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You may print no more than three copies of this manual for your own use. You may not make any further copies or distribute or use the manual in any other way including without limitation exploiting the manual commercially or giving or selling copies to third parties. Software updates Check the Raymarine website for the latest software releases for your product. www.raymarine.com/software Product documentation The latest versions of all English and translated documents are available to download in PDF format from the website: www.raymarine.com/manuals.
FCC Interference Statement (Part qualifies for enhanced product warranty benefits. Grounding this product to a vessel’s RF Contact your Raymarine dealer for further details, and 15.105 (b)) ground may cause galvanic corrosion. refer to the separate warranty document packed with This equipment has been tested and found to comply your product.
FLIR Belgium BVBA declares that the radio equipment training and certification schemes and radio metalwork using a suitable insulated e.g. types Ray90 and Ray91 DSC VHF Radios, part numbers equipment rules of use. plastic, mounting bracket. E70492 and E70493, are in compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and this document. Please check the Raymarine website (www.raymarine.com) to ensure you have the most up-to-date version(s) of the documentation for your product.
Chapter 2: Document and product information Chapter contents • 2.1 Product documentation on page 14 • 2.2 Applicable products on page 14 • 2.3 Product overview on page 15 • 2.4 Licensing on page 15 • 2.5 Obtain MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number on page 16 •...
Installation and GLONASS) 81377 products. operation instructions receiver • Raymarine user manuals are also available to • Up to 2 wired Ray90 / Ray91 mounting 87329 download free-of-charge from the Raymarine handset stations template website, in the popular PDF format.
2.4 Licensing Additional information The following additional information is required for The Ray90 and Ray91 are 12 V dc, Class D Digital Prior to using this product please check your national completing a license application in Canada and the USA.
Your ATIS ID should be programed into your product using the instructions provided. In the United States of America, the MMSI and Static Data must be entered only by a Raymarine® dealer Note: or other appropriately qualified installer of marine Contracting RAINWAT countries include: Austria, communications equipment on board vessels.
If in doubt as to the correct procedure for updating your Preparing the Raymic handset for the product software, refer to your dealer or Raymarine technical support. software update process The Raymic must be placed in programming mode to Caution: Installing software enable its software to be updated.
Warning: Potential ignition before transmission. • Use cable supports to prevent stress on connectors. source Raymarine® declares a Maximum Permissible Exposure Electrical interference (MPE) radius of 1.8 meters (5.9 ft.) for this system, This product is NOT approved for use in...
3.2 EMC installation guidelines 3.3 Product dimensions Suppression ferrites Raymarine® equipment and accessories conform to • Raymarine cables may be pre-fitted or supplied with Product dimensions - Base station suppression ferrites. These are important for correct the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) EMC performance.
3.4 Mounting Product dimensions - Raymic handset The Raymic handset dimensions for both cradle Tools required for installation mounting and clip mounting are provided. Power drill 2. Pozi-drive screwdriver 3. Adhesive tape 1. Using the supplied mounting template, mark the location of the fixing holes on the mounting surface.
Pass-through panel kit mounting 6. Place the Mounting plate gasket over the end of the connector. When installing the Fistmic or the optional Raymic handset, the pass-through panel kit should be used to 7. With the recessed side facing away from the secure the cable to any panels the cable has to pass mounting panel, place the Mounting plate over the through.
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1. Using the supplied mounting template, mark the location of the cut out and fixing holes on the mounting surface. 2. Using a 89 mm (3 ½ in) hole saw, drill out the centre cut out area indicated on the mounting template. 3.
Requirement for ferrites on non-Raymarine cables lights. • Loud If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other Always route data cables as far away as possible from: hailer’s equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, fitted cable a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the •...
The supplied N2K (NMEA SeaTalkng ® / connecting. If in doubt consult an authorized 2000) NMEA 2000 DeviceNet to Raymarine ® dealer. SeaTalkng ® connection backbone adaptor Base station • Your product’s power cable may have fitted in-line...
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NOT cover every scenario. If you are unsure how to provide the correct level of protection, please consult an authorized Raymarine dealer or a suitably qualified professional marine electrician. Battery connection scenario A: suitable for a Implementation —...
