GroupsEditing/Deleting user channels Registering scan channel groups Deleting channels Editing/Deleting scan channel groupsEditing channels Adding channels 10-1 Nbdp File OperationsOpening and Closing Files Creating Files Type your message 10-2 10-3 Saving a FileFormatting floppy disks Close text screen Saving a file10-4 Cutting text Editing FilesCutting and pasting text 10-5 10-6 Copying and pasting textSelect all Searching text Replace screen Replacing textGoto line 10-7 Opening a file Switching between filesOpening Files Goto top, Goto bottom Real Time Printing Renaming FilesSaving a File Under a New Name Deleting Files 10-10 Printing Files Press the 9 key to choose Set Frequency Nbdp TRANSMITTING, ReceivingManual Calling 11-1 Manual calling screen 11-2 Press the 1 key to choose Call Station ARQ Mode Operation11-3 Establishing connection Send file screen 11-4Transmit message by one of the following methods Sending a file stored on a floppy disk Stopping transmission FEC Mode OperationChoosing Receive Mode 11-5 Communications example Communication Example11-6 Table of abbreviations 11-7 Timer operation list Timer OperationEnabling timer operation Command and abbreviation 11-9 Stopping timer operationScanning 11-10 Communication BufferPreparing Macrofiles for Automatic Telex Automatic telex overview Registering scan groups Preparations11-11 Registering answerback code Command Function CommandsCommand Parameter Content Commands processed by Danish coast station Lyngby 11-13 Actual procedure for store-and-forward telexStore-and-forward method Close text prompt 11-14Sample macrofile for store-and-forward method Sample Dirtlx macrofile Dirtlx macrofile11-15 Press the Enter key and enter a file name as follows 11-16 Procedure for Dirtlx 11-17 Automatic Telex using MacrofileBasic procedure Actual procedure Press the ↓ key to choose a macrofile Press the Enter key 11-18Call macro screen 12-1 Maintenance & TroubleshootingDaily Test 12-2 Radiotelephone TestAntenna Coupler Test Check Point Remedy/Remarks MaintenanceMaintenance check points 12-3 Unit Fuse Replacement of Fuses12-4 Error message Meaning Remedy Simple TroubleshootingError Messages Problem Probable cause Remedy WR1, WR2 PLL unlock Check if the reference oscillator is 12-6 12-7 Test Call 12-8 Floppy disk drive Nbdp Terminal Unit MaintenanceCleaning the equipment Connectors and earth connection Press the function key F6 to display the System menu DiagnosticsGeneral diagnostics 12-10 Tone test 12-11Tone test Tone test menu 12-12 AP-1 AppendixMenu Tree DSC/watch receiver AP-2 Radiotelephone AP-3 Nbdp terminal unit telex TX kHz RX kHz Remarks File Name Frequency TablesDSC frequency table AP-4 AP-5 Custom channels to be programmed by Furuno dealers AP-6 MF band working carrier frequencies ref. US CFR 47 Part AP-7 MF band SSB working carrier frequencies AP-8 MHz ITU SSB carrier frequencies ITU RR Appendix AP-9 AP-10 12/16 ITU SSB carrier frequencies ITU RR Appendix AP-11 18/19, 22, 25/26 ITU SSB carrier frequencies ITU RR Appendix AP-12 MF band telex frequency table ITU Telex frequency /4 AP-13 Frequency /4 AP-14 AP-15 ITU Telex Frequency /4 AP-16 AP-17 Telex Abbreviations Input sentences IEC Digital Interface IECO Sentences AP-18 ZDA Time and date AP-19GLL Geographic position latitude/longitude RMA Recommended minimum specific LORAN-C data AP-20 RMC Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data AP-21 AP-22 Schematic diagram Model FS-1570/2570 Unit Parts ListAP-23 Control unit FS-1570/2570 Model FS-1570T Unit AP-24Transceiver unit FS-1570T Model FS-2570T Unit AP-25Transceiver unit FS-2570T AP-26 Parts LocationTransceiver unit FS-2570T AP-27 Transceiver unit FS-1570T AP-28 Control unit FS-2570C IN-1 Index Index IN-2