Standard Horizon GX2150 Owner's Manual
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MATRIX SERIES
GX2000 and GX2150
25 Watt VHF/FM
Marine Transceivers
Owner's Manual
Integrated dual channel AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver (GX2150)
AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver or transponder connection (GX2000)
4800 or 38400 NMEA baud rate selection for plotters with 1 NMEA port (GX2150)
Able to use PA or Fog signaling when on AIS display (GX2150)
True and Magnetic bearing selection on AIS display
AIS target display: MMSI, Call Sign, Ship Name, BRG, DST, SOG and COG
Contact Class A or B AIS Ship with DSC
Programmable CPA or TCPA collision avoidance alarms
ITU Class D DSC (Independent Channel 70 receiver built-in)
80dB Commercial grade receiver
DSC position request and report functions
Navigate to a DSC Distress Call
30 Watt PA/Loud Hailer with pre-programmed fog signals and (listen back GX2150)
ClearVoice noise canceling speaker microphone with channel selection and 16/9 key
GPS Compass, Waypoint and GPS status pages
Navigation (LAT/LON, Time, SOG and COG) information shown on display
Enter, Save and Navigate to waypoints with Compass page
User programmable soft keys
Versatile user-programmable scanning, priority scan and Dual Watch
Oversized rotary channel knob with push to enter, backlit display and keys
Optional connection for RAM3 second station remote microphone with AIS display
Intercom between radio and RAM3
Voice Scrambler (optional)
Local/Distance attenuator
Submersible JIS-7 / IPX7 (3.3 feet for 30 minutes)
E2O (Easy-To-Operate) menu system
When connected to a GPS
MATRIX AIS+ GX2150
MATRIX GX2000
GX2000/GX2150
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Summary of Contents for Standard Horizon GX2150
- Page 1 Integrated dual channel AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver (GX2150) AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver or transponder connection (GX2000) 4800 or 38400 NMEA baud rate selection for plotters with 1 NMEA port (GX2150) Able to use PA or Fog signaling when on AIS display (GX2150)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
8.12 INTERCOM OPERATION ..............40 9.12.2 DSC Test Call by using the Individual Directory ....75 8.11.1 Communication ..............40 9.12.3 DSC Test Call by Manually Entering a MMSI ....76 8.11.2 Calling .................. 40 8.13 VOICE SCRAMBLER ................ 41 Page 2 GX2000/GX2150... - Page 3 13.3 ACTIVATION RANGE ............... 97 13.4 CPA ALERT ..................98 13.5 TCPA ALERT ..................98 13.6 DISPLAY RANGE ................99 13.7 AIS Operation .................. 100 13.7.1 Transmitting and Individual Call to an AIS Ship ..... 101 13.7.2 AIS Range ................. 101 GX2000/GX2150 Page 3...
