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Raymarine approved installer. A certified installation qualifies for enhanced product warranty benefits. Warning: Maximum Permissible Contact your Raymarine dealer for further details, Exposure and refer to the separate warranty document packed with your product. Failure to observe these guidelines...
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Disclaimer Raymarine does not warrant that this product is Licensing error-free or that it is compatible with products Prior to using this product please check your national...
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If regulations in your area do not permit you to license is obtained before operating a VHF radio. program the MMSI number yourself, your Raymarine It is your responsibility to determine whether a dealer can program the number for you.
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A radar beam can normally be assumed electrical and electronic equipment. Whilst the to spread 20 degrees above and below the WEEE Directive does not apply to some Raymarine radiating element. products, we support its policy and ask you to be •...
Chapter 2: Document and product information Chapter contents • 2.1 Document information on page 12 • 2.2 Product information on page 13 Document and product information...
2.1 Document information Document conventions The following conventions are used throughout this This document contains important information document when referring to: related to the installation of your Raymarine product. Type Example Convention The document includes information to help you: Procedures for Select Set-Up.
2.2 Product information Product documentation The following documentation is applicable to your The Ray50, Ray60 and Ray70 are 12 V dc, Class product: D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF radios. DSC enables you to make a selective call to a...
3.1 Installation checklist 3.2 Parts supplied – Ray50 Installation includes the following activities: The parts listed below are supplied with the Ray50 Installation Task Plan your system. Obtain all required equipment and tools. Site all equipment. Route all cables. Drill cable and mounting holes.
The parts listed below are supplied with the Ray60 The software running on the product can be updated. and Ray70. • Raymarine periodically releases software updates to improve product performance and add new features. • You can update the software for your product using a connected and compatible multifunction display.
5. 7 mm (9/32”) Wrench (spanner) for bracket mounting fixings 6. File for panel mount cut out 7. Hole saw for panel mounting (For hole saw size refer to your product’s mounting template) 8. Drill bit for surface mounting or bracket mounting Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
3.6 System integration — Ray50 Your VHF radio can be connected to the following marine electronics devices. D13294-1 Maximum Item Device type quantity Suitable devices Connections Passive speaker 3rd party 5 W (4 Ω) / 2.5 W (8 Ω) RCA audio connector...
3.8 System protocols passed in ‘sentences’, each of which has a three letter sentence identifier. It is therefore important Your product can send and receive position when checking compatibility between items that the information, e.g. latitude and longitude using any of same sentence identifiers are used some examples the following protocols: of which are:...
Cable routing requirements Ensure the unit is mounted in a location which allows proper routing and connection of cables: • Minimum cable bend radius of 100 mm (3.94 in) is required unless otherwise stated. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
3.10 Mounting options • Use cable supports to prevent stress on connectors. The product can be mounted in the following configurations. Electrical interference Select a location that is far enough away from devices that may cause interference, such as motors, generators and radio transmitters/receivers. Power supply Select a location that is as close as possible to the vessel’s DC power supply.
3.11 Product dimensions Ray60 and Ray70 dimensions (bracket mount) Ray50 product dimensions The Ray50 can be panel mounted or bracket mounted. Ray50 dimensions (panel mount) 168 mm (6.6 in.) 226 mm (8.9 in 156 mm (6.1 in.) 25 mm (1 in . ) 39.75 mm (1.6 in.)
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The Handset’s fitted, coiled lead can be extended comfortably to approximately 1 meter (3.3 ft.) Planning the installation...
Ensure that all data cables are properly shielded that the cable shielding is intact (e.g. hasn’t been • Ensure that any non-Raymarine cables are of the scraped off by being squeezed through a tight area). correct quality and gauge. For example, longer...
4.2 Connections overview - Ray50 4.3 Connections overview Ray60 / Ray70 The following connections are available on the Ray50. The following connections are available on the Ray60 and Ray70. D13296-1 1. Ground point — DO NOT USE! D13297-1 2. SeaTalk ng®...
4.5 Connecting handsets and cables Sharing a breaker Where more than 1 piece of equipment shares a Follow the steps below to connect handsets and breaker you must provide protection for the individual extension cables together. circuits. E.g. by connecting an in-line fuse for each 1.
2. Fully insert the connector into the connector on the front of the unit. 3. Rotate the locking collar clockwise until it clicks. D13299-1 1. Base station 2. Fistmic 3. Raymic handset extension cable (A80291) 4. Fistmic adaptor cable (A80296) Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
2. Ensure the spur cable connector is correctly SeaTalk orientated. D13293-1 3. Fully insert the spur cable connector into the 1. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70 SeaTalk ng® connector on the unit. 2. Optional Raymic handset station (Ray70 and 4. Rotate the locking collar clockwise 2 clicks, to Ray70 only) the locked position.
