INMARSAT-C MOBILE EARTH STATION MODEL FELCOM 15

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1 INMARSAT-C MOBILE EARTH STATION MODEL FELCOM 15

2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Do not open the equipment. Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock, burn or serious injury exists inside the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment. Hazardous microwave. Do not approach within 60 cm of the antenna radome when it is transmitting. Microwave radiation can be harmful to the human body, particularey the eyes. Radiation Level At 2 10W/m 60 cm Leave the equipment powered while underway. Distress cannot be communicated unless the equipment is powered. Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result. Turn off the power immediately if water leaks into the equipment or the equipment is emitting smoke or fire. Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock. WARNING Any repair work must be done by a licensed radio technician. Improper repair work can cause electrical shock or fire. CAUTION Use the proper fuse. Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire or permanent damage to the equipment. A warning label is attached to the terminal and antenna units. Do not remove the labels. If a label is missing or damaged, contact your dealer about replacement. Antenna Unit NOTICE Name: Warning Label Type: Code No.: Terminal Unit Do not operate the equipment with wet hands. Electrical shock can result. Keep heater away from equipment. Heat can alter equipment shape and melt the power cord, which can cause fire or electrical shock. Name: Warning Label(1) Type: Code No.: i

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4 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD...vii SYSTEM CONFIGURATION...ix PROGRAM NUMBER...x INMARSAT C SYSTEM...1 Introduction...1 Inmarsat C System Configuration...2 Communications Network...4 Peripheral Equipment OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Terminal Unit Turning the power on/off DISTRESS button Diagnostics Floppy disk drive, floppy disks Audio alarm Printer PP-510 (optional supply) Keyboard Key description Shortcut keys Function Menus Choosing menu, menu options Function menu description Sample menu operation Display Indications Error Messages and Alerts Silencing the Audio Alarm SYSTEM INITIALIZATION System Settings Connecting to main terminal System setup Terminal Setup Login and Logout Login Logout EGC Settings What is the EGC (Enhanced Group Call) service? EGC setup Adding EGC channels Saving, printing EGC messages automatically Adding NCS Channels iii

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.6 LES List Adding stations to the LES list Editing the LES list Printing the LES list Station List Adding stations to the station list Editing the station list Printing the station list Entering Own Ship s Position Setting Directories Service List Setup Network Setup Automatic Mode Setup Saving, Loading System Settings Saving system settings to a floppy disk Loading system settings to the terminal unit FILE OPERATIONS Preparing Files Preparing a routine file Preparing a confidential file Editor menu setup Working with text Saving Files Formatting a floppy disk Saving files Opening Files Opening files Switching between files Opening a file when both working areas are occupied Saving a File Under a New Name Printing Files on Floppy Disks Combining Files Deleting Files MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) Renaming Files INMARSAT C COMMUNICATIONS Transmitting Code description Transmitting a prepared file Transmitting a file stored on floppy disk (multiple address) Canceling transmission Confirming delivery status (message status list) Manually requesting delivery status Accessing the 2-digit code services Inserting the destinations of a fax terminal iv

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.2 Receiving When a message is received Setting the receive alarm Displaying receive messages Printing receive messages Saving receive messages to a floppy disk Automatically saving receive messages to the hard disk Deleting receive messages Distress Alert/Received Call Unit IC Display Log Displaying and printing the display log Automatic printing of display log Displaying send message log, receive message log EGC Messages Displaying and reprinting EGC messages Displaying EGC closed network ID (ENID) Receiving EGC distress or urgent message DATA REPORTING AND POLLING Data Reporting Setting a data report Setting a message report Polling Polling commands Other polling commands Polling reception DNID (Data Network Identification) Displaying DNID Enabling/Disabling DNID DISTRESS OPERATIONS Preparing the Distress Alert Transmitting the Distress Alert Testing the Distress Button Distress Communications OTHER FUNCTIONS Aborting an Operation Scanning NCS Choosing EGC Receiving Channel Choosing NCS Channel MAINTENANCE Safety Information General Checking and Maintenance Diagnostics Self test at power on Testing the terminal unit through the keyboard v

7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.4 Performance Verification (PV) Test PV test sequence PV test procedure Results of PV test System Status Monitor Replacing the Battery Error Messages APPENDIX A DATA TABLES... APA-1 Menu Tree... APA-1 International Telex/Telephone Country Code List... APA-11 LES List... APA-19 International Telex Abbreviations... APA-20 Glossary of Acronyms... APA-21 International Telegraphy Alphabet... APA-22 Error Messages and Alerts... APA-23 LES ID List... APA-26 APPENDIX B TECHNICAL DATA... APB-1 Digital Interface (IEC Edition 2)...APB-1 SPECIFICATIONS...SP-1 INDEX... Index-1 vi

8 FOREWORD Introduction FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for considering and purchasing the FELCOM 15 Inmarsat C Mobile Earth Station. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. Mainly consisting of an antenna unit and a terminal unit, the FELCOM 15 provides the full range of distress and general communication services for mobile and fixed terrestrial subscribers in the Inmarsat C communication network. Its compact size permits installation where space is limited. FURUNO designs and manufactures this equipment with much attention to operation and maintenance simplicity. However, please read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance to get the most out of the equipment. This manual provides a brief introduction to the Inmarsat C system (pages 1 thru 6). For more detailed information, refer to the information below. Inmarsat C Maritime Customer Relations Officer Maritime Services Operations Department International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat) Address: 99 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AX, UK Telephone: (Switchboard) Fax: URL: customer_care@inmarsat.com vii

