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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GMDSS Radio Station
RC-1800F2Model
This manual covers the general description of the GMDSS
Radio Station. Refer to the separate manuals for detailed
information on individual units mounted in the console.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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General
• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users.
• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.
• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.
• 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 screens you see depend on your system configuration and equipment
settings.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO will
cancel the warranty.
• The following concern acts as our importer in Europe, as defined in DECISION No 768/2008/EC.
- Name: FURUNO EUROPE B.V.
- Address: Ridderhaven 19B, 2984 BT Ridderkerk, The Netherlands
• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective holders.
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
Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals
of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
In the European Union
The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take
the used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.
In the USA
The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that
Ni-Cd and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled.
Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to
local laws.
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 recycle symbols in the future.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The user and installer must read the appropriate safety instructions before attempting to install
or operate the equipment.
WARNING
DANGER
Never touch the SSB antenna, antenna
coupler or lead-in insulator when the
SSB radiotelephone is transmitting.
High voltage which will cause death or
serious injury is present at the locations
shown in the illustration below when the
SSB radiotelephone is transmitting.
Turn o the power before performing
maintenance on the SSB antenna.
Antenna
Coupler
Antenna Wire
(High Voltage)
Indoor
Antenna
Wire
Lead-in
Insulator
(High
Voltage)
Do not open the equipment.
Only qualied personnel should work
inside the equipment.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can
result.
Immediately turn o the power at the
switchboard if the equipment is emitting
smoke or re.
Continued use of the equipment can cause
re or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO
agent for service.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning, Caution
Mandatory Action
Prohibitive Action
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Turn o the power immediately
if you feel the equipment is behaving
abnormally.
Turn o the power at the switchboard if
the equipment becomes abnormally warm
or is emitting odd noises. Contact a
FURUNO dealer or agent for advice.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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,
ush directly with water. For eyes, contact a
physician. Loss of eyesight can result.
The temperature of the electrolyte in the
lead-acid battery shouldkeepbetween
-15
°C and 45°C.
The electrolyte can cause explosion if it
becomes too hot.
Name: Warning Label (2)
Type: 86-003-1001
Code No.: 100-236-743-10
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not
remove cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................v
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................................vi
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Operational Overview.................................................................................................1-1
1.2 System Diagram.........................................................................................................1-2
1.3 Equipment Description ............................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Power On/Off .............................................................................................................1-5
2. MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Control Panel .............................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Maintenance...............................................................................................................2-5
2.3 Printer PP-520............................................................................................................2-5
2.3.1 Parts name and functions ..............................................................................2-5
2.3.2 Keys and lamps on the control panel.............................................................2-6
2.3.3 Paper operations............................................................................................ 2-6
2.3.4 How to set the paper......................................................................................2-7
2.3.5 How to set the ink ribbon cartridge................................................................. 2-9
2.4 Replacement of the Parts.........................................................................................2-10
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................SP-1
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the RC-1800F2 GMDSS Radio Station. We are confident you will discover why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and
dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
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.
Features
• All radios incorporated comply with relevant IMO/SOLAS and ITU regulations, ETS and IEC
standards.
• Simple and reliable distress operation.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
Printer
PP-520
Inmarsat-C
Antenna Unit
IC-118
Printer
PP-520
SSB Radiotelephone (inside)
FS-1575T/2575T/5075T
NBDP Terminal Unit
IB-585
Inmarsat-C
Terminal Unit
IC-215/IC-218
AC-DC Power
Supply Unit*
PR-240 (No.1 to No.4,
w/back-up)
AC-DC Power
Supply Unit
PR-850AR
(w/back-up)
Battery Charger
BC-6158-SS
Antenna Coupler
AT-1575
(for FS-1575)
AT-5075
(for FS-2575/5075)
Preamp
FAX-5
Whip Antenna
04S4176
100/110/220 VAC, 1φ, 50/60 Hz
24 VDC
SSB Antenna
-Distress Alert/Received
Call Unit IC-305
-Alarm Unit IC-306
-SSAS Alert Unit IC-307
AC-DC Power
Supply Unit*
PR-240 (No.5, w/o back-up)
Control Unit
FS-2575C
(for FS-1575/
2575/5075)
Automatic
Antenna
Switch
AS-102
DISTRESS
CANCEL
CALL
1
RT
GHI
IntCom
4
PQRS
7
*
FILE
CURSOR
ABC
DSC
2
JKL
ACK/SQ
5
PRINT
TUV
8
LOG
0
TUNE
DEF
TEST
3
MNO
SCAN
6
WXYZ
9
SETUP
#
CH
ALARM
OVEN
OFF
3:592/
PUSH TO ENTER
㹔
㸿
ARD-1/AJB1-1A
(option)
*: AC-DC power supply unit No.4 and No.5 are not required
for FS-1575/2575.
