Simrad RS80B VHF marine raidotelephone - DSC upgradeable User Manual RS81 82 Manual Issue E

Simrad Ltd VHF marine raidotelephone - DSC upgradeable RS81 82 Manual Issue E

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User manual part two

RS81/RS82 VHF52 E045728 MENU MODEMenu mode is used to adjust the various settings of the radio,such as channels inhibited from scan functions, MMSI numberprogramming and User channel selection.To enter Menu mode, press SHIFT followed by 9(MENU).Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scroll through the menuoptions below:• Scanning (section 8.1) – Options related to the variousscanning functions such as channel inhibit, memory scanselect and scan dwell time.• Numbers (section 8.2) – Entering of ID numbers such asMMSI, Group MMSI and ATIS numbers (if applicable incountry of use).• VHF Items (section 8.3) – Miscellaneous options such asselection of User channel, last used channel, interrupt inter-com, speaker settings and SimNet management.To select an option, press OK. To return to normal radio opera-tion, press ON/C.NOTE Entering Menu mode will inhibit the operation of the radio.Exit Menu mode before returning the handset to the cradle topermit normal operation.8.1 ScanningOnce the Scanning menu option has been selected (see intro-duction to section 8), use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scrollthrough the menu options below:• All scan inhibit (section 8.1.1)• All scan reset (section 8.1.2)• All scan show (section 8.1.3)• Memory scan select (section 8.1.4)• Memory scan clear (section 8.1.5)• Memory scan show (section 8.1.6)• Scan dwell time (section 8.1.7)To select an option, press OK. To return to the main menu,press ON/C.8.1.1 All scan inhibitIf the radio is repeatedly locking onto a busy channel whenscanning, this channel can be inhibited, i.e. excluded from thescan cycle.
Instruction manual53E04572Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to select another option, orON/C to return to the upper menu level.8.1.3 All scan showThis function will display all inhibited channels. From theScanning menu select “ALL SCAN SHOW” and press OK. Thedisplay will change to “SHOWING CHANNELS” and displayall inhibited channels in sequence.Press the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to select a further option, orON/C to return to the main menu.8.1.4 Memory scan selectThis function selects the channels to be used in the Memoryscan cycle (see section 7.9).Repeat the above procedure to enable or inhibit further chan-nels, or use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to select another menuoption. To exit this menu level, press ON/C.8.1.2 All scan resetTo reset all inhibited channels select “ALL SCAN RESET” fromthe Scanning menu and press OK. The display will show“CHANNELS RESET” (Fig 8.2).From the Scanning menu select “ALL SCAN INHIBIT” andpress OK. Enter the relevant channel number using the numerickeypad. The display will show the channel number and its cur-rent status – “ALL SCAN” for enabled, or “ALL SCAN INHIB-ITED” for excluded channels (Fig 8.1). Use the OKkey tochange the channel’s status.65ALL SCANAAINH IB ITEDBINTFig 8.1 - Selected channel inhibited from scanCHANNELSSSRESETEDBBBFig 8.2 - All inhibited channels reset
RS81/RS82 VHF54 E04572Press the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to select another Scanningmenu option, or press ON/C to return to the main menu.From the Scanning menu choose “MEM SCAN SELECT” andpress OK. Enter the relevant channel number using the numerickeypad. The display will show the channel number and itsmemory status – “MEM SCAN” if it is not currently selectedfor memory scan, or “MEM SCAN ENABLED” if it is alreadyselected (Fig 8.3).Use the OKkey, to change the channel’s status – i.e. if it is notselected, pressing OKwill add it to the Memory scan cycle andvice versa.Repeat the above procedure to select or deselect further chan-nels. When finished, press ON/C to return to the main menu, oruse the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to select another menu option.NOTE North American users – Only one Weather channel can bestored in the memory scan; if another one is selected, it willoverride the existing channel. The Weather channel is notscanned as part of the memory scan sequence, it is in fact usedby the Weather Watch function (see section 11.1).8.1.5 Memory scan clearMemory scan clear will remove all previously selected chan-nels. To clear all channels select “MEM SCAN CLEAR” fromthe Scanning menu, then press OK– the display will change toshow “CHANNELS CLEARED” (Fig 8.4).65MEM SCANAAENABLEDBBINT65MEM SCANAAINTFig 8.3 - Selecting channel for Memory scanCHANNEL CURRENTLY NOT SELECTED CHANNEL ALREADY SELECTEDCHANNELSSSCLEAREDBBBFig 8.4 - Clearing all previously selected channels
Instruction manual55E045728.1.6 Memory scan showThis function displays all channels selected for Memory scan.From the Scanning menu select “MEMORY SCAN SHOW” andpress OK. The display will change to “SHOWING CHANNELS”and display all enabled channels in sequence.Press the VOL ▼or VOL ▲key to select another Scanning menuoption, or ON/C to return to the main menu.8.1.7 Scan dwell timeThis function is used to select the amount of time the RS82remains on a channel, after it has locked onto it during a scan-ning function (All scan or Memory scan) and the signal is lost.From the Scanning menu (section 8.1) select “SCAN DWELLTIME XX” (where “XX” denotes the current dwell time in sec-onds), then press OK(Fig 8.5).The default time is “0”, meaning that the scan will continue assoon as the signal is lost. There are 11 levels from 0–10 seconds.Use the numeric keys to enter the scan dwell time and press OKto select – the display will show “DWELL TIME XX SECONDS”.Press the VOL ▲or VOL ▼key to select another Scanning menuoption, or ON/C to return to the main menu.8.2 NumbersThe Numbers menu is used for entering ID numbers such asMMSI, Group MMSI and ATIS (if applicable in country of use).Once the Numbers menu option has been selected (see intro-duction to section 8), the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scrollthrough the menu options below:• Ship’s MMSI (section 8.2.1)• Group MMSI (section 8.2.2)• ATIS number (section 8.2.3)NOTE The ATIS number option will only be shown if the radio isATIS enabled. This feature is only available for sets used in theBenelux and Rhine/Danube waterways.To return to the main menu, press ON/C.Fig 8.5 - Scan dwell timeSCAN DWELLT I ME 04
RS81/RS82 VHF56 E04572Enter the nine-digit MMSI number using the numeric keypadand press OK. The radio will then ask the MMSI number be re-entered (“CONFIRM”). If the two numbers do not match, theprocedure must be repeated.Use the CALL and MSG keys to move the cursor to correctany errors. The cursor position is indicated by the flashingnumber. Enter a new number to overwrite an incorrect number.NOTE The MMSI number will not be accepted, unless all nine digitshave been entered.Press ON/C to return to the main menu.8.2.2 Group MMSIFor boats that are part of a flotilla, racing/fishing fleet or othergroup, a Group ID MMSI (Maritime Mobile Services Identity)number can also be entered and used to contact other boats inthe same fleet (see also section 1.4).8.2.1 Ship’s MMSIThis function will display the boat’s MMSI (Maritime MobileService Identity) number, provided it has already been entered,or allow the MMSI to be entered if the radio is being used forthe first time (cf. section 1.3).CAUTION The MMSI number can only be entered once and cannot beedited by the user. Should it become necessary to change theMMSI number (for example, if the radio is being moved toanother boat), the radio must be sent to an authorised Simradservice agent for reprogramming.From the Numbers menu (section 8.2) select “SHIPS MMSI” andpress OK– the display will show the MMSI number, unless thenumber has not been entered yet, in which case it will showdashes only (Fig 8.6). To enter the MMSI number, press OKagain. The display will show “ENTER MMSI” and the firstdash will start flashing to indicate that entry can begin.SH I PS MMS Ii- - - - - - - - -INT 16Fig 8.6 - Entering the MMSI number
Instruction manual57E04572NOTE The Group MMSI number may be allocated on a temporarybasis by the local administration, for this reason the numbercan be changed by the user.From the Numbers menu (section 8.2) select “GROUP MMSI”and press OK– the display will show the Group MMSI, unlessthe number has not been entered yet (in which case it will show“_ _ _”). To enter the Group MMSI number press OKagain. Thedisplay will change to show “ENTER MMSI” and the first dashin the number will start flashing to indicate that entry can begin.The first digit of a Group MMSI number is always “0” and thisis pre-selected by the radio. Enter the remaining eight digitsusing the numeric keypad and press OK(Fig 8.7). Use the CALL and MSG keys to correct any errors. Thecursor position is indicated by the flashing number. Enter anew number to overwrite an incorrect number.NOTE The number will not be accepted unless all eight remainingdigits have been entered.Press ON/C to return to the main menu.8.2.3 ATIS numberNOTE This section applies only to radios used in countries where theATIS system is in operation (i.e. Benelux and the Rhine/Danubewaterways). This option will only appear on ATIS-equippedradios. (Please refer to section 1.5 also.)CAUTION The ATIS number can only be entered once and cannot be edit-ed by the user. If it is necessary to change the ATIS number, theradio must be sent to an authorised Simrad service agent forreprogramming.From the Numbers menu (section 8.2) select “ATIS NO”; thedisplay will show the ATIS number, unless the number has notbeen entered yet (in which case it will show “_ _ _”). GROUP MMS II0436 1 ----INT 16Fig 8.7 - Entering a Group MMSI number
