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JRC JHS-800S Instruction Manual

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MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
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7ZPJD0714

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  • Page 1 MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE Instruction Manual 7ZPJD0714...
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions CAUTIONS AGAINST HIGH VOLTAGE Radio and radar devices are operated by high voltages of anywhere from a few hundred volts up to many hundreds of thousands of volts. Observe the following precautions to prevent the risk of electric shock. Avoid contact with the internal parts of these devices.
  • Page 4 First aid ☆Note points for first aid Unless there is impending danger, leave the electrocution victim where he or she is, then begin artificial respiration. Once you begin artificial respiration, you must continue without losing rhythm. Make contact with the victim cautiously, there is a risk that you may get electrocuted. Switch off the machinery and then move the victim away slowly if you must.
  • Page 5 ☆If the victim has a pulse but is not breathing (“Mouth to mouth” resuscitation) Figure 1 (1) Place the victim’s head facing backward (place something under the neck like a pillow). (2) Point the chin upward to widen the trachea. (3) Pinch the victim’s nose, take a deep breath, then put your mouth over the victim’s mouth and exhale completely, making sure that your mouth completely covers the victim’s mouth.
  • Page 6 Flow of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A person is collapsing. A person - Secure the safety of the surrounding area. - Prevent secondary disasters. collapsin Listen to the appeal of the - Secure the safety of the surrounding area. Responding Check for response. injured or ill person and give - Prevent secondary disasters.
  • Page 7 Specific Procedures for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 1. Check the scene for safety to prevent secondary disasters a) Do not touch the injured or ill person in panic when an accident has occurred. (Doing so may cause electric shock to the first-aiders.) b) Do not panic and be sure to turn off the power.
  • Page 8 7. Give 2 rescue breaths (omittable) a) If opening the airway does not cause the injured or ill person to begin CPR mask to breathe normally, give rescue breaths. b) If there is a fear of infection because the injured or ill person has an intraoral injury, you are hesitant about giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, or getting and preparing the mouthpiece for rescue breathing takes too long, omit rescue breathing and perform chest...
  • Page 9 9. When to stop cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) a) When the injured or ill person has been handed over to the emergency services b) When the injured or ill person has started moaning or breathing normally, lay him/her on his/her side in a recovery position and wait for the arrival of emergency services.
  • Page 10 13. Electric shock (defibrillation) a) If the AED determines that electric shock is needed, the voice prompt saying, "Shock is needed" is issued and charging starts automatically. b) When charging is completed, the voice prompt saying, "Press the shock button" is issued and the shock button flashes. c) The first-aider must get away from the injured or ill person, make sure that no one is touching him/her, and then press the shock Press the shock button.

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface Thank you for purchasing JRC's JHS-800S Marine VHF Radiotelephone. This radiotelephone can be used as a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio device, compliant with international regulations, that provides emergency communications and standard communications capabilities for small and large ships.

  • Page 12: Before Operation

    Before Operation Concerning the symbols This manual uses the following symbols to explain correct operation and to prevent injury or damage to property. The symbols and descriptions are as follows. Understand them before proceeding with this manual. WARNING Indicates a warning that, if ignored, may result in serious injury or even death.
  • Page 13 About Warning Labels There is warning labels on the main unit (JHS-800S) and the power supply unit (NBD- 980). Do not remove, damage, or alter the warning labels. JHS-800S Marine VHF Radiotelephone NBD-980 Power supply...

  • Page 14: Handling Precaution

    This unit is also used for the distress communication, in addition to usual communication. Contact JRC or our agent if any problem is observed in this unit on usual operation or inspection. Do NOT ignore or leave any problems of this unit.
  • Page 15 CAUTION Do not use this equipment for anything other than specified. Doing so may cause failure or malfunction. Do not turn the trimmer resistors or the trimmer capacitors on the PCB unit. Doing so may cause failure or malfunction. They are preset at the factory. Do not install this equipment in a place near water or in one with excessive humidity, steam, dust or soot.
  • Page 16 CAUTION When sending a DROBOSE (distress call on behalf of someone else) call, do NOT press DISTRESS button. Doing so may cause a false distress alert. (DROBOSE calls can be sent via [CALL] button displayed on the screen.) A distress acknowledgement or a distress relay call can be transmitted from a received distress message stored in the log, but when sending such a kind of call, follow the instructions of the ship's captain or officer in charge.
  • Page 17 CAUTION When sending a distress alert, follow the instructions of the ship's captain or officer in charge. Open the protective cover on the DISTRESS button for the JHS-800S MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE or NCM-980 CONTROLLER. Press and hold the DISTRESS button for at least 3 seconds until the countdown is completed.
  • Page 18 If time permits, enter the nature of the distress as follows, just before sending the distress alert. Note (For more details, see 4.4.5.2.) In the main menu, touch the [DIST-E] buttons. In the screen shown on the right, touch the [EDIT] → [NATURE] button, and then use the [+]/[-] buttons to select the nature of your distress.
  • Page 19 Receiving a Distress Alert WARNING If a distress alert is received, make sure to inform the ship's captain or officer in charge. Doing so may save the lives of the crews and passengers on the ship in distress. When a distress alert is received, the information such as the ID number of the ship in distress and the stage of the distress event are displayed.

  • Page 20: Equipment Exterior

    Equipment exterior ● JHS-800S Marine VHF Radiotelephone/NQW-980 Handset ● NCM-980 VHF Controller/NQW-980 Handset xviii...
  • Page 21 NQE-1845 Handset Connector Box NQE-1846 Handset Connector Box ● ● Waterproofed flush mount type Waterproofed wing installation type (for wing console) NQE-1847B Handset Connector Box NBD-965 AC/DC Power Unit ● ● Indoor flush mount type NCH-3210 Distress Message Controller NKG-980 Printer ●...
  • Page 22 NVS-423R External Speaker ●...

