SR203™ // GMDSS Multichannel Portable VHF Survival Radio
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1. PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL SR203 GMDSS Multichannel Portable VHF Survival Radio Model No SR203 Product Nos 2827 2828 and 2829 Y1 03 0253 Rev C ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 6645 Tel 1 954 981 3333 Fax 1 954 983 5087 www acrartex com The Technical Data information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print ACR Electronics Inc reserve the right to change specifications and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without prior permission of ACR Electronics Inc No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this manual About ACR Electronics Inc ACR Electronics Inc www acrartex com designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products including EPIRBs PLBs AIS SARTs Strobe Lights Life Jacket Lights Search Lights and safety accessories The quality systems of this facility have been registered by UL to the ISO 9001 2008 Series Standards Recognized as the world leader in safety and survival technologies ACR has provided safety equipment to the aviation and marine industries as well as to the military since 1956 A CAUTION Before proceeding to install test or2. High 2 5Watts Output Power Low 1Watt Modulation FM G3E Modulation Designator 16KOG3EIJN Deviation 3kHz Nom lt 5kHz peak Adjacent channel power lt 70dBc Spurious emissions lt 0 25uW Receiver Sensitivity 20dB SINAD lt 117dBm Audio Output Power 0 4Watt Adjacent Channel Rejection gt 70dB Intermodulation Rejection gt 68dB Spurious Response Rejection gt 70dB Blocking gt 90dBuV Spurious emissions lt 2nW Environmental Waterproof 1metre 30 mins Thermal shock 45 C Drop proof hard surface 1metre any side Operating Temperature Range 20 C to 55 C Storage Temperature Range 30 C to 70 C 15 Y1 03 0253 Rev C 6 4 Channels Tx Rx INT USA RHE Tx Rx INT USA RHE 06 156 300 S S s 67 156 375 S S S 08 156 400 S S s 68 156 425 S 09 156 450 S S S 69 156 475 S S 10 156 500 S S si 71 156 575 S se s 11 156 550 S S S 72 156 625 S S 12 156 600 S S s 73 156 675 S S 13 156 650 S S S 74 156 725 S S S 14 156 700 S S S 75 156 775 SVS NVE 15 156 750 st S si 76 156 825 SS s 16 156 800 S S S 77 156 875 S se s 17 156 850 S S SI WX1 162 550 Rx WX2 162 400 Rx WX3 162 475 Rx WX4 162 425 Rx WX5 162 450 Rx WX6 162 500 Rx WX7 162 525 Rx WX8 161 650 Rx WX9 161 775 Rx 22A 157 100 S 1 Low power only 2 These channels are set to default to Low power the user may select High
3. a MAYDAY call the following procedure should be followed Ensure the radio is turned on channel 16 is selected and the PTT key is pressed Announce the following clearly into the radio MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY This is Ship s Name This is Ship s Name This is Ship s Name MAYDAY Ship s Name or Call Sign Position LAT and LON or description Nature of Distress is State the aid required The Number of Persons on board is followed by any useful information Over 3 Y1 03 0253 Rev C Contents 1 2 3 A tended catacasaadcadcetieaceseahsaeced coddnecasdeneceteccacetes 5 1 1 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy annen ennen eneen venen venen enen enen een 5 12 gt Warnings A adferd 5 1 3 Installation mene veditn erpen atnto kneden 5 SR203 Overview arunnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnvnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 6 Operation za aassartecssnssarvstnridenwdenverwenanrderadeevendebaandensdwearnnsdnrrdenwawewenndnndeadsdeekesnd 7 Bl SWING ON iii ii iii ended aad alen 7 3 2 SWitching Offiusaavsaused Ss SMT 7 3 3 Channel Selection miene ana ia Aa AAE a an 7 3 4 Channel 16 Selection iii a AAEN A ij 7 3 52 RI 7 3 6 Volume Adjustment pcia ARE 7 3 7 Squelch Adjustment civic Aaa 7 38 Lights Adjustment sereen ee re keren 8 39 Dual Watch weren eren venne geteerde nennen Det ed 8 3 10 Tri WatEler andre redeneerden verdienden edna n
4. and Section 4 for details of how to switch between channel sets 3 4 Channel 16 selection Pressing the key will select channel 16 at high power Pressing the key again will revert to the previous channel Pressing and holding the key until a double beep is heard will select the designated CALL Channel See Menu section for setting the CALL channel Pressing and holding the key until a triple beep is heard will set the current channel as the CALL channel Also see Menu section for setting the CALL channel 3 5 Transmitting Press the PTT key on the side of the radio to transmit The microphone is located under the speaker grille Release the key when you have finished talking Note It is good practice to keep transmissions as short as possible This will minimise battery discharge and ensure that you are not interfering with other users of the channel Note Ensure the correct channel is selected and that there is no other transmission audible before pressing the PTT to avoid interference with other users 3 6 Volume Adjustment To adjust the volume level in the speaker press the key The A or V keys may now be used to adjust the volume Up or Down respectively After two seconds of inactivity the operation of the selection keys will revert to channel change 3 7 Squelch Adjustment To adjust the volume level in the speaker press the SQ key The a or Y keys may now be used to adjust the Squelch Up or Down respectively A
