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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    RS90 Operating Manual ENGLISH simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 3 Simrad Electronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. Simrad Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations, and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice. All features and specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 MMSI and license information You must obtain a user MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your RS90 radio in order to use the DSC functions. Similarly for the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) MMSI. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Simrad dealer.

  • Page 5: Fcc Statement

    Simrad recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio communications authorities before operating DSC functions. RF emissions notice This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device’s antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must be operated with minimum 96 cm spacing between the antennas and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet)
  • Page 6 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Maintain a minimum separation of 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the face. Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada. Maintenir une distance minimum de 2,5 cm (1 inch) de la surface. RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 7 Important safety information Read carefully before installation and use Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury. Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury. RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Making a channel 16/9 distress call Making a DSC distress call Receiving weather alerts (US model only) Receiving SAME alerts (US model only) Favourite channel (non-US models) Three favourite channels 3CH Scanning channels Using the hailer Using the fog horn Contents | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 9 General setup Appendices Appendix 1 - Troubleshooting Appendix 2 - Keys reference Appendix 3 - Shift keys Appendix 4 - Screen symbols Appendix 5 - Beep tones and call alerts Appendix 6 - Warning Messages Contents | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 10 Appendix 9 - AIS information Appendix 10 - Technical specification Appendix 11 - US and ROW VHF marine channel charts Appendix 12 - EU VHF marine channel charts Appendix 13 - MMSI and license information 10 | Contents | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual describes the operation of the Simrad RS90 marine VHF radio. For instructions on installing the radio, please see the separate manual: Simrad RS90 Marine VHF radio Installation Manual. This manual is organized as follows: •...

  • Page 12: System Overview

    System Overview Introduction The Simrad RS90 VHF radio is a comprehensive solution for marine VHF radio applications. The radio comprises: • RS90 VHF transceiver. • One wired handset as standard, and optionally up to 3 more wired handsets. (Maximum of 4 wired handsets in total.) •...

  • Page 13: Rs90 Transceiver

    RS90 Transceiver | 13 System Overview | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 14: System Overview Diagram

    System overview diagram 12 VDC 14 | System Overview | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 15 System overview diagram - legend RS90 VHF radio transceiver 12 VDC power supply Wireless handset Wired handset External loudspeaker NMEA 0183 GPS and horn button AIS data output Loud hailer speaker VHF antenna NMEA 2000 network connection | 15 System Overview |...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Caution is advised to prevent possible skin burns. Handsets All the operating functions of the RS90 are carried out using the handsets. Each handset contains a microphone, a small internal loudspeaker and various buttons for controlling the radio.
  • Page 17 Volume control Function keys Keypad (wired handsets only). Subscribing a wireless handset At installation time, wireless handsets must be registered in the transceiver. For instructions, see “Subscribing a wireless handset” on page 74. | 17 Getting started | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 18 To shift control to HS1: Press [X]. The display shows “Take Control?” • Press [OK] to take over control. • Or, [X] to leave the other handset in control. 18 | Getting started | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 19: Handset Control Buttons

    Long press for menu. Short press to start dual-watch or tri-watch mode. Long press to start scanning channels. For more information on keys, see “Appendix 2 - Keys reference” on page 100. | 19 Getting started | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 20: Keys

    In the illustration above, you would press [SCAN] for NEW-CH (request new channel), or [OK] for ABLE (accept proposed channel). The use of these keys is further explained in the DSC section of this manual. 20 | Getting started | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 21: Switching On And Off

    Turns off the handset itself. Displays “SYSTEM IS WORKING” with no backlight. ¼ Note: You can ignore the power-off menu and keep holding down [X] until the display shows “Release the key to power off.” | 21 Getting started | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 22 A small icon located on the lower right of the screen shows the status of all connected handsets. The above example shows that handset 1 and handset 3 are online and this handset is handset 1. 22 | Getting started | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 23: The Standby Screen

    275° true. Modes The RS90 has several different modes of operation. The main mode is standby mode, during which the radio is ready to send or receive VHF calls. Generally, pressing the [X] key will exit any special mode and return to standby mode.

