Icom DS-100 (#02) User manual

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DS-100
DSC CONTROLLER
(#02)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The DS-100 (#02)
DSC CONTROLLER is designed and built with Icom’s superior
technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product
should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
pletely before using the controller.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the DS-100.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
☞Class D DSC terminal
The DS-100 (#02)
VHF DSC CONTROLLER is designed as
a ‘Class D DSC terminal unit’ for the IC-M401EURO or
IC-M503 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS .
DS-100 (#02) is not compatible with DS-100 (#01). The
plug of the control cable is a different type.
☞Self ID indication
THE MMSI NUMBER SHOULD BE PROGRAMMED BY
A DEALER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
The DS-100 (#02) does not function when there is no ID
programmed. Therefore, the ID code should be checked
in the Set-up menu.
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of
Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United states, the United King-
dom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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CE Versions of the DS-100 which display the “CE”
symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the
essential requirements of the European Radio and
Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC.
This warning symbol indicates that this equipment
operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or
may be subject to licensing conditions in the country
of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct
version of this radio, or the correct programming for
this radio, to comply with national licensing require-
ments.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the controller to an AC
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING NEVER transmit a distress call when
your vessel does not need immediate help. Distress calls can
be used only in times of emergency.
NEVER connect the controller to a power source of more
than 16 V DC. Such a connection will ruin the controller.
NEVER place the controller where normal operation of the
ship may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
AVOID using or placing the controller in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F).
KEEP the controller out of the reach of children.
KEEP the antenna cable and DC power cable as far away
as possible from electrical pumps, generators and other elec-
tronic instruments to prevent instrument malfunctions.
KEEP the controller and microphone at least 1 meter away
from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzene or alcohol
when cleaning, as they can damage the terminal unit sur-
faces.
CAUTIONS
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FOREWORD ........................................................................ i
IMPORTANT ........................................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ...................................................... i
FEATURES .......................................................................... i
WARNING ............................................................................ i
CAUTIONS .......................................................................... ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... iii
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION .............................................. 1-2
■Front panel ................................................................. 1
■Function display ......................................................... 2
2 CALL PROCEDURE ................................................. 3–8
■Entry an MMSI ........................................................... 3
■Distress call/Simple operation ...................................... 4
■Distress call/Regular operation ..................................... 5
■Entry Position/Time .................................................... 6
■Distress call to ships .................................................. 7
■Individual call ............................................................. 7
■Group call .................................................................. 8
■All ships call ............................................................... 8
3 WHEN RECEIVING A DSC CALL ........................ 10–17
■When receive a distress call .................................... 10
■Received message .................................................. 14
4 SET-UP ................................................................. 18–20
■Select ‘Set-up’ .......................................................... 18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
■Address ID ............................................................... 18
■Offset time ............................................................... 20
■Brightness ................................................................ 20
■Contrast ................................................................... 20
■MMSI check ............................................................. 20
5 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION ................ 21–23
■Connection diagram ................................................. 21
■Rear panel description ............................................. 22
■Supplied accessories ............................................... 22
■Mounting .................................................................. 23
6 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ................................... 24
7 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ............................. 25
■Specifications ........................................................... 25
■Options .................................................................... 25
8 DIMENSIONS .............................................................. 26
9 MB-75 (OPTION) ................................................... 27-28
■MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT ..................................... 27
10 TEMPLATE ................................................................. 29
11 DOC ............................................................................ 31
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Front panel
qDISTRESS BUTTON
Push and hold for 5 sec. to make a distress call.
wCLEAR SWITCH [CLR]
➥Push this key to cancel Call repeat.
➥Push this key to cancel the menu.
eCALL SWITCH [CALL]
➥Push this key to call up a subject menu screen.
➥Push the key to return to the start screen.
rENTER [ENT]
➥Enters the selected subject and advances the item to in-
dicate the contents.
➥Push this key to determine the data.
tUP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT SWITCHES [Y]/[Z]/[ΩΩ]/[≈≈]
➥Push [Y]/[Z] to select the menu contents in the selected
item.
