Raymarine Apelco 5200 User manual

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Apdco Marine Ektronics TEL [phone]
616 Idmd Pond Road FAX [phone]
A m Company Manchester, NH 03 109-5420
LIMITED W AJXRANTY CERTIFICATE
Apeko h4ariae Ektronics warrants to the o@nal pmzhaser only, each of the above products to be of sound design, mater& and
workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be malfimctioniq under normal use for a period of 3 years/36 months from
the date of sale to the end user, except as provided below.
‘here will be no charge for labor during normal working bows for a period of 3 years/36months from the date of sale to the original end
ttser.
TOTHE E%TBhT CONSIESI’EAT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW:
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THIS WARRAhTY 16 STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS INDICATBD HERRIN, AND NO OTHBR WARRANTIES OR REMBDIB.5 SHALL BE BIhDINC ON
APELCQ MARINE ELBCTROMCS INCLUDING, WITHOt,,’ LIMPPATION. ANY W
ARRAiVPlB8 OF MERCKAhTABILlTY OR FITNRSS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
RI APELCO MARINE ELECFROMCS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANT INCIDBNFAL.
CONSEQUE~IAL OR SPECIAL (INCLUDING PUNITIYE OR MULTIPLE)
DAMAGBS.
All A&o Marine Electronics products sold or orovided hereunder are merely aids to navigation. Ii is the reswasibiitv of the user to
exercise discretion and ~rouer narisational ski& indewndent of arty AL&O eauioment.
Apeleo VHF Document Number C623068 Rev - D (9/94)
Serial Number
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APELCO MARINE ELECTRONICS
676 ISLAND POND ROAD
MANCHESTER, NH 03109-5420
USA
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Fax [phone]
Apelco
A RayFbOn Company
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER
APELCO MARINE ELECTRONICS
676 ISLAND POND ROAD
MANCHESTER, NH 03109-6420 USA
VHF
Purchased From Purchase Date
Dealer Address
Installed By Installation Date
Equipment Model/Type No. Serial No.
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PURPOSE
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT.
*******IMPORTANT NOTICE*******
THIS DEVICE IS ONLY AN AID TO BOATING SAFETY AND NAVIGATION. IT’S PERFORMANCE
CAN BE AFFECTED BY MANY FACTORS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT FAILURE OR DEFECT,
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.
APELCO MARINE COMPANY products are supported by a network of Authorized Service
Representatives. For product information, you may contact the following regional centers:
UnitedStates ...............
Apelco Marine Company
676 Island Pond Rd.
Manchester, N.H. 03109
Phone: [phone]
Europe......................... Raytheon Marine Europe
AnchoragePark
Portsmouth, Hampshire
PO36TD
United Kingdom
Phone: 44-(O) 705693611
NOTE
“This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the conditions that this
device does not cause harmful interference.”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1 .I INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................
, ,‘J EQUIPMENT F&,TURES ...................................................................................................
1
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
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2
2.2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
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2.2.1 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................
2
2.3 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
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2.3.1 Typical Mounting Methods
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2.3.2 Flush Mounting
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4
2.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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6
2.4.1 DC Power Connections................................................................................................
6
2.4.2 External Speaker Connections.......................................................................................
7
2.4.3 Antenna Connections...................................................................................................
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2.4.4 Antenna Mounting Suggestions....................................................................................
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2.4.5 Grounding
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SECTION 3 OPERATIONS
3.1 INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................
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3.2 CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY’.........................................................................................
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3.2.1 Controls
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3.2.2 LCD Display ..............................................................................................................
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3.3 OPERATING pROCED,,RES.. ...........................................................................................
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3.3.1 Turning the Power on
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3.3.2 The 16pLUS (prioff)Channel..
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12
3.3.3 Channel Memory......................................................................................................
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3.3.4 Scan Mode ...............................................................................................................
13
3.3.5 Master Reset------+
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3.3.6 Monitor Mode................................................................................................................
1.3
3.3.7 VHF 5200 Marine Channels and their usage
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SECTION 4 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
4.1 GENERAL.. ....................................................................................................................
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4.2 J-HE CONTROL SECTION .............................................................................................
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4.3 THE TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER/PLL SECTION ..................................................................... l(j
4.3.1 PLL(Phase Lock Loop) ................................................................................................
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4.3.2 T~nsmi~erCircu~. .....................................................................................................
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4.3.3 Rece~erCir&
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4.4 SpEfJFCATlONS.. .......................................................................................................... I()
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE AND ALIGNMENTS
5.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................
