ADVANSEA FX-400 Manuel utilisateur

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FX-400 VHF Radio

USER MANUAL

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FX-400 USER MANUAL

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January 2010

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NOTICE

This device is only and aid to navigation. Its performance can be affected by

many factors including equipment failure or defects, environmental

conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the user’s responsibility to

exercise common prudence and navigational judgment, and this device

should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgment.

Your FX-400 VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF)

electromagnetic energy (EME). This equipment must be installed and

operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook.

Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or product malfunction.

Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure

For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio

frequency electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is:

•Connected to the radio before transmitting

•Properly mounted

•Located where it will be away from people

•Located at least three feet (91 cm) from the Base Station transceiver

and handsets.

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING

According to the WEEE, this product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the

applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and

electronic equipment. For more detailed information about

recycling for this product, please contact your local Civic Office,

your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

LIST OF INTENDED COUNTRIES OF USE:

FR/GB/GER/NL/BEL/IT/SP/POR/GRE/SWE/FIN/NOR/DK/PL/SUI/AU

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .....................................................2

1. GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................5

Introduction.............................................................................. 5

2. LICENSE INFORMATION..............................................................5

2.1 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Capability ................................7

2.2. Required License Information ............................................... 7

2.3 Equipment Required.............................................................7

2.4 Equipment Supplied ............................................................. 7

3. BASIC RADIO COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES...........................8

3.1 Using Channel 16.................................................................8

3.2 Calling Another Vessel..........................................................8

3.3 Telephone Calls ................................................................... 9

3.4 Prohibited Communication .................................................... 9

4. INSTALLATION .........................................................................10

4.1 Transceiver....................................................................... 10

4.2 Antenna............................................................................ 10

4.3 Power Connection .............................................................. 10

4.4 NMEA Cable ...................................................................... 11

4.5 External Speaker Connection............................................... 11

4.6 Antenna Connector ............................................................ 11

4.7 Flush Mount Kit Installation................................................. 12

5. OPERATION ..............................................................................13

5.1 General ............................................................................ 13

5.2 Display and Controls .......................................................... 13

5.3 Basic Operation ................................................................. 14

Power On/Off .................................................................... 14

Volume and Squelch........................................................... 14

Channel Selection .............................................................. 15

Channel Banks .................................................................. 15

Keypad, Transceiver........................................................... 15

Keypad, Microphone........................................................... 16

6. OPERATIONG PROCEDURES......................................................16

6.1 Primary Calling Channel...................................................... 16

6.2 Transmitting...................................................................... 16

6.3 Working Channel Recall....................................................... 17

6.4 Transmitter Power Setting................................................... 17

6.5 Channel Scanning .............................................................. 17

Priority Scan ..................................................................... 18

All Scan............................................................................ 18

Memory Scan .................................................................... 18

6.6 Menu Functions.................................................................. 20

6.7 Main Menu Topics............................................................... 21

Directory .......................................................................... 21

Lamp................................................................................ 24

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Contrast ........................................................................... 24

Data Set........................................................................... 25

MMSID Set........................................................................ 27

ATIS Set........................................................................... 28

Time Set........................................................................... 28

NMEA Set ......................................................................... 29

GPS Alert.......................................................................... 30

CH Name .......................................................................... 30

CH Change (Automatic CH Change)...................................... 32

7. DSC OPERATION .......................................................................32

7.1 MMSID ............................................................................. 33

7.2 Sending a Distress Call....................................................... 33

7.3 Receiving Distress Calls ...................................................... 35

Distress Sent by another vessel........................................... 35

Distress ACK sent to another vessel ..................................... 37

Distress Relay from another vessel ...................................... 37

7.4 Normal DSC Calls............................................................... 38

Individual DSC Call ............................................................ 38

Directory Call............................................................... 38

Manual Call.................................................................. 40

All Ship's Call .................................................................... 42

Group Call......................................................................... 44

Position Send .................................................................... 45

Position Request................................................................ 46

7.5 Receiving DSC Calls ........................................................... 47

Individual Call Received...................................................... 48

Last Call Received.............................................................. 49

All Ship's Call Received....................................................... 49

Group Call Received ........................................................... 51

Position Send Received....................................................... 52

Position Request Received................................................... 52

8. ATIS OPERATION......................................................................53

8.1 ATIS Set........................................................................... 53

8.2 ATIS ID ............................................................................ 53

9. REFERENCE...............................................................................54

9.1 Maintenance...................................................................... 54

9.2 Special Functions............................................................... 55

Clear Memory Channels...................................................... 55

New Microphone ................................................................ 55

Printer Operation ............................................................... 55

9.3 Troubleshooting................................................................. 56

9.4 Specififcations ................................................................... 57

9.5 Channel Assignments ......................................................... 61

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1.GENERALINFORMATION

Congratulations on your purchase of the FX-400. It is an advanced marine

VHF communication transceiver offering Digital Selective Calling, an easy to

use four line LCD display, and a separate Channel 70 receiver.