5. illuminated If the battery is faulty or is failing to make contact then the LED will not change to Red Check that the charging contacts on the battery are clean and retry If the Red LED still fails to light this indicates that the battery is faulty and needs replacing Note It is not recommended to transmit with the SR203 while it is in the charger Note The recommended temperature range for charging the battery is 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F Note The positive wire on the 12V charging lead is marked with a dashed line 13 Y1 03 0253 Rev C 6 Appendix 6 1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The SR203 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 of the radio is advised clean any grime or salt residue off the unit with a weak solution of detergent in warm water Dry the radio thoroughly after cleaning Never use solvents as this may affect the structural integrity of the plastics used Ensure that battery and charger contacts are clean Testing should be carried out every month and should include a brief test transmission to another VHF radiotelephone The test may be carried out using a spare 1061 primary battery a 1063 test battery or using the rechargeable 1062 battery option Do not use the 1061 lithiu
6. power but they will default back to Low power when the radio is turned off or reset S Simplex Channel Channel not fitted Rx Receive only All frequencies are in MHz Other channels may be available on request if licensed in the region of use 16 Y1 03 0253 Rev C 6 5 Accessories Lithium primary battery 1061 For use as an emergency battery compliant with the GMDSS carriage requirements Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery 1062 Rechargeable battery for everyday use Test Battery 1063 Alkaline battery for monthly testing of the SR203 Lithium Polymer battery charging kit 2815 Includes the 2816 rapid charger for the 1062 mains adaptor with universal plugs and a 12 Volt supply lead 6 6 Approvals The SR203 complies with the requirements of Annex A 1 5 17 of European Directive 96 98 EC as amended for use onboard ships registered in the European Union The SR203 complies with the GMDSS provisions of part 80 of the FCC rules EUTO Pais Marine Equipment Directive MED A 1 5 17 IEC61097 12 IEC60945 A NE FCC Approved FCC ID XYEV100 IMO Resolutions annae enen A 694 17 MSC 149 77 17 Y1 03 0253 Rev C 6 7 Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 one year from date of purchase or receipt as a gift During the warranty period ACR Electronics Inc will repair or at its option replace the unit at no cost to you for labor mater
7. use your new ACR Electronics product please read this Product Support Manual in its entirety If you have questions regarding the contents of the manual please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics Inc Telephone 1 954 981 3333 Please be ready to provide the technician with the page number you wish to discuss If you have a question that is not covered in the manual please visit our website and access the Frequently Asked Questions FAQs section for further information or call our Technical Service Department The website address is www acrartex com If in the future you lose this manual you may access and print a replacement on the ACR website 2 Y1 03 0253 Rev C Basic Operation e In emergency ensure the yellow Lithium primary battery is fitted e Before operation break off the red Activate in Emergency security tag from the battery i Break seal on e Turn on by pressing the key battery e The radio will turn on with the distress and calling channel 16 Q Turn on already selected e Use the A and Y keys to select the Select Channel Q Press volume then adjust required channel A Press sqelch then adjust e Use the key followed by the a and V keys to adjust the speaker volume e Use the SQ key followed by the a and w keys to adjust the squelch muting level e Use th key to t it se the PTT key to transmi DEACTIVATE Press and hold To transmit