9 FOREWORD Features facility. (To transmit , register with an LES provider which provides services. charges are calculated separately.) Built-in Enhanced Group Call (EGC) receiver permits operation as EGC-only receiver. Terminal unit accepts a wide variety of peripheral equipment: Distress Message Controller (DMC), Incoming Indicator, PC, navigator, etc. Connection of external terminal unit for operation from remote location such as the bridge. Store-and-forward telex communication (public telex network) Data reporting and Polling GPS receiver (option) inside the terminal unit provides GPS-generated position. Diagnostic programs for maintenance Terminal unit provides a floppy disk drive for storage of received and transmitted messages on floppy disks. Menu driven operation viii

10 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ANTENNA UNIT IC-115 DGPS SHIP'S MAINS 100/115/220/230 VAC 1φ, 50/60 Hz AC Power Supply PR VDC Battery SHIP'S MAINS 12/24 VDC* Printer PP-510 Mini Keyboard TERMINAL UNIT IC-215 GPS receiver OP16-24 EGC Printer PP-505 Personal Computer (PC/AT compatibility) Shipboard LAN (Ethernet) Distress Alert/ Received Call Unit IC-305 Distress Message Controller DMC-5 Navigator CATEGORY OF UNITS All units are PROTECTED FROM WEATHER except the antenna unit which is EXPOSED TO WEATHER. JUNCTION BOX IC-315 *For 12 VDC ship's mains, DC-DC converter is required to use PP-510. Incoming Indicator IC-306 : Standard Supply : Option : Local Supply ix

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12 INMARSAT C SYSTEM 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. Communication mode is store-and-forward telex, which means all information sent are first stored at a LES and then delivered to designated party. An EGC (Enhanced Group Call) receiver is built in the FELCOM to receive the following types of messages, broadcasts from a LES: SafetyNET TM -governments and maritime authorities can use this service to distribute maritime safety information to ships within selected areas. FleetNET TM -commercial subscription organizations or shipping companies can use this service to transmit trade information (for example, company news or market prices) simultaneously to a selected group of ships, to provide up-to-the-minute information. FELCOM allows you to make distress calls. They are given immediate priority over all other calls, and are automatically routed to a land-based Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCC). Besides its primary application of ship-shore, shore-ship or ship-ship communications, the Inmarsat C service has also proved beneficial to trucking firms who have found it indispensable for communicating with their vehicles. In this manual, however, we will concentrate on ship applications, the main application. 1

13 INMARSAT C SYSTEM Inmarsat C System Configuration OCC NCS SCC LES LES LES Same as left Same as left Same as left Satellite MES 0.0 m 0.0 m 0.0 m -/+: To set option -/+: To set option -/+: To set option AOR-West AOR-East IOR POR OCC: Operation Control Center SCC: Satellite Control Center NCS: Network Coordination Station MES: Mobile Earth Station LES: Land Earth Station Inmarsat C system configuration The Inmarsat C system consists of the Operation Control Center (OCC), Satellite Control Centers (SCC), Network Coordination Stations (NCS), Land Earth Stations (LES) and Mobile Earth Stations (MES). The OCC, located at Inmarsat s London headquarters, coordinates a wide range of activities in the Inmarsat system, including commissioning of mobile earth stations. The Inmarsat C system divides the world into four regions and each region is covered by its own satellite. Inmarsat system satellites Region Satellite Satellite Position AOR-West AOR-East IOR POR Inmarsat-3, F4 Inmarsat-3, F2 Inmarsat-3, F1 Inmarsat-3, F W 15.5 W 64.0 E E In each region there is one NCS and several LESs. The NCS keeps track of all Inmarsat C transceivers in its region and broadcasts information such as navigational warnings, weather reports and news. The LES provides the link between the MES and the terrestrial telecommunications networks via satellite. 2

14 INMARSAT C SYSTEM Coverage area of Inmarsat satellites AREA POR IOR AOR-EAST AOR-WEST SATELLITE NAME INMARSAT-3, F3 INMARSAT-3, F1 INMARSAT-3, F2 INMARSAT-3, F4 POSITION 178 E 64.0 E 15.5 W 54.0 W 3

15 INMARSAT C SYSTEM Communications Network The illustration below shows the Inmarsat C communications network. NCS/LES Signaling Link Network Coordination Station (NCS) NCS/NCS Signaling Link NCS Common Channel Data Communications Network Telex Network Land Earth Station (LES) Terrestrial Communications Network MES Signaling Channel MES Message Channel LES TDM Channel Data Circuit Terminating Equipment (DCE) Mobile Earth Station (MES) Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Enhanced Group Calling (EGC) Receiver Inmarsat C communications network NCS common channel NCS/LES signaling link LES TDM channel MES message channel MES signaling channel NCS/NCS signaling link MES interface Terrestrial network interface The NCS has two major functions: 1) Transmitting information on a common channel. 2) Transmitting EGC messages to MESs. This is the link between NCS and all LESs in its region. All EGC messages pass through this link. This channel carries the circuit control signal for MES and transmits messages from LES to MES. This channel carries messages from MES to LES. This channel transmits requests, distress alerts, data reports, etc. In addition, it carries login and logout from MES to NCS. This is the link between NCSs. It exchanges data between MESs operating in different ocean regions. The MES consists of the Data Circuit Terminating Equipment (DCE) and the Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). The DCE consists of the antenna unit, and the DTE consists of the terminal unit, a keyboard and printer. The major functions of the LESs are: 1) Telex store-and-forward conversion 2) Handling EGC messages 3) Handling distress alerts 4) Data Reporting and Polling 4