RS81/RS82 VHF58 E04572To enter the ATIS number press OKagain. The display will nowshow “ENTER ATIS” and the first dash in the number will startflashing to indicate that entry can begin.Enter the nine-digit ATIS number using the numeric keypadand press OK. The radio will then ask the number be re-entered(“CONFIRM”). If the two numbers do not match, the proce-dure must be repeated.Use the CALL and MSG keys to move the cursor to correctany errors. The cursor position is indicated by the flashingnumber. Enter a new number to overwrite an incorrect number.NOTE The ATIS number will not be accepted, unless all nine digitshave been entered - the prefix “9” is automatically inserted bythe radio.Press ON/C to return to the main menu.8.3 VHF ItemsThe VHF Items menu contains the settings for miscellaneousfunctions such as User channel, position view, speaker settings,as well as SimNet management and lighting modes.Once the VHF Items menu option has been selected (see intro-duction to section 8), use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scrollthrough the available menu options:• User channel (section 8.3.1)• Position view (section 8.3.2)• Last used channel (section 8.3.3)• Interrupt intercom (section 8.3.4)• Speaker settings (section 8.3.5)• SimNet management (section 8.3.6)• Lighting modes (section 8.3.7)To select an option press OK. To return to the main menu pressON/C.8.3.1 User channelThis is a user-programmable priority channel that is used in theTri-Watch function and can be selected by pressing the USERkey. From the VHF Items menu (section 8.3) select “USER CHAN-NEL” and press OK. Using the numeric keypad enter the requi-
Instruction manual59E04572From the VHF Items menu (section 8.3) select “POSITIONVIEW” and press OK. If GPS position information is beingreceived, the display will show “POSITION VIEW OFF”. Usethe OKkey to toggle between “ON” and “OFF”. When this option is turned on, the bottom two lines of the dis-play will show the current “LAT/LON” positions on all hand-sets. If the volume or squelch is being adjusted, the displaywill show the settings while the VOL ▲/ VOL ▼keys are oper-ated, before reverting to the position display.If no GPS position information is being received, the displaywill show “VIEW”. Pressing OKwill show the position enteredmanually, or the last known GPS position. If no position hasbeen entered, the “LAT/LON” display will show “9 9 9” only.Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to select another option, orpress ON/C to return to the main menu.8.3.2 Position viewThis option allows the user to view the current GPS positionthat will be used if a distress call is made (Fig 8.9). The functionof this option depends on whether the position is receivedautomatically via NMEA, or has been entered manually. 1689º 23. 000N102º 54. 120EINTLATLONFig 8.9 - Position displaysite channel number and press OK. The display will show“SET USER CHANNEL” (Fig 8.8).10SET USERAACHANNELBBBINTFig 8.8 - Setting the User channel
Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to toggle between position andtime (UTC) displays.Press ON/C to exit, or use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to chooseanother option.8.3.3 Last used channelNormally the RS82 will power up on the pre-programmedstart-up channel (usually the priority channel). This functionenables the radio to power up on the last-used channel – thedefault setting is “OFF”.From the VHF Items menu (section 8.3) select “LAST USEDCHAN” and press OK– the current status will be displayed(“ON”/“OFF”). Use the OKkey to toggle between the settings.Press the VOL ▲and VOL ▼key to select another option, orON/C to return to the main menu.8.3.4 Interrupt intercomThis function can be used to specify whether intercom func-tions should be interrupted when an incoming VHF transmis-sion is received – the default setting is “Y” (“Yes”).From the VHF Items menu (section 8.3) select “INTERRUPTINTERCOM” and press OK– the display will show the currentstatus (“Y” or “N”). Use the OKkey to toggle between settings.Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to select another option, orON/C to return to the main menu.8.3.5 Speaker settingsThe speaker settings option is used to set individual defaultvolume levels for each station or intercom in the system.From the VHF Items menu (section 8.3) select “SPEAKER SET-TINGS” and press OKto enter the sub-menu. Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scroll through each speaker, displaying thedefault volume level for each one.NOTE Only connected speakers will be shown.The first option in the sub-menu is “RESET TO DEFAULTS”(Fig 8.10, p. 61) – pressing OKwill reset all speaker levels totheir default settings, the display will show “RESETTING LEV-ELS”. To set the required volume levels for each individualposition, use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to select the requiredstation and press OK. The selected speaker will emit a continuous tone indicating thecurrent volume level. Press VOL ▲and VOL ▼to adjust the vol-ume level as desired and press OKto confirm.RS81/RS82 VHF60 E04572
Instruction manual61E04572Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scroll through the availablemenus -• Data sources (section 8.3.6.1)• Lighting banks (section 8.3.6.2)• Device instance (section 8.3.6.3)• System instance (section 8.3.6.4)To select an option, press OK.To return to the VHF Items menu, press ON/C.16RESET TO000DEFAULTS00INTFig 8.10 - Resetting speaker settings to defaultsPress the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to select another station andrepeat the above procedure, or ON/C to return to the uppermenu levels.8.3.6 SimNet managementNOTE This option will only appear in the VHF Items menu, if the radio is operating on a SimNet bus.From the VHF Items menu select “SIMNET MANAGEMENT”and press OK(Fig 8.11).SIMNETMANAGEMENTINT 16Fig 8.11 - SimNet management page
As a default, the RS82 will give priority to SimNet data overthat received via the NMEA input. This function enables you toselect the NMEA input as the priority data source.From the SimNet management menu select “DATA SOURCES”and press OK.Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scroll through the followingoptions -Simrad Group – (Default) Accept the data source aspecifiedby the Group Owner. A Group Owner is a unit capable of dic-tating which data source other SimNet units on the bus use.The Group Owner is usually a Chartplotter or similar unit.NMEA0183 – This option will select the NMEA0183 input asthe nav data source.SimNet units – The display will show the name and serialnumber of each SimNet unit detected on the network.Third Party units – The display will show the name and ser-ial number of any third party units connected to the bus viaNMEA2000.NOTE Apart from NMEA0183, a maximum of four other sources will be shown, and these will be the first four detected. Anyfurther sources apart from these will be ignored.Press OKto set the selected data source. The display will show“SOURCE SELECTED”, then exit to the SimNet managementmenu.NOTE If the selected data source is lost, the radio will automaticallyselect another SimNet or NMEA source if available, otherwisethe display will show “SOURCE DATA LOST”.RS81/RS82 VHF62 E045728.3.6.1 Data sourcesThis function is used to select the data source for position, dateand time information, if the RS82 is part of a SimNet systemwith more than one unit providing nav data (Fig 8.12). It willonly be shown if SimNet is present.239HS50HDG-QPOS-QDIFCOGSOGROTCP44 ChartplotterHS50Satellite CompassFig 8.12 - Example of multiple data sources on one SimNet system
Instruction manual63E045728.3.6.2 Lighting banksThis function allows individual RS80 stations to be assigned todifferent lighting banks across the SimNet bus. It enablesgroups of SimNet products to be set up as “zones”, whichshare the same backlight settings. This is useful on vesselswith, for example, an interior and an exterior steering position,where the ambient lighting (and therefore backlightingrequirement) is different (Fig 8.13).FLYBRIDGE (bank 1)WHEELHOUSE (bank 2)Fig 8.13 - Example of vessel with two lighting banksThus, on a flybridge cruiser all the equipment fitted on the fly-bridge can be assigned to lighting bank 1 and the equipment inthe wheelhouse can be assigned to lighting bank 2. Adjusting the lighting on one unit in bank 1 will be duplicatedon all other products in the same bank, but will not affect anyunits in bank 2.From the SimNet management menu select “LIGHTINGBANKS” and press OK.Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to select the station you wantto assign to a particular lighting bank.Use the numeric keypad to enter the bank number (0–63).Press OKto confirm.Repeat the above sequence for each station fitted to the RS82.Press ON/C to exit to the SimNet management menu.NOTE All IS12 instruments are set to “BANK 0” by default. It is notpossible to split IS12 displays into separate banks.
