Icom DSC CONTROLLER DS-100 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DSC CONTROLLER DS-100...
  • Page 2: Foreword

    FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The DS-100 is designed and built with Icom’s superior tech- CONTROLLER nology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS pletely before using the controller.
  • Page 3: Cautions

    CAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the controller to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. RWARNING NEVER transmit a distress call when your vessel does not need immediate help. Distress calls can be used only in times of emergency. NEVER connect the controller to a power source of more than 16 V DC.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ... i IMPORTANT ... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ... i FEATURES ... i WARNING ... i CAUTIONS ... ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ... iii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ... 1-2 Front panel ... 1 Function display ... 2 2 CALL PROCEDURE ...
  • Page 5: Panel Description

    DSC CONTROLLER ds-100 WATER RESISTANT DISTRESS CALL Front panel q DISTRESS BUTTON Push and hold for 5 sec. to make a distress call. w CLEAR SWITCH [CLR] Push this key to cancel Call repeat. Push this key to cancel the menu.
  • Page 6: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION must be set in advance. -VHF DSC CONTROLLER- CH 70 WATCHING GPS: UTC    4:45      Lat   45 59'N      Lon  134 44'E NOTE: If GPS data is interrupted for 30 sec. the “GPS” indi- cation disappears. The terminal unit retains the most recent data in such cases. Function display q GPS INDICATOR “GPS”...
  • Page 7: Call Procedure

    Distress call/ Simple operation A distress call should be transmitted if, in the opnion of the Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme- diate assistance. A distress call should include the ship’s position and time. They are included automatically when a GPS receiver is con- nected.
  • Page 8: Distress Call/Regular Operation

    CALL PROCEDURE Distress call/ Regular operation Transmit a distress call after selecting the ‘Distress setting’. NEVER: USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR SHIP IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. DIS- TRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN IM- MEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Dis- tress setting’.
  • Page 9: Entry Position/Time

    NOTE: • ‘nature of distress’ will be recorded for 10 min. until a distress call transmits. • Distress call repeats every 3.5–4.5 min., until receiving an ‘ac- knowledgement’ • Beep (Pi,Pi) sounds with the max. volume every 1 sec. • Push [DISTRESS] button to transmit a renewed distress call. •...
  • Page 10: Distress Call To Ship

    CALL PROCEDURE y Push UTC time with keypad. • Push [Ω]/[≈] to move the cursor then push [Y]/[Z] to correct the data • Push [CLR] to Exit the menu. • Push [A/a], then push [ENT] to enter ‘Null data’. Distress call to ships General DSC call with the ‘distress’...
  • Page 11: Group Call

    Push [CALL], then push [√] <Select a group> one or more times to select ‘Group call’, then push ≈Manual entry [ENT]. ICOM w Select the desired address, then push [ENT]. • Enter the 8 digit address when <CLR"Exit / ENT"OK> ‘Manual entry’ is selected.
  • Page 12: Call Procedure

    CALL PROCEDURE D When no acknowledgement is received If no acknowledgement is received, the emergency alarm will sound continuously. In this case, the controller automatically tramsmits the distress call again every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes. • Push [CLR] if you want to stop the alarm. •...
  • Page 13: When Receiving A Call

    • Continuous beeps (or emer- gency alarm depending on the category) sounds until pushing [CLR]. —RCV All ships call— From: ICOM DSC Category: Routine <CLR"Exit / ENT"OK> When receiving an All ships calll. —RCV Individual ACK— From: ICOM DSC Able to comply <CLR"Exit / ENT"OK>...
  • Page 14: When Receive A Distress Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL When receive a Distress call D When receiving a Distress call When receiving a distress call, an alarm (Pi-po) sounds with max. AF level continuously. And at the same time, the trans- ceiver’s (IC-M501EURO) oper- ating channel changes to CH 16 automatically.
  • Page 15 D When receiving an All ships call When receiving a Routine or Safety all ships call, an alarm —RCV All ships call— (Pi-pi) sounds. From: 23456789 When you receive a distress or Category: Routine Urgency all ships call, an alarm (Pi-po) sounds with max.
  • Page 16 <CLR Exit/ ENT OK> fault. —RCV Distress RLY ACK— From: Tokyo guard Distress ID: 987654321 <CLR Exit/ ENT OK> —RCV Group call— From: DS-100 SN3 Group:Icom Inc <CLR Exit/ ENT OK>...
  • Page 17: Received Message