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Page 4: Quick Reference Guide
9. Press again to revert to the last selected channel. To transmit: place your mouth about 1/2 inch away from Mic hole and speak in a normal voice level while pressing the PTT switch. Page 4 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 5: General Information
COG) directly on the VHF radio, so you will know what is out there in any conditions. The GX2150 is also capable of entering and saving up to 100 waypoints, which may be selected and navigated to by using a unique naviga- tion compass display. -
Page 6: Packing List
PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX2000/ GX2150, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 M-F 7:00-5:00PST. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Typically a 3 foot 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The longer 8 foot 6dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require the additional gain. GX2000/GX2150 Page 7... -
Page 8: Coaxial Cable
4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart attack, life-threatening injury, etc.). 5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.). 6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured. Page 8 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 9: Calling Another Vessel (Channel 16 Or 9)
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re- sponse, try another channel. NOTE The GX2000 and GX2150 have DSC Distress calling, that can transmit a distress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section “9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING”. -
Page 10: Making Telephone Calls
Upon releasing your radio’s microphone, the system will play an automated message and relay your transmission back to you, thereby letting you know how your signal will sound to other boaters. Page 10 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 11: What Is The Range For Ais Receivers
Class B vessels to be acquired when they are 5 to 10 miles away. NOTE The MATRIX AIS GX2150 does not require a special marine VHF an- tenna to receive AIS transmissions. The MATRIX AIS does not transmit AIS signals, it is NOT recommended to use an antenna dedicated for AIS operation. -
Page 12: Installation
Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation b. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is operating correctly by requesting a radio check. Page 12 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 13: Mounting The Radio
4. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the Lock-washer screw combination transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. GX2000/GX2150 Page 13... -
Page 14: Electrical Connections
When you replace the Fuse, please confirm that the Fuse is tightly fixed on the metal contact lo- cated inside the Fuse Holder. If the metal contact holding the fuse is loose, the Fuse holder may heat up. Page 14 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 15: Accessory Cables
GRAY - NMEA DSC Output ( + ) GPS Chart Plotter NMEA 0183 input positive wire BROWN - AIS DATA Input ( + ) AIS Receiver or Transponder NMEA 0183 output positive 1: 4800 baud 2: 38400 baud GX2000/GX2150 Page 15... -
Page 16: Matrix Ais+ Connections
GPS and DSC information is transferred to a GPS Chart Plotter with multiple ports (minimum 2) at 4800 baud (default setting). To connect to a GPS Chart Plotter which has one NMEA port, the GX2150 may be setup to receive GPS coordinates, send DSC and AIS signals at 38400. -
Page 17: Matrix Ais+ 38400 Baud Connections
BROWN - AIS DATA Output ( + ) No Connection 1: The GPS Chart plotter ComPort must be setup to 38400 baud (HS) to send GPS coordinates to the GX2150 (Blue wire) and to receive DSC and AIS sentences from the GX2150 (Gray wire). - Page 18 If 38400 baud is selected: a. The Blue wire of the GX2150 input is at 38400 baud b. The Gray wire of the GX2150 output is at 38400 baud and includes both DSC (DSC, DSE) and AIS (VDM) sentences. c. The brown wire does not change, it always outputs AIS sentences at 38400 baud.
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Page 19: Checking Gps Connections
CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the Factory the GX2000/GX2150 shows GPS satellite time or UTC time when an optional GPS is connected. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. The Time Offset must be changed in order for the radio to display the current time in your area. -
Page 20: Changing The Time Area
4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “12 HOUR” or “24 HOUR”. 5. Press the soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 20 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 21: Changing Cog To True Or Magnetic
6.12 OPTIONAL RAM3 CMP30 INSTALLATION The GX2000/GX2150 is capable of using a RAM3 ( CMP30 ) Remote Station Microphone to remotely control the Radio, AIS, DSC and PA/Fog functions. In addition the GX2000/GX2150 can operate as a full function intercom system between the RAM3 ( CMP30 ) and the GX2000/GX2150. - Page 22 The red and shield wires are wrapped in foil. Remove the foil, and separate the Red and shield wires. WARNING It is not recommended to plug or unplug the RAM3 ( CMP30 ) Remote Station Microphone into the routing cable while the radio is on. Page 22 GX2000/GX2150...
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Page 23: Connecting An External Speaker To The Ram3 Mic Cable
Level is “Adjustable”). “Fixed” use when MLS-310 is connected. “Adjustable” use when MLS-300 or other speaker without volume control is connected. 5. Press the soft key to save the selection. 6. Press the key to exit this mode. GX2000/GX2150 Page 23... -
Page 24: Controls And Indicators
Clockwise rotation of this knob increases the internal and speaker microphone volume. To turn the transceiver off, press and hold this knob until the radio turns off. ECONDARY USE When in PA or Fog mode, controls the listen back volume (GX2150 only). Page 24 GX2000/GX2150... - Page 25 Note: For this key to operate on the GX2000 an optional AIS receiver or transponder and a GPS with NMEA 0183 output must be connected to show AIS targets on the radios display. On the GX2150 a GPS must be connected to the radio to show AIS targets on the radios display.
