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MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE

MODEL

FM-8700

FURUNO E L E C T R I C C O., LT D.
9-52, Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, Japan 662 Te l e p h o n e : Te l e f a x : 0798-65-2111 0798-65-4200

Yo u r L o c a l A g e n t / D e a l e r

FIRST EDITION : AUG 1998

All rights reserved.
Printed in Japan

PUB. No. SME-56170-A

(KAOK) FM-8700

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 BLOCK DESCRIPTION

1.1 General 1.2 Input/output data format of FM-8700 1.3 DX-8700 input/output signals 1.4 Main function of PC boards 1.5 Block description 1. DX-8700 antenna system 2. DSC Receiver section 3. Transmitter section 4. Receiver section 5. Controller section 6. Power supply section 7. IF-8500 (Printer interface)
Chapter 2 Location of Parts

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1. Control Panel 2. Rear Panel 3. Bottom View, Cover removed 4. CONTROL Board 5. Bottom View (CONTROL Board and the removed) 6. Panel 7. Duplexer (DX-8700) Chapter 3 Change of System Setting 3.1 Outline of system setting 3.2 Change operation to normal mode or test mode

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3.3 Change of system setting 1. Setting DSC (Selection of receiver) 2. Setting RT (Function of VHF section) 3. Setting CH (Channel presetting) 4. Setting PO (Setting transmitting power) 5. Setting L (Selection LCD display, Japanese and English) 3.4 Change of jumper setting 3.5 Confirmation of ID number 3.6 Changing ID number and ON/OFF of Private mode Chapter 4 Adjustment and Measurement 4.1 Transmitting frequency and power 4.2 Measurements on CH70 1. Mode change 4.3 Other measurements 1. Confirmation of receiver sensitivity 2. Confirmation of transmitting modulation degree 3. Confirmation of receiving sensitivity of CH70 RX board Chapter 5 Maintenance check 5.1 Periodical check 1. Cleaning of display portion 2. Check of loose connectors 3. Antenna 5.2 Everyday oprational test (Self-test) 5.3 Exchanging the nickel-cadmium battery 5.4 Exchanging ROM 5.5 About NMI switch

3-4 3-4 3-6 3-8 3-10 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-15

4-1 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-8

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Functional tests 1. RAM/ROM test 2. Remote line test 3. Keyboard test 4. Display (LCD) test 5. Printer test 6.2 Error messages 1. CPU communication errors 6.3 Confirmation by line monitor 6.4 Guidelines for troubleshooting 6.5 Board compatibility Specifications Private Channel List Mechanical Parts List Schematic Diagrams 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-11 AP1-1 AP2-1 M-1 S-1

Chapter 1
1.1 General

BLOCK DESCRIPTION

FM-8700 is a full-duplex international VHF radio-telephone which includes a VHF DSC function and a VHF watch receiver. The system consists of a transmitter- receiver unit and a duplexer unit, operating from DC 24 V (+30%, -10%) power supply. External devices such as remote station (RB-700), distress message controller (DMC-5), printer, navigation device (outputs location and time data in NMEA format), wing handset, and external speaker can be connected to this system. If a printer is used, a printer interface unit (IF-8500) is required. The system connection diagram is shown below.
Operational Priority 1. DMC-5 2. FM-8700 3. RB-700
* ANT * CH70RX NMEA

Navigation Device Wing Handset (port) Wing Handset (Starboard)

DX-8700
* W-HANDSET *

TX ANT RX ANT W-HANDSET NMEA Handset Hanger (HSC701K-BX21) HANDSET DMC * Distress Message Controller (DMC-5)

FM-8700
EXT Speaker * EXT SPKR PRINTER * Printer Interface (IF-8500)

*
Remote Station * (RB-'700) NOTE) DB-500 is required when additional RB-700(s) is connected. REMOTE POWER Printer

AC100/220VAC AC/DC Power supply unit (PR-300/240) DC24V + 30 , -10% (7A MAX)

DC24V + 30 , -10% (7A MAX)

Note) *:operational
Fig. 1-1 System Configuration

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1.2 Input/output data format of FM-8700

The designation of connectors for the input-output signals and their electrical specifications are shown below.
CH70 RX ANT (RX ANT) BREAKER REMOTE EXT SP ANT (TX ANT)

16P

24V DC
1 2

7P 6P

4P

8P HANDSET

GND

NMEA

DMC

PRINTER

WING HANDSET

Fig.1-2

Layout of the connectors on the rear panel of FM-8700 Table 1-1/2

Connector Name TX ANT RX ANT 24V DC

Connector type M-R type M-R type

Pins

Signal 50 50

Remarks

1. +24V HS16R-2 2. 24V 1. 0V 2. PTT SW 3. MIC (H) Main Handset FM-10RS-6H 4. MIC (C) 5. HS SP (H) 6. HOOK SW 1. 0V 2. W-PTT SW GND RS-410N Open collector Part and starboard microphones are connected in parallel. Microphone type, carbon or dynamic must be selected on FM-8700. -46dBm (600 ) 0dBm (200 ) 24V+30,-10%

3.W-MIC Wing Handset FM214-7SM 4. W-SP 5. T15V (TX) 6. +15V 7. DUP/SIMP 8. 0V

-46dBm (600 ) or 0dBm (40 )

1mW (200 )

RS-410N

Open collector

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Table 1-2/2
Terminal Connector Pin Description 1. TXD (H) NMEA 2. TXD (C) 3. RXD (H) NMEA NMEA FM214-7SM 4. RXD (C) 5. CH70RX (H) 6. CH70RX (C) 7. POW 1. TXD (H) 2. TXD (C) MIF 3. RXD (H) DMC FM214-6SM 4. RXD (C) 5. F-GND 6. ALM 1. TXD (H) 2. TXD (C) PRINTER FM214-4SM 3. RXD (H) 4. RXD (C) 1. TXD (H) 2. TXD (C) MIF 3. RXD (H) 4. RXD (C) 5. F-GND 6. 15V 7. NC REMOTE SRCN-16P 8. NC 9. 0V 10. LINE OUT (H) 11. LINE OUT (C) 12. LINE IN (H) 13. LINE IN (C) 14. TX KEY 15. NC 16. NC 0dBm (600 ) 0dBm (600 ) RS-410N Open collector 1A MAX MIF 0dBm (600 ) IEC1162-1 (ZDA, GLL, RMC) Signal Remarks

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1.3

DX-8700 input/output signals

The logout of the connectors on the DX-8700 and its specifications are shown below.

WING HANDSET

ANT

CH70 RX ANT

NMEA

TX IN

WING HANDSET

FM-8700 Connectors

NMEA

RX OUT

Fig.1-3

Connectors on DX-8700

Table 2-1/2
Connector Name ANT CH70 RX ANT TX IN RX OUT Connector type M-R type M-R type M-P type M-P type 1. 0V 2. W-PTTSW Part and starboard microphones are connected in parallel. Microphone type, carbon or dynamic must be selected on FM-8700. Pins Signal 50 50 50 50 Signal GND Remarks

3. W-MIC

-46dBm (600 ) or 0dBm (40 )

Wing Handset

FM14-7P 4. W-SP 5. T15V (TX) 6. +15V 7. DUP/SIMP 8. 0V 9. F-GND

0dBm (200 )

RS-410N Signal GND

Open collector

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Table 2-2/2
Connector Name Connector type 1. 0V 2. W-PTT SW Pins Signal GND RS-410N Open collector Part and starboard microphones are connected in parallel. Microphone type, carbon or dynamic must be selected on FM-8700. Remarks

3. W-MIC

-46dBm (600 ) or 0dBm (40 )

Wing Handset

Terminal Board

4. W-SP 5. F-GND 6. TXD (H) 7. TXD (C)

1mW (200 )

NMEA 8. RXD (H) 9. RXD (C) 10. F-GND 1. TXD (H) 2. TXD (C) NMEA 3. RXD (H) NMEA FM14-8P 4. RXD (C) 5. CH70 RX (H) 6. CH70 RX (C) 7. POW 8. F-GND 0dBm (600 )

IEC1162-1 (ZDA, GLL, RMC)

IEC1162-1 (ZDA, GLL, RMC)

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1.4 Main functions of PC-boards

The system block diagram of FM-8700 and DX-8700 is shown in Fig.1-4. The main functions of each PC-board are shown in Table 3 on the following pages.
EXT SP AF VR
AUTO/ SCAN /DW/OFF

MODE/CH SW SQ VR SP SW

RX Freq, CONT DATA DUP/SIMP INT SP

RX OUT

RX PCB (05P0672)

SQ DET/SIG LINE MON LINE OUT HS SP TX

CONTROL PCB (05P0616A)

PANEL PCB (05P615) * LCD/LED/KEY

TX9V

9V

VHF CPU : V25 +15V TX Freq DATA DSC CPU : H8 MODEM

TX OUT

TX PCB (05P0618A)

POWER CONT POWER DET MOD

FM-8700

SW

+15V

+15V (RX PCB) +15V Braker : 10A

POWER PCB (05P0617)

+15V W-MIC, SP, W-PTT, +15V, DUP/SIMP ,TX

FILTER PCB (05P0673)

T/RD, +15V, LINE IN/ OUT, TX KYE MIC, SP, PTT SW, HOOK SW T/RD, CH70RX, POW T/RD, ALARM

T/RD

CH70RX ANT ANT

NMEA WING HANDSET

W-HANDSET

PRINTER DMC

REMOTE

HANDSET 24V DC

RX OUT

NMEA

TX IN

HANDSET RB-700

+24V

(DC24V)

ANT

CH70 RX PCB (05P0675)

D-RX D-ANT D-TX

DMC-5
TB-1

CH70 RX ANT

PRINTER I/F (IF-8500)

PRINTER (PP-510)

DUPLEXER

DX-8700
NMEA WING HANDSET (Both wings, Parallel Connection)

DC24V NBDP MF/HF DSC VHF DSC PRINT DATA

Fig.1-4

BLOCK DIAGRAM

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FM-8700
Main PC-boards of FM-8700 and their functions are shown in the table below. Table 3-1/2
PC-boards Main functions and Circuits Contains circuits for transmitting modulator, local oscillator, power amplifier, and delivers 25/1W outputs every 25 kHz step at 155.0 - 156.475 MHz. 1 A local oscillator circuit for transmission (synthesizer PLL) 2 A reactance modulator (G3E, G2B) and its amplifier 3 A transmission power amplifier and a transmission power controller Consists of a double-super heterodyne receiver circuit at 155.0 - 166.075 MHz, (receiving sensitivity; 20 dB, SINAD; less than 0 dB, first IF; 21.4 MHz, second IF;455 kHz). 1 First local oscillator circuit (synthesizer PLL: 21.4 MHz) 2 Second local oscillator circuit (crystal-control; 20.945 MHz) 3 Squelch circuit (controlled by carrier detection and sound detection) 4 AF power amplifier circuit (8 , 3W output with 10% distortion) Includes CPU for VHF, CPU for DSC, MODEM, ROM, EEROM and I/O. VHF and remote control with VHF CPU (PD70320GJ : V25) DSC function with DSC CPU (HD6475328CP : H8) and MODEM TX AF monitor control circuit and TX AF LINE input signal selection circuit

TX (05P0618 A)

RX (05P0672)

FM8700

CONTROL (05P0616 A)

FILTER (05P0673) PANEL (05P0615)

Consists of filter circuits for connected signal lines.

