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- Page 1 A L W A Y S T H E F O R E F R O N T T E C H N O L O G Y...
- Page 3 Instruction Manual Simrad RS87 VHF Radio System...
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Page 4: Rs87 Vhf
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise without prior permission from Simrad Ltd. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although every care has been taken to make it as com- plete and accurate as possible. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction ........8 The Simrad integrated system ..... . . 9 Licensing . - Page 6 RS87 VHF CONTENTS ctd - 4. DSC FUNCTIONS General ......... . 31 Making a call .
- Page 7 Instruction Manual CONTENTS ctd - 7. INSTALLATION Physical installation ....... . 57 7.1.2 Transceiver installation .
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Page 8: General
RS87 VHF 1 GENERAL 1.1 Introduction The RS87 is a modular VHF radio and Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) radio telephone system using a fully featured telephone-style handset to access and control all func- tions. It supports the latest GMDSS requirements for non-... -
Page 9: The Simrad Integrated System
Instruction Manual 1.2 The Simrad integrated system The standard RS87 radiotelephone can support up to two sta- tions with full intercom facility, geographical position input via NMEA0183 and iDSC integration with Simrad chartplotters which enables the plotters to display DSC call information. -
Page 10: Licensing
RS87 VHF 1.3 Licensing NOTE Prior to use check the national licensing requirements for the operator. In the UK license applications and queries should be made to the following authority - Ship Radio Licensing Radio Licensing Centre The Post Office... -
Page 11: Entering Mmsi Numbers
At the time of issue of your vessel’s radio license, an MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identifier) must be requested. This is a nine digit number which must be permanently entered into the RS87 when the radio is first set up, otherwise the DSC functions cannot be accessed. NOTE... -
Page 12: Main Functions
The radio stores the previous volume and squelch settings and will use these on startup. In countries where it is permitted, the RS87 can operate on a secondary set of channels, such as the USA channels. To select the secondary channel table, press Shift followed by OK. -
Page 13: Changing Channels
Instruction Manual 2.3 Changing channels To select a channel, enter the channel number using the numer- ic keypad (Fig 2.1) - VOLUME VOLUME SQUELCH 03 SQUELCH 03 Fig 2.1 - Selecting a channel If the channel is invalid, the display will show “Invalid Channel”... -
Page 14: Channel Sets
RS87 VHF 2.3.1 Channel Sets In addition to the standard International Channel, the RS87 can also be programmed with regional Auxiliary Channels, such as the marina channels M and M2 in the UK, the USA weather channels and the fishing or leisure channels in Scandinavia. -
Page 15: Volume Adjustment
Instruction Manual 2.4 Volume adjustment To adjust the volume, press the VOL and VOL keys to increase and decrease the setting respectively. Press and hold the key to increase/decrease the setting rapidly. The volume setting can be between 1 and 24 (loud). 2.5 Squelch adjustment To adjust the squelch setting, press the SQ key to enter squelch adjustment mode, then press the... -
Page 16: Tri-Watch Mode
RS87 VHF If the radio detects a signal on the watch channel, it will lock onto this and the large digits will change to show the watch channel. NOTE All other stations will also show the Dual Watch display. NOTE Normal VHF functions will not be available when in Dual Watch mode. -
Page 17: All Scan Mode
Instruction Manual 2.8 All Scan mode The scan function cycles the RS87 sequentially through each enabled channel, pausing when a signal is detected. Press Shift followed by 1 (Scan All) to enter All Scan Mode. If Scan is selected while the handset is off cradle, the display will show “Place back on cradle”. -
Page 18: Memory Scan Mode
NOTE If only one channel has been entered into the memory then initiating Memory Scan will retune the RS87 to the stored channel. All other stations will also show the Memory Scan display. -
Page 19: Adjusting Backlighting
Instruction Manual 2.10 Adjusting backlighting The display and keypad are backlit - to set the backlighting level press Shift followed by Call (Dimmer) to enter back- light mode. Use the (VOL) keys to adjust the backlighting level from off through to level 5.. Press Ok or ON/C to exit the backlight mode at the selected level. -
Page 20: Menu Mode
RS87 VHF 3. MENU MODE Menu mode is used to adjust the various settings of the radio, such as channels inhibited from the scan functions, MMSI num- ber programming and User channel selection. To enter Menu mode, press Shift followed by 9 (Menu). -
