Furuno RC-1800F User manual

GMDSS Radio Station
RC-1800F/1800T

C
9-52, Ashihara-cho,
Nishinomiya, Japan
Telephone: [phone]
Telefax: 0798-65-4200
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PUB. No. OME-56320
RC-1800F/1800T
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YAKI
)
FIRST EDITION : FEB. 2001
C : OCT. 30, 2001
Printed in Japan

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not open the equipment.
This equipment uses high
voltage electricity which can
shock, burn or cause serious
injury. Only qualified person-
nel should work inside the
equipment.
WARNING
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.
Keep sparks and lit smoking materials
away from the lead-acid battery. Make sure
the battery room is well ventilated.
The battery emits hydrogen gas which can
cause explosion.
The electrolyte in the lead-acid battery
contains sulfuric acid which can be harm-
ful, particularly to the eyes.
If sulfuric acid contacts eyes, skin or clothing,
flush directly with water. For eyes, contact a
physician. Loss of eyesight can result.
The temperature of the electrolyte in the
lead-acid battery should not exceed 45°C.
The electrolyte can cause explosion if it
becomes too hot.
DANGER
Never touch the SSB antenna, antenna
coupler or lead-in insulator when the
SSB radiotelephone is transmitting.
High voltage which can cause death is
present at the above-mentioned locations
when the SSB radiotelephone is trans-
mitting.
Turn off the power before performing
maintenance on the SSB antenna.
Antenna
Coupler
Antenna Wire
(High Voltage)
Indoor
Antenna
Wire
Lead-in
Insulator
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock,
do not remove cover,
No user-serviceable parts
inside.
Name : WARNING LABEL(2)
Type : 03-129-1001
CodeNo. : 100-236-740

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1 Radio Rack Console
Part 2 SSB Radiotelephone
Part 3 MF/HF DSC Terminal
Part 4 NBDP Terminal
Part 5 Inmarsat C
SPECIFICATIONS____________________________________ SP-1

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Radio Rack Console
Radio Rack Console
Part
Part

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Operational Overview......................................................................................................1-1
1.2 System Diagram ..............................................................................................................1-2
1.3 Equipment Description ....................................................................................................1-3
1.4 Mutual Operation of Equipment ......................................................................................1-4
1.5 Power On/Off...................................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Control Panel and Printer PP-510
2.1 Control Panel ...................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Maintenance.....................................................................................................................2-4
2.3 Printer PP-510..................................................................................................................2-5

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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Operational Overview
The RC-1800F/1800T radio rack console conforms to the IMO regulations for GMDSS radio
equipment. It contains an SSB radiotelephone, DSC terminal, NBDP terminal and Inmarsat C
mobile earth station.
The RC-1800F is operated with the control panel and the dimmer knob. You can monitor the
AC mains source by the Lamp, Ammeter and Voltmeter with the meters at the left side of the
console. Power can be checked with the power meter.
The RC-1800T is operate with the control panel and the dimmer knob(option).
Not used
Dimmer knob
Dimmer knob
(option)
Ammeter, Voltmeter
for AC main source
Lamp for AC
main source
Meter for
power switches
Control panel
Control panel
RC-1800F
RC-1800T

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1.2 System Diagram
The figure below shows the system diagram for the RC-1800F/1800T. The RC-1800 series
GMDSSRadioStationconsists oftwo models'RC-1800F (floordeck mount)and 1800T(tabletop
mount). Equipment are controlled using FURUNO’s radio interface protocol called MIF (see
note below).
The type and number of the component differ from set to set.
Note: MIF is a handshaking type signal exchange protocol developed by FURUNO for remote
control of radio equipment. In the RC-1800F/1800T, for example, the DSC-60 can automati-
cally set the frequency on the SSB Radiotelephone.
100/110/
220/440VAC
(Main Source)
FS-1562/
FS-5000
Distribution
PCB
24VDC
24VDC
24VDC
24VDC
24VDC
NMEA OUT
(Maximum five outputs)
(Inside Console)
(Inside Console)
DSC-60 DP-6
IF-8500
(Printer
Interface)
PP-510
PP-510
(Printer)
(Printer)
No.1
No.2
FM-8500
FM-8500
NMEA IN
(Nav data)
24VDC (To each unit)
RC-1800F only, built in
console
AC/DC
Power Supply
24VDC
24VDC
(Reverse
Source)
IC-302
(Option)
Radio
Battery
FELCOM 12
(Distress Alert Unit)
External VHF
Radiotelephone
(Including DSC)
RC-1800F/1800T