1 2 3

LCD drive circuit (for DSC) LED drive circuit (for VHF) Keyboard circuit

POWER (05P0617)

Generates 15V output by series power supply circuit from DC 24V input. 1 Over voltage protection: +32 V and low voltage detection: +20 V 2 Temperature detection sensor mounted on U2 * gradually decreases the transmitting power by detecting a temperature from 70 to 80 C.

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DX-8700
Main PC-boards of DX-8700 and their functions are shown in the table below. Table 3-2/2
PC-boards Main functions and Circuits Consists of filters for duplex operation. 1 Transmitting filter: BEF characteristics with three stagger cavities. (156.0 - 157.5 MHz, the power loss; less than 1.4 dB) 2 Receiving filter: BEF characteristics by four stagger cavities. (160.6 - 162.1 MHz, the power loss; less than 1.6 dB) Consists of a double-super heterodyne receiver circuit used exclusively for nonintermittent listening to DSC CH70 (156.525 MHz).Receiving sensitivity; 20 dB, SINAD; less than 0 dB, the first IF; 16.9 MHz, the second IF; 455 kHz 1 First local oscillator circuit (crystal-control; 139.625 MHz) 2 Second local oscillator circuit (crystal-control; 16.455 MHz) 3 DUP/SIMP switching circuit (relay control) 4 Connecting terminals for WING HANDSET and NMEA 5 Selection of receiving antenna for CH70 (by changing antenna wiring)

Duplexer (05P0674)

DX8700 CH70 RX (05P0675)

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1.5

Block description

1. DX-8700 antenna system

CH70 RX ANT

CH 70 ANT

TX IN

K4 (CR1) Tx Rx

Q1, 2

T1 Deviser

J5
W5

J6

CH70 RX

CH 70 RX AF
(DSC RX Signal)

Simp Q3, 4 Dup K3 +15V

K4 K1 K2 K3

Dup RX

RX OUT

Duplexer

TR ANT

Dup TX Dup Dup

K1 Simp

DUP/SIP Dup ANT Simp Q5 K2 C35

DUP/SIP TX

TR ANT

CR4 DET

U1 (2/2) Buff
TX level monitor signal

POW

Fig.1-5

DX-8700 Antenna System

DX-8700 consists of CH70 RX board (05P0675) and Duplexer (05P0674). The CX70 RX circuit contains an antenna switching circuit and CH70 RX circuit. K1 - K3 are relays. The antenna is selected by DUP/SIMP control signal from the main unit. The transmitting signal output from the main unit is input to <TX IN> and switched by K4. The TR ANT antenna can transmit/receive VHF signals and receive CH70 signal. When a CH70 receiving antenna is used, <CH70 ANT> is internally connected to "CH70 RX circuit, J6" with a coaxial cable.

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2. DSC Receiver section

DX-8700
CH70 RX ANT CH70 RX SIMP RX
Q1, 2
(2SK937-Y5-AA)

T1
DEVISER

J5 W5

J6

Q11

FL1

U3

(GN2011)

Q12

FL2

Q13

FL3 DET

U2 (1/2)
(NJM2094M)

(3SK302GR)

156.525MHz

(2SK937-Y5-AA)

16.9MHz(3SK302GR)

455kHz

TR ANT

Q3 ,4

DUP RX

TP1 S D K3

139.625MHz

OSC TP2 Y2

U4 (MC3361CD)

Q15

(2SC3123)

(2SK937-Y5-AA)

OSC Q14
(2SC3123)

Y1
34.90625MHz

16.445MHz

C73

CH70 RX (05P0675)

RX OUT CH70 RX AF (0dBm 600 )

FM-8700

U31-2/4

U30-2/4

U29

U2 (VHF)

MODEM
CH70 1200 (NJM3403AV) (MSM6927GS-2K)

CPU
(H8 : HD6475328CP)

U14

U3 (DSC)

PIO
(PD71055GB)

CPU
(V25: PD70320GJ)

CONTROL (05P0616A)

Fig.1-6

CH-70 Receiving Signal Flow

The receiver for CH70 (156.525 MHz) is included in DX-8700. CH70 signal is received by either of a dedicated receiving antenna (CH70 RX ANT) or a transmitting-receiving antenna (TR ANT). The internal circuit connection must be changed in accordance with the equipped antenna. The input signal from TR ANT (SIMP RX) is amplified by Q1 and Q2 (preamplifiers) so as to adjust it to the same level as the input from CH70 RX ANT. The gain from Q1, 2 to J5 is more than 0 dB. The input signal to CH70 RX circuit is amplified by Q11, passed through FL1 (156.525 MHz), mixed with the 139.625MHz local oscillator output in U3, and converted to the first IF signal of 16.9 MHz. Then, after passing through Q12, FL2, and Q3, the signal is converted to the second IF signal of 455 kHz by mixing with the 16.9MHz second local oscillator output, and input to CONTROL board in the main unit as CH70 RX AF signal. This signal (VHF DSC signal) is decoded in the CONTROL board.

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3. Transmitter section
Transmitting AF circuit
FILTER PCB (05P0637)
MIC SELECT Wing - MIC Note) 0dBm (-46dBm) MIC -46dBm (600 ) REMOTE 0dBm (600 )
J404-7/8 REMOTE J406-3/4 HS U32-4/4 J406-9/8 U31-4/4

LINE MON
J408-5

RX PCB (05P0672)

C
U32-1/4 R127

Wing - MIC
R153

U30-3/4

LINE MON

MOD IN
J407-1/2 MOD (-26dBm 600 )

JP2 D

W HS

U32-2/4

MIC
R154

TX PCB (05P0618A)

T1
U32-3/4

REMOTE
R156

(DSC MSG)
U 29 U30-1/4

MODEM
R155

Operational Priority: 1. DSC call 2. Wing handset 3. FM-8700 4. REMOTE (RB-700)

MODEM U2 VHF CPU

DSC

CONTROL. etc

U3 DSC CPU

CONTROL PCB (05P0616A)

Note) 0dBm: Carbon Microphone (40 ) -46dBm: Dynamic Microphone (600 )

Fig.1-7

AF Signal in Transmitter

Audio signals from the wing handset, remote station (RB-700), and handset of the main unit are input to CONTROL board through FILTER board. Either carbon microphone or dynamic microphone can be used for the wing handset. When a microphone is installed, the jumper wire JP2 is set in accordance with the specification of the microphone. Transmitter VHF DSC messages are converted to AFSK (1700 400 Hz) by U29 (MODEM). The audio signals and the AFSK signal are sent to TX board as <MOD IN> signal through analog switches in U32, R132 135, and U30. The rated input level of the AF signal is -26 dBm (600 ).

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Transmitting circuit
(UNLOCK -- OFF) TX PLL LOCK DET TX PLL Frq. DATA
LD

CR11 PLL
U5
(PLL2001S)
FIN

(To CONTROL PCB)

J102-5

From CONTROL PCB

J102-6/7/8

(SCK, SDA, LE)

Y1: 8.000MHz C76 PA

MOD IN (-26dBm 600 ) From CONTROL PCB

J101-1/2 R79

Pre-Emphasis

Limitter (LPF) VCO

U6-2/4 U6-3, 4/4

PLL FIL

Drive
Q1/2

M57710A

LPF

TX OUT
Q5/6 U1

R78, C96 U6-1/4

R64

Q7

Power DET
U2-1/2, CR6

(To DX-8700)

MIC

MOD

PWR CONT
Q3, U2/7

TX PCB (05P0618A)
J102-1/3 PWR CONT TX PLL Frq. DATA
(SCK, SDA, LE)
D/A A/D

J102-1

PWR DET

(To TX PCB) From CONTROL PCB

TX PLL LOCK DET

U2: CPU

CONTROL PCB (05P0616A)

Fig.1-8

Transmitter Circuit

AF signal from CONTROL board, <MOD IN> signal, passes through R79 (MIC), preemphasis (R78, C96), limiter, LPF, and R64 (MOD), then inputs to VCO. R79 (MIC) adjusts the frequency deviation to 3 kHz with a rated microphone input of 46 dBm. R64 (MOD) adjusts the maximum frequency deviation to 5 kHz or less for an excessive microphone input of 26 dBm. The PLL circuit, consisting of U5, PLL FIL, and VCO (8 MHz reference oscillator) can deliver an output every 25 kHz step in a frequency range from 155.500 to 161.475 MHz. C76 adjusts the transmitting frequency deviation to 300 Hz. (The specification is 10ppm.) The AF signal is frequency-modulated (reactance modulation: G3E, G2B) by applying the signal to a variable capacitor diode in VCO. CR11, unlock detector of the PLL circuit, illuminates when the circuit is operating normally. The output from the VCO is amplified by Q5, Q6, Q1, Q2, and a power module (M57710A) in U1 to approximately 25 W. The amplified signal then passes through LPF and comes out as the transmitting output from the main unit. To control the transmitting power, a <PWR DET> signal is generated by detecting the transmitting output and sent to CONTROL board. There, the signal is processed by VHF CPU to <POW CONT> signal, which controls the output of power module U1. The transmitting output power is adjusted in power adjustment mode with six waves CH60, 14, 88 of DUP and SIMP waves and the respective power data is stored in the memory.

