OPERATOR'S MANUAL
INMARSAT MINI-C
MOBILE EARTH STATION
MODEL FELCOM 16
www.furuno.co.jp
The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free.
FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer
9-52 Ashihara-cho,
Nishinomiya, 662-8580, JAPAN
Telephone : +81-(0)798-65-2111
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A : MAY 2003
F1 : OCT. 15, 2008
Pub. No. OME-56380-F1
(DAMI ) FELCOM16
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General
•Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission.
•If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.
•The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.
•The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens you see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment settings.
•Save this manual for future reference.
•The wrong use or modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO will cancel the warranty
How to discard this product
Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the correct method of disposal.
How to discard a used battery
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according to your national legislation and the Batteries Directive |
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Ni-Cd and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. |
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In the other countries
There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can increase when the other countries make their own recycling symbols in the future.
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WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock, burn or serious injury exists inside the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.
Hazardous microwave. Do not approach within
60 cm of the antenna radome when it is transmitting.
Microwave radiation can be harmful to the human body, particularey the eyes.
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Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result.
Turn off the power immediately at the ship's mains switchboard if water leaks into the equipment or the equipment is emitting smoke or fire.
Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock.
Any repair work must be done by a licensed radio technician.
Improper repair work can cause electrical shock or fire.
CAUTION
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire or permanent damage to the equipment.
This equipment is intended for marine application.
WARNING LABEL
A warning label is attached to the communication unit. Do not remove the label. If the label is missing or damaged, contact your dealer about replacement.
WARNING |
Name: Warning Label (1) |
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Code No.: 100-236-231 |
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................................................................................ |
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INMARSAT C SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................................................... |
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LRIT COMPLIANCE.......................................................................................... |
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW......................................................................... |
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Communication Unit .................................................................................................. |
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1.1.1 Turning the power on/off.................................................................................. |
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Diagnostics ..................................................................................................... |
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1.2 |
Terminal Unit (PC) Operation..................................................................................... |
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Starting, quitting the application....................................................................... |
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Controls description......................................................................................... |
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Shortcut keys .................................................................................................. |
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Function keys.................................................................................................. |
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1.3 |
Standby Display......................................................................................................... |
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Display indications........................................................................................... |
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1.4 |
Menu Overview........................................................................................................ |
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Error Messages and Alerts....................................................................................... |
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Choosing a Printer................................................................................................... |
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2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION ............................................................................ |
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System Settings......................................................................................................... |
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PC Window Setup...................................................................................................... |
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Login and Logout....................................................................................................... |
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Login ............................................................................................................... |
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Logout............................................................................................................. |
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EGC Settings............................................................................................................. |
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2.4.1 What is the EGC (Enhanced Group Call) service? .......................................... |
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EGC setup .................................................................................................... |
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Adding EGC channels ................................................................................... |
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2.4.4 Saving, printing EGC messages automatically .............................................. |
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Adding NCS Channels............................................................................................. |
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LES List ................................................................................................................... |
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Setting toll charges........................................................................................ |
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2.6.2 Registering LES to LES list ........................................................................... |
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2.6.3 Editing the LES list. ....................................................................................... |
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2.6.4 Printing the LES list....................................................................................... |
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Station List............................................................................................................... |
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2.7.1 Adding stations to the station list ................................................................... |
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2.7.2 Editing the station list .................................................................................... |
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2.7.3 Printing the station list ................................................................................... |
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Entering Own Ship’s Position................................................................................... |
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Creating A Directory................................................................................................. |
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2.9.1 Creating a directory where to store messages............................................... |
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2.9.2 Specifying directory where to store messages............................................... |
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E-mail Service/SMS Station List................................................................................. |
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E-mail Setup............................................................................................................... |
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Saving, Loading System Settings .............................................................................. |
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2.12.1 Saving system settings to a floppy disk........................................................... |
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2.12.2 Loading system settings to the terminal unit ................................................... |
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Files and Working Areas .............................................................................................. |
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Preparing Files ............................................................................................................. |
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3.2.1 Preparing a routine file ...................................................................................... |
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3.2.2 Preparing a confidential file ............................................................................... |
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Editor menu setup ............................................................................................. |
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Working with text ............................................................................................... |
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Saving Files................................................................................................................ |
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3.3.1 Save file, retain place on screen ..................................................................... |
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3.3.2 Save file, clear screen ..................................................................................... |
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Opening Files............................................................................................................. |
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Opening files ................................................................................................... |
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Switching between files ................................................................................... |
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Saving a File Under a New Name.............................................................................. |
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Printing Files .............................................................................................................. |
