OPERATOR MANUAL GMDSS Marine Radio Decoder FMD15 FMD September 1999 V 1.
ATTENTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION The FMD15 has two M5 threaded holes on either side for the supplied thumb screws, so that it can be fitted to the universal mounting bracket. The length of the thumb screws has been so determined, that, together with the bracket and the lock washers, they can only penetrate approx. 5mm into the thread. Should you use alternative fitting methods or screws, please make sure that they do not penetrate the thread by more than 5mm.
Contents 1. 2. 3. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 2.1. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 4. 5. 4.1. 4.1.1. 4.1.2.. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. 5.5. 5.6. 5.7. 5.8. 5.9. 5.10. Page Introduction 4. Receiver 6. Decoding of messages 7. Message Transmission Types 8. Short description Operation Keypad functions Operation Selecting mode and decoding 4. 4. 5. 6. 7. Programming of channels Recalling of stored channels Message memory 9. 10. 11. Automatic reception and decoding 12.
6. Unoccupied 7. 7.1. 7.2. NMEA, printer and navigation log Printing of NMEA data Activating log 26. 8.1. 8.2. 8.3. 8.4. System (SET UP) Setting of time and date Setting of owner’s and vessel’s name Printing out system data status Memory store deletion and reset 30. 30. 31. 32. 33. Installation 34. FMD15 Accessories 46. 8. 9. 9.1. 9.2. 9.3. 9.4. 9.5. 9.6. 9.7. 9.8. 10. 10.1. 10.2. 10.3. 10.4. 10.5. 10.6. 10.7.
11. . 12. 13. 14. 11.1. 11.2. 11.3. 11.4. Technical data General Receiver Micro controller Signal processor decoder 52. 11.5. 11.6. 11.7. 11.8. 11.9. LCD display Thermal printer NMEA interface Power supply for active antenna Approvals 53. 53. 53. 53. 53. General Information and transmitting stations 54. Examples 61. Appendix 65. 12.1. 12.3. 12.4. 12.5. 12.6. 13.1. 13.2. 13.3. 13.4. 13.5. 14.1. 14.2. 14.3. 14.4. 14.
1. Introduction 1.1. Short Description The Fastnet functions: marine decoder FMD15contains the following a) Receiver a high quality receiver with the following important features: Range : 1 pre-programmed channel from 100 kHz to 13 MHz : 1 pre-programmed channel 518.
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1. Receiver 1.1. Operation The receiver requires practically no operation. The NAVTEX frequency (518.0 kHz) is pre-programmed Further this model has one further pre-programmed frequency, according to a defined sailing region. The frequencies of a transmitting station are normally set down internationally and are rarely changed.
3. Decoding of Messages The FMD15 can store and decipher NAVTEX, MORSE, RTTY and SITOR codes, which then can be read and/or printed out in plain language. In radio signal traffic there are many other kinds of keyed codes. As they are not for use by the general public, they cannot be decoded by the FMD15. Weather and navigational warnings for shipping are transmitted in one of the above-mentioned codes, which can be decoded by the FMD15.
Message Transmission Types Transmission decoder Mode up A1A – Morse-telegraphy with non-damped carrier e.g. Roma A2A - Morse – Telegraphy in double side band method A3A – audio radio in Double side band e.g. BBC, DLT etc. F1B – FM telex signal From Pinneberg F1B – FM telex special Signal for NAVTEX F1B – FM telex (MSI Frequencies e.g. Portishead: 4211kHz(402) F1C – FM tele-facsimile From Bracknell Pinneberg Etc F3E – VHF audio radio from 88kHz to 108kHz H3E – AM radio, SSB with Carrier e.g.
3.2.Programming the Channels. Press to enter set-up menu Point cursor with key to 5: channels and . press Display shows: CODE STORE PRINT : : : RTTY YES YES The following parameters can be assigned to each channel: Mode CODE Morse, SITOR store decoded messages STORE YES/NO print out decoded messages PRINT YES/NO RTTY, This is done as follows : using and point cursor to select the appropriate column ((CODE, STORE, PRINT).) press at selected column.