  • Page 24: Changing Channel

    Normally the radio should be left tuned to the priority channel (CH16 or CH09) in case an emergency call is broadcast on that channel. The RS90 can also be set to monitor several channels at the same time. In this case, the radio continuously scans the selected channels and, if activity is heard on a channel, it will switch to that channel while the activity continues.
  • Page 25 CH9 by holding down 16/9 until the unit beeps and displays 09. Repeat the procedure to change back to CH16 as the default emergency channel. | 25 Getting started | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Volume

    You can also adjust the sensitivity of the VHF receiver using the Local/Distance setting. See “Radio sensitivity” on page 97. The ◄ and ►keys are also used for moving the cursor when • entering data on a wired handset. 26 | Getting started | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 27: Setting Transmission Power

    Channel 16 always remains in high transmission power. • Some channels allow only low-power transmissions. If you try to change to high power, the RS90 will sound an error beep. • Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but can be forced to high power by holding down [H/L] and PTT at the same time.

  • Page 28: Using The Menus

    10 minutes, it beeps a warning and then automatically returns to standby mode. Shortcut Keys The RS90 wired handset keypad includes a SHIFT key that modifies the function of some keys. • Press [SHIFT] to display the shift icon (S), and then press the number key to access the required function.

  • Page 29: Entering Data

    [OK] to select the required character. Warning messages See “Appendix 6 - Warning Messages” on page 105. Alert tones See “Appendix 5 - Beep tones and call alerts” on page 105. | 29 Getting started | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 30: Operating Procedures

    When you call a coast station, the coast station operator normally states a suitable working channel. Calling a buddy You can call a buddy using their MMSI on the DSC system. For further information, see “Introduction to DSC” on page 45. 30 | Operating procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 31: Making A Channel 16/9 Distress Call

    Making a DSC distress call Using the DSC system (where available) you can make a distress call by pressing a single Distress button. For further information, see “Introduction to DSC” on page 45. | 31 Operating procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 32: Receiving Weather Alerts (Us Model Only)

    80), the radio will monitor the WX channel you select. If an alert tone is broadcast from the NOAA weather station, the weather alert is picked up automatically and the RS90 alarm sounds. Press any key to cancel the alarm and to hear the weather alert message.

  • Page 33: Favourite Channel (Non-Us Models)

    Receiving a SAME ALERT If SAME ALERT is ON and an NWR or EAS alert for your geographic area is broadcast, the RS90 detects the alert signal and sounds the alarm. Press any key to cancel the alarm. • If the alert is being sent by NOAA NWR, the radio automatically tunes to the designated frequency so that you can listen to the alert.

  • Page 34: Three Favourite Channels 3Ch

    • Press [X]. Scanning channels The RS90 can automatically monitor more than one channel at the same time. It scans a selected range of channels, and when a valid signal is received, the radio stops scanning and remains on that channel so that you can hear the communication.

  • Page 35: All Scan Mode

    SKIP channel selected, press [OK] to cancel the SKIP function. ¼ Notes • You cannot skip the priority channel. • The SKIP icon will disappear when the radio is powered OFF/ON. | 35 Operating procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 36: Dual Watch Scan

    For US models, you can select Channel 9 as the priority channel (see “Priority channels” on page 25 ). • To scan both channel 16 and channel 9, see “Tri watch scan” below. 36 | Operating procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 37: Using The Hailer

    To exit tri watch scan: • Press [SCAN] or [X]. Using the hailer If the RS90 is connected to a suitable public address (PA) speaker, you can use the Hailer function to hail other vessels or deck crew. HAILER HAILER...

  • Page 38: Using The Fog Horn

    Using the fog horn If the RS90 is connected to a suitable public address (PA) speaker, you can use the Fog Horn function to sound certain international standard fog horn tones through the PA speaker. Press and hold [AIS/IC] until the HAILER menu appears.

  • Page 39: Using The Intercom

    If an alert such as ATIS, AIS, DSC or WX is received, or the [DISTRESS] key is pressed or a DSC call received, the radio will exit Announce mode and handle the alert or DSC call. | 39 Operating procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 40: Using The Voice Recorder

    This allows the devices to work together and, for example, one display unit can show information from different sources. The RS90 uses N2K to share the following data: • Waypoint data to a chart plotter. See “Sending waypoint data to a chart plotter”...