  • Page 23: Table Of Contents

    1.4 External dimensions ......................1-4 1.5 Block diagram ........................1-12 2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..........2-1 2.1 Main unit (JHS-800S) and Controller (NCM-980) ............. 2-1 2.2 Main displays ........................2-2 2.2.1 Status display ......................2-2 2.2.2 Operating display ......................2-4 2.2.3 Function screen ......................
  • Page 24 4.2.11 Squelch settings of each channel (preset squelch) ............ 4-16 4.3 Basic DSC operations ....................... 4-17 4.3.1 Routine calls to an individual station ................4-17 4.3.2 Receiving routine individual calls ................4-19 4.3.3 Routine group calls ..................... 4-21 4.3.4 Receiving routine group calls ..................4-22 4.3.5 Communicating with a PSTN subscriber ..............
  • Page 25 6.7.5 Regular replacement parts ..................6-12 7. AFTER-SALES SERVICE ..........7-1 8. DISPOSAL ..............8-2 9. SPECIFICATIONS ............9-1 9.1 JHS-800S Marine VHF Radiotelephone ................9-1 9.2 Channel assignment tables ....................9-4 9.3 Options ..........................9-9 9.4 Peripheral interfaces ......................9-10 10.OPTIONS OPERATION ..........

  • Page 26: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of terms This section contains general and DSC terms related to this equipment. ● General terms AIS (Automatic Identification System) LT (Local Time) Equipment that transmits a ship's Maritime Mobile Local Time Service Identity number, ship name, ship position, speed, orientation, and other information to and MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) from other ships.
  • Page 27 output of a receiver in the absence of a VHF (Very High Frequency) sufficient radio strength signal. Very High Frequency (30 - 300MHz) Station VOL (Volume) A radio station, or a control terminal for radio Internal speaker volume equipment WRC (World Radiocommunication USCG (United States Coast Guard) Conference) United States Coast Guard...
  • Page 28 ・ MAN OVERBOARD . Man overboard Type ・ EPIRB EMISSION..DSC VHF EPIRB reception Main contents of call message. Normally, the 1 telecommand will be indicated, Polling but for a distress related call, it may also take into account the Format and the EOS. Displayed Polling is a feature for routine calling.

  • Page 29: Equipment Overview

    Equipment Overview 1. EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW 1.1 Functions This equipment includes VHF radiotelephone, Class-A DSC and DSC watchkeeping receiver required as the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is designed as a compact, integrated unit that does not require a cable to connect the transceiver and controller; plus the controller is also compact and lightweight.

  • Page 30: Basic Configuration

    For VHF controller Handset NQW-980 Waterproof type (IP66 equivalent) CQD-10 Connector Box CQD-10 12 terminals For connecting JHS-800S and CAN cable CFS-830 NCM-980, 5 m long AUX cable CFS-820 For AF output/input, 2.5 m long Wing console/ waterproof type Handset connection box...

  • Page 31: System Configuration

    Equipment Overview 1.3.3 System configuration JHS-800S Marine VHF Radiotelephone NBD-965 Power Supply NVS-423R Speaker Waterproofed Handset Indoor Handset Connection Box Connection Box NCM-980 Controller Waterproofed Handset Connection Box * The radiotelephone can also be used with connected remote maintenance systems, BAM, VDR and printer equipment.

  • Page 32: External Dimensions

    Equipment Overview 1.4 External dimensions Below are the external dimensions of each unit. (1) Marine VHF Radiotelephone (JHS-800S) Mounting surface cut dimensions Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 2.1 kg (2) Handset (NQW-980) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 0.5 kg...
  • Page 33 Equipment Overview (3) Antenna (7ABJD0004) and Mounting bracket (MPBX41928A) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 2.4 kg Mast Antenna...
  • Page 34 Equipment Overview (4) AC/DC power supply (NBD-965) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 2.1 kg...
  • Page 35 Equipment Overview (5) VHF Controller (NCM-980) Mounting surface cut dimensions Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 0.9 kg (6) Connector box (CQD-10) Caulking color 4 places Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 1.1 kg...
  • Page 36 Equipment Overview (7) Handset connector box (NQE-1845) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 0.5 kg (8) Handset connector box (NQE-1846) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 1.1 kg...
  • Page 37 Equipment Overview (9) Handset connector box (NQE-1847B) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 0.3 kg (10) Printer (NKG-908) ●Desktop type Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 2.8 kg VIEW 4-M3 depth 10 VIEW...
  • Page 38 Equipment Overview ●Wall mount type Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 3.8 kg Cut dimensions on Mounting surface ●Flush mount type Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 3.4 kg Cut dimensions on Mounting surface 1-10...
  • Page 39 Equipment Overview (11) External speaker (NVS-423R) Unit: mm Weight: Approx. 1.1 kg 1-11...

  • Page 40: Block Diagram

    Equipment Overview 1.5 Block diagram 1-12...

  • Page 41: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions 2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2.1 Main unit (JHS-800S) and Controller (NCM-980) The main unit's parts and their functions are described below. 1. Internal loud speaker 2. Handset connector 3. DISTRESS button When in distress, sends a DSC distress alert after pressing for 4 seconds.

  • Page 42: Main Displays

    Names and Functions 2.2 Main displays The LCD screen changes according to current conditions. This section describes the status display, menu screen, and the incoming screen for DSC messages. 2.2.1 Status display (1) Information displayplay Information display Information display Indicates the level of the squelch. Or, Indicates the ship’s MMSI.
  • Page 43 Names and Functions (2) Buttons 11 12 Displays the alarm information screen. Switches transmitting power between 25 W and 1 W. CH16: Sets the radiotelephone to CH16. OPE: Acquires the access rights. Displays the menus screens. Indicates using freeze indicator that the system is operating. Displays the numeric key pad (input 0 to 9) for selecting channels.

