Table of Contents Cautions and Warnings ....................1 Parts/Tools List ....................... 2 System Overview ......................3 1. Mounting the Master Station ..................5 2. Mounting the Panel Display ................... 10 3. System Cables ....................... 15 4. Radio Cables ......................19 5.
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List of Figures (continued) Figure Page C98-15RS Remote PTT Cable ..............20 C98-20PW Cable w/40688G-47 2-Amp Fuse Kit ......... 22 C98-20PW Power Cable ................23 C98-20AX Auxiliary Audio Cable..............25 Audio Isolation Transformer Circuit .............. 26 Headset with Body PTT Switch ..............27 Panel Display Control ..................
APPEARS DAMAGED. Upon unpacking your David Clark product, inspect the contents for shipping damage. If damage is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify your David Clark product supplier. ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Disconnect electrical power when making any internal adjustments or repairs.
Parts/Tools List Supplied by David Clark U9800S Master Station (P/N 40898G-01) U9810PD Panel Display (P/N 40879G-01) U9810BS Body Switch PTT (P/N 40895G-03) U9811BS Body Switch PTT/Cell Phone (P/N 40895G-02) H9832 Headset OTH (P/N 40896G-02) H9842 Headset BTH (P/N 40897G-03) H9842BK...
System Overview The Series 9800 Marine Intercom System is a weather-resistant communication system designed for the marine environment. It allows a captain, co-captain, and up to four passengers (six positions total) to communicate with each other over the intercom, and two of the members (captain and co-captain) to communicate over two mobile radios.
2. Mounting the Panel Display The Panel Display is the control center for the David Clark Series 9800 Marine Intercom System. From here the user can adjust volume and sensitivity levels, as well as select which radio is active for transmitting.
Procedure Determine the location for the Panel Display. The Panel Display should be mounted on a flat surface that is visible and accessible to the captain and co-captain. The surface can range in thickness from 1/32 to 7/8 inches. See Figure 7. Be sure there is at least 6-inches of room behind the panel to attach and route the C98-20PD Panel Display Cable.
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3. System Cables System Cables interface David Clark Series H9800 Headsets to the Series 9800 Marine Intercom System. For convenience, there are two types of System Cables available, In-Line and Panel-Mount. The Series 9800 Intercom System can accommodate up to six headsets.
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Procedure • Special note for C98-50LN: See Appendix A for connector assembly instructions . • For In-Line installation: Determine the location for the System Cable/Fitting. Maximum panel thickness is 7/32”. Drill 27/32” hole in panel where System Cable is to be installed. Remove mounting nut from cable fitting and put in a safe place.
4. Radio Cables The C98-20RD Radio Cables are used to interface a marine or mobile radio to the Series 9800 Marine Intercom System. One end of the cable connects to the Master Station and the other end connects to the radio.
5. Remote PTT (Optional) The Captain and Co-Captain positions provide the option for a Remote PTT switch, which can be mounted in a convenient location. The C98-15RS cable is finished with a connector on one end and a molded, waterproof switch on the other end, and a compression fitting. Note: This procedure applies to the C98-15RS Remote PTT Cable with built-in switch.
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Alternate Remote PTT Procedure: Parts/Tools Required C98-15CP or C98-30CP Multi Use Cable (40892G-05 or 40892G-10) SPST or SPDT switch (user supplied) Marine grade connectors (as needed, for user supplied switch) Wire cutters and wire strippers Drill and drill bit (size dependant on switch used) Heat-shrink tubing Wire ties Procedure...
Determine the location of a 2-Amp circuit breaker to be used and how to connect to it (solder, screw terminals, lugs, etc). If only a higher-amperage circuit breaker is available, it may be used, but the David Clark 2-Amp Fuse Kit must also be used.
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Using the wire cutters and wire strippers, prepare the end of the cable as necessary for your installation (Figure 15). If using the David Clark 2-Amp Fuse Kit, please see Appendix B for assembly instructions. Connect the cable to the power source Connect the RED to the positive (+) terminal.
7. Captain’s Priority Switch (Optional) The Captain’s Priority switch allows for the Captain to isolate himself along with Radio 1 and Radio 2 from the Co-Captain and the Passengers. When this switch is ON, the Captain will have exclusive access to Radio 1 and Radio 2.