4.4 Handset station connection Handset extension cables from the unit to the vessel's battery or distribution panel. Handset station cabling can be extended using A Raymic handset can be connected to each Handset approved extension cables. • For power cable extensions, it is recommended that a station connection (HS 1 / HS 2).
4.5 Passive speaker connection 4.6 NMEA 2000 / SeaTalkng ® Connecting SeaTalkng ® cables connection A passive speaker can be connected to a handset station using the RCA audio connector available on the Your product can transmit data to devices connected Handset adaptor cable.
4.7 NMEA 0183 connection 4.8 Loud hailer connection 4.9 Connecting GNSS (GPS) and VHF antennas The NMEA 0183 wires can be used to connect the unit A Loud hailer (M95435) can be connected to the radio to a NMEA 0183 GNSS (GPS) receiver or MFD. using the loud hailer wires.
Chapter 5: Getting started Chapter contents • 5.1 Raymic handset controls on page 34 • 5.2 Powering the Base station on page 34 • 5.3 Homescreen overview on page 35 • 5.4 Shortcut list on page 37 • 5.5 Shared Brightness on page 37 •...
5.1 Raymic handset controls 5.2 Powering the Base station 11. Channel Up and Channel Down — Changes the channel up or down. The Raymic handset’s controls are shown below. The Base station automatically powers up when 12. VOL/SQ — Press button to switch between volume connected to a suitable power supply.
5.3 Homescreen overview 5. Channel — Indicates the current channel number. Symbol Name Description The information below describes the on-screen 6. Location / Time or Location / COG/SOG — Fog horn Indicates that the Depending on selection displays Location characters and symbols which the radio displays on the radio is in Fog coordinates and current time or Location main screen and what they mean.
Symbol Name Description Symbol Name Sub-options Symbol Name Sub-options Indicates that a * DSC Calls • Individual call • Hailer ** Hail/Fog/Inter- DSC call has been • Distress call • Fog horn received • Position • Intercom request GPS Fix Indicates if the •...
5.4 Shortcut list 5.5 Shared Brightness Note: * Menu items not available when radio has ATIS Pressing the Power button once while the radio is You can set up Shared Brightness groups which enables enabled or if the radio has been pre-programed in simultaneous brightness adjustment the all units that switched on will open the Shortcuts list.
5.6 Initial startup 5.7 Selecting a language • the Share brightness setting set to On for all units in the brightness group. Unless your radio has been pre-programmed; the first The language the radio uses can be changed. • units to be assigned to Network Groups. time you power-up your radio you will be requested to From the Main menu: select certain options.
5.8 Switching on the AIS 5.9 Selecting a network type 5.10 Entering your MMSI receiver number When connecting your radio to other devices it is important to ensure you select the network connection To program your radio with your MMSI number follow If your radio includes a built-in AIS receiver then it can and type that you want data to be transmitted over.
ATIS ID will be pre-filled in this format. ATIS ID in your product, it will have to be ATIS ID in your product, it will have to be reset by an authorized Raymarine dealer. ® reset by an authorized Raymarine ®...
5.12 Changing the radio region 5.13 Switching between high • High/low power is restricted on certain channels and low transmit power From the Main menu. Prior to using the radio you must set the Frequency band 1. Select Set-up. to the region your radio will be used in. You can switch between high (25 W) and low (1 W) 2.
The Manual position screen requires you to input Position data received from other vessels can be latitude, longitude and UTC time. displayed on a connected Raymarine® multifunction display. 2. Use the Rotary knob to cycle through the available numbers and press OK to confirm each number and Enabling and disabling the internal move to the next digit.
6.1 Digital Selective Calling The call is automatically repeated at approximately 4 Routine calls are made on channel 70 using the minute intervals until it is acknowledged either by a dedicated Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) (DSC) coast radio station (CRS) or a vessel within radio range. number of the station to be contacted, selecting a Distress calls must be followed by a MAYDAY call on VHF working channel and sending the call.