8. L key until a double beep is heard Once in the Menu mode use the A or keys to scroll through the options listed above The menu option will be displayed in the additional area of the LCD screen When the desired option is selected press the ENTER SQ key to enable adjusting the setting or value shown in the channel number Use the A or Y keys to adjust the value Press the ENTER SQ key to enter the new value Press the 16 key or MENU VOL key to exit Menu mode 4 1 Individual Menu Modes Mem Scan Enable MXXAN EN In this Menu mode the channels that are marked with a v for Memory Scan are shown Any number of channels may be so marked All Channel Scan Inhibit AX XAN 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 AOXK This Menu mode allows the user to toggle the key lock functionality On or Off Key Beep Disable KEY BEEIT This Menu mode allows the user to toggle the first key beep On or Off Note that the second and third beeps remain active 10 Y1 03 0253 Rev C Scan Dwell Time XXAN AQEA This Menu mode allows selection of the dwell time in Scanning that the radio stays on the channel after the received signal has gone away The value shown is in seconds Light Dwell Time AITE AQEA This menu mode allows selection of the time that the lights stay on after th
9. e last key press The value shown is in seconds Squelch Override 20 AEDEAT This Menu mode option allows the user to select the squelch override mode Squelch Override Time 20 TIMEP This option allows the time the squelch override is open It can be adjusted between 0 and 10seconds Use the value of Oseconds to only open the squelch while the key is depressed Calling Channel Select XAAA XHAN This Menu mode allows selection of the Calling channel This is the channel that the 16 key uses to toggle between channels Last Used Channel enable AAXT XHAN This menu mode sets the radio to use the last used channel when it is turned on The Default is Off in which case channel 16 is the default channel on turn on Reset PEZET The Menu mode will clear all user settings and return them to factory defaults LOCALE AOXAAE This Menu mode allows the user to select between frequency channel sets as follows SR203 Radio International INT and USA Canada YZA SR203A Radio International INT and Rheine PHE See Section 6 4 for details of the frequency channels available in each set Serial number XEPIAA NO This Menu Mode displays the radios serial number The value cannot be changed by the user SOFTWARE XOPTOAPE This Menu mode displays the current software version number The value cannot be changed by the user 11 Y1 03 0253 Rev C 5 Batteries Always ensure that the correct type of battery is fitted b
10. efore operating your radio There are three types of battery available 5 1 The 1062 Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery is suitable for normal everyday use of the radio This battery should only be charged in the recommended charger The 1061 Lithium primary battery is for use in an emergency only This battery is not rechargeable and is protected from accidental use by a break off tab The 1061 is easily identifiable because of its bright yellow colour An alkaline primary test battery 1063 is also available This battery is intended for the routine testing of the radios in situations where a rechargeable battery is not available required Note The 1061 battery should not be used for radio testing Battery Fitting and Removal To remove the battery press the grey button on the base of the radio in This will release the battery clip and allow the battery to be removed To fit the battery push the top of the battery into the radio before pressing it home at the bottom Ensure that the grey button has locked the battery in place 5 2 Warnings Do not attempt to charge the 1061 primary battery or the 1063 test battery Do not short circuit the battery terminals Do not incinerate batteries Do not attempt to puncture or dismantle batteries Avoid exposing batteries to direct sunlight or temperatures below 20 C 4 F or above 60 C 140 F In case of exposure to the cell contents wash the affected area thoroughl
11. el the user programmed Call channel and channel 16 Pressing the or v key will terminate Tri Watch Note a working channel and call channel must have been entered before this key press will have any action 3 11 Scan Press and hold the key until a double beep is heard The radio will now start scanning all the channels in the radio for a signal To exit the scan mode press the or Y key Often a channel will appear to exhibit a permanent signal or is frequently used for traffic that is of no interest In this case when the scan has stopped on the channel pressing and holding the key until the double beep is heard will inhibit the channel from being scanned 8 Y1 03 0253 Rev C 3 12 Memory Scan To enter the Memory Scan mode press the key The radio will now start scanning only those channels that are entered into the scan memory for a signal Note if there are no channels already entered pressing this key will have no effect To exit the Memory Scan mode press the or key 3 13 Scan advance In any of the scanning modes if the radio has stopped on a busy channel pressing the A key will recommence scanning Note if the received signal on a busy channel ceases then the radio will automatically recommence scanning after the set Scan Dwell Time see Section 4 3 14 Setting Scan Channels In the normal radio mode it is possible to set scanning options for each channel To enter channels into the scan memo