2,
5.1 .I Product Support and Customer Se&ice ........................................................................
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5.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................
21
5.3 ALIGNMENTS AND SERVICE .............................................................................................
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5.3.1 PLLAdjusment.. .......................................................................................................
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5.3.2 Frequency Adjustment .................................................................................................
2.3
5.3.3 Modulation Adjustment ................................................................................................
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5.3.4 PowerOutputAdjustment .............................................................................................
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5.3.5 RFSensi~~tyAdjustmefi ..........................................................................................
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5.3.6 Weather Alert Frequency Adjustment (RECEIVER) ...................................................... 24
5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................... 25
SECTION 6 PARTS LIST & DRAWINGS
6.1 PARTS LOCATION LIST ................................................................................................... 27
6.2 ASSEMBLY DRAWlNG ......................................................................................................
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6.3 BLOCK DlAG&5J,&pC BOARDS ...................................................................................... 3 1
6.4 INTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAM ..........................................................................................
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SECTION 7 APPENDIX
7.1 VHF MARINE CHANNEL USAGE GUIDE AND
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
VHF .........................................................
FM
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MODU~TlON .............................................
CARRIERWAVE ..........................................
DUAL WATCH .............................................
U.S.A.CHANNELS .......................................
INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS ........................
CANAj-JAN CHANNELS .................................
WEATHER CHANNELS............................
SIMpLU( ...................................................
DUpLu( ...................................................
SQUELCH ...................................................
LCD .........................................................
TX ............................................................
Rx .........................................................
RF
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CPU .........................................................
PLL
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vco ......................................................
PTT SWITCH .............................................
Very High Frequency (30MHz to 300MHz).
Frequency Modulation.
To vary a carrier wave.
A radio frequency on which intelligence is superimposed.
Monitors channel 16 while working on another channel.
Channel designations as defined by the FCC.
Channel designations as defined by the international
Telecommunication Union.
Channel designation as defined by the IC.
Channels for routine and emergency weather information
broadcast by NOAA.
Transmit and receive on the same frequency.
Transmit and receive on different frequencies.
To suppress totally.
Liquid crystal display.
Transmit.
Receive.
Radio Frequency.
Control Processor Unit.
Phase Lock Loop (A type of Frequency Synthesizer).
Voltage Controlled Oscillator.
Microphone push-to-talk swith.
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SECTION I
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1 .I INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of Apelco’sVHF5200 marine radiotelephone.
The VHF5200 is a CPU-controlled, digitally synthesized, compact transceiver which provides
reliable simplex and duplex (two-frequency) communications between ships and from ships at
sea to public or private shore stations. The VHF5200 provides two-way communications on
the International and US channels, reception on 10 separate weather channels, and two-way
communications on the International calling and safety channel (16).
This manual describes the physical and functional characteristics of the radiotelephone.
1.2 EQUIPMENT FEATURES
The VHF5200 is designed and manufactured to provide ease of operation with excellent reli-
ability. The important built-in features of the equipment are listed below:
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Waterproofto U.S.C.G. standard CFR-46.
All solid-state circuitry for low current drain and maximum reliability.
Series diode protection on input power circuits to prevent reverse polarity damage.
High-performance receiver section with optimum selectivity.
53 channel transmit and 93 channel receive capability within the assigned VHF-FM maritime
band. All US and International channels are included.
Exclusive circuit that automatically selects 16 PLUS (priority) channel when the radio is
turned on.
Exclusive weather alert feature (when in monitor mode).
Selected channel number indicated on the LCD digital display.
Key entries for “Quick” 16 PLUS, and 10 weather channels WXO through WX9.
All-Scan and Memory Scan features.
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SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Use care when unpacking the unit from the shipping carton to prevent damage to the contents,
It is also good practice to save the carton and the interior packing material. The original pack-
ing material should be used in the unlikely event it is/necessary to return the unit to the factory.
2.2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
The following is a list of materials supplied with the VHF5200:
Description
Radiotelephone
Instruction Manual
Microphone Bracket w/hardware
Power/External Speaker Cable
FCC Instruction
Mounting Yoke
Yoke Knob
Yoke Knob Spacer
22.1 OptionalAccessories
Part No.
M56797
G623682-1
G623680-2
G623680-3
FCC Form 506
G623680-4
G623680-5
G623680-6
Table 2.2 Optional Accessories
These optional accessories may be ordered by calling your Apelco dealer or our Customer Service
Department directly at [phone]ext. 2120 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. E.S.T.
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