RS81/RS82 VHF64 E045728.3.6.3 Device instanceThis option will normally only be used on very large, compli-cated systems, where there is more than one RS80 system onthe same SimNet bus. For example, on certain vessels it may benecessary to have more than one VHF radio fitted with differ-ent channel configurations (Fig 8.14).Fig 8.14 - Multiple RS80 VHFs on the same networkTo prevent conflict across the network, these can each beassigned a unique device number.NOTE “More than one RS80 system” refers to a complete system radio, including the Rx/Tx transceiver, NOT to a single RS80with multiple stations – that is still classed as one radio.From the SimNet management menu select “DEVICEINSTANCE” and press OK.The default device instance number is “000”. Use the numerickeypad to enter the required device instance number and pressOKto confirm (Fig 8.15).SELECTNO. 000SELECTNO. 001Fig 8.15 - Entering a device numberThe display will show “SELECTED” and the entered devicenumber for 2 seconds, then exit to the SimNet managementmenu.VHF nº 2VHF nº 1
Instruction manual65E045728.3.6.4 System instanceA SimNet bus can have a maximum of 50 devices (or “nodes”)attached to it. If a large vessel has a requirement for more than50 nodes, then a multiple network system is required.The system instance allows the user to allocate a unique num-ber to each network, which allows the multiple networks tointercommunicate.NOTE If your vessel is large enough that it is likely to require settingup multiple networks, it is strongly advised that you contactSimrad Technical Support to discuss your particular systemrequirements before proceeding further.From the SimNet management menu select “SYSTEMINSTANCE” and press OK.The default system instance number is “00”. Use the numerickeypad to enter the required system instance number and pressOKto confirm (Fig 8.16).The display will show “SELECTED” and the entered systemnumber for 2 seconds, then exit to the SimNet managementmenu.SELECTNO. 00SELECTNO. 01Fig 8.16 - Entering a system instance number
RS81/RS82 VHF66 E045728.3.7 Lighting modesThis option is used to select how the backlighting is controlledon the RS82. Backlighting control can either be limited to the individual station, to the whole RS80 system, or across theSimNet bus.From the VHF Items menu select “LIGHTING MODES” andpress OK.Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scroll through the options(Fig 8.17) -Station All stations are independent.Radio All stations will respond to a common level.Network All stations respond to the network level (forthe specified lighting bank).Press Ok to set the selected lighting mode. The display willshow the lighting mode selected, then exit to the VHF Itemsmenu.NOTE This option is station specific. It will be necessary to duplicate these settings to any other RS80 stations for them all to behavein the same manner.STATIONRADIONETWORKFig 8.17 - Lighting modes
Instruction manual67E04572Next enter the required reply channel using the numeric key-pad, or use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scroll through thefour default reply channels (06, 08, 72 & 77). Press OKto con-firm.NOTE Only simplex channels can be selected as working channels.NOTE If the MMSI number entered is for a coast station, the option toselect a working channel will not be available – this is specifiedby the coast station, and will normally be a duplex channel.The display will show “PRESS OK TO SEND” – press OKtoinitiate the call, or ON/C to abort.9 DSC FUNCTIONS9.1 GeneralThe RS82 features full Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)functionality enabling the user to make digitally selected calls,which are quicker and simpler to make than traditional voicecalls using channel 16. Should a distress situation occur, aDistress Alert call can be initiated, indicating the vessel’s iden-tity, position and automatically establish distress communica-tion on the emergency voice channel (normally channel 16).NOTE DSC functions will only be available, if the MMSI number hasbeen entered into the radio (see section 8.2.1).9.2 Making a call9.2.1 Individual routine callPress the CALL key to enter the individual routine call func-tion. Enter the MMSI number of the station manually using thenumeric keypad, or use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scrollthrough the MMSI number directory (Fig 9.1). Press OKto con-firm the selected entry.SEA M I STAAON CH 06 00INT 06Fig 9.1 - Selecting a number from the MMSI directory
RS81/RS82 VHF68 E04572NOTE Check with your local network provider for usage instructions.NOTE If an acknowledgement is not received, the radio will continueshowing “AWAITING ACKNOWLEDG” for 4.5 minutes beforetiming out and returning to normal operation.9.2.2 Public correspondence callFor vessels within range of a country operating the necessarynetwork, the RS82 can be used to directly make and receivepublic correspondence calls from a land-based telephone sys-tem via a coast station. Press SHIFT, then ON/C to enter thepublic correspondence call function.Enter the telephone number manually using the numeric key-pad (Fig 9.3), or use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scrollthrough the telephone number directory. Press OKto confirmthe selected entry.06AWA I T I NGAAACKNOWLEDGINTFig 9.2 - Call sent, awaiting acknowledgement from recipient0644 1 606547677------INTFig 9.3 - Dialling a number manuallyOn initiation of the call, the display will show “AWAITINGACKNOWLEDG” (Fig 9.2). Once an acknowledgement isreceived, the radio will switch to the specified working channel.
Instruction manual69E04572NOTE The channel number displayed during the call is determinedby the coast station.Press ON/C to end the call, or wait for the other participant toreplace the receiver.The next stage is to specify the coast station the call is to berouted through. Either manually enter the MMSI number of thecoast station using the numeric keypad, or use the VOL ▲andVOL ▼keys to scroll through the Coast Station MMSI directory(Fig 9.4). Press OKto confirm the selected entry.NOTE The MMSI number entered must have a “00”-prefix (whichindicates a coast station), or it will not be accepted.The display will show “PRESS OK TO SEND” – press OKtoinitiate the call, or ON/C to abort. On initiation of the call, thedisplay will show “ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT”. If the callcannot be connected for any reason, the display will show“CANNOT CONNECT”, then “PLS WAIT 15 MINUTES”before returning to the default display.If the call is connected, the display will show “CALL INPROGRESS” (Fig 9.5) – press the PTT key to talk and release tolisten.06COAST 1 AAAINTFig 9.4 - Selecting a coast station from the Coast Station directory07CALL I N AAAPROGRESSBBINTFig 9.5 - Call has been connected
RS81/RS82 VHF70 E04572NOTE All Ships Urgency calls must use channel 16 for voice commu-nication, the option to manually select a working channel isnot available.The display will show “PRESS OK TO SEND” – press OKtoinitiate the call, or ON/C to abort.NOTE Only simplex channels can be selected as working channels.The display will show “PRESS OK TO SEND” – press OKtoinitiate the call, or ON/C to abort.9.2.4 All Ships Urgency callTo make an All Ships Urgency call, lift the protective cover onthe front of the handset and press the URGENCY key. The dis-play will show “URGENCY ON CH 16” (Fig 9.7).9.2.3 All Ships Safety callTo make an All Ships Safety call, lift the protective cover on thefront of the handset and press the SAFETY key. The display willshow “SAFETY ON CH 16” (Fig 9.6). Enter the required work-ing channel using the numeric keypad, or use the VOL ▲andVOL ▼keys to scroll through the four default reply channels(06, 08, 72 & 77). Press OKto confirm.06SAFE T YAAAAON CH 16 00INTFig 9.6 - Making an All Ships Safety call06URGEN CYAAAON CH 16 00INTFig 9.7 - Making an All Ships Urgency call
Instruction manual71E04572NOTE Only simplex channels can be selected as working channels. When the display changes to show “PRESS OK TO SEND” –press OKto initiate the call, or ON/C to abort.9.2.6 Distress Alert callWARNING This call should only be made if the vessel is in a genuinedistress situation. It is an offence to send a Distress Alert callif the vessel or crew are not in danger.The distress button is located under the protective cover on thefront of the handset. Press the DISTRESS button to access theDistress Alert call function – the display will show “DISTRESSUNDEFINED” (Fig 9.9).9.2.5 Group callPress the SHIFT key twice to enter the group call function – thedisplay will show the Group ID MMSI number stored in theradio (see also section 8.2.2).Enter the required working channel using the numeric keypad, oruse the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scroll through the four defaultreply channels (06, 08, 72 & 77). Press OKto confirm (Fig 9.8).06026530 1 45ON CH 06BINTFig 9.8 - Making a group call--D I STRESSAAUNDEF I NED bINTFig 9.9 - Distress Alert menu
RS81/RS82 VHF72 E04572Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scroll through the availableNature of Distress categories:• Undefined (default)• Abandoning• Piracy• MOB• Fire• Flooding• Collision• Grounding• Listing• Sinking• AdriftPress and hold the DISTRESS key to begin the 5-second count-down – the large digits will count down from 5 to 1 before ini-tiating the Distress Alert, then the display will change to show“SENDING ALERT” (Fig 9.10).NOTE The Distress Alert call can be aborted, if the DISTRESS key isreleased at any time before the 5-second countdown hasended. Press ON/C to return to normal radio operation.The Distress Alert call sent includes the vessel’s MMSI number,the nature of the distress as specified, the time the call was sentand the current position of the vessel (if the appropriate naviga-tional receiver is connected to the radio, or a manual positionhas been entered; see section 11.3).The radio will switch to monitoring channel 16 and the displaywill show “AWAITING ACKNOWLEDG” until an acknowl-edgement is received. The radio will automatically repeat thealert approximately every four minutes, until either anacknowledgement is received, or ON/C is pressed (it is not rec-ommended that the Distress Alert is cancelled manually by pressingON/C, unless you are requested to do so by the rescue authorities). --SEND I NGAAAALER T BBBBBINTFig 9.10 - Sending a Distress Alert
