Cortex Handset Installation Guide
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...designed for answers to frequently asked questions, technical support, downloads, local dealer contacts and more. Cortex handsets connect with the Cortex M1 hub and together they work as a VHF radio. The H1P includes a robust surface mount cradle to time. The touchscreen is purpose-...Dimensions and Specifications 19 Warnings 20 Compliance 21 Warranty 22 2 Introduction Your Vesper Marine Cortex H1 (tethered) and H1P (portable) VHF Handset and AIS display. Register Your Cortex Vesper Marine releases product updates from time to secure the handset in wet conditions and ...
...designed for answers to frequently asked questions, technical support, downloads, local dealer contacts and more. Cortex handsets connect with the Cortex M1 hub and together they work as a VHF radio. The H1P includes a robust surface mount cradle to time. The touchscreen is purpose-...Dimensions and Specifications 19 Warnings 20 Compliance 21 Warranty 22 2 Introduction Your Vesper Marine Cortex H1 (tethered) and H1P (portable) VHF Handset and AIS display. Register Your Cortex Vesper Marine releases product updates from time to secure the handset in wet conditions and ...
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... sinking, fire etc) followed by the name of the captain, the vessel and/or a person is not in distress requiring immediate assistance. 4 VHF Emergency Calls To make an Undesignated Distress DSC Call: Distress 1. Lift the red cover on Channel 16: Channel 16 1. A distress call should ...MAYDAY" 3. Give additional information such as current course, speed and destination if you are underway and making way. 6. Cortex will beep and countdown on your Cortex Handset. You can also provide additional information such as the number of the handset named DISTRESS 2.
... sinking, fire etc) followed by the name of the captain, the vessel and/or a person is not in distress requiring immediate assistance. 4 VHF Emergency Calls To make an Undesignated Distress DSC Call: Distress 1. Lift the red cover on Channel 16: Channel 16 1. A distress call should ...MAYDAY" 3. Give additional information such as current course, speed and destination if you are underway and making way. 6. Cortex will beep and countdown on your Cortex Handset. You can also provide additional information such as the number of the handset named DISTRESS 2.
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...Customers in your ATIS ID after entering it will display the following; Touch on inland waterways in this device. 16 To program your VHF To program your vessel. You must configure your vessel details and enter a valid MMSI number. Once you save the number. If you... with data corresponding to the vessel on the wrench icon ( ) to open the Configuration Menu. > Systems > VHF > Select Region > Select your MMSI using the Cortex Onboard App or a Cortex handset. Contact your Vesper Marine dealer if you do not have been entered by your MMSI with a handset > ...
...Customers in your ATIS ID after entering it will display the following; Touch on inland waterways in this device. 16 To program your VHF To program your vessel. You must configure your vessel details and enter a valid MMSI number. Once you save the number. If you... with data corresponding to the vessel on the wrench icon ( ) to open the Configuration Menu. > Systems > VHF > Select Region > Select your MMSI using the Cortex Onboard App or a Cortex handset. Contact your Vesper Marine dealer if you do not have been entered by your MMSI with a handset > ...
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... handset has a powerful internal speaker for an extended period of salt residue that will affect charging or damage from the vessel for loud and clear VHF voice and alarm notification; - Dimensional measurements based on it. 58.7mm (2 5/16") 58.578.m7mmm (528(.527/51m/6"1m)6") (2558/.176"m)m (2 5/... observe the following safety preca1u4t7i.o5mnsm: (5 1341/714.567m".)5mmm(5 (1531/136/1")6") 20.8mm20(1.83m/1m6")(13/16") - Always use the VHF. 58.7mm 58.578.m7mmm 58.7mm 58.7mm BATTERY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMP AUDIO Lithium Polymer 2 hour full charge, >10 hours operation H1...
... handset has a powerful internal speaker for an extended period of salt residue that will affect charging or damage from the vessel for loud and clear VHF voice and alarm notification; - Dimensional measurements based on it. 58.7mm (2 5/16") 58.578.m7mmm (528(.527/51m/6"1m)6") (2558/.176"m)m (2 5/... observe the following safety preca1u4t7i.o5mnsm: (5 1341/714.567m".)5mmm(5 (1531/136/1")6") 20.8mm20(1.83m/1m6")(13/16") - Always use the VHF. 58.7mm 58.578.m7mmm 58.7mm 58.7mm BATTERY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMP AUDIO Lithium Polymer 2 hour full charge, >10 hours operation H1...
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... Federal Communications Commission of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. MMSI Programming Warning IMPORTANT: In most countries the operation of a VHF unit may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must not be carried out by Enclosures [IP Code]; Industry Canada Warning This... the possession of Protection provided by a Vesper Marine dealer. Water Resistant Properties Cortex handsets are proven to test your safety, do not remove the battery inside the handset. Cortex handsets are water and dust resistant in compliance with high pressure water or submerge...