Page 21: All Scan Inhibit
Instruction Manual 3.1.1 All Scan inhibit If the radio is constantly locking onto a busy channel when scanning, this channel can be inhibited from the scan cycle. From the Scanning menu (see section 3.1) select All Scan Inhibit and press Ok. Enter the relevant channel number using the numeric keypad. -
Page 22: All Scan Show
RS87 VHF 3.1.3 All Scan show This function displays all the inhibited channels. From the scanning menu (section 3.1) select All Scan Show and press Ok. The display will then show “Showing Channels” and display all the inhibited channels in sequence. -
Page 23: Memory Scan Clear
3.1.7 Scan dwell time This function is used to select the amount of time the RS87 remains on a channel after it has locked onto it during a scan- ning function (All Scan, Memory Scan) and the signal is lost. -
Page 24: Numbers
If it is necessary to change the MMSI (for example if the radio is being moved to another boat), the radio must be sent to an authorised Simrad service agent for repro- gramming. Part No. E04297... -
Page 25: Atis Number
The ATIS number can only be entered once and cannot be edited by the user. If it is necessary to change the ATIS num- ber, the radio must be sent to an authorised Simrad service agent for reprogramming. To enter the ATIS number press Ok again. The display will show ENTER ATIS and the first dash in the number will start... -
Page 26: Group Mmsi
RS87 VHF Press the VOL or VOL key to select another Numbers menu option, or On/C to return to the main menu. 3.2.3 Group MMSI For boats that are part of a flotilla, racing/fishing fleet or other group, a Group ID MMSI number can also be entered and used to contact other boats in the same fleet. -
Page 27: Vhf Items
Instruction Manual 3.3 VHF items The VHF items menu contains the settings for miscellaneous items such as user channel , position view, auxiliary audio and speaker settings amongst others. Once the VHF items menu option has been selected (see intro- duction to section 3), use the VOL and VOL keys to scroll... -
Page 28: Position View
Press On/C to exit. 3.3.3 Last used channel Normally the RS87 will power up on the programmed start up channel (usually the priority channel). This function enables the radio to power up on the last used channel - the default setting is off. -
Page 29: Interrupt Intercom
Instruction Manual 3.3.4 Interrupt intercom This function is used to specify whether intercom or loudhailer functions should be interrupted when an incoming VHF trans- mission is received - the default setting is “Yes”. From the VHF items menu (section 3.2) select Interrupt Intercom and press Ok - the display will show “Interrupt Intercom”... -
Page 30: Speaker Settings
RS87 VHF 3.3.6 Speaker settings The Speaker Settings option is used to set the individual default volume levels for each station, intercom and loudhailer in the system. From the VHF items menu (section 3.2) select Speaker Settings and press Ok to enter the Speaker Settings sub-menu. Press... -
Page 31: Dsc Functions
Instruction Manual 4. DSC FUNCTIONS 4.1 General The RS87 features full Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) functionality, which enables the user to make digitally selected calls - quicker and simpler to make than traditional voice calls using Channel 16. Should a distress situation occur, a Distress Alert call can be initiated, indicating the vessel’s identity, posi-... -
Page 32: Public Correspondence Call
4.2.2 Public Correspondence call For vessels within range of a country operating the necessary network, the RS87 can be used to directly make and receive Public Correspondence calls from a land based telephone sys- tem via a coast station. Press Shift then On/C to enter the Public Correspondence call function. - Page 33 Instruction Manual The next stage is to specify the coast station the call is to be routed through. Either manually enter the MMSI number of the coast station using the numeric keypad, or press the VOL keys to scroll through the Coast Station MMSI number directory (Fig 4.4).
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Page 34: All Ships Safety Call
RS87 VHF 4.2.3 All Ships Safety call To make an All Ships Safety call, lift the protective cover on the front of the handset and press the Safety key. The display will show “Safety on Ch 16” (Fig 4.6) -... -
Page 35: Group Call
Instruction Manual 4.2.5 Group call Press the Shift key twice to enter the Group call function - the display will show the Group MMSI number stored in the radio (see section 3.2.3). Enter the required working channel using the numeric keypad, or use the VOL or VOL keys to scroll through the four... - Page 36 RS87 VHF Use the VOL or VOL keys to scroll through the available Nature of Distress categories - • Undefined (default) • Abandoning • Piracy • MOB • Fire • Flooding • Collision • Grounding • Listing • Sinking • Adrift...