Instruction manual73E04572When an acknowledgement is received from the Rescue Co-ordination Centre, this will automatically cancel the DistressAlert transmission. The subsequent rescue co-ordination will beperformed using the voice channel (Ch 16).WARNING If a DSC distress alert is sent accidentally, cancel it immedi-ately on the RS82 by pressing the ON/C button to preventrepeats, then make the following announcement on Ch 16:“This is (name of vessel, call sign, MMSI)”“Cancel DSC Alert sent (date & time/UTC)”DO NOT simply cancel the DSC alert without verbally can-celling it as well, otherwise the rescue authorities will not beaware that this is a false alarm.9.3 Receiving a call9.3.1 Individual routine callIf an individual routine call is received, the radio will sound anincoming call alarm. The display will flash between displaying“CALL FROM”, the caller’s MMSI number and the specifiedworking channel (Fig 9.11). If the caller’s MMSI is stored in the MMSI directory (see sec-tion 10.2), the display will show the name stored instead of theMMSI. Press OKto accept the call, or ON/C to reject it.If the call has been accepted, the display will show “SENDACKNOWLEDG”. Press OKto send a call acknowledgementand automatically switch to the specified working channel.10CALL FROMA3453428599INTREPLY ONA0CH 0628599Fig 9.11 - Receiving incoming individual routine call
RS81/RS82 VHF74 E045729.3.2 Public correspondence callA public correspondence call is a call made from a land-basedtelephone, which is routed via a coast station. This is onlyavailable in countries operating the necessary network.NOTE At present, it is not possible to receive incoming calls on thepublic correspondence network – calls can only be made fromthe radio. This section is for reference purposes only.When a public correspondence call is received, the radio willsound an incoming call alarm. The display will flash between“TEL CALL FROM” and the caller’s telephone number. If thecaller’s number is stored in the telephone number directory(see section 10.3), then the display will show the name storedinstead of the telephone number (Fig 9.12).Press OKto accept the call – the display will show “CALL INPROGRESS” – or ON/C to reject it.NOTE As the telephone call is transmitted via a VHF channel speci-fied by the coast station, it will still be necessary to press thePTT key to talk and release it to listen, as with a normal VHFcall. The coast station will disconnect the call if the PTT is notpressed for 5 seconds at least every 45 seconds.To end the call, press the ON/C key, or wait until the other par-ticipant replaces the receiver (an end call signal will be sent tothe radio). Replace the handset in the cradle.10TEL CALLA0FROM428599INTSIMRAD ONA08599Fig 9.12 - Receiving incoming public correspondence call
Instruction manual75E045729.3.3 All Ships Safety callIf an All Ships Safety call is received, the radio will sound anincoming call alarm. The display will flash between “ALLSHIPS SAFETY” and the caller’s MMSI number. If the caller’sMMSI is stored in the MMSI directory (see section 10.2), thedisplay will show the stored name instead.Press OKto accept the call – the display will change to “REPLYON CH X” (where “X” is the specified working channel), orpress ON/C to reject the call. Press OKagain to switch back tothe working channel.9.3.4 All Ships Urgency callIf an All Ships Urgency call is received, the radio will sound anincoming call alarm. The display will flash between displaying“ALL SHIPS URGENCY” and the caller’s MMSI number. If thecaller’s MMSI is stored in the MMSI directory, the display willshow the name stored instead (Fig 9.13).Press OKto accept the call and automatically switch to channel16, or ON/C to reject it.NOTE All Ships Urgency calls always use channel 16 as the workingchannel.10ALL SHIPSSSURGENCY9 9INTFROMPRAY 0 SEASPRAY 0Fig 9.13 - Incoming All Ships Urgency call
RS81/RS82 VHF76 E04572If the caller’s MMSI number is stored in the MMSI directory(see section 10.2), the display will show the name storedinstead. Press OKto accept the call – the display will change to“REPLY ON CH X” (Fig 9.15), where “X” is the specified work-ing channel – or ON/C to reject the call.9.3.5 Group callIf the radio has a Group ID MMSI number (cf. section 8.2.2)and a group call is received, the radio will sound an incomingcall alarm. The display will flash between displaying “ROU-TINE GROUP CALL”, the caller’s MMSI number and the spec-ified working channel (Fig 9.14). Press OKagain to switch back to the working channel.06ROUT I NESSGROUP CALLINTFROMPRAY 0 3895623970Fig 9.14 - Incoming group callFig 9.15 - Working channel specified by incoming group call06REPLY ONAACH 1 0BBBBBINT
Instruction manual77E045729.3.6 Distress Alert callIf a Distress Alert call is received, the radio will sound anincoming call alarm. The display will flash between “DISTRESSALERT” and the caller’s MMSI number along with the natureof the Distress Alert.If the caller’s MMSI number is stored in the MMSI directory(see section 10.2), the display will show the name storedinstead of the MMSI number (Fig 9.16). Press OKto accept the call and automatically switch to channel16, or ON/C to reject the call. Full details of the Distress Alertmay be viewed in the call log (see section 9.4).NOTE Distress Alert calls always use channel 16 as the workingchannel.06D I STRESS SALERT CALLINTS I NK I NG 03453428599Fig 9.16 - Incoming Distress Alert call
RS81/RS82 VHF78 E04572NOTE The MMSI number/name displayed will be that of the vesselin distress, not the station that has acknowledged the call.Press OKto accept the acknowledgement and automaticallyswitch to channel 16, or ON/C to ignore the call.NOTE Distress Alert calls always use channel 16 as the workingchannel.9.3.7 Distress Alert acknowledgementIf an acknowledgement is received for a Distress Alert sent (nor-mally from a coast station or Rescue Co-ordination Centre), theradio will sound an incoming call alarm.The display will flash between “DISTRESS ACKNOWLEDG”and the MMSI number of the vessel in distress (or your MMSInumber, if the Distress Alert was sent by the RS82 and the trans-mission has been cancelled).If the vessel’s MMSI number is stored in the MMSI directory(see section 10.2), the display will show the name storedinstead (Fig 9.17).06D I STRESS SACKNOWLEDGINTFORK I NG 0ROBERTA00Fig 9.17 - Distress acknowledgement received
Instruction manual79E04572NOTE The MMSI number/name displayed will be that of the vesselin distress, not the vessel that relayed the call.Press OKto accept the call and automatically switch to channel16, or ON/C to reject the call.9.3.8 Distress Relay callThe Distress Relay facility enables an incoming Distress Alertcall to be forwarded via boats within receiving distance of thecall, thus increasing the potential range of the Distress Alertcall. If a Distress Relay call is received, the radio will sound anincoming call alarm.The display will flash between “DISTRESS RELAY” and thevessel’s MMSI number (Fig 9.18). If the vessel’s MMSI numberis stored in the MMSI directory (see section 10.2), the displaywill show the name stored instead.06D I STRESS SRELAY ALLINTFOR I NG 03453428599Fig 9.18 - Incoming distress relay call
RS81/RS82 VHF80 E045729.4 Viewing the call logThe call log records details of the last 20 DSC or telephone callsreceived, including date and time, the type of call and the callerID. There are two separate logs – one for standard calls, theother for distress calls.NOTE All calls are logged, even those rejected by pressing ON/C.Press MSG to access the call log menu. If the call logs areempty the display will show “NO CALLS RECEIVED” beforereturning to the default display. Use the CALL and MSGkeys to switch between the standard call log (indicated by asmall “1” shown next to the large digits) and the distress calllog (indicated by a small “2” shown next to the large digits).Press the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scroll through the logentries. The display will show the call type and the date/timethe call was received (Fig 9.19). The small digit shows the logtype (“1” - standard call log, or “2” - distress call log) and thelarge digits show the entry number – the first entry shown isthe most recent call.NOTE The date and time displayed uses the date/time data receivedfrom the navigational receiver interfaced with the radio, notfrom the incoming message. If a navigational receiver was notconnected to the radio at the time the message is received, thedate and time will not be displayed.Press OKto view the details of the selected call – the displaywill show the caller’s number (or the name if the number isstored in the directory).Press VOL ▲and VOL ▼to display any relevant additionalinformation, for example, the nature of distress and the posi-tion of the vessel in distress if viewing the distress call log (Fig9.20, p. 81).1 03I ND I V I DUAL1 9- 1 2 1 452MSGINTFig 9.19 - Viewing call log entry
Instruction manual81E04572Press ON/C to return to the log entries menu. Press ON/C againto exit the call log menu.9.5 Position over 4 hours oldNormally current position data is supplied automatically to theradio via an interfaced navigational receiver, or by manuallyentering a position. If the last recorded position is over 4 hours old, the display willSHOW “POSITION 4 HOURS OLD”. Press OKto confirm andmanually enter a position (refer to section 11.3), or press ON/Cto ignore the message.NOTE This display will be shown 30 minutes after switch on, if thereis no NMEA position data being received, or the position hasnot been manually entered.207D I ST ALERT1 4- 1 0 0937MSGINTFig 9.20 - Displaying additional call informationS I NK I NG 03453428599LA 56-52NLO 009-50E
RS81/RS82 VHF82 E0457210 THE DIRECTORYThe directory function allows frequently used boat MMSI,Coast Station MMSI and telephone numbers to be stored in theradio. To enter the directory, press SHIFT then MSG (DIR).10.1 Switching between the directoriesThe large digits will show the current entry number and thesmaller digit to the left will show the currently selected directory:1. Boat MMSI directory2. Telephone number directory (used in public correspon-dence only)3. Coast Station MMSI directory (used in public correspon-dence only)Use the CALL and MSG keys to switch between directories.10.2 Viewing the directorySelect the appropriate directory using the CALL and MSGkeys. Use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scroll through thedirectory entries (Fig 10.1).101SEASPRAY 0475394270DIRINT102ROBERTAY 09463872 1 5DIRINTFig 10.1 - Scrolling through the directory entries
Instruction manual83E04572Press MSG to move the cursor forward, or CALL to moveback and correct any errors (the cursor position is indicated bythe flashing character, enter a new character to overwrite).Press OKto confirm the entry and move on to the MMSI entry.Use the numeric keypad to enter the number (Fig 10.3). Pressthe CALL and MSG keys to correct any errors. The cursorposition is indicated by the flashing number; enter a new num-ber to overwrite an incorrect number. Press OKto confirm andstore the entry in the directory.10.3 Entering a numberPress OKto begin entering a new number – the large digits willshow the entry number in the directory (“1” for the first entry).Enter the name first; use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scrollthrough the alphabetical characters and the numeric keypad toenter any numbers (Fig 10.2).Press ON/C at any time to abort to the default display.NOTE When using the Boat or Coast Station directories the entry willnot be accepted, unless all nine digits of the MMSI have beenentered.1 0 1SEASP---------------DIRINTFig 10.2 - Entering a new name into the directory1 0 1SEASPRAY 047539-----DIRINTFig 10.3 - Entering the MMSI number
RS81/RS82 VHF84 E04572Press OKto confirm and store the edited entry, or ON/C toabort entry.10.4 Editing a numberSelect the directory entry to be edited and press OK. Use theVOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to highlight either the name or thenumber for editing – the selected field will flash. Press OKagain to begin editing the selected field.Use the CALL and MSG keys to move the cursor – the cur-sor position is indicated by the flashing character. Enter a newcharacter to overwrite, use the numeric keypad to enter a num-ber, or use VOL ▲and VOL ▼to scroll through the alphabeticalcharacters (Fig 10.4). 101SEASPRAY 0475394270DIRINT101SEASP-----475394270DIRINTFig 10.4 - Editing an existing directory entrySelected field will flash
Instruction manual85E0457211 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS11.1 Selecting Weather WatchThe Weather Watch function enables the radio to monitor a sin-gle weather channel specified in the memory scan select function(section 8.1.4). A transmission on a Weather channel is precededby a tone – if this is detected by the radio, it will trigger an alertallowing the user to switch to the Weather channel.To enable Weather Watch, press SHIFT followed by the USER(WXWATCH) key. The “WX” legend will be shown in the topleft-hand corner of the display and the selected weather chan-nel will be shown on the bottom line of the display (Fig 11.1).NOTE If a Weather channel has not been specified, the display willshow “NO WX CHAN SELECTED” and Weather Watch willnot be enabled (please refer to section 8.1.4 for instructions onhow to select a Weather channel).NOTE If the Weather Watch function is not available (e.g. if noWeather channels are programmed into the radio), the displaywill show “WX NOT ENABLED”.To cancel Weather Watch, press SHIFT then USER (WXWATCH).11.1.1 Weather Watch alertIf a Weather Watch alert tone is detected by the radio on thespecified Weather channel, the radio will sound a 10-secondalarm and the display will show “WEATHER ALERT”.Press OKto cancel the alarm and switch to the Weather chan-nel, or ON/C to cancel the alarm and ignore the weather alert.NOTE Because the Weather channels transmit a continuous carriersignal, it is not possible for the RS82 to detect when the trans-mission has ended.Press ON/C to return to the working channel once the trans-mission has ended.12WEA T HERAAAWATCHBBBW4WXFig 11.1 - Selecting Weather Watch mode
RS81/RS82 VHF86 E0457211.2 Security mode (voice scrambler)For additional security, a voice scrambler function is availableas an optional accessory. The scrambler uses frequency inver-sion to encrypt the transmission and will allow secure trans-mission between compatible radios.To enable security mode press SHIFT followed by 0(SCRM). Thedisplay will show “SEC”, indicating that security mode is on.To exit security mode, press SHIFT followed by 0(SCRM) again,or ON/C. The security mode will be cancelled if the RS82 is placed eitherinto another mode that requires the use of the PTT key (e.g.intercom), or if a DSC call is made/received.11.3 Losing SimNet dataIf the selected SimNet nav data source is lost for any reason,after one minute an alarm will sound to all station speakers,and the display will show “SOURCE DATA LOST” (Fig 11.2).The alarm will also be sent across the SimNet bus, where itmay be repeated by other equipment that is able to do so.Press OKor ON/C to cancel the alarm and return to the previ-ous display. The alarm can also be cancelled by other equip-ment on the bus that is repeating the alarm.If nav data is also being received via the NMEA0183 input, theRS82 will automatically switch to this source after the loss ofSimNet data.16SOURCE DATA LOSTINTFig 11.2 - SimNet nav data source lost
Instruction manual87E0457211.4 Losing NMEA dataIf the NMEA0183 nav data source is lost (and no SimNet navdata is being received), an alarm will sound to all stationspeakers after one minute and the display will show “NMEALOST” (Fig 11.3).NOTE The alarm for the loss of NMEA0183 data is not sent across theSimNet bus.Press OKor ON/C to cancel the alarm and return to the previ-ous display.11.5 Editing Latitude, Longitude and UTCNormally, position and time data should be supplied to theRS82 via a GPS or other navigational device connected to theradio. However, if this is not possible, the position and timecan be entered manually.Press SHIFT then 8(LAT/LON). The display will show “ENTERLAT”. Enter the Latitude using the numeric keypad (Fig 11.4).Use the CALL and MSG keys to move the cursor to correctany errors. The cursor position is indicated by the flashingnumber. Enter a new number to overwrite an incorrect number.16NMEA LOST--INTFig 11.3 - NMEA0183 nav data source lost12ENTER LA T ALA 52-B---INTFig 11.4 - Manually entering the position
RS81/RS82 VHF88 E04572Use the CALL and MSG keys to move the cursor to correctany errors. The cursor position is indicated by the flashingnumber. Enter a new number to overwrite an incorrect num-ber. Press OKto confirm all settings, or ON/C to abort entry.WARNING This data is only stored temporarily and will be lost when theradio is switched off. Since the accuracy of this information isvital in the event of a Distress Alert transmission being nec-essary, we strongly recommend that a GPS or other naviga-tional device is permanently interfaced with the radio. Thisdata will then be automatically supplied and updated with-out the need for user intervention.The final digit specifies whether the Latitude is north or southof the Equator – use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to togglebetween “N” and “S”. Press OKto confirm and move on toentering the Longitude (the display will show “ENTER LON”),or press ON/C to abort entry.Enter the Longitude using the numeric keypad. Use the CALLand MSG keys to move the cursor to correct any errors. Thecursor position is indicated by the flashing number. Enter a newnumber to overwrite an incorrect number.The final digit specifies whether the Longitude is west or eastof the Meridian – the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to toggle between“W” and “E”.Press OKto confirm and move on to entering the time (the dis-play will show “ENTER UTC”), or press ON/C to abort entry.Enter the UTC time (formerly known as GMT) in 24hr-formatusing the numeric keypad (Fig 11.5). 12ENTER U T CAUTC 19B----INTFig 11.5 - Manually entering time (UTC)
Instruction manual89E04572Press the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to scroll through the availablestation/intercom that can be called from the station:“Stn 1–Stn 2” Intercom call to Station 2“Int Spkr 1” Intercom call to Intercom speaker 1Press the PTT key or OKto activate the intercom, or press ON/Cto cancel. Once the call has been initiated, further presses of theON/C key will re-sound the call alarm. Pressing the PTT keywill open the audio path to the called station.11.6 Toggling between Lat/Long and UTC viewsIf the Position View option (see section 8.3.2) is turned on, thecurrent position will be displayed on the bottom two lines ofthe display.The UTC time can be displayed instead by pressing SHIFT then8(LAT/LON) key for 2 seconds (Fig 11.6). Repeat the above key sequence to toggle between the positionand time displays.UTC 19B26-Fig 11.6 - Displaying UTC time12I N T ERCOMAASTN 1 -STN2 BINTFig 11.7 - Making an intercom call to Station 2 from Station 111.7 IntercomIf the system comprises more than one station, or includesintercom speakers, it is possible to make an intercom call to aselected position from a handset.11.7.1 Making an intercom callPress SHIFT then 6(INTERCOM) to enter intercom mode. Thedisplay will show “INTERCOM STN X – STN Y”, where “X” isthe ID of the current station being used and “Y” is the first ofthe other stations in the system (Fig 11.7).
