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1. Q 3 16 SEG 25ll RA D7174 1 Listen With the hailer in listen mode you can change the level of the listening volume in the handset ear piece by using the handset volume button The volume can be adjusted at the active speaker by using the active speaker volume control Talk To use the hailer in talk mode just press and hold the PTT The volume of the hailer can be adjusted by using the volume button when the PTT switch is pressed 42 Ray240 User Manual VHF Settings Radio Sensitivity Enables the receiving sensitivity of the Ray240 to be reduced in areas of high traffic to decrease unwanted reception This is also known as local mode DSC Operations Position Enables you to manually enter your position and time using the alpha numeric keypad if no external position data is being received Position Request Enables the use of DSC messages to determine the position of other vessels within radio range The positions of other vessels can be sent to a chart plotter if interfaced with your radio See How do make a position request page 30 Settings Handset Settings Enables you to adjust the following Display contrast Keypad backlighting Keypad clicks Alert tones Chapter 3 Installation 43 Chapter 3 Installation 3 1 EMC Installation Guidelines All Raymarine Equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment Their2. DSC Operations DSC OPERATIONS Call OSL LON Settinas EI KA ve mA UPSENCY safety Eu EA SLOWLY and CLEARLY URGENCY Press MENU button to send ursency Fress 16 to exit PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN ALL STATIONS or individual Coast Guard Station spoken 3 times THIS IS MMSI number and Vessel name or Call sign spoken 3 times MY POSITION IS latitude and longitude or true bearing and distance from a known point I HAVE lost power and am drifting I REQUIRE state type of assistance required e g a tow urgently OVER D6793 1 Chapter 2 Operations 35 How do I Make a position request MAIN MENU DSC OPERATIONS Interconshailer fos Q Phone Book A UHF Operations DSC Operations Call Call all ships r Position NSL Lon TRANSMITTING REQUEST AUTOMATICALLY RE TUNES TO TRANSMISSION COMPLETE LAST WORKING CHANNEL POSITION RESPONSE RECEIVED 36 Ray240 User Manual How dol access the DSC call log HAIN MENU DSC OPERATIONS we Intercom hailer fos Cinai all ships UHF Operations TE ae EE Ton ELL INS Position Request ws EA ve EA DSC CALL LOG OSC CALL LOG em G Routine call channel DELETE D7202 1 Notes 1 Amaximum of 20 calls can be stored in the call log 2 Calls are stored as they are received If the call log is full then the olde
3. Raymarine assumes no responsibility for damage incurred during installation or as a result of incorrect installation This warranty does not cover routine system checkouts alignment or calibration sea trials or commissioning unless required by replacement of part s in the area being aligned Hailer horns external speaker and accessories are warranted for 1 year 12 months from date of sale These items must be returned to a Raymarine facility Raymarine is not liable and assumes no responsibility for damage caused by or to other equipment systems or components occasioned by improper or unauthorized connection or use of the product Consumable items including but not limited to fuses batteries lamps are specifically excluded from this warranty Overtime premium labor portion of services outside of normal working hours is not covered by this warranty If repairs are necessary under the warranty the affected product must be forwarded to a Raymarine facility or an approved Raymarine service agent at the owners expense in a manner set forth in Section 3 hereof This warranty does not cover any differences in material coloring or size between those alluded to in corporate advertising literature or published on the Internet which is not specifically objected to at the time of delivery Travel costs other than those qualifying for on board warranty up to a maximum of 100 auto miles tolls and two 2 hours travel time are spe
4. 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 PORT OPERATIONS and SHIP MOVEMENT These channels are used in directing the movement of ships in or near ports locks or waterways Messages must be about the operational han dling movement and safety of ships These channels are assigned to a particular user e g marina or oil terminal 5 7 9 11 12 14 18 19 20 21 22 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 68 69 71 72 74 75 76 78 79 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 MARINA CHANNELS UK ONLY 80 M14 M24 Use these channels for matters relating to mooring berthing and race control MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION UK ONLY 15 17 Use of this channel is primarily for Search and Rescue operations and the broadcasting of Marine Safety Information DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 70 Is available for Digital Selective calling only and is not available for voice transmissions 62 Ray240 User Manual Footnotes to table 1 This channel may also be used for communications between ship stations and aircraft engaged in co ordinated search and rescue operations 2 These channels may also be used for on board communications provided the power emitted does not exceed 1 watt 3 These channels should be restricted to navigation related communications only at power of 1 watt 4 These channels are for use in UK territorial waters only Note Operators should check order of preference for channel use with local information for chosen area of operati
5. amp Noise level Audio Distortion Spurious amp Harmonic 25W Antenna Impedance Receiver Channels Frequency Range Frequency Stability Usable Sensitivity 20dB SINAD Squelch Sensitivity Adjacent Channel Rejection Spurious Image Rejection Inter modulation Rejection All available US International and Canadian VHF Marine Band 1 5 kHz 155 000 165 000 MHz 25 kHz 25W 1W Frequency modulation 1 to 30dB of 6db octave 300 Hz to 3000 Hz lt 40 dB lt 10 better than 80 dB 50 ohms All available US International and Canadian VHF Marine Band 155 000 165 000 MHz 1 5 kHz lt 0 4 uV lt 0 2uV gt 70dB gt 70dB gt 68 dB 68 Ray240 User Manual Audio Output active speaker Audio distortion Hum amp Noise in Audio Hailer Output 4 Ohms 8 Ohms 5W lt 5 lt 40 dB 22W 10W Operating requirements Input Voltage Current 25W 13 8V transmit Temperature Range Water Protection 12V nominal 10 8 to 15 6 lt 6 amps 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C operational 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C non operating Handset submersible to IPX 7 Active speaker waterproof to CFR 46 Transceiver unit drip resistant Appendix C Hints and Tips 69 Appendix C Hints and Tips Phonetic Alphabet To help make call letters more clearly understood and to assist in spelling out similar sounding or unfamiliar word radiotelephone users employ the
6. 1 Notes 1 A Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI number is required to operate DSC functions 2 ATIS function only available on European models An Automatic Transmission Identification System ATIS number is required to 20 Ray240 User Manual What does the display tell me The liquid crystal display LCD screen will give you the following information in normal operating mode Volume level Wt 16 Squelch level SE OS Active FEL Channel Power st R Operating mode Volume level Shows the current volume level Adjustable from 0 to 10 Squelch level Shows the current squelch level Adjustable from 0 to 10 Power setting Shows the power level 1 watt low or 25 watts high Operating mode Shows which operating mode the radio is in transmit TX or receive RX Active channel Shows the channel on which the radio is currently operating Chapter 2 Operations 21 Chapter 2 Operations 2 1 Introduction This chapter shows you how to operate the controls of the Ray240 and use it to make the common Digital Selective Calling DSC calls There are many other useful functions accessed through the Menus which are listed in detail at the end of this chapter Using the radio is simple All of the functions except adjusting the active speaker volume are controlled from the handset Note Differences for the European versions of the radio are shown in brackets in the text 2
7. 2 Using the handset the controls How dol power the radio On and Off Power ON igi PRESS the 16 9 16 button to turn on the radio Power OFF PRESS and HOLD the 16 9 16 button for 5 seconds OR After a five second countdown the radio powers off adjust the handset volume PRESS the volume key on the side of the handset to adjust the handset volume up or down Each press of the key raises or lowers the volume by one level Note t s not possible to adjust the volume while the radio is in Menu mode 22 Ray240 User Manual How dol set the squelch PRESS this button to reduce background noise from the receiver Press the right arrow to increase the squelch and the left arrow to decrease it The optimum squelch setting is obtained by turning the squelch down until background noise is heard Then increase the setting by one level to reduce this noise Note t s not possible to adjust the squelch setting while the radio is in Menu mode Change channels Channel UP DOWN button Press the Channel UP DOWN button to change the channels sequentially Keypad By using the keypad you can directly select the required channel number tune to the priority channel PRESS this button at anytime when using the radio to tune to the priority channel Chapter 2 Operations 23 How do I pt 26755 J monitor channels Dual Watch 2 channels PRESS this button to start th