3.3 Recalling Stored Channels to recall a channel press twice the following picture appears on the display: __ RTTY 147kHz CH01 50 Bd This means that the receiver is receiving the pre-programmed frequency. The bottom line shows that the code being used is RTTY (Radio Tele Type) at a transmission rate of 50 Baud/m. After a short phase for the decoder to synchronise, the decoded text will appear on the top line. According to the selected mode in 3.2.
3.4. Message Memory The FMD15 possesses two separate independent memory stores. One for NAVTEX messages (see chap.5) and one for Morse, RTTY and SITOR messages. The latter has a capacity of about 15000 characters. A message of maximum 3750 characters can be stored in a data record. Should a message be longer, further data records will be automatically opened. All in all, 100 data records can be filed with a total capacity of 15.000 characters.
4. Automatic Reception and Decoding The FMD15 has a timer function for the storage of 9 programmes. Each storage contains a starting time, stop time and the channel number of a stored frequency (similar to that in a video recorder). The transmission times of weather messages can be found in the usual manuals but to be on the safe side it is recommended to add some time before and after the start/stop times.
4.1. Programming the Timer Function Starting from standby mode: press key to call up menu 1 use key to select TIMER press 4.1.1. Input of New Timer ON/OFF Times press once more On the display will appear: INSERT ROW from 12:00 to 12:00 Use the cursor keys to enter the required start and stop times and the channel number. The keys and move the cursor to the required position. The keys and change the figure value.
Keys and have an auto-repeat function, which means the selected value will increase or decrease in steps as long as the key is depressed. As long as you have not pressed you can change the value as often as required. Having checked that all values are correct press . By pressing once more you can enter further programme rows. 4.1.2. Deleting Timer ON/OFF Times Call up TIMER menu as in 4.1. Press key On display will appear: DELETE ROW NO.
4.2. Interrupting and Restarting the Timer An actual timer programme can be interrupted by pressing the key. The unit will switch back automatically to the standby mode at the respective stop time. It is possible to restart the unit during operation by switching it off for approx. 3 to 5 seconds. When switched on the unit returns to its programmed status. 4.3 Reading Stored Messages Stored messages can be read on the display as often as desired.
The display will now show, when in NAVTEX, the list of messages with NAVTEX identification (e.g. JA34), and when in CHANNEL the display will show the stored messages by date and stop time in number sequence DD.MM.HH.MM (Day, month, hour minutes). Place cursor on selected message. now press the key appears on the display. and the selected message keys and enable you to "turn the pages". On reaching the end of the message or by pressing ,the read out will end.
"turn the pages" with the cursors and by pressing the printer will commence from the displayed page press when required or allow printing to continue until the message has ended press twice to return to standby mode
5. NAVTEX, Reception and Decoding When the unit is in standby mode, it is automatically operating as a NAVTEX receiver and therefore a manual activation is not necessary ATTENTION: During the reception of other stations, also when receiving a message programmed to be stored by the timer, NAVTEX cannot be received. However, depending on your position, you should put in the necessary system parameters to enable the best possible NAVTEX information.
5.1. Selection of Transmitting Stations With cursor to position 2 – STATION press and the display will show: STATIONS ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ NAVTEX stations are identified by the letters -A- to -Z-. Stations from which messages should be received are represented by capital letters, and stations from which messages should be suppressed with small letters.
The international definition of the letters is A = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = V-Y Z = navigational warnings meteorological warnings ice reports SAR information meteorological prognosis pilot service messages DECCA messages LORAN messages OMEGA messages SATNAV messages messages about other electronic navigational assistance additional navigational warnings = special services, tests no message available Messages of type -A-,-B- and-D- cannot be suppressed.