16 INMARSAT C SYSTEM Types of MES There are three types of MES: class 1, class 2 and class 3. This FELCOM is a class 2 MES. Class 1: Class 2: Class 3: Peripheral Equipment 1) Transmits messages to LES 2) Receives messages from LES 1) The functions of class 1 plus operation as an EGC receiver when not transmitting or receiving. 2) EGC-only receiver The function of class 1 plus simultaneous operation as an EGC-only receiver. The following equipment can be additionally connected to the FELCOM. Incoming Indicator (IC-306) The IC-306 releases an audio alarm and flashes its lamp when a routine message is received. Distress Alert/Received Call Unit (IC-305) The IC-305 enables transmission of the distress alert from a remote location; for example, ship s bridge. (For further details see paragraph 6.2.) Distress Message Controller (DMC-5) The optional DMC-5 provides for transmission and monitoring of the distress alert. For further details, refer to the operator s manual of the DMC-5. Inmarsat C FELCOM 15 Distress Message Controller DMC-5 Distress message controller system 5

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18 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.1 Terminal Unit The terminal unit is the heart of the FELCOM system, transmitting and receiving messages and alerting you with status messages. Floppy disk drive POWER switch DISTRESS button Terminal unit IC Turning the power on/off Press the [POWER] switch to turn the terminal unit on/off DISTRESS button Use the DISTRESS button to transmit the distress alert (to all ships) when there is a life-endangering situation on your ship Diagnostics When the terminal unit is turned on, it conducts a series of diagnostic tests to check itself for proper operation Floppy disk drive, floppy disks The terminal unit provides a floppy disk drive for storing transmitted and received messages on floppy disks. The floppy disks used with the system are 2HD (1.44 MB) and 2DD (720 KB). 1-1

19 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Audio alarm The audio alarm sounds and the terminal unit displays which alarm is sounding as below. EGC distress or urgent message is received. (To silence the alarm, press the function key [F10].) During the interval between the transmission of the distress alert (by own vessel) and the receiving of the distress acknowledge signal from LES. (The alarm automatically stops when your ship receives the distress acknowledge signal.) The system status monitor detects equipment fault. (To silence the alarm, press any key.) 1.2 Printer PP-510 (optional supply) The printer prints transmitted and received messages. The POWER switch is on the right side of the unit. A lamp on the switch lights when the power is on. If the paper is set correctly, the ON LINE lamp also lights. When both these lamps are lit, the printer is ready to print information received from the terminal unit. For further details, refer to the operator's manual of the PP-510. Printer PP

20 1.3 Keyboard 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW The FELCOM is almost 100% keyboard controlled. Operation is simplified by the use of menus which you access by pressing function keys, numbered F1-F10 at the top of the keyboard. The figure below shows keyboard layout. Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 Num Lock Prt Sc SysRq Scroll Lock Pause Break Insert Delete # $ % ^ & 7 * 8 ( 9 ) * _ + ` C = Backspace Tab Q W E R T Y U 4 I 5 O 6 P { } [ ] \ Caps Lock A S D F G H J 1 K 2 L 3 : + " Enter ; ' Shift Z X C V B N M 0 < >? /,. / Shift PgUp Fn Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl Home End PgDn Keyboard Key description Esc F1-F10 Backspace Insert Delete Home End PgUp PgDn [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] Enter Cancels key input and returns to previous display screen. These are the function keys. They choose menus. Deletes the character to the left of the cursor. Works the same as PASTE function. See Copying and pasting text in paragraph Deletes the character selected with the cursor. Moves the cursor to the top of the message being edited. Moves the cursor to the bottom of the message being edited. Goes to the previous page of the edit screen. Goes to the next page of the edit screen. Control the cursor. Registers key input. 1-3

21 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Shift Alt Space Bar Caps Lock Tab Ctrl Chooses upper or lower case letters. Press and hold down the key to get upper case letters. Note that only upper case letters are used in telex. Executes the shortcut key operation when combined with an alphabet key. See paragraph Inserts a space. In addition, it displays the file list, a partial view of a file, etc., depending on menu. Turns upper case letter input on or off. CAPS appears on the display when the keyboard is set for upper case letter input. Inserts horizontal tab characters. The number of tab characters the key can insert per line of text can be programmed for two, four or eight tabs. Works in combination with alphabet keys as follows: Ctrl key shortcuts Ctrl+[M] Ctrl+[H] Ctrl+[I] Same as Enter. Same as Back Space. Same as Tab. FN Num Lock Combined with an arrow key, it scrolls screen (, ), or shifts cursor (, ). Turns numeric input on or off. Note that you cannot enter alphabet when the Num LED is lit. Note 1: In telex, lower case, #, &, *, $ and % are not used. A full list of characters useable in telex appears in the Appendix. Note 2: (Euro mark) on the 5 %C key is not used. 1-4

