Raymarine Ray215e manual

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RA Y215E Modular VHF Radio Owner’ s Handbook Document number: R49018_2 Date: April 2002[...]

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i Purpose This handbook contains very important information on the installation, operation, and maintenance of your new equipment. T o get the best results in operation and performance, please take the time to read this handbook thoroughly . RA Y215E The RA Y215E is a VHF radiotelephone that, when outfitted with the optional Full Function Handset, [...]

ii If your RA Y215E does not have an optional Full Function Handset, the radio is not Class “D” and is therefore prevented by regulation from disabling the A TIS feature after it has been activated. SAFETY NOTICE This device is only an aid to navigation. Its performance can be affected by many factors including equipment failure or defects, env[...]

iii United States Raymarine, Inc. 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219 USA T elephone: 603-881-5200 800-539-5539 Fax: 603-864-4756 © Raymarine, Inc. 2001[...]

iv Certific ate No. RT015 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 radi o equipm[...]

v T able of Contents Section 1 General Description 1.1 Introduction ......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Equipment Features ............................................................. 1-1 1.3 Minimum Function Handset / Full Function Handset Options ............................................ 1-2 Secti[...]

vi 3.5.10 Priority Channel .................................................... 3-1 1 3.5.11 Channel Memory ................................................... 3-1 1 3.5.12 Resetting Factory Defaults .................................... 3-1 1 3.5.13 Scan Modes .......................................................... 3-12 3.5.14 Monitor Mode .....[...]

vii 4.6.17 NMEA Operation ................................................. 4-21 4.6.18 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ........................... 4-23 4.6.18.1 Individual Call to Another Ship (Ship-to-Ship) ................................................ 4-23 4.6.18.2 Individual Call to Shore Station (Ship-to-Shore) .............................[...]

viii GLOSSARY OF TERMS All Scan .......................... Scans all channels A T IS ................................ Automatic T ransmission Identification System. Used for inland waterways in some European countries. Canadian Channels ......... Channel designator as defined by Industry Canada DSC ................................ Digital Selective[...]

1-1 General Description Section 1 General Description 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Raymarine's RA Y215E marine radiotelephone. This handbook describes the physical and functional characteristics of the radiotelephone. The RA Y215E is a microprocessor -controlled, digitally synthesized, compact transceiver that provides [...]

1-2 General Description • Intercom operation between Minimum Function Handset and Optional Full Function Handset (second station) • Distant/local mode 1.3 Minimum / Full Function Handset Options The RA Y215E can be operated with the standard Minimum Function Handset, an optional Full Function Handset with additional features, or both. Operation[...]

2-1 Installation Section 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection Use care when unpacking the unit from the shipping carton to prevent damage to the contents. It is also good practice to save the carton and the interior packing material in the event you must return the unit to the factory . 2.2 Equipment Supplied The following is a list of mater[...]

2-2 Installation 2.3 Planning the Installation When planning the installation of your RA Y215E, consider the following conditions to ensure dependable and trouble-free operation. Mount the Base Station Transceiver using the Mounting T emplate provided. The Base S tation T ransceiver should be located in the radio telegraph operating room or the roo[...]

2-3 Installation F igure 2-1 T ypical Mounting Methods 2.3 .2 Flush Mounting In addition to the typical Mounting Methods, the RA Y215E may also be flush mounted using the optional Flush Mount Kit. These kits are available from your Raymarine dealer or our Customer Service Department. There are two methods of mounting the radio using the flush mount[...]

2-4 Installation 8. Continue to push the bracket onto the transceiver until it is flush with the front bezel. 9. On each side of the transceiver, insert a screw through the bracket tab and into the threaded holes from which you removed the yoke knobs. 10. Tighten the screws. 11 . It is recommended to run a bead of R TV or similar sealant around the[...]

2-5 Installation 170 (6.69) 106 (4.17) 140 (5.51) 25 (1) 195 (7.68) 223 (8.78) 80 (3.15) 139 (5.47) 9 (0.35) 9 (0.35) F igure 2-2 Outline and Mounting Dimensions All dimensions are shown in millimeters and (inches )[...]

2-6 Installation Wire Color Wire Color Wire Color Wire Color Wire Color Function Function Function Function Function Connects to Connects to Connects to Connects to Connects to RED Power + Ship's 13.6 VDC power BLACK Power − YELLOW Speak er + External speaker GREEN Speak er − BLUE NMEA + Input from position source (GPS , etc.) PURPLE NMEA [...]

2-7 Installation F igure 2-4 P ower Cable Length It is recommended that lugs be used to connect the power cable to the DC supply and the lug connections should be both crimped and soldered. This is very important in order to ensure adequate current draw to the equipment. Intermittent operation may result if an insufficient connection is made to the[...]

