Furuno DSC-60 User Manual

Model DSC-60

Catalogue No. W-3241c

MF/HF DSC/Watch Receiver

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Fully meets GMDSS carriage requirements

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Distress, safety and routine
communications

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

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Excellent readability of a volume message
by 160-character LCD display

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File editing capability for readiness in
case of emergency

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Automatic entry of own ship position with
manual override

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PSTN (Public Switched Telephone
Network) capability standard

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Optional built-in receiver board for DSC
ship business/routine frequencies is
available

The FURUNO DSC-60 is a Class A MF/HF Digital
Selective Calling (DSC) system with built-in DSC Watch
Receiver designed to fully meet the GMDSS carriage
requirements. It complies with new IMO Resolutions
A.804 and A.806 as amended by MSC.68(68) and
relevant IEC and ETSI testing standards, and ITU
Recommendations. The DSC system is one essential
element of the GMDSS, enhancing vessel navigation
safety with its automated digital communications
capabilities.

Connected with an associated MF/HF transceiver, the
DSC-60 terminal generates and receives digital selective
calls for quick and efficient establishment of distress,
urgency, safety and routine communications with other
ships and coast stations that install MF/HF DSC facilities.
The DSC-60 automatically controls the working
frequencies for radio communications and Telex. Class of

emission and other parameters are also controlled
according to the telecommand in an incoming call.

In an emergency, the DSC-60 transmits distress alert
via the MF/HF radiotelephone by simply pressing the
[DISTRESS] button. For monitoring of distress alarm,
the DSC-60 incorporates a DSC Watch Receiver which
provides continuous scanning of the six distress
frequencies (see spec). On A2 vessels, only 2187.5 kHz
is monitored.

The DSC-60 can also be used as a remote controller of
FURUNO MF/HF radiotelephone or other make which
accepts FSI (Frequency Set Information) sentence in IEC
61162-1 digital interface standards.

For upgrading of routine communications, a built-in
receiver board to scan and receive DSC ship
business/routine frequencies (1.6 MHz to 27.5 MHz) is
available as an option.

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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Rules and Regulations

ITU-R Rec. 493-9 (Class A), 541-8, 1082-1
IEC 61097-3, IEC 61097-8, IEC 61162-1, IEC 60945
IMO Res. A.804(19), A.806(19) and MSC.68(68) amendment,
EN 300 338

2. Distress Call and Message

Distress Call and Message (RR 3112: Format specifier
(distress), Self-ID, Nature of distress, Distress coordinates,
Time, Telecommand, EOS, ECC)

3. Class of Emission

DSC: F1B/J2B (J2B MF/HF transceiver)
Voice: J3E
TTY: F1B/J2B (J2B MF/HF transceiver)

4. Receiving Frequencies

MF/HF DSC: 2187.5, 4207.5, 6312, 8414.5, 12577, 16804.5 kHz

1.6 to 27.5 MHz (Optional receiver)

5. Message Storage

Receive: 50 distress messages max. plus 50 non-distress

messages

Transmit: 50 messages plus 99 files containing station ID,

Telephone No., Frequency, etc.

6. Interface IEC 61162-1

7. Alarms Audible and visual on receipt of distress,

urgency or routine calls, Position error

8. Display 20 characters x 8 lines

9. Modulator and Demodulator

Level: -12 dBm to +12 dBm at 600 ohms, balanced
Frequency: Mark 1615 Hz, Space 1785 Hz, 100 baud
Stability: ±0.5 Hz

Watch receiver

Receive Frequencies: 2187.5, 4207.5, 6312, 8414.5,

12577,16804.5 kHz

Sensitivity: Error rate 1% at 0 dBµV

POWER SUPPLY

24 VDC

EQUIPMENT LIST

Standard

1. DSC terminal/DSC watch receiver

2. Installation materials and spare parts

3. External loudspeaker MX9010-X01

Optional

1. Rectifier PR-300

2. Printer PP-510

3. Distress alert button IC-302

4. Incoming indicator IC-303

5. Handset HSC701K-B20

6. 1.6-27.5 MHz DSC scan board

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

SPECIFICATIONS OF DSC-60

01085N Printed in Japan

Weight: 4.9 kg 10.8 lb

FURUNO U.S.A., INC.

Camas, Washington, U.S.A.
Phone: [phone] Telefax: [phone]

FURUNO (UK) LIMITED

Denmead, Hampshire, U.K.
Phone: [phone] Telefax: [phone]

FURUNO FRANCE S.A.

Bordeaux-Mérignac, France
Phone: [phone] Telefax: [phone]

FURUNO ESPANA S.A.

Madrid, Spain
Phone: [phone] Telefax: [phone]

FURUNO DANMARK AS

Hvidovre, Denmark
Phone: [phone] Telefax: [phone]

FURUNO NORGE A/S

Ålesund, Norway
Phone: [phone] Telefax: [phone]

FURUNO SVERIGE AB

Västra Frölunda, Sweden
Phone: [phone] Telefax: [phone]

FURUNO SUOMI OY

Helsinki, Finland
Phone: [phone] Telefax: [phone]

90 3.5"

45 1.8"

144 5.7"

141 5.6"

87 3.4"

3

1.0"

95 3.7"

305 12.0"
258 10.2"

DSC/WATCH RECEIVER DSC-60

5- 7.5

95 3.7"

108 4.3"

137 5.4"

105

4.1"

166 6.5"

126 5.0"

DSC ship
business and routine
(scanning watch)

* Optional DSC scan
board required.

DSC signal,
telephony,
telex

DSC ship business and routine
(scanning watch)

FS-1562

CO-SPEVV-SB-C

0.2 x 2 P, 30 m max.

CO-SPEVV-SB-C,

0.2 x 2P, 30 m max
(2 ports for MF/HF

DSC and VHF DSC)

IC-302

Distress alarms

DSC distress
and safety
(continuous watch)

EPFS

Position data

DSC-60 DSC/Watch Receiver

Setting telecommand,
working freq., etc.

DP-6

NBDP Terminal

Distress message controller

24 VDC

DPYC-1.25

DMC-5

57FE-338-205W, 5 m

IC-303

Rectifier

PR-300

115/230 VAC

Option

Inmarsat-C FELCOM 12
NAVTEX Receiver NX-500

VHF, DSC FM-8500/8700

PRINTER
PP-510

DPYC-1.25

24 VDC