Furuno RC-1500-1T User Manual
Radio Rack Console
RC-1500-1T
There are two versions of the radio
rack console: standard type and the
dual Inmarsat C type which has two
Inmarsat C systems.
For the dual Inmarsat C type, skip
the chapter on NBDP.
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PUB.No.PUB.No. OME-55970OME-55970
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RC-1500-1TRC-1500-1T
Printed in JapanPrinted in Japan
FIRST EDITION :FIRST EDITION : JAN.JAN. 19951995
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
"DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION" notices appear throughout this manual. It is the
responsibility of the operator of the equipment to read, understand and follow these notices. If you have any questions regarding these safety instructions, please contact a
FURUNO agent or dealer.
This notice indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
DANGER
WARNING
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
This notice indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
DANGER
CAUTION
This notice indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury, or property damage.
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DANGER
WARNING
Never touch the SSB antenna, antenna
coupler or lead-in insulator when the
SSB radiotelephone is transmitting.
High voltage which can cause death is
present at the above-mentioned locations
when the SSB radiotelephone is transmitting.
Turn off the power before performing
maintenance on the SSB antenna.
Antenna
Indoor
Antenna Wire
(High Voltage)
Antenna
Coupler
Wire
Lead-in
Insulator
Do not open the equipment.
This equipment uses high
voltage electricity which can
shock, burn or cause serious
injury. Only qualified personnel should work inside the
equipment.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury
can result.
Turn off the power immediately 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1 RC-1500-1T
Part 2 SSB Radiotelephone
Part 3 MF/HF DSC
Part 4 NBDP
Part 5 Inmarsat C
SPECIFICATIONS
Note: NBDP is not included in the dual Inmarsat C type radio
rack console.
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RC-1500-1T
RC-1500-1T
Part
Part
1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Diagram ............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Equipment Description ................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Mutual Operation of Equipment ..................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Power On/Off.................................................................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2 RC-1500-1T Control Panel and PP-510
2.1 RC-1500-1T Control Panel............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.3 PP-510 ............................................................................................................................ 2-5
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Diagram
The figure below shows the system diagram for the RC-1500-1T. Equipment are controlled
using FURUNO’s own radio interface system called MIF (see note below).
The type and number of the component differ from set to set.
Note: MIF is a handshaking type signal exchange system developed by FURUNO for remote
control of our radio equipment. In the RC-1500-1T , for example, the DSC-60 can automatically
set the frequency on the FURUNO SSB Radiotelephone.
RC-1500-1T
24VDC
PP-510
(Printer)
NMEA IN
(Nav data)
Printer
Interface
(IF-8500R)
SSB
Radiotelephone
Distribution
PCB
DSC-60
24VDC
(Inside Console)
24VDC
NMEA OUT
(Maximum five Outputs)
(Inside Console)
NBDP
24VDC
Inmarsat C
24VDC
PP-510
24VDC
24VDC (To each unit)
AC/DC
Changeover Unit
(Radio Switch Box)
24VDC
(Reverse
Source)
(Printer)
(Main Source)
100VAC
System 1 Standard type
Radio
Battery
IC-302
(Option)
(Distress Alert Unit)
1 – 1
NMEA IN
(Nav data)
PP-510
(Printer)
24VDC
SSB
Radiotelephone
NMEA OUT
(Maximum
five Outputs)
Distribution
PCB
(Inside
Console)
Printer
Interface
(IF-8500R)
24VDC
24VDC
DSC-60
(Inside Console)
Inmarsat C
24VDC
24VDC
24VDC (To each unit)
AC/DC
Changeover Unit
(Radio Switch Box)
PP-510
(Printer)
24VDC
Inmarsat C
24VDC
24VDC
(Reverse Source)
100VAC
(Main Source)
Radio
Battery
System 2 Dual Inmarsat C type
IC-302
(Option)
(Distress Alert Unit)
IC-302
(Option)
(Distress Alert Unit)
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1.2 Equipment Description
Keep the all equipment powered while the vessel is underway by regulations.
FURUNO SSB Radiotelephone
For ship-ship and ship-station radio communications in the MF/HF band. The main communications modes used are;
• Voice communications (J3E/H3E) via the handset
• DSC communications (Telex) by the DSC-60
• Telex communications by the DP-6
DSC-60 MF/HF DSC Terminal
The DSC-60 has many functions. Below are its main functions.
