INSTRUCTION MANUAL DSC CONTROLLER DS-100
FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The DS-100 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. The DS-100 VHF DSC CONTROLLER is designed as a ‘Class D DSC terminal unit’ for the IC-M501EURO VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER.
CAUTIONS 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. DO NOT operate the controller without running the vessel’s engine.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ➥ Push this key to call subject menu screen. ➥ Push the key to return the start screen. r ENTER [ENT] ➥ Enters the selected subject and advances the item to indicate the contents. ➥ Push this key to determine the data. u DSC CONTROLLER ds-100 WATER RESISTANT DISTRESS CLR CALL ENT q w e r 1 2 3 QZ ABC DEF 4 5 6 GHI JKL MNO 7 8 9 PRS TUV WXY A/a 0 BS -/ , t ■ Front panel q DISTRESS BUTTON Push and hold for 5 sec. to make a distress call.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION must be set in advance. NOTE: If GPS data is interrupted for 30 sec. the “GPS” indication disappears. The terminal unit retains the most recent data in such cases. ■ Function display -VHF DSC CONTROLLERCH 70 WATCHING q 2 GPS: UTC Lat Lon 4:45 45 59'N 134 44'E w e q GPS 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.
CALL PROCEDURE ■ Distress call/Simple operation A distress call should be transmitted if, in the opnion of the Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance. A distress call should include the ship’s position and time. They are included automatically when a GPS receiver is connected. 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.
2 CALL PROCEDURE ■ 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. q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Distress setting’. w Push [ENT] to select
CALL PROCEDURE NOTE: • ‘nature of distress’ will be recorded for 10 min. until a distress call transmits. • Distress call repeats every 3.5–4.5 min., until receiving an ‘acknowledgement’ • Beep (Pi,Pi) sounds with the max. volume every 1 sec. • Push [DISTRESS] button to transmit a renewed distress call. • Push [CLR] to cancel the ‘Call repeat’ mode. The ‘cancel acknowledgement’ is automatically transmitted when the [CLR] key is pushed.
2 CALL PROCEDURE y Push UTC time with keypad. • Push [Ω]/[≈] to move the cursor then push [Y]/[Z] to correct the data • Push [CLR] to Exit the menu. • Push [A/a], then push [ENT] to enter ‘Null data’. ■ Distress call to ships General DSC call with the ‘distress’ category may be used for communications after the Distress call, e.g. you want to change the operating mode, frequency, etc. ■ Individual call q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Individual call’ then push [ENT].
CALL PROCEDURE ■ Group call q Push [CALL], then push [√] one or more times to select ‘Group call’, then push [ENT]. w Select the desired address, then push [ENT]. • Enter the 8 digit address when ‘Manual entry’ is selected. 2 ■ All ships call
2 CALL PROCEDURE D When no acknowledgement is received D After receiving acknowledgement call If no acknowledgement is received, the emergency alarm will sound continuously. In this case, the controller automatically tramsmits the distress call again every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes. The following should be commenced with your voice transmission after receiving a distress acknowledgement from a coast station (or another ship). • Push [CLR] if you want to stop the alarm.
WHEN RECEIVING A CALL ■ To receive a DSC call D When receiving a DSC call You should act in one of the following ways depending on the received DSC format (or category): • Monitoring the traffic frequency The calling station transmits via voice on the traffic frequency. —RCV All ships call— • Emergency alarm (or continuous beeps depending From: ICOM DSC on the category) sounds Category: Routine until pushing [CLR]. • Wait for a voice transmission on the traffic frequency.
3 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL ■ When receive a Distress call D When receiving a Distress call When receiving a distress call, an alarm (Pi-po) sounds with max. AF level continuously. And at the same time, the transceiver’s (IC-M501EURO) operating channel changes to CH 16 automatically. • Push [CLR] to cancel the alarm. —RCV Distress call— Distress ID: 23456789 Distress time & pos Time: UTC 12:34 Pos.
WHEN RECEIVE A CALL D When receiving an All ships call D When receiving a Position request When receiving a Routine or Safety all ships call, an alarm —RCV All ships call— (Pi-pi) sounds. When you receive a distress or From: 23456789 Category: Routine Urgency all ships call, an alarm (Pi-po) sounds with max. AF level continuously. • Push [CLR] to cancel the alarm. • Push [ENT], then the operating channel changes to received traffic channel automatically.
3 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL D When receiving a Distress ACK D When receiving a group call When receiving a distress acknowledgement, an alarm (Pipo) sounds with max. AF level continuously. And at the same time, the transceiver’s (ICM501EURO) operating channel changes to CH 16 automatically. • Push [CLR] to cancel the alarm. When receiving a Group call, an alarm (Pi-pi) sounds. • Push [ENT], then the operating channel changes to designated channel.
