Simrad RS87 Service Manual

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RS86/RS87 VHF10E04819 Issue 1.01.2 The Simrad integrated systemThe standard RS86/RS87 radiotelephone can support up to twostations with full intercom

Instruction Manual11E04819 Issue 1.01.3 LicensingNote Prior to use please check the national licensing requirementsfor operators.In the UK license ap

RS86/RS87 VHF12E04819 Issue 1.01.5 MMSI numberAt the time of issue of your vessel’s radio license an MMSI(Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number mu

Instruction Manual13E04819 Issue 1.02 MAIN FUNCTIONS2.1 General notesAlthough it has many advanced features, the RS86/RS87 hasbeen designed to be as

RS86/RS87 VHF14E04819 Issue 1.02.3 Changing channelsTo select a channel, enter the channel number using the numer-ic keypad (Fig 2.1).Fig 2.1 - Selec

Instruction Manual15E04819 Issue 1.02.3.1 Additional channelsIn addition to the standard international channels, the RS86/87can also be programmed wi

RS86/RS87 VHF16E04819 Issue 1.02.4 Volume adjustmentTo adjust the volume, press the VOL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys (rotatethe VOLUME control) to increase or de

Instruction Manual17E04819 Issue 1.0If the radio detects a signal on the watch channel, it will lockonto this and the large digits will change to show

RS86/RS87 VHF18E04819 Issue 1.0If the radio locks onto a busy channel, pressing OK will manu-ally continue the scan. All Scan will otherwise automatic

Instruction Manual19E04819 Issue 1.02.9 Memory Scan modeMemory Scan gives the option of scanning a preprogrammedset of channels specified by the user

RS86/RS87 VHF20E04819 Issue 1.02.10 Adjusting backlightingThe display and keypad are backlit – to set the backlightinglevel, press SHIFTfollowed by C

Instruction Manual21E04819 Issue 1.03 MENU MODEMenu mode is used to adjust the various settings of the radio,such as channels inhibited from scan, MM

Use the VOL ▲ or VOL ▼ key to select another Scanning menuoption, or press ON/C to return to the main menu.3.1.3 All Scan showThis function displays

Instruction Manual23E04819 Issue 1.0Press OK to change the channel’s Memory Scan status – i.e. ifit is not selected, pressing OK will add it to the Me

RS86/RS87 VHF24E04819 Issue 1.0From the Scanning menu (section 3.1) select “MEMORY SCANCLEAR” and press OK – the display will show “CHANNELSCLEARED” (

Instruction Manual25E04819 Issue 1.03.2 NumbersThe Numbers menu is used for entering ID numbers such asMMSI, Group MMSI, and ATIS (if applicable in c

RS86/RS87 VHF26E04819 Issue 1.0To enter the MMSI number press OK again. The display willshow “ENTER MMSI” and the first dash in the number willstart fla

Instruction Manual27E04819 Issue 1.0Note The ATIS number will not be accepted, unless all nine digits havebeen entered (the prefix 9 is automatically i

RS86/RS87 VHF28E04819 Issue 1.0Press the VOL ▲ or VOL ▼ key to select another VHF Itemsmenu option, or ON/C to return to the main menu.3.3 VHF ItemsT

Instruction Manual29E04819 Issue 1.0From the VHF Items menu (section 3.2) select “POSITIONVIEW” and press OK.If GPS position information is being rece

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RS86/RS87 VHF30E04819 Issue 1.03.3.4 Interrupt IntercomThis function is used to specify whether intercom or loudhailerfunctions should be interrupted

Instruction Manual31E04819 Issue 1.03.3.6 Speaker settingsThe speaker settings option is used to set the individual defaultvolume levels for each sta

RS86/RS87 VHF32E04819 Issue 1.03.3.7 SimNet ManagementNote This option will only appear in the VHF Items menu, if the ra-dio is connected to a SimNet

Instruction Manual33E04819 Issue 1.0SimNet units – The display will show the name and serial num-ber of each SimNet unit detected on the network.Third

RS86/RS87 VHF34E04819 Issue 1.0Use the VOL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to select the station you wantto assign to a particular lighting bank. Use the numeric key

Instruction Manual35E04819 Issue 1.0SELECTNO. 000SELECTNO. 001Fig 3.14 - Entering a device number3.3.7.4 System instanceA SimNet bus can ha

