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81219_4.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM
Ray240 VHF
Radio
with Digital

Selective Calling

Users Manual
Document # 81219_4
Date: July 2006

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  • Page 1: Selective Calling

    81219_4.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Ray240 VHF Radio with Digital Selective Calling Users Manual Document # 81219_4 Date: July 2006...

  • Page 2: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    81219_4.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, HSB Raymarine, RayTech, RayTech RNS, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Limited.Apelco is a registered trademark of Raymarine Holdings Limited (Registered in all major marketing territories).
  • Page 3 V0:10 SQ:05 auto DISTRESS TX ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Step 6 MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY This is..(repeat name of vessel 3 times) Press MAYDAY RAY240 LAST/ MENU 16/9 1/25 THIS IS..(name of vessel spoken once) Hold SCAN WATCH MY POSITION IS..(latitude and longitude) or true bearing and distance from a known point).
  • Page 4 SQ:05 MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY This is..(name of vessel, spoken 3 times) MAYDAY Step 2 This is..(name of vessel spoken once) Press RAY240 LAST/ MENU MY POSITION IS..(latitude and longitude. 16/9 1/25 Hold or true bearing and distance from a known...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.1 What is the Ray240? ................9 1.2 What is DSC? ..................9 1.3 Can I use the Ray240 as part of an integrated system? ......10 1.4 How do I use the Ray240? ..............11 Chapter 2: Operations ..................17 2.1 Introduction ..................
  • Page 6 3.2 What’s in the box? ................42 3.3 Where should I install my radio? ............43 3.4 Typical installation ................46 3.5 How much space does the Ray240 need? ..........47 3.6 How do I make the electrical connections? ...........48 3.7 How do I get position data? ..............50 3.8 Setting up the Ray240 ................51...

  • Page 7: Important Information

    Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop. CAUTION Compass safe distance The compass safe distance for any part of the Ray240 installation including transceiver, handset and speaker, measured in accordance with EN 60945, for the Ray240 is 0.9 m.

  • Page 8: Purpose

    Purpose This handbook contains important information on the installation, operation and maintenance of the US and European versions of the Ray240 VHF radio, which is intended for light marine use and covers the following models: •E42001 Ray240 System - US and Canadian version.

  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    Do not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless they are shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier. Declaration of conformity Raymarine UK Limited hereby declare that the products to which this handbook relates comply with the appropriate rquirements and provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 10: Additional Information

    BoatUS (www.boatus.com), or MariTEL (www. maritelusa.com). Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number into your Ray240 using the Menu Operation described in this handbook. Canada You can obtain an MMSI number from your nearest Industry Canada Office.

  • Page 11: Automatic Transmission Identification System

    The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipmwent (WEEE) Directive requires the recycling of waste electronic and electrical equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Raymarine’s products, we support its policy and ask yu to be aware of how to dispose of this product.

  • Page 12: Warranty

    81219_4.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Warranty To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty card. It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: General Information

    Chapter 1: General Information 1.1 What is the Ray240? The Ray240 is a combined VHF radio and Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) system, using a phone style handset to access and control all functions. It enables you to make digitally selected calls, which are quicker and simpler to make than traditional voice calls using Channel 16.

  • Page 14: Can I Use The Ray240 As Part Of An Integrated System

    To transmit precise positions, the radio must be interfaced to your Global Position- ing System (GPS). Otherwise, regular manual position updating is required. 1.3 Can I use the Ray240 as part of an integrated system? Your Ray240 can send and receive position information, e.g. latitude and longitude, using either of the following protocols: •...

