User manual RAYMARINE RAY218 AND RAY55 VHF RADIOS

Ray218 & Ray55 Marine VHF Radio Owner's Handbook Document number: 81278-3 Date: April 2007 Trademarks and registered trademarks Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine plc. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Contents of this handbook © Raymarine 2007 3 Contents Trademarks and registered trademarks ............................................ 2 About this Handbook .............................................................................................9 Important Information .......................................................................................10 Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure ................................................ 12 Safe Compass Distance ........................................................................ 12 EMC Conformance ............................................................................... 12 Duty Cycle ............................................................................................ 12 Chapter 1: Introduction .....................................................................................13 1.1 Ray218 and Ray55 Fixed Station VHF Radios ....................................... 13 1.2 Features ............................................................................................... 13 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) .............................................................. 14 Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................15 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................... 15 Removing the Sun Cover ..................................................................... 15 Equipment Supplied ............................................................................. 16 2.2 Planning the Installation ...................................................................... 17 2.3 Cable Connections ............................................................................. 20 Power ................................................................................................ 21 Hailer Horn (Ray218 only) ................................................................ 22 External Speaker ............................................................................... 22 Raymic / Mic Relocation ....................................................................... 22 NMEA Data ........................................................................................ 23 NMEA IN (from GPS) ...................................................................... 24 NMEA OUT (to Chartplotter Display) .............................................. 24 Antenna ............................................................................................... 25 Grounding ............................................................................................ 26 Chapter 3: General Operations .........................................................................27 3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs .................................................................... 27 Microphone Keys ................................................................................. 28 1. PTT ......................................................................................... 28 2. HILO / LOC DIST ......................................................................... 28 3. 16/9 ....................................................................................... 28 4. UP/DOWN ............................................................................... 28 5. SCAN / SAVE ............................................................................ 28 Transceiver Controls ............................................................................. 28 6. CH/OK ....................................................................................... 28 7. PWR/VOL ................................................................................... 28 8. SQ .............................................................................................. 28 9. Soft Keys .................................................................................... 29 4 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Transceiver Push Keys ...........................................................................29 10. HAILER / INTCM (Ray218 only) ...............................................29 11. MENU/DSC .............................................................................29 12. CLEAR/WX ...........................................................................29 13. 16/9 ......................................................................................29 14. DISTRESS ................................................................................29 Optional Raymic Second Station ...........................................................30 A. PTT .........................................................................................30 B. VOL/SQ .....................................................................................30 C. CLEAR/WX .............................................................................31 D. 16/9 ........................................................................................31 E. Soft Keys ...................................................................................31 F. MENU / DSC ..............................................................................31 G. CH ............................................................................................31 H. OK / INTCM ..............................................................................31 Transceiver LCD ..................................................................................32 1. (RX) Receiving ................................................................................32 2. (TX) Transmitting ............................................................................32 3. (HI/LO) TX Power ............................................................................32 4. ATIS Active .....................................................................................32 5. (SAVED) Memory Mode ..................................................................32 6. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode ..........................................................33 7. (FAV123) Favorite Channel .............................................................33 8. Automatic Channel Changing Blocked ...........................................33 9. GPS .................................................................................................33 10. DSC Call .......................................................................................33 11. Weather Alert ...............................................................................33 12. Dot Matrix Display ..........................................................................33 13. (MAN) Manual Position Data ..........................................................33 14. Channel Status ...............................................................................34 15. Soft Key Labels ................................................................................34 16. Channel Name ................................................................................34 17. Channel Number ............................................................................34 18. Channel Set ....................................................................................34 19. Signal Strength ...............................................................................34 Display Mode .......................................................................................34 Alert Messages .....................................................................................35 Turning the Power ON and OFF ...........................................................35 Setting the Volume .............................................................................36 Setting the Squelch .............................................................................36 Tuning the Channel ............................................................................36 Selecting a Weather Channel .............................................................37 Weather Alert Operation ..............................................................37 5 3.9 Selecting the Priority Channel .............................................................. 