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FURUNO USA

A3 GMDSS CONSOLE

MODEL:

RC18xx Series

Summary of Contents for RC18 Series

Page 1: ...FURUNO USA A3 GMDSS CONSOLE MODEL RC18xx Series...

Page 2: ...FURUNO USA IME GMD 40Z...

Page 3: ...nections 3 1 RC18xx Battery Requirements 3 3 4 RC1815 RC1825 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS 4 1 DMC 5 4 1 4 2 Felcom 15 4 2 4 3 FM 8500 4 3 4 4 FS 1570 FS 2570 4 4 4 5 IB 583 4 7 5 RC1815 RC1825 EQUIPMENT SE...

Page 4: ...te 8 6 9 RC1840 EQUIPMENT LISTS FS 5000 9 1 DP 6 9 2 Felcom 15 9 3 FM 8500 9 5 DSC 60 9 6 GMDSS Installation Materials 9 7 Crate 9 7 10 RC18xx PARTS LIST 10 1 11 DRAWINGS RC1815 RC1825 Interconnect Dr...

Page 5: ...h this equipment It has been placed in this format to ease installation and technical service As with the installation of any communications equipment careful planning is necessary Some of the most im...

Page 6: ...for grounding purposes This grounding stud is located inside the back cover and should not be visible in a completed installation This is provided to assist in properly grounding the console and is t...

Page 7: ...Handset FM 8500 FS 2570C PP 510 for Felcom 15 PP 510 for FS 2570C and IB 583 Label FURUNO IB 583 Keyboard FURUNO USA AC Failure Light Meter Handset FM 8500 FS 2570C PP 510 for Felcom 15 PP 510 for FS...

Page 8: ...eter Handset FM 8500 DSC 60 PP 510 for Felcom 15 PP 510 for DSC 60 and DP 6 Label AC Failure Light Meter Handset FM 8500 DSC 60 PP 510 for Felcom 15 PP 510 for DSC 60 and DP 6 Label IB 315 Junction Bo...

Page 9: ...A3 GMDSS Console Mechanical Drawing 2 4...

Page 10: ...ry Negative TB1 1 in the Meter Box Assembly 2 Battery Positive TB1 2 in the Meter Box Assembly 3 1 3 Battery Charger The Battery Charger which is Dealer supplied attaches to TB1 in the Meter Box Assem...

Page 11: ...Ships Mains 100 to 240 VAC 2 24 VDC Output Not Used PR 850A Rear Connections RC1815 and RC1825 1 Battery IN Negative TB1 5 Meter Box Assembly 2 Battery IN Positive TB1 6 Meter Box Assembly 3 AC Fail...

Page 12: ...Felcom 15 TX 5A 2 2 5 2 5 2 5 IB 583 0 6A 0 6 0 6 FS 1570 RX 0 8A 0 8 FS 1570 TX 20A 2 10 FS 2570 RX 1 5A 1 5 FS 2570 TX 35A 2 17 5 FS 5000 RX 3A 3 FS 5000 TX 60A 2 30 FM 8500 RX 0 5A x 2 1 1 1 FM 85...

Page 13: ...DMC 5 Junction Board Refer to Pg S 7 the RC1815 RC1825 DMC 5 Interconnect Drawing a VHF 1 FM 8500 b VHF 2 FM 8500 c FS 1570 FS 2570 d Felcom 15 IC 315 Junction Box The FS 1570 FS 2570 and FM 8500 s re...

Page 14: ...n the console 3 Install the IC 305 Distress Alert Received Call Unit on the bridge Wire this to the IC 315 Junction box using Belden 85164 or equivalent Refer to Pg S 6 the Felcom 15 IC 315 Junction B...

Page 15: ...ly All power connections outside the console must be protected with inline fuses The FM 8500 which draws 7 amps will require a 10 gauge wire for up to 40 feet separation from the Meter Box Assembly 5...

Page 16: ...35 amps will require a 6 gauge wire for up to 40 feet separation from the PR850A power supply 3 Connect the cable Controller 1 connected to the FS 2570C to the transceiver port Controller 1 4 4 3 Ant...

Page 17: ...gh 2 4 of the Installation Manual 7 Reinstall the antenna coupler housing using only a couple of the provided screws This will allow easier access when testing the unit later in the installation 4 4 5...