RS81/RS82 VHF90 E04572NOTE The call will be terminated, if it is not accepted within 15seconds.When calling an intercom speaker, use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys while the PTT key is held to adjust the intercom speakervolume. This option is not available when calling another sta-tion or making an all speaker / PA call – the current volumesettings for each position will be used. To end the intercom call, press ON/C or return the handset toits cradle.NOTE While making an intercom call, all other stations will display“STATION X OCCUPIED”.NOTE If the interrupt intercom option (section 8.3.4) is disabled and aVHF transmission is being received, the display will show“SIGNAL PRESENT” until the transmission has ended. If inter-com interruption is enabled, the intercom call will be interrupt-ed if a VHF transmission is received.11.7.2 Receiving an intercom callIf an intercom call is received from another station, the displaywill show “INTERCOM FROM STN Y”, where “Y” is the ID ofthe station making the intercom call (Fig 11.8). To end an inter-com call, press ON/C or return the handset to its cradle.12I N T ERCOMAAFROM STN 22INTFig 11.8 - Receiving an intercom call from Station 211.8 Station speaker muteFor complete silence at an operating position, the stationspeaker (including the handset speaker) may be muted. Tomute the speaker, press SHIFT followed by 7(SPEAKER) on thespecific handset that is used with the speaker.To disable mute, press SHIFT followed by 7(SPEAKER) again,use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys, or lift the handset from the cra-dle. If the system is powered down, the volume settings will berestored the next time the system is turned on.
Instruction manual91E04572NOTE This will only affect the speaker that is used with this specifichandset, e.g. handset 1 will only mute the speaker connectedto the Station 1 terminals. To mute any other speakers on thesystem it will be necessary to go to the relevant handset andselect mute.11.9 iDSCThe RS82 can be integrated with one of Simrad’s navigationaldisplays (the xx33, xx42 and xx52 series) enabling details ofany incoming DSC calls to be displayed on the unit. Pleaserefer to the instruction manual of the relevant unit for moredetails. (Section 12.1 provides interfacing details.)
PART IVINSTALLATION
Instruction manual95E04572Fig 12.1 - Transceiver box mounting12 INSTALLATION12.1 Physical installationThe RS81/RS82 is a modular radio system that is very simpleto install. However, the performance of the radios is directlyaffected by the quality of the installation. Please read theseinstructions carefully before attempting installation. If in anydoubt, consult a qualified marine electronics engineer.12.1.1 Transceiver installationThe RS80B transceiver unit should be installed in a concealedlocation such as in a locker or behind the switch panel.WARNING The transceiver unit is not waterproof, it must therefore notbe installed in any location where it is likely to be exposed toexcess moisture (e.g. a wet locker or an outside locker).The fins on the top of the transceiver act as a heatsink to dissi-pate heat generated by the set when in use, which maintainsthe high efficiency of the radio. The free circulation of air isessential – if mounting the transceiver in an enclosed space,ensure that the space is well ventilated.The transceiver requires a flat surface with an area of at least170 x 245mm (6.8 x 9.8in) for mounting. Allow sufficient spacebeneath the unit for cable entry – at least 50mm (2.0in) is rec-ommended. The surface should be rigid and sturdy enough tobe able to support the weight of the unit, taking into accountthe shock loads likely to be encountered when the vessel isunderway in heavy seas.Fix the transceiver unit to the surface using the four self-tap-ping screws supplied. The four fixing points are at the cornersof the transceiver unit – the bottom two are underneath the ter-minal cover (Fig 12.1).
RS81/RS82 VHF96 E0457212.1.2 Handset installationThe handset should be sited so that engine noise and vibration,or other background noise does not make it difficult for theoperator to hear. As microphones and loudspeakers containpowerful magnets, the handset and speakers should not beinstalled within 1m (3ft 3in) of any compasses, whether mag-netic or electronic.The handset is connected to a 5m (16.5ft) extension cable, there-fore the handset should be fitted within reach of the transceiverbox (for longer runs 20m extension cables are also available asseparate accessories; please refer to section 13.8).The handset cradle should be mounted on a flat surface withenough space to allow the bulkhead socket for the extensioncable to be fitted alongside. Space should also be allowed forthe accompanying loudspeaker to be fitted nearby.NOTE The handset and bulkhead socket are waterproof. However, ifthe handset is to be fitted in an exposed location (e.g. on theflybridge of a power boat), it is recommended that the handset,and especially the bulkhead socket, are fitted to an angled orvertical surface to prevent standing water lying on the handsetface or inside the bulkhead socket, which could corrode thepins.Fit the supplied template for the handset cradle to the desiredmounting location. Drill four 3.2mm (0.125in) pilot holes in theindicated positions. If drilling into GRP, it is recommended thatthe holes are also countersunk, to prevent the gelcoat splittingwhen the self-tapping screws are inserted.Fit the supplied template to the desired mounting location forthe bulkhead socket. Drill a 23.5mm (0.94in) hole and four2.4mm (0.1in) pilot holes. Again, the pilot holes should becountersunk if drilling into GRP. Fit the bulkhead socket andrun the cable to the transceiver box position.NOTE It is recommended that the cable is routed away from any othercables carrying high current (e.g. mains power cables), orpulsed signals (e.g. transducer cables) to avoid possible inter-ference.If the handset is being removed, the waterproof cover shouldalways be fitted to the bulkhead socket to protect the pins frompossible corrosion.
