Raymarine Ray215e - Manuals

v Table of Contents Section 1 General Description 1.1 Introduction ......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Equipment Features ............................................................. 1-1 1.3 Minimum Function Handset /Full Function Handset Options .........

vi 3.5.10 Priority Channel .................................................... 3-113.5.11 Channel Memory ................................................... 3-11 3.5.12 Resetting Factory Defaults .................................... 3-113.5.13 Scan Modes ...............................................

vii 4.6.17 NMEA Operation ................................................. 4-214.6.18 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ........................... 4-23 4.6.18.1 Individual Call to Another Ship (Ship-to-Ship) ................................................ 4-23 4.6.18.2 Individual Call to Shore Stat...

viii GLOSSARY OF TERMS All Scan .......................... Scans all channelsATIS ................................ Automatic Transmission Identification System. Used for inland waterways in someEuropean countries. Canadian Channels ......... Channel designator as defined by Industry Canada DSC ........

1-1 General Description Section 1 General Description 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Raymarine's RAY215E marineradiotelephone. This handbook describes the physical and functionalcharacteristics of the radiotelephone. The RAY215E is a microprocessor-controlled, digitally synthes...

1-2 General Description • Intercom operation between Minimum Function Handset and Optional Full Function Handset (second station) • Distant/local mode 1.3 Minimum / Full Function Handset Options The RAY215E can be operated with the standard Minimum FunctionHandset, an optional Full Function Handset ...

2-1 Installation Section 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection Use care when unpacking the unit from the shipping carton to preventdamage to the contents. It is also good practice to save the carton and theinterior packing material in the event you must return the unit to the factory. 2.2 Equi...

2-2 Installation 2.3 Planning the Installation When planning the installation of your RAY215E, consider the followingconditions to ensure dependable and trouble-free operation. Mount theBase Station Transceiver using the Mounting Template provided. The BaseStation Transceiver should be located in th...

2-3 Installation Figure 2-1 Typical Mounting Methods 2.3.2 Flush Mounting In addition to the typical Mounting Methods, the RAY215E may also beflush mounted using the optional Flush Mount Kit. These kits are availablefrom your Raymarine dealer or our Customer Service Department. There are two methods...

2-4 Installation 8. Continue to push the bracket onto the transceiver until it is flush with the front bezel. 9. On each side of the transceiver, insert a screw through the bracket tab and into the threaded holes from which you removed the yoke knobs. 10. Tighten the screws. 11. It is recommended to...

2-5 Installation 170 (6.69) 106 (4.17) 140 (5.51) 25 (1) 195 (7.68) 223 (8.78) 80 (3.15) 139 (5.47) 9 (0.35) 9 (0.35) Figure 2-2 Outline and Mounting Dimensions All dimensions are shown in millimeters and (inches)

2-6 Installation Wire Color Wire Color Wire Color Wire Color Wire Color Function Function Function Function Function Connects to Connects to Connects to Connects to Connects to RED Power + Ship's 13.6 VDC power BLACK Power − YELLOW Speaker + External speaker GREEN Speaker − BLUE NMEA + Input from po...

2-7 Installation Figure 2-4 Power Cable Length It is recommended that lugs be used to connect the power cable to the DCsupply and the lug connections should be both crimped and soldered.This is very important in order to ensure adequate current draw to theequipment. Intermittent operation may result...

2-8 Installation 2.4.3 NMEA Data (Requires Full Function Handset) When an optional Full Function Handset is installed enabling Class “D”DSC functionality, inputting NMEA data will provide position informationto the radio. The RAY215E accepts NMEA 0183 data from a positiondetermining device (GPS, etc...

2-9 Installation If the antenna RF connector is likely to be exposed to the marineenvironment, a protective coating of grease (Dow Corning DC-4 or similar)can be applied to the connector before connecting it to the radio. Anyother extensions or adapters in the cable run should also be protected bysi...

2-10 Installation Figure 2-6 Typical Grounding Method

3-1 Operation with Minimum Function Handset Section 3 Operation withMinimum Function Handset 3.1 Introduction The RAY215E can be operated with the standard Minimum FunctionHandset, or an optional Full Function Handset that enables additionalfeatures, or both handsets to enable intercom capabilities....

3-2 Operation with Minimum Function Handset Note: The RAY215E is designed to have the base station as the priority unit. You should install the base station and Minimum Function Handsetin the radio operation room or the location from which the ship is normallynavigated. If an optional second station...

3-3 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 1 7 6 5 4 2 3 10 9 8 11 12 13 14 15 Figure 3-2 Layout of Controls 3.4 Control and LCD Display 3.4.1 Controls Several of the keys on the front panel of the base station serve multiplepurposes. For the most part, the function indicated on the first line ofth...

3-4 Operation with Minimum Function Handset ! SQUELCH Knob This knob controls the squelch sensitivity level. Rotating the knobc l o c k w i s e i n c r e a s e s t h e s q u e l c h l e v e l . R o t a t i n g t h e k n o bcounterclockwise decreases the squelch. The lower bar graph on the LCD displa...

3-5 Operation with Minimum Function Handset $ MON/ 1/25 Key Pressing and releasing MON/1/25 initiates the Dual-Watch Monitormode. Pressing and holding MON/1/25 for 2 seconds toggles the outputpower between 1 and 25 watts. While in the 1 Watt mode, the 1Windicator illuminates on the LCD. In US mode o...

3-6 Operation with Minimum Function Handset Channel UP Key This key increments the channel number by 1 each time it is pressed.If pressed and held, the channel increments at a rate of 10 channelsper second. Channel DOWN Key This key decrements the channel number by 1 each time it is pressed.If press...

3-7 Operation with Minimum Function Handset NMEA indicator Appears in every operation mode when valid NMEA data is beingreceived (available only with optional Full Function Handset). DSC indicator Appears when the radio is in the DSC mode, when an optional FullF u n c t i o n H a n d s e t i s i n s...

3-8 Operation with Minimum Function Handset ! REMOTE indicator Appears when a remote Second Station Full Functional Handset(optional) has the priority operation. " Channel display (Large) Displays the current channel number. # Channel display (Small) Displays the Priority Channel number while th...

3-9 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.5 Setting the Channel To select the appropriate channel, rotate the CH (Channel Select) Knobclockwise/counterclockwise or use the Channel UP/DOWN keys on theMinimum Function Handset. 3.5.6 Selecting the Private Channel Ten Private Channels have been al...

3-10 Operation with Minimum Function Handset To select the Private Channel: 1. Simultaneously press and release the SCAN/MEM and MON/1/25 keys. The assigned private channel number appears in the large channeldisplay. If multiple Private Channels are available, the first channelnumber appears. “Pc” a...

3-11 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.9 Selecting a Weather Channel (US Mode) The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed.The RAY215E can be set to receive these broadcasts if the unit has beenupgr...

3-12 Operation with Minimum Function Handset To perform the memory reset:1. Turn the radio OFF.2. Press and hold the SCAN/MEM key.3. While continuing to hold the SCAN/MEM key, turn the radio ON. The LCD remains blank for 2 seconds, CL appears momentarily, thenthe unit switches to channel 16. 3.5.13 ...

3-13 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.14 Monitor Mode The RAY215E is equipped with 2 types of monitor operations: Dual Watchand Tri-Watch. Note: Monitor modes are disabled when the ATIS operation is active. Dual Watch Mode Dual Watch monitors Channel 16 and either the selected Working Cha...

3-14 Operation with Minimum Function Handset When the Private Channel is the active channel in International mode,Tri-Watch monitors the selected Private Channel, Channel 16, and theWorking Channel last used before entering Private Channel mode. Toinitiate Tri-Watch, press the MULTI key once. You ca...

3-15 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.17 NMEA Operation When an Optional Full Function Handset is installed enabling the Class“D” DSC functionality, the RAY215E can receive valid position and timeinformation, which are transmitted during a DSC Distress call. This datacan be communicated v...

3-16 Operation with Minimum Function Handset However, if no signal is detected, the NMEA indicator flashes and a 5-second-long staccato alert tone is emitted. The NMEA indicator continuesto flash until valid positional data is received. If valid positional data(from the same source) is later restore...

3-17 Operation with Minimum Function Handset Individual, All Ships and Group DSC calls come in three varieties:ROUTINE for normal calls, SAFETY for advisory alerts, and URGENCYfor assistance when life is not in immediate danger. To enable DSC mode,press and release the DSC/PRI and D/L / I.C. keys si...

3-18 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 4. Press the DSC/PRI key once to accept. The small character display now shows a “2”, designating the second digit in your MMSI number. 5. Rotate the Channel Select (CH) knob until the second digit of your MMSI number appears in the large channel display....

3-19 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.18.2 Individual Ship’s Call An Individual Ship’s Call is a DSC call made to a specific ship identifiedby its MMSI number. There are three types: ROUTINE for normal calls,SAFETY for advisory alerts, and URGENCY for assistance when life isnot in immedia...

3-20 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 5. Rotate the Channel Select (CH) knob until the second digit of other ship’s MMSI number appears in the large channel display. 6. Press the DSC/PRI key once to accept. 7. Enter all 9 digits of the MMSI number in the same way. 8. Once the 9th digit has be...

3-21 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 10. After you have selected the other ship’s MMSI number, the radio prompts you for the working channel you wish to communicate on.The large character display shows the last used channel number and a“W” appears in the small channel display. Use the Channe...

3-22 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 1. Press and release the DSC/PRI and D/L / I.C. keys simultaneously to place the unit in DSC mode. “70” appears in the large channel display,the DSC indicator illuminates, and ”in” appears in the small channeldisplay to designate Individual Call. 2. Press...

3-23 Operation with Minimum Function Handset PRESS & REL DSC + D/L PRESS & REL SCAN Radio enters DSC mode ROTATE CH PRESS & REL DSC ROTATE CH [TX] Flashing PRESS DSC Select working channel ACK received from specified ship Standby for ACK from specified ship 2 seconds after receiving ACK,...

3-24 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 7. Enter all 9 digits of the MMSI number in the same way. Note: The operation is cancelled if the 16 key is pressed or if no keys are pressed for 60 seconds during any part of this process. 8. Once the 9th digit has been entered and accepted, the RAY215E ...

3-25 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 4. Press and hold D/L/I.C. The selected number is deleted from the phonebook and the radio switches to channel 16. Receiving an Individual Ship’s Call When an Individual Ship’s Call is received, the radio automatically entersDSC mode if you are currently ...

3-26 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.18.3 All Ships Call The All Ships Call is used to send out a message to all ships in range thatyou need assistance but the situation is not serious enough for a DistressCall. This call should only be used if hailing for assistance on channel 16fails. ...

3-27 Operation with Minimum Function Handset Press the DSC/PRI key once and the radio automatically selects channel16. There is no acknowledge required for an All Ships Call. If you do notwish to accept the call, press the 16 key to exit the DSC mode. PRESS & RELEASE DSC Receive All Ships Call:R...

3-28 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.18.5 Distress Call A Distress Call allows you to send out a digital “packet” of data at highpower that includes your position, time, and MMSI number. All ships andstations outfitted with the correct type of DSC equipment will be able topinpoint your p...

3-29 Operation with Minimum Function Handset PRESS & HOLD DISTRESS Waiting for Acknowledge Switches to Channel 16 PRESS & HOLD DISTRESS After 1 sec, countdown begins Distress call transmitted Hold DISTRESS for full 5 seconds Acknowledge signal received Receiving a Distress Call When a DSC Di...

3-30 Operation with Minimum Function Handset 3.5.18.6 Distress Relay Call Sometimes a ship’s distress call can be relayed from another ship or ashore station. Because it is Class “D” DSC compliant, the RAY215E canreceive a Distress Relay Call but cannot acknowledge or relay the call. If the radio is...

3-31 Operation with Minimum Function Handset Notes: 1. After the ATIS ID number has been programmed, the ATIS function will be active all the time, as per the European standard for a non-DSC radio. However, if you have installed a Full Function Handset,which enables full Class “D” DSC functionality,...

3-32 Operation with Minimum Function Handset ROTATE CH PRESS & REL DSC PRESS & REL DSC PRESS & HOLD DSC ATIS digit digit position Select desired digit Next digit position Select desired digit Continue thru last digit position Radio replays all digits... ATIS number accepted PRESS & R...

4-1 Operation with Full Function Handset Section 4 Operation with Optional Full Function Handset 4.1 Introduction The RAY215E can be operated with the standard Minimum FunctionHandset, or an optional Full Function Handset that upgrades the radio tofull Class “D” DSC status, or both handsets to enabl...

4-2 Operation with Full Function Handset In an emergency, the base station can override the Full Function Handsetto make a call even though the handset has priority (is off the cradle). Tooverride the handset, press and hold the DSC/PRI key on the base station.The REMOTE indicator flashes and the ba...

4-3 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.4 Controls and LCD Display Figure 4-2 Layout of Controls 4.4.1 Controls This section describes the control keys and display messages that appearon the Full Function Handset. Note: This Full Function Handset is also used with Raymarine radios that have addit...

4-4 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: An MMSI number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. You can program the MMSI number yourself using theoperation described in Section 4.7.4.2 (if regulations in your countrypermit MMSI number programming by the radio owner) or you canh...

4-6 Operation with Full Function Handset " 8/M-CALL key This key inputs the number 8. When an alphanumeric response isappropriate, each press of this key alternately inputs the characters8, T, U, then V. Pressing the FUNC key followed by the 8/M-CALLkey starts Multi-Call mode. If this key combin...

4-7 Operation with Full Function Handset FUNC key Initiates the Function mode and activates the FUNC indicator in theLCD display. The next key pressed determines the function selected.(See above key descriptions.) Pressing this key twice starts Dimmermode, which reduces the brightness of LCD’s backl...

4-8 Operation with Full Function Handset NMEA indicator Displayed when the radio receives valid NMEA position data. If thedata is invalid or no data is received for a period of time, the indicatordisappears. FUNC indicator Displayed when the FUNC key is pressed. Disappears when anotherkey is pressed...

4-9 Operation with Full Function Handset " VOL indicator (in bar graph) Represents the current sound volume level of the handset. A loudervolume displays a larger number of segments in the bar graph. Thisbar graph is not displayed during Menu mode. # SQL indicator (in bar graph) Represents the c...

4-10 Operation with Full Function Handset 8. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Operation These functions include Individual Ships Call, All Ships Call, DistressCall, Group Call, and DSC logging capability. Note: An MMSI number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. You can program the...

4-11 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.1 Setting the Volume The sound volume adjustment for the handset has 11 settings. Pressingand releasing the VOL UP ( ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ) key increases the volume by one level; pressing and releasing the VOL DOWN ( ∨ ∨ ∨ ∨ ∨ ) key reduces the volume by one level....

4-12 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.4 Setting the Frequency Mode The RAY215E can transmit and receive on all available Internationalmarine VHF radiotelephone channels. With a software upgrade, theRAY215E can also communicate on the US channel set. Indicators displayed in the LCD identify t...

4-13 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.5 Receiving on the Weather Channels The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed,that can be received in the US and Canada. If your RAY215E has beenprogrammed to u...

4-14 Operation with Full Function Handset Using the Numeric Keypad To select a channel, input the desired number on the keypad. For 5 secondsthe channel number flashes on the LCD display. If the ENT key is pressedduring this 5 second interval, the channel change is implemented. If the 5 seconds elap...

4-15 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: A license is required to operate the radio on the private channels. It is your responsibility to obtain the proper license to operate the radioon these frequencies. To select the Private Channel: 1. Press the FUNC key, followed by the 5/PRIV key. The a...

4-16 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.9 Multi-Call Operation The Multi-Call function stores as many channels as desired in memoryfor quick access to frequently used channels. Using Multi-Call To start the Multi-Call operation, press the FUNC key followed by the 8/M-CALL key. The Multi-Call c...

4-17 Operation with Full Function Handset Deleting Channels from Memory From the Working Channel mode, select the channel to be deleted. Pressthe FUNC key followed by the 1/MEM key. The MEM indicator disappearswhen the channel is deleted. 4.6.11 Setting the Transmission Power Output The transmission...

4-18 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.14 Intercom Mode Intercom mode enables conversation between a Minimum FunctionHandset connected to the port on the front of the base station and a FullFunction Handset connected to the port on the rear of the base station. Note: Using the Intercom is a s...

4-19 Operation with Full Function Handset 3. Press PTT to speak to the other station and release PTT to listen. 4. To exit Intercom mode, again press FUNC followed by 0/IC. Receiving a Call at the Base Station 1. When an Intercom call is received, the base station speaker emits a calling tone. IC ap...

4-20 Operation with Full Function Handset 1. Use the Channel Selection (CH) keys or numeric keypad to select the Working Channel or Private Channel you wish to enter into memory. 2. Press the FUNC key followed by the 1/MEM key. The MEM indicator illuminates, indicating that the channel is now in mem...

4-23 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.18 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) The Digital Selective Calling (DSC) protocol is a globally applied systemused to send and receive digital Distress calls as well as Individual andAll Ships calls on channel 70, the dedicated DSC channel for MarineVHF. F...

4-24 Operation with Full Function Handset Transmitting an Individual Call To call another ship, you must select the Working Channel and a specificMMSI number. The MMSI number is selected either manually or from aPhonebook list of preprogrammed numbers specified using the MENUfunction. To cancel the ...

4-25 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: The Full Function Handset provides you with a phonebook that holds entries for up to 20 Ship stations and 20 Shore stations. These areseparate from the 10 phonebook entries stored in the base station usingthe Minimum Function Handset (see Section 3.5.1...

4-26 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: Only simplex channels (those channels that transmit and receive on the same frequency) can be selected for ship to ship Individual Calls.Pressing the SQ UP/DOWN key will scroll you through the simplexchannels usable for this operation. Response If a re...

4-27 Operation with Full Function Handset INDV ENT Alternates with each click of SQ UP/DOWN After pressing ENT, the indication switches to: PHNBOOK, MANUAL 3. Select SHORE and press the ENT key. 4. Scroll with the SQ UP/DOWN keys to select the method for inputting the MMSI number, either from the ph...

4-29 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.18.3 Receiving an Individual Call When an Individual Call is received, the DSC indicator flashes, Ind appears on the 7-segment display, and the DSC Received Alert is sounded.On the dot matrix display appears the message RECEIVED IND CALLalong with the ty...

4-30 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.18.4 Transmitting a Group Call You can send and receive DSC calls from groups of stations that share thesame Group MMSI number. The RAY215E can only transmit ROUTINE Group calls. As with anyDSC operation, the call is made on channel 70. To make a Group C...

4-31 Operation with Full Function Handset 9. Press PTT. The radio changes over to the selected Working Channel without waiting for acknowledgment. ENT ENT MMSI number Select Working Chanel with SQ UP/DOWN key Scrolls between Working Chanel and MMSI number ENT PTT 4.6.18.5 Receiving a Group Call When...

4-32 Operation with Full Function Handset Scrollsacrossdisplay Receiving ENT MMSI number is displayed if the nickname is not registered in the list. 4.6.18.6 Transmitting an All Ships Call The All Ships Call is used to send out a message to all ships in range thatyou need assistance but the situatio...

4-34 Operation with Full Function Handset Unspecified Distress Call To make a Distress Call without specifying type of distress: 1. Open the door labeled DISTRESS on the back of the handset and press and hold the DISTRESS key. After one second, dSr flashes on the 7-segment display and the DSC indica...

4-35 Operation with Full Function Handset press and holdCLR for 3 secs When a response is received, the DSC indicator flashes and the DSCDistress alert is sounded. The LCD scrolls a message that the DISTRESShas been acknowledged, along with the sending station’s MMSI numberor nickname. The message a...

4-36 Operation with Full Function Handset To make a Distress Call specifying the type of distress: 1. Open the door labeled DISTRESS on the back of the handset and press and release the DISTRESS key on the back of the handset. dSr appears on the 7-segment display and the DSC indicator illuminates.On...

4-37 Operation with Full Function Handset 5. When this prompt appears, release the DISTRESS key. The unit is switched to Channel 16, displays the message AWAIT ACK, andmonitors channel 70 for an acknowledgment. releaseDISTRESS dSr stops flashing and the distress alarm sounds continuously. The unit r...

4-39 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.18.11 Using the DSC Log The RAY215E maintains 3 separate logs for storing information aboutsent and received DSC calls. The logs are divided by type:• Individual, All Ships, and Group Calls• Distress Calls• Relay Distress Calls Each log can store up to 1...

4-40 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.6.19 ATIS Operation T h e R AY 2 1 5 E c o m e s e q u i p p e d w i t h A u t o m a t i c Tr a n s m i s s i o nIdentification System (ATIS) capability for inland waterway requirementsin Europe. With ATIS enabled, each time the PTT key is pressed yourstat...

4-41 Operation with Full Function Handset FUNC + MENU 4.7.2 NAVSTAT Operation This operation indicates on the LCD display the position information thathas been input via NMEA or has been manually input using the LL/ENTfunction as outlined in Section 4.7.3.2. To view current position information: 1. ...

4-42 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.3 DSC Operation DSC operation includes the manual entry of latitude/longitude, listing ofo t h e r s h i p ’s M M S I n u m b e r s f o r s h i p - t o - s h i p a n d s h i p - t o - s h o r ecommunications, and listing of Group MMSI number. To initiate...

4-43 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.3.1 Selecting Distress Call Type (NATURE) This menu item is used to select the nature of a distress call before the callis sent. The selected information will be sent along with the distress call. To select the nature of the distress that will be include...

4-44 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.3.2 Manual Entry of Latitude/Longitude (L/L ENT) This operation is used to manually enter the latitude/longitude and UTCtime when normal NMEA input of the position information is not available.The radio will sound a 5-second-long alert tone every four ho...

4-46 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.3.3 Modifying the MMSI Number List (PHNBOOK) This operation is used to modify the “phonebook” lists of MMSI numbersused for DSC Individual Calls. Two lists are available: one for Ship stationsand one for Shore stations. Each list allows you to register t...

4-47 Operation with Full Function Handset ENT Note: Pressing and holding the CLR key for 3 seconds during either ENTRY or DELETE returns operation to the mode before the Menuoperation began. Adding Ship Stations to the List To add to the phonebook list for ship stations, input the MMSI numberand nic...

4-48 Operation with Full Function Handset ENT ENT 0 ENT 7/PQRS (twice) 2/ABC ENT ENT Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing This display is shown only if the list already has the maximum 20 stations registered Pressing ENT while "N" is displayed exits Menu mode without registe...

4-49 Operation with Full Function Handset To exit without deleting, press the SQ UP/DOWN key until DEL? Nis displayed. If the list has no stations entered, the message PHNBOOKIS EMPTY HOLD DOWN CLR KEY is displayed. Press and holdthe CLR key for 3 seconds to exit Menu mode. ENT ENT Modifying the Lis...

4-50 Operation with Full Function Handset Adding Shore Stations to the List To add to the phonebook list for shore stations, input the MMSI numberand nickname of the station. 1. To enter the MMSI number, press the corresponding numeric keys (0 through 9). The currently selected location is indicated...

4-51 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: The 0 key will enter only the numeral “0”, while the 1 key will alternately enter “1” and “space”. The 0 and 1 keys do not have associated alpha characters. Deleting Shore Stations from the List When the shore station phonebook is selected, the oldest ...

4-52 Operation with Full Function Handset Entering a Group MMSI Number To add a Group MMSI number, select ENTRY then press the ENT key.Use the numeric keys (0 through 9) to input desired group number. Thecurrently selected location is indicated by a flashing “–” character. Pressinga numeric key ente...

4-53 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.4 Setting Operation This operation sets the function features of the RAY215E: the ATIS IDnumber and on/off state, and the MMSI number. 1. Press the FUNC key followed by the MENU key to initiate the Menu mode. Mn is shown on the 7-segment display and NAVS...

4-54 Operation with Full Function Handset • The ATIS ID number is a ten digit number, beginning with a “9”. The MY ATIS set up process has you input only the last 9 digits. The leading“9” is automatically input for you. To register the ATIS Number into memory: 1. Select the MY ATIS function as descr...

4-55 Operation with Full Function Handset Note: If the two ATIS numbers don’t match, the message ATIS ID NOT MATCH PRESS ENT scrolls across the display. Press ENT to exit theMenu mode and try again from step 1. 10. Press ENT to verify. The message ENT - STORE, CLR - EXIT is displayed. 11. Press ENT ...

4-56 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.4.2 Setting MMSI Number T h i s o p e r a t i o n s t o r e s t h e M M S I n u m b e r r e q u i r e d f o r D S Ccommunications, including distress calls. You can request an MMSInumber when you apply for a radio license. Notes: • Regulations in some re...

4-57 Operation with Full Function Handset Pressing the following keys initiate the corresponding operation: K K K K Keys eys eys eys eys Action Action Action Action Action 0 - 9 keys Changes the flashing numeric value, then advances to thenext digit’s place. ENT key Advances the (flashing) subject i...

4-59 Operation with Full Function Handset 4.7.4.3 ATIS Set Up This operation determines whether the ATIS ID number is transmittedafter the PTT key is released. To set the ATIS function: 1. Per the description in Section 4.7.4 Setting Operation above, select ATIS. 2. Press the ENT key. The message AT...

5-1 Maintenance Section 5 Maintenance 5.1 How to Contact Raymarine The RAY215E is designed to provide long periods of trouble-freeoperation. It is recognized, however, that environmental and other factorsmay result in a need for occasional service. In Europe In Europe, Raymarine support, service and...

5-2 Maintenance Many Raymarine accessory items and parts are available through yourauthorized Raymarine dealer. However if you are in need of an item notavailable through your retailer feel free to contact our Customer Servicedepartment Monday to Friday 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern StandardTime. If yo...

5-3 Maintenance 5.2 Preventative Maintenance The RAY215E has been constructed to be virtually maintenance free.Your attention to a few basic points should assure many years of service. 1. Although the unit is waterproof, always keep the unit as dry as possible. 2. Clean the exterior of the unit with...

5-4 Maintenance 5.3.2 Receiver Channels All available US and International VHF MarineBand Frequency Range 156.025 to 163.275 MHz in 25 kHz increments Frequency Stability +/- 10 PPM (+/- 0.001%) from -20 °C to +50 °C Usable Sensitivity 0.35 µ V @ 12dB SINAD Threshold 1.0 µ full squelch Adjacent Chann...

5-5 Maintenance Optional Full Function Handset (FFHS) Height 173 mm (6.81 inches) Width 57 mm (2.25 inches) Depth 28 mm (1.1 inches ) Weight Approx. 138 g (0.30 lbs) Optional FFHS Cradle Height 50 mm (1.97 inches ) Width 64 mm (2.52 inches) Length 102.1 mm (4.02 inches) Weight Approx. 70 g (0.15 lbs...

6-1 Appendix International Mode International Mode International Mode International Mode International Mode Channel Frequency (MHz) Number TX RX 01 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Hi, Lo 02 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Hi, Lo 03 156.150 160.750 Publ...

6-3 Appendix Notes: 1. For channels 15 and 17, output power is fixed at 1 watt only. Transmission at high power is not permitted. 2. Channel 70 is used for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) only and is not available for voice transmissions. Channel 70 does not appear on the display. Important Notice T...

6-5 Appendix Notes: 1. For channels 13 and 67, output power is fixed at 1W (low power). In an emergency, you can override to high power by pressing and holding PTT and then pressingthe MON/1/25 key on the base station. Output power is increased to 25W whileboth keys are pressed. After MON/1/25 is re...

6-6 Appendix 6.2.1 Weather Channels and Frequencies (optional) CH RX Frequency Type of Traffic Transmission Type 1 162.550 Weather Receive only 2 162.400 Weather Receive only 3 162.475 Weather Receive only 4 162.425 Weather Receive only 5 162.450 Weather Receive only 6 162.500 Weather Receive only 7...