V100 User Manual
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1. the Full pack the charger provided is used for storage of the radio The cradle and charger can be wall mounted using the two countersunk self tapping screws provided Additionally the charger may be desktop mounted ww Ensure that the radio is mounted in accordance with IMO guidelines where applicable 5 Version 01 10 12 12 2011 SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 1 Antenna Socket 2 Accessory socket Option 3 ON OFF and LIGHTS key 4 Volume select key 5 Channel 16 select key 6 Squelch select key 7 Hi Lo Power key 8 Speaker and Microphone 9 Scan key 10 Dual Watch D W key 11 Channel Up Down keys 12 Press to Talk PTT key Sooo Battery Status Keypad Locked Lights Active Confirmation Transmit Receive Low Power Tx Call Channel Scan Inhibit 10 Memory Scan Enable 11 Channel number 12 Additional Information 13 Accessory Fitted OO CIE ON 6 Part No 912S 00957 Pot ocean SIGNAL 3 OPERATION Ensure the radio is fitted with a charged battery before commencing use The primary battery will have the tab intact indicating that it has full capacity 3 1 Switching On Press the key to turn the SafeSea V100 on The LCD will start showing information with channel 16 as the selected channel 3 2 Switching Off Press and hold the S4 key for 3 seconds to turn the radio off The display will show a 3 second countdown then the LCD will go blank 3 3 Channel Sele2. Used Channel enable LA S CHAN This menu mode sets the radio to use the last used channel when it is turned on The Default is Off in which case channel 16 is the default channel on turn on Reset SE i This Menu Mode will clear all user settings and return them to the factory defaults Serial number 28516 NG This Menu Mode displays the radios serial number The value cannot be changed by the user SOFTWARE SOFTWARE This Menu mode displays the current software version number The value cannot be changed by the user 14 Part No 912S 00957 ocean IGNA SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 5 BATTERIES Always ensure that the correct type of battery is fitted before operating your radio There are two types of battery available The RB5V Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery is suitable for normal everyday use of the radio This battery should only be charged in the recommended charger e The LB4V Lithium primary battery is for use in emergency only This battery is not rechargeable and is protected from accidental use by a break off tab The LB4V is easily identifiable because of its bright yellow colour A test battery TB6V is also available This battery is intended only for the routine testing of the radios in situations where a rechargeable battery is not required A 5 1 Battery Fitting and Removal PRESS To remove the battery press the grey button on the base of the radio inwards This will release the batt
3. User Manual CE v100 VHF GMDSS Handheld Radiotelephone English www oceansignal com Lu ocean SIGNAL O 2011 Ocean Signal Ltd The technical data information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print Ocean Signal Ltd reserve the right to change specifications and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without the prior permission of Ocean Signal Ltd No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this manual Ocean Signal and SafeSea are registered trademarks of Ocean Signal Ltd 2 Part No 912S 00957 BASIC OPERATION In emergency ensure the yellow Lithium primary battery is fitted ACTIVATE IN EMERGENCY vw Break seal on battery Before operation break off the red security tag from the battery e Turn on by pressing the X key The radio will turn on with the distress and calling channel 16 already selected Use the A and Y keys to select the required channel Use the VOL key followed by the A and Y keys to adjust the speaker volume Use the SQ key followed by the and Y keys to adjust the squelch muting level Use the PTT key to transmit 9 Adjust radio if required Select Q 9 To transmit a MAYDAY call the following channel proced
4. atch iii da ae oa aa aa 9 AA AA 10 3 12 Memory Scan 77 7 2 24 220084 eee eevee a a NEN ANG 10 3 13 Sc n advance aaa enm E Gee be NN ANNA tai Ree e 10 3 14 Setting Scan Channels 4 eee 10 3415 A A dz de a aa ed ttt cde ated wht 11 3 16 Key LOCK pama a ae iR em xg A a eS 11 4 Menu Mode hr a tI een ed NEN aa a oa eee a NERA PAA 12 4 1 Individual Menu Modes cece eee eee III 13 5 Batteries ai tend taney tian eran tele AA haat 15 5 1 Battery Fitting and Removal 0 00 eee eee eee 15 5 2 Warrilniqs eee EN 16 5 3 Charging ires ians cum eae gata rete XR n decent ea aaa a aa 17 6 Appendix pha as ot ici a i i a ia at ta Pa rau ae a a 18 6 1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting cn 18 6 2 Transportation Shipping lt eee eee 18 6 3 Specifications 2er ec d n ainu pee n 19 6 4 Channels usais n a a a Ex eaten st ea ale 20 6 9 A foe vel a a aut ada n NA ate a a 21 6 6 Approvals 2 DARA apte ar a a a li 21 6 7 Limited Warranty cca 22 4 Part No 912S 00957 Pt ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 1 GENERAL The V100 is supplied in the following packages GMDSS use only consisting of V100 radio antenna lanyard attached Lithium emergency battery mounting bracket user manual GMDSS and daily use consisting of V100 radio antenna lanyard attached Lithium emergency battery Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery charger mains adaptor supply lead user
