Furuno FM-8500 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-8500
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Thismanualprovidestheinformationnecessary
for the installation of the FURUNO FM-8500
VHF Radiotelephone. For best performance
please follow the recommended procedures.
Table of Contents Page
1. System Configuration ........... 1
2. Equipment Lists .................... 2
3. Mounting .............................. 8
4. Connections......................... 14
5. Initial Settings...................... 21
Outline Drawings....................D-1
Interconnection Diagram .......S-1
Schematic Diagrams ..............S-2

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9-52, Ashihara-cho,
Nishinomiya, Japan
Telephone: [phone]
Telefax: 0798-65-4200
Your Local Agent/Dealer
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PUB. No. IME-56030-M
FM-8500
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FIRST EDITION : MAR. 2000
M : JUL. 4, 2001
Printed in Japan

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
"NOTICE", "CAUTION" and "WARNING" notices appear throughout this manual. It is the
responsibility of the installer of the equipment to read, understand and follow these no-
tices. If you have any questions regarding these safety instructions, please contact a
FURUNO agent or dealer.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
This notice indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
This notice indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury or property
damage.
This notice indicates an unsafe
practice which, if not avoided, could
result in property damage or
equipment malfunction.

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Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn or cause
serious injury.
Do not work inside the equip-
ment unless totally familiar
with electrical circuits.
WARNING
Turn off the power at the mains switch-
board before beginning the installation.
Post a warning sign near the switchboard
to indicate that power should not be
applied while the equipment is being
installed.
Electrical shock, serious injury or fire can
result if the power is not turned off or is
applied while the equipment is being
installed.
Ground the equipment to
prevent electrical shock
and mutual interference.
Confirm that the power supply voltage
is compatible with the voltage rating
of the equipment.
Connection to the wrong power supply
can cause fire or equipment damage.
The voltage rating appears on the label
at the rear of the display unit.
Observe the compass safe distance to
prevent deviation of a magnetic
compass.
CAUTION
Transceiver
Unit
Power Supply
(option)
Standard
compass Steering
compass
1.6 m
0.9 m
1.2 m
0.7 m

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1. System Configuration
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
FM-8500
Handset
VHF
Antenna DSC Antenna
Mic
Receptacle
Box
Handset
AC/DC
Power Supply
Unit
PR-300
Ship’s Mains
100/220 VAC
50/60 Hz, 1φ
Radio Battery
24 VDC
Navigation
Device
Distress
Message
Controller
DMC-5
Remote
Station DB-700
or Distributor
DB-500
Printer
PP-510
Printer
Interface
IF-8500
External
Speaker

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2. Equipment Lists
Standard Supply
*: Version number
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2seirosseccA 01440-50PFteS1041-983-500
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00860-50PCteS1000-683-500
4tnemucoD *-03065-EMO 1926-708-000
*-03065-ESO1 136-708-000
*-03065-EMI1 336-708-000
*0-10069-5E1 987-708-000
*0-10029-5E1 997-508-000

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Optional Equipment
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2annetnAFHV601-AR367-431-000
3annetnApihWNV2W-M051894-311-000
4gnixiFannetnA etalP 170013-4481-275-000
5ylbmessAelbaC4019S50110-531-000U/85-GR
6elbaClaixaoC*M01*V2-D5360-111-000
7elbaClaixaoC*M02*V2-D5460-111-000
8rotcennoC5-P-M876-305-000
9teSciMcimanyD75-50PO577-540-000)tesdnaH(5ZF0006-SH
01teSciMnobraC85-50PO677-540-000)tesdnaH(6ZF0006-SH
11tiKtnuoMhsulF37-50PO010-683-500
21noitatSetomeR007-BR
31rotubirtsiD005-BD
41elbaCdetsiwTC-BS-VVEPS-OC P2x2.0 086-111-000rofm5 0058-FI/AEMN/CMD
C-BS-VVEPS-OC P2x2.0 297-021-000rofm01 0058-FI/AEMN/CMD
C-BS-VVEPS-OC P2x2.0 397-021-000rofm51 0058-FI/AEMN/CMD
C-BS-VVEPS-OC P2x2.0 497-021-000rofm02 0058-FI/AEMN/CMD
C-BS-VVEPS-OC P2x2.0 412-021-000rofm03 0058-FI/AEMN/CMD
51retnirP015-PP
61egasseMssertsiD relortnoC 5-CMD
71ecafretnIretnirP0058-FI
81lanretxE rekaepsduoL Q12-MES719-441-000
91rotcennoCP61-12A6NCRS466-805-000

