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Simrad DSC1400 Manual

Class d digital selective calling (dsc) controller
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  • Page 1 Manual Navico DSC1400 Class D DSC Controller...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.6 MMSI 4.7 Group ID 4.8 Date & Time 4.9 Manual Position 4.10 Channels Installation 5.1 Fitting the DSC1400 5.2 Electrical Installation 5.3 Interfacing via NMEA 5.4 Startup Operating Procedures 6.1 Sending a Distress Alert 6.2 Cancelling a Distress Alert 6.3 Acknowledging a Distress Alert &...

  • Page 3: Simrad Navico Ltd 1. General

    1.1 Introduction Controls ITU Keypad The DSC1400 is a Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Controller designed for use with the 4 multi function softkeys Axis RT1400 VHF radio. With a DSC1400 the RT1400 will support the latest GMDSS requirements Distress button with safety cover for non-SOLAS vessels from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

  • Page 4: Mmsi Number

    2 Presses will need to be entered. This can be obtained , B E H K N Q U X Making a DSC call using the DSC1400 is very 3 Presses from the local radiocommunications authority. simple. First, choose the call type (Routine, .

  • Page 5: Group Call

    * The time (from NMEA or manual) * The nature of the distress If a group ID has been set up for the DSC1400 (see section 4.7), a call can be made to other After the Distress Alert has been sent, the RT1400 will automatically tune to channel 16 members of the group.

  • Page 6: Receiving A Call

    4.1 Call Log 3.1 General The call log can be used to look back through When a DSC call is received, the DSC1400 will the previous 20 calls that have been received, switch to the call log screen to display the the most recent call first.

  • Page 7: Backlighting

    DSC1400 v1.1 prompt for a manual input every four hours. 4.6 MMSI After 23 hours, if the DSC1400 has not received To show the MMSI number programmed into any position data, either manually or from the the DSC1400 and also the software version NMEA input then it will show ÒNo position...

  • Page 8: Channels

    4.10 Channels 5 Installation The DSC1400 includes a list of 9 working chan- nels which can be scrolled through when using 5.1 Fitting the DSC1400 the Routine or Group Calling options (see sec- tions 2.2 and 2.4 respectively). The first four Choose a suitable location that is free from channels are preset as 06, 08, 72 and 77.

  • Page 9: Startup

    6.2 Cancelling a Distress Alert manually entered position/time. If a DSC Distress Alert is sent accidentally, cancel it immediately on the DSC1400 by pressing the C button to prevent repeats, then make the following announcement on channel 16 - ÒThis is (name of vessel, callsign, MMSI)Ó...

  • Page 10: Alerting All Vessels Within Range

    6.5 Calling a Coast Radio Station 7.2 Important Information Enter the MMSI of the station into the DSC1400, either manually or from the directory. When the call is acknowledged, the working channel for voice communication will be indicated and the At the time of issue of your vesselÕs radio license, an MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identifier)
  • Page 11 Manufacturer: Simrad Navico Star Lane, Margate Kent CT9 4NP United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1843 290290 Telefax: +44 (0) 1843 290471 E-Mail: simrad-navico.co.uk W O R L D W I D E M A N U F A C T U R E R...

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