5. ction Pressing the or Y keys will scroll through the available channels Release the key when the required channel is displayed See Section 6 4 for the available channels 3 4 Channel 16 selection Pressing the 16 key will select channel 16 at high power Pressing the 16 key again will revert to the previous channel Pressing and holding the 16 key until a double beep is heard will select the designated CALL Channel See Section 4 for setting the CALL channel Pressing and holding the 16 key until a triple beep is heard will set the the current channel as the CALL Channel See Section 4 for setting the CALL channel SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL PRESS ON PRESS amp HOLD OFF 3 secs Version 01 10 12 12 2011 ocean IGNA SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 3 5 Transmitting Press the PTT key on the side of the radio to transmit The microphone is located under the speaker grille Release the key when you have finished talking It is good practice to keep transmissions as short as possible This will minimise x battery discharge and ensure that you are not interfering with other users of the channel Ensure the correct channel is selected and that there is no other transmission audible before pressing the PTT to avoid interference with other users e Microphone 3 6 Volume Adjustment To adjust the volume level of the speaker press the VOL key The or Y keys may now be used to adjust the volu
6. ddle lever on the right hand side of the charger to the left o 0 Make sure the charger is already powered up The GREEN power LED will be lit Place the radio into the charger base and ensure it locks in place The RED status LED will start flashing to indicate the battery is charging On completion of the charge the RED LED will stop flashing and be permanently illuminated If the battery is faulty or is failing to make contact then Release lever Always use the recommended charger and mains adaptor when charging the RB5V battery pack The charger may also be connected to a DC supply of between 10 8V and 15 6V 12 Volt battery system Always make sure the battery or radio with battery inserted is dry before placing it into the charger The charger is not rated as waterproof the LED will not change to RED Check that the charging Status LED contacts on the battery are clean and retry If the RED LED still fails to light this indicates that the battery is faulty and needs replacing It is not recommended to transmit with the V100 while it is in the charger The recommended temperature range for charging the battery is 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F The positive wire on the 12V charging lead is marked with a white dashed line 17 Version 01 10 12 12 2011 Pt ocean S AL IGN SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 6 APPENDIX 6 1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The V100 Radiotelephone should not need servicing dur
7. disabled when the radio is turned off NOTE The default setting for the key lock is off to enable key lock function see Section 4 11 SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL HOLD triple beep Version 01 10 12 12 2011 cean IGNAL 4 MENU MODE In the menu mode the following options are available Memory Scan Enable All Scan Inhibit Key Lock Key Beep Disable e Scan Dwell Time Light Dwell Time e Squelch Override Defeat Squelch Override Time Calling Channel Select Last Used Channel Enable Reset Serial number e Software Issue To enter the Menu Mode press and hold the MENU VOL key until a double beep is heard Once in the Menu mode use the or Y keys to scroll through the options listed above The menu option will be displayed in the additional area of the LCD screen When the desired option is selected press the ENT SQ key to enable adjusting the setting or value shown in the chan nel number Use the or Y keys to adjust the value Press the ENT SQ key to enter the new value Press the 16 or MENU VOL key to exit Menu mode 12 SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL HOLD double beep Current Setting Value nx y N a L MIZZI IZA JINA Zu TON ITIN Menu Mode Selected Part No 912S 00957 Pt ocean S AL IGN SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 4 1 Individual Menu Modes Mem Scan Enable CAN EN In this Menu mode the channel