RC-1800F2-1S/2S/5S
RC-1800F2-1S: FS-1575, one FELCOM 18
RC-1800F2-2S: FS-2575, one FELCOM 18
RC-1800F2-5S: FS-5075, one FELCOM 18
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RC-1800F2-1D/2D/5D
Printer
PP-520
Antenna Coupler
AT-1575
(for FS-1575)
AT-5075
(for FS-2575/5075)
Inmarsat-C
Antenna Unit
IC-118
Printer
PP-520
No. 2 Inmarsat-C
Terminal Unit
IC-218
No.1 Inmarsat-C
Terminal Unit
IC-218
AC-DC Power
Supply Unit*
PR-240 (No.1 to No.4,
w/back-up)
AC-DC Power
Supply Unit
PR-850AR
(w/back-up)
Battery Charger
BC-6158-SS
Preamp
FAX-5
Whip Antenna
04S4176
-Alarm Unit IC-306
-Distress Alert/Received
Call Unit IC-305
-SSAS Alert Unit IC-307 x 2
100/110/220 VAC, 1φ, 50/60 Hz
24 VDC
SSB Antenna
AC-DC Power
Supply Unit*
PR-240 (No.5, w/o back-up)
Automatic
Antenna
Switch
AS-102
Control Unit
FS-2575C
(for FS-1575/2575/5075)
SSB Radiotelephone (inside)
FS-1575T/2575T/5075T
DISTRESS
CANCEL
CALL
1
RT
GHI
IntCom
4
PQRS
7
*
FILE
CURSOR
ABC
DSC
2
JKL
ACK/SQ
5
PRINT
TUV
8
LOG
0
TUNE
DEF
TEST
3
MNO
SCAN
6
WXYZ
9
SETUP
#
CH
ALARM
OVEN
OFF
3:592/
PUSH TO ENTER
㹔
㸿
ARD-1/AJB1-1A
(option)
*: AC-DC power supply unit No.4 and No.5 are not required
for FS-1575/2575.
RC-1800F2-1D: FS-1575, two FELCOM 18
RC-1800F2-2D: FS-2575, two FELCOM 18
RC-1800F2-5D: FS-5075, two FELCOM 18
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Operational Overview
The RC-1800F2 radio rack console conforms to the IMO regulations for GMDSS radio
equipment. It contains an SSB radiotelephone, NBDP terminal unit and Inmarsat C
mobile earth station.The RC-1800F2 is operated with the control panel and the dimmer knob. You can monitor the AC mains by the lamp. Power can be checked with the
control panel.
VA
Dimmer knob
Control panel
Lamp for SUB
AC system
Lamp for AC power
RC-1800F2
Dimmer knob
Turns on the desk lamp and adjusts the brilliance of the lamp, and is located
at the top of the right-hand side console. The desk lamp does not light during
AC power failure; use the emergency light (EMG LIGHT switch, see page 2-1)
instead.
Control panel
See page 2-1.
Lamp for AC power
Lights when receiving AC power from the ship's mains.
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1.2 System Diagram
The figure below shows the system diagram for the RC-1800F2. The type and number
of the component differ from set to set.
SSB
Radiotelephone
FS-1575T2575T/5075T
Power Supply Unit
PR-850AR
Charger Unit
BC-6158-SS
24VDC
(Sub
Source)
Radio
battery
100/110/
220 VAC
Source)
(Main
PP-520
Printer
FS-2575C
NBDP Terminal
or
No.2 Inmarsat-C
DC IN DC IN
Power Supply Unit PR-240
AC IN
No.1
for No.2 Inmarsat-C/
NBDP Terminal
No.2
Power Supply Unit
PR-240
for No.1 Inmarsat-C
No.3
Power Supply Unit
PR-240
for No.1 VHF/GPS
No.1 VHF
No.1 GPS
For FS-15752575
IF-8500
(Printer interface)
AC IN
AC IN
Inmarsat-C
FELCOM18
No.4
Power Supply Unit
PR-240
for No.2 VHF/GPS
No.5
Power Supply Unit
PR-240
for NAVTEX
NAVTEX
No.2 VHF
No.2 GPS
External Equipment
PP-520
Printer
Alarm Unit
MF/HF SYSTEM
(and No.2 Inmarsat-C)
Power Supply Unit
PR-850AR
Charger Unit
BC-6158
24VDC
(Sub
Source)
Radio
battery
100/110/
220 VAC
(Main
Source)
DC IN
AC IN
NAVTEX
No.1
Power Supply Unit
PR-240
for No.1 Inmarsat-C
No.2
Power Supply Unit
PR-240
for No.2 Inmarsat-C
No.3
Power Supply Unit
PR-240
for No.1 VHF/GPS
No.2 VHF
No.2 GPS
External Equipment
No.1 VHF
No.1 GPS
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1.3 Equipment Description
Regulations require that all equipment be powered while the vessel is underway.
SSB Radiotelephone
For ship-ship and ship-station radio communications in the MF/HF band (1.6 to 26.175
MHz), the main communications modes are;
• Voice communications (J3E) via the handset
• DSC communications (J2B) by the MF/HF
• Telex communications by the NBDP terminal (J2B)
DSC
DSC function is incorporated in SSB Radiotelephone. Below are its DSC main functions.
• Distress alert: Transmit the distress alert via the SSB Radiotelephone.
• Watches DSC distress and safety frequencies. The MF/HF DSC receives distress
alert from vessel in distress and all ships message (safety and urgent message)
from ship or coast station.