5. Push the protective boot over the connection. 6. Secure the protective boot using the supplied cable ties. If the antenna connector cannot be removed then another suitable means of protection must be used, such as electrical tape. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
4.10 Second handset station — Ray60 4.11 Passive speaker connection / Ray70 A passive speaker can be connected using the RCA lead on the radio or on the handset adaptor cable. The Raymic handset accessory can be connected to the second station connector located on the rear of the radio, this will create a second fully functional station.
A single loud hailer can be connected to the radio using the dedicated loud hailer wires. D13219-1 (+) Hailer wire (Purple) (-) Hailer wire (Gray) Loud hailer wires should be connected securely and covered to prevent corrosion. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
Panel mounting the Ray50 To panel mount the Ray50 follow the steps below. Before mounting the product, ensure that you have: • Selected a suitable location, ensuring there is nothing behind the mounting surface that may be damaged when drilling / cutting.
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Note: The supplied gasket provides a seal between the unit and a suitably flat and stiff mounting surface or binnacle. The gasket should always be used. It may also be necessary to use a marine-grade sealant if the mounting surface or binnacle is not entirely flat and stiff or has a rough surface finish.
Inner edges - ensure that the bezel sits flat. is required. 4. Check that all control buttons are free to operate. 2. Fix the supplied mounting template to the selected location, using masking or self-adhesive tape. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
5.4 Fistmic / Handset mounting 5.5 Ray60 / Ray70 Raymic handset cradle mounting The Fistmic and optional Handset can be mounted by following the steps below. Whilst only the Fistmic Before mounting the unit, ensure that you have: is pictured below the steps are identical when •...
11. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the required connector either on the base station or to another pass-through panel mounting plate connector. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
Chapter 6: Getting started Chapter contents • 6.1 Controls and interface on page 44 • 6.2 Powering the unit on on page 44 • 6.3 Powering the unit off on page 45 • 6.4 Homescreen overview on page 45 • 6.5 Shortcut list on page 47 •...
4. Channel Up and Down — Changes the channel up or down. 5. HI/LO — Press to switch between High (25 W) and low (1 W) transmit power. 6. 16 / PLUS — When powered on press to switch between priority channels. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
6.3 Powering the unit off 6.4 Homescreen overview The information below describes the on-screen With the unit powered on: characters and symbols which the radio displays on 1. Press and hold the Power button for the main screen and what they mean. approximately 3 seconds to power the unit off.
• 2nd priority below the specified channel operating voltage * Weather Mode • Weather Homescreen Power supply Indicates the power voltage too high supply to the radio is above the specified operating voltage Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
6.5 Shortcut list Symbol Name Sub-options * Scan Mode • All channels Pressing the Power button once while the radio is switched on will open the Shortcuts list. The • All channels + 16 Shortcuts list can be used to adjust the brightness, •...
6. Frequency band selection Sets the relevant channels for your region. This step is not applicable if the radio has been pre-programed in MARCOM-C mode. See 6.14 Changing the radio region for more information. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
6.8 Selecting a language 6.9 Switching on the AIS receiver — Ray70 The language the radio uses can be changed. The Ray70’s AIS receiver can be switched on or off. From the Main menu: 1. Select Set-up. From the Main menu: 2.
Move cursor back and forward through the digits. 7. When the final digit is confirmed select DONE. Example Enter MMSI number Done 8. The MMSI is displayed onscreen, check that it is correct, then: i. Select Yes – Save, or Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
ATIS ID once! From the Main menu. If you store an incorrect MMSI number 1. Select Set-up. or ATIS ID in your product, it will have to be reset by an authorized Raymarine ® 2. Select ATIS set-up. dealer. 3. Select ATIS.
You can only enter the MMSI number and ATIS ID once! If you store an incorrect MMSI number or ATIS ID in your product, it will have to ® be reset by an authorized Raymarine dealer. D13225-1 From the Main menu. 1. Select Set-up.
6.14 Changing the radio region 6.15 Adjusting the display brightness Prior to using the radio you must set the Frequency The display’s brightness level can be adjusted by band to the region your radio will be used in. following the steps below. From the Main menu: From the Display set-up menu: Menu >...
2. Use the Rotary knob to adjust the display’s 1. Select Power output. contrast to the required level. 2. Select Low for 1 W transmit power, or 3. Select High for 25 W transmit power. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
DSC distress transmissions. The Homescreen display option is also available Position data received from other vessels can be from the Display set-up menu displayed on a connected Raymarine ® multifunction display. Setting time format and offset...
