NSR Marine NHR-1500 User manual

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User Manual
MF/HF RADIO（GMDSS）
NHR-1500

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GENERAL INFORMATION
i. Copyright
The entire contents in this user manual, including any future updates, revisions, and modifications, shall remain
the property of NSR at all times. Unauthorized copies or reproduction of this manual, either in part or whole, in
any form of print and electronic media, is prohibited. The contents herein can only be used for the intended
purpose of this manual.
ii. Disclaimer
NSR is devoted to publish and maintain this user manual. As we continue to improve our products to satisfy
customers’ needs, information in this document is subject to change without prior notice. NSR does not make any
representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document
and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to
special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.
iii. Warning
Any attempt to install or execute software not supplied by NSR on this device will result in the warranty being
void. Any attempt to modify the software on this device in a way not specified by NSR will result in the warranty
being void.
iv. Notice
Please read this manual carefully to ensure proper use before installation and operation of the NHR-1500.

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MODIFY RECORD
No.
Modify by
Date
Paragraph
Version
Reason
1
Q/A
2017/07/01
01
First edition
2
Q/A
2018/11/07
02
Add the specifications
3
Q/A
2019/05/27
03
Update the latest feature
4
Q/A
2019/06/11
04
Update the drawings
5
Q/A
2020/01/01
All
05
General modification
6
Q/A
2020/06/10
All
06
General modification
7
Q/A
2020/09/21
All
07
General modification
8
Q/A
2021/01/26
1-3,7, App.1, App.5
08
Update the software and drawings
9
Q/A
2021/04/01
All
09
NBDP operations
10
Q/A
2021/06/11
2.1, 5, App.6,App.7
10
General modification
11
Q/A
2021/07/09
1, 7, App.7
11
Update the drawings with BAM etc.
12
Q/A
2021/08/02
5
12
NBDP modification etc.
13
Q/A
2021/10/15
App.2,App.6
13
NBDP menu tree & drawings etc.
14
Q/A
2021/11/01
1.4, 7.7, App.6
14
Update the drawings
15
Q/A
2022/06/10
1.4, 7, App.5&6
15
Add Alarm Unit and PN, update the
drawings
16
Q/A
2022/09/09
1.4, 7, App.6
16
Update the drawings etc.
17
Q/A
2022/10/19
ALL
17
General modification
18
Q/A
2023/1/16
7.1 & 7.2
18
Installation requirements

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Outline............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Features ...........................................................................................................................1
1.3 System Description........................................................................................................................1
1.4 System Configuration ....................................................................................................................3
2. BASIC OPERATION...............................................................................................................................6
2.1 Control Unit Description.................................................................................................................6
2.2 Power On/Off .................................................................................................................................6
2.3 SSB Screen ...................................................................................................................................7
2.4 DSC Watch Scan Screen...............................................................................................................8
2.5 Brightness Adjustment...................................................................................................................9
2.6 Main Speaker On/Off ...................................................................................................................10
2.7 Scan Setting.................................................................................................................................10
2.7.1 Distress Scan..................................................................................................................... 11
2.7.2 Routine Scan..................................................................................................................... 11
2.8 Auto Acknowledgement Setting...................................................................................................13
2.9 System Setting.............................................................................................................................13
2.9.1 Language...........................................................................................................................14
2.9.2 Print....................................................................................................................................14
2.9.3 Audio..................................................................................................................................15
2.9.4 Display Mode Setting.........................................................................................................17
2.9.5 Date/Time Setting..............................................................................................................18
2.9.6 Position Setting..................................................................................................................20
2.9.7 Timeout Setting..................................................................................................................22
2.9.8 Network Setting.................................................................................................................23
2.9.9 Port....................................................................................................................................25
2.10 Address List ...............................................................................................................................25
2.10.1 View an Address..............................................................................................................26
2.10.2 Add an Address ...............................................................................................................27
2.10.3 Delete an Address...........................................................................................................28
2.10.4 Call to anAddress ...........................................................................................................29
2.11 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................29
2.11.1 Program Version..............................................................................................................30
2.11.2 LCD Test ..........................................................................................................................30
2.11.3 Key Test ...........................................................................................................................30
2.11.4 Audio Test.........................................................................................................................31
2.11.5 Error Log..........................................................................................................................32
2.12 User Manager............................................................................................................................33
2.12.1 Channel List.....................................................................................................................33
2.12.2 Alert List...........................................................................................................................37
2.12.3 Daily Test.........................................................................................................................39
2.12.4 DSC Log..........................................................................................................................41
3. SSB OPERATION.................................................................................................................................43
3.1 Type of Emission Selection..........................................................................................................43
3.2 Channel & Frequency Selection..................................................................................................43
3.2.1 Channel .............................................................................................................................44
3.2.2 Frequency..........................................................................................................................45
3.3 Transmit .......................................................................................................................................45
3.3.1 Transmitting Procedure .....................................................................................................45
3.3.2 Transmitting Power Setting ...............................................................................................46
3.4 Receive........................................................................................................................................46

