Furuno DSC-6 User manual

Models DSC-6/6A
Catalogue No. W-3219d
MF/HF DSC TERMINAL
●Distress and safety communications
●Fast and efficient routine communications
●24-character x 2-line LCD display backlit for
nighttime use
●File editing capability for readiness in
emergency
●Automatic entry of own ship position (nav
option) with manual override
●Scanning of DSC frequencies for distress
and general calls on MF/HF
●Semi-automatic/Automatic telephone service
●Options:
Printer PP-500/510, Distress Message
controller DMC-5 for centralized
control/monitoring distress alarms
The Digital Selective Calling (DSC) system is one of the
essential elements of the GMDSS, the automated digital
communication system developed by the International
Maritime Organisation (IMO) to enhance navigational
safety. The DSC system can also be used to quickly
and efficiently establish routine communications with
other ships and coast stations that are DSC equipped.
The DSC-6/6A both consist of a combined encoder and
decoder for generating and receiving digital selective
calls. When used in conjunction with a FURUNO MF/HF
transmitter/receiver they provide full automatic control of
transmit and receive frequency, class of emission, and
other parameters as entered from the front panel or
contained in the telecommand information in an
incoming call. They also allow scanning of distress or
routine DSC frequencies via an appropriate FURUNO
receiver.
In an emergency the DSC-6/6A transmits a distress alert
via the radio equipment five seconds after pressing the
[DISTRESS] button. When the DSC Watch Receiver
AA-50 is connected, the DSC-6 processes the
messages received on the MF/HF DSC distress and
safety frequencies.
The DSC-6A incorporates an independent receiver
which keeps a continuous watch on MF DSC frequency
2187.5 kHz.
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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
1. Rules and Regulations
CCIR Rec. 493 (Class A), 541
IMO Res. A609 (15), CEPT TR/34-01
2. Distress Call and Message
Distress Call and Message (RR3112: Format specifier
(distress), Self-ID, Nature of distress, Distress coordinates,
Time, Telecommand, EOS, ECC)
3. Class of Emission
DSC: F1B/J2B (J2B w/FS-1562)
Voice:J3E, H3E (2182 kHz)
TTY: F1B/J2B (J2B w/FS-1562)
4. Manual Setting or Scan of Distress Frequencies
MF/HF DSC:
2187.5, 4207.5, 6312, 8414.5, 12577, 16804.5 kHz
Corresponding MF/HF NBDP (not scanned):
2174.5, 4177.5, 6268, 8376.5, 12520, 16695 kHz
TP: 2182, 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290, 16420 kHz
5. Message Storage
Receive:
50 distress messages max. plus 50 non-distress messages
Transmit:
50 non-distress messages plus 99 files containing station ID,
telephone no., frequency, etc.
6. Nav Data
IEC61162
7. Alarms
Aural and visual on receipt of distress, urgency or general
calls
8. Display
24 characters x 2 lines
Character composition: 5 x 7 dots
LCD with adjustable backlighting
9. Modulator and Demodulator
Level: -30 dBm to +10 dBm at 600 ohms, balanced
Frequency: Mark 1615 Hz, Space 1785 Hz, 100 baud
Stability: ±0.5 Hz
RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS OF DSC-6A
Receive Frequency: 2187.5 kHz
Sensitivity: Error rate 1 % at 0 dBµV
POWER SUPPLY
10.8 - 40.0 VDC, 15 W
115/230 VAC thru AC/DC changeover supply
EQUIPMENT LIST
Standard
1. DSC terminal
2. Installation materials and spare parts
Optional
1. Mounting bracket
2. Printer PP-500
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
SPECIFICATIONS OF DSC-6/6A
99043N Printed in Japan
24 VDC
VCTF-1.25 x 2C, 3 m
Operator’s room
Distress
message
controller
DMC-5
Centralized control/monitoring
Captain’s room
CO-SPEVV-SB-C 0.2 x 2 P, 30 m max.
Alarms
DSC-6/6A standard system
PRINTER
PP-500/510
115 or 230 VAC 24 VDC
Position data
Distress alarms
ALLWAVE RECEIVER
RV-107
DPYC-1.25
57FE-338-205W, 5 m
Setting telecommand,
working freq., etc.
CO-SPEVV-SB-C, 0.2 x 2P, 30 m max (2 ports for MF/HF DSC and VHF DSC)
NAV
NBDP Terminal
DP-5/6
MF/HF DSC
RECEIVER
AA-50
Option
Setting telecommand,
working freq., etc.
DSC distress
and safety
(continuous watch)
DSC signal,
telephony,
telex
DSC ship business and routine
(scanning watch)
DSC signal,
telephony,
telex
DSC distress
and safety
(continuous watch)
DSC ship business and routine
(scanning watch)
NAVTEX Receiver NX-500
2182 Watch receiverAA-45B
EGC Receiver EGC-5
DSC-6/6A
FS-1562
For DSC-6A
DPYC-1.25
(For PP-500) (For PP-510)
FS-1562
NBDP Terminal
DP-5/6
MF/HF DSC
RECEIVER
AA-50
DSC-6/6A
For DSC-6A
299 11.8"
258 10.2"
143 5.6"
(95 3.7") (95 3.7") 6 -˘7.5
254.1 10.0"
127 5.0"
89 3.5"
(89 3.5")
Weight: 3.5 kg
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