RAY 210VHF
RAY 210VHF
VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
VHF RADIOTELEPHONEVHF RADIOTELEPHONE
OPERATION MANUA L
OPERATION MANUA L
OPERATION MANUA LOPERATION MANUA L
PURPOSE
This contains very important information on the installation,
operation, and m ai ntenance of your new equipment. To get the best
results in operation and performance, please take the time to read
this manual thoroughly.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This devic e is only an aid t o n avig ati o n. Its a ccu racy ca n b e a ffec t e d by man y
factors includ ing equipment failure or defects, envir onmental conditions, and
improper handling or use. It is the user's responsibility to exercise common
prudence and navigational judgment, and this device should not be relied
upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgment.
Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service
Representatives. For product information, you may contact the following
regional centres:
The Ameri ca s
Raymarine Inc.
22 Cotton Road, Unit H,
Nashua,
NH 03063-4219
USA
+1 603 881 5200
+1 800 539 5539 (fax)
UK, Rest of the World
Raymari ne Ltd.
Anchorage Park,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire
PO3 5TD
+44 23 9269 3611
+44 23 9269 4642 (fa x )
http://www.raymarine.com/
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL 1
1.2 EQUIPMENT FEATURES 1
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS 3
1.3.1 Electrical Specifications 3
1.3.2
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 5
2.2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 5
2.3 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION 6
2.3.1 Mounting Options 8
2.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 8
2.4.1 DC Power Connections 9
2.4.2 External Speaker Connections 10
2.4.3 Antenna Connections 10
2.4.4 Antenna Mounting Suggestions 10
2.4.5
SECTION 3 OPERATIONS
Mechanical Specifications 4
Grounding 11
3.1 INTRODUCTION 12
3.2 CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY 12
3.2.1 Controls 12
3.2.2 LCD Display 19
3.3 OPERATING PROCEDURE 21
3.3.1 Turning the Power On 21
3.3.2 Setting the Volume 21
3.3.3 Setting the Squelch 21
3.3.4 Selecting a Channel 21
3.3.5 Setting the Power Output 21
3.3.6 To Transmit 21
3.3.7 Selecting a W eather C ha nn el 22
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SECTION 4 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
4.1 RECEIVING CIRCUIT OPERATION 25
4.1.1 Antenna Switching Circuit 25
4.1.2 High Frequency Amplifier Circuit 25
4.1.3 1st Intermedi ate Fr eq ue ncy Amplifier Ci rcuit 25
4.1.4 2nd Interme dia t e Fre qu ency Amplifie r Ci rcuit 25
4.1.5 Low Frequency Circuit 26
4.1.6 Squelch Circuit 26
4.1.7 Low Frequency Treatment Circuit (CPU AF
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Board)
4.1.8 WX Alert Detection 26
4.2 TRANSMITTING CIRCUIT OPERATION 26
4.2.1 Microphone Amplifier Circuit 26
4.2.2 High Frequency Power Amplifier 27
4.2.3 APC Circuit 27
4.2.4 Antenna Monitoring Circuit 27
4.3
PLL CIRCUIT OPERATION 27
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 GENERAL 30
5.1.1 How to contact Raymarine 30
5.2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 31
5.3 ALIGNMENTS AND SERVICE 31
5.3.1 Test Equipment 32
5.3.2 PLL Adjustment 32
5.3.3 Frequency Adjustment (TRANSMITTER) 33
5.3.4 Modulation Adjustment (TRANSMITTER) 33
5.3.5 Power Output Adjustment 33
5.3.6 RF Sensitivity Adjustment (RECEIVER) 33
5.3.7 Weather Alert Frequency Adjustment
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(RECEIVER)
5.4 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 34
5.4.1
Master Reset 34
SECTION 6 PARTS LIST & DRAWINGS
6.1 PART LOCATION LIST 37
6.2 ASSEMBLY DRAWING 43
6.3
SCHEMATIC DRAWING 45
SECTION 7 APPENDIX
7.1 VHF MARINE CHANNEL USAGE GUIDE 52
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VHF
FM
Carrier Wave
Dual Watch
All Scan
Select Scan