  • Page 44: Operating Display

    Names and Functions 2.2.2 Operating display (1) General The display on the main unit shows the operation screen shown below if a DSC is sent or received, the handset is operated (PTT is pressed), while the status screen is displayed. Displays the standard information on the status screen.
  • Page 45 Names and Functions (2) Operating display of DSC calls When communicating using DSC messages, the controller shows as follows. Displays the DSC message information. : Shows the sender's or other receiver's identification number (MMSI). RXID Additionally, the following special marks may be indicated on this line. TXID Indicates when including the ECC error in the message.
  • Page 46 Names and Functions ●About the communication selection screen Under communication (active or on hold), the [ CALL LIST ] button is displayed on the Status display (Refer to 2.2.1 Status display). Touch this [CALL LIST] button to display the communication selection screen. [List] button: Select the communication* (*Refer to (4) Operations in the list display in 2.2.4...

  • Page 47: Function Screen

    Names and Functions 2.2.3 Function screen Displayed when you touch the [FUNC] button in the screen. status Function buttons Shows the operation buttons that have been registered. Touching these buttons takes you to their various functions. The following are the initial settings when shipped from the factory. SCAN]: Displays the scan menu.

  • Page 48: Menu Screen

    Names and Functions 2.2.4 Menu screen (1) Menu screen Touching the [MAIN] button in the screen displays the Main menu screen. status Indicates that the squelch is on while the main menu is displayed. appears while transmitting. Indicates the current menu name. Shows the menu buttons.
  • Page 49 Names and Functions (2) Button operations The following buttons do the same operations in all the menu screens. (This explanation uses an example of manually setting the date and time.) (change page) buttons Changes the pages when a menu has multiple screens ([<]/[>]) buttons (pages).
  • Page 50 Names and Functions (3) Text input operations Text input includes English letters, numbers, and symbols. It is possible to switch the input type suitable for the function. The operation buttons and button functions are shown below. English letters input Symbols input Numbers input (Enter) button Enters settings or changes to content.
  • Page 51 Names and Functions (4) Operations in the list display You can select a list in the list display by touching that list. (This is explained with an example of operations for COAST on the CALL LIST.) blue (print) The blue button and the indicate printing is possible.

  • Page 52: Installation

    Installation 3. INSTALLATION CAUTION Leave installation of this equipment to our service center or agents. Special knowledge on selecting the place where the antenna is to be mounted and setting the ID number (MMSI) assigned to the ship is required in addition to mounting the equipment.

  • Page 53: Operation

    Operation 4. OPERATION This chapter describes basic operations of the equipment, radiotelephone communications, procedures to use DSC to call another station, and other functions. CAUTION Do not carry out operation of touch panel by a sharp object. Otherwise, the screen may be damaged. If power outage occurs inside of the ship during the operation of this unit, the image may be disturbed or may not be displayed.

  • Page 54: Overview Of Operations Of The Equipment

    Operation 4.1 Overview of operations of the equipment Operations are basically done by using the buttons on the touchscreen. The following is an overview of their operation. When two or more controllers are connected, basically only the main unit or controller that has ●...
  • Page 55 Operation Menu tree Menu Hierarchical Menu 1 Hierarchical Menu 2 Printable Note CALL DSC non-distress call RELAY DSC drobose call DIST-E Editing a distress msg DSC LOGS RX DIST Recei ved distress list RX OTHERS Recei ved others list TX CALLS Transmitted calls list AIS INFO SHIPS LIST...

  • Page 56: Basic Communication Procedure

    If detected errors during the memory Note check, displays the message below. Please inform JRC or our agent of the error contents. Pressing the [PWR] button for 5 to 10 seconds or more will completely turn off the power. When you press for 2 seconds or longer, the pop -up "THE...

  • Page 57: Turning Off The Power

    Operation 4.2.2 Turning OFF the power ■ ■ Procedure Press the [PWR] button for at least 1 second. In this case, the process varies, as shown below, according t o the main unit and the status of the connected controllers. In case of the main unit, the popup screen on the right appears.

  • Page 58: Communicating With The Radiotelephone

    Operation 4.2.3 Communicating with the radiotelephone The VHF radiotelephone is operated by means of a handset. ■ ■ Procedure If you do not have the access rights, touch the button on the status display. You acquire the access right and the OCC display disappears from the screen and the disabled buttons become enabled, unless the main unit or the controller that has the access right is busy.
  • Page 59 Operation ■ ■ Changing the channel Setting a 2-digits channel (Incase of the CH18) In the status display or operations screen, touch the channel display area or the button to open the numeric keypad. Touch the [1] button. “1” is appeared. Then if left for more than 1 second, the hyphen is appeared and starts flashing as shown at right.
  • Page 60 Operation Setting a 4-digits channel (Incase of the CH1020) In the status display or operations screen, touch the channel display area or the button to open the numeric keypad. Touch the [1] button. “1” is appeared. Then if left for more than 1 second, the hyphen is appeared and starts flashing as shown at right.
  • Page 61 Operation ■ ■ Making a radiotelephone call Select CH16 or other agreed channel. Lift the handset from the cradle. Press the PTT key, and make a call as described below. Say the calling station name ... Repeat 3 times.  "this is"...

  • Page 62: Receiving With Scanning

    Operation 4.2.4 Receiving with scanning Scanning function enables to watch multiple channels (ad ditional channels) with the priority channel (CH16). If found receiving signal on the additional channels, the dwell time on that channel will be longer, but continued to watch the CH16 alternatively. The scan mode can be selected from the following modes .

  • Page 63: Receiving With Dual Watch

    Operation on the CH16. If squelch is closed again, the scanning will resume 2 seconds later. If the squelch is opened on an additional chan nel, remains on that channel and CH16 alternatively (in a cycle of 0.14/1.86 seconds). If squelch is then continuously closed (until the end of the scan cycle), the scanning will resume.

  • Page 64: Receiving On Triple Watch

    Operation 4.2.6 Receiving on triple watch With triple watch, channel 16 and two other channels are monitored. ■ ■ Procedure On the main menu, touch the [CH OPE] → [TRIPLE WATCH] buttons and use the [+]/[-] buttons or the [Edit] button to select two channels for triple watch. Channel 10 and 30 are selected in the example on the right.

