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M A X I M I Z I N G Y O U R P E R F O R M A N C E A T S E A
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Instruction manual M A N U A L Simrad RS81/RS82 VHF Radio System III
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RS81/RS82 VHF © 2004 Simrad Ltd The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.
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Instruction manual CONTENTS Part I – INTRODUCTION 1 GENERAL 1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 1.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 1.2 Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 1.3 MMSI number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 1.4 Group ID MMSI . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RS81/RS82 VHF 4.3.3 Interrupt intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 4.3.4 Speaker settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 4.3.4.1 Setting up speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 4.3.4.2 Adjusting independent volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 4.3.5 Lighting modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 4.3.6 SimNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instruction manual 8 MENU MODE 8.1 Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 8.1.1 All scan inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 8.1.2 All scan reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 8.1.3 All scan show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 8.1.4 Memory scan select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RS81/RS82 VHF 10.3 Entering a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 10.4 Editing a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 11 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS 11.1 Selecting Weather Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 11.1.1 Weather Watch alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 11.2 Security mode (voice scrambler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PART I INTRODUCTION
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Instruction manual 1 GENERAL 1.1 Introduction The RS81 and RS82 offer an extremely flexible approach to single and dual station VHF radios. The RS81 consists of an RS80B transceiver “black box” with an AHS81 voice-only active handset with built-in loudspeaker. The RS82 utilises the same transceiver, but is supplied with an AHS82 DSC-enabled active handset and separate external speaker. Both the AHS81 and AHS82 are completely interchangeable and offer full intercom facility between stations (Fig 1.1).
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RS81/RS82 VHF The AHS81 and AHS82 have been designed with simple operation in mind for ease of use, even in installations that have one station of each type. The handsets are fully waterproof and designed for all environments from the navigation station to the open cockpit. 1.1.1 About this manual This manual combines operating and installation information on both the RS81 and RS82 and is divided into four main parts.
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Instruction manual 1.2 Licensing NOTE Prior to use please check the national licensing requirements for operators. In the UK licence applications and queries should be made to the following authority: Ship Radio Licensing Radio Licencing Centre The Post Office PO Box 1495 Bristol BS99 3QS Website: www.radiolicencecentre.co.uk/rlc A set may only be operated by or under the supervision of the holder of a Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competence and Authority to Operate.
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RS81/RS82 VHF 1.3 MMSI number At the time of issue of your vessel’s radio licence, an MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number must be requested to enable the operation of DSC functions. This is a nine-digit number, which must be permanently entered into the RS82, or RS81 with the DSC-capable AHS82 handset fitted.
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PART II THE RS81 VHF RADIO SYSTEM
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Instruction manual 2 INTRODUCTION SIMRAD ON/C DIMMER SIMRAD AHS81 SQL VOL INT SPKR SHIFT MENU 1W SCAN ALL OK USER D/W 16 SCAN M WX WATCH AHS81 handset The RS81 is a modular VHF radio system with a user friendly, remote-style handset to access and control all functions. The RS81 transceiver “black box” is robustly constructed using a pressure die-cast aluminium case for effective heat dissipation, ensuring maximum transmission performance even after many hours constant use.
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RS81/RS82 VHF 3.2 Switching the radio on & off To switch the radio on, press and hold the ON/C key. For 2 seconds the display will show the handset's software issue number, then for 2 seconds the station number followed by the last channel used (see section 4.3.2). When turning on the radio for the first time, all settings will display at default values, including the channel setting, which is set to the priority channel (normally 16).
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Instruction manual 3.4 Changing channels To select a channel, use the ▼ and ▲ keys to scroll through the available channels and view their associated functions (Fig 3.1). The priority channel (normally 16) can be selected by pressing 16, which will always set the radio to high 25W transmit power. INT 16 VOLUME 72 INT 05 VOLUME 05 Fig 3.1 - Selecting a channel The User channel is preset and can be directly accessed by pressing the USER key.
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RS81/RS82 VHF Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to choose a channel from the preset range (Fig 3.3). INT M2 MAR I NAAAAA MAR I NAAAAA PR I VATE AAA Fig 3.3 - Selecting auxiliary channel sets (sets must be available to be displayed) 3.5 Volume Press the VOL key to enter the volume adjustment mode, then use the ▲ and ▼ keys to adjust the volume from 1 to 24 (loud). The volume adjustment mode will time out after 2 seconds if no key is pressed.
