1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. JRC Manuals
  4. Marine Radio
  5. JSS-2150N
  6. Instruction manual

JRC JSS-2150N Instruction Manual

Mf/hf radio equipment
Hide thumbs Also See for JSS-2150N:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
JSS - 2150/2150N
JSS
MF/HF RADIO EQUIPMENT
MF/HF RADIO EQUIPMENT
INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTION
2150/2150N
MANUAL
MANUAL
WRC-12
WRC-12

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for JRC JSS-2150N

Summary of Contents for JRC JSS-2150N

  • Page 1 JSS - 2150/2150N 2150/2150N MF/HF RADIO EQUIPMENT MF/HF RADIO EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL WRC-12 WRC-12...
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions CAUTIONS AGAINST HIGH VOLTAGE Radio and radar devices are operated by high voltages of anywhere from a few hundred volts up to many hundreds of thousands of volts. Observe the following precautions to prevent the risk of electric shock. Avoid contact with the internal parts of these devices.
  • Page 4 Emergency First Aid Procedure 　Flow of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) using AED A person is collapsing. - Secure the safety of the surrounding area. - Prevent secondary disasters. Check for response. Listen to the appeal of the injured Responding - Call while tapping the shoulder. or ill person and give the necessary first-aid treatment.
  • Page 5 Procedure for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) using AED 1. Check the scene for safety to prevent secondary disasters a) Do not touch the injured or ill person in panic when an accident has occurred. (Doing so may cause electric shock to the first-aiders.) b) Do not panic and be sure to turn off the power.
  • Page 6 6. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (Combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths) a) Chest compressions 1) Position of chest compressions • Position the heel of one hand in the center of the chest, approximately between the nipples, and place your other hand on top of the one that is in position. 2) Perform chest compressions •...
  • Page 7 7. When to stop cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) a) When the injured or ill person has been handed over to the emergency services b) When the injured or ill person has started moaning or breathing normally, lay him/her on his/her side in a recovery position and wait for the arrival of emergency services.
  • Page 8 11. Electric shock (defibrillation) a) If the AED determines that electric shock is needed, the voice prompt saying, "Shock is needed" is issued and charging starts automatically. b) When charging is completed, the voice prompt saying, "Press the shock button" is issued and the shock button flashes. c) The first-aider must get away from the injured or ill person, make sure that no one is touching him/her, and then press the shock Press the shock button.

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface Thank you for choosing the Model JRC JSS-2150 150W MF/HF radio equipment. This radio equipment can be used as a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio device, compliant with international regulations, that provides emergency communications and standard communications capabilities for small and large ships.

  • Page 10: Before Operation

    Before operation Concerning the symbols This manual uses the following symbols to explain correct operation and to prevent injury or damage to property. The symbols and descriptions are as follows. Understand them before proceeding with this manual. Indicates a warning that, if ignored, may result in WARNING serious injury or even death.
  • Page 11 NFC-2150 Antenna tuner NBD-2150 AC/DC Power supply NBB-714/724 Battery charger...

  • Page 12: Handling Precautions

    Doing so may save the lives of the crews and passengers on the ship in distress. This equipment is used for both distress communication and routine communication. Contact JRC or our agent if any problem is observed in this unit during routine operation or inspection.
  • Page 13 CAUTION Do not use this equipment anyplace other than specified. Doing so may cause failure or malfunction. Do not turn the trimmer resistors or the trimmer capacitors on the PCB unit. Doing so may cause failure or malfunction. Do not install the equipment in a place near water or in one with excessive humidity, steam, dust, or soot.
  • Page 14 CAUTION DSC messages with incorrect format or data may not be received, but it is not a malfunction. Also if the data terminal is not connected, the equipment does not receive DSC calls requesting ARQ/FEC communication, regardless of either the category of routine, safety, urgency or distress.
  • Page 15 CAUTION The print head of the NKG-900 printer may be very hot after printing. Do not touch the print head of the printer. Make sure the print head is cool before replacing the paper or cleaning the print head. Do not use the NKG-900 printer if there is no ink ribbon cartridge or paper. Do not twist the ink ribbon when installing the ink ribbon cartridge.
  • Page 16 Sending a Distress Alert CAUTION When sending a distress alert, follow the instructions of the ship's captain or officer in charge. Open the DISTRESS key cover on the NCM-2150 MF/HF CONTROLLER. Press and hold the DISTRESS key for 4 seconds to send the distress alert. When the countdown is finished the screen below on the right is displayed, and after antenna tuning the distress alerts are transmitted.
  • Page 17 After receiving acknowledgement, use the radiotelephone to request rescue. First, the responding station calls by radiotelephone. Communicate the following information to that station.  Say "MAYDAY".  Say "This is (name of your ship)".  Tell the station the ship's Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number, call sign, ship's position, nature of distress, and rescue requests.
  • Page 18 Receiving a Distress Alert WARNING If a distress alert is received, make sure to inform the ship's captain or officer in charge. Doing so may save the lives of the crews and passengers on the ship in distress. When a distress alert is received, the information such as the ID number of the ship in distress and the stage of the distress event are displayed.
  • Page 19 To acknowledge to the distress alert after coordination with the coast station, from the above right screen, press FUNC key to move the active screen to the message control area. Then select ACK with jog dial and press ENT to send the acknowledgement. After acknowledging the distress alert, communicate with the ship in distress as follows;...

  • Page 20: Equipment Exterior

    Note: According to the composition, the model variants are as follows. JSS-2150 :150W Radiotelephone/ DSC JSS-2150N :150W Radiotelephone/ DSC & NBDP In this document, unless otherwise specified, “JSS-2150” may include “JSS-2150N”. NTD-2150 150W MF/HF Transceiver NFC-2150 Antenna tuner NCM-2150 MF/HF Controller/NQW-261 Handset xviii...
  • Page 21 NDZ-227 Data terminal / NDF-369 Keyboard NKG-800 Printer...
  • Page 22 ● ● NKG-900 Printer DPU-414 Printer ● ● NKG-91 Printer NKG-901 Printer NKG-901 PRINTER ● ● NBD-2150 AC/DC Power supply NBB-714 Battery charger (10A) ● ● NBB-724 Battery charger NCH-321A Distress Message Controller (DMC)

  • Page 23: Table Of Contents

    ........................Features ........................Basic configuration ....................1.3.1 DSC model (JSS-2150) ..................1.3.1.1 Standard components .................. 1.3.1.2 Options ......................1.3.2 DSC/NBDP model (JSS-2150N) ................1.3.2.1 Standard components .................. 1.3.2.2 Options ......................1.3.3 System configuration ................... External dimensions ....................Block diagram ......................
  • Page 24 4. OPERATION .................... Operation overview ....................4.1.1 Operation of the controller ..................4.1.2 Operation of the data terminal ................Basic communications procedure ................4.2.1 Turning on the power ..................4.2.2 Turning off the power/ Putting into sleep mode ........... 4.2.3 Communicating in radiotelephone mode ............
  • Page 25 DSC call log ....................... 4-55 4.6.1 Received distress messages ................4-55 4.6.2 Received other messages ................... 4-56 4.6.3 Transmitted messages ..................4-56 Display of telex communication logs ................. 4-57 USB memory operation ..................... 4-58 Popup screens ......................4-59 5. SETTINGS & REGISTRATIONS ..............
  • Page 26 6.5.2 Guide to locating faults ..................6-11 6.5.3 Consumables ...................... 6-12 6.5.4 Repair units/parts ....................6-12 6.5.5 Regular replacement parts .................. 6-13 7. AFTER-SALES SERVICE ............... 8. DISPOSAL ....................9. SPECIFICATIONS ................... JSS-2150 150W MF/HF Radio Equipment ............... Options ........................Peripheral interfaces ....................

  • Page 27: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of terms This section defines general and DSC terms related to this equipment. ● General terms AMVER Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Local time Rescue System MF/HF System that informs another ship of position Medium frequencies and high frequencies of distress ship operated in the United States. (300 kHz to 30 MHz) MMSI Automatic Repeat reQuest...
  • Page 28 SFEC Selective Forward Error Correction Universal Time Coordinated When broadcasting to a specific group in the VOL (Volume) telex mode, this SFEC is used. Speaker volume SOLAS Convention International Convention for Safety of Life at World Radiocommunication Conference The international convention applies to all Watch Keeping Receiver ships engaged on international voyages.
  • Page 29 ・ No reason… No reason Type ・ Congestion… Maritime information Message code indicating the type of the call. exchange center Codes are listed below. congested ・ Individual call… Individual call message ・ Busy… Busy ・ Individual ACK… Acknowledgement ・ Queue… Queued individual call message ・...