• Distress alert: Transmit the distress alert via the FURUNO SSB Radiotelephone.
• Watches DSC distress and safety frequencies. The DSC-60 receives distress alert from vessel in distress and all ships call (safety and urgent call) from ship or coast station.
• All Ships Call: For urgent situation on own ship (for example, request for medical assistance).
• Individual Call: Place a call to a specific ship or coast station.
NBDP Terminal
The DP-6 provides Telex communications with coast stations over the MF/HF band via the
FURUNO SSB Radiotelephone. Furthermore, it can receive MSI (Maritime Safety Information) messages via the FURUNO SSB Radiotelephone (Scan reception).
Note: NBDP is not included in the dual Inmarsat C type radio rack console.
Inmarsat C Mobile Earth Station
Provides distress and general Telex communications for mobile and fixed terrestrial subscribers in the Inmarsat C communications network. T elex messages are processed by what is known
as store-and-forward T elex. A T elex message transmitted by you arrives at a coast station where
it is stored temporarily and then delivered to the subscriber specified (No full duplex communications possible.)
AC/DC Radio Switch Box
The AC/DC Radio Switch Box consists of a battery charger and two rectifiers (PR-850AR and
PR-300) which can accept both AC and DC powers. In the event of main AC power failure,
auxiliary power (battery) provides power to the equipment, for the amount of time stipulated by
radio regulations.
1 – 3
1.3 Mutual Operation of Equipment
As noted earlier, the equipment in this radio console are interfaced by FURUNO's MIF radio
interface. For example, to transmit a message over the DSC-60 or DP-6, the Tx and Rx frequencies and class of emission are automatically set on the FURUNO SSB Radiotelephone and then
the message is transmitted.
Two printers are supplied and one is dedicated to the Inmarsat C. The other printer is for both
the DSC-60 and DP-6. If the DP-6 is used (message transmission or reception), this printer is
automatically connected to the DP-6 to print out the data. When the printer selector switch in
the console is set to the “AUTO” position, it automatically connects one of those equipment to
the printer on a first-come-first-served basis. For example, if the DSC-60 is used (message
transmission or reception), the printer selector switch automatically connects the printer to the
DSC-60 and disconnects itself from other equipment.
Connection between DSC-60 and DP-6
Suppose you transmitted a call over the DSC-60 and want to communicate with the receiving
station by the DP-6 instead of FURUNO SSB Radiotelephone. If the DSC-60 and DP-6 were
not connected you would have to set the several data such as working frequency, communication mode, etc. manually on the DP-6. Because they are connected by the remote function,
however, the data mentioned above are automatically set on the DP-6 via the DSC-60.
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1.4 Power On/Off
Turning on the system
1. Turn on breakers and switches on the AC/DC Radio Switch Box in the following order:
1 100 VAC main power switch
2 PR-850AR AC input breaker
3 PR-850AR DC output breaker
4 All toggle switches (any order) on right side
2. Turn on power switches (any order) of all equipment in the console.
100VAC
MAINS
1 Main
Switch
Turning off the system
Reverse the order shown above.
3 PR-850AR DC
Output Breaker
24VDC
100VAC
2 PR-850AR AC
Input Breaker
4 Toggle Switches
(Reference)
Battery
Charger
Battery
24VDC
3
PR-850AR
2
FS-2550
DSC-60
DP-6
(24VDC backed
up by battery)
Inmarsat C
(24VDC backed
up by battery)
PR-300
1
100VAC
(Main Switch)
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Chapter 2 RC-1500-1T Control Panel and
PP-510
2.1 RC-1500-1T Control Panel
The figure which follows is an exploded view of the control panel.
EMG
LIGHT
1 EMG LIGHT
Switch
BATTERY
MONITOR
IN USE LOW VOLT
2 BATTERY
MONITOR
Lamp
Control description
PRINTER
DSC
OFF
BATTERY
CHARGER
AUTO
OFF
MANUAL
NBDP
AUTO
4 PRINTER
selector switch
For MSE (Maintenance free)
battery:
3 BATTERY
CHARGER
Switch
OFF
AUTO
11
1 EMG LIGHT switch
11
Turns the emergency lamps at the top of the console and external lamps (if applicable) on/of f. If
an external emergency light switch is provided (at the entrance of the radio room), the emergency lamps can also be switched on/off by this switch. (Flipping the switch up or down changes
the state of the lamps; upward position is not always on.) The emergency lamps can be turned
on at any time regardless of AC power status.
