Ocean Signal User Manual for the SafeSea™ V100 GMDSS Survival Craft Portable Two Way VHF Radiotelephone
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SafeSea V100 User Manual Note: the use of this radio for transmitting may be covered by licensing requirements in the country it is being operated in. Please contact your regulatory authority for guidance. 3 Version 0A.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Basic Operation • In emergency ensure the yellow Lithium primary battery is fitted. • Before operation break off the red security tag from the battery.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Contents Basic Operation .................................................................................................. 4 Contents............................................................................................................. 4 General .............................................................................................................. 6 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy ................................................................ 6 Approvals .....
SafeSea V100 User Manual General Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy This product has been evaluated for compliance with the FCC RF exposure limits given in CFR 47 part 1.307(b) at a distance of greater than 2.5cm. Do not operate this radio without the antenna attached or with a damaged antenna. Always operate the radio with the antenna at least 2.5cm (1inch) away from your head and do not transmit for more than 50% of the total time the radio is used.
SafeSea V100 User Manual V100 Overview 2 1 12 1. ON/OFF and LIGHTS key 2. Antenna Socket 3. Press to Talk (PTT) key 4. Channel Up key 5. Channel Down key 3 10 6. Scan key 4 9 7. Dual Watch (D/W) key 8. Hi/Lo Power key 9. Channel 16 select key 5 8 6 10. Volume Select key 7 11. Speaker and Microphone 12. Accessory socket (Option) 11 8 1 9 10 11 1. Channel Number 2. Transmit legend 2 3. Receive legend 3 4. Low Power legend 5. Call channel legend 6.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Operation Ensure the radio is fitted with a charged battery before commencing use. Switching On Press the key to turn the SafeSea™ V100 on. The LCD will start showing information, with channel 16 as the selected channel. Switching Off Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to turn the radio off. The LCD will go blank when the key has been held for long enough. Channel Selection Pressing the ▲ or ▼ keys will scroll through the available channels.
SafeSea V100 User Manual To monitor a channel without adjusting squelch settings, press and hold the SQ key until a double beep is heard. Note: The squelch will remain open while the key remains pressed or will stay in this mode until the key is pressed again for a double beep, depending on the mode selected in the menu Lights Adjustment To turn the lights on or off and adjust the level, press the key. The ▲ or ▼ keys may now be used to adjust the backlighting level from off through five levels to maximum.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Note: if there are no channels already entered, pressing this key will have no effect. To exit the Memory Scan mode, press the SCAN or ▼ key. Scan advance In any of the scanning modes, pressing the ▲ key will advance the scan on one channel. Setting Scan Channels In the normal radio mode, it is possible to set scanning options for each channel. To enter channels into the scan memory, select the required channel and double press the SCAN key.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Individual Menu Modes Mem Scan Enable (MSCAN EN) In this Menu mode the channels that are marked for Memory Scan are shown. Any number of channels may be so marked. All Channel Scan Inhibit (ASCAN INH) In this Menu mode the channels will be shown for marking as inhibited (or for re-enabling) for All Channel Scan. Any number of channels can be so marked. Key Lock (KEY LOCK) This Menu mode allows the user to toggle the key lock functionality On or Off.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Serial number This Menu Mode displays the radios serial number. The value cannot be changed by the user. SOFTWARE This Menu mode displays the current software version number. The value cannot be changed by the user. 12 Version 0A.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Batteries Always ensure that the correct type of battery is fitted before operating your radio. There are two types of battery available. The RB5V Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery is suitable for normal everyday use of the radio. This battery should only be charged in the recommended charger. The LB4V Lithium primary battery is for use in emergency only. This battery is not rechargeable and is protected from accidental use by a break-off tab.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Make sure the charger is already powered up. The Green power LED will now be lit up. Place the radio into the charger base and ensure it locks in place. The Red status LED will start flashing to indicate the battery is charging. On completion of the charge, the Red LED will stop flashing and be permanently illuminated. If the battery is faulty or is failing to make contact, then the Red LED will not be illuminated. Check that the charging contacts on the battery are clean and retry.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Appendix Maintenance and Troubleshooting The V100 Radiotelephone should not need servicing during its lifetime, with the exception of changing the primary Lithium battery before the marked expiry date. The following procedure is recommended to be carried out on a monthly basis. Regular cleaning, inspection and testing are advised – clean any grime or salt residue off the unit with a weak solution of detergent in warm water.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Channels # Tx Rx I U C # Tx Rx I U C 01 156.050 160.650 D S D 60 156.025 160.625 D - D 02 156.100 160.700 D 2 2 D 61 156.075 160.675 D S S D 62 156.125 160.725 D - S 03 156.150 160.750 D S 04 156.200 160.800 D - S 63 156.175 160.775 D S - 05 156.250 160.850 D S S 64 156.225 160.825 D S2 D 06 156.300 S S S 64A 156.225 - - S 07 156.350 D S S 65 156.275 160.875 D S S 08 156.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Specifications Transmitter Output Power (High) 2.5Watts Output Power (Low) 1Watt Modulation FM (G3E) Modulation Designator 16K0G3EJN Deviation (nominal) ±3kHz (peak) <±5kHz Adjacent channel power <-70dBc Spurious emissions <0.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Accessories Lithium primary battery LB4V For use as an emergency battery, compliant with the GMDSS carriage requirements. Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery RB5V Rechargeable battery for everyday use. Lithium Polymer battery charger 721S-00617 Mains adaptor (Universal plug) For operating the charger from the mains supply 12Volt supply lead TBD Approvals The SafeSea™ V100 complies with the requirements of Annex A 1/5.
SafeSea V100 User Manual Limited Warranty Your SafeSea V100 radiotelephone is warranted against manufacturing defects and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. Ocean Signal Ltd will, at is discretion, repair or replace a faulty product free of charge, including return carriage costs to the owner. For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department: Email: service@oceansignal.
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