  • Page 41: Waypoint Procedures

    2000 for display on a chart plotter or other compatible device. See “Sending waypoint data to a chart plotter” on page 44. ¼ Note: The RS90 can store up to 200 waypoints. Adding a new waypoint Select MENU → WAYPOINT → WP LIST.

  • Page 42: Editing A Waypoint

    While the required waypoint is flashing, press [OK]. HARBR FISH1 FISH2 Select DELETE. If you select YES at the prompt, the waypoint will be deleted immediately. FISH2 WP EDIT DELETE TX WPT DATA 42 | Waypoint procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 43: Navigating To A Waypoint

    Scroll to the required waypoint and press [OK]. When in Navigation mode, the distance and bearing to it from your NEAREST WP FISH1 current position will be shown on the bottom line of the standby FISH2 screen. | 43 Waypoint procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 44 The display shows your list of waypoints. FISH2 WP EDIT DELETE Press [OK]. TX WPT DATA Scroll to the required waypoint, and then press [OK]. Select TX WPT DATA to send the data to the chart plotter. 44 | Waypoint procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 45: Dsc Procedures

    DSC, your radio will sound an alert tone for you to respond to the call. If the RS90 radio is connected to a GPS system, it will automatically send your location when calling other stations. This is especially useful for distress calls.

  • Page 46: Distress Calls

    The process is automated to the extent that if you are under stress, you can simply press a single, dedicated distress button—the red button beneath the red cover on top of the RS90 handset. When sending a distress call, the DSC radio automatically transmits as much information as is available, including: •...

  • Page 47: Dsc Distress Calls

    The radio counts down the 3 seconds, and then: • Beeps loudly, • Displays “DISTRESS CALL SENDING” on screen, and • Sends out the specified distress call to all stations on channel 70. Release the [DISTRESS] key. | 47 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 48 It can only be cancelled by completing the distress call cancel process as described above. • Call information is stored in the Distress Call Log. See “Calling using the distress log” on page 57. 48 | DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 49: Receiving A Distress Call

    Press ▼ or ▲ to scroll through details of the call, • Press PTT to talk to the coast station or other ship, or • Press [X] to exit the DSC session. | 49 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 50 CH16. Note: The radio automatically changes to CH16 after 10 seconds. • US models Press [ACK] soft key to ACK the call. • Press [X] to quit the current DSC session. 50 | DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 51: Sending Routine Dsc Calls

    Coast Station the radio will recognize this and specify the correct SUNBIRD working channel. SEND AGAIN • After sending an LL request, the radio waits for 30 seconds for an acknowledgement before prompting you to send again. | 51 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 52 • [NO] to quit and return to standby mode. SUNBIRD INDIVIDUAL ¼ Note: For information on receiving an individual DSC call, see ROUTINE SEND? “Receiving a DSC individual call” on page 65. 52 | DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 53 If there is no reply within 30 seconds, the display shows: “SEND AGAIN?” SUNBIRD You can then select: INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SEND? • [YES] to send again, or • [NO] to quit and return to standby mode. | 53 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 54: Sending A Group Call

    Press [OK] to send the call request on CH70, or • Press [X] to exit without sending. ¼ Note For information on receiving a group call, see “Receiving a DSC group call” on page 66. 54 | DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 55: Call Logs