  • Page 65: Using Memory Channels

    Operation 4.2.7 Using memory channels Memory channels are the original channel list. The desired channels (e.g. frequently using channel) can be registered and used for easy access. (1) Registering memory channels ■ ■ Procedure In the main menu, touch the [CH OPE] → [MEMORY CH] →...

  • Page 66: Communicating On A Private Channel

    Private channels for assigned frequencies of fishing ship or other specially assigned frequencies are registered at the installation of equipment. Up to 200 channels are available for radiotelephone communications. (If required to add channels after installation, please contact JRC or our agent.) ■...

  • Page 67: Receiving A Weather Channel

    Operation 4.2.9 Receiving a weather channel Weather channels are available to receive weather information on the North American coast. ■ ■ Procedure In the main menu, touch the [CH OPE] → [WX CH] buttons. Use the [↑]/[↓] buttons or the [GOTO] button to display the channel you want to set, then touch the [LIST] button.

  • Page 68: Squelch Settings Of Each Channel (Preset Squelch)

    Operation When operating the DSC menus, a popup screen is displayed to notice that the DSC usage is not allowed on Inland Waterways. 4.2.11 Squelch settings of each channel (preset squelch) The adjusted squelch value can be stored with respect to each channel as a preset squelch. handling of the preset squelch is as follows.

  • Page 69: Basic Dsc Operations

    Operation 4.3 Basic DSC operations When calling stations, the DSC is also available for a routine/ safety/ urgency or a distress call in addition to the calling by radiotelephone described above. This section describes the procedures for basic DSC routine calls and for the AIS -linked DSC calls. 4.3.1 Routine calls to an individual station A DSC routine call to the station to be called is initiated as follows.
  • Page 70 Operation The operating display is appeared and initiates the DSC call After checking the channel free condition, sends the message and waits for the acknowledgement. The following operations are possible while you Note wait for acknowledgement. RTRY: Resends the message. INF: Indicates the message contents.

  • Page 71: Receiving Routine Individual Calls

    Operation 4.3.2 Receiving routine individual calls When receiving an individual DSC call from a coast or ship station, perform the following procedures as appropriate according to the message. ■ ■ Procedure The receiving screen is displayed, the received mark flashes, and the alarm grows louder gradually. This example message contains the following information.
  • Page 72 Operation After sending an acknowledgement, the working channel is set to communicate. Start communicating using the handset. When a polling call is received, it appears as in the diagram below, the receiving Note mark flashes, and the alarm grows louder gradually. In this case, after silencing the alarm, select ACK to acknowledge it.

  • Page 73: Routine Group Calls

    Operation 4.3.3 Routine group calls For radiotelephone broadcasting, a DSC routine call to a group o f stations is available. ■ ■ Procedure In the main menu, touch the [CALL] → [EDIT] → [CALL TYPE] buttons. Use the [+]/[-] buttons to set the CALL TYPE as shown at right to RTN/GROUP/RT, and then touch the [ ✓...

  • Page 74: Receiving Routine Group Calls

    Operation 4.3.4 Receiving routine group calls ■ ■ Procedure The receiving screen at right is displayed, and the receiving mark flashes and the alarm grows louder gradually. If no transmission was just done, the received call starts immediately in progress and the work channel is set automatically.

  • Page 75: Communicating With A Pstn Subscriber

    Operation 4.3.5 Communicating with a PSTN subscriber The semi/auto mode is available to connect with a public telephone network (PSTN) via a coast station. Make a call to a PSTN subscriber ■ ■ Procedure In the main menu, touch the [CALL] → [EDIT] → [CALL TYPE] buttons.
  • Page 76 Operation Touch the [CALL] button to transmit the call. After checking the c hannel free condition, sends the message. After sending the call, waits for the acknowledgement for 5 sec. If received no response within 5sec, sends the Note call again. If there is still no response, this call is ceased.
  • Page 77 Operation Receiving a call from a PSTN subscriber ■ ■ Procedure When a PSTN call is received from a coast station, if you did not call immediately beforehand and you are not currently transmitting a call, then a screen like the one to the right appears as in progress and a response is sent immediately.

  • Page 78: Ais-Linked Dsc Calls

    Operation 4.3.6 AIS-linked DSC calls The AIS information (nearby ships call signs, names and identi fication numbers) is displayed as "Other ships list", and are available to call a listed ship via the DSC directly. NOTE) To use this function, set the import condition to ON in [MENU]→[SETUP]→[AIS FUNC]. ■...

  • Page 79: Emergency Calls (Dsc Safety/ Urgency/ Distress Calls)

    Operation 4.4 Emergency calls (DSC safety/ urgency/ distress calls) In emergency, the DSC is available for safety/urgency/distress calls. For safety and urgency calls, either individual or all ships is selectable for the type of call. Also, there is a way to send distress alerts after selecting, or not selecting, the type of distress on the menu.
  • Page 80 Operation Safety position request calls ■ ■ Procedure Select SAF/INDV/POSRQ in CALL TYPE and input an address. Touch the [CALL] button to transmit the position request call. After checking the channel free, the safety position request call is sent and the screen at right is displayed. When acknowledgement is received, the receiving mark flashes and the alarm sounds.

  • Page 81: Receiving Safety Or Urgency Individual Calls

    Operation 4.4.2 Receiving safety or urgency individual calls When receiving an individual DSC call from a coast or ship station, according to the message, perform the following procedures as appropriate. ■ ■ Procedure The receiving screen at right is displayed, and the receiving mark flashes and the alarm grows louder gradually.

  • Page 82: Safety Or Urgency All Ships Calls

    Operation 4.4.3 Safety or urgency all ships calls The DSC safety all ships calls can be made as follows. ■ ■ Procedure In the main menu, touch the [CALL] → [EDIT] → [CALL TYPE] buttons. Select SAF/ALL/RT or URG/ALL/RT and then press the [ ✓ ] button. Change the working channel, if required.

