Ocean Signal V100 GMDSS SURVIVAL CRAFT VHF RADIOTELEPHONE User Manual V100
Ocean Signal Ltd. GMDSS SURVIVAL CRAFT VHF RADIOTELEPHONE V100
Users Manual
Ocean Signal
User Manual
for the
SafeSea™ V100
GMDSS Survival Craft Portable Two Way VHF
Radiotelephone
© 2011 Ocean Signal Ltd
The Technical Data, information and illustrations contained in this manual
were believed to be correct at the time of print. Ocean Signal Ltd reserve
the right to change specifications and other information contained in this
manual as part of our continual improvement process.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise, without prior permission
of Ocean Signal Ltd.
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manual.
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Note: the use of this radio for transmitting may be covered by licensing
requirements in the country it is being operated in. Please contact your
regulatory authority for guidance.
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Basic Operation
• In emergency ensure the yellow Lithium primary battery is fitted.
• Before operation break off the
red security tag from the
battery.
• Turn on by pressing the key
• The radio will turn on with the
distress and calling channel, 16,
already selected
• Use the PTT key to transmit
• Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select
the required channel
• Use the VOL key followed by
the ▲ and ▼ keys to adjust the
speaker volume
• Use the SQ key followed by the
▲ and ▼ keys to adjust the
squelch (muting) level
To transmit a MAY DAY call the following procedure should be followed.
Ensure the transmitter is turned on, channel 16 is selected and the PTT
key is pressed. Announce the following clearly into the radio
MAYDAY - MAYDAY - MAYDAY
This is [Ship’s Name] - This is [Ship’s Name] - This is [Ship’s
Name]
MAYDAY [Ship’s Name or Call Sign]
Position………… [LAT and LON or description]
Nature of Distress is ……….. [State the aid required]
The Number of Persons on board is… [followed by any useful
information]
Over
Release the PTT key and listen for a reply. Repeat if necessary.
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Contents
Basic Operation .................................................................................................. 4
Contents............................................................................................................. 4
General .............................................................................................................. 6
Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy ................................................................ 6
Approvals ............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
V100 Overview ................................................................................................... 7
Operation ........................................................................................................... 8
Switching On..................................................................................................... 8
Switching Off..................................................................................................... 8
Channel Selection .............................................................................................. 8
Channel 16 selection .......................................................................................... 8
Transmitting...................................................................................................... 8
Volume Adjustment............................................................................................ 8
Squelch Adjustment ........................................................................................... 8
Lights Adjustment.............................................................................................. 9
Dual Watch ....................................................................................................... 9
Tri-Watch.......................................................................................................... 9
Scan ................................................................................................................ 9
Memory Scan .................................................................................................... 9
Scan advance .................................................................................................. 10
Setting Scan Channels...................................................................................... 10
Menu ................................................................................................................ 10
Individual Menu Modes ..................................................................................... 11
Batteries .......................................................................................................... 13
Charging......................................................................................................... 13
Appendix .......................................................................................................... 15
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 15
Channels ........................................................................................................ 16
Specifications .................................................................................................. 17
Accessories ..................................................................................................... 18
Approvals ....................................................................................................... 18
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................. 19
Declaration of conformity........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
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General
Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy
This product has been evaluated for compliance with the FCC RF exposure
limits given in CFR 47 part 1.307(b) at a distance of greater than 2.5cm.
Do not operate this radio without the antenna attached or with a
damaged antenna.
Always operate the radio with the antenna at least 2.5cm (1inch)
away from your head and do not transmit for more than 50% of the total
time the radio is used.
The use of this radio may be covered by licensing requirements in the
country of use. Please check with your local regulatory body before use.
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V100 Overview
1. ON/OFF and LIGHTS key
2. Antenna Socket
3. Press to Talk (PTT) key
4. Channel Up key
5. Channel Down key
6. Scan key
7. Dual Watch (D/W) key
8. Hi/Lo Power key
9. Channel 16 select key
10. Volume Select key
11. Speaker and Microphone
12. Accessory socket (Option)
1. Channel Number
2. Transmit legend
3. Receive legend
4. Low Power legend
5. Call channel legend
6. Memory Scan Enable legend
7. Scan Inhibit legend
8. Battery Status legend
9. Keypad Locked legend
10. Lights active legend
11. Accessory legend
12. Confirmation legend
13. Additional information
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Operation
Ensure the radio is fitted with a charged battery before commencing use.
