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  • Page 1 RS12 VHF User Guide ENGLISH simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 2 Governing Language: This statement, Copyright © 2012 Navico Holding AS. any instruction manuals, user guides and Simrad© is a registered trademark of Navico other information relating to the product Holding AS. FCC Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 DSC functions will not operate on the RS12 until your MMSI has been entered. Refer to section 4.2 for details. The radio channels installed into this Simrad VHF radio may vary from country to country de- pending upon the model and government or national communications authority regulations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 - General Information ...............7 1-1 Features ..............................7 1-2 Customizing your Simrad VHF Radio ..................8 1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus ..................8 1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data ....................8 1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings ......................8 1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions ..................10 Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU) ..............14...
  • Page 5 5-2-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST) .......................38 5-3 Receiving DSC Calls ........................39 5-3-1 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS) ....................40 5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV) ....................40 5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP) ......................41 Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 6 Appendix D - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts ..........65 D-1 EU International Channel Chart ....................65 Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage ................66 D-2 Inland Waterways Country Specific table - ATIS ON ............67 D-3 Special Channels ........................70 Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 7: Section 1 - General Information

    Section 1 - General Information 1-1 Features Congratulations on your purchase of this Simrad RS12 marine band VHF radio. Your RS12 provides the following useful features: • Prominent channel display • Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD • Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use • Waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7...

  • Page 8: Customizing Your Simrad Vhf Radio

    If you make an error, press - until < is displayed, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry. 1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings RS12 LCD showing all segments: Typical RS12 startup screen: RS12 AUS/NZ VER:V1.999 DSC IS ON ID:111222333 Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 9 Channel 16 is set as the Priority channel . It is also set as favourite channel 1 . DSC functionality  is enabled. There is an incoming DSC call  so the receiver is busy . Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 10: Basic Operation And Key Functions

    1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions All possible keys and their functions are listed here. Note that some of the keys may not be available depending on your Simrad VHF radio model. 5 Key handset mic RS12 base station radio...
  • Page 11 If you try and add another favourite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. CH1 and CH2 remain unless you delete them. To delete a favourite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until the CH1, CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears off the LCD. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 12 DSC Call mode only: Press + or - key to silence the call alert when a DSC call is received. Press to Dim the LCD and keypad lighting. There are 8 levels from OFF to full brightness. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 13 See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts. SILENCE ACCEPT/OPT/ACK INFO QUIT CALL 3 CH SCAN MENU DISTRESS PAUSE DISTR CANCEL RESEND Close-up of the RS12 base station radio, showing the keys Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions 注：黄色文案为要激光镭射部分...

  • Page 14: Section 2 - The Radio Menu (Menu)

    Turn the GPS Simulator on/off. GPS SIM See Section 2-6. RESET Reset factory settings. See Section 2-7. * Model dependant Sections 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change data. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 15: Maintain Your Buddy List (Buddy List)

    When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen. Press ENT to store the changes. The buddy list is displayed again. If more changes are required, repeat Steps 2 through 6. Otherwise, press ESC to cancel. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 16: Delete An Entry

    Use BACKLIGHT to set the backlight levels for the LCD, keypad and MENU SELECT microphone keypad to a comfortable level. LOCAL/DIST▲ ►BACKLIGHT Use CONTRAST to set the contrast level for the LCD. ▼ CONTRAST Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 17: Set The Backlighting Level

    The vessel’s latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. The prefix M indicates a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 18: Local Time (Time Offset)

    2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) Time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour format. SETTING GPS/DATA TIME FORMAT TIME OFFSET ►12 Hr MANUAL ►TIME FORMAT ►SETTING 24 Hr TIME DISPL▼ 07:15AM LOC Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 19: Time Display Options (Time Display)

    In this example, ON has ►COG/SOG ▼ been selected and the screen shows the bearing and speed. If COG/SOG is set ON (on), the time is not displayed on the screen (see section 2-5-4). Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 20: Gps Alert Options (Alert)

    MENU SELECT RESET RADIO RADIO SETU▲ ARE YOU SURE ►YES GPS SIM ►RESET Select RESET. The radio asks for confirmation. Select YES to reset the radio and return to the menu. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 21: Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (Radio Setup)

    Toggle between USA, International or Canadian channel banks. The selected channel bank is displayed on the LCD along with the last used channel. All the channel charts are shown in Appendix C. RADIO SETUP ►UIC ►USA CH NAME INT’L RING VOLUM▼ CANADA Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 22: Channel Names (Ch Name)

    3-5 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER) Switch the radio’s internal speaker ON (on) or OFF (off ). The external speaker is always ON (on) if a speaker is plugged into the external speaker jack. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 23: Set The Priority Channel (Watch Mode)

    The COM Port uses 4800 baud rate and can receive the following GPS data sentence: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS. Additionally, this radio will output the following NMEA DSC data: DSC (for DSC call), DSE ( for enhanced position). Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 24: Select The Gps Source (Gps Source)

    INT SPEAKE▲ NMEA 0183 Select the desired NMEA source ►NSS COM PORT then press ENT. ►GPS SOURCE If there is only one NMEA protocol available on your vessel, only that will be shown. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 25: Section 4 - Dsc Setup Menu (Dsc Setup)

    4-2-1 Enter your MMSI You can display and read your user MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity to enter your user MMSI. Contact Simrad if you need to change your MMSI after initial input. USER MMSI...