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13. fter two seconds of inactivity the operation of the selection keys will revert to channel change 7 Y1 03 0253 Rev C Note Squelch should be adjusted to a level where background noise and weak unreadable signals do not open the mute Experience will show what the best setting is for the local environment To monitor a channel without adjusting squelch settings press and hold the key until a double beep is heard Note The squelch will remain open while the key remains pressed and will stay on for the time selected in the Menu after the key is released This mode may also be disabled in the Menu 3 8 Lights Adjustment To turn the lights on or off and adjust the level press the key The A or w keys may now be used to adjust the backlighting level from off through five levels to maximum After two seconds of inactivity the operation of the selection keys will revert to channel change The lights will stay on for a period of 10 sec default or as set in the menu Pressing any key will reactivate the lights 3 9 Dual Watch Press the key to initiate the Dual Watch mode The radio will now start sampling the selected working channel and channel 16 for signals Pressing the or key will terminate Dual Watch Note There will be no action if the radio is on channel 16 when the key is pressed 3 10 Tri Watch Pressing and holding the key for 1 second will initiate a triple channel watch between the selected working chann
14. ger can be wall mounted using the two N 6x34 countersink self tapping screws provided Additionally the charger may be desktop mounted A Ensure that the radio is mounted in accordance with IMO guidelines where applicable 5 Y1 03 0253 Rev C 2 SR203 Overview Antenna Socket ON OFF and LIGHTS key Press to Talk PTT key Channel Up key Channel Down key Scan key Dual Watch D W key Hi Lo Power key A ae eee A al Channel 16 select key 10 Volume Select key 11 Speaker and Microphone Channel number Transmit Receive Low Power Call Channel Memory Scan Enable Scan Inhibit Battery Status Accessory Fitted N A 10 Keypad Locked 11 Lights Active 12 Confirmation WO ON AD WU BR WN RE 13 Additional information Y1 03 0253 Rev C 3 Operation Ensure the radio is fitted with a charged battery before commencing use The primary battery will have the tab intact indicating that it has full capacity 3 1 Switching On Press the key to turn the SR203 on The LCD will start showing information with channel 16 as the selected channel 3 2 Switching Off Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to turn the radio off The display will show a 3 second countdown then the LCD will go blank 3 3 Channel Selection Pressing the a or keys will scroll through the available channels Release the key when the required channel is displayed See Section 6 4 for the available channels
15. hargeable battery charger mains adaptor supply lead user manual 2829 GMDSS and daily use plus ATIS this version is the same as the 2828 package above except that it includes an SR203A radio instead of an SR203 Functionality of the SR203A is the same as the SR203 described herein except for the ATIS functions which are described in a separate instruction sheet 1 1 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 1 2 Warnings A Do not operate this radio without the antenna attached or with a damaged antenna AX 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 A The use of this radio may be covered by licensing requirements in the country of use Please check with your local regulatory body before use A Do not attempt to short circuit burn or rupture the Lithium batteries Use only the recommended charger for the 1062 battery See Section 5 2 for further details 1 3 Installation Unpack the contents of the box and check against the label fixed inside the box lid that the contents are complete In the Survival Radio the SR203 is provided with a simple wall mounted cradle In the Survival Radio Kit the charger provided is used for storage of the radio The cradle and char
16. ials and return transportation from ACR For further assistance please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 6645 Email service acrartex com Fax 1 954 983 5087 Telephone 1 954 981 3333 This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as a result of service or modification performed by an unauthorized factory Except as otherwise expressly stated in the previous paragraph THE COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages To place the warranty in effect register online within 10 days at http www acrartex com support product warranty form Five years for the following products EPIRB PLB S VDR SSAS 6 8 Notices ACR Electronics diligently works to provide a high quality Product Support Manual however despite best efforts information is subject to change without notice and omissions and inaccuracies are possible ACR cannot accept liability for manual contents To ensure that you have the most recent version of the Product Support Manual please visit the ACR website at www acrartex com 2011 by ACR Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part is permitted only with