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Page 26: Rear Panel
ANT Jack ( Antenna Jack ) Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with an impedance of 50 ohms. Note: On the GX2150 the antenna connection is used to receive marine and AIS transmissions. GND Terminal ( Ground Terminal ) Connects the GX2000/GX2150 to a good ground, for safe and optimum performance. - Page 27 PA Speaker Connection Cable ( Red & Shield ) Connects the GX2000/GX2150 to a optional PA speaker. Refer to section “3 OPTIONS” for a list of optional STANDARD HORIZON Speakers. External Speaker Connection Cable ( White & Shield ) an external speaker. See section “3 OPTIONS” for a list of optional STAN- DARD HORIZON Speakers.
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Page 28: Microphone
3. When a optional RAM3 ( CMP30 ) Remote Station Microphone is con- nected and intercom mode is selected, pressing the PTT button en- ables voice communications from the GX2000/GX2150 to the RAM3 ( CMP30 ) Remote Station Microphone. Microphone The microphone has ClearVoice Noise Reduction Technology which re- duces the amount of background (wind, engine) noise transmitted. - Page 29 MEMO GX2000/GX2150 Page 29...
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Page 30: Basic Operation
About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode, even if the PTT switch is continually held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT switch must first be released and then pressed again. Page 30 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 31: Simplex/Duplex Channel Use
“True”, however this may be change to magnetic by following the steps in section “10.9 MAGNETIC”. 2. The “GPS STATUS” display is only available on the GX2150. For this display to operate correctly, the GX2150 must be connected to a GPS Chart plotter which outputs NMEA 0183 GSA and GSV sentences. -
Page 32: Usa, Canada, And International Mode
1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. The GX2000/GX2150 can receive weather alerts when on a weather channel and on the last selected weather channel during scaning modes or while on another channel. -
Page 33: Noaa Weather Alert Testing
8.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the GX2000/GX2150’s NOAA Weather feature, on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM, setup as in section “8.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert” and confirm the alert is heard. -
Page 34: Preset Channels 0 ~ 9 : Instant Access
Channel to be deleted. 3. Press the one of soft keys, then press and hold the soft key until the channel number is blinking. 4. Press the soft key momentarily to delete the channel from the Preset Channel. Page 34 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 35: Scanning
6. To finish the deleting the Preset Channel, press the soft key 8.10 SCANNING The GX2000/GX2150 will automatically scan channels programmed into Pre- set Channel Memory and also Scan Channel Memory, and last selected Weather Channel. When an incoming signal is detected on one of the channels during scan, the radio will pause on that channel, allowing you to listen to the incoming trans- mission. -
Page 36: Scan Memory Programming
“P-SCAN” appears on the display. Scanning will pro- ceed between the memorized channels, Preset chan- nel and the Priority channel. The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel. 3. To stop scanning, press the key. Page 36 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 37: Pa/Fog Operation
8.11 PA/FOG OPERATION The GX2000/GX2150 has a 30W Hailer built-in and can be used with any 4 Ohm PA Horns. Standard Horizon offers a small and a large PA horn called the 220SW and 240SW. When in Hail mode the PA speaker Listen’s Back (acts as... -
Page 38: Fog Horn Operation
Rotate the CHANNEL knob to control the AF output level. The AF output level can be set from 0 to 30 watts. 6. To listen back (GX2150 only), rotate the PWR/VOL knob. 7. To exit the FOG HORN mode, press the key. -
Page 39: Fog Signal Timing Chart
(separated by 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. Listen Back 120s AGROUND One 11-second rings every 60 seconds. Vessel is aground. Listen Back ANCHOR One 5-second rings every 60 seconds. Vessel is at anchor. Listen Back GX2000/GX2150 Page 39... -
Page 40: Intercom Operation
8.12.2 Calling Press and holding the soft key when in intercom mode on either the GX2000/GX2150 or RAM3 ( CMP30 ) Remote Station Microphone will produce a calling beep to the other station. Page 40 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 41: Voice Scrambler
1. Select a channel that was programmed for scram- bler mode (“Vs” and scrambler number will appear on the display). 2. Monitor the channel before transmitting. 3. Transmit the voice message. The signal sent will be scrambled. GX2000/GX2150 Page 41... -