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4. Receiver section
Receiving circuit

RX IN

J9
(BPF)

Q1
(3SK302GR) (BPF)

U1 (GN2011)

Q2

FL1

Q3

FL2 DET
455kHz

LINE U4

TP3 A

(2SK937-Y5-AA)

21.4MHz (3SK302GR)

Noise AMP

R34 (NJM4558M)

Fr-21.4MHz

OSC U2 (MC3361CD) TP2 DET U3/4 CR1 Y1

20.945MHz SQ DET RX PLL LOCK DET

(UNLOCK- OFF) CR2 RX PLL LOCK DET RX PLL Frq. DATA

LD

U10
FIN

Q6
(2SC3123)

LOOP FIL

Q4/5 VCO

PLL
(PLL2001S)

(SCK, SDA, LE)

Y2

8.000MHz

C95 U11
Q1 SDA Q2 SCK Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 (M54972P) MUTE SP ON TX ON DUP/SIMP

B U5
SQ SIG LINE MON AF VOL

SCK, SDA, LE RXA SQ SIG LINE MON

CONTROL (05P0616A)
EXT SP

U8

U6
VOL OUT

U6

U8

U9: AFP

(TDA2003H)

MUTE

BEEP

R48 U8

SP ON

SP

U8
BEEP MAX BEEP

U7 U7

Handset SP

HS SP

HS SP

T2
LINE OUT LINE OUT

REMOTE

RX (05P0672)

Fig.1-9

Reciver Circuit

The receiver input signal from DX-8700 is input to J9 of RX board, amplified by Q1, and converted to the first IF signal of 21.4 MHz in U1. CR2, unlock detecter of the PLL circuit, illuminates when the PLL circuit is operating normally. The first IF signal is passed through FL1 (21.4 MHz) and Q3, and input to U2 (MC3361CD). In U2 the signal is converted to the second IF signal and demodulated. R34 "LINE" adjusts the output from U2 so that the output level from U4 at TP3 becomes 0.2 Vrms when a receiving signal of 60 dB with 1 kHz modulation and f of 3 kHz comes in. <SQ DET> signal from U3 is used for detecting the carrier for SQ control and <SQ SIG> signal from U5 is for detecting the audio signal for SQ control. Both signals are input to CPU for VHF (U2) on CONTROL board. The SQ control is operated by controlling U8 with <MUTE> signal.

References) Built-in speaker Handset speaker Sensitivity Squelch tight level

: : : :

3 W (10% distortion), 8 2 mW (10% distortion), 200 less than 0 dB (20 dB SINAD) less than -6 dB

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Receiving AF circuit
SQ VOL

U30 R1
SQ SET SQ DET SQ SIG BEEP MAX BEEP SCK, SDA, LE RX PLL LOCK DET RXA LINE MON

U31-2/4

CH70 RX AF

U2 U29
TX/RX CH70 1200

CH70 RX (05P0675)

U30-2/4 U31-3/4
RXA

MOD IN

U31-1/4

RX (05P0672)

TX (05P0618A)

VHF CPU

(T/RD 05)

RT1200 LOOP W-MIC MIC

MODEM

U30-3/4

U31-4/4
LINE MON LINE MON

U30-1/4

U32-3/4

MODEM REMOTE

DSC

U3 DSC CPU

CONTROL (05P0616A)

Fig.1-10

AF Signal in Receiver

AF signal "RXA" from RX board is input to an analog switch U31-2/4 and "CH70 RX AF" signal from CH70 RX board is input to another analog switch U31-3/4. When <Watch VHF CH70> appears on the DSC display, the control signal "CH70 1200" selects a DSC AF signal from CH70 RX board by switching the U31-2/4 on. When <Watch VHF > appears on the DSC display, the control signal "RT 1200" selects the DSC AF signal from RX board by switching the U31-3/4 on. "Loop" control signal is used for self-test. Loop test is practiced by detecting MODEM output directly. Input signals for transmitting modulation, W-MIC, MIC, MODEM, and REMOTE, are input to U31-4/4. The "LINE MON" signal that controls this switch is set by "RT4- TX AF monitor" in "setting RT" on Page 3-6. Turning on the switch can monitor each transmitting input signal line and check which signal is coming in. However, note that the "MIC" (HANDSET) input line from the main unit microphone cannot be monitored.

Remarks)

Receiving AF input signal for DSC is selected by "DSC setup".

CH70 selection <Watch VHF CH70> display VHF selection <Watch VHF > display

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5. Controller section
5V S1 NMI SW

NMI CLK OUT 16MHz

RESET 8MHz CLK

15V

U20 AVR
SI-8031L

U19 Reset Control

M51953L PD43256BGU

RESET

U3
PD70320GJ

RESET

(V25) (DSC CPU)

NMEA MIF (Serial Printer) Dimmer Contrast Alarm LED Beep/Beep Control Key Scan Key In T/R 0 T/R 1

74HC02AF : FU15 74HC138AF : FU1, 6, 7 74HC42AF : FU9

M27C40001

AT28C64A

SIO SIO P0 P1
Control BUS

Adress Decode

U4 ROM

U8 EEROM

U5 S-RAM

Backup Q18/19 Control (BT1)

Adress BUS Data BUS

Latch P2
IRQ0 PD771055GB

U11 74HC245AF U10

PT
DSC Recive Data T/R LED Data LCD Data LCD Control T/R State Data

(PIO) P2 P1

U14

MBM89371A U12 (SIO) SIO SIO

CLK

NOR 74HC4078AF 1/13

U13 74HC193AF

P0

T/RD02

RESET

8MHz CLK

T/R Control Data INTR1, 2

P4

P3
DMC

T/R LED CH-Data Latch T/R Key In Modulation Line Select Modulation Line Moni TX PLL Data ON Hook PTT (HS, W-HS, TX Key) TEMP Power DET (TX) SQ DET SQ set POW (DX-8700) TP-1 7.9872MHz

P2 P5
(T/RD04)

P1 P6

U2 HD6475328CP (H8) (VHF CPU)

P9

MIF (RB-700) RX Control Data (PLL, etc) TX Power Control

MSM6927GS
U29 AIN SGI

(T/RD05)

P7

Beep Out SQ Sig Input

MODEM

P8

Y1 15.9744MHz C2

Fig.1-11

Controllor Circuit

To clear the contents of EEROM and S-RAM for DSC , press [S1 : NM1] while keeping power on; turn the power off, and on again; then <NO RAM EEROM ALL> will be displayed; and select an object item and press [ENT] key. (Refer to section 5.5 for more details.) The oscillator frequency of Y1 (15.9744 MHz) connected to U2 (VHF CPU) determines the communicating speed of DSC (1200BPS). To adjust the frequency, turn on power while pressing [CH16] key, then adjust C2 so that the frequency at TP1 becomes 7.9827 MHz 30ppm.

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Panel
DSC KEY BOARD
DATA (8bit) CONT (2bit) (DB1-8, RS, R/W) CONTRAST (Vo)
< 0 > ENT

(LCM-523-68HE-4)

LCD

1 4 7

2 5 8

3 6 9

CAN -CEL DIM SELC

ALM CALL DIST

KS 0 KS 1 KS 2 KS 3

Key Scan

KIN 0

KIN 1

KIN 2

DIMMER (DIM 5VB) DIMMER (DIM 5VA) DIMMER (DIM 5V)

KIN 3

KIN 4

KEY IN (5bit) DSC ALM LED

ALM 0 ALM 1 ALM 2 ALM LED CONT (3bit)

5V VHF KEY BOARD

CH16

CH Indicator (7seg. LED 3) VHF LED 7

Key In

HI/LOW SP ON/OFF SQ AUTO SCAN/DW/OFF

REM WX TX SP

USA PRIV LOW

Latch
(TC74HC573AF) 4

LED ON DATA (8bit)

(LED D0-7)

LED LE 0 LED LE 1 LED LE 2 LED LE 3

Latch

Fig.1-12

Panel Circuit

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Output power control

The output power of PA (U1) is picked up by the power detector CR6 and U2, and applied to the comparator through the A/D converter. The comparator compares the output power of the PA with power data stored on the EEROM U8. The comparator output signal is applied to the PA as power control signal through the U/D counter and the D/A converter. Thus, the PA output power is controlled until the programmed output power is obtained. Programming of the output power is carried out by rotating the CH knob in the power adjustment mode. The power is programmed when the PTT switch is released. The power adjustment is made on six frequencies, CH14, CH60 and CH88 in both simplex and duplex modes. Using two data among those data, the power data for other channels is determined. TEMP and POW signals Temperature signal "TEMP" is applied from POWER board to U2 on the CONTROL board through RX board. When the temperature becomes 70 to 80 degrees, the power data from EEROM U8 is compensated by the TEMP signal and the output power is reduced to a minimum of 10 W depending on the temperature detected. The power signal "POW" from the DX-8700 monitors T/R antenna power. During selftest, TRANSMIT POWER: NG appears if TX output power is less than 15W.
TX (05P0618)

U1: M57710A (PG21.5dB)

0.1~0.2W #1 PA #2 #4

TX OUT (25W) CR6, U2 DET POW DET (0 - 5.0VDC)

DX-8700
POW DET

#3 15V U2, 7, Q3

POW CONT

POW DET

POW

U2

10bit A/D Power Data Display (000~999)

Power Data Write

POWER PCB (05P0617)

RX PCB (05P0672) CPU COMP TEMP

Power Data Read

t C TSENCE
RT1101 U3

U8 EEROM CH KNOB

8bit D/A

U/D Counter

Power ADJ

CONTROL (05P0616)

Fig.1-13

Output power control

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Self-test

Self-test is made in the following process. The test includes receiver circuit test and AF loop back test. In the receiver test, CH70 RX and RX boards receive leakage of TX PLL modulated DSC signal. In the loop back test, the MODEM output is fed back to the MODEM input on the CONTROL board.

