Raymarine RAY 210VHF User manual

RAY 210VHF
VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
VHF RADIOTELEPHONEVHF RADIOTELEPHONE
VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
OPERATION MANUAL
OPERATION MANUALOPERATION MANUAL
OPERATION MANUAL

PURPOSE
This contains very important information on the installation,
operation, and maintenance of your new equipment. To get the best
results in operation and performance, please take the time to read
this manual thoroughly.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This device is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many
factors including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions, and
improper handling or use. It is the user's responsibility to exercise common
prudence and navigational judgment, and this device should not be relied
upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgment.
Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service
Representatives. For product information, you may contact the following
regional centres:
The Americas
Raymarine Inc.
22 Cotton Road, Unit H,
Nashua,
NH 03063-4219
USA
[phone]
[phone] (fax)
UK, Rest of the World
Raymarine Ltd.
Anchorage Park,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire
PO3 5TD
[phone]
[phone] (fax)
http://www.raymarine.com/
i

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL 1
1.2 EQUIPMENT FEATURES 1
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS 3
1.3.1 Electrical Specifications 3
1.3.2
Mechanical Specifications 4
SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 5
2.2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 5
2.3 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION 6
2.3.1 Mounting Options 8
2.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 8
2.4.1 DC Power Connections 9
2.4.2 External Speaker Connections 10
2.4.3 Antenna Connections 10
2.4.4 Antenna Mounting Suggestions 10
2.4.5
Grounding 11
SECTION 3
OPERATIONS
3.1 INTRODUCTION 12
3.2 CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY 12
3.2.1 Controls 12
3.2.2 LCD Display 19
3.3 OPERATING PROCEDURE 21
3.3.1 Turning the Power On 21
3.3.2 Setting the Volume 21
3.3.3 Setting the Squelch 21
3.3.4 Selecting a Channel 21
3.3.5 Setting the Power Output 21
3.3.6 To Transmit 21
3.3.7 Selecting a Weather Channel 22
ii

SECTION 4
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
4.1 RECEIVING CIRCUIT OPERATION 25
4.1.1 Antenna Switching Circuit 25
4.1.2 High Frequency Amplifier Circuit 25
4.1.3 1st Intermediate Frequency Amplifier Circuit 25
4.1.4 2nd Intermediate Frequency Amplifier Circuit 25
4.1.5 Low Frequency Circuit 26
4.1.6 Squelch Circuit 26
4.1.7 Low Frequency Treatment Circuit (CPU AF
Board) 26
4.1.8 WX Alert Detection 26
4.2 TRANSMITTING CIRCUIT OPERATION 26
4.2.1 Microphone Amplifier Circuit 26
4.2.2 High Frequency Power Amplifier 27
4.2.3 APC Circuit 27
4.2.4 Antenna Monitoring Circuit 27
4.3
PLL CIRCUIT OPERATION 27
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 GENERAL 30
5.1.1 How to contact Raymarine 30
5.2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 31
5.3 ALIGNMENTS AND SERVICE 31
5.3.1 Test Equipment 32
5.3.2 PLL Adjustment 32
5.3.3 Frequency Adjustment (TRANSMITTER) 33
5.3.4 Modulation Adjustment (TRANSMITTER) 33
5.3.5 Power Output Adjustment 33
5.3.6 RF Sensitivity Adjustment (RECEIVER) 33
5.3.7 Weather Alert Frequency Adjustment
(RECEIVER) 34
5.4 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 34
5.4.1
Master Reset 34
SECTION 6 PARTS LIST & DRAWINGS
6.1 PART LOCATION LIST 37
6.2 ASSEMBLY DRAWING 43
6.3
SCHEMATIC DRAWING 45
SECTION 7 APPENDIX
7.1 VHF MARINE CHANNEL USAGE GUIDE 52
iii

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
VHF
Very High Frequency: 30MHz to 300MHz
FM
Frequency Modulation
Carrier Wave
A Radio Frequency on which Intelligence is superimposed
Dual Watch
M
onitor channel 16 while working on another
channel
All Scan
Scans all channels
Select Scan
Scans only user selected memory channels
U.S.A. Channels
Channel designations as defined by the FCC
International Channels
C
hannel designations as defined by
International Telecommunication Union
Canadian Channels
Channel designat
i
ons as defined by the
DOC
Weather Channels
C
hannels for routine and emergency
weather information broadcast by NOAA
Simplex
Transmit and receive on the same frequency
Duplex
T
ransmit and receive on different
frequencies
Squelch
To suppress totally
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
TX
Transmit
RX
Receive
RF
Radio Frequency
CPU
Central Processing Unit
PLL
P
hase Lock Loop (A type of frequency
Synthesizer)
VCO
Voltage Control Oscillator
PTT switch Microphone push-to-talk switch
iv