  • Page 26: View Your Mmsi

    Enter the group MMSI. Note that the first number is always 0. Press ENT. The group name and group MMSI are shown in a confirmation screen. Press ENT to store the details and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 27: Edit Group Name Details

    DSC SETUP ►MANUAL Select AUTO for an automatic response, USER MMSI AUTO GROUP SETUP or MANUAL for a manual response. ►INDIV REPL▼ Press ENT to confirm your choice and return to the menu. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 28: Atis Mmsi & Atis Functionality

    ATIS MMSI and return to the menu. 4-5-2 View your ATIS MMSI You can view your stored ATIS MMSI at anytime by selecting ATIS MMSI in the main menu, DSC SETUP. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 29: Enable Atis Functionality (Atis Func)

    You can set the radio to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways: AUTO automatically replies to any incoming LL polling requests from any of your buddies. MANUAL choose to manually reply to any incoming buddy polling requests. ignores all incoming buddy LL polling requests. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 30: Automatic Channel Switching (Auto Switch)

    DSC SETUP AUTO SWITCH ▲ ►ON DSC FUNC LL REPLY ►AUTO SWITC▼ Select DSC SETUP, then AUTO SWITCH. Select ON (on) to enable automatic channel switching. Select OFF (off) to disable automatic channel switching. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 31: Dsc Test Reply (Test Reply)

    ►NON AUTO ►10 MINS TEST REPLY ►TIMEOUT 15 MINS In this example, 10 MINS has been selected, meaning the radio will exit any non-automated procedure after a period of 10 minutes of non-activity. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 32: Section 5 - Sending And Receiving Dsc Calls

    Request the LL position of a buddy. LL REQUEST See Section 5-2-10. Make a DSC TEST call. DSC TEST See Section 5-2-11. Show the programmed MMSI and GPS information MMSI/GPS See Section 4.2.2. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 33: Make A Routine Call (Individual)

    The radio then waits for an acknowledgement and displays the elapsed time since the call was sent. If the call is acknowledged (ACK), press PTT to talk. If there is no reply, retry making the call. See Section 5-2-2. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 34: Retrying A Routine Call

    5-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST CALL) This facility is useful and used frequently. DSC CALL BOBBY D BOBBY D BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL ►LAST CALL ROUTINE ROUTINE ROUTINE ▼ ►INTER-SHIP ►SEND? GROUP 10:22 UTC Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 35: Call A Group (Group)

    Continue as explained in Section 5-2-1. 5-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG) The Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that you call any of them again quickly. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 36: Call Using The Distress Log (Distr Log)

    MMSI of the vessel in Distress and the nature of the emergency (if specified). SAVE MMSI to save the MMSI of the call. You will be asked to add a name of the contact. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 37: Call Using The Sent Call Log (Sent Call)

    The working channel name is displayed while the radio waits for an acknowledgement from your buddy. If there is no reply after 30 seconds the radio asks if you want to retry. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-2. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 38: Make A Dsc Test Call (Dsc Test)

    The radio will automatically acknowledge the call if TEST REPLY is set to AUTO (See sec- tion 4-9) and after a TIMEOUT period set for AUTO REPLY. (See section 4-10) Scroll to view further information (if available), or press ESC to cancel. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 39: Receiving Dsc Calls

    Routine priority only (see Section 5-3-4) POLLED POSITION Routine or Safety priority (see Section 5-3-5) DSC TEST CALL DSC Test Call (see Section 5-2-11) In addition to the audible alert, the telephone icon will flash on the screen. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 40: Receiving An All Ships Call (All Ships)

    INDIV calls are almost always Routine priority. If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 41: Receiving A Group Call (Group)

    CH13 IN 10S 10:12 UTC information screens are CH13 IN 10S 10:12 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT available by pressing 10:12 UTC ENT–> ACCEPT KEY->SILENCE the + and - keys. ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ 00:04 00:05 00:06 Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 42: Receiving A Geographic Call (Geograph)

    If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy, this is shown on the screen until the screen display changes. POSITION REPLY FROM 12’23.456’N REPLY FROM 123’23.789’E 12’23.456’N 12'23.456'N 123'23.789’E KEY->SILENCE ▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ 00:12 00:22 00:28 00:25 Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 43: Section 6 - Distress Calls

    (Over Board) Hold down the DISTRESS key for about 3 seconds, until you see the distress call sending message (DISTRESS CALL SENDING) on the screen. The whole display starts to flash and beep loudly. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 44 The following information (if available) is contained in the DIstress Call: - Nature Of Distress (if available) - Position information. The latest GPS or manual input position is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is turned OFF. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 45: Receiving A Distress Call (Distress!)

