B&G V90 User Manual

V90

Installation Manual

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Preface

Copyright © 2014 Navico. All rights reserved.

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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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System Overview

Introduction

The B&G V90 VHF radio is a comprehensive solution for marine VHF
radio applications.

The radio comprises:

• V90 VHF transceiver

• One wired handset as standard, and optionally up to 3 more

wired handsets. (Maximum of 4 wired handsets in total)

• One external speaker, and optionally up to 3 more external

speakers

• Up to 2 optional wireless handsets

In addition to routine ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore VHF
communications, the V90 has many advanced features, including
NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 network connectivity, which allows the
radio to share information with other onboard devices, such as a
GPS antenna, a chartplotter or a multi-function display.

For detailed features and specifications, see the Appendices in B&G
V90 Marine VHF radio Operating Manual.

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System diagram legend

1 V90 VHF radio transceiver
2 12 VDC power supply
3 H50 wireless handset
4 H90 wired handset
5 External loudspeaker
6 NMEA 0183 GPS and horn button
7 AIS Data Output
8 Loud hailer speaker
9 VHF antenna with PL259 connector
10 NMEA 2000 network connection

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System overview diagram

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Preparation

Caution: Under extreme operating conditions, the

¼ Note: You must obtain a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

for the vessel before you can use the Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
function of this radio. Consult your local maritime authority or radio
spectrum authority to obtain your MMSI.

Checklist

The following items are included in the V90 radio package:

Wired handset

• H90 wired handset with cradle

• 5 m handset connector cable, including mid-cable connector

• Flush mounting plate for handset connector cable socket

• Silicon cover for cable connector

• Handset fasteners:

temperature of the rear heat-sink on this radio may
reach a surface temperature that is unsafe to touch.
Caution is advised to prevent possible skin burns.

• M3.5 x 15 mm selftapping screw x2 (cable mounting plate)

• M3.5 x 10 mm selftapping screw x2

• M3 x 40 mm selftapping screw x1

• M3.5 x 28 mm machine screw x2

• M3.0 x 40 mm machine screw x1

• M3.5 nut x2

• M3.0 nut x1

• Spring washers and flat washers

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Transceiver

• V90 transceiver unit

• 2 m power supply cable

• 8-pin terminal connector x4

• 2-pin terminal connector x2

• Special mounting bracket

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• Cable ties x 10

• Spare 10 A fuse

• Transceiver fasteners:

• M3.5 x 23 mm selftapping screw x4

• M3.5 x 28 mm machine screw x4

• M3.5 hex nut x4

• Flat washer x4

External speaker unit

• External speaker (with 5m cable)

• Foam gasket (for flush mounting)

• Plastic speaker surface mount box

• Speaker fasteners:

• M3 x 40 mm selftapping screw x4

• M3 x 10 mm selftapping screw x4

• M3 x 10 mm machine screw x4

• M3 x 40 mm machine screw x4

• M3 nut x8

• Spring washer x8

• Flat washer x8

Documentation

• Operating Manual 988-10723-001

• Installation Manual 988-10728-001 (this document)

• Warranty Card

• DSC Warning Label

• Declaration of Conformity document (where applicable)

¼ Note: A VHF antenna is not provided by B&G. An antenna with

a PL259 plug is required. Consult your B&G dealer for advice if
required.

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Installation

Positioning

Transceiver

Make sure that the position of the transceiver:

• Is at least 1 m (39 inches) from the VHF antenna.

• Allows easy connection to the 12 VDC electrical source, the antenna,

and the NMEA 2000 connection.

• Is at least 45 cm (18 inches) from any magnetic compass to avoid

magnetic deviation of the compass during radio operation.

• Provides suitable space for installing the wired handset cradle(s)

nearby. (A 20 m extension cable is available as an optional extra.)

• Provides reasonable access to the wiring via the top panel.

The transceiver can be positioned vertically on a bulkhead or
horizontally. Avoid positions that might get wet or hot, such as in
the engine compartment or close to the bilge.

Ideally, the transceiver is positioned vertically with the wiring glands
facing downwards in order to prevent the ingress of water.

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DSC warning label

The DSC warning label should be positioned close to the wired
handset.

Installing the transceiver

1. Hold the transceiver at the chosen location and mark the 4 hole

positions onto the mounting surface.