22 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Shortcut keys The FELCOM provides the keyboard shortcuts shown below for commonly used functions. Shortcut keys Shortcut key ALT+N ALT+O ALT+Q ALT+D ALT+S ALT+P ALT+X DELETE ALT+C INSERT Fn+ (Home) Fn+ (End) ALT+V Operation Same as NEW in File menu Same as OPEN in File menu Same as CLOSE in File menu Same as DELETE in File menu Same as SAVE in File menu Same as PRINT in File menu Same as UNDO Same as CUT in Edit menu Same as COPY in Edit menu Same as PASTE in Edit menu Same as Top of Text in Edit/Go to line menu Same as End of Text in Edit/Go to line menu Same as CHANGE WINDOW in Edit menu 1.4 Function Menus 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. File Edit Transmit Options Position EGCReports Logs Setup StopAlarm Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 Num Lock Prt Sc SysRq Scroll Lock Pause Break Insert Delete # $ % ^ & 7 * 8 ( 9 ) * _ + ` C = Backspace Tab Q W E R T Y U 4 I 5 O 6 P { } [ ] \ Caps Lock A S D F G H J 1 K 2 L 3 : + " Enter ; ' Shift Z X C V B N M 0 < >? /,. / Shift PgUp Fn Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl Home End PgDn Keyboard 1-5

23 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Choosing menu, menu options Press appropriate function key to choose a menu. For example, press the function key [F1] key to choose the File menu. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm 1. New 2. Open 3. Close 4. Save File ALT-N ALT-O ALT-Q ALT-S 5. Delete 6. Rename 7. Print ALT-D ALT-P 8. Format Disk 9. MIME (Decode) File menu You may choose menu items with the arrow keys (pressing [Enter] after making selection) or appropriate numeric key. When using the arrow keys, each menu item, initially shown as white on black, reverses to black on white. This highlighting indicates the item is available for selection. In the illustration above, for example, New is available for selection Function menu description Function menu description Menu File (F1) Edit (F2) Transmit (F3) EGC (F4) Reports (F5) Logs (F6) Options (F7) Setup (F8) Position (F9) Stop Alarm (F10) Descripiton Processes files. Provides text editing facilities. Transmits messages. Sets up EGC message facilities. Sets up data reporting function. Displays send and receive message logs. Login, logout, testing facilities. Sets up the system. Enter your ship's position manually. Silences buzzer. 1-6

24 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Sample menu operation For example, you want to display a transmitted message. All operations begin from the standby display. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Date Time Position Waypoint Course Speed Current NCS Current Channel Current TDM MES Status GPS Status DCE Memory :32 (UTC) LAT LON LAT LON DEG KTS 344 (IOR) LOGOUT NCS CC NCS CC Idle **** Bytes free IMN BBER C/N Send level Rx AGC Level REF Offset Freq Synthe 1st-1 Local 1st-2 Local Rx2nd Local Antenna Power Supply Water Temperature Water Current Direction Speed Depth 4431***** 000 OK ( 36dB) OK ( 0) OK (135) OK ( 0Hz) OK OK DEG DEG KTS Current State: IDLE DCE Ver ** SYNC ( NCS ) NCS: IOR LOGOUT :32 (UTC) Standby display 1. Press the function key [F6] to display the Logs menu. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Log 1. Send Message Log 2. Receive Message Log 3. EGC Log 4. Log Logs menu 2. Press the [1] key to display the send message log. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Log 1. Send Message Log 2. Receive Message Log Send Message Log No. Message File Station LES Priority Send Status Delivery Send message log 3. Choose the message you want to display by using the [ ] or [ ] key followed by the [Enter] key. 1-7

25 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.5 Display Indications The display is divided in three sections: 1) The menu area 2) The working area 3) The operating status area File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm (1) (2) 1) Function Menu 2) WORKING AREA 3) Operating Status (3) (4) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (10) Location of display indications Below are the indications and meanings of the items in parentheses in the illustration above. (1) Distress alert information message No display (no distress alert) Distress Alert Activated Distress Alert Test Activated Distress Alert Acknowledge Received Distress Message Call Activated Distress Message Call Acknowledged (2) Communication network mode No display Restoration Mode (blinking) Restoration Mode (reverse video) Normal operation Problem at NCS Previously designated LES is transmitting the NCS common channel signal. 1-8

26 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW (3) Terminal unit status Idle Idle (pending) Sending Receiving Login Logout Distress Alert Data Report Testing Test Setup Scanning EGC RECEIVER (reverse indication) Delivery Status Req. Forced Clearing Idle (awaiting receiving, awaiting transmitting) Awaiting reply from LES Sending Receiving Logging in with NCS Logging out with NCS When own vessel is transmitting the distress alert Sending data report PV testing Requesting PV testing NCS scanning EGC-only receiver operation Transmitting delivery status request Stopping receiving, transmitting, or scanning (4) Terminal unit remarks and version number This area provides remarks about terminal unit status. (5) Frame synchronization Blank SYNC (NCS) SYNC (LES) UNSYNC Retuning Changing channel, or during transmission Synchronizing with NCS Synchronizing with LES Out of synchronization Synchronizing with NCS or LES (6) Ocean region receiving No display AOR-W AOR-E IOR POR Out of synch with satellite Atlantic Ocean Region-West Atlantic Ocean Region-East Indian Ocean Region Pacific Ocean Region 1-9