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Combining Files ......................................................................................................... |
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Deleting Files ............................................................................................................. |
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Renaming Files .......................................................................................................... |
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Decoding E-mail Attachment...................................................................................... |
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4. INMARSAT C COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................. |
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Transmitting ................................................................................................................. |
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Code description ............................................................................................... |
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Transmitting prepared message........................................................................ |
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4.1.3 Transmitting a file stored on the hard disk....................................................... |
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4.1.4 Canceling transmission on a message awaiting transmission ........................ |
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Requesting delivery status .............................................................................. |
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4.1.6 Accessing the code number services.............................................................. |
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4.1.7 Displaying the send message log.................................................................... |
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Receiving ................................................................................................................... |
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4.2.1 When a message is received .......................................................................... |
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4.2.2 Setting the receive alarm................................................................................. |
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4.2.3 Displaying, printing received messages .......................................................... |
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4.2.4 Automatically printing received messages ...................................................... |
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4.2.5 Saving received messages to the hard disk.................................................... |
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4.2.6 Automatically saving received messages to the hard disk. ............................. |
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Deleting received messages ........................................................................... |
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Display Log ................................................................................................................ |
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4.3.1 Displaying and printing the display log. ........................................................... |
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4.3.2 Automatic printing of display log...................................................................... |
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EGC Messages........................................................................................................ |
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4.4.1 Displaying and reprinting EGC messages. .................................................... |
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4.4.2 Displaying EGC closed network ID (ENID) .................................................... |
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4.4.3 Displaying the EGC message log .................................................................. |
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5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING.............................................................. |
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Data Reporting........................................................................................................... |
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Setting a data report........................................................................................ |
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Setting a message report ................................................................................ |
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5-1.3 Automatic printing of data report, polling command ......................................... |
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Polling........................................................................................................................ |
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Polling commands........................................................................................... |
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Other polling commands................................................................................ |
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Polling reception............................................................................................ |
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DNID (Data Network Identification) .......................................................................... |
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Displaying DNID............................................................................................ |
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Enabling/Disabling DNID ............................................................................... |
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Aborting an Operation................................................................................................ |
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Scanning NCS Common Channel.............................................................................. |
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Choosing EGC Receiving Channel ............................................................................ |
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Choosing NCS Channel............................................................................................. |
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LES Information......................................................................................................... |
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7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................... |
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General Checking and Maintenance.......................................................................... |
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Diagnostics................................................................................................................ |
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7.2.1 Self test at power on........................................................................................ |
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Performance Verification (PV) Test. ........................................................................... |
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PV test sequence ............................................................................................ |
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PV test procedure............................................................................................ |
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Results of PV test............................................................................................ |
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7.4 |
System Status Monitor............................................................................................... |
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Replacing the Fuse.................................................................................................... |
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Error Messages ......................................................................................................... |
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Equipment trouble messages. ......................................................................... |
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Warning messages........................................................................................ |
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APPENDIX ...................................................................................................... |
AP-1 |
Menu Tree ....................................................................................................................... |
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International Telex/Telephone Country Code List............................................................. |
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LES List......................................................................................................................... |
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International Telex Abbreviations ................................................................................... |
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International Telegraphy Alphabet.................................................................................. |
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Messages...................................................................................................................... |
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Parts List ....................................................................................................................... |
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Parts Location ............................................................................................................... |
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SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... |
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INDEX............................................................................................................... |
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Introduction
FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for considering and purchasing the FELCOM 16 Inmarsat Mini-C Mobile Earth Station. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
The FELCOM 16 mainly consists of a communication unit and an antenna unit. Connected to a PC (local supply), the FELCOM 16 provides a wide range of communication services, such as e-mail and telex, for mobile and fixed terrestrial subscribers in the Inmarsat C communication network. Its compact size permits installation where space is limited.
FURUNO designs and manufactures this equipment with much attention to operation and maintenance simplicity. However, please read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance to get the most out of the equipment.
This manual provides a brief introduction to the Inmarsat C system (pages x thru xv). For more detailed information, refer to the information below.
Inmarsat C Maritime Customer Relations Officer
Maritime Services Operations Department
International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat)
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99 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AX, UK |
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FOREWORD
Features
•E-mail facility. (To transmit E-mail, register with an LES provider which provides e-mail services. E-mail charges are calculated separately.)
•Built-in Enhanced Group Call (EGC) receiver. May be set to operate as EGC-only receiver.