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Very High Frequency: 30MHz to 300MHz
Frequency Modulation
A Radio Frequency on which Intelligence is
superimposed
onitor chan nel 16 whil e work ing on another
channel
Scans all channels
Scans only user sel ec ted mem or y chan nels
U.S.A. Channels
International Channels
Canadian Channels
Weather Channels
Simplex
Duplex
Squelch
LCD
TX
RX
RF
CPU
PLL
VCO
PTT switch Microphone push-to-talk switch
Channel desi gn atio ns as defin ed by the FCC
hannel designations as defined by
International Telecommunication Union
Channel designat
DOC
hannels for routine and emergency
weather information broadcast by NOAA
Transmit and receive on the same frequency
ransmit and receive on different
frequencies
To suppress totally
Liquid Crystal Display
Transmit
Receive
Radio Frequency
Central Processing Unit
hase Lock Loop (A type of frequency
Synthesizer)
Voltage Control Oscillator
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ons as defined by the
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
Congratulations on your purchase of Raymarine's RAY210 marine
radiotelephone.
Your RAY210 VHF-FM marine radiotelephone provides reliable simplex and
duplex (two-frequency) communications between ships and from ships at sea to
public or private shore stations. The RAY210 is programmed for two-way
communication on all the International, US and Canadian channels plus
reception on ten separate weather channels, and the international calling and
safety channels (16/9). Simple installation requires attaching the mounting yoke
and microphone bracket, connection to a 13.6 Vdc power source, and to a proper
VHF antenna.
This manual describes the physical and functional characteristics of the
radiotelephone.
1.2 EQUIPMENT FEATURES
The RAY210 is designed and manufact ured to provide ease of installation and
operation with excellent reliability. The important built-in features of the
equipment are listed below;
1) 51 transmitting channels and 93 receiving channels within the assigned
VHF /FM mar iti me band. All U.S. and Internati ona l channels a re inclu ded.
2) Automatically sca ns four modes ;
• ALL channels
• Any selected channels
• Dual watch plus weather: channel 16/9 and any other selected weather
channel
• Dual Watch: channel 16/9 and any other selected channel.
3) All solid-state circuitry for low current drain and maximum reliability.
4) Exclusive circuit that automatically selects USA channel 16 and 25 watts
output power when radio turned on.
5) High-performance receiver section with optimum selectivity for operation in
"noisy" or "high traffic" areas.
6) Four watts audio output power to speaker provide adequate volume even in a
noisy environment.
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7) Large speaker cavity designed to provide superior audio quality.
8) Selected channel number indicated on the LCD digital display.
9) "Quick" channel 16 or 9 key to instantly switch to emergency channel 16/9.
10) Full 25 watts RF output power to the antenna port w ith protective circuitr y
to prevent damage to the radio if operating into a faulty antenna system.
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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
Appendix 1 : Design Specification Model RAY210
General : FCC Part 80, ITU Radio Regulations Appendix 18.
1.3.1 Electrical Specifications;
Transmitter
DOC CAT V RSS-18 Issue 2.
Channel 51 USA /International
Frequenc y Stab ility +/-5pp m(+/-0.0005%)
Channel Spacing 25KHz Increment
Power Output 25Watts Switchable to 1 Watt
Modulation Fre que ncy Modulate d 16 F3
Modulation Audio within the limit of +/-3d B at
Hum & Noise Level Greater than 40dB below audio
Audio distortion less than 10 % a t 1KHz for +/Spurious & Har monic greater than 70dB below carrier
Antenna Impedance 50 ohms
into 50 ohm at 13.6 Vdc.
(+/-4.5KHz at 1000Hz)
6dB/oct freq. curve (300-2.5KHz)
3KHz deviation
power.