... Federal Communications Commission of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. MMSI Programming Warning IMPORTANT: In most countries the operation of a VHF unit may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must not be carried out by Enclosures [IP Code]; Industry Canada Warning This... the possession of Protection provided by a Vesper Marine dealer. Water Resistant Properties Cortex handsets are proven to test your safety, do not remove the battery inside the handset. Cortex handsets are water and dust resistant in compliance with high pressure water or submerge...
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...PRODUCT. This warranty does not cover defects or damage caused if the product has been operated with an incompatible GPS antenna or without a suitable VHF antenna, or with a factory reconditioned unit or a new unit at no charge for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be ..., the serial number or other labels have been removed or altered, or the specified input voltage has been exceeded. Warranty Your Vesper Marine Cortex product is warranted, when properly installed and used, to be free from defects in normal use. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE ...
...PRODUCT. This warranty does not cover defects or damage caused if the product has been operated with an incompatible GPS antenna or without a suitable VHF antenna, or with a factory reconditioned unit or a new unit at no charge for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be ..., the serial number or other labels have been removed or altered, or the specified input voltage has been exceeded. Warranty Your Vesper Marine Cortex product is warranted, when properly installed and used, to be free from defects in normal use. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE ...
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Vesper Marine, Vesper, Cortex, VHF Reimagined, WatchMate, AIS WatchMate, WatchMate Vision, deckWatch, smartAIS and Always On Always Visible Always Watching are reserved. All rights are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...
Vesper Marine, Vesper, Cortex, VHF Reimagined, WatchMate, AIS WatchMate, WatchMate Vision, deckWatch, smartAIS and Always On Always Visible Always Watching are reserved. All rights are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...
Cortex Handset Quick Start Guide
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Getting to know the handset 1 Distress 2 Speaker 3 Lanyard Loop 4 Volume Up 5 Volume Down 6 Power 7 Push to Talk PTT 8 Menu 9 Click-wheel 10 Back 11 VHF (VHF Radio key) 12 Power light (Red) Also ambient light sensor for auto dimming. 13 Touchscreen 14 Microphone 15 Call* (Hold down for DSC menu shortcut) Otherwise use when a target is selected to initiate a call. 16 Enter 17 Channel 16 18 Man Overboard (MOB) 12 1 2 3 13 4 5 6 7 14 8 15 9 16 10 17 11 18 2
Getting to know the handset 1 Distress 2 Speaker 3 Lanyard Loop 4 Volume Up 5 Volume Down 6 Power 7 Push to Talk PTT 8 Menu 9 Click-wheel 10 Back 11 VHF (VHF Radio key) 12 Power light (Red) Also ambient light sensor for auto dimming. 13 Touchscreen 14 Microphone 15 Call* (Hold down for DSC menu shortcut) Otherwise use when a target is selected to initiate a call. 16 Enter 17 Channel 16 18 Man Overboard (MOB) 12 1 2 3 13 4 5 6 7 14 8 15 9 16 10 17 11 18 2
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... the Main Menu button ( ) on the keypad or the Main Menu icon ( ) on the left of AIS targets) > Directory (AIS targets and manual DSC contacts) > VHF (VHF Radio) > Instruments (GPS and NMEA data) Situational functions: > Anchor watch (Monitor the vessel at anchor) > Collision avoidance (Assess and manage a potential collision scenario) > MOB (Man...
... the Main Menu button ( ) on the keypad or the Main Menu icon ( ) on the left of AIS targets) > Directory (AIS targets and manual DSC contacts) > VHF (VHF Radio) > Instruments (GPS and NMEA data) Situational functions: > Anchor watch (Monitor the vessel at anchor) > Collision avoidance (Assess and manage a potential collision scenario) > MOB (Man...
