User manual RAYMARINE RAY218E AND RAY55E VHF RADIOS

Ray218E & Ray55E Marine VHF Radio Owner's Handbook Document number: 81279-3 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 Group MMSI ID .............................................................................. 10 Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure ................................................ 11 Safe Compass Distance ........................................................................ 11 EMC Conformance ............................................................................... 12 Duty Cycle ............................................................................................ 12 Chapter 1: Introduction .....................................................................................13 1.1 Ray218E and Ray55E 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 (Ray218E 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/PLUS ............................................................................... 28 4. UP/DOWN ............................................................................... 28 5. SCAN / SAVE ............................................................................ 28 Transceiver Controls ............................................................................. 28 6. CH/OK ....................................................................................... 28 7. PWR/VOL ................................................................................... 28 8. SQ .............................................................................................. 28 4 Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios 9. Soft Keys ....................................................................................29 Transceiver Push Keys ...........................................................................29 10. HAILER / INTCM (Ray218E only) .............................................29 11. MENU/DSC .............................................................................29 12. CLEAR ....................................................................................29 13. 16/PLUS ..................................................................................29 14. DISTRESS ................................................................................29 Optional Raymic Second Station ...........................................................30 A. PTT .........................................................................................30 B. VOL/SQ .....................................................................................30 C. CLEAR ......................................................................................31 D. 16/PLUS ....................................................................................31 E. Soft Keys ...................................................................................31 F. MENU / DSC ..............................................................................31 G. CH ............................................................................................31 H. OK / INTCM ..............................................................................31 3.2 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 5 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 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 (If Licensed) ......................................... 37 Weather Alert Operation (If Available) ......................................... 37 Selecting the Priority Channel .............................................................. 38 Selecting the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel .................................. 38 Reprograming the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel ......................... 39 Transmitting ....................................................................................... 39 Menu Mode Operation ......................................................................... 40 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 Saving Channels to Memory .............................................................. 49 Using the Watch Modes ....................................................................... 50 Dual Watch .................................................................................... 50 Tri Watch ........................................................................................ 50 Frequency Band ................................................................................... 51 Channel Name ................................................................................... 52 Favorite Channel ................................................................................ 53 Sensitivity .......................................................................................... 55 4.3 Hailer/Fog Horn/Intercom ..................................................................... 55 Hailer (Ray218E only) ........................................................................... 55 Fog Horn (Ray218E only) ...................................................................... 56 Intercom ............................................................................................... 57 4.4 GPS/Time Setup .................................................................................. 58 Manual Position ................................................................................... 58 Settings .............................................................................................. 60 Latitude/Longitude Display .......................................................... 60 Time Display ................................................................................ 60 Time Offset .................................................................................. 60 6 Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios Time Format .................................................................................60 COG/SOG Display .........................................................................61 NMEA Output .....................................................................................61 4.5 ATIS Operation .................................................................................63 My ATIS ID ..........................................................................................63 ATIS Function .....................................................................................65 4.6 System Configuration ........................................................................66 Backlight Adjustment .........................................................................66 Contrast Adjustment ..........................................................................66 Key Beep .............................................................................................67 Signal Bar ...........................................................................................67 Bearing Mode .....................................................................................67 Speed Unit ..........................................................................................68 System Test .........................................................................................68 