Switching On
Press the key to turn the SafeSea™ V100 on. The LCD will start
showing information, with channel 16 as the selected channel.
Switching Off
Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to turn the radio off. The LCD will
go blank when the key has been held for long enough.
Channel Selection
Pressing the ▲ or ▼ keys will scroll through the available channels.
Release the key when the required channel is displayed. (See Table 1 for
the available channels and recommendations for use.)
Channel 16 selection
Pressing the 16 key will select channel 16 at high power. If 16 is already
selected, this key will select the user designated CALL channel.
Transmitting
Press the PTT key on the side of the radio to transmit. The microphone is
located under the speaker grille. Release the key when you have finished
talking.
Note: It is good practice to keep transmissions as short as possible. This will minimise
battery discharge and ensure that you are not interfering with other users of the channel.
Note: Ensure the correct channel is selected and that there is no other transmission
audible before pressing the PTT to avoid interference with other users
Volume Adjustment
To adjust the volume level in the speaker, press the VOL key. The ▲ or
▼ keys may now be used to adjust the volume Up or Down respectively.
After two seconds of inactivity the operation of the selection keys will
revert to channel change.
Squelch Adjustment
To adjust the volume level in the speaker, press the SQ key. The ▲ or ▼
keys may now be used to adjust the Squelch Up or Down respectively.
After two seconds of inactivity the operation of the selection keys will
revert to channel change.
Note: Squelch should be adjusted to a level where background noise and weak,
unreadable signals do not open the mute. Experience will show what the best setting is
for the local environment.
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To monitor a channel without adjusting squelch settings, press and hold
the SQ key until a double beep is heard.
Note: The squelch will remain open while the key remains pressed or will stay in this
mode until the key is pressed again for a double beep, depending on the mode selected
in the menu
Lights Adjustment
To turn the lights on or off and adjust the level, press the key. The ▲
or ▼ keys may now be used to adjust the backlighting level from off
through five levels to maximum. After two seconds of inactivity the
operation of the selection keys will revert to channel change.
Dual Watch
Press the D/W key to initiate the Dual Watch mode. The radio will now
start sampling the selected working channel selected and channel 16 for
signals.
Pressing the D/W or ▼ key will terminate Dual Watch.
Note: There will be no action if the radio is on channel 16 when the D/W
key is pressed.
Tri-Watch
Pressing and holding the D/W key for 1 second will initiate a triple
channel watch between the selected working channel, the user
programmed Call channel and channel 16.
Pressing the D/W or ▼ key will terminate Tri-Watch.
Note: a working channel and call channel must have been entered before this key press
will have any action.
Scan
Press and hold the SCAN key until a double beep is heard. The radio will
now start scanning all the channels in the radio for a signal.
To exit the scan mode, press the SCAN or ▼ key.
Often a channel will appear to exhibit a permanent signal or is frequently
used for traffic that is of no interest. In this case when the scan has
stopped on the channel, pressing and holding the SCAN key until the
double beep is heard will inhibit the channel from being scanned.
Memory Scan
To enter the Memory Scan mode, press the SCAN key. The radio will now
start scanning only those channels that are entered into the scan memory
for a signal.
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Note: if there are no channels already entered, pressing this key will have no effect.
To exit the Memory Scan mode, press the SCAN or ▼ key.
Scan advance
In any of the scanning modes, pressing the ▲ key will advance the scan
on one channel.
Setting Scan Channels
In the normal radio mode, it is possible to set scanning options for each
channel.
To enter channels into the scan memory, select the required channel and
double press the SCAN key. The legend will appear on the LCD to
indicate this channel is in the scan memory.
If the channel was already marked as a Memory Scan channel, this
operation will remove it from the scan memory and the legend will
disappear.
To inhibit a channel from the all scan memory, press and hold the SCAN
key until a triple beep is heard. This will inhibit the channel from scanning
and the legend will appear on the LCD
If the channel was already inhibited as a scan channel, this operation will
enable it again and the legend will disappear.
Menu
In the menu mode the following options are available:- Memory Scan
Enable, All Scan Inhibit, Key Lock, Key Beep Disable, Scan Dwell Time,
Light Dwell Time, Squelch Override Defeat, Squelch Override Time, Calling
Channel Select, Last Used Channel Enable, Serial number, Software Issue.
To enter the Menu Mode, press and hold the VOL key until a double beep
is heard.
Press the Enter key (Sq) to select the available options.
Once in the Menu mode, use the ▲ or ▼ keys to scroll through the
options listed above. The menu option will be displayed in the additional
area of the LCD screen.