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Status Bar The Status Bar is available from any screen for swift access to the important information. 1 Menu 2 VHF Channel, RX Status, TX Power (H or L) 3 Transponder status (example pictured) Transponder receive only mode (Stealth mode) is controlled from within this menu. 4 WiFi status (Select, connect and confirm M1 WiFi) 5 Battery status (H1P only) The Power light (above touchscreen) indicates: Solid Pulsing Flashing Idle mode / Charging Discharging off cradle Discharging on cradle 6 GPS status Satellite view and GPS settings 7 Alarm status 1234567 5
Status Bar The Status Bar is available from any screen for swift access to the important information. 1 Menu 2 VHF Channel, RX Status, TX Power (H or L) 3 Transponder status (example pictured) Transponder receive only mode (Stealth mode) is controlled from within this menu. 4 WiFi status (Select, connect and confirm M1 WiFi) 5 Battery status (H1P only) The Power light (above touchscreen) indicates: Solid Pulsing Flashing Idle mode / Charging Discharging off cradle Discharging on cradle 6 GPS status Satellite view and GPS settings 7 Alarm status 1234567 5
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VHF Loud, clear and easy to operate VHF radio engineered for the harsh marine environment. 1 Your Vessel Details 2 Transmission Power 3 Push to Talk 4 Last Channel 5 Channel Presets 6 Change Channel (Or via touchscreen) 7 VHF (VHF Radio key) 8 Selected Channel (Swipe to change or use click-wheel) 9 VHF Mute (alarms still active) 10 Dual Watch 11 VHF Settings 12 Call (Initiate DSC Call) 13 Channel 16 1 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 12 6 13 7 6
VHF Loud, clear and easy to operate VHF radio engineered for the harsh marine environment. 1 Your Vessel Details 2 Transmission Power 3 Push to Talk 4 Last Channel 5 Channel Presets 6 Change Channel (Or via touchscreen) 7 VHF (VHF Radio key) 8 Selected Channel (Swipe to change or use click-wheel) 9 VHF Mute (alarms still active) 10 Dual Watch 11 VHF Settings 12 Call (Initiate DSC Call) 13 Channel 16 1 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 12 6 13 7 6
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To make a VHF call 1 Select VHF Select via a keypad button (VHF) or the Main Menu. 2 Select the appropriate channel You can also press the PTT key from any screen if the required channel is already selected to bypass steps 1 and 2. 3 Verify the channel is clear You cannot obstruct the communications of other channel users due to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and international guidelines. 4 Press the Push To Talk (PTT) key 'Transmitting' is displayed. 5 Speak into the handset 6 Release the PTT key Push To Talk (PTT) . 7
To make a VHF call 1 Select VHF Select via a keypad button (VHF) or the Main Menu. 2 Select the appropriate channel You can also press the PTT key from any screen if the required channel is already selected to bypass steps 1 and 2. 3 Verify the channel is clear You cannot obstruct the communications of other channel users due to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and international guidelines. 4 Press the Push To Talk (PTT) key 'Transmitting' is displayed. 5 Speak into the handset 6 Release the PTT key Push To Talk (PTT) . 7
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... answered you may CONTINUE CALL or select END CALL. > END CALL ends the DSC call Note - To send an individual DSC call and opens the VHF screen on the requested channel. 8 DSC can also be swiftly accessed from the Plotter, Directory and Situational screens.
... answered you may CONTINUE CALL or select END CALL. > END CALL ends the DSC call Note - To send an individual DSC call and opens the VHF screen on the requested channel. 8 DSC can also be swiftly accessed from the Plotter, Directory and Situational screens.
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Collision avoidance 1 Current VHF channel* 7 Call selected vessel 2 Name of target vessel 8 Suggested correction 3 Crossing situation 9 Selected target 4 Range ring 10 Trial maneuver slider 5 Vessel details 6 Trial Maneuver Slider 11 Crossing situation Range with CPA and TCPA. *Note - Use the Click-wheel to the VHF screen). 1 7 2 8 3 9 10 4 11 5 6 17 Use PTT to make the call. (No need to navigate back to change VHF channel. Passing with current distance and bearing.
Collision avoidance 1 Current VHF channel* 7 Call selected vessel 2 Name of target vessel 8 Suggested correction 3 Crossing situation 9 Selected target 4 Range ring 10 Trial maneuver slider 5 Vessel details 6 Trial Maneuver Slider 11 Crossing situation Range with CPA and TCPA. *Note - Use the Click-wheel to the VHF screen). 1 7 2 8 3 9 10 4 11 5 6 17 Use PTT to make the call. (No need to navigate back to change VHF channel. Passing with current distance and bearing.
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Man Overboard 1 Current VHF Channel 8 Initiate MOB DSC Call 2 Your Vessel Heading 9 Water Temperature 3 MOB key waypoint via NMEA input 4 MOB Target 10 Suggested steering 5 Range Ring to retrieve MOB 6 Clear MOB waypoint 11 Your Vessel Only clears waypoint(s) 12 MOB Data bar set with the MOB button. Name, Range, Bearing 7 AIS MOB device data Waypoint details, time in water, GPS position. 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 19
Man Overboard 1 Current VHF Channel 8 Initiate MOB DSC Call 2 Your Vessel Heading 9 Water Temperature 3 MOB key waypoint via NMEA input 4 MOB Target 10 Suggested steering 5 Range Ring to retrieve MOB 6 Clear MOB waypoint 11 Your Vessel Only clears waypoint(s) 12 MOB Data bar set with the MOB button. Name, Range, Bearing 7 AIS MOB device data Waypoint details, time in water, GPS position. 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 19
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... is copyrighted by Vesper Marine Ltd. Copyright © 2020, Vesper Marine Ltd. All other products are reserved. Portions of Vesper Marine Ltd. Vesper Marine, Vesper, Cortex, VHF Reimagined, WatchMate, AIS WatchMate, WatchMate Vision, deckWatch, smartAIS and Always On Always Visible Always Watching are trademarks or registered trademarks of this product is available...