8. 25 26 Use these channels to call the marine operator at a public coast station By 276 281 69 84 85 86 contacting a public coast station you can make and receive callsfromtele g788 7 phones on shore Except for distress calls public coast stations usually charge for this service PORT OPERATIONS 11 12 14 202 65 668 These channels are used in directing the movement of ships in or near ports locks or waterways Messages must be about the operational han dling movement and safety of ships In certain major ports Channels 11 and 12 are not available for general port operations messages Use Chan nel 20 only for ship to coast messages Channel 77 is limited to intership communications to and from pilots NAVIGATIONAL 5 10 13 74 77 Also known as the bridge to bridge channel This channel is available to all ships Messages must be about ship navigation for example passing or meeting other ships You must keep your messages short Your power out putmustnotbe more than 1 watt This is also the main working channel at most locks and drawbridges 64 Ray240 User Manual Canadian Marine VHF Channels Type of Message Appropriate Channel s BOATER CALLING CHANNEL 9 Use this channel for calling other leisure ships DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 70 Is available for Digital Selective calling only and is not available for voice transmissions MARIME SUPPORT OPERATIONS 72 73 CANADIAN
9. Bracket trunnion Mounting Kit E25009 46 Ray240 User Manual 3 3 Where should I install my radio CAUTION Compass safe distance The compass safe distance measured in accordance with EN60945 for the Ray240 is 0 9 m Before installing the Ray240 you should plan the installation considering the following points Transceiver Unit You should mount the transceiver unit on a bulkhead below decks that is dry protected and well ventilated free from high operating temperatures free from excessive vibration accessible for cable routing at least three feet from the antenna in such a position that accidental contact with the heatsink is avoided You must avoid mounting it in an engine compartment where there might be flammable vapors such as in an engine room or compartment or in a fuel tank bay where there is water splash or spray from bilges and hatches where itis a risk of physical damage from heavy items such as hatch covers tool boxes etc where it might be covered by any other equipment Handset and cradle You should mount the primary handset and cradle where they are easily accessed from the location where the ship is normally navigated Federal Communications Commission FCC law requires that the primary handset is located in the wheelhouse or a room adjacent to it at least three feet from the antenna Active speaker You should mount the active speaker in a position where it is
10. COAST GUARD 19 22 81 82 83 These channels are reserved for use by the Canadian Coast Guard only Footnotes to table 1 Dn RWN 7 Pacific Coast only Great Lakes only East Coast only Pacific Coast Inland Waterways of British Columbia and the Yukon only Pacific Coast and Lake Winnipeg only Pacific Coast Atlantic Coast and Great Lakes only St Lawrence River power limited to 1 watt Note Operators should check order of preference for channel use with local information for chosen area of operation Appendix A VHF Channels 65 National Channels Channel Country Designation Channel use United Kingdom M1 Pleasure Boat M2 Pleasure Boat Denmark L1 Pleasure Boat L2 Pleasure Boat Finland Norway amp Sweden L1 Pleasure Boat L2 Pleasure Boat L3 Pleasure Boat Netherlands 31 NL Marina 37 UK Marina Denmark Finland Norway amp F1 Fishing Boat Sweden F2 Fishing Boat F3 Fishing Boat These National channels have been allocated for the specific use within those countries listed To use them you must have the appropriate license and your Ray240 must be programmed by an authorized Raymarine dealer to use the national channels that are approved for your country 66 Ray240 User Manual Appendix B 67 Appendix B Technical specification Transmitter Channels Frequency Stability Frequency Range Channel Spacing Power Output Modulation Modulation Audio Response FM Hum
11. Canadian version e 42002 Ray240E System European version To get the best results in operation and performance please take the time to read this handbook thoroughly Safety notices A A A WARNING Electrical safety Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any electrical connections WARNING Electromagnetic exposure Failure to observe the Antenna and EME Exposure guidelines may expose those within the Maximum Permissible Exposure radius to RF radiation absorption that exceeds the FCC MPE limit It is the Radio Operator s responsibility to ensure that no one is within this radius before transmitting WARNING Navigation aid Although we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable many factors can affect its performance As a result it should only be used as an aid to navigation and never replace common sense and navigational judgement Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop CAUTION Compass safe distance The compass safe distance measured in accordance with EN 60945 for the Ray240 is 0 9 m 8 Ray240 User Manual FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications to this equipment n
12. Position data input How do I connect the handset to the transceiver You should connect the handset cable to the transceiver using the bulkhead mounted connector Full details of which are shown on the Installation Guide 3 7 How dol get position data You can get position data for providing latitude and longitude information using either NMEA or SeaTalk connections SeaTalk data If you have a SeaTalk instruments installed this is the most convenient way to connect your radio for position data to be received Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box Part No R55006 not supplied enables Sea Talk and Global Positioning System GPS inputs to be connected in one place NMEA data You should connect the White and Blue NMEA and wires of the combined cable to the input wires of the positioning device using a suitable connector block The following sentences are used by the Ray240 Received GGA GLL RMC ZDA For specific instructions on how to connect your particular GPS refer to the handbook which came with that device Chapter 3 Installation 53 3 8 Setting up the Ray240 How dol enter my boat s MMSI number slz g Have your MMSI number ready before you start MAIN MENU SETTINGS Intercomhailer fos WHF Operations Handset L N Disp su DSC Operations OSC Operations Sellinas TIS CAUTION MMSI NUMBER DSC SETTINGS AN You only get one chance to enter ma MMSI aroue the MMSI number Take
13. care to get it right QQQ MY WHSI QQS st UNDEFINED OAR MORE MY MMSI x2 STORED Ok MY MMSI op 0000 SOHO TOO D7156 1 Notes 1 70change the MMSI number the radio must be returned to your Rayma rine dealer 2 When setting up a group MMSI the number must be pre fixed by a zero 54 Ray240 User Manual How dol enter my ATIS number s Have your ATIS number ready before you start MAIN MENU SETTINGS we Interconhaller fos Q Handset UHF Operations Display DSC Operations OSC Operations n Ba CAUTION ATIS NUMBER oe WATIS NE ATIS UNDEFINED the ATIS number Take care to get R it right i Y Wu oe WY ATIS lst input ATIS OAK DOH OE OK MY ATIS STORED OK MY ATIS 2nd input ATIS x2 og 0000 DEDO JOOO D7157_1 Note his procedure is only applicable to the European version of the Ray240 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 55 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 1 Introduction The Ray240 is designed to provide long term operation It is recognized however that environmental and other factors may result in the need for occasional service 4 2 What maintenance can I do The Ray240 has no user serviceable parts or adjustments Never remove the cover or attempt to service the product Your attention to a few basic points should ensure many years of service e Although th
14. design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standards but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised Although every effort has been taken to ensure that they will perform under all conditions it is important to understand what factors could affect the operation of the product The guidelines given here describe the conditions for optimum EMC performance but it is recognized that it may not be possible to meet all of these conditions in all situations To ensure the best possible conditions for EMC performance within the constraints imposed by any location always ensure the maximum separation possible between different items of electrical equipment For optimum EMC performance it is recommended that wherever possible e Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are e Atleast 3 ft 1m from any other equipment transmitting or carrying radio signals In the case of Single Side Band SSB radio the distance should be increased to 7 ft 2m e More than 7 ft 2m from the path of a radar beam A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating element e The equipment is supplied from a separate battery to that used for engine start Voltage drops below 10 V and starter motor transients can cause the equipment to reset This will not damage the equipment but may cause the loss of some information and may change the operat
