Simrad RS35 User manual

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RS35 VHF
HS35 handset
Installation Instructions

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Copyright © 2013 Navico
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read carefully before installation and use.
DANGER
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a po-
tentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Table of Contents
1 Installation preparation ................................................................................6
1.1 Checklist.................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Tools needed for installation ..........................................................................................................6
2 VHF installation..............................................................................................7
2.1 Location requirements .....................................................................................................................7
2.2 LCD viewing angle .............................................................................................................................7
2.3 Choose an installation type ............................................................................................................7
2.3.1 Mounting bracket installation....................................................................................................8
2.3.2 Recessed installation .....................................................................................................................9
2.4 RS35 dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 10
2.5 Handset mic wall hanger.............................................................................................................. 11
3 VHF electrical installation............................................................................12
3.1 Connect the radio............................................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Wiring diagram - NMEA 2000 connections ............................................................................ 15
3.3 Wiring diagram - External speaker and hailer ....................................................................... 16
3.4 Wiring diagram - NMEA 0183 connections ............................................................................ 17
3.5 Installation diagram - HS35 Charger Cradle .......................................................................... 18
4 Setup your radio - Your user MMSI...............................................................20

MMSI and license information:
You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your RS35
in order to use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If
you are unsure who to contact, consult your Simrad dealer.
The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is
used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).
Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for the RS35. You
may also need an individual operator’s license.
Simrad recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio
communications authorities before operating DSC functions.
IMPORTANT:
1. DSC functions will not operate on the RS35 until your MMSI has been entered. Refer to DSC
Setup section for details.
2. The radio channels installed into this Simrad VHF radio may vary from country to country de-
pending upon the model and government or national communications authority regulations.
3. Navico recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country
before using this Simrad VHF radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper
radio installation and usage practices.
4. A DSC warning label is supplied with this Simrad VHF radio. To comply with FCC regulations,
this label must be axed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this
radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label.
5. This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue.
To be eective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geographic range of
a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system.The geographic range
may vary but under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles.
RF Emissions notice:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-
ment. This device’s antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must
be operated with minimum 96 cm spacing between the antennas and all person’s body (excluding
extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during operation. Further, this transmitter must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
DISCLAIMER: It is the owner’s sole
responsibility to install and use the
instrument and transducers in a manner that
will not cause accidents, personal injury or
property damage. The user of this product is
solely responsible for observing safe boating
practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES,
BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL
LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT
IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS,
DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement,
any instruction manuals, user guides and
other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to,
or has been translated from, another
language (Translation). In the event of any
conflict between any Translation of the
Documentation, the English language version
of the Documentation will be the official
version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the RS35 and HS35 as
at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS. and
its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve
the right to make changes to specifications
without notice.
Copyright © 2013 Navico Holding AS.
Simrad© is a registered trademark of Navico
Holding AS.
FCC Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.
Important safety information
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Note: A VHF antenna is not provided by Simrad. Consult your Simrad dealer for advice if
necessary.
1.2 Tools needed for installation
You will need the following tools:
• Power drill (or hand drill) and drill bits
• Philips screwdriver
• Spanner
• Jig saw (for a recessed installation).
• RS35 base station, with microphone
attached
• Dust cover
• GPS connector cable
• Speaker connector cable
• Power supply cable
(with 7 A fuseholder incorporated)
• Spare 7 A fuse
• Mounting bracket, with:
- 4 self-tapping screws
- 4 flat screws
- 4 plain washers
- 4 spring washers
- 4 nuts
- 2 mounting knobs
• Handset mic wall hanger, with:
- 2 self-tapping screws
- 2 flat screws
- 2 plain washers
- 2 spring washers
- 2 nuts
• 2 M5 x 32 screws with 2 plain washers
and 2 nuts (for a recessed installation)
• Operation Manual
• Installation Manual
• Warranty Card
• DSC Warning Label
• Template for flush mounting option
• Declaration of Conformity document
(where applicable)
1 Installation preparation
1.1 Checklist
Check that you have all the following items before starting the installation. Contact your
dealer if an item is missing:
2 VHF installation
2.1 Location requirements
Please check these before doing any cutting or drilling.
Whichever installation method you choose, ensure that the chosen location:
• Is at least 3’ (1 m) from the antenna
• Allows easy connection to (at least) a 10 Amp fused 13.6 V DC electrical source and the
antenna