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Instruction manual 3.7 Speaker mute To mute/unmute the handset’s integral speaker and earpiece whilst the handset is on the cradle, press the SHIFT followed by VOL (SPKR) to toggle between mute (the display will show “SPKR MUTED”) and unmute (the display will show “VOLUME XX”). Pressing and holding SHIFT, as well as pressing VOL (SPKR) – when the handset is on the cradle – will control whether the speaker is muted when the handset is removed from the cradle.
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RS81/RS82 VHF 3.9 Triple Watch or Tri-Watch mode The Triple or Tri-Watch function allows the radio to scan between the selected working channel, the User channel and the Watch channel (the priority channel, usually 16). To enter Triple Watch mode, press and hold the D/W key for 2 seconds – the display will show the working channel in large digits with the Watch and User channels displayed in smaller digits below (Fig 3.5). INT 10 T/W16 U23 Fig 3.
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Instruction manual INT 06 SCAN ALL SCAN ALL INT -- SHIFT Fig 3.6 - All scan mode To cancel lift the handset, alternatively press ON/C or 16. The display will show the last channel scanned. 3.10.1 Dynamic All scan inhibit If the radio repeatedly locks onto the same busy channel, this can be excluded from the scan by pressing SHIFT then 1W (SCAN ALL) while locked on that channel. “INHIBITED” will be displayed for 2 seconds, after which the scan will resume whilst excluding the inhibited channel.
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RS81/RS82 VHF If scanning is initiated and the handset is not on the cradle, it will display “CRADLE”. Scanning will not start until the handset has been replaced and time out after 10 seconds. To cancel the scanning function lift the handset, alternatively press ON/C or 16. The display will show the last channel scanned. 3.11.
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Instruction manual 4 MENU MODE Menu mode is used to adjust the various radio settings, such as channels inhibited from scan modes, ID number programming and User channel selection. To enter menu mode, press SHIFT twice. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to scroll through the options listed below: • Scanning (section 4.1) covers options related to the various scanning functions such as channel inhibit, memory scan select and scan dwell time. • Numbers (section 4.
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RS81/RS82 VHF (the display will show “INHIBITED”), the channel to be reenabled (Fig 4.1). Press OK to confirm each setting. INT 65 ALLAI NH B Fig 4.1 - Selected channel inhibited from scan Press ON/C to return to the Scanning menu. 4.1.2 All scan reset In the Scanning menu press the OK key to enter the submenu, then use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select “ALL RESET”. Now press OK to reset all inhibited channels. The display will show “RESETTING” for 2 seconds, then “ALL RESET” (Fig 4.2). ALL RESETEB Fig 4.
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Instruction manual for 2 seconds. Press OK, then use the ▲ and ▼ keys to choose the desired channel and press OK to add the channel to the memory scan, or to delete a previously selected channel (the display will show “ENABLED” for each selected channel). Use the above procedure to select/deselect further channels, or press the ON/C key to return to the main scanning mode.
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RS81/RS82 VHF To adjust the dwell time setting, press OK to enter the edit mode and use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select the desired scan dwell time. The display will show “XX SECONDS” (with “XX” denoting the new dwell time) for 2 seconds, then return to “DWELL” showing the new level (Fig 4.4). DWELL 04 Fig 4.4 - Scan dwell time Press OK to exit the submenus, or the ▲ and ▼ keys to choose a further option. 4.
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Instruction manual 16 INT i1234 - - - - Fig 4.5 - Entering the MMSI number To enter the nine-digit MMSI number, use the ▲ and ▼ keys to scroll and select the number required. Use the VOL and SQ keys to correct any errors and press OK when entry is completed. The radio will now display “CONFIRM” and the MMSI number must be re-entered. If the two numbers do not match, the above procedure must be repeated.
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RS81/RS82 VHF INT 16 CONFIRM Fig 4.6 - Entering the ATIS number NOTE The ATIS number will not be accepted, unless all nine digits have been entered – the prefix “9” is automatically inserted by the radio. CAUTION The ATIS number can only be entered once and cannot be edited by the user. Should it become necessary to change the ATIS number, the radio must be sent to an authorised Simrad service agent for reprogramming. Press ON/C to return to the Numbers menu.