15. from them may be ordered Monday to Friday 0815 hours to 1700 hours Eastern Standard Time In Europe and the Rest of the World In Europe and the Rest of the World you can contact Raymarine as follows Technical Support Tel 44 0 23 9271 4713 Fax 44 0 23 9266 1228 The Technical Services Department handles enquiries concerning installation operation fault diagnosis and repair On the Internet You can also reach us on the Raymarine World Wide Web site www raymarine com Navigate to the Customer Support page which provides links for e Finding factory service locations and Authorized dealers near you e Accessing handbooks e Searching questions and answers in our solution database by product cate gory keywords and phrases e Submitting a question to our technical support staff who will reply to you via e mail Questions also be sent directly to the Technical Support Department on the Customer Support page by clicking Ask Raymarine Appendix A VHF Channels 59 Appendix A VHF Channels US Marine VHF Channels Type of Message Appropriate Channel s DISTRESS SAFETY and CALLING 16 Use this channel to get the attention of another station calling or in emergencies distress and safety INTERSHIP SAFETY 6 Use this channel for ship to ship safety messages and for search and res cue messages Also to communicate with Coast Guard ships and aircraft COAST GUARD LIAISON 22 Use this channel to talk to th
16. only in the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca 8 For channels 13 and 67 output power is fixed at 1 watt low power by regulation In an emergency you can override to high power by pressing the 1 25 button Note Operators should check order of preference for channel use with local information for chosen area of operation Important Notice Channels 3A 21A 23A 61A 64A 81A 82A and 83A are not for use by the general public in U S waters These frequencies may be used only under authorization by the U S Coast Guard or under private land mobile license Appendix A VHF Channels 61 International Marine VHF Channels Type of Message Appropriate Channel s DISTRESS SAFETY and CALLING 16 Use this channel to get the attention of another station calling or in emergencies distress and safety INTERSHIP SAFETY 13 Use this channel for bridge to bridge communications under the Global Maritime Distress Safety System GMDSS SEARCH and RESCUE OPERATIONS 6 10 67 73 Use of these channels is restricted to co ordinate search and rescue oper ations INTERSHIP Use these channels for communications between ship stations 8 9 13 15 17 69 72 77 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE Marine Operator Use these channels to make a call to the public telephone network They are also known as link channels 1 2 3 4 5 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 78 79
17. 240 nmmesessesevsesevsesevseresrveservererserersereeserersenenee 17 Which menu do I need seeseescesessestesteseeseeseeseeeenssneeteatesteetenteneeass 19 What does the display tell me c cccsssscsssscsscsssnssssncessneesensesenseses 20 Chapter 2 Operations nesensvnnnvnnnnnannvnennnnnnvnenennvnnnenennnnnnenennnenevnnnennnnnnenennnnnevnnnen 21 21 Introdudtionuasausresmver rene ct e 21 2 2 Using the handset the controls i isssevesveverveversererserersererrsrerssrersnnens 21 power the radio On and Off ssessssssssessessssssssssesescsssesssess 21 adjust the handset Volume cccscsessessesesssessssessesersesesseees 21 Set the squelch msvessevisviesensesnsiieimn 22 Change channels c ccssccseesscscsssesssssssscsssssecsssesseserseeerseees 22 tune to the priority channel ccssesesesescssessesesesseeeeseeeeees 22 Monitor channels sereisas etiani 23 get the weather forecast csscssssssssssesssessssesssssssssssssnsessess 23 Select Private channels i mmsmsenesereevevvvvmerereeen 23 Scanthe channels aetan a nie 24 Use the Memory e ecsessesessesessesessesessesssessserseseeassetesseeseseeseees 24 change the transmitting power c cseseseseseseeseseeseeeeseeeeees 24 navigate the MENUS nsmssessisensennen 25 1 USe the Menu shortcuts o see cesses teense cestesteseeaeeneeseeteateneeaes 26 adjust the active speaker Volume c cscsseseseseesess
18. Channels Continued Type of Message Appropriate Channel s NAVIGATIONAL 13 678 Also known as the bridge to bridge channel This channel is available to all ships Messages must be about ship navigation for example passing or meeting other ships You must keep your messages short Your power output must not be more than 1 watt This is also the main working chan nel at most locks and drawbridges MARITIME CONTROL 17 This channel may be used to talk to ships and coast stations operated by state or local governments Messages must pertain to regulation and control boating activities or assistance to ships DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 70 Is available for Digital Selective calling only and is not available for voice transmissions WEATHER Wx 1 162 55 On these channels you may receive weather broadcasts of the National Wx 2 162 4 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration These channels are only for Wx 3 162 475 Footnotes to table 1 Not available in the Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway or the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its approaches 2 Only for use in the Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway or the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its approaches 3 Available only in the Houston and New Orleans areas 4 Available only in the Great Lakes 5 Available only in the New Orleans area 6 Available for intership ship and coast general purpose calling by non commercial ships 7 Available
19. NU The radio automatically re tunes to Channel 16 and monitors it Chapter 2 Operations 39 Distress acknowledgement for another vessel If adistress acknowledgementis received for another vessel that is in distress the radio displays a suitable message and sounds an audible alarm Your action should be either e Press MENU and accept the call The radio automatically re tunes to Channel 16 and monitors it or e Press LAST WX LAST PRIV and reject the call The alarm is cancelled and the call is logged Distress relay When your radio receives a distress relay call it displays a suitable message and sounds an audible alarm Your action should be either e Press MENU to accept the call The alarm is cancelled and the radio auto matically re tunes to Channel 16 or e Press LAST WX LAST PRIV to reject the call The alarm is cancelled and the call is logged 2 6 Receiving weather alerts Whilst the radio is in Dual or Tri Watch modes and a National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association NOAA weather channel has been selected when a weather alert is received the radio will sound an audible alarm and automatically switch to the monitored weather channel so that the emergency broadcast can be heard 2 7 Additional functions In addition to those already described in this chapter the Ray240 has further functions that can be accessed from the Main menus This section gives a brief description of these function
20. Name Raymarine RAY 240E VHF Radio System including Class D DSC Product Number s E42002 without DTMF facility Product Options E45002 Second Station Kit E45010 Second Handset E45003 Second Active Speaker The products have been satisfactorily assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of all or part of the following standard s Non Harmonised Standards s EN 60945 EN 301 025 1 EN 300 698 1 Harmonised Standard s EN 301 025 2 EN 301 025 3 EN 300 698 2 EN 300 698 3 EN 301 843 1 EN 301 843 2 EN 60950 The assessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No 0191 The product is labelled with the CE conformity marking the identification number of the Notified Body and class identifier Signatory Name Adil Abbas Title International Compliance Manager Company Name Raymarine Limited Company Address Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England PO3 5STD Signature Date March 2004 D7170 1 Ray240 User Manual Chapter 1 General Information 15 Chapter 1 General Information 1 1 Whatis the Ray240 The Ray240 is a combined VHF radio and Class D Digital Selective Calling DSC system using a phone style handset to access and control all functions It enables you to make digitally selected calls which are quicker and simpler to make than tradi
21. Ray240 VHF Radio with Digital Selective Calling Users Manual Documen t 81219_1 Date June 2004 Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm HSB Raymarine RayTech RayTech RNS Sail Pilot SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Limited Apelco is a registered trademark of Raymarine Holdings Limited Registered in all major marketing territories AST Autoadapt Auto GST Autoseastate Autotrim Bidata Marine Intelligence Maxiview On Board Raychart Raynav Raypilot Raystar ST40 ST60 Seaclutter Smart Route Tridata and Waypoint Navigation are trademarks of Raymarine Limited All other product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks if applicable of heir respective companies www raymarine com O Copyright Raymarine 2004 How to make a DSC Distress call How to make a DSC Distress call Slide up cover PRESS and HOLD for 5 SECONDS WAIT ee EG WHILE DISTRESS RADIO button now AUTOMATICALLY RE TUNES LISTEN h FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY This is repeat name of vessel 3 times MAYDAY THIS IS name of vessel spoken once MY POSITION IS latitude and longitude or true bearing and distance from a known point IF YOU DON T KNOW DON T GUESS I AM sinking on fire etc I HAVE number of persons on board and any other information drifting flares fired etc I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE SLO
22. Raymarine will authorize on board warranty service by the nearest Raymarine approved service agent subject to maximum mileage and travel times refereed to in Section 4 on products where proofof installation or commission by Raymarine certified installers is shown In the case of a product installed by a Raymarine certified installer or boat builder the warranty commences on date of installation or from the date of sale of the boat to the original end user subject to the limitations set forth in this warranty 3 Obtaining Warranty Service In the event of warranty service being necessary the customer should contact Raymarine Technical Support or the nearest Raymarine approved service agent the contact details of whom are available on the Internet at www raymarine com or directly from Raymarine In cases where the customer is requesting a warranty service on a Raymarine product under this warranty and where a Raymarine certified installer has not installed the product i e Limited Product Warranty the affected product must be returned to the customers local Raymarine approved service agent or direct to Raymarine with a copy of either a Proof of purchase showing the date of purchase the name of the seller and the serial number of the affected product or b A warranty card completed by the seller of the product containing the information required in a above 74 Limited Warranty Certificate VHF Products In cases where the c
23. S Canada In the unlikely event of your Ray240 developing a problem contact the Raymarine dealer from where it was purchased Service may also be obtained by returning the unit to Product Repair Center Raymarine Inc 22 Cotton Road Unit D Nashua NH 03063 4219 Telephone 1 603 881 5200 Fax 1 603 864 4756 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 57 In Europe In the unlikely event of your Ray240 developing a problem contact the Raymarine Dealer from where it was purchased Service may also be obtained by returning the unit to Raymarine Ltd Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England PO3 51D Tel 44 0 23 9269 3611 Fax 44 0 23 9269 4642 Rest of the World Please contact the authorized distributor in your country A list of worldwide distributors is supplied with your unit and is also displayed on the Raymarine web site 4 5 How do I contact Raymarine In the US Canada In the US and Canada you can contact Raymarine as follows Technical Support 1 800 539 5539 ext 2444 1 603 881 5200 ext 2444 Our Technical Support Specialists are available to answer installation operation and troubleshooting questions Monday to Friday 0815 hours to 1800 hours Eastern Standard Time 1 800 539 5539 Accessories and Parts ext 2333 1 603 881 5200 ext 2333 58 Ray240 User Manual Most Raymarine accessory items and parts are available through your authorized Raymarine Dealer However items not available
24. SS this button to start priority scanning The radio scans the priority channel in between scanning each channel in sequence If activity is detected on a channel the radio automatically tunes to that channel Use the Memory Create a channel list To create a channel list select the first channel required PRESS and hold this button Add channels by selecting the number and then pressing and holding this button Change the transmitting power PRESS this button to change the transmitting power of the radio from 1 Watt Low to 25 Watt High and vice versa Chapter 2 Operations 25 How do I navigate the menus MENU PRESS this button to access the menus or to accept a menu option CHANNEL UP DOWN PRESS this button to scroll through the menu options Cy LAST WX PRIV PRESS this button to return to the previous screen 189 16 9 16 PRESS this button to return to the priority channel 26 Ray240 User Manual How dol 4 SG S i gt Use the Menu shortcuts Press and hold to access the DSC Phone Book For further information refer to How do make a DSC phone call on page 28 PRESS to move the cursor bar to the last item on the current display If the cursor is on the last item the next page if available is shown PRESS and HOLD to move the cursor bar to the last item in the menu PRESS to move the cursor bar to the top item on the current display If the cursor is on the
25. WLY and OVER CLEARLY D6788_1 Ray240 User Manual How to make a Mayday call SLOWLY and CLEARLY fi D6790 1 MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY This is name of vessel spoken 3 times MAYDAY This is name of vessel spoken once MY POSITION IS latitude and longitude or true bearing and distance from a known point IF YOU DON T KNOW DON T GUESS I AM sinking on fire etc I HAVE number of persons on board and any other information drifting flares fired etc I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE OVER RELEASE THE PTT SWITCH FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND INSTRUCTIONS IF AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS NOT RECEIVED THEN REPEAT THE DISTRESS CALL Contents How to make a DSC Distress call How to make a Mayday call nernvnononornvnenvnnvnnnenonnnnnnvnennnennvnnnenennnnnnenennnnen Contents aa a O iii Important Information ararvsvnvnnnvnvnvnvnvnnnnnvnvnvnnnnnnnenenvnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnennnenenenenen 7 Chapter 1 General Information esrnrnvnvnononenvnvnenenenvnvnenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenene 15 1 1 What is the Ray240 meeseserserseseseserrene 15 TE DE EEE 15 Calls to other Ships ccccccsessesessesessesessesessesesseseesesesseeesseresseeesseeseens 16 GrOUD talls EE 16 Safety broadcasts giiia E iE 16 Distress alerts suv unuinp slike atdeiiasiai dina den tnpani arki 16 1 3 Can I use the Ray240 as part of an integrated system sssseeseees 16 1 4 How do luse the Ray
26. cifically excluded from the warranty and shall be the responsibility of the customer Costs which are excluded from the coverage of this warranty include but are not 75 limited to taxi fares launch fees aircraft rental subsistence customs shipping and communication charges etc To the extent consistent with State and Federal Law The foregoing warranty is Raymarines sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new The remedies provided herein are in lieu of any and all other remedies and warranties whether express or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose all obligations of Raymarine for damages including but not limited to accidental consequential or special damages including punitive or multiple or any financial loss loss of profit business contracts opportunity goodwill or other similar loss arising out of or in connection with the purchase use or performance of any Raymarine product even if Raymarine has been advised of the possibility of such damages and no case shall exceed the cost of the product The remedies to the customer are herein exclusive Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdicti
27. d Ray240 giving two fully functional stations with an intercom function This is particularly useful where your boat has dual helms or asecond navigation station Chapter 1 General Information 17 1 4 How dol use the Ray240 D OE Back D6741 1 You can access all of the functions of the Ray240 with the exception of adjusting the active speaker volume from the handset The clearly marked buttons and alpha numeric keypad make operation simple The DISTRESS button can be found beneath a sliding cover on the back of the handset By simply sliding the cover up and pressing the button the DSC Distress Call procedure is started 18 Ray240 User Manual 1 CHANNEL UP DOWN moves the selected channel up or down or scrolls through the menus 2 MENU Press to access the menus or to select amenu option Press and hold to access the call menu 3 1 25 changes the transmitting power setting from 1 watt low to 25 watt high or vice versa 4 WATCH Press to activate the Dual Watch function 2 channels Press and hold to activate the Tri Watch function 3 channels 5 SQUELCH mutes any background noise Also used for the backspace function when making alpha numeric entries 6 Key pad The alpha numeric keypad has multi tap operation the same as a mobile phone 7 MEMORY commits a channel to the radio memory 8 SCAN starts the scanning of available channels Press to start priority sca