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• 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 unit
The NBDP terminal unit provides Telex communications with coast station over the
MF/HF band via the SSB radiotelephone. Furthermore, it can receive MSI (Maritime
Safety Information) messages via the SSB radiotelephone (Scan reception).
Note: Note: NBDP terminal unit is not incorporated 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. Telex messages are processed by what is known as store-and-forward telex. A telex message transmitted by
you arrives at a coast station where it is stored temporarily and then delivered to the
subscriber specified. (Full duplex communications are not possible.)
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AC-DC Power Supply
The AC-DC power supply consists of a battery charger and two types of AC-DC power
supply units (one PR-850AR and up to five PR-240) which can accept both AC and
DC powers. If main AC power failure occurs, auxiliary DC power (battery) provides
power to the equipment shown below, for the amount of time stipulated by radio regulations.
• SSB radiotelephone
• NBDP terminal unit
• Inmarsat-C
• VHF
• GPS receiver (except NAVTEX)
Printer
Two printers are supplied and one is dedicated to the Inmarsat-C. The other printer is
shared by up to four units: MF/HF DSC, NBDP Terminal, and external VHF DSC (maximum two sets, option). It is automatically connected to one of those equipment on a
first-come-first-served basis. For example, if the MF/HF DSC is used (message transmission or reception), the printer is automatically connected to the MF/HF DSC and
disconnects itself from other equipment.
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1.4 Power On/Off
(only when FAX-410s are connected to the AC line)
1
'
2
3
4
5
6
No.1
PR-240 DC IN
DC IN
PR-850
No.2 No.3 No.4
BATT IN
24V BATT IN
10A
No.1
PR-240 DC OUT
No.3 No.4
PR-850
DC OUT
MF/HF RADIOTELEPHONE
24V DC OUT
No.1
PR-240 AC IN
No.2 No.3 No.4
No.5
5A
AC IN/OUT
AC IN
PR-850
AC IN
BATT CH
AUX AC OUT
MAIN
AC IN
No.5No.2
DMC
W/O BACK UP
10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A
10A 10A 10A 10A30A
5A5A5A5A
5A5A
20A20A
SUB
AC IN
No.1VHF No.1GPS No.2VHF No.2GPS NAVTEXPRINTER I/F
BATT MON. LAMP
SATCOM
PRINTER
SATCOM
/NBDP
PRINTER
1
For SUB AC system
4
PR-240 DC IN
DC IN
PR-850
No.1 No.2 No.3
10A 10A 10A30A
For FS-5075
2
PR-240 AC IN
No.1 No.2 No.3
AC IN
PR-850
AC IN
BATT CH
5A5A5A20A20A
For FS-1575/2575
For FS-5075
Procedure
1. Turn on breakers and switches on the AC-DC Power Supply Unit in the following
order:
1) MAIN AC switch (CB-101)
2) All breaker switches for MAIN AC IN (CB105 to CB111, any order)
3) Battery charger input (CB201)
4) All breaker switches for input of AC-DC power supply (CB203 to CB207, any
order)
5) PR-850AR DC OUT (CB301)
6) All breaker switches for DC OUT (CB302 to CB310, any order)
2. Turn on the power switches (any order) of all equipment in the console.
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Note: Turn on all breakers so that the radio station and equipments connected can
work properly.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Battery
charger
PR-850AR
PR-240
PR-240
PR-240
PR-240
PR-240
DC IN AC IN
DC
OUT
SSB transceiver unit
FS-5075T
DC IN
AC IN
AC Ship's power
Battery
DC
OUT
DC OUT
NBDP terminal unit/
No.2 Inmarsat-C terminal unit/
PP-520
IF-8500
No.1 Inmarsat-C terminal unit/
PP-520
DMC
No.1 VHF
No.1 GPS
No.2 VHF
No.2 GPS
NAVTEX
DC IN
AC IN
DC OUT
FAX-410
CB101
CB105
CB106
CB107
CB108
CB109
CB110
CB111
CB201
CB203
CB204
CB205
CB206
CB207
CB301
CB302
CB303
CB304
CB305
CB306
CB307
CB308
CB309
CB310
CB103
CB104
PR-850AR,PR-240: AC-DC power supply unit
CB-101 to CB-310: Breaker switch
For FS-5075
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Turning off the system
Reverse the order shown above.
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CB201
Battery
Battery
charger
DC IN AC IN
CB105
CB101
AC Ship's power
DC
OUT
DC
OUT
CB103
FAX-410
CB203
DC IN
AC IN
CB106
CB205
DC OUT*
DC OUT**
(1)
PR-240
PR-850AR
CB108
CB206
(2)
PR-240
CB109
CB207
(3)
PR-240
CB104
PR-850AR,PR-240: AC-DC power supply unit
CB-101 to CB-310: Breaker switch
CB110
*: With backup
**: Without backup
SSB transceiver unit
CB301
CB302
FS-1575T/FS-2575T
IF-8500
NBDP terminal unit/
CB303
CB304
No.2 Inmarsat-C terminal unit/
PP-520
No.1 Inmarsat-C terminal unit
PP-520
CB305
CB306
DMC
No.1 VHF
No.1 GPS
CB307
CB308
No.2 VHF
No.2 GPS
CB309
CB310
NAVTEX
For FS-1575/FS-2575
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2. MAINTENANCE
Voltmeter and Ammeter
BUZZER STOP switch
RADIO 24V BATT
CHARGER
MANUAL
AUTO
BATTERY
ON
RADIO 24V BATT
LIGHT
EMG
MONITOR
IN USE LOW VOLT
BATTERY
OFF
OFF
BUZZER
STOP
TEST
TEST
OFF
AUTO
㩷
TEST switch/
Volume
EMG LIGHT
switch
BATTERY
MONITOR
lamp
BATTERY CHARGER switch
For flooded lead-acid battery:
2.1 Control Panel
Control description
EMG LIGHT switch
Turns the emergency lamps at the top of the console on/off.
