Navico VHFRS35 Installation Manual

RS35 VHF HS35 handset

Installation Instructions

ENGLISH

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Table of Contents

1 Installation preparation ................................................................................6

1.1 Checklist.................................................................................................................................................6

1.2 Tools needed for installation ..........................................................................................................6

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read carefully before installation and use.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

personal injury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

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2 VHF installation ..............................................................................................7

2.1 Location requirements .....................................................................................................................7

2.2 LCD viewing angle .............................................................................................................................7

2.3 Choose an installation type ............................................................................................................7

2.3.1 Mounting bracket installation ....................................................................................................8

2.3.2 Recessed installation .....................................................................................................................9

2.4 RS35 dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 10

2.5 Handset mic wall hanger .............................................................................................................. 11

3 VHF electrical installation ............................................................................12

3.1 Connect the radio ............................................................................................................................ 12

3.2 Wiring diagram - NMEA 2000 connections ............................................................................ 15

3.3 Wiring diagram - External speaker and hailer ....................................................................... 16

3.4 Wiring diagram - NMEA 0183 connections ............................................................................ 17

3.5 Installation diagram - HS35 Charger Cradle .......................................................................... 18

4 Setup your radio - Your user MMSI...............................................................20

Important safety information

DISCLAIMER: It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or proper ty 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 LIABILIT Y FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUC T IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.

Governing Language: This statement, any instruc tion manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product

IMPORTANT:

1. DSC functions will not operate on the RS35 until your MMSI has been entered. Refer to DSC Setup section for details.

2. The radio channels installed into this Simrad 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 Simrad VHF radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation and usage practices.

4. A DSC warning label is supplied with this Simrad VHF radio. To comply with FCC regulations, this label must be axed 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 eective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geographic range of a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles.

(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language ( Translation). In the event of any conflic t between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation.

This manual represents the RS35 and HS35 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.

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

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 o 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.

MMSI and license information:

You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your RS35 in order to use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Simrad 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 RS35. You may also need an individual operator’s license.

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

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1 Installation preparation

2 VHF installation

1.1 Checklist

Check that you have all the following items before starting the installation. Contact your dealer if an item is missing:

• RS35 base station, with microphone attached

• Dust cover

• GPS connector cable

• Speaker connector cable

• Power supply cable

(with 7 A fuseholder incorporated)

• Spare 7 A fuse

• Mounting bracket, with:

- 4 self-tapping screws

- 4 ﬂat screws

- 4 plain washers

- 4 spring washers

- 4 nuts

- 2 mounting knobs

Note: A VHF antenna is not provided by Simrad. Consult your Simrad dealer for advice if necessary.

• Handset mic wall hanger, with:

- 2 self-tapping screws

- 2 ﬂat screws

- 2 plain washers

- 2 spring washers

- 2 nuts

• 2 M5 x 32 screws with 2 plain washers and 2 nuts (for a recessed installation)

• Operation Manual

• Installation Manual

• Warranty Card

• DSC Warning Label

• Template for ﬂush mounting option

• Declaration of Conformity document

(where applicable)

2.1 Location requirements

Please check these before doing any cutting or drilling.

Whichever installation method you choose, ensure that the chosen location:

• Is at least 3’ (1 m) from the antenna

• Allows easy connection to (at least) a 10 Amp fused 13.6 V DC electrical source and the

antenna

• Is at least 1.5’ (45 cm) from the compass to avoid creating magnetic deviation of the compass during radio operation

• Has a suitable space close by for installing the microphone bulkhead mount

• Provides easy access to the controls on the front panel

• Provides reasonable access to the wiring at the back of the radio

• Provides enough room to ﬁx the DSC warning label.

Side

2.2 LCD viewing angle

The VHF has a large LCD screen with an optimum viewing angle of approx. +/-20 deg. Ensure the chosen location provides a suitable view of the display. Ideally, the user should be directly in front of the display or no more than +/-20 deg from the front of the display.

Note: If unsure, temporarily power up the radio and check for a suitable location.

20˚

Top

20˚

1.2 Tools needed for installation

You will need the following tools:

• Power drill (or hand drill) and drill bits

• Philips screwdriver

• Spanner

• Jig saw (for a recessed installation).

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2.3 Choose an installation type

There are two ways to install the radio. You can choose:

• Deckoroverheadmountingbracketinstallation.The reversible mounting gimbal is ﬁxed to a suitable site and the radio is placed into it. The radio can be removed for storage and the viewing angle can be adjusted.

• Indashorrecessedinstallation.The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead. The radio ﬁxture is permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted.

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