WHEN RECEIVING A CALL ■ Received message (RCV MSG) D Distress message When receiving a DSC call, the received format specifier and its contents are memorized into the received message (RCV MSG) memory. Distress calls (including other calls with distress category) are stored separately from other calls. q Push [CALL], then push [√] one or more times to select ‘Received calls’, then push [ENT]. w Select a ‘Distress message’, then push [ENT]. e Select a desired message, then push [ENT].
3 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL D Other messages • Individual call q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Received calls’, then push [ENT]. w Select ‘Other message’, then push [ENT]. e Select ‘Individual call’, then push [ENT]. • Push [Y] or [Z] to scroll the message. • Push [A/a] to clear the message.
WHEN RECEIVING A CALL • All ships q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Re ceived calls’, then push [ENT]. Urgency to All ships From: DS-100 SN3 w Select ‘Other message’, then F3E/G3E simplex push [ENT]. CH 14 e Select ‘All ships call’, then push [ENT]. • Push [Y] or [Z] to scroll the message. • Push [A/a] to clear the message. • Distress q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Received calls’, then push [ENT].
3 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL • Distress relay acknowledgement q Push [CALL], then push [√] several times to select ‘Re
SET-UP 4 ■ Select ‘Set-up’ ■ Address ID The following setting/operations available in ‘Set-up’ menu. • Address ID • Offset time • Brightness • Contrast • MMSI check A total of 70 address ID can be programmed as “Address ID” (for ships and coast stations) and “Group ID” (for group station).
4 SET-UP • Delete address ID q Push [√] to select ‘Delete address ID’, then push [ENT]. w Push [∫]/[√] several times to select a desired address ID that you want to delete, then push [ENT]. • Address ID and name is displayed on the screen. e Push [ENT] to delete the address ID. • Push [CLR] to exit the screen. r Push [CLR] to exit the menu.
SET-UP ■ Offset time Local time can be used when the GPS position data is valid and off set time is input. 4 ■ Contrast —09:30 q Push [CALL], then push [√] one or more times to select ‘Set-up’, then push [ENT]. w Select ‘Offset time’, then push [ENT]. e Push “0; –” or “1; space”, then input the time differences. r Push [ENT] to determine the time or push [CLR] to exit the Set-up menu.
5 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATIONS ■ Connection diagram 13.8V DC GND u y e t w r DS-100 IC-M501EURO q NOTE: Binding the GPS cable, GPS connector and clone receptacle with the water resistant tape, increases the water-proofing of the controller.
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATIONS ■ Rear panel description *Refer to the IC-M501EURO instruction manual. q CONNECTION CABLE Connets to the IC-M501EURO rear DSC controller receptacle. ■ Supplied accessories w RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a marine VHF receiving antenna with a PL-259 plug for emergency frequency signal receiving. • Receiving frequency : 156.525 MHz • Keep the emergency frequency signal receiving antenn away from the marine VHF antenna to avoid interference from the emitted RF signal.
5 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATIONS ■ Mounting • OVERHEAD MOUNTING The universal mounting bracket supplied with your controller allows dashboard or overhead mounting. Please read the following instructions carefully. • Mount the controller securely with bolts and nuts or it may come loose as a result of wave shocks or vibration. • Mount the controller so that the face of the controller is at 90 degrees to your line of sight when operating it.
VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 6 ï International channels CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 01 156.050 160.650 11 156.550 156.550 21 157.050 161.650 62 156.125 160.725 72 156.625 156.625 84 157.225 161.825 02 156.100 160.700 12 156.600 156.600 22 157.100 161.700 63 156.175 160.775 73 156.
7 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications General • Operating frequency : 156.525 MHz • Mode : 16K0G2B • Operating temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F • Dimensions : 165(W) × 110(H) × 80(D) mm (projections not included) 6.5 (W) × 4.33(H) × 3.15(D) in • Weight : 1 Kg; 2.2 lb • Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne • Intermediate frequencies : 1st 21.70 MHz 2nd 450 kHz • Sensitivity : –10 dBµ typ.
8 110.0 DIMENSIONS 165.0 31.4 53.0 25.0 84.4 145.
9 MB-75 (OPTION) ■ MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT The MB-75 is used to mount the DS-100 DSC CONTROLLER flush to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. • Supplied accessories Clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 sets • Instructions q Using the template (p. 29), carefully cut a hole into the instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the controller). w Slide the controller through the hole, rear panel first.
MB-75 e Using the 2 supplied bolts (M5 x 8 mm), attach the clamps on either side of the DS-100 as shown below. • Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the DS-100’s body. 9 r Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the instrument control panel. t Tighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that the DS-100 is securely mounted in position as below.
TEMPLATE 164 (615/32) 149 (57/8) Cut here Unit: mm (inch) 92 (35/8) 16 (5/8) 4–R11(7/16)
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 6-9-16, Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0002, Japan Declare on our sole responsability that this equipment complies the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/CE, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.
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