PTT button. • The Local station will retain control for 3 seconds after the last button press. • The information on the station which has control is repeated on the other station’s display. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
• Vessel MMSI number. • Vessel position (must be input manually if no GPS position data is available). • Local time (must be input manually if no GPS position data is available). • Transmission frequency. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
7.2 Distress calls down reaches zero the DSC distress call is transmitted. Making a designated distress call The distress call is repeated automatically until it When making a Distress call you can specify the is acknowledged. nature of the distress, if GPS data is not available 2.
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When a distress call is received an alarm is sounded at full volume and the LCD displays information This is <MMSI of your vessel>, <name of your relating to the distress. vessel repeated 3 times> <call sign of your vessel> RECEIVED MAYDAY Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
7.3 Urgency calls 4. You MUST then notify the shore authorities by any means possible to relay the distress call. Making an urgency call Manually relaying a distress call An urgency call should be used when there is A distress relay should only be sent if: the person or danger to a vehicle or person that does not require vehicle in distress is unable to transmit the distress immediate assistance.
2. Select Reply on Ch ## at any time to accept the call. If auto channel change is turned on then the channel will automatically change after 10 seconds. The radio is re-tuned to the specified channel. 3. To reject the call, select Reject. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
7.6 Group calls 4. If you rejected the call, select a reason for the rejection from the list. Group calls can be made to groups of vessels Confirmation of the acceptance or rejection of the sharing the same Group MMSI numbers. call is displayed.
OK button again to save the changes. Deleting a phonebook entry From the DSC Calls menu: Menu > DSC Calls. 1. Select Phonebook. 2. Select the contact you want to edit. 3. Select Delete. 4. Select Yes. The contact is deleted. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
70 to another DSC VHF radio. • MMSI number(s) (If a call is relayed up to 3 MMSI Raymarine recommends that once you've numbers can be recorded.) successfully placed a test call you add the test call •...
DSC calls are received. Position requests With Position • Auto requests set accept (default) to Auto accept • Manual accept the radio will automatically send out position details when a position request is received. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
2. Select Edit Saved Channels to select the channels that will be scanned when performing a Saved channel scan. 3. During Scan mode, press the Back button at any time to end the Scan mode and resume normal operation. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
8.3 Priority channels 8.4 Sensitivity Channel 16 is the dedicated priority channel. The sensitivity level of the radio can be set to Local mode or Distant mode. The default secondary priority channel is channel 09. If your frequency band is set to INT (international) Local mode decreases the receiver sensitivity in then the second priority channel can be changed.
2. Select the required private channel set. operation. Marcom-C operation is set by the dealer at point of sale. If you wish to enable or disable Marcom-C mode, you must contact your Raymarine dealer. For further information please contact Raymarine technical support.
8.7 AIS — Ray70 The Ray70 has a built in AIS receiver. With the built-in AIS receiver switched on AIS information can be sent to a connected Raymarine ® MFD using either NMEA 0183 or SeaTalk ng® Note: If using the built-in AIS receiver and outputting over NMEA 0183, ensure that the baud rate is set to 0183 High speed: Menu >...
• Off (default) internal AIS receiver on and off. • On Network output Enables you to select the network to be • NMEA 2000 used to output data. • 0183 High speed • 0183 Std speed Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
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Menu Description Options ATIS set-up Enables you to switch ATIS mode on and • ATIS off and enter your ATIS ID. • ATIS ID Maintenance Enables you to view system details and • About this unit functions that may be required during •...
Chapter 9: Hailer, Fog horn, and Intercom Chapter contents • 9.1 Hailer Fog Intercom menu on page 76 • 9.2 Loud Hailer — Ray70 on page 76 • 9.3 Fog horn on page 77 • 9.4 Intercom — Ray60 and Ray70 on page 77 Hailer, Fog horn, and Intercom...
6. The hailer listening volume can be adjusted at any time in Listening mode using the Volume Control. 7. The hailer talking volume can be adjusted at any time, with the PTT button pressed using the Volume Control. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
9.3 Fog horn 9.4 Intercom — Ray60 and Ray70 The fog horn function requires an optional loud hailer The Intercom function is available when a second to be connected. station is connected to your radio. The fog horn function can be set to manual or to a The intercom function allows voice communication predefined automatic mode between the second (handset) station and the...
Note: Cable checks should be carried out with the • If you remove a handset connection ensure the power supply switched off. dust cap is fitted to the connector. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
10.3 Product cleaning 10.4 Unit cleaning instructions Best cleaning practices. The unit does not require regular cleaning. However, if you find it necessary to clean the unit, please follow When cleaning products: the steps below: • If your product includes a display screen, do NOT 1.