6.2 Distress calls Making a distress call I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE OVER In an emergency you can use your unit to make an Making a designated distress call automatic DSC distress call. 3. Release the PTT button. With the spring loaded cover open: When making a Distress call you can specify the nature Making a Mayday call of the distress, if GPS data is not available you must also...
<NAME>, <CALL SIGN>” distress log and the envelope icon will flash to let you transmission know a message has been received. When connected to a Raymarine ® multifunction display (MFD) the position A distress call can be cancelled after it has been data from the distress call can also be displayed in the transmitted.
6.3 Urgency calls RECEIVED MAYDAY Acknowledging a distress relay sent to your vessel 4. You MUST then notify the shore authorities by any If a distress relay is specifically sent to your vessel this means possible to relay the distress call. will be because the sender deems you to be in a position Making an urgency call to assist in the rescue.
6.4 Safety calls 6.5 Individual (routine) calls If the MMSI is a CSR then the radio will automatically tune to the correct Channel. The radio will wait for an acknowledgement to be received. Individual calls can be made to contacts saved in your Making a safety call phonebook or to any station by manually entering an MMSI number.
4. If you rejected the call, select a reason for the number for the group you want to call. MMSI number. rejection from the list. When connected to a Raymarine ® multifunction display Confirmation of the acceptance or rejection of the call is...
6.8 Phonebook Setting automatic response to 1. Select Phonebook. position requests 2. Select the contact you want to edit. The phonebook can be used to save up to 100 contacts. 3. Select Edit name or Edit MMSI You can configure your radio to respond to incoming You can add, edit and delete contacts stored in the position requests automatically.
• Send ACK — available for unacknowledged individual received calls. The details below are recorded for each call: Raymarine recommends that once you've successfully placed a test call you add the test call MMSI to your • Delete — deletes the log entry.
6.11 DSC set-up menu options 5. If you called the US Coast Guard automated response test call MMSI (003669999), wait for an acknowledgement. If you made a test call to another The DSC set-up menu options can be accessed from vessel with a test call capable radio, your radio will the following menus: wait for a response.
7.1 Watch modes 7.2 Scan Mode 7.3 Priority channels Watch mode monitors priority channels and the currently Scan mode enables automatic searching for channels Channel 16 is the dedicated priority channel. selected channel. that are currently broadcasting. The default secondary priority channel is channel 09. There are 2 types of watch mode;...
The list of private channel sets is displayed: If you wish to enable or disable Marcom-C mode, you 2. Select the required private channel set. must contact your Raymarine dealer. For further information please contact Raymarine technical support. VHF operations...
With the built-in AIS receiver switched on AIS information With ATIS mode enabled the radio’s region will be can be sent to a connected Raymarine® MFD using fixed to the INT (international) frequency band and the either NMEA 0183 or SeaTalkng ®.
Enables you to switch the Sensitivity of the radio. • Low • High (default) Noise cancelling (Tx) Enables you to switch the transmission noise cancellation • On (default) feature On and Off. • Off Note: Only available on Ray60, Ray70 and Ray90. VHF operations...
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Menu Description Options Key Beep Enables adjustment of the beep heard when pressing • Off buttons. • Quiet (default) • Loud Channel set-up Provides access to the Channel set-up menu. • Channel name • 2nd priority channel • Private channels •...
Display Set-up menu Shared Brightness menu The following menu options are available form the The following menu options are available form the Display Set-up menu. Shared Brightness menu. Menu Description Options Menu Description Options Increases and • 0 to 9 Shared Enables and •...
Chapter 8: Hailer, Fog horn, and Intercom Chapter contents • 8.1 Hailer Fog Intercom menu on page 62 • 8.2 Loud Hailer on page 62 • 8.3 Fog horn on page 62 • 8.4 Intercom on page 63 Hailer, Fog horn, and Intercom...
The fog horn function requires an optional loud hailer to The menu options available are determined by the The Ray70 and Ray90 can be connected to a Loud be connected. Please check your product description to device connected to your radio.
8.4 Intercom 1. Select Fog horn. 2. Select Manual mode. The Intercom function is available when more than 1 3. Press and hold the PTT button to sound a continuous station is connected to your radio. fog horn tone. The intercom function allows voice communication 4.