17. m battery provided for emergency use as this will reduce the capacity available for use in a distress situation Note Where applicable testing should be carried out in accordance with IMO recommendations or national guidelines Check the primary battery visually to ensure that the break off tab is intact and that there are no signs of damage on the battery case Inspect the radio for signs of damage 6 2 Transportation Shipping The battery packs 1061 1062 and 1063 used with this radio as classed as non hazardous under the IATA Hazardous Transport Regulations 1061 o The battery should be shipped as category 3090 and packing instruction 968 section II excepted batteries o The radio with its battery should be shipped as category 3091 packing instruction 969 section II excepted batteries 1062 o The battery should be shipped as category 3480 and packing instruction 965 section II excepted batteries o The radio with its battery should be shipped as category 3481 packing instruction 966 section II excepted batteries 1063 o There are no packing or shipping restrictions on alkaline batteries provided that they are adequately protected against short circuits in accordance with Special Provision A164 For road or sea transport both the 1061 and 1062 batteries may be shipped under Special Provision A188 of the relevant regulations 14 Y1 03 0253 Rev C 6 3 Specifications Transmitter Output Power
18. permission of ACR Electronics Inc Ongoing product improvements may change product specifications without notice Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Dealer Stamp Date of PUP NAS Oia Radio Serial Number uusssanununnnnsnnnnnannsnannsnen rr 18 Y1 03 0253 Rev C 19 ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale Florida 33312 USA Tel 1 954 981 3333 Fax 1 954 983 5087 www acrartex com Y1 03 0253 Rev C
19. ry select the required channel and double press the key The Q legend will appear on the LCD to indicate this channel is in the scan memory If the channel was already marked as a Memory Scan channel this operation will remove it from the scan memory and the Q legend will disappear To inhibit a channel from the all scan memory press and hold the key until a triple beep is heard This will inhibit the channel from scanning and the e legend will appear on the LCD If the channel was already inhibited as a scan channel this operation will enable it again and the legend will disappear 3 15 Hi Lo The Hi Lo key will toggle the transmit power from high to low The legend will be shown when low power 1Watt is selected 3 16 Key Lock Press and hold the key until a double beep is heard to lock the keypad against accidental use Press and hold to unlock the keypad The key lock will be disabled when the radio is turned off Note the default setting for the key lock is off to enable the key lock function see Section 4 4 Menu In the menu mode the following options are available e Memory Scan Enable e All Scan Inhibit 9 Y1 03 0253 Rev C e Key Lock e Key Beep Disable e Scan Dwell Time e Light Dwell Time e Sguelch Override Defeat e Squelch Override Time e Calling Channel Select e Last Used Channel Enable e Reset e Locale e Serial number e Software Issue To enter the Menu Mode press and hold the MENU VO
20. y and seek medical attention Failure to follow these warnings may result in injury or damage to surrounding property Extreme temperature caused by the failure to observe the above warnings may result in the battery exploding or catching fire Dispose of batteries in a responsible manner National or local regulations on battery disposal may apply including restricting the disposal of batteries in domestic refuse 12 Y1 03 0253 Rev C 5 3 Charging The charger will accommodate either the 1062 battery by itself or the SR203 fitted with the battery It is possible to store the SR203 in the charger with the 1061 primary battery fitted without the charger actually operating To release the battery or radio from the charger push the grey paddle lever on the right hand side of the charger to the left Note Always use the recommended charger and mains adaptor when charging the 1062 battery pack The charger may also be connected to a DC supply of between 10 8V and 15 6V 12 Volt battery system Note Always make sure the battery or radio with battery inserted is dry before placing it into the charger The charger is not rated as waterproof Make sure the charger is already powered up The Green power LED will be lit 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
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