Furuno FB-3101, Operator'S Manual

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2. GETTING STARTED
This chapter describes how to make sure the system is ready for making a call. For information
on how to install the system, insert SIM card and connect cables, refer to the Installation Manual
for FELCOM251/FELCOM501 (IMC-57060).
This chapter has the following sections:
• Service activation
• Checking the system
2.1 Service Activation
Before you can use your Safety Voice (Non-SOLAS) system, you must make an airtime subscrip-
tion with your airtime provider and acquire a SIM card for your Communication Unit. The airtime
subscription must include the supplementary services Safety Voice (eMLPP) and Call Waiting.
The Communication Unit can only access the satellite network and use the Safety Voice service
when the right type of SIM card is installed. For information on how to insert the SIM card, refer to
the Installation Manual (IM
C
-570
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0) for the FELCOM251/FELCOM501.
2.2 Checking the System
Note: Before you can use the Safety Voice functions, the system must be configured for Safety
Voice. To configure your system for Safety Voice, consult your dealer.
When the system is powered, you can check that it is ready by looking at the display of the IP
Handset and the Alarm Panel.
2.2.1 In IP Handset
Check that the top of the IP Handset display shows .
This symbol indicates that the IP Handset is designated for Safety Voice by the connected Com-
munication Unit.
When the display shows , the system is ready to make a call.
2.2.2 In Alarm Panel
Check that the display of the Alarm Panel shows "FB " (the dot after FB is flashing during startup
until the system is ready for use). This indicates that the Alarm Panel is connected and associated
with a Communication Unit.
Check that the display does not show "Fault".