9.1 Maintenance Unit cleaning instructions The unit does not require regular cleaning. However, This product has no user serviceable parts or if you find it necessary to clean the unit, please follow adjustments. Never remove the cover or attempt to the steps below: service the product, doing so may invalidate your 1.
Before packing and shipping, all Raymarine products are subjected to comprehensive testing and quality assurance programs. If you do experience problems with your product this section will help you to diagnose and correct problems in order to restore normal operation.
Power supply and connection See possible solutions from ‘Products does not turn on or keeps turning off’ above. Software corruption In the unlikely event that the products software has become corrupted please try re-flashing the latest software from the Raymarine website. Troubleshooting...
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Handset not turned on The Raymic handset is compatible with the Ray60, Ray70, Ray90 and Ray91 radios. The Raymic handset is powered separately from the Base station. Press the Power button located on the top of the Handset to power it on.
10.3 VHF Radio troubleshooting Problems with your VHF radio and their possible causes and solutions are described below: DSC functions are not available / working Possible Causes Possible Solutions MMSI number not programmed. Programme your MMSI number. Radio is set to ATIS or Marcom-C mode. Use of DSC is not permitted when in ATIS or Marcom-C mode.
4. With the product under load, using a multi-meter, check for high voltage drop across all connectors/fuses etc, replace if necessary. GPS data output The Ray90 and Ray91 include an internal GPS receiver. However, these products do NOT output GPS data to external devices.
Chapter 11: Technical support Chapter contents • 11.1 Raymarine product support and servicing on page 74 • 11.2 Viewing product information on page 75 • 11.3 Learning resources on page 75 Technical support...
(UK), EMEA, (0)1 46 rine.com and Asia 49 72 (Raymarine subsidiary) Pacific United +1 (603) rm-usrepair@flir.com Germany support.de@rayma- States (US) (0)40 rine.com 7900 (Raymarine subsidiary) 808 0 Web support Please visit the “Support” area of the Raymarine website for:...
You can use the Technical support forum to ask a Raymarine has produced a range of learning resources technical question about a Raymarine product or to find to help you get the most out of your products. out how other customers are using their Raymarine Product information can be found on the Startup screen.
156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz consumption (13.6 V) / 155.500 MHz to 161.425 MHz (Private channels) The following technical specification apply to the Ray90 • Standby: 600 mA and Ray91. Sensitivity Better than 1 microvolt EMF @ • Receive: 2 A...
Appendix A NMEA 0183 sentences The radio supports the following NMEA 0183 sentences. Ray90 Ray91 Sentence Description Receive Transmit Receive Transmit ● ● Digital Selective Calling ● ● Expanded Digital Selective Calling ● AIS VHF Data Link Message ● ●...
Appendix B NMEA 2000 PGN list The radio supports the following NMEA 2000 PGNs. These are applicable to NMEA 2000 and SeaTalkng ® protocols. Ray90 Ray91 Description Receive Transmit Receive Transmit ● ● ● ● 59392 ISO Request ● ●...
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Ray90 Ray91 Description Receive Transmit Receive Transmit ● 129809 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part A ● 129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B NMEA 2000 PGN list...
Appendix C MMSI Regulatory bodies and application submissions Country Regulatory Body Website links Ofcom http://www.ofcom.org.uk • www.boatus.com FCC (www.fcc.gov) • www.seatow.com • www.usps4mmsi.com Canada Industry Canada www.ic.gc.ca Australia Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) http://www.amsa.gov.au/mmsi/ Holland Agentschap Telecom www.agentschaptelecom.nl Belgium Belgisch Instituut voor Postdiensten en www.bipt.be Telecommunicatie Germany...
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Country Regulatory Body Website links Chile Directemar www.nauticentro.cl Panama Autoridad Maritima de Panama www.amp.gob.pa/newside/spanish/puertos2/depima/ima.html MMSI Regulatory bodies and application submissions...
Appendix D VHF Channels US Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies Note: Some of the channel numbers have recently changed. For completeness, both old and new numbers are shown in the table below. (New) CH (Old) CH No. TX Freq RX Freq Single Freq 1001 156.050...
