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TABLE OF CONTENTS iv 2.10 E-mail Service/SMS Station List................................................................................. 2-34 2.11 E-mail Setup............................................................................................................... 2-37 2.12 Saving, Loading S...

TABLE OF CONTENTS v 4.4 EGC Messages........................................................................................................ 4-33 4.4.1 Displaying and reprinting EGC messages. .................................................... 4-33 4.4.2 Displaying EGC closed network ID (ENID) .......

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi APPENDIX ...................................................................................................... AP-1 Menu Tree .......................................................................................................................AP-1 International Telex/Telephon...

vii FOREWORD 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 ...

FOREWORD viii 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 (...

ix SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CATEGORY OF UNITSAntenna Unit: Exposed to Weather Communication Unit: Protected from WeatherOther Units: Protected from Weather PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC/AT compatible) ANTENNA UNIT IC-116 COMMUNICATION UNIT IC-216 (with internal GPS receiver) SHIP'S MAINS100-115/200-230 VAC1 φ ,...

x INMARSAT C SYSTEM OVERVIEW 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...

INMARSAT C SYSTEM xi Inmarsat C System Configuration 0.0 m -/+: To set option 0.0 m -/+: To set option 0.0 m -/+: To set option OCC SCC NCS LES LES LES Same as left Same as left Same as left Satellite MES AOR-West AOR-East IOR POR OCC: Operation Control CenterSCC: Satellite Control CenterNCS: Networ...

INMARSAT C SYSTEM xii 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...

INMARSAT C SYSTEM xiii AREA POR IOR A OR-EAST A OR-WEST SA TELLITE NAME INMARSA T -3, F3 INMARSA T -3, F1 INMARSA T -3, F2 INMARSA T -3, F4 POSITION 178 ° E 64.0 ° E 15.5 ° W 54.0 ° W Coverage area of Inmarsat satellites

INMARSAT C SYSTEM xiv Communications Network The illustration below shows the Inmarsat C communications network. Network Coordination Station (NCS) NCS/NCS Signaling Link NCS Common Channel Mobile Earth Station (MES) Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Enhanced Group Calling (EGC) Receiver Data Circuit Te...

INMARSAT C SYSTEM xv 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...

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xvii LRIT COMPLIANCE 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 f...

LRIT COMPLIANCE xviii 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 equipm...

1-1 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.1 Communication Unit The communication unit is the heart of the FELCOM 16 system, transmitting and receiving messages via the Inmarsat system. INMARSAT MINI-C MOBILE EARTH STATION POWERLOGINTX ERROR POWER POWERSwitch Status LEDsPOWER: Lights (in green) when power is on....

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-2 1.2 Terminal Unit (PC) Operation 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. PC requirements • Operatin...

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-3 1.2.2 Controls 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. Controls Esc Cancels key input and returns to previous display screen. F1-F10 These ar...

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-4 Ctrl Works in combination with alphabet keys as follows: Ctrl + [M]: Same as Enter. Ctrl + [H]: Same As Back Space. Ctrl + [I]: Same as Insert. Ctrl + [V]: Same as Overwrite+Insert. Num Lock Turns numeric input on or off. Note that you cannot enter alphabet when the Num L...

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-5 1.2.4 Function 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. ~ ) * ( 9 * 8 7 ^ & $ # @ ! Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 NumLock Prt Sc SysRq SL File Edit Transmit ...

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-6 1.3 Standby 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...

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-7 1.3.1 Display indications The display is divided in three sections: 1) The function menu area 2) The working area 3) The operating status area 1) Function Menu 3) Operating Status 2) WORKING AREA File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm (1) (1)...

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-9 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...

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-10 (7) Other information No display No receive message in memory, or printer is operating. REC. MESSAGE EXISTS Displayed when a routine message has (Reverse video) not been printed, or a confidential message is received. Data Report When data reporting is activated. (Revers...

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-11 1.4 Menu Overview Operation of the FELCOM 16 is carried out through a menu system which you access with the function keys at the top of the screen. The example below shows how to choose menu options from the Editor Setup menu. 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup m...

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-12 3. Press the [ ↑ ] or [ ↓ ] key to choose option desired and press the [Enter] key. 4. Press the [Esc] key. Note 1: On some menus the update window appears after you press the [Esc] key. This is done to ask you to confirm settings. Yes is selected in the Update window; p...

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-13 1.6 Choosing a Printer Choose the printer to use as follows: 1. Press the [F1] key to display the File menu. File ALT-N ALT-OALT-QALT-S ALT-D ALT-P 1. New 2. Open3. Close4. Save 5. Delete6. Rename 7. Print 8. Print Setting 9. MIME (Decode) File Edit Transmit EGC Reports ...