27 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW (7) Logging status LOGOUT LOGIN LOGIN (blinking) Logged out with ocean region Logged in with ocean region Logging in with ocean region (8) Other information No display No receive message in memory, or printer is operating. REC. MESSAGE EXISTS Displayed when a routine message has (blinking) not been printed, or a confidential message is received. DATA REPORT When data reporting is activated. (Reverse video indication) (9) Date and time display The date (set at system setting) and time (set by satellite) appear. Time is updated every minute (with navigator connection). (10) Ship s position Ship s position (automatic or manual input) appears here. 1.6 Error Messages and Alerts The terminal unit displays error messages and alerts to call your attention to misoperation, failed operation and system error. A list of error messages and alerts appears in the Appendix. To show previous error messages, press the function key [F6] and then select desired log with the appropriate numeric key. The example below shows the send message log. To erase a current error or alert, press the [Esc] key. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Log 1. Send Message Log 2. Receive Message Log Send Message Log No. Message File Station LES Priority Send Status Delivery No Message CAUTION <Press ESC key to coninue> Location of error messages and alerts 1-10

28 1.7 Silencing the Audio Alarm 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Some error messages and alerts are accompanied by the audio alarm. This alarm can be silenced, in most instances, by pressing any key. If the alarm cannot be silenced in that manner, go to the Setup menu (see the paragraph below) to silence it. Note that the distress alert alarm transmitted by own ship cannot be silenced by either method; it automatically stops when you receive the distress acknowledge signal from LES. 1. Press the function key [F8] to display the Setup menu. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Setup 1. Distress Alert Setup 2. System Setup 3. Editor Setup 4. Terminal Setup 5. EGC Setup 6. Auto Mode Setup 7. Setup 8. Network Setup 9. Directories A. Configuration B. Save to FD C. Load from FD D. Command Window Current State: IDLE DCE Ver ** SYNC ( NCS ) NCS: IOR LOGOUT :42 (UTC) Setup menu 2. Press the [6] key to display the Auto Mode Setup menu. 3. Press the [ ] key to choose Receive Alarm. 4. Press the [Enter] key to open the options window. Auto Mode Setup Auto Log Print Receive Alarm Auto Receive Message Save Auto Receive Message Print Auto EGC Message Save System FleetNET SafetyNET (routine) SafetyNET (safety) SafetyNET (Urgent & distress) Auto EGC Message Print System FleetNET SafetyNET (routine) SafetyNET (safety) ON ON Auto mode setup menu 1-11

29 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 5. Press the [ ] key to choose. Note: To silence the audio alarm given to an EGC distress or urgent message from the Distress Alert Unit (IC-305), follow the above procedure. DO NOT press the DISTRESS button on the IC-305 to silence the alarm; you will transmit own ship s distress alert. 6. Press the [Enter] key to close the options window. 7. Press the [Esc] key twice to return to the standby display. 1-12

30 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION This chapter provides the information necessary for initializing the FELCOM. Once the equipment is initialized, you need do no more than press a few keys to get fully automatic transmission and reception. Inmarsat assigns each MES an Inmarsat Mobile Number (IMN). The IMN has already been entered into the FELCOM, during installation. 2.1 System Settings Connecting to main terminal The main terminal is where you set up the system. Confirm that the main terminal is selected as below. 1. Press the function key [F8] to choose the Setup menu. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Setup 1. Distress Alert Setup 2. System Setup 3. Editor Setup 4. Terminal Setup 5. EGC Setup 67. Setup 8. Network Setup 9. Directories A. Configuration B. Save to FD C. Load from FD D. Command Window Current State: IDLE DCE Ver ** SYNC ( NCS ) NCS: IOR LOGOUT Setup menu :50 (UTC) If your screen looks something like the one shown in the illustration above, you are using the main terminal. (If you are using an external terminal, some menu items appear in gray.) 2-1

31 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION System setup The System Setup menu provides for input of date, time, operating mode, and port function. 1. Press the function key [F8] to choose the Setup menu. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Setup 1. Distress Alert Setup 2. System Setup 3. Editor Setup 4. Terminal Setup 5. EGC Setup 6. Auto Mode Setup 7. Setup 8. Network Setup 9. Directories A. Configuration B. Save to FD C. Load from FD D. Command Window Setup menu 2. Press the [2] key to display the System Setup menu. Note: If the terminal unit is off, or its interconnection cable has loosened or is damaged, the message No response from terminal unit. appears. Setup System Setup System Date & Time 01: (YY-MM-DD) IMN Preferred NCS IOR MES Operation Mode INMARSAT-C Nav Port Active Port INT Message Output Port INT 9. EGC Configuration Output Port INT System setup menu 3. System Date & Time is selected; press the [Enter] key to open the date entry window. Setup System Setup System Date & Time 01: (YY-DD) IMN Preferred NCS IOR MES Operation Mode INMARSAT-C Nav Port Active Port ALL Message Output Port INT 9. EGC Configuration Output Port INT System setup menu, date entry window 4. Enter the date with the numeric keys. (Time is fed from a navigator.) 5. Press the [Enter] key to close the window. 6. Press the [ ] key to choose the Preferred NCS. 2-2