2-8 Installation 2.4.3 NMEA Data (Requires Full Function Handset) When an optional Full Function Handset is installed enabling Class “D” DSC functionality , inputting NMEA data will provide position information to the radio. The RA Y215E accepts NMEA 0183 data from a position determining device (GPS, etc.) to provide the Latitude and Longitude [...]

2-9 Installation If the antenna RF connector is likely to be exposed to the marine environment, a protective coating of grease (Dow Corning DC-4 or similar) can be applied to the connector before connecting it to the radio. Any other extensions or adapters in the cable run should also be protected by silicon grease and then wrapped with a waterproo[...]

2-10 Installation F igure 2-6 Typical Grounding Method[...]

3-1 Operation with Minimum Function Handset Section 3 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.1 Introduction The RA Y215E can be operated with the standard Minimum Function Handset, or an optional Full Function Handset that enables additional features, or both handsets to enable intercom capabilities. This section describes using the RA Y215E wit[...]

3-2 Operation with Minimum Function Handset Note: The RA Y215E is designed to have the base station as the priority unit. Y ou should install the base station and Minimum Function Handset in the radio operation room or the location fr om which the ship is normally navigated. If an optional second station Full Function Handset is also installed, tha[...]

3-3 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 1 7 6 5 4 2 3 10 9 8 11 12 13 14 15 Figure 3-2 Layout of Controls 3.4 Control and LCD Display 3.4.1 Contr ols Several of the keys on the front panel of the base station serve multiple purposes. For the most part, the function indicated on the first line of the key is accessed by pressing and releasing tha[...]

3-4 Operation with Minimum Function Handset ! SQUELCH Knob This knob controls the squelch sensitivity level. Rotating the knob clockwise increases the squelch level. Rotating the knob counterclockwise decreases the squelch. The lower bar graph on the LCD displays the squelch level. " SCAN/ MEM Ke y This key starts or stops All Scan and Memory [...]

3-5 Operation with Minimum Function Handset $ MON/ 1/25 Ke y Pressing and releasing MON/1/25 initiates the Dual-W atch Monitor mode. Pressing and holding MON/1/25 for 2 seconds toggles the output power between 1 and 25 watts. While in the 1 W att mode, the 1W indicator illuminates on the LCD. In US mode only , pressing this key while holding PTT ov[...]

3-6 Operation with Minimum Function Handset   Channel UP K ey This key increments the channel number by 1 each time it is pressed. If pressed and held, the channel increments at a rate of 10 channels per second.  Channel DOWN K ey This key decrements the channel number by 1 each time it is pressed. If pressed and held, the channel decremen[...]

3-7 Operation with Minimum Function Handset  NMEA indicator Appears in every operation mode when valid NMEA data is being received (available only with optional Full Function Handset). DSC indicator Appears when the radio is in the DSC mode, when an optional Full Function Handset is installed enabling the Class “D” DSC functionality . ! ACK [...]

3-8 Operation with Minimum Function Handset  ! REMOTE indicator Appears when a remote Second S tation Full Functional Handset (optional) has the priority operation.  " Channel display (Large) Displays the current channel number .  # Channel display (Small) Displays the Priority Channel number while the radio is in the Monitor mode and[...]

3-9 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5 .5 Setting the Channel T o select the appropriate channel, rotate the CH (Channel Select) Knob clockwise/counterclockwise or use the Channel UP/DOWN keys on the Minimum Function Handset. 3.5 .6 Selecting the Private Channel T en Private Channels have been allocated for specific use within certain coun[...]

3-10 Operation with Minimum Function Handset T o select the Private Channel: 1. Simultaneously press and release the SCAN/MEM and MON/1/25 keys. The assigned private channel number appears in the lar ge channel display . If multiple Private Channels are available, the first channel number appears. “Pc” appears in the small channel display . 2. [...]

3-11 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5 .9 Selecting a Weather Channel (US Mode) The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. The RA Y215E can be set to receive these broadcasts if the unit has been upgraded to use the US channel set, and US mode i[...]

3-12 Operation with Minimum Function Handset T o perform the memory reset: 1. Turn the radio OFF . 2. Press and hold the SCAN/MEM key . 3. While continuing to hold the SCAN/MEM key , turn the radio ON. The LCD remains blank for 2 seconds, CL appears momentarily , then the unit switches to channel 16. 3.5.13 Scan Modes The RA Y215E is equipped with [...]

3-13 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.14 Monitor Mode The RA Y215E is equipped with 2 types of monitor operations: Dual W atch and T ri-W atch. Note: Monitor modes are disabled when the A TIS operation is active. Dual Watch Mode Dual W atch monitors Channel 16 and either the selected W orking Channel or Private Channel. T o initiate Dual[...]