Instruction manual97E0457212.1.3 Station speaker installationThe loudspeaker should be installed near the handset and canbe flush-mounted or surface mounted with the supplied pat-tress.Flush mounting Attach the self-adhesive gasket to the back of the loudspeaker.Remove the four detachable corners of the speaker which con-ceal the mounting holes. Apply the supplied cutting templateto the mounting position. Carefully cut out the aperturerequired for the speaker back and use the short self-tappingscrews provided. Refit the corners to conceal the screw fixings.Surface mounting Drill a 5mm (0.2in) hole for the speaker cable. Attach the self-adhesive gasket to the back of the loudspeaker. Remove thefour detachable corners which conceal the mounting holes. Fitthe pattress to the back of the speaker and use the long self-tap-ping screws provided to fix the speaker and the pattress blockto the bulkhead. Refit the corners to conceal the screw fixings.12.2 Electronic installationElectronic installation is straightforward – all peripherals con-nect to the transceiver unit (“black box”) using the clearlylabelled plug-in terminals (Fig 12.2).Fig 12.2 - Transceiver terminal connectionsSTANDARD CONNECTIONSNOTE The diagram shows the terminal bay with the standard con-nections and the SimNet connectors (see section 12.2.5).If it is necessary to shorten any of the cables, ensure the endsare re-tinned for the best quality connection.The transceiver unit is fitted with a 10Amp “blade”-type fuse.It is recommended that the radio is connected to a 10Ampfused switch or breaker on the boat’s switch panel.Connect the supplied power cable to the terminals markedPWR + and - as follows: TerminalNumber12WireColourRedBlack
12.2.1 HandsetA single cable links the control panel to the transceiver unit.The standard model can support up to two control stations (foravailable options see introductory section 1.1). One fixed station is supplied with the radio – additional sta-tions are supplied as separate accessories. The control stationscan be either an AHS81 handset, or an AHS82 handset which issupplied with a separate loudspeaker.Connect the main control station to the “Station 1” terminals onthe transceiver unit as shown (Fig 12.3).RS81/RS82 VHF98 E04572An additional control station should be wired in the samemanner and connected to “Station 2”(Fig 12.4).TerminalNumber12345678WireColourBrownGreenRedWhiteBlueYellowOrangeBlackFig 12.3 - Control panel terminal connectionsSIMRADAHS81SIMRADON/CDIMMERVOL SQLUSERSHIFT OK1W D/W 16WXWATCHMENUSCANALLSCANMSPKR INTStation 2Station 1Fig 12.4 - Example of a typical dual-station installationSIMRADAHS81SIMRADON/CDIMMERVOL SQLUSERSHIFT OK1W D/W 16WXWATCHMENUSCANALLSCANMSPKR INT
12.2.2 LoudspeakersThe RS82 can be fitted with a Simrad LS80 station speaker orthird party station speakers with an impedance of 4Ω.Connect the station speaker to terminals 7 and 8 of the terminalstrip (Fig 12.5).Instruction manual99E0457212.2.3 NMEA0183 inputThe inbuilt NMEA0183 processor allows navigational positioninformation to be received from a GPS or Chartplotter. Theboat’s position is automatically transmitted when a DistressAlert is initiated. Note that this is only applicable in a system withan RS82 handset.NMEA input must be of the 0183 format, versions 2.0–3.0, out-putting sentences GLL, RMC and ZDA at a Baud rate of 4800.The “NMEA Out” connections from the GPS/Plotter should beconnected to the “NMEA In” terminals as shown (Fig 12.6):TerminalNumber78Wire ColourOrangeBlackFig 12.5 – Station loudspeaker terminal connectionsTerminalNumber12WireReferenceCommon In -Data In +Fig 12.6 - NMEA input terminal connections
12.2.4 iDSC outputThe RS81/82 is designed to integrate with other Simrad equip-ment, which enables DSC call information to be displayed onthe 33, 42 and 52 series Chartplotters.Connect the iDSC input terminals of the chartplotter to the ter-minals marked “iDSC” as shown (Fig 12.7):RS81/RS82 VHF100 E0457212.2.5 SimNet connectorsThe two circular ports in the centre of the panel serve as con-nectors for SimNet cables (Fig 12.8).TerminalNumber34WireReferenceiDSC -iDSC +Fig 12.7 - iDSC output terminal connectionsFig 12.8 - SimNet connectorsSimNetconnectors
12.2.6 SummarySummary of the RS81/82 connections –Instruction manual101E0457212.2.7 Cable strain reliefOnce all the cables have been run to the appropriate peripher-als and connected to the transceiver unit they should besecured to ensure that they are not snagged or exposed toexcess strain.Screw the strain relief tab to the cable exit port on the trans-ceiver unit using the screws supplied and secure the cables tothe tab using the wraps as shown (Fig 12.9):STANDARD CONNECTIONSTerminalNumber12345678WireColourBrownGreenRedWhiteBlueYellowOrangeBlackStation 1TerminalNumber12345678WireColourBrownGreenRedWhiteBlueYellowOrangeBlackStation 2TerminalNumber1234WireReferenceCommon In -Data In +iDSC -iDSC +NMEA/iDSCTerminalNumber+-WireReferenceRed (12v in)Black (0v)PWRFig 12.9 - Cable strain reliefReplace the terminal cover and secure by tightening the retain-ing screw.
Fig 12.10 - Effect of heel on range of longer whip antennaHere the wider beam of the shorter marine antenna will bemore universally effective, although the signal will be weaker(Fig 12.11, p. 103).Therefore vessels with a large heel angle (small sailboats)would be better choosing a short masthead antenna. Your localagent should be able to provide specific advice on antennachoice for the vessel it is to be fitted to.12.3 Antenna installationThe most important factor in the performance of the radio willbe the quality and positioning of the antenna. Most recordedproblems with VHF radios are related to poor antenna siting,faulty cabling, poor quality cable joints and low voltage supply.Even a VHF as technically advanced as the RS81/RS82 cannotcompensate for these factors. Therefore, if replacing an existingVHF installation, it is important that the antenna is thoroughlychecked for any faults or damage before use.As the range of VHF signals are governed by line of sight (seesection 13.3), the antenna should be placed as high as possible,while remaining clear of any metallic objects that could influ-ence its resonance.The most popular antennae for marine use are 1m (3ft 3in)long. On sailboats these are usually mounted on the masthead,where the length of the antenna keeps it clear from the naviga-tion lights and windvanes, for example. This type of antennacan also be mounted on the cockpit roof or powerboat garages.Longer whip antennae are recommended for larger boats –these radiate the same total power as smaller antennae, butconcentrate it into a narrower beam, which is advantageous ona tall mast at extreme range, where concentrating the availablepower into a narrow horizontal beam becomes more important.However, if the antenna is not vertical when transmitting, thebeam will be angled either too high or too low (see the effect ofheel on range, Fig 12.10).RS81/RS82 VHF102 E04572
Instruction manual103E04572WARNING The antenna coaxial cable and any connectors used must berated at 50Ω. Under no circumstances should standard domes-tic TV cable and connectors be used. Incorrectly rated cablingand connectors could result in power not reaching the anten-na, but power could also be reflected back into the radio,damaging it in the process.The quality of connections and integrity of the cable (withoutbreaks in the sheathing) will directly affect the performance ofthe radio. Poor soldering or corrosion of the terminals canimpair performance. We recommend that screw or crimp termi-nal type connectors are not used for any through-deck fittings –a good quality waterproof solder terminal connector will be lesssusceptible to poor connection due to corrosion of the contacts.To ensure the best performance of the radio, the antenna cableshould be routed where it is least likely to interfere with, orreceive interference from, other electronic equipment, such asechosounder transducer cables and high-current carryingcables.The antenna cable should terminate in a standard marinePL259 plug fitting. Connect the antenna plug to the socket onthe top of the transceiver unit and screw the retaining collardown (Fig 12.12).Fig 12.11 - Effect of heel on range of 1m marine antennaFig 12.12 - VHF antenna connectionNOTE To avoid possible water damage to the radio, it is recommend-ed that the antenna cable is looped to provide a drip path.
RS81/RS82 VHF104 E0457212.4 Electrical interference suppressionInterference generated by the alternator of the engine mayoccasionally cause problems. The RS81/RS82 has beendesigned to minimise the effects of outside interference.However, precautions should still be taken: route the powersupply and antenna cables away from the engine compart-ment. The cable run should not be using the same trunking asother cables carrying high current. The antenna cable shouldalso be kept separate from the radio’s power cable.Engines with spark ignition – as well as some refrigerators –should be fitted with suppressors. Your local agent should beable to give advice on this, and supply suppression kits wherenecessary.
Instruction manual105E0457213 FURTHER INFORMATION13.1 Operating proceduresThe following operating procedure summary has been pro-posed by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency. It is notexhaustive and should not be regarded as a replacement forinformation provided by the proper two-day VHF/DSC train-ing course required for all VHF licence holders.13.1.1 Sending a Distress Alert1. Send a Distress Alert call (cf. section 9.3.6).2. Wait approximately 15 seconds for a DSC acknowledgementfrom the Coastguard or a ship station.3. On receipt of a DSC acknowledgement, or after about 15 sec-onds, transmit the following Distress Alert call on channel 16:“Mayday, Mayday, Mayday”“This is (name of vessel repeated three times)”“Mayday (MMSI number and name of vessel or call sign,spoken once, Position – Nature of distress - No of people)”“I require immediate assistance”“Over.”If the vessel is not in “grave and imminent danger”, an AllShips Urgency call followed by a spoken “Pan Pan” call or aroutine call to the nearest coastguard station may be moreappropriate.WARNING It is a prosecutable offence to initiate a Distress Alert call forany other reason than that the vessel and/or crew is in immi-nent danger.13.1.2 Acknowledging and relaying a DistressAlert callWhen a DSC Distress Alert is received, an audible alarm willsound. Immediately cease any transmission that may interferewith distress traffic and continue a watch on channel 16.If there is no DSC acknowledgement from a coast station orship, after a short interval acknowledge by voice on channel 16:“Mayday (MMSI of vessel in distress, repeated three times)”“This is (name of own vessel, repeated three times)”“Received Mayday (state the assistance you can give)”“Over.”A similar response should be given to a distress relay, using thewords “Mayday Relay” instead of “Mayday”.
