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4.10 Channels

The DSC1400 includes a list of 9 working chan-
nels which can be scrolled through when using
the Routine or Group Calling options (see sec-
tions 2.2 and 2.4 respectively).  The first four
channels are preset as 06, 08, 72 and 77.  These
cannot be amended.  The remaining five chan-
nels are programmable.

Press 

Menu

, then 

twice, then 

Channels

(Fig

4.9).  Use the  and  keys to move along the
five programmable channels, the 

and  

keys to scroll through the available channels
programmed into the RT1400.  To turn the pro-
grammable channel off, set it to 

--

(below 01).

Always consult your local authority require-
ments when choosing suitable working chan-
nels.  Be aware of which channels are Duplex
and will not allow ship to ship communication.

Press 

ENTER

to accept settings and return to

the main screen.

5  Installation

5.1  Fitting the DSC1400

Choose a suitable location that is free from
moisture, excessive heat and vibration, and
which is sufficiently close to the RT1400 radio
for the interconnecting cable to reach.

The DSC1400 has been designed to use the
same mounting accessories as the RT1400 and
so can be desktop, overhead or flush mounted.
The MB1000 standard bracket for desktop and
overhead mounting 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
location.  Note that, unlike the RT1400, the
DSC1400 is not waterproof and therefore
should always be fitted in an interior position.

5.2  Electrical Installation

To connect the DSC1400 to the RT1400, simply
unplug the Fistmike/Handset from the front of
the RT1400 and plug in the cable from the back
of the DSC1400, which supplies all data and
power to the DSC1400 from the RT1400.  Plug
the Fistmike/Handset into the socket on the
front of the DSC1400 (Fig 5.2).

5.3  Interfacing via NMEA

The DSC1400 incorporates an internal
NMEA0183 processor which is used to provide
position, date and time data from an external
navigator - ideally a GPS.

The DSC1400 can process NMEA0183 version
2.0 sentences 

RMC, GGA

and 

GLL

, either of

which will provide the necessary data.
NMEA0183 version 1.5 is also compatible, if

ZDA

is provided in addition to 

GLL

.

Brown РNMEA Data OUT (+)

B l u e Ð  NMEA Common (-)

1

4

7

C

Fig 4.9 - Setting working channels

1   2   3   4   5         

10

13 09 73 69

Fig 5.1 - Mounting options

F

16

1/25

D/W

SCN

Sq

Vol

M+

MS

AXIS RT 1400

1

4

7

C

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

D I S T R E S S   A L E R T

5 1 º 2 1 . 8 7 N   0 0 1 º 2 3 . 4 3 E
1 2 : 4 2   U T C
U n d e s i g n a t e d

E N T E R

DI

ST

RESS BUTTO

N

OPEN COVER

Class  D  DSC  Controller

Fig 5.2 - Connecting DSC1400 to NMEA

Brown

Data In

Blue

Common

NMEA0183

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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