28. e Coast Guard after first contact on Channel 16 NON COMMERCIAL 9 68 69 71 72 78 Working channel for voluntary boats Messages must be abouttheneeds 794 gq of the ship Typical uses include fishing reports rendezvous scheduling i repairs and berthing information Use Channels 67 and 72 only for ship to ship messages COMMERCIAL 1 7 8 9 10 11 18 Working channels for working ships only Messages must be about busi 49 635 67 727 79 ness or the needs of the ship Use Channels 8 67 72 and 88 only for ship 30 882 EN to ship messages i PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE MARINE OPERATOR 24 25 26 27 28 84 Use these channels to call the marine operator at a public coast station 85 86 87 882 By contacting a public coast station you can make and receive calls from telephones on shore Except for distress calls public coast stations usu ally charge for this service PORT OPERATIONS 1 53 12 14 20 63 These channels are used in directing the movement of ships in or near 65 66 73 74 77 ports locks or waterways Messages must be about the operational han dling movement and safety of ships In certain major ports Channels 11 and 12 are not available for general port operations messages Use Channel 20 only for ship to coast messages Channel 77 is limited to intership communications to and from pilots receiving You cannot transmit on them 60 Ray240 User Manual US Marine VHF
29. e Dual Watch function The radio keeps operating on the current channel while monitoring the priority channel If activity is detected on the priority channel it becomes active When the priority channel is no longer active the radio resumes Dual Watch Tri Watch 3 channels PRESS and HOLD this button to start the Tri Watch function The radio will keep operating on the current channel while monitoring the priority channel and the last channel Activity detected on any of these channels will make it active When that channel is no longer active the radio resumes Tri Watch get the weather forecast PRESS and HOLD this button to access the Weather channels Use the channel button to select WO through to W9 depending upon which weather channel is required Note This function is available on US Canadian versions of the Ray240 or the European version with the appropriate license select Private channels PRESS and HOLD the this button to access the Private channels Use the channel button to select the required Private channel Note his function is available only on European versions of the Ray240 24 Ray240 User Manual How dol G gt iea gt Pers LF scan the channels Non priority scanning PRESS and HOLD this button for non priority scanning Figure 2 1 The radio will scan the channels in sequence for activity automatically tuning to a channel if activity is detected Priority scanning PRE
30. e a specified Distress call Slon SLIDE DOWN COVER 8 DISTRESS Floodins Collision Grounding Listing Sinking Disabled Adrift Undesisnated Abandonins ship Piracy an Overboard DISTRESS Release DISTRESS PRESS and HOLD for 5 SECONDS button now MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY DISTRESS sent This is repeat name of vessel 3 times MAYDAY WAIT WHILE RADIO THIS IS name of vessel spoken once AUTOMATICALLY RE TUNES MY POSITION IS latitude and longitude or true bearing and distance from a known point IF YOU DON T KNOW DON T GUESS I AM sinking on fire etc I HAVE number of persons on board and any other information drifting flares fired etc I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE OVER auto DISTRESS Tx LISTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ie AND SEND VOICE MAYDAY MESSAGE Chapter 2 Operations 33 How do I cancel a Distress call Note 7he Distress option on the main menu is only available after a DSC distress call has been sent DISTRESS In Phone Book VHF Operations me ve GA ALL STATIONS ALL STATIONS ALL STATIONS THIS IS MMSI number and Vessel name or Call sign spoken 3 times DISTRESS ALERT SENT time and date IS CANCELLED OVER SLOWLY and CLEARLY 6792_1 34 Ray240 User Manual How dol make an All Ships Call Urgency MAIN MENU Intercom hailer fos Phone Book UHF Operations
31. e unit is waterproof keep it as dry as possible e Clean the exterior of the unit with a tissue or soft non abrasive cloth CAUTION Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean this equipment e Regularly inspect the radio case and antenna for any physical damage 4 3 How do troubleshoot the Ray240 All Raymarine products are prior to packing and shipping subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs However if your Ray240 should develop a fault please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cause and the suggested action required to return the radio to normal operation If you still have a problem after referring to the table below contact your local Raymarine dealer national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services Department for further advice Always quote the product serial number which you will find printed on the unit 56 Ray240 User Manual Problem Possible cause Suggested action Radio will not power up a Loose wiring connection b 10 amp Fuse has blown a Check all connections b Check 10 amp fuse and replace if necessary DSC functions are not working MMSI number not entered Check MMSI number has been entered correctly Position data not shown Information not being received from GPS Check GPS is switched on and connected to the radio Check units are interfaced correctly 4 4 Howdol get the radio serviced In the U
32. easy to hear and is convenient for your use Chapter 3 Installation 47 Antenna mot supplied You should use a good quality VHF antenna designed for marine use installed in accordance with the following ensure that the antenna is connected to the radio before transmitting Raymarine declares a Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE radius of 1 5 meters per OET Bulletin 65 for this system assuming 25 watts output to an omnidirectional antenna of 3dBi gain or less for watercraft with suitable structures the antenna base must be at least 3 5 meters above the main deck to meet the MPE for persons up to 2 meters tall for watercraft without such structures the antenna must be mounted so that its base is a minimum of 1 5 meters vertically from the heads of all persons as high as possible and free from obstruction for maximum range VHF transmission is essentially line of sight if you have to extend the length of the co axial cable between the antenna and the radio use one that is designed for minimum power loss over the cable length Cables When planning the installation consideration should be given to where cables are to be run e Try and avoid acute bends in cables e Secure and protect cables from physical damage and protect them from exposure to heat Avoid running cable through bilges or door ways or close to moving or hot objects e Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deck head a water tight feed thr
33. eseeseeeeees 26 2 3 Using the handset making and receiving calls ccsssesessesseseeseseees 27 USE the INtErCOM ooeeeeescseeseeseeseeseeseetesneecesteseesteateneesteneateaeeaes 27 receive a routine Call oo seecseseeeseetesneeeeetesnesteeteneesteseeneeneees 27 2 4 Using the handset DSC operations iserseverveversererserersererssrerssrersnsens 28 Make a DSC phone Call eesesessessesesseseeeseseeseeesseessseeserenses 28 View phone book details ccsessssesesessssessesesesseeeeseresses 29 Chapter 3 add an entry to the DSC phone book cssssesseseseseseresseees 30 veeCAll AMNOtHEL Ship oo esesesesecsesessesesseeeeseseeseeesseeeeseeesseeesseeaeees 31 Make a specified Distress call c csssssssssssesssesssesssssssssnesseess 32 Cancel a Distress call oo ceseeseecesecsecseeesseeseetesestestesteateteneeneees 33 make an All Ships Call Urgency ssessesesseseesesseseeeeseeneees 34 make a position request cscescsceseeseseeseeeeseseeseeesseeeeseeeeseeaeees 35 vee access the DSC call log essssessesessessssessssessesesessseessesesseeerseees 36 delete an entry from the DSC call 10g ssssessessesseseeseesseseeess 37 2 5 Receiving distress alerts musesevevsvvevrervrvrverererserersererserseserseserserersen 38 Distress calls scicienanimiianioniuhiniin add ketkanaudast 38 Distress acknowledgement ssscscsccscsesscsesssncessnceseseesesseseateteatenea
34. formation 9 a foreign port including Canada and Mexico or leave a foreign port to dock ina US port You can request a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit from the Federal Communications Commission FCC by filing Form 753 Canada A license is not required to operate this radio within the sovereign waters of Canada You will require a license to operate this radio outside of these waters To obtain Industry Canada licensing information contact the nearest field or regional office or write to Industry Canada Radio Regulatory Branch 300 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario Canada K1A 0C8 Attention DOSP Europe Regulations in some areas require that an Operator s license is obtained before operating a VHF radio It is your responsibility to determine whether a license is required in your area before operating this equipment Additional Information The following additional information will be required for completing a license application in Canada or the US Industry Canada Certification Number 4069BRAY240 FCC ID PJSRAY240 FCC Type Accepted Parts 2 15 and 80 Output Power 1 watt low 25 Watts high Modulation Frequency Frequency Range 156 000 165 000 MHz 10 Ray240 User Manual Maritime Mobile Service Identity Anine digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI number is required to operate the Digital Selective Calling DSC equipment in this radio United States You can reque