  • Page 31: Equipment Overview

    Equipment Overview 1. EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW 1.1 Functions This equipment includes MF/HF transceiver, Class-A DSC and DSC watch keeping receiver required as the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is designed as a separated transceiver and small, lightweight controller(s) for easy installation not only in SOLAS Convention ships such as international passenger ships and freight ships of 300 tons or more, but also non-conventional ships of less than 300 tons.

  • Page 32: Basic Configuration

    Equipment Overview 1.3 Basic configuration 1.3.1 DSC model (JSS-2150) Standard components Description Model Notes MF/HF transceiver NTD-2150 MF/HF controller NCM-2150 Controller cable 7ZCJD0343 Handset NQW-261 Includes the cradle Antenna tuner NFC-2150 Instruction manual 7ZPJD0699B This manual Options Description Model Notes AC/DC power supply NBD-2150 Battery charger...

  • Page 33: Dsc/Nbdp Model (Jss-2150N)

    Equipment Overview 1.3.2 DSC/NBDP model (JSS-2150N) Standard components Description Model Notes MF/HF transceiver NTD-2150 MF/HF controller NCM-2150 Controller cable 7ZCJD0343 Handset NQW-261 Includes the cradle Antenna tuner NFC-2150 Data terminal NDZ-227 DTE cable 7ZCJD0388 DTE power cable 7ZCJD0419 Keyboard NDF-369...

  • Page 34: System Configuration

    Equipment Overview 1.3.3 System configuration NKG-800/900 Printer NDZ-227 Data terminal NCM-2150 MF/HF Controller NDF-369 Keyboard NQW-261 Handset (DSC/NBDP model only) Expansion Controller NFC-2150 Antenna Tuner NTD-2150 MF/HF Transceiver NCH-321A DMC * The equipment can also be connected to the VDR server to use the remote maintenance system.

  • Page 35: External Dimensions

    Equipment Overview 1.4 External dimensions Below are the external dimensions of each unit. （１） MF/HF Transceiver (NTD-2150) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 13 kg （２） MF/HF Controller (NCM-2150) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 1.4 kg...
  • Page 36 Equipment Overview （３） Handset (NQW-261) Unit: mm MOUNTING Weight: Approx. 0.5 kg HOLES （４） Connection box (NQD-2250) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 0.6 kg...
  • Page 37 Equipment Overview （５） Antenna Tuner (NFC-2150) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 3.3 kg （６） Junction Box (NQD-2253) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg...
  • Page 38 Equipment Overview （７） Data Terminal (NDZ-227) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 4.6 kg （８） Keyboard (NDF-369) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 0.4 kg...
  • Page 39 Equipment Overview （９） Printer (NKG-800) ● Desktop type Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 3.7 kg （１０） Printer (NKG-900) ● Desktop type Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 4.8 kg...
  • Page 40 Equipment Overview （１１） Printer (DPU-414) ● Desktop type Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 0.6 kg （１２） Printer (NKG-91) ● Wall mount type WIRING HOLE (SIDE) MOUNTING HOLES Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 1.5 kg WIRING HOLE (BACK) 1-10...
  • Page 41 Equipment Overview ● Flash mount type Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 0.8 kg （１３）Printer (NKG-901) ● Wall mount type Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 1.5kg 1-11...
  • Page 42 Equipment Overview ● Flash mount type Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 0.8kg （１４）AC/DC Power Supply (NBD-2150) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 9.8 kg 1-12...
  • Page 43 Equipment Overview （１５） Battery Charger (NBB-714) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 8.6 kg （１６） Battery Charger (NBB-724) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 12 kg 1-13...

  • Page 44: Block Diagram

    Equipment Overview 1.5 Block diagram 1.5.1 DSC model (JSS-2150) Rx/WKR Tx antenna antenna JQD-69C Joint box Lead wire RG-12/UY TH-7/1.6 NQW-261 M-P-7 Handset 7ZCJD M-P-7/M-P-5 RX/WKR ANT TX ANT TTYCSLA- 4 M-P-7 M-A-JJ 0343 DPYC-2.5 RG-10/UY 5D-2VH （5m） NCM-2150 MF/HF Controller NTD-2150 NFC-2150 MF/HF Transceiver...

  • Page 45: Dsc/Nbdp Model (Jss-2150N)

    Equipment Overview 1.5.2 DSC/NBDP model (JSS-2150N) Rx/WKR Tx antenna antenna JQD-69C Joint box Lead wire RG-12/UY TH-7/1.6 NQW-261 M-P-7 Ha ndse t 7ZCJD M-P-7/M-P-5 RX/WKR AN T TX ANT TTYCSLA- 4 M-P-7 M-A-JJ 0343 DPYC-2.5 （5m） RG-10/UY 5D-2VH NCM-2150 MF/HF Controller...
  • Page 46 Equipment Overview 1-16...

  • Page 47: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions 2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2.1 Controller (NCM-2150) The controller parts and their functions are described below. 11 12 1. Internal loud speaker 2. Jack for telegraph in continuous wave (CW) mode 3. Black and white liquid crystal display unit 4.
  • Page 48 Names and Functions ･ ···· Enter key. ･ USER ···· User defined key. Register a frequently used menu to open it quickly. ･ ···· Tunes the antenna. TUNE ･ ···· Sets the channel input mode (user channel, ITU channel, or free frequency). 5.

  • Page 49: Controller's Display

    Names and Functions 2.2 Controller’s display The LCD screen on the controller changes according to current conditions. This section describes the status display, operating display, FUNC menu, and main menu screens. 2.2.1 Status display I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) P o s 8 9 ﾟ...
  • Page 50 Names and Functions 2.2.2 Operating display (1) General After setting the frequency, pressing PTT key in TEL mode, sending/receiving messages in DSC/TLX mode, and things like that, the controller shows the operating display as follows. I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) P o s 8 9 ﾟ...
  • Page 51 Names and Functions (2) Operating display of DSC calls When communicating using DSC messages, the controller shows as follows. I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) P o s 8 9 ﾟ...
  • Page 52 Names and Functions When receiving the DSC message, the popup will be displayed on the screen as shown below. (For details, see 5.5.8) Accept : Accepts the message and I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) changes the work frequency.

  • Page 53: Function Screen And Key Operations

    Names and Functions 2.2.2.1 Function screen and key operations The functions assigned to the number keys are temporarily enabled by pressing the FUNC key in the status display or holding down the FUNC key and pressing the number key. I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) P o s 8 9 ﾟ...

  • Page 54: Menu Screen

    Names and Functions 2.2.3 Menu screen I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) P o s 8 9 ﾟ 5 9 . 0 1 2 3 ' N 1 7 9 ﾟ...

  • Page 55: Data Terminal（Ndz-227

    Names and Functions 2.3 Data terminal（NDZ-227） This section describes the name of each part in the data terminal and the function. 1. Color liquid crystal display (LCD) unit 2. POWER lamp This lamp lights to green while operating the data terminal, and blinks during the sleep. 3.

  • Page 56: Display Of Data Terminal

    Names and Functions 2.4 Display of data terminal The content displayed on the LCD screen in the data terminal is different according to the situation. This section describes a regular screen, the telex communication screen, and the message file edit screen. 2.4.1 Regular screen Indicates the Tx and Rx frequencies.

  • Page 57: Telex Communication Screen

    Names and Functions 2.4.2 Telex communication screen Indicates the operating condition of the Indicates the telex message or the name telex communication from the left of each of the executed function key. segment as follows. Indicates the usable function keys guide. 1）...
  • Page 58 Names and Functions 2.4.3 Message file edit screen ・ F6 ： Indicates the state of the edit screen as ・ F7 ：Quit follows.  ：File name ・ F8 ：Save As Editing telex file  ：Line position of cursor ・ F9 ：Save &...

  • Page 60: Installation

    Installation 3. INSTALLATION CAUTION To install this equipment, contact our service center or agents. Special knowledge on selecting the place where the antenna is to be mounted and setting the ID number (MMSI) assigned to the ship is required in addition to installing the equipment.

  • Page 61: Operation

    Operation 4. OPERATION This chapter describes basic operations of the controller and the data terminal, radiotelephone communications, telex communications, DSC calling procedures, and other radio functions. Operation overview 4.1.1 Operation of the controller Basically, the controller is operated with the numeric keypad (10key), the MENU key, and the jog dial for other than the telex communication.
  • Page 62 Operation Menu tree Main Menu Hierarchical Menu 1 Hierarchical Menu 2 Shortcut Key Note MENU+1 ( R T N ) 1. DSC non-distress call FUNC+0 ( Te s t ) 2. DSC drobose call MENU+2 3. Editing a distress msg MENU+3 4.
  • Page 63 Operation DSC alarm specifications The following table summarizes the alarm characteristics when communicating particularly in the DSC mode. Reason for the alarm Sound Increase Shutdow n Receiving a new distress Two tones of Manually event 2200Hz(250ms) and 1300Hz(250ms) Acknowledging a received Two tones of Manually distress event...