  • Page 83: Receiving Safety Or Urgency All Ships Calls

    Operation 4.4.4 Receiving safety or urgency all ships calls ■ ■ Procedure The receiving screen at right is displayed, and the receiving mark flashes and the alarm grows louder gradually. ➢ If no procedure exists, starts operating the received message as the active procedure automatically. ➢...

  • Page 84: Distress Alerts

    Operation 4.4.5 Distress alerts When in distress, press the dedicated DISTRESS button to send a distress alert. The distress alerts transmit own MMSI, ships position, time of the position, and the nature of distress. CAUTION Do not test the distress alert as doing so may inconvenience local shipping and Rescue Centers.
  • Page 85 Operation Press and hold the DISTRESS button for at least 3 seconds until the countdown is completed. The distress alert is sent. The time required to complete the transmission is about two seconds. After sending the distress alert, wait for the acknowledgement in the condition of the activated distress transmission procedure.
  • Page 86 Operation If cancelling the distress alert since Note a false distress alert is transmitted accidentally, perform the distress alert cancelling procedure as follows. 1. Touching the [CANCEL] button in the transmission screen for the distress alert opens the popup screen shown at right.

  • Page 87: Distress Alerts From The Menu

    Operation Distress alerts from the menu The following describes the procedure to send a distress alert with the nature of distress selected in the menu. Also, if there is no valid information regarding the position and the time of position, the manual input is available in that menu.
  • Page 88 Operation Touch the [EDIT]→[POS] buttons. Use the [↑]/[↓] buttons to display the setting items and use the [+]/[-] buttons to select a value, and then use the [ ✓] button to enter it. You can adjust the various setting items in the following ranges.
  • Page 89 Operation Press and hold the DISTRESS button for at least 3 seconds until the countdown is completed. Note - The rest of the procedure is the same as described in the "Quick distress alert". - The precautions about operations of this screen using the [TIPS] button in procedure 4 as follows.

  • Page 90: Receiving Distress Alerts

    Operation Receiving distress alerts When a distress alert is received from another ship, displays the event immediately with the specific two-tone alarm sound. WARNING If a distress alert is received, make sure to inform the ship's captain or officer in charge. Doing so may save the lives of the crews and passengers on the ship in distress.

  • Page 91: Distress Relay Calls On Behalf Of Someone Else (Drobose)

    Operation 4.4.6 Distress relay calls on behalf of someone else (DROBOSE) If another ship is in distress but is itself unable to make a distress alert, and the master of the ship considers that further help is necessary, the distress relay call on behalf of the ship can b e transmitted using "DSC drobose call"...
  • Page 92 Operation Input the distress ID (MMSI), nature of distress, position and time if you know them, and then enter the settings with the [✓] button. Distress ID: [EDIT]→[DIST ID] buttons Nature of distress: [EDIT]→[NATURE] buttons Position: [EDIT]→[POS] buttons Time: [EDIT]→[UTC] buttons The nature of distress is selectable from Distress ID below.
  • Page 93 Operation After inputting the information, touch the [CALL] utton. After checking the channel free, starts sending the drobose call and the procedure displaying the screen as shown at right. When receiving the acknowledgement from the coast station, the screen shows as shown at right. ➢...

  • Page 94: Dsc Call Log

    Operation 4.5 DSC call log Received DSC messages are classified as distress messages and as other messages. The 20 most recent messages for both types of received and transmitted are saved in the log. CAUTION In order to avoid accidental distress message treating, received distress messages will be erased automatically after 48 hours elapsed since the reception.

  • Page 95: Received Other Messages

    Operation 4.5.2 Received other messages Received messages regarding routine, safety, and urgency calls or the acknowledgements is displayed in this received other message log. ■ ■ Procedure In the main menu, touch the [DSC LOGS] →[RX OTHERS] buttons to display it. ➢...

  • Page 96: Other Features

    Operation 4.6 Other features In addition to the features described above, the equipment contains useful some features as below. 4.6.1 Notification of registered ships by the AIS If your system is linked to AIS and the following settings and the AIS FUNC menu (MENU>SETUP) are set so that this information can be used, then you can use the auxiliary screen to immediately notify nearby ships that are pre -registered.

  • Page 97: Playback Of Received Voice

    Operation 4.6.2 Playback of received voice When the squelch is open, incoming audio is automatically recorded (up to 480 seconds), and can be replayed to confirm audio communications. Recorded audio is divided into multiple tracks depending on the time for the squelch open/close, and stored until power off. If the total recorded time of all tracks reaches 480 seconds, the oldest recorded track is overwritten.
  • Page 98 Operation Temporary track saving Normally, when the total recorded time of all tracks reaches 480 seconds, the oldest track is overwritten by a new track. However the track can be saved temporarily using the following procedure until power off. ■ ■...
  • Page 99 Operation The saved track deletion To delete a saved track, perform the following procedure. (Powering off deletes all tracks.) ■ ■ Procedure In the stop mode, use to display the track you want to delete. Touch the [OPE] → [ERASE] buttons. The confirmation message is appeared.

  • Page 100: Public Address Function With An External Speaker (Option)

    Operation 4.6.3 Public Address function with an external speaker (option) If an external speaker (NVS -423R) is connected, the Public Address function is available to make an announcement over the external speaker. While the Public Address functio n is in use, incoming audio will not be recorded when the squelch is opened.

  • Page 101: Intercom

    Operation 4.6.4 Intercom If multiple controllers (NCM -980) are connected, you can use the handset to talk between the main unit and a controller or between two controllers. While the intercom function is in use, incoming audio will not be recorded when the squelch is opened . Calling and talking ■...
  • Page 102 Operation Receiving a call from another controller ■ ■ Procedure If received an intercom call, the screen at right is displayed and the ringing is started. If not answer within 30 seconds, the screen returns to the previous screen. Also, if you touch the [CANCEL] button, the screen returns to the previous screen.