8. ery clip and allow the battery to be removed To fit the battery push the top of the battery into the radio before pressing it home at the bottom Ensure that the grey button has locked the battery in place d 15 Version 01 10 12 12 2011 SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 5 2 Warnings Do not attempt to charge the LB4V primary battery or the TB6V test battery 0 Do not short circuit the battery terminals 0 Do not incinerate batteries Do not attempt to puncture or dismantle batteries v Avoid exposing batteries to direct sunlight or temperatures below 20 C 4 F or above 60 C 140 F 0 In case of exposure to the cell contents wash the affected area thoroughly and seek medical attention Failure to follow these warnings may result in the battery exploding or catching fire Extreme temperature caused by the failure to observe the above warnings may result in the battery exploding or catching fire Dispose of batteries in a responsible manner National or local regulations on battery disposal may apply including restricting the disposal of batteries in domestic refuse 16 Part No 912S 00957 A ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 5 3 Charging The charger will accommodate either the RB5V battery by itself or the V100 fitted with the battery It is possible to store the V100 in the charger with the LBAV fitted without the charger actually operating To release the battery or radio from the charger push the grey pa
9. g modes if the radio has stopped on a busy channel pressing the A key will recommence scanning NOTE If the received signal on a busy channel ceases then the radio will automatically recommence scanning after the set Scan Dwell Time see section 4 3 14 Setting Scan Channels In the normal radio mode it is possible to set scanning options for each channel To enter channels into the scan memory select the required channel and double press the SCN key The legend will appear on the LCD to indicate this channel is in the scan memory If the channel was already marked as a Memory Scan channel this operation will remove it from the scan memory and the amp legend will disappear 10 SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL double beep PRESS x 2 Part No 912S 00957 p ocean SIGNAL To inhibit a channel from the all scan memory press and hold the SCN key until a triple beep is heard This will inhibit the channel from scanning and the amp legend will appear on the LCD If the channel was already inhibited as a scan channel this operation will re enable it and the amp legend will disappear 3 15 Hi Lo The HI LO key will toggle the transmit power from high to low The legend will be shown when low power 1 Watt is selected 3 16 Key Lock Press and hold the HI LO key until a double beep is heard to lock the keypad against accidental use Press and hold HI LO again to unlock the keypad the keylock will be
10. h its battery should be shipped as category 3091 packing instruction 969 section II excepted batteries RB5V The battery should be shipped as category 3480 and packing instruction 965 section Il excepted batteries The radio with its battery should be shipped as category 3481 packing instruction 966 section II excepted batteries TB6V There are no packing or shipping restrictions on alkaline batteries provided that they are adequately protected against short circuits in accordance with Special Provision A164 For road or sea transport both the LB4V and RB5V batteries may be shipped under Special Provision A188 of the relevant regulations 18 Part No 912S 00957 A ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 6 3 Specifications Transmitter Output Power High 200 2 5Watts Output Power Low 000 00a ee 1Watt Modulation edi peer na ES a ai FM G3E Modulation Designator esses 16K0G3EJN Deviation iussione Sees 3kHz nom lt 5kHz peak Adjacent channel power 20 05 lt 70dBc Spurious emissions an lt 0 25u4W Receiver Sensitivity MUS 0 0 cece eee lt 117dBm Audio Output Power 00 00005 0 4 Watts Adjacent Channel Rejection gt 70dB Intermodulation Rejection 268dB Spurious Response Rejection gt 70dB Blocking debe Benin Geet 90dByV Spurious emis
11. ing its lifetime with the exception of changing the primary Lithium battery before the marked expiry date The following procedure is recommended to be carried out on a monthly basis Regular cleaning inspection and testing of the radio is advised clean any grime or salt residue off the unit with a weak solution of detergent in warm water Dry radio thoroughly after cleaning Never use solvents as this may affect the structural integrity of the plastics used Ensure that the battery and charger contacts are clean Testing should be carried out every month and should include a brief test transmission to another VHF radiotelephone The test may be carried out using a spare LB4V a test battery TB6V or using the rechargeable option RB5V Do not use the lithium battery provided for emergency use as this will reduce the capacity available in a distress situation v Where applicable testing should be carried out in accordance with IMO recommendations or national guidelines Check the primary battery visually to ensure that the break off tab is intact and that there are no signs of damage on the battery case Inspect the radio for signs of damage 6 2 Transportation Shipping The battery packs LBAV RB5V and TB6V used with this radio are classed as non hazardous under the lATA Hazardous Transport Regulations LB4V The battery should be shipped as category 3090 and packing instruction 968 section Il excepted batteries The radio wit