  • Page 64: Operation Of The Data Terminal

    Operation 4.1.2 Operation of the data terminal Basically, the every function concerning the telex mode such as ARQ/FEC communication or scanning can be operated from the data terminal. ● To connect and install the data terminal, setup the 7.6 Option menu of the controller. ●...
  • Page 65 Operation Menu tree in data terminal Short-cut Short-cut Main Menu Drop-do wn Ke y Remarks File Edit new file Edit existing file Rename file Delete file Cop y file Initialize USB Remo ve USB Tune Frequency list Printable ITU channel set Tx/Rx frequenc y set Tx tune Scanning start (stop)

  • Page 66: Basic Communications Procedure

    The start screen of the data terminal is as shown at right. If errors are detected during the operation check, the message is displayed. Please inform JRC or our agent of the error contents.

  • Page 67: Turning Off The Power/ Putting Into Sleep Mode

    Operation 4.2.2 Turning off the power/ Putting into sleep mode CAUTION When completely turning off the power to the equipment, turn off the breaker on the transceiver ■ ■ Procedure Press the PW R key and C O N T simultaneously.

  • Page 68: Communicating In Radiotelephone Mode

    Operation 4.2.3 Communicating in radiotelephone mode Use the handset to communicate in radiotelephone mode. ■ ■ Procedure When operating on a controller without access rights (OCC is displayed), press the jog dial to obtain the access rights. Unless the controller with access rights is being used, the access rights are acquired and the OCC display on the screen disappears.
  • Page 69 Operation A N T Press the key to tune the antenna. I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) T U N E P o s 8 9 ﾟ 5 9 . 0 1 2 3 ' N 1 7 9 ﾟ...
  • Page 70 Operation 4.2.4 Communicating in CW mode Use a CW keyer to communicate in CW mode. ■ ■ Procedure When operating on a controller without access rights (OCC is displayed), press the jog dial to obtain the access rights. Unless the controller with access rights is being used, the access rights are acquired and the OCC display on the screen disappears.
  • Page 71 Operation A N T Press the key to tune the antenna. I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) T U N E P o s 8 9 ﾟ 5 9 . 0 1 2 3 ' N 1 7 9 ﾟ...

  • Page 72: Receiving Am Broadcasts

    Operation 4.2.5 Receiving AM broadcasts It is possible to listen to the radio in AM mode. ■ ■ Procedure When operating on a controller without access rights (OCC is displayed), press the jog dial to obtain the access rights. Unless the controller with access rights is being used, the access rights are acquired and the OCC display on the screen disappears.

  • Page 73: Communicating In Telex Mode (Tlx)

    Operation 4.2.6 Communicating in telex mode (TLX) When communicating in the telex mode, the data terminal is used. In the telex communication, the ARQ (Automatic Repeat reQuest) mode and FEC (Forward Error Correction) mode are available to communicate between two stations and to broadcast respectively. Additionally in the FEC mode, there are two modes of the CFEC (Collective Forward Error Correction) mode for unspecified receivers and SFEC (Selective Forward Error Correction) mode for specified receivers, which are selectable according to the purpose.
  • Page 74 Operation Select the station to be called with the cursor, and press Enter key.  The frequency list of the selected radio station is displayed.  If the position of the station is registered, the MUF (maximum usable frequency) is displayed in the lowest line as a reference to select the frequency.
  • Page 75 Operation The characters typed with the keyboard can be transmitted in sequence. And all of the characters displayed on the screen are printed out on the printer.  In the ARQ mode, it is [ T L X ] T x = 2 1 7 4 . 5 0 k H z / R x = 2 1 7 4 . 5 0 k H z U S B S t a t i o n I D : [ 0 0 4 3 1 0 1 2 3 ] possible to alternate the...

  • Page 76: Cfec Mode Operation

    Operation CFEC mode operation （ １ ） Sending with CFEC Messages can be sent as a broadcast on the selected work frequency using the CFEC mode. ■ ■ Procedure If displaying the message of "Press Enter key to get the access right in the NBDP mode…"...
  • Page 77 Operation Select Yes and press Enter key to start the call at the selected frequency. Sending the phasing signal is [ T L X ] T x = 2 1 7 4 . 5 0 k H z / R x = 2 1 7 4 . 5 0 k H z U S B started with the CFEC mode.
  • Page 78 Operation To finish the communication, press F10 Stop key.  After sending the end of [ T L X ] T x = 2 1 7 4 . 5 0 k H z / R x = 2 1 7 4 . 5 0 k H z U S B communication for about five F i l e...
  • Page 79 Operation Input the receiving frequency of the CFEC broadcasting, and press Enter key. The antenna is tuned to the frequency and the message as shown at right is displayed. The transmitting frequency is set simultaneously by the above procedure, but in Note this case the frequency is meaningless.

  • Page 80: Sfec Mode Operation

    Operation SFEC mode operation Messages can be sent to the specific stations as a broadcast on the selected work frequency using the SFEC mode. Additionally, regarding the SFEC reception, refer to the previous section because it is similar to the CFEC reception. ■...
  • Page 81 Operation Select the work frequency with the cursor, and press Enter key.  The selected frequency is set and the antenna is tuned to the frequency.  The message as shown at right is displayed to confirm that the channel is busy.

  • Page 82: Editing Telex Messages

    Operation Editing telex messages When communicating in the telex mode, the message file can be sent, which is prepared beforehand as follows. ■ ■ Procedure If displaying the message of "Press Enter key to get the access right in the NBDP mode…"...
  • Page 83 Operation The function keys available for the edit screen and the content are as follows. Note ● Group 1 ・ F1 ： Insert On/Off ············· Sets the input condition to the insert mode by pressing it while Insert On is displayed. And sets the input condition to the overwrite mode by pressing it while Insert Off is displayed.
  • Page 84 Operation Besides editing messages mentioned above, the following items in the file menu concerning to the message files are available. ・ Rename file ········· Changes the name of the file saved in flash ROM(C:) or USB memory (A:) . ・ Delete file ···········...

  • Page 85: Setting The Radio

    Operation 4.3 Setting the radio This section describes how to set the communication frequencies and how to use the receiver and transceiver functions. 4.3.1 Setting the communication frequencies Use the free frequency input mode to input the communication frequencies directly. ■...
  • Page 86 Operation 4.3.2 Setting the communication channels Besides the free frequencies described previously, ITU channel mode and user channel modes can also be set. The ITU channel mode is mode for using channels based on the international standard and is built-in to the equipment. The user channel mode is the mode for using channels on pre-registered frequencies.
  • Page 87 Operation (2) Setting the ITU channels ■ ■ Procedure After setting the TEL, DSC or CW modes, I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) P o s 8 9 ﾟ 5 9 . 0 1 2 3 ' N press the key to set the display to the 1 7 9 ﾟ...
  • Page 88 Operation (3) Setting user channels A total of 20 groups with 20 channels set to each group (i.e. 400 channels) can be registered on the equipment. This section explains how to set channels that are already registered. Note See "5.4 Registering user channels" for how to register frequencies to user channels. ■...
  • Page 89 Select 1. User channel list and press ENT. 5.1)User channel list (index) CH group name Type 01 JRC Tokyo The user channel list index (group list) as Pacific ABC shown at right is displayed. Select the intended channel group and press ENT.

  • Page 90: Setting The Automatic Gain Control (Agc)

    Operation 4.3.3 Setting the automatic gain control (AGC) ■ ■ Procedure Press the key, and through 5.4)Receiver MENU hierarchical menus, select 5.4 Receiver. 1.Auto gain control :Slow 2.Noise reduction :OFF 3.Attenuation :OFF 4.Clarifier :+000Hz 5.Squelch :OFF 6.CW bandwidth :Narrow 7.Scan 0.Back Select 1.

  • Page 91: Setting The Attenuation (Att)

    Operation 4.3.5 Setting the attenuation (ATT) ■ ■ Procedure Press the key, and through 5.4)Receiver MENU hierarchical menus, after 5.4 Receiver 1.Auto gain control :Slow 2.Noise reduction :OFF appears, move the cursor to 3. 3.Attenuation :OFF 4.Clarifier :+000Hz Attenuation. 5.Squelch :OFF 6.CW bandwidth :Narrow...