➥Push [Y]/[Z] to adjust brightness and contrast.
➥Push [Ω]/[≈] to move the cursor position.
yKEYPAD
➥Input the corresponding number or letters when re-
quired.
➥Other functions are as follows;
[A/a]–Push this key to toggle between capital letters,
small letters or numerals. ‘A; capital letter’ or ‘a;
small letter’ appears in the upper right of the display,
depending on selection.
[BS]–Backspace key.
uFUNCTION DISPLAY
During normal operation the display shows position and
UTC (or Local) time when a GPS receiver is connected.
This is updated each time new GPS data is received.
If no GPS receiver is connected, the position and UTC time
must be set in advance.
CLR CALL ENT
WATER RESISTANT
1
QZ
3
DEF
2
ABC
4
GHI
6
MNO
5
JKL
7
PRS
9
WXY
8
TUV
A/a
BS 0
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1PANEL DESCRIPTION
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
qGPS INDICATOR
➥“GPS” appears while GPS receiver is connected.
➥“GPS’ disappears when no GPS receiver is connected.
➥“MNL’ appears when the time data and position data are
input manually.
wTIME ZONE INDICATOR
➥“Local” appears when the offset time data in the ‘Set-up’
menu is entered.
➥“No time data’ appears when no GPS receiver is con-
nected and no time data is input manually.
ePOSITION INDICATOR
➥Shows the GPS position data.
• “??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data, when
the GPS position data is invalid. In such a case, the last
position data is held for up to 23.5 hours.
➥Shows the manually input position data when no GPS re-
ceiver is connected. “MNL” appears instead of “GPS” at q.
• “??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data, 4
hours after the position data is input manually up until
23.5 hours have past.
➥“No position data” appears when no GPS receiver is con-
nected and no position data is input manually.
-VHF DSC CONTROLLER-
CH 70 WATCHING
GPS:UTC4:45
Lat4559'N
Lo 13444'E
w
q
e
NOTE: When no key operation is made for more than 5
minutes, the function display contents returns to the open-
ing menu message as shown at left, automatically.
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■Entring an MMSI
An ID code of your ship must be
entered before using the unit for
the first time. Only 3 selectable
subjects appear when your ID
code has not been entered yet.
No distress call can be transmit-
ted in the above condition.
DEntring an MMSI
qPush [CALL], then push [√]
to select ‘Set up’.
wPush [ENT], then push [Z]
several times to select
‘MMSI entry’, then push
[ENT] again.
eEnter the 9 (nine) digit ID
code.
rPush [POWER] on the con-
nected transceiver to turn the
power OFF.
tPush [POWER] to turn the
power ON again. All operat-
ing items/functions can be
selected and use from now
on.
<Select a subject>
Entry position/time
Received calls
≈Set up
<Select a subject>
Brightness
Contrast
MMSI check
≈MMSI entry
<CLR Exit / ENT OK>
<Entry a MMSI >
ID:(9digit)
_____________
Turn power OFF once,
then turn it ON again
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■Distress call/Simple operation
A distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion 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.
They are included automatically when a GPS receiver is con-
nected. If no GPS is connected, input them, if possible.
NEVER: USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN
YOUR SHIP IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY.
DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN
IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED.
qConfirm any distress call is
not being received.
wLift up the switch cover. Push
and hold the [DISTRESS]
button for 5 sec. to transmit
the distress call.
• A DSC channel (Ch 70) is auto-
matically selected and the dis-
tress call is transmitted.
• If you have the time, select the
nature of the distress and contents.
• If no GPS is connected, your location and UTC time should be
input.
eAfter transmitting the call, the transceiver is set to the
phone frequency (Ch 16) automatically.
• The controller is still waiting on
Ch 70 for an acknowledgment
call.
rWhen receiving the acknowl-
edgment, reply to the con-
nected station via the
transceiver’s microphone as
described on the page at
right.