NOTICE

Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void

compliance with Regulatory Agency Type Acceptance. Any changes or

modification must be approved in writing by the manufacturer.

NOTICE

This radio transceiver has been tested and complies with EN-301 025-1

v1.3.1 (February 2007). This specification provides reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a normal installation. This radio generates,

uses and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to other

marine electronic equipment. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this radio does

cause harmful interference to marine electronic equipment, which can be

determined by turning this radio Off and On, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the antenna.

•Increase separation between this radio and other marine electronic

equipment.

•Connect this radio to a power source different from that of other

marine electronic equipment.

•Consult your dealer or an experienced technician for help.

Introduction

Your FX-400 VHF Transceiver is designed for operation in the marine VHF FM

frequency band. The operating frequency range is 156.025 to 162.000 MHz

which includes all currently allocated International channels.

The transceiver has Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capabilities conforming to

EN-301 025-1 v1.3.1 operation. Distress, All Ships, Individual and Group

DSC call formats are supported. There are thirty two memories for storing

incoming DSC calls and thirty two for your personal DSC call directory.

Other features include Position Send/Request, all channels scanning, priority

channel scanning, memory channel scanning, one button instant access to

channel 16 and an alphanumeric keypad on the microphone.

2. LICENSE INFORMATION

Your FX-400 complies with European Standard EN-301 025-1 v1.3.1. Users

must know and comply with all applicable rules and regulations for the

country or countries having jurisdiction over waters where your transceiver

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is operated. Depending upon national regulations, a station license may be

required for a VHF transceiver and an operator license or permit may be

required for an individual to operate a VHF transceiver.

Prior to using your FX-400 inquire with your national radio communication

authorities.

2.1 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Capability

You must obtain a nine-digit maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) and

program it into the unit before you transmit. To obtain an MMSI, you will be

asked to provide certain information about your ship. It is important that

you obtain an MMSI because National Coast Guards and other search and

rescue (SAR) agencies use this information to help speed search and rescue

operations.

2.2 Required License Information

The following information pertaining to your transceiver is necessary if

completing a station license application

Output Power....................................... 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)

Emission..................................................................16K0F3E, 16K0G3E

Frequency Range..............................................156.025 to 162.000 MHz

Meets Essential Requirements of RTTE DIRECTIVE (Declaration of

Conformity)

2.3 Equipment Required

The minimum equipment required for two way voice and DSC VHF radio

communication with vessels and shore stations includes:

•VHF radio communication transmitter and receiver designed and

approved for marine VHF communication use.

•VHF antenna and connecting cable. Use a good quality unity gain

antenna for best range performance.

•Power source suitable for the VHF transmitter and receiver.

•For Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF communication radios,

connection to a GPS receiver that provides latitude and longitude

coordinates and UTC time for distress messages.

2.4 Equipment Supplied

•FX-400 Marine VHF Transceiver.

•Microphone with alphanumeric keypad.

•Mounting Bracket with knobs.

•Power Cable with in-line fuse (6.3 Amp).

•NMEA Data Cable.

•Flush Mounting Kit.

•Protection cover.

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3. BASIC RADIO COMMUNICATION PROCEDURE

Distress or emergency calls may be made either manually or automatically.

Sending distress calls automatically uses the Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

functions of your transceiver and requires an operating and properly

connected navigation receiver. The following procedures are for sending

voice distress messages manually. Sending an automatic distress call is

described in the DSC section of this manual.

3.1 Using Channel 16

Channel 16 is the Calling and Distress channel. An emergency may be

defined as a situation that threatens human life or property. In such

situations, make sure your transceiver is turned On and set the channel

selector to Channel 16. Then use the following procedure to make a distress

call. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.

1. Press the microphone Push To Talk button. Speak slowly and

clearly into the microphone: “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, this is

your vessel’s name, your vessel’s name, your vessel’s name”.

2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, your vessel’s name”.

3. Continue by reporting your position in latitude and longitude or

by reporting your bearing (true or magnetic, specify which) and

distance from a prominent or well known landmark, geographic

feature or aid to navigation.

4. Explain the nature of your emergency (fire, sinking, collision,

grounding, health condition, injury, etc.).