RS86/RS87 VHF36E04819 Issue 1.0The display will show “SELECTED” and the entered systemnumber for two seconds, then exit to the SimNet Managementmenu.3

Instruction Manual37E04819 Issue 1.0Enter the required working channel using the numeric keypad,or use the VOL ▲ / VOL ▼ keys to scroll through the fo

RS86/RS87 VHF38E04819 Issue 1.0On initiation of the call, the display will show “AWAITINGACKNOWLEDG” (Fig 4.2). Once an acknowledgment is re-ceived, t

Instruction Manual39E04819 Issue 1.0The next stage is to specify the coast station the call is to berouted through. Either manually enter the MMSI num

RS86/RS87 VHFIVPart No. E04819 Issue 1.0 12-Apr-05 CRThe technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the be

RS86/RS87 VHF40E04819 Issue 1.04.2.3 All Ships Safety callTo make an All Ships Safety call, lift the protective cover on thefront of the handset and

4.2.5 Group callPress the SHIFT key twice to enter the Group call function – thedisplay will show the Group MMSI number stored in the radio(see secti

RS86/RS87 VHF42E04819 Issue 1.0Use the VOL ▲ or VOL ▼ keys to scroll through the availableNature of distress categories and press OK to confirm selecti

Instruction Manual43E04819 Issue 1.0When an acknowledgment is received from the rescue co-ordination center, this will automatically cancel the Distre

RS86/RS87 VHF44E04819 Issue 1.04.3.2 Public correspondence callA public correspondence call is a call made from a land-basedtelephone which is routed

Instruction Manual45E04819 Issue 1.0Press OK to accept the call and automatically switch to channel16, or ON/C to reject the call.Note All Ships Urgen

RS86/RS87 VHF46E04819 Issue 1.0Press OK again to automatically switch to the working channel.4.3.5 Group callIf the radio has a Group MMSI number ent

Instruction Manual47E04819 Issue 1.04.3.6 Distress Alert callIf a Distress Alert call is received, the radio will sound an in-coming call alarm.The d

RS86/RS87 VHF48E04819 Issue 1.04.3.7 Distress Alert acknowledgmentIf an acknowledgment is received for a Distress Alert sent (nor-mally from a coast

Instruction Manual49E04819 Issue 1.04.3.8 Distress relay callThe distress relay facility enables an incoming Distress Alertcall to be passed onwards

Instruction ManualV1 GENERAL 1.1 Introduction ... 91.1.1 About this manual

RS86/RS87 VHF50E04819 Issue 1.04.4 Viewing the call logThe call log records details of the last 20 DSC or telephone callsreceived, including the date

Instruction Manual51E04819 Issue 1.0Press VOL ▲ or VOL ▼ to display any relevant additional infor-mation – for example, the nature of distress and pos

RS86/RS87 VHF52E04819 Issue 1.05 THE DIRECTORYThe Directory function allows frequently used Boat MMSI, CoastStation MMSI, and telephone numbers to be

Instruction Manual53E04819 Issue 1.0Use the numeric keypad to enter the number (Fig 5.3). Press theCALLand MSGkeys to move the cursor to correct a

RS86/RS87 VHF54E04819 Issue 1.05.4 Editing a numberSelect the directory entry to be edited and press OK. Use theVOL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to highlight eit

Instruction Manual55E04819 Issue 1.06 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS6.1 Selecting Weather WatchThe Weather Watch function enables the radio to monitor a si

RS86/RS87 VHF56E04819 Issue 1.0166.2 Security mode (voice scrambler)For additional security, a voice scrambler function is availableas an optional ac

Instruction Manual57E04819 Issue 1.0NMEA LOSTINT16Fig 6.3 - NMEA 0183 nav data source lostNoteThe alarm for the loss of NMEA 0183 data is not sent ac

RS86/RS87 VHF58E04819 Issue 1.0by the number flashing. Enter a new number to overwrite an in-correct number. The final digit specifies whether the Longit

Instruction Manual59E04819 Issue 1.0Repeat the above key sequence to toggle between the positionand time displays.6.6 IntercomIf the system comprises

RS86/RS87 VHFVIE04819 Issue 1.03.3.6 Speaker settings ... 313.3.7 SimNet Management ...