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3.4.1 RF Gain Adjustment ..........................................................................................................46
3.4.2 Squelch..............................................................................................................................47
4. DSC OPERATION................................................................................................................................. 48
4.1 DSC Description ..........................................................................................................................48
4.1.1 DSC Message....................................................................................................................48
4.1.2 Audio Alarms......................................................................................................................49
4.1.3 DSC Call Screens..............................................................................................................50
4.2 DSC Distress Operation ..............................................................................................................52
4.2.1 Send a Distress Call..........................................................................................................52
4.2.2 Receive a Distress Call.....................................................................................................62
4.2.3 Relay a Distress Call.........................................................................................................68
4.2.4 Cancel a Distress Call.......................................................................................................75
4.3 DSC General Calls.......................................................................................................................78
4.3.1 Individual Call ....................................................................................................................78
4.3.2 Group Call..........................................................................................................................90
4.3.3 Area Call............................................................................................................................93
4.3.4 Position Call.......................................................................................................................97
4.3.5 Test Call...........................................................................................................................104
4.3.6 Polling Call.......................................................................................................................109
5. NBDP OPERATION.............................................................................................................................111
5.1 NBDP Overview..........................................................................................................................111
5.1.1 Terminal Description.........................................................................................................111
5.1.2 Menu Operation............................................................................................................... 112
5.2 NBDP Communication...............................................................................................................133
5.2.1 Preparations ....................................................................................................................133
5.2.2 ARQ Communication.......................................................................................................133
5.2.3 FEC Communication .......................................................................................................138
6. CW OPERATION..............................................................................................................................142
7. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................143
7.1 Antenna......................................................................................................................................143
7.1.1 TX/RXAntenna................................................................................................................143
7.1.2 DSC Watch RXAntenna..................................................................................................144
7.2 Antenna Coupler........................................................................................................................145
7.2.1 Installation........................................................................................................................146
7.2.2 Grounding........................................................................................................................146
7.3 Transceiver.................................................................................................................................147
7.4 Control Unit................................................................................................................................148
7.5 Handset......................................................................................................................................148
7.6 NBDP Terminal...........................................................................................................................148
7.7 Alarm Unit...................................................................................................................................149
7.8 Power Supply.............................................................................................................................149
7.9 Connection.................................................................................................................................150
7.9.1 Cables to Antenna Coupler .............................................................................................150
7.9.2 I/O Connection.................................................................................................................150
7.10 MMSI Setting ...........................................................................................................................150
8. MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................................153
8.1 Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................153
8.2 Simple Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................154
8.3 Error Messages..........................................................................................................................154
APPENDIX 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................155
APPENDIX 2 MENU TREE..................................................................................................................157
APPENDIX 3 NBDP COMMAND AND ABBREVIATION....................................................................159
APPENDIX 4 FREQUENCY TABLES .................................................................................................160
APPENDIX 5 SENTENCE DISCRIPTION...........................................................................................173
APPENDIX 6 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS........................................................................................179

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1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Outline
NHR-1500 MF/HF RADIO (GMDSS) is a high performance MF/HF device, capable of voice communication and
DSC (digital selective calling) facilities as well. Conforming to Class A standard set for MF/HF DSC by ITU and
IMO regulation, NHR-1500 can be part of onboard GMDSS package for vessels of A2/A3/A4 sea area. NHR-1500
conforms to the regulations of ITU-R M.476-5, ITU-R M.492-6, ITU-R M.493-15, ITU-R M.541-10, IMO
MSC.302 (87) [2010], IEC 61097-9, IEC 61097-3, IEC 60945, IEC 62923-1, IEC 62923-2 etc.
NHR-1500 is the new generation of NSR MF/HF product, easy to install and maintain.
1.2 Product Features
The main features of the NHR-1500 include:
Large 7-inch color LCD.
Knob & touch screen operation.
Android system on NBDP terminal.
LAN network interface.
Data interface to BAM System/INS.
Digital signal processing with software radio technology.
Intelligent scanning for Voice, DSC and NBDP (optional).
Marine communication handset.
1.3 System Description
No.
Unit Description
1
Transceiver Unit (NHR-1500T)
Transceiver Unit is used for transmitting
and receiving radio signal.

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No.
Unit Description
2
Control Unit (NHR-1000C)
Control Unit is mainly used for system
setting and SSB/DSC operation.
3
Antenna Coupler (NHR-1000A)
The Antenna Coupler tunes the antenna to
the transmitter.
4
NBDPTerminal (NBD-100) (option)
NBDP Terminal is designed for ARQ/FEC
communications.
5
Handset (NHS-200)
The handset controls voice communications.
Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch to talk,
and release it to listen for response.

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1.4 System Configuration
NHR-1500 consists of a Control Unit, a Transceiver Unit and an Antenna Coupler and a Handset. The options
include NBDP Terminal, Printer, Antenna, PSU, etc.
STANDARD
Name
Type
Q’ty
Part No.
Remarks
Transceiver Unit
NHR-1500T
1
N992610
Control Unit
NHR-1000C
1
Antenna Coupler
NHR-1000A
1
Handset
NHS-200
1
Installation Materials:
Insulation Tape
1
Waterproof Tape
1
Grounding Copper Strap 0.8m
(for Antenna Coupler)
1
Grounding Copper Braided Line 1.5m
(for Transceiver Unit)
1
Grounding Copper Braided Line 1m
(for Control Unit)
1
Extension Cord 1m
(for Antenna Coupler)
1
Connection Cable 10m
（Control Unit & Transceiver Unit）
1
M8 Bolt
(for Antenna Coupler & Transceiver Unit)
8
Self-tapping Screws
(for Control Unit and Handset)
6
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OPTIONAL
Name
Type
Q’ty
Part No.
Remarks
Power Supply Unit
NPS-300
1
N993430
TX/RX Antenna
NHA100
1
N588011
DSC Watch RX Antenna
NXA100/
NXA100A
1
N585010/
N585011
NBDP Terminal
NBD-100
1
N502613
Keyboard for NBDP
NKB-100
1
N502616
Alarm Unit
NAU-100
1
N502615
Printer
NPT-100
1
N995502
External Speaker
NSK-100
1
N502614
Flush Mount Brackets for Control Unit
NFB700B
1
N561071
Flush Mount Brackets for NBDP Terminal
NFB100
1
N561010

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