    Details of the last 20 distress calls received Sent calls log Details of the last 20 sent calls You can use the call logs to call back a vessel that sent a call. | 55 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 56 If there is no reply within 30 seconds, the display shows: “SEND SUNBIRD AGAIN?” INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE SEND? You can then select: • [YES] to send again, or • [NO] to quit and return to standby mode. 56 | DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 57 If there is no reply within 30 seconds, the display shows: “SEND AGAIN?” You can then select: • [YES] to send again, or • [NO] to quit and return to standby mode. | 57 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 58 Select the buddy whose LL position you want to request. When the “SEND?” prompt appears, press [OK] to send the LL request. SUNBIRD LL REQUEST If the buddy radio responds with a position, the RS90 beeps. SEND? • Press the [SILENC] soft key to silence the alert. •...
  • Page 59 Select that buddy then press [OK]. • Select YES to delete, or TRACKLIST • NO to keep the buddy in the list. ADD NEW DEL TRKBUDDY BLUEBIRD ¼ Note: The tracking list is limited to three buddies. | 59 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 60 Select the buddy whose status you want to change. Select ON or OFF as required to change the tracking status and press [OK] to confirm. TRACK BUDDY START TRACK SET BUDDY TRACKLIST INTERVAL SET BUDDY BLUEBIRD SET BUDDY BLUEBIRD KITTIWAKE 60 | DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 61 LL position on screen. START TRACK For information on receiving a response to an LL request, see “Receiving a response to a DSC LL request” on page 67. | 61 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 62 [YES] to send again, or • [NO] to quit and return to standby mode. ¼ Note: For information on receiving a DSC test call, see “Receiving a DSC test call” on page 68. 62 | DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 63: Receiving Dsc Calls

    AUTO SWITCH option to OFF. For information on setting the auto switch option, see “Automatic channel switch options” on page 88. The procedures for receiving calls with Auto Switch either on or off are described below. | 63 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 64 [ABLE] soft key. The radio will send a request for your preferred channel. INDIV ACK CHANGE CHAN SET CHANNEL ¼ Note: AUTO ACK is not allowed in some EU countries. ABLE 64 | DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 65 The call data is stored in your Call Log (see “Calling using the call log” on page 56). • For information on sending a DSC individual call, see “Sending an individual DSC Call” on page 52. | 65 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 66 Press the [SILENC] soft key to silence the alert. Press ▲ or ▼ to view further information about the call. You do not need to send an acknowledgement. If appropriate, press PTT to talk on the designated channel. 66 | DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 67 ¼ Notes • To send an LL request, see “Sending an LL request for the position of a buddy” on page 58. • LL request data is not stored on the RS90. | 67 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 68 Press the [ACK] soft key to acknowledge the DSC Test Call. Auto response • On receiving a DSC test request, the radio automatically replies after a 10 second delay with an ACK signal. 68 | DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 69: Atis

    When ATIS is enabled, the ATIS icon appears on screen. • In some European countries SCAN functionality is limited, and, if ATIS is enabled, the 3CH SCAN and Dual scan modes will be disabled. | 69 DSC Procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 70: Ais Procedures

    For general information about AIS, see “Appendix 9 - AIS information” on page 108. For information on how to configure your chart plotter or software to make use of the RS90 AIS data, see the manual provided with that product. ¼ Notes •...

  • Page 71: List Of Nearby Vessels

    Hollow diamonds represent vessels that are within the current zoom distance. • The solid diamond is the selected target vessel. • The tails represent course over ground. ¼ Note: Units on the PPI display are always nautical miles. | 71 AIS procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 72: T/Cpa Screen

    If the radio detects a T/CPA or CPA breach, the T/CPA Approach screen will automatically popup with an alert tone. Press [X] to stop the alert; otherwise, the alert will sound again after 1 minute. 72 | AIS procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 73: Ais Target Information

    SOG: 0.0KTS COG: 0.0’ 55’51.240’N, 012’ 4 9.991’E TYPE: CARGO NAV STATUS: NOT DEFINED The display alternates between the first and next page every 5 seconds. When finished, press [X] to exit. | 73 AIS procedures | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 74: Setup

    Wireless handset setup Subscribing a wireless handset At installation time, wireless handsets need to be registered in the RS90 transceiver. Once registered, a handset automatically connects MENU SELECT AIS SETUP to the transceiver when both are switched on. For information...