  • Page 103: Talk With A Bluetooth Device (Option)

    Operation 4.6.5 Talk with a Bluetooth device (option) You can connect the optional Bluetooth device to the main unit via Bluetooth and then make calls. Refer to the instruction manual of the device for instructions. In addition, the maximum time you can talk continuously is 5 minutes, so please retry the operation after 5 minutes.

  • Page 104: Settings & Registrations

    Settings & Registrations 5. SETTINGS & REGISTRATIONS This chapter describes the procedure for settings and registrations for the date and time manually, the contact lists for DSC calls, advanced DSC settings, and other settings for the equipment. 5.1 Date and time setting Normally, the date and time are updated automatically if importing GPS information.
  • Page 105 Settings & Registrations or local time (LT (+), LT( -)). LT DIFF: Select the time difference to use for calculating the local time to display. DATA FORMAT: Select a date format to use for the DSC saved message lists, alarm history, etc., from below.

  • Page 106: Own Ship Position And Time Setting

    Settings & Registrations 5.2 Own ship position and time setting Normally, the ship's position and the time are updated automatically if importing GPS information. But if necessary, input these parameters manually as follows. CAUTION The time that is set here is the time for the position information when the ship is in said position, and is not reflected in the time for the PRE TIME (present time) in the DATE &...

  • Page 107: Settings For Each Device

    Settings & Registrations 5.3 Settings for each device The following describes setting the screen's clarity, the handset's receiving volume, etc. 5.3.1 LCD adjustment The LCD conditions for viewability are adjust able as follows. ■ ■ Procedure In the main menu, touch the [SETUP] → [DISP SET] → [LCD ADJ] buttons.

  • Page 108: Sound Settings

    Settings & Registrations 5.3.2 Sound settings The sound settings such as the click beep are adjustable as follows. ■ ■ Procedure In the main menu, touch the [SETUP] → [DISP SET] → [SOUND] buttons. Display the page you want to set with the [<]/[>] buttons.

  • Page 109: User Key Assignment

    Settings & Registrations 5.3.3 User key assignment The User (the FAVORITE button and the function buttons that are displayed when the FUNC button on the Status display is touched) key can be used as the programmable key for the shortcut menu key of the desired hierarchical menus, or for the key of the special functions (see the following * marked descriptions).

  • Page 110: Name The Device

    Settings & Registrations To register an item to the FUNC button, use the [<]/[ >] buttons and display page [2/2]. Use the [↑]/[↓] buttons to display the FUNC number you want to assign, and then select the function with the [+]/[ -] buttons.

  • Page 111: Menu Shutdown Timer Setting

    Settings & Registrations 5.3.5 Menu shutdown timer setting Do the following settings for closing the menu automatically when the device is left alone with the menu displayed. ■ ■ Procedure In the main menu, touch the [SETUP] → [DISP SET] →...

  • Page 112: Setting The Channel Area

    Settings & Registrations *1: W hen setting this menu to VALID and also setting "OFF -HOOK" to ON, if the handset is left off hook for one minute, the pop-up "REMAINING IN THE OFF -HOOK CONDITION." will be displayed. *2: W hen setting to INVALID, the setting values for "OFF-HOOK" are not displayed. *3: Feedback.

  • Page 113: Creating Contact Lists

    Settings & Registrations 5.4 Creating contact lists The following describes the procedure to create the contact lists for a coast station or ship station call, or for a group call via DSC. Additionally, the PSTN number list can be created using the similar procedure.
  • Page 114 Settings & Registrations Finally, touch the [ ✓ ] button to register. ➢ Follow the same procedure above to create the radio station list. - The maximum registerable number is 80 for each of the coast station list, the ship Note station list, and the PSTN number list, and is 20 for the calling group list.

  • Page 115: Advanced Settings For Dsc

    Settings & Registrations 5.5 Advanced settings for DSC The following describes the procedure for the advanced DSC settings such as automatic acknowledgement, as well as creating a PSTN number list. ■ ■ Menu screen In the main menu, touch the [SETUP] → [DSC OPE] buttons.

  • Page 116: Disabling Receiving Alarms For Routine And Safety Calls

    Settings & Registrations 5.5.2 Disabling receiving alarms for routine and safety calls The aural alarm for routine and safety calls can be disabled as follows. The factory setting is default “ON” ■ ■ Procedure Touch [RX ALARM] to disable the receiving of alarms. Use the [+]/[-] buttons to turn it OFF.

  • Page 117: Expanded Mmsi Registration

    Settings & Registrations 5.5.4 Expanded MMSI registration CAUTION Always set the expanded MMSI in the bridge of the vessel to zero (0). If setting to another value other than zero, DSC calls may not be received. If there are multiple DSC devices having the same 9 -digit MMSI on board a ship, setting the 10th digit of the MMSI number to a non -zero value is available to distinguish them in the case of routine individual calls.

  • Page 118: Setting The Inactivity Timer (For Procedures On Hold)

    Settings & Registrations 5.5.6 Setting the inactivity timer (for procedures on hold) W hen making a procedure on hold, the procedure is automatically terminated after the time set as follows. ■ ■ Procedure Touch the [INACTV T/O] button. Display the transmission category you want to set with the [↑]/[↓] buttons, and then make changes using either the [+]/[-] buttons or the [Edit] button.

  • Page 119: Other Settings

    Settings & Registrations 5.6 Other settings The following describes the procedure to set the conditions regarding the AIS information import, the printer property, and preset squelch with respect to each channel. 5.6.1 Enabling the AIS function W hen connecting the AIS to use the information for such as a DSC call, set the import condition to ON as follows.

  • Page 120: Setting The Controller Status When External Power Is Turned On

    Settings & Registrations 5.6.3 Setting the controller status when external power is turned on W hen the external power supply is turned on to the main unit, set how to make the state of the controller. Set it to ON when turning on the controller power supply, and set it to OFF to set the controller power supply to the pre vious state.