35. here Purchase date Dealer address Installed by Installation date Commissioned by Commissioning date Owners name Mailing address This Portion should be completed and retained by the Owner WHY NOT SAVE TIME amp EFFORT AND REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY at www raymarine com
36. ing mode e Raymarine specified cables are used Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual Suppression Ferrite If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable this ferrite should not be removed If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be reassembled in the same position The illustration shows typical cable suppression ferrites used with Raymarine equipment Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine Connections to other equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit 44 Ray240 User Manual 3 2 What s in the box You will find these items in the box Stud x2 Thumbnut x2 E gt Nr Screw Screw z F No 8 x 3 4 x6 No 4 x 3 8 x3 Handbook Chapter 3 Installation 45 Can I get optional extras You can obtain the following optional extras for the Ray240 Description Part No Second station includes handset cradle and speaker and 5m extension cable Ray240 45001 Ray240E 45002 Handset only Ray240 45009 Ray240E 45010 Active speaker 45003 Extension cable 3m 45011 Extension cable 5m 45012 Extension cable 10m 45013 Bulkhead Mounting Kit 45014
37. international phonetic alphabet r nm O ANDU gt Ss rF A ALPHA BRAVO CHARLIE DELTA ECHO FOXTROT GOLF HOTEL INDIA JULIET KILO LIMA MIKE N lt x SB lt lt cc 41 430 70 32 NOVEMBER OSCAR PAPA QUEBEC ROMEO SIERRA TANGO UNIFORM VICTOR WHISKEY X RAY YANKEE ZULU Ray240 User Manual Prowords Prowords can be used to simplify and speed up radio communications Proword ACKNOWLEDGE CONFIRM CORRECTION I SAY AGAIN I SPELL OUT OVER RECEIVED SAY AGAIN STATION CALLING Meaning Have you received and understood My version is is that correct An error has been made the correct version I repeat e g important words What follows is spelt phonetically End of work I have completed this part of my message and I am inviting you to reply Receipt acknowledged Repeat your message or the part indicated Used when a station is uncertain of the identity of a station which is calling Appendix D List Of Abbreviations 71 Appendix D List Of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning ATIS dB dc DSC DTMF EMC EME FCC GMDSS GPS Hz kHz LCD MHz mm MMSI NMEA NOAA PTT RF RX SWR TX Amperes Automatic Transmission Identification System Decibels Direct Current Digital Selective Calling Dual Tone Multi Frequency Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Energy Federal Communications Commission Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Global Posi
38. le to make the electrical connections This cable contains four wire pairs for connection to Direct Current DC power National Marine Electronics Association NMEA input and the Hailer Horn speaker The connections are Cable color Connection Red 12 Volt Positive Black 12 Volt Negative Yellow Hailer Green Hailer Black Not used White NMEA In Blue NMEA In Brown NMEA Out Orange NMEA Out Black Not used Raymarine recommend that unused connections have the tinned ends removed and the tails are taped back to the main cable sheath For optimal installation use screened cables throughout ensuring that the screen connection is continuous and terminates at the boat s earth The Ray240 base transceiver does not have an ON OFF switch It is therefore strongly recommended that your radio is connected to the boat s power supply through a dedicated power breaker to avoid unnecessary drain on the electrical system when your boat is not in use To ensure that the unit works correctly e You should connect the power cable to the DC supply using lugs not supplied that have been crimped and soldered e Use an antenna and mount that does not connect the co axial cable outer to the ships earth 52 Ray240 User Manual How do I connect the cables to the transceiver You connect the cables to the labelled connectors as follows Power Handset Antenna D6827 1
39. n VHF working channel and send the call it s like using a telephone Both your radio and the one you are calling automatically switch to the chosen channel for conversation Group calls When groups of ships need the same information yacht races club rallies etc a special group call identity can be used to enable restricted broadcast messages Safety broadcasts Safety broadcasts from coast stations and other shipping automatically generate an alert ring tone to ensure that this vital information is not missed Distress alerts At the touch of a button you can send your ships identity your position and the nature of your distress The position given will be precise and the alert will be heard immediately by all DSC equipped vessels and coast stations within range The message is automatically repeated at approximately 4 minute intervals until itis acknowledged either by a coast station or a vessel within radio range Note 7o transmit precise positions the radio must be interfaced to your Global Positioning System GPS Otherwise regular manual position updating is required Can I use the Ray240 as part of an integrated system Your Ray240 can receive position information e g latitude and longitude using either of the following protocols e National Maritime Electronics Association NMEA 0183 e SeaTalk enabling DSC integration with other instruments You can also add an additional handset and active speaker to the standar
40. nning Press and hold to start non priority scanning 9 16 9 16 Press to power up the radio Press and hold for 5 seconds to power off the radio When using the radio press to re tune to the priority channel 10 LAST WX PRIV Press to return to either the last selected channel or when navigating the menus to return to the previous screen Press and hold to access the Weather channels Press and hold to access private channels 11 Push to Talk Press and hold to send a voice message Release to return to receive mode Note 7he maximum transmit time is limited to 5 minutes to prevent non intentional transmissions from occupying the VHF channel 12 Volume adjusts the volume of the radio up or down Note Differences for European versions of the radio are shown in brackets Chapter 1 General Information 19 Which menu do I need Main Menu Intercom Hailer Fog Phone book VHF Operations DSC Operations ATIS Settings System Information Intercom Hailer Foghorn Auto Foghorn Manual Add new entry Select name from list Radio Sensitivity Frequency Group Call Call All Ships Call log Position Position Request Settings ATIS Disable Enable ATIS Number Handset Settings Display Settings ATIS Software Hardware Call Position request View Delete Urgency Safety My MMSI Group My MMSI Handset 1 Key beep Handset 2 Backlighting Show position D6742
41. ogram the ATIS number yourself your Raymarine dealer can program the number for you For full details of programming your ATIS number into the Ray240 see Chapter 3 nstallation Handbook information To the best of our knowledge the information in this handbook was correct as it went to press However our policy of continuous product improvement and updating may change specifications without prior notice As a result unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain For the latest product information visit our website Www raymarine com Warranty To register your new Raymarine product please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty card It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits Ray240 User Manual Important Information 13 Certificate No RT043 Raymarine EC Declaration of Conformity We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD declare under our sole responsibility that the products identified in this declaration and to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council Directive 1999 5 EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity Product
