Raymarine RAY 430 User Manual

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RAY430

LOUDHAILER
OPERATION MANUAL

PURPOSE

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT I NFORMATION ON THE INSTALLATION,

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR EQUI PME NT

Raymarine product s are support ed by a network of Authorized Ser vice Represe nt atives. For product
information, you may contact t he following reg iona l center s:

The Americas:

Raymarine, Inc.
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For Technical Support:
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

THIS DEVICE IS ONLY AN AID TO BOATING SAFETY AND NAVIGATION. ITS
PERFORMANCE CAN BE AFFECTED BY MANY FACTORS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT
FAILURE OR DEFECT, ENVIRONM ENTAL CONDITIONS, AND IMPROPER HANDL ING
OR USE. IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO EXERCISE COMMON PRUDENCE
AND NAVIGATIONAL JUDGMENT. THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE RELIED ON AS A
SUBSTITUTE FOR SUCH PRUDENCE AND JUDGM ENT.

UK, Europe, Rest of the World:

Raymarine Ltd.
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USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 GENERAL

1.1 INTRODUCTION 1-1

1.2 EQUIPMENT FEATURES 1-1

1.3

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 2-1

2.2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 2-1

2.2.1 Optional Accessories 2-2

2.3 STORAGE 2-2

2.4 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION 2-3

2.4.1 Mounting Options 2-5

2.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 2-5

2.5.1 DC Power Connections 2-5

2.5.2 Intercom Speaker(s) 2-6

2.5.3 Hailer Horn(s) 2-7

2.5.4 Connection of Burglar Alarm 2-7

2.5.5 Remote Microphone 2-7

2.5.6 Auxiliary lnput 2-8

2.5.7

SECTION 3 OPERATION

3.1 INTRODUCTION 3-1

3.2 CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY 3-1

3.2.1 Controls 3-1

3.2.2 LCD Display 3-3

3.3 OPERATING PROCEDURES 3-5

3.3.1 The Power Switch/Dimmer Control 3-5

3.3.2 Volume Control (Hail & Listen) 3-5

3.3.3 Hail Mode 3-6

3.3.4 Intercom Operation 3-6

SPECIFICATIONS 1-2

Connection of an External Speaker 2-8

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3.3.5 Fog Horn Mode. 3-8

3.3.6

Aux Mode. 3-13

SECTION 4 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

4.1

BLOCK DIAGRAM 4-1

SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

5.1 GENERAL 5-1

5.1.1 Product and Customer Service 5-1

5.2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 5-1

5.3 ADJUSTMENT 5-2

5.3.1 Test Equipment 5-2

5.3.2 Listen Output Adjustment 5-2

5.3.3 Intercom Output Adjustment 5-3

5.3.4

Le ve l Meter Adjustment 5-3

SECTION 6 PARTS LIST & DRAWINGS

6.1 PARTS LIST 6-7

6.2 ASSEMBLY DRAWING 6-8

6.3 PARTS LIST FOR ASSEMBLY DRAWING 6-9

6.4 INTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAM 6-11

6.5 MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 6-12

6.6 LINEAR A PCB PARTS LAYOUT 6-13

6.7 LINEAR B PCB PARTS LAYOUT 6-14

6.8 CPU PCB SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 6-15

6.9 CPU PCB PARTS LAYOUT 6-16

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SECTION 1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the RAY 430 Multifunction Loudhailer.

The RAY 430 Loudhailer is a multip urpose device that may be used as a ship-to-shore
hailer, ship-to-ship hailer, foghorn, audio amplifier, intercom, and/or alar m system.

As a loudhailer, the RAY 430 amplifies your voice up to a 30 watt level, for hailing
through the ha iling hor n speake r, a nd w hen liste ning for rep lies, amp lifies t he inco min g
sounds to the desired listening level. If an additional (optional) horn is added to the
system, the loudhailer output can be switched to either or both of the hailing horn
positions b y the f ront pane l co ntrol.

To verify your ownership and warranty regist ration, you should take a few minutes and
fill out your wa rranty registra tion card fo und just inside the front cover o f this manual.
It is very important that you take the time to fill this card out. The warranty registration
card should be returned to the factory immediately after your purchase in order to
receive full warranty benefits.

Section 5 in this manual provides further information on obtaining Customer Service
and Product Support which is available to you as a valued customer.

1.2 EQUIPMENT FEATURES

The RAY 430 is designed and manufactured to provide ease of installation and
operation with excellent reliability. Some of the important built-in features of the
equipment are listed below.

The loudhailer horns(s) are used as sound dispersal points when the RAY 430 is used as
a foghorn so that the full 30 watt output of the unit can be employed.

In the foghorn mode any of six programmed foghorn patterns can be automatically
generated. They are: Underway, Stopped, Sail, Tow, Anchored, and Aground.

INTERCOM — Provides 2-way communication between the display unit and up to 4
connected remote units, which can also originate a call to the display unit.