3-14 Operation with Minimum Function Handset When the Private Channel is the active channel in International mode, T ri-W atch monitors the selected Private Channel, Channel 16, and the W orking Channel last used before entering Private Channel mode. T o initiate T ri-W atch, press the MUL TI key once. Y ou cannot enter T ri-W atch from Dual W atch[...]

3-15 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.17 NMEA Operation When an Optional Full Function Handset is installed enabling the Class “D” DSC functionality , the RA Y215E can receive valid position and time information, which are transmitted during a DSC Distress call. This data can be communicated via NMEA 0183 from a GPS, fishfinder , rad[...]

3-16 Operation with Minimum Function Handset However , if no signal is detected, the NMEA indicator flashes and a 5- second-long staccato alert tone is emitted. The NMEA indicator continues to flash until valid positional data is received. If valid positional data (from the same source) is later restored, the NMEA indicator is again displayed solid[...]

3-17 Operation with Minimum Function Handset Individual, All Ships and Group DSC calls come in three varieties: ROUTINE for normal calls, SAFETY for advisory alerts, and URGENCY for assistance when life is not in immediate danger . T o enable DSC mode, press and release the DSC/PRI and D/L / I.C. keys simultaneously . The DSC indicator illuminates [...]

3-18 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 4. Press the DSC/PRI key once to accept. The small character display now shows a “2”, designating the second digit in your MMSI number . 5. Rotate the Channel Select (CH) knob until the second digit of your MMSI number appears in the large channel display . 6. Press the DSC/PRI key once to accept. 7.[...]

3-19 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.18.2 Individual Ship’s Call An Individual Ship’ s Call is a DSC call made to a specific ship identified by its MMSI number . There are three types: ROUTINE for normal calls, SAFETY for advisory alerts, and URGENCY for assistance when life is not in immediate danger . The RA Y215E can receive all [...]

3-20 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 5. Rotate the Channel Select (CH) knob until the second digit of other ship’ s MMSI number appears in the large channel display . 6. Press the DSC/PRI key once to accept. 7. Enter all 9 digits of the MMSI number in the same way . 8. Once the 9th digit has been entered and accepted, the RA Y215E plays b[...]

3-21 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 10. After you have selected the other ship’ s MMSI number , the radio prompts you for the working channel you wish to communicate on. The large character display shows the last used channel number and a “W” appears in the small channel display . Use the Channel Select knob to select the desired wor[...]

3-22 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 1. Press and release the DSC/PRI and D/L / I.C. keys simultaneously to place the unit in DSC mode. “70” appears in the large channel display , the DSC indicator illuminates, and ”in” appears in the small channel display to designate Individual Call. 2. Press and release the SCAN/MEM key . A lette[...]

3-23 Operation with Minimum Function Handset PRESS & REL DSC + D/L PRESS & REL SCAN Radio enters DSC mode ROTAT E CH PRESS & REL DSC ROTAT E CH [TX] Flashing PRESS DSC Select working channel ACK received from specified ship Standby for ACK from specified ship 2 seconds after receiving ACK, switches to selected channel PRESS PTT Select l[...]

3-24 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 7. Enter all 9 digits of the MMSI number in the same way . Note: The operation is cancelled if the 16 key is pr essed or if no keys are pr essed for 60 seconds during any part of this pr ocess. 8. Once the 9th digit has been entered and accepted, the RA Y215E plays back the 9 digits just entered for prop[...]

3-25 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 4. Press and hold D/L/I.C. The selected number is deleted from the phonebook and the radio switches to channel 16. Receiving an Individual Ship ’ s Call When an Individual Ship’ s Call is received, the radio automatically enters DSC mode if you are currently on a selected working channel or private c[...]

3-26 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.18.3 All Ships Call The All Ships Call is used to send out a message to all ships in range that you need assistance but the situation is not serious enough for a Distress Call. This call should only be used if hailing for assistance on channel 16 fails. There are three types of All Ships Calls: ROUTI[...]

3-27 Operation with Minimum Function Handset Press the DSC/PRI key once and the radio automatically selects channel 16. There is no acknowledge required for an All Ships Call. If you do not wish to accept the call, press the 16 key to exit the DSC mode. PRESS & RELEASE DSC Receive All Ships Call: Routine, Safety , or Urgency Converse on channel[...]

3-28 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.18.5 Distress Call A Distress Call allows you to send out a digital “packet” of data at high power that includes your position, time, and MMSI number . All ships and stations outfitted with the correct type of DSC equipment will be able to pinpoint your position and either relay the information o[...]

