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Index Introduction 3 DSC Emergency Calls 4 VHF Emergency Calls 5 Items you need for installation 6 Cradle & Bulkhead Connector wiring 7 Cradle position 8 To install a Cradle 9 H1 Bulkhead Connector 10 To install a Bulkhead Connector 11 To connect power to a handset 12 To place and remove a handset 12 Turning a handset ON 13 To connect a handset to an M1 14 Handset connection FAQs 15 To connect mobile devices to an M1 15 To program your MMSI number 16 To program your VHF (ATIS and Region) 17 Handset care 18 Handset use 18 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. Cortex handsets connect with the Cortex M1 hub and together they work as an AIS Class B SO-TDMA Transponder and Class D VHF Radio with DSC. The handset is the voice and calling interface used for VHF and DSC calls. The handset's touchscreen display is the primary interface together with dedicated buttons and the Click-Wheel for swift navigation, ease of operation and single-handed use. The touchscreen is purpose-built for the harsh marine environment and is designed and manufactured for use in wet conditions and with gloves. The handset provides a screen to set up and manage the Cortex M1 hub, view AIS target data and vessel instrumentation, manage and monitor alarms and configure the remote vessel monitoring. The H1 version has a spiral tether connected to the vessel's 12V or 24V power (DC) via a bulkhead plug and socket. The H1P includes a robust surface mount cradle to secure the handset in a fixed location and identify it as a VHF radio. The H1P is designed for freedom of movement on board. The H1P has a battery inside and is held and recharged via the H1P charging cradle that is wired to 12V or 24V power (DC). Questions and FAQ's Visit www.vespermarine.com/faqs for answers to frequently asked questions, technical support, downloads, local dealer contacts and more. Register Your Cortex Vesper Marine releases product updates from time to time. These updates often add new features. To be notified when an update is available please register your Cortex at www.vespermarine.com/register. 3

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Your Vesper Marine Cortex H1 (tethered) and H1P
(portable) VHF Handset and AIS display.
Cortex handsets connect with the Cortex M1 hub
and together they work as an AIS Class B SO-TDMA
Transponder and Class D VHF Radio with DSC.
The handset is the voice and calling interface used
for VHF and DSC calls. The handset’s touchscreen
display is the primary interface together with dedicated
buttons and the Click-Wheel for swift navigation, ease
of operation and single-handed use.
The touchscreen is purpose-built for the harsh marine
environment and is designed and manufactured for use
in wet conditions and with gloves.
The handset provides a screen to set up and manage
the Cortex M1 hub, view AIS target data and vessel
instrumentation, manage and monitor alarms and
configure the remote vessel monitoring.
The H1 version has a spiral tether connected to the
vessel's 12V or 24V power (DC) via a bulkhead plug
and socket. The H1P includes a robust surface mount
cradle to secure the handset in a fixed location and
identify it as a VHF radio.
The H1P is designed for freedom of movement on
board. The H1P has a battery inside and is held and
recharged via the H1P charging cradle that is wired to
12V or 24V power (DC).
Vesper Marine releases product updates from time to
time. These updates often add new features. To be
notified when an update is available please register
your Cortex at www.vespermarine.com/register.
Register Your Cortex
Visit www.vespermarine.com/faqs for answers
to frequently asked questions, technical support,
downloads, local dealer contacts and more.
Questions and FAQ's
Introduction
3
DSC Emergency Calls
4
VHF Emergency Calls
5
Items you need for installation
6
Cradle & Bulkhead Connector wiring
7
Cradle position
8
To install a Cradle
9
H1 Bulkhead Connector
10
To install a Bulkhead Connector
11
To connect power to a handset
12
To place and remove a handset
12
Turning a handset ON
13
To connect a handset to an M1
14
Handset connection FAQs
15
To connect mobile devices to an M1
15
To program your MMSI number
16
To program your VHF (ATIS and Region) 17
Handset care
18
Handset use
18
Dimensions and Specifications
19
Warnings
20
Compliance
21
Warranty
22
Introduction
Index