8. Auxiliary Audio Connection (Optional) The Auxiliary Audio connection is intended for use with line-level devices only. Typical connections include a portable CD/MP3 player’s headphone jack or the “Preamp Output” RCA jacks on a car/marine stereo. IMPORTANT: To connect to the External Speaker terminals of a communications or weather radio that has balanced audio output, an external transformer MUST be used to prevent possible damage to the radio and/or the Series 9800 Marine Intercom.
The installer will fabricate the circuit in Figure 18, mount it in an appropriate enclosure, and interface it with the radio and the C98-20AX cable. The David Clark Company recommends using a SP-70 transformer (P/N: 09363P-34). Note that two 1000pF, 50WVDC capacitors are also required.
9. Connecting Headsets & PTT Switches Parts/Tools Required H9832, H9842, H9842BK, H9842SK, or H9842TM headset(s) U9810BS/U9811BS Body PTT Switch(es) Completion of Series 9800 Marine Intercom System installation steps 1-8. Procedure If a U9810BS or U9811BS is used, connect the Headset to the Body PTT Switch and to the System Cable, align keyways on each connector and push together.
10. Operation Panel Display MARINE INTERCOM MODE Figure 19: Panel Display Control The Panel Display is a user-friendly interface which allows the user to make several adjustments to the Series 9800 Marine Intercom System. It is the control center for the entire system. The included plastic cover should be used to protect the Panel Display when it is not in use.
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Panel Display, Continued Transmit Select There is also a radio TX1/TX2 select button located on the front of the Panel Display to select which radio the captain and/or co-captain will transmit out on. To select the radio for transmit, simply push the TX1/TX2 button until the LED changes to the appropriate radio.
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Advanced Features Captain’s Priority Switch The Captain’s Priority switch allows for the Captain to isolate himself, along with Radio 1 and Radio 2 from the Co-Captain and the Passengers. Table 5 shows the characteristics of the system when this feature is disabled, and Table 6 shows the operation when this feature is enabled.
11. Testing & Troubleshooting Parts/Tools Required Completion of the previous installation sections (1-9) in their entirety Read section 10. Operation An assistant (optional) Test Procedure Double-Check all connections and wiring from the previous sections. Complete connections of power cables to power source. Turn on power at the pick-off point/source.
Troubleshooting If the Panel Display does not function properly, it can be reset by either powering "OFF" the Series 9800 Marine Intercom System and then powering it "ON" or, by pushing the "Mode Button", the Arrow Down ( ↓ ) button, and the Arrow Up ( ↑...
(P/N 40893G-12) INSTALLATION SHEET The C98-50LN System Cable interfaces a H9800-series headset with the David Clark Series 9800 Marine Intercom System, and allows for the installer to trim the length of the cable as needed. The installer must also attach the mating connector (P/N 13265P-55). This sheet provides instructions for the proper installation of this connector.
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The connector pin numbers are as follows. Please note this is solder-socket view. Figure A1: Connector Pin Diagram, solder-socket view Function Color Pin No. Mic Hi White Right Ear Green Ground Black PTT Hi Orange Left Ear Brown Shield Shield Table A2: Connector Pins &...
Appendix C Master Station Adjustments Radio 1 & Radio 2 Transmit Audio Level Adjustments Under most circumstances these adjustments have been pre-set to optimum levels and should never need to be performed in the field. However, they are included in this section should their adjustment be necessary.
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Auxiliary Input Balance Adjustments To modify the left/right balance of the auxiliary input, adjust R220 for the left channel and R206 for the right channel. Turning the potentiometer clockwise will increase the level. These components are also found inside the U9800S Master Station and can be located by examining Figures C1 . Radio Left/Right Rx Audio Separation There is an option to separate Radio 1 receive audio to only the left ear of the headset and Radio 2 receive audio only to the right ear of the headset.
Appendix D Environmental Specifications The David Clark Series 9800 Marine Intercom System is designed to meet the following environmental requirements: 1. Temperature: -20 to +70 deg C Operational -40 to 85° C Storage 2. Humidity: 0 – 95% Non-condensing 4 cycles 96 hours 3.
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