BATTERY MONITOR lamp
• IN USE lamp (AC power failure: orange)
Lights to alert that the AC power has failed and the radio equipment is being powered by the radio battery (DC power) alone. When lit, only the equipment related to
distress communication are powered. (Power is not supplied to console lights.)
• LOW VOLT lamp (low battery voltage: red)
Lights to alert that the battery voltage is below 22 VDC. (The aural alarm sounds
until the voltage becomes higher than 22 VDC.)
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2. MAINTENANCE
WARNINGWARNING
Do not remove or disassemble
the safety tap of the lead-acid battery.
Removal may cause the battery to explode,
lower its performance or shorten its life.
The temperature of the electrolyte in
the lead-acid battery should keep
between -15°C and 45°C.
The electrolyte can cause explosion if it
becomes too hot.
Voltmeter, Ammeter
Monitor battery voltage and electric current during charging of radio battery. The battery voltage is kept between 25.0 VDC and 28.0 VDC in the flooded lead-acid battery,
and 26.7 VDC in the valve-regulated lead-acid battery.
BUZZER STOP switch
This switch silences the buzzer. The buzzer sounds when the battery is abnormal or
AC power fails.
TEST switch
This switch starts the voltage drop test. Do the test as follows:
1. Push the TEST switch to start the voltage drop test.
2. Rotate the encoder knob next to the TEST switch fully-clockwise.
3. Slowly rotate the encoder knob counterclockwise to swing the voltage pointer.
4. Confirm that the buzzer sounds when the pointer is lower than approx. 22 V.
5. Push the BUZZER STOP switch to silence the buzzer.6.Push the TEST switch to
finish the test.
BATTERY CHARGER switch (valve-regulated lead-acid battery, maintenance free)
AUTO: Always set the switch to AUTO. The battery voltage is kept between 26.5 VDC
and 27.0 VDC.
OFF: Disconnects the charger from the radio battery.
1. Care of the battery
The lead-acid battery powers the radio console when the ship’s mains power fails,
to enable communication in the event of distress. Therefore, follow the points
mentioned below to keep the battery in good working order.
2. Confirming charging
2-2
Confirm that the BATTERY CHARGER switch on the Control Panel is set to AUTO. Further, confirm that the voltage shown on the battery voltage meter on the
Control Panel is normal (between 26.5 VDC and 27.0 VDC).
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3. 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 organic solvents, thinner, gasoline, benzine or alcohol to clean the battery. (They may crack the case.) For
heavy dirt, clean the case with white kerosene.
4. Environmental conditions
• Keep the battery out of direct sunlight.
• Coat the nuts and bolts which tighten the battery contacts with anticorrosive
paint. Check the battery once a year, retighten nuts and bolts if necessary.
Dimmer knob
Turns on the desk lamp and adjusts lamp brilliance, and is located at the top of the
right-hand side console. The desk lamp does not light during AC power failure; use the
emergency light instead.
BATTERY CHARGER switch (Flooded lead-acid battery)
Turns the battery charger on/off.
• AUTO: Automatically turns on the battery charger when the battery voltage is below
25.0 VDC and turns it off when the voltage exceeds 28.0 VDC. While the vessel is
underway, set the switch in this position.
• OFF: Disconnects the charger from the radio battery.
• MANUAL: Charges the battery manually.
Note: When the charging current falls below 2A, wait for about 10 hours and then turn
off the switch. (For details, see the manual for the lead-acid battery.)
1. Charging the battery
Before operating the radio, check the voltage and current of the battery. When the
BATTERY CHARGER on the Control Panel is set to AUTO, the battery voltage is
kept between 25.0 VDC and 28.0 VDC. If the BATTERY CHARGER switch is kept
in the OFF position for a long time the voltage may fall below 24 VDC. In this case,
charge the battery as follows.
1) Set the BATTERY CHARGER switch to MANUAL.The charging current is
around 20 A at the start, and is reduced gradually as charging proceeds.
2) When the charging current goes below 2 A, wait for about 10 hours and then
turn the BATTERY CHARGER switch off or set it to AUTO.
Note: When the AC power fails, the radio battery automatically supplies power to
the radio regardless of BATTERY CHARGER switch position. The battery does
not discharge as long as the AC power is alive.
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2. MAINTENANCE
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 to the human body, 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.