  • Page 75: Buddy List Setup

    58. • DSC track selected buddies; see “Tracking a buddy - introduction” on page 59. • DSC Test call; see “Sending a DSC test call” on page 62. | 75 Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 76 Scroll to STORE or CANCEL as required and then press [OK]. To delete a buddy: BLUEBIRD EDIT • Select DELETE at step 3, and then YES. The buddy will be deleted DELETE from the list immediately. BLUEBIRD DELETE BUDDY EDIT BLUEBIRD DELETE 76 | Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 77: Radio Setup

    Scroll to YES or NO as required and press [OK]. PORT OPS To delete a channel name: EDIT DELETE Use a similar procedure to the above, but select DELETE at step 3. | 77 Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 78: Ring Volume

    Select MENU → RADIO SETUP → UNITS. WX ALERT Scroll to the required measurement units: METRIC, NAUTICAL or STATUTE, then press [OK]. UNITS ¼ Note: Nautical Miles is the only unit available in AIS mode. METRIC NAUTICAL STATUTE 78 | Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 79: External Speaker

    Short press [SCAN] enters tri-watch mode. • Long press [SCAN] scans all available channels. For further information, see: • “Priority channels” on page 25. • “Dual watch scan” on page 36 • “Tri watch scan” on page 37 | 79 Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 80 The Weather alert symbol will be displayed on screen to show that the weather alert tone setting is on. Weather alert symbol: TONE ALERT Tone alert OFF With this setting, the radio ignores weather alerts. 80 | Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 81 SAME CODE NEW CODE When prompted, select STORE and press [OK] to store the SAME 012011 code. Repeat if necessary to enter a maximum of 10 SAME codes. | 81 Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 82 Select the SAME code for your geographic area. WX ALERT Select EDIT or DELETE as required. TONE ALERT SAME ALERT SAME CODE SAME CODE NEW CODE 012011 012011 EDIT DELETE CODE SELECT CODE 82 | Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 83 Selecting the GPS source The RS90 radio can use either NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 protocol to receive GPS data from a compatible GPS unit. Up to 4 sources can GPS/DATA be connected. MANUAL SETTING GPS SOURCE Select GPS/DATA →GPS SOURCE.

  • Page 84: Dsc Setup

    MMSI entered will receive the message. The RS90 radio can store up to 20 group MMSIs. In other words, you can be in 20 different groups.
  • Page 85 Edit the MMSI. (Note that the first number is always a 0.) SAIL CLUB FISH MATES Press [OK] repeatedly until STORE/CANCEL is displayed. Scroll to STORE or CANCEL as required and press [OK]. | 85 Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 86 When ATIS is enabled, the ATIS icon is displayed on screen. ATIS SELECT • In some European countries, SCAN functionality is limited, and, if DSC IS ON ATIS is enabled, the 3CH SCAN mode will be disabled. 86 | Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 87 It is not possible to have both ATIS and DSC on at the same time. If you want to enable DSC, you must first switch ATIS off. DSC FUNC • When DSC functionality is selected, the icon is displayed on screen. | 87 Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 88 If Auto Switch is set to OFF, the icon will be displayed on screen to remind you that this feature is set to off. Additionally, the text “AUTO SW OFF” will be included in an All Ships or Group call. 88 | Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 89 On receiving a DSC TEST call, requires you to press the [ACK] soft key to acknowledge the call. For information on receiving a DSC test call, see “Receiving a DSC TEST REPLY AUTO test call” on page 68. MANUAL | 89 Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 90 Select MENU →DSC SETUP → TIMEOUT → NON AUTO. AUTO SWITCH TEST REPLY TIMEOUT Scroll to the timeout period: NO TIMEOUT, 10 MINS or 15 MINS, then press [OK] TIMEOUT AUTOMATED NON AUTO NON AUTO NO TIMEOUT 10 MINS 15 MINS 90 | Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 91: Ais Setup

    38400. If 4800 is selected, a warning that data may be lost will be displayed. Select MENU → AIS SETUP → BAUD RATE. AIS SETUP AIS FUNC Scroll to 4800 or 38400 as required and press [OK]. AIS DISPLAY BAUD RATE GPS REDIR | 91 Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 92 Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to raise or lower the CPA distance limit. BAUD RATE GPS REDIR AIS ALARM Press [OK]. ¼ Note: The CPA distance is always in nautical miles. 00.5NM 92 | Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 93 Select MENU → AIS SETUP → TCPA. AIS SETUP GPS REDIR CPA ALARM Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to raise or lower the T/CPA time limit. TCPA Press [OK]. TCPA 05:00Min | 93 Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 94: Gps Setup