2-1 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION This chapter provides the information necessary for initializing the FELCOM 16. Once the equipment is initialized, you need do no more than press a few keys to transmit and receive. Inmarsat assigns an MES an Inmarsat Mobile Number (IMN) when it applies for Inmarsat regi...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-2 3. Press the [ ↓ ] key twice to choose MES Operation Mode. 4. Press the [Enter] key to open the MES operation mode options window. Setup 9. Configuration System Setup 01:53 02-02-25 (YY-MM-DD) IORINMARSAT-COFFINTEXTEXT INMARSAT-C EGC System Date & TimeIMN MES Operati...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-3 2.2 PC Window Setup The Terminal Setup menu provides for set up of the PC window. Set up includes selection of date display format, currency unit and window colors. 1. Press the [F8] key to choose the Setup menu. 2. Press the [3] key to display the Terminal Setup screen....

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-4 10. You may change the background and foreground colors for the various display screens on the PC window as follows: a) Choose Window Color Setup. Window Color Setup Window : Base Window Fore Color : L_WHITE Back Color : BLUE To Change: ENTER To Change Value: L<=>R...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-5 2.3 Login and Logout Each time the terminal unit is turned on, register your vessel with the Inmarsat C system to enable communications between your vessel and an LES. This is called login. Note that you can transmit or receive EGC messages even if you are not logged in....

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-6 Note: The terminal unit must be “idle” to login. (“Current State: IDLE” appears at the bottom of the screen.) When it is not idle, “Ignored: MES is not idle.” appears. Press the [Esc] key to return to the standby display. Wait until the terminal unit becomes idle. 4. Yes...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-7 2.3.2 Logout 1. Press the [F7] key to display the Options menu. 2. Press the [2] key to display the logout screen. Note: The terminal unit must be “idle” to logout. W hen it is not idle, “Ignored: MES is not idle.” appears. Press the [Esc] key to return to the standby di...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-8 2.4 EGC Settings 2.4.1 What is the EGC (Enhanced Group Call) service? The EGC service enables EGC information providers to send SafetyNET TM , FleetNET TM and System messages via an LES to a specific groups of ships, or to all ships within a defined geographical area. Ea...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-9 2) FleetNET TM This service allows authorized information providers such as commercial subscription services, shipping companies and governments, which have registered with a LES that supports FleetNET TM , to broadcast messages to selected group of MESs. Typical applica...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-10 2.4.2 EGC setup The FELCOM 16 receives EGC messages directed to its present position and Navarea without further programming. The EGC Setup screen lets you choose additional areas for which to receive messages and also the Navtex station and type of message for Coastal ...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-11 7. Press the [Enter] key to open the navarea entry window. Setup EGC Setup Ice reportsMeteo. forecastsPilot serviceDECCA messagesLORAN messages OFFOFFOFFOFFOFF OMEGA messagesSATNAV messagesOther navaid msgQRU (no message) OFFOFFOFFOFF : : OFF Receive EGC Area Additional...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-12 10. Press the [ ↓ ] key to choose Station Code. 11. Press the [Enter] key to open the station code entry window. Setup EGC Setup Ice reportsMeteo. forecastsPilot serviceDECCA messagesLORAN messages OFFOFFOFFOFFOFF OMEGA messagesSATNAV messagesOther navaid msgQRU (no mes...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-13 2.4.3 Adding EGC channels The EGC Channel List stores EGC channels. There are currently four EGC channels, one for each satellite. These four channels are pre-programmed into the unit and marked in the EGC Channel List with asterisks. When more EGC channels become avail...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-14 5. Press the [Enter] key to open the EGC channel list entry screen. Setup Configuration EGC Channel List 11080* 10840* 11088* ENTER: Set ESC: Quit 12580* 11080* EGC channel list entry screen 6. Enter EGC channel frequency code. The EGC channel frequency code range is 60...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-15 2.4.4 Saving, printing EGC messages automatically You may choose the EGC messages to save and print as follows: Automatically saving EGC messages 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [5] key to display the Auto Mode Setup menu. Auto Mode Setup A...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-16 Automatically printing EGC messages 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [5] key to display the Auto mode setup menu. 3. Press the [ ↓ ] key to choose Auto EGC Message Print and then press the [Enter] key. Auto Mode Setup Auto EGC Message Print ...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-17 2.5 Adding NCS Channels This section shows you how to add NCS channels to the NCS Channel List. 19 channels can be listed per each ocean region. Currently, there are four NCS channels, and they are marked with asterisks in the list. Add NCS channels to the list as below...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-19 2.6 LES List The LES List provides for storage of 44 LES names per ocean region. By entering approximate toll charges in the LES list, you can see that information on the Transmit message menu. 2.6.1 Setting toll charges Main LES (LES name and ID) are already registered...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-20 3. Press the [2] key to display the LES List. LES List Ctrl+P: Print ENTER: List Entry ESC: Quit AOR (WEST) Name Telenor S.S.IncStratos M.N.KDDITelenor S.S.ASTelecom Italia AOR (EAST) Name Telenor S.S.IncStratos M.N.KDDITelenor S.S.AS Korea Telecom POR Name Stratos M.N....