Receiver
Channel 93 (Includes 10 WX Channels)
Frequency Ran ge 156.025 to 163.275MHz in
Frequenc y Stab ility ±5ppm (±0.0005%)
Sensitivity 0.3µV for 12dB SINAD
Sq uelch Se ns. Thresho ld 0.2µV or better
Tight Squelch S ens. 1µV
Adjacent CH Rejection greater than 70dB
Spurious I ma ge Re jec tion greater than 70dB
Intermodulation Rejection
Audio Output 4 Watts @ 4 ohms with Less
Hum & Noise greater than 40dB
Operating Requirement
Input Voltage 13.6 Vdc ±15% (11.6 to 15.6Vdc)
Current Required for
Transmit
Operating Temperature –20º C to +50º C
25KHz increments
–20degree C to +50degree C
greater than 70dB
than 10% distortion
Less than 5.5 A at 25 Watts
Less than 1.3 A at 25 Watts
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1.3.2 Mechanical Specifications
Waterproofness: C FR 46 Parts 110, 111
Mechanical Requirement
(1) Cab inet Front : ABS
(2) Keyboar d Silicon Rubber
(3) Disp la y Custom LCD ( EL Backlit LCD )
(4) Exter na l Hardw are Non Corrosive and porous metal shall be
(5) External connections Antenna M-Type power/External
Rear : Die-Cast
used
Speaker 4- Pin Jack
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SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Use care when unpacking your new RAY210 from the shipping carton to
prevent damage to the contents. It is also a good practice to save the carton and
the interior packing mater ia l. The original packing materia l s hould be used in the
unlikely event that it becomes necessary in the future to return the unit for
service.
2.2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
The following is a list of the standard equipment include with your RAY210
model.
Description Part No.
Radiotelephone M56798
Microphone Bracket w/hardware G623759-3
Mounting Yoke G623760-7
Yoke Knob G623760-8
Yoke Rubber Spacer G623760-9
Microphone G623759-2
Power Cab le G623760-6
Instruction manual G623759-5
Bridge Car d G623759-6
Fuse (s) Kit
FCC Instructions FCC FORM506
Sun Cover G623759–4
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2.3 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
When planning the installation for your RAY210, the following conditions
should be considered to insure dependable and trouble-free operation.
1) The mounting location should be easily accessible to allow operation of the
front pane l.
2) There should be adequate ventilation.
3) A sufficient space should be secured behind the transceiver to allow cable
connections to the rear panel connectors.
4) The transceiver should be located near a power source.
5) The selected location should be far enough away from devices that may cause
interfere nce, s uc h as motors and generators.
6) Generally speaking, the transceiver should be protected fro m prolonged direct
exposure to rain and salt spray. It is a good practice to protect your valuable
electronic equipment as much as possible.
The RAY210 can be conveniently mounted on a cha rt table, bulkhead, o verhead
or any other desired location.
( Table top mount) (Bulkhead mount) (Overhead mount)
Figure 2-1 Typical Mounting Methods
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Figure 2-2 Outline and Mounting Dimens ions
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2.3.1 Mounting Options
The RAY210 may be given a professional appearance when mounting the radio
into a console when ordering and using the optional RAY 210 Console
Mounting Kit-Product Code M92803. The Console Mounting kit is available
from your Raymarine dealer.
2.4 ELECTRIC AL CONNECTIONS
Figure 2-3 Rear View
CAUTION
DO NOT INSTALL THIS RADIO ON VESSELS WITH POSITIVE GROUND
BATTER Y SY STEMS
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2.4.1 DC Power and External Speaker Connections
The 6 foot long power cable assembly consists of the DC power and the external
speaker cable. The DC power cable is composed of RED (+) and BLACK (-)
wires, and the external speaker cable has YELLOW (+) and GREEN (-) wires.