Page 18: ...Continued 4 Reassemble the transceiver 4 4 6 NMEA IEC 61162 Connection 1 Install a cable Belden 8302 or equivalent from the Felcom 15 Junction Box to the FS 1570 FS 2570 transceiver Connect this cable...

Page 19: ...Using the four tapping screws provided Refer to Pg 2 2 the RC1815 and RC1825 Mechanical Layout and Pg 4 4 of the Installation Manual 4 5 2 Power Connections 1 Connect power cable IB 583 Power to the...

Page 20: ...VHF2 e DMC 5 optional 4 Each piece of equipment goes through a self test on start up and will show any errors discovered during this process Record any errors for future reference 5 1 2 E Meter 1 The...

Page 21: ...hen the 0 key four times 3 Then press the ENT key 5 2 2 VHF Input 1 Press the SET UP key then the 4 VHF key 2 Press the SELECT to highlight No 1 then press the ENT key 5 2 3 MF HF Input 1 The display...

Page 22: ...2 5 Time and Date 1 The display should appear as shown above if it does continue to step 2 If not record the error and check the appropriate equipment 2 Press the SELECT key then the ENT key 3 Enter t...

Page 23: ...ow key highlight IMN and then press the Enter key 2 Type in the IMN and press the Enter key 3 Press the Esc key The screen will now prompt Update Select Yes and press the Enter key 4 Press the Esc key...

Page 24: ...connections Refer to Pg S 6 the Felcom 15 IC 315 Junction Box Connections 5 4 2 MMSI Setting 1 Press the SELECT key the Setup menu appears 2 Press the 9 key the System menu appears 3 Using the arrow k...

Page 25: ...1 Using the arrow keys select RT and press the ENT key 2 Press the 2 key to select USA WX ON then press the ENT key 5 4 5 Protection Setting 1 Using the arrow keys select P and press the ENT key 2 Pre...

Page 26: ...If the tune fails verify the antenna grounding system and the coupler connections 5 5 3 MMSI 1 To set the MMSI refer to the Dealers Manual Pg 4 5 5 4 Manual 2182 kHz Tuning Preset 1 Press the 1 RT 218...

Page 27: ...ess the F5 key to enter the Station menu 2 Press the key to select the ID to be entered 6 Group ID Entry 4 5 digit 7 Group ID Entry 9 digit 8 Select ID Entry 4 5 digit 9 Select ID Entry 9 digit If an...

Page 28: ...Junction Board Refer to Pg S 8 the RC1840 DMC 5 Interconnect Drawing a VHF 1 FM 8500 b VHF 2 FM 8500 c DSC 60 d Felcom 15 IC 315 Junction Box The DSC 60 and FM 8500 s require a cable with two twisted...

Page 29: ...81 6 box 2 Attach the provided ground wire between the rear of the Main Unit and the ship s ground system 6 2 2 Terminal Unit 1 Install the DP 6 Terminal hanger bracket on the left side of the console...

Page 30: ...e DSC 60 and change the jumper on the RCVR board from active to passive Refer to Pg 20 Preamp Settings of the Installation Manual 3 When reinstalling the DSC 60 in the console be sure to attach the ca...

Page 31: ...le 3 Install the IC 305 Distress Alert Received Call Unit on the bridge Wire this to the IC 315 Junction box using Belden 85164 or equivalent Refer to Pg S 6 the Felcom 15 IC 315 Junction Box Connecti...

Page 32: ...y All power connections outside the console must be protected with inline fuses The FM 8500 which draws 7 amps will require a 10 gauge wire for up to 40 feet separation from the Meter Box Assembly 5 M...

Page 33: ...ding the cable clamp Install a 50mm width copper strap between the cable holder and the ship s hull or ground system Refer to Pg 3 13 of the Installation Manual 5 Leave the transceiver covers open The...

Page 34: ...connection provided at the base of the antenna coupler Make certain this connection is brazed or welded to the ship s hull or ground system The exposed ground strap should be painted or coated with a...

Page 35: ...and VHF2 f DMC 5 optional 4 Each piece of equipment goes through a self test on start up and will show any errors discovered during this process Record any errors for future reference 7 1 2 E Meter 1...

Page 36: ...the 0 key four times 3 Then press the ENT key 7 2 2 VHF Input 1 Press the SET UP key then the 4 VHF key 2 Press the SELECT to highlight No 1 then press the ENT key 7 2 3 MF HF Input 1 The display sho...

