Ray240 VHF Radio with Digital Selective Calling Users Manual Document # 81219_1 Date: June 2004 Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, HSB Raymarine, RayTech, RayTech RNS, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Limited.Apelco is a registered trademark of Raymarine Holdings Limited (Registered in all major marketing territories). AST, Autoadapt, Auto GST, Autoseastate, Autotrim, Bidata, Marine Intelligence, Maxiview, On Board, Raychart, Raynav, Raypilot, Raystar, ST40, ST60, Seaclutter, Smart Route, Tridata and Waypoint Navigation are trademarks of Raymarine Limited. All other product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks (if applicable) of heir respective companies. www.raymarine.com © Copyright - Raymarine 2004 How to make a DSC Distress call i How to make a DSC Distress call Step 1 Slide up cover 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 Step 2 DISTRESS DISTRESS PRESS and HOLD for 5 SECONDS Step 3 Step 4 DISTRESS Release 'DISTRESS' button now Step 5 DISTRESS sent WAIT WHILE RADIO AUTOMATICALLY RE-TUNES V0:10 SQ:05 25W RX auto DISTRESS TX 16 MENU OK LISTEN FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Step 6 MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY This is.... (repeat name of vessel 3 times) MAYDAY 1/25 MEM SCAN SQ WATCH Press and Hold PTT RAY240 LAST/ WX CH 16/9 THIS IS.... (name of vessel spoken once) MY POSITION IS.... (latitude and longitude) or true bearing and distance from a known point). IF YOU DON'T KNOW, DON'T GUESS. I AM.... (sinking, on fire, etc) I HAVE.... (number of persons on board and any other information - drifting, flares fired, etc ) 1 ABC GHI PQRS 2 5 8 0 DEF MNO WXYZ 3 4 6 JKL TUV 7 9 * THEN SPEAK D6788_1 SLOWLY and CLEARLY I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE OVER RELEASE THE PTT SWITCH ii Ray240 User Manual How to make a Mayday call Step 1 16/9 V0:10 SQ:05 25W RX 16 RAY240 CH MENU OK MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY This is.... (name of vessel, spoken 3 times) MAYDAY This is....(name of vessel spoken once) Step 2 Press and Hold PTT LAST/ WX 16/9 MEM SCAN SQ 1/25 WATCH 1 ABC GHI PQRS 2 5 8 0 DEF MNO WXYZ 3 4 6 MY POSITION IS....(latitude and longitude. or true bearing and distance from a known point - IF YOU DON'T KNOW, DON'T GUESS). I AM....(sinking, on fire, etc) JKL TUV 7 9 * THEN I HAVE.... (number of persons on board and any other information - drifting, flares fired, etc) SLOWLY and CLEARLY I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE OVER Step 3 RELEASE THE PTT SWITCH V0:10 SQ:05 25W RX 16 FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND INSTRUCTIONS IF AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS NOT RECEIVED THEN REPEAT THE DISTRESS CALL D6790_1 iii Contents How to make a DSC Distress call ...........................................................................i How to make a Mayday call ..................................................................................ii Contents ................................................................................................................ iii Important Information .........................................................................................7 Chapter 1: General Information .......................................................................15 1.1 What is the Ray240? ............................................................................ 15 1.2 What is DSC? ........................................................................................ 15 Calls to other ships ........................................................................... 16 Group calls ....................................................................................... 16 Safety broadcasts ............................................................................. 16 Distress alerts ................................................................................... 16 1.3 Can I use the Ray240 as part of an integrated system? ........................ 16 1.4 How do I use the Ray240? .................................................................... 17 Which menu do I need? .................................................................... 19 What does the display tell me? ......................................................... 20 Chapter 2: Operations ........................................................................................21 2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 21 2.2 Using the handset - the controls ........................................................... 21 ....power the radio On and Off? .................................................. 21 ....adjust the handset volume? ................................................... 21 ....set the squelch? ..................................................................... 22 ....change channels? .................................................................. 22 ....tune to the priority channel? .................................................. 22 ....monitor channels? ................................................................. 23 ....get the weather forecast? ...................................................... 23 ....select Private channels? ......................................................... 23 ....scan the channels? ................................................................. 24 ....use the Memory? ................................................................... 24 ....change the transmitting power? ............................................ 24 ....navigate the menus? .............................................................. 25 ....use the Menu shortcuts? ........................................................ 26 ....adjust the active speaker volume? ......................................... 26 2.3 Using the handset - making and receiving calls .................................... 27 ....use the intercom? ................................................................... 27 ....receive a routine call? ............................................................. 27 2.4 Using the handset - DSC operations ..................................................... 