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Instruction manual 4.3 VHF Items The VHF Items menu contains the settings for miscellaneous items such as User channel, voice scrambling, lighting and speaker settings. Once the VHF Items menu option has been selected (section 4), use the ▲ and ▼ keys to scroll through the menu options below: • User channel • Last used channel • Interrupt intercom • Speaker settings • Lighting modes • SimNet • Serial number (section 4.3.1) (section 4.3.2) (section 4.3.3) (section 4.3.4) (section 4.3.5) (section 4.3.
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RS81/RS82 VHF 4.3.2 Last used channel Normally, the RS81 will power up on the pre-programmed start-up channel (usually the priority channel). The Last used channel function enables the radio to power up on the last used channel (the default setting is ”OFF”). Press OK to enter the VHF Items submenu and use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select “LST CH", which will show either “Y[es]”, or “N[o]”. Use the OK key to toggle between “Y” and “N”.
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Instruction manual 4.3.4.1 Setting up speakers Speaker levels can be reset by pressing OK to select “SET SPKRS” in the VHF Items submenu. Press OK to access the speaker settings submenu and use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select “DEFAULTS” (see Fig 4.8 above). Press OK to reset all speaker settings to default. The display will show “RESETTING” for 2 seconds. Press ON/C to exit this menu level, or use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select another option. 4.3.4.
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RS81/RS82 VHF 4.3.6 SimNet SimNet is Simrad’s proprietary network bus system. Note, that the SimNet functions detailed below are handset specific. From the VHF Items menu press OK to enter the submenus and select “SIMNET” pressing OK again. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select one of the following menu options: “BANK SEL” (section 4.3.6.1), “DEVICE INS” (section 4.3.6.2) or “SYSTEM INS” (section 4.3.6.3). Press ON/C to exit return to the upper menu level. 4.3.6.
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Instruction manual 4.3.6.3 System instance For large boats, this function allocates a number to the radio on a network when there is more than one network. From the SimNet menu press OK to enter the submenus and use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select “SYSTEM INS”. Press OK to enter the editing mode (the default number is “00”), then use the ▲ and ▼ keys to allocate a network number (Fig 4.10) and press OK to confirm. The radio will show “SELECT XX” (where “XX” is the chosen number) for 2 seconds. 16 INT ▼▲ NO.
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RS81/RS82 VHF 5 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS 5.1 Selecting Weather Watch The Weather Watch function enables the radio to monitor a single Weather channel specified in the memory scan select function (see section 4.1.4). A transmission on a Weather channel is preceded by a tone – if it is detected by the radio, it will trigger an alert to allow the user to switch to the Weather channel. To enable Weather Watch, press the SHIFT key followed by the USER (WX WATCH) key to display the Weather channel (Fig 5.1).
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Instruction manual 5.2 Security mode (voice scrambler) For additional security, a voice scrambler function is available as an optional accessory. The scrambler uses frequency inversion to encrypt the transmission and will allow secure transmission between compatible radios. (See also section 4.3.6.) To enter security mode, press SHIFT followed by 16. The display will show “NO SCRM”, if the scrambler function is not enabled in the system.
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RS81/RS82 VHF NOTE Once initiated the OK key can be used to re-sound the alarm if required. Further pressing of the PTT key will open the audio path to the receiving station to allow voice calling. NOTE If a call is not answered within 15 seconds, the call will time out. NOTE If interrupt intercom is enabled and radio traffic is received, the intercom will be suspended and the received audio transmission will be routed to the station speakers (PTT must be disabled at this point).
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Instruction manual 5.5.2 Public correspondence call INT 24 VOLUME INT 10 24 TEL CALL Fig 5.5 - Receiving a public correspondence call 5.5.3 Group call INT 24 VOLUME INT 10 24 GROUP CALL Fig 5.6 - Receiving a group call 5.5.4 All Ships Safety call INT 24 VOLUME INT 10 24 SAFETY Fig 5.7 - Receiving an All Ships Safety call 5.5.5 All Ships Urgency call INT 24 VOLUME INT 10 24 URGENCY Fig 5.8 - Receiving an All Ships Urgency call 5.5.
