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CONTENTS

1.    General

1.1

Introduction

1.2

Technical Summary

1.3

MMSI Number

1.4

Keypad

1.5

Softkeys

1.6

Distress Button

1.7  Working Channels

2.    Sending a Call

2.1

General

2.2

Routine

2.3

Urgency & Safety

2.4

Group Call

2.5

Distress Alert

3.    Receiving a Call

3.1

General

3.2

Routine

3.3

Urgency & Safety

3.4

Group Call

3.5

Distress Alert

4.

Additional Functions & Configuration

4.1

Call Log

4.2

Directory

4.3

Backlighting

4.4

Contrast

4.5

Sound

4.6

MMSI

4.7

Group ID

4.8

Date & Time

4.9

Manual Position

4.10 Channels

5.    Installation

5.1

Fitting the DSC1400

5.2

Electrical Installation

5.3

Interfacing via NMEA

5.4

Startup

6.    Operating Procedures

6.1

Sending a Distress Alert

6.2

Cancelling a Distress Alert

6.3

Acknowledging a Distress Alert & Relaying Alert

6.4

Alerting All Vessels Within  Range

6.5

Calling a Coast Radio Station

6.6

Making an Intership Call

7.

Appendix

7.1

Warning to Users

7.2

Important Information

7.3

Service & Warranty

The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print.  We reserve the
right to change specifications, equipment, installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.
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 Navico Ltd.
No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.

MDL 2/12/98

E02610 Issue 1.2

© 1999 Simrad Navico Ltd

Simrad Navico Ltd

Star Lane, Margate, Kent CT9 4NP, UK

Tel44 (0) 1843 290290

Fac44 (0) 1843 290471

E-Mail : [email protected]

Summary of Contents for DSC1400

Page 1: ...Manual Navico DSC1400 Class D DSC Controller...

Page 2: ...Calling a Coast Radio Station 6 6 Making an Intership Call 7 Appendix 7 1 Warning to Users 7 2 Important Information 7 3 Service Warranty The technical data information and illustrations contained in...

Page 3: ...ards as Axis Please contact your nearest Simrad Agent for a catalogue showing our full range of high tech marine electronic equipment Simrad Navico operate a policy of continual development and reserv...

Page 4: ...always use channel 16 1 3 MMSI Number For the DSC1400 to function an MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identifier number will need to be entered This can be obtained from the local radiocommunications aut...

Page 5: ...stress Alert situations which are Abandoning Adrift Collision Fire Flooding Grounding Listing Man Overboard Piracy and Sinking There is also a default Undesignated category which is used if no cat ego...

Page 6: ...ional Functions Configuration 4 1 Call Log The call log can be used to look back through the previous 20 calls that have been received the most recent call first To access the log press the Log softke...

Page 7: ...eet etc press Menu then then Group Fig 4 6 Use the keypad to enter the Group ID and press ENTER to select Press C to exit to the main screen 4 8 Date Time Normally the date and time is supplied by the...

Page 8: ...is supplied with the unit Fig 5 1 and the flush mounting bracket FMB1000 is available as a separate accessory Allow at least 15mm 0 6in clearance behind the DSC1400 for the cables when choosing a loc...

Page 9: ...3 Acknowledging a Distress Alert Relaying Alert When a DSC Distress Alert is received an audible alarm will sound Immediately cease any trans mission that may interfere with distress traffic and cont...

Page 10: ...our vessel 7 2 Important Information 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 permanen...

Page 11: ...rad Navico Star Lane Margate Kent CT9 4NP United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1843 290290 Telefax 44 0 1843 290471 E Mail simrad navico co uk W O R L D W I D E M A N U F A C T U R E R O F M A R I N E E L E...

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