22
2 BATTERY MONITOR lamp
22
IN USE lamp (AC power failure: orange): Lights to alert that the AC power has failed and radio
equipment are being powered by the radio battery (DC power) alone. When lit, only the equipment related to distress communications are powered. (Power is not supplied to PP-510 or
console lights.)
LOW VOLT lamp (low battery voltage: red): Lights to alert that the battery voltage is below
22.5 VDC. (Aural alarm sounds until the voltage becomes 22.5 VDC.)
2 – 1
33
3 BATTERY CHARGER switch
33
Turns battery charger on/off. When charging, battery voltage is shown on the voltage meter on
the AC/DC Radio Switch Box (in the lower-half side of the rack console).
AUTO: Automatically turns on the battery charger when the battery voltage
is below 24 VDC and turns it off when the voltage exceeds 27.5 VDC.
While the vessel is underway, set the switch in this position.
OFF: Disconnects the charger from the radio battery.
MANUAL:Charger the battery manually. When the voltage becomes 28 VDC
change the switch to the "OFF" or "AUTO" position.
For maintenance free battery, keep the switch to the "AUTO" position to maintain the battery
voltage between 25 V to 27 VDC.
44
4 PRINTER selector switch
44
Selects the input source equipment for the printer mounted on left of the radio console.
OFF: Printer is not connected.
DSC: Connects the printer to the DSC terminal.
NBDP
(INMARSAT) : Connects the printer to the NBDP terminal.
Note: Connects the printer to the Inmarsat C for the dual Inmarsat
C type radio rack console.
AUTO: Connects the printer automatically.
For general telex communications, set the switch to NBDP position. You may select the DSC
position to log communications made on DSC terminal, or to print out the DSC's internal settings.
Do not turn the switch while printing. Garbled printout will result.
2 – 2
Battery charging
WARNING
Before operating the radio, check the battery voltage on the meter provided on the AC/DC
Radio Switch Box. The battery voltage is maintained between 24 VDC and 27.5 VDC when the
BATTERY CHARGER switch is in the AUTO position. Note that the OFF position of the
BATTERY CHARGER switch may allow the voltage to drop below 24 VDC. In this case,
charge the battery as follows:
1. Set the BATTER Y CHARGER switch for MANUAL. W atch the charging current at the AC/
DC Radio Switch Box. (For a 200AH battery , the charging current will be around 20A at the
start, and will be reduced gradually as charging proceeds.) For maintenance free
battery, set the BATTERY CHARGER switch for AUTO.
2. Turn the BATTERY CHARGER switch of f or set it to AUTO when the charging current
falls below 2A.
Note: If the AC power has failed, the radio battery automatically supplies power to the radio
equipment regardless of BA TTER Y CHARGER switch position. The battery will not discharge
as long as the AC power is alive.
Care of the lead-acid battery
The lead-acid battery powers distress-related communications equipment when the ship’s main
power and emergency power fail, to enable communications in the event of distress. Therefore,
follow the points mentioned below to keep the battery in good working order.
WARNING
Keep sparks and lit smoking materials
away from the lead-acid battery. Make sure
the battery room is well ventilated.
The battery emits hydrogen gas which can
cause explosion.
The electrolyte in the lead-acid battery
contains sulfuric acid which can be harmful, particularly to the eyes.
If sulfuric acid contacts eyes, skin or clothing,
flush directly with water. For eyes, contact a
physician. Loss of eyesight can result.
The temperature of the electrolyte in the
lead-acid battery should not exceed 45°C.
The electrolyte can cause explosion if it
becomes too hot.
2 – 3
1. Confirming charging
Confirm that the BATTERY CHARGER switch on the control panel is set for AUTO. Further,
confirm that the battery voltage meter on the AC/DC Radio Switch Box reads between 24 V and
27.5 VDC.
2. Checking specific gravity of electrolyte
The specific gravity of electrolyte is normal if it is 1.240 ±0.010 (at 20°C).
3. W ater supply
The electrolyte level can be seen on the battery. When the electrolyte falls below the highest
graduation on the scale, fill to highest graduation with distilled water. Do not use diluted sulfuric acid or ordinary tap water—they will shorten battery life.
4. Cleaning
The battery and the area around it should always be clean and dry. Clean the battery case with
a water-moistened cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners to clean the battery; they may crack the
case. Kerosene may be used.