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Page 37: Receiving A Call
Instruction Manual When an acknowledgement is received from the Rescue Co- ordination Centre, this will automatically cancel the Distress Alert transmission. The subsequent rescue co-ordination will be performed using the voice working channel (Ch 16). WARNING If a DSC distress alert is sent accidentally, cancel it immediately on the RD87 by pressing the On/C button to prevent repeats, then make the following announcement on channel 16 - “This is (name of vessel, callsign, MMSI)”... -
Page 38: Public Correspondence Call
RS87 VHF 4.3.2 Public Correspondence call A Public Correspondence call is a call made from a landbased telephone which is routed via a coast station. This is only available in countries operating the necessary network. NOTE At present, it is not possible to receive incoming calls on the Public Correspondence network - calls can only be made from the radio. -
Page 39: All Ships Safety Call
Instruction Manual 4.3.3 All Ships Safety call If an All Ships Safety call is received, the radio will sound an incoming call alarm. The display will flash between displaying “All Ships Safety” and the caller’s MMSI. If the caller’s MMSI is stored in the MMSI directory (see section 5.2), then the display will show the name stored instead of the MMSI number. -
Page 40: Group Call
RS87 VHF 4.3.5 Group call If the radio has a Group MMSI number entered (see section 3.2.3) and a Group call is received, the radio will sound an incoming call alarm. The display will flash between displaying “Routine Group Call” + the caller’s MMSI and the specified working channel (Fig 4.13). -
Page 41: Distress Alert Call
Instruction Manual 4.3.6 Distress Alert call If a Distress Alert call is received, the radio will sound an incoming call alarm. The display will flash between displaying “Distress Alert” and the caller’s MMSI along with the nature of the distress alert. If the caller’s MMSI is stored in the MMSI directory (see section 5.2), then the display will show the name stored instead of the MMSI number (Fig 4.15) -... -
Page 42: Distress Alert Acknowledgement
The display will flash between displaying “Distress Acknowledg” and the MMSI of the vessel in distress, or your MMSI if the Distress Alert was sent by the RS87 and the Distress Alert transmission sent has been cancelled. If the vessel’s MMSI is stored in the MMSI directory (see sec- tion 5.2), then the display will show the name stored instead of... -
Page 43: Distress Relay Call
Instruction Manual 4.3.8 Distress Relay call The Distress Relay facility enables an incoming Distress Alert call to be passed onwards via boats within receiving distance of the call, thus increasing the potential range of the Distress Alert call. If a Distress Relay call is received, the radio will sound an incoming call alarm. -
Page 44: Viewing The Call Log
RS87 VHF 4.4 Viewing the Call Log The call log records details of the last 20 DSC or telephone calls received including the date and time received, the type of call and the caller id. There are two separate logs - one for “stan- dard”... -
Page 45: Position Over 4 Hours Old
Instruction Manual Press VOL or VOL to display any relevant additional information - for example the nature of distress and position of the vessel in distress if viewing the distress call log (Fig 4.19) - D I ST ALERT 1 4- 1 0 0937 S I NK I NG 3453428599 LA 56-52N... -
Page 46: The Directory
RS87 VHF 5. THE DIRECTORY The Directory function allows frequently used boat MMSI, Coast Station MMSI and telephone numbers to be stored in the radio. To enter the directory, press Shift then MSG (Dir). 5.1 Switching between the directories The large digits will show the currently displayed entry num-... -
Page 47: Entering A Number
Instruction Manual 5.3 Entering a number Press Ok to begin entering a new number - the large digits will show the entry number in the directory (1 if it is the first entry). Enter the name first - use the VOL or VOL keys to scroll through the alphabetical characters and the numeric keypad to... -
Page 48: Editing A Number
RS87 VHF 5.4 Editing a number Select the directory entry to be edited and press Ok. Use the or VOL keys to highlight either the name or the number for editing - the selected field will flash. Press Ok again to begin editing the selected field. -
Page 49: Miscellaneous Functions
On/C to cancel the alarm and ignore the Weather Alert. NOTE Because the Weather channels transmit a continuous carrier signal, it is not possible for the RS87 to detect when the trans- mission has ended. Press On/C to return to the working channel once the trans- mission has ended. -