38 3.10 Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel ............................................. 38 Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel ..................................... 38 3.11 Transmitting ....................................................................................... 39 Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction .............................. 40 3.12 Menu Mode Operation ......................................................................... 40 3.13 DSC Call Operation .............................................................................. 40 Chapter 4: Menu Settings ..................................................................................41 4.1 Menu Function ................................................................................... 41 Making Menu and Programming Selections ........................................ 41 4.2 VHF Operations .................................................................................... 44 Scan Mode ......................................................................................... 44 All Scan ........................................................................................ 45 Priority All Scan ............................................................................ 46 Saved (Memory) Scan .................................................................. 46 Priority Saved Scan ...................................................................... 47 Display Mode ....................................................................................... 47 Setting the Power Output (HI/LO) ........................................................ 48 Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction .............................. 49 Saving Channels to Memory .............................................................. 50 Using the Watch Modes ....................................................................... 51 Dual Watch .................................................................................... 51 Tri Watch ........................................................................................ 51 Frequency Band ................................................................................... 52 Channel Name ................................................................................... 53 Favorite Channel ................................................................................ 54 Sensitivity .......................................................................................... 56 4.3 Hailer/Fog Horn/Intercom ..................................................................... 56 Hailer (Ray218 only) ............................................................................. 56 Fog Horn (Ray218 only) ........................................................................ 57 Intercom ............................................................................................... 58 4.4 GPS/Time Setup .................................................................................. 59 Manual Position ................................................................................... 59 Settings .............................................................................................. 61 Latitude/Longitude Display .......................................................... 61 Time Display ................................................................................ 61 Time Offset .................................................................................. 61 Time Format ................................................................................. 61 COG/SOG Display ........................................................................ 62 NMEA Output .................................................................................... 62 4.5 System Configuration ........................................................................ 64 Backlight Adjustment ........................................................................ 64 6 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Contrast Adjustment ..........................................................................64 Key Beep .............................................................................................65 Signal Bar ...........................................................................................65 Bearing Mode .....................................................................................65 Speed Unit ..........................................................................................66 System Test .........................................................................................66 Version Number .................................................................................67 Reset ..................................................................................................67 VHF OPS .........................................................................................67 GPS SETUP .....................................................................................67 SYSTEM CONFIG ............................................................................68 DSC MENU .....................................................................................68 Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ......................................................69 5.1 DSC Call Menu ...................................................................................69 Making DSC Menu and Programming Selections .................................70 5.2 Distress Calls ......................................................................................72 Sending a Distress Call .......................................................................72 Undesignated (Quick) Distress Call ................................................72 Designated Distress Call ...............................................................73 Transmitting ...................................................................................74 Receiving Acknowledgement .........................................................74 Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error ...............................................74 Receiving a Distress Call .....................................................................75 Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another Station ..............................76 5.3 DSC Phonebook ..................................................................................76 Adding a new Entry ............................................................................77 Editing an Existing Entry .....................................................................78 Deleting an Existing Entry ...................................................................79 5.4 Individual Calls ...................................................................................79 Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations ......................................................79 Transmitting an Individual Call ...........................................................79 Receiving Individual Calls ...................................................................81 5.5 Group Calls .........................................................................................83 Group MMSI Setup .............................................................................83 Adding a New Group ......................................................................83 Transmitting a Group Call ...................................................................84 Receiving Group Calls ........................................................................85 5.6 All Ships Calls .....................................................................................87 Transmitting an All Ships Call .............................................................87 Receiving an All Ships Call ..................................................................88 5.7 Position Request .................................................................................89 Specifying the Target Vessel ...............................................................90 7 Retrieving the Last Received Position Data ........................................ 91 Receiving a Position Request From Another Station ............................. 91 5.8 Received Calls (Logs) ......................................................................... 92 Log Entry Options ............................................................................... 93 5.9 DSC Setup .......................................................................................... 94 My MMSI ID ......................................................................................... 94 Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls ............................... 96 Position Reply .................................................................................... 97 Chapter 6: Customer Service ............................................................................99 6.1 How to Contact Raymarine .................................................................. 99 On the Internet ..................................................................................... 99 Customer Support .......................................................................... 99 Product Repair and Service ................................................................... 99 Accessories and Parts ................................................................... 100 Technical Support ......................................................................... 100 Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................101 General .............................................................................................. 101 Transmitter ........................................................................................ 102 Receiver ............................................................................................. 102 Appendix B: Radio Controls .............................................................................103 Microphone Keys ............................................................................... 104 Transceiver Controls ........................................................................... 104 Transceiver Push Keys ......................................................................... 104 Optional Raymic Handset ................................................................... 105 Raymic Keys ................................................................................. 106 Appendix C: Menu Structure ............................................................................107 Appendix D: Channel List ................................................................................109 U.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies ....................................... 109 Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies.............................. 112 International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies............................ 117 WX Channels (North America only) .................................................... 120 Appendix E: Glossary ........................................................................................121 Index ..............................................................................................123 8 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 9 About this Handbook Intended Use This handbook describes the Ray218 and Ray55 fixed VHF marine radios. The Ray218 and Ray55 provide two-way communications on all US, Canadian and International marine channels and weather watch on ten weather channels. The Ray218 and Ray55 include equipment for Class "D" Digital Selective Calling (DSC). Conventions Used Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals (for example: MENU/DSC). The LCD indicators and functions are shown in normal capitals (for example: TX). Technical Accuracy To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct as it went to press. However, our policy of continuous product improvement and updating may change specifications without prior notice. As a result, unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time. Raymarine cannot accept liability for inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. For the latest handbook revisions and product information visit our web site: www.raymarine.com Warranty To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is very important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits. 10 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Important Information Raymarine radios comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada requirements that regulate marine VHF radio usage for the US and Canada, respectively. Marine VHF radio users must comply with all applicable rules and regulations, some of which are described in this handbook. FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (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, Incorporated could violate compliance with This information was current at the time this handbook was printed. Up-to-date information, including licensing requirements, can be obtained on the FCC web site at: www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine Official FCC forms can be obtained on the FCC web site at: www.fcc.gov/formpage.html FCC rules and void the operator's authority to operate the equipment. Station License An FCC Ship Radio Station License and Call Sign are not required for most recreational vessels travelling in US waters. However, you must obtain a license if your vessel travels to foreign ports. Ships that use MF/HF single side-band radio, satellite communications, or telegraphy must be licensed by the FCC. You can obtain a Station License by filing FCC Form 605, which is available from the FCC web site listed above. Operator License An Operator License is not required to operate a VHF Marine Radio within US territorial waters. However, a license is required to operate the radio if you dock in a foreign port (including Canada and Mexico) or leave a foreign port to dock in a U.S. port. You can request a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit from the FCC by filing Form 753. Important Information 11 Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To obtain Industry Canada information on RF exposure (RSS-102) and compliance, please refer to the Industry Canada web site: www.ic.gc.ca License You do not need a license to operate this radio in a registered vessel within sovereign waters of Canada or the US. Owners of unregistered vessels should contact Industry Canada for advice. You will need a license to operate this radio outside of Canada or the US. To obtain Industry Canada licensing information or to locate the nearest field or regional office, refer to the Industry Canada web site: www.ic.gc.ca The following information is required to complete the license application: Industry Canada Certification Number: 4069A-VHFGEN1 FCC Type Number: PJ5VHFGEN1 FCC Type Accepted: Parts 15 and 80 Output Power: 1 watt (low) & 25 watts (high) Modulation: FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) Frequency Range: 156.025­157.425 Outside the US and Canada Outside the US and Canada, please check your national requirements for both operators and equipment licensing. Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) The Ray218 and Ray55 include equipment for Class "D" Digital Selective Calling (DSC). A nine-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is required to operate the DSC equipment. You can request an MMSI number from the FCC when you apply for a Station License. If your vessel does not require a license, you may obtain an MMSI by contacting BoatUS (www.boatus.com). Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number into your Ray218/Ray55 as described in this handbook. Safety Notices Your Raymarine VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or product malfunction. 12 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is: · located at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the radio · connected to the radio before transmitting This system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Radius of 1.5 meters, assuming the maximum power of the radio and antennas with a maximum gain of 3dBi. Accounting for the height of an average adult (2 meters) the minimum height of the antenna above the deck to meet RF exposure compliance requirements is 3.5 meters. Antennas with more gain require a greater MPE radius. Do not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier. WARNING: Maximum Permissible Exposure Failure to observe these guidelines may expose those within the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) radius to RF radiation absorption that exceeds this limit. It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that no one comes within this radius. WARNING: Microwave Radiation Operators with cardiac pacemakers, electric-medical equipment and life support machines should not be exposed to microwave radiation. CAUTION: Antenna Connection Never operate the radio unless it is connected to the antenna. Safe Compass Distance Safe Compass Distance is 1 meter for a common compass. To be sure, you should locate the radio as far as possible from the compass. Test your compass to verify proper operation while the radio is also operating. 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 conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards but correct installation and use is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. Duty Cycle The normal duty cycle of the Ray 218 / Ray55 is 5% transmit, 5% receive, and 90% standby. 13 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Ray218 and Ray55 Fixed Station VHF Radios The Ray218 and Ray55 marine VHF radiotelephones are microprocessorcontrolled transceivers that provide reliable simplex (single frequency) and semiduplex (two frequency) communications. This handbook describes the physical and functional characteristics of these radios. Ray55 Raymic (optional) Microphone (standard) Ray218 The Ray218 and Ray55 provide two-way communications on all US, Canadian and International marine channels and ten weather channels. Refer to the Frequency Tables in Appendix D, which list all marine VHF channels available in your radio. You should familiarize yourself with these tables to ensure proper channel usage. 1.2 Features The Ray218 and Ray55 are designed and manufactured to provide ease of operation with excellent reliability. The Ray218 and Ray55 have many enhanced features, including: · Waterproof to IPX-7 standard · Anti-glare 1.9"(48mm) x 1.3" (32mm) LCD full dot matrix display · 3 soft keys for easy programming and menu selection D9154-2 14 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Weather Channel watch with 1050Hz Alert Tone detect Dedicated key for switching to Priority Channel 16 Programmable Secondary Priority Channel key All Scan, Memory Scan and 2 Priority Scan functions Dual/Tri Watch Monitor modes Local Mode decreases noise in areas where RF interference is high Enhanced GPS Position Data gives Latitude and Longitude to 1/10,000 of a minute plus Time, SOG and COG data from any NMEA input Automatically distinguishes between calls made to Ship or Coast Stations Low and High Voltage detection with alert Editable Channel Name 10 Brightness and Contrast settings Optional Raymic Second Station Handset Optional external speakers for both transceiver and Raymic stations Digital Selective Calling (DSC) The Ray218 and Ray55 include equipment for Class "D" Digital Selective Calling (DSC). DSC protocol is a globally applied system used to send and receive digital calls. DSC uses a unique Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number to direct DSC calls directly to your radio, much like a telephone number. Most importantly, DSC enables digital distress calls that automatically notify other ships and shore stations where you are and that you are in a distress situation. Note: An MMSI ID number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. You can obtain an MMSI from BoatUS (www.boatus.com). Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number yourself one time only using the menu operation described in "My MMSI ID" on page 94. The Ray218 and Ray55 include the following DSC features: · Separate receiver dedicated to handling DSC Calls on channel 70 · Position Request function sends GPS position data to or receives position data from other stations · Phonebook for automatically making DSC calls · Quick Call feature sends Individual Calls or Group Calls directly from the phonebook, just like the redial function on a telephone · Five Group IDs for making DSC Calls only to stations in your group, such as a flotilla or fishing fleet DSC functions are fully described in Chapter 5. 15 Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection Use care when unpacking the unit from the shipping carton to prevent damage to the contents. It is also good practice to save the carton and the interior packing material in the event you must return the unit to the factory. Removing the Sun Cover The Sun Cover was designed to remain attached to the radio, even in rough seas. To remove the Sun Cover: 1. Place your thumb in the dimple and push downward. 2. At the same time, pull up the lift tab with your index finger. 