... is copyrighted by Vesper Marine Ltd. Copyright © 2020, Vesper Marine Ltd. All other products are reserved. Portions of Vesper Marine Ltd. Vesper Marine, Vesper, Cortex, VHF Reimagined, WatchMate, AIS WatchMate, WatchMate Vision, deckWatch, smartAIS and Always On Always Visible Always Watching are trademarks or registered trademarks of this product is available...
Cortex Product Overview - Global
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW VHF The world's most advanced VHF with no-loss splitter. AIS Built-in Class B SOTDMA smartAIS with multi-station wireless touchscreen handsets. MONITOR Track and control, whether on board or ashore.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW VHF The world's most advanced VHF with no-loss splitter. AIS Built-in Class B SOTDMA smartAIS with multi-station wireless touchscreen handsets. MONITOR Track and control, whether on board or ashore.
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...navigation light sectors and perform trial maneuvers while talking on board and ashore By combining your position and heading, Cortex will change your VHF experience forever with an intuitive touchscreen engineered to quickly hail another vessel when every second counts. Push to talk...the rigours of power, location, wind, depth, bilge, temperature and more accurately predict potential collisions. Anchor Watch on the VHF radio. The Cortex Monitor Premium subscription unlocks real-time vessel status, instant alerts and device control for boat systems like refrigerators, icemakers, lights...
...navigation light sectors and perform trial maneuvers while talking on board and ashore By combining your position and heading, Cortex will change your VHF experience forever with an intuitive touchscreen engineered to quickly hail another vessel when every second counts. Push to talk...the rigours of power, location, wind, depth, bilge, temperature and more accurately predict potential collisions. Anchor Watch on the VHF radio. The Cortex Monitor Premium subscription unlocks real-time vessel status, instant alerts and device control for boat systems like refrigerators, icemakers, lights...
Cortex Product Overview - Global
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... Tethered & H1P Portable handset for even greater freedom on metric. Cortex is a Full Class B SOTDMA smartAIS with out-ofthe-box monitoring. CORTEX HUB M1 & V1 TECHNICAL 1 VHF Antenna In 2 VHF Antenna Out (no -loss AIS / VHF splitter • IPx7 full plastic housing • 10Hz GPS and...Transmit AIS and VHF simultaneously • Universal compatibility • Low power consumption • Galvanically isolated ports 58.7m58m.7mm (2 5/1(62")5/16") • Monitor up to 5 external sensors connected directly • Network to NMEA 2000 to others. Cortex V1 combines Cortex M1 with high...
... Tethered & H1P Portable handset for even greater freedom on metric. Cortex is a Full Class B SOTDMA smartAIS with out-ofthe-box monitoring. CORTEX HUB M1 & V1 TECHNICAL 1 VHF Antenna In 2 VHF Antenna Out (no -loss AIS / VHF splitter • IPx7 full plastic housing • 10Hz GPS and...Transmit AIS and VHF simultaneously • Universal compatibility • Low power consumption • Galvanically isolated ports 58.7m58m.7mm (2 5/1(62")5/16") • Monitor up to 5 external sensors connected directly • Network to NMEA 2000 to others. Cortex V1 combines Cortex M1 with high...
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... Phone: +64 9 950 4848 | Vespermarine.com V1.3 mmmm An intuitive touchscreen that is engineered for durability to a Hub. Audio that will change your VHF experience forever. Connect up to 10 Cortex Handsets to withstand the rigours of VHF is here. • Intuitive functionality • Secure...8226; Critical data always in view • Durability in H1 Tethered and H1P Portable versions. TETHERED & PORTABLE HANDSETS H1 & H1P The Cortex Handset is available in wet and rough conditions • Gorilla Glass • Wet use touchscreen 58.7mm5588..77mmmm (528.57/1m6"(()m22 55...
... Phone: +64 9 950 4848 | Vespermarine.com V1.3 mmmm An intuitive touchscreen that is engineered for durability to a Hub. Audio that will change your VHF experience forever. Connect up to 10 Cortex Handsets to withstand the rigours of VHF is here. • Intuitive functionality • Secure...8226; Critical data always in view • Durability in H1 Tethered and H1P Portable versions. TETHERED & PORTABLE HANDSETS H1 & H1P The Cortex Handset is available in wet and rough conditions • Gorilla Glass • Wet use touchscreen 58.7mm5588..77mmmm (528.57/1m6"(()m22 55...