12. ir or replace a faulty product free of charge including return carriage costs to the owner For further assistance please contact our Technical Service Department Email service O oceansignal com Accidental damage and misuse or non approved modifications are not covered by this warranty This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Dealer Stamp Date of Purchase 22 Part No 912S 00957 Ocean Signal Ltd Unit 4 Ocivan Way Margate CT9 4NN United Kingdom info oceansignal com www oceansignal com
13. l sets are available for 20 Part No 912S 00957 A ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 6 5 Accessories Lithium primary battery LB4V For use as an emergency battery compliant with the GMDSS carriage requirements Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery RB5V Rechargeable battery for everyday use Test battery TB6V Alkaline battery for monthly testing of the V100 Lithium Polymer battery charging kit 721S 00622 Includes the RC1V rapid charger for the RB5V mains adaptor with universal plugs and a 12 Volt supply lead 6 6 Approvals The SafeSea V100 complies with the requirements of Annex A 1 5 17 of European Directive 96 98 EC as amended for use onboard ships registered in the European Union The SafeSea V100 complies with the GMDSS provisions of part 80 of the FCC rules Europe Marine Equipment Directive MED A 1 5 17 1EC61097 12 1EC60945 USA FCC Approved FCC ID XYEV100 IMO Resolutions A 694 17 MSC 149 77 21 Version 01 10 12 12 2011 Pt ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 6 6 Limited Warranty All servicing and repairs on the radio must be carried out by an approved service agent Please retain the original packaging for your radio If the radio has to be returned for any reason the original packaging should be used Your SafeSea V100 radiotelephone is warranted against manufacturing defects and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase Ocean Signal Ltd will a its discretion repa
14. manual The V100 is also available with a waterproof accessory socket for the connection of accessories such as headsets helmets speaker microphones etc Ocean Signal is not able to supply these accessories directly but will provide information to your chosen supplier to allow suitable interfaces to be developed 1 1 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy This product has been evaluated for compliance with the FCC RF exposure limits given in CFR 47 part 1 307 b at a distance of greater than 2 5cm 1 2 Warnings Do not operate without the antenna attached or with a damaged antenna Always operate with the antenna at least 2 5cm 1inch away from your head and do not transmit for more than 50 of the total time the radio is used Use of the radio in the body worn configuration with accessories is limited to Occupational Use only Do not transmit for more than 50 of the total time the radio is used The use of this radio may be covered by licensing requirements in the country of use Please check with your local regulatory body before use cec Do not attempt to short circuit burn or rupture the Lithium batteries Use only the recommended charger for the RB5V See Section 5 2 for further details 1 3 Installation Unpack the contents of the box and check against the label fixed inside the box lid that the contents are complete In the GMDSS pack the SafeSea V100 is provided with a simple wall mounted cradle In
15. me Up or Down respectively After two seconds of inactivity the operation of the selection keys will revert to channel change 3 7 Squelch Adjustment To adjust the Squelch level press the SQ key The or Y keys may now be used to adjust the Squelch Up or Down respectively After two seconds of inactivity the operation of the selection keys will revert to channel change 9 The squelch should be adjusted to a level where background noise and weak unreadable signals do not open the mute Experience will show what the best setting is for the local environment 8 Part No 912S 00957 ocean IGNA SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL To monitor a channel without adjusting squelch settings press and hold the SQ key until a double beep is heard The squelch will remain open while the key remains pressed and will stay on for the time selected in the Menu after the key is released This mode may also be disabled in the Menu 3 8 Lights Adjustment To turn the lights on or off and adjust the level press the o key The A or Y keys may now be used to adjust the backlighting level from off through five levels to maximum After two seconds of inactivity the operation of the selection keys will revert to channel change The lights will stay on for a period of 10sec default or as set in the menu Pressing any key will reactivate the lights 3 9 Dual Watch Press the D W key to initiate the Dual Watch mode The radio will now sta