3. Pinch your fingers towards each other as you lift up. D10233 -1 16 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Equipment Supplied The following is a list of materials supplied with the Ray218 and Ray55: Part No E43032 R49163 R49164 R49165 R49171 R49166 R49167 R49168 81278 Description Ray218 VHF Radio with removable microphone Sun Cover Mounting Bracket Bracket Knob for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 Microphone Microphone Hanger for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 Power Cord for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 NMEA/Speaker/Hailer Cable Handbook for Ray218/Ray55 Screws (x5) for Mounting Bracket/Microphone Hanger Screw/Lock Washer (x1) for Grounding E43036 R49170 R49169 R49165 R49166 R49167 81278 Ray55 VHF Radio with integral microphone Sun Cover Mounting Bracket Bracket Knob for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 Microphone Hanger for Ray218/Ray55 Power Cord for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49 Handbook for Ray218/Ray55 Screws (x5) for Mounting Bracket/Microphone Hanger Screw/Lock Washer (x1) for Grounding The following is a list of optional equipment: Part No A46051 A46055 A46056 A46054 A46053 A46060 E46006 M95435 Description Raymic Second Station for Ray218/Ray55 Raymic Extension Cable, 5m* Raymic Extension Cable, 10m* Microphone Relocation Kit for Ray218/Ray55 Rear Flush Mount Kit for Ray218/Ray55 Front Flush Mount Kit for Ray218 10W External Speaker Hailer Horn Speaker * Maximum total Raymic extension cable length must not exceed 20 meters Chapter 2: Installation 17 2.2 Planning the Installation Mount the transceiver to allow easy access from the location where the boat is normally navigated. Select a location that is non-metallic, dry, protected, wellventilated, and free from high operating temperatures and excessive vibration. Provide sufficient space behind the transceiver to allow for proper cable connections to the rear panel connectors. Locate the transceiver as near as possible to the power source yet as far apart as possible from any devices that may cause interference such as motors, generators, and other on board electronics. The radio should be protected from prolonged direct exposure to rain and salt spray. The Ray218/Ray55 is not designed to be mounted in engine compartments. Do not install the radio in a location where there may be flammable vapors (such as in an engine room or compartment, or in a fuel tank bay), water splash or spray from bilges or hatches, where it is at risk from physical damage from heavy items (such as hatch covers, tool boxes, etc.), or where it might be covered by other equipment. Locate the radio at least 1.5 meters from the antenna. Safe Compass Distance is 1 meter for a common compass. To be sure, you should locate the radio as far as possible from the compass. Test your compass to verify proper operation while the radio is also operating. The Ray218/Ray55 can be conveniently mounted on a chart table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other desired location. Refer to the following figure for typical mounting methods. Table top mount Bulkhead mount Overhead mount The Ray218/Ray55 may also be flush mounted using the optional A46053 Rear Flush Mount Kit, available from your Raymarine dealer. A Front Mount Kit (part number A 46060) is also available for the Ray218. Instructions for installing the radio using the Flush Mount Kit are included with the kit. D9306-1 18 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Ray218 Dimensions 2.87" (73mm) 1.57" (40mm) 2.36" (60mm) 8.76" (222.5mm) 6.93" (176mm) 7.06" (179.3mm) top bottom 4.72" (120mm) 7.79" (198mm) 1.12" (28.3mm) 3.84" (97.5mm) 5.94" (151mm) 4.43" (112.5mm) 2.91" (74mm) 5.91" (150mm) 0.59" (15mm) D9309-2 Chapter 2: Installation 19 Ray55 Dimensions 7.52" (191mm) 5.83" (148mm) R2.6 1.57" (40mm) 1.97" (50mm) 3.94" (100mm) top 6.85" (174mm) 2.96" (75.3mm) bottom 7.09" (180mm) 1.50" (38mm) 5.35" (136mm) 3.69" (93.8mm) 3.15" (80mm) 2.51" (63.7mm) 4.80" (122mm) 0.54" (13.8mm) D9305-2 20 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 2.3 Cable Connections The radio has bullet connectors for power and cable connectors for attaching the optional Raymic or Microphone Relocation Kit. The remaining wires are for attaching NMEA, an optional external speaker, and an optional a hailer horn (Ray218 only). The Ray218 has a single cable with mating connectors for this purpose; the Ray55 has individual wire pairs. In either case, connect the wires as shown in the following table. Other connections are discussed in the ensuing sections. Color Gray Purple Blue Brown Yellow Green White Black Signal NMEA IN + NMEA IN ­ NMEA OUT + NMEA OUT ­ SPEAKER + SPEAKER ­ HAILER + HAILER ­ Connects to GPS Chartplotter display unit (E Series, C Series, etc.) Optional remote speaker, Raymarine part no. E46006 Optional horn speaker, Raymarine part no. M95435 (Ray218 only) Make cable connections as shown in the following figures. Ray218 Rear Connections fuse Power Antenna NMEA/Speaker/Hailer Raymic / Mic Relocation Ground D9307-3 Chapter 2: Installation Ray55 Rear Connections fuse Power Antenna 21 NMEA / Speaker Raymic / Mic Relocation Ground The ends of all wires are clipped at the factory so that no bare metal is exposed. You must strip back the insulation before installation. If you are not connecting a wire or set of wires (SPEAKER, for example), leave them insulated. If you have stripped back a wire that you will not be connecting, clip the bare wire down to the insulation. Power The red and black Power Cord provides connection to DC power. Slide the bullet connectors on the cord into their mates (with the same colored wire) on the rear of the radio. Connect the stripped wires on the Power Cord to the nearest primary source of the boat's DC power. A suitable source would be a circuit breaker on the power panel or a fuse block near the unit, rated at 10 amps. The red (+) wire contains an in-line fuse rated at 10A, 250V, slow-blow . Connect it to the positive terminal of the power source. Connect the black (­) wire to the negative (ground) of the power source. If the fuse ever needs to be replaced, be sure to use the same type and rating. The power cord must be long enough to reach the DC power source. If additional wire length is required, the cable can be extended by adding more cable as necessary. However, for power cable runs longer than 15 feet, larger wire diameter size should be used to prevent voltage line loss. To ensure adequate current draw to the equipment, Raymarine recommends that you use lugs to connect the power cable to the DC supply and that the lug connections be both crimped and soldered. D9774-3 22 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios The Ray218/Ray55 is designed for a 12 volt (nominal) system. If battery voltage drops below 10.5 VDC, the LOW icon appears on the LCD. Discontinue using the radio if a low voltage condition occurs as performance would be unreliable. If voltage increases to 15.8 VDC, HIGH appears. If voltage exceeds 18.5 VDC, the unit automatically shuts down to prevent damage. Hailer Horn (Ray218 only) Connect the white (+) wire and black (­) wire to the hailer horn observing polarity as it is marked on the speaker. The HAILER ­ wire is the same color as the POWER ­ wire (black). Ensure that black HAILER ­ wire is NOT connected to ground or to the negative terminal of the boat's battery. Note: To avoid feedback, mount the horn so that it is facing away from the microphone and is located at least 3 meters (10 feet) from the microphone. External Speaker Connect the yellow (+) wire and green (­) wire from the radio to the same colored wires on the E46006 External Speaker. Be sure to insulate exposed bare ends. Note: You can connect separate external speakers to the transceiver and to the optional Raymic second station. Raymic / Mic Relocation The radio has cable connectors for attaching either the optional A46051 Raymic or the A46054 Microphone Relocation Kit for mounting the microphone in a remote location. Align the arrows on both connector ends and mate. Raymic Extension cables are available from your Raymarine dealer in 5 meter (part no. A46055) and 10 meter (part no. A46056) lengths. Maximum total Raymic extension cable length must not exceed 20 meters. You can also install an optional E46006 external speaker to the Raymic. Connect the yellow (+) wire and green (­) wire from the E46006 External Speaker to the same colored wires emanating from the pigtail at the Raymic end of the extension cable. See the following figure. Note: You can connect separate external speakers to the transceiver and to the optional Raymic second