OPERATOR'S MANUAL VHF RADIOTELEPHONE MODEL FM-8900S www.furuno.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The user must read the appropriate safety instructions before attempting to install or operate the equipment. WARNING Indicates a condition that can cause death or serious injury if not avoided. CAUTION Indicates a condition that can cause minor or moderate injury if not avoided. Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action WARNING Do not open the equipment. Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock, burn or serious injury exists inside the equipment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION If the distress alert is accidentally transmitted, contact the nearest coast station and inform them of the accidental transmission, providing the following data: Do not touch any part of the antenna when the equipment is transmitting. a) Ship's name b) Ship's call sign and DSC number c) Position at time of transmission d) Time of transmission Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD, which is made of glass. Electrical shock can result.
DISTRESS ALERT How to send a distress alert Below is the procedure for transmitting a distress alert via radiotelephone. Transmit the distress alert when a life-endangering situation occurs on your vessel. 1. Open the DISTRESS key cover then press and hold the DISTRESS key for four seconds. The following screen appears. Countdown message 2. When the message "Sending DISTRESS ALERT." appears on the screen, release the DISTRESS key. The audio alarm sounds for two seconds.
DISTRESS ALERT How to cancel the distress alert You can cancel the distress alert while it is being sent or while waiting for its acknowledgement as follows. 1. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [CANCEL] in the user options area then push the knob. The following message appears on the screen. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [Yes] then push the knob to send the distress cancel call on CH70. After transmitting the distress cancel call, the following message appears on the screen. 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ...................................................................................................................ix SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................xi 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW .................................................................................1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 2. DSC OVERVIEW............................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.4 All Ships Call ............................................................................................................4-11 4.4.1 How to send an all ships call ........................................................................4-11 4.4.2 How to receive an all ships call ....................................................................4-12 4.5 Position Call..............................................................................................................4-13 4.5.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 6. REMOTE HANDSET ..............................................................................................6-1 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 7. Controls...................................................................................................................... 6-1 How to Turn On/Off the Power................................................................................... 6-2 Radiotelephone (RT) Screen ....................................
FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FM-8900S Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FM-8900S VHF Radiotelephone. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name 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.
FOREWORD DSC • Distress, urgency, safety and routine calling • File editing capability for readiness in case of emergency • PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) capability standard • Log stores 50 each of latest general, distress and transmitted messages, in separate memory blocks.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION TRX ANT CH70 RX ANT NAV EQUIPMENT VDR ALARM SYSTEM HANDSET HS-2003 ALARM UNIT IC-350 EXTERNAL LOUDSPEAKER SEM-21Q PRINTER PP-510/ PP-8800A PRINTER PP-510 INS/AIS/ PLOTTER TRANSCEIVER UNIT FM-8900S JUNCTION BOX IF-8900 MIC RECEPTACLE BOX RBD-VHF (B) MIC RECEPTACLE BOX RBD-VHF (B) PRINTER INTERFACE IF-8500 REMOTE STATION RB-8900/RB-8900-W OTHER RADIO ANALOG WING HANDSET HS-6000FZ5/ HS-6000FZ11 ANALOG WING HANDSET HS-6000FZ5/ HS-6000FZ11 REMOTE STATION RB-8900/RB-8900-W REMOTE
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.1 Controls RT/ REGION HI/LO CH16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DW/ SCAN 0 REPLAY CHANNEL HANDSET VOLUME Keep pressed for 4 sec in case of DISTRESS. The alert is transmitted with steady lighting.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Control 0 to 9 keys DW/SCAN key REPLAY key ALARM lamps 1.2 Function • Enter alphabet, numeric or symbol. • Direct selection of corresponding function on menu and applicable screens. • Opens the option window for DW or SCAN. • Cancels DW or SCAN in process. Opens the replay screen. Top: Flashes in red when receiving distress alert, distress and urgency messages. Bottom: Flashes in green when receiving safety and routine messages, and when daily test is completed.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW No. 10 11 12 13 14 15 1.4 Meaning Channel type ([SIMP]: Simplex, [DUP]: Duplex) Guidance: Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select channel. Guidance: Press the TAB key to switch the session. Own ship’s position (LAT: Latitude, LON: Longitude) Method of data input [EPFS DATA]: The position and time data from EPFS. [EPFS (OFFLINE)]: Indicates no position data from EPFS for ten minutes. [EPFS (OLD)]: Indicates no position data from EPFS for four hours.