Page 37: ...Time and Date 1 The display should appear as shown above if it does continue to step 2 If not record the error and check the appropriate equipment 2 Press the SELECT key then the ENT key 3 Enter the Y...

Page 38: ...he F5 key to enter the Station menu 2 Press the key to select the ID to be entered 6 Group ID Entry 4 5 digit 7 Group ID Entry 9 digit 8 Select ID Entry 4 5 digit 9 Select ID Entry 9 digit If an incor...

Page 39: ...ual DSC 60 7 4 1 General 1 Power up the unit 2 Press the 3 TEST key to start the self test 3 The test will run automatically and print the results 4 Verify all test are OK and press the CANCEL key to...

Page 40: ...ey highlight IMN and then press the Enter key 2 Type in the IMN and press the Enter key 3 Press the Esc key The screen will now prompt Update Select Yes and press the Enter key 4 Press the Esc key unt...

Page 41: ...ections Refer to Pg S 6 the Felcom 15 IC 315 Junction Box Connections 7 6 2 MMSI Setting 1 Press the SELECT key the Setup menu appears 2 Press the 9 key the System menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys...

Page 42: ...ing the arrow keys select RT and press the ENT key 2 Press the 2 key to select USA WX ON then press the ENT key 7 6 5 Protection Setting 1 Using the arrow keys select P and press the ENT key 2 Press t...

Page 43: ...llowing settings to meet GMDSS requirements a Power reduction on both 2182 and 2187 5 is disabled STO 9927 ENT 1 ENT b Minimum output power is 60W or more STO 9928 ENT 1 ENT c Enable BK RELAY This is...

Page 44: ...TUNE key TX TUNING OK will appear when the tuning is complete 3 Open the coupler and record the status of the LED s CR1 CR23 Refer to Pgs 3 23 and 3 24 of the Operator s Installation Manual FS 5000 4...

Page 45: ...Boxed Unit Item No Name Part No Qty 1 Marine VHF Radiotelephone FM 8500 1 2 Operator s Manual 1 3 Operator s Guide 1 4 Installation Manual 1 5 Procedure for Distress Transmission on VHF FM 8500 1 6 C...

Page 46: ...r Distress Transmission on VHF and HF 2 5 Antenna Coupler AT 1560 15 or AT 1560 25 1 6 Transciever FS 1570 or FS 2570 1 7 Copper Strap 000 572 187 1 8 Rubber Sleeve 000 130 472 1 9 Tapping Screw 000 8...

Page 47: ...13 1 9 15 Amp Fuse 000 549 014 1 10 Tapping Screw 000 802 081 4 11 Copper Strap 1 2M 590 300 310 1 12 Label C S D 100 248 060 1 13 Label 100 248 051 1 14 Velcro 60mm 100 237 680 4 15 Velcro 30mm 100 2...

Page 48: ...538 113 4 4 Crimp on Lug 000 108 424 1 Item No Name Part No Qty 1 IC 306 Alarm Unit 1 2 Tapping Screw 000 802 079 4 3 Crimp on Lug 000 538 113 4 4 Crimp on Lug 000 108 424 1 Item No Name Part No Qty...

Page 49: ...00 248 051 1 9 Velcro 60mm 100 237 680 4 10 Velcro 30mm 100 237 670 4 GMDSS Installation Materials Item No Name Part No Qty 1 28 v Bulb RC1 800 020 1 2 2 Amp Fuse Mini ATM RC1 800 026 3 3 PL259 Connec...

Page 50: ...8 RC1815 RC1825 Equipment Lists Crate Item No Name Part No Qty 1 RC1800 Rack FUSA1800 1 2 FS 2570C Control Head 1 3 FM 8500 VHF w DSC 1 4 PP 510 Printer 2 8 6...

Page 51: ...0 056 874 1 3 Handset 000 112 623 1 4 Handset Hanger 005 011 950 1 5 Frequency Table 005 925 890 1 6 Crimp on Lug FV1 25 3 000 538 113 4 7 Crimp on Lug FV1 25 4 000 538 114 1 8 Hex Bolt 000 800 054 4...

Page 52: ...B25 000 120 946 2 DP 6 Terminal Unit Item No Name Part No Qty 1 Grounding Wire 000 108 138 1 2 Cable 000 127 108 1 3 Tapping Screw 6 x 20 000 802 084 4 4 Label Inmar 100 217 010 1 5 Velcro Fastener 30...