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-21 2.6.2 Registering LES to LES list Follow the procedure below to register newly constructed LESs. 1. Press the [F8], [8] and [2] keys to show the LES list. 2. Use the arrow keys to place the cursor where desired. For example, choose 005 in the AOR(WEST) column. Setup Con...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-22 Name : ID :Remarks :Charge (US$/256bit) TELEX *****.** FAX *****.** E-Mail *****.** SMS *****.** PSDN *****.** X400 *****.** DNID *****.** SPEC *****.** Erase the Name to delete this LES. LES list, text entry window 5. Enter LES name (maximum 15 characters). 6. Press th...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-23 2.6.4 Printing the LES list 1. Press [F8], [8] and [2] to display the LES list. 2. To print the LES list, press the [P] key while pressing the [Ctrl] key. LES List ( Printed at 02-02-25 02:33 ) +++++ AOR (WEST) ++++No.01020304122122 +++++ AOR (EAST) +++++No.01 NameTelen...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-24 2.7 Station List 2.7.1 Adding stations to the station list The FELCOM 16 provides an “address book” for storing 64 station IDs. Enter station IDs as below. 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [8] key to display the Configuration menu. 3. Press ...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-25 TELEX FAXE-MailSMSPSDNX400DNIDSPECTELEX (Prefixed)FAX (Prefixed)PSDN (Prefixed)X400 (Prefixed)DNID (Prefixed)SPEC (Prefixed) Destination (communication) type options TELEX: Telex communication FAX: Facsimile service E-Mail: E-mail (electronic mail) Service SMS: Short Me...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-26 12. Press the [Enter] key to close the window. 13. Press the [Esc] key to return to the station list. 14. To enter another “Telex” station repeat the procedure from step 4 on page 2-24. 15. Press the [Esc] key three times to return to the standby display. Procedure for ...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-27 Procedure for E-mail 1. Press the [ ↓ ] key to choose Address. 2. Press the [Enter] key to open the e-mail address entry window. 3. Enter recipient’s e-mail address. 4. Press the [Enter] key to close the window. 5. Press the [ ↓ ] to choose Remarks. 6. Press the [Enter]...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-28 2.7.2 Editing the station list 1. Press [F8], [8] and [1] to display the Station List. Setup Configuration Station List Ctrl+P: Print Page Up, Page Down: MoveSort (Ctrl+G: Group, Ctrl+N: Station Name, Ctrl+T: Type) Group Station Name Type Code ID / Address File Edit Tra...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-29 2.7.3 Printing the station list 1. Press [F8], [8] and [1] to display the Station List. 2. press the [P] key while pressing the [Ctrl] key. No.010203 Group Namex1 abcx2 xyzx3 Seagull TypeE-MailE-MailTELEX Dest, ID, Modem / Addressabc@ furuno.co.jpxyz@ furuno.co.jp584 46...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-30 2.8 Entering Own Ship’s Position When the internal GPS navigator is abnormal, manually enter position as below. 1. Press the [F9] key to display the Position menu. Ship Position 34:30.00N 135:30.00E File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm LA...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-31 2.9 Creating A Directory Incoming and outgoing messages may be saved to the hard disk. If no directory is specified, all messages are saved to the My Documents folder (in Windows Vista, messages are saved to the Felcom16 folder in Documents). 2.9.1 Creating a directory ...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-32 5. Enter directory name and press the [Enter] key. Entered name appears. Message Directory (Windows XP) Note 1: To create a directory within a directory at step 5, repeat steps 4 and 5. Note 2: To return to the above stage, place the cursor on [ ●● ] and then press the ...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-33 2.9.2 Specifying directory where to store messages You may specify the directory where to store messages on the hard disk as follows: 1. Press the [F8] and [7] keys to show the Directories menu. 2. Press the [ ↑ ] key to choose Message Directory and press the [Enter] ke...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-34 2.10 E-mail Service/SMS Station List E-mail service providers and SMS stations are already registered in the FELCOM 16. To add new e-mail service providers or SMS stations, follow the procedure below. 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [8] key...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-35 4. Press the [ ↓ ] to choose a blank line in the Station Name column and then press the [Enter] key. OFF Service LES Name Service ID (E-Mail) (SMS)LES ID(AORW) (AORE)(POR)(IOR) To:Cc:Subject:Separator:SMS:Attach File(MIME) Enter data for LES which offers e-mail services...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-38 2.12 Saving, Loading System Settings System settings (as well as messages) may be saved to a selected folder and loaded onto the terminal unit. This is useful for having backup copies of system settings. 2.12.1 Saving system settings 1. Press the [F8] key to show the Se...

2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2-39 2.12.2 Loading system settings to the terminal unit 1. Press the [F8] key to show the Setup menu, then press the [8] key to open the Configuration menu. 3. Press the [6] key to choose Save/Load. 4. Press the [ ↓ ] key to choose Load, and press the [Enter] key. 1. ALL 2....