WARNINGWARNING
2. Care of the battery
The lead-acid battery powers the radio console when the ship’s main power fails,
to enable communication in the event of distress. Therefore, follow the points
mentioned below to keep the battery in good working order.
3. Confirming charging
Confirm that the BATTERY CHARGER switch on the Control Panel is set to AUTO. Further, confirm that the voltage shown on the voltmeter is normal (between
25.0 VDC and 28.0 VDC).
4. Use the hydrometer to check the specific gravity of electrolyte
Keep the specific gravity of electrolyte within 1.240 ± 0.010 (20 °C).
5. Water supply
The optimum electrolyte level is such that water fills to the highest graduation on
the scale at the side of the battery case. When the electrolyte level falls below the
highest graduation, fill to the highest graduation with distilled water. Do not use
diluted sulfuric acid or tap water; they will shorten battery life.
6. 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 organic solvents, thinner, gasoline, benzine or alcohol to clean the battery. (They may crack the case.) For
heavy dirt, clean the case with white kerosene.
7. Environmental condition
• Keep the battery out of direct sunlight.
• Coat the nuts and bolts which tighten the battery contacts with anticorrosive
paint. Check the battery once a year, retighten nuts and bolts if necessary.
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2.2 Maintenance
Cleaning display screen
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.
Cleaning floppy disk drives
The heads in the floppy disk drive of the IC-215 and IB-583 should be cleaned regularly to prevent damage to floppy disks. Use a cleaning floppy disk. (FURUNO can
supply a cleaning floppy disk. It is type MCD-2-1K, code no. 000-116-420.)
1. Insert a cleaning floppy disk in the drive.
2. Execute Format operation (in the F1 menu). The access lamp on the drive lights.
3. Wait until the access lamp goes off. Remove the disk. (Error message for formatting appears on the screen.)
2.3 Printer PP-520
2. MAINTENANCE
2.3.1 Parts name and functions
Release lever
Power switch
Printer cover
Power switch Turn the power on (│) or off (O).
Printer cover Open to replace the ink ribbon cartridge; clear the paper jam. Keep
the cover closed in normal operations.
Control panel Control the printer functions (see the next section).
Platen knob Eject the paper manually. Clears a paper jam. Do not operate in the
Online mode.
Release lever Releases paper to straighten or remove it.
Platen knob
Control panel
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2. MAINTENANCE
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
2
5
6
3
Tear Off key and lamp (green)
Eject key
Paper Out lamp (orange)
Mode key
LF/FF key
On Line/Off Line key and
lamp (green)
2.3.2 Keys and lamps on the control panel
The lamps on the control panel show printer status. The keys access the printer functions.
2.3.3 Paper operations
Changeover mode
Select a mode to operate the paper. Usually the printer is used in the Online mode.
Operation Procedure
Select OnLine/OffLine
Press the On Line/Off Line key to go offline or online.
mode
Micro adjust mode Press the On Line/Off Line key approx. 3 seconds to go to the
micro adjust mode.
Online mode operation (ST-BY)
Preview the printed characters in the Online mode.
Operation Procedure
Preview 1) Press the Tear Off key to feed the paper over the printer cover to
show the characters printed.
2) Press the Tear Off key once more to feed the paper to previous
state.
Note: Do not cut the paper in the Online mode; a paper jam may occur.
Offline mode operation
Operation Procedure
Paper feed 1) Press the LF/FF key to feed 1 line.
2) Press down the LF/FF key for a while to feed the page.
Paper cutting 1) Press the Tear Off key to feed the paper to the cutting po-
sition.
2) Cut off the paper.
Eject paper 1) Press the Eject key to feed the paper in the reverse direc-
Note: After completing an offline mode operation, press OnLine/OffLine key to return
to online mode (ST-BY). You can not print in the offline mode.
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tion.
2) Replace the roll paper by operating the release lever.
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Micro adjust mode operation (OnLine LED blinking)
Paper
Paper cover
Ink ribbon cartridge
Printing head
Release lever
Fix
(backward)
Release
(forward)
Paper near
end bar
Roll paper
Roll bar
Roll paper
cradle
Operation Procedure
Micro adjust the
printing head
1) Each press of the Eject key feeds the paper by 0.118mm.
2) Each press of the LF/FF key feeds the paper back by -
0.118mm.
3) Press the On Line/Off Line key to return to the online mode
and register the present location data.
2.3.4 How to set the paper
A roll paper comes with the printer. Use only the recommended roll paper (Type: A2
1PLYW, Code number: 000-167-226-11).
2. MAINTENANCE
1. Get into the offline mode and cut off the paper.
2. Press the Eject key to eject the paper.
3. Turn the power off and remove the printer cover.
4. Remove the paper cover.
5. Lift the paper bar and take out the roll paper (and paper core).
6. Insert the roll bar into the new roll paper. Confirm the roll paper direction.
7. Lift up the paper near end bar and set the roll paper on the roll paper cradle.
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Printing head
Paper guide
Platen
Paper cover
Guide ring
Release lever
8. Put the release lever forward. Manually feed the paper over the paper guide bar
and into the printer under the platen.
9. Pull the release lever in the backward position. Turn the platen knob clockwise to
feed the paper so it reaches the paper guide bar.
