INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM400BB This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. COMMANDMICIV™ (HM-195) may not be supplied, depending on the transceiver version.
FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M400BB vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of troublefree operation. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely We appreciate you making the IC-M400BB your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY INSTALLATION NOTE If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16. Installation: The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits. (1999/519/EC) USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel). 3.
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FCC and IC Requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater than 9 dBi must be W ARN ING mounted a minimum of 5 meters (measured from the lowest point of the antenna) vertically above the main deck and all possible personnel. This is the minimum safe separation distance estimated to meet all RF exposure compliance requirements.
AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO Icom exige que l'opérateur radio se conforme aux exigences de la FCC et d’IC en matière d'exposition aux radiofréquences. Une antenne omnidirectionnelle dont le gain ne dépasse pas 9dBi doit être fixée à une distance minimale de AVERTISSEMENT 5 mètres (mesurée depuis le point le plus bas de l'antenne) verticalement au-dessus du pont principal et de tout le personnel qui peut s'y trouver.
FCC INFORMATION COUNTRY CODE LIST • FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. son. RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a pow- BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become er source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug at the back of the transceiver and fuse holder.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD.......................................................................... i IMPORTANT........................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS........................................................ i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.................................................. ii INSTALLATION NOTE........................................................... ii RADIO OPERATOR WARNING...........................................
OPERATING RULES DDPriorities • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to call priorities, and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others. • You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. • False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
2 PREPARATION ■■MMSI code programming The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. The code is programmed by using the HM-195. rrRepeat step e to enter all 9 digits. tt After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it. yyThe “MMSI CONFIRMATION” screen is displayed. This initial code setting can be performed only once. After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer or distributor.
PREPARATION 2 ■■ATIS code programming (For Dutch version transceivers) The 10 digit ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) code can be programmed at power ON. The code is programmed by using the HM-195. rrRepeat step e to enter all 10 digits. tt After entering the 10 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it. yyThe “ATIS CONFIRMATION” screen is displayed. This initial code setting can be performed only once.
3 AIS TRANSPONDER ■■Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder When the optional MA-500TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER is connected to your transceiver, an individual DSC call can be transmitted to a selected AIS target, without needing to enter the target’s MMSI code. In this case, the call type is automatically set to Routine. See page 7 for connecting instructions. To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL.
AIS TRANSPONDER rr After making the individual DSC call, the transponder will display “DSC Transmission COMPLETED.” 3 ‘Able to comply’ is received • Push [CLEAR] to return to the screen displayed before you entered the voice channel selection screen in step w. • The transceiver stands by on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received. ‘ Unable to comply’ is received Microphone’s display Transponder’s display Step 2: Transceiver’s operation tt When the acknowledgement is received, beeps sound.
4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■■Connections q y t r w e q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a marine VHF antenna cable’s PL-259 connector. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. w NMEA IN/OUT LEADS Brown: Talker B (Data-L) Connects to an NMEA In Negative line of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 sentence format DSC, DSE compatible navigation equipment, to receive position data from other ships.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE r DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source. MAKE SURE the DC power cable polarity is correct. Red : Positive + terminal Black : Negative _ terminal CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA leads, external speaker leads and PA speaker leads, cover the connector and leads with an adhesive tape, as shown below, to prevent water seeping into the connection.
4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■■Supplied accessories DC power cable (OPC-891A) Flat washers (M5) Screws (5×20 mm) Spring washers (M5) ■■Mounting the transceiver sing the supplied template on the leaflet, mount the ICU M400BB securely to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 4 supplied screws (5 × 20 mm), as illustrated below. KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 4 ■■Microphone installation ee Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened. rrDrill holes at these marks. tt Install the mounting base using the supplied screws, as shown below. Mounting base Nut Gasket The HM-195 should be connected to the transceiver using the supplied OPC-1540 connection cable. The cable is used to operate from a longer distance.
4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting base Nut Gasket 10 Cap
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 5 ■■Specifications DDGeneral • Frequency coverage European versions USA versions • Mode • Channel spacing • Operating temp. range • Current drain (at 13.8 V) • Power supply requirement • Frequency stability • Antenna impedance • Dimensions (approximately) (Projections not included) • Weight (approximately) : Tx 156.000–161.450 MHz Rx 156.000–163.425 MHz : Tx 156.025–157.425 MHz Rx 156.050–163.
5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Options DDDimensions • HM-195 commandmiciv™ External microphone-type controller. 6 m (20 ft) microphone cable included. Black and white colors are available. 216 (8.5) 108.3 (4.26) 79 (3.11) 165 mm (6.49) 42 (1.65) 124.5 (4.9) 190 (7.48) 12 Unit: mm (inch) • OPC-1541 microphone extension cable 6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for the HM-195 commandmiciv™. Up to two OPC-1541 can be connected. Maximum usable length is 18 m (60 ft).
CHANNEL LIST 6 • International channels CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 01 156.050 160.650 02 156.100 03 156.150 04 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 11 156.550 156.550 160.700 12 156.600 160.750 13 156.650 156.200 160.800 14 05 156.250 160.850 06 156.300 156.300 07 156.350 160.950 08 156.400 156.400 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 21 157.050 161.650 156.600 22 157.100 156.650 23 157.150 156.700 156.700 24 15*2 156.750 156.750 156.
6 CHANNEL LIST • USA channels Channel number USA INT CAN 01 01 01A 02 02 03 03 03A 04 04A 05 05A 05A 06 06 06 07 07A 07A 08 08 08 09 09 09 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13*2 13 13*1 14 14 14 15*2 15*1 15*1 16 16 16 17*1 17 17*1 18 18A 18A 19 19A 19A 20 20*1 20 20A 14 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 156.250 156.250 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.350 156.350 156.400 156.
7 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power supply. not turn ON. Little or no sound comes • Squelch level is set too high. from the speaker. • Volume level is set too low. • Speaker has been exposed to water. SOLUTION • Check the connection to the transceiver and power supply. • Set the squelch to the threshold point. • Set the volume to a suitable level. • Remove the water with the AquaQuake function.
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