3-1 3. FILE OPERATIONS This chapter describes how to prepare, edit, save and print files (messages). 3.1 Files and Working Areas To create a new message it is necessary to open a new file. After a new file is opened, one of two working areas in the internal memory is secured to create the message. T...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-2 3.2 Preparing Files There are two types of files: routine and confidential. Files can be assigned a file name and saved to the hard disk for later use. A message may contain maximum 32 Kbytes of characters. 3.2.1 Preparing a routine file 1. Press the [F1] key to display the Fi...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-3 3.2.2 Preparing a confidential file If communicating with another FURUNO FELCOM, you can prepare a confidential message by entering “S???-addressee code(-password):” in the first line of the message text. You can also receive confidential messages containing this header from a...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-4 3.2.3 Editor menu setup The Editor menu sets the parameters of the text editor. 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [2] key to display the Editor Setup menu. Setup 2. System Setup3. Editor Setup4. Terminal Setup5. EGC Setup6. Auto Mode Setup7. E-Mail ...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-5 Cursor can be a square or an underline. <[1] UNTITLED1> 0001| TELEX ----*---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------< 1 Char. [ Line 1/ 1 Col. 1 ] [Insert ] Line NumberDisplayed if Line No. is turned on inEditor Setup menu. File Edit Transmit...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-6 5. To move text to a new location after it has been cut, place the cursor at the exact spot in the message where the cut text is to start. When the text cursor is placed correctly, press the [F2] key and then the [3] (Paste) key. Copying and pasting text 1. Choose the text you...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-7 Insert (with Citation) When you reply to a received message, you can insert the received message. “>” is placed at the head of the received message to distinguish it from your message. Select All Chooses the entire current file for cut and copy. Search and Replace Searching...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-8 8. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key. When the unit finds the word, the cursor stops at the first character of the word. If the string could not be found, the message “Not Found (To Quit: ESC)” appears. Press the [Esc] key to quit. 9. To continue the search, press the [En...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-9 10. Press the [ ↓ ] or [ ↑ ] key to choose Query or All. Query: Stop at each occurrence of word to answer yes or no to replacement. All: Replace every occurrence of word without stopping to confirm. 11. Press the [Esc] key. The following display appears. Replace Start? Yes No ...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-10 3.3 Saving Files After you have created a message you may wish to save it to the hard disk, for future use. You can save a message two ways: Save it without losing your place on the screen (called “save”), or save it before clearing the screen (called “close”). 3.3.1 Save fil...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-11 3.3.2 Save file, clear screen 1. Press the [F1] key to display the File menu. 2. Press the [3] key. The message “Save this message?” appears on the screen. <[1] C:\SEIZOUSE> NT THAT YOU WILL ENJOY MANY YEARS OF OPERATION WITHSTANDARD C MOBILE EARTH STATION FELCOM S ON Y...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-12 3.4 Opening Files 3.4.1 Opening files 1. Press the [F1] key to display the File menu. 2. Press the [2] key. The screen shows a list of the files stored on the hard disk. 3. Press the [ ↓ ] or [ ↑ ] key to choose a file. To view a portion of a file, press the space bar. After ...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-13 3.4.3 Opening a file when both working areas are occupied If both working areas in the memory are occupied when you attempt to open a file, you are asked if you want to save the file currently chosen before clearing it to open another file. Save this message? Yes No Prompt fo...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-14 3.5 Saving a File Under a New Name 1. Open a file referring to paragraph 3.4.1. 2. Edit the file. 3. Press the [F1] key. 4. Press the [3] (Close) or [4] (Save) key depending on your objective. [3] saves the file and closes the screen; [4] saves file and keeps position on the ...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-15 7. Press the [Enter] key. Note: Should you decide to save the file under the original name, skip step 6. The screen shown at the top of the next page appears. Overwrite the file by pressing the [Enter] key, or choose “No” and press the [Enter] key to escape Overwrite confirma...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-17 3.8 Deleting Files 1. Press the [F1] key to display the File menu. 2. Press the [5] key. A list of files stored on the hard disk appears. Sample delete screen 3. Press the [ ↑ ] or [ ↓ ] key to choose the file you want to delete. To verify the contents of that file, tap the s...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-18 3.9 Renaming Files Do the following to rename a file. 1. Press the [F1] key. 2. Press the [6] key. File, rename 3. Press the [ ↑ ] or [ ↓ ] key to choose the file you want to rename. 4. Press the [Enter] key. Enter new filename Rename Test Rename window 5. Delete old file nam...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-19 3.10 Decoding E-mail Attachment When you can't read an e-mail attachment because it has been coded by MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions), you may decode it as below. 1. Save the MIME-coded file to the hard disk. (See paragraph 4.2.5 for the procedure.) This step is ...