NOTE:
• Distress alert (simple operation) contains (default);
Kind of distress: Undesignated distress
Position data: According to the displayed information.
- GPS or manual input position data held for 23.5 hrs.
• 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.
• Push [DISTRESS] button to transmit a renewed distress call, if de-
sired.
• Push [CLR] to cancel the ‘Call repeat’ mode.
The ‘cancel acknowledgement’ is automatically transmitted
when the [CLR] key is pushed.
<Push and hold
[DISTRESS] for 5 sec>
Nature of distress:
Undesignated
GPS : UTC 15:22
12°34’N
123°45’W
Distress alert
Completed
Now waiting for
acknowledgment
<CLR→Exit>
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■Distress call/Regular operation
Transmit a distress call after selecting the ‘Distress setting’.
NEVER: USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN
YOUR SHIP IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY.
DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN
IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED.
qPush [CALL], then push [√]
several times to select ‘Dis-
tress setting’.
wPush [ENT] to select <Select
a nature>. Push [√] several
times to select the desired
nature, then push [ENT].
• Push [CLR] to Exit the menu.
eConfirm the location data,
then push [ENT] to confirm the time data.
rConfirm the UTC time, then push [ENT] to confirm the time
data.
• If no GPS is connected, your location and UTC time should be
input.
tLift up the [DISTRESS] switch cover. Push and hold the
button for 5 sec. to transmit
the distress call.
• A DSC channel (Ch 70) is auto-
matically selected and the dis-
tress call is transmitted.
• If no GPS is connected, your lo-
cation and UTC time should be
input.
yAfter transmitting the call, the
transceiver is set to the voice
calling channel (Ch 16) auto-
matically.
• The controller is still waiting for
an acknowledgment call on Ch
70.
uWhen receiving the acknowl-
edgment, reply to the con-
nected station via the
transceiver’s microphone as
described on page 8.
<Select a subject>
Entry position/time
Individual call
Group call
All ships call
Received calls
≈Distress setting
<Select a nature>
Undesignated
Fire,Explosion
Flooding
Collision
Grounding
Capsizing
≈Sinking
Disable adrift
Abandoning ship
Piracy attack
Man overboard
EPIRB emission
<Push and hold
[DISTRESS] for 5 sec>
Nature of distress:
Abandoning ship
GPS : UTC 15:22
12.34’N
123.45’W
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NOTE:
• ‘nature of distress’ will be valid for 10 min. until a distress
call transmits. After 10 min. it reverts to an undesignated dis-
tress.
• Distress call repeats every 3.5–4.5 min., until receiving an
‘acknowledgement’
• Beep (Pi,Pi) sounds with the max. volume every 1 sec. until
acknowledgement is received.
• Push clear to cancel a distress call prior to receiving and an
acknowledgement.
The ‘cancel acknowledgement’ is automatically transmitted when
the [CLR] key is pushed.
■Entry Position/Time
When no GPS receiver is connected, the ‘Entry
Position/Time’ appears at the top of the subject menu.
qPush [CALL], then push [√] to select ‘Entry Position/Time’.
wPush [ENT], then enter the latitude data with the key pad.
ePush [Y]/[Z] to select N; north latitude or S; south latitude,
then push [ENT].
• Push [Ω]/[≈] to move the cur-
sor then push [Y]/[Z] to correct
the data
• Push [CLR] to Exit the menu.
• Push [A/a], the push [ENT] to
enter ‘Null data’.
rEnter the longitude data with
the key pad.
tPush [Y]/[Z] to select E;
east longitude or W; west
longitude, then push [ENT].
• Push [Ω]/[≈] to move the cur-
sor then push [Y]/[Z] to correct
the data
• Push [CLR] to Exit the menu.
• Push [A/a], the push [ENT] to
enter ‘Null data’.
<Input a position>
Latitude
°’N
Longitude
°’E
<A/a Null data>
<CLR Exit / ENT OK>
<Input a Time>
UTC :
<A/a Null data>
<CLR Exit / ENT OK>
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