5.4. Suppressing Repeated Messages Current NAVTEX messages are transmitted repeatedly usually every 4 or 6 hours. A repeat message, which has already been stored and printed out, can be suppressed. As before cursor on position 5 – REPEAT and enter. Answer the question with or and store with key 5.5 Alarm for A, B and D messages Should the FMD15 receive messages of the type A, B or D they can be alerted with an acoustic alarm. Cursor position 6 - ALARM and enter.
5.7.Returning to standby mode This can be done either by pressing the key twice or: Cursor on position 8 and press . The display will now show the standby mode. 5.8. Displaying and dealing with errors The SITOR code used by NAVTEX can recognise errors. Every data field, to which a character has been assigned, will be repeated and have a relationship of 4:3 bit. Only when both data fields match and are valid does the corresponding character appear as a capital letter.
5.10.
Prince Rupert, CAN Provideniya R, FE, CIS Puerto Montt, CHL Punta Arenas, CHL San Francisco, USA Singapore, Jurong Shanghai, CHI Talcahuano, CHL Tofino, CAN Vladivostok R, SE, CIS Yokohama R, J Kodiak, ALS, USA Long Beach, Cambria Valparaiso R, CHL VAJ UPB CBP CBM NMC 9VG XSG CBT VAE UIK JGC NOJ NMQ9 CBV D F D E C C Q C H A I J Q B 0030, 0430, 0930, 1230, 1630, 2030 0050, 0450, 0850, 1250, 1650, 2050 0430, 1230, 2030 0440, 1240, 2040 0400, 0800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2400 0020, 0420, 0820, 1220, 1420, 2020 0
Limnos R, GRC Malta, Mariupol R, UK, CIS Odessa R, UK, CIS Port Elizabeth Roma, I, Samsun R, TUR Split R, CRT Tarifa, ESP Troodos R, CYP Varna R, BUL SVL 9HD USU UTW ZSQ IAR TAF 9AS EAC 5BA LZW L O B C I R E Q G M J 0150, 0550, 0950, 1350, 1750, 2150 0220, 0620, 1020, 1420, 1820, 2220 0100, 0500, 0900, 1300, 1700, 2300 0230, 0630, 1030, 1430, 1830, 2230 0120, 0620, 1020, 1420, 1820, 2220 0250, 0650, 1050, 1450, 1850, 2250 0040, 0440, 0840, 1240, 1640, 2040 0250, 0650, 1050, 1450, 1850, 2250 0100, 0500, 0
7. NMEA Printer and Navigation Log 7.1. Printing of NMEA Data The FMD15 can be used as an NMEA printer. In this mode NMEA signals are fed via the NMEA 0183 interface unaltered to the integrated or external printer. Please note, that only data, which are defined as NMEA data, can be processed. The unit, which is destined to supply NMEA data (GPS, compass, log etc.), should be connected to the NMEA input of the FMD15. Activating the NMEA print function: press key press key no.
7.2. Activating Log When connected via NMEA 0183 interface to an external GPS, it is possible with the FMD15 to receive, store and print out the NMEA data record "GPS transit specific $ GPRMC", which is practically a complete record of the route. The formula for this data record must read as follows: $GPRMC,111111,A,2222.222,N,33333.333,W,44.555., 666666,77.,E*CS All variants of this $GPRMC data record with the different periods and commas will be recognised and processed.
To control the continual amount of data, two parameters can be selected to define the information according to your personal wish. Parameter 1: time from 1 to 99 minutes You can select, in which time intervals the position should be stored, even when there has been no movement (e.g. at anchor, in berth). If <00> is entered as time parameter, there will be no time-defined entry. This saves data records being stored and printed out, when the vessel is stationary for a longer period of time.
The FMD15 navigation log function will work even when other functions e.g. reception, decoding are in process. Only when an incoming NAVTEX message or a longer decoding is taking place, will the position log be interrupted, however it will commence immediately at the end of the message. At any given time, 50 position data will be stored. After every 50th value, the storage will be printed out automatically.