3. FILE OPERATIONS 3-20 7. To change file name, press the [Backspace] key to erase the file name, new file name and then press the [Enter] key. After decoding the file the screen looks something like the one shown below. MIME Decode Checking 'E0970715.001' . . .Decode 'ABC.ini'?Now decoding. . .Comp...

4-1 4. INMARSAT C COMMUNICATIONS This chapter explains how to transmit and receive. Before conducting any communications, be sure to login with the NCS in your area, following the instructions in paragraph 2.3.1. To transmit e-mail, you may need to register for e-mail services with an LES which prov...

4. INMARSAT C COMMUNICATIONS 4-2 Message, subscriber, destination type and code Message Subscriber Destination Type Code Remarks Inmarsat C MES Telex IA5 Telex Telex ITA2 Fax PSTN IA5 Modem type “T30 FAX” English E-mail E-mail IA5 Inmarsat C MES PSDN DATA Fax Not available Russian E-mail E-mail DATA...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-3 3. Press the [1] key to display the Transmit Message menu. 25 Char. [ Line 2/ 2 Col. 1 ] <[1] UNTITLED1> ----*---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------< [Insert ] Transmit 1. Transmit Message 2. Cancel3. Request Delivery Status Transm...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-5 (6) Press the [Enter] key to open the attach file window. 25 Char. [ Line 2/ 2 Col. 1 ] <[1] UNTITLED1> ----*---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------< [Insert ] Transmit 1. Transmit Message 2. Cancel3. Request Delivery Status Transmi...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-6 13. Press the [Enter] key to open the confirmation window. 14. To request notification of delivery from the LES, choose ON. If not necessary choose OFF. 15. Press the [Enter] key to close the window. 16. Press the [ ↓ ] key to choose Send Delay. 17. Press the [Enter] key...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-7 Note 3: Messages sent to the message queue may contain up to 32 KB of data. If data is larger than 32 KB, the message “Cannot enter this message to sending Queue. Press any key.” appears. 30. Press the [Esc] key twice to return to the standby display. The message(s) will...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-8 TRANSMIT MESSAGE STATUS The terminal unit displays transmit message status as follows: Message Send failed. This appears if the message could notbe transmitted because of technical reasons such as satellitemalfunction, signal degradation, or no reply from LES. Try totran...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-9 4. Press the [ ↓ ] key twice to choose the Destination Type. 5. Press the [Enter] key to open the destination type options window. 25 Char. [ Line 2/ 2 Col. 1 ] <[1] UNTITLED1> ----*---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------< [Insert ]...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-10 Communication type: TELEX 1. Press the [ ↓ ] key to choose Country/Ocean Code. 2. Press the [Enter] key to open the country/ocean code entry window. 25 Char. [ Line 2/ 2 Col. 1 ] <[1] UNTITLED1> ----*---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+----...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-11 7. Type either recipient’s telex subscriber number (ship-to-shore) or IMN (ship-to-ship). 8. Press the [Enter] key to close the window. 9. Press the [ ↓ ] key to choose LES ID. 10. Press the [Enter] key to open the LES ID entry window. 25 Char. [ Line 2/ 2 Col. 1 ] <...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-12 Communication type: FAX 1. Press the [ ↓ ] key to choose Country/Ocean Code. 2. Press the [Enter] key to open the country/ocean code entry window. 3. Enter telephone country code of recipient, referring to the list in the Appendix. 4. Press the [Enter] key to close the ...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-13 Communication type: E-mail 1. Press the [ ↓ ] key to choose Address. 2. Press the [Enter] key to open the address entry window. 25 Char. [ Line 2/ 2 Col. 1 ] <[1] UNTITLED1> ----*---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+--------- Transmit 1. Tra...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-14 10. Press the [Enter] key to open the select file window. 25 Char. [ Line 2/ 2 Col. 1 ] <[1] UNTITLED1> ----*---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------< [Insert ] Transmit 1. Transmit Message 2. Cancel3. Request Delivery Status Transm...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-15 4.1.3 Transmitting a file stored on the hard disk 1. Close any open files. 2. Press the [F3] key to display the Transmit menu. Transmit File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm 1. Transmit Message 2. Cancel3. Request Delivery Status Transmit ...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-16 Note: When an e-mail with attachment is transmitted, the file volume increases by 1.5 times because of MIME coding. In this case, you can do the following to lower toll charges: a) Select file to attach from Message File. b) Choose DATA from Code. 6. To transmit the mes...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-17 4. Press the [Enter] key to open the cancel window. <[1] UNTITLED1> ASCII ----*---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------< 25 Char. [ Line 2/ 2 Col. 1 ] [Insert ] Transmit Cancel No. 01 02 Message File ABC FELCOM Station FURUNO FUSA L...