AUXILIARY MODE — Allows the selective or simultaneous transmission of an
external audio input to all stations. For entertainment, the external audio can be a
cassette deck, radio, or CD player. For business, it can also be any other instrument
having an external audio output, such as the output from a VHF or SSB radiotelephone.

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EXTERNAL ALARM CONNECTION — For external systems or security alarm
sensors.

EASY TO USE — An ideal arrangement, the RAY 430 has an illuminated keyboard
and LCD which clearly shows all selected stations and operating modes.

DURABLE, WATERPROOF CONSTRUCTION — With rugged gaskets and our
heavy-duty microphone the RAY 430 is built to survive in the toughest marine
environments.

SILICONE RUBBER KEYBOARD — Has backlighting for easy night-time viewing
and operation.

OPTIONAL FLUSH-MOUNT KIT — For attractive customized mounting into
overhead instrument cabinets or in the console of your bridge.

1.3 SPECIFICATIO NS

Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 9 3/16 x 4 1/2 inches (121 x 234 x 114 mm)
Height x Width x D epth
Weight Approximately 1.9 Kg (4.3 lbs)
Power supply 13.6 VDC nominal (±20%) 5 amps or less
Audio Output Hail Speaker 30W

Intercom Speaker 4.5W
Ext. Speaker 4.5W
Int. Speaker 2.5W

Output impedances Hail Speaker 8 ohms

Intercom Speaker 8 ohms

Ext. Speaker 8 ohms
Input Impedance Mic. Impedance 600 ohms Aux Impedance 10K ohms
Input Sensitivity

Frequency Response Hail Mode 100Hz to 8KHz 5dB

Distortion Factor Hail Mode 10% or less (at 1KHz 30W)

Signal to Noise Ratio Ha il Mode 60d B or more (at 1 KHz)

Horn Frequency 500Hz ± 50Hz

Mic. Sensitivity -40 dB 3dB (at 1KHz)

Aux S ensitivity - 10 dB 3d B ( at 1KHz)

SP/Mic Sensitivity 6mV RMS ±20 %

Listen Mode 100Hz to 8KHz 5dB

Aux Mode 100Hz to 20KHz 5dB

Listen Mode 10% or less (at 1KHz SW)

Aux Mode 10% or less (at 1KHz 30W)

Listen Mode 60dB or more (at 1KHz)

Aux Mode 60dB or more (at 1KHz)

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SECTION 2

INSTALLATION

2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Use care when unpacking your new RAY 430 from the shipping carton to prevent
damage to the contents. It is also a good practice to save the carton and the interior
packing material. The original packing materia l should 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 included with your RAY 430
Loudhailer.

Equipment Name Part No.

RAY 430 Loudhailer Unit M95997

Hailer Horn M95435

Microphone 0263596-2

Microphone Mounting Bracket

Mounting Yoke 0263596-4

Bridge Card G263647-4

Instruction Manual G263647-5

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0263596-3

2.2.1 Optional Accessories

Item # Description Part No.

1 Console Mounting Kit (Flush Mount) M95990
2 Console Mounting Kit (Trim Ring Style) M95995
3 Power Supply, 115/220 VAC to 1 2 VDC M59733
4 Sun Cover G263696- 1
5 Intercom Speaker M95998
6 Hailer Horn M95435

2.3 STORAGE

After all of the components have been unpacked and inspected, they should be rep laced
in their shipping containers and stored in a dry place until they are to be insta lled. The
storage area should be dry, well-ventilated and not subjected to temperature extremes
below -20°C or above +55 °C.

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2.4 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION

When planning the location for your RAY 430 to be installed, the following conditions
should be considered to insure dependable and trouble-free operation.

1) The mounting location should be easily accessible to allow easy operation of the
front panel and provide the best viewing angle of the display.

2) There should be adequate ventilation.

3) A sufficient space should be secured behind the unit to allow all cable connections to
the rear panel termina l strip.

4) The mounting place should be located as near to the power source as possible.

5) The selected location should be isolated away from devices that may cause offending
noise or interference, such as motors, steering cables and generators.

6) Generally speaking, the Loudhailer should be protected from prolonged direct
exposure to rain a nd salt spray. It is a good practice to protect t his valuable equipment
as much as possible.

The unit can be conveniently mounted on a chart table, bulkhead, overhead or any other
desired place. (Refer to Figure 2- 1 for typical locations and mounting configurations)

(table top mount) (bulkhead mount) (overhead mount)

Figure 2-1 Examples of installation

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Figure 2-2 Outline and Mounting Dimens ions

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2.4.1 Mounting Options

Flush-mounting your RAY430 can be performed using one of the methods shown
below.

Console Mounting Kit (Trim Ring Style-M95995) Console Mounting Kit (M95990)

Figure 2-3

2.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Figure 2-4 RAY430 Rear Panel

CAUTION

DO NOT INSTALL THIS RADIO O N VESSELS WITH POSITIVE

GROUND BATTERY SYSTEMS.