8. System (SET UP) 8.1 Setting of Time and Date • Press key to enter the SETUP menu 1 • The display will show: 1 TIME 2 TIMER 3 NMEA 4 NAVTEX 5 CHANNELS 6 VESSEL 7 STATUS 8 EXIT The cursor is already on position 1 - TIME • Press to set the TIME • By using the cursors hours, minutes etc. Positions • Using the cursors required. you can select the you can alter the values as • Having checked that all values are correct, press and return to the menu.
8.2. Setting of Owner's and Vessel's Names The name of the owner and of the ship can be entered into the FMD15. They will then appear on the bottom line at the end of each print out. • use the cursor to spring to position 6 – VESSEL • press to call up menu position 1 OWNER. The display will show: ABCDEFGHIJKLMN NPQRSTUVWXYZ -_ OWNER´s NAME Using the cursors and you can select the letters A to Z, (-) hyphens and (_)spaces. The selected letter is allotted by pressing .
8.3. Print Out of System Data The following system data can be printed out: • • • • • • • • Navigation log ON/OFF and (by ON) trigger parameters programmed reception channels and their mode message storage message direct print out programmed timer status 1 to max.
8.4. Memory Store, Deletion and Reset All programmed system parameter data can be deleted i.e. can be reset to the standard parameters. Equally, all stored messages can be deleted. In this case the programmed timer status, navigation log status and NAVTEX parameters will also be deleted. It is therefore recommended, that you print out the system and NAVTEX status, before you commence this function (see chapters 8.3. and 5.7.) To activate the deletion function: 1. Switch off the unit - 2.
9. Installation 9.1. Delivery contents Please check, that the following contents, necessary for the installation of the FMD15 are supplied: • • • • • • • • • 1 pc 2 pcs 4 pcs 4 pcs 4 pcs 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc t pre-assembled power connection cable universal mounting brackets self holding spacers lock washers M5 thumbscrews M5 spare fuse 2A slow-blow 5 x 20mm fuse, 300mA slow-blow 5 x 20mm (active antenna) mounting hole template instruction manual 9.2.
ATTENTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION The FMD15 has two M5 threaded holes on either side for the supplied thumb screws, so that it can be fitted to the universal mounting bracket. The length of the thumb screws has been so determined, that, together with the bracket and the lock washers, they can only penetrate approx. 5mm into the thread. Should you use alternative fitting methods or screws, please make sure that they do not penetrate the thread by more than 5mm.
Dimensions: mounting holes
Desk Top Mounting Wall Mounting:
9.3. Power Supply Connection Plug the pre-assembled cable supplied into the socket at the rear. The clip on connection is self-locking. To release, the lock clip must be pressed in the direction of the casing with a suitable tool. The unit was manufactured to operate on a supply voltage of 11V to 15V DC (12V battery). The FMD15 has reverse battery and over voltage protection. Should an incorrect connection take place, check the fuse and if necessary, replace.
9.4. NMEA Interface Connection Using the FMD15 as navigation log or NMEA printer, the NMEA interface must be connected with an external NMEA device (e.g. GPS) The TX+ / TX- of the external unit must be connected to the RX+ / RX- of the FMD15. 9.5. Antenna and earth connection The antenna socket is designed to be fitted to a coaxial cable connection with a BNC plug and impedance of 50Ω. No provision has been made for the connection of high impedance, unshielded antennæ.
Antenna – MLB Long-wire for Sailing Yachts and – Whip for Motor Vessels insulator Back-stay 10-15 m Attach no other units to the back-stay! Marine balun transformer with integrated overvoltage protection (MLB) insulator 50 Ω input coax.
MD-AA Active Antenna active antenna MD-AA Antenna must be earthed. Mounting tubular holder must be connected with vessel’s ground. Best installation position is the highest point of vessel. 50 Ω input Coax.