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-19 Manually requesting delivery status You can manually request an LES for delivery status of a message you have transmitted within the past 24 hours. 1. Press the [F3] key to display the Transmit menu. 2. Press the [3] key to display the Request Delivery Status list. Requ...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-20 4.1.6 Accessing the code number services A range of special safety and general maritime services, known as the code number services, may be transmitted. The list on the next page shows the code number services available. To access a code number service do the following:...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-21 Maritime safety service code number services Code Content Remarks 31 Maritime enquiries Desirable for requesting information including service offerings. 32 Medical advice Used for requesting medical advice. 33 Technical assistance Desirable for addressing technical enq...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-22 4.1.7 Displaying the send message log 1. Press the [F6] key to display the Logs menu. Logs 1. Send Message Log 2. Receive Message Log3. EGC Log4. Log Logs menu 2. Press the [1] key to show the Send Message Log. The contents are the same as the Request Deliver Status lis...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-23 4.2 Receiving 4.2.1 When a message is received Each time the FELCOM 16 receives a telex or e-mail it displays the message “Successful Receiving message.” If Auto Receive Message Save and Auto Receive Message Print in the Auto Mode Setup are set for ON, the message is au...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-24 4.2.2 Setting the receive alarm An audio alarm may be set to sound when a routine or confidential message is received. The factory setting is OFF. Set alarm volume at the PC. 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [5] key to display the Auto Mode ...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-25 2. Press the [2] key to display the list of received messages. Received Message Log Message No. R0971106.001 R0971105.002R0971105.001R0971024.001 LES KDDI KDDIKDDIKDDI Priority Normal NormalNormalNormal Addressee CAPTAIN Rec date & Time 02-02-06 16:10 02-02-05 17:30...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-26 For messages with both addressee code and password, the password entry window appears. Enter the password and then press the [Enter] key. If the password is entered incorrectly, the buzzer sounds. Reenter the password. Receive Message Log Message No.R0021106.001 R002110...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-27 About attachments The FELCOM 16 receives a file with an attachment over a landline two ways. (The method depends on the LES.) • Mail main text and text mail which includes information about the attachment. • Attachment data Receive Message Log Message No. R0021105.002 R...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-28 4.2.4 Automatically printing received messages You may automatically print received messages (except confidential or password affixed) as follows: 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [5] key to display the Auto Mode Setup menu. Auto Mode Setup ...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-29 4.2.6 Automatically saving received messages to the hard disk You may automatically save received messages other than confidential or password - affixed messages to the hard disk as follows: 1. Press the [F8] key. 2. Press the [5] key to display the Auto Mode Setup menu...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-30 4.2.7 Deleting received messages 1. Press the [F6] key to display the Logs menu. 2. Press the [2] key to choose Receive Message Log. Message No. R0971106.001 R0971105.002R0971105.001R0971101.001R0971024.001 LES KDDI KDDIKDDIKDDIKDDI Priority Normal NormalNormalNormalNor...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-31 4.3 Display Log The Display Log stores the particulars of the latest 50 received and transmitted messages. When the log becomes full, the oldest message is automatically deleted. 4.3.1 Displaying and printing the display log 1. Press the [F6] key to display the Logs men...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-32 4.3.2 Automatic printing of display log The Display Log can be automatically printed every 24 hours as follows: 1. Press the [F8] key to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [5] key to display the Auto Mode Setup menu. Auto Mode Setup Auto Log Print OFF Receive Alarm OF...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-33 4.4 EGC Messages When an EGC message is received, RECEIVING EGC MESSAGE appears at the bottom left corner of the display. If Auto Message Save in the Auto Mode Setup is ON, EGC messages are automatically saved. EGC messages are automatically received, printed and saved ...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-34 4.4.2 Displaying EGC closed network ID (ENID) To join a FleetNET TM service, an MES must be registered with an information provider. The information provider adds the MES to the group which is to receive the service, by downloading a Group Call ID (via an LES which supp...