The RED (+ ) wire with a n in-line fuse (10 amps.) a nd the BLACK (-) w ire of
the 4 pin connector cable are used for connecting the RAY210 to the ship's 12
VDC power system. (refe r to fig 2-4)
Fig 2-4 POWER / EXTERNAL SPEAKER CABLE AND 4PIN CONNECTOR
CABLE
In most cases this length should be adequate enough to reach the DC power
source. If additional wire length is required, the cable can be extended by adding
more cable as necessary. However, for power cable runs longer than 15 feet,
larger wire diameter size should be used to prevent voltage line loss. Fig 2-5
provides recommended wire sizes to use for various cable run distance.
Fig 2-5 POWER CABLE LENGTH
Your RAY210 radio should be connected to t he nearest primary source of ship's
DC power. A typical source may be a circuit breaker on the power panel or a
fuse block near the unit. When connecting to either of these sources, the circuit
breaker or other in-line fuse should be rated at 10 amps.
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It is recommended that lugs be used to connect the power cable to the DC
supply and that lugs should be both crimped and soldered. This is very important
in order to insure adeq uate c urre nt draw to the eq uipme nt. Inter mittent opera tio n
may result if an insufficient connection is made to the power source. The
connection terminals should be clean, with no sign of corrosion.
The RED (+) wire is connected to the positive terminal of the power source or
battery. The BLACK (-) wire is connected to the negative (ground) of the power
source or battery. Should the power connector be inadvertently reversed, the 10
amp. in-line fuse located in the RED (+) wire will open. Check the inp ut power
leads for correct polarity with a VOM (volt /ohm meter), reconnect the leads
observing correct polarity, and replace the fuse. Use the same rate and type fuse.
2.4.2 External Speaker Connections
The YELLOW (+) wire and GREEN (-) wire are used for connecting the
RAY210 to the external speaker. (Refer to Fig 2-4)
Four watts of audio output is provided for an external 4 ohm speaker. A suitable
speaker can be purchased from your local marine dealer.
Connect the YELLOW (+) wire and GREEN (-) wire with the speaker. The
internal speaker and the external speaker will sound simultaneously.
2.4.3 Antenna C onne c tions
The coaxial cable to your VHF antenna is intended to be connected to the
antenna jack on the rear panel us ing a PL259 VHF t ype connector. The antenna
cab le may be c ut to t he re q u i re d le n gth a t inst a l la t i o n. If a longer c a b le l engt h is
required, RG-58 50-ohm coaxial cab le or equivalent cable may be used for runs
up to a maximum of 50 feet. If the distance required is even greater, then we
recommend using low loss RG-213 or equivalent cable for the entire run in
order to avoid excessive losses in power output.
If the antenna connector is likely to be exposed to the marine environment, a
protective coating of grease (similar to Dow Corning DC-4) can be applied to
the connector before connecting it to the radio. Any other extensio ns or adapters
in the cable run should also be protected by silicon grease and then wrapped
with a waterproofing tape.
2.4.4 Antenna Mounti ng S uggestions
The best radio in the world is useless without a good antenna locatio n. Mo untin g
the VHF antenna properly is very important because it will directly affect the
performance of your VHF radio. A standard VHF antenna that is designed for
use aboard boats should be used.
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There are several factors to consider in order to maximize the effective
communication range of the radio.
• Since VHF transmissions are essentially Line-of-Sight, mount the antenna at
the highest possible location on the vessel and free of obstruction in order to
obtain maximum range.
• Use an antenna with the highest possible gain characteristics.
• If you must extend the length of the coaxial cable between the antenna and
the radio, use a coaxial cable designed for the least amount of power loss over
the entire cable length.
• Keep the coaxial cable between the radio and antenna as short as possible.
2.4.5 Grounding
While special grounding is not generally required to VHF radiotelephone installations, it is a good marine practice to properly ground all electronic equipment
to the ship's ground system. The RAY210 can be connected to ground by attaching a wire to one of the RF connector screws on the unit's rear panel and then to
the nearest ship's ground connection point. The recommended wire to be used
for such grounding is #10 AWG.
The RAY210's cabinet was specifically designed and die-cast from aluminum to
ins u re ma x i mum no is e re j e c t io n fro m ex te r nal so ur c e s .
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