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RS81/RS82 VHF 5.5.7 Distress relay call INT 24 VOLUME INT 10 24 DIST RELAY Fig 5.10 - Receiving a distress relay call 5.5.8 Distress acknowledgement INT 24 VOLUME INT 10 24 DIST ACK Fig 5.11 - Receiving a distress acknowledgement NOTE To cancel or acknowledge a call, the ON/C or OK key on the AHS82 handset must be used. 5.
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PART III THE RS82 dVHF RADIO SYSTEM
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Instruction manual 6 INTRODUCTION 16 INT VOLUME 11 SQUELCH 07 LIFT COVER DISTRESS TEL CALL VOL ON/C The RS82 is a modular, dual station VHF radio and Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) radio-telephone system using a fully-featured telephone-style handset to access and control all functions.
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RS81/RS82 VHF 7.2 Switching on/off & Second country mode To turn the radio on (or off), press and hold the ON/C key. On start-up the display will show the handset software issue number for 2 seconds, then the station number and software issue number for the transceiver unit for 2 seconds. As default, the radio is tuned to the priority channel (normally 16). If last used channel mode has been set (see section 8.3.3), the radio will switch on tuned to the previously used channel.
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Instruction manual The pre-selected User channel can be directly selected by pressing the USER key. The display will show “U” next to the channel number to indicate that it is the User channel (Fig 7.2). 23 INT U VOLUME 05 SQUELCH 03 Fig 7.2 - User channel selected The default setting for the User channel is 16 (please refer to section 8.3.1 for details on how to set the User channel). 7.3.
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RS81/RS82 VHF The only exception to this is the selection of the UK Marina channel “M”, which has no number associated with it. Selecting the Marina channel will set it automatically (Fig 7.4). INT 2 MAR I NAAAAA Fig 7.4 - Selecting auxiliary channel number NOTE If no numeric keys are pressed within 2 seconds, the radio will revert to the working channel (except for Marina channel “M” as noted above). 7.
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Instruction manual 7.6 Dual Watch mode Dual Watch mode allows the radio to scan between the selected working channel and the watch channel (the priority channel, usually 16). To enter Dual Watch, select the required working channel, then press SHIFT and 3 (DW). If Dual Watch is selected while the handset is off the cradle, the display will show “PLACE BACK ON CRADLE”. Dual Watch will automatically commence, if the handset is replaced within 10 seconds.
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RS81/RS82 VHF 7.7 Triple Watch or Tri-Watch mode Triple or Tri-Watch allows the radio to scan between the selected working channel, the User channel and the watch channel. Press & hold To enter Tri-Watch, select the required working channel, press SHIFT and then press and hold 3 (DW) for 2 seconds. If Triple Watch is selected while the handset is off cradle, the display will show “PLACE BACK ON CRADLE”. Tri-Watch will automatically commence, if the handset is replaced within 10 seconds.
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Instruction manual 7.8 All scan mode The scan function cycles the RS82 sequentially through each enabled channel, pausing each time a signal is detected. Press SHIFT followed by 1 (SCAN ALL) to enter All scan mode. If All scan is selected while the handset is off the cradle, the display will show “PLACE BACK ON CRADLE”. All scan will be cancelled if the handset is not returned to the cradle within 10 seconds.
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RS81/RS82 VHF 7.9 Memory scan mode Memory scan allows scanning a pre-programmed set of channels specified by the user (see also sections 8.1.4 and 8.1.5). To enter Memory scan mode press SHIFT then 2 (SCAN M). If Memory scan is selected while the handset is off the cradle, the display will SHOW “PLACE BACK ON CRADLE”. Memory scan will automatically commence, if the handset is replaced within 10 seconds. The display will show “SCAN M”.
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Instruction manual 7.10 Adjusting backlighting Both the LCD display and keypad are backlit – to enter backlighting mode press SHIFT followed by CALL (DIMMER), then use the VOL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to adjust the backlighting level from “OFF” through level 1 (bright) to 5. Press OK or ON/C to exit the backlighting mode. NOTE Backlighting levels are set individually and will only affect the individual station. 7.