4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS 4-35 4.4.3 Displaying the EGC message log 1. Press the [F6] key to show the Logs menu. 2. Press the [3] key to display the EGC message log. EGC Message Log Message No. LES Priority Size Seq. No. Rec date&Time Type E0021118.028 KDDI Urgent 428 01641 02-11-18 10:27 MET E00...

5-1 5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING This chapter provides the information necessary for data reporting and polling reception. Data reporting provides automatic data transmission at regular intervals from your ship to your home office. W hen your ship receives a polling command from your home office; t...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-2 5.1.1 Setting a data report 1. Press the [F5] key to display the Reports menu. Reports 1. Data Report 2. Message Report3. Data Network ID Reports menu 2. Press the [1] key to choose Data Report. Data Report 1. Data Report 1 2. Data Report 23. Data Report 34. Data Re...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-3 13. Choose DNID (Data Network ID) desired and press the [Enter] key. (LES ID and Member No. are automatically selected according to DNID.)14. Press the [ ↓ ] key to choose Activation. 14. Press the [Enter] key to open the activation options window. 15. Press the [ ↓...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-4 5.1.2 Setting a message report 1. Press the [F5] key to display the Reports menu. Reports 1. Data Report 2. Message Report3. Data Network ID Reports menu 2. Press the [2] key to display the Message Report menu. Four addresses may be registered. Message Report 1. Mes...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-5 10. Press the [ ↓ ] or [ ↑ ] key to choose a station. Note: You may sort the list by group name, station name or communication type as follows: Group name: Each press of [Ctrl] + [G] sorts the list by group name, ascending or descending order. Station name: Each pre...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-6 “Daily” is selected at step 19 (1) Press the [ ↓] to choose Start Time 1. (2) Press the [Enter] key to open the start time entry window. (3) Key in the start time. (4) Press the [Enter] key to close the window. (5) If necessary, key in the start time of Start Times ...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-7 5.1.3 Automatic printing of data report, polling command Data reports and polling commands are automatically printed, in the default state. If you do not require automatic printing of data reports or polling commands do the following: 1. Press the [F8] key to open t...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-8 5.2 Polling When the FELCOM 16 receives a polling command from your home office it automatically transmits data to your home office. The data are position, speed, bearing and other data sent from a navigator or an interface unit. A polling command from your home off...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-9 ♦ PIN Code The PIN (Personal ID Number) code is an eight-digit code number agreed upon by communicating parties, and there is no rule for determining PIN code. It is a password used in message reporting. When a ship receives a polling command w/PIN code from a shore...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-10 5.2.2 Other polling commands Telex P???/PIN Code/TELEX/LES number/Country number/Subscriber’s number/File name: E-mail P???/PIN Code/EMAIL/LES number/ E-mail address/File name: Public Switched Telephone Network P???/PIN Code/PSTN/Modem type/LES number/Country numbe...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-11 5.2.3 Polling reception No operator intervention is required during polling reception. The printer prints the status of polling reception and transmits data in response to polling request as shown below. POLLING Message - - - Program Unreserved Data Reporting - - -...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-12 5.3 DNID (Data Network Identification) Group data exchange (polling, data reporting) is available by registering with an LES which provides such services. When you make a contract with an information provider, DNIDs are downloaded from the information provider to y...

5. DATA REPORTING AND POLLING 5-13 5.3.2 Enabling/Disabling DNID DNID can be enabled or disabled as follows: 1. Press the [F5] key followed by the [3] key to show the Data Network ID list. 2. Press the [ ↓ ] or [ ↑ ] key to choose desired DNID from the data network ID list. 3. Press the [Enter] key ...

6-1 6. OTHER FUNCTIONS This chapter describes how to abort operation, scan NCS, choose EGC and NCS channels and display LES information. 6.1 Aborting an Operation You can abort transmission, receiving or scanning (on the NCS common channel) as follows: 1. Press the [F7] key to display the Options me...

6. OTHER FUNCTIONS 6-2 6.2 Scanning NCS Common Channel When “unsync” condition (UNSYNC displayed at bottom center of the screen) continues for six minutes and error rate in received message is greater than 80% (BBER indication reads more than 80), choose suitable ocean region. Note that the FELCOM 1...

6. OTHER FUNCTIONS 6-3 6.3 Choosing EGC Receiving Channel EGC channel can be selected when the terminal unit is set to operate as an EGC-only receiver. However, this procedure is shown for reference only; currently there is only one EGC channel per NCS. 1. Press the [F7] key to display the Options m...

6. OTHER FUNCTIONS 6-4 6.4 Choosing NCS Channel You may select NCS common channel as shown below. Currently, each satellite transmits one global beam. In the future, the satellites will transmit multiple spot beams, namely, the NCS will have multiple channels. The below procedure is provided for ref...

6. OTHER FUNCTIONS 6-5 6.5 LES Information Each time you log in LES data is automatically downloaded through the NCS common channel to the FELCOM 16, and saved to the LES Information display. You may view this display as follows: 1. Press the [F7] key to show the Option menu. Options 1. Login 2. Log...

7-1 7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides the information necessary for the maintenance and checking of the FELCOM 16. Please read the safety information at the beginning of this manual before attempting any maintenance procedure. 7.1 General Checking and Maintenance Turn off the pow...

7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7-2 7.2 Diagnostics The system is equipped with a diagnostic test which check it for proper operation. 7.2.1 Self test at power on The terminal unit performs the ROM sum check and RAM read and write test when turned on. If the test results are normal the equipment goe...

7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7-3 1. Login2. Logout3. Abort4. Select NCS5. Ocean Region6. Test Options 1. PV Test2. PV Test Result3. Self Test4. Distress Alarm Button Test Test TERMINAL 1650166-** RFCON CPU ROMRAMEEPROMGPS 1650160-** OKOKOKOK Diagnostic Test Program No.** = Version no. Press any k...

7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7-4 7.3 Performance Verification (PV) Test After the FELCOM 16 is installed, the installer usually confirms that it is functioning properly, by logging in and conducting the PV test. This test consists of the receiving a test message from an LES, transmitting a messag...