  • Page 92: Setting The Squelch Level

    Operation 4.3.7 Setting the squelch level ■ ■ Procedure Press the key, and through 5.4)Receiver MENU hierarchical menus, after 5.4 Receiver 1.Auto gain control :Slow 2.Noise reduction :OFF appears, move the cursor to 5. Squelch. 3.Attenuation :OFF 4.Clarifier :+000Hz 5.Squelch :OFF 6.CW bandwidth :Narrow...

  • Page 93: Scanning The Rx Frequencies

    5.4.7)Scan Note No CH group name Type by pressing and holding the FUNC 01 JRC Tokyo key and then pressing the Pacific ABC key on the status display. SCAN If the user channel is not registered, scan cannot be done so the screen shown at right is not displayed.
  • Page 94 Operation （ ２ ） Scanning of channels in telex mode The scanning of channels in the telex mode is started with the data terminal. ■ ■ Procedure If displaying the message of "Press Enter key to get the access right in the NBDP mode…"...

  • Page 95: Reducing The Tx Power

    Operation 4.3.10 Reducing the Tx power ■ ■ Procedure 5.5)Transmitter Press the key, and through MENU 1.Power :High hierarchical menus, select 5.5 2.Tune power :Normal 3.Auto tune start :ON Transmitter. 0.Back Select 1. Power and press ENT to move 5.5)Transmitter the cursor to the right, then use the jog dial 1.Power :Low...

  • Page 96: Basic Dsc Operations

    If no data is shown in the working FRQ field Note just after turning on, please contact JRC or our agency to register the nonvolatile data. In this case, the input MF data is stored temporarily as the volatile data.
  • Page 97 Operation The operating display is appeared and I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) initiates the DSC call P o s 8 9 ﾟ 5 9 . 0 1 2 3 ' N 1 7 9 ﾟ...

  • Page 98: Receiving Routine Individual Calls

    Operation 4.4.2 Receiving routine individual calls When receiving an individual DSC call from a coast or ship station, according to the message, perform the following procedures as appropriate. ■ ■ Procedure I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) The screen at right is displayed, and the P o s 8 9 ﾟ...
  • Page 99 Operation After sending an acknowledgement, the I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) P o s 8 9 ﾟ 5 9 . 0 1 2 3 ' N 1 7 9 ﾟ...

  • Page 100: Routine Group Calls

    Operation 4.4.3 Routine group calls For radiotelephone or FEC broadcasting, a DSC routine call to a group of stations is available. ■ ■ Procedure 1)DSC non-distress call Call type :[RTN/Group/TEL ] Address Calling FRQ:[ 2177.00kHz] On the menu “1. DSC non-distress call” Working FRQ:[ 2150.00kHz] mentioned above, set the Call type on the menu shown at right to RTN/Group/TEL or...

  • Page 101: Emergency Calls (Dsc Distress/Urgency/Safety Calls)

    Operation 4.5 Emergency calls (DSC distress/urgency/safety calls) In emergency, the DSC is available for safety, urgency calls, or distress alerts. For safety and urgency calls, either individual or area calls is selectable for the type of call. For distress alerts, enabled to send either after entering the nature of distress or frequency, or without entering anything.
  • Page 102 Operation I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) When the acknowledgement is received, P o s 8 9 ﾟ 5 9 . 0 1 2 3 ' N 1 7 9 ﾟ...

  • Page 103: Receiving Safety Or Urgency Individual Calls

    Operation 4.5.2 Receiving safety or urgency individual calls When receiving an individual DSC call from a coast or ship station, according to the message, perform the following procedures as appropriate. ■ ■ Procedure I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) The screen at right is displayed, and the ALM P o s 8 9 ﾟ...

  • Page 104: Safety Or Urgency Area Calls

    Operation 4.5.3 Safety or urgency area calls For radiotelephone or FEC broadcasting, a DSC safety area call can be made as follows. ■ ■ Procedure On the menu 1.DSC non-distress call, set the 1)DSC non-distress call Call type :[SAF/Area/TEL Call type to SAF/Area/TEL or URG/Area/TEL Area form :[Center&rad] (instead of TEL, FEC also available).

  • Page 105: Receiving Safety Or Urgency Area Calls

    Operation 4.5.4 Receiving safety or urgency area calls ■ ■ Procedure The screen at right is displayed, and the I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) P o s 8 9 ﾟ...

  • Page 106: Distress Alerts

    Operation 4.5.5 Distress alerts When in distress, distress alerts are always transmitted by pressing the dedicated DISTRESS key. The distress alerts transmit your own MMSI, ships position, time of the position, and the nature of distress. CAUTION Do not test the distress alert. Doing so may inconvenience local shipping and rescue centers.
  • Page 107 Operation After the antenna is tuned, the distress alert is sent. The distress alerts are sent on all 6 distress and safety frequencies. The equipment stays in distress mode until acknowledgement is received or the distress alert cancelling procedure is complete. ...
  • Page 108 Operation If cancelling the distress alert since a false distress alert is transmitted Note accidentally, perform the distress alert cancelling procedure as follows. Press the CANCEL key while the option selectable screen is focused. On the popup screen, select Continue with the jog dial, and press ENT.
  • Page 109 Operation Distress alerts from the menu Attention During communicating in telex mode, finish it to enable the menu before practicing below. The following describes the procedure to send a distress alert with the nature of distress selected in the menu. Also, besides manually inputting position and the time information, the subsequent communication mode, the transmission method and frequency can be set here.
  • Page 110 Operation Press ENT. 3)Editing a distress msg Nature :[Fire Position :[NE] The cursor moves to Position. If a valid position :[ 89ﾟ59.0123'N] and time of that position are already displayed, :[179ﾟ59.6789'E] UTC of pos :[23:59] no entry is necessary. Skip to step 6. Mode(fixed) :[Radiotelephone] Attempt type:[Multi-FRQ ] Tx bands...
  • Page 111 Operation If pressing DISTRESS key during the Tx bands settings (before fixing by pressing Note ENT), the distress alerts are sent on the band(s) registered previously. Open the DISTRESS key cover. I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 T I M E 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) Press and hold the DISTRESS...

  • Page 112: Receiving Distress Alerts

    Operation Receiving distress alerts When a distress alert is received from another ship, displays the event immediately with the specific two-tone alarm sound. WARNING If a distress alert is received, make sure to inform the ship's captain or officer in charge. Doing so may save the lives of the crews and passengers on the ship in distress.

  • Page 113: Distress Relay Calls On Behalf Of Someone Else (Drobose)

    Operation with the ship in distress according to the following procedure.  Say "MAYDAY".  Repeat the identity (MMSI) of the ship in distress 3 times  Say "This is..."  Repeat the identity (MMSI) of your ship 3 times ...
  • Page 114 Operation 2)DSC drobose call Input the Distress ID (MMSI) of the ship Format :[Individual] Address :[001234567] in distress, Nature, Position and/or UTC, Distress ID:[0 Nature :[Undesignated ] if known. Position ﾟ The nature of distress is selectable from below. ﾟ UTC of pos :[ Nature of distress Contents...

  • Page 115: Dsc Call Log

    Operation 4.6 DSC call log DSC messages are classified as received distress messages, received other messages and transmitted messages. The 20 most recent messages for every type are saved in the log. CAUTION Received distress message logs are automatically deleted after 48 hours to avoid accidental resending or other misoperation.

  • Page 116: Received Other Messages

    Operation 4.6.2 Received other messages Received messages other than the distress (routine, safety, and urgency) are stored in this log. ■ ■ Procedure Press the key, and through MENU ID 431001234 23: 59 ( UTC ) 89 ﾟ 59 . 0123 ' N hierarchical menus, select “4.2 Received 179 ﾟ...

  • Page 117: Display Of Telex Communication Logs

    Operation 4.7 Display of telex communication logs The telex communication is saved automatically as the log, and the reference is available later. ■ ■ Procedure If displaying the message of "Press Enter key to get the access right in the NBDP mode…"...

  • Page 118: Usb Memory Operation

    Operation 4.8 USB memory operation This section describes how to use the USB memory. Attention ・ The following conditions are required for the USB memory. Note) Not all USB memories satisfying the every condition are guaranteed. - The specification is complied with USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 standards. - No USB hub is built-in and is used to connect the USB memory.