V25: DSC CPU

Start 1 CH70 RX PCB TEST CH70 RX AF supplied to MODEM (CH70 1200) Preparation for receiving leakage of TX PLL RF signal by RX PCB

H8: VHF CPU

Loop back test

(No TX during test) Start Start

Command Transfer

LOOP BACK TEST

MODEM selected for TX (MOD IN) line

2 RX PCB TEST RX A supplied to MODEM (RT1200) Preparation for receiving leakage of TX PLL RF signal by RX PCB

Receiving

End command transfer

TX/RX PLL set to CH70 (DSC modulation) PLL UN-LOCK? YES

End command transfer

End

Reading and decoding status error information

Status display NO (LOCK) Un-lock flag set

PLL UN-LOCK? YES NO

NO (LOCK)

Flag set for loop back test result

(See note.)

Result deta set CH70 RX AF supplied to MODEM? (CH70 1200) YES 3 AF LOOP BACK TEST MODEM output fed back to input (Loop) MODEM output connected to MODEM input Command transfer Start Note) RX PCB and CH70 RX receive leakage of PLL RF signal

End

LOOP BACK TEST

Receiving

End command transfer

End command transfer

End

Reading and decoding status error information

Status display

Reset status

Result display

End

Fig.1-14

Self-test process

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6. Power supply section

Filter PCB (05P0673) Power PCB (05P0617) Filter PCB (05P0673)

24V

Line Filter

CB1: 10A J609-1/2 J301-1/2 J302-1 POWER SW

K1

U2 REG 15V J304-3/4 J610-1/2 J603-3 Line Filter Q2, 3 , 4 TX

J604-6 15V J602-6 15V J602-5 TX

REMOTE: RB-700 Wing Handset: DX-8700

J302-2

RL CONT Q1 Over /Low Volt Protect J304-1 U1

MB3761PF

J303-1/2

to A to B to C to D

TX PCB J107-1/2 CONTROL PCB J411-2 RX PCB J206-1 RX PCB J208-1

See note.

J304-7

J304-8

D
RX PCB (05P0672)

A
TX PCB (05P0618A)

U9 AFP J208-1

J107-1/2

U4 REG

5V

J206-1

AN7809F

U12

PC78L05T
15V (PA) J204-3 J103-3 J103-1 TX FIX 8V TX 8V J204-1 SW Q14 TX ON 5V J207-3

REG

(To Wing Handset)

REG

U13 AN78L05M

B
CONTROL PCB (05P0616A)

J411-2

U20 REG
SI-8031L

5V U18

Note) (1) Overvoltage protector: activated by 32 VDC (2) Lowvoltage protector: activated by 20 VDC

REG
AN78L12M

12V

Fig.1-15

Power Supply

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7. IF-8500 (Printer interface)

Serial printer data from the FM-8500/8700 is sent to the printer interface IF-8500 where MIF data or Furuno radio interface data is converted into parallel centronics data. The output of the interface is connected to the printer PP-510. Further, MF/HF terminal DSC-5/6, NBDP terminal DP-5/6, and No.2 VHF DSC (FM8500/8700) can be connected to the IF-8500 which outputs the data on a first-in first-out basis.
No.2 FM-8500 /8700
(50 m MAX)

No.1 FM-8500 /8700

(50 m MAX) Serial data Serial data Parallel data Parallel data Parallel data

IF-8500
(Signal and Line conversion)

PP-510

Adhering to Centronics (5 m MAX)

(5 m MAX)

(5 m MAX)

DSC (DSC-5/6)

NBDP (DP-5/6)

power supply DC24 V

Fig.1-16

Connection of IF-8500

Photo Coupler

No.1 VHF DSC FM-8500/8700

RXD TXD

BUFFER

U8 Q1 Photo Coupler

U1
(HD647180XOFS8L)

U6 BUFFER U3 BUFFER U4

DATA

DSC (DSC-5/6) NBDP (DP-5/6) PP-510

No.2 VHF DSC FM-8500/8700

RXD TXD

U9 Q2

(ROM/ RAM/ SIO)

DATA

DATA

DC24V

CB1
(1A)

CR3
(V06C)

U11 REG
(TA78DL12)

U10 12V

SW REG

5V

Y1 9.2 MHz

(CBM-1205SF)

CR10

IF-8500

Fig.1-17 Block Diagram of IF-8500

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Series connection of IF-8500 When DSC-8VP, DSC-5V, and FM-7500, which output printer data in parallel format, is connected to the IF-8500 together with DSC-5/6 and/or NBDP, the two IF-8500 must be used as below. The jumper setting must be changed.
J1 JP1 JP2 JP3 Put jumper. Serial port: TB-1 3-6 or Serial port: TB-1 7-10 No.1 VHF DSC (ex. DSC-8VP) Parallel data No.2 VHF DSC (ex. DSC-8VP) DSC port: J5 or NBDP port: J3 IF-8500 DSC-5/6 IF-8500 NBDP Serial data Parallel data (JP3:open) Serial port: TB-1 3-6 or Serial port: TB-1 7-10 PP-510 CB1

CPU Board

(JP3: Short)

not used

Fig.1-18

Series Connection of IF-8500

Setting of JP3 in IF-8500

JP3 Port Open (default) J3 (NBDP) J5 (MF/HF DSC) TB-1 (No.1/2 VHF) J3 (NBDP) Short J5 (MF/HF DSC) Parallel TB-1 (No.1/2 VHF) Serial Input Data Parallel Parallel Serial J4 (PRINTER) Parallel Port Output Data

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Chapter 2
1. Control Panel

Location of Parts

For DSC

For VHF

2. Rear Panel
PRINTER WING HANDSET DMC NMEA GND

HANDSET POWER

TX ANT

RX ANT REMOTE EXT SP BREAKER

2-1

3. Bottom View, Cover removed

Loosen these screws to detach the panel

TX/RX/POWER Boards under the cover

CONTROL Board (05P0616A)

4. CONTROL Board
TP-1 CH16 + PWR ON : 7,9872MHz30PPM (C2 ADJ) S1 NMI SW

CPU for VHF (U2 : HD6425238CP/H8)

CPU for DSC (U3 : UPD70320/V25) JP-1 (BATT ON/OFF) ROM for DSC (U4 : M27C4001) EE-ROM (U8 : AT28C64) ROM BACK-UP (BT-1)

C2

MODEM JP2 JP3/4 (U29 : MSM6927GS) MIC SELECT

I/O (U12 : MBM89371A)

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5. Bottom View (CONTROL Board and the cover removed)

PA FIL Board (05P0673) (U1 : M57710A)

TX Board (05P0618A)

POWER Board (05P0672)

R79 MIC R64 MOD

RX VCO

RX Board (05P0672)

CR11 (TX PLL UN-LOCK Detector) C76 TX Frq

C95 RX Frq CR2 TX VCO (F-21.4MHz10PPM) (RX PLL UN-LOCK Detector)

6. Panel

PANEL Board (05P0615)

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7. Duplexer (DX-8700)

C73 (156.525 to 16.9 MHz 10PPM at TP1)

TP2 (16.445 MHz CHK) J2: D ANT

TP1 J11

J6: CH70 IN

Duplexer

J3: D TX CH70 RX Board J10

J1: D RX C23 TB-1

J5: CH70 OUT

J4: ANT TX IN WING HANDSET ANT

C14 NMEA RX OUT

CH70 RX ANT

2-4

Chapter 3. Change of System Setting

3.1 Outline of system setting

Precautions
The following operations shall be executed only by the dealers and agents that FURUNO has approved. Those dealers and agents shall conduct the following system setting under their responsibility. It is strictly prohibited to disclose this information to the operators and possessors of the machine, because immoderate changes of the system setting will cause performance variation of the apparatus.

The system setting will be executed when the machine is installed. However, when the system setting change is required because of unit exchange or other reasons, follow the procedures described on the following pages.
Contents of system setting
Confirmation of the ID number of the own ship (How to change the ID number is described on Page 3-15). 1 Selection of receiver section (VHF receiver or CH70 receiver) and ON/OFF setting of DMC connection 2 Pre-settings in VHF section (1) Selection of USA/WX mode (2) Confirmation of Private mode (How to change the mode is described on Page 3-15). (3) Auto-revert function (4) Automatic ON/OFF setting of internal speaker (5) Restriction on continuous transmission time (6) Monitoring of sending sound (7) Automatic 1W function (8) Dual watching (9) Scanning (10) Setting of audio squelch range 3 Channel pre-setting of each mode 4 Setting of transmitting power (Maximum power and reduced power)
5 LCD display selection between Japanese and English

DSC section

VHF section

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3.2

Change operation to normal mode or test mode

Change of the system setting, except " Input of ID number of the own ship", is executed after changing from normal mode to test mode in the following procedures. The normal mode means the state in which <Watch VHF> is displayed on the LCD screen of DSC and the test mode means the state where <TEST VHF> is displayed.
Procedures

Protection OFF 1. In the normal screen, press display will appear.

SELECT

key first and

key next. Then this

ID

DSC

RT

CH

PO

Display 1

Blinking

2. Put the cursor on "P" by using

* System protected *

key and press

ENT

key.

3. Input password (secret code).

6 5 2 1 1 1

Protection < ON OFF

>

4. Put the cursor on "OFF" by using RT, CH, PO, and L can be changed.

key and press

ENT

key. Now, DSC,

ID

DSC

RT

CH

PO

Display 1
6 Display mode selection (p.3-12) 5 Power adjustment (p.3-10)

4 Channel preset (p.3-8) 3 Preset of VHF (p.3-6) 2 Selection of receiver (p.3-4) 1 Confirmation of ships ID number (p.3-14)

3-2

Protection ON After changing the system setting of DSC, RT, CH, and PO, return to the normal mode in the following procedures. To close the display for setting, press
Test
CANCEL

key several times.

How to return to the normal mode (Watch display)

Test

SELECT

V P ID -------

Select "P" by pressing

key, then press ENT key.

Protection < ON OFF

>

Select "ON" by pressing

key, then press ENT key.

Press CANCEL key twice to return to the watch display.

After changing system setting, be sure to return from <TEST> mode to the normal mode of <Watch> display.

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3.3

Change of system setting

[About the rules for key operation]

In the selection menu as follows, two methods are available to choose one item. One is to select an item by using the arrow key and press ENT key. The other is simply to press the number key corresponding to the required item.
(Example) DSC: Receiver CH70[1] VHF[2] Selection menu

Selection method

Put the cursor on the required item with the arrow key and press Or, press the required number key, 1 or 2.

