Furuno FELCOM251, Installation Manual

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6. STARTING UP THE SYSTEM
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Using the ignition system
Normally the ignition function is not used in maritime installations.
If you have connected the ignition system of your vessel to the I/O connector, you may
leave the power switch in the “on” position and the Communication Unit will switch on/
off when you start/stop the engine of your vessel.
Note: If you have the 19” rack version of the Communication Unit, you must leave both
power switches in the “on” position to make use of the ignition function.
You must set up the ignition function in the web interface. For further information, see
the Operator’s Manual (OME-57050) for the FELCOM251/FELCOM501.
6.2.2 Switching the Communication Unit off
To switch off the Communication Unit, change the position of the power switch again.
Note: Wait at least 5 seconds after power off, before trying to power on the system
again.
To switch off using the Ignition function , leave the On/Off switch in the connector
panel in the On position and turn off the ignition.
6.3 Entering the SIM PIN for the Communication Unit
6.3.1 Overview
If your SIM card requires a PIN, you have to enter a PIN to use the system. You can
enter the PIN using the IP Handset or the web interface.
For information on how to connect the handset or computer you are going to use, refer
to the Operator’s Manual (OME-57050).
6.3.2 Entering the PIN using the web interface or IP Handset
If your SIM card requires a PIN and the PIN has not yet been entered when you start
up the web interface or IP Handset, the start-up page will be the PIN page. Enter the
PIN and click
OK .
For further information on the web interface, see the Operator's Manual for your FEL-
COM251/FELCOM501 (OME-57050).