When the desired option is selected, press the SQ key to adjust the
setting or value, shown in the channel number.
Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to adjust the value.
Press the SQ key to enter the new value.
Press the 16 key or press and hold the VOL key to exit Menu mode.
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Individual Menu Modes
Mem Scan Enable (MSCAN EN)
In this Menu mode the channels that are marked for Memory Scan are
shown. Any number of channels may be so marked.
All Channel Scan Inhibit (ASCAN INH)
In this Menu mode the channels will be shown for marking as inhibited (or
for re-enabling) for All Channel Scan. Any number of channels can be so
marked.
Key Lock (KEY LOCK)
This Menu mode allows the user to toggle the key lock functionality On or
Off.
Key Beep Disable (KEY BEEP)
This Menu mode allows the user to toggle the key beep On or Off.
Scan Dwell Time (SCAN DWEL)
This Menu mode allows selection of the dwell time in Scanning that the
radio stays on the channel after the received signal has gone away. The
value shown is in seconds.
Light Dell Time (LIGHT DWELL)
This menu mode allows selection of the time that the lights stay on after
the last key press. The value shown is in seconds.
Squelch Overide (SQ DEFEAT)
This Menu mode option allows the user to select the squelch override
mode. The options are ‘override while SQ key is pressed’ and ‘override
until the SQ key is pressed and held again until the double beep is held’.
Squelch Override Time (SQ TIMER)
This option allows the time the squelch override is open. It can be
adjusted between 1 and 10seconds.
Calling Channel Select (CALL CHAN)
This Menu mode allows selection of the Calling channel. This is the
channel that the 16 key uses to toggle between channels.
Last Used Channel enable (LAST CHAN)
This menu mode sets the radio to use the last used channel when it is
turned on. The Default is Off, in which case channel 16 is the default
channel on turn on.
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Serial number
This Menu Mode displays the radios serial number. The value cannot be
changed by the user.
SOFTWARE
This Menu mode displays the current software version number. The value
cannot be changed by the user.
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Batteries
Always ensure that the correct type of battery is fitted before operating
your radio.
There are two types of battery available.
The RB5V Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery is suitable for
normal everyday use of the radio. This battery should only be
charged in the recommended charger.
The LB4V Lithium primary battery is for use in emergency only.
This battery is not rechargeable and is protected from accidental
use by a break-off tab. The LB4V is easily identifiable because of its
bright yellow colour
To remove the battery, press the grey button on the base of the radio in.
This will release the battery clip and allow the battery to be removed.
To fit the battery, push the top of the battery into the radio, before
pressing it home at the bottom. Ensure that the grey button has locked
the battery in place.
Warnings
• Do not attempt to charge the LB4V primary battery
• Do not short circuit the battery terminals
• Do not incinerate batteries
• Do not attempt to puncture or dismantle batteries
• Avoid exposing batteries to direct sunlight or temperatures below -
20°C (-4°F) or above 60°C (140°F)
• In case of exposure to the cell contents, wash the affected area
thoroughly and seek medical attention.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in injury or damage to
surrounding property.
Extreme temperature caused by the failure to observe the above
warnings may result in the battery exploding or catching fire.
Dispose of batteries in a responsible manner. National or local
regulations on battery disposal may apply including restricting the
disposal of batteries in domestic refuse.
Charging
Note: Always use the recommended charger and mains adaptor when charging the RB5V
battery pack. The charger may also be connected to a DC supply of between 10.8V and
15.6V (12Volt battery system)
Note: Always make sure the battery (or radio with battery inserted) is dry before placing
it into the charger.
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Make sure the charger is already powered up. The Green power LED will
now be lit up. Place the radio into the charger base and ensure it locks in
place. The Red status LED will start flashing to indicate the battery is
charging. On completion of the charge, the Red LED will stop flashing and
be permanently illuminated.
If the battery is faulty or is failing to make contact, then the Red LED will
not be illuminated. Check that the charging contacts on the battery are
clean and retry. If the Red LED still fails to light, this indicates that the
battery is faulty and needs replacing.
Note: It is not recommended to transmit with the V100 while it is in the charger.
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Appendix
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The V100 Radiotelephone should not need servicing during its lifetime,
with the exception of changing the primary Lithium battery before the
marked expiry date. The following procedure is recommended to be
carried out on a monthly basis.
Regular cleaning, inspection and testing are advised – clean any grime or
salt residue off the unit with a weak solution of detergent in warm water.