5. Environmental conditions
• Keep the battery out of direct sunlight.
• Coat the nuts and bolts which secure the battery contacts with anticorrosive paint for the
lead-acid battery. Check yearly that bolts are securely fastened. Tighten nuts and bolts if
necessary.
2.2 Maintenance
1. Cleaning display screens
Dust or dirt on the display screens of equipment may be removed with a soft cloth. Do not use
chemical cleaners—they may remove paint and markings.
2. Cleaning floppy disk drives
The heads in the floppy disk drive of the DP-6 and FELCOM 12 should be cleaned regularly to
prevent damage to floppy disks. Use a floppy disk cleaning kit. (FURUNO can supply a floppy
disk cleaning kit. It is type MCD-2, code no. 000-116-420.)
Procedure
1. Insert a floppy disk cleaning kit in the drive.
2. Execute “Format” operation (in the
3. Wait until the access lamp goes off. Remove the disk. (Error message for formatting appears
on the screen.)
menu). The access lamp on the drive lights.
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2.3 PP-510
Turning on the power
Turn on the POWER switch at the front of the printer. The POWER and ON LINE lamps light.
The printer is now ready to print. If the ON LINE lamp is off, press the ON LINE switch to turn
it on; you cannot print when the ON LINE lamp is off.
POWER
Switch
P.PARK
These keys are operative when the
printer is in off line state (ON LINE
lamp is off).
FF
LF
NLQ
Toggles between on
line and off line
state.
ON LINE
Lights when paper runs
out or internal error
is found.
POWER Lamp
P.OUT Lamp
Key description
[NLQ] (Near Letter Quality) key
Toggles between draft and NLQ print modes. Lighting the key selects near letter quality (high
quality) print.
[LF] key
Advances the paper one line. Press and hold down the key to advance the paper continuously.
[FF] key
Advances the paper to the top of the next available form. The default form length is 1 1 inches.
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[P.PARK] key
Backs the paper by maximum 18 inches. If the paper is not detected after backing it, the P. OUT
lamp blinks three times and the printer stays in off line state.
Loading roll paper
CAUTION
Keep fingers away from edges on the
printer and cover.
Edges can cut fingers.
This section shows you to load the roll paper.
Observe the following cautions when loading the paper:
• To prevent paper skewing or jamming, be sure the paper is positioned correctly.
• Never turn the platen knob too fast—gears may be damaged.
Printer Cover
Print Head
Paper
Paper
Support Bar
Paper Guide Bar
Platen Knob
PP-510, side view
Removing remaining paper
1. Press the P. PARK switch to back up the paper. Turn off the power.
2 – 6
2. Unfasten screws A and push back B (for both right and left) shown below to remove the
printer cover.
C
Screw
A
B
Paper
Paper
Cover
3. Swing out the paper cover by 100° to 120° then lift it up from the right-hand side to remove
it from the printer.
4. Referring to the previous figure, lift the paper bail C. As shown in the figure which follows,
remove the roll paper stay D and then take out the roll paper.
D
Loading new roll paper
5. Insert the roll bar into the roll paper from the left side. Set the roll paper to the roll paper
cradle.
Roll Paper
Roll Bar
Type: A2 1PLT W
Code No.: 000-134-903
Type: T-214 white OKFIP
Code No.: 000-119-433
Roll Paper
Cradle
Select
either.
(no carbon)
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6. Pull the paper bail toward the front. Manually feed the paper over the paper guide bar and
under the platen. Turn the platen knob clockwise to feed the paper so it reaches the paper
guide bar.
Paper Guide
Bar
Paper Release Lever
Platen Knob
Paper Baii
Platen
7. Unlock the paper release lever to adjust the paper and then lock the paper release lever.
8. Slide the left and right guide rings to position the paper straightly.
Guide
Ring
9. Replace the paper cover, the printer cover and roll paper stay.
Remarks on Replacement of Ribbon Cassette
Change the ribbon when print darkness is no longer suitable to your
needs.
Guide
Ring
2 – 8
Part Type Code No.
Ribbon Cassette SP-16051NB 000-133-029
The print head is hot after printing. Allow it cool down before touching it.
SSB Radiotelephone
SSB Radiotelephone
Part
Part
2
The RC-1500-1T can be connected to the FS-1562 series or FS-5000 series FURUNO SSB
Radiotelephone. Refer to respective operator's manual for operating information.