3-29 Operation with Minimum Function Handset PRESS & HOLD DISTRESS Waiting for Acknowledge Switches to Channel 16 PRESS & HOLD DISTRESS After 1 sec, countdown begins Distress call transmitted Hold DISTRESS for full 5 seconds Acknowledge signal received Receiving a Distress Call When a DSC Distress call is received, the radio automatically e[...]

3-30 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.18.6 Distress Relay Call Sometimes a ship’ s distress call can be relayed from another ship or a shore station. Because it is Class “D” DSC compliant, the RA Y215E can receive a Distress Relay Call but cannot acknowledge or relay the call. If the radio is active on a working channel or private [...]

3-31 Operation with Minimum Function Handset Notes: 1. After the A TIS ID number has been pr ogrammed, the A TIS function will be active all the time, as per the European standar d for a non- DSC radio. However , if you have installed a Full Function H andset, which enables full Class “D” DSC functionality , the r egulation allows for the disab[...]

3-32 Operation with Minimum Function Handset ROTAT E CH PRESS & REL DSC PRESS & REL DSC PRESS & HOLD DSC ATIS digit digit position Select desired digit Next digit position Select desired digit Continue thru last digit position Radio replays all digits... ATIS number accepted PRESS & REL DSC Returns to working channel ...through the [...]

4-1 Operation with Full Function Handset Section 4 Ope r ation with Optional Full Function Handset 4.1 Introduction The RA Y215E can be operated with the standard Minimum Function Handset, or an optional Full Function Handset that upgrades the radio to full Class “D” DSC status, or both handsets to enable intercom capabilities. This section des[...]

4-2 Operation with Full Function Handset In an emergency , the base station can override the Full Function Handset to make a call even though the handset has priority (is off the cradle). T o override the handset, press and hold the DSC/PRI key on the base station. The REMOTE indicator flashes and the base station regains priority control. Make you[...]

4-3 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.4 Controls and LCD Display F igure 4-2 Layout of Controls 4.4.1 Controls This section describes the control keys and display messages that appear on the Full Function Handset. Note: This Full Function Handset is also used with Raymarine radios that have additional featur es. As a r esult, the yellow Functi[...]

4-4 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: An MMSI number is r equir ed to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. Y ou can pr ogram the MMSI number yourself using the operation described in Section 4.7.4.2 (if regulations in your countr y permit MMSI number pr ogramming by the radio owner) or you can have your authorized Raymarine dealer/dist[...]

4-5 Operation with Full Function Handset & 2/SCAN key This key inputs the number 2. When an alphanumeric response is appropriate, each press of this key alternately inputs the characters 2, A, B, then C. Pressing the FUNC key followed by the 2/SCAN key toggles Scan mode ON or OFF . ' 3 key This key inputs the number 3. When an alphanumeric[...]

4-6 Operation with Full Function Handset  " 8/M-CALL key This key inputs the number 8. When an alphanumeric response is appropriate, each press of this key alternately inputs the characters 8, T , U, then V . Pressing the FUNC key followed by the 8/M-CALL key starts Multi-Call mode. If this key combination is pressed during Multi-Call mode,[...]

4-7 Operation with Full Function Handset  FUNC key Initiates the Function mode and activates the FUNC indicator in the LCD display . The next key pressed determines the function selected. (See above key descriptions.) Pressing this key twice starts Dimmer mode, which reduces the brightness of LCD’ s backlight. Channel UP/ DOWN key Pressing the[...]

4-8 Operation with Full Function Handset  NMEA indicator Displayed when the radio receives valid NMEA position data. If the data is invalid or no data is received for a period of time, the indicator disappears. FUNC indicator Displayed when the FUNC key is pressed. Disappears when another key is pressed, or after no other key is pressed for a pe[...]

4-9 Operation with Full Function Handset  " VOL indicator (in bar gr aph) Represents the current sound volume level of the handset. A louder volume displays a larger number of segments in the bar graph. This bar graph is not displayed during Menu mode.  # SQL indicator (in bar graph) Represents the current squelch level. A deeper squelch[...]

4-10 Operation with Full Function Handset 8. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Operation These functions include Individual Ships Call, All Ships Call, Distress Call, Group Call, and DSC logging capability . Note: An MMSI number is r equir ed to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. Y ou can pr ogram the MMSI number yourself one time only , if per[...]

4-11 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6 .1 Setting the V olume The sound volume adjustment for the handset has 1 1 settings. Pressing and releasing the VOL UP ( ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ) key increases the volume by one level; pressing and releasing the V OL DOWN ( ∨ ∨ ∨ ∨ ∨ ) key reduces the volume by one level. The number of segments i[...]