Page 42: Digital Selective Calling
NOTE A DSC Warning sticker is included with the WARNING STICKER GX2000/GX2150. To comply with FCC regulations this sticker must be mounted in a location that can be easily viewed from the location of the GX2000/GX2150. Digital Selective Calling is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. -
Page 43: Programming The Mmsi
MMSI, then press the soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE To view your MMSI after programming to ensure it is correct, perform steps 1~3. Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is correct. GX2000/GX2150 Page 43... -
Page 44: Dsc Distress Alert
DSC DISTRESS ALERT The GX2000/GX2150 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The GX2000/GX2150 may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel. 9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert... -
Page 45: Transmitting A Dsc Distress Alert With Nature Of Distress
9.3.1.2 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Manual Position of Input When the GX2000/GX2150 is not connected to a GPS receiver, you may input the latitude/longitude of your vessel manually and may send DSC Distress Alert. 1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the [ DISTRESS ] key. - Page 46 9. Press the PTT button and state your name, vessel name, number of per- sons on board and the distress situation, then say over. wait for a reply from the acknowledging ship. 10. To turn off the Distress alarm until the radio retransmits the Distress Alert, press the key. Page 46 GX2000/GX2150...
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Page 47: Pausing A Dsc Distress Call
9.3.1.4 Cancel a DSC Distress Call If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the GX2000/GX2150 allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made. Press the... -
Page 48: Quit
8. To stop navigating to a waypoint, press the one of the Soft keys, then press the soft key. The radio is switched to Normal Mode. NOTE You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may re- quire assistance in the rescue attempt. Page 48 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 49: All Ships Call
8. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or “Securite, Securite, Securite” depending on the pri- ority of the call. 9. Press the soft key to exit the ALL ship call menu. GX2000/GX2150 Page 49... -
Page 50: Receiving An All Ships Call
Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will auto- matically change to the requested channel. : Temporarily suspend switching to the requested channel. : Exit to the working channel. 4. Press the soft key to return to the channel display. Page 50 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 51: Individual Call
Up to 80 Individual contacts may be programmed. 9.5.1 Individual / Position Call Directory Setup The GX2000/GX2150 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit Individual calls, Auto Polling, Position Request, and Position Report transmissions. -
Page 52: Individual Reply Setup
2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “DSC SETUP” menu. 3. Press the soft key, then select “INDI- VIDUAL ACK” with the CHANNEL knob. 4. Press the soft key. 5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “ABLE Page 52 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 53: Individual/Group Call Ringer Setup
The GX2000/GX2150 has the capability to turn off the Individual and Group call ringer. 1. Press and hold down the key until “Setup Menu”... -
Page 54: Transmitting An Individual Call
The transceiver will beep, and the “Last Individual Call” will appear. NOTE To ease making Individual calls, the GX2000/ GX2150 will show the NAME of last Individual call transmitted. 4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select the “Individual” you want to contact. -
Page 55: Individual Call By Manually Entering A Mmsi
10. Press the soft key to transmit the individual DSC signal. 11. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step 5 above GX2000/GX2150 Page 55... -
Page 56: Receiving An Individual Call
The display shows the MMSI of the vessel calling. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Press the soft key to return to radio opera- tion 4. Press the microphone’s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. Page 56 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 57: Dsc Log Operation
26 Distress, and up to the latest 64 other calls (Indi- vidual, Group, All Ship etc.). 9.6.1 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call The GX2000 / GX2150 radios allows logged DSC distress call to be reviewed. 1. Press the key. The “DSC menu” will appear. -
Page 58: Reviewing A Logged All Ship Or Individual Call