  • Page 119: Popup Screens

    Operation 4.9 Popup screens The contents of the popup screens of the data terminal are as follows (in alphabetical order). Message Buttons Description Is it OK to delete a file? Attention Yes/ No Yes: Deletes the file. Are you sure to erase? Cancels this operation.
  • Page 120 Operation Message Buttons Description The specified file cannot be used for Error File access failed. any malfunction. Error The file is malformed and invalid. Invalid file. Error Detected the keyboard I/F ROM Keyboard I/F ROM checksum error. checksum error. Error A specified folder is not found.
  • Page 121 Operation Message Buttons Description Error The file name extension is allowed only Input “DB” as the correct extension. “DB”. Error The file name extension is allowed only Input “TLX” as the correct extension. “TLX”. Error The specified file is not found, or The file name is wrong.
  • Page 122 Operation Message Buttons Description Formatting the USB memory. USB memory is being formatted. ----- Please wait. Wait for a while. Now printing. It is printing. ----- Please wait. Wait for a while. Now reading data. Information on the file and the folder ----- Please wait.

  • Page 123: Settings & Registrations

    Settings & Registrations 5. SETTINGS & REGISTRATIONS This chapter describes the procedures for settings and registrations such as manual date and time settings, registration of channels in each mode, advanced DSC settings, printer settings, and other settings for the equipment. 5.1 Date and time settings Normally, the date and time are updated automatically if importing GPS information.
  • Page 124 Settings & Registrations 7.1)Date & time To input the present time, press ENT. 1.Date :2012-12-31  Input the hours and minutes with the 2.Present time 3.Display form numeric keypad or jog dial, and press - UTC/LT :UTC ENT. - LT diff ...

  • Page 125: Own Ship Position And Time Settings

    Settings & Registrations 5.2 Own ship position and time settings Normally, the ship's position and the time are updated automatically if importing GPS information. But, if necessary, input these parameters manually as follows. CAUTION The time in the 7.2 POS/TIME menu means the time when the position information is valid, and is different from the present time mentioned in the 7.1 Date &...
  • Page 126 Settings & Registrations To indicate the positioning system and the type of quality, press the and select 7 . 2 ) P O S / T I M E Quality. 1 . O w n p o s i t io n : N E 8 9°...

  • Page 127: Controller Settings

    Settings & Registrations 5.3 Controller settings The following describes the procedure regarding individual settings for the controller such as LCD adjustment. 5.3.1 LCD adjustment The LCD conditions for viewability are adjustable as follows. ■ ■ Procedure Press the key, and through MENU 7.3.1)LCD adjustment hierarchical menus, select 7.3.1 LCD...

  • Page 128: User Key Assignments

    Settings & Registrations 5.3.3 User key assignments User key assignment enables the desired menu to be displayed immediately without moving through the hierarchical menus, and is assignable as follows. ■ ■ Procedure 7.3.3)User key assign Press the key, and through MENU hierarchical menus, select 7.3.3 User 1.DSC non-distress call...

  • Page 129: Selecting Tx Meters

    Settings & Registrations 5.3.4 Selecting Tx meters The meter displayed in the status display indicates the strength of the received signal (S meter). However, it can also indicate one of Tx power, antenna current, PA voltage, PA current or key information during transmission.

  • Page 130: Transferring User Channel Data To Another Controller

    Settings & Registrations 5.3.5 Transferring user channel data to another controller When 2 controllers are connected, user channel table can be transferred from the controller having access rights to another controller (monitor condition). ■ ■ Procedure 7 . 3 ) M y c o n t r o l l e r Press the key, and through MENU...

  • Page 131: Setting The Inactivity Timer (For Menu Shutdown)

    Settings & Registrations 5.3.6 Setting the inactivity timer (for menu shutdown) To close menus of the controller automatically which is left as opening menus, the inactivity timer can be set according to the following procedure. ■ ■ Procedure 7.3)My controller Press the key, and through MENU...

  • Page 132: Setting The Frequency Step Width Due To The Jog Dial

    Settings & Registrations 5.3.8 Changing the frequency digit on screen (6, 7 digits / 7 digits) The frequency digits on screen of the controller and the data terminal can be set according to the following procedure. ■ ■ Procedure 7.3)My controller Press the key, and through MENU...

  • Page 133: Registering User Channels

    Procedure 7.4)User channels (index) No CH group name Type Press the key, and through MENU 01 JRC Tokyo Pacific ABC hierarchical menus, select 7.4 User channels (index). 7.4)User channels (table) Select the desired row or group to be edited Name: with the numeric keypad or jog dial.
  • Page 134 Settings & Registrations After completing the above steps, the 7.4)User channels (table) Name: Japan Radio cursor returns to Type. Type: TEL CHNo Rx[kHz] Tx[kHz] Mode  If necessary, change the group attribute (communication mode or custom).  The following attributes can be selected: ...

  • Page 135: Advanced Settings For Dsc/Wkr

    Settings & Registrations 5.5 Advanced settings for DSC/WKR The following describes the procedure for the advanced DSC settings such as automatic acknowledgement, as well as setting the watch frequency of the watch keeping receiver. ■ ■ Menu screen Press the key, and through MENU 7.5)DSC/WKR condition...

  • Page 136: Setting Receiving Alarms

    Settings & Registrations 5.5.3 Setting receiving alarms The DSC receiving alarm can be set as follows. ■ ■ Procedure 7.5.3)DSC alarm setting Move the cursor to 3. DSC alarm setting, and 1.Safety/Routine RX ALM press ENT. 2.Distress RX ALM - Maximum distance(NM):500 - Self-terminating :OFF The screen as shown at right is displayed.

  • Page 137: Setting The Inactivity Timeout Timer

    Move the cursor to 8. DSC call list, and 7.5.8)DSC call list No Station name MMSI press ENT. JRC Mitaka1 431000001 The screen as shown at right is displayed. Move the cursor to the line to be 7.5.8)DSC call list(FRQ)

  • Page 138: Setting Auto Frequency Change Of Work Frequency

    Settings & Registrations 5.5.8 Setting auto frequency change of work frequency This menu sets the frequency changing method when receiving DSC calls. ■ ■ Procedure I D 4 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 T I M E 2 3 : 5 9 ( U T C ) Move the cursor to 9.

  • Page 139: Setting Connections For Options

    Settings & Registrations 5.6 Setting connections for options When setting connections between the controller and optional devices, such as a printer, configure the conditions as appropriate according to the device type, as follows. ■ ■ Procedure 7.6)Option Press the key, and through MENU hierarchical menus, select 7.6 Option.

  • Page 140: Setting Of Data Terminal

    Settings & Registrations 5.7 Setting of data terminal The following describes the procedure regarding LCD adjustment, such as the color settings and brightness, and registration of the station list. 5.7.1 LCD adjustment ■ ■ Procedure If displaying the message of "Press Enter key to get the access right in the NBDP mode…"...
  • Page 141 Settings & Registrations When completing the setting, move the cursor to the Set and press Enter key. The content of each setting item is as follows. Note Item Content of setting Remarks Without using this menu, Adjusts the brightness of the LCD the dimmer is adjustable LCD/LED dimmer (0-15) and the panel lamp by 16 steps.

  • Page 142: Registering Station List

    Settings & Registrations 5.7.2 Registering station list ■ ■ Procedure If displaying the message of "Press Enter key to get the access right in the NBDP mode…" on the data terminal, press Enter key on the keyboard. The operation of the data terminal becomes possible in the telex mode, except when the controller is used.
  • Page 143 Settings & Registrations There is the station database menu (Service  Station database) as a similar Note registration menu to register the station information. The station database operation is basically the same with the station list. However note that the station list is designed for the manual input only, but the station database is designed to register the station information more easily such as copying the original station database prepared in advance.

  • Page 144: Setting Telex Mode

    Settings & Registrations 5.8 Setting telex mode The following describes the procedure to check or set the condition for the telex communication. ■ ■ Procedure If displaying the message of "Press Enter key to get the access right in the NBDP mode…"...
  • Page 145 Settings & Registrations When the cursor is located on Set, press Enter key to set the value and close the popup screen. After completing the every input, move the cursor to Set and press Enter key to save and finish the registration. When selecting the Initialize with the cursor and pressing Enter key, the every Note accessible item is reset to the factory default setting.

  • Page 146: Set The Channel To Use In The Telex Mode

    Settings & Registrations 5.9 Set the channel to use in the telex mode HF radio equipment capable of operating NBDP should be updated to have seven digits frequency resolution to the hundredth place when using the unit of kHz to meet new channeling arrangement of amended Appendix 17 of the 2012 Radio Regulations after January 2017.