2. Drill the 4 holes where marked with a drill bit suited to the selected

mounting fasteners.

3. Attach the transceiver using the supplied selftapping screws or pan

head machine screws.

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92.4 mm (3.64”)

15.5 mm (0.61”)

65.0 mm (2.56”)

195.7 mm (7.70”)

211.2 mm (8.31”)

195.1 mm (7.68”)

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Installing a wireless handset cradle

The wireless handset has a cradle that incorporates inductive
charging for the rechargeable battery.

1. Choose a suitable location that provides sufficient room for the

handset to fit securely in the charging cradle.

2. Hold the cradle at the chosen location and mark the positions of the

fastening holes and the wire hole onto the mounting surface.

3. Drill the holes where marked with a drill bit suited to the selected

mounting fasteners.

4. Feed the wire through the wire hole. If mounting outside, apply a

suitable sealant or fit a cable gland.

5. Attach the handset cradle using selftapping screws or pan head

machine screws, see below.

6. Connect the wire to a 12 VDC source via a 1 A fuse:

• Red wire to 12 VDC positive

• Black wire to negative.

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Fastenings

• Top holes

2 x M3.5 x 28 mm machine screws,
nuts and washers, or
2 x M3.5 selftapping screws

• Bottom hole

1 x M3 x 40 mm machine screw, nut
and washers, or
1 x 3 mm x 40 mm selftapping screw.

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Installing a wired handset cradle

This is the same as installing a wireless handset cradle with the
exception that no wiring is required.

Fastenings

• Top holes

2 x M3.5 x 28 mm machine screws, nuts and washers, or
2 x M3.5 selftapping screws

• Bottom hole

1 x M3 x 40 mm machine screw, nut and washers, or
1 x 3 mm x 40 mm selftapping screw.

(7.54”)

191.5 mm

69.0 mm
(2.72”)

(4.80”)

122.0 mm

20.0 mm
(0.79”)

1 x 3.5 mm
(0.14”) hole

2 x 5.0 mm
(0.20”) holes

(7.97”)

202.5 mm

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Installing a handset cable connector

Each wired handset cable includes a connector assembly that must
be installed in a bulkhead, dashboard or other suitable panel.

Socket body

Mounting
surface

Bezel

Drill 24 mm diameter hole
to clear socket body

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Connector cover

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External speakers installation options

Flush mount option

1. Fit the foam gasket to the rear of the speaker and remove the plastic

trims that cover the screw holes.

2. Cut a 92 mm (3 5/8”) diameter hole in the mounting surface,

allowing space for the speaker’s overall dimensions.

3. Temporarily fit the speaker and mark the four screw holes.

4. Drill holes of appropriate size for fasteners to be used.

5. Fit the speaker and secure with a small amount of sealant applied to

the fasteners.

6. Refit the plastic trim pieces.

Fasteners

• 4 x M3 x 10 mm machine screws, spring washers, flat washers and

M3 nuts, or

• 4 x M3 x 10 mm selftapping screws.

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External speaker - surface mount option

1. Position the surface mount box at desired location and mark the

four screw holes through the corner tunnels. Make sure the drain
hole in box is oriented to be at lowest side.

2. Drill holes of appropriate size for fasteners to be used.

3. Remove the plastic trims that cover the screw holes on speaker front.

4. Drill a hole in the mounting surface for the speaker wire, ensuring

hole is near one of the corner screw holes, to prevent cable pinching
under speaker.

5. Feed speaker wire through surface mount box and through

mounting surface hole.

6. Apply sealant to the cable and around hole.

7. Fix the speaker with fasteners through it and the box, ensuring the

logo on speaker and drain hole in box are aligned.

8. Replace the plastic trims.

Fasteners

• 4 x M3 x 40 mm machine screws, spring washers, flat washers and

M3 nuts, or

• 4 x 3 mm x 40 mm selftapping screws.

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Box drain hole

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Transceiver external connectors

VHF antenna

A suitable radio antenna (not supplied) must be mounted and
connected with a PL259 connector before you can operate the
radio. Consult your B&G dealer for advice, if necessary.

Always mount the VHF antenna as high as possible and at least 1 m
(39 inches) from the transceiver.

NMEA 2000 (N2K) connector

The V90 radio can be connected to an NMEA 2000 network using
a cable (not supplied). For further information, see “NMEA 2000
Network” on page 26.