When there is an unread received call, “ ” icon will appear behind the station name (or MMSI number). 5. Press the soft key, to review details for the selected station. 6. Press the soft key to return to radio opera- tion. Page 58 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 59: Deleting A Call From The "Dsc Log" Directory
(name or MMSI number) to be deleted, then press the soft key. The display will show “Are your sure?” press the soft key. 6. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2150 Page 59... -
Page 60: Group Call
MMSI numbers. The first digit of a Group MMSI is always set to “0” by International rules. All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a Group MMSI the first digit is set to “0”. -
Page 61: Transmitting A Group Call
3. Press the soft key. The transceiver will beep, and the “Last Group Call” will appear. 4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select the “Group” you want to contact. 5. Press the soft key, then rotate the CHAN- GX2000/GX2150 Page 61... -
Page 62: Group Call By Manually Entering A Mmsi
“0”) which you want to con- tact, then press the soft key to step to the next number. 7. Repeat step 6 to set the MMSI number. 8. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI Page 62 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 63: Receiving A Group Call
PTT button and talk into the microphone to the group of vessels. 9.7.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, the GX2000/GX2150 will produce a ringing alarm sound. 2. The radio will automatically switch to the requested channel. -
Page 64: Position Request
Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the GX2000/ GX2150. Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any com- patible GPS chart plotter is connected to the GX2000/GX2150, the polled po- sition of the vessel is shown on the display of the GPS chart plotter making it easy to navigate to the location of the polled vessel. -
Page 65: Position Request Ringer Setup
9.8.2 Position Request Ringer Setup The GX2000/GX2150 has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer. 1. Press and hold down the key until “Setup Menu” appears. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “DSC SETUP” menu. 3. Press the soft key, then select “DSC... -
Page 66: Position Request By Manually Entering A Mmsi
DSC call. 10. When the GX2000/GX2150 receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and also trans- ferred to the GPS Chart plotter with NMEA DSC and DSE sentences. - Page 67 2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. To send your ves- sels position to the requesting vessel, press the soft key. Or to exit from position request dis- play, press the soft key. GX2000/GX2150 Page 67...
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Page 68: Position Report
To setup this directory refer to section “9.5.1 Individual / Position Call Directory Setup”. 9.9.1 Setting up a Position Report Ringer The GX2000/GX2150 has the capability to turn off the Position Report ringer. 1. Press and hold down the key until “Setup Menu”... -
Page 69: Dsc Position Report Call By Manually Entering A Mmsi
8. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and hold the Press the soft key. 9. Press the soft key to send your posi- tion to the selected vessel. 10. Press the soft key to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2150 Page 69... -
Page 70: Receiving A Dsc Position Report Call
9.9.4 Navigating to a Position Report The GX2000/GX2150 has a feature that allows navigation to a received Posi- tion Report call by using the Compass display. Navigating to the position of a Position Report call may be enabled by the procedure below. -
Page 71: Saving A Position Report Call As A Waypoint
9.9.6 Saving a Position Report as a Waypoint The GX2000/GX2150 can save a Position Report call in the radios memory as a waypoint. 1. After the Position Report call has been re- ceived: Press the soft key. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to change the first letter in the name of the waypoint and press soft key. -
Page 72: Manual Inputting A Gps Position (Lat/Lon)
9.10 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION LAT/LON You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if the GX2000/GX2150 is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or Position Report will contain the manually entered position. -
Page 73: Auto Dsc Polling
9.11 AUTO DSC POLLING The GX2000/GX2150 has the capability to automatically track four stations programmed into the Indvidual directory. The following procedure allows the time interval between position requests to be setup. 9.11.1 Polling Time Interval Setup 1. Press and hold down the key until “Setup Menu”... -
Page 74: Enable/Disable Auto Dsc Polling
