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3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
3-3
3.3 Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting table below provides common symptoms of trouble and
the means to rectify them. If you cannot restore normal operation, do not
attempt to check inside the equipment. Refer any repair work to a qualified
technician.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy
Power
Cannot turn on the power. • Check that the power connector is firmly fastened.
• Check the power supply.
Transmitting, receiving messages
Cannot transmit or
receive.
• Check that the VHF antenna cable is firmly
fastened.
• Check the VHF antenna for damage.
• For TX message, try different TX channel.
(operating sequence: MENU, MSG, CREATE
MSG, SET MSG TYPE, CHANNEL)
Can transmit but message
is sent to wrong party.
• On the SET MSG TYPE sub-menu, check that
ADRS TYPE is selected to ADRS-CAST and
MMSI is correct, before sending a message.
(operating sequence: MENU, MSG, CREATE
MSG, SET MSG TYPE, ADRS TYPE and MMSI)
Position data
No position data • Check the GPS antenna for damage.
• Check the GPS antenna cable and its connectors.
3.4 Diagnostics
The FA-150 provides diagnostic tests to check the monitor unit and
transponder unit for proper operation.
3.4.1 Monitor unit test
The monitor unit test shows program no., and checks the ROM, RAM, LCD and
controls.
1. Press the MENU key to open the main menu.
2. Select DIAGNOSTICS then press the ENT key.
For service technician.
Not accessible by user.
[DIAGNOSTICS]
MONITOR TEST
TRANSPONDER TEST
PWR ON/OFF HISTORY
TX ON/OFF HISTORY
MEMORY CLEAR
ACTIVATE KEY
FOR SERVICE