4-12 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6 .4 Setting the Frequency Mode The RA Y215E can transmit and receive on all available International marine VHF radiotelephone channels. W ith a software upgrade, the RA Y215E can also communicate on the US channel set. Indicators displayed in the LCD identify the active frequency group: US for the US fre[...]

4-13 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6 .5 Receiving on the Weather Channels The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed, that can be received in the US and Canada. If your RA Y215E has been programmed to use the US channel set and the US mode is sele[...]

4-14 Operation with Full Function Handset Using the Numeric Keypad T o select a channel, input the desired number on the keypad. For 5 seconds the channel number flashes on the LCD display . If the ENT key is pressed during this 5 second interval, the channel change is implemented. If the 5 seconds elapse without pressing another key , the channel [...]

4-15 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: A license is r equir ed to operate the radio on the private channels. It is your r esponsibility to obtain the pr oper license to operate the radio on these frequencies. T o select the Private Channel: 1. Press the FUNC key , followed by the 5/PRIV key . The assigned private channel number appears in [...]

4-16 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6 .9 Multi-Call Operation The Multi-Call function stores as many channels as desired in memory for quick access to frequently used channels. Using Multi-Call T o start the Multi-Call operation, press the FUNC key followed by the 8/ M-CALL key . The Multi-Call channel used in the previous operation is disp[...]

4-17 Operation with Full Function Handset Deleting Channels from Memory From the W orking Channel mode, select the channel to be deleted. Press the FUNC key followed by the 1/MEM key . The MEM indicator disappears when the channel is deleted. 4.6.11 Setting the T r ansmission P ower Output The transmission output can be set at either 1W or 25W . Wh[...]

4-18 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.14 Inter com Mode Intercom mode enables conversation between a Minimum Function Handset connected to the port on the front of the base station and a Full Function Handset connected to the port on the rear of the base station. Note: Using the Intercom is a simplex operation. Y ou must press PTT to talk t[...]

4-19 Operation with Full Function Handset 3. Press PTT to speak to the other station and release PTT to listen. 4. T o exit Intercom mode, again press FUNC followed by 0/IC. Receiving a Call at the Base S tation 1. When an Intercom call is received, the base station speaker emits a calling tone. IC appears on the large channel display and REMOTE fl[...]

4-20 Operation with Full Function Handset 1. Use the Channel Selection (CH) keys or numeric keypad to select the W orking Channel or Private Channel you wish to enter into memory . 2. Press the FUNC key followed by the 1/MEM key . The MEM indicator illuminates, indicating that the channel is now in memory . Using Memory Scan This function is availa[...]

4-21 Operation with Full Function Handset T ri-W atch When the RA Y215E is using the International frequency set, T ri-W atch monitors the W orking Channel or Private Channel, the Priority Channel 16, and the previously selected Multi-Call channel. When a signal is detected on the W orking, Private, Priority , or Multi-Call Channels, that channel b[...]

4-22 Operation with Full Function Handset If a GPS device is not connected via NMEA, the radio emits a 5-second- long staccato alert tone and flashes the NMEA indicator 2 minutes after power up. This occurs every time the unit is turned on. The alarm is required by safety regulations and cannot be disabled. Operation at P ower Up At power up, the r[...]

4-23 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.18 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) The Digital Selective Calling (DSC) protocol is a globally applied system used to send and receive digital Distress calls as well as Individual and All Ships calls on channel 70, the dedicated DSC channel for Marine VHF . For a Distress call transmission, the RA Y215E [...]

4-24 Operation with Full Function Handset T ransmitting an Individual Call T o call another ship, you must select the W orking Channel and a specific MMSI number . The MMSI number is selected either manually or from a Phonebook list of preprogrammed numbers specified using the MENU function. T o cancel the call, press and hold the CLR key for 3 sec[...]

4-25 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: The Full Function Handset pr ovides you with a phonebook that holds entries for up to 20 Ship stations and 20 Shor e stations. These ar e separate from the 10 phonebook entries stor ed in the base station using the Minimum Function Handset (see Section 3.5.18.2). These 10 entries cannot be selected wi[...]

4-26 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: Only simplex channels (those channels that transmit and r eceive on the same frequency) can be selected for ship to ship Individual Calls. Pr essing the SQ UP/DOWN key will scroll you thr ough the simplex channels usable for this operation. Response If a response is received after pressing the PTT key[...]

4-27 Operation with Full Function Handset INDV ENT Alternates with each click of SQ UP/DOWN After pressing ENT, the indication switches to: PHNBOOK, MANUAL 3. Select SHORE and press the ENT key . 4. Scroll with the SQ UP/DOWN keys to select the method for inputting the MMSI number , either from the phonebook or manually . Press ENT to input your se[...]