• Is at least 1.5’ (45 cm) from the compass to avoid creating magnetic deviation of the
compass during radio operation
• Has a suitable space close by for installing the microphone bulkhead mount
• Provides easy access to the controls on the front panel
• Provides reasonable access to the wiring at the back of the radio
• Provides enough room to fix the DSC warning label.
2.2 LCD viewing angle
The VHF has a large LCD screen with an
optimum viewing angle of approx. +/-20 deg.
Ensure the chosen location provides a suitable
view of the display. Ideally, the user should be
directly in front of the display or no more than
+/-20 deg from the front of the display.
Note: If unsure, temporarily power up the
radio and check for a suitable location.
2.3 Choose an installation type
There are two ways to install the radio. You can choose:
• Deckoroverheadmountingbracketinstallation.The reversible mounting gimbal is fixed
to a suitable site and the radio is placed into it. The radio can be removed for storage and
the viewing angle can be adjusted.
• Indashorrecessedinstallation.The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead.
The radio fixture is permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted.
20˚
20˚
20˚
20˚
Side
Top
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2.3.1 Mounting bracket installation
1. Hold the supplied mounting bracket at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to
mark the 4 screw hole positions onto the mounting surface.
2. Drill the 4 screw holes where marked. Drill completely through the mounting surface.
Note: If you are drilling into fiberglass, use a small drill bit to drill pilot holes before drill-
ing the screw holes.
3. Use the flat screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts to attach the mounting
bracket to the location site OR, if you cannot reach behind the mounting surface to
attach the nuts, use the self-tapping screws instead of the flat screws.
4. Slide the radio into the mounting bracket.
5. Insert the 2 mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold
the radio at your preferred viewing angle.
6. You can adjust the viewing angle at any time. The viewing angle has a 20º tilt range.
7. Now install the microphone wall hanger.
2.3.2 Recessed installation
1. Tape the supplied mounting template to the chosen location. Ensure that the template
is smooth and taut.
2. Drill the 2 screw holes where marked. Drill completely through the mounting surface.
Note: If you are drilling into fiberglass, use a small drill bit to drill pilot holes before drill-
ing the screw holes.
3. Drill through the corners of the hatched area where marked, then cut out the hatched
area to create a cavity in the mounting surface. (The dashed line shows the total area
that will be covered by the radio fascia after installation).
4. Remove the mounting template and slide the radio into the cavity.
5. Working from the rear of the bulkhead, screw the radio firmly to the mounting surface
using the 2 M5 x 32 screws with the plain washers and nuts.
(The screws should not be visible from the front of the radio).
6. Now install the microphone wall hanger.
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2.4 RS35 dimensions 2.5 Handset mic wall hanger
1. Hold the handset mic wall hanger at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark
the 2 screw hole positions onto the mounting surface.
2. If the mounting surface is:
• non-metallic, use the 2 self-tapping screws and 2 plain washers to attach the handset mic
wall hanger to the mounting surface.
• metallic, use the 2 flat screws, 2 spring washers and 2 nuts to attach the handset mic wall
hanger to the mounting surface.
3. Hang the handset mic on the handset mic wall hanger.
4. Now connect the radio.
0.96" (24.5 mm)
0.47" (12 mm)
1.16" (29.5 mm)
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3 VHF electrical installation
3.1 Connect the radio
Both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 is supported by this radio. Use the GPS connector cable to
connect NMEA 0183, or the N2K connector for NMEA 2000 connections.
1 - VHF antenna
A suitable radio antenna (not supplied) must be mounted and connected before you can
operate the radio. Consult your Simrad dealer for advice, if necessary.
Always mount the VHF antenna as high as possible and at least 37”(96 cm) from the base
station.
2 - NMEA 2000 (N2K) connector
The radio can be connected to an NMEA 2000 network via the NMEA 2000 NETWORK con-
nector on the rear of the radio by a complaint N2K cable (not supplied).
Pin / Socket Wire color Function (NMEA 2000)
1 Green Can-D, Drain wire, Shield
2 Red Can-S, Power, +12 V DC
3 Black Can-C, Ground
4 White Can-H, Data High
5 Blue Can-L, Data Low
3 - GPS Connector and cable
NMEA0183 OUT (+)
2 (Orange)
NMEA0183 IN (+)
5 (Yellow)
NMEA0183 IN (-)
4 (Green)
RS422 OUT (-)
3 (White)
RS232 OUT
7 (Blue)
RS422 OUT (+)
6 (Black)
RS232 IN
8 (Grey)
GROUND (Shield)
NMEA0183 OUT (-)
1 (Bare wire)
Line up the arrow on the GPS connector with the arrow on the GPS cable and plug together.
The pin details are shown for information.
Pin /
Socket
Wire
color
GPS / MFD
(NMEA 0183)
AIS
(NMEA 0183 HS)
1 Shield GROUND,
NMEA 0183 OUT (-) 4800bps RS232 OUT (-) 38.5 kbps
2 Orange NMEA 0183 OUT (+) 4800bps
3 White RS422 OUT (-) 38.5 kbps
4 Green NMEA 0183 IN (-) 4800bps
5 Yellow NMEA 0183 IN (+) 4800bps
6 Black RS422 OUT (+) 38.5 kbps
7 Blue RS232 OUT (+) 38.5 kbps
8 Grey RS232 IN Not used
Note:The GPS connector on the radio is provided with a protective cover. If this connector
will not be used, please ensure the protective cover is fitted.
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4 - Hailer Horn
Wire color Function Details
White (+) Connect to hailer speaker +
Shield (-) Shield Connect to hailer speaker -
Important: Do not short these 2 wires. Install the hailer horn in a forward-facing location
on the boat because the hailer horn will transmit the FOG horn sounds and will ‘listen back’
when not transmitting.
Note: We recommend you use a hailer horn of 4 Ohms to obtain maximum 30 W audio
output power.
5 - External speaker
You can connect 1 x 2 W 8Ω or 1 x 4 W 4Ω speaker to the 3.5 mm speaker connector.
A speaker cable with 3.5 mm plug is provided to make the connection to the speaker.
Wire color Function Details
White Speaker (+) Connect this wire to the positive terminal of the speaker.
Black Speaker (-) Connect this wire to the negative terminal of the speaker.
6, 7 - DC Power
Wire color Function Details
6 - Red (+) 13.6 V DC Connect this wire to the positive battery terminal. Use at
least a 10 A fused 13.6 V DC electrical service to the radio.
7 - Black (-) Ground Connect this wire to the battery negative terminal.
8 - Ground
The vessels battery negative must be common to the boat’s Ground. (Optional) You can
connect the base station to the boat’s Ground. Use the Ground screw and Ground plain
washer supplied to make this connection.
3.2 Wiring diagram - NMEA 2000 connections
NMEA 2000 Network
VHF Antenna
Link8 VHF
120
T
120
T
+
12 VDC
GPS Antenna
T-Connectors
Fuse 5A
Switch
Power 12 VDC only
Multifunction Display
MARK
MOB
GOTO
MENU PAGES
STBY
IN
MOB
OUT
AUTO
SIMRAD
NSS 7
P
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S
H
T
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VHF Antenna
Link8 VHF
5
External Speaker Hailer Speaker
VHF Antenna
3.3 Wiring diagram - External speaker and hailer 3.4 Wiring diagram - NMEA 0183 connections
RS35 VHF
GPS Plotter
+
12 VDC
Fuse Switch
Power 12 VDC only


