Simple Troubleshooting, Error Messages, 12-5 | Furuno FS-1570

12 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

12.6 Simple Troubleshooting

The table below provides common problems and the means with which to restore normal operation. If normal operation cannot be restored, do not attempt to check inside the equipment. Any servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

Problem		Probable cause		Remedy
Power cannot be	•	Mains switchboard may be	•	Turn on the mains switchboard.
turned on.		off.
	•	(DC) voltage is too high.	•	Check supply voltage.
	•	Battery may have	•	Recharge battery and tighten battery
		discharged, or poor contact		terminals.
		at terminals.
Display	•	Contrast is too low.	•	Operate the [9/				] key to adjust
Display	•	Contrast is too low.	•	Operate the [9/				] key to adjust
indications do				contrast.
not appear but
key lamps are lit.
Power is on but	•	Loudspeaker is off.	•	Operate the [7/			] key to turn on the


no sound from				loudspeaker.
loudspeaker.
Poor articulation	•	Wrong class of emission	•	Class of emission should match that of
		may be in use.		incoming signal.
Output power	•	Power is automatically	•	Wait until the unit returns to normal
reduced to LOW		reduced to protect against		condition.
		overheating due to
		continuous transmission.
Antenna coupler	•	Antenna may be	•	Check antenna connection.
cannot tune		disconnected or shorted to
antenna		ground.
	•	Antenna is out of tunable	•	Recommended length is 7 to 30
		length.		meters.
	•	Poor grounding of antenna	•	Check coupler ground.
		coupler.
	• Breaker in coupler has		• Checks mains voltage and polarity. If
		tripped.	• Checks mains voltage and polarity. If
		tripped.		normal, reset breaker.
	•	Connection cable loosened		normal, reset breaker.
	•	Connection cable loosened	•	Check cable.
		or disconnected.	•	Check cable.
		or disconnected.

12.7 Error Messages

The table below shows error messages and their meanings.

Error messages

Error message	Meaning	Remedy
Busy: RT	Radiotelephone is in	Wait until the radiotelephone is free.
	operation.

Channel Busy	You attempted to transmit on	The message is automatically erased
	a channel which is currently	when the channel becomes clear.
	busy. (This occurs with

12-5

Image 183

Furuno FS-1570 Simple Troubleshooting, Error Messages, 12-5, Problem Probable cause Remedy, Error message Meaning Remedy

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 Features ForewordGeneral 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 Unit option AC and DC power switchesPower supply units SSB Radiotelephone TransmittingChoosing class of emission 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 Interpreting Call Displays Receive callsDistress receive call Received message Individual receive call Send calls Distress send callIndividual send call This page intentionally left blank Distress Operations Sending Distress AlertRussian version 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 CALLING, Receiving All Ships CallSending an all 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 Able acknowledge call received Unable acknowledge call receivedNo response! Try calling again? 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 Group Call Sending a group callDisplay changes as below Compose message 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 Position Call Finding position of other stationSending own ships position to other station Position call requesting other ship’s position Pos acknowledge call received Position call other ship requests your position Acknowledge call receivedAutomatic reply 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 To view the contents of a file, do the following Log FileOpening a log 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 Sending Prepared Calls Sending without modificationEditing before sending 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 Setting Scan Frequencies Distress frequenciesRoutine frequencies International channels Distress channelsLocal channels Volume setup Adjusting Volume Nbdp System Overview Turning on the Nbdp SystemNbdp terminal unit, printer and keyboard 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 Function key F5 Station menu Group ID EntrySelect 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 OK/Cancel prompt Editing/Deleting stationsScanning group list Timer Programming Registering timer programsTimer operation entry screen 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 Saving a File Formatting floppy disks10-3 Saving a file 10-4Close text screen 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 Communication Example 11-6Communications example Table of abbreviations 11-7 Timer operation list Timer OperationEnabling timer operation Command and abbreviation Stopping timer operation Scanning11-9 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 Actual procedure for store-and-forward telex Store-and-forward method11-13 11-14 Sample macrofile for store-and-forward methodClose text prompt 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 11-18 Call macro screenPress the ↓ key to choose a macrofile Press the Enter key Maintenance & Troubleshooting Daily Test12-1 Radiotelephone Test Antenna Coupler Test12-2 Check Point Remedy/Remarks MaintenanceMaintenance check points 12-3 Replacement of Fuses 12-4Unit Fuse 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 AP-19 GLL Geographic position latitude/longitudeZDA Time and date 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 AP-24 Transceiver unit FS-1570TModel FS-1570T Unit AP-25 Transceiver unit FS-2570TModel FS-2570T Unit Parts Location Transceiver unit FS-2570TAP-26 AP-27 Transceiver unit FS-1570T AP-28 Control unit FS-2570C IN-1 Index Index IN-2