Part 2
MF/HF DSC
MF/HF DSC
Part
Part
3
4. CALLING ............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 All Ships Call...............................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Sending all ships call .........................................................................................................4-1
4.1.2 Receiving all ships call.......................................................................................................4-3
4.2 Individual Call..............................................................................................................................4-4
4.2.1 Sending individual call........................................................................................................4-4
How to set working frequency............................................................................................4-6
How to set DSC frequency.................................................................................................4-8
4.2.2 Receiving individual call...................................................................................................4-12
4.3 Group Call.................................................................................................................................4-17
4.3.1 Sending a group call ........................................................................................................4-17
4.3.2 Receiving a group call......................................................................................................4-19
4.4 Geographical Area Call.............................................................................................................4-20
4.4.1 Sending a geographical area call.....................................................................................4-20
4.4.2 Receiving a geographical area call ..................................................................................4-23
4.5 Neutral Craft Call.......................................................................................................................4-24
4.5.1 Sending a neutral craft call ..............................................................................................4-24
4.5.2 Receiving a neutral craft call............................................................................................4-25
4.6 Medical Transport Call ..............................................................................................................4-26
4.6.1 Sending a medical transport call......................................................................................4-26
4.6.2 Receiving a medical transport call ...................................................................................4-27
4.7 Polling Call ................................................................................................................................4-28
4.7.1 Sending a polling call .......................................................................................................4-28
4.7.2 Receiving a polling call ....................................................................................................4-31
4.8 Position Call ..............................................................................................................................4-33
4.8.1 Position call: requesting other ship’s position ..................................................................4-34
4.8.2 Position call: other ship requests your position................................................................4-36
4.9 PSTN Call .................................................................................................................................4-39
4.9.1 Sending PSTN call, receiving acknowledge back (ACK BQ) ..............................................4-39
4.9.2 Sending PSTN call, receiving acknowledge back (QUEUE indication),
ring back...........................................................................................................................4-43
4.9.3 Receiving PSTN call, sending acknowledge back (ACK BQ)..........................................4-47
4.9.4 PSTN call disconnection, receiving charge information
(ship disconnects line) .....................................................................................................4-48
4.9.5 PSTN call disconnection, receiving charge information
(coast station disconnects line)........................................................................................4-50
5. LOG FILE............................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Log File Description ....................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Opening a Log File......................................................................................................................5-1
5.2.1 Distress log ........................................................................................................................5-1
5.2.2 Ordinary log........................................................................................................................5-3
5.2.3 Transmitted log ..................................................................................................................5-4
6. PREPARING SEND MESSAGES........................................................................ 6-1
6.1 Preparing Individual Call Messages............................................................................................6-1
6.2 Preparing Group Call Messages.................................................................................................6-4
6.3 Preparing Geographical Area Call Messages.............................................................................6-5
6.4 Preparing PSTN Call Messages .................................................................................................6-7
6.5 Preparing Test Call Messages ....................................................................................................6-8
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this DSC/Watch Receiver. 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 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 DSC/Watch Receiver will perform to the utmost of its ability only if it is
operated and maintained in accordance with the correct procedures.
Features
Connected to an SSB radiotelephone, the DSC-60 generates 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. 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 main features are
DSC Terminal, DSC Watch Receiver, DSC General Watch Receiver (option) and MF/HF
•
Radiotelephone Remote Station all contained in a compact and light-weight cabinet.
Fully meets GMDSS carriage requirements. Large LCD of 160-character indication.
•
Conforms to the following standards and regulations:
•
IMO A. 694(17)
IMO A. 806(19)
IMO A. 813(19)
IMO MSC 68(68)
IEC-61097-3/8/9
rd
IEC-60945 (3
IEC-61162-1
ETS-300/338
ITU-R M.493-9, M.541-8, M.1082-1
Scan watch feature scans operator-programmed DSC frequencies.
•
Remote operation optionally available.
•
Automatic position and time input and update with connection of EPFS (Electronic Position-
•
Fixing Equipment).
edition)
Optional printer can automatically print out received messages and test results.
•
Log stores 50 each of latest ordinary, distress and transmitted messages, in separate
•
memory blocks.
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Built-in intercom function provides voice communications between the DSC-60 and SSB
•
radiotelephone.
Optional built-in receiver board for DSC ship's business/routine frequencies.
•
One-touch testing facility.
•
Program number
MAIN CPU 0550201002
MODEM 0550202001
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