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1.3 Equipment Description
Regulations require that all equipment be powered while the vessel is underway.
FS-1562/5000 SSB Radiotelephone
For ship-ship and ship-station radio communications in the MF/HF band (1.6-26.175 MHz),
the main communications modes are;
• Voice communications (J3E) via the handset
• DSC communications (Telex:J2B) by the DSC-60
• Telex communications by the DP-6 (J2B)
DSC-60 MF/HF DSC Terminal
The DSC-60 has many functions. Below are its main functions.
• Distress alert: Transmit the distress alert via the SSB Radiotelephone.
• Watches DSC distress and safety frequencies. The DSC-60 receives distress alert from ves-
sel in distress and all ships call (safety and urgent call) from ship or coast station.
• All Ships Call: For urgent situation on own ship (for example, request for medical assis-
tance).
• Individual Call: Place a call to a specific ship or coast station.
NBDP Terminal
The DP-6 provides Telex communications with coast stations over the MF/HF band via the
SSB Radiotelephone. Furthermore, it can receive MSI (Maritime Safety Information) mes-
sages via the SSB Radiotelephone (Scan reception).
Inmarsat-C Mobile Earth Station
Provides distress and general Telex communications for mobile and fixed terrestrial subscrib-
ers in the Inmarsat-C communications network.Telex messages are processed by what is known
as store-and-forwardTelex.ATelex message transmitted by you arrives at a coast station where
it is stored temporarily and then delivered to the subscriber specified. (Full duplex communica-
tions are not possible.)
AC/DC Power Supply
TheAC/DC Power Supply consists of a battery charger and two rectifiers (PR-850AR and PR-
300) which can accept both AC and DC powers (RC-1800F only). For RC-1800T the AC/DC
Power Supply is installed externally. In the event of main AC power failure, auxiliary power
(battery) provides power to the equipment, for the amount of time stipulated by radio regula-
tions.

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1.4 Mutual Operation of Equipment
As noted earlier, the equipment in this radio console are interfaced by FURUNO's MIF radio
interface. For example, to transmit a message over the DSC-60 or DP-6, the Tx and Rx frequen-
cies and class of emission are automatically set on the SSB Radiotelephone and then the mes-
sage is transmitted.
Two printers are supplied and one is dedicated to the Inmarsat C. The other printer is shared by
up to four units: DSC-60, DP-6, and external VHF DSC (maximum two sets, option). It is
automatically connected to one of those equipment on a first-come-first-served basis. For ex-
ample, if the DSC-60 is used (message transmission or reception), the printer is automatically
connected to the DSC-60 and disconnects itself from other equipment.
Connection between DSC-60 and DP-6
Suppose you transmitted a call over the DSC-60 and want to communicate with the receiving
station by the DP-6 instead of the SSB Radiotelephone. If the DSC-60 and DP-6 were not
connected you would have to set the several data such as working frequency, communication
mode, etc. manually on the DP-6. Because they are connected by the remote function, however,
the data mentioned above are automatically set on the DP-6 via the DSC-60.
1.5 Power On/Off
Turning on the system
For RC-1800F use the power switch at the lower left side of the console. For RC-1800T use
main switch on the switchboard and power switch on eachAC/DC power supply.
1. Turn on breakers and switches on the AC/DC Power Supply in the following order:
1100/200 VAC main power switch
2PR-850AR AC input breaker
3PR-850AR DC output breaker
4All toggle switches (any order) on right side
2. Turn on power switches (any order) of all equipment in the console.
AC MAIN 24VDC OUT
(BACK UP) AC IN
PR-850AR
1Main
Switch
3PR-850AR DC
Output Breaker
2PR-850AR AC
Input Breaker
4Toggle Switches

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Turning off the system
Reverse the order shown above.
(Reference: RC-1800F-25E)
Battery
Charger PR-850AR PR-300
Battery
Inmarsat C
100/110/220VAC
(Main Switch)
1
2
3
FS-1562
DSC-60
DP-6
(24VDC backed
up by battery)
24VDC
(24VDC backed
up by battery)
Power switches NBDP terminal/Inmarsat-C
To turn off a power switch individually, grasp the two knobs below DSC terminal and pull
down control panel to access power switches.
IC-212
II
OFF
ON ON
DP-6
OFF
Power switch of
NBDP terminal
Power switch of Inmarsat-C

