Furuno DSC-6, DSC-6A User Manual

Models DSC-6/6A

Catalogue No. W-3219d

MF/HF DSC TERMINAL

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Distress and safety communications

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Fast and efficient routine communications

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24-character x 2-line LCD display backlit for nighttime use

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File editing capability for readiness in emergency

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Automatic entry of own ship position (nav option) with manual override

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Scanning of DSC frequencies for distress and general calls on MF/HF

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Semi-automatic/Automatic telephone service

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Options: Printer PP-500/510, Distress Message controller DMC-5 for centralized control/monitoring distress alarms

The Digital Selective Calling (DSC) system is one of the essential elements of the GMDSS, the automated digital communication system developed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to enhance navigational safety. The DSC system can also be used to quickly and efficiently establish routine communications with other ships and coast stations that are DSC equipped.

The DSC-6/6A both consist of a combined encoder and decoder for generating and receiving digital selective calls. When used in conjunction with a FURUNO MF/HF transmitter/receiver they provide full automatic control of transmit and receive frequency, class of emission, and other parameters as entered from the front panel or contained in the telecommand information in an

incoming call. They also allow scanning of distress or routine DSC frequencies via an appropriate FURUNO receiver.

In an emergency the DSC-6/6A transmits a distress alert via the radio equipment five seconds after pressing the [DISTRESS] button. When the DSC Watch Receiver AA-50 is connected, the DSC-6 processes the messages received on the MF/HF DSC distress and safety frequencies.

The DSC-6A incorporates an independent receiver which keeps a continuous watch on MF DSC frequency

2187.5 kHz.

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FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya City, Japan Telephone: +81 (0)798 65-2111 Telefax: +81 (0)798 65-4200, 66-4622, 66-4623

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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Rules and Regulations

CCIR Rec. 493 (Class A), 541 IMO Res. A609 (15), CEPT TR/34-01

2. Distress Call and Message

Distress Call and Message (RR3112: Format specifier (distress), Self-ID, Nature of distress, Distress coordinates, Time, Telecommand, EOS, ECC)

3. Class of Emission

DSC: F1B/J2B (J2B w/FS-1562) Voice:J3E, H3E (2182 kHz) TTY: F1B/J2B (J2B w/FS-1562)

4. Manual Setting or Scan of Distress Frequencies

MF/HF DSC:

2187.5, 4207.5, 6312, 8414.5, 12577, 16804.5 kHz Corresponding MF/HF NBDP (not scanned):

2174.5, 4177.5, 6268, 8376.5, 12520, 16695 kHz TP: 2182, 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290, 16420 kHz

5. Message Storage

Receive: 50 distress messages max. plus 50 non-distress messages Transmit: 50 non-distress messages plus 99 files containing station ID, telephone no., frequency, etc.

6. Nav Data

IEC61162

7. Alarms

Aural and visual on receipt of distress, urgency or general calls

8. Display

24 characters x 2 lines Character composition: 5 x 7 dots LCD with adjustable backlighting

9. Modulator and Demodulator

Level: -30 dBm to +10 dBm at 600 ohms, balanced Frequency: Mark 1615 Hz, Space 1785 Hz, 100 baud Stability: ±0.5 Hz

RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS OF DSC-6A

Receive Frequency: 2187.5 kHz Sensitivity: Error rate 1 % at 0 dBµV

POWER SUPPLY

10.8 - 40.0 VDC, 15 W 115/230 VAC thru AC/DC changeover supply

EQUIPMENT LIST

Standard

1. DSC terminal

2. Installation materials and spare parts

Optional

1. Mounting bracket

2. Printer PP-500

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

SPECIFICATIONS OF DSC-6/6A

99043N Printed in Japan

299 11.8" 258 10.2"

143 5.6"

(95 3.7")

6 -˘7.5

254.1 10.0"

127 5.0"

89 3.5"

(89 3.5")

Weight: 3.5 kg

FURUNO U.S.A., INC.

Camas, Washington, U.S.A. Phone: +1 360-834-9300 Telefax: +1 360-834-9400

FURUNO (UK) LIMITED

Denmead, Hampshire, U.K. Phone: +44 1705-230303 Telefax: +44 1705-230101

FURUNO FRANCE S.A.

Bordeaux-Mérignac, France Phone: +33 5 56 13 48 00 Telefax: +33 5 56 13 48 01

FURUNO ESPANA S.A.

Madrid, Spain Phone: +34 91-725-90-88 Telefax: +34 91-725-98-97

FURUNO DANMARK AS

Hvidovre, Denmark Phone: +45 36 77 45 00 Telefax: +45 36 77 45 01

FURUNO NORGE A/S

Ålesund, Norway Phone: +47 70 102950 Telefax: +47 70 127021

FURUNO SVERIGE AB

Västra Frölunda, Sweden Phone: +46 31-7098940 Telefax: +46 31-497093

FURUNO SUOMI OY

Helsinki, Finland Phone: +358 9 3417570 Telefax: +358 9 3415716

DSC signal, telephony, telex

DSC ship business and routine (scanning watch)

ALLWAVE RECEIVER RV-107

FS-1562

MF/HF DSC RECEIVER AA-50

NBDP Terminal

DP-5/6

DSC distress and safety (continuous watch)

Setting telecommand, working freq., etc.

DSC distress and safety (continuous watch)

Setting telecommand, working freq., etc.

For DSC-6A

DSC-6/6A

NBDP Terminal

DP-5/6

DSC-6/6A

DSC signal, telephony, telex

For DSC-6A

FS-1562

Centralized control/monitoring

NAV

Distress message controller DMC-5

CO-SPEVV-SB-C,

0.2 x 2P, 30 m max

(2 ports for MF/HF

Position data

CO-SPEVV-SB-C

0.2 x 2 P, 30 m max.

DSC-6/6A standard system

Option

DPYC-1.25

24 VDC

DSC and VHF DSC)

Distress alarms

57FE-338-205W, 5 m

Alarms

Captain’s room Operator’s room

NAVTEX Receiver NX-500

EGC Receiver EGC-5

PRINTER

2182 Watch receiver AA-45B

PP-500/510

VCTF-1.25

x 2C, 3 m

115 or 230 VAC 24 VDC

(For PP-500)

DPYC-1.25

(For PP-510)