1
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
Congratulations on your purchase of Raymarine's RAY210 marine
radiotelephone.
Your RAY210 VHF-FM marine radiotelephone provides reliable simplex and
duplex (two-frequency) communications between ships and from ships at sea to
public or private shore stations. The RAY210 is programmed for two-way
communication on all the International, US and Canadian channels plus
reception on ten separate weather channels, and the international calling and
safety channels (16/9). Simple installation requires attaching the mounting yoke
and microphone bracket, connection to a 13.6 Vdc power source, and to a proper
VHF antenna.
This manual describes the physical and functional characteristics of the
radiotelephone.
1.2 EQUIPMENT FEATURES
The RAY210 is designed and manufactured to provide ease of installation and
operation with excellent reliability. The important built-in features of the
equipment are listed below;
1) 51 transmitting channels and 93 receiving channels within the assigned
VHF/FM maritime band. All U.S. and International channels are included.
2) Automatically scans four modes;
• ALL channels
• Any selected channels
• Dual watch plus weather: channel 16/9 and any other selected weather
channel
• Dual Watch: channel 16/9 and any other selected channel.
3) All solid-state circuitry for low current drain and maximum reliability.
4) Exclusive circuit that automatically selects USA channel 16 and 25 watts
output power when radio turned on.
5) High-performance receiver section with optimum selectivity for operation in
"noisy" or "high traffic" areas.
6) Four watts audio output power to speaker provide adequate volume even in a
noisy environment.

2
7) Large speaker cavity designed to provide superior audio quality.
8) Selected channel number indicated on the LCD digital display.
9) "Quick" channel 16 or 9 key to instantly switch to emergency channel 16/9.
10) Full 25 watts RF output power to the antenna port with protective circuitry
to prevent damage to the radio if operating into a faulty antenna system.

3
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
Appendix 1 : Design Specification Model RAY210
General : FCC Part 80, ITU Radio Regulations Appendix 18.
DOC CAT V RSS-18 Issue 2.
1.3.1 Electrical Specifications;
Transmitter
Channel 51 USA /International
Frequency Stability +/-5ppm(+/-0.0005%)
Channel Spacing 25KHz Increment
Power Output 25Watts Switchable to 1 Watt
into 50 ohm at 13.6 Vdc.
Modulation Frequency Modulated 16F3
(+/-4.5KHz at 1000Hz)
Modulation Audio within the limit of +/-3dB at
6dB/oct freq. curve (300-2.5KHz)
Hum & Noise Level Greater than 40dB below audio
Audio distortion less than 10% at 1KHz for +/-
3KHz deviation
Spurious & Harmonic greater than 70dB below carrier
power.
Antenna Impedance 50 ohms
Receiver
Channel 93 (Includes 10 WX Channels)
Frequency Range 156.025 to 163.275MHz in
25KHz increments
Frequency Stability ±5ppm (±0.0005%)
–20degree C to +50degree C
Sensitivity 0.3µV for 12dB SINAD
Squelch Sens. Threshold 0.2µV or better
Tight Squelch Sens. 1µV
Adjacent CH Rejection greater than 70dB
Spurious Image Rejection greater than 70dB
Intermodulation Rejection
greater than 70dB
Audio Output 4 Watts @ 4 ohms with Less
than 10% distortion
Hum & Noise greater than 40dB
Operating Requirement
Input Voltage 13.6 Vdc ±15% (11.6 to 15.6Vdc)
Current Required for
Transmit Less than 5.5 A at 25 Watts
Less than 1.3 A at 25 Watts
Operating Temperature –20º C to +50º C

4
1.3.2 Mechanical Specifications
Waterproofness: CFR 46 Parts 110,111
Mechanical Requirement
(1) Cabinet Front : ABS
Rear : Die-Cast
(2) Keyboard Silicon Rubber
(3) Display Custom LCD ( EL Backlit LCD )
(4) External Hardware Non Corrosive and porous metal shall be
used
(5) External connections Antenna M-Type power/External
Speaker 4- Pin Jack

5
SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Use care when unpacking your new RAY210 from the shipping carton to
prevent damage to the contents. It is also a good practice to save the carton and
the interior packing material. The original packing material should be used in the
unlikely event that it becomes necessary in the future to return the unit for
service.
2.2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
The following is a list of the standard equipment include with your RAY210
model.
Description Part No.
Radiotelephone M56798
Microphone Bracket w/hardware G623759-3
Mounting Yoke G623760-7
Yoke Knob G623760-8
Yoke Rubber Spacer G623760-9
Microphone G623759-2
Power Cable G623760-6
Instruction manual G623759-5
Bridge Card G623759-6
Fuse (s) Kit
FCC Instructions FCC FORM506
Sun Cover G623759–4

6
2.3 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
When planning the installation for your RAY210, the following conditions
should be considered to insure dependable and trouble-free operation.
1) The mounting location should be easily accessible to allow operation of the
front panel.
2) There should be adequate ventilation.
3) A sufficient space should be secured behind the transceiver to allow cable
connections to the rear panel connectors.
4) The transceiver should be located near a power source.
5) The selected location should be far enough away from devices that may cause
interference, such as motors and generators.
6) Generally speaking, the transceiver should be protected from prolonged direct
exposure to rain and salt spray. It is a good practice to protect your valuable
electronic equipment as much as possible.
The RAY210 can be conveniently mounted on a chart table, bulkhead, overhead
or any other desired location.
( Table top mount) (Bulkhead mount) (Overhead mount)
Figure 2-1 Typical Mounting Methods

7
Figure 2-2 Outline and Mounting Dimensions

8
2.3.1 Mounting Options
The RAY210 may be given a professional appearance when mounting the radio
into a console when ordering and using the optional RAY 210 Console
Mounting Kit-Product Code M92803. The Console Mounting kit is available
from your Raymarine dealer.
2.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Figure 2-3 Rear View
CAUTION
DO NOT INSTALL THIS RADIO ON VESSELS WITH POSITIVE GROUND
BATTERY SYSTEMS