7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7-5 7.3.2 PV test procedure 1. Confirm that the communication unit is in idle condition and logged in. 2. Press the [F7] key to display the Options menu. 3. Press the [7] key to choose Test. 4. Press the [1] key to choose PV Test. 1. Login2. Logout3. Abort4. Select NC...

7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7-6 7.3.3 Results of PV test 1. At the standby display, press the [F7] key to display the Options menu. 2. Press the [7] key to display the Test menu. 3. Press the [2] key to display the results of the PV test. 1. Login2. Logout3. Abort4. Select NCS5. Ocean Region6. T...

7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7-7 7.4 System Status Monitor The system status monitor, which is always displayed, provides date, time, equipment status and navigation data. ## = Version no. of RF CON Board File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm DateTime Position Waypo...

7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7-8 DCE Memory: Memory remaining in communication unit BBER: Bulletin Board Error Rate (%) C/N: Check of circuit status with LES, receiving circuit in antenna unit and RF CON/CPU Board in communication unit. OK appears for figure greater than 31. Send Level: TX level ...

7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7-9 7.6 Error Messages This section describes the more commonly seen error messages and the means to restore normal operation. If normal operation cannot be restored, contact your dealer for advice. 7.6.1 Equipment trouble messages Messages in this category are prefix...

7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7-10 7.6.2 Warning messages Messages in this category are prefixed with “WARNING:” Warning messages Error Message Meaning Action BBER over 80%. Scanning NCS start manually. BBER (Bulletin Board Error Rate) exceeded 80%. Select NCS manually. Cannot enter new DNID. Memo...

AP-1 APPENDIX Menu Tree F1: File 1. New 2. Open 3. Close 4. Save 5. Delete 6. Rename 7. Print 8. Print Setting F2: Edit 1. Cut 2. Copy 3. Paste 4. Insert (With Citation) 5. Select All 6. Search or Replace 7. Goto Line 8. Time or Pos. Ins 9. Change Window 1. Search 2. Replace 1. Top of Text 2. End of...

APPENDIX AP-8 International Telex/Telephone Country Code List Area and Country Remarks for Telex Code Telephone Country Code Telex Country Code Afghanistan Alaska Albania Algeria American Samoa American Virgin Is. Andorra Angola Anguilla Antigua & Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Ascension Austra...

APPENDIX AP-15 Area and Country Remarks for Telex Code Telephone Country Code Telex Country Code Ocean Area Remarks Telephone Ocean Region Access Code Telex Ocean Region Access Zaire Zambia Zanzibar Zimbabwe Telex calls to places other than Kinshasa Subscriber beginning with 2XXXX can be made as Sem...

APPENDIX AP-16 International Telex Abbreviations n o i t a i v e r b b A g n i n a e M V D A e s i v d A K C A e g d e l w o n k c A N G A n i a g A ) S G ( I B e y b d o o G K B . f f o t u c I N F C m r i f n o C L O C n o i t a ll o C V R C ? e v i e c e r u o y o d w o H R E D r e d r o f o t u ...

APPENDIX AP-17 International Telegraphy Alphabet No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 FIGURES ? : 3 8 BELL ( ) . , 9 0 LETTERS A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P No. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 FIGURES 1 4 ' 5 7 = 2 / 6 + LETTERS Q R S T U V W X Y Z CARRIAGE RETURN LINE FEED L...

APPENDIX AP-21 Parts List This equipment contains complex modules in which fault diagnosis and repair down to component level are not practical (IMO A.694(17)/8.3.1. Only some discrete components are used. FURUNO Electric Co., Ltd. believes identifying these components is of no value for shipboard m...

APPENDIX AP-22 Parts Location Communication unit INT GPS Assy.( GN809 7) RF CON/CPUBoard( 16P0208 B) PWR C Board (16P0227) PWR Board(16P0217) Communication unit, cover opened, INT GPS assy. installed Antenna unit ANT RF Board(16P0216) ANT B Board( 16P0206) Antenna Case Antenna Element Antenna unit, ...

FURUNO FELCOM 16 SP-1 E5638S01G SPECIFICATIONS OF INMARSAT C MES FELCOM 16 1 GENERAL 1.1 Transmitting Frequency 1626.5 to 1646.5 MHz 1.2 Receiving Frequency 1530.0 to 1545.0 MHz 1.3 Channel Interval 5 kHz 1.4 G/T Better than -23 dB/K (elevation angle 5°) 1.5 EIRP 7 to 16 dBW (elevation angle 5°) 1.6...

IN-1 INDEX A Aborting, 6-1 C Colors background, 2-3 foreground, 2-3 Communication unit description, 1-1 testing, 7-2 Currency unit, 2-3 D Data report preparing, 5-2 printing, 5-7 Date format, 2-3 manual input, 2-2 Delivery status automatic confirmation, 4-17 manual confirmation, 4-19 Diagnostics, 7-...