Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DSC CONTROLLER DS-100 Icom
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL DS-100 DSC CONTROLLER.
i FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The DS-100 DSC CONTROLLER is designed and built with Icom’s superior tech- nology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPOR T ANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- pletely before using the controller .
ii CAUTIONS R W ARNING! NEVER connect the controller to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. R W ARNING NEVER transmit a distress call when your vessel does not need immediate help. Distress calls can be used only in times of emergency .
iii FOREWORD ........................................................................ i IMPORT ANT ........................................................................ i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ...................................................... i FEA TURES .
1 1 P ANEL DESCRIPTION ■ 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. e CALL SWITCH [CALL] ➥ Push this key to call subject menu screen.
2 1 P ANEL DESCRIPTION must be set in advance. 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 INDICA TOR ➥ “GPS” appears while GPS receiver is connected.
2 CALL PROCEDURE 3 ■ 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.
CALL PROCEDURE 2 4 ■ Distress call/ Regular operation T ransmit 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 ONL Y WHEN IM- MEDIA TE HELP IS NEEDED.
2 CALL PROCEDURE 5 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.
CALL PROCEDURE 2 6 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.
7 2 CALL PROCEDURE ■ Group call q Push [CALL], then push [ √ ] one or more times to select ‘Group call’, then push [ENT]. w Select the desired address, then push [ENT]. • Enter the 8 digit address when ‘Manual entry’ is selected. e Push [CALL] and [ENT] si- multaneously to transmit a ‘Group call’.
CALL PROCEDURE 2 8 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.
9 3 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL ■ T o receive a DSC call D When receiving a DSC call Y ou should act in one of the following ways depending on the received DSC format (or category): • W ait for a voice transmission on the traffic frequency . • T ransmit an acknowledgement with DSC or voice.
■ 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 .
WHEN RECEIVE A CALL 11 3 D When receiving an All ships call When receiving a Routine or Safety all ships call, an alarm (Pi-pi) sounds. When you receive a distress or Urgency all ships call, an alarm (Pi-po) sounds with max. AF level continuously . • Push [CLR] to cancel the alarm.
WHEN RECEIVING A CALL 3 12 D When receiving a Distress ACK When receiving a distress ac- knowledgement, an alarm (Pi- po) sounds with max. AF level continuously . And at the same time, the transceiver’s (IC- M501EURO) operating channel changes to CH 16 automati- cally .
13 3 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL ■ 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.
3 14 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].
3 15 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL • All ships q Push [CALL], then push [ √ ] several times to select ‘Re- ceived calls’, then push [ENT]. w Select ‘Other message’, then push [ENT]. e Select ‘All ships call’, then push [ENT]. • Push [ Y ] or [ Z ] to scroll the message.
16 3 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 RL Y ACK’, then push [ENT].
17 4 SET -UP ■ Select ‘Set-up’ The following setting/operations available in ‘Set-up’ menu. • Address ID • Of fset time • Brightness • Contrast • MMSI check q Push [CALL], then push [ √ ] several times to select ‘Set- up’, then push [ENT].
4 SET -UP 18 • 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.
4 SET -UP 19 ■ Offset time Local time can be used when the GPS position data is valid and off set time is input. q Push [CALL], then push [ √ ] one or more times to select ‘Set-up’, then push [ENT]. w Select ‘Offset time’, then push [ENT].
CONNECTION AND INST ALLA TIONS 5 20 t y q r e w IC-M501EURO DS-100 13.8V DC GND u ■ Connection diagram NOTE: Binding the GPS cable, GPS connector and clone receptacle with the water resistant tape, increases the water-proo fi ng of the controller .
5 21 CONNECTION AND INST ALLA TIONS ■ 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.
5 22 CONNECTION AND INST ALLA TIONS ■ 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.
6 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 23 Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz) CH T ransmit Receive T ransmit Receive 156.550 156.550 156.050 160.650 156.600 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 156.100 160.700 156.750 156.750 156.800 156.800 156.850 156.850 156.
24 7 SPECIFICA TIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Options MB-75 FLUSH MOUNTER For mounting the DS-100 to a panel. Available in black or white. CS-DS100 CLONING SOFTW ARE OPC-478 CLONING CABLE Allows quick and simple setting of vessel name, call sign, ID, etc. from a PC.
25 8 DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm) 165.0 84.4 110.0 31.4 53.0 25.0 145.0.
9 MB-75 (OPTION) 26 ■ MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT The MB-75 is used to mount the DS-100 DSC CON- TROLLER fl ush to a fl at surface such as an instrument panel. • Supplied accessories Clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 MB-75 27 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 T ighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in- strument control panel.
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TEMPLA TE 164 (6 15 / 32 ) 149 (5 7 / 8 ) 16 ( 5 / 8 ) 92 (3 5 / 8 ) 4 – R11( 7 / 16 ) Unit: mm (inch) Cut here.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 6-9-16, Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0002, Japan Kind of equipment: DSC CONTROLLER This compliances is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) EN 301 025-2 V0.
Count on us! 6-9-16 Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan A-5654H-1EU- q Printed in Japan © 2000 Icom Inc. ‘ GER ‘ AUT ‘ GBR ‘ IRL ‘ FRA ‘ NED ‘ BEL .
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