NOTE When the radio receives position reports from a called vessel the display will show the image to the right and also output NMEA 0183 DSC and DSE sentences to a GPS Chart plotter. Page 74 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 75: Dsc Test
NOTE After the radio receive a Test Call reply from ves- sel that was called, the radio will ring and show TEST ACK display, which confirms the radio you called received the test call. GX2000/GX2150 Page 75... -
Page 76: Dsc Test Call By Manually Entering A Mmsi
Test Call to the other vessel. NOTE After the radio receive a Test Call reply from ves- sel that was called, the radio will ring and show TEST ACK display, which confirms the radio you called received the test call. Page 76 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 77: General Setup
“True”, however this may be change to magnetic by following the steps in section “10.9 MAGNETIC”. 2. The “GPS STATUS” display is only available on the GX2150. For this display to operate correctly, the GX2150 must be connected to a GPS Chart plotter which outputs NMEA 0183 GSA and GSV sentences. -
Page 78: Local Distance Receiver Attenuator
10.2 LOCAL DISTANCE RECEIVER ATTENUATOR In some areas, signals from external sources may cause interference to re- ceiving marine transmissions. The GX2000/GX2150 has two selections, DIS- TANCE - used to receive weak signals (default), and LOCAL - which attenu- ates strong signals that my be interfering with reception. -
Page 79: Dimmer Adjusting
The contrast level can be set from “0” to “31” (“HIGH” is default). 6. Press the soft key to store the selected level. 7. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2150 Page 79... -
Page 80: Time Offset
UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or GPS Satellite Time). 4. Press the soft key to store the time offset. 5. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. FFSET ABLE Page 80 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 81: Time Area
4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “12 HOUR” or “24 HOUR”. 5. Press the soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2150 Page 81... -
Page 82: Unit Of Measure
3. Press the soft key. 4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “TRUE” or “MAG- NETIC”. 5. Press the soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 82 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 83: Nmea Data In/Out
38400 BPS is selected the AIS sentences (VDM) and DSC sentences (DSC & DSE) both are output on the Gray wire after a DSC Distress, Position Request or AIS transmission is received. This Setup Menu works only in GX2150. 1. Press and hold down the key until “Setup... -
Page 84: Fog Alert Tone Frequency
6. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. NOTE By default the radio Fog frequency is set to 400Hz. In most cases this frequency should not be changed unless the vessel is very large. Page 84 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 85: Station Name
9. If you want to enter the name of the connected RAM3 or Radio, repeat steps 4 through 8. 10. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2150 Page 85... -
Page 86: Soft Keys
The factory defaults are Key 1: , Key 2: , Key 3: , and Key 4: 6. Press the soft key to store the selected setting. 7. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 86 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 87: 1014.3 Selecting How Long The Soft Keys Are Shown
Shows to the “AIS” display. AIS AL Toggles the AIS alarm “on” and “off”. PRESET Porgrams or deletes the preset memory channel. MARK Mark the current position for a “Waypoint”. PSET 0 - PSET 9 Immediately recalls the preset memory channel. GX2000/GX2150 Page 87... -
Page 88: Channel Function Setup
7. To DELETE a channel from the list, select the chan- nel then press the key. “MEM” icon disap- pears from the display. 8. When you have completed your selection, press the soft key sev- eral times to return to radio operation. Page 88 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 89: Scan Type
11.4 SCAN RESUME This selection is used to select the time the GX2000/GX2150 waits after a transmission ends before the radio start to scan channels again. The default setting is 2 seconds. -
Page 90: Priority Channel
4. Press the soft key. 5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “ON” or “OFF”. 6. Press the soft key to store the selected set- ting. 7. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 90 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 91: Channel Name
9. Press and hold the soft key to save the name. 10. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat steps 5 through 9. 11. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2150 Page 91... -
Page 92: Scrambler Setup