R+R Active Antenna 50Ω in-put FMD15 M20-KDC connect. cable Coax.
9.6, Printer Paper Change The FMD15 has a thermal printer, paper width: 80mm. The diameter of the paper roll must not exceed 45mm and the diameter of the core, no more than 12mm. The standard supplied roll has an approximate length of 25 metres and prior to reaching the end, a colour indication will appear, reminding you to change the roll. Changing the roll: 1. Switch the unit off 2. Remove paper roll lid 3.
9.7. Active Antenna Power Supply The FMD15 has an integrated feeder for a power supply of 12V and maximum current consumption of 250mA, for an active antenna, which means that any interconnected supply units in the antenna cable are superfluous. This supply unit is not activated when leaving the factory, because when attaching a balun transformer (impedance matcher), there would be a short circuit burden and other types of antennæ would have a 12V burden on the coupling.
10. FMD15 Accessories 10.1. 24V DC/DC Converter The FMD15 can be operated with a DC/DC converter. This offers the following advantages: • input voltage range 9V to 36V • constant output voltage 12.5V This means that the FMD15 can be operated by 12V and 24V batteries. The DC/DC converter has an integrated filter, which suppresses interference from the ship's voltage supply and offers additionally, a galvanic separation between the power supply and the unit. (An advantage for aluminium hulls). 10.2.
10.3. DC936-12 DC/DC Converter from 9V-36V DC to 12V DC With the DC/DC converter, DC936-12, it is possible to operate electronic 12V nominal voltage devices with a 24V on board network. Vice versa, with the 936-24,a 24V a unit can be operated with a 12V network. The maximum power consumption of the unit connected can be as high as 30 Watt. By an input voltage from 9V to 36V, the output voltage will be constant. The input and output voltages are galvanically separated.
10.4. MD-AA Active Antenna for FMD15, 20, 50 and 55 Description: The MD-AA active antenna has been specially developed and tuned for the Fastnet Radio GMDSS Marine Decoder series FMDxxx, but can also be used for any other receiver in the above range. It was mainly designed for the reception of vertically polarised waves in the long, medium and short ranges. Extra value has been placed on a greater spacing interval between the signal and the interference level, rather than reaching a higher output potential.
10.5. MLB Marine Long-Wire Balun Transformer for Back-Stay The function of the MLB is to match impedance of the high Ohm longwire stay antenna with the 50Ω antenna input. The balun is connected to the antenna input with a shielded 50Ω coaxial cable. This leads the antenna signal to the receiver input but not the noise voltage interference. This results in a vital improvement in the quality of reception.
10.6. F3A/F6A suppression filter Practically every piece of electrical or electronic equipment on board, which is connected to the vessel's power supply, such as the generator, the battery charger, pumps, refrigerator etc., cause disturbances within the power supply. This could interfere with the function of sensitive electronic equipment, such as a receiver. This filter suppresses a great deal of such disturbance, which may reach the decoder via the power supply.
10.7. M20-ALS - active loudspeaker for FMD15 The FMD15 has an integrated LF amplifier with a loudspeaker for the acoustic reproduction of the reception signal. For the everyday use of the FMD15 this is not necessary. For testing the initial installation of the particular antenna, it is very useful for searching disturbing influences and for servicing and updating purposes, it is necessary to receive the reception signal acoustically. The M20-ALS is an active speaker with an integrated amplifier.
11. Technical Data 11.1. General: Dimensions Weight Power Supply Consumption Fuse : Receiver 222 (W) x 146 (H) x 55 (D) mm incl. brackets 288 (W) x 170 (H) x 65 (D) mm : approx. 1.5 kg : 12 V nominal (11 to 15 V DC), : optional 10 to 36 V : 150 mA in Stand-by, : 250 ma decoding : 600 mA operating, 1,2 A printing : Spare Fuse, 2 A slow blow, 5x20mm 11.