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW By the [REGION] menu See paragraph 5.3.1. 1. Press the MENU key to open the [MENU] screen. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [CH MODE] then push the knob. 3. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [REGION] then push the knob. Only permitted channel regions are displayed, which are set by the installer of the equipment. 4. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select the channel region desired then push the knob. The following options are available.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW How to change the output power Press the HI/LO key to change the output power between high and low alternately. [HIGH] or [LOW] with underline appears in the [CH STATUS] area on the RT screen depending on your selection. 1.7 How to Turn On/Off the Loudspeaker You can turn the loudspeaker (other than DSC communication, error, and key beep) on or off. 1. Press the key to alternately disable or enable the loudspeaker. Speaker ON Speaker OFF 2.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW When the receiver detects a carrier and the squelch opens, the following occurs. • When the squelch opens on the additional channel, the receiver continues scanning dual channels. • When the squelch opens on the CH16, the CH16 is set. When the squelch closes, the scanning on dual channels restarts. To stop the scanning on dual channels, do one of the following: • Press the CANCEL key. • Press the CH16 key. • Press the DISTRESS key. • Press the DW/SCAN key.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW When the receiver detects a carrier and the squelch opens, the scanning is stopped on that channel. • When the squelch opens on the channel except CH16, dual watch starts on it and CH16. • When the squelch opens on the CH16, the CH16 is set. When the squelch closes, the scanning restarts. To stop the scanning, do one of the following: • Press the CANCEL key. • Press the CH16 key. • Press the DISTRESS key. • Press the DW/SCAN key. • Off hook a handset if there is one on hook.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW of the system is as follows. Transceiver unit = Analog wing handset > Digital wing handset L = Digital wing handset R > Remote station 1 > Remote station 2 > Remote station 3 > Remote station 4 If you hook off No.4 remote station, for example, "IN USE BY: HANDSET_P4" is displayed on other remote stations and "HANDSET_P4: OPERATION" on the transceiver unit. However, you can hook off and use No.1 remote station.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 4. When the called party picks up their handset, the following screen appears. Start communications. Note: You do not have to press the PTT switch to communicate. 5. If needed, adjust the handset volume by rotating the CHANNEL/ENTER knob. 6. Hang up the handset or press the CANCEL key to turn the intercom off. The lastused screen appears. Answering 1. The terminal rings and the following screen appears. To cancel reply, press the CANCEL key. 2.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW How to finish a single session RT session 1. Press the TAB key to select the RT icon in the tab area. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [QUIT] then push the knob. Step 2: Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [QUIT] then push the knob. Step 1: Press the TAB key to select the RT icon. DSC session The cursor is in the tab area when the DSC session starts. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [QUIT] then push the knob.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW ample, when you are transmitting a DSC message and another message arrives, the indication [ACTIVE] appears to indicate the start of a new session. Press the TAB key to move the cursor to the tab area. Information for the session underlined in blue (RT in this case) Information for the session selected by cursor. User options area Tab area To select a session, press the TAB key. The cursor is here. With [ACTIVE] selected, push the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to switch the active session.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW How to close a session To manually close a session, select it with the TAB key. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [QUIT] in the user options area then push the knob. The session icon disappears from the tab area. When there is no operation for the time specified (see section 5.8), the inactive session is automatically closed. Processing when the number of sessions is maximum A maximum of seven sessions can be displayed in the tab area.
2. DSC OVERVIEW 2.1 What is DSC? DSC is an acronym meaning Digital Selective Calling. It is a digital distress and general calling system in the VHF band used by ships for transmitting distress alerts and general calls and by coast stations for transmitting the associated acknowledgements. For DSC distress, safety and urgency callings in the VHF band, the channel is 70. Distress, Safety, Urgency and Routine DSC Calls Distress, Safety, Urgency and Routine DSC Calls CH70 RX ANT ANT TRANSCEIVER UNIT 2.
2. DSC OVERVIEW Contents of a DSC call • Calling category DISTRESS: DISTRESS ALERT, DISTRESS RELAY ALL, DISTRESS RELAY INDIVIDUAL, DISTRESS RELAY AREA (Received only), DISTRESS ACK GENERAL: MEDICAL MSG, NEUTRAL MSG, INDIVIDUAL MSG, PSTN MSG, TEST MSG, GROUP MSG, ALL SHIPS MSG, POSITION MSG, POLLING MSG • Station ID (MMSI) Your ship ID and sending station ID. Coast station ID begins with 00; Group ID begins with 0. • Priority Distress: Grave and imminent danger and request immediate assistance.
2. DSC OVERVIEW Alarm Ordinary alarm Ordinary ACK alarm Self terminating alarm 2.4 When The following sessions are received: • Safety: all ships, individual, position, or test. • Routine: individual, group, polling, or PSTN. Frequency (interval) The following set is repeated: 750 Hz (50 ms) and 650 Hz (50 ms); ten times → silent (2000 ms); once The following sessions are received then acknowledged: The following set is repeated: • Safety: individual ACK, position ACK, test ACK.
