B&G V90 User Manual

V90

Installation Manual

ENGLISH

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Preface

Copyright © 2014 Navico. All rights reserved.

B&G® is a registered trademark of Navico

No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished,
transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written
consent of B&G Electronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution
of this manual is strictly prohibited.

B&G Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies,
regulations, and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do
so without notice. All features and specifications subject to change
without notice.

All screens in this manual are simulated.

For free owner’s manuals and the most current information on this
product, its operation and accessories, visit our web site:
www.bandg.com

Navico Holding AS is not responsible for any changes or modifications
to the radio not expressly approved by Navico AS as the responsible
entity for its compliance. Modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the radio.

Compliance statements

DISCLAIMER: It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use
the instrument and peripheral components 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.

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This manual represents the V90 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.

IMPORTANT

1. DSC functions will not operate on the V90 until your MMSI has been

entered.

2. The radio channels installed into this B&G VHF radio may vary from

country to country depending 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 B&G VHF radio. The
operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation
and usage practices.

4. A DSC warning label is supplied with this B&G VHF radio. To comply

with FCC regulations, this label must be affixed 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 effective as a safety device, this
radio must be used only within the geographic range of a shore­based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system.
The geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is
approximately 20 nautical miles.

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MMSI and license information

You must obtain a user Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
and enter it into your V90 radio in order to use the DSC functions.
Similarly for the Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS)
MMSI. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are
unsure who to contact, consult your B&G 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 V90 You may also need an individual operator’s
license.

B&G recommends that you check the requirements of your national
radio communications authorities before operating DSC functions.

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RF emissions notice

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. 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.

FCC statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

¼ 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 off 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.

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Industry Canada statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the devise.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.

L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l’appareil ne doit pa produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de
l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may
only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce
potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its
gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated
power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.

Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent
émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et
d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par
Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir
le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l’intensité nécessaire à
l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.

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Notice specic to the H50 handset

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.

Maintain a minimum separation of 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the face.

Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

Maintenir une distance minimum de 2,5 cm (1 inch) de la surface.

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CE compliance statement

This product complies with CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available in the following
website under the model’s documentation section:

http://www.bandg.com

Important safety information

Read carefully before installation and use

Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result

in death or serious injury.

Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in

minor or moderate injury.

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Contents

9 About this manual

10 System Overview

10 Introduction
11 System overview diagram

12 Preparation

12 Checklist

14 Installation

14 Positioning
14 Installing the transceiver
16 Installing a wireless handset cradle
17 Installing a wired handset cradle
18 Installing a handset cable connector
19 External speakers installation options
21 Transceiver external connectors
21 Transceiver internal connectors
26 Setting up the radio
26 NMEA 2000 Network
27 NMEA 2000 Network Diagram

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28 Appendix 1 - Accessories

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About this manual

This manual describes the installation of the B&G V90 marine VHF
radio.

For instructions on operating the radio, please see the separate
manual: B&G V90 Marine VHF Radio Operating Manual.

This manual is organized as follows:

• System Overview

Describes the components and main features of the radio.

• Preparation

Describes the parts and tools you need to install the radio.

• Installation

Describes the mounting instructions and electrical connections.

¼ Notes:

• Different setups of the V90 marine VHF radio are required for

different countries, depending on the VHF radio regulations of each
countr y.

• Diagrams in this manual are not to scale.

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