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3. Mounting
Transceiver Unit
General mounting considerations
Determine the mounting location for the transceiver unit considering
operator convenience, proximity to the power source and the ground
location. Keep these and the following points in mind when selecting
a mounting location.
• Locate the unit in a place free of water spray and water splash.
• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight because of heat that can build
up inside the unit.
• Leave a little slack in cables to allow a service technician to move
the radio from its usual location with the cables connected. This
lets him make tuning and other adjustments on a “live” set.
• Do not install the unit where flammable gases are stored.
• Select a well ventilated area.
• Ensurethemountinglocationisstrongenoughtosupportthe weight
of the unit (6 kg) under the condition of continued vibration nor-
mally encountered aboard the vessel. If necessary, reinforce the
mounting area with a doubling plate or lining block.
• Leave sufficient space at the sides and rear of the unit for mainte-
nance and service purposes and to provide for circulation of cool-
ing air. The minimum service clearance appears in Figure 2.
•For flush mounting, select a location where the LCD can be eas-
ily viewed.
• The transceiver unit will affect a magnetic compass if placed too
near the compass. Observe the compass safe distance to prevent
deviation of a magnetic compass;
Standard compass: 1.6 m
Steering compass: 1.2 m
Note:
Take great care not to press the DISTRESS switch during the
installation. If you accidentally press the switch, immediately turn
off the equipment and contact appropriate authority by telephone.

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Overview of mounting methods
Figure 1 Overview of mounting methods
Tabletop
Overhead
Flush Mount Bulkhead

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Mounting procedure for tabletop, overhead and
bulkhead mounting
1. Using the hanger as a template, mark fixing holes in the mount-
ing location.
2. Fix the hanger to the mounting location with wood screws and
washers (supplied). (For added support, use nuts, bolts and wash-
ers instead of wood screws.)
3. Screw the knob bolts with washers into the transceiver unit.
4. Set the transceiver unit to the hanger and tighten knob bolts.
•All dimensions in millimeters.
•Foraddedsupport,fastenhangerwithnuts,boltsandwash-
ers (local supply) instead of wood screws.
•Leave sufficient space at the sides and rear of the unit to
provide easy access for maintenance and service. The mini-
mum service clearance is shown in the figure.
Figure 2 Mounting dimensions for tabletop, overhead and bulkhead
mounting

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The mounting procedure for flush mount (option)
Requires flush mount kit OP05-73 (optional supply). Prepare a cut-
out in the mounting location whose dimensions are as shown in the
Figure 3.
Figure 3 Mounting dimensions for flush mount
VHF Antenna
The antenna requirements
Any good quality antenna meeting the requirements shown below
may be used. A high-gain antenna is preferable.
• Frequency range: 155 to 164 MHz
• Impedance: 50 ohms
• Polarization: Vertical
• Handling power: 30 W/ min
• Quality: Able to withstand marine environment
Mounting considerations
• Theantenna should be well separated from nearby antennas, masts,
and other interfering objects.
• The higher the antenna is mounted above the horizon, the further
the communications range.
Mounting procedure
The basic mounting procedure for antennas supplied by FURUNO is
as follows, however consult appropriate outline drawing for details.
1. Fasten the antenna bracket to the stanchion.
2. Set the antenna to the antenna bracket and tighten bolts.
3. Screw the coaxial cable plug into the antenna.
150 205 261
10
20
106
10
max 14
25

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DSC Antenna
The antenna should be well separated from nearby antennas, masts,
and other interfering objects.
The mounting procedure is the same as that for the VHF antenna,
however consult appropriate outline drawing for details.
Handset Hanger
The handset hanger can be mounted at the front or rear of the trans-
ceiver unit. To mount the hanger at the rear of the unit, a connector
and connector assembly are required (option). The mounting loca-
tion should provide easy access to front panel controls while operat-
ing the handset. Also, the length of the standard handset cable is 50
cm, so locate the handset hanger within 50 cm of the unit. (Longer
cables are available optionally.)
Power Supply (option)
For Convention vessels, both AC and DC power must be fed to the
FM-8500, via an AC/DC power supply. When AC input fails, DC
power is supplied. FURUNO can supply an AC/DC power supply
unit, the PR-300.
Mounting considerations
When selecting a mounting location, keep in mind the following
points.
• Select a location which provides adequate ventilation.
• The location must be clean and dry.
• The mounting location must be able to support the weight of the
unit (14.5 kg) under the continued conditions of vibration normally
encountered aboard the vessel. If necessary, reinforce the mount-
ing location.
• The PR-300 will affect a magnetic compass if it is placed to near
the compass. Observe the compass safe distance to prevent devia-
tion of a magnetic compass;
Standard compass: 0.9 m
Steering compass: 0.7 m
Mounting
Refer to outline drawing.