4-28 Operation with Full Function Handset ENT numeric keypad Flashing Flashing 6. Press ENT again. A prompt appears on the display instructing you to press the PTT key . 7. Press PTT to transmit. ENT With manual input, MMSI number would be displayed Response If a response is received after pressing the PTT key , a receive-confirmation message is di[...]

4-29 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.18.3 Receiving an Individual Call When an Individual Call is received, the DSC indicator flashes, Ind appears on the 7-segment display , and the DSC Received Alert is sounded. On the dot matrix display appears the message RECEIVED IND CALL along with the type of call: ROUTINE, SAFETY , or URGENCY . If t[...]

4-30 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.18.4 T ransmitting a Group Call Y ou can send and receive DSC calls from groups of stations that share the same Group MMSI number . The RA Y215E can only transmit ROUTINE Group calls. As with any DSC operation, the call is made on channel 70. T o make a Gr oup Call: 1. Set up the Group MMSI number as ou[...]

4-31 Operation with Full Function Handset 9. Press PTT . The radio changes over to the selected W orking Channel without waiting for acknowledgment. ENT ENT MMSI number Select Working Chanel with SQ UP/DOWN key Scrolls between Working Chanel and MMSI number ENT PTT 4.6.18.5 Receiving a Group Call When a Group Call is received, the DSC indicator fla[...]

4-32 Operation with Full Function Handset Scrolls across display Receiving ENT MMSI number is display ed if the nickname is not registered in the list. 4.6.18.6 T ransmitting an All Ships Call The All Ships Call is used to send out a message to all ships in range that you need assistance but the situation is not serious enough for a Distress Call. [...]

4-33 Operation with Full Function Handset ENT ENT Alternate by pressing the SQ UP/DOWN key 4.6.18.7 Receiving an All Ships Call When an All Ships Call is received, an alert is sounded. The LCD displays the type of All Ships call being received, along with the sender ’ s MMSI number , and a prompt to press ENT to accept or CLR to log the call. The[...]

4-34 Operation with Full Function Handset Unspecified Distress Call T o make a Distress Call without specifying type of distress: 1. Open the door labeled DISTRESS on the back of the handset and press and hold the DISTRESS key . After one second, dSr flashes on the 7-segment display and the DSC indicator appears. On the dot matrix display , countdo[...]

4-35 Operation with Full Function Handset press and hold CLR for 3 secs When a response is received, the DSC indicator flashes and the DSC Distress alert is sounded. The LCD scrolls a message that the DISTRESS has been acknowledged, along with the sending station’ s MMSI number or nickname. The message and alert are repeated until the CLR key is [...]

4-36 Operation with Full Function Handset T o make a Distr ess Call specifying the type of distress: 1. Open the door labeled DISTRESS on the back of the handset and press and release the DISTRESS key on the back of the handset. dSr appears on the 7-segment display and the DSC indicator illuminates. On the dot matrix display , the message FIRE appe[...]

4-37 Operation with Full Function Handset 5. When this prompt appears, release the DISTRESS key . The unit is switched to Channel 16, displays the message A W AIT ACK, and monitors channel 70 for an acknowledgment. release DISTRESS dSr stops flashing and the distress alarm sounds continuously . The unit retransmits the DISTRESS call at random inter[...]

4-38 Operation with Full Function Handset ENT If CLR is pressed, the radio rev er ts to the mode before receiving Distress Call CLR 4.6.18.10 Receiving a Distress Relay Call Sometimes a ship’ s distress call can be relayed from another ship or a shore station. The RA Y215E can only receive a Relayed Distress call that has been addressed to All Sh[...]

4-39 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.18.11 Using the DSC Log The RA Y215E maintains 3 separate logs for storing information about sent and received DSC calls. The logs are divided by type: • Individual, All Ships, and Group Calls • Distress Calls • Relay Distress Calls Each log can store up to 10 calls. If more than ten DSC calls of [...]

4-40 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.19 A TIS Oper ation The RA Y215E comes equipped with Automatic T ransmission Identification System (A TIS) capability for inland waterway requirements in Europe. W ith A TIS enabled, each time the PTT key is pressed your station ID is sent at the end of the transmission. Before utilizing this feature, y[...]

4-41 Operation with Full Function Handset FUNC + MENU 4.7 .2 NA VST A T Oper ation This operation indicates on the LCD display the position information that has been input via NMEA or has been manually input using the LL/ENT function as outlined in Section 4.7.3.2. T o view curr ent position information: 1. Press the FUNC key followed by the MENU k[...]