  • Page 121: Maintenance & Inspection

    Maintenance & Inspection 6. MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION The performance and lifetime of the equipment depend on the appropriate maintenance. This chapter describes the maintenance and inspection, self diagnosis, and outline of adjustment. 6.1 General maintenance & inspection In order to operate the equipment under optimum conditions, it is vital to perform regular inspections and also, to keep accurate records.

  • Page 122: Self Diagnosis Inspection

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.2 Self diagnosis inspection The following describes the procedure to perform inspections through self -diagnosis. ■ ■ Procedure In the main menu, touch the [SELF DIAG] button. Select either the [TRX] and [DISP] buttons or the [DSC LOOP] button. ➢...
  • Page 123 Maintenance & Inspection Menu Test Item Contents Results ： 正 常 E2PROM ・ E2PROM の 書 込 ・ 読 出 ： 異 常 Normal NG-LOOP1: LOOP1 error NG-LOOP2: LOOP2 error NG-LP1/LP2: LOOP1 & 2 error NG-TXVCO: TX VCO error NG-RXVCO: RX VCO error •...

  • Page 124: Cleaning The Touch Panel

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.3 Cleaning the touch panel The touch panel becomes unresponsive for 60 seconds, no matter what button you touch. Use this function when wiping the surface of the touch panel. However, the [DISTRESS] button and the [PW R] button are enabled. ■...

  • Page 125: System Alarm Indication

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.4 System alarm indication If errors regarding the equipment are detected, the screen immediately shows the alarm information as follows. According to the alarm type, some features and functions may be automatically Note restricted. The alarm information is formatted as follows. [Alarm Date and Time], [Alarm Category] [Alarm Number], [Popup Information] Alarm categories are CAUTION only,.

  • Page 126: Alarm List

    TRCVR HIGH TEMP that is higher than the specified values. reduce the power to 1W Detected PLL Unlock in the transmitter Please contact JRC or TRX PLL UNLOCK or receiver. our agency. Detected PLL Unlock in the CH70 watch...

  • Page 127: Viewing The Alarm History

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.4.2 Viewing the alarm history You can check the history of alarms that occurred in the past. ■ ■ Procedure In the main menu, touch the [MAINT] → [ALARM INFO] buttons. If an alarm is occurring, the screen at right is displayed. If no current alarm, "NO DATA"...

  • Page 128: Checking The Setup Condition

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.5 Checking the setup condition The system information can be confirmed for use in maintenance and inspection. 6.5.1 System information The following describes the procedure to display such as the ID numbers or peripheral connection conditions. ■ ■...

  • Page 129: Software Version

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.5.2 Software version In the main menu, touch the [MAINT] → [S/W VER] buttons to confirm the software version the equipment is running. The software versions of the RADIOTELEPHONE (JHS -800S) and CONTROLLER (NCM-980) are displayed as shown at right. 6.6 DSC AF inspection DSC AF modulation frequencies can be checked for periodic inspections etc.

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    WARNING This unit is also used for the distress communication, in addition to usual communication. Contact JRC or our agent if any problem is observed in this unit on usual operation or inspection. Do NOT ignore or leave an y problems of this unit.

  • Page 131: Guide To Locating Faults

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.7.2 Guide to locating faults Use the following table as a guide to locating the causes of malfunctions in the equipment. Additionally when contacting JRC or our agency, please provide the malfunction condition. Symptom Typical causes •...

  • Page 132: Consumables

    Maintenance & Inspection 6.7.3 Consumables The following shows consumables. Please contact JRC or our agency to order parts. Location Description Model (Part number) Replacement guide Indicating red mark on NKG-980 PRINTER Printer paper 5ZPGF00001 the paper edge 6.7.4 Repair units/parts The repair units and replacement part units are as follows.

  • Page 133: After-Sales Service

    7. AFTER-SALES SERVICE ★ Warranty warranty period is determined by JRC's warranty regulations, but is normally 1 year from the date of purchase. Additionally, the warranty except for the body text is submitted to contractual agreements. ★ Repair Part Inventory Period Parts necessary for proper functioning of this equipment will be kept available for 10 years after product discontinuation.

  • Page 134: Disposal

    Disposal 8. DISPOSAL Observe all rules and regulations of the local authorities when disposing of this equipment.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    Specifications 9. SPECIFICATIONS 9.1 JHS-800S Marine VHF Radiotelephone General Specifications ● Transmission frequency Simplex/semi-duplex: 155.000 MHz - 163.500 MHz Reception frequency Simplex/semi-duplex: 155.000 MHz - 163.500 MHz Number of channels ITU/USA/Canada/IWW channels: Maximum 65 ch Weather channels: 10ch Private channels:...
  • Page 136 Specifications Transmitter ● Antenna output power 6 W - 25 W (when reducing: 0.5 W - 1 W ) Deviation of antenna power W ithin +20% and -50% Oscillation method Frequency synthesizer Modulation method Frequency modulation Carrier frequency error ±1.5kHz or less Maximum frequency deviation ±5kHz or less Occupied bandwidth...
  • Page 137 Specifications CH70 Watch Keeping Receiver ● 156.525 MHz (CH70) Receiving frequency Double superheterodyne Receiving system 50.85 MHz 1st IF 450 kHz 2nd IF Receiving frequency + 50.85 MHz Local oscillation frequency Local oscillation method Frequency synthesizer Local oscillation frequency ±10 x 10 or less variance Sensitivity...