  • Page 147: Maintenance & Inspection

    Maintenance & Inspection 6. MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION The performance and lifetime of the equipment depend on appropriate maintenance. This chapter describes an outline of maintenance and inspection, self diagnosis and troubleshooting. 6.1 General maintenance & inspection In order to operate the equipment under optimum conditions, it is vital to perform regular inspections and also, to keep accurate records.

  • Page 148: Self Diagnosis Inspection

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.2 Self diagnosis inspection The following describes the procedure for performing self diagnosis in the 6.1 Self diagnosis menu. ■ ■ Procedure  6.1)Self diagnosis Press FUNC T E S T 1.Transceiver The 6.1 Self diagnosis menu is displayed. 2.Controller/DTE 3.Transceiver log 4.Controller/DTE log...
  • Page 149 Maintenance & Inspection Unit Name Test Item Contents Results  Serial I/F :Serial communication  Band1-Input :2140 kHz input value  Band1-Tune :2140 kHz tuning operation  Band2-Input :4149 kHz input value  Band2-Tune :4149 kHz tuning operation  Band3-Input :6230 kHz input value OK: Normal ...
  • Page 150 Maintenance & Inspection Unit Name Test Item Contents Results  Memory1 :FROM operation OK: Normal  Memory2 DGT CKT :EEPROM operation NG: Abnormal  Memory3 :SDRAM operation OK: Normal AF output AF connection to TRX NG: Abnormal Screen and ALM lamp display operation LCD&LED DONE Note:...

  • Page 151: System Alarm Indication

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.3 System alarm indication This equipment displays alarms as follows when an internal or external error is detected. Alarm information :001,Overcurrent :008,High temperature To return to the previous screen after the alarm is displayed, press the Note CANCEL key.
  • Page 152 Detected an out-of-range temperature Stop transmission, or High temperature (110°C or more) at the radiator. reduce output. Please contact JRC or RBK overcurrent Detected RBK overcurrent. our agency. Detected a drop (12V or less) in Please contact JRC or 24V low voltage the PA power supply voltage.
  • Page 153 Also, the following alarms are displayed when an error is detected just after turning on the equipment. Please notify JRC or our agency of the details of the alarm. Display Contents Detected this controller's barcode number lost!

  • Page 154: Viewing The Alarm History

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.3.2 Viewing the alarm history The following describes how to view alarm information detected by the equipment or a history of past occurring alarms in the 6.2 Alarm information menu. ■ ■ Procedure Press the key, and through MENU 6.2)Alarm information hierarchical menus, select 6.2 Alarm...

  • Page 155: Software Version

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.4 Software version To view the version of the software currently running on the equipment, press the MENU 6.3)Software version key, and display 6.3 Software version in the - Controller :06.01 menu list. - WKR MODEM :04.01 - TRX :02.00 ...

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting

    WARNING This equipment is used for both distress communication and routine communication. Contact JRC or our agent if any problem is observed in this unit during routine operation or inspection. Do not open the equipment to inspect or repair internal circuits.

  • Page 157: Guide To Locating Faults

    6.5.2 Guide to locating faults Use the following table as a guide to locating the causes of malfunctions in the equipment. Also, when contacting JRC or our agency, please notify us of the malfunction conditions. Symptom Typical causes  Malfunction in the controller or data terminal cable...

  • Page 158: Consumables

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.5.3 Consumables The following shows consumables. Please contact JRC or our agency to order parts. Location Description Model (Part number) Replacement Guide NKG-91/901 PRINTER Printer paper 7ZPJD0384 Indicating red mark on the paper edge DPU-414 PRINTER Printer paper...

  • Page 159: Regular Replacement Parts

    NBB724_Dustfilter NBB724-FIL NBB724_Fan NBB724-FAN 6.5.5 Regular replacement parts The following shows parts that need to be replaced regularly. Please contact JRC or our agency to order parts. Description Model (Part number) Replacement Period Approx. 50,000 hours of use at Cooling fan for transceiver...
  • Page 160 Maintenance & Inspection 6-14...

  • Page 161: After-Sales Service

    USB flash memory), or any external abnormal condition such as fire, pollution, abnormal voltage, natural disaster (ex. thunder storms, earthquake) etc., JRC will repair the equipment for a fee. Furthermore, regardless of the warranty period, orders of consumables will be charged.

  • Page 162: Disposal

    Disposal 8. DISPOSAL Observe all rules and regulations of the local authorities when disposing of this equipment.

  • Page 163: Specifications

    Specifications 9. SPECIFICATIONS 9.1 JSS-2150 150W MF/HF Radio Equipment  General Specifications Transmission frequency 1605.00 - 27500.00 kHz (10 Hz steps) Reception frequency 90.00 - 29999.99 kHz (10 Hz steps) Frequency stability Within ±10 Hz Type of emission TEL mode : J3E DSC/TLX mode : F1B...
  • Page 164 Specifications  Transmitter Antenna output power 1605.00 - 3999.99 kHz : 75 ~ 100Wpep 4000.00 - 27500.00 kHz : 75 ~ 150Wpep Modulation method Low-power stage balanced modulation Occupied bandwidth J3E/ J2D/ H2B : Within 3 kHz F1B/ A1A : Within 0.5 kHz Carrier suppression (J3E) 40 dB or more Unwanted emissions in the...
  • Page 165 Specifications  DSC Watch Keeping Receiver Reception frequency Distress and safety frequencies of 2187.50 kHz and 8414.50 kHz, and additionally on one or more of the 4207.50 kHz/ 6312.00 kHz/ 12577.00 kHz/ 16804.50 kHz Receiving system Double superheterodyne 1st IF 40.04025 MHz 2nd IF 40.25 kHz...
  • Page 166 Specifications  MF/HF controller Communication speed 57.6 kbps Communication interface RS-485 and RS-232C, and Centronics compliant Microphone input impedance 150Ω balanced Standard modulation input -54 dBm Audio output Internal loud speaker (8Ω) : 5W max External speaker impedance : 8Ω or more Handset phone (150Ω) : Rated 1mW or more LCD display...

  • Page 167: Options

    Specifications 9.2 Options (1) AC/DC Power supply (NBD-2150) Source voltage 90 VAC to 264 VAC (50/60 Hz) and 24 VDC (21.6 VDC to 31.2 VDC) Output voltage AC operation : 24 VDC DC operation : Outputs the DC-IN directly Maximum output current 30 A Source switching function Automatic switching to DC power when AC power is cut off.
  • Page 168 Specifications (3) Battery charger (NBB-724) Source voltage 90 VAC to 132 VAC or 180 VAC to 264 VAC (50/60 Hz) Current consumption Charging : 15 A or less (100 VAC input) 8 A or less (220 VAC input) Discharging : 0.5 A or less (at 24 VDC ope) Charging current Maximum 22 A (Common to Floating &...

  • Page 169: Peripheral Interfaces

    Specifications 9.3 Peripheral interfaces (1) GPS or other navigation aid interface Interface standard NMEA0183/ IEC61162-1 Ed.5 (2016-08) compliant 4800 bps, start 1 bit, data 8 bit, stop 1 bit Protocol Non parity NMEA0183 V1.5: GGA/ GLL/ RMC V2.0: GGA/ GLL/ RMC/ ZDA Input sentence V2.3: GGA/ GLL/ RMC/ GNS/ ZDA...
  • Page 170 Specifications (1.2) List of sentences and associated data fields (1.2.1) GGA – Global positioning system (GPS) fix data $--GGA, hhmmss, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, x, xx, x.x, x.x, M, x.x, M, x.x, xxxx *hh<CR><LF> Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023 Age of differential GPS data Units of geoidal separation, m Geoidal separation Units of antenna altitude, m...
  • Page 171 Specifications (1.2.3) RMC – Recommended minimum specific GNSS data $--RMC, hhmmss.ss, A, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, x.x, x.x, xxxxxx, x.x, a, a, a *hh<CR><LF> Navigational status Mode indicator: A = Autonomous, D = Differential, E = Estimated, F = Float RTK, M = Manual input, N = Data not valid P = Precise, R = Real Time Kinematic S = Simulator,...
  • Page 172 Specifications (1.2.5) ZDA – Time and date $--ZDA, hhmmss.ss, xx, xx, xxxx, xx, xx *hh<CR><LF> Local zone minutes, 00 to +59 Local zone hours, 00 h to ±13 h Year (UTC) Month, 01 to 12 (UTC) Day, 01 to 31 (UTC) RMS interface Interface standard IEC61162-1 compliant...
  • Page 173 Specifications Indication about the positioning system and the quality type (3.1) Indication for GGA sentence Operating state Quality Description Device Positioning Quality Valid Invalid ● Fix not available or invalid INVALID ● GLONASS INVALID ● Galileo INVALID ● Other INVALID ●...
  • Page 174 Specifications (3.2) Indication for GNS sentence Operating state Quality Device Description Positioning Quality valid Invalid ● Autonomous ● Differential DGPS ● Estimated (dead reckoning) mode ● Float Real Time Kinematic FRTK ● Manual input mode ● No fix INVALID ● Precise Positioning Service PREC ●...
  • Page 175 Specifications (3.3) Indication for GNS sentence Operating state Quality Description Device Positioning Quality Valid Invalid ● Autonomous ● GLONASS ● Galileo ● Other ● Differential DGPS ● GLONASS ● Galileo ● DOTH Other ● Estimated (dead reckoning) mode ● GLONASS ●...
  • Page 176 Specifications (3.4) Indication for RMC sentence Operating state Quality Description Device Positioning Quality Valid Invalid ● Autonomous ● GLONASS ● Galileo ● Other ● Differential DGPS ● GLONASS ● Galileo ● Other DOTH ● Estimated (dead reckoning) mode ● GLONASS ●...