32 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 7. Press the [Enter] key to open the options window. Setup System Setup System Date & Time 01: (YY-MM-DD) IMN IOR Preferred NCS INMARSAT-C Auto MES Operation Mode AOR (WEST) Nav Port DTE1 AOR (EAST) Active Port DTE1 POR Message Output Port IOR 9. EGC Configuration Output Port System setup menu, preferred NCS options window 8. Choose appropriate NCS (Auto, AOR-West, AOR-East, POR or IOR) by using the arrow keys. The FELCOM will search for that NCS signal each time it is turned on. The Auto setting searches all NCS signals to find the most suitable NCS; thus scanning can take quite some time. (For reference, the coverage range of each satellite is shown in the illustration on page 3.) Note: If you want to change the NCS channel temporarily, refer to paragraph Press the [Enter] key to close the options window. 10. Press the [ ] key to choose MES Operation Mode. 11. Press the [Enter] key to open the options window. Setup System Setup System Date & Time 01: (YY-MM-DD) IMN Preferred NCS IOR MES Operation Mode INMARSAT-C Nav Port EGC Active Port Message Output Port INT 9. EGC Configuration Output Port INT System setup menu, MES operation mode options window 12. Choose operating mode, Inmarsat C or EGC. The Inmarsat C setting provides telex communications and operates as an EGC receiver when the equipment is not transmitting or receiving. The EGC setting enables EGC-only operation. In this case, EGC RECEIVER appears in reverse video at the bottom of the screen. 13. Press the [Enter] key to close the options window. 14. Press the [ ] key to choose Nav Port. 15. Press the [Enter] key to open the options window. Setup System Setup System Date & Time 01: (YY-MM-DD) IMN Preferred NCS IOR MES Operation Mode INMARSAT-C Nav Port DTE1 Active Port DTE1 EXT Message Output Port DTE1 INT 9. EGC Configuration Output Port System setup menu, nav port options window 2-3

33 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 16. Choose the navigator which is interfaced to the FELCOM. : EXT: INT: No navigator interfaced Choose this setting to use external navigator. The FELCOM automatically chooses ship s position information in the order of GPS, Loran C, and DECCA. Use the GPS receiver board (option) built in the terminal unit. Note: If there is no navigator (Nav Port setting is ), you should enter position manually, in the Position menu. Refer to paragraph Press the [Enter] key to close the options window. 18. Press the [ ] key to choose Active Port. 19. Press the [Enter] key to open the options window. Setup System Setup System Date & Time 01: (YY-MM-DD) IMN Preferred NCS IOR MES Operation Mode INMARSAT-C Nav Port Active Port INT Message Output Port ALL DTE1 9. EGC Configuration Output Port DTE1 System setup menu, active port options window 20. Choose active port (terminal unit); INT or ALL as appropriate. INT: Internal terminal unit is active. ALL: Internal and external terminal units are active. 21. Press the [Enter] key to close the active port options window. 22. Press the [ ] key to choose Message Output Port. 23. Press the [Enter] key to open the options window. Setup System Setup System Date & Time 01: (YY-MM-DD) IMN Preferred NCS IOR MES Operation Mode INMARSAT-C Active Port INT Nav Port Message Output Port DTE1 INT 9. EGC Configuration Output Port EXT AUTO System setup menu, message output port options window 24. Choose the terminal unit where you want to route receive messages. INT: All receive messages are routed to the main terminal. EXT: All receive messages are routed to the external terminal unit (connected to the DTE port on the main terminal unit). AUTO: Choose to route messages with sub address 000 to the main terminal. Message having sub address of the external terminal unit are routed there. All other messages are routed to the main terminal. 25. Press the [Enter] key to close the options window. 26. Press the [ ] key to choose EGC Output Port. 27. Press the [Enter] key to open the options window. 2-4

34 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Setup System Setup System Date & Time 01: (YY-MM-DD) IMN Preferred NCS IOR MES Operation Mode INMARSAT-C Nav Port Active Port INT Message Output Port INT 9. EGC Configuration Output Port INT INT+EXT System setup menu, EGC output port options window 28. Choose the terminal unit where to route receive EGC messages; INT, main terminal; INT+EXT, main and external terminals. 29. Press the [Enter] key to close the options window. 30. Press the [Esc] key to open the Update window. Setup System Date & Time IMN Preferred NCS MES Operation Mode Nav Port Active Port Message Output Port 9. EGC Configuration Output Port System Setup 01: (YY-MM-DD) IOR INMARSAT-C INT INT INT Yes Update System setup menu, update window 31. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to update system settings. 32. Press the [Esc] key to return to the standby display. No 2-5

35 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 2.2 Terminal Setup The Terminal Setup menu provides for selection of date display format, currency unit, screensaver on/off and window color (color display only). 1. Press the function key [F8] to choose the Setup menu. 2. Press the [4] key to display the Terminal Setup screen. Date Disp. Form Currency Unit Screen Saver Window Color Terminal Setup YY-MM-DD YEN ON Terminal Setup menu 3. Press the [Enter] key to open the options window. 4. Choose date display format desired and then press the [Enter] key to close the options window. 5. Press the [ ] key to choose Currency Unit. 6. Press the [Enter] key. 7. Choose the currency unit to use to calculate toll charges. 8. Press the [Enter] key to close the options window. 9. Press the [ ] key to choose the Screen Saver. 10. Press the [Enter] key to open the options window. 11. Choose ON or as appropriate. ON to use screen saver, to disable the screen saver. 12. Press the [Enter] key to close the options window. 13. Press the [ ] key to choose Window Color and press the [Enter] key. Window Color Change 1: Window Color Setup 2: Default Color Window color change menu You may change the background and foreground colors for the various display screens on the terminal unit as follows: a) Press the [1] key to choose 1: Window Color Setup. Window Color Setup Window Base Window Fore Color L_WHITE Back Color BLUE Window color setup menu b) Window is selected; press the [Enter] key. 2-6