  • Page 15: How Do I Use The Ray240

    Front Back D6741_1 You can access all of the functions of the Ray240, with the exception of adjusting the active speaker volume, from the handset. The clearly marked buttons and alpha-numeric keypad make operation simple. The DISTRESS button can be found beneath a sliding cover on the back of the handset.
  • Page 16 81219_4.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM 1. CHANNEL UP/DOWN moves the selected channel up or down, or scrolls through the menus. 2. MENU Press to access the menus, or to select a menu option. Press and hold to access the phone book.
  • Page 17 81219_4.book Page 13 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Which menu do I need? Intercom Hailer Auto Foghorn Manual Main Menu Call Add new entry Intercom/Hailer/Fog Position request Select name from list View Delete Phone book Clear Memory Distant Radio Sensitivity Local VHF Operations Frequency Group...
  • Page 18 81219_4.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM What does the display tell me? The liquid crystal display (LCD) screen will give you the following information depending on which screen you choose to display: Channel in Channel list Frequency Active group channel...
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  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Operations

    Operations 2.1 Introduction This chapter shows you how to operate the controls of the Ray240 and use it to make the common Digital Selective Calling (DSC) calls. Using the radio is simple. All of the functions, except adjusting the active speaker volume are controlled from the handset.

  • Page 22: Set The Squelch

    81219_4.book Page 18 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM How do I ..set the squelch? PRESS this button to reduce background noise from the receiver. Press the right arrow to increase the squelch and the left arrow to decrease it. The optimum squelch setting is obtained by turning the squelch down until background noise is heard.

  • Page 23: Get The Weather Forecast

    Use the channel button to select the required Private channel. This function is only available when International frequency group is Note: selected. Private channels are enabled by your Raymarine dealer..monitor channels? Dual Watch (2 channels) PRESS this button to start the Dual Watch function.

  • Page 24: Scan The Channels

    81219_4.book Page 20 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM How do I ..scan the channels? Non-priority scanning PRESS this button for non-priority scanning. The radio will scan the channels in sequence for activity, automatically tuning to a channel if activity is detected. Priority scanning PRESS and HOLD this button to start priority scanning.

  • Page 25: Navigate The Menus

    81219_4.book Page 21 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM How do I ..navigate the menus? MENU PRESS this button to access the menus or to accept a menu option. CHANNEL UP/DOWN PRESS this button to scroll through the menu options. LAST/WX (PRIV) PRESS this button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 26: Use The Menu Shortcuts

    81219_4.book Page 22 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM How do I ..use the Menu shortcuts? Press and hold to access the DSC Phone Book. For further information refer to - How do I ..make an individual routine call? page 26 PRESS to move the cursor bar to the last item on the current display.

  • Page 27: Using The Handset - Station Control

    2 screen appears on the other SELECT MENU BACK CANCEL handset If the Ray240 is in standby mode, the handset used to activate the radio becomes Note: the handset with station control.

  • Page 28: Using The Handset

    Intercom/hailer/fog Intercom Phone Book HAILER VHF Operations DSC Operations EXIT EXIT STEP 4 STEP 3 INTERCOM CALLING... THEN RAY240 ..Station 2 LAST/ MENU 16/9 1/25 SCAN WATCH EXIT When acknowledged PQRS WXYZ D6784_2 The intercom function is only available when a second station is installed.

  • Page 29: Add An Entry To The Dsc Phone Book

    81219_4.book Page 25 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM How do I ..add an entry to the DSC phone book? STEP 1 Press and MAIN MENU hold Intercom/hailer/fog Either Phone Book VHF Operations DSC Operations EXIT STEP 3 STEP 2 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK - ADD Add an entry...

  • Page 30: Using The Handset - Making And Receiving Dsc Calls

    STEP 7 STEP 6 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK ROUTINE CALL ACK WAITING FOR ACK from Flying fox CANCEL MUTE CANCEL STEP 8 Press THEN GPS OK RAY240 V0:10 LAST/ MENU Hold SQ:05 01.234N 16/9 1/25 SCAN WATCH 00.000W YOUR PQRS WXYZ...

  • Page 31: Make A Group Routine Call

    CALL CANCEL SELECT STEP 7 STEP 6 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK Calling group Call group CALL CANCEL CANCEL STEP 8 Press THEN GPS OK RAY240 V0:10 LAST/ MENU Hold SQ:05 01.234N 16/9 1/25 SCAN WATCH 00.000W YOUR PQRS WXYZ MESSAGE...