  • Page 177: Options Operation

    Options Operation 10. OPTIONS OPERATION 10.1 AC/DC Power supply (NBD-2150) AC breaker DC OUTPUT lamp DC OPERATION lamp Dimmer control DC breaker ■ ■ Procedure Turn on the AC and DC breakers. Turn on only the DC breaker when the AC input is not connected to the equipment. Make sure that the DC OUTPUT lamp lights in green.

  • Page 178: Battery Charger (Nbb-714)

    Options Operation 10.2 Battery charger (NBB-714) CAUTION When replacing fuses, always use fuses of the same type. 1. 10A fuse ····················· AC mains fuses (2pcs) 2. AC switch ···················· Turns on the AC mains power supply. 3. BATT LOW/HIGH lamp ···· This lamp turns on and the buzzer sounds to indicate low voltage of the battery (approx.
  • Page 179 Options Operation ■ ■ Procedure Turn on the AC switch and the BATT breaker to start charging the battery.  The AC FAIL/CHG ALARM is activated if the AC switch and BATT breaker are turned ON at different timing. However it is due to the notification function of the switch/breaker ON/OFF state and is NOT the alarm for any malfunction.

  • Page 180: Battery Charger (Nbb-724)

    Options Operation 10.3 Battery charger (NBB-724) CAUTION The batteries, except for sealed lead-acid batteries that require no equalization, should be carried out the equalizing charge at least every six months AC breaker ················ When turned on, enables to use the AC mains input. BATT breaker ·············...
  • Page 181 Options Operation Charging a battery in the floating mode ■ ■ Procedure Turn the AC and BATT breakers on.  FLOAT lamp turns on during the floating charge operation.  When turning on the AC breaker prior to BATT breaker, CHG alarm lamp turns on and the buzzer sounds.

  • Page 182: Printer (Nkg-91)

    Options Operation 10.4 Printer (NKG-91) CAUTION The thermal head of the NKG-91 printer may be very hot after printing. Do not touch the thermal head of the printer. Make sure that the thermal head is cool before replacing the paper or cleaning the thermal head. The paper used in the NKG-91 printer is heat sensitive.

  • Page 183: Printer (Nkg-901)

    Options Operation 10.5 Printer (NKG-901) CAUTION The thermal head of the NKG-91 printer may be very hot after printing. Do not touch the thermal head of the printer. Make sure that the thermal head is cool before replacing the paper or cleaning the thermal head. The paper used in this printer is heat sensitive.

  • Page 184: Printer (Nkg-800)

    Options Operation 10.6 Printer (NKG-800) CAUTION The print head of the NKG-800 printer may be very hot after printing. Do not touch the print head of the printer. Make sure that the print head is cool before replacing the paper or cleaning the print head. Do not use the NKG-800 printer if there is no ink ribbon cartridge or paper.
  • Page 185 Options Operation ■ ■ Loading the printer paper Turn the printer OFF, loosen the roll paper stand fixing screws, and slide the stand backwards to open the printer cover. Fixing screws At this step, also remove the roll paper cover. Pass the roll bar through the roll paper, and install the roll paper onto the roll paper Roll bar...
  • Page 186 Options Operation Return the roll paper cover to its original position, and place the roll support cover Roll support as shown in the figure at right. cover Roll paper cover Close the printer cover, return the roll paper stand to its original position, and tighten the fixing screws.

  • Page 187: Printer (Nkg-900)

    Options Operation 10.7 Printer (NKG-900) CAUTION The print head of the NKG-900 printer may be very hot after printing. Do not touch the print head of the printer. Make sure that the print head is cool before replacing the paper or cleaning the print head. Do not use the NKG-900 printer if there is no ink ribbon cartridge or paper.
  • Page 188 Options Operation The following shows the functions of the operation panel.  On Line ······· W hen the On Line lamp is lit, the printer is ready for printing. And the following operation is available in this condition. - Preview : Feeds the paper some lines temporally to show the printed lines hidden under the cover.
  • Page 189 Options Operation Pass the roll bar through the roll paper, and install the roll paper onto the roll paper stand in the right direction. When passing the roll bar through the roll paper, push the roll bar all the way in. Pass the roll paper over the guide bar as Guide bar shown in the figure at right.
  • Page 190 Options Operation ■ ■ Replacing the ink ribbon Ink ribbon cartridge Turn off the printer and following the same Projection procedure as that in the previous section, open the printer cover, lift up the ink ribbon cartridge by holding the projection on the cartridge, and lift up the cartridge to remove it.

  • Page 191: Operations Using A Selcall Unit

    Options Operation 10.8 Operations using a SELCALL unit The JSS-2150 MF/HF radio equipment can be connected to external selective calling devices for fishing boats (Selcall) to send signals for calling Selcall buoys or Selcall receivers on ships. For details on operations of the Selcall device, refer to the manuals of that device. Note ■...
  • Page 192 Options Operation 10-16...

  • Page 193: Appendix

    Appendix 11. Appendix This section lists frequencies used for DSC such as frequencies used for routine calls and frequencies used for safety and distress calls. It also lists the channel list of ITU frequencies built-in to this equipment and the instructions for operating the MF/HF radio equipment.

  • Page 194: National Dsc Frequencies For Routine Calls

    Appendix 11.2 National DSC frequencies for routine calls When ship and coast stations call national stations for purposes that are not safety or distress purposes, normally use the national frequencies allocated by the administrator prior to using the international frequencies listed later. The frequencies for Japan are as follows.

  • Page 195: Itu Channel List (Tel/Cw/Tlx)