station. Chapter 2: Installation 23 Raymic External Speaker Radio (rear) Extension Cable Raymic and External Speaker Connections NMEA Data The Ray218/Ray55 accepts NMEA 0183 (V3.01) data from a position determining device (GPS) to provide the Latitude and Longitude position information. This information appears on the radio's LCD display and is also transmitted during a DSC Distress Call. When a valid NMEA signal is detected, the GPS satellite indicator appears solid on the LCD. When no NMEA signal is detected, the GPS satellite indicator blinks. When Distress Call and Position (lat/lon) information is received from other stations, your Ray218/Ray55 also has the capability of outputting the vessel's position to your chartplotter display unit (C Series, E Series, etc.) over the NMEA port so that it can be displayed on the screen. See "NMEA Output" on page 62. D10325-2 24 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios NMEA IN (from GPS) Connect the NMEA OUT + and NMEA OUT ­ signals from the positioning device to the NMEA IN + (gray) and NMEA IN ­ (purple) wires, respectively, from the radio. An example of how to make the connections using a suitable connector block is shown in the following drawing. For specific instructions how to connect your particular GPS, please refer to the handbook that came with that device. to Radio: NMEA IN + (gray) from GPS: NMEA OUT + NMEA IN (purple) NMEA OUT D9308-2 NMEA Alarm When no valid position data is available, the NMEA alarm sounds (provided that the MMSI number has been programmed): the GPS satellite icon flashes and NO POS DATA is displayed on the dot matrix display. The alert tone sounds for 5 seconds or until you acknowledge it by pressing any key. The alarm repeats every four hours, as long as the condition exists. If desired, you can manually enter time and position data using the GPS/Time Setup feature, as described on page 59. The alert repeats every four hours as long as no position information has been entered manually. If position data is entered manually but has not been updated during the previous 23.5 hours, all the position (lat/lon) fields are set to all 9's, time field is set to all 8's, and the display reverts to NO POS DATA. NMEA OUT (to Chartplotter Display) Connect the NMEA IN + and NMEA IN ­ signals from the chartplotter display to the NMEA OUT + (blue) and NMEA OUT ­ (brown) wires, respectively, from the radio. An example of how to make the connections using a suitable connector block is shown in the following drawing. For specific instructions how to connect your particular display, please refer to the handbook that came with that device. from Radio: NMEA OUT + (blue) to Display: NMEA IN + NMEA OUT (brown) NMEA IN D9775-1 Chapter 2: Installation 25 Antenna Raymarine recommends that you install a VHF Marine band antenna with a minimum height of 8 ft. and gain of at least 6 dB. The coaxial VHF antenna cable connects to the Ray218/Ray55 antenna jack on the rear panel using a PL-259 VHF type connector. The antenna cable length can be critical to performance. If you are uncertain, contact a professional installer or call Raymarine Product Support. If a longer cable length is required, RG-8x (50 ohm) marine coaxial cable or equivalent cable can be used for runs up to a maximum of 50 feet. If the distance required is even greater, Raymarine recommends using low loss RG-213 or equivalent cable for the entire run to avoid excessive losses in power output. If the antenna RF connector is likely to be exposed to the marine environment, a protective coating of silicon grease (Dow Corning DC-4 or similar) can be applied to the connector before connecting it to the radio. Any other extensions or adapters in the cable run should also be protected by grease and then wrapped with a waterproofing tape. Antenna Mounting Suggestions Mounting the VHF antenna properly is very important because it will directly affect the performance of your VHF radio. Use a VHF antenna designed for marine vessels. Since VHF transmission is essentially line-of-sight, mount the antenna at a location on the vessel that is free of obstruction to obtain maximum range. If you must extend the length of the coaxial cable between the antenna and the radio, use a coaxial cable designed for the least amount of power loss over the entire cable length. For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is: · mounted as high as possible, but at least located at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the radio · connected to the radio before transmitting WARNING: Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure Ensure that the antenna is mounted so that no one can enter the maximum permissible exposure radius for RF radiation. See the Safety Notice entitled "Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure" on page 12. 26 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Grounding While special grounding is not required, it is good marine practice to properly ground all electronic equipment to the boat's earth ground system. The Ray218/ Ray55 can be connected to ground by installing the supplied screw and lock washer into the threaded hole labelled with the icon, located on the transceiver's rear panel, adjacent to the antenna jack. Then attach a #10 AWG wire from this screw to the nearest ship's earth ground connection point. CAUTION: Ground Connection Do not connect this ground connection to the negative terminal of the battery. 27 Chapter 3: General Operations 3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs Several of the keys on the front panel of the transceiver serve multiple purposes. For the most part, the function indicated on the first line of the key is accessed by pressing that key for fewer than 3 seconds and then releasing it. The function indicated on the second line of the key is accessed by pressing and holding the key for greater than 3 seconds. Ray218 D9155-1 Ray55 D9304-1 28 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Microphone Keys 1. PTT Press this Push-to-Talk key to transmit. 2. HILO / LOC DIST Press and release to toggle the transmit power from HI to LO. Can also be used to select items in menu mode. Press and hold for to toggle between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode). 3. 16/9 Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority Channel. 4. UP/DOWN Use the arrow keys to change the active channel number. Press and hold for rapid channel changing. Can also be used to scroll through selections in menu and programming modes. 5. SCAN / SAVE Press and release this key to access the Scan Mode menu, which is described on page 44. If Scan Mode is active, pressing this key terminates the scan. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter a channel into the radio's memory. This function is described in "Saving Channels to Memory" on page 50. Transceiver Controls 6. CH/OK Rotate this knob to change the current channel number and to change values in Menu mode or during programming. Press in to enter values selected in Menu mode or during programming. 7. PWR/VOL Use this knob to turn the radio ON and OFF and to set the volume. 8. SQ Use this knob to set the squelch threshold, which cuts off the receiver when the signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise. Chapter 3: General Operations 29 9. Soft Keys These multifunction keys change according to context, such as to navigate through menus or to make menu selections. Press to select the corresponding function as identified by the on-screen label. Transceiver Push Keys 10. HAILER / INTCM (Ray218 only) Press and release to access the hailer horn to make voice announcements or sound various fog horn tones. Press and hold for 3 seconds to use the intercom feature to communicate with a secondary station. Requires an optional Raymic second station. This key is only available with the Ray218. 