  • Page 32: Make A Specified Distress Call

    81219_4.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM How do I ..make a specified Distress call? STEP 2 STEP 1 DISTRESS SLIDE DOWN COVER Fire/Explosion DISTRESS DISTRESS Flooding Collision Grounding Listing Sinking Disabled/Adrift Undesignated Abandoning ship Piracy STEP 3 Man Overboard STEP 4 55 60 5...

  • Page 33: Cancel A Distress Call

    Phone Book VHF Operations CANCEL CANCEL STEP 3 V0:10 SQ:05 STEP 4 Press ALL STATIONS, ALL STATIONS, ALL STATIONS RAY240 THIS IS.. (MMSI number and Vessel name or Hold LAST/ MENU 16/9 1/25 SCAN WATCH Call sign spoken 3 times)

  • Page 34: Receive A Distress Acknowledgement

    81219_4.book Page 30 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM How do I ..receive a distress acknowledgement STEP 1 STEP 2 DISTRESS ACK DISTRESS ACK from from 336780956 336780956 ***see call log*** ***see call log*** CANCEL MUTE CANCEL MUTE STEP 3 STEP 4 MAIN MENU DSC OPERATIONS...

  • Page 35: Receive A Distress Call

    81219_4.book Page 31 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM How do I ..receive a distress call? An incoming DSC distress call will cause an audible alarm to sound and the display to flash. After 10 seconds the alarm volume rises to maximum unless muted by pressing the MUTE button.

  • Page 36: Make An All Ships Safety Call

    Call sending acknowledged Radio retunes to Channel 16 STEP 5 PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN ALL STATIONS or individual Coast Guard Press Station (spoken 3 times) RAY240 THIS IS.. (MMSI number and Vessel name or LAST/ MENU Hold 16/9 1/25...

  • Page 37: How Do I

    Call sending acknowledged Radio retunes to Channel 16 STEP 5 PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN ALL STATIONS or individual Coast Guard Press Station (spoken 3 times) RAY240 THIS IS.. (MMSI number and Vessel name or LAST/ MENU Hold 16/9 1/25...

  • Page 38: Make A Position Request

    81219_4.book Page 34 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM How do I ..make a position request? STEP 1 STEP 2 MAIN MENU DSC OPERATIONS Intercom/hailer/fog Call Phone Book Call all ships VHF Operations Position DSC Operations Position Request EXIT EXIT STEP 3 STEP 4 POSITION REQUEST...

  • Page 39: Receive A Position Request

    81219_4.book Page 35 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM How do I ..receive a position request? STEP 1 STEP 2 POSITION REQUEST POSITION REQUEST from from MMSI MMSI CANCEL MUTE CANCEL ANSWER D7185_2 STEP 7 Re-tunes to V0:10 working SQ:05 channel ..

  • Page 40: Delete An Entry From The Dsc Call Log

    2.7 Additional functions In addition to those already described in this chapter, the Ray240 has further functions that can be accessed from the Main menus. This section gives a brief description of these functions and what they do.

  • Page 41: Intercom

    24 Fog warnings The Ray240 has in-built fog warning tones that an be transmitted through a hailer horn. These tones can be used in manual or automatic modes, but any volume adjustments will need to be made in manual mode before selecting automatic mode.

  • Page 42: Set Up The Automatic Fog Signal

    81219_4.book Page 38 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM How do I ..set up the automatic fog signal? Step 2 Step 1 MAIN MENU I/H/F Intercom/hailer/fog INTERCOM VHF Operations HAILER DSC Operations FOGHORN MAN Settings FOGHORN AUTO EXIT CANCEL Step 4 Step 3 AUTO FOG AUTO FOG OFF...

  • Page 43: Radio Sensitivity

    81219_4.book Page 39 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM VHF Settings Radio Sensitivity Enables the receiving sensitivity of the Ray240 to be reduced in areas of high traffic to decrease unwanted reception. This is also known as local mode. Settings...
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  • Page 45: Chapter 3: Installation

    Raymarine equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine. D7166_1 Connections to other equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit.