•Store-and-forward telex communication (public telex network)
•Data reporting and Polling
•Diagnostic programs for maintenance
•Menu driven operation
•VMS (Vessel Monitoring System) applicable
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ANTENNA
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SHIP'S MAINS |
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FURUNO INMARSAT MINI-C MOBILE EARTH STATION |
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COMMUNICATION UNIT IC-216 |
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CATEGORY OF UNITS |
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Communication Unit: Protected from Weather |
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Protected from Weather |
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JUNCTION BOX
IC-315
SSAS ALERT UNIT
IC-307
SSAS ALERT UNIT
IC-307
PRINTER
PERSONAL
COMPUTER (PC/AT compatible)
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* : SSAS Specification
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Introduction
The Inmarsat C system provides worldwide telex and data transmission and reception of written information to owners of an Inmarsat C transceiver or a terrestrial telex network via satellite. Further, e-mail may be sent via the internet.
Communication mode is store-and-forward telex, which means all information sent are first stored at an LES and then delivered to designated party.
An EGC (Enhanced Group Call) receiver is built in the FELCOM 16 to receive the following types of messages, broadcast by LESs:
•SafetyNETTM-governments and maritime authorities can use this service to distribute maritime safety information to ships within selected areas.
•FleetNETTM-commercial subscription organizations or shipping companies can use this service to transmit trade information (for example, company news or market prices) simultaneously to a selected group of ships, to provide up-to-the-minute information.
•EGC system-related is sent by Inmarsat to certain shipping companies and geographical areas.
Besides its primary application of ship-shore, shore-ship or ship-ship communications, the Inmarsat C service has also proved beneficial to trucking firms who have found it indispensable for communicating with their vehicles. In this manual, however, we will concentrate on ship applications, the main application.
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INMARSAT C SYSTEM
Inmarsat C System Configuration
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OCC: Operation Control Center
SCC: Satellite Control Center
NCS: Network Coordination Station
MES: Mobile Earth Station
LES: Land Earth Station
Inmarsat C system configuration
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INMARSAT C SYSTEM
The Inmarsat C system consists of the Operation Control Center (OCC), Satellite Control Centers (SCC), Network Coordination Stations (NCS), Land Earth Stations (LES) and Mobile Earth Stations (MES). The OCC, located at Inmarsat’s London headquarters, coordinates a wide range of activities in the Inmarsat system, including commissioning of mobile earth stations.
The Inmarsat C system divides the world into four regions and each region is covered by its own satellite.
Inmarsat system satellites
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Inmarsat 3, F4 |
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Inmarsat 3, F2 |
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Inmarsat 3, F3 |
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In each region there is one NCS and several LESs. The NCS keeps track of all Inmarsat C transceivers in its region and broadcasts information such as navigational warnings, weather reports and news. The LESs provide the link between the MES and the terrestrial telecommunications networks via satellite.
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Communications Network
The illustration below shows the Inmarsat C communications network.
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region. All EGC messages pass through this link. |
This channel carries the circuit control signal for |
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MES message channel |
MES and transmits messages from LES to MES. |
This channel carries messages from MES to LES. |
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MES signaling channel |
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NCS/NCS signaling link |
NCS. |
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Terrestrial network |
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The major functions of the LESs are: |
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INMARSAT C SYSTEM
Types of MES
There are three types of MES: class 1, class 2 and class 3. This FELCOM 16 is a class 2 MES.
Class 1: 1) Transmits messages to LES 2) Receives messages from LES
Class 2: 1) The functions of class 1 plus operation as an EGC receiver when not transmitting or receiving.
2) EGC-only receiver
Class 3: The function of class 1 plus simultaneous operation as an EGC-only receiver.
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This equipment can function as a marine communications terminal for the LRIT (Long-Range Identification and Tracking) system, as prescribed by the IMO regulation MSC.202(81). The LRIT uses the FELCOM's Data Report/Polling feature for LRIT position reporting.
The LRIT system is fully automatic, thus no operation is required of the user. However, follow the guidelines shown below to use this equipment as an LRIT device.
The data listed below is sent by the FELCOM when it receives a command from the LRIT data center.
•ID number of this equipment
•Position of your ship
•Time of position
The FELCOM sends data at intervals between 15 minutes and 6 hours.
The FELCOM automatically receives commands (related to time of position reporting, transmission interval) from the LRIT data center. To receive the commands at all times, keep the equipment powered and logged in.
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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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The communication unit is the heart of the FELCOM 16 system, transmitting and receiving messages via the Inmarsat system.
POWER
Switch
INMARSAT MINI-C MOBILE EARTH STATION
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Lights (in green) when transmitting. |
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Flashes (in red) for equipment error. |
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1.1.1Turning the power on/off
Press the [POWER] switch to power the communication unit and antenna on or off.
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.
1.1.2Diagnostics
When the communication unit is turned on it automatically conducts a series of diagnostic tests to check itself for proper operation. The test takes about 30 seconds and all lamps are on during the test. For further details, see Chapter 7.
