Troubleshooting; Performing A System Reset; System Test; Checking For Rf Interference - Raymarine RAY63 Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

15.1 Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting information provides possible causes and corrective action required for common
problems associated with installation and operation of your product.
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.
If after referring to this section you are still having problems with your product, please refer to the
Technical support section of this manual for useful links and Raymarine Product Support contact
details.

Performing a system reset

Note: Performing a reset will not reset MMSI and ATIS ID number.
From the Maintenance menu: Menu > Set-up > Maintenance.
1. Select System reset.
2. Select Yes .
The system is now reset to factory defaults.
Note: Performing the reset will delete all contacts in your phonebook and reset all user options.

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
• Hailer
• Remote handset
• OK is displayed next to each item that is either connected or enabled
• No is displayed next to items that are either not connected or disabled.

Checking for RF interference

If you suspect a device may be causing radio frequency (RF) interference you can use your VHF
radio to check.
1. Turn off the suspect device.
2. Tune your VHF radio to a quiet channel such as Channel 13.
3. Adjust your radio's Squelch control until the radio outputs audio noise.
4. Re-adjust your radio's Squelch control until the audio is quiet, only slightly above the noise
threshold.
5. Turn on the suspect device.
• If the radio's audio noise increases then the device is causing RF interference.
• If there is no change in the radio's audio noise then the device is not causing RF interference.
Note: If RF interference is present then it is likely that both VHF and AIS reception are being
degraded by the device.
Multiple antenna installations
Important additional considerations when installing multiple antennas.
To prevent potential channel interference when installing two or more VHF radios on the same
vessel, ensure that the antennas are located at least 2.4 m (8 ft.) away from each other.
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