  • Page 46: What's In The Box

    81219_4.book Page 42 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM 3.2 What’s in the box? You will find these items in the box: Active Gasket Mounting speaker bracket Transceiver 5 m extension cable Dust cover Vessel Name MMSI Number Call Sign Document No: 86088_1 Quick reference Power/NMEA/Hailer cable...

  • Page 47: Where Should I Install My Radio

    The compass safe distance for any part of the Ray240 installation including transceiver, handset and speaker, measured in accordance with EN 60945, for the Ray240 is 0.9 m. Before installing the Ray240 you should plan the installation, considering the following points:...
  • Page 48 • ensure that the antenna is connected to the radio before transmitting. • Raymarine declares a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 1.5 meters (per OET Bulletin 65) for this system, assuming 25 watts output to an omnidirectional antenna of 3dBi gain or less.
  • Page 49 81219_4.book Page 45 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM • as high as possible and free from obstruction for maximum range. VHF transmission is essentially line-of-sight. • if you have to extend the length of the co-axial cable between the antenna and the radio, use one that is designed for minimum power loss over the cable length.

  • Page 50: Typical Installation

    81219_4.book Page 46 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM 3.4 Typical installation A typical installation for the Ray 240 is shown below: Power To Antenna SeaTalk/GPS 12V DC Black 0V NMEA Hailer horn Optional 2nd station VOL/PWR VOL/PWR D7175-1...

  • Page 51: How Much Space Does The Ray240 Need

    81219_4.book Page 47 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM 3.5 How much space does the Ray240 need? To help you plan the installation of your Ray240 and its associated components the dimensions are: Transceiver Unit 273 mm (10.75 in) 67 mm (2.64 in)

  • Page 52: How Do I Make The Electrical Connections

    81219_4.book Page 48 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Handset and Cradle RAY240 LAST/ MENU 16/9 1/25 SCAN WATCH PQRS WXYZ D6818-1 99.5 mm (3.9 in) 46 mm (1.8 in) 3.6 How do I make the electrical connections? You should use the combined Power/Hailer/NMEA cable to make the electrical connections.
  • Page 53 For optimal installation, use screened cables throughout, ensuring that the screen connection is continuous and terminates at the boat’s earth. The Ray240 base transceiver does not have an ON/OFF switch. It is therefore strongly recommended that your radio is connected to the boat’s power supply through a dedicated power breaker to avoid unnecessary drain on the electrical system when your boat is not in use.

  • Page 54: How Do I Get Position Data

    The following sentences are used by the Ray240: • Received - GGA, GLL,GNS, RMC, ZDA. For specific instructions on how to connect your particular GPS, refer to the...

  • Page 55: Setting Up The Ray240

    81219_4.book Page 51 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM 3.8 Setting up the Ray240 How do I ..enter my boat’s MMSI number? Have your MMSI number ready before you start Step 2 Step 1 MAIN MENU SETTINGS Intercom/hailer/fog Handset...

  • Page 56: Enter My Atis Number

    MY ATIS STORED OK 2nd input ATIS CANCEL CANCEL D7157_1 Notes: (1) This procedure is only applicable to the European version of the Ray240. The ATIS function must be enabled by your Raymarine dealer before you can enter your ATIS number.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    4.2 What maintenance can I do? The Ray240 has no user serviceable parts or adjustments. Never remove the cover or attempt to service the product. Your attention to a few basic points should ensure many years of service: •...

  • Page 58: How Do I Get Technical Support

    Raymarine Technical Support Raymarine Technical Support +44 (0) 23 9271 4713 1-800-539-5539 +1 603-881-5200 Product Repair and Service Product Repair and Service Raymarine plc Raymarine Product Repair Center Anchorage Park 21 Manchester Street, Portsmouth Merrimack, NH 03054-4801 PO3 5TD England...