16. rt sampling the selected working channel and channel 16 for signals Pressing the D W or Y key will terminate Dual Watch There will be no action if the radio is on channel 16 when the D W key is pressed 3 10 Tri Watch Pressing and holding the D W key for 1 second will initiate a triple channel watch between the selected working channel the user programmed Call channel and channel 16 Pressing the D W or Y key will terminate Tri Watch A working channel and call channel HOLD uy must have been entered before this key 1 sec press will have any action 9 Version 01 10 12 12 2011 Pot ocean SIGNAL 3 11 Scan Press and hold the SCN key until a double beep is heard The radio will now start scanning all the channels in the radio for a signal To exit scan mode press the SCN or Y key Often a channel will appear to exhibit a permanent signal or is frequently used for traffic that is of no interest In this case when the scan has stopped on the channel pressing and holding the SCN key until the double beep is heard will inhibit the channel from being scanned 3 12 Memory Scan To enter the Memory Scan mode press the SCN key The radio will now start scanning only those channels that are entered into the scan memory for a signal y If there are no channels already entered pressing this key will have no effect To exit the Memory Scan mode press the SCN or Y key 3 13 Scan advance In any of the scannin
17. s that are marked with a Y for Memory Scan are shown Any number of channels may be so marked All Channel Scan Inhibit FIZAN TNH In this Menu mode the channels will be shown for marking as inhibited or for re enabling for All Channel Scan Any number of channels can be so marked Key Lock KES LEEK This Menu mode allows the user to toggle the key lock functionality On or Off Key Beep Disable KE BEEF This Menu mode allows the user to toggle the first key beep On or Off Note that the second and third beeps remain active Scan Dwell Time SCAN WEL This Menu mode allows selection of the dwell time in Scanning that the radio stays on the channel after the received signal has gone away The value shown is in seconds Light Dwell Time LITE WEL This menu mode allows selection of the time that the lights stay on after the last key press The value shown is in seconds Squelch Override 34 sere The Menu mode option allows the user to enable or disable the squelch override mode Squelch Override Time 25 TIMER This option allows the time the squelch override is open It can be adjusted from 0 to 10seconds Select the value of 0 seconds to only open the squelch while the key is depressed Calling Channel Select CALL CHAN This Menu mode allows selection of the Calling channel This is the channel that the 16 key uses to toggle between channels 13 Version 01 10 12 12 2011 p ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL Last
18. sions an 2nW Environmental Waterproof idea o LIA A A uA 1metre 1hour TherMalishock v 00 pee tees iv exe 45 C Drop proof hard surface 1metre any side 19 Version 01 10 12 12 2011 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 6 4 Channels Rx Tx I U C kx Rx Tx I U C 06 156 300 S S S 67 156375 s s s 08 156 400 S S S 68 156 225 S S S 09 156 450 S S S 69 156 475 s s s 10 156 500 S s s 71 156575 S els 11 156550 S S S 72 156625 S S S 12 156 600 S S S 73 156 675 S S S 13 156 650 S S S 74 15672 S S S 14 156 700 S S S 75 156 775 S S st 15 156 750 S S S 76 156 8225 S S st 16 156 800 S 77 156 875 S S S 17 156 850 S S z Low power only These channels are set to default to Low power The user may select High power but they will default back to Low power after each press of the PTT or when the channel is reselected Ocean Signal radios are supplied with the International I channel set fitted Other channels may be available on request if licensed in the region of use S Simplex Channel All frequencies are in MHz In some regions an alternative channel set may be allowed When available an additional menu item will be present labelled Locale Select this option to toggle between the listed regions that channe
19. ure should be followed Adjust Ensure the radio is turned on channel 16 is Volume selected and the PTT key is pressed Announce Adiust the following clearly into the radio sat O mio o MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY This is Ship s Name This is Ship s Name O Press PTT key to transmit This is Ship s Name MAYDAY Ship s Name or Call Sign Position LAT and LON or description Nature of Distress is State the aid required The Number of Persons on board is DEACTIVATE Followed by any useful information y PRESS AND HOLD Over 3 Version 01 10 12 12 2011 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL CONTENTS TG A d ae ti AA AA 5 1 1 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy neran 5 1 2 Warnings Ano Mak iaa bue bue heb dota al ai a ai 5 1 3 Installation ss cete ca a 5 2 VIOO Overview cuco cecene ERR a e a a nalt nc oe nla e cana PED PCG 6 3 Operation 2 2 goe a gata ri rr e a Da DI a i 7 3 1 Switching On sis cere at ace i dota at nd REPE 7 32 Switching Off ABAD a atatea 7 3 3 Channel Selection cece cece cee eee I nnn 7 3 4 Channel 16 selection c cecene mean 7 3 5 Transmitting RI yen cara A e arat gt dae a e a i a 8 3 6 Volume Adjustment eee 8 3 7 Squelch Adjustment 00 00 eee 8 3 8 Lights Adjustment 0 0 0 cee eee 9 3 9 Dual Watch iia Pate conte hes Beane nd Pande Date Pianeta 9 3 10 Tris W
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