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All operations are carried out from the terminal unit (local supply), through an easy-to-follow menu system. In this manual the PC is referred to as “Terminal Unit.” Note that it is necessary to supply a printer.
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Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries used under license.
1.2.1Starting, quitting the application
For information about terminal unit operation see the PC’s owner’s manual.
1.Turn on the communications unit.
2.Turn on the terminal unit.
3.Double-click the F16PC icon to start the application. After the program has been loaded the standby display appears. For details about the standby display see paragraph 1.3.
F16PC icon
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.
4.To quit the application, press the [F12] key while pressing the [Alt] key. The following display appears. (You may also quit the application by clicking the Close button at the top right corner of the screen.)
OK to quit system?
Yes No
5.Press the [←] key to choose Yes and then press the [Enter] key.
6.Turn off the terminal unit in accordance to Windows operating procedure.
7.Turn off the communications unit.
Note: If a different method is used to quit the application, any settings changed before quitting will not be saved.
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1.2.2Controls description
The FELCOM 16 is almost 100% keyboard controlled. Operation is carried out with the function keys, numbered F1-F10 at the top of the terminal unit’s keyboard.
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Delete |
Deletes the character selected with the cursor. |
Home |
Moves the cursor to the top of the message being edited. |
End |
Moves the cursor to the bottom of the message being edited. |
PgUp |
Goes to the previous page of the edit screen. |
PgDn |
Goes to the next page of the edit screen. |
[↑], [↓], [←], [→] |
Control the cursor. |
Enter |
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Space Bar |
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Ctrl + [M]: Same as Enter. |
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Ctrl + [H]: Same As Back Space. |
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Ctrl + [I]: Same as Insert. |
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Ctrl + [V]: Same as Overwrite+Insert. |
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Note: In telex, lower case, #, &, *, $, @, %, etc. are not used. A full list of characters useable in telex appears in the Appendix. For e-mail any character or symbol may be used.
1.2.3Shortcut keys
The FELCOM 16 provides the keyboard shortcuts shown below for commonly used functions.
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[Alt]+[O] |
Same as Open in File menu |
[Alt]+[Q] |
Same as Close in File menu |
[Alt]+[D] |
Same as Delete in File menu |
[Alt]+[S] |
Same as Save in File menu |
[Alt]+[P] |
Same as Print in File menu |
[Alt]+[X] |
Same as Undo |
[Delete] |
Same as Cut in Edit menu |
[Alt]+[C] |
Same as Copy in Edit menu |
[Insert] |
Same as Paste in Edit menu |
[Alt]+[V] |
Same as Change Window in Edit menu |
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1.2.4Function keys
The function menus, which you access by pressing the function keys (F1-F10) at the top of the keyboard, control most operations of this unit.
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1.3Standby Display
After the equipment is turned on and the diagnostic test has been conducted, the standby display appears, showing the system status monitor. The system status monitor provides various operating information. For a detailed description, see paragraph 7.4.
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LOGOUT |
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After the diagnostic test has been completed, the equipment automatically starts synchronizing itself with a satellite. When the indication “Retuning” is replaced with “ SYNC(NCS), the synchronization process is completed. Then, you are ready to receiving EGC messages. For further details see paragraph 2.4.
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1.3.1Display indications
The display is divided in three sections:
1)The function menu area
2)The working area
3)The operating status area
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Location of display indications
Below are the indications and meanings of the items in parentheses in the illustration above.
(1) Communication network mode
No display |
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Restoration Mode |
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PV (Performance Verification) testing |
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Successful Data Report. |
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TEST-DISTRESS ALERT |
Sending test distress alert to LES |
WAITING FOR ACTIVATION |
Waiting start of PV test |
WAITING FOR TEST RESULT |
Waiting for results of PV test |
CLEARING |
Clearing PV test |
PV TEST is Completed. |
PV test is completed. |
PV TEST Failure. |
PV test failed. |
(3b) RF CON board program version number
DCE F16 Ver. XX (XX = Version Number)
(4) Frame synchronization
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SYNC (NCS) |
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SYNC (LES) |
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MES Sig. Ch |
Transferring to MES signaling channel |
MES Msg. Ch |
Transferring to MES message channel |
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Atlantic Ocean Region-West |
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LOGIN |
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REC. MESSAGE EXISTS |
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Data Report |
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Message Report |
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(8) Date and time
Date and time, received from the GPS navigator, are displayed. Manually input date and time are also displayed.
(9) Ship’s position
Ships position, received from the GPS navigator, is displayed in latitude and longitude and updated every 30 seconds, or manually input position is displayed.
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