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11 Power Supply
11 Power Supply
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OHMS LAW:
I = V/R
R = V/I
V = IR
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FUSES AND METERS
Fuse is a conductor of low resistance
made up of an alloy lead and tin. It
protects the equipment from excessive
current flow.
Fuse rating is based on the load
connected and not based on the supply
Voltage.
Fuse rating is measured in amperes, it
means, above which current, it will melt
and blow.
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The meter reading:
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If zero ohms, then the fuse is OK & if
infinity ohms then the fuse is blown off.
If emergency generator,
Complies with the SOLAS, then the
GMDSS console battery should work for
at least one hour.
does not comply with SOLAS then,
GMDSS console battery should work for 6
hours.
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BATTERY
Two types of cells are available :
Primary Cell and Secondary Cell.
Primary Cell :
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AH = Ampere x Hour, is the Current
delivering capacity of a battery over a
period of time.
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Discharging or charging should be
limited to 10 PCT of the total AH.
1. Buckling effect:
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Cells in series increase the voltage
Cells in parallel increase the AH.
2. Monthly:
less).
Keep cell terminals clean and dry and
coat them with Vaseline or petroleum
jelly, (otherwise, sulphate formation on
the terminals will restrict the current
flow)
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MANDATORY TEST of GMDSS
equipments
1. Daily tests :
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2. Weekly Tests :
MF/HF DSC live test to coast radio
station. (or with a ship station, if no CRS
replies).
VHF DSC live test to be carried out only
with duplication DSC on board or nearby
ship. But never to a CRS.
Reserve source of energy : emergency
generator.
Survival craft VHF portable not on
Ch.16 ( on Ch.06 with wheel house )
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3. MONTHLY TESTS :
4. YEARLY TESTS :