  • Page 138: Channel Assignment Tables

    Specifications 9.2 Channel assignment tables ITU Channels (ITU-RR Appendix18) TX (MHz) RX (MHz) Simplex Semi-duplex Notes 156.050 160.650 ● 156.100 160.700 ● 156.150 160.750 ● 156.200 160.800 ● 156.250 160.850 ● 156.300 156.300 For int er-ship communications ● 156.350 160.950 ●...
  • Page 139 Specifications USA Channels (FCC 47 CFR Part 80: 80.215, 80.371 and 80.373) TX (MHz) RX (MHz) Simplex Semi-duplex Notes 156.050 156.050 ● Unus ed Unus ed Unus ed 156.250 156.250 ● 156.300 156.300 For int er-ship communications ● 156.350 156.350 ●...
  • Page 140 Specifications Canada Channels (INDUSTRY CANADA RBR-2) TX (MHz) RX (MHz) Simplex Semi-duplex Notes 156.050 160.650 ● 156.100 160.700 ● 156.150 160.750 ● 156.200 156.200 For CCG (General use prohibit ed) ● 156.250 156.250 ● 156.300 156.300 ● 156.350 156.350 ● 156.400 156.400 ●...
  • Page 141 Specifications IWW Channels (ETSI EN 300 698 -1 V1.4.1) TX (MHz) RX (MHz) Simplex Semi-duplex Notes 156.050 160.650 ● 156.100 160.700 ● 156.150 160.750 ● 156.200 160.800 ● 156.250 160.850 ● 156.300 156.300 For int er-ship communications, fixed at 1W ●...
  • Page 142 If TX and RX frequencies are different, the equipment is in semi -duplex mode. • Private channels are registered at the installation of the equipment. If desired to add the other private channels after installation, contact JRC or our agency.

  • Page 143: Options

    Specifications 9.3 Options VHF Controller (NCM-980) Communication speed 250kbps Communication interface Microphone input impedance 2.2kΩ balanced (NQW-980 use) Standard modulation input -40dBm Built-in speaker (4 Ω): 6 W or more Audio output Handset phone (150 Ω): 1 mW or more 5-inch TFT color, 800x4 80 pixels, LED backlight Operation buttons Touch panel, power button, DISTRESS button, volume control,...

  • Page 144: Peripheral Interfaces

    Specifications 9.4 Peripheral interfaces GPS or other navigation aids interface Serial Interface standard NMEA0183/IEC61162 -1 Ed.4 (2010-11) compliant Protocol 4800bps, start 1bit, data 8bit, stop 1bit No parity Interface standard IEC61162-450 Ed.1 (2011-06) compliant Protocol Input sentence NMEA0183 V1.5: GGA/ GLL/ RMC V2.0: GGA/ GLL/ RMC/ ZDA V2.3:...
  • Page 145 Specifications (1.2) List of sentences and associated data fields (1.2.1) GGA – Global positioning system (GPS) fix data $--GGA, hhmmss, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, x, xx, x.x, x.x , M, x.x, M, x.x, xxxx *hh<CR><LF> Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023 Age of differential GPS data Units of geoidal separation, m Geoidal separation...
  • Page 146 Specifications (1.2.3) RMC – Recommended minimum specific GNSS data $--RMC, hhmmss.ss, A, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, x.x, x.x, xxxxxx, x.x, a, a, a *hh<CR><LF> Navigational status Mode indicator: A = Autonomous, D = Differential, E = Estimated, F = Float RTK, M = Manual input, N = Data not valid P = Precise, R = Real Time Kinematic S = Simulator,...
  • Page 147 Specifications (1.2.5) ZDA – Time and date $--ZDA, hhmmss.ss, xx, xx, xxxx, xx, xx *hh<CR><LF> Local zone minutes, 00 to +59 Local zone hours, 00 h to ±13 h Year (UTC) Month, 01 to 12 (UTC) Day, 01 to 31 (UTC) 9-13...
  • Page 148 Specifications AIS interface Serial Interface standard IEC61162-2 Ed.1 (1998-09) compliant Protocol 38.4kbps, start 1bit, data 8bit, stop 1bit No parity Interface standard IEC61162-450 Ed.1 (2011-06) compliant Protocol Input sentence/message VDM sentence: VDL1-5, 9, 18, 19 VDO sentence: VDL1-3, 18 ALR sentence: 003, 004, 026, 062, 065 (Talker = "AI"...
  • Page 149 Specifications RMS interface Interface standard IEC61162-450 Ed.1 (2011-06) compliant Protocol Output message IEC61162-1 Ed.4 (2010-11) compliant proprietary sentence $PJRCL sentence (for RMS log saving) $PJRCM sentence (Device ID = "CV") Data type Device model name, serial number, self -diagnosis information, etc.

  • Page 151: Options Operation

    Options Operation 10. OPTIONS OPERATION 10.1 Controller (NCM-980) The controller has almost the same functions as the main unit's display and control panel. Any differences are described together in the explanation of the main unit. The main differences are as described below. •...

  • Page 152: Handset Connection Box (Nqe-1845/1846/1847B)

    Options Operation 10.2 Handset connection box (NQE-1845/1846/1847B) There are three types of handset connection boxes: a waterproof flush mount type f or a wing console (NQE-1845), a waterproof wing installation type (NQE -1846) and an indoor flush mount type (NQE-1847B). CAUTION Close the water-resistant cap of the waterproof type handset box after use.

  • Page 153: Ac/Dc Power Supply (Nbd-965)

    In addition to the DC fuse on the panel, there are also AC fuses inside the device. You should never replace the AC fuses because working inside the devices may result in fire or electric shock. If an AC fuse blows, request repairs from JRC or our agency. AC INPUT lamp DC OPERATION lamp...

  • Page 154: Printer (Nkg-980)

    Options Operation 10.4 Printer (NKG-980) CAUTION The thermal head of the printer may be very hot after printing. Do not touch Perform paper replacement and head cleaning only after waiting for the head to completely cool. Do not put your finger etc. because there is a cutter blade at the paper discharge port.
  • Page 155 Options Operation ■ ■ Removing the waterproof cover Press the side of the waterproof cover (arrow part) inward. The paper cover will open. Lift the lower end of the waterproof cover forward and remove it. ■ ■ Turning the power on / off Pull the release lever toward you.
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