2.5.1 DC Power Connections

The RAY 430 is intended for use on vessels with 12 VDC power systems and can
operate as long as the DC supply is regulated between 10.8 and 16 VDC.

The input power connections are made at the terminal strip on the rear of the RAY 430
unit at the terminals labeled “ 13.6V” “+“ and “–“. See Figure 2-8 on page 2-9 for the
exact locations.

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The power leads should nor mally be routed to the ship’ s DC power distribution panel
on larger boats. The RAY430 is fused at 10 amps so connection to a 10 amp or
(maximum of) 15 amp circuit breaker is recommended. On smaller vessels the power
leads may be connected directly to the main battery, isolation switch, or circuit breaker.
For best noise isolation from other shipboard electronics avoid grouping the loudhailer
power connections with radar, radio, or echo sounder power leads together on the same
circuit breaker.

Although the RAY 430’s power consumption is only 65 watts (maximum), if you find
that the power cable leads need to be extended more than 10 feet, the wire size of the
leads should be in-creased accordingly to minimize line losses. For runs of 20-35 feet
#12 AWG is recommended, remember to always solder all connections on all your
power cord additions.

Observe proper polarity! The wire connected to the positive (+) terminal must be
connected to the positive point of the DC power source; The wire connected to the
Negative (—) ter minal of the terminal strip must be connected to the negative point o f
the DC power source. If the power leads are accidentally reversed, the 10 Amp fuse will
blow. If this happens, recheck the polarity of the connections with a voltmeter (VOM)
and, if necessary, reverse the leads for proper connection. Then replace the 10 amp fuse
in the power cord.

2.5.2 Intercom Speaker

Up to four intercom station speakers (optional) can be connected to the intercom
speaker terminals labeled IC1-IC4 on the terminal block. The optional intercom
speakers M95998 are 8 ohms and in-dude “CALL” buttons. Stations 1, 2, 3 and 4,
should be connected to the terminal block accordingly so that they will correspond to
the desired Intercom station selections.

Connect one of the speaker lines to terminal 2, the other line to t he GND terminal (on
the right side of the terminal block). The “call” line should be connected to the terminal

1.

Figure 2-5

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2.5.3 Hailer Horn(s)

The outside hailer horns should be mounted facing away from the display unit to
prevent feedback problems using the universal swivel mount pro vided. High gain audio
amplifier circuits “hailers” are susceptible to high frequency audio oscillations (a.k.a.
feedback). It is highly recommended that be-fore permanently mounting the hailing
horn, that the HAIL feature is tested with the horn in the desired location. This should
be done to ensure optimum performance. Generally speaking the horn should be
mounted as far away as possible and facing away from the RAY 430 base unit. It should
be pointed in the opposite direction of the RAY 430 microphone as you are speaking
into it.

Connection to the horn(s) s hould be made with No. 1 8 or larger, stranded, tw isted pair
copper wire. The two-conductor cable chosen should be suitable for external all-weather
use.

Electrical connections from the deck horn(s) are made on the rear panel terminal strip at
either the FWD or AFT terminal point, depending on the location of the speaker you are
connecting.

For connection to FWD, connect the deck horn to terminals “FWD” 1 and 2. For
connection to AFT, connect the deck horn to terminals “AFT’ 1 and 2.

2.5.4 Connection of Burglar Alarm

By connecting an external alarm sensor using a normally open type of switch (not
supplied) to the ALM terminals, this unit can be used as a burglar alarm in the Fog
ALM mode (burglar alarm).

When the sensor connected at terminals 1 and 2 (AUX) of this terminal block become
shorted (close d), t he alar m funct ion becomes ac tivated a nd the yelp s ignal w ill so und a t
the maximum volume through the forward deck hailer horn speaker.

Figure 2-6

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2.5.5 Remote Microphone

An external microphone connection is located on the rear panel terminal strip. This may
be used if you desire to operate hailing functions from a seconda ry station.

Figure 2-7

2.5.6 Auxiliary Input

Your RAY 430 has been designed to allow you to amplify the audio from your VHF
radiotelephone or any other external audio output (i.e. AM/FM radio, CD player)
through your intercom or deck speaker stations. This external audio input can be
connected at the auxiliary input terminals 1 and 2.

2.5.7 Connection of an External Speaker

In s it uat io ns w here t he ma in unit is d ist an t f ro m t he o pe ra to r a nd t he no ise le ve l is ve r y
high, it may be difficult to hear your RAY 430 clearly. By connecting an external (8
ohms, 5 watts or more) speaker, the sound level can be increased for improved listening
capability. When an external speaker is connected at the external speaker jack, the
internal speaker is automatically disconnected. The connector, a mini phone plug, for
the external speaker is supplied with your RAY 430 for your convenience.

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Figure 2-8 RAY430 Electrical Connections

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