“Off”. When “Off” is selected the voice scram- bler is disabled. 7. Press the soft key to store the selected code. 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to set other channels. 9. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 92 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 93: Demo Mode
11.9 DEMO MODE This mode is used by Standard Horizon sales persons and dealers to demon- strate radio, DSC and AIS functions in show rooms or at boat shows. Demo mode allows Latitude, longitude and time to be entered to simulate radio dis- plays. -
Page 94: Dsc Setup
12 DSC SETUP 12.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY The GX2000/GX2150 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit Individual calls, Position Requests and Position Send transmissions. -
Page 95: Position Reply
14.6 POSITION REPLY The GX2000/GX2150 can be set up to automatically (default setting) or manu- ally send your position when requested by another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual mode you will see the MMSI or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your posi- tion to the requesting vessel. -
Page 96: Ais/Compass Setup
(and others in some countries). Class B - 2W output - lower cost derivative for leisure and non-SOLAS markets. The MATRIX AIS+ GX2150 is capable of receiving Class A and B transmission with the internal Dual Channel AIS receiver. The GX2000 must be connected to an optional AIS receiver or transponder. -
Page 97: Direction
13.3 ACTIVATION RANGE This function allows you to set the range the GX2150 AIS receiver, or GX2000 with AIS input searches for targets. The default setting is 10NM. 1. Press and hold down the key until “Setup Menu”... -
Page 98: Cpa Alarm
AIS equipped vessel approaching within the time selected. 1. Press and hold down the key until “Setup Menu” appears. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “AIS/ COMPASS SETUP”. 3. Press the soft key, then select “TCPA ALARM” with the CHANNEL knob. Page 98 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 99: Display Range
NOTE When the AIS page is shown, pressing one of the Soft keys will show a soft key. Press this key and move the CHANNEL knob to change the range. GX2000/GX2150 Page 99... -
Page 100: Ais Operation
MMSI and update the navigation information of each ship. The AIS output of the GX2150 is updated in realtime as transmissions are received from the AIS equipped ships. -
Page 101: Transmitting And Individual Call To An Ais Ship
13.7.1 Transmitting and Individual Call to an AIS Ship It is possible for the GX2000 or GX2150 to transmit a DSC Individual call to a received AIS target by the procedure below: 1. Press the one of the soft keys momentarily, then press the soft key. -
Page 102: Waypoints
14 WAYPOINTS The GX2000/GX2150 is capable of storing up to 100 waypoint and navigating to them using the compass page. In addition DSC distress calls with position or a position received from a an- other DSC radio using DSC polling can be navigated to. -
Page 103: Adding A Waypoint
E or W in the last digit. 16. After all information is entered, press and hold the soft key to store the waypoint into memory. 17. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2150 Page 103... -
Page 104: Editing A Waypoint
6. Press and hold the soft key until the radio beeps and the waypoint directory is re- moved from the display. 7. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 104 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 105: Saving A Dsc Position Call As A Waypoint
14.5 SAVING A DSC POSITION CALL AS A WAYPOINT When a position is received from a another DSC radio the GX2000/GX2150 allows the position to be saved as a waypoint. 1. After a position has been received, press the soft key two times. -
Page 106: Stop Navigating To A Waypoint
14.7 STOP NAVIGATING TO A WAYPOINT 1. Press the one of the Soft key to show the key selec- tions. 2. Press the key. The radio will stop navigat- ing to a the waypoint and the Normal VHF display will be shown. Page 106 GX2000/GX2150... - Page 107 MEMO GX2000/GX2150 Page 107...
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Page 108: Ram3 Cmp30 Remote Mic Operation
(21 m) using three 23-foot extension cables model CT-100. The Intercom fea- ture can be used between the RAM3 ( CMP30 ) and the GX2000/GX2150. In addition, speaker wires are supplied at the panel mount of the routing cable for external speakers to be connected in noisy environments. - Page 109 DSC calls, DSC setup and Radio setup function. Key (Volume Control / Squelch Control) First press: Volume adjustment mode Second press: Squelch adjustment mode Third press: exits adjustment mode When in volume or squelch mode, press the keys to adjust the level. GX2000/GX2150 Page 109...