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Chapter 2 Control Panel and Printer
PP-510
2.1 Control Panel
The figure which follows is an exploded view of the Control Panel.
IN USE LOW VOLT
BATTERY
MONITOR
MANUAL
BATTERY
CHARGER
AUTO
OFF
EMG
LIGHT
2
BATTERY
CHARGER
switch
For MSE (Maintenance free)
battery:
OFF
AUTO
3
4
5
EMG LIGHT
switch
1
BATTERY
MONITOR
lamp
AV
Dimmer knob: right side of console (refer to page 1-1)
(RC-1800T: option)
RADIO 24V BATT RADIO 24V BATT
OFF
ON

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Control description
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1BATTERY CHARGER switch
Turns battery charger on/off. When charging, battery voltage is shown on the voltage meter on
the Control Panel.
AUTO: Automatically turns on the battery charger when the battery voltage is below 23
VDC and turns it off when the voltage exceeds 27.5 VDC. While the vessel is
underway, set the switch in this position.
OFF: Disconnects the charger from the radio battery.
MANUAL: Charges the battery manually.
Note:When the charging current falls below 2Athe switch to the “OFF” or “AUTO” position.
For maintenance free battery, keep the switch to the “AUTO” position to maintain the battery
voltage between 23 V to 27.5 VDC.
22
22
2BATTERY MONITOR lamp
IN USE lamp (AC power failure: orange): Lights to alert that theAC power has failed and radio
equipment are being powered by the radio battery (DC power) alone. When lit, only the equip-
ment related to distress communications are powered. (Power is not supplied to PP-510 or
console lights.)
LOWVOLT lamp (low battery voltage: red): Lights to alert that the battery voltage is below 22
VDC. (Aural alarm sounds until the voltage becomes 22 VDC.)
33
33
3EMG LIGHT switch
Turns the emergency lamps at the top of the console on/off(RC-1800T: option).
44
44
4Ammeter, Voltmeter
Monitors voltage and electric current for charge of radio battery. Green line on voltmeter indi-
cates 24 VDC.
55
55
5Dimmer knob
Turns the desk lamp on/off and adjusts lamp brilliance, and is located at the right side of the
console. The desk lamp will not light duringAC power failure; use the emergency light instead
(RC-1800T: option).
Battery charging
Before operating the radio, check the battery voltage on the meter provided on the AC/DC
Power Supply. The battery voltage is kept between 23 VDC and 27.5 VDC when the BAT-
TERY CHARGER switch is in the AUTO position. Note that the OFF position of the BAT-
TERY CHARGER switch may allow the voltage to drop below 23 VDC. In this case, charge
the battery as follows:

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1. Set the BATTERY CHARGER switch for MANUAL. Watch the charging current of the
ammeter at the RADIO 24V BATT on the Control Panel. (For a 200AH battery, the charg-
ing current will be around 20A at the start, and will be reduced gradually as charging
proceeds.)
For maintenance free battery, set the BATTERY CHARGER switch for AUTO.
2. Turn the BATTERY CHARGER switch off or set it to AUTO when the charging current
falls below 2A.
Note: If the AC power has failed, the radio battery automatically supplies power to the radio
equipment regardless of BATTERYCHARGER switch position. The battery will not discharge
as long as the AC power is alive.
Care of the lead-acid battery
The lead-acid battery powers distress-related communications equipment when the ship’s main
power and emergency power fail, to enable communications in the event of distress. Therefore,
follow the points mentioned below to keep the battery in good working order.
Keep sparks and lit smoking materials
away from the lead-acid battery. Make sure
the battery room is well ventilated.
The battery emits hydrogen gas which can
cause explosion.
The electrolyte in the lead-acid battery
contains sulfuric acid which can be harm-
ful, particularly to the eyes.
If sulfuric acid contacts eyes, skin or clothing,
flush directly with water. For eyes, contact a
physician. Loss of eyesight can result.
The temperature of the electrolyte in the
lead-acid battery should not exceed 45 C.
The electrolyte can cause explosion if it
becomes too hot.
WARNING
1. Confirming charging
Confirm that the BATTERY CHARGER switch on the Control Panel is set forAUTO. Further,
confirm that the battery voltage meter on the Control Panel reads between 23V and 27.5 VDC.
2. Checking specific gravity of electrolyte
The specific gravity of electrolyte is normal if it is 1.240 ±0.010 (at 20°C).