36 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION c) Use the [ ] or [ ] key to choose the item to adjust and then press the [Enter] key. BASE WINDOW: Standby display RCV Message Display: Communications memory display EGC Message Display: Communications display EDIT1 EDIT 2: Editor screens SUB MENU1 SUB MENU 4: Sub menus MESSAGE: Status message EDIT BASE WINDOW File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm MENU 1: 2: < [1] UNTITLED1 > CAUTION MESSAGE Location of items d) Press [ ] to choose Fore Color and then press the [Enter] key. e) Use the [ ] or [ ] key to choose foreground color desired and then press the [Enter] key. f) Press [ ] to choose Back Color and then press the [Enter] key. g) Use the [ ] or [ ] key to choose background color desired and then press the [Enter] key. Note: To restore all default color settings, choose Window Color from the Terminal Setup menu, select 2. Default Color and then press the [Enter] key. 14. Press the [Enter] key to close the options window. 15. Press the [Esc] key to return to the standby display. 2-7

37 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 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. The first time you login you must do it manually; thereafter the NCS does it for you automatically, even when you move to another ocean region. Note that you can transmit the distress alert and receive EGC messages unless you are logged in. If you will not be using the FELCOM for a prolonged period, you should logout from the Inmarsat C system, before turning off the terminal unit. The Inmarsat C system will then register you as inactive, notifying anyone trying to call you that you are currently unavailable. If you do not log out before turning off the power, the LES may attempt to send a message to you. It may charge your correspondent, even if you don t receive the message Login 1. Confirm that SYNC (NCS) appears at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press the function key [F7] to display the Options menu. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Options 1. Login 2. Logout 3. Abort 4. Select NCS 5. Ocean Region 6. Test Current State: IDLE DCE Ver ** SYNC ( NCS ) NCS: IOR LOGOUT :01 (UTC) Options menu 3. Press the [1] key to display the Login screen. Options Login Start Yes No Login screen 2-8

38 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Note: The terminal unit must be idle to login. ( Current State: IDLE appears at the bottom of the screen.) When it is not idle, Terminal Unit is not IDLE now. Cannot start login. appears. Press any key to return to the standby display. Wait until the terminal unit becomes idle. 4. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to start login. 5. Login begins and the screen should now look something like the illustration below, showing LOGIN in blinking reverse video. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Options Login Starting Login Process. Press any key to escape. LOGIN replaces IDLE. Blinking during login Current State: LOGIN CALLING DCE Ver ** SYNC ( NCS ) NCS: IOR LOGIN :02 (UTC) LAT: LON: Appearance of display screen during login 6. When login is completed, Current State shows Successful login. Then, terminal unit goes into Idle status, LOGIN stops blinking and the name of the NCS (ocean region) you logged in with appears on the screen. 7. Press any key to return to the standby display. 2-9

39 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION Logout 1. Press the function key [F7] to display the Options menu. 2. Press the [2] key to display the logout screen. Note: The terminal unit must be idle to logout. When it is not idle, Terminal Unit is not IDLE now. Cannot start logout. appears. Press any key to return to the standby display. Wait until the terminal unit becomes idle. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Options Logout Start Yes No Current State: IDLE Successful Login. DCE Ver ** SYNC ( NCS ) NCS: IOR LOGIN :04 (UTC) LAT: LON: Options menu, logout screen 3. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to start logout. The screen now looks something like the illustration below. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Options Logout Starting Logout Process. Press any key to escape. Current State: LOGOUT CALLING DCE Ver ** SYNC ( NCS ) NCS: IOR LOGOUT :02 (UTC) LAT: LON: Appearance of display screen during logout 2-10

40 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 4. When logout is completed, Successful logout appears. Current State then returns to IDLE. 5. Turn off the FELCOM. 2.4 EGC Settings What is the EGC (Enhanced Group Call) service? The EGC service enables EGC information providers to send SafetyNET TM or FleetNET TM messages via an LES to a specific groups of ships, or to all ships within a defined geographical area. To send an EGC message, the information provider prepares the message, and then accesses the appropriate Country of the international telex network to send the message to an LES. The LES processes and forwards it to the NCS for the ocean region designated by the provider. Then, the NCS broadcasts the message throughout the ocean region. Although all MESs can receive the EGC message, the message is accepted only by those EGC receivers that have been pre-programmed for the area or group conditions contained in the message. All other EGC receivers reject the message. Two EGC services are available: 1) SafetyNET TM This provides a means for information providers to distribute Maritime Safety Information (MSI) from shore-to-ship. Authorized information providers include: a) Hydrographic Offices, for navigational warnings b) National Weather Services, for meteorological warnings and forecasts c) Rescue Co-ordination Center, for shore-to-ship distress alerts and other urgent information d) International Ice Patrol, for North Atlantic ice hazards 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 applications of FleetNET TM are a) Fleet or company broadcasts b) News broadcasts c) Commercial weather services d) Market quotations e) Government broadcasts to all vessels on a country s registration 2-11