4-42 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7 .3 DSC Operation DSC operation includes the manual entry of latitude/longitude, listing of other ship’ s MMSI numbers for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications, and listing of Group MMSI number . T o initiate the DSC operation: 1. Press the FUNC key followed by the MENU key to initiate the Men[...]

4-43 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.3.1 Selecting Distress Call T ype (NATURE) This menu item is used to select the nature of a distress call before the call is sent. The selected information will be sent along with the distress call. T o select the natur e of the distr ess that will be included with the call: 1. As described in Section 4[...]

4-44 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.3.2 Manual Entry of Latitude/Longitude (L/L ENT) This operation is used to manually enter the latitude/longitude and UTC time when normal NMEA input of the position information is not available. The radio will sound a 5-second-long alert tone every four hours to remind you to update your position. 1. As[...]

4-45 Operation with Full Function Handset press ENT press ENT press 5 press 7 press ENT press 0 press 7 press ENT press 2 press 0 press ENT press 1 press ENT press ENT press ENT press ENT press ENT Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing press ENT Flashing[...]

4-46 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.3.3 Modifying the MMSI Number List (PHNBOOK) This operation is used to modify the “phonebook” lists of MMSI numbers used for DSC Individual Calls. T wo lists are available: one for Ship stations and one for Shore stations. Each list allows you to register the MMSI number and nickname for up to 20 Sh[...]

4-47 Operation with Full Function Handset ENT Note: Pr essing and holding the CLR key for 3 seconds during either ENTRY or DELETE r eturns operation to the mode before the Menu operation began. Adding Ship S tations to the List T o add to the phonebook list for ship stations, input the MMSI number and nickname of the station. 1. T o enter the MMSI [...]

4-48 Operation with Full Function Handset ENT ENT 0 ENT 7/PQRS (twice) 2/ABC ENT ENT Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing This display is shown only if the list already has the maximum 20 stations registered Pressing ENT while "N" is display ed exits Menu mode without registering the station. Pressing ENT while "Y&qu[...]

4-49 Operation with Full Function Handset T o exit without deleting, press the SQ UP/DOWN key until DEL? N is displayed. If the list has no stations entered, the message PHNBOOK IS EMPTY HOLD DOWN CLR KEY is displayed. Press and hold the CLR key for 3 seconds to exit Menu mode. ENT ENT Modifying the List of Shore S tations In this operation, a shor[...]

4-50 Operation with Full Function Handset Adding Shore S tations to the List T o add to the phonebook list for shore stations, input the MMSI number and nickname of the station. 1. T o enter the MMSI number , press the corresponding numeric keys (0 through 9). The currently selected location is indicated by a flashing “–” character . Pressing[...]

4-51 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: The 0 key will enter only the numeral “0”, while the 1 key will alternately enter “1” and “space”. The 0 and 1 keys do not have associated alpha characters. Deleting Shore S tations from the List When the shore station phonebook is selected, the oldest MMSI number or nickname flashes on th[...]

4-52 Operation with Full Function Handset Entering a Group MMSI Number T o add a Group MMSI number, select ENTR Y then press the ENT key . Use the numeric keys (0 through 9) to input desired group number . The currently selected location is indicated by a flashing “–” character . Pressing a numeric key enters that value then advances to the n[...]

4-53 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7 .4 Setting Operation This operation sets the function features of the RA Y215E: the A TIS ID number and on/off state, and the MMSI number . 1. Press the FUNC key followed by the MENU key to initiate the Menu mode. Mn is shown on the 7-segment display and NA VST A T appears on the dot matrix display . 2.[...]

4-54 Operation with Full Function Handset • The A TIS ID number is a ten digit number , beginning with a “9”. The MY A TIS set up pr ocess has you input only the last 9 digits. The leading “9” is automatically input for you. T o register the A TIS Number into memory: 1. Select the MY A TIS function as described above in Section 4.7.4 Sett[...]

4-55 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: If the two A TIS numbers don’ t match, the message A TIS ID NOT MATCH PRESS ENT scr olls across the display . Press ENT to exit the Menu mode and try again fr om step 1. 10. Press ENT to verify . The message ENT - ST ORE, CLR - EXIT is displayed. 11 . Press ENT one last time to register the A TIS nu[...]

4-56 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.4.2 Setting MMSI Number This operation stores the MMSI number required for DSC communications, including distress calls. Y ou can request an MMSI number when you apply for a radio license. Notes: • Regulations in some regions may not allow end users to pr ogram their own MMSI number . If this unit was[...]

4-57 Operation with Full Function Handset Pressing the following keys initiate the corresponding operation: K K K K K eys eys eys eys eys Action Action Action Action Action 0 - 9 k eys Changes the flashing numeric value , then advances to the next digit ’ s place. EN T k ey Advances the (flashing) subject item to the next one without changing the[...]