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Chapter contents • 11.1 Troubleshooting on page 84 • 11.2 Performing a system reset on page 84 • 11.3 System test on page 85 • 11.4 Power up troubleshooting on page 86 • 11.5 VHF Radio troubleshooting on page 87 •...
From the Maintenance menu: Menu > Set-up > installations. Maintenance. All Raymarine products are, prior to packing and 1. Select System reset. shipping, subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs. However, if you 2. Select Yes.
11.3 System test The system test menu can be used to show the status of the system and connected devices. The System test menu show the status of the following system components and connected devices: • GPS • DSC • Battery •...
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. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
11.5 VHF Radio troubleshooting Problems with your VHF radio and their possible causes and solutions are described below: DSC functions are not available / working 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.
Problems with the GPS/GNSS and their possible causes and solutions are described below. Before troubleshooting GPS problems ensure your product has the latest software, by checking the Software Updates page on the Raymarine website www.raymarine.com. No GPS fix Possible causes...
Product information can be found on the Startup support service. You can contact customer support screen. through the Raymarine website, telephone and 1. Power up the radio. e-mail. If you are unable to resolve a problem, please The startup screen is displayed which shows the use any of these facilities to obtain additional help.
Internet connection. • Some videos are only available in English. Training courses Raymarine regularly runs a range of in-depth training courses to help you make the most of your products. Visit the Training section of the Raymarine website for more information: •...
(Private channels) Geodetic Datum WGS-84 (alternatives available through Raymarine MFD) Sensitivity Better than 1 microvolt EMF @ 20dB SINAD Refresh Rate 10 Hz (10 times per second Concurrent GNSS) Squelch sensitivity Less than —2 dBµ EMF Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
13.4 Radio usage Antenna • Internal — Ceramic chip mounted near top of unit The radio can be used worldwide, including the Position Accuracy • Without SBAS: <= 15 metres 95% following European countries: of the time • With SBAS: <= 5 metres 95% of the time Technical specification...
14.3 SeaTalk cables and accessories Description Part No Notes SeaTalk cables and accessories for use with SeaTalk Power A06049 compatible products. cable Description Part No Notes SeaTalk A06031 Terminator SeaTalk starter kit T70134 Includes: SeaTalk T-piece A06028 Provides 1 x spur •...
Appendix A NMEA 0183 sentences The radio supports the following NMEA 0183 sentences. Ray50 / Ray60 Ray70 Sentence Description Receive Transmit Receive Transmit ● ● Digital Selective Calling ● ● Expanded Digital Selective Calling ● AIS VHF Data Link Message ●...
● 129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message ● ● 129808 DSC Call Information ● 129809 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part A ● 129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
Appendix C VHF Channels US Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies CH No. TX Freq RX Freq Single Freq Use 156.050 156.050 Port operations and commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area. 156.150 156.150 US Government only. 156.250 156.250 Port operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas.
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5. Channel 17 and channel 77 have a fixed power output of 1 watt. 6. Channel 13 and channel 67 have an initial power output of 1 watt. User can temporarily override this restrictions to transmit at high power. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
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Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies Area of CH No. TX Freq RX Freq operation 156.050 160.650 Public correspondence. 156.100 160.700 Public correspondence. 156.150 160.750 Public correspondence. 156.200 156.200 Intership, ship/shore and safety: Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue. 156.200 156.200 Intership, ship/shore and commercial: Commercial fishing only.
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Intership, ship/shore and commercial. Commercial fishing only. 156.575 156.575 Intership, ship/shore, commercial, non-commercial, safety and ship movement. 156.575 156.575 Intership, ship/shore and non-commercial. For marinas and yacht clubs on the east coast and on Lake Winnipeg. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
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Area of CH No. TX Freq RX Freq operation 156.625 156.625 EC, PC Intership, commercial and non-commercial May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations. 156.675 156.675 Intership, ship/shore and commercial. Commercial fishing only. 156.675 156.675 All areas...
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162.000 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 156.025 160.625 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 156.075 160.675 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 156.125 160.725 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
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CH No. TX Freq RX Freq Single Freq Use 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. 156.325 160.925 Public correspondence, Port operations and Ship movement. 156.375 156.375 Intership, Port operations and Ship movement.
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The national channels listed above have been allocated for the specific use within the countries listed. To use these channels you must have the appropriate license. WX Channels (North America only) Weather Channel Frequency in MHz 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 WX10 163.275 Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...
Appendix D 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 CHARLIE PAPA DELTA QUEBEC ECHO ROMEO FOXTROT SIERRA GOLF...
I have completed this part of the message and am inviting you to reply. RECEIVED Receipt acknowledgement. SAY AGAIN Repeat your message. STATION CALLING Used when a station is uncertain of the identity of a station which is calling. Ray50 / Ray60 / Ray70...