    GPS setup If a GPS receiver is connected to the NMEA port of the RS90, the radio will automatically receive the vessel’s position and local time from the GPS. If GPS data is not available for some reason, the radio will sound the NO GPS alert for 2 minutes (or until you press any key).
  • Page 95 You can toggle on or off the time display on the handset screens. Select MENU → GPS/DATA → SETTING → TIME DISPLY. GPS/DATA MANUAL SETTING GPS SOURCE Select ON or OFF as required. SETTING TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY | 95 Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 96 Select MENU → GPS/DATA → SETTING → GPS ALERT. GPS/DATA MANUAL SETTING Select ON or OFF as required. GPS SOURCE ¼ Note: The default setting is ON for the RS90 EU and OFF for the RS90 SETTING TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY COG/SOG GPS ALERT 96 |...

  • Page 97: General Setup

    The GPS simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is turned on or whenever real GPS data is available through the COM port. GPS SIM • The radio will be blocked from sending DSC calls while the GPS simulator is on. | 97 Setup | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 98: Reset To Factory Defaults

    Reset to factory defaults This option returns every setting in the RS90 to factory default values. MENU SELECT AIS SETUP However, MMSI settings and entries in your buddy list are preserved. GPS SIM HS SETTING RESET Select MENU → RESET.

  • Page 99: Appendices

    Check the soldering of the external speaker cable. Transmissions are always on low power, even when high (Hi) power is selected. The antenna may be faulty. Test the transceiver with a different antenna. Have the antenna checked out. | 99 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 100: Appendix 2 - Keys Reference

    4800. Parity should be set to NONE. Appendix 2 - Keys reference The volume control is on the side of RS90 handset This key also adjusts the volume of an external speaker, if connected. 16 / 9 Press [16/9] to immediately switch to the priority channel.
  • Page 101 “Receiving weather alerts (US model only)” on page 32. For all other models The [WX] key can be programmed to a channel of your choice. For further information see “Favourite channel (non-US models)” on page 33. | 101 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 102 Alphanumeric keys (Wired handset only). Used for entering numbers and names. Shift Keys The RS90 wired handset keypad includes a SHIFT key that modifies the function of some keys. • Press [SHIFT] to display the SHIFT icon, and then press the number key to access the required function.

  • Page 103: Appendix 3 - Shift Keys

    For further information, see “Soft Keys” on page 46. Appendix 3 - Shift keys The RS90 wired handset keypad includes a SHIFT key that modifies the function of some keys. • Press [SHIFT] to display the SHIFT icon, and then press the number key to access the required function.

  • Page 104: Appendix 4 - Screen Symbols

    The SAME alert setting is ‘ON’ Channel scanning in operation This channel is being skipped in the scan Tri watch mode The radio is transmitting USA channel bank is selected Auto Switch is set to OFF 104 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 105: Appendix 5 - Beep Tones And Call Alerts

    ATIS MODE DISABLE SCAN Scan is automatically disabled in ATIS mode. For further information, see “ATIS” on page 69 EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE!!! This warning will be displayed if the input voltage to the transceiver exceeds 16 V. | 105 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 106 MFD co-operation (backlight dim-10 levels) through N2K. DSC and marine safety features • Dedicated receiver for CH70 • Special key for quick access to international priority channels. • Class D Digital Select Calling (DSC) capability. 106 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 107 Intercom facility between handsets. • SO239 VHF antenna Socket. • Voltage: 13.8 VDC ±15% • External speaker. 4 OHM 6 Watt. D 100mm. Waterproof to IPX7. • External speaker volume separate control on handset. | 107 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 108 AIS transceivers. Aids to Navigation (AtoN) transceivers. AtoN transceivers are mounted on buoys or other hazards to shipping in order to transmit details of their location to the surrounding vessels. 108 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 109 The RS90 VHF radio includes an AIS receiver-only function. AIS Static and dynamic information Defined transmit rates for Class A vessels shown below are provided for reference purposes only. The frequency of messages received vary due to a number of factors including but not limited to such factors as antenna height, gain and signal interference.