Page 53: ...9 15 Amp Fuse 000 549 014 1 10 Tapping Screw 000 802 081 4 11 Copper Strap 1 2M 590 300 310 1 12 Label C S D 100 248 060 1 13 Label 100 248 051 1 14 Velcro 60mm 100 237 680 4 15 Velcro 30mm 100 237 6...

Page 54: ...113 4 4 Crimp on Lug 000 108 424 1 Item No Name Part No Qty 1 IC 306 Alarm Unit 1 2 Tapping Screw 000 802 079 4 3 Crimp on Lug 000 538 113 4 4 Crimp on Lug 000 108 424 1 Item No Name Part No Qty 1 Ca...

Page 55: ...xed Unit Item No Name Part No Qty 1 Marine VHF Radiotelephone FM 8500 1 2 Operator s Manual 1 3 Operator s Guide 1 4 Installation Manual 1 5 Procedure for Distress Transmission on VHF FM 8500 1 6 Conn...

Page 56: ...Pin 000 116 185 1 2 Connector FM 14 7 Pin 000 113 345 1 3 Connector FM MP 7 000 108 859 1 4 Reducer MP 7 MP M3A 000 108 860 1 5 Reducer MP 7 MP M5A 000 108 861 1 6 Installation Manual 1 7 Operator s M...

Page 57: ...inter Operator s Manual 2 6 Shore Based Maintenance Certificate 1 7 Warranty Registration Form 1 8 E Meter Owners Manual 1 9 Installation Manual IME GMD 40Z 1 10 Dealers Manual OSE GMD 20Z 1 11 Daily...

Page 58: ...00 011 4 Meter RC1 500 067 5 AC Failure Light Assy RC1 500 069 6 AC Failure Light Label RC1 500 068 7 Furuno USA GMDSS Label RC1 800 034 8 Bulb 3w 24v equiv to 1820 RC1 800 020 9 Fuses 2 Amp Mini ATM...

Page 59: ...or AT 1560 25 D ANT Main Unit Controller 1 Coupler T R ANT Handset 1 PP 510 Keyboard Printer Switch NBDP DTE Printer Printer A B COM FS 1570 or FS 2570 000 130 484 000 113 360 000 056 950 000 146 652...

Page 60: ...C 305 AT 5000 D ANT Coupler TX ANT Handset Keyboard NBDP 24 VDC from PR850A Notes 1 Local Supplied Factory Supplied 2 All External Connections Must be Fused 3 Two FM 8500 s supplied with each console...

Page 61: ...5 6 20 7 10 11 12 13 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 REMOTE A Line Out H Line Out C Line In H Frame Grnd TXD H RXD H Ground Line In C TX Key REMOTE B RT Frame Grnd TXD H RXD H Ground Line Out H Line Ou...

Page 62: ...Battery Negative Battery Positive Charger Negative Charger Positive Battery In Negative Battery In Positive 24VDC AC Fail Negative AC Fail Positive PR850A Battery IN AC Fail Circuit 24 VDC Output Inl...

Page 63: ...SHUNT Meter Wiring 1 Black 2 Blue 3 Brown 4 Red 5 Jumper to 4 Ground 1 2 Emergency Light Cable Notes 1 Local Supplied Factory Supplied 2 All External Connections Must be Fused AC Fail Light AC Fail Li...

Page 64: ...2 13 14 15 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 VCC GND TD RD A TD RD B N C TD A TD B RD A RD B GND DMC OUT H DMC OUT C DMC IN H DMC IN C DMC CTR DMC NAV IC 305 306 Output Sentences GGA ZDA GLL VTG RMC...

Page 65: ...GND TD4 A TD4 B RD4 A RD4 B GND DIST_CTR TB5 INMARSAT SES 11 13 12 14 15 Felcom 15 IC 315 Junction Box DMC_OUT H DMC_OUT C DMC_IN H DMC_IN C Frame Grnd DMC_CTR 1 3 2 4 5 P P DIST_IN H GND 6 DIST_IN C...

Page 66: ...T C DMC IN H DMC IN C FRAME GRND DMC CTR TB5 INMARSAT SES 11 13 12 14 15 Felcom 15 IC 315 Junction Box DMC_OUT H DMC_OUT C DMC_IN H DMC_IN C Frame Grnd DMC_CTR 1 3 2 4 5 P P DIST_IN H GND 6 DIST_IN C...

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