42. ol View phone book details Press and WAIN WENU g hold Wy Intercom hailer fos Either se or hane Book VHF Operations OSC Operations vi EA PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK wu eg 1m Add an entry Call Cee v Ea 3 weg PHONE BOOK Name Flying fox MMSI 33678085 CANCEL OK D7183 1 Notes 1 8B0atnames are limited to 15 characters 2 MMS numbers can be entered as boat group or shore numbers 3 When setting up a group MMSI the number must be pre fixed by a zero 30 Ray240 User Manual How dol add an entry to the DSC phone book Press and hold MAIN MENU Either or Intercomhailerfos BE eo ene DSC Operations Bu EA Add an entry lave dancer Sun chaser hi EA HameiCambrian castle MMST 336788079 vow PHONE BOOK ADD ENTRY SAVED D7184 1 Notes 1 80atnames are limited to 15 characters 2 MMS numbers can be entered as boat group or shore numbers 3 When setting up a group MMSI the number must be pre fixed by a zero Chapter 2 Operations 31 How do I call another ship MAIN HENU DSC OPERATIONS Intercom hailer fos Phone Book Call all ships UHF Operations Position Settings x OK r Ea MAKE CALL CHANNEL rh ENTER CHANNEL NUMBER U e AUTOMATICALLY RE TUNES TO SELECTED CHANNEL WHEN AN ANSWER IS RECEIVED YOUR MESSAGE D67871 32 Ray240 User Manual How dol mak
43. on Important Notice The international frequency mode is not legal for use while operating in U S waters The TX RX frequencies available in the International frequency mode were agreed upon by the attending countries at the 1968 International Telecommunications Union meeting in Geneva and are legal for use in International waters only Appendix A VHF Channels 63 Canadian Marine VHF Channels Type of Message Appropriate Channel s DISTRESS SAFETY and CALLING 16 Use this channel to get the attention of another station calling or in emergencies distress and safety INTERSHIP SAFETY 6 26 77 Use this channels for ship to ship safety messages and for search and res cue messages Also to communicate with Coast Guard ships and aircraft COAST GUARD LIAISON 41 19 21 61 621 81 82 Use this channel to talk to the Coast Guard after first contact on Channel 83 16 NON COMMERCIAL 68 69 71 Working channel for voluntary boats Messages must be about the needs of the ship Typical uses include fishing reports rendezvous scheduling repairs and berthing information Use Channels 67 and 72 only for ship to ship messages COMMERCIAL 4 7 8 18 61 62 64 Working channels for working ships only Messages must be about busi 652 673 693 71 733 ness or the needs of the ship Use Channels 8 67 72 and 88 only for ship 7g 79 80 HE to ship messages PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE MARINE OPERATOR 1 2 3 234 24
44. on The Raymarine warranty terms and conditions as described herein do not affect the customers statutory rights and comply with EU Directive 1999 44 EC Raymarine is the sole author of this policy and makes no further warranties express or implied unless a separate specific warranty has been written and provided to the customer This warranty supersedes and replaces all previous warranties All Raymarine products are merely aids to navigation It is the responsibility of the user to exercise discretion and proper navigational skill independent of any Raymarine equipment Document No 84163_1 Date February 2004 76 Limited Warranty Certificate VHF Products Raymarine Factory Service Centers United States of America Raymarine Inc 22 Cotton Road Unit D Nashua NH03063 4219 USA Telephone 1 603 881 5200 Fax 1 603 864 4756 www raymarine com Sales amp Order Services Telephone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2333 or 1 603 881 5200 Ext 2333 Technical Support Telephone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2444 or 1 603 881 5200 Ext 2444 www raymarine com Product Repair Centre Telephone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2218 Purchased from UK Europe Middle East Far East Raymarine Ltd Anchorage Park Portsmouth PO3 5TD England Telephone 44 0 23 9269 3611 Fax 44 0 23 9269 4642 www raymarine com Customer Support Telephone 44 0 23 9271 4713 Fax 44 0 23 9266 1228 www raymarine com Stick barcode label
45. ot expressly approved in writing by Raymarine Inc could violate compliance with FCC rules and void the operator s authority to operate the equipment EMC conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standards but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised Antenna mounting and EME exposure Ensure that the antenna is connected to the radio before transmitting Raymarine declares a Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE radius of 1 5 meters per OET Bulletin 65 for this system assuming 25 watts output to an omnidirectional antenna of 3dBi gain or less For watercraft with suitable structures the antenna base must be at least 3 5 meters above the main deck to meet the MPE for persons up to 2 meters tall For watercraft without such structures the antenna must be mounted so that its base is a minimum of 1 5 meters vertically from the heads of all persons Do not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna unless they are shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier Licensing requirements United States An Operator License is not required to operate a VHF Marine Radio within US territorial waters However a license is required to operate the radio if you dock in Important In
46. ough should be used 48 Ray240 User Manual 3 4 Typical installation A typical installation for the Ray 240 is shown below Power To Antenna SeaTalk GPS Black OV j al a D Hailer horn Chapter 3 Installation 49 3 5 How much space does the Ray240 need To help you plan the installation of your Ray240 and its associated components the dimensions are Transceiver Unit UUUUU 178 mm 7 in 273 mm 10 75 in 7 67 mm 2 64 in D6816 1 A 50mm air space should be left around the transceiver when installed to enable airflow and ventilation for cooling the heatsink Note During normal operation the transceiver unit heat sink willbecome warm This does not affect the operation of the unit Active speaker 124 mm 4 88 in 124 mm 4 88 in 15mm 45mm 0 6 in 1 78 in Ray240 User Manual Handset and Cradle S RAY240 WX CH i OK Cc Cats CO dan T 170 mm 6 7 in D6818 1 lt 99 5 mm 3 9 in 46 mm 1 8 in Chapter 3 Installation 51 3 6 How do I make the electrical connections You should use the combined Power Hailer NMEA cab
47. s and what they do Ray240 User Manual Intercom fog hailer Intercom for full details of using the intercom function refer to How do use the intercom on page 27 Fog warnings The Ray240 has in built fog warning tones that an be transmitted through a hailer horn These tones can be used in manual or automatic modes but any volume adjustments will need to be made in manual mode before selecting automatic mode Manual mode In manual mode a tone is transmitted whenever the PTT switch is pressed Releasing the PTT will stop the tone Automatic mode In automatic mode a signal is generated and transmitted by the unit at preset intervals not exceeding 2 minutes until cancelled The available tones are Signal Tone Power boat Underway and making way 1 long tone Powerboat 2 long tones Underway and not making way Sailboat under sail 1 long 2 short tones Any type of boat that is Fishing Not under command Restricted ability to maneuver Constrained by draught Towing Under tow 1 long 3 short tones Pilot 4 short tones Boat at anchor less than 100m in length 1 short 1long 1 short tone Chapter 2 Operations 41 How do I set up the automatic fog signal MAIN MENU AE va CANC Hailer The hailer can be used to both listen and talk AUTO FOG AUTO FOG OFF PUR MAKING UAY PUR HOT MAKING UAY SAIL FISHNG RESTRICTED TOWING UNDER TOW PILOT AT ANCHOR
48. ssesessessssesseeesseseeseeerseees 53 enter my ATIS number emeesesrvrervererverersererserersererserersessssens 54 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting enesennnnvnennnnvnennnennvnnnenennnnnne 55 4 1 Introduction ssa n T E 55 4 2 What maintenance can I d0 ccsesssessesessesessesssssessesssesrssesseeassees 55 4 3 How do I troubleshoot the Ray240 mesesserersererserersererserersersrserserersnn 55 4 4 How do I get the radio serviced cccscssscscsesescsnessessseeeseseseseneaees 56 4 5 How do I contact Raymarine c ccsssssssssssessssssssessssessessseasseessenees 57 Appendix A VHF Channels esesvnonarnvnnnonannvnnnennvnnnvnennnnnnvnennnennennnenennnnnnenenennnnenene 59 Appendix B Technical specification smnnnnnonononnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenen 67 Appendix C Hints and Tips esenenonarnvnennnnvnvnenennnnnnnnennnnnnenennnennennnenenennnnenennnnnnenene 69 Appendix D List Of Abbreviations senvnvnenvnvnvnvnenenenvnvnennnenenenenennnenenenenennnenenen 71 Limited Warranty Certificate VHF Products aravsvsvnravnvnvnvnvnnnnnvnvnvnnnnnnnnnvnnen 73 vi Important Information Important Information Purpose This handbook contains important information on the installation operation and maintenance of the US and European versions of the Ray240 VHF radio which is intended for light marine use and covers the following models e 42001 Ray240 System US and
