Raymarine Ray54 manual Planning the Installation, Typical Mounting Methods, Flush Mounting

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4	Ray54 VHF Radio

2.2 Planning the Installation

When planning the installation of your Ray54, consider the following conditions to ensure dependable and trouble-free operation.

Mount the main unit to allow easy access from the location where the boat is normally navigated.

The main unit is designed to be mounted horizontally or vertically on a flat bulkhead. Select a location that is non-metallic, dry, protected, well- ventilated, and free from high operating temperatures and excessive vibration. Provide sufficient space behind the main unit to allow for proper cable connections to the rear panel connectors. Locate the main unit as near as possible to the power source yet as far apart as possible from any devices that may cause interference such as motors, generators, and other on board electronics. The radio should be protected from prolonged direct exposure to rain and salt spray.

The Ray54 is not designed to be mounted in engine compartments. Do not install the radio in a location where there may be flammable vapors (such as in an engine room or compartment, or in a fuel tank bay), water splash or spray from bilges or hatches, where it is at risk from physical damage from heavy items (such as hatch covers, tool boxes, etc.), or where it might be covered by other equipment. Locate the radio at least 1.5 meters from the antenna.

Safe Compass Distance is 1 meter for a common mechanical compass; other compass types may require greater distances. To be sure, you should locate the radio as far as possible from the compass. Test your compass to verify proper operation while the radio is also operating.

Typical Mounting Methods

The Ray54 can be conveniently mounted on a chart table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other desired location. Refer to the following figure for typical mounting methods.

Flush Mounting

In addition to the typical Mounting Methods, the Ray54 may also be flush mounted using the optional E46034 Flush Mount Kit. Instructions for installing the radio using the Flush Mount Kit are included with the kit. These kits are available from your Raymarine dealer.

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Contents Ray54 Page Introduction WarrantyAbout this Handbook Conventions UsedStation License Important InformationFCC Notice Operator LicenseMaritime Mobile Service Identity Mmsi Industry CanadaEMC Conformance Antenna Mounting and EME ExposureSafe Compass Distance Contents CLEAR/WX Distress Digital Selective Calling DSC How to Contact Raymarine Ray54 Fixed Station VHF Radio FeaturesIntroduction Digital Selective Calling DSC Equipment Supplied InstallationUnpacking and Inspection Flush Mounting Planning the InstallationTypical Mounting Methods Typical Mounting Methods Power Connections Wiring ConnectionsGPS/NMEA Data External Speaker ConnectionsGrounding Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure Antenna ConnectionsAntenna Mounting Suggestions Getting Started Keypad and Rotary KnobsMain Unit Push Keys Microphone KeysMain Unit Rotary Keys PTT MicrophoneMain Unit 16/9CALL/MENU HILO/USER LCD Display 12 /9Battery Low HI/LO TX PowerLocal Local/Distant Mode User Favorite Channel ModeI C Channel Set WX Weather ChannelAlert Weather Alert Simplex ChannelSetting the Squelch Turning the Power on and OFFSetting the Volume Setting the Power OutputOverriding the Low Output Power Restriction On the microphone Setting the ChannelSelecting a Weather Channel On the main unitSelecting the Priority Channel Weather Alert OperationSelecting the Secondary Priority Channel Reprograming the Secondary Priority Channel Using the Scan Modes TransmittingAll Scan Saved Memory ScanPriority All Scan Adding Channels to Memory Priority Saved ScanGeneral Operations Using the Monitor Modes Dual WatchTri Watch DSC Call Operation User Channel ModeMenu Mode Operation Digital Selective Calling DSC Group DSC Call FunctionIndividual ALL ShipsRX Call LOG PositionRequest Transmitting an Individual Call Individual CallsMaking DSC Calls to Coast Stations If using Manual Mmsi ID entry Ray54 VHF Radio To cancel the mode without sending ACK Receiving Individual CallsGroup Calls Transmitting a Group CallDigital Selective Calling DSC Receiving Group Calls To ignore the Group Call All Ships Calls Transmitting an All Ships CallReceiving an All Ships Call To decline the All Ships Call Distress Calls Sending a Distress CallUndesignated Quick Distress Call Designated Distress CallTo cancel the automatic Distress resend press CLEAR/WX Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error Receiving a Distress CallReceiving a Distress ACK Sent from a Coast Station Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another StationPosition Request Specifying the Target VesselIf using Manual Mmsi ID entry When no reply is received within 3 minutes Retrieving the Last Received Position DataCall Log Receiving a Position Request From Another StationMaking a Call from a Call Log Entry Saving an Mmsi ID Number from a Call Log Entry Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE keyDSC Distress Log Menu Settings Menu FunctionUsing the Microphone Keys to Make Selections DSC Phonebook Adding an EntryUse same procedure to enter the Mmsi characters Editing an Existing Entry Deleting an Existing Entry Local / Distant Backlight AdjustmentContrast Adjustment GPS/Time Setup When GPS Information Not AvailableRotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections Settings Menu Settings Time Offset Latitude/Longitude DisplayTime Display Time FormatRadio Setup BandKey Beep Ring VolumeChannel CH Name DSC Setup My Mmsi ID Group Mmsi Setup Group Name Menu Settings Editing an Existing Entry Position Reply Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls Procedure When Enabled Procedure When DisabledResetting Factory Defaults Product Repair and Service Customer ServiceHow to Contact Raymarine On the InternetAccessories and Parts Technical SupportPLL Appendix a SpecificationsGeneral Receiver TransmitterXmit RCV Appendix B Channel ListMarine VHF Channels and Frequencies 86Ray54 VHF Radio Freq Use 82A AC, GL Canadian Marine VHF Channels and FrequenciesWC, EC PC, AC, GL156.750 All areas AC, GL, PC90Ray54 VHF Radio EC, PC 156.875Area of Operation AC, GL, NLInternational Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies 94Ray54 VHF Radio 161.925 WX Channels North America only Appendix C Glossary VOL VHFIndex NumericsMmsi 101 102