ENT

key.

1. Setting DSC (Selection of receiver)

Select "DSC" on the display 1.

Display 2 V P ID DSC ---

At the display 2 (shown above), press ENT key.

DSC: Receiver CH70[1] VHF[2] CH70 VHF DSC CH70 receiver used VHF receiver used

Select either one with the arrow keys followed by ENT key, or by pressing the corresponding numeric key.
Note : Normally select "CH70" for DSC continuous watch. If two FM-8500 are installed for duplication, select this setting as follows : When No.1 FM-8500 fails, use No.2 FM-8500 after interchanging these settings.

Main (No.1) FM-8500 Sub (No.2) FM-8500

"CH70" "VHF"

(Continued on next page)

3-4

(From previous page)

DSC: remote DMC ON[1] OFF[2]

Place the cursor on a desired item with arrow keys, then press ENT numeric key (1 or 2).

key. Or, press corresponding

Note) When FM-8700 is connected to DSC, select "ON[1]".

ID

DSC

RT

CH

PO

Display 3

3-5

2. Setting RT (Function of VHF section)

Refer to the next page for the factory default value.
Function RT1- Mode: USA/WX < OFF[1] ON[2] > Selection of USA/Weather modes ON: Enable OFF: Disable

After selection

RT1- Mode: private < protected <OFF>

>

After selection

Selection of Private mode ON: Enable OFF: Disable "Protected"

RT2- Hook work: CH16 < ON[1] OFF[2]

> Auto revert function (Automatic setting of CH16 on ON HOOK status) ON: Enable OFF: Disable > Automatic internal speaker setting (on/off) according to handset status as below. Handset ON HOOK OFF HOOK ON: Enable OFF: Disable Speaker on off

After selection

RT2- Hook work: SP < ON[1] OFF[2]

After selection

RT3- Time out timer < OFF[1] ON[2]

>

After selection

Continuous transmission time limit ON: 5 minutes OFF: no limitation

RT4- TX AF monitor < OFF[1] ON[2]

> Tx AF monitor from DSC, Handset, Wing Mic or remote station.

After selection
DSC Wing Mic Handset RB-700 Tx AF monitor ON/OFF command from CPU To Tx line To INT SP To RB-700 (line-out)

(Continued on next page)

3-6

(From previous page)

Function RT5- Auto 1W < ON[1] OFF[2] > Auto 1W (Power is automatically reduced to 1W when the low output power channel is selected.) ON: Enable OFF: Disable > Dual watch operation

After selection

RT6- Dual Watch < ON[1] OFF[2]

After selection

RT6- Scanning < ON[1] OFF[2]

> Scan operation

After selection

RT7- Auto SQ < LOW= HIGH HOLD

>

Audio squelch (voice detecting type SQ) range setting

LOW : Lower limit of voice freq. HIGH : Upper limit of voice freq. HOLD: SQ hold time (SQ open time after signal goes away.)

(Setting value) x 50 = (Setting value) x 20 =

Hz ms

Enter 2-digit data for lower limit followed by ENT key. Then enter "HIGH" and "HOLD" data in the same manner as "LOW".

V P ID DSC RT CH PO L

Display 4

Default settings
RT1 RT1 RT2 RT2 RT3 Mode: Mode: Hook work: Hook work: USA/WX PRIV CH16 SP OFF OFF ON ON OFF Standard USA ON OFF ON ON ON * RT7) LOW=06 HIGH=16 HOLD=30 Delivery RT4 RT5 RT6 DW ON ON RT6 SCAN ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

3-7

3. Setting CH (Channel presetting)

Transmission/reception mode, communication mode, and output power can be selected as follows. In the display 4 on the previous page, press
INTL CH: XX < ENABLE= TX[1] RX[2] UN[3] USA WX PRIV > LEDs
ENT

key.

Select a desired channel mode and a channel with the channel knob. (Refer to right figure)

CHANNEL Knob

Every one pressing the channel knob successively changes the channel mode as follows.
INTL (No LED) USA WX PRIV

Then, set to the desired channel by turning the channel knob.

(Example) An example when CH20 of INTL (International channel) is selected. (Refer to the next page when the private mode (PRIV) is selected.)
This shows the preset seting status on INTL CH20. INTL CH: 20 < ENABLE= TX[1] RX[2] UN[3] TX : Both transmission and reception available. RX : Reception only available UN : Unable (Neither transimission nor reception available) >

After selection

INTL CH: 20 < TELECOM= SIMP[1] DUP[2]

>

Communication mode selection SIMP : Simplex DUP : Semi-duplex

After selection (Continued on next page)

3-8

(From previous page)

INTL CH: 20 < TX POWER= HIGH[1] LOW[2] Output power selection HIGH : 25W LOW : 1W >

After selection
Setting on INTL CH20 can be checked. INTL CH: 20 < >

ENABLE= TX[1] RX[2] UN[3]

INTL CH20 has been preset.

An example when the private mode is selected.

Memory No. P01/CH : XXX < >

PRIV No. SELECT: [<][>]key

Select a desired memory number (maximum: 20) with the arrow key and press ENT key. Then, select a channel to preset by turning the channel knob. (Refer to the appendix 2 for the channel list.)
(Example) Memory No: 02, CH: 100 P02/CH : 100 < ENABLE= TX[1] RX[2] UN[3] >

Set every item successively in the same manner as an example when CH20 of INTL (International channel) is selected. on the previous page. After presetting all the channel mode, exit from the channel preset menu by pressing CANCEL key.

ID

DSC

RT

CH

PO

Display 5

3-9

4. Setting PO (Setting transmitting power)

In the display 5 on the previous page, press press ENT key.
DUP Pow- CH60 <HI:XX> SELECT [MODE][CH][H/L]SW High power adjustment on INTL CH60

key (Selection of "PO"), then

Set on CH14, CH60, and CH88. To compensate a power loss in the duplexer, set the maximum power and reduced power in "DUP" and "SIMP" modes on these channels as follows. The channel to set power, DUP/SIMP mode, and the power setting value (power data) are displayed. The case of CH60 in DUP and SIMP modes Set the maximum transmitting power (power data) by turning the channel knob while pressing PTT switch. Releasing the PTT switch at the desired value fixes the value. (Power data: 800 100 Transmitting power of approximately 25 W) ------ Refer to the next page for the power data. Next, press
HIGH/LOW

key, then this display will appear.

DUP Pow- CH60 <low:XX> SELECT [MODE][CH][H/L]SW Low power adjustment on INTL CH60

Set the reduced power (power data) in the same way as above. The case of CH14/CH88 in DUP and SIMP modes Set the channel to CH14 (or CH88) in DUP or SIMP mode by turning the channel knob.
SIMP Pow- CH14 <HI:XX> SELECT [MODE][CH][H/L]SW High power adjustment on INTL CH14 (or CH88)

Set both the maximum and reduced power in the same way as the case of CH60.

After setting the powers in DUP and SIMP modes, set powers in the private mode. In the private mode powers can be set in every channel independently.

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To change to the private mode, press [CH16] key while pressing and holding down the channel knob. To change the private channel, turn the channel knob.
TX Power:Priv01< >

PRIV mode

SELECT:[MODE][CH][H/L]SW

After the completion of power adjustment on all modes, press

CANCEL

key.

P --------------- PO

Display 6

(Continued on next page)

3-11

5. Setting L (Selection of LCD display, Japanese or English)

For the transmitting/receiving message display in DSC and menu display, Japanese (katakana) or English is select.
(From previous page)

Press ENT

key.

LCD language < E[1] J[2]

> Language Selection E: English J: Japanese

After selection

V P --------------- PO L

Select "P", then press ENT

key.

Protection < ON OFF

>

Select "ON", then press ENT key.

To return to the normal display, press CANCEL key several times.

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3.4

Change of jumper setting

Setting wing handset type

Change the setting of a jumper plug JP2 on CONTROL board in accordance with the type of wing handset. Whichever, "D" or "C", is selected, adjusting R127 is not required.
R127 JP2 (Jumper Plug)
D C

D or D Ni-cd Battery

For Carbon MIC (Default)

For Dynamic MIC

Top view of CONTROL Board

Setting on common or respective use of antennas

If an antenna is commonly used for both VHF and CH70, or if two individual antennas are used for VHF and CH70, wirings in DX-8700 must be changed. Use of one antenna commonly for VHF and CH70; Connect J5 CH70 OUT and J6 CH70 IN with a coaxial cable with minipins. Use of two antennas respectively for VHF and CH70; Connect the coaxial cable with mini-pin from "CH70 RX ANT" connector to J6 CH70 IN .

Duplexer

CH70 RX Board
D TX

(CH70 IN)

D RX

J6
D ANT TB1

J1

J10

J3

J2
ANT

J11 J5
(CH70 OUT)

J4

TX IN

ANT

CH70 RX ANT

RX OUT

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3.5

Confirmation of ID number
SELECT

Procedure

1. In the normal display, press display will appear.

key first and

key next. Then this

ID

DSC

RT

CH

PO

Blinking

2. Put the cursor on "ID" by pressing

key and press

ENT

key.

ID

DSC

RT

CH

PO

3. Confirm the ID number of the own ship. (MMSI : Maritime Mobile Ship Identity)
* Own identification * Protected MMSI: X1~X9 Own ship ID

4. After the confirmation, return to the normal display by pressing several times.

CANCEL

key

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3.6

Changing ID number and ON/OFF of Private mode

Procedures

1. Turn on power and press NMI switch.

Control Board (05P0616A) NMI Switch (S1) Ni-Cd Battery

Bottom view of Main Unit, Cover removed

2. Once turn off the power. 3. Turn on the power again, then this display will appear.
Clear < NO RAM EEROM > ALL Note that EEROM clear changes the RT : VHF presetting to the default.

4. Select EEROM with the arrow key and press ENT key. A display "Now WRITING EEROM" will appear, and after about 15 seconds another display "Turn off the power" will appear. Then, turn off the power. 5. Turn on the power again, then this display will appear.
TEST VHF ch70 Test mode manual

6. Press

SELECT

key first and

key next, then this display will appear.