RS86/RS87 VHF60E04819 Issue 1.0Note The call will be terminated, if it is not accepted within 15 secs.When calling an intercom speaker, use the VOL ▲/

Instruction Manual61E04819 Issue 1.06.7 Loudhailers/FoghornUp to two loudhailers/foghorns can be fitted to the RS86/RS87– one fore and one aft.To ente

RS86/RS87 VHF62E04819 Issue 1.06.7.2 FoghornTo select Foghorn, press 5 (HAIL/FOG) while in Loudhailer/Fog-horn mode – the display shows “FOGHORN FWD”

Instruction Manual63E04819 Issue 1.0Adjusting horn volume – for single activation options use theVOL ▲ / VOL ▼ keys (rotate the VOLUME control) while

RS86/RS87 VHF64E04819 Issue 1.0Fig 7.1 - Transceiver box mounting7 INSTALLATION7.1 Physical installationThe RS86/RS87 is a modular system that is ve

Instruction Manual65E04819 Issue 1.0The control panel can be fitted using the adjustable stand sup-plied or flush mounted onto a bulkhead. The stand (se

RS86/RS87 VHF66E04819 Issue 1.0the flybridge of a powerboat), it is recommended that the panelis fitted to an angled or vertical surface to prevent stan

Instruction Manual67E04819 Issue 1.0If the handset is being removed, the waterproof cover shouldalways be fitted to the bulkhead socket to protect the

RS86/RS87 VHF68E04819 Issue 1.07.2.1 Control stationsA single cable links the control panel to the transceiver unit. Thestandard model can support up

Instruction Manual69E04819 Issue 1.07.2.2 LoudspeakersThe RS86/RS87 can be fitted with Simrad LS80 station speak-ers or third party station speakers w

Instruction ManualVIIE04819 Issue 1.06.6.2 Receiving an intercom call ... 606.7 Loudhailer/Foghorn ...

RS86/RS87 VHF70E04819 Issue 1.07.2.4 Loudhailers/FoghornsNote Only available on units fitted with the EHX80 expansion board.Two separate loudhailers/f

Instruction Manual71E04819 Issue 1.07.2.6 Auxiliary audio inputNote Only available on units fitted with the EHX80 expansion board.The expansion board

RS86/RS87 VHF72E04819 Issue 1.07.2.8 iDSC outputThe RS86/RS87 is designed to integrate with other Simradequipment, which enables DSC call information

Instruction Manual73E04819 Issue 1.07.2.10 Summary of connectionsSummary of the RS86/RS87 connections (Fig 7.15):STANDARD CONNECTIONS EXPANSION BOARD

RS86/RS87 VHF74E04819 Issue 1.07.2.11 Cable strain reliefOnce all the cables have been run to the appropriate peripheralsand connected to the transce

Instruction Manual75E04819 Issue 1.0However, if the antenna is not vertical when transmitting, thebeam will be angled either too high or too low (Fig

RS86/RS87 VHF76E04819 Issue 1.0To ensure the best performance of the radio, the antenna cableshould be routed where it is least likely to interfere wi

Instruction Manual77E04819 Issue 1.08 APPENDIX8.1 Operating proceduresThe following operating procedure summary has been proposedby the UK Maritime

RS86/RS87 VHF78E04819 Issue 1.08.1.3 Canceling a Distress AlertWarning If a DSC Distress Alert is sent accidentally, cancelit immediately on the RS86

Instruction Manual79E04819 Issue 1.08.2 Compatible NMEA sentencesThe following NMEA 0183 sentences are processed by theRS86/RS87 in order to transmit

RS86/RS87 VHF80E04819 Issue 1.08.4 Channel frequenciesNote Ch 0 will only be made available in the UK to Coastguard userswith written authorization.C

Instruction Manual81E04819 Issue 1.0Serial number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Software ver

RS86/RS87 VHF82E04819 Issue 1.08.6 Optional accessoriesThe following accessories are available from your nearestSimrad Technical Dealer. Please quote

Instruction Manual83E04819 Issue 1.08.7 Technical specificationPower supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12V DC (10.8V–15.5

RS86/RS87 VHF84E04819 Issue 1.08.9 Declaration of ConformityEnglish Hereby, Simrad Limited (Margate) declares that this RS86/RS87 VHF Radio is incom

Instruction Manual85E04819 Issue 1.08.10 Service & warrantyYour radio should seldom need servicing, although it will benefitfrom an application of

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Instruction Manual9E04819 Issue 1.01 GENERAL1.1 IntroductionThe RS86/RS87 is a modular VHF radio and Class D DSC(Digital Selective Calling) radiotel