5. Report the kind of assistance you require (fire, medical aid,

pumps, etc.).

6. State the number of people aboard and the condition of any

injured.

7. Estimate the seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.

8. Describe your vessel: length, type, color and any distinguishing

feature.

9. End the message by saying “Over”. Release the Push To Talk

button and listen for a reply.

10. If there is no reply, repeat the above message procedure. If

there is still no response, try another channel.

3.2 Calling Another Vessel

Channel 16 may be used to establish initial contact with another vessel.

However, its most important use is for voice emergency messages. Channel

16 must be monitored at all times except when engaged in actual

communication on another channel. Channel 16 is monitored by

international search and rescue (SAR) authorities, National Coast Guards

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and by other vessels. Use of Channel 16 for calling or hailing must be

limited to initial contact only. Calling should not exceed 30 seconds and

may be repeated 3 times at 2 minute intervals.

Prior to making contact with another vessel, determine which channel will be

used for continued communication after the initial contact. Monitor the

desired channel for traffic and, when clear, switch to Channel 16 to make

initial contact.

Listen for traffic on the Calling Channel (16). If clear, press the Push To Talk

(PTT) button on the microphone. Speak the name of the vessel you are

calling followed by “This is” and the name of your vessel and your call sign.

Release the PTT and listen for a reply. When the other vessel returns your

call, acknowledge the call with “go to”, the number of the new channel and

“over”. Switch to the new channel and listen for traffic. If necessary, wait

for traffic to clear, and then call the other vessel. As communication

proceeds, end each transmission with “over”. When communication with

the other vessel is completed, end the last transmission with your call sign

and the word “out”. It is not necessary to end each transmission with your

call sign, just give your call sign at the beginning and end of each contact.

Remember to switch to Channel 16 when not actively communicating on

another channel.

3.3 Telephone Calls

You may use your FX-400 transceiver to make telephone calls to persons on

shore. To do so requires the services of marine operators who operate on

designated Public Correspondence channels. There are several channels

designated for this type of traffic and to determine the channel being used in

your area, ask someone with local knowledge, contact a Harbor Master or

other marine authority.

Call the marine operator and identify yourself with your vessel’s name.

Normally you contact a marine operator on their working channel rather than

making initial contact on Channel 16. The marine operator will ask for your

intentions and establish a payment method for the call (collect, credit card,

etc.). When arrangements are complete, your radio communication will be

patched into the telephone line. In conversing with a person on the phone it

is important to use normal radio communication procedures. You should

say ”over” and release the PTT button at the end of each transmission.

Both parties cannot speak simultaneously as on normal telephone calls.

Usually there is a fee for marine operator services which is charged in

addition to any other charges associated with the call.

3.4 Prohibited Communication

The following communications are prohibited by regulations and violators are

subject to penalties:

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•False distress or emergency messages (including false DSC distress).

•Messages to “any vessel” except in emergencies and radio tests.

•Messages to or from a vessel on land.

•Transmission while on land.

•Obscene, indecent, or profane language.

4. INSTALLATION

4.1 Transceiver

Your FX-400 Transceiver is designed to withstand the rigors of the marine

environment. However, selecting a mounting location affording some

protection from the elements will prolong the life of connectors, controls and

the liquid crystal display (LCD).

Select a location within easy reach and view of the operator and away from

your vessel’s compass. Locate the microphone to avoid entanglement with

steering or engine controls, both when in use and when stowed. Also,

consider routing of antenna, power and NMEA interface cables. Mount the

transceiver securely to a solid surface.

4.2 Antenna

Proper installation of a quality VHF antenna is very important to reliable radio

communication. A good quality unity gain antenna is recommended for

maximum range performance. In general, antennas should be located as

high as practical and separated as much as possible from other antennas and

structures. The minimum distance to other objects is 1 meter. Route the

antenna cable away from other electronic equipment and do not bundle the

antenna or power cable with other wiring, especially transducer cables for

depth sounders and fish finders. For cables longer than 10 meters, RG-8/U

coaxial cable must be used. Mount the antenna and install the connector(s)

in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Connect the antenna cable

to the RF output connector on the rear panel of the transceiver.

4.3 Power Connection

CAUTION

Reverse polarity connections can damage your transceiver

The power cable for you transceiver must be connected to the ships main

power buss. Use the 6.3 Amp in-line fuse provided. Connect the Red wire

to the positive (+) terminal and the Black wire to the negative (-) terminal.

Connect the barrel terminals on the power cable to the matching color wires

and terminals extending from the rear panel of the transceiver.

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