ID

DSC

RT

CH

PO

Blinking

7. Put the cursor on "ID" by pressing

key and press

MMSI = Maritime Mobile Ship Identity

ENT

key.

Enter own indentification [digits] MMSI=

Entry of ID

3-15

8. Input the ID number of the own ship with nine digits, check to be sure about the input number, and press ENT key. (When a wrong number is input, press CANCEL key and re-input the correct number.)

ID

DSC

---

9. Put the cursor on "RT" and press

RT1- Mode: private < OFF[1] ON[2] >

ENT

key twice.

Private mode ON/OFF selection

Selection

10. After the selection, return to this display with

CANCEL

key.

ID

DSC

RT

CH

PO

11. Put the cursor on "P", and press

Protection < ON OFF >

ENT

key.

12. Select "ON", and press ENT key. (Here, by pressing ENT key again, the input ID number can be confirmed. If the number is incorrect, input the correct number from the first step. ) 13. Return to the normal display by pressing CANCEL key several times.
Watch VHF ch70 auto

The ID number to input must be the MMSI number that is allocated to the ship. Again, check that the input number is correct.

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Chapter 4. Adjustment and Measurement

4.1 Transmitting frequency and power
TX Frequency
TX Freq. On CH16 156.8MHz 300Hz Conditions PTT : ON Adjuster C76 (TX Board) Rated Value 10PPM

Connect a frequency counter as illustrated below, and read the frequency on CH16 with PTT switch ON.
Watt meter (50) Dummy load (50)

DX-8700

ANT

CH70 RX ANT

1 Make a pick-up coil by winding a wire by four

Frequency Counter

to six turns like a coil, and connect it to the frequencty countor. 2 Put the pick-up coil close to the dummy resistor or ANT coaxial cable, and pick up the transmitting frequency.

If the measured frequency is out of specification, adjust C76 on TX board. The C76 is a variable capacitor to adjust the reference frequency of the transmitting synthesizer PLL circuit. By adjusting the frequency of only one channel, the transmitting frequencies of all the other channels are adjusted at the same time.
TX Board Control Board Hole for C76 adjustment

Bottom View Cover removed

Transmitting power

For adjusting transmitting power, refer to setting "PO" in Section 3 "System setting" on Page 3-10. Default power (factory setting): 21-25W (Reduced power specification: 0.7-1W)

4-1

4.2

Measurements on CH70

CH70 is a channel allocated for VHF DSC. Transmission on this channel does not work by depressing the PTT switch on the handset. Measurement of power and frequency on CH70 are made in DSC operation. Tone frequency (mark/space) is also measured in DSC operation. For these measurements on CH70, DSC operation must be changed from its normal mode (watch display) to test mode (test display). After the measurements, be sure to return DSC operation to normal mode.
Change DSC mode from WATCH to TEST
From "Watch" screen to "TEST" screen (Protection : OFF)

Key operations on DSC

SELECT

Mark : 130010Hz Space : 210010Hz

Tone Measurement

CH70 Freq & Power Measurement

CH70: 156.525MHz300Hz

Change DSC mode from TEST to WATCH.

From "TEST" screen to "Watch" screen (protection:ON)

Remarks)
1. Tone frequency (mark/space) cannot be adjusted. If the frequency is out of 10 Hz of the specification, Y3 (3.58 MHz) on CONTROL board is faulty. 2. For adjusting power of CH70, refer to "setting PO" in Section 3 "System setting" on Page 3-10. 3. For adjusting frequency of CH70, refer to Page 4-1 in this section.

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1. Mode change
Changing to test mode

1. In the normal mode, press the keys successively.

* System protected *

SELECT

ENT

2. Input a password (secret code) ----> Password: 652111 (These digits are not shown on the display.)
Protection < ON OFF >

3. Select "OFF", and press ENT key.----> This leads to test mode. 4. Change the display to test mode by pressing CANCEL key several times. ("TEST" flashes.)
5. Measure the tone (mark/space), power, and frequency of CH70. SELECT TONE selection (Refer to the next page for this measurements.)
Returning to the normal mode

6. Successively press the keys Protection < ON OFF >

SELECT

ENT

7. Select "ON", and press ENT key. --- This leads to the normal mode. 8. Return to the normal display ("Watch" display) by pressing CANCEL key several times.

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Outputting mark/space signal.

Preparation) For measuring tone signal, connect a frequency counter to the external speaker terminal (EXT terminal) on the rear panel of FM-8700. (EXT speaker load: 4 or 8 ) Set the audio volume at an appropriate level. 1. Set the VHF channel to "CH70" (Turn the channel knob). Next, press HIGH/LOW key to make transmitting power LOW. ("LOW" illuminates.) ----->This prevents transmitting power from being induced to the counter. 2. Press keys: SELECT .

TONE

DIST-CH

3. Press

ENT

key, then this display will appear.

CR

MARK

SPACE

4. Select "MARK" (mark) and press

ENT

key, then this display will appear.

Now doing

5. To output the mark signal, depress the PTT switch on the handset. (If the speaker is on, the mark tone can be heard.) 6. Confirm that the mark signal frequency is within the specification (1300 10 Hz). 7. Press ENT key to stop the mark signal output.

CR

MARK

SPACE

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

After confirming the cursor is on "SPACE", press ENT key. Press the PTT switch on the handset to output the space signal. Confirm that the space signal frequency is within the specification (2100 10 Hz). Press ENT key to stop the mark signal output. Change the display to test mode by pressing CANCEL key several times. Return from the test mode to the normal mode ("Watch" display).

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Outputting the transmitting carrier of CH70 (Measurement of the power and frequency)

Preparation) For the measurement, connect the measuring instruments in the same manner as shown on Page 4-1. 1. Set the VHF channel to "CH70". (Turn the channel knob.) When measuring "Reduced power", set to "LOW" with HIGH/LOW key. 2. Press the keys: SELECT

TONE

DIST-CH

3. Press

ENT

key, then this display will appear.

CR

MARK

SPACE

4. Select "CR" (carrier), and press

ENT

key, then this display will appear.

Now doing

5. Press the PTT switch on the handset to output the carrier. 6. Measure the power (25 W) and frequency deviation (300 Hz) of CH70 (156.525 MHz). 7. Press ENT key to stop carrier output. 8. Change the display to test mode by pressing CANCEL key several times. 9. Return from the test mode to the normal mode ("Watch" display).

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4.3

Other measurements

1. Confirmation of receiver sensitivity

For simplicity, measure the 20dB NQL (Noise suppression limit sensitivity).
Preparation

Connect the measuring instruments as follows.

SSG (FM)
50 RX ANT EXT SP 4, 3W, SP or, 4, (3W) Dummy Load

FM-8700
FM-8700 Settings : CH16, SQ OFF, Adequate Volume

24V

Low-frequency Watt meter

Measurement

1. Output from SSG the signal of about 0 dBuV, frequency of 156.8 MHz, modulating frequency of 1 kHz, and frequency deviation of 3.0 kHz, and confirm that this signal can be received. 2. Turn the SSG modulation off and switch the SSG output off. 3. Measure the noise level from the speaker with a low frequency voltmeter and adjust it to 0.5 Vrms by turning the audio volume. 4. Input the unmodulated signal from SSG. 5. While varying the SSG output, search for such an output level as the noise output level is decreased by 20 dB (0.05 Vrms). If the level is less than 0 dBuV, the sensitivity is good.

Remark) No volumes or no other parts on the PC-boards are used for adjusting the sensitivity. Do not arbitrarily adjust any parts or transformers on the boards.

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2. Confirmation of transmitting modulation degree

Preparation

Connect the measuring instruments as follows.

TX ANT 50

ATT.

50

Coupler

50

Wattmeter

Low-frequency 600 SG (AF OSC)

1kHz output PTT Switch 24V MIC

FM-8700
Settings : CH16, MAX Power

50

FM Linear Detector

Measurement

1. Set the AF OSC output to -46 dBm; 1kHz. 2. Transmit FM-8700 with PTT switch on. 3. Adjust the coupler and FM linear detector, and measure the frequency deviation. The specification: 2.4 - 3.8 kHz 4. To check the maximum frequency deviation, adjust the AF OSC output so that the frequency deviation becomes 3 kHz. 5. Check to be sure that the maximum frequency deviation is less than 5 kHz when the AF OSC output level is increased by +20 dBm from the adjusted value above. Reference) These adjustments are made by the potentiometers, R79 (MIC) and R64 (MOD) on TX board. Do not adjust them arbitrarily. When the adjustments are required, be sure to use calibrated measuring instruments.
Adjusting method

1. Turn R79 (MIC) fully CW (maximum). 2. Measure the maximum frequency deviation by following step. 4 of the above measuring procedure, adjust the volume R64 (MOD), and set the deviation to 4.7 kHz. 3. Set the AF OSC level to -46 dBm, and adjust the frequency deviation to 3 kHz with R79 (MIC).

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3. Confirmation of receiving sensitivity of CH70 RX board

In the regular measurement, the error rate in DSC should be measured by inputting DSC message signals on CH70. However, to derive an indication of the sensitivity, the NQL of the CH70 LINE output of CH70 RX board (J8-5, 6) is measured by inputting a signal CH70 (156.525 MHz) from CH70 RX ANT of DX-8700. Measuring method is same as that described in "1. Confirmation of receiver sensitivity" on Page 4-6.
Preparation
J8-5 : CH70 RX-H 6 : CH70 RX-C

DX-8700

Duplexer CH70 RX Board

J8 T.B.

Low-frequency voltmeter (Connected to J8 #5 and #6).

ANT

CH70 RX ANT

SSG (FM)

Jumper setting must be checked. See section 3.4 in chapter 3.

Measurement

1. Output the signal from SSG; about 0 dBuV, 156.525 MHz, modulating frequency of 1 kHz, and frequency deviation of 3.0 kHz, and confirm that this signal can be received. (The receiving sound can be heard by turning TX AF monitor on by the system setting.) 2. Turn the SSG modulation off and switch the SSG output off. 3. Read the CH70 RX level (AF LINE) output on the low frequency voltmeter. 4. Input the unmodulated signal from SSG. 5. While varying the SSG output, search for such a SSG output level as the level read in step. 3 is decreased by 20 dB (1/10). If the level is less than 0dBuV, the sensitivity is good.