28 ....make a DSC phone call? ......................................................... 28 ....view phone book details? ....................................................... 29 iv .... add an entry to the DSC phone book? ....................................30 ....call another ship? ...................................................................31 ....make a specified Distress call? ................................................32 ....cancel a Distress call? .............................................................33 ....make an All Ships Call (Urgency)? ...........................................34 ....make a position request? ........................................................35 .... access the DSC call log? .........................................................36 ....delete an entry from the DSC call log? ....................................37 2.5 Receiving distress alerts .......................................................................38 Distress calls .....................................................................................38 Distress acknowledgement ...............................................................38 Distress acknowledgement to a call from your radio ..................38 Distress acknowledgement for another vessel? ..........................39 Distress relay .....................................................................................39 2.6 Receiving weather alerts ......................................................................39 2.7 Additional functions .............................................................................39 Intercom/fog/hailer ...........................................................................40 Intercom .....................................................................................40 Fog warnings ..............................................................................40 ....set up the automatic fog signal? .............................................41 Hailer ..........................................................................................41 Chapter 3: Installation .......................................................................................43 3.1 EMC Installation Guidelines .................................................................43 3.2 What's in the box? ................................................................................44 Can I get optional extras? .................................................................45 3.3 Where should I install my radio? ...........................................................46 3.4 Typical installation ................................................................................48 3.5 How much space does the Ray240 need? .............................................49 3.6 How do I make the electrical connections? ...........................................51 3.7 How do I get position data? ..................................................................52 3.8 Setting up the Ray240 ..........................................................................53 .... enter my boat's MMSI number? .............................................53 ....enter my ATIS number? ...........................................................54 v Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...............................................55 4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 55 4.2 What maintenance can I do? ................................................................ 55 4.3 How do I troubleshoot the Ray240? ..................................................... 55 4.4 How do I get the radio serviced? .......................................................... 56 4.5 How do I contact Raymarine? .............................................................. 57 Appendix A:VHF Channels ..................................................................................59 Appendix B: Technical specification .................................................................67 Appendix C: Hints and Tips .................................................................................69 Appendix D:List Of Abbreviations ....................................................................71 Limited Warranty Certificate - VHF Products ...................................................73 vi Important Information 7 Important Information Purpose This handbook contains important information on the installation, operation and maintenance of the US and European versions of the Ray240 VHF radio, which is intended for light marine use and covers the following models: · E42001 Ray240 System - US and Canadian version. · E42002 Ray240E System - European version. To get the best results in operation and performance, please take the time to read this handbook thoroughly. Safety notices WARNING: Electrical safety Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any electrical connections. WARNING: Electromagnetic exposure Failure to observe the Antenna and EME Exposure guidelines may expose those within the Maximum Permissible Exposure radius to RF radiation absorption that exceeds the FCC MPE limit. It is the Radio Operator's responsibility to ensure that no one is within this radius before transmitting. WARNING: Navigation aid Although we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it should only be used as an aid to navigation and never replace common sense and navigational judgement. Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop. CAUTION: Compass safe distance The compass safe distance, measured in accordance with EN 60945, for the Ray240 is 0.9 m. 8 Ray240 User Manual FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this equipment, not expressly approved in writing by Raymarine Inc., could violate compliance with FCC rules and void the operator's authority to operate the equipment. EMC conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. Antenna mounting and EME exposure Ensure that the antenna is connected to the radio before transmitting. Raymarine declares a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 1.5 meters (per OET Bulletin 65) for this system, assumin ...