    900000000 123456789 FLOODING 900000000 82’50.178N ▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ 00:01 00:02 00:03 00:04 Try to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening watch on CH16 and standby to lend assistance Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 46: Distress Relay Individual (Indiv Distr Relay)

    US only models: ACT (ENT) key is pressed, or MANUAL / AUTO ACK (depending on INDIV REPLY setting): INDIV DISTR FLOODING AUTO CHANGED KEY–>SILENCE RELAY FROM 123000000 KEY–>SILENCE ENT–> ACK 900000000 55’29.975’N ENT–> ACK ESC–> EXIT ▼ ▲▼ ▲ ▲ 00:00 00:03 00:06 00:07 Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 47: Section 7 - Installation

    Section 7 - Installation This Simrad radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geo- graphic range of a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles.

  • Page 48: Checklist

    13. Two flat screws for the microphone Note: An antenna is not provided. Consult bulkhead mount your Simrad dealer for advice if necessary. 14. Two spring washers for the Mounting gimbal for the VHF radio microphone bulkhead mount Power supply cable with in-built 7 Amp 15.

  • Page 49: Gimbal Installation

    Remove the installation template and slide the radio into the cavity. Working from the rear of the bulkhead, align the racheted outstand on each side of the Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 50: Install The Microphone Bulkhead Mount

    Use a short length Philips screwdriver and the set of two flat screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts to secure the microphone bulkhead mount at the location site. Hang the microphone on its mount. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 51: Fix The Dsc Label

    Consult your dealer for advice if necessary.  GND. A ground connection is not usually required.  NMEA 2000 connector. For connection to a compatible NMEA 2000 network.         Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 52 Grey No connection (Not used) Wiring for NMEA 2000 connector Wire Function Green Can-D, Drain wire, Shield Can-S, Power, +12 V DC Black Can-C, Ground White Can-H, Data HIGH Blue Can-L, Data LOW Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 53: Set Up The Radio

    Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for this radio. You may also need an individual operator’s license. Simrad recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio com- munications authorities before operating this radio and the DSC functions.

  • Page 54: The Completed Installation

    12 V dc Battery CAUTION Under extreme operating conditions, the temperature of the rear heat- sink on this radio may exceed normal surface temperatures. Caution is advised to prevent possible skin burns. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 55: Appendix A - Technical Specifications

    Comm. port - NMEA 2000: NMEA 2000 DSC: Yes, CLASS-D (Global - separate CH70 receiver built in) GPS/NMEA input: Yes; RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS NMEA output: Yes; DSC ( for DSC call), DSE (for enhanced position). Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 56 Residual noise level: more than -40 db unsquelched Audio output power: 2 W (with 8 ohm at 10% distortion) 4 W with 4 ohm external speaker Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 57: Appendix B - Troubleshooting

    Check the polarity of the GPS cable. c. Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be 4800 and parity should be set to NONE. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 58: Appendix C - Us & Row Vhf Marine Channel Charts

    Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.075 160.675 Port Operations PORT OPS Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 59: Special Notes On International Channel Usage

    Select the INTERNATIONAL channel bank for use in Australia, New Zealand and other Asia Pacific regions, and all other regions where otherwise not specified. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 60: Usa Channel Chart

    Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas PORT OPS/VTS U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial 156.225 156.225 UNAUTHORIZED Fishing 156.275 156.275 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.325 156.325 Port Operations PORT OPS Commercial, bridge-to-bridge, 1W with 156.375 156.375 BRIDGE COM Power-up Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 61: Special Notes On Usa Channel Usage

    Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 62: Canada Channel Chart

    TELEPHONE 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 162.000 Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.075 156.075 U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes UNAUTHORIZED Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 63: Special Notes On Canada Channel Usage

    Lightly shaded simplex channels 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully used in Canada waters unless special authorization is obtained from the Canadian Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 64: Us & Canada Weather Channels

    NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only WX08 161.650 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only WX09 161.775 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only WX10 163.275 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 65: Appendix D - Eu Vhf Marine Channel Charts

    Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 66: Special Notes On Eu International Channel Usage

    Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. Maybe Duplex in some regions KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 67: Inland Waterways Country Specific Table - Atis On

    156.55 156.55 156.575 156.575 156.6 156.6 a) r) 156.625 156.625 156.65 156.65 f) g) 156.675 156.675 156.7 156.7 156.725 156.725 156.75 156.75 156.775 156.775 156.8 156.8 j) d) o) 156.825 156.825 156.85 156.85 Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 68 74 and 86), Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugosla via. The Administra tions concerned should make any possible attempt to make these fre quencies channels as soon as possible available for the radiotelephone service on Inland Waterways and/or the required service catego ry. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 69 After permission of the competent authority, this channel may be used only for spe cial events on a temporary basis. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category nautical information. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities. Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...

  • Page 70: Special Channels

    FI - Finland LU - Luxembourg CH - Switzerland FR - France MT - Malta TR - Turkey DE - Germany NL - Netherlands UK - United Kingdom GR - Greece NO - Norway Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 71 Notes: Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions...
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