41 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION EGC setup The FELCOM 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 Warning (NAVTEX Re-broadcast). 1. Press the function key [F8] to display the Setup menu. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Setup 1. Distress Alert Setup 2. System Setup 3. Editor Setup 4. Terminal Setup 5. EGC Setup 6. Auto Mode Setup 7. Setup 8. Network Setup 9. Directories A. Configuration B. Save to FD C. Load from FD D. Command Window Setup menu 2. Press the [5] key to display the EGC Setup menu. Setup Receive EGC Area Additional Position Navarea Fixed Area Waypoint (from NAV Equipment) EGC Setup : : NAVTEX Station Code Type of Message (Can't reject other report) Ice reports Meteo. forecasts Pilot service DECCA messages LORAN messages OMEGA messages SATNAV messages Other navaid msg QRU (no message) EGC setup menu 3. The cursor is selecting Additional Position, where you can enter the L/L position of an ocean region you want to receive broadcasts about. Press the [Enter] key to open the additional position entry window. 4. Enter position as follows. a) Enter latitude. b) Enter [N] or [S]. c) Enter longitude. d) Enter [E] or [W]. 2-12

42 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 5. Press the [Enter] key to close the additional position entry window. 6. Press the [ ] key to choose Navarea. 7. Press the [Enter] key to open the Navarea entry window. Setup Receive EGC Area Additional Position Navarea Fixed Area Waypoint (from NAV Equipment) EGC Setup : : NAVTEX Station Code Type of Message (Can't reject other report) Ice reports Meteo. forecasts Pilot service DECCA messages LORAN messages OMEGA messages SATNAV messages Other navaid msg QRU (no message) EGC setup menu, Navarea entry window 8. Enter additional Navarea(s) (up to nine) for which you want to receive broadcasts, referring to the figure below for appropriate code. Navareas 9. Press the [Enter] key to close the navarea entry window. 10. Press the [ ] key to choose Waypoint. Note: Fixed Area is where you enter fixed areas (max. 3) for chart correction service. However, this service is not yet available; enter no data. 2-13

43 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 11. Press the [Enter] key to open the waypoint entry window. Setup EGC Setup Receive EGC Area Additional Position Navarea Fixed Area Waypoint (from NAV Equipment) : : ON NAVTEX Station Code Type of Message (Can't reject other report) Ice reports Meteo. forecasts Pilot service DECCA messages LORAN messages OMEGA messages SATNAV messages Other navaid msg QRU (no message) EGC setup menu, waypoint entry window 12. Choose ON to receive broadcasts for the area which contains the destination waypoint set on the navigator. 13. Press the [Enter] key to close the waypoint window. 14. Press the [ ] key to choose Station Code. 15. Press the [Enter] key to open the Station Code entry window. Setup Receive EGC Area Additional Position Navarea Fixed Area Waypoint (from NAV Equipment) EGC Setup : : NAVTEX Station Code Type of Message (CanÕt reject other report) Ice reports Meteo. forecasts Pilot service DECCA messages LORAN messages OMEGA messages SATNAV messages Other navaid msg QRU (no message) EGC setup menu, station code entry window 16. Enter the navtex station code (A-Z) of the navarea. For details about navtex stations, consult the operator s manual of the navtex receiver. 17. Press the [Enter] key to close the Station Code entry window. 18. Using the up/down arrow keys, enable/disable reception of NAVTEX broadcasts as appropriate and then press the [Enter] key. Note: Navtex messages Coastal navigational information, Meteorological warning and Search and rescue alert (they do not appear on the display) cannot be deleted since they are considered essential to navigation. 2-14

44 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 19. Press the [Esc] key to open the Update window. Setup EGC Setup Receive EGC Area Additional Position Navarea Fixed Area Waypoint (from NAV Equipment) : : NAVTEX Station Code Type of Message (Can't reject other report) Ice reports Meteo. forecasts Pilot service DECCA messages LORAN messages OMEGA messages SATNAV messages Update Other navaid msg QRU (no message) Yes No EGC setup menu, update window 20. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to update EGC settings. 21. Press the [Esc] key to return to the standby display 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 available you can add them to the list as below. 1. Press the function key [F8] to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [A] key to display the Configuration menu. 3. Press the [3] key to display the EGC Channel List. File Edit Transmit EGC Reports Logs Options Setup Position StopAlarm Setup Configuration EGC Channel List ENT: set ESC: quit 11080* 12580* 10840* 11088* EGC channel list 4. Current EGC channels are marked with an asterisk. These channels cannot be changed. 5. Using the arrow keys, place the cursor where there is no data entered. 2-15

45 2. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 6. Press the [Enter] key to open the EGC channel list entry screen. Setup Configuration EGC Channel List ENT: set ESC: quit 11080* 12580* 10840* 11088* EGC channel list entry screen 7. Enter EGC channel frequency code. The EGC channel frequency code range is Press the [Enter] key to close the text window. 9. Press the [Esc] key to open the update window. Setup Configuration EGC Channel List ENT: set ESC: quit 11080* 12580* 10840* 11088* Update Yes No EGC channel list, update window 10. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to register input. Note: If the EGC channel frequency code entered is invalid, the message "Input Error: Channel No." appears. Clear the error message by pressing the [Esc] key. Place the cursor at the invalid frequency. Then, press the [Enter] key and enter correct frequency Saving, printing EGC messages automatically You may save and print EGC messages automatically as below. Automatically saving EGC messages 1. Press the function key [F8] to display the Setup menu. 2. Press the [6] key to display the Auto Mode Setup menu. 3. Choose Auto EGC Message Save and then press the [Enter] key. 4. Turn message type (System, FleetNET, SafetyNET (routine), SafetyNET (Safety), Safety NET (urgent+business) On or Off as appropriate. 5. Press the [Enter] key to close the window. 6. Press the [Esc] key to open the update window. 7. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to register settings. 2-16