4-58 Operation with Full Function Handset Flashing Flashing Flashing ENT ENT Input MMSI number using numeric keypad ENT ENT ENT re-enter MMSI No. ENT ENT[...]

4-59 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.4.3 A TIS Set Up This operation determines whether the A TIS ID number is transmitted after the PTT key is released. T o set the A TIS function: 1. Per the description in Section 4.7.4 Setting Operation above, select A TIS. 2. Press the ENT key . The message AT S is shown on the 7-segment display and A [...]

4-60 Operation with Full Function Handset[...]

5-1 Maintenance Section 5 Maintenance 5.1 How to Contact Raymarine The RA Y215E is designed to provide long periods of trouble-free operation. It is recognized, however , that environmental and other factors may result in a need for occasional service. In Europe In Europe, Raymarine support, service and accessories may be obtained from your authori[...]

5-2 Maintenance Many Raymarine accessory items and parts are available through your authorized Raymarine dealer . However if you are in need of an item not available through your retailer feel free to contact our Customer Service department Monday to Friday 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard T ime. If you are uncertain about what item to choose fo[...]

5-3 Maintenance 5.2 Preventative Maintenance The RA Y215E has been constructed to be virtually maintenance free. Y our attention to a few basic points should assure many years of service. 1. Although the unit is waterproof, always keep the unit as dry as possible. 2. Clean the exterior of the unit with a tissue or soft non-abrasive cloth. CAUTION D[...]

5-4 Maintenance 5.3 .2 Receiver Channels All available US and International VHF Marine Band Frequency Range 156.025 to 163.275 MHz in 25 kHz increments Frequency S tability +/- 10 PPM (+/- 0.001%) from -20 °C to +50 °C Usable Sensitivity 0.35 µ V @ 12dB SINAD Threshold 1.0 µ full squelch Adjacent Channel Rejection 70dB Spurious Image Rejection [...]

5-5 Maintenance Optional Full Function Handset (FFHS) Height 173 mm (6.81 inches) W idth 57 mm (2.25 inches) Depth 28 mm (1.1 inches ) W eight Approx. 138 g (0.30 lbs) Optional FFHS Cradle Height 50 mm (1.97 inches ) W idth 64 mm (2.52 inches) Length 102.1 mm (4.02 inches) W eight Approx. 70 g (0.15 lbs) (without cables) Optional FFHS External Spea[...]

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6-1 Appendix International Mode International Mode International Mode International Mode International Mode Channel F requency (MHz) Number TX RX 01 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Hi, Lo 02 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Hi, Lo 03 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Hi, Lo 04 156[...]

6-2 Appendix Channel F requency (MHz) Number TX RX 23 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Hi, Lo 24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Hi, Lo 25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Hi, Lo 26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Hi, Lo 27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspon[...]

6-3 Appendix Notes: 1. For channels 15 and 17, output power is fixed at 1 watt only . T ransmission at high power is not permitted. 2. Channel 70 is used for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) only and is not available for voice transmissions. Channel 70 does not appear on the display . Important Notice The International frequency mode is not legal fo[...]

6-4 Appendix US Mode US Mode US Mode US Mode US Mode Channel F requency (MHz) Number TX RX 01A 156.050 156.050 Port Operations and Commercial, Hi, Lo VTS in selected areas 03A 156.150 156.150 US Government and Coast Guard Hi, Lo 05A 156.250 156.250 Port Operations , VTS in selected areas Hi, Lo 06 156.300 156.300 Intership Safety Hi, Lo 07A 156.350[...]

6-5 Appendix Notes: 1. For channels 13 and 67, output power is fixed at 1W (low power). In an emergency , you can override to high power by pr essing and holding PTT and then pr essing the MON/1/25 key on the base station. Output power is incr eased to 25W while both keys are pr essed. After MON/1/25 is r eleased, power r eturns to 1W . 2. Channel [...]

6-6 Appendix 6.2.1 Weather Channels and Frequencies (optional) CH RX F requency Type of T raffic T ransmission T ype 1 162.550 W eather Receive only 2 162.400 W eather Receive only 3 162.475 W eather Receive only 4 162.425 W eather Receive only 5 162.450 W eather Receive only 6 162.500 W eather Receive only 7 162.525 W eather Receive only 8 161.650[...]

Document Number: R49018 Raymarine Ltd. Anchorage Park Portsmouth, Hampshire England PO3 5TD +44 (0)23 9269 3611 +44 (0)23 9269 4642 fax www .raymarine.com Raymarine Inc. 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219 USA 603-881-5200 603-864-4756 fax www .raymarine.com R ay2 1 5e[...]