Version Number .................................................................................69 Reset ..................................................................................................69 VHF OPS .........................................................................................69 GPS SETUP .....................................................................................69 SYSTEM CONFIG ............................................................................70 DSC MENU .....................................................................................70 Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ......................................................71 5.1 DSC Call Menu ...................................................................................71 Making DSC Menu and Programming Selections .................................72 5.2 Distress Calls ......................................................................................74 Sending a Distress Call .......................................................................74 Undesignated (Quick) Distress Call ................................................74 Designated Distress Call ...............................................................75 Transmitting ...................................................................................76 Receiving Acknowledgement .........................................................76 Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error ...............................................76 Receiving a Distress Call .....................................................................77 Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another Station ..............................78 5.3 DSC Phonebook ..................................................................................78 Adding a new Entry ............................................................................79 Editing an Existing Entry .....................................................................80 Deleting an Existing Entry ...................................................................81 5.4 Individual Calls ...................................................................................81 Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations ......................................................81 Transmitting an Individual Call ...........................................................81 Receiving Individual Calls ...................................................................83 5.5 Group Calls .........................................................................................85 Group MMSI Setup .............................................................................85 7 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 Adding a New Group ..................................................................... 85 Transmitting a Group Call .................................................................. 86 Receiving Group Calls ........................................................................ 87 All Ships Calls ..................................................................................... 89 Transmitting an All Ships Call ............................................................. 89 Receiving an All Ships Call ................................................................. 90 Position Request ................................................................................ 91 Specifying the Target Vessel ............................................................... 92 Retrieving the Last Received Position Data ........................................ 93 Receiving a Position Request From Another Station ............................. 93 Received Calls (Logs) ......................................................................... 94 Log Entry Options ............................................................................... 95 DSC Setup .......................................................................................... 96 My MMSI ID ......................................................................................... 96 Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls ............................... 98 Position Reply .................................................................................... 99 Chapter 6: Customer Service ..........................................................................101 6.1 How to Contact Raymarine ................................................................ 101 On the Internet ................................................................................... 101 Customer Support ........................................................................ 101 Product Repair and Service ................................................................. 101 Technical Support ......................................................................... 102 Accessories and Parts ................................................................... 102 Worldwide Support ............................................................................ 102 Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................103 General .............................................................................................. 103 Transmitter ........................................................................................ 104 Receiver ............................................................................................. 104 Appendix B: Radio Controls .............................................................................105 Microphone Keys ............................................................................... 106 Transceiver Controls ........................................................................... 106 Transceiver Push Keys ......................................................................... 106 Optional Raymic Handset ................................................................... 107 Raymic Keys ................................................................................. 108 Appendix C: Menu Structure ............................................................................109 Appendix D: Channel List ................................................................................111 International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies............................ 111 U.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies ....................................... 114 Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies.............................. 117 European Private Channels and Frequencies ...................................... 122 8 Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios Appendix E: Glossary ........................................................................................123 Index .............................................................................................125 9 About this Handbook Intended Use This handbook describes the Ray218E and Ray55E fixed VHF marine radios. The Ray218E and Ray55E provide two-way communications on all International marine channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian and marine channels. The Ray218E and Ray55E 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 Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios Important Information Licensing Prior to using your Ray218E or Ray55E, please check your national requirements for both operators and equipment licensing. Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) The Ray218E and Ray55E 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. In some areas, a radio operator license is required before an MMSI number will be issued. Note: You can request an MMSI number from the same agency that issues radio or Ship Radio licenses in your area. Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number into your Ray218E/Ray55E as described in this handbook. Group MMSI ID A Group ID MMSI number can also be entered for vessels that are part of a group, such as a flotilla or racing fleet, enabling DSC communications within the group. Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) If you purchased your Ray218E/Ray55E to include use on the inland waterways of the contracting governments of the "Regional Arrangement Concerning the Radiotelephone Service on Inland Waterways"-- also known as the Basel Agreement 1 -- your Ray218E/Ray55E will be programmed by your dealer to include Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) functionality. ATIS includes data at the end of radio transmission that identifies your station. ATIS operation can be turned on or off as needed via the radio's Menu mode. Your ATIS ID number is derived from your vessel's call sign. If your call sign is suitable, your authorized Raymarine dealer can assist you in decoding your ATIS ID number, which you can then program into your Ray218E/Ray55E using the operation described on page 63. 1.The Basel Agreement includes Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Hungary, Luxembourg, Moldova, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, the Slovak Republic, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Important Information 11 Note: When ATIS is enabled, certain programming steps have been implemented to protect the integrity of the Basel Agreement, including the blocking of DSC functions when ATIS is active. See "ATIS Function" on page 65. 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. 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. 12 Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios 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 218E / Ray55E is 5% transmit, 5% receive, and 90% standby. Product Disposal Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. While the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Raymarine's products, we support its requirements as part of our environmental policy and we ask you to be aware of how you should dispose of this product. The wheelie bin symbol found on our products signifies that it should not be disposed of in general waste or landfill. Please contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services for information on product disposal. Declaration of Conformity Raymarine plc declare that the Ray218E and Ray55E fixed VHF marine radios are in compliance with the essential requirements of R&TTE directive 1995/5/EC. The original Declaration of Conformity certificate can be viewed on the relevant product page at www.raymarine.com. 13 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Ray218E and Ray55E Fixed Station VHF Radios The Ray218E and Ray55E 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. Ray55E Raymic (optional) Microphone (standard) Ray218E The Ray218E and Ray55E provide two-way communications on all International marine channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian marine and 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 Ray218E and Ray55E are designed and manufactured to provide ease of operation with excellent reliability. The Ray218E and Ray55E 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 D9349-2 14 Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios · · · · · · · · · · · · · Dedicated key for switching to Priority Channel 16 Programmable Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel key ATIS operation, if required Private Channels (if so licensed) All Scan, Memory Scan and 2 Priority Scan functions Dual/Tri Watch Monitor modes 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 Ray218E and Ray55E 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 request an MMSI number from the same agency that issues radio or Ship Radio licences in your area. Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number yourself one time only using the menu operation described in "My MMSI ID" on page 96. The Ray218E and Ray55E 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 Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios Equipment Supplied The following is a list of materials supplied with the Ray218E and Ray55E: Part No E43033 R49163 R49164 R49165 R49172 R49166 R49241 R49168 81279 Description Ray218E VHF Radio with removable microphone Sun Cover Mounting Bracket Bracket Knob for Ray218E/Ray55E/Ray49E Microphone Microphone Hanger for Ray218E/Ray55E/Ray49E Power Cord for Ray218E/Ray55E/Ray49E NMEA/Speaker/Hailer Cable Handbook for Ray218E/Ray55E Screws (x5) for Mounting Bracket/Microphone Hanger Screw/Lock Washer (x1) for Grounding E43037 R49170 R49169 R49165 R49166 R49167 81279 Ray55E VHF Radio with integral microphone Sun Cover Mounting Bracket Bracket Knob for Ray218E/Ray55E/Ray49E Microphone Hanger for Ray218E/Ray55E Power Cord for Ray218E/Ray55E/Ray49E Handbook for Ray218E/Ray55E Screws (x5) for Mounting Bracket/Microphone Hanger Screw/Lock Washer (x1) for Grounding The following is a list of optional equipment: Part No A46052 A46055 A46056 A46054 A46053 A46060 E46006 M95435 Description Raymic Second Station for Ray218E/Ray55E Raymic Extension Cable, 5m* Raymic Extension Cable, 10m* Microphone Relocation Kit for Ray218E/Ray55E Rear Flush Mount Kit for Ray218E/Ray55E Front Flush Mount Kit for Ray218E 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 Ray218E/Ray55E 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 Ray218E/Ray55E 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 Ray218E/Ray55E 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 Ray218E. Instructions for installing the radio using the Flush Mount Kit are included with the kit. D9306-1 18 Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios Ray218E Dimensions 73mm (2.87") 40mm (1.57") 60mm (2.36") 222.5mm (8.76") 176mm (6.93") 179.3mm (7.06") top bottom 120mm (4.72") 198mm (7.79") 28.3mm (1.12") 151mm (5.94") 112.5mm (4.43") 97.5mm (3.84") 74mm (2.91") 150mm (5.91") 15mm (0.59") D9345-2 Chapter 2: Installation 19 Ray55E Dimensions 191mm (7.52") 148mm (5.83") R2.6 40mm (1.57") 50mm (1.97") 100mm (3.94") top 174mm (6.85") 75.3mm (2.96") bottom 180mm (7.09") 38mm (1.50") 136mm (5.35") 93.8mm (3.69") 80mm (3.15") 63.7mm (2.51") 122mm (4.80") 13.8mm (0.54") D9344-2 20 Ray218E and Ray55E 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 (Ray218E only). The Ray218E has a single cable with mating connectors for this purpose; the Ray55E 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 (Ray218E only) Make cable connections as shown in the following figures. Ray218E Rear Connections fuses Power Antenna NMEA/Speaker/Hailer RayMic / Mic Relocation Ground D10332-2 Chapter 2: Installation Ray55E Rear Connections fuses 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. Connect the red wire to the positive terminal of the power source and the black wire to the negative (ground) of the power source. The red and black wires each contain an in-line fuse rated at 10A, 250V, slow-blow. If the fuses ever need 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. D10333-2 22 Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios The Ray218E/Ray55E 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 (Ray218E 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 A4605Raymic 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 Ray218E/Ray55E 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 Ray218E/Ray55E 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 61. D10325-2 24 Ray218E and Ray55E 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 58. 