11.4 Signal-Converter - Decoder Converter Decoding Timer : NF PLL lock system : Morse 40 tp 100 Bpm RTTY 50 Baud SITOR 100 Baud NAVTEX : 9 - user programmable 11.5. LCD Display Display module : Display area : Resolution : Back-lighting : L2014 Seiko or equivalent 71 X 21 mm Text mode 4 lines 20 rows LED back-lit 11.6.
12. Information Stations, Reception Conditions 12.1 Stations, Frequencies and Transmission Times The most complete and exact listing is to be found in the Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 3 Radio Weather Services and Navigational Warnings An annually up-dated edition is issued by : Hydrographer of the Navy Admiralty List of Radio Signals Taunton Somerset TA1 2DN United Kingdom Tel: +44 1823 337900 Fax: +44 1823 334752 This book can be purchased by Fastnet Radio or in every qualified nautical bookshop.
12.3. Beaufort Scale of Wind Force Beaufort Scale Description calm Average Wind Force in m/s <0.2 Average Wind force in kn <1 0 1 light air 0.3 – 1.5 1–3 2 slight breeze 1.6 – 3.3 4 –6 3 gentle breeze 3.4 – 5.4 7 – 10 4 moderate breeze 5.5 – 7.9 11 – 15 5 fresh breeze 8.0 – 10.7 16 – 21 6 strong breeze 10.8 – 13.8 22 – 27 7 moderate gale 13.9 – 17.1 28 – 33 8 fresh gale 17.2 – 20.7 34 – 40 9 strong gale 20.8 – 24.4 41 – 47 10 whole gale 24.5 – 28.
12.4. Sea Swell See table on page 417 of the Admiralty List of Signals NP 283(1).
12.5. Antenna Reception On Board Today radio receivers belong to standard equipment on board all sea-going vessels. Too little attention is paid to the fact, that a receiver functions only as good as the quality of the antenna being used. What should one take into account when choosing the antenna? • The frequency range of the antenna must have the same range as the receiver, at least have the same range that is going to be used.
A passive long-wire antenna installed in the best possible position with a matching impedance and a shielded lead cable, is usually sufficient to allow a satisfactory reception quality. Alternatively you can install an active antenna. The input resistance of the amplifier of an active antenna is very high, so that only a very short whip is necessary.
12.6.
MORSE Code •–––– ••––– •••–– ••••– ••••• –•••• ––••• –––•• ––––• ––––– –•––•– –•––• –••–• –•–•–• –––••• •–•–•– –•••– ••––•• ––••–– •–••–• –••••– •––––• –•–•– –•–•– •••–•– •••••••• •–••• •–••– •••–––••• Character 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ) ( / + : .
13. Examples 13.1. Status Print Out of Timer Parameters for Baltic and North Sea STATUS INFORMATION GPS-LOG: TIME: 99 min Distance: 9nm MODE STORE PRINT RTTY YES NO PROGRAMMED TIMER FUNCTIONS: 1. from 5:30 to 5:40 2. from 6:02 to 6:06 3. from 10:10 to 10:20 4. from 11:12 to 11:35 GMDSS MARINE RADIO DECODER FMD15 1.1* SHIP OWNER ATTENTION.
13.2. Examples of NAVTEX Print Out NAVTEX message - Station Wales, South Coast WZ 899 WALES SOUTH COAST - BARRY WELSH WATER BARRY WEST BUOY 51-22N 03-17W UNLIT NNN NAVTEX 518kHz SA33 12-03-94 0:53UTC NAVTEX message - Station Split Radio SPLIT RADIO NAV WNG 243/92 SINCE DEC 16TH 1992 N OF CLIFF MULD (43 31 06 N-15 55 30 E) ANCHORED WAVEGRAPHIC STATION MARKED WITH W-FLASHLIGHT. 500 MTRS BERTH REQUESTED.