¼ Note: A GPS source is required to enable full functionality of DSC

calling, especially DISTRESS calls.

Transceiver internal connectors

To access the internal connectors, remove the cover plate by
unscrewing the captive screws. The connectors are on the internal
circuit board, which is located as shown below.

Internal
connector
blocks

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Transceiver internal connector numbering

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Connector 1 - Fuse

Install a 10 Amp MINI® blade fuse.

Connector 2 - Power connection

Number Label Wire color

1 VCC Red
2 GND Black

¼ Notes:

• Voltage: 12 VDC (10.8 VDC to 15.6 VDC)

• 2 m twin-core power cable is supplied

• Ground must be connected to the vessel’s common ground,

which must be negative.

Connectors 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Wired handsets

Number Label Wire color

1 GND Black
2 TX/RX_A Blue
3 TX/RX_B Green
4 VCC Red
5 POWER-SW White
6 PTT Grey
7 MIC_AF- Yellow
8 MIC_AF+ Orange

¼ Note: All the necessary wires are included in the handset cable

supplied.

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Connector 7 - External speakers

Number Label Wire color

1 GND Black
2 SPK1 Red
3 GND Black
4 SPK2 Red
5 GND Black
6 SPK3 Red
7 GND Black
8 SPK4 Red

¼ Notes:

• You can connect a (minimum) 4 W 8 Ω or an 8 W 4 Ω speaker to

each pair of speaker terminals.

• Speakers are supplied pre-terminated with 5 m twin-core cable

(red/black).

Connector 8 - Horn button and
NMEA 0183 (4800 bps - GPS input)

Number Label Description

1

2 RX GPS- NMEA 0183 Input-

3 TX GPSO NMEA 0183 Output+

4 GND NMEA 0183 Output-

5 GND Wire to horn button
6 HORN Wire to horn button
7 - Not connected
8 - Not connected

RX GPS+ NMEA 0183 Input+

Balanced, RS422, GPS data input

Balanced, RS422, GPS data input

Connect to ship’s NMEA 0183 input

Single end, GND

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¼ Notes:

• Use a normally-open horn button.

• A GPS source is required to enable full functionality of DSC

calling, especially DISTRESS calls.

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Connector 9 - AIS Data Output
(NMEA 0183HS 38400 bps )

Number Label Description

1

2 RS422- Output- (RS-422 type)
3 AIS_TX Output+ (RS-232 type)

4 GND Output- (RS-232 type)
5 AIS_RX Not used
6 GND Not used
7 - Not connected
8 - Not connected

RS422+ Output+ (RS-422 type)

AIS RS422 data output only

Connect to PC or chartplotters

Connector 10 - Loud hailer speaker

Number Label Description

1 HAILER SPK+
2 HAILER SPK-

Important: Do not short circuit these two pins, as it may cause
damage to the radio.

Install the hailer speaker in a forward-facing location on the boat.
This is because, in addition to transmitting foghorn sounds, the
hailer speaker ‘listens back’ when not transmitting.

¼ Note: Use a 4-8 ohm speaker or loud hailer horn rated at no less

than 30 W. Higher impedance will reduce audio output volume.

Connector 11 - programming connector

This is a Micro-USB receptacle used for factory diagnostic purposes.

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Setting up the radio

¼ Note: You must enter your User MMSI before the DSC functions of

this radio will work.

See the Setup section in the V90 Operating Manual for full setup
details.

NMEA 2000 Network

The radio can be connected to an NMEA 2000 network using an
NMEA 2000 compliant cable (not supplied).

1 B&G chartplotter or MFD
2 GPS antenna
3 12 VDC supply
4 NMEA 2000 backbone with termination and drop cables
5 VHF antenna
6 V90 VHF radio transceiver

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• The NMEA backbone must be terminated at each end.

• The drop cable to each device must not exceed 6 m.

• Further information on NMEA 2000 is available on the B&G website.

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Appendix 1 - Accessories

Part number Description

000-11677-001 H90 handset and speaker kit
000-11678-001 V90 BB VHF AIS RX ONLY
000-11679-001 H90 handset
000-11680-001 S90 external speaker
000-10791-001 H50 wireless handset
000-11727-001 20 m extension cable for handset

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