  • Page 110: Appendix 10 - Technical Specification

    128 x 256 pixel LCD FSTN – 1.3” x 2.6” Contrast control Dimming control Yes; can be dimmed to no backlight Antenna connector SO-239 (50 ohm) NMEA 2000 connector Micro-C (5 pin) Waterproof JIS-7 (totally submersible) Compass safe distance 0.5 m (1.5’) 110 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 111 NMEA 0183, 4800 baud Comm. port NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 NMEA 0183 input (receive) RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS NMEA 0183 output (transmit) DSC (for DSC call), DSE (for enhanced position). AIVDM (AIS) 38400 Baud | 111 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 112 Nominal transmit power/peak power 18+/-2 dBm Tx frequency error <+/-30 ppm Tx current <150 mA Functional range 200 m HS90 cradle voltage 12 VDC battery system (negative ground) HS90 cradle current drain ≤0.5 A 112 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 113 129809 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part A 129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B 130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position 130842 AIS and VHF Messages (Simrad Proprietary for AIS Class B ‘CS’) | 113 Appendices |...

  • Page 114: Appendix 11 - Us And Row Vhf Marine Channel Charts

    162.000 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.075 160.675 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.125 160.725 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.175 160.775 Port Operations PORT OPS 64 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 114 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 115: Special Notes On International Channel Usage

    Select the INTERNATIONAL channel bank for use in Australia, New Zealand and other Asia Pacific regions, and all other regions where otherwise not specified. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. | 115 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 116 Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ 156.575 156.575 Boat Operations, Recreational PLEASURE 156.625 156.625 Boat Operations, Recreational SHIP - SHIP 156.675 156.675 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.725 156.725 Port Operations PORT OPS 116 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 117 Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel | 117 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 118 64A 156.225 156.225 RESTRICTED Fishing 65A 156.275 156.275 Port Operations PORT OPS 66A 156.325 156.325 Port Operations PORT OPS 1W only 156.375 156.375 Commercial, SAR COMMERCIAL 156.425 156.425 Boat Operations, Recreational SHIP - SHIP 118 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 119 6. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. | 119 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 120 Child Abduction Emergency WARNING Civil Danger Warning WARNING Civil Emergency Message WARNING Coastal Flood Warning WARNING Coastal Flood Watch WATCH Dust Storm Warning WARNING Earthquake Warning WARNING Evacuation Immediate WARNING Fire Warning WARNING 120 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 121 Tropical Storm Watch WATCH Tsunami Warning WARNING Tsunami Watch WATCH Volcano Warning WARNING Winter Storm Warning WARNING Winter Storm Watch WATCH For more information about the Emergency Alert System and event codes, visit: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/eas_codes.shtmlSimrad | 121 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 122: Appendix 12 - Eu Vhf Marine Channel Charts

    Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 122 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 123 Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. 3. Maybe Duplex in some regions KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. | 123 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 124 156.65 156.65 f) g) 156.675 156.675 156.7 156.7 156.725 156.725 156.75 156.75 156.775 156.775 156.8 156.8 j) d) o) 156.825 156.825 156.85 156.85 a) k) 156.875 156.875 156.9 161.5 156.925 161.525 156.95 161.55 124 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 125 Explanation of specific footnotes in Country Specific table: a. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is strictly prohibited to use this channel. b. This channel is not allowed to be used between Rhine km 150 and km 350. | 125 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 126 The availability of this channel is on a voluntary basis. All existing equipment shall be capable to of operating on this channel within a ten-year period after the entry into force of this Arrangement. 126 | Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 127 DSC ON C6, C7, C8, C9 DSC ON 31 (1W), 37 Holland ATIS ON EUR Default 31 (1W) DSC ON Germany ATIS ON EUR Default DSC ON EUR Default Austria ATIS ON EUR Default | 127 Appendices | RS90 Operating Manual...

  • Page 128: Appendix 13 - Mmsi And License Information

    You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your RS90 in order to use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Simrad dealer.
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