13.3 Example of Weather Report TURKEY. LOW 1002 SOUTH OF SPAIN, MOVING NORTHEAST SLOWLY. SECONDARY DEPRESSION 1019 SOUTH OF THE BALEARIC ISLANDS MOVING NORTH. HIGH 1941 HEBRIDES WEAKENI NG A LITTLE, LITTLE MOVING WEST. RIDGE 1025 AZORES STATIONARY. FORECASTS FOR FRIDAY, 00 UTC: (D0) WIND FORCE BEAUFORT GOLFE DU LION (42.2N 04.
13.4. Example of Navigation Log Navigation Log, partial print out N A V I G A T I O N S L O G : 060999 TIME 063743 063945 064044 064544 064646 065243 070247 071238 071442 073118 074324 LAT LONG 5454.534 N 00946.945 E 5454.468 N 00947.084 E 5454.439 N 00947.325 E 5454.557 N 00946.951 E 5454.528 N 00947.110 E 5454.490 N 00947.107 E 5454.521 N 00947.096 E 5454.533 N 00946.976 E 5454.530 N 00947.018 E 5454.513 N 00947.082 E 5454.460 N 00946.900 E SPEED 01.0 00.6 01.7 00.3 00.4 00.6 01.3 00.5 00.5 00.4 01.
14. Appendix 14.1. Service and Maintenance Your FMD15 has been designed to require only a minimum of maintenance. When changing paper rolls it is advisable to ascertain that dust that may have collected in the paper compartment is removed. There are no parts inside the case and service should be left to qualified personnel. 14.2. Service Organisations This product has been designed and manufactured to the highest standards and has undergone rigorous testing in extreme environments.
14.3. Warranty Fastnet Radio AG guarantees that the materials and the manufacturing of all products are delivered, according to the specifications, in a faultless condition. The guarantee period on parts and labour is 24 months after the date of purchase. Parts, subject to wear and tear, such as lamps, fuses batteries, bearings etc. are not covered with this guarantee. Guarantee servicing will be carried out by authorized service dealers or the national agency for Fastnet Radio AG products.
The guarantee commitments are not valid for damages caused by improper operation, accidents, damages, lack of servicing, water damages or damages caused by unauthorized personnel. Fastnet-Radio AG will not accept responsibility for loss caused by coincidental damages out of other contracts, even when these have been caused by lack of servicing or in connection with the sale, the installation the operation or the repair of the product. To clarify: coincidental damages include to a certain extent e.g.
ENQUIRY To Fastnet Radio AG Deelböge 5-7 22297 Hamburg Subject: Software Up-date FMD15 Please send me information concerning a software up-date for the FMD15 to the following address: Name : __________________________________ Street : __________________________________ Zip code/City : ______ / ___________________________ Country : __________________________________ Telephone : _____ / _______ / ________________ Tele-fax FMD15: : _____ / _______ / ________________ Serial Number : _______________ Ver
14.5. Error Alarm The FMD15 has an integrated control function . In case of an error, an acoustic alarm will sound. This is a combination of short and long beep tones. 14.5.1. „PRINTER-ERROR“ Alarm Should there be a fault in the printer (e.g. paper jam or end of the paper roll), the display will show “PRINTER ERROR”, at the same time an alarm will sound in the form of two short beeps. This will occur every 15 minutes.
14.5.2 Further Acoustic Error Alarms Nr. Sequence Explanation Function 01 12 02 04 03 19 20 21 err_wait_01 err_wait_2 err_wait_3 err_wait_016 err_prn err_RTC err_RTC_set err_sence • −−•• −• −−•. •• ••−−• −−•−• •−•−• LCD driver LCD driver LCD driver LCD driver printer Function time, date time, date These error alarms can happen sporadically, caused by external or internal influence such as power fluctuation, interference in the power supply, static discharge etc.
