User manual RAYMARINE RAY 240 AND 240E VHF RADIO

[. . . ] Ray240 VHF Radio with Digital Selective Calling Users Manual Document # 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 © Copyright - Raymarine 2004 How to make a DSC Distress call i How to make a DSC Distress call Step 1 Slide up cover 55 60 5 10 50 15 45 20 40 35 30 25 Step 2 DISTRESS DISTRESS PRESS and HOLD for 5 SECONDS Step 3 Step 4 DISTRESS Release 'DISTRESS' button now Step 5 DISTRESS sent WAIT WHILE RADIO AUTOMATICALLY RE-TUNES V0:10 SQ:05 25W RX auto DISTRESS TX 16 MENU OK LISTEN FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Step 6 MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY This is. . . . (repeat name of vessel 3 times) MAYDAY 1/25 MEM SCAN SQ WATCH Press and Hold PTT RAY240 LAST/ WX CH 16/9 THIS IS. . . . [. . . ] (lost power and am drifting ) I REQUIRE . . . . a tow urgently. ) 1 ABC GHI PQRS 2 5 8 0 DEF MNO WXYZ 3 4 6 JKL TUV 7 9 * THEN SLOWLY and CLEARLY OVER D6793_1 Chapter 2: Operations 35 How do I . . . . make a position request? STEP 1 STEP 2 Intercom/hailer/fog Phone Book VHF Operations DSC Operations EXIT OK MAIN MENU Call Call all ships Position Position Request EXIT DSC OPERATIONS OK STEP 3 STEP 4 POSITION REQUEST MMSI:_ EXIT OK TRANSMITTING REQUEST STEP 6 STEP 5 TRANSMISSION COMPLETE AUTOMATICALLY RE-TUNES TO LAST WORKING CHANNEL STEP 7 POSITION RESPONSE RECEIVED LAT LONG TIME Position Request POSITION RESP OK D7185_1 36 Ray240 User Manual How do I . . . . access the DSC call log? STEP 1 STEP 2 Intercom/hailer/fog VHF Operations DSC Operations Settings EXIT OK MAIN MENU Call all ships Call Log Position Position Request EXIT DSC OPERATIONS OK STEP 3 STEP 4 Distress Individual call Position request CANCEL DSC CALL LOG SELECT DSC CALL LOG Routine callils from: channel: BACK DELETE D7202_1 Notes: (1) A maximum 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 oldest entry will be discarded. Chapter 2: Operations 37 How do I . . . . delete an entry from the DSC call log? STEP 1 STEP 2 Intercom/hailer/fog VHF Operations DSC Operations Settings EXIT OK MAIN MENU Call all ships Call Log Position Position Request EXIT DSC OPERATIONS OK STEP 3 STEP 4 Distress Individual call Position request CANCEL DSC CALL LOG SELECT DSC CALL LOG Routine callils from: channel: BACK DELETE STEP 5 STEP 6 DSC CALL LOG Delete logged DSC message CANCEL OK DSC CALL LOG Deleted OK OK 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 336789085 CANCEL MORE and sounds an audible two-tone alarm. Your action should be, either: · Press MENU, and accept the call. The alarm is cancelled and the radio will automatically re-tune to Channel 16. or · 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: · cancelling automatic re-transmission of the distress alert. · displaying a message showing the replying vessels MMSI and position. The radio automatically re-tunes to Channel 16 and monitors it. Chapter 2: Operations 39 Distress acknowledgement for another vessel? If a distress acknowledgement is received for another vessel that is in distress, the radio displays a suitable message and sounds an audible alarm. Your action should be, either: · Press MENU, and accept the call. The radio automatically re-tunes to Channel 16 and monitors it. or · 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: · Press MENU, to accept the call. The alarm is cancelled and the radio automatically re-tunes to Channel 16. or · 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 functions and what they do. 40 Ray240 User Manual Intercom/fog/hailer Intercom for full details of using the intercom function refer to How do I. . . . 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. [. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ]