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Simrad RS90 User Manual

Simrad RS90
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RS90
Operating Manual
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Simrad RS90 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVHF Marine Radio
Frequency Range156.000 - 163.425 MHz
DSC FunctionalityYes
DisplayLCD
Waterproof RatingIPX7
NMEA 2000Yes
AISYes
ChannelsInternational, US, Canadian
GPSBuilt-in
Voltage Range12V
Output Power25 W / 1 W (high/low)

Summary

Preface

About this manual

System Overview

Introduction

Introduces the RS90 VHF radio and its key features.

RS90 Transceiver

Details the main component of the RS90 system.

System Overview Diagram

Illustrates the system components and their connections.

Getting Started

Handsets

Explains the types, operation, and naming of RS90 handsets.

Handset Parts

Subscribing a Wireless Handset

Charging a Wireless Handset

Handset Operation Priority

Handset Control Buttons

Keys

Soft Keys

Describes the dynamic soft keys displayed on the screen.

Switching On and Off

Switching On the System

Procedure to power on the RS90 radio system.

Switching Off the System

Procedure to power off the RS90 radio system.

Switching On a Wireless Handset

Switching Off a Wireless Handset

Handset Status Display

The Standby Screen

Modes

Scanning Mode

Explains how the radio scans selected channels for activity.

Navigation Mode

Displays distance and bearing to a selected waypoint.

Hailer Mode

Allows hailing other vessels or crew via a loud-hailer speaker.

Changing Channel

Priority Channels

Special Channel A/B

Adjusting the Volume

Adjusting Squelch

Setting Transmission Power

PTT Key

Using the Menus

Shortcut Keys

Entering Data

Entering Data with a Wired Handset

Procedure for entering data using the wired handset keypad.

Entering Data with a Wireless Handset

Procedure for entering data using a wireless handset.

Warning Messages

Alert Tones

Operating Procedures

Making a Routine Radio Call

Steps for making a ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore call.

Calling a Buddy

How to call a contact using their MMSI via DSC.

Making a Channel 16/9 Distress Call

Making a DSC Distress Call

Receiving Weather Alerts (US Model Only)

Receiving SAME Alerts (US Model Only)

Receiving a SAME ALERT

Favourite Channel (Non-US Models)

Three Favourite Channels 3CH

Scanning Channels

Scan Modes

Dual Watch Scan

Scans the selected channel and channel 16.

3CH Scan

Scans three favourite channels and the priority channel.

ALL SCAN Mode

Initiates and uses the ALL SCAN mode.

3CH Scan Mode

Dual Watch Scan

Tri Watch Scan

Using the Hailer

Using the Fog Horn

Using the Intercom

Using the Announce Function

Using the Voice Recorder

Recording

How to activate and use the voice recorder function.

Playback

How to play back recorded voice communications.

Sharing NMEA 2000 Data

Waypoint Procedures

Adding a New Waypoint

Steps to enter a new waypoint with name, latitude, and longitude.

Editing a Waypoint

Deleting a Waypoint

Navigating to a Waypoint

Selecting a Waypoint from Your List

How to choose a waypoint from the stored list for navigation.

Selecting the Nearest Waypoint

How to select the closest waypoint for navigation.

Entering Navigation Mode

Exiting Navigation Mode

Stop Navigating to a Waypoint

Sending Waypoint Data to a Chart Plotter

DSC Procedures

Introduction to DSC

Explains Digital Selective Calling and its purpose.

DSC Process

Describes the steps involved in a DSC call and acknowledgment.

Distress Calls

Soft Keys

DSC Distress Calls

Initiating an UNDEFINED Distress Call Immediately

Procedure to send an immediate, unspecified distress call.

Initiating a Distress Call of Specific Nature

Procedure to send a distress call with a specified nature of distress.

Continuing a Distress Call

Receiving a Distress Call

Distress Acknowledgement: (DISTRESS ACK)

Details the radio's response to a distress acknowledgement signal.

Distress Relay All Ships: (DISTRESS REL)

Details the radio's response to a distress relay signal.

Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY)

Sending Routine DSC Calls

General Usage

Sending an Individual DSC Call

Calling the MMSI of the Last Call Received

Sending a Group Call

Sending an All Ships Call

Call Logs

Calling Using the Call Log

Calling Using the Distress Log

Viewing the Sent Call Log

Sending an LL Request for the Position of a Buddy

Tracking a Buddy - Introduction

Creating Your Tracking List

Setting the Track Buddy Update Interval

Selecting a Buddy to Track

Start or Stop Tracking a Buddy

Sending a DSC Test Call

Receiving DSC Calls

General Process

Explains the common actions the radio takes when receiving a DSC call.

AUTO SWITCH

AUTO ACK

Individual DSC Call - Reply Options

Enabling DSC Functionality

Receiving a DSC All-Ships Call

Receiving a DSC Group Call

Receiving a DSC Geographic Area Call

Receiving a Response to a DSC LL Request

Receiving a DSC Test Call

ATIS

AIS Procedures

List of Nearby Vessels

Displays a list of vessels detected by AIS.

PPI Display

Shows the geographical layout of AIS targets.

T/CPA List

Lists vessels that meet Time/Closest Point of Approach criteria.