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3. Water supply
The electrolyte level can be seen on the battery. When the electrolyte falls below the highest
graduation on the scale, fill to highest graduation with distilled water. Do not use diluted sulfu-
ric acid or ordinary tap water—they will shorten battery life.
4. Cleaning
The battery and the area around it should always be clean and dry. Clean the battery case with
a water-moistened cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners to clean the battery; they may crack the
case. Kerosene may be used.
5. Environmental conditions
• Keep the battery out of direct sunlight.
• Coat the nuts and bolts which secure the battery contacts with anticorrosive paint for the
lead-acid battery. Check yearly that bolts are securely fastened. Tighten nuts and bolts if
necessary.
2.2 Maintenance
1. Cleaning display screens
Dust or dirt on the display screens of equipment may be removed with a soft cloth. Do not use
chemical cleaners—they may remove paint and markings.
2. Cleaning floppy disk drives
The heads in the floppy disk drive of the DP-6 and FELCOM 12 should be cleaned regularly to
prevent damage to floppy disks. Use a cleaning floppy disk. (FURUNO can supply a cleaning
floppy disk. It is type MCD-2, code no. 000-116-420.)
Procedure
1. Insert ∞a cleaning floppy disk in the drive.
2. Execute “Format” operation (in the F1 menu). The access lamp on the drive lights.
3. Wait until the access lamp goes off. Remove the disk. (Error message for formatting appears
on the screen.)

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2.3 Printer PP-510
Turning on the power
Turn on the POWER switch at the front of the printer. The POWER and ON LINE lamps light.
The printer is now ready to print. If the ON LINE lamp is off, press the ON LINE switch to turn
it on; you cannot print when the ON LINE lamp is off.
P.PARK FF LF NLQ ON LINE POWER Lamp
P.OUT Lamp
Lights when paper runs
out or internal error
is found.
Toggles between online
and offline state.
These keys are operative when the
printer is in off line state (ON LINE
lamp is off).
POWER
Switch
Key description
[NLQ] (Near Letter Quality) key
Toggles between draft and NLQ print modes. Lighting the key selects near letter quality (high
quality) print.
[LF] key
Advances the paper one line. Press and hold down the key to advance the paper continuously.
[FF] key
Advances the paper to the top of the next available form. The default form length is 11 inches.
[P.PARK] key
Backs the paper by maximum 18 inches. If the paper is not detected after backing it, the P. OUT
lamp blinks three times and the printer stays in offline state.

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Paper
Paper Guide Bar
Printer Cover
Print Head
Paper
Support Bar
Platen Knob
Loading roll paper
This section shows you to load the roll paper.
Keep fingers away from edges on the
printer and cover.
Edges can cut fingers.
CAUTION
Observe the following cautions when loading the paper:
• To prevent paper skewing or jamming, be sure the paper is positioned correctly.
• Never turn the platen knob too fast—gears may be damaged.
PP-510, side view
Removing remaining paper
1. Press the P. PARK switch to back up the paper. Turn off the power.

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2. Unfasten screws Aand push back B(for both right and left) shown below to remove the
printer cover.
3. Swing out the paper cover by 100°to 120°then lift it from the right-hand side to remove it
from the printer.
4. Referring to the figure above, lift the paper bail C. As shown in the figure which follows,
remove the roll paper stay Dand then take out the roll paper.
Loading new roll paper
5. Insert the roll bar into the roll paper from the left side. Set the roll paper to the roll paper
cradle.
Paper
Paper
Cover
C
B
A
Screw
D
Roll Paper
Code No. :000-134-903
Type :A2 1PLY W
Type :T-214 white OKFIP
Code No. :000-119-433
Roll Paper
Cradle
Select
either.
(no carbon)
Roll Bar

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Platen
Paper Bail
Paper Release Lever
Platen
Knob
Paper Guide
Bar
Remarks on Replacement of Ribbon Cassette
Change the ribbon when print darkness is no longer suitable to your
needs.
The print head is hot after printing. Allow it cool before touching it.
Part Type Code No.
Ribbon Cassette SP-16051NB 000-133-029
Guide
Ring Guide
Ring
6. Pull the paper bail forward. Manually feed the paper over the paper guide bar and under the
platen. Turn the platen knob clockwise to feed the paper so it reaches the paper guide bar.
7. Unlock the paper release lever to adjust the paper and then lock it.
8. Slide the left and right guide rings to position the paper straightly.
9. Replace the paper cover, the printer cover and roll paper stay.

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