49. st entry will be discarded Chapter 2 Operations 37 How do I delete an entry from the DSC call log MAIN MENU DSC OPERATIONS ve Q Intercom hailer fos wu Q Call all ships UHF Operations tue DSC Operations A ost Lon 3 N Position Request Va DSC CALL LOG I Q Individual call Routine call Position request from channel 4 CANC SELEC ACK i Deleted OK CAME Fa D7203 1 38 Ray240 User Manual 2 5 Receiving distress alerts Distress calls When your radio receives a distress call it displays the message DISTRESS from 336783085 CANCEL MORE and sounds an audible two tone alarm Your action should be either e Press MENU and accept the call The alarm is cancelled and the radio will automatically re tune to Channel 16 or e Press LAST WX LAST PRIV and reject the call if for example you are unable to offer any assistance The alarm is cancelled and the call is logged Distress acknowledgement When your radio receives a distress acknowledgement as a result of a distress call transmitted by you or another vessel your radio responds in the following way Distress acknowledgement to a call from your radio If an acknowledgement is received to a distress call transmitted by your radio it responds by e cancelling automatic re transmission of the distress alert e displaying a message showing the replying vessels MMSI and position Your action should be to press ME
50. st an MMSI number from the FCC when you apply for a Station License If your vessel does not require a license you may obtain an MMSI by contacting either BoatUS www boatus com or MariTEL www maritelusa com Once obtained you can program the MMSI number into your Ray240 using the Menu Operation described in this handbook Canada You can obtain an MMSI number from your nearest Industry Canada Office Once obtained you can program the MMSI number into your Ray240 using the Menu Operation described in this handbook Europe An MMSI number should be requested from the same agency that issues radio operator licenses in your area Once obtained you can program the MMSI number into your Ray240 using the Menu Operation described in this handbook If regulations in your area do not permit you to program the MMSI number yourself your Raymarine dealer can program the number for you For full details of programming your MMSI number into the Ray240 see Chapter 3 Installation Automatic Transmission Identification System Some European inland waterways require the use of the Automatic Transmission Identification System ATIS An ATIS number can be requested from the same agency that issues radio operator licenses in your area Once obtained you can program the ATIS number into your Ray240 using the Menu Operation described in this handbook Important Information 11 If the regulations in your area do not permit you to pr
51. tes 38 Distress acknowledgement to a call from your radio s s000 38 Distress acknowledgement for another vessel s ssssssseseeees 39 Distress relay orrena n a eNEAN EENE 39 2 6 Receiving weather alerts cceessssssssesssssssssssesssssssesssesasseessseess 39 2 7 Additional functions m eeuvevsevseneneerververnenverserseereerserseerserserseerserssenne 39 Intercomiftog halleruuugsuarsanvsn ha ktsreahadske ig 40 Intercon i Fog warnings Set up the automatic fog Signal scsssssessessssesesesseeseeess 41 Haller us sverm nude ladde vedsiden 41 Installation sosaravnenonevnvnenvnnvnnnenenennnnennnenennnennenenenennnnnnenennnnnnenenennen 43 3 1 EMC Installation Guidelines i eeeesvererververserrerrerrerverersersersersersersenenn 43 332 What s in the box cata savtadka snare a e ideene meine 44 Can I get optional extras cccsesssesssssesesseseseesessassereeseesseeaeees 45 3 3 Where should install my radio soseeesererersvrrrrerrrsrrverervererverersereenennn 46 3 4 Typical installation cccccsssscsssscssscssssssssessssssssncsssncessnsessnseseaseseaseses 48 3 5 How much space does the Ray240 need msevesesevsererserersererserserer 49 3 6 How do I make the electrical connections s s s 51 3 7 How do I get position data cscssscssseccsessesessesessesescesseessesssseeastesees 52 3 8 Setting up the Ray240 m essessivrseseesesnme 53 enter my boat s MMSI number ce
52. tional voice calls using Channel 16 It can transmit and receive on all available US Canadian and International Marine VHF channels Should a distress situation occur using the Ray240 you can quickly raise an alert automatically indicating your identity and position and establishing distress communication on the emergency voice channel 1 2 Whatis DSC The present VHF radio system requires users to listen until someone speaks and then determine whether the call is for them more often than not it isn t DSC makes sure that you receive messages and alerts you to the fact that it is for you DSC is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS a maritime communication system not just for emergency and distress messages but also for all types of existing ship to ship and ship to shore routine communications DSC is simply a tone signalling system which operates on VHF Channel 70 and is similar to the tone dialling on your phone but with the ability to include other information such as your boat s identification number the purpose of the call your position and the channel you want to speak on DSC calls can be divided into four categories e Calls to other ships e Group calls e Safety broadcasts e Distress alerts Ray240 User Manual 1 3 Calls to other ships To call another ship or a coast station you simply enter their dedicated Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI number select your chose
53. tioning System Hertz Kilo Hertz Liquid Crystal Display Mega Hertz millimeters Maritime Mobile Service Identity National Marine Electronics Association National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Push To Talk Radio Frequency Receiver Standing Wave Ratio Transmit 72 Ray240 User Manual Abbreviation UK V VHF Meaning United Kingdom Volts Very High Frequency 73 Limited Warranty Certificate VHF Products In order to ensure that the equipment continues to operate efficiently and reliably we recommend that before using the product the customer carefully read the Owner s handbook and follow the advice on the safe and correct operation and use of the product We recommend that Raymarine equipment be installed by an approved Raymarine installer Warranty Registration Please register your warranty on line at www raymarine com to ensure smooth warranty processing 1 Limited Product Warranty Raymarine warrants that all of its product in the course of normal use will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 3 years 36 months from date of sale to the original end user subject to the limitations set forth in this warranty The Raymarine warranty covers the parts and labor associated with a warranty repair as described above provided that the product is returned to Raymarine or one of its approved agents in accordance with Section 3 hereof 2 On board Warranty
54. top item the previous page if available is shown PRESS and HOLD to move the cursor bar to the first item in the selected menu adjust the active speaker volume Tum the active speaker knob clockwise to turn the speaker on and increase the volume Turn the knob counter clockwise to decrease the volume and turn the speaker off Chapter 2 Operations 27 2 3 Using the handset making and receiving calls How dol mn USe the intercom MAIN MENU re Intercon haller fos reg Fhone Book VHF Operations OSC Operations VA D6784 1 Note Zhe intercom function is only available when a second station is installed receive a routine call in to accept Cy to reject the call rh the call D6785 1 INCOMING CALL 33678905 KN F Any calls that remain unanswered for more than 30 seconds or that you reject are logged Any logged information can be retrieved from the Call Log 28 Ray240 User Manual 2 4 Using the handset DSC operations How do I make a DSC phone call Press and Either hold or wu Q ee ler fos i N WHF Operations OSC Operations va PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK Wu Q Add an entry REEE KES TET S GET G NO n pa z MAKE CALL CHANNEL KK CHANNEL NUMBER MAIN MENU AUTOMATICALLY Press THEN RE TUNES TO SELECTED and CHANNEL WHEN AN Hold 3 ANSWER PIT D IS RECEIVED YOUR MESSAGE D7182 1 Chapter 2 Operations 29 How d
55. ustomer is making a warranty claim on a Raymarine product under this warranty and where the product has been installed by a Raymarine certified installer boat builder installer dealer etc i e On board Warranty the nearest Raymarine approved service agent should be contacted and on board service requested which will be subject to the mileage and travel time limits referred to in Section 4 hereof Before the installed warranty service is performed the customer must have available either a Proof of purchase showing the date of purchase the name of the seller and the serial number of the affected product and proof of installation by a Raymarine certified installer or b A warranty card completed by the seller of the product containing the information required in a above Subject to the limitations and other provisions set forth in this warranty the product will be either repaired or replaced by Raymarine within a reasonable period of time and at no further cost to the customer the determination of whether to repair or replace a product shall be at the sole discretion of Raymarine and shall be the sole remedy of the customer under this warranty 4 Warranty Limitations Raymarine warranty does not apply to equipment that has been subjected to accident abuse or mis use shipping damage alterations corrosion incorrect and or non authorized service or to a product on which the serial number has been altered mutilated or removed
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