11. MENU/DSC Press and release this key to select Menu Mode, which is used to set up the radio. Menu operations are fully described in Chapter 4. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter DSC Call Mode, which is used for making DSC Calls and viewing the DSC Call Logs and the DSC Call Phonebook. A Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. This number directs DSC calls directly to your radio, much like a telephone number. You can program the MMSI number yourself one time only using the operation described in "My MMSI ID" on page 94. Otherwise, your Raymarine dealer can program or change the number for you. Full details on DSC call operation are described in Chapter 5. 12. CLEAR/WX Press and release to terminate a function and return to the last-used channel. Press and hold for 3 seconds to select the Weather mode. 13. 16/9 Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority Channel. 14. DISTRESS Push up the spring-loaded cover and press this key to make a DSC Distress Call. Instructions for making a Distress Call are described in Section 5.2. 30 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios Optional Raymic Second Station The optional Raymic Handset provides the Ray218/Ray55 with a second station in a telephone handset design. The Raymic, which attaches to the handset connector on the rear of the radio, enables intercom capabilities with the transceiver from a remote portion of the vessel. Intercom functions are discussed on page 58. A. PTT Press this Push-to-Talk key to transmit. B. VOL/SQ By default, these keys control earpiece speaker volume. Press the up arrow key to increase or the down arrow to decrease the volume. Press and release the center key to activate the squelch threshold adjustment. Then, press up arrow key to increase or down arrow to decrease the squelch level. D9253-1 Chapter 3: General Operations 31 C. CLEAR/WX Press and release to terminate a function and return to the last-used channel. Press and hold for 3 seconds to select the Weather mode. D. 16/9 Press and release this key to switch between the Priority Channel 16 and the current working channel. Press and hold for 3 seconds to tune to the Secondary Priority Channel, which defaults to 9. If already tuned to the Secondary Priority Channel, press and hold for 3 seconds to program a new Secondary Priority Channel. E. Soft Keys These multifunction keys change according to context, such as to navigate through menus or to make menu selections. Press to select the corresponding function as identified by the on-screen label. F. MENU / DSC Press and release this key to select Menu Mode, which is used to set up the radio. The menu structure is outlined in the following drawing. Menu operations are fully described in Chapter 4. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter DSC Call Mode, which is used for making DSC Calls and viewing the DSC Call Logs and the DSC Call Phonebook. G. CH Use the arrow keys to change the active channel number. Press and hold for rapid channel changing. Can also be used to scroll through selections in menu and programming modes. H. OK / INTCM Press and release this key to enter values selected in Menu mode or during programming. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable the intercom feature for communications between the transceiver and Raymic second station. Intercom functions are discussed on page 58. 32 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 3.2 Transceiver LCD The following describes the function of the characters on the radio's LCD. 1. (RX) Receiving Indicates that the radio is receiving a radio signal. 2. (TX) Transmitting Indicates the PTT key is being pressed and the radio is transmitting. 3. (HI/LO) TX Power Indicates whether transmit power is set for 25 watts (HI) or 1 watt (LO). 4. ATIS Active Indicates ATIS transmission is enabled. Only available in European countries using the International channel set. 5. (SAVED) Memory Mode Indicates the current channel has been saved in memory. Appears during Saved (Memory) Scan and Priority Saved Scan modes. D9156-1 26 06.0098N U S 080 04.8589W A A MAN20:45UTC COMMERCL CH68 CH69 CH71 88 CH HAS BEEN Chapter 3: General Operations 33 6. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode Indicates the radio is in Local Reception mode, which decreases receiver sensitivity in high traffic areas to decrease unwanted reception. 7. (FAV123) Favorite Channel Indicates which of the three (3) Favorite Channel banks is currently selected. Each bank displays a different favorite channel that you have assigned for each of the 3 soft key labels at the bottom of the LCD. This gives you a total of 9 favorite channels that you can jump to at the press of a key. 8. Automatic Channel Changing Blocked Indicates that your radio will not automatically switch to the channel requested by an incoming DSC call but rather will prompt you to manually accept or decline the channel change request. Applies to Distress and All Ships Urgency calls only. This feature is controlled by the DSC Setup menu item AUTO CH CHG described on page 96. By default, this icon is off, meaning that auto channel changing is active. 9. 10. GPS Indicates that positional data is available from your GPS. DSC Call When flashing, indicates that the radio has received a DSC Call. Details of the call can be viewed in the associated log. See "Received Calls (Logs)" on page 92. The icon disappears when the call is accepted, the call is rejected, or the associated message is viewed in the log. 11. Weather Alert Indicates that the radio is monitoring for weather alert broadcasts. 12. Dot Matrix Display Indicates radio functions, GPS position data or special conditions, depending on the situation. The screen is different when sending/receiving a DSC Call (see Chapter 5) or setting up a Menu item (see Chapter 4). 13. (MAN) Manual Position Data Indicates position data is not from GPS but rather has been entered manually. 34 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 14. Channel Status A subscript character following the channel number indicates special qualities. (A) Simplex Channel The subscript A indicates that the currently-selected US or Canadian channel is simplex, although its International counterpart is semi-duplex (5A, for example). This channel uses the transmit frequency of the International channel for both transmitting and receiving. If a channel is simplex in all 3 channel sets (US, Canadian, and International--channel 6, for example), the A does not appear. Note: Simplex means that the radio transmits and receives on the same frequency for this channel. Semi-duplex channels use separate frequencies to transmit and receive. (B) Receive-only Channel The subscript B indicates that you cannot transmit on the currently-selected channel; it is receive-only. Used with Canadian channels only. 15. Soft Key Labels Displays the current function of the associated soft key. 16. Channel Name Displays the current channel name. This field is editable. 17. Channel Number Displays the current active channel number. 18. Channel Set Indicates which channel set is selected: USA, INT (International), CAN (Canadian), or WX (Weather). 19. Signal Strength Indicates that the relative strength of the radio signal being received. Displays between 0 (no signal) and 5 (strongest signal) bars. Display Mode The Ray218/Ray55 has an alternative method for displaying the channel number than the one demonstrated above: 2 UP mode. In 2 UP mode, you are presented with the currently-active channel on the left and the standby channel on the right. 