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Printer Interface (option)
Printer Interface IF-8500 is connected between the printer PP-510
and the transceiver unit. See outline drawing on page D-11.
Printer (option)
Refer to the printer outline drawing on page D-12 for mounting
dimensions.
1. Select a flat surface.
2. Fix the mounting base to the mounting location with four screws
(supplied).
3. Lay the printer on the top of the mounting base and fasten it with
the mounting fixtures (two at each side and one at rear).
Figure 4 Mounting of Printer PP-510
External Loudspeaker (option)
The external loudspeaker can be installed on a tabletop, the overhead
or a bulkhead. Fasten the loudspeaker to the mounting location with
tapping screw, or nuts, bolts and washers. For mounting dimensions,
see the outline drawing on page D-8.
Mounting Fixture
Mounting Dimensions 300 (H) ×396 (W) mm
Mounting Fixture

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CH70
RX ANT REMOTE
NMEA DMC HANDSET PRINTER WING HANDSET
24VDC
ANT
EXT SP
4. Connections
Overview
Figure 5 shows where to connect various equipment at the rear of the
transceiver unit.
PRINTER
Connects Printer
Interface IF-8500.
DMC
Connects Distress
Message Controller
DMC-5.
Figure 5 FM-8500, rear view
Connection of Power Supply
Convention vessels, 100/220 VAC ship’s mains
Convention vessels must supply both AC and DC power to the FM-
8500, via an AC/DC power supply unit. Both AC and DC are sup-
plied by theAC/DC power supply unit, and when AC input fails DC
power is activated.
Connect the radio battery to the DC IN terminal on the PR-300. Con-
nect the AC ship’s mains to the AC IN terminal on the PR-300.
ANT
Connects
antenna.
CH70 ANT
Connect DSC
antenna here.
24VDC
Connects power
cable.
EXT SP
Connects external
loudspeaker.
HANDSET MIC
Connects handset
mic.
NMEA
Connects navigator
(Loran C, GPS).
WING HANDSET
Connects wing
handset.
REMOTE
Covered with dummy
plate on standard
equipment.

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Radio battery (24 VDC)
Attach the connector supplied to the power cable and plug it into the
24VDC connector at the rear of the transceiver unit. Connect the wire
ends to the radio battery line.
Connection of VHF Antenna
The VHF antenna is connected to the transceiver unit with a 50 ohm
coaxial cable, type 5D-2V. Be sure to leave some slack in the cable
for future service and maintenance.
Lay the coaxial cable and attach an M-type plug to the cable (if nec-
essary) as follows.
1. Remove the sheath by 20 mm.
2. Bare 13 mm of the center conductor. Trim braided shield by 5
mm and tin.
3. Slide coupling ring onto cable.
4. Screw the plug assembly on the cable.
5. Solder plug assembly to braided shield through solder holes. Sol-
der contact sleeve to conductor.
6. Screw coupling ring into plug assembly.
Screw the plug into the ANT connector at the rear of the transceiver
unit.
Figure 6 How to attach the M-type plug to the coaxial cable

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Connection of DSC Antenna
The DSC antenna is connected to the transceiver unit with a 50 ohm
coaxial cable, type 5D-2V. Attach an M-type plug to the cable (if
necessary) as shown in Figure 6. Screw the plug into the CH70ANT
connector at the rear of the transceiver unit.
Connection of Handset
Connect the handset cable to the HANDSET connector on the rear
panel.
Grounding the Transceiver Unit
Fasten a ground wire (local supply) between the GND terminal at the
rear of the transceiver unit and ship’s hull (or ground bus).
Connection of AC/DC Power Supply Unit PR-300 (option)
Changing tap connections
Change the tap connections of the transformer according to input
voltage.
Figure 7 Tap connections in the PR-300
CAUTION
Ground the equipment to
prevent electrical shock
and mutual interference.
110
100
100V
10% 0
110
100
0
NC
100
0
FAN
100VAC SHIP'S MAINS
110
100
110V
10% 0
110
100
0
NC
100
0
FAN
110VAC SHIP'S MAINS
110
100
200V
10% 0
110
100
0
NC
100
0
FAN
200VAC SHIP'S MAINS
110
100
220V
10% 0
110
100
0
NC
100
0
FAN
200VAC SHIP'S MAINS