Paper guide bar
Platen
Platen knob
10. Adjust the inclination of the paper if necessary. Pull the release lever forward to
adjust the paper and then lock it. Move the guide ring (left/right) gently to hold the
paper.
11. Remount the paper cover and the printer cover.
12. Turn the power on.
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2.3.5 How to set the ink ribbon cartridge
WARNING
The print head is heated after
printing. Do not touch it.
Burn can result.
Printing head
Printer cover
Replace the cartridge when the ink runs out. (Type: 7Q1VP80SF, Code No.: 001-198190-10)
1. Turn off the power and remove the printer cover.
2. MAINTENANCE
2. Confirm that the printing head is at the center of the printing mechanism. Take out
the ink ribbon cartridge.
3. Take out the new ribbon cartridge from its bag. Turn the ribbon feed knob in the
direction of the arrow to remove slack in the ribbon.
Ribbon feed knob
Ribbon cartridge
4. Insert the ribbon between the ribbon mask and the printing head, and position the
cartridge so that the hole under the ribbon feed knob is inserted into the shaft.
Press the edge of cartridge lightly to fasten securely.
5. Manually move the printing head back and forth along the carriage bar to make
sure that the ribbon feed knob rotates in the direction of the arrow.
Confirm that the ribbon moves freely. If the ribbon has slack, rotate the ribbon feed
knob to remove slack.
6. Replace the printer cover and turn on the power switch.
Ink ribbon
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2. MAINTENANCE
2.4 Replacement of the Parts
The parts listed in the table below should be replaced before the expected expiration
date. The period of expiration begins from the date of installation. Record the date of
replacement. For replacement, request service.
Part Type Code No. Life
Fan 05-885(FANR2P) 001-038-990 4.6 years
Distributor PCB 05P0606(LF) 001-046-600 4.1 years
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RC-1800F2-1S/1D/2S/2D/5S/5D
SPECIFICATIONS OF GMDSS RADIO STATION
RC-1800F2-1S/1D/2S/2D/5S/5D
1 RACK CONFIGURATION
UNIT NAME 1S 1D 2S 2D 5S 5D
SSB radiotelephone
Inmarsat-C MES (FELCOM 18) 1 2 1 2 1 2
FS-1575
(150W)
FS-2575
（250W）
FS-5075
（500W）
NBDP terminal (IB-583/585) 1
Printer (PP-520) 2
Battery charger (BC-6158-SS) 1
AC-DC power supply unit (PR-850A) 1
AC-DC power supply unit (PR-240) 3 3 5
－
1
－
2 AC-DC CHANGED OVER UNIT
2.1 Battery charger (BC-6158-SS)
Applicable battery 200AH normal ship battery
Power source 100/110/200/220 VAC, 1 phase, 50-60Hz
Output for battery 28VDC, 20A nominal
Battery monitor Voltage/current meter and controller built-in sensual panel
Charge method Fixed voltage/current supply
2.2 AC/DC power supply unit (PR-850AR)
Power source 100/110/120/200/220/240 VAC, 1 phase, 50-60Hz or 24 VDC
Input current 15 A or less (100VAC input, 30 A output)
30 A or less (100VAC input, 60 A output)
1
－
Output voltage 24 VDC±10%, 30 A
Peak output current 60 A (within 1 min. at AC supply), 40 A (within 1 min. at DC supply)
Ripple voltage 200 mVp-p or less
Insulation resistance 500 VAC, 10 meg-ohms or more between AC input and chassis
2.3 AC/DC power supply unit (PR-240)
Power source 100-115/200-230 VAC, 1 phase, 50/60Hz or 24 VDC
Input current 4 A or less (100 VAC input, 10 A output)
Output current 24 VDC±5%, 8 A nominal
Peak output current 15 A (within 10 s)
Ripple voltage 100mVp-p or less
Insulation resistance 300 VAC, 50 meg-ohms or more between AC input and chassis
3 POWER SUPPLY
3.1 Main source 100/110 VAC: 40 A max, 220 VAC: 20 A max, 1 phase, 50/60Hz
3.2 Reserve source 24 VDC, 60 A max.
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4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
4.1 Ambient temperature
Below deck equipment -15°C to +40°C
Printer -15°C to +55°C
4.2 Relative humidity 93% or less at 40°C
4.3 Degree of protection IPX0
4.4 Vibration IEC 60945 Ed.4
5 COATING COLOR
5.1 Cabinet 7.5BG7/2 (standard)
5.2 Front panel N2.5 (fixed)
RC-1800F2-1S/1D/2S/2D/5S/5D
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SPECIFICATIONS OF SSB RADIOTELEPHONE
