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(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation. V90 Installation Manual...
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MMSI and license information You must obtain a user Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) and enter it into your V90 radio in order to use the DSC functions. Similarly for the Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) MMSI. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your B&G dealer.
Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. • A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports. V90 Installation Manual...
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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. V90 Installation Manual...
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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. V90 Installation Manual...
About this manual This manual describes the installation of the B&G V90 marine VHF radio. For instructions on operating the radio, please see the separate manual: B&G V90 Marine VHF Radio Operating Manual. This manual is organized as follows: •...
System Overview Introduction The B&G V90 VHF radio is a comprehensive solution for marine VHF radio applications. The radio comprises: • V90 VHF transceiver • One wired handset as standard, and optionally up to 3 more wired handsets. (Maximum of 4 wired handsets in total) •...
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) function of this radio. Consult your local maritime authority or radio spectrum authority to obtain your MMSI. Checklist The following items are included in the V90 radio package: Wired handset • H90 wired handset with cradle •...
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• Declaration of Conformity document (where applicable) ¼ Note: A VHF antenna is not provided by B&G. An antenna with a PL259 plug is required. Consult your B&G dealer for advice if required. | 13 Preparation | V90 Installation Manual...
Drill the 4 holes where marked with a drill bit suited to the selected mounting fasteners. Attach the transceiver using the supplied selftapping screws or pan head machine screws. 14 | Installation | V90 Installation Manual...
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211.2 mm (8.31”) 195.1 mm (7.68”) | 15 Installation | V90 Installation Manual...
2 x M3.5 selftapping screws • Bottom hole 1 x M3 x 40 mm machine screw, nut and washers, or 1 x 3 mm x 40 mm selftapping screw. 16 | Installation | V90 Installation Manual...
1 x M3 x 40 mm machine screw, nut and washers, or 1 x 3 mm x 40 mm selftapping screw. 69.0 mm 20.0 mm (2.72”) (0.79”) 2 x 5.0 mm (0.20”) holes 1 x 3.5 mm (0.14”) hole | 17 Installation | V90 Installation Manual...
Each wired handset cable includes a connector assembly that must be installed in a bulkhead, dashboard or other suitable panel. Socket body Mounting surface Bezel Drill 24 mm diameter hole to clear socket body Connector cover 18 | Installation | V90 Installation Manual...
Refit the plastic trim pieces. Fasteners • 4 x M3 x 10 mm machine screws, spring washers, flat washers and M3 nuts, or • 4 x M3 x 10 mm selftapping screws. | 19 Installation | V90 Installation Manual...
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Replace the plastic trims. Fasteners • 4 x M3 x 40 mm machine screws, spring washers, flat washers and M3 nuts, or • 4 x 3 mm x 40 mm selftapping screws. Box drain hole 20 | Installation | V90 Installation Manual...
Always mount the VHF antenna as high as possible and at least 1 m (39 inches) from the transceiver. NMEA 2000 (N2K) connector The V90 radio can be connected to an NMEA 2000 network using a cable (not supplied). For further information, see “NMEA 2000 Network” on page 26.
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Connectors 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Wired handsets Number Label Wire color Black TX/RX_A Blue TX/RX_B Green POWER-SW White Grey MIC_AF- Yellow MIC_AF+ Orange ¼ Note: All the necessary wires are included in the handset cable supplied. | 23 Installation | V90 Installation Manual...
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HORN Wire to horn button Not connected Not connected ¼ Notes: • Use a normally-open horn button. • A GPS source is required to enable full functionality of DSC calling, especially DISTRESS calls. 24 | Installation | V90 Installation Manual...
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Use a 4-8 ohm speaker or loud hailer horn rated at no less than 30 W. Higher impedance will reduce audio output volume. Connector 11 - programming connector This is a Micro-USB receptacle used for factory diagnostic purposes. | 25 Installation | V90 Installation Manual...
¼ Note: You must enter your User MMSI before the DSC functions of this radio will work. See the Setup section in the V90 Operating Manual for full setup details. NMEA 2000 Network The radio can be connected to an NMEA 2000 network using an NMEA 2000 compliant cable (not supplied).
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