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Page 110: Assigning Soft Keys
(“KEY1”, “KEY2”, “KEY3” etc), and press the soft key. Then press the to select the new function to be assigned, and press the soft key. Available functions are listed next page. Repeat step 6 to pro- Page 110 GX2000/GX2150... - Page 111 Porgrams or deletes the preset memory channel. Refer to section 8.9 for operation MARK Mark the current position for a “Waypoint”. PSET 0 - PSET 9 Immediately recalls the preset memory channel. Refer to section 8.9 for operation GX2000/GX2150 Page 111...
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Page 112: Maintenance
Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC or fall below 11 VDC. • Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement parts. In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer or our repair facility. -
Page 113: Troubleshooting Chart
This radio requires NMEA0183 format with GLL, RMB, or RMC sentence as an output signal. If the GPS has a baud rate set- ting make sure to select 4800 and parity to NONE. GX2000/GX2150 Page 113... -
Page 114: Channel Assignments
5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the term “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geo- graphic regions. Page 114 GX2000/GX2150... - Page 115 Mid-channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above Head of Passes near Baton Rouge. Additionally it is not available for use in the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal, and the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal, except to aid the transition from these areas. GX2000/GX2150 Page 115...
- Page 116 17. The duplex pair for channel 20 (157.000/161.600 MHz) may be used for ship to coast station communications. 18. Available for assignment to coast stations, the use of which is in accord with an agreed program, for the broadcast of information to ship stations concerning the environment. Page 116 GX2000/GX2150...
- Page 117 U.S. Government Only D 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) GX2000/GX2150 Page 117...
- Page 118 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship-movement 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational) D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement 156.975 Commercial Page 118 GX2000/GX2150...
- Page 119 - - - 161.775 Weather (receive only) WX10 - - - 163.275 Weather (receive only) NOTE: Simplex channels, 3A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. GX2000/GX2150 Page 119...
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Page 120: Warranty
Speakers, Antennas, Carrying Accessories, Power Supplies, and Signaling Boards. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, transpor- tation and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON (a division of VER- TEX STANDARD), Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630. - Page 121 Products on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed. STANDARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equip- ment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection with STANDARD HORIZON’s Products, or for the operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty.
- Page 122 Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the radio, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 M-F 7:00- 5:00PST.
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Page 123: Reset Procedures
To clear all memories and other settings to factory defaults (except the Chan- nel Group, MMSI number, and DSC directory information): 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the , and keys while turning the radio GX2000/GX2150 Page 123... -
Page 124: Specifications
Operating Voltage Range ............11 V to 16.5 V Current Drain Standby ..........0.55 A (GX2150), 0.45 A (GX2000) Receiver (at Maximum AF Output) ..0.9 A (GX2150), 0.8 A (GX2000) Transmit ..............5.0 A (Hi), 1.0 A (Lo) Distress Call Log ..................26 Individual Call Log .................. -
Page 125: Receiver (For Voice And Dsc)
NMEA 0183 GPS Input (4800 baud) ......GGA, GLL, GNS, & RMC NMEA 0183 VHF DSC Output (4800 baud) ........DSC & DSE NMEA 0183 AIS Input (38400 baud) ............VDM GX2150 4800 Baud selected: NMEA 0183 GPS Input (4800 baud) ..GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC, GSA, & GSV NMEA 0183 VHF DSC Output (4800 baud) ...... -
Page 126: Dimensions
6.2” ( 156 mm ) 7.1” ( 180 mm ) 4.8” ( 121.8 mm ) 1.5” ( 38.6 mm ) 3.8” ( 97.4 mm ) 7.1” ( 180 mm ) 1” ( 25.1 mm ) 1.6” (39.9 mm ) Page 126 GX2000/GX2150... -
Page 127: Fcc Radio License Information
21 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. 21.1 STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. -
Page 128: Fcc Notice
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com- pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 129 MEMO GX2000/GX2150 Page 129...
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- Page 131 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap- proved by Vertex Standard could void the User’s authorization to oper- ate this device. GX2000/GX2150 Page 131...
- Page 132 Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD All rights reserved. US Headquarters No portion of this manual 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. may be reproduced www.standardhorizon.com without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Printed in China Page 132 GX2000/GX2150...
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