FS-1575/2575/5075
1 MF/HF DIGITAL RADIOTELEPHONE
1.1 GENERAL
1.1.1 Communication system
FS-1575/2575 Semi-duplex or simplex
FS-5075 Full-duplex (option required), semi-duplex or simplex
1.1.2 Class of emission J3E: Telephone
F1B (J2B): DSC and NBDP
H3E: reception only
A1A, F3C: requires settings for communications
1.1.3 Number of channel User programmable: 256 TX/RX pairs
All ITU channels incorporated (include DSC/NBDP), SSB, TLX, CW
1.1.4 Warming up 1 minute approx. (oven 15 minutes approx.)
1.2 TRANSMITTER
1.2.1 Frequency range 1,605 kHz to 27.5 MHz (100 Hz step)
1.2.2 RF output power
FS-1575 MF/HF: 150 Wpep
FS-2575 MF/HF: 250 Wpep
FS-5075 MF: 400 Wpep, HF: 500 Wpep
1.2.3 Frequency stability ±10 Hz
1.2.4 MIC in sensitivity 1 kHz, 94 dBA maximum power: -9 dB to -3 dB
1.2.5 Line in sensitivity 1 kHz, -16 dBm maximum power: -9 dB to -3 dB
1.2.6 Audio frequency range 350 Hz to 2.7 kHz (within 6dB)
1.3 RECEIVER
1.3.1 Receiving system Double-conversion superheterodyne
1.3.2 Frequency range 100 kHz-29,999.99 kHz (10 Hz step)
1.3.3 Sensitivity (SINAD 20 dB)
FS-1575/2575/5075
Frequency Range J3E
100 kHz to 300 kHz 35 dBµV
300 kHz to 1.6 MHz 25 dBµV
1.6 MHz to 4.0 MHz 13 dBµV
4.0 MHz to 30 MHz 7 dBµV
1.3.4 Intermediate frequency 1st: 53.964 MHz, 2nd: 36 kHz
1.3.5 Spurious response Better than 60 dB
1.3.6 Audio output power Speaker: 3 W/4 ohm
Handset: 10 mW/150 ohm
Line output: 0 dBm/600 ohm
1.3.7 Standard features AGC, Noise blanker, Voice-activated squelch, Noise reduction,
Notch filter, Attenuator
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2 DSC/WATCH KEEPING RECEIVER
2.1 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
2.1.1 Frequency shift Mark: F-85Hz, Space: F+85 Hz (F: assigned frequency)
-6
2.1.2 Baud rate 100 bps ± 30 x 10
2.1.3 Protocol ITU-R Rec.493-13, 541-9
2.1.4 Modulation FSK
2.2 DSC/WATCH RECEIVER (DISTRESS)
2.2.1 Frequency range 2187.5/ 4207.5/ 6312.0/ 8414.5/ 12577.0/ 16804.5 kHz
2.2.2 Class of emission F1B (J2B)
2.2.3 Antenna impedance 50 ohm
2.2.4 Sensitivity 0 dBμV or less
2.2.5 Intermediate frequency 1st: 35.964 MHz, 2nd: 36 kHz
2.2.6 Frequency stability ±10 Hz
2.2.7 Output power for preamp 12 VDC: 0.15 A max.
2.2.8 Spurious response Better than 60 dB
2.3 DSC/WATCH RECEIVER (GENERAL FREQUENCY, OPTION)
2.3.1 Frequency range 1605 kHz to 27.5 MHz
2.3.2 Class of emission F1B (J2B)
2.3.3 Antenna impedance 50 ohm
2.3.4 Sensitivity 0 dBμV or less
2.3.5 Intermediate frequency 1st: 44.964 MHz, 2nd: 36 kHz
2.3.6 Output power for preamp 12 VDC: 0.15 A max.
2.3.7 Spurious response Better than 60 dB
3 NBDP FUNCTION (OPTION)
3.1 Communication mode ARQ, FEC
3.2 Protocol ITU-R M625-3, M476-5, M490, M491-1, M492-6
3.3 Modulation FSK
4 CONTROL UNIT
4.1 Display system 4.3-inch color dot matrix
4.2 Pixel 480 x 272 dots
4.3 Brilliance 18 steps (off to maximum brightness)
4.4 Built-in speaker 4 ohms
4.5 Alarm volume 80 to 85 dB(A)
4.6 Visible distance 0.7 m nominal
5 ANTENNA COUPLER
5.1 Tuning system CPU controlled fully automatic tuning system
5.2 Frequency range 1605 kHz to 27.5 MHz
5.3 Input impedance 50 ohm
5.4 Antenna 10 m to 18 m wire or 10 m whip, or
8 m whip + horizontal feeder 2 m or more
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FS-1575/2575/5075
5.5 Tuning time Within 15 seconds
6 TERMINAL UNIT (OPTION)
6.1 Display 10.4” color TFT LCD, 800 x 600 dots (SVGA)
6.2 Brilliance 11 steps
6.3 External memory SD card: 2 GB max. or SDHC card: 32 GB max.
(SDHC card: formatted and recognized as a 2GB card)
6.4 Keyboard interface USB2.0, 1.5Mbps
6.5 Visible distance 0.7 m nominal
7 INTERFACE
7.1 Serial data
Format IEC 61162-1 Ed.4 (2010-11)
Sentences
Input ACK, ACN, GGA, GLL, GNS, HBT, RMC, ZDA
Output ALC, ALF, ALR, ARC, DSC, DSE, HBT
7.2 LAN
Physical format Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX, RJ45 connector
Data format IEC61162-450
Transmission group
Input MISC (TGTD, NAVD, PROP)
Output Arbitrary (default: RCOM)
Sentences
Input ACK, ACN, HBT (GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC, ZDA)
Output ALF, ALC, ALR, ARC, HBT
Other network function Ping, SNMP, Syslog, FURUNO Management Protocol
8 POWER SUPPLY
8.1 Transceiver/control unit
FS-1575 24 VDC: 5A (RX), 20 A max. (TX)
FS-2575 24 VDC: 5A (RX), 40 A max. (TX)
FS-5075 24 VDC: 5A (RX), 60 A max. (TX)
Emergency battery use (TX): 15A (FS-1575), 22A (FS-2575), 30A (FS-5075) max.