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 Ray218E/Ray55E 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 · located where it will be away from people 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 11. 26 Ray218E and Ray55E 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 Ray218E/ Ray55E 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. Ray218E D9347-1 Ray55E D9346-1 28 Ray218E and Ray55E 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/PLUS Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority (PLUS) 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 49. 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 (Ray218E 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 Ray218E. 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 96. 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 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 (if available). 13. 16/PLUS Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the Secondary Priority (PLUS) 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 Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios Optional Raymic Second Station The optional Raymic Handset provides the Ray218E/Ray55E 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 57. 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. D9348-1 Chapter 3: General Operations 31 C. CLEAR 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 (if available). D. 16/PLUS 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 (PLUS) Channel, which defaults to 9. If already tuned to the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel, press and hold for 3 seconds to program a new Secondary Priority (PLUS) 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 57. 32 Ray218E and Ray55E 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 50 46.1718N I N 001 17.7189W T A MAN10:45UTC PORT OPS CH72 CH73 CH77 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 98. 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 94. 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. US and Canada only. 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 Ray218E and Ray55E 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). Note: Special licensing is required to receive the US and Canadian channel sets. 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 Ray218E/Ray55E 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 50 46.1718N I N 001 17.7188W T A B AM10:33LOC SHIP/SHIP CH06 CH08 CH09 06 HIGH D9351-1 I N T B SHIP/SHIP 72 77 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 50 45.5738N I N 001 06.7199W T A B AM11:52LOC SHIP/SHIP CH67 CH68 CH72 73 LOW 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 36 42.8858N I N 004 24.6945W T A B PM01:18LOC SHIP/SHIP CH67 CH68 CH72 67 BASE IN USE 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 96. You must then press OK to continue. To turn the unit OFF, rotate the PWR/VOL knob completely counter clockwise until it clicks. 36 Ray218E and Ray55E 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 counter clockwise 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 counter clockwise 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 (If Licensed) The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. If so equipped, your Ray218E/Ray55E 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 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 key again to return to normal operation. Note: 1. WX broadcasts can only be heard in the US and Canada. 2. The Ray218E/Ray55E can receive these broadcasts only if the unit has been upgraded by the distributor to use WX Channels. 3. During Weather mode, the PTT, HI/LO, and SCAN/SAVE keys are disabled and an error beep sounds if pressed. Weather Alert Operation (If Available) NOAA also broadcasts continuous severe weather alerts as needed. You can set your Ray218E/Ray55E 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 D9158-1 26 06.0098N 080 04.8589W A PM12:45LOC 01 WX ALERT 26 06.0098N 080 04.8589W A PM12:45LOC D9353-1 26 06.0098N 080 04.8589W A AM10:45LOC 38 Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios 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.) Note: The Ray218E/Ray55E can receive weather alert broadcasts in the US or Canada only if the unit has been programmed by the distributor to use WX Channels. 3.9 Selecting the Priority Channel The Ray218E/Ray55E provides you with a dedicated key for switching to the Priority Channel 16. Press and release the 16/PLUS key to switch to channel 16 at high power. The label 1ST PRIORITY appears. If already on channel 16, press and release 16/PLUS to return to the last-used working channel. The 16/PLUS 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 (PLUS) Channel The Ray218E/Ray55E enables you to program the 16/PLUS key to store a Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel. The default is channel 9. If on Primary Priority channel 16 or a working channel, press and hold the 16/PLUS for 3 seconds to switch to the Secondary Priority (PLUS) 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 If already tuned to the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel, press and release the 16/PLUS key to switch to Priority Channel 16 at high power. D9355-1 50 46.1718N I N 001 17.7189W T A AM09:33LOC SHIP/SHIP CH08 CH06 CH79A CH72 09 2ND PRIORITY D9354-1 50 46.1718N I N 001 17.7189W T A AM10:43LOC DISTRESS CH73 CH72 CH79A CH77 16 1ST PRIORITY Chapter 3: General Operations 39 Reprograming the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel 1. Press and hold the 16/PLUS key for 3 seconds to switch to the current Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel. 2. Press and hold the 16/PLUS 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. 5. Press the OK soft key to accept the new Secondary Priority (PLUS) selection. 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 50 46.1718N I N 001 17.7189W T A AM10:33LOC A B SHIP/SHIP CH77 CH72 CH73 09 2ND PRIORITY 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 YES I N NO T A A B SHIP/SHIP SELECT 09 CHG 2ND PRI? CH69 OK CH09 CH72 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. D9356-1 I N T BRIDGE CANCEL 13 CHANGE 2ND PRIORITY CH LEFT: 78A PRESS OK A A B TO ACCEPT I N T BRIDGE CH06 13 2ND PRIORITY