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Silva s15 User Manual

Silva s15
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VHF DSC S15 CLASSE D DSC, NAVTEX, GPS
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Silva s15 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Receiver Sensitivity0.25 μV (12dB SINAD)
Channel Spacing25 kHz
ModulationFM
Current Consumption1.5A (max)
Frequency Range400-470MHz
Output Power5W

Summary

1. Introduction

2. Front Panel Description

2.1 Front Panel Controls

Explains the function of each button and key on the front panel of the S15.

2.2 Back Panel Connectors

Describes the various connectors and sockets found on the back of the S15 unit.

2.3 LCD Display

Explains the various symbols and indicators displayed on the S15's Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).

3. Fist Microphone/Controller

3.1 Soft-Keypad Operation

Explains how to use the telephone-style keypad for entering data and characters.

Microphone Controller Key Functions

Details the functions of the ENTER, CLEAR, UP/DOWN, PTT, and CALL keys on the microphone.

4. General Operation

4.1 Dual Watch (DW)

Explains the dual watch function for scanning between selected and priority channels.

4.2 Full Scan (FS)

Details the full scan function for scanning through channels sequentially until a signal is detected.

4.3 Memory Scan (MS)

Explains memory scan, which scans only channels entered into the scan memory.

4.4 High/Low RF Output Power Selection

Details how to select high or low RF output power for the transceiver.

4.5 Squelch Control

Explains how to adjust the receiver muting threshold (squelch) level.

4.6 Volume Control (VOL)

Details how to adjust the volume level using the volume control screen and keys.

4.7 Channel 16 (16)

Explains how to automatically select channel 16 on high power and cancel other functions.

4.8 Channel Select

Details how to select channels using up/down keys or a shortcut via the keypad.

4.9 Memory Channel Setting (M+)

Explains how to add or delete channels from the scan memory using the M+ key.

5. Receiving A DSC Call

5.1 Routine Calls

Details how to handle routine DSC calls, including acknowledgement and switching to voice channel.

5.2 Urgency and Safety Calls

5.3 Group Calls

Describes how to handle received group DSC calls, including alarms and voice messages.

5.4 Distress Alert

6. Sending A DSC Call

6.1 Distress Alert Procedure

Instructions for sending a distress alert, emphasizing it's for life-threatening situations only.

6.2 Routine Call

Explains the process of making a routine DSC call, including recipient details and channel selection.

6.3 Urgency Call and Safety Call

Details how to send urgency and safety DSC calls, including confirmation screens.

6.4 Group Call

Describes how to send a group DSC call to other members of a pre-defined group.

7. Log View

7.1 Review Routine Log

Details how to review the log of received routine calls, showing the most recent first.

7.2 Review Distress Log

Explains how to review the log of received distress calls, showing the most recent first.

7.3 View NAVTEX Message

Details how to view received NAVTEX messages and their identification list.

8. Settings

8.1 Backlight and Keypad Lighting Adjustment

Details how to adjust the brightness of the backlight and keypad lighting.

8.2 Contrast Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the contrast of the S15's screen display.

8.3 Speaker Selecting

Details how to select the internal, external, or both speakers for audio output.

8.4 Tone Selection

Explains how to enable or disable the BEEP tone function for various alerts and inputs.

9. DSC Settings

9.1 MMSI Setting

Details the crucial process of setting the vessel's Maritime Mobile Service Identifier (MMSI) number.

9.2 Set Group ID

Explains how to enter and set a Group ID for flotillas or fishing fleets.

9.3 Set Date and Time

Details how to set the current date and time in 24-hour format.

9.4 Set Manual Position/UTC

Explains how to manually enter vessel position and UTC time if GPS input is unavailable.

9.5 Set Called Channel

Guides on setting up and managing working channels for routine and group calls.

9.6 Set Directory of Called MMSI and Vessel Name

Explains how to add, edit, and delete entries in the directory of called MMSI numbers and vessel names.

10. NAVTEX Setting

10.1 Station Selection

Details how to select NAVTEX stations to either RECEIVE or IGNORE their messages.

10.2 Message Selection

Explains how to choose which message categories to RECEIVE or IGNORE.

10.3 Clear All NAVTEX

Details the process to clear all received NAVTEX log messages after confirmation.

11. GPS Navigation Settings

11.1 Set Waypoint Number

Details how to set the number of waypoints to be stored, up to a maximum of 50.

11.2 Set Waypoint

Explains how to enter waypoint positions (latitude, longitude) and names.

11.3 Review Waypoint

Details how to review stored waypoint positions and identify the current waypoint.

11.4 Navigation View

Explains the information displayed in the Navigation View, including position, COG, SOG, BTW, and DTW.

11.5 Insert Waypoint

Details the procedure for inserting a new waypoint between existing ones in the sequence.

11.6 Delete Waypoint

Explains how to delete a specific waypoint from the stored list after confirmation.

12. Technical Specifications

12.1 Receiver Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the S15's multi-channel receiver.

12.2 Channel 70 Monitor General Specification

Provides general specifications for the Channel 70 monitor function.

12.3 Transmitter Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the S15's transmitter, including type, range, and power.

12.4 NAVTEX Specifications

Lists the specifications related to the NAVTEX function, such as messages stored and input format.

12.5 GPS Specifications

Details the specifications for the GPS input, including data format.

13. International VHF Marine Channel Chart

14. Installation

14.1 Unit Installation

Details recommendations for siting the S15 unit, considering noise, sunlight, and compass proximity.

14.2 Antenna Installation Recommendations

Offers advice on the best practices for installing the antenna for optimal performance.

15. Supplied Parts

16. Warranty

17. Declaration of Conformity

CE Marking and Intended Use

Information regarding the CE conformity marking and the product's intended use.