2. DSC OVERVIEW The characters "*", "-" appear on the DSC receiving screen in the following conditions: • "*" indicates a corrupt character in received data. • "-" indicates missing digits after decimal point when receiving position data with no info for expansion (expansion: digits after decimal point). Examples: 1) When receiving position data without expansion, the indication is "LAT: 12°34’N". 2) When receiving position data with expansion, the indication is "LAT: 12°34,5678’N".
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS Distress operation overview 1. Press the DISTRESS key. 2. Wait for the distress alert acknowledgement. 3. Communicate with the coast station. (1) (2) Ship in distress (Your ship) (3) Coast station (1) Ship in distress sends Distress Alert. (2) Coast station sends distress acknowledgement (DIST ACK). (3) Voice communication between ship in distress and coast station. 3.
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS When the countdown shows 0s, the distress alert is sent. The audio alarm sounds for two seconds and the message "Sending DISTRESS ALERT." appears. The DISTRESS key lights in red and only the icon for DISTRESS transmission ( ) is displayed in the tab area. After the distress alert has been sent, the screen changes as below. Wait to receive the distress acknowledge call from a coast station. The elapsed time since transmission is displayed.
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS 2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the audio alarm. Then, the LED stops flashing, and the pop-up message disappears. Count up the elasped time after receiving distress acknowledge call. Icon for DISTRESS transmission 3. Communicate with the coast station via radiotelephone, following the instructions below. a) Say “MAYDAY” three times. b) Say “This is ...” name of your ship and call sign three times. c) Give nature of distress and assistance needed.
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS 4. With [LAT] and [LON/UTC] selected, push the CHANNEL/ENTER knob. The option which you last-selected is highlighted. [EPFS]: The position information from EPFS is automatically shown. [MANUAL]: Input your position manually. [NO INFO]: No information. 5. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [EPFS], [MANUAL] or [NO INFO] then push the knob. For [MANUAL], go to step 6. For others, go to step 7. 6. Use the numeric keys to enter latitude, longitude and UTC time.
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS Press the CANCEL key to silence the audio alarm. Wait for the distress acknowledge call from a coast station. If you do not receive the distress acknowledge call from a coast station, which usually takes about five minutes from the time of receiving a distress alert, follow the flow charts in this section to determine your action. Note: An asterisk (*) appearing in a distress alert message indicates an error at the asterisk’s location.
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS How to transmit a distress acknowledge call over CH16 Select VHF CH16 and transmit the distress acknowledge call to the ship in distress. Reply received No reply Transmit the distress acknowledge call to the ship in distress over DSC CH70. Communicate with the ship in distress. Relay the distress alert to a coast station over DSC. Follow the instructions of the coast station. Begin search and rescue operation for the ship in distress.
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS How to send a distress acknowledge call When you receive a distress alert from a ship in distress, the audio alarm sounds and the LED flashes in red. If your ship meets the requirements necessary to transmit the distress acknowledge call, do the following: 1. Press the CANCEL key to silence the audio alarm and stop the flashing of the LED. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [ACK] in the user options area then push the knob. The following message appears on the screen.
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS How to send a distress relay to a coast station You can send the distress relay to a coast station from the receiving screen for the distress alert. 1. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [RELAY] in the user options area then push the knob. If three minutes have not passed from the time the distress alert was received, the following message appears. 2.
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS How to send a distress relay all You can send the distress relay all from the receiving screen for the distress alert. 1. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [RELAY] in the user options area then push the knob. If three minutes have not passed from the distress alert received, the following message appears. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [Yes] then push the knob to open the composing screen for the distress relay individual.
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS 3.3 How to Send a Distress Relay on Behalf of a Ship in Distress 3.3.1 How to send a distress relay to a coast station You can send the distress relay to a coast station on behalf of a ship in distress in the following cases: • You are near the ship in distress and the ship in distress cannot transmit the distress alert. • When the master or person responsible for your ship considers that further assistance is necessary. Note: Do not use the DISTRESS key to relay distress. 1.
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS 10. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [EPFS], [MANUAL] or [NO INFO] then push the knob. For [MANUAL], go to step 11. For others, go to step 12. 11. Use the numeric keys to enter latitude and longitude of the ship in distress. (If necessary, switch coordinates: 1 key to switch to North (East); 2 key to switch to South (West).) Push the CHANNEL/ENTER knob. Also, enter the UTC time then push the CHANNEL/ENTER knob. 12. With [GO TO CALL] selected, push the CHANNEL/ENTER knob.
3. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS 2. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [MSG TYPE] then push the knob. 3. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [RELAY ALL] then push the knob. The following message appears. 4. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [Yes] then push the knob. 5. With [DISTRESS ID] selected, push the CHANNEL/ENTER knob. 6. Rotate the CHANNEL/ENTER knob to select [DIRECT INPUT] or [NO INFO] then push the knob. For [DIRECT INPUT], go to step 7. For [NO INFO], go to step 8. 7.