Remark) No volumes or no other parts on the PC-boards are used for adjusting the sensitivity. Do not arbitrarily adjust any parts or transformers on the boards.

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Chapter 5. Maintenance check

Warning
In this apparatus a high voltage that may cause shock, burn, or even death is applied. Do not touch inside in case a man has no knowledge of electrical circuits or exact safety measures are not taken.

5.1

Periodical check

To derive full performance of the apparatus, a periodical maintenance check is indispensable. Do all maintenance checks after turning power off.

1. Cleaning of display portion

The display portion is made of an acrylic board. Wipe dirt off with a soft dry cloth periodically. Never use gasoline, paint thinner, or benzene for the cleaning.

2. Check of loose connectors

Check to be sure that the connectors and earthing terminals of FM-8700 and DX-8700 are tightly fastened. There are many connectors inside the apparatus. At least once half a year check to be sure that those connectors are not loosened by ship vibrations.

3. Antenna
Items Whip antenna Coaxial cable Check points Is there any cut or water leak at the connector portion ? Is there any cut on the surface ? Remedies Exchange it if the cut is deep. Wind a tape round the cut, if any.

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5.2

Everyday operational test (Self-test)

Be sure to do operational test everyday to find malfunctions in advance, if any. (Do the test everyday so that a distress message could be transmitted without fail in a distress.)
Press
3

key at the normal display.

(Normal display)

Watch VHF CH70

(TEST)

VHF DSC SELF-TEST

* Test in progress * (Testing) Please wait ! Several seconds later

If the PTT switch was pressed once before this test.

If the PTT switch was not pressed once before the test.

* Completed * Daily test VHF DSC: GOOD (Including TX check.)

* Completed * Daily test VHF DSC: GOOD NO TX CHECK

Alarm sounds. (Distress alarm check) To silence it, press ALARM STOP key.
CANCEL

Returns to normal display.

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If "NG" appears
* Completed * Daily test VHF DSC: NG To view reason for NG, press ENT .

(Error messages) Pressing key scrolls

ENT

the error message displays.

Check end: [CANCEL] key CANCEL

Returns to normal display.

"NG" error messages and their meanings and remedies are shown on the next page.

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"NG display"

Six "NG displays" are included in the test. If any error occurred in the test, NG portions can be displayed by pressing ENT key successively as mentioned above.
NG display TRANSMIT POWER: NG Meanings The transmitting power is less than about 15 W. Remedy Check TX board (Power Amp. U1), defective antenna or DX-8700.

TX PCB (PLL LOCK): NG

CPU for VHF (U2) detected unlock- Check PLL (U5) and ing of the PLL on TX board. associated components on TX board. Replace TX board. CPU for DSC (U3) commands CPU for VHF (U2) to send mark/space signals and the signals are received through the modem U31 (U29). Then, whether the transmitted and received signals are the same in level and frequency, or not, is checked. CPU for VHF (U2) sends mark/space signals to the transmitting circuit (excluding the power Picked amplifier). The receiving circuit of up CH70 picks up the signals and sends them back to U2. U2 compares the received signals with the transmitted signals in level and frequency. Check MODEM (U29) on CONTROL board. Replace CONTROL board.

CONTROL PCB: NG
DSC CPU VHF CPU MODEM U30 U2 U29

Either appears.

U3

(AF Loop back test) CH70RX PCB: NG

Mark/ Space U2 Tx Circuit CH70 RX

Check CH70 RX circuit. Replace VHF RX/CH70 RX board.

(RF Loop back test) DX-8700: NG

Replace duplexer. The transmitting power output from the duplexer is compared with the transmitting power output from the main unit was compared and a big power loss in the duplexer was detected. CPU for VHF (U2) detected unlocking of the PLL on RX board. Check PLL (U10) and associated components on RX board.

RX PCB: NG

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5.3

Exchanging the nickel-cadmium battery

The nickel-cadmium battery on CONTROL board backs up contents of RAM (all the transmitted/received messages). The life of the battery is approximately five years. (The nominal voltage of the battery is about 3.6 V. If the voltage is more than 3.6 V with power supply off, the battery is normal.) Examine the battery voltage at regular intervals so as not to lose the important data backed-up. When the voltage has dropped, exchange the battery after printing out necessary transmitting/ receiving messages. If the battery is left for about one month without power supply, the battery will be flat and the RAM contents will be lost. Be careful enough!
Procedure

1. Turn off power. However, if it is desired not to erase RAM contents, unplug the jumper plug JP1 on CONTROL board with keeping power on. 2. Remove the old battery. 3. Set a new battery (Type: N-50SB3, Code no.: 000-835-126) and plug in the JP1 again.

Ni-cd Battery

Control Board

JP1

Bottom, View, to cover removed

Warning: RAM contents would be erased, if the jumper plug JP1 is unplugged while power supply is off.

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5.4

Exchanging ROM
SELECT

Confirmation of ROM version

1. In the normal display, press keys:

, then this display will appear.

V P ID DSC RT CH PO L Blinking

2. Select "V", and press

ROM version RT:1.xx

ENT

key.

DSC:1.xx

Press CANCEL three times to close the display. RT: VHF ROM version level DSC: DSC ROM version level

Remark) The ROM for DSC is U4 on CONTROL board and the ROM for VHF is contained in the CPU (HD6475328CP (H8/532)) U2 on CONTROL board. DSC ROM version 05501-92-10X VHF ROM version 05501-93-10X
ROM location

Remove the bottom cover by unscrewing four screws on the bottom of the main unit.

ROM (U4)

NMI Switch (S1)

Control Board

Bottom view, cover removed

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Setting after exchanging ROM

After exchanging ROM , be sure to clear RAM as follows. 1. Turn on FM-8700. Then, this "Clear display" will appear and "RAM" flashes.
<CLEAR Display> Clear < RAM all area NO RAM EEROM ALL >

Blinking

2. Press ENT key. After a while this message will be displayed on LCD. Then, turn off the power switch of the main unit.
Turn off the power

3. Switch on the power switch again. When this normal display appears, the RAM has been cleared.
watch auto VHF ch70

Details about RAM, EEROM and ALL are described on the following page.

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5.5

About NMI switch

To clear contents of S-RAM and EEROM, press S1 (NMI switch) on CONTROL board with keeping power supply on. For the location of S1, refer to Page 5-6.
Procedures

1. Turn on power, and press NMI switch. 2. Once turn off the power. 3. Turn on the power again, then this display will appear.
Clear < NO RAM EEROM > ALL

4. Select a desired item by using the arrow key, and press ENT key. 5. If "RAM" is selected, "Turn off the power" will be displayed. Then, turn off the power. If "EEROM" or "ALL" is selected, "NOW WRITING EEROM" will be displayed. About 15 seconds later the display will change to "Turn the power off", then turn off the power. 6. Turn on the power again. When RAM is cleared: No system resetting required. When ALL or EEROM is cleared:
TEST VHF ch70 manual Test mode

If required, set the system referring to Chapter 3. After setting the system, be sure to set "Protection menu" to ON and return to the normal mode.

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About "RAM", "EEROM", and "ALL".

Item RAM EEROM ALL Purpose Clears all contents of S-RAM (*1). Clears all contents of S-RAM and a part of EEROM (*2). Clears all contents of S-RAM and EEROM.

(*1) Contents of S-RAM are:

1 2

All transmitted/received messages Contents set by pressing SELECT key 1, 2, 4, 6. Contents set by pressing SELECT key 9. (System setting data) Contents set by pressing SELECT key 7. (Messages in the file: Messages stored in the memory after they are made) Contents set by pressing SELECT key ALM.

(*2) Contents of EEROM are:

1

Remarks) The pre-set data of channel (CH) and transmitting power (PO) remain unchanged even after "EEROM" has been cleared. That is, all the other set values are cleared -returned to the factory default values.

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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
6.1 Functional tests

For functional tests (practiced by technicians), change the display to "Test" mode. Then, select a test item from the menu and execute the selected test, e.g. ROM test. After the test has been finished, be sure to return the display to the normal mode (Watch display).

Watch

SELECT

ID ENT

Select "P", then press

key.

* System protected *

2 >

Protection < ON OFF

This is a password to display the "protection" menu.

Select "OFF", then press ENT key. (Now the test mode is selected.)
CANCEL Diagnosis < ROM 1. ROM/RAM test 2. Remote line test 3. Keyboard test 4. Display (LCD) test RMT KEY > DIS PRT 5. Printer test 3 Test Menu

Select test desired with the arrow keys,then press

ENT key.

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1. RAM/ROM test
ROM/RAM test < >

test:[ENT] ROM RAM EEROM

Select one, then press ENT key.

ROM/RAM test < ROM CHECK OK For error, NG appears. >

To quit, press

ENT

key.

ROM test takes about 10 mimutes. To return to Test menu, press ROM: U4 RAM: U5 EEROM: U8
CANCEL

key.

Parts number for RAM and ROMs are;

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2. Remote line test

This test checks the remote signal line (MIF data line) for proper operation.
Remote test < > Nav. Device (NMEA: Connection check only) DMC-5

test:[ENT] NMEA DMC RB P For factory use VHF CPU U2 (H8) PIO U14 DSC CPU U3 (V25) SIO U12

Select one, then press ENT key.

Remote test <

>

CONNECTION:CHECK OK

IF-8500 (Printer I/F) RB-700

To quit, press ENT key.

To return to Test Menu on page 6-1, press

CANCEL

key.

The following two types of test can be performed. Remote line check inside of RB-700, DMC-5 or IF-8500 (No modification is required.)
FM-8700
MIF command MIF command TXD(H) TXD(C) RXD(H) RXD(C) RXD(H) RXD(C) TXD(H) TXD(C)

RB-700, DMC-5 or IF-8500

Interconnection check (Add jumper wires as shown below.)

FM-8700
TXD(H) MIF command MIF command TXD(C) RXD(H) RXD(C) RXD(H) RXD(C) TXD(H) TXD(C) Jumper wires added

RB-700, DMC-5, IF-8500 or Nav. Device

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3. Keyboard test
Keyboard test < [ANY KEY] >

Press keys and controls one by one. The number (or character) corresponding the key and controls pressed appears if key is functioning correctly. When pressing and holding down the CHANNEL control, three LEDs (USAA/WX/PRIV) blink in order. (When pressing the DISTRESS or ALARM STOP key, the LEDs near the key light.)