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(New) CH (Old) CH No. TX Freq RX Freq Single Freq 1018 156.900 156.900 Commercial. 1019 156.950 156.950 Commercial. 157.000 161.600 Port operations (duplex). 1020 157.000 157.000 Port operations. 1021 157.050 157.050 US Coast Guard only. 1022 157.100 157.100 Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts. Broadcasts announced on channel 16.
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(New) CH (Old) CH No. TX Freq RX Freq Single Freq 156.675 156.675 Port operations. 156.725 156.725 Port operations. 156.875 156.875 Port operations (Intership only). 1078 156.925 156.925 Non-commercial. 1079 156.975 156.975 Commercial. Non-commercial in Great Lakes only). 1080 157.025 157.025 Commercial.
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Note: The letter ‘A’ following a channel number indicates simplex use of the ship station transmit side of an international semi-duplex channel. Operations are different from that of international operations on that channel. 2. Channel 13 should be used to contact a ship when there is danger of collision. All ships of length 20 metres or greater are required to guard VHF channel 13, in addition to VHF channel 16, when operating within US territorial waters.
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(New) CH Area of (Old) CH No. TX Freq RX Freq operation 156.500 156.500 AC, GL Intership, ship/shore, commercial, non-commercial, safety and ship movement. May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations. 156.550 156.550 PC, AC, GL...
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(New) CH Area of (Old) CH No. TX Freq RX Freq operation 1022 157.100 157.100 All areas Intership, ship/shore, commercial and non-commercial. For communications between Canadian Coast Guard and non-Canadian Coast Guard stations only. 157.150 161.750 Ship/shore and public correspondence. Also in the inland waters of British Columbia 157.200 161.800...
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(New) CH Area of (Old) CH No. TX Freq RX Freq operation 1065 156.275 156.275 Intership, ship/shore, commercial, non-commercial and safety. Search and rescue and antipollution operations on the Great Lakes. Towing on the Pacific coast. Port operations only in the St. Lawrence river area limited to 1 watt maximum power. Pleasure craft in the inland waters of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitobs (excluding Lake Winnipeg and the Red River.
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(New) CH Area of (Old) CH No. TX Freq RX Freq operation 156.875 156.875 Intership, ship/shore, safety and ship movement. Pilotage on Pacific coast. Port operations only in the St. Lawrence river / Great Lakes areas limited to 1 watt maximum power.
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• GL — Great Lakes: includes St. Lawrence above Montreal. • NL — Newfoundland and Labrador. • PC — Pacific Coast. • WC — West Coast: includes PC, Western Arctic and Athabasca-Mackenzie Watershed areas. • All areas — Includes East and West Coast areas. Note: An ‘A’...
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CH No. TX Freq RX Freq Single Freq 156.600 156.600 Port operations and Ship movement. 156.650 156.650 Intership, Safety, Port operations and Ship movement. 156.700 156.700 Port operations and Ship movement. 156.750 156.750 Intership, on-board communications limited to 1 watt maximum power. 156.800 156.800 Distress, Safety and Calling...
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CH No. TX Freq RX Freq Single Freq 156.075 160.675 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 156.125 160.725 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 156.175 160.775 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 156.225 160.825 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 156.275 160.875 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement.
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CH No. TX Freq RX Freq Single Freq 157.075 161.675 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 157.125 161.725 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 157.175 161.775 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 157.225 161.825 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 157.275 161.875 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement.
Appendix E Phonetic alphabet To help make call letters more clearly understood, and to assist in spelling out similar sounding or unfamiliar word, radiotelephone users employ the international phonetic alphabet. ALPHA NOVEMBER BRAVO OSCAR PAPA CHARLIE DELTA QUEBEC ECHO ROMEO FOXTROT SIERRA GOLF...
Appendix F Prowords Prowords can be used to simplify and speed up radio communications. Proword Meaning ACKNOWLEDGE Have you received and understood? CONFIRM Is that correct? CORRECTION An error has been made? I SAY AGAIN I repeat (e.g. important information). I SPELL Phonetically spelling of the word.
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Index Dimensions Base station..............21 Passive speaker.