Never use solvents as this may affect the structural integrity of the
plastics used.
Check the primary battery visually to ensure that the break-off tab is
intact and that there are no signs of damage on the battery case.
Inspect the radio for signs of damage and, using a rechargeable battery,
test the radio for transmit and receive using a non-emergency channel.
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Channels
# Tx Rx I U C # Tx Rx I U C
01 156.050 160.650 D S D 60 156.025 160.625 D - D
02 156.100 160.700 D - D 61 156.075 160.675 D S2 S
03 156.150 160.750 D S2 D 62 156.125 160.725 D - S
04 156.200 160.800 D - S 63 156.175 160.775 D S -
05 156.250 160.850 D S S 64 156.225 160.825 D S2 D
06 156.300
S S S 64A 156.225 - - S
07 156.350 160.950 D S S 65 156.275 160.875 D S S
08 156.400
S S S 66 156.325 160.925 D S S
09 156.450
S S S 67 156.375
S S S
10 156.500
S S S 68 156.425
S S S
11 156.550
S S S 69 156.475
S S S
12 156.600
S S S 70 156.525 - - -
13 156.650
S S S 71 156.575
S S S
14 156.700
S S S 72 156.625
S S S
15 156.750
S S1 S 73 156.675
S S S
16 156.800
S S S 74 156.725
S S S
17 156.850
S S1 S 75 156.775
S1 - S1
18 156.900 161.500 D S S 76 156.825
S1 - S1
19 156.950 161.550 D S S 77 156.875
S S S
20 157.000 161.600 D S D 78 156.925 161.525 D S S
21 157.050 161.650 D S2 D 79 156.975 161.575 D S S
22 157.100 161.700 D S S 80 157.025 161.625 D S S
23 157.150 161.750 D S D 81 157.075 161.675 D S2 S
24 157.200 161.800 D D D 82 157.125 161.725 D S2 S
25 157.250 161.850 D D D 83 157.175 161.775 D S2 D
26 157.300 161.900 D D D 83A 157.175 - - S
27 157.350 161.950 D D D 84 157.225 161.825 D D D
28 157.400 162.000 D D D 84A 157.225 - S
29 157.450 - - - 85 157.275 161.875 D D D
85A 157.275 S
86 157.325 161.925 D D D
86A 157.325 S
87 157.375 S S S
88 157.425 S S S
1 Low power only
2 these channels may not legally be used in US waters by the general public
Only channels shown in bold are available in the GMDSS version, V100G
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Specifications
Transmitter
Output Power (High) 2.5Watts
Output Power (Low) 1Watt
Modulation FM (G3E)
Modulation Designator 16K0G3EJN
Deviation (nominal) ±3kHz
(peak) <±5kHz
Adjacent channel power <-70dBc
Spurious emissions <0.25µW
Receiver
Sensitivity (MUS) <-113dBm
Audio Output Power 1Watt
Adjacent Channel Rejection >70dB
Intermodulation Rejection >65dB
Spurious Response Rejection >70dB
Blocking >90dBµV
Spurious emissions <2nW
Environmental
Waterproof 1metre / 1hour
Thermal shock 25°C
Drop proof (hard surface) 1metre any side
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Accessories
Lithium primary battery LB4V
For use as an emergency battery, compliant with the GMDSS
carriage requirements.
Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery RB5V
Rechargeable battery for everyday use.
Lithium Polymer battery charger 721S-00617
Mains adaptor (Universal plug)
For operating the charger from the mains supply
12Volt supply lead TBD
Approvals
The SafeSea™ V100 complies with the requirements of Annex A 1/5.17 of
European Directive 98/85/EC as amended, for use onboard ships
registered in the European Union.
The SafeSea™ V100 complies with the GMDSS provisions of part 80 of the
FCC rules.
Europe ..........Marine Equipment Directive MED A.1/5.17
IEC61097-12
IEC60945
USA .......................... FCC Approved; FCC ID: XYEV100
IMO Resolutions ..................... A.694(17), MSC.149(77)
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Limited Warranty
Your SafeSea V100 radiotelephone is warranted against manufacturing
defects and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase.
Ocean Signal Ltd will, at is discretion, repair or replace a faulty product
free of charge, including return carriage costs to the owner.
For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department:
Email: service@oceansignal.com
Accidental damage and misuse or non-approved modifications are not
covered by this warranty. This warranty does not affect your statutory
rights.
Dealer Stamp:
Date of Purchase: ....................................................................
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