8.2 Terminal unit (option) 12-24 VDC: 0.5-0.3 A
8.3 Printer (PP-520, option) 24 VDC: 1 A
8.4 AC/DC power supply unit
PR-300 (for FS-1575, option) 100/110/200/220VAC, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz
PR-850A (for FS-2575/5075, option) 100/110/120/200/220/240VAC, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz
9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
9.1 Ambient temperature
Antenna coupler -25°C to +55°C
Indoor units -15°C to +55°C
9.2 Relative humidity 93% or less at 40°C
9.3 Degree of protection
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Antenna coupler IP56
Transceiver unit IP22 (bulkhead mount only)
Terminal unit IP20 (IP22: option required)
Control unit IP20 (IP22: option required)
9.4 Vibration IEC60945 Ed.4
10 COATING COLOR
10.1 Antenna coupler N9.5 (white)
10.2 Transceiver/control unit N3.0
FS-1575/2575/5075
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SPECIFICATIONS OF INMARSAT-C MES
FELCOM 18
1 GENERAL
1.1 Transmitting frequency 1626.5 to 1646.5 MHz
1.2 Receiving fre quency 1537.0 to 1544.2 MHz
1.3 Channel interval 5 kHz
1.4 G/T Better than -23 dB/K (elevation angle 5°)
1.5 EIRP 12 to 16 dBW (elevation angle 5°)
1.6 Modulation BPSK
1.7 Modulation rate 600/1200 sps
1.8 Coding Convolution with coding rate 1/2 and constraint length 7
1.9 Decoding Viterbi decoder
1.10 EGC receiver Built in (EGC: Enhanced Group Call)
1.11 LRIT function Standard
FELCOM 18
2 ANTENNA UNIT
2.1 Antenna type Daisy loop antenna
2.2 Receiving gain 33 to 40 dB
2.3 Receiving N F 1.7 dB or less
2.4 Transmitting gain 28.5 to 42.5 dB
2.5 Polarization Right-hand circular polarization
2.6 Axial ratio Within 6 dB (5° to 90°)
2.7 VSWR 2.0 or less (50 ohm)
3 TERMINAL UNIT
3.1 Display 10.4” color TFT LCD, 800 x 600 dots (SVGA)
3.2 Brilliance 11 steps
3.3 Visible distance 0.7 m nominal
4 INTERFACE
4.1 Number of p ort
Serial I/O: 1 ch, Input: 1 ch, IEC61162-1
Alarm (output) 1 ch, Contact closure, Normal close
SSAS I/O 1 ch, RS-485, 1200 bps
LAN 1 port, Ethernet 100Base-TX, RJ45 connector
USB 1 port for keyboard, USB2.0
4.2 Data sentences
Serial IEC61162-1 Ed.3/4
Input BWC, BWR, DBT, DTM, GGA, GLL, GNS, GSA, MTW, RMA, RMB,
RMC, VDO, VDR, VTG, WPL, ZDA
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FELCOM 18
Ethernet IEC61162-450
Input ACK, ACN, HBT
Output ALC, ALF, ALR, ARC, HBT
Output proprietary sentences
PFEC rminf, rmalr
4.3 IEC61162-450 transmission group
Input Arbitrary (default: MISC)
Output RCOM
4.4 Other network functions (except IEC61162-450)
DHCP, AutoIP, SMTP, POP3, PC terminal connect Protocol,
Furuno Management Protocol (FMP)
5 POWER SOURCE
5.1 Terminal unit 12-24 VDC: 8.0-4.0 A (Transmitting), 1.0-0.5 A (Receiving)
5.2 Printer (PP-520, option) 24VDC: 1 A max.
5.3 AC/DC power supply unit (option)
PR-240 100-115/200-230 VAC, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz, 24 VDC from battery
6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
6.1 Ambient temperature
Antenna unit -35°C to +55°C (storage: -35°C to +70°C)
Other indoor units -15°C to +55°C
Note: Antenna unit is categorized as an outdoor installation equipment and other units are for
indoor installation.
6.2 Relative humidity 95% or less at +40°C
6.3 Degre e of protection
Antenna unit IP56
Terminal unit IP22
Printer/Keyboard IPX0
Others IP22 (bulkhead mount)
6.4 Vibration IEC 60945 Ed.4
7 UNIT COLOR
7.1 Antenna unit Upper: N9.5, Lower: 2.5PB3.5/10
7.2 Terminal unit/Junction box N2.5
7.3 Others 2.5GY5/1.5
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International Co., Ltd.
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