List of Nearby Vessels

PPI Display

Symbols

Explains the symbols used on the Plan Position Indicator display.

T/CPA Screen

AIS Target Information

Setup

Wireless Handset Setup

Procedures for setting up wireless handsets.

Subscribing a Wireless Handset

How to register a wireless handset with the transceiver.

Unsubscribing a Wireless Handset

Buddy List Setup

Add a New Buddy

Edit or Delete a Buddy Name

Radio Setup

UIC

How to select USA, International, or Canadian channel banks.

Editing Channel Names

How to assign or change names for VHF channels.

Ring Volume

Key Beep

Units

External Speaker

Setting the Priority Channel

Setting Up a Favourite Channel

Setting Up Weather Tone Alert

Setting Up SAME Alert

Entering a SAME Code

Selecting a Working SAME Code

Editing or Deleting a SAME Code

Selecting the GPS Source

DSC Setup

Entering or Viewing Your Individual MMSI

How to enter or check the unique 9-digit MMSI.

Introduction to Group MMSI

Explains what a group MMSI is and how it's used.

Creating a Group MMSI

Editing or Deleting a Group MMSI

Entering or Checking Your ATIS MMSI

Enabling ATIS Functionality

Individual DSC Call - Reply Options

Enabling DSC Functionality

LL Polling Calls - Reply Options

Automatic Channel Switch Options

Setting Up DSC Test Reply

Setting Up the DSC Inactivity Timer

AIS Setup

Enabling AIS Functionality

How to turn the AIS receiver function on or off.

Setting Up AIS Display Format

How to choose between vessel name or MMSI display.

Setting Up AIS Baud Rate

How to configure the NMEA port baud rate for AIS data.

GPS Redir

Setting Up the CPA Distance

Enabling the CPA Alarm

Setting Up the T/CPA Time

GPS Setup

Manually Entering Position and UTC Time

How to manually input location and time if GPS is unavailable.

Setting Up Local Time Offset

Time Format Options

Time Display Options

Position Display Options

Course and Speed Display Options

GPS Alert Options

General Setup

Radio Sensitivity

How to set radio sensitivity to LOCAL or DISTANT.

Display Contrast Level

How to adjust the screen contrast.

GPS Simulator

How to enable or disable the GPS simulator for testing.

Reset to Factory Defaults

Backlight Level

Appendices

Appendix 1 - Troubleshooting

Lists common radio problems and their solutions.

Appendix 2 - Keys Reference

Volume Control (VOL)

Controls handset and external speaker volume.

Priority Channel (16/9)

Switches directly to the priority channel (16 or 9).

Distress Key (DISTRESS)

Initiates a DSC distress call.

Key Functions

Push-to-Talk (PTT)

Activates the microphone and transmits voice.

OK Key

Confirms selections and sets transmission power.

Call/Menu Key (CALL/MENU)

Accesses DSC menu or main menu.

Navigation and Special Function Keys

Navigation Mode (NAV)

Enters navigation mode to display waypoint information.

Favourite Channels (3CH)

Toggles between favourite channels and zooms PPI.

Scan Key (SCAN)

Initiates scanning, soft key in DSC, zooms PPI.

Appendix 3 - Shift Keys

Appendix 4 - Screen Symbols

Appendix 5 - Beep Tones and Call Alerts

Appendix 6 - Warning Messages

Appendix 7 - Features

General Features

Stores MMSI groups, GPS waypoints, and automatic updates.

VHF Radio Features

Covers communication modes, watch capabilities, channel scans, and power settings.

Practical Features

Details handset waterproofing, charging, backlighting, and contrast.

DSC and Marine Safety Features

Dedicated CH70 receiver, priority channel access, DSC capability.

AIS Features

ATIS Features

Connectivity Features

Appendix 8 - DSC Information

Appendix 9 - AIS Information

Class A Transceivers

Describes Class A AIS transceivers for large vessels.

Class B Transceivers

Describes Class B AIS transceivers, typically lower cost.

AIS Static and Dynamic Information

Appendix 10 - Technical Specification

General

Lists general specifications like temperature, voltage, dimensions, weight.

Receiver

Details receiver specifications like frequency, sensitivity, and distortion.

Transmitter

Details transmitter specifications like frequency error, RF power, and deviation.

Communications

Lists communication port specifications like NMEA versions and baud rates.

Hailer Specifications

AIS Specifications

AIS Function and Receiver

Covers AIS function, receiver frequency, and supported info.

Wireless Handset Specifications

Details unit limit, frequency, sensitivity, current, power, range, and cradle specs.

RS90 NMEA 2000 PGNS

Appendix 11 - US and ROW VHF Marine Channel Charts

11.1 - International Channel Chart

Lists international VHF channels, frequencies, and modes.

11.2 - USA Channel Chart

Special Notes on USA Channel Usage

11.3 - CANADA Channel Chart

Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage

11.4 - US and Canada Weather Channels

11.5 - EAS (Emergency Alert Systems) Alerts

Appendix 12 - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts

12.1 - EU International Channel Chart

Lists EU international VHF channels, frequencies, and modes.

Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage

12.2 - Inland Waterways Country-Specific Table - ATIS ON

12.3 - Special Channels

Appendix 13 - MMSI and License Information

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