  • Page 59: Appendix 5: Vhf Channels

    81219_4.book Page 55 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Appendix 5: VHF Channels Appendix 5: VHF Channels US Marine VHF Channels Type of Message Appropriate Channel(s) DISTRESS, SAFETY and CALLING Use this channel to get the attention of another station (calling) or in emergencies (distress and safety) INTERSHIP SAFETY Use this channel for ship-to-ship safety messages and for search and res-...

  • Page 60: Important Notice

    81219_4.book Page 56 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM US Marine VHF Channels (Continued) Type of Message Appropriate Channel(s) NAVIGATIONAL 13, 67 (Also known as the bridge-to-bridge channel) This channel is available to all ships. Messages must be about ship navigation, for example, passing You must keep your messages short.
  • Page 61 81219_4.book Page 57 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Appendix 5: VHF Channels International Marine VHF Channels Type of Message Appropriate Channel(s) DISTRESS, SAFETY and CALLING Use this channel to get the attention of another station (calling) or in emergencies (distress) and safety) INTERSHIP SAFETY Use this channel for bridge to bridge communications under the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS).
  • Page 62 81219_4.book Page 58 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Footnotes to table: 1. This channel may also be used for communications between ship stations and aircraft engaged in co-ordinated search and rescue operations. 2. These channels may also be used for on-board communications provided the power emitted does not exceed 1 watt.
  • Page 63 81219_4.book Page 59 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Appendix 5: VHF Channels Canadian Marine VHF Channels Type of Message Appropriate Channel(s) DISTRESS, SAFETY and CALLING Use this channel to get the attention of another station (calling) or in emergencies (distress and safety) INTERSHIP SAFETY 6, 26, 77 Use this channels for ship-to-ship safety messages and for search and res-...
  • Page 64 81219_4.book Page 60 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Canadian Marine VHF Channels Type of Message Appropriate Channel(s) BOATER CALLING CHANNEL Use this channel for calling other leisure ships DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Is available for Digital Selective calling only and is not available for voice transmissions.
  • Page 65 These National channels have been allocated for the specific use within those countries listed. To use them you must have the appropriate license and your Ray240 must be programmed by an authorized Raymarine dealer to use the national channels that are approved for your country.
  • Page 66 81219_4.book Page 62 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM...

  • Page 67: Appendix 6: Technical Specification

    81219_4.book Page 63 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Appendix 6: Technical specification Appendix 6: Technical specification Transmitter Channels All available US, International and Canadian VHF Marine Band Frequency Stability ± 1.5 kHz Frequency Range 155.000 - 165.000 MHz Channel Spacing 25 kHz Power Output 25 W / 1 W...
  • Page 68 81219_4.book Page 64 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Audio Output (active speaker) Audio distortion < 5% Hum & Noise in Audio < -40 dB Hailer Output - 4 Ohms - 8 Ohms Operating requirements Input Voltage 12V nominal (10.8 to 15.6) Current consumption (single handset system) Receive...

  • Page 69: Appendix 7: Hints And Tips

    81219_4.book Page 65 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Appendix 7: Hints and Tips Appendix 7: Hints and Tips Phonetic Alphabet To help make call letters more clearly understood, and to assist in spelling out similar sounding or unfamiliar word, radiotelephone users employ the international phonetic alphabet.
  • Page 70 81219_4.book Page 66 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Prowords Prowords can be used to simplify and speed up radio communications. Proword Meaning Have you received and understood? ACKNOWLEDGE CONFIRM My version is..is that correct? CORRECTION An error has been made; the correct version is..

  • Page 71: Appendix 8: List Of Abbreviations

    81219_4.book Page 67 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Appendix 8: List Of Abbreviations Appendix 8: List Of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Amperes ATIS Automatic Transmission Identification System Decibels Direct Current Digital Selective Calling DTMF Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Energy Federal Communications Commission GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System...
  • Page 72 81219_4.book Page 68 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:07 PM Abbreviation Meaning United Kingdom Volts Very High Frequency...

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