MF/HF DSC TERMINAL

Models DSC-6/6A
q Distress and safety communications q Fast and efficient routine communications q 24-character x 2-line LCD display backlit for
q Scanning of DSC frequencies for distress
and general calls on MF/HF
q Semi-automatic/Automatic telephone service q Options:

nighttime use

q File editing capability for readiness in

emergency

q Automatic entry of own ship position (nav
Printer PP-500/510, Distress Message controller DMC-5 for centralized control/monitoring distress alarms
option) with manual override
The Digital Selective Calling (DSC) system is one of the essential elements of the GMDSS, the automated digital communication system developed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to enhance navigational safety. The DSC system can also be used to quickly and efficiently establish routine communications with other ships and coast stations that are DSC equipped. The DSC-6/6A both consist of a combined encoder and decoder for generating and receiving digital selective calls. When used in conjunction with a FURUNO MF/HF transmitter/receiver they provide full automatic control of transmit and receive frequency, class of emission, and other parameters as entered from the front panel or contained in the telecommand information in an
incoming call. They also allow scanning of distress or routine DSC frequencies via an appropriate FURUNO receiver. In an emergency the DSC-6/6A transmits a distress alert via the radio equipment five seconds after pressing the [DISTRESS] button. When the DSC Watch Receiver AA-50 is connected, the DSC-6 processes the messages received on the MF/HF DSC distress and safety frequencies. The DSC-6A incorporates an independent receiver which keeps a continuous watch on MF DSC frequency 2187.5 kHz.
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Catalogue No. W-3219d

TRADE MARK REGISTERED MARCA REGISTRADA
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya City, Japan Telephone: +81 (0)798 65-2111 Telefax: +81 (0)798 65-4200, 66-4622, 66-4623
SPECIFICATIONS OF DSC-6/6A

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Rules and Regulations CCIR Rec. 493 (Class A), 541 IMO Res. A609 (15), CEPT TR/34-01 2. Distress Call and Message Distress Call and Message (RR3112: Format specifier (distress), Self-ID, Nature of distress, Distress coordinates, Time, Telecommand, EOS, ECC) 3. Class of Emission DSC: F1B/J2B (J2B w/FS-1562) Voice:J3E, H3E (2182 kHz) TTY: F1B/J2B (J2B w/FS-1562) 4. Manual Setting or Scan of Distress Frequencies MF/HF DSC: 2187.5, 4207.5, 6312, 8414.5, 12577, 16804.5 kHz Corresponding MF/HF NBDP (not scanned): 2174.5, 4177.5, 6268, 8376.5, 12520, 16695 kHz TP: 2182, 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290, 16420 kHz 5. Message Storage Receive: 50 distress messages max. plus 50 non-distress messages Transmit: 50 non-distress messages plus 99 files containing station ID, telephone no., frequency, etc. 6. Nav Data IEC61162 7. Alarms Aural and visual on receipt of distress, urgency or general calls 8. Display 24 characters x 2 lines Character composition: 5 x 7 dots LCD with adjustable backlighting
DSC signal, telephony, telex DSC ship business and routine (scanning watch) DSC distress and safety (continuous watch)

For DSC-6A

9. Modulator and Demodulator Level: -30 dBm to +10 dBm at 600 ohms, balanced Frequency: Mark 1615 Hz, Space 1785 Hz, 100 baud Stability: 0.5 Hz
RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS OF DSC-6A
Receive Frequency: 2187.5 kHz Sensitivity: Error rate 1 % at 0 dBV

POWER SUPPLY

10.8 - 40.0 VDC, 15 W 115/230 VAC thru AC/DC changeover supply

EQUIPMENT LIST

Standard 1. DSC terminal 2. Installation materials and spare parts Optional 1. Mounting bracket 2. Printer PP-500

Weight: 3.5 kg

299 11.8" 258 10.2" 254.1 10.0" 127 5.0"

143 5.6"

(95 3.7")

6 -7.5

(89 3.5")
Centralized control/monitoring
CO-SPEVV-SB-C 0.2 x 2 P, 30 m max. CO-SPEVV-SB-C, 0.2 x 2P, 30 m max (2 ports for MF/HF DSC and VHF DSC)
FS-1562 MF/HF DSC RECEIVER AA-50

DSC-6/6A

Setting telecommand, working freq., etc.

Distress alarms

Position data
Distress message controller DMC-5
2182 Watch receiver AA-45B

EGC Receiver EGC-5

NAVTEX Receiver NX-500
Alarms Captains room Operators room

NBDP Terminal DP-5/6

DSC ship business and routine (scanning watch)

DSC-6/6A standard system

DSC signal, telephony, telex

ALLWAVE RECEIVER RV-107

DSC distress and safety (continuous watch)

FS-1562

PRINTER PP-500/510

DPYC-1.25

MF/HF DSC RECEIVER AA-50 DSC-6/6A
57FE-338-205W, 5 m DPYC-1.25 VCTF-1.25 x 2C, 3 m

Option 24 VDC

115 or 230 VAC 24 VDC (For PP-510) (For PP-500)
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

FURUNO U.S.A., INC.

Camas, Washington, U.S.A. Phone: +1 360-834-9300 Telefax: +1 360-834-9400

FURUNO DANMARK AS

Hvidovre, Denmark Phone: +00 Telefax: +01

99043N Printed in Japan

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Denmead, Hampshire, U.K. Phone: +44 1705-230303 Telefax: +44 1705-230101

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lesund, Norway Phone: +102950 Telefax: +127021

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Madrid, Spain Phone: +34 91-725-90-88 Telefax: +34 91-725-98-97

FURUNO SUOMI OY

Helsinki, Finland Phone: +3417570 Telefax: +3415716

89 3.5"