Page 50: Security Mode (Voice Scrambler)
“Sec” indicating that Security mode is on. To exit Security mode, press Shift followed by 0 (Scrm) again, or press On/C. Security mode will be cancelled if the RS87 is placed into another mode that requires the use of the PTT key (i.e Hailer/Intercom) or if a DSC call is made/received. -
Page 51: Toggling Between Lat/Long And Utc Views
Instruction Manual The final digit specifies whether the Longitude is west or east of the Meridian - press VOL or VOL to toggle between W and E. Press Ok to confirm and move on to entering the time - the dis- play will show “Enter UTC”... -
Page 52: Intercom
NOTE This assumes that the installation comprises a full expanded RS87 system with four stations and two intercom speakers. The options shown will only be available if the relevant sta- tions / intercoms are installed. -
Page 53: Receiving An Intercom Call
Instruction Manual If calling an Intercom speaker, pressing the VOL and VOL keys while the PTT key is held to adjust the Intercom speaker volume. This option is not available if calling another Station or making an All Speaker / PA call - the current volume set- tings for each position will be used. -
Page 54: Loudhailer / Foghorn
RS87 VHF 6.6 Loudhailer / Foghorn Up to two loudhailer / foghorns can be fitted to the RS87 - one Fore and one Aft. To enter Hailer / Foghorn mode press Shift then 5 (Hail/Fog). The display will show “Loudhailer Fwd” (Fig 6.7) -... -
Page 55: Foghorn
Instruction Manual 6.6.2 Foghorn To select Foghorn press the 5 key while in Loudhailer / Foghorn mode - the display shows “Foghorn Fwd” (Fig 6.8) - FOGHORN FWDM STN 22 Fig 6.8 - Selecting Foghorn mode To cycle through the foghorn options press the 4 key - Foghorn Fwd Foghorn Aft Foghorn Both... -
Page 56: Station Speaker Mute
6.8 iDSC The RS87 can be integrated with one of Simrad’s navigational displays (33, 42 and 52 series) enabling details of any incoming DSC calls to be displayed on the unit. Refer to the instruction manual of the relevant unit for more details. -
Page 57: Installation
Instruction Manual 7 INSTALLATION 7.1 Physical Installation The RS87 is a modular system that is very simple to install, however the performance of the radio is directly affected by the quality of the installation. Please read these instructions thor- oughly before attempting installation and if in any doubt, con- sult a qualified marine electronics engineer. -
Page 58: Handset Installation
RS87 VHF 7.1.2 Handset Installation The handset should be sited so that engine noise and vibration or other background noise do not make it difficult for the oper- ator to hear. As microphones and loudspeakers contain powerful magnets, the handset and speakers should not be installed within 1m (3ft 3in) of any compasses, whether magnetic or electronic. -
Page 59: Station Speaker Installation
Instruction Manual 7.1.3 Station speaker Installation The loudspeaker should be installed near to the handset and can be flush mounted or surface mounted with the supplied pattress. Flush Mounting Attach the self adhesive gasket to the back of the loudspeaker. Remove the four detachable corners of the speaker which con- ceal the mounting holes. -
Page 60: Handset
RS87 VHF 7.2.1 Control panel A single cable links the control panel to the transceiver unit. The standard model can support up to two control stations, or up to four stations if the expansion board is fitted. One fixed station is supplied with the radio - additional stations are sup- plied as separate accessories. -
Page 61: Loudspeakers
Instruction Manual 7.2.2 Loudspeakers The RS87 can be fitted with Simrad LS80 station speakers or third party station speakers with an impedance of 4Ω. Connect the station speaker to terminals 7 and 8 of a free Station terminal strip (Fig 7.6). -
Page 62: Loudhailer/Foghorns
NOTE Only available on units fitted with the expansion board. Two separate loudhailer/foghorns can be fitted to the RS87 (normally one is mounted on the fore of the boat, the other aft). Connect the loudhailers to the “Aft/Fwd Hailers” terminals on the transceiver unit as appropriate (Fig 7.8) -... -
Page 63: Auxiliary Audio Input
NOTE Only available on units fitted with the EHX80 expansion board. The expansion board upgrade on the RS87 allows an auxiliary audio input - for example from a radio receiver or an entertain- ment system - to be fed into the intercom / loudspeaker system. -
Page 64: Idsc Output
