DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page ii (1,1) FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The DS-100 (#02) Class D DSC terminal is designed and built with Icom’s superior The DS-100 (#02) is designed as DSC CONTROLLER VHF DSC CONTROLLER technology and craftsmanship.
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page iii (1,1) CAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER AVOID using or placing the controller in direct sunlight or in connect the controller to an AC areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric (+140°F).
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page iv (1,1) TABLE OF CONTENTS I Address ID ............... 18 FOREWORD ................ i I Offset time ............... 20 IMPORTANT ................ i I Brightness ..............20 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i I Contrast ..............20 FEATURES ................i I MMSI check .............
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 1 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel r ENTER [ENT] ➥ Enters the selected subject and advances the item to in- dicate the contents. ➥ Push this key to determine the data. t UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT SWITCHES [Y]/[Z]/[Ω Ω ]/[≈ ≈ ] DSC CONTROLLER ds-100 ➥...
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 2 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION w TIME ZONE INDICATOR NOTE: If GPS data is interrupted for 30 sec. the “GPS” indi- ➥ “Local” appears when the offset time data in the ‘Set-up’ cation disappears. The terminal unit retains the most recent data in such cases.
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 3 (1,1) CALL PROCEDURE I Entring an MMSI D Entring an MMSI An ID code of your ship must be q Push [CALL], then push [√] entered before using the unit for <Select a subject> <Select a subject>...
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 4 (1,1) CALL PROCEDURE I Distress call/ phone frequency (Ch 16) automatically. Simple operation • The controller is still waiting on Ch 70 for an acknowledgment A distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the Distress alert call.
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 5 (1,1) CALL PROCEDURE I Distress call/ t Lift up the [DISTRESS] switch cover. Push and hold the Regular operation button for 5 sec. to transmit the distress call. Transmit a distress call after selecting the ‘Distress setting’. •...
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 6 (1,1) CALL PROCEDURE I Entry Position/Time NOTE: • ‘nature of distress’ will be valid for 10 min. until a distress call transmits. After 10 min. it reverts to an undesignated dis- When no GPS receiver is connected, the ‘Entry tress.
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 7 (1,1) CALL PROCEDURE y Push UTC time with the keypad. t Push [ENT] to transfer the instructed traffic channel to the transceiver. • Push [Ω]/[≈] to move the cursor then push [Y]/[Z] to correct the data * Traffic channel is determined by the coast station automatically.
‘Group call’, then push ‘All ships call’, then push ≈Manual entry Safety [ENT]. [ENT]. ICOM ≈Urgency w Select ‘manual entry’ to enter w Select the desired category, 8 digit ID or push [√] to se- then push [ENT]. e To select desired traffic lect the desired ID address.
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DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 9 (1,1) CALL PROCEDURE D When no acknowledgement is received D After receiving an acknowledgement call When no acknowledgement is received the unit will beep The following should be commenced with your voice trans- every one second. In this case, the controller automatically mission after receiving a distress acknowledgement from a transmits the distress call again every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes.
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 10 (1,1) WHEN RECEIVING A DSC CALL I When receiving a Distress call When receiving a distress call, an alarm (Pi-po) sounds with —RCV Distress call— max. AF level continuously. And Distress ID: at the same time, the trans- 23456789 ceiver’s (such...
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DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 11 (1,1) WHEN RECEIVING A DSC CALL D When receiving an individual call • When the individual ACK function is available When the individual acknowl- When receiving an individual <Select to comply> —RCV Individual call— edgement function is available call, an alarm (Pi-pi) sounds.
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DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 12 (1,1) WHEN RECEIVING A DSC CALL D When receiving an All ships call D When receiving a Position request • When receiving a Routine or When receiving a Position re- Safety all ships call, an alarm quest call, an alarm (Pi-pi) —RCV All ships call—...
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And at the same ating channel changes to From: Tokyo guard From: DS-100 SN3 time, the transceiver’s (IC- the designated channel. Group:Icom Inc Distress ID: Mr.Bean M503/M401EURO) operating • Push [CLR] to record the channel changes to CH 16 au- received information, then tomatically.
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 14 (1,1) WHEN RECEIVING A DSC CALL I Received message D Distress message (RCV MSG) q Push [CALL], then push [√] When receiving a DSC call, the received format is specified <Select a message> and its contents are memorized into the received message one or more times to select ≈Distress message (RCV MSG) memory.
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DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 15 (1,1) WHEN RECEIVING A DSC CALL D Other messages • Group call • Individual call q Push [CALL], then push [√] q Push [CALL], then push [√] <Select a message> <Select a message> several times to select ‘Re- several times to select ‘Re- ceived calls’, then push ceived calls’, then push...
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DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 16 (1,1) WHEN RECEIVING A DSC CALL • All ships • Distress relay q Push [CALL], then push [√] q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Re- several times to select ‘Re- <Message contents>...
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 17 (1,1) WHEN RECEIVING A DSC CALL • Distress relay acknowledgement .• Distress acknowledgement q Push [CALL], then push [√] q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Re- several times to select ‘Re- <Select a message>...
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 18 (1,1) SET-UP I Select ‘Set-up’ I Address ID The following setting/operations are available in ‘Set-up’ A total of 70 address ID’s can be programmed as “Address menu. ID” (for ships and coast stations) and “Group ID” (for group •...
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DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 19 (1,1) SET-UP • Delete address ID • Add a group ID q Push [√] to select ‘Delete q Push [∫]/[√] several times to <Add a group ID> <Delete address ID> address ID’, then push select ‘Add a group ID’, then [ENT].
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 20 (1,1) SET-UP I Offset time I Contrast Local time can be used when • Adjusting the contrast <Offset time> q Push [CALL], then push [√] one or more times to select the GPS position data is valid and offset time is input.
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 21 (1,1) CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION I Connection diagram (Connection exsample with IC-M503) 13.8V DC IC-M503 DS-100 (#02) (or IC-M401EURO) NOTE: Binding the GPS cable, GPS connector, clone re- ceptacle, antenna connector with water-resistant tape, in- creases the waterproofing of the controller.
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 22 (1,1) CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Rear panel description q CONNECTION CABLE y ANTENNA CONNECTOR (IC-M503)* Connects to the IC-M503 (or IC-M401EURO) rear DSC Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector controller receptacle. to the transceiver.
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 23 (1,1) CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Mounting • OVERHEAD 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.
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 25 (1,1) SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS I Options I Specifications MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT General For mounting the DS-100 to a panel. • Operating frequency : 156.525 MHz • Mode : 16K0G2B • Operating temperature range : –20°C to +60°C;...
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 27 (1,1) MB-75 (OPTION) I MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT • Instructions The MB-75 is used to mount the DS-100 DSC CON- q Using the template (p. 29), carefully cut a hole into the in- TROLLER flush to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. strument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the con- troller) and slide the controller through the hole on the rear •...
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DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 28 (1,1) MB-75 r Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in- strument control panel. e Attach the clamps on either side of the DS-100 as shown t Tighten the locking nuts (ro- below.
DS-100#02-(2) 01.12.13 10:53 AM Page 31 (1,1) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 0560 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003 Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Düsseldorf 31st May 2001...
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