1. Shield
NMEA0183 In 4800
DSC Information
NMEA0183 Out
GPS Position
RS422 38,400
AIS Information
2. Orange
3.White
4. Green 5.Yellow 6.Black 7. Blue N/C 8.Grey N/C


+
-
+
-
+
-
Red
Black
White
Shield
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4 HS35 Handset installation
1. Choose a suitable location that ensures sufficient room is allocated to allow the HS35
handset to fit securly in the charging bracket.
2. Hold the supplied mounting bracket at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to
mark the 3 screw holes and 1 wire hole positions onto the mounting surface.
3. Drill the 3 screw holes ( 4.0 mm) and 1 wire hole ( 3.5mm) where marked. Drill
completely through the mounting surface.
Note: If you are drilling into fiberglass, use a small drill bit to drill pilot holes before drill-
ing the screw holes.
4. Feed the DC connection wire through the wire hole (lower hole).
5. Use the flat screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts to attach the mounting
bracket to the location site OR, if you cannot reach behind the mounting surface to
attach the nuts, use the self-tapping screws instead of the flat screws.
6. Connect the DC connection wire to a 12V DC source via a 1A fuse.
Red wire to battery (+), Black wire to battery (-).
Drill 1 x 3.5mm
Wire hole
Drill 3 x 4.0mm
mounting holes
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4 Setup your radio - Your user MMSI
CAUTION
You can’t make any DSC transmissions until you’ve obtained a user MMSI and entered
it into your radio.
You must enter your User MMSI before the DSC functions of this radio will work.
See the Setup section in the RS35 User Guide for full setup details.
CAUTION
Under extreme operating conditions, the temperature of the rear heat-sink
on this radio may exceed normal surface temperatures.
Caution is advised to prevent possible skin burns.
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