RS87 VHF 7.2.8 iDSC output The RS87 is designed to integrate with other Simrad equipment which enables DSC call information to be displayed on the xx33, xx42 and xx52 series chartplotters. Connect the iDSC input terminals of the chartplotter to the ter- minals marked “iDSC”... -
Page 65: Summary
Instruction Manual 7.2.10 Summary Summary of the RS87 connections - STANDARD CONNECTIONS EXPANSION BOARD STANDARD CONNECTIONS Station 1 Station 2 NMEA/iDSC Terminal Wire Terminal Wire Terminal Wire Terminal Wire Number Colour(s) Number Colour(s) Number Reference Number Reference Brown Brown Common Out -... -
Page 66: Cable Strain Relief
VHF radios are related to poor antenna siting, faulty cabling, poor quality cable joints and low voltage sup- ply. Even a VHF as highly advanced as the RS87 cannot com- pensate for these factors. Therefore, if replacing an existing VHF installation, it is important that the antenna is thoroughly checked for any faults or damage before use. - Page 67 Instruction Manual tant. However, if the antenna is not vertical when transmitting, the beam will be angled either too high or too low (Fig 7.15) - Fig 7.15 - Effect of heel on range of longer whip antenna Here the wider beam of the shorter antenna will be more uni- versally effective, although the signal will be weaker (Fig 7.16) - Fig 7.16 - Effect of heel on range of 1m marine antenna Therefore vessels with a large heel angle (small sailboats)
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Page 68: Electrical Interference Suppression
7.4 Electrical interference suppression Interference generated by the alternator of the engine may occasionally cause problems. The RS87 has been designed to minimise the effects of outside interference. However, precau- tions should still be taken - route the power supply and anten- na cables away from the engine compartment. -
Page 69: Appendix
Instruction Manual 8 APPENDIX 8.1 Operating procedures The following operating procedure summary has been pro- posed by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency. It is not exhaustive and should not be regarded as a replacement for information provided by the proper two day VHF/DSC train- ing course required for all VHF license holders. -
Page 70: Cancelling A Distress Alert
8.1.3 Cancelling a distress alert If a DSC distress alert is sent accidentally, cancel it immediately on the RS87 by pressing the C button to prevent repeats, then make the following announcement on channel 16 - “This is (name of vessel, callsign, MMSI)”... -
Page 71: Transmission Range
Fig 8.1 - VHF transmission range Therefore, the typical ship to ship range of a fixed VHF radio such as the RS87 with a masthead antenna will be approxi- mately 20 Km (12 miles). This will increase as height above sea level increases, or if the other radio user’s antenna is at a... -
Page 72: Frequency Of Channels
RS87 VHF 8.4 Frequency of channels NOTE Ch 0 will only be made available in the UK to Coastguard users with written authorisation. Channel 70 is the designated Digital Selected Calling (DSC) channel and may not be used for voice transmissions. -
Page 73: Fault Finding
Instruction Manual 8.5 Fault finding Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Unit will not switch on • Faulty connection to power • Check power connection • Fuse has blown • Replace fuse and check power supply current • Supply voltage above limit •... -
Page 74: Optional Accessories
RS87 VHF 8.6 Optional Accessories The following accessories are available from your nearest Simrad Technical Dealer. Please quote the correct part number when ordering. AHK87 Active Handset Kit (includes 20m cable) PCK86:F or PCK86:H Fixed control panel (Available with fistmike or telephone handset) -
Page 75: Technical Specification
External Speaker Impedance ....... . 4Ω * Contact local Simrad Technical Dealer for further details of channel programming etc. -
Page 76: Declaration Of Conformity
Italian è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Por medio de la presente Simrad Limited (Margate) declara que el RS87 VHF Radio Spanish cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE Portuguese Simrad Limited (Margate) declara que este RS87 VHF Radio está... -
Page 77: Service & Warranty
Instruction Manual 5.9 Service & warranty Your radio should seldom need servicing, although it will bene- fit from an application of silicone or Teflon grease to the anten- na and mic sockets each season. The equipment should be reg- ularly checked by making routine calls to other stations. On an annual basis, test the Distress Alert button by pressing it ONCE. - Page 80 A L W A Y S T H E F O R E F R O N T T E C H N O L O G Y...
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