    Appendix 11.4 ITU channel list (TEL/CW/TLX) This section lists the channels preprogrammed into this equipment as TEL, CW and TLX ITU frequencies. (1) Radiotelephone mode (ITU-RR Appendix 17) CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks 4065.00 4357.00...
  • Page 196 Appendix CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks 8285.00 8809.00 1239 12344.00 13191.00 8288.00 8812.00 1240 12347.00 13194.00 8291.00 8291.00 Simplex(*1) 1241 12350.00 13197.00 8294.00 8294.00 Simplex(*6) 1242 12353.00 12353.00 Simplex(*3) 8297.00 8297.00 Simplex(*7) 1243 12356.00 12356.00 Simplex(*3)
  • Page 197 Appendix CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks 1636 16465.00 17347.00 1816 18825.00 18825.00 Simplex(*3) 1637 16468.00 17350.00 1817 18828.00 18828.00 Simplex(*3) 1638 16471.00 17353.00 1818 18831.00 18831.00 Simplex(*3) 1639 16474.00 17356.00 1819 18834.00 18834.00 Simplex(*3) 1640...
  • Page 198 Appendix CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks 2237 22108.00 22804.00 2258 22171.00 22171.00 Simplex(*3) 2238 22111.00 22807.00 2259 22174.00 22174.00 Simplex(*3) 2239 22114.00 22810.00 2260 22177.00 22177.00 Simplex(*3) 2240 22117.00 22813.00 2241 22120.00 22816.00 2501...
  • Page 199 Appendix (2) Additional usable frequencies in TEL mode (ITU-RR Appendix 17 / Sub Section C-1/ C-2) Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks 4000.00 4000.00 Simplex 8116.00 81160.00 Simplex 4003.00 4003.00 Simplex 8119.00 8119.00 Simplex 4006.00 4006.00 Simplex 8122.00 8122.00...
  • Page 200 Appendix (3) CW mode (ITU-RR Appendix 17) CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks 4182.00 Calling 6278.00 Calling 8370.00 Calling 4182.50 Calling 6278.50 Calling 8370.50 Calling 4184.00 Calling 6279.00 Calling 8342.00 4184.50 Calling 6279.50 Calling...
  • Page 201 Appendix CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks 8364.00 1232 12432.50 1279 12456.00 8364.50 1233 12433.00 1280 12456.50 8365.00 1234 12433.50 1281 12457.00 8365.50 1235 12434.00 1282 12457.50 8371.00 1236 12434.50 1283 12458.00 8371.50 1237...
  • Page 202 Appendix CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks 1605 16735.00 Calling 1652 16639.50 1699 16663.00 1606 16735.50 Calling 1653 16640.00 16100 16663.50 1607 16736.50 Calling 1654 16640.50 16101 16664.00 1608 16737.00 Calling 1655 16641.00 16102...
  • Page 203 Appendix CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks 2206 22282.00 Calling 2241 22257.00 2276 22274.50 2207 22282.50 Calling 2242 22257.50 2277 22275.00 2208 22283.00 Calling 2243 22258.00 2278 22275.50 2209 22283.50 Calling 2244 22258.50 2279...
  • Page 204 Appendix From January 1, 2017 (4) Telex mode(ITU-RR Appendix 17) HF radio equipment capable of operating NBDP should be updated to have seven digits frequency resolution to the hundredth place when using the unit of kHz to meet new channeling arrangement of amended Appendix 17 of the 2012 Radio Regulations after January 2017 : Please contact the Administrations and the Recognized Organizations about the judgment of updating for 7 digits.
  • Page 205 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 1214 12483.50 12586.00 1258 12505.50 12608.00 1215 12484.00 12586.50 1259 12506.00 12608.50 1216 12484.50 12587.00 1260 12506.50 12609.00 1217 12485.00 12587.50 1261 12507.00 12609.50 1218 12485.50 12588.00 1262 12507.50 12610.00 1219 12486.00 12588.50 1263...
  • Page 206 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 1601 16683.50 16807.00 1808 18874.00 19684.50 1602 16684.00 16807.50 1809 18874.50 19685.00 1603 16684.50 16808.00 1810 18875.00 19685.50 1604 16685.00 16808.50 1811 18875.50 19686.00 1605 16685.50 16809.00 1812 18876.00 19686.50 1606 16686.00 16809.50 1813...
  • Page 207 Appendix Until December 31, 2016 (5) Telex mode(ITU-RR Appendix 17) CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 4172.50 4210.50 6269.50 6320.50 4173.00 4211.00 6270.00 6321.00 4173.50 4211.50 6270.50 6321.50 4174.00 4212.00 6271.00 6322.00 4174.50 4212.50 6271.50 6322.50 4175.00 4213.00 6272.00...
  • Page 208 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 6311.50 6311.50 Simplex 8397.50 8397.50 Simplex 8398.00 8398.00 Simplex 8376.50 8376.50 Simplex(*1) 8398.50 8398.50 Simplex 8377.00 8417.00 8399.00 8399.00 Simplex 8377.50 8417.50 8399.50 8399.50 Simplex 8378.00 8418.00 8400.00 8400.00 Simplex 8378.50 8418.50...
  • Page 209 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 1210 12481.50 12584.00 1254 12503.50 12606.00 1211 12482.00 12584.50 1255 12504.00 12606.50 1212 12482.50 12585.00 1256 12504.50 12607.00 1213 12483.00 12585.50 1257 12505.00 12607.50 1214 12483.50 12586.00 1258 12505.50 12608.00 1215 12484.00 12586.50 1259...
  • Page 210 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 1298 12525.50 12627.50 12142 12547.50 12649.50 1299 12526.00 12628.00 12143 12548.00 12650.00 12100 12526.50 12628.50 12144 12548.50 12650.50 12101 12527.00 12629.00 12145 12549.00 12651.00 12102 12527.50 12629.50 12146 12549.50 12651.50 12103 12528.00 12630.00 12147...
  • Page 211 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 12186 12574.50 12574.50 Simplex 1639 16702.50 16825.50 12187 12575.00 12575.00 Simplex 1640 16703.00 16826.00 12188 12575.50 12575.50 Simplex 1641 16703.50 16826.50 12189 12576.00 12576.00 Simplex 1642 16704.00 16827.00 12190 12576.50 12576.50 Simplex 1643...
  • Page 212 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 1683 16724.50 16,847.50 16127 16751.50 16,869.50 1684 16725.00 16,848.00 16128 16752.00 16,870.00 1685 16725.50 16,848.50 16129 16752.50 16,870.50 1686 16726.00 16,849.00 16130 16753.00 16,871.00 1687 16726.50 16,849.50 16131 16753.50 16,871.50 1688 16727.00 16,850.00 16132...
  • Page 213 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 16171 16773.50 16891.50 16215 16795.50 16795.50 Simplex 16172 16774.00 16892.00 16216 16796.00 16796.00 Simplex 16173 16774.50 16892.50 16217 16796.50 16796.50 Simplex 16174 16775.00 16893.00 16218 16797.00 16797.00 Simplex 16175 16775.50 16893.50 16219 16797.50 16797.50...
  • Page 214 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 1826 18883.00 19693.50 2213 22290.50 22382.50 1827 18883.50 19694.00 2214 22291.00 22383.00 1828 18884.00 19694.50 2215 22291.50 22383.50 1829 18884.50 19695.00 2216 22292.00 22384.00 1830 18885.00 19695.50 2217 22292.50 22384.50 1831 18885.50 19696.00 2218...
  • Page 215 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 2257 22312.50 22404.50 22101 22334.50 22426.50 2258 22313.00 22405.00 22102 22335.00 22427.00 2259 22313.50 22405.50 22103 22335.50 22427.50 2260 22314.00 22406.00 22104 22336.00 22428.00 2261 22314.50 22406.50 22105 22336.50 22428.50 2262 22315.00 22407.00 22106...
  • Page 216 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 22145 22356.50 22356.50 Simplex 2508 25176.50 26104.50 22146 22357.00 22357.00 Simplex 2509 25177.00 26105.00 22147 22357.50 22357.50 Simplex 2510 25177.50 26105.50 22148 22358.00 22358.00 Simplex 2511 25178.00 26106.00 22149 22358.50 22358.50 Simplex 2512...
  • Page 217 Appendix CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx(kHz) Rx(kHz) Remarks 2552 25198.50 25198.50 Simplex 2562 25203.50 25203.50 Simplex 2553 25199.00 25199.00 Simplex 2563 25204.00 25204.00 Simplex 2554 25199.50 25199.50 Simplex 2564 25204.50 25204.50 Simplex 2555 25200.00 25200.00 Simplex 2565 25205.00 25205.00 Simplex 2556...

  • Page 218: Guide To Mf/Hf Operation

    Appendix 11.5 Guide to MF/HF operation Be aware of the following points when using the MF/HF radio equipment. Frequencies available for communication are always changing.  Not all frequency bandwidths can always be used for communication.  After sending the DSC test call to a coast station, you will not always receive the ...
  • Page 219 Appendix Selecting communication frequencies in the MF/HF band (reference) When communicating with the MF/HF radio equipment, select frequencies referring to the frequency transition table and the radio wave propagation images (excluding the polar latitudes) shown below Example: When communicating with a station approximately 5000 km away at around 12 pm in the winter with a sunspot number of 100, select frequencies in the 18, 22, or 25 MHz bands for the best results.
  • Page 220 Appendix 11-28...

  • Page 221: Declaration On Toxic & Hazardous Substances Or Elements

    　　　(Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above 　　　 the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006.) 7ZPJD0492 JRC Code No. : RE: 中华人民共和国电子信息产品污染控制管理办法 Management Methods on Control of Pollution from Electronics Information Products of the People's Republic of China －...

  • Page 223: Marking With Market Circulation Mark

    Marking with market circulation mark We Japan Radio Co., Ltd. declare that the JRC MF-HF JSS-2150_2250_2500 corresponds with Technical regulations concerning the safety of sea transport facilities (approved by the Russian Federal Government in its Order No. 620 of August 12, 2010).
  • Page 226 Not use the asbestos For further information,contact: URL Head office : http://www.jrc.co.jp/eng/ Marine Service Department 1-7-32 Tatsumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0053, Japan 　　　　　　　　　　　: tmsc@jrc.co.jp e - mail 　　　　　　　　　　　: +81-50-3786-9201 One - call ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Certified CODE No.7ZPJD0699B FEB. 2020 Edition 1...

This manual is also suitable for:

Jss-2150

Table of Contents