To quit, press

CANCEL or

ENT key. The Test Menu on page 6-1 appears.

4. Display (LCD) test

Display test < test:[ENT] ENT >

LCD blinks if it functions correctly.

To quit, press CANCEL or

ENT key. The Test Menu on page 6-1 appears.

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5. Printer test
FM-8700
Print out test test:[ENT] ENT DSC CPU U3 (V25) Serial data (TXD/RXD) IF-8500 Parallel data PP-510

(SIO incorporated)

Now doing

The test data (numerals and characters) is printed out.

To quit, press CANCEL key several times.

Test

How to return to the normal (watch) mode

Test

SELECT

ID ENT

Select "P", then press

key.

Protection < ON OFF

>

Select "ON", then press ENT

key.

To return to the normal display, press CANCEL key twice.

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6.2

Error messages

1. CPU communication errors

If a communication error occurs between the two CPUs (U2: CPU for VHF, U3: CPU for DSC) on CONTROL board, one of the following messages will appear.
*Error* CPU communication

One of three messages in the table below appears.

Error
TYPE: 1 (no change to in)

Meanings
The port in U2 does not change to an input port.

Remedy
After pressing CANCEL key, try the same operation again (e.g. press TEST key). If the symptom is

TYPE: 2 (no ack/time out)

After

CALL

key for DSC has

still unchanged, try again after resetting power once more. Then, if the error still continues, clear the contents of RAM or EEROM. -----> Refer to Page 5-8.

been pressed, U2 does not send the command of transmission end to U3 within 5 seconds. After U2 has received a test request ( TEST key for DSC) from U3, U2 does not send back any response to U3 within 5 seconds. TYPE: 3 (no initialize) When power has been turned on, or a system setting has been changed, U2 cannot read correct data.

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6.3

Confirmation by line monitor

By using line monitor function, this test checks whether each AF line signal is coming in TX board. The rated level of MOD input to TX board is 35mVrms (600). The system diagram of the line monitor is shown below.
TX Board
MOD

RX Board
W-MIC Wing Handset MIC SEC R153 MIC Handset R154 MODEM DSC R155 REMOTE Remote (RB-700) R156 REMOTE MODEM MIC W-MIC U30-3/4 LINE MON
on/off selected on system setting RT-4.

U9 SP Volume

Control Board

To output the line monitor, set "RT4-TX AF monitor " to "ON". (Refer to "Setting RT" in Section 3 "System setting" on Page 3-6.) Refer to Section 3.3 for the procedure. Note that the handset of the main unit cannot be monitored even if the TX AF monitor is made ON. After all the AF LINE inputs have been confirmed, return the setting to OFF.

Remarks) When confirming the AF line for DSC, change VHF power to "reduced" and connect a dummy load of 50- to TX ANT. Compose a message and call by assuming that the message is individual call, the category is routine, and the address is the ID number of the own ship.

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6.4

Guidelines for troubleshooting

Remarks) Before starting inspection : 1. Confirm that the input voltage is DC 21.6 - 31.2 V. 2. Check the cable connection with external devices and connectors in the main unit. 3. Practice self-test.

Warning
A high voltage is applied in the apparatus. When checking inside, be sure to turn off the power supply.
The mark * indicates a NG or error message in self-test. No. 1 Symptoms Power is not turned on. Possible causes 1. The power input voltage is too low (less than 18 V), or too high (more than 32 V). 2. The power breaker is off. 3. The power circuit board is defective. Confirmation) Check the power switch. Check the output voltage. (+15V) 4. The output lines from the power board (+15 V) is short-circuited. Confirmation) Disconnect external devices. Disconnect the power supply connectors in the main unit one by one. 2 Transmitting output is much reflected. 1. The coaxial cable connector of the transmitting ANT is defective. 2. The coaxial cable of the transmitting ANT is defective. 3. The transmitting ANT is defective. Confirmation) Replace it with the receiving ANT and compare. 4. Location of the transmitting ANT is bad. Confirmation) Check whether the location is close to other structural objects or not. Remedies Adjust it to the specified value. Check the breaker on the rear of the main unit. Exchange the power board.

Repair the short-circuited portion, or exchange the shortcircuited board.

Check bad contact of the coaxial cable connector and soldering. Rectify them. Check any leak of water. Exchange the cable, if any. Exchange the ANT.

Change the location of antenna.

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No. 3

Symptoms

Possible causes

Remedies

Exchange the duplex unit. The difference in output 1. The duplexer is defective. Confirmation) power is big between Check that the difference in power data DUP and SIMP between DUP and SIMP is less than 100. * DX-8700 : NG * TRANSMIT 2. The duplexer switching circuit is defective (bad Exchange the CH70 RX POWER : NG board. contact of K1 and K2 of CH70 RX board). The transmitting range is short. 1. The transmitting power is low. Confirmation) Check that the power is the rated value of 25 W. * TRANSMIT POWER : NG 2. The power loss in DX-8700 is big. Confirmation) Compare the transmitting output from the main unit and that from DX. * DX-8700 : NG Adjust the power. (Refer to "Setting PO" in Chapter 3 "System setting".)

Check about Symptom 2.

3. The transmitting PA module IC (U1: M57710A) Exchange the PA module or the TX board. is defective. * TRANSMIT POWER : NG 4. The Location of the transmitting ANT is bad. 5 The transmitting power does not output. 1. The transmitting synthesizer PLL circuit is defective. Confirmation) Check that the CR11 on the TX board is off, UN-LOCK. (TX PCB: PLL Lock) Check about no. 4 in Symptom 2. Exchange the TX board.

2. The PA IC module or the transmitting amplifier Exchange the TX board. circuit is defective. * TRANSMIT POWER : NG 6 Modulation does not work. 1. Main unit handset 2. Wing handset 3. Remote 4. DSC 1. The main unit handset is faulty, or the modulating circuit on TX board is defective. Confirmation) Check, with line monitor function, whether the signal is coming in or not. 2. The wing handset is faulty, or the modulating circuit on TX board is defective. Confirmation) Check, with line monitor function, whether the signal is coming in or not. Check the MIC SELECT circuit on CONTROL board with carbon and dynamic microphone. 3. The remote station RB-700 is faulty, or the modulating circuit on TX board is defective. Confirmation) Check, with line monitor function, whether the signal is coming in or not. 4. The CONTROL board is faulty, or the modulating circuit on TX board is defective. Confirmation) Check, with line monitor function, whether the signal is coming in or not. Exchange the main unit handset, or exchange the TX board.

Exchange the wing handset, or exchange the TX board if the monitoring is possible.

Exchange the RB-700, or exchange the TX board if the monitoring is possible.

Exchange the CONTROL board, or exchange the TX board if the monitoring is possible.

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No. 7

Symptoms Receiving sensitivity is bad.

Possible causes 1. The receiving ANT system is faulty. Confirmation) EReplace the transmitting ANT with the receiving ANT and compare in the same manner as no. 1, 2, 3, 4 in Symptom 2 . 2. The duplexer is defective if DUP and SIMP channel is different in receiving sensitivity. 3. The receiving circuit is faulty.

Remedies Remedy as Symptom 2.

Exchange the duplexer. Exchange the RX board. Exchange the RX board if no noise comes out in all cases.

Receiver noise does not 1. The receiving AF amplifier circuit is defective. Confirmation) come out if SQ is OFF. Check it with EXT SP. Remark) SQ is not Check it with handset SP. AUTO. Check it with INT SP. 2. The audio volume is defective. 3. SQ circuit is faulty. SQ volume is defective. 4. The receiving synthesizer PLL circuit is defective. Confirmation) Check that the CR2 on the RX board is off and UN-LOCK. * RX PCB: NG

Exchange the audio volume. Exchange the RX board. Exchange the SQ volume. Exchange the RX board.

Receiving on CH70 is bad. * DSC cannot be received.

1. The receiving ANT system is faulty. Confirmation) Replace the transmitting ANT with the receiving ANT and compare in the same manner as no. 1, 2, 3, 4 in Symptom 2 . 2. CH70 RX board is defective. Confirmation) Practice self-test. * CH70 RX PCB: NG

Remedy as Symptom 2.

Exchange the CH70 RX board.

10

Keyboard does not work.

1. The panel board or CONTROL board is defective if all keys do not work. 2. The panel board is defective if specific keys do not work.

Exchange the panel board or CONTROL board. Exchange the panel board. Clear the RAM and EEROM, and if the function does not recover, exchange the CONTROL board. Refer to Section 5.5 "NMI switch" for clearing RAM and EEROM. Exchange the CONTROL board.

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Remote function does not work. * VHF is controlled through DSC.

Communication between the CPU for VHF and the CPU for DSC is faulty. TYPE 1: No change to in * TYPE 2: No ack/time out TYPE 3: No initialization Refer to Section 6.3 "Error messages"

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Printer does not work.

Main unit, the printer, or IF-8500 is defective. Confirmation) 1 Check the printer itself whether it is regular or not. 2 If installed, check whether the IF-8500 is normal or not, by way of NBDP, MF/HF DSC, and IF-8500.

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6.5

Board compatibility

Board compatibility exists between FM-8500 and FM-8700 as below.

Type PC Board FM-8700 Power Board Panel Board 05P0617 05P0615 FM-8500 05P0617 05P0615 Yes Yes FM-87008500: Yes FM-85008700: No Yes JP-3, 4 (w/jumper) DSC ROM VHF CPU U4: 05501-92-10X U2: 05501-93-10X JP-3, 4 (w/o jumper) U4: 05501-82-10X U2: 05501-83-10X No No Board level must be 33 and above. M27C4001 HD642538CP/H8 Compatibility Remarks

TX Board

05P0618A 05P0616A

05P0618 05P0616

CONTROL Board

Location of parts on CONTROL board

U2: VHF CPU U4: DSC ROM

BATT U8: EEROM

05P0616A

JP-3
FM-8500: No Jumper FM-8700: Jumper

JP-4
No Jumper Jumper

The CONTROL board 05P0616 can be changed to 05P0616A, by putting jumpers on JP3 and JP4, and changing DSC ROM and VHF CPU.

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