    Received message (RCV MSG) When receiving a DSC call, the received format specifier and its contents are memorized into the received message (RCV MSG) memory. Distress calls (including other calls with dis- tress category) are stored separately from other calls. Up to 20 distress calls can be memorized and up 20 other categories of calls can be memorized.
  • Page 18 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL D Other messages • Individual call q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Re- ceived calls’, then push [ENT]. w Select ‘Other message’, then push [ENT]. e Select ‘Individual call’, then push [ENT]. •...
  • Page 19 • All ships q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Re- <Message contents> ceived calls’, then push [ENT]. Urgency to All ships w Select ‘Other message’, then From: DS-100 SN3 F3E/G3E simplex push [ENT]. CH 14 e Select ‘All ships call’, then push [ENT].
  • Page 20 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL • Distress relay acknowledgement q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Re- ceived calls’, then push [ENT]. w Select ‘Other message’, then push [ENT]. e Select ‘Distress RLY ACK’, then push [ENT]. • Push [Y] or [Z] to scroll the message.
  • Page 21: Set-Up

    Select ‘Set-up’ The following setting/operations available in ‘Set-up’ menu. • Address ID • Offset time • Brightness • Contrast • MMSI check <Select a subject> q Push [CALL], then push [√] Individual ACK several times to select ‘Set- Group call All ships call up’, then push [ENT].
  • Page 22 SET-UP • Delete address ID q Push [√] to select ‘Delete address ID’, then push [ENT]. w Push [∫]/[√] several times to select a desired address ID that you want to delete, then push [ENT]. • Address ID and name is dis- played on the screen.
  • Page 23: Offset Time

    Offset time Local time can be used when <Offset time> the GPS position data is valid —09:30 and off set time is input. q Push [CALL], then push [√] one or more times to select <CLR Exit / ENT OK> ‘Set-up’, then push [ENT].
  • Page 24: Connections And Installations

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATIONS Connection diagram 13.8V DC IC-M501EURO NOTE: Binding the GPS cable, GPS connector and clone receptacle with the water resistant tape, increases the water-proofing of the controller. DS-100...
  • Page 25: Rear Panel Description

    Rear panel description q CONNECTION CABLE Connets to the IC-M501EURO rear DSC controller recep- tacle. w RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a marine VHF receiving antenna with a PL-259 plug for emergency frequency signal receiving. • Receiving frequency : 156.525 MHz •...
  • Page 26: Mounting

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATIONS Mounting The universal mounting bracket supplied with your controller allows dashboard or overhead mounting. Please read the fol- lowing instructions carefully. • Mount the controller securely with bolts and nuts or it may come loose as a result of wave shocks or vibration. •...
  • Page 27: Vhf Marine Channel List

    ï International channels Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.550 156.550 156.100 160.700 156.600 156.600 156.150 160.750 156.650 156.650 156.200 160.800 156.700 156.700 156.250 160.850 156.750 156.750 156.300 156.300 156.800 156.800 156.350 160.950 156.850 156.850 156.400 156.400 156.900 161.500 156.450 156.450 156.950 161.550...
  • Page 28: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications General • Operating frequency : 156.525 MHz • Mode : 16K0G2B • Operating temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F • Dimensions : 165(W) 110(H) 80(D) mm 6.5 (W) 4.33(H) 3.15(D) in (projections not included) •...
  • Page 29: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 165.0 25.0 31.4 53.0 145.0 (Unit: mm)
  • Page 30: Mb-75 (Option)

    MB-75 (OPTION) MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT The MB-75 is used to mount the DS-100 DSC CON- TROLLER flush to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. • Supplied accessories Clamps ........1 sets •...
  • Page 31 e Using the 2 supplied bolts (M5 x 8 mm), attach the clamps on either side of the DS-100 as shown below. • Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the DS-100’s body. r Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in-...
  • Page 33: Template

    TEMPLATE 164 (6 149 (5 4–R11( Unit: mm (inch)
  • Page 35 We Icom Inc. Japan 6-9-16, Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0002, Japan Declare on our sole responsability that this equipment complies the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/CE, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.
  • Page 36 ‘ ‘     ‘ ‘     ‘ ‘     ‘ ‘     A-5654H-1EU-q Printed in Japan © 2000 Icom Inc. ‘   ‘   ‘   ‘   ‘   6-9-16 Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan...

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