RS81/RS82 VHF106 E0457213.1.3 Cancelling a Distress AlertIf a DSC Distress Alert is sent accidentally, cancel it immediate-ly on the RS81/RS82 by pressing the ON/C button to preventrepeats, then make the following announcement on channel 16:“This is (name of vessel or call sign, MMSI)”“Cancel DSC Alert sent (date & time UTC)”“Over.”Do not simply cancel the DSC alert without verbally cancellingit as well, otherwise the rescue authorities will not be awarethat this is a false alarm.13.1.4 Alerting all vessels within rangeIf the vessel is outside of coast radio range and needs to issue asafety warning to all vessels within radio range, transmit an AllShips Safety call by DSC. After about 15 seconds transmit onchannel 16 the safety call and message as follows -“Securité, Securité, Securit锓All stations (or called station)” – repeat three times“This is (MMSI and name or call sign of own vessel)” –repeat text of safety message.“Over.”13.1.5 Calling a coast radio stationEnter the MMSI number of the station into the RS82, eithermanually or from the directory. When the call is acknowledged,the working channel for voice communication will be indicatedand the RS82 will automatically switch to that channel. Make avoice call as normal.13.1.6 Making an intership callEnter the vessel’s MMSI into the RS82, either manually or fromthe directory. Before sending the call, enter the intership chan-nel to be used for subsequent communication. When the alarmsounds on the called vessel, its operator should acknowledgeby DSC, then respond by voice on the selected channel.If the MMSI number of the vessel is not known, call as now onchannel 16.NOTE If no response is received, call on channel 13 (this is the GMDSSbridge-to-bridge communication channel).13.2 NMEA sentences receivedThe following NMEA0183 sentences are processed by the RS82,in order to transmit the boat’s position if a Distress Alert is ini-tiated: NMEA0183 version 2.0 and 3.0 – GGA, GLL, RMC, ZDA.
Instruction manual107E0457213.3 Transmission rangeBecause VHF signals travel in a straight line and are not reflect-ed back off the ionosphere as lower frequency signals are, therange of VHF signals is limited to “line of sight”, beyondwhich the other vessel passes behind the curve of the Earth.Therefore, the range will increase greatly the higher above sealevel the antenna is, as Fig 13.1 illustrates (assuming maximumtransmission power is used).The typical ship-to-ship range of a fixed VHF radio, such as theRS82, with a masthead antenna will be approximately 20 km(12 miles). This will increase as height above sea level increases,or if the other user’s antenna is at a greater height. Note, thatthe range between the yacht with the antenna mounted on a9m (30ft) mast and the shore station increases to 46–53 km(29–33 miles).Fig 13.1 - VHF transmission ranges
RS81/RS82 VHF108 E0457213.4 Frequency of channelsNOTE Ch 0 will only be made available in the UK to Coastguardusers with written authorisation.Channel 70 is the designated Digital Selected Calling (DSC)channel and may not be used for voice transmissions.
Instruction manual109E0457213.5 TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause RemedyUnit will not switch on • Faulty connection to power • Check power connection• Fuse has blown • Replace fuse and checkpower supply current• Supply voltage above limit • Check supply voltage isless than 15.6vScan or Memory Scan is • Noise on the channel is • Increase squelch levellocking on a channel holding the scan • Inhibit channel from scanwithout a signal (see section 2.11.1)Dual Watch not being • Priority channel selected • Select a working channelentered • Handset off cradle • Replace handsetCannot change channel • Dual Watch (D/W) engaged • Exit Dual WatchCertain channels are • Some channels are • Consult your nationalnot obtainable restricted and not authority for permittedprogrammed depending channels in your regionon country of purchaseWill not transmit • Scanning or D/W function • Exit D/W or scanactiveWill not transmit on 25W • Low voltage when full • Check power supplybut OK on 1W transmitting current is drawn• Some channels are restricted • Consult your nationalto low power transmission authorityonlyTransmissions • Damaged antenna • Replace antennapersistently weak / • Antenna cable broken • Replace cabledisplay flashes ANT • Poor contact • Check antenna sockets &through deck connectorThese simple checks should be carried out before seeking tech-nical assistance and may save time and expense. Before con-tacting your servicing agent, please obtain the radio’s serialnumber. The software iteration should also be quoted – this isshown in the large digits on the display for 2 seconds after theradio is turned on and should be written in the box below forfuture reference.Serial Number: ……………………………………………………………………..Software version: …………………………………………………………………..
RS81/RS82 VHF110 E04572110mm (4.4in)193mm (7.6in)13.6 Dimensions110mm (4.4in)48mm(1.9in)45mm(1.8in)63mm (2.5in) 173mm (6.8in)170mm (6.7in)60mm (2.4in) 75mm (3in)198mm (7.8in)70mm (2.8in) 45mm(1.8in)LS80 LoudspeakerAHS81 & AHS82 handsetsRS81 Transceiver “black box”
Instruction manual111E0457213.7 Technical specificationPower supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12v DC (10.8v - 15.5v DC)Channel capability . . . . . . . . 55 international channel 1-28, 60-88simplex & semi-duplex UK : includes M (previously 37) and M2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA : Wx 1-10 receive only . . . . . . Scandinavia: Leisure or Fishing channels as appropriate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada: Canadian and USA channelsPrivate channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 16 private channels*External speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Ω* Contact your local Simrad Technical Dealer for further details of channel program-ming.TransmitFrequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155-163MhzPower output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 watt or 25 wattsCurrent consumption . . . . . . . . . . 5.5A (25 watts), 1.3A (1 watt)Harmonic and spurious emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0.25µWHum/noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < -40dBModulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±5kHzReceiveAudio output power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 wattsCurrent consumption . . . 600mA (full volume, illumination on) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220mA (fully squelched, illumination off)Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 1µV emf for 20 dB SINADHarmonic and spurious emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < -2nWHum/noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < -40dB Adjacent channel selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70dBIntermodulation rejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70dBEnvironmentalTelephone handset (& loudspeakers) . . . . . . Waterproof to IP6713.8 Accessories & sparesAHK82Active Handset Kit(includes 20m cable)SIMRAD AHS81SIMRADON/CDIMMERVOL SQLUSERSHIFT OK1W D/W 16WX WATCHMENUSCAN ALLSCAN MSPKR INTAHK81Active Handset Kit(includes 20m cable)
RS81/RS82 VHF112 E04572The following spares and accessories are available from localSimrad agents. Please quote the relevant part number whenordering.LS80 Spare station loudspeakerEXBH05 5 metre extension cable (AHS81)EXBH20 20 metre extension cable (AHS81)EXAH05 5 metre extension cable (AHS82)EXAH20 20 metre extension cable (AHS82)EXAD00 Adapter cable to convert from RS81 toRS82 handset13.9 Service & WarrantyYour radio should seldom need servicing, although it willbenefit from an application of silicone or Teflon grease to theantenna and mic sockets each season. The equipment should beregularly checked by making routine calls to other stations. On an annual basis test the Distress Alert button by pressing itONCE. This will display the Distress Alert screen and ensurethat the button is functioning. Press ON/C to return to the mainscreen – DO NOT HOLD DOWN THE DISTRESS BUTTON.The unit is guaranteed for 2 years from date of sale. Should itbecome necessary to have the unit repaired, return it carriageprepaid to the agent in the country of purchase with a copy ofthe receipted invoice showing the date of purchase. Wherepossible return all the components, unless you are certain thatyou have located the source of the fault. If the original box isnot available, ensure that it is well cushioned in packing; therigours of freight handling can be very different from the loadsencountered in the marine environment for which the unit isdesigned.For Worldwide Warranty details, please refer to the WarrantyCard supplied with this unit.
Instruction manual113E04572English Hereby, Simrad Limited (Margate), declares that this RS81/82 VHF Radio is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions ofDirective 1999/5/EC.Finnish Simrad Limited (Margate) vakuuttaa täten että RS81/82 VHF Radio tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivinmuiden ehtojen mukainen.Dutch Hierbij verklaart Simrad Limited (Margate) dat het toestel RS81/82 VHF Radio inovereenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen vanrichtlijn 1999/5/EG.French Par la présente, Simrad Limited (Margate) déclare que ce RS81/82 VHF Radio est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables.Swedish Härmed intygar Simrad Limited (Margate) att denna RS81/82 VHF Radio står iöverensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.Danish Undertegnede Simrad Limited (Margate) erklærer herved, at følgende udstyrRS81/82 VHF Radio overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.German Hiermit erklärt Simrad Limited (Margate), dass sich dieses RS81/82 VHF Radio in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)Greek Με την παρουσα Simrad Limited (Margate) δηλωνει οτι RS81/82 VHF Radioσυµµορφωνεται προς τις ουσιωδεις απαιτησεις και τις λοιπες σχετικες διαταξεις της οδηγιας 1999/5/ΕΚ.Italian Con la presente Simrad Limited (Margate) dichiara che questo RS81/82 VHF Radio è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilitedalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.Spanish Por medio de la presente Simrad Limited (Margate) declara que el RS81/82 VHF Radio cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposicionesaplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.Portuguese Simrad Limited (Margate) declara que este RS81/82 VHF Radio está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras provisões da Directiva 1999/5/CE.Website – www.simrad.com13.10 Declaration of Conformity
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