2 UP mode is discussed in "Display Mode" on page 47. Chapter 3: General Operations 35 3.3 Alert Messages The radio has several warning messages to alert you to special conditions. Battery Voltage High 26 06.0098N U S 080 04.8582W A A B PM12:25LOC PLEASURE CH06 CH08 CH09 71 68 09 HIGH D9312-1 U S A B SHIP/SHIP 72 68 S T A N D B BY Indicates boat's battery voltage exceeds 15.8 VDC (typical). If voltage exceeds 18.5 volts (typical), the radio powers itself off to prevent equipment damage. Battery Voltage Low LOW 27 15.2263N U S 078 20.9699W A A B PM06:54LOC PLEASURE CH67 CH68 CH72 Indicates boat's battery voltage is below 10.5 VDC (typical), which is the lowest voltage at which the radio can be reliably operated. Base in Use BASE IN USE U S A CALLING CH67 25 36.5658N 076 45.6785W A B AM10:33LOC CH72 CH68 Indicates that the base station (transceiver) is in use and has priority. Only appears on a Raymic second station when the transceiver is already is use. 3.4 Turning the Power ON and OFF Turn the PWR/VOL knob clockwise until it clicks. When the unit powers up in standby mode it: · Beeps, illuminates the backlight at full brightness, and displays a self-test. · Recalls the last channel number, TX power settings and operation mode. If no last-used setting data exists, goes to channel 16 and high TX Power. · When GPS Data is available, extended position data is displayed with the offset time. This information will be displayed when display option for the position and time is enabled on the Menu. See Section 4.4. · When the MMSI number is not programmed, you are prompted to enter the number as described on page 94. You must then press OK to continue. To turn the unit OFF, rotate the PWR/VOL knob completely counterclockwise until it clicks. 36 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 3.5 Setting the Volume ...on the Transceiver Adjust the PWR/VOL knob to control the loudspeaker volume level. Turn clockwise to increase the volume; counter clockwise to decrease the volume. ...on the optional Raymic Press the up arrow on the VOL/SQ key to increase or the down arrow to decrease the volume level. 3.6 Setting the Squelch The squelch circuit sets the threshold for cutting off the receiver when the signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise. ...on the Transceiver To properly set the squelch, rotate the SQ knob counterclockwise until audio is heard. Then rotate clockwise until background noise disappears. ...on the optional Raymic Press and release the center of the VOL/SQ key to activate squelch threshold level adjustment. Press the down arrow key until audio is heard. Then press the up arrow until background noise disappears. 3.7 Tuning the Channel ...on the Transceiver Rotate the CH/OK knob clockwise to increase the channel number. Rotate the CH/OK knob counterclockwise to decrease the channel number. ...on the optional Raymic Press and release the UP arrow to increase the channel number. Press and release the DOWN arrow to decrease the channel. Press and hold either key for rapid channel scrolling. Chapter 3: General Operations 37 3.8 Selecting a Weather Channel The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. The Ray218/ Ray55 is programmed to receive 10 weather channels and sound an alarm if a weather alert is received. To enter Weather mode, press and hold the CLEAR/WX key for 3 seconds on either the transceiver or the Raymic. PRESS and HOLD for 3 secs 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 W X 01 TW 16+09+W01 162.550 EXIT CH79A ALERT The weather function soft keys appear and the WX indicator appears in the channel set field. Rotate the CH/OK knob on the transceiver or use the channel up /down keys on the Raymic to select from channels WX01 through WX10. Press and release the CLEAR/WX key again to return to normal operation. Note: 1. WX broadcasts can only be heard in the US and Canada. 2. During Weather mode, the PTT, HI/LO, and SCAN/SAVE keys are disabled and an error beep sounds if pressed. Weather Alert Operation NOAA also broadcasts continuous severe weather alerts as needed. You can set your Ray218/Ray55 to notify you when such an alert is issued. To enable the Weather Alert, press the ALERT soft key. The cloud icon appears. W X 01 TW 16+09+W01 W X 162.550 EXIT CH79A ALERT 162.550 EXIT CH79A ALERT When the severe weather alert tone is detected, the message WX ALERT is displayed and an alarm sounds. The radio automatically tunes to the WX channel where the weather alert has been detected. The alert is detected in all modes of operation (Standby, Dual Watch, Tri Watch, Scan, etc.) D9158-1 26 06.0098N 080 04.8589W A PM12:45LOC 01 WX ALERT 26 06.0098N 080 04.8589W A PM12:45LOC D9157-1 26 06.0098N 080 04.8589W A AM10:45LOC 38 Ray218 and Ray55 Marine VHF Radios 3.9 Selecting the Priority Channel The Ray218/Ray55 provides you with a dedicated key for switching to the Priority Channel 16. Press and release the 16/9 key to switch to channel 16 at high power. The label 1ST PRIORITY appears. If already on channel 16, press and release 16/9 to return to the last-used working channel. The 16/9 key also can be used to cancel all other modes and switch to channel 16. Note: When the priority channel is selected, the radio is always set to HIGH transmit pow- er. You may reduce power if desired using the HI/LO power setting. 3.10 Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel The Ray218/Ray55 enables you to program the 16/9 key to store a Secondary Priority Channel. The default is channel 9. If on Primary Priority channel 16 or a working channel, press and hold the 16/9 for 3 seconds to switch to the Secondary Priority Channel at high power. The label 2ND PRIORITY appears. The default is channel 9. . PRESS and HOLD for 3 secs 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 CH69 CH79A CH71 If already tuned to the Secondary Priority Channel, press and release the 16/9 key to switch to Priority Channel 16 at high power. Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel 1. Press and hold the 16/9 key for 3 seconds to switch to the current Secondary Priority Channel. 2. Press and hold the 16/9 key for 3 seconds again to switch to Reprogram mode. The message CHG 2ND PRI? appears with YES highlighted. 3. Press SELECT soft key to accept. The confirmation message CHANGE 2ND PRIORITY CH appears. 4. Rotate the CH/OK knob until the desired new secondary channel is shown. D9160-1 U S A CALLING CH68 09 2ND PRIORITY 26 06.0098N 080 04.8589W A AM12:45LOC D9159-1 26 06.0098N U S 080 04.8589W A A AM10:43LOC DISTRESS CH69 CH68 CH79A CH71 16 1ST PRIORITY Chapter 3: General Operations 39 5. Press the OK soft key to accept the new Secondary Priority selection. 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 U S A CALLING CH78A 09 2ND PRIORITY 26 06.5678N 080 04.8589W A AM10:33LOC A B CH71 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 CH69 U S A CALLING SELECT 09 CHG 2ND PRI? YES NO A A B CH69 OK CH69 CH71 3.11 Transmitting Press and hold the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key on the microphone to transmit on the selected channel, and then release to receive. The TX indicator appears during transmission. Note: International regulations and good communications practice dictate that you not interfere with other communications. Before transmitting, listen to make sure the channel is clear. The radio is equipped with a timeout timer in the event of a stuck key. After PTT has been held continuously for 5 minutes, transmission is discontinued, the message TX TIMEOUT appears, and the radio automatically returns to receive mode. After the timeout, the alarm continues to sound until PTT is released. The TX time out timer is reset once the PTT key is released. Note